INSERT INTO `se_forum_posts` VALUES (339542,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 03:43:02',NULL,'','Okay I was on the phone for 1 hour and 12 minutes.  They are sending me via FedEx a box and prepaid shipping to send the laptop to them.  This better work.  Still waiting to find out about our other computer.  Hope to have it back by Friday.<br /><br />Cheryl(GC)  good to here from you.  Sounds like you have been busy and finding time to cruise.<br /><br />Rose do you have the baking all done?  Guess not, more to do tomorrow I see.  At least your dd will be helping you.<br /><br />Jackie sending prayers and hugs for tomorrow.  Also for Tania too.<br /><br />Deb hope you get some relief.  How&#39;s the computer doing?<br /><br />Well better go and get ready for dinner.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-18 03:43:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339543,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 03:53:24',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339530:date=Dec 17 2008, 08&#58;06 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 17 2008, 08&#58;06 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339530\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->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.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Status quo is great for now Jackie&#33; Good luck tomorrow to Candace&#33;<br /><br />Steve I guess all boxer&#39;s are playful........we only had mutts when I was growing up.<br /><br />Falina, hope you get the computer fixed. It&#39;s amazing how long it takes on the phone to get through to them.<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-18 03:53:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339544,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 05:46:11',NULL,'','Hi Cheryl (GC)&#33;  Nice to hear from you&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-18 05:46:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339545,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 09:02:50',NULL,'','Steve:  I&#39;m sure Gucci is thrilled, she is in Florida with Jackie.  Puff is in Las Vegas.<br /><br />Yes, parts of Vegas got as much as 8 inches of snow today. Seems to have been the worst out around the Airport and the Henderson area.  In the NW area it did not stick very much and now it is raining.<br /><br />National Weather Service report 3.5 inches for December so far and that is an all time record for this month.  I-15 is closed from the Nevada state line at Primm all the way into Baker, CA.<br /><br />Had the car serviced today in preparation for our road trip on Tuesday and was informed than my front brakes are at 20% and both rear tires are showing wear.  So, guess what I&#39;ll be doing in the next couple of days?  Yep, brake job and new tires all around.  It&#39;s a Lexus SUV with just over 30K on it and other than routine maintenance it&#39;s never been in the shop, so I guess I can&#39;t complain.  <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 />Later,<br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-18 09:02:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339547,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 14:40:10',NULL,'','<b><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b><br /><br />Good Morning:<br /><br />Jackie, my prayers are with Candice for a safe delivery.  I think Cheryl had done the Gingerbread House with Scotty, she may have some suggestions.<br /><br />Shari, I am glad that Marc is doing well.<br /><br />Cheryl and Falina, I hope you have gotten your computer problems solved.<br /><br />Keith, good to hear that Rita is bruise free.<br /><br />I finally finished my Christmas shopping, I ordered everything from Crate and Barrel, I just couldn’t face the crowds.  I order a 14” crimson vase and it came scratched and flaked.  I called Crate and Barrel, they apologized, said to put it in the trash and I received a perfect vase two days later.  Now that is customer service.<br /><br />Take care everyone.<br /><br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-18 14:40:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339548,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 14:46:09',NULL,'','Cheryl, it is good to hear from you.  Looking forward to seeing your remodeling pictures.<br />Enjoy the holidays.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-18 14:46:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339560,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 16:02:35',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies from the finally iceless Ohio River Valley. Driving has been treacherous the last couple days as common sense is not always used by some drivers. Bridges and overpasses will freeze before roadways&#33; Also, morning fog will turn to ice&#33; Anyway this morning the roads were pretty well clear for a change.<br />We had a Christmas dinner last night at Bonefish as guests of a steel company we do business with. At the dinner was some folks in similar businesses as ours and one gentlemen I&#39;ve known for ages but only see about once a year was talking about a cruise him and his wife and another couple was going on in January. It turns out they will be getting on the Emerald Princess as we are getting off on Jan 9. I told him I was going to leave word at all the bars that he is a big tipper. He pretty easy to spot as he is a very big guy and has a 60s flattop crewcut.<br />Cheryl, so you Wayne and DD slipped another cruise in there--congratulations&#33; We will be waiting to see those remolding photos.<br />For all the Crazies, have a great day and evening&#33; I think our countdown now makes us SDM&#39;s&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-18 16:02:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339574,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 16:34:33',NULL,'','Good morning from Snow Covered Washington,<br /><br />Most schools are cancelled today but we will be going in 2 hours late.  Our students are already there so no need for transporation.  They get to walk to classes.  Not much happening.<br /><br />Ed enjoy your snow you will get.<br /><br />Rose have fun finishing the cookie baking with Dd.<br /><br />Jackie lots of prayers and hugs today.  I know the delivery will go fine and you will have a healthy grandson to spoil.<br /><br />Keith&amp;Rita next cruise is almost here.  Glad to hear Rita has healed up. <br /><br />Carmen glad your shopping is finished.  I still have a few more gifts to pick up then I am done.  Have done some online shopping this year myself.  Will probably do more next year.<br /><br />Jenn how&#39;s the snow up your way?<br /><br />Good morning to everyone else.<br /><br />Need to check on the news.  Will try and be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-18 16:34:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339575,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 16:40:15',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339560:date=Dec 18 2008, 09&#58;02 AM:name=Keith &amp; Rita)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Keith &amp; Rita &#064; Dec 18 2008, 09&#58;02 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339560\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->For all the Crazies, have a great day and evening&#33; I think our countdown now makes us SDM&#39;s&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Congratulations on being SDM.<br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-18 16:40:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339576,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 16:42:54',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339545:date=Dec 18 2008, 12&#58;02 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Dec 18 2008, 12&#58;02 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339545\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Yes, parts of Vegas got as much as 8 inches of snow today. Seems to have been the worst out around the Airport and the Henderson area.  In the NW area it did not stick very much and now it is raining.<br /><br />National Weather Service report 3.5 inches for December so far and that is an all time record for this month.  I-15 is closed from the Nevada state line at Primm all the way into Baker, CA.<br /><br />Had the car serviced today in preparation for our road trip on Tuesday <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 /><br />And I heard Albequrque (sp?) was getting snow as well.  Safe travels...','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-18 16:42:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339577,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 16:49:00',NULL,'','Good Morning Everybody&#33;<br /><br />Well it is 35 and very foggy here this morning...a few degrees colder and I don&#39;t think you could walk through it&#33; LOL<br />Now tomorrow it is supposed to be 71 degrees and sunny...totally insanse&#33;  and I wonder why hubby is sick and I am getting sick???? LOL  Oh, and Sat...60 degrees and rain&#33;<br /><br />My computer is running SO SLOW again...I need to get off here before I fall asleep waiting for the pages to load. LOL<br /><br />HI to everybody and have a good day.','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-18 16:49:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339579,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 17:24:26',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;<br />Well, we are under a Winter Storm Warning starting tonight through Friday with an expected 6 - 10 inches of snow. Last year we had a record total of 70 inches for the season. Maybe we&#39;ll break it this year  <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 />I have to get my groceries in today and I&#39;m sure the store will be crazy with people &quot;stocking up&quot; for the storm&#33;<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - have fun with DD with baking more cookies today. Is she coming home for the holidays for awhile? Alls my guys want are some sugar cookies. So I&#39;m getting the fixin&#39;s today and make their wishes come true <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> - THey were showing the &#39;Vegas sign&#39; on Regis &amp; Kelly today with all the snow&#33; They said it was the most snow in Vegas in almost 30 years&#33; I also heard a story on the radio about some family taking a road trip on one of the highways near there and were stopped by the snow. The guy called the state police and told them they should send their snow plows out. The officer said, &quot;Sir, we don&#39;t have any plows. You&#39;re on your own&#33;&quot;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - Computers&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; ARGH&#33;&#33; As I&#39;ve said before - computers are like men - can&#39;t live with &#39;em and can&#39;t live without &#39;em <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />. DH is going to rebuild my laptop while he&#39;s off between Christmas and New Years. He said it would probably take a couple days.<br /><br /><b>Cheryl(GC)</b> - great to hear from you. I do envy you Floridians that can take these short cruises now and then. Glad you had a good time&#33;<br /><br />Hi <b>Andrea</b> - How did the Dr.&#39;s appts. go yesterday?<br /><br /><b>Shari</b> - any plans for your birthday? I hope Marc&#39;s doing well.<br /><br /><b>Kevin</b> - How&#39;s Cocoa doing?<br /><br /><b>Carmen</b> - Crate and Barrel is one of my favorite stores. That great customer service brings people back. Not all stores follow that rule.<br /><br />A big HELLO to all other Crazies.<br />See you later&#33; <br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-18 17:24:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339582,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 18:58:01',NULL,'','good morning  to you all <br />i am also under winterstorm warning tonight into tomorrow as debbie says  my area will get 6 to 10 inches of snow so i have to do the carry part for Pappy, lucky he not a big dog ha&#33; plus shoving on the business area.<br />took pappy for little walk since tomorrow is not good day for the walking  the short run is cut back for tomorrow <br />will make more cookies tomorrow perfect day for that. i cancel my therapy appointment because i don&#39;t wanted to go in storm. i rescheduled after the Holidays, and have to do journal how i feel everyday and etc... during the holidays because it will be 3 weeks until my next appointment.<br /><br />i am thinking of going out to get things before the storm to arrive <br /><br />have good day <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-18 18:58:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339583,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 21:25:57',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339579:date=Dec 18 2008, 08&#58;24 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 18 2008, 08&#58;24 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339579\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Kevin</b> - How&#39;s Cocoa doing?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Cocoa has already taught the big boys (our three Rat Terriers) who&#39;s boss.  They see her coming and vacate the premises&#33;<br /><br />Yesterday, she really gave Sharon a scare.  Sharon was so upset she called me at work to say she couldn&#39;t find Cocoa, and could I come home to help look for her, as she may have gotten out of the house.  We&#39;ll I couldn&#39;t leave, but Sharon finally found her.  In the &quot;mud room&quot; adjacent to the garage is a cabinet with a built-in bench and pull-out drawers for shoes.  The drawers don&#39;t have a full face on them; so Cocoa had crawled up inside and was sleeping with the shoes.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-18 21:25:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339584,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 21:26:53',NULL,'','Snow is gone, at least on our end of town.  Airport was closed yesterday more from fog than snow.<br /><br />Just had all four tires replaced on the Lexus to the tune of &#036;965.  Now I have to get the brakes done.  This Albuquerque trip is becoming a real pain.<br /><br />Sun was out all morning, but it is beginning to cloud up again.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-18 21:26:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339585,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 21:53:59',NULL,'','HE IS HERE&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Yes, we have a healthy 4 lb. 9 oz baby boy. He is so teeny tiny&#33;  He is 19 inches long and his name is Luc Antonio (there last name is Gonzalez) so in keeping with our Italian name and their Spanish name, they named him appropriately. Antonio is actually Tony&#39;s name.<br />I actually haven&#39;t seen Candice since they had to rush her in for a C-Section, the baby was getting into distress...... she is still in recovery and they only allow the hubby in there.  So I popped back home as Tony will be home in 30 minutes, then the two of us can go and visit them together.<br /><br />Speak to you all later.<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-18 21:53:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339586,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 22:07:41',NULL,'','A picture of Luc at one hour old.<br /><img src=\"http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/jackieandtony/IMG_0276.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-18 22:07:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339589,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 22:22:59',NULL,'','<i><b>Congratulations for the handsome young man&#33; You and Tony must be thrilled.</b></i>','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-18 22:22:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339590,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 22:32:41',NULL,'','Jackie, he is so precious, congratulations.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-18 22:32:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339591,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 22:38:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339586:date=Dec 18 2008, 12&#58;07 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 18 2008, 12&#58;07 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339586\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->A picture of Luc at one hour old.<br /><img src=\"http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/jackieandtony/IMG_0276.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Congratulations&#33;&#33;What a beautiful child...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-18 22:38:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339592,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 22:48:37',NULL,'','Thanks everyone - yes we&#39;re very proud Grandparents&#33;&#33;&#33;  Thank you Joey - I feel very privileged that you came out of hibernation to wish me... bless you&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-18 22:48:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339593,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 22:50:07',NULL,'','Congratulations to Grandma and Grandpa&#33;&#33;&#33;  And, of course to Mom and Dad.  And most of all <br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Welcome Luc <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <br /><br /><img src=\"http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Qu-Bie/Welcome.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-18 22:50:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339594,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-18 22:50:18',NULL,'','Good Afternoon all&#33; The cookie factory is now closed for another year. DD came this morning and we finished&#33; Yipee&#33; This crazy tradition started with my mother……..she used to bake and give the cookies to neighbors……now I just give to a few but everyone has their favorites so we make many kinds. My back and knees are killing me&#33; <br /><br />I love my DD but she sprung on me that her BF is coming Christmas Eve. Guess who doesn’t have a gift for him……..guess I’m going shopping tomorrow morning. Yuck&#33;<br /><br />Congrats Jackie &amp; Tony on the birth of Luc Antonio&#33; What a cutie&#33; Hope Candace is doing well. <br /><br />Ed that is some wild weather your having&#33; Of course they were only too pleased to show it here on the local news. LOL Glad your getting the car serviced before you hit the road.<br /><br />Carmen great customer service from Crate and Barrel&#33; I’ll have to remember that.<br /><br />Congrats Keith &amp; Rita on getting to the SDM status&#33;&#33;&#33; Woo Hoo&#33; Won’t be long till we sail on the Emerald.<br /><br />Deb both my kids will be sleeping here Christmas Eve as well as my parents so we can have our Mickey pancakes for breakfast and then open gifts.  Then she’ll be splitting her time between the BF and her apartment. Hope your cookies come out well.<br /><br />Happy Birthday Shari&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hi Andrea, Kevin, Cheryl, Joey, Tonia, Falina, Sue, Joey and anyone I may have missed. Hope everyone has a great evening&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-18 22:50:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339602,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 00:29:10',NULL,'','Good afternoon all.  I sure do miss being here.  Right now, Greg has one of his work laptops hooked up for me to use but it is hard for me to navigate.  He had to order a new DSL Modem/router from Qwest and they said it will not be here until Monday so I will not be up and running until at least Monday night.  I was going to say that I got a phone text message from Jackie this morning and that she had a healthy beautiful grandson, but I see she has been here.  Jackie, he is a beautiful child - look at all that hair.  I went to Kohl&#39;s the other day to shop for my son&#39;s girlfriend for Christmas as she will be here on Christmas Eve.  They were having &quot;Kohl&#39;s Cash&quot; where you get a &#036;10 certificate for every &#036;50 you spend.  As I spent &#036;109, I got &#036;20 in Kohl&#39;s Cash, but it expires this Saturday, so thought I had better get in there.  I had gotter her a sweater that was normally &#036;50 and was on sale for 19.99, so I was hoping they still had them on sale as I decided to get one for myself.  I used the certificates and with tax it only cost me &#036;1.  Was worth waiting in line for.  Well, just wanted to check in with all my friends here - hope to be back in full force soon....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-19 00:29:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339603,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 01:15:47',NULL,'','Good Evening one and all,<br />After a wonderful trip by train to Nova Scotia it&#39;s nice to be back. I found what may be a lovely home with a view of  the sea at a reasonable cost. However, our agent wants to visit the home first . We did not see inside this house because there was no time after visiting other houses.<br />There was a blizzard on the homeward journey which coated the trees along the 1200 mile route making everything look like a Winter picture postcard&#33; As the train passed through the towns and villages the Xmas lights added to the magical setting.Amazingly we were only 8 minutes late arriving back in Montreal.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-19 01:15:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339606,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 01:35:09',NULL,'','<b><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#0000FF--><span style=\"color:#0000FF\"><!--/coloro-->Congratulations Jackie and Tony&#33; What a beautiful grandson you have&#33; Best wishes to Candice and her DH&#33;  <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b>','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-19 01:35:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339608,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 02:11:58',NULL,'','James,<br /><br />Sounds like a great train trip&#33;&#33;  Sounds beautiful.  Hope the house you saw turns out to be the one&#33;<br /><br />Well off to the post office.  One last package to mail.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-19 02:11:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339609,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 02:33:47',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>JACKIE AND TONY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW GRANDSON&#33;&#33;</b><br /><br /><br /><b>LUC ANTONIO IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL BABY&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-19 02:33:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339618,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 03:06:44',NULL,'','Ed...Sorry about switching your dog with Jackie&#39;s.  I knew better, must be old age.  I know what you mean about tires.  I have over sized 31&quot; tires on my Jeep and they cost about the same&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...Congratulations to you and Tony.  What a great looking Grandson&#33;<br /><br />James...The trip by train sounded nice.  Hope the house works out for you.<br /><br />So far we have lucked out of the freezing rain and ice.  It held off until everyone got home but I bet things will be fun in the morning.  We won&#39;t get much ice, just enought to make it rough going in the morning.<br /><br />Heidi is in BIG trouble&#33;  First she was able to get all the Christmas cookies my DIL brought over Sunday off the kitchen counter and ate them all.  That is the second year in a row she has done that.  Hope she doesn&#39;t get sick because my DIL is not the best baker in the world <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sick.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sick:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sick.gif\" /> <br />Now for the really bad thing.  Last night she flung one of her stuffed toys and knocked over one of Lynda&#39;s Hummels and the head broke off.  It was a final edition and the mold has been destroyed.  The value of the Hummel went from &#036;350 to &#036;3.50&#33;  We have insurance so it won&#39;t be a loss.  It could have been much worse as the two Hummels behind the broken one are both worth over &#036;800&#33;  Think an enclosed case is in the works now&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening everyone&#33;<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-12-19 03:06:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339621,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 03:37:03',NULL,'','Here&#39;s a few photos of the snow outside our house.<br /><br />Out our backdoor<br /><img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/018.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Another shot out the backdoor....trees really drooping<br /><img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/019.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />From the front porch<br /><img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/020.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Looks like we are not done with this white stuff.  Another system coming in on Sunday.  Might have a white Christmas....the first one in many years.<br />We have about 1 foot of snow on the ground.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-19 03:37:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339626,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 04:12:41',NULL,'','WOW, Falina, beautiful pics&#33; It looks like what we have in store for us tomorrow <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-19 04:12:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339627,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 04:24:58',NULL,'','Well we are all very weary... after a very emotionally draining day.  Candice is still having Magnesium pumped into her system... for 24 hours - in case of stroke or seizures. She is on the high risk floor, with the nurses station right outside her door. We hate that we have to leave for Melbourne tomorrow, but we have to.  Now that she has had a C-Section she should only be going home on Sunday and that&#39;s the day that we will be back home, just in time for me to be able to make dinner for them at their house.  <br /><br />Tomorrow is going to be a hectic busy day for us as well - but I will be taking my computer with me.... so that I can keep in touch with you all.<br /><br />Falina - those pictures are beautiful - Wow even the truck looks festive  <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 - my goodness more snow in Vegas, I saw the pictures on TV it looks super..... but messy I know.  Have a very safe trip this week&#33;<br /><br />Steve - OMG, I hope Heidi isn&#39;t in &quot;time out&quot;&#33;  Yes I would say those expensive Hummels need to be protected ..... Heidi is like having a three year old in 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\" />  Hoe she didn&#39;t get a tummy ache, by the way.<br /><br />Well I need to go finish my packing and crawl into bed.  Night night everyone&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-19 04:24:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339632,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 05:19:48',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339626:date=Dec 18 2008, 09&#58;12 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 18 2008, 09&#58;12 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339626\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->WOW, Falina, beautiful pics&#33; It looks like what we have in store for us tomorrow <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks.  So how much are you suppose to get?','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-19 05:19:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339635,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 05:38:46',NULL,'','Just got the phone call that we are starting 2 hours late.  Yeah&#33;  I get to sleep in.  Really was hoping they would cancel and start vacation a day early.<br /><br />We are having a potluck at work tomorrow and I am making some cookies to take.  They are done baking and now I have to decorate them.<br /><br />Dd and bf are building a igloo in the backyard.  They have 2 rows done already.  Will try and get pictures to share.<br /><br />Jackie you and Tony have a safe trip and a great visit.<br /><br />Steve hope Heidi isn&#39;t in too much trouble.  Dh sometimes gets carried away playing our dog and have broken a few things.....lucky for us they weren&#39;t anything of value.<br /><br />Cheryl I just love Kohls.  What a great store.  Love those Kohls Cash.  Really miss you around here on a daily basis.<br /><br />Need to decorate those cookies.  Might be back later.<br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-19 05:38:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339640,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 07:35:22',NULL,'','Hi everyone...I only had a minute or two to read the past posts:<br /><br />Jackie...Congratulations Grandma&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  What a precious bundle of joy&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hi Cheryl (gottacruz)...so nice to hear from you...would love to see the pictures of all your hard work in remodeling...glad you had a nice cruise&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hi to all, and stay safe and stay warm in all that cold and snow&#33;  We are scheduled to have a winter storm, too, right around Saturday when we are going to drive to my brother&#39;s for a Christmas celebration on my side of the family.   <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 />Thanks for al the birthday wishes...had a wonderful day&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-19 07:35:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339641,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 09:30:49',NULL,'','Hi all - doing another check in before I turn in for the night.  Falins, great pics.  Looks like that around here too.  Today was the first time I have driven all week - the roads have just been too bad, but Greg called me this morning and said that it wasn&#39;t too bad once you got out of our subdivison.  I went to Kohl&#39;s and Target and then came home.  Around 2:00, I decided to run up to JoAnn&#39;s so I went out in the garage, got in my car, raised the garage door and backed out.  Then I put the car in drive, pulled back into the garage, shut the door and came back into the house,  It was snowing again.  We actually had thunder snow.  It only snowed a couple of hours, enough to mess the roads up again.  It is supposed to snow again tomorrow night.  Have I mentione lately how much winter totally sucks???  We will be having a white Christmas here.  Even if it doesn&#39;t snow on that day, there is enough on the ground with more forecast and cold cold temps forecast also.  I prefer a white Christmas to mean laying on a white sandy beach with a margarita in hand&#33;&#33;&#33;  Jackie, travel safe my friend and enjoy your visit with you daughter and your grandchildren.  Well, off to play a game of Twirl and then going to hit the sack....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-19 09:30:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339642,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 09:50:16',NULL,'','Congratulations Jackie and Tony on the birth of your grandson Luc Antonio. Hope that mother and baby are doing well. Have a safe flight to Melbourne.<br /><br />Love those pictures Falina, that lorry (truck) looks like a real mean machine.<br /><br />Ed the snow in Vegas even made it on the UK news. Thats a bit to payout on your car tyres this side of xmas, I have a pickup truck and the tyres dont come cheap on that either.<br /><br />Debbie hope everything is still going ok for your DH and that he is still enjoying his trips to the bruhouse for a glass or two of the amber nectar.<br /><br />Its amazing when I read the posts and that you are so set up for snow over there with the orange poles and your own snow ploughs. In Scotland and the north of England they do have public works snow ploughs to keep the roads clear but apart from them its a shovel and some elbow grease for the rest of us. The best we see is gritters and they are only any good for sheet ice.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-19 09:50:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339643,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 14:32:02',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><b>FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19</b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning:<br /><br />Jackie and Tony, congratulations again on the birth of your beautiful grandson and have a safe trip to Melbourne.<br /><br />Falina, what great pictures.  We are not expecting the white stuff any time soon and that is fine with me.<br /><br />Steve, ouch.  Those are expensive Hummels and should be protected.  I collected inexpensive shot glasses and they are in a case on the wall where the grandchildren can’t get to them.<br /><br /> Take care everyone and have a great and safe weekend.<br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-19 14:32:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339654,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 16:09:33',NULL,'','<i><b>Good morning Crazies&#33; Spring has sprung around here. It&#39;s 63 degrees&#33; Where&#39;s the beach&#33;<br />We are having another girl, granddaughter, that is&#33; Our youngest daughter went to her doctor yesterday for an ultrasound and it&#39;s a girl&#33; That will make three girls for her. The baby is very healthy. Her next ultrasound in two months will be in 3-D and if positioned corrected will show her face. Our two other daughters seem just as excited as her. Another baby in the family to spoil&#33;<br />We have our final ballroom dance of the year this evening and the rest of the weekend we might think about doing some packing.<br />Have a great weekend all and for those in the bad weather, stay safe&#33;</b></i>','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-19 16:09:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339665,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 16:34:41',NULL,'','Good Morning Everybody,<br /><br />Wow...so much has happened in one day&#33;  birth of a baby, major snowstorms, snow in Vegas, cookie marathons, Hummel destructions, igloo building, unexpected guests arriving, lovely pictures...and not just the handsome new baby..., news of another granddaughter on the way...<br />and <b>Keith and Rita </b>you are having weather just like I am right now&#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 />woke up to 67 degrees and rain and now the sun is shinning. Totally crazy...<br /><br />Jackie - congratulations on the healthy arrival of of your new grandson. He is adorable. Prayers coming your way for Candice for a speedy recovery.<br />Have a safe trip also.<br /><br />James - your train trip sounds lovely.<br /><br />Falina - gorgeous pictures&#33;<br /><br />Steve - definitely time for China cabinets&#33;  LOL<br /><br />Joey - great to see you popping in...if it takes the birth of a baby for you to make an appearance...well it is that time of the year. <br />Merry Christmas everyone<br /><br />HI to everybody and Have a nice day.','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-19 16:34:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339666,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 16:37:59',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />Cold temps here this morning.  We are having more snow right now.  The roads are real icy and now with the new snow it will be real slick.  Trying to decide if I want to go to work today or not.  I know I live real close but I want to start my vacation early.  Will be off for 2 whole weeks.<br /><br />Chris thanks and that truck is a real mean machine.  The best truck we have.<br /><br />Shari stay warm and be safe on your travels to visit family.<br /><br />Keith&amp;Rita congrats on having another granddaughter.  Good luck tonight on your last dance of the year.<br /><br />Carmen we don&#39;t get snow very often.  It&#39;s nice to look at but I don&#39;t like to drive in it.<br /><br />Well dh is going to want to get on the computer and beings that we are down to one computer, guess I better let him on.<br /><br />I will be back later.<br /><br /><b>GOOD MORNING ANDREA&#33;&#33;  </b>Just saw your post.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-19 16:37:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339667,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 16:38:17',NULL,'','Good Morning Everyone from a bitterly cold 3 degree Montreal&#33;&#33; More bad weather is forecast over the next 48 hours so it looks like a stay- in Weekend. Xmas Party tonight at a friend of the wife&#39;s but that&#39;s the only one over the holiday.<br />Printed our boarding passes for our cruise in late February. We still do not have an assigned stateroom&#33; I could call Princess I suppose but we&#39;re in no hurry to find out. Have a good day all.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-19 16:38:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339668,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 16:42:12',NULL,'','Good Morning Falina&#33;  whatcha thing about 67 degrees and sunny?   <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','2008-12-19 16:42:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339670,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 16:57:52',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339579:date=Dec 18 2008, 09&#58;24 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 18 2008, 09&#58;24 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339579\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hi <b>Andrea</b> - How did the Dr.&#39;s appts. go yesterday?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />everything went fine, thanks...Momma didn&#39;t have to get a shot thankfully&#33; i was worried since it had been so long since her last visit.  Daddy&#39;s appt. was just to his Podiatrist to get his feet looked at and that is no big deal.  Momma did have to go to her Urologist yesterday bec. she started passing blood in her urine, she has done that before, and he sent samples off to be cultured.  Will know something on that soon.<br /><br />Big day today as it is the last day of school.  Rose has her Christmas party at school, I need to be there at 11:30.  19 2nd graders...it is going to be a blast&#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 />Stay warm everybody and be safe on the roads&#33;<br /><br />Andrea<br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-19 16:57:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339671,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 17:06:13',NULL,'','<b>Deb</b> - Good Morning...I saw on the news where Chrysler was shutting down production for a month...I thought I remembered you said your husband worked for GM.  Could this shutdown affect GM?  I hope not&#33;','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-19 17:06:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339672,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 17:21:17',NULL,'','Good morning from very snowy Michigan&#33; We have 6 inches on the ground with more coming - falling at more than an inch per hour&#33; They say maybe up to 10-12 inches total&#33; All the schools are closed - even the colleges. The kids get to start their holiday break a day early <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 /><!--quoteo(post=339671:date=Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;06 AM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;06 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339671\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Deb</b> - Good Morning...I saw on the news where Chrysler was shutting down production for a month...I thought I remembered you said your husband worked for GM.  Could this shutdown affect GM?  I hope not&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />As of yesterday, some GM plants are also going to shut down the whole month of Jan. but that just means the assembly line. And he was told that they (white collar) were going to have to take the first week of Jan. as a vacation week. But now that the Pres. has stepped up I don&#39;t know what will happen&#33;<br /><br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-19 17:21:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339676,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 17:45:23',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339672:date=Dec 19 2008, 09&#58;21 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 19 2008, 09&#58;21 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339672\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=339671:date=Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;06 AM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;06 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339671\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Deb</b> - Good Morning...I saw on the news where Chrysler was shutting down production for a month...I thought I remembered you said your husband worked for GM.  Could this shutdown affect GM?  I hope not&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />As of yesterday, some GM plants are also going to shut down the whole month of Jan. but that just means the assembly line. And he was told that they (white collar) were going to have to take the first week of Jan. as a vacation week. But now that the Pres. has stepped up I don&#39;t know what will happen&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Well...I guess you wait and see...<br /><br /><br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-19 17:45:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339678,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 17:50:53',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339676:date=Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;45 AM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;45 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339676\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=339672:date=Dec 19 2008, 09&#58;21 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 19 2008, 09&#58;21 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339672\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=339671:date=Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;06 AM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;06 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339671\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Deb</b> - Good Morning...I saw on the news where Chrysler was shutting down production for a month...I thought I remembered you said your husband worked for GM.  Could this shutdown affect GM?  I hope not&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />As of yesterday, some GM plants are also going to shut down the whole month of Jan. but that just means the assembly line. And he was told that they (white collar) were going to have to take the first week of Jan. as a vacation week. But now that the Pres. has stepped up I don&#39;t know what will happen&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Well...I guess you wait and see...<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Yep <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 />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-19 17:50:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339679,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 18:01:20',NULL,'','hello from snowy michigan as deb said i got about 6 inches of snow but still are snowing more, it won&#39;t be over until late afternoon.<br />i had to shovel the snow out for Pappy because everywhere have been covered just like last year. i have things to do  make cookies and finished my cross stitch project it is almost finished  so i will post when it is done in my cross stitch thread so i don&#39;t have to open new one thread.<br />i hope my parents will be ok  they have new snowblower and 2 neighborhood kids to help out. they are out of school in my area as well all the schools in washtenaw county are closed cuz of this snowy weather. they are excited to have school out day early and they were playing outside HA.<br />i will make cookies today as plan to keep me busy and etc...<br /><br /><br />Cheryl  Kohl&#39;s is my favorite  i love their clothes <br /><br />Jackie congratation on new grandson  what a beautiful baby, Luc Antonio is pretty name i like it<br /><br /><br />have good day  stay warm and dry  smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-19 18:01:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339680,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 18:22:29',NULL,'','Good Morning All.<br /><br />Steve:  I think some sort of case is in order for those Hummels.  Roe has a bunch of them including the largest Umbrella Girl and Boy.  Everything is behind glass.  Our problem is the two cats who seem to be everywhere.<br /><br />Sunny but cold today in LV.  Snow is all gone.<br /><br />Off to drop the car off for the brake job.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-19 18:22:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339681,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 19:01:28',NULL,'','Here&#39;s some shots of our little snowstorm.<br /><br /><b><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->This is looking out our dining room window looking NW. The road is in there somewhere&#33; <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> </b><br /><a href=\"http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2777355920103768559uPTEXp\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/42354/2777355920103768559S425x425Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br /><br /><br /><b><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->This is looking out our back bedroom window. <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> </b><br /><a href=\"http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2746954290103768559TJHQMa\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb57.webshots.com/23032/2746954290103768559S425x425Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br /><br /><br /><b><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->And....this is looking out our dining room window looking NE.  <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b><br /><a href=\"http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2091257380103768559cXsFNW\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb29.webshots.com/42780/2091257380103768559S425x425Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a>','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-19 19:01:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339683,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 19:09:40',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339668:date=Dec 19 2008, 09&#58;42 AM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 19 2008, 09&#58;42 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339668\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good Morning Falina&#33;  whatcha thing about 67 degrees and sunny?   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Sounds great to me but right now I would take 40 degrees&#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\" />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-19 19:09:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339685,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 21:22:42',NULL,'','Deb -Beautiful Pictures&#33; and you live in a picture perfect neighborhood&#33;<br /><br />Falina - still 67 degrees and sunny here but the temp should be in the 40&#39;s by Sun.<br /><br />back from the party...it was a lot of fun&#33;','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-19 21:22:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339686,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 21:31:45',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339641:date=Dec 19 2008, 12&#58;30 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 19 2008, 12&#58;30 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339641\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Have I mentione lately how much winter totally sucks???<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Well hello there Mrs. Scrooge&#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','2008-12-19 21:31:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339687,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 21:37:28',NULL,'','Congratulations Jackie&#33;  (I just went through yesterdays&#39; posts)<br /><br />Wow Falina, that&#39;s alot of snow.  We&#39;ve lost trees in the spring, when the snow is heavy and wet.  Hope yours survive okay.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-19 21:37:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339688,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 21:50:42',NULL,'','Hey Debbie love the pictures, looks like a wonderful place to live. I am always envious of the standard of living on your side of the pond.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-19 21:50:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339700,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 22:35:28',NULL,'','Just a quickie to say that we&#39;ve arrived safely in Melbourne - I&#39;m on my way to Amy &amp; Emily&#39;s ballet recitial... will chat later.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-19 22:35:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339706,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 22:44:20',NULL,'','Good Afternoon all&#33; Happy Friday&#33; Ran off to try to buy Cynthia’s BF a gift this morning……no luck. Guess I’ll have to wait until she gets off work for more ideas. The 3 stores I went to were empty, I couldn’t believe it. Now I’m waiting for DS to come over.<br /><br />Cheryl, glad you stopped in. Hope your up and running soon.<br /><br />Welcome back James. Glad you had a good trip.<br /><br />Steve sure sounds like there will be coal in Heidi’s stocking this year. If I was Lynda I’d be shopping for a shatterproof glass case for the Hummels&#33;<br /><br />Love the Pics Falina, definitely looks like a Christmas scene. Your on V A C A T I O N&#33;<br /><br />Jackie enjoy your time in Melbourne with your DD &amp; Grandkids. Hope Candace gets some rest and feels better, sounds like her first experience in childbirth wasn’t great but worth it all in the end when you look at your child.<br /><br />Chris it’s nice to see you posting&#33; Been wondering where you’ve been.<br /><br />Keith congrats on the next granddaughter&#33; Enjoy your dance…..soon we’ll be dancing out of here&#33;<br /><br />Deb looks like your bailout has finally come. Hope it makes things easier for everyone.<br /><br />Sad news but I’m glad it’s over…….the body found was Caylee……… <br /><br />Hi to Carmen, Andrea, Joey, James, Sue. Ed and all the Crazies. Well of to watch the news…….be back later.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-19 22:44:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339717,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-19 22:57:40',NULL,'','Jackie, I am glad to hear that you arrived safely, enjoy the recital.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-19 22:57:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339743,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 01:41:01',NULL,'','Hi everyone.    We just stopped overnight in Georgia but are facing snow and bad weather as we head north so not quite sure when we will get home.   We are currently still in shorts so the Pa. snow will be quite a shock for us.<br /><br />Our cruise was absolutely the best yet.    Loved the Jewel of the Seas and words can&#39;t describe transiting the Panama Canal.   It was awesome.   Looks like I have a lot to catch up on since I have been away.    Hope everyone is well and ready for the holidays   I&#39;m sure glad we decorated before we left but I still have a load of wrapping to do.    <br /><br />Time to go grab some dinner and call it a day.   We hope to be on the road before 5AM tomorrow and get as close to home as possible.<br /><br />I&#39;ll try and catch up after the holidays.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-20 01:41:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339744,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 02:06:38',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>WELCOME BACK MARYLOU&#33;&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> Can&#39;t wait to hear all about your cruise.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>I AM ON VACATION FOR TWO WHOLE WEEKS&#33;&#33;&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Deb great pictures of your snowstorm.  Hope things work out for your dh with the loan for GM.<br /><br />Jackie glad you made it safely.  Enjoy the recital and the visiting with the family.<br /><br />Kevin yes that is alot of snow for us and they are predicating more over the weekend with high winds and gusts up to 90 mph.  We have even had snow thunder/lightning.  I think our trees will be okay.  It has happened before and they are still here.<br /><br />Andrea we are at 25 degrees right now and it has been sunny all day.  Going to get cold again tonight.  In the high teens.  Still looking for that 40 degree weather.<br /><br />Rose hope you find the gift for dd bf.<br /><br />Tomorrow I am heading to town to finish my shopping and buy some groceries.  Then I am staying home unti Christmas Day when we travel 50 miles to spend Christmas with my Dad and Stepmom.<br /><br />Have to check on a few things.  Will be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-20 02:06:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339747,5802,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 02:26:24',NULL,'','Hi all you cruisecrazies, Just want to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday. (a little early) but i am going to visti my four children in four different states. I love to see how they fix up thier houses for christmas. They will all end up at my house sometime christmas day. <br />so once again have a Merry Christmas &amp; a happy New Year&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Joe','jobowl','jobowl','2008-12-20 02:26:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339748,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 03:00:13',NULL,'','Debbie...Love the snow pictures, especially when it&#39;s out someone else&#39;s house.  That was a good snow storm&#33;<br /><br />Rose....Not only is Lynda looking for an enclosed curio cabinet she has spotted a replacement Hummel on E-bay&#33;  I think Heidi and I still have a chance to survive this&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou....Welcome home (kinda)&#33;  Glad your cruise was great and can&#39;t wait to hear about it.  Take it easy tomorrow and drive safely.<br /><br />Ed....Have a question for you.  The 2-12 KC Chiefs play here Sunday.  The stadium seats 78000 +, the temperature at game time is predicted to be 2 degrees with 20-30 mile an hour winds.  Now for the question, actually two questions.  1.  How many people will show up? 2. How many of those people are sane?  (And no we are not going&#33;)<br /><br />Falina....Two weeks vacation&#33;  Congratulations&#33;  Our last 2 week vacation was in 1997 when we went to Europe&#33;<br /><br />Joe...Have a fun and safe trip.<br /><br />Better cut this off.  The Pastor and some church members are coming by pretty soon to sing Christmas carols to Gramps. <br /><br />Have a good weekend everyone and will check back when I can.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-20 03:00:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339751,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 03:54:34',NULL,'','Drive safely Marylou and Jim&#33; Glad to hear you loved the Canal and the Jewel.<br /><br />Joe thanks for the holiday wish. Hope you have a wonderful one too and safe travels.<br /><br />Steve glad to hear both you and Heidi are still with us........I&#39;m sure Lynda will do her best to replace her Hummel. How nice that they come carol for your Dad.<br /><br />Falina congrats on your vacation. Be careful driving tomorrow in that weather&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-20 03:54:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339754,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 04:58:49',NULL,'','<b>Steve,</b> you forgot to factor in that it is the last Sunday before Christmas&#33;&#33;  I think there may be some empty seats this week.  <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 />Speaking of your Jeep, reminded me that I&#39;ve not driven one of those since my service days.  No, come to think of it I did have a Jeep SUV for about a year.  SIL could not keep up his lease and we took it and finished it our for him.  Not a bad ride at all.  Got the brake job today, so I think I&#39;m ready to take this show one the road in a couple of days.<br /><br /><b>MaryLou,</b> good to hear from you.  You probably want to wear something a little warmer than shorts tomorrow as you head north.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b>, waiting for your &quot;met the baby&quot; report.<br /><b><br />Rose</b>, you and Jackie may be the only warm Crazies this weekend.<br /><br /><b>Jenn</b>, where the heck are you??<br /><br />Off to Best Buy to return the Universal Remote.  It died on me on the third day.  Spent over an hour and a half on the phone with some support lady in India trying to get it working again.  Downloaded the firmware three times, then she told to press every button on it then shake it&#33;&#33;  Now, there is a real technical solution.  I finally told her to forget it and that I was taking it back to the store and hung up.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-20 04:58:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339757,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 05:10:24',NULL,'','Ed you may be right about our weather all days except for Monday we&#39;ll be in the 70&#39;s. Sorry about your remote.....that&#39;s the pits&#33; Glad you&#39;re all ready to hit the road. <br /><br />Jenn where are you?????<br /><br />Shaunna where are you??????','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-20 05:10:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339758,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 05:18:10',NULL,'','Hi all.  Was very surprised when the UPS man delivered the modem/router today.  Greg has me up and running now and so I had to make this my first stop.  I am just getting ready to go back and read up on what has been going on, but wanted to let you know I was back....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-20 05:18:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339761,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 05:26:04',NULL,'','Glad to have you back, Cheryl.  Have missed 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\" />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-20 05:26:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339763,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 05:29:20',NULL,'','Thanks Falina - I have certainly missed being here&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Kevin, I hope you are not at the cabin this weekend - they said on the news that this will be a bad weekend to travel I-70...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-20 05:29:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339764,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 05:31:02',NULL,'','Good evening all&#33; We just <i>had</i> to do our brew-pub run tonight....so we just (literally) plowed through the snow and did it&#33; I got a free meal tonight because when you&#39;re a &quot;Mug Club&quot; member you can get a free meal on any night of your birthday month.<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=339685:date=Dec 19 2008, 02&#58;22 PM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 19 2008, 02&#58;22 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339685\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb -Beautiful Pictures&#33; and you live in a picture perfect neighborhood&#33;<br />back from the party...it was a lot of fun&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>Andrea</b>- glad you had fun at the party&#33; <br />Thanks&#33; I think my neighborhood is nice too&#33;<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=339688:date=Dec 19 2008, 02&#58;50 PM:name=eaststandbaggie)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (eaststandbaggie &#064; Dec 19 2008, 02&#58;50 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339688\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey Debbie love the pictures, looks like a wonderful place to live. I am always envious of the standard of living on your side of the pond.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Thanks, <b>Chris</b>&#33; It <i>is</i> a wonderful place to live&#33;<br /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=339706:date=Dec 19 2008, 03&#58;44 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 19 2008, 03&#58;44 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339706\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb looks like your bailout has finally come. Hope it makes things easier for everyone.<br />Sad news but I’m glad it’s over…….the body found was Caylee………<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><b>Rose</b> - I just hope that GM and Chrysler follow through with <i>their</i> end of the deal&#33;<br />So sad about Caylee&#33; I just can&#39;t imagine....<br /><br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=339744:date=Dec 19 2008, 07&#58;06 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 19 2008, 07&#58;06 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339744\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Deb great pictures of your snowstorm.  Hope things work out for your dh with the loan for GM.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Thanks, <b>Falina</b>&#33;<br />I hope everything works out too&#33;<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=339748:date=Dec 19 2008, 08&#58;00 PM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lashl &#064; Dec 19 2008, 08&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339748\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Debbie...Love the snow pictures, especially when it&#39;s out someone else&#39;s house.  That was a good snow storm&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Thanks, <b>Steve</b>&#33; We got about 8 inches total with more coming on Sunday, I hear&#33;<br />I hope you and Heidi are &quot;off the hook&quot;&#33;<br /><br />Jenn and Shaunna.....where are you?&#33;?&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-20 05:31:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339766,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 05:51:44',NULL,'','Deb I gather your birthday is in December.  Happy Birthday&#33;&#33;  Congrats on the birthday meal.<br /><br />I am sure most of you have heard of Charlie Daniels.....well we received a Christmas card with his signature on it.  It is from a bank that he endorses for the truckers.  Going to frame it.  Never know it might be worth some money in the future.  Saw him years ago in concert.  Pretty good show.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-20 05:51:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339767,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 05:57:19',NULL,'','Thanks, Falina&#33;<br />Sure, I know of Charlie Daniels - very cool&#33;<br />I keep forgetting to ask you (and maybe I missed it it - if I did I apologize) but did you find another home for Cece?','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-20 05:57:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339768,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 05:58:06',NULL,'','<b>SHAUNNAAAA   where are youuuuuuuuu&#33;</b><br /><br /><b>JENNNNNNN   where are youuuuuuuu&#33;</b><br /><br />Ladies we are missing you two. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />   Please check in. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-20 05:58:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339769,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 06:01:13',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339767:date=Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;57 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;57 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339767\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Thanks, Falina&#33;<br />Sure, I know of Charlie Daniels - very cool&#33;<br />I keep forgetting to ask you (and maybe I missed it it - if I did I apologize) but did you find another home for Cece?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks for asking.  No new home for her yet.  Have feelers out but no luck.  She really is a good dog but she needs to be in a home where she is the only pet.  Very jealous.  So far she had done pretty good around Dylan.  We aren&#39;t going to let our guard down though.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-20 06:01:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339770,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 06:13:12',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339769:date=Dec 19 2008, 11&#58;01 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 19 2008, 11&#58;01 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339769\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=339767:date=Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;57 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;57 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339767\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Thanks, Falina&#33;<br />I keep forgetting to ask you (and maybe I missed it it - if I did I apologize) but did you find another home for Cece?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks for asking.  No new home for her yet.  Have feelers out but no luck.  She really is a good dog but she needs to be in a home where she is the only pet.  Very jealous.  So far she had done pretty good around Dylan.  We aren&#39;t going to let our guard down though.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />It does sound like she needs to be in a home where she is the only pet. You are very wise to realize that. She sounds like a very loving dog&#33; <br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-20 06:13:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339771,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 06:37:20',NULL,'','<b><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->GOOD NIGHT ALL&#33;&#33;&#33; <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b><br />See you tomorrow....','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-20 06:37:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339772,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 07:03:15',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#006400--><span style=\"color:#006400\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>GOOD NIGHT DEB&#33;&#33;&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-20 07:03:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339774,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 07:22:25',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339763:date=Dec 19 2008, 08&#58;29 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 19 2008, 08&#58;29 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339763\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin, I hope you are not at the cabin this weekend - they said on the news that this will be a bad weekend to travel I-70...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Hi Cheryl&#33;  Yeah, I came up after work.  No problems though.  Traffic was light, and no snow.  Sharon is planning to bring the rest of the gang up tomorrow.  I&#39;m hoping she doesn&#39;t get caught up in the mass exodus out of Denver.  We&#39;ll spend the rest of the week up here, then I&#39;ll head back down on Sunday for a couple days in the office, then back up here on the 31.<br /><br />BTW.  Don&#39;t pay any attention to any earlier posts from me.  I think someone stole my identity earlier and said something about Mrs. Scrooge.  I would NEVER say anything like that you know... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/closedeyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":closedeyes:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"closedeyes.gif\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-20 07:22:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339775,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 07:43:33',NULL,'','Kevin, I did see that Mrs. Scrooge thing, but I figured that the sub zero temps had messed with your brain cells and they hadn&#39;t quite thawed out yet.  They were saying that I-70 would be a bad ride tomorrow and Sunday, so praying that Sharon arrives safely.  Greg has to work Monday and Tuesday and then is off for 2 weeks.  So, you guys will be in Breckenridge for Christmas?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-20 07:43:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339815,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 16:55:38',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->Saturday December 20, 2008<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning all&#33; Have some odds and ends to do today including starting to clean before the holiday. <br /><br />Deb Happy Birthday&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Cheryl, glad your router came and your back with us.<br /><br />Falina I loved Charlie Daniels when I was younger. <br /><br />Kevin hope Sharon get there safely.<br /><br />Boy it’s quiet around here……..Hope everyone is just busy. Have a great day all&#33; <br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-20 16:55:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339822,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 17:04:35',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br /><br />I am going to town today to finish my shopping and buy some groceries.  Then I am staying home because we getting another round of snow.  This time it will have some wind with it.<br /><br />Rose have fun finishing those odds and ends and cleaning.<br /><br />Deb  Happy Birthday again.<br /><br />Kevin you and your family have a great time and be careful driving.<br /><br />Well better get breakfast fixed so I can head to town.<br /><br />A very good morning to.....Jenn, Shaunna, Steve, Joey, Ed, Andrea, Sue, Shari, Tonia, Carmen, MaryLou, Robert, James, Chris, Cheryl and anyone I may have missed.<br /><br />I will be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-20 17:04:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339827,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 17:15:34',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339775:date=Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;43 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 19 2008, 10&#58;43 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339775\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->So, you guys will be in Breckenridge for Christmas?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Yes, and this will be our tenth Christmas in a row in Breckenridge.  In 1999, we rented a place up here over Christmas, and liked it so much we contacted a broker.  Before we left that year, we had found our own vacation cabin.  It was the last place we looked at before heading back to Denver airport (still lived in Texas back then).  The pictures didn&#39;t do it justice, and we weren&#39;t expecting to like it very much; but it turned out to be just what we wanted.  The guy we bought it from was an architect, and had designed it himself.<br /><br />In the years BB (Before Breckenridge <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> ), we also spent Christmases in Durango (twice), Angel Fire NM, Crested Butte, and Steamboat.  Our 18th anniversary is on Monday.  Since we&#39;ve been married, we&#39;ve spent 14 Christmases in the mountains.  Somehow, Santa always finds us though <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','2008-12-20 17:15:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339828,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 17:45:33',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />snow have stop no more shoveling  whew  i was so exhausted yesterday after 3 shovels ugh <br />will relax today nothing much  going on anyway <br /><br />have good day everyone<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-20 17:45:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339829,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 18:40:57',NULL,'','Good morning everybody&#33;<br /><br />Thanks for the birthday wishes&#33; I haven&#39;t decided where we&#39;re going for dinner yet but we&#39;re definitely going to our brewpub for some beer because I get all the free beer I want on my birthday <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />We got a total of 8 inches of snow with some more coming tonight and tomorrow......but not that much expected. Between DS&#39;s shoveling and DH using the snow thrower they got ours and our next door neighbor lady&#39;s sidewalks and driveways done. This morning the city plowed our street so now the guys have to get back out there and dig out the driveways again. <br /><br />Finally got all my shopping done. I&#39;m always last minute. Looking forward to our Christmas Eve gathering at our nieces house. Then Christmas Day, it&#39;s just the 3 of us and I make a big brunch. All diets are off for those 2 days <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 />Kevin - that sounds like a beautiful place to spend Christmas&#33;<br /><br />Have a great Saturday everbody&#33;&#33;<br />See you later <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-20 18:40:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339833,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 19:54:13',NULL,'','Hello all.  Not sure what is on the agenda for today.  We are going out to lunch but that is all I have planned.  As all our shopping is done, I prefer to avoid the crowds.  Kevin, it sounds like a wonderful way to spend the holidays.  I am sure that Breckenridge looks like a winter wonderland.  Haveyou been to the BBQ place there called Bubba&#39;s?  That is one of our favs.  Lat year, we made the mistake of going to Rasta Pasta there on Main street.  When I saw &quot;Pasta&quot;, I was thinking italian - guess my mind missed the &quot;rasta&quot; part until the food actually came.  Forecast for a high of 17 today and colder tomorrow, so maybe we should just go grab some lunch and come home and cuddle while watching a good movie....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-20 19:54:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339834,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 20:05:18',NULL,'','Good Morning Everyone<br /><br /><br />It was bright and sunny and 44 degrees thim AM for the dog&#39;s walk.  Not bad at all.<br /><br />Returned the Universal Remote last night.  They had no more in stock, so got my money back.  No big deal.<br /><br />Nothing much planned for today except put chlorine in the pool.  Changed the timer yesterday so that the pump comes on a 1AM and off at 6AM.  Keeps the water moving and avoids ice forming.<br /><br />Will check back in later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-20 20:05:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339841,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 20:37:09',NULL,'','Hi guys, well we&#39;re done with the Gingerbread House and I&#39;m done too&#33;&#33;&#33;  I called Candice and she is doing a little better now she&#39;s off the magnesium but still very, very weak and the tiny little one wants to nurse every 1 hour.  She eventually resorted to supplementing with a bottle early this morning, to give him a decent meal... he was starved in the uterus (placenta problems) and is still starving... poor little thing.  Hopefully by tomorrow he milk will have come in...<br /><br />Tonight we&#39;re going on a Christmas stroll here in Melbourne.. and then out to dinner.  I must say I really feel that I should be back in Tampa with Candice at this time.  We&#39;ll leave at about 8-9 tomorrow morning.<br /><br />Kev.... how about showing us some pretty pics of your place up in that Winter Wonderland???<br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-20 20:37:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339848,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-20 20:42:59',NULL,'','Good morning everyone.  Missed a couple of days.<br /><br />It&#39;s been very busy around here and took me about 4 hours to make my centerpieces (Posted pics on general) and another hour to clean up the mess lol.<br /><br />My Aunt&#39;s funeral (yesterday) was very nice - I even managed to say a few words before I started bawling.  They also had a lot of photos up - many I have never seen.  One is a formal shot of my Dad and his three sisters, one is all of our family, including both grandmothers, and the best one is Dad and two of his sisters on an old white horse (apparantly their transportation to school).  My cousin is making copies for me.<br /><br />My Aunt passed away on December 9th.  One of the things I mentioned at the funeral was I had stayed with my aunt an uncle on December 8th, 50 years ago, because Mom was in labour with my sister.  She was born on December 9th.  And I told everyone that I always put my angel on the tree in my sister&#39;s memory, every December 9th - and now I will have one more angel to add.<br /><br />There are so many coincidences in life :o)<br /><br />Hope you are all doing well.<br /><br />I am off Red Hatting this evening but I am all ready to go.  I have the hat shaped cholates I made in little boxes with Merry Hatmas stickers on the front.  They worked out really well.  So I will have a very full car - with 30 chocolate boxes, two other Hatters, 6 centerpieces, three tiny gift bags and a pretty packeage made for our Queen&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Sounds like the 12 days of Christmas lol.<br /><br />Will try to catch up on posts later.<br /><br />Have a super wonderful day.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-20 20:42:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339890,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 00:47:13',NULL,'','Hi all - just a quick check in.  Scotty is here so is keeping me busy.  Our son, Chris, came up and went to lunch with us.  We went to Red Lobster.  I don&#39;t eat seafood, but I had a very good NY Strip steak.  When we got home, Scotty called and asked if he could spend the night, so we went and picked him up.  Later, we will be taking him on a Christmas light tour.  There is one house in our neighborhood that is like nothing I have ever seen.  They do every inch of the yard with displays and there are diaplays in the front windows and you can walk up to the house and look in the windows.  They even have Santa out in the yard, greeting the kids and giving them candy canes.  I will try and get some pics.  It has been on the news here and it really something.  Well, be back later - the munchkin wants to play a board game.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-21 00:47:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339891,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 00:51:02',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/042.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Good afternoon,<br /><br />Boy am I glad I went to town when I did.  About half an hour after being home it started snowing and hasn&#39;t stopped.  Have heard we are suppose to get anywhere from 4 -12 inches.  This is more snow than we have seen in 5 years.  The mountains always get snow we hardly ever do.<br /><br />I ordered online today a Train Around the Tree for next year plus a couple of snowmen to go with my collection.  Thanks Deb for the idea.<br /><br />Jenn enjoy your Red Hatters Christmas Party tonight.<br /><br />Jackie sounds like you are having fun.<br /><br />Deb you sound like me last minute.  I have tried to buy early but it never happens.<br /><br />Rose I bought some of those crock pot liners and will try it out tomorrow when I make my stew.<br /><br />Well everyone have a great rest of the afternoon.  Will be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-21 00:51:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339897,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 01:40:21',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339841:date=Dec 20 2008, 11&#58;37 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 20 2008, 11&#58;37 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339841\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kev.... how about showing us some pretty pics of your place up in that Winter Wonderland???<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Okay Jackie, I&#39;ll take some pics, but not today.  Right now it&#39;s overcast and the wind keeps kicking up.  It goes from perfectly calm one moment, to gale force the next.  The trees start swaying in unison, and the snow causes whiteout.  I feel like I&#39;m in the middle of a snow hurricane&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-21 01:40:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339898,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 01:43:55',NULL,'','Hi from Ashland, Va.    We made it 1/2 way thru Va. when the weather turned bad and we decided since we have another 5 - 6 hours ahead of us to seek refuge and get some rest.   We left Ga. at 5AM with the AC going full blast in the car and stopped in Va. at 4PM with the heat turned up to high and the seat warmers going full blast.  We have a nice hotel room and there is a Waffle house in the parking lot and a Perkins Pancake house attached to the hotel with a door through the lobby so at least we won&#39;t go hungry if we get stuck here.   We&#39;d still like to reach home tomorrow but we will see.   Ice &amp; sleet are expected to arrive here by 9PM and in Pa we are due to get at least 6 inches of snow but changing to rain in both places by noon tomorrow.   <br /><br />I&#39;m still trying to catch up but congratulations Jackie &amp; Tony on your beautiful new grandson.     Glad to hear that Candace is doing better.<br /><br />Cheryl - did you post of pic of your new hair-do.   I haven&#39;t gone thru all the posts yet but would like to see it.   Is Scotty as excited about Christmas as our grandkids are?  TJ is very Sad because the dinasaur he wants is much too big for Santa&#39;s sleigh according to his mom &amp; dad.  (Never underestimate the powers of a grandpa.   lol)<br /><br />Deb - Happy Birthday - hope you had a great day.    <br /><br />Well, time to go find some dinner in this little town.    Perkins may be fine for breakfast but I&#39;m spoiled with cruise food and need something a little more substantial.<br /><br />Is Tonia back from her trip yet?   Haven&#39;t seen any posts by her.   Anyone hear from her?','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-21 01:43:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339902,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 01:49:11',NULL,'','Mary Lou - haven&#39;t posted pics yet - right now, I am still in the hating it phase and wish I had never done it&#33;&#33;&#33;  I think Tonia was on dry land last time we heard from her but had not gone back to CA yet.  You guys travel safely.  Scotty is very excited about Christmas - he is here now and keeps eyeing all the packages under the tree but knows he has to wait 4 more days.  I think he is equally as excited about 18 days out of school&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-21 01:49:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339904,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 01:58:56',NULL,'','Jackie glad you made it through the Ginger Bread house. Glad to hear Candace is feeling better. In another day or 2 she’ll be herself again.<br /><br />Kevin your place sounds wonderful and what a nice way to spend the holiday.<br /><br />Deb hope you enjoy your dinner out and your trip to the brewpub&#33; Cheers&#33;<br /><br />Jenn that sure is a coincidence with your aunt. I can tell she was important to you and I’m sorry for your loss. Enjoy your Red Hat party.<br /><br />Cheryl enjoy your night with Scotty.<br /><br />Falina glad you got home before it snowed. Hope the crock pot bags work out as well for you as they have me.<br /><br />Marylou your almost home. Hope you and Jim have a safe trip the rest of the way up.<br /><br />Guess it&#39;ll be quiet here tonight......I&#39;m going to watch the movie on Hallmark at 9. Got most everything I wanted accomplished today and I&#39;m tired now so I&#39;m done. It&#39;ll be there tomorrow&#33; LOL<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-21 01:58:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339906,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 02:08:46',NULL,'','Another busy day done.  Had to take Missy, our 16 year old dog, to the vet this morning.  She hurt her right front leg somehow.  Vet checked her out and determined it was a muscle strain. <br /> <br />This was the, &quot;We have to clean our whole house because your sister will be here Tuesday&quot;, day. I will never understand that thinking&#33;<br /><br />The survival of Heidi and I is looking better.  If we have time will take Lynda shopping tomorrow for a curio cabinet.  Actually it will be more for Heidi and me&#33;<br /><br />The super cold weather has hit.  Cooked brauts on the grill tonight.  Started at 4PM and it was 21 degrees, finished at 5PM and it was 16 degrees, it is now 6PMand its 14 degrees.  High tomorrow is supposed to be 7 degrees.<br /><br /><br />Ed...I know you were probably frustrated with your &quot;tech assistant&quot; from India but it gave me a good laugh&#33;  I did that once, it is quite an experience.<br /><br />Cheryl....Glad you got your modem so quickly and are back in business.<br /><br />MaryLou...Gald you made it to Virginia.  Ever think about turning around and waiting till spring to go home?<br /><br />Stay warm everyone, see you later.<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-12-21 02:08:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339918,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 03:15:02',NULL,'','Steve:  Got a follow-up survey from Logitec today which I really enjoyed completing.  I told them I would enjoy tech support from someone for whom English was their first language and that I&#39;d returned the device to the store and NO I would not recommend them to anyone.  That sure felt good.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Today we discovered the battery in the Lexus was dead.  Lexus has replaced it at no cost to us, so that was the good news.<br /><br />I&#39;m sure Heidi will be happy with the new Curio Cabinet LOL.  Perhaps even Lynda will like it.  <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 house cleaning thing because company is coming is something that we husbands will never understand, so I quit trying.  I&#39;m sure we will go through the same thing on Monday....&quot;Because we are leaving.&quot;  I guess that&#39;s in case anyone breaks into the house they won&#39;t think we are messy.  Go figure.  <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 guess I&#39;ll have to wear a suit to Church tomorrow.  Roe and I are lighting the last Advent candle during the service.<br /><br />Rose:  Roe&#39;s real name is Rosemarie, so she is a Rose also.  Back, in High School she became &quot;Ro&quot; and I have no idea when the &quot;e&quot; was added.  All her legal stuff is still Rosemarie.  Rose and Marie were her two Grandmothers.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-21 03:15:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339926,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 04:34:14',NULL,'','Well it has been snowing since 10:30 this morning and looks like it will continue through part of tomorrow.  We should have a total of somewhere around 12 inches or so.  Could be more just don&#39;t know for sure.  Going to measure in the morning.  Will let you know.<br /><br />MaryLou safe travels to you and Jim as you make your way home tomorrow.<br /><br />Steve glad your other dog Missy is okay.  Good luck on the curio cabinet hunting.<br /><br />Rose enjoy your movie.  I think I will watch one on ABC Family in half an hour.<br /><br />Best get going.  Not sure I will check back in later or not.<br /><br />Everyone have a great evening.  Chat at you all tomorrow.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-21 04:34:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339930,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 05:47:18',NULL,'','Doesn&#39;t look like there is any party going on here tonight&#33;&#33;&#33;  I am on Messenger now with my best friend, Bev.  Usually, every night, we chat for about an hr. or so but as I was offline for a week, we haven&#39;t had the chance.  She and her husband had to go into Dallas last ngiht for a Christams party, so even though I was up and running then, she wasn&#39;t around, so we are catching up right now.  I think she is writing a book because it has aid for a long time that she is writing a message....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-21 05:47:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339933,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 07:45:27',NULL,'','We&#39;re back from my b&#39;day celebration&#33; Had a great time&#33;<br /><br />Falina - that&#39;s alot of snow&#33; And I know that&#39;s very unusual for your neck of the woods.<br /><br />Hi, Mary Lou - travel safe&#33; Good to hear from you&#33;<br /><br />I was hoping for a little partying tonight....but I guess not&#33;?<br /><br /><b>GOOD NIGHT&#33;</b>','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-21 07:45:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339938,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 08:39:42',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />We had our Christmas gathering with my side of the family tonight.  The roads were slippery, and it was snowing quite a bit.  Everyone made it to my brother&#39;s except for my older brother who lives up North.  He started out but had to turn back.  The temps have now dropped to -15 below zero, and we have some heavy winds coming which will blow all the snow around and make visibility bad.  Is it Spring yet&#33;&#33;&#33;?<br /><br />Computer is very, very slow tonight, so I will just say hi&#33;<br /><br />Jenn...so sorry about your aunt.  Hope you have a nice time at your party&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...safe travels&#33;<br /><br />Debbie...Happy Birthday&#33;<br /><br />Hi to all my Cruise Crazies friends&#33;<br /><br />Everyone having the snow and cold, stay safe and stay warm&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-21 08:39:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339942,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 17:00:08',NULL,'','Good Morning Everybody,<br /><br />It is 25 degrees and sunny in Ark. right now. <br /><br /> Just time for a quick HI to everybody before hubby and I head out with the girls...he is going to go one way with them and I am going off by myself &quot;to do Santa&quot;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />  P.S. That phrase ACTUALLY came out of hubby&#39;s mouth&#33;  and then he said &quot;some of your friends there MIGHT take that the wrong way...&quot;LOL...<br /><br />HI to everybody and have a great day.<br /><br />Happy Birthday Debbie&#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','2008-12-21 17:00:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339946,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 17:10:16',NULL,'','Good Sunday Morning to you all. We are in for a major snow storm over the next 24 hours according to The Weather Network. Right now at 10 a.m. its light blowing snow but bitterly cold at -15 or 5 degrees F. One thing is for sure. We will have a white Xmas&#33; 2 presents yet to wrap and a special card to sign and I&#39;m done. Hope you all have a great day wherever you live.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-21 17:10:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339947,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 17:16:29',NULL,'','Morning all. Just finished cleaning the kitchen and will clean our room next. Then I’m going to haul out my clothes and try to figure out what I’m wearing for dinner on our cruise. Haven’t even thought about it yet. <br /><br />Steve hope you get that curio cabinet so you and Heidi stay out of trouble. LOL<br /><br />Ed I was named for my grandmothers also. Dad’s mom was Rosetta and Mom’s was Rose, they both passed before I was born so I never met either. Glad you discovered the battery issue with the car before you took off.<br /><br />Deb glad you enjoyed your birthday.<br /><br />Falina has it stopped snowing yet? <br /><br />Andrea good luck with “doing Santa” LOL<br /><br />James stay warm&#33;<br /><br />Shari sorry your brother couldn’t get to the party. How’s Marc?<br /><br />Jackie you should be home soon and back with Candace. Let us know how she’s doing when you get a chance.<br /><br />Marylou hope you had a safe trip home (hope the weather wasn’t too bad)<br /><br />Stay warm everyone&#33; <br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-21 17:16:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339948,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 17:42:25',NULL,'','morning to you all<br />it was very cold 5 degrees out, BRR and windy when I took Pappy out we don&#39;t stay out in the cold<br />Pappy and i will stay in but  he need to go out sometimes anyway but i don&#39;t mind if he don&#39;t stay out very long. i am still finishing my projects. <br /><br />i am relaxing and using my new laptop and have some coffee..<br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-21 17:42:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339950,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 18:35:24',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debGM/124341761r128730077.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />It&#39;s not only cold but it snowed a couple more inches last night&#33; <b>Shari</b>, I have a feeling that your weather is headed our way-Brrrrr&#33;<br /><br /><b>Andrea</b> - hope you have fun &quot;doing Santa&quot; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> LOL&#33; It sounds like something my hubby would say <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Sue</b> - staying inside today is exactly what I&#39;m doing today, too. I&#39;m going to wrap some gifts, listen to some music, do stuff on my laptop and just plain relax&#33; <br />Looking forward to seeing your completed projects.<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - I hope Missy is feeling better today and glad to hear that you and Heidi are still alive-LOL&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - still snowing?<br /><br />I just read about a plane sliding off the runway in Denver yesterday and catching fire - injuring 38 people - 2 critically. How tragic&#33;<br /><br />Hope everybody has a good Sunday&#33; Stay out of the snow and cold if you can and be safe&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-21 18:35:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339958,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 20:23:03',NULL,'','Hi Everybody...<br /><br />We have just arrived back home in Tampa.  We stopped along the way to do some grocery shopping, so I am now going to put the roast in the oven, doing roast veggies as well as creamed spinach to take to Candice and Jose this afternoon.<br /><br />I can&#39;t wait to see them both again - Candice called me at 12:00 on our trip back from Melbourne and said that she and baby would be discharged by 1:00 pm.<br /><br />So.... much later I will be able to give you an update on Mommy and baby.<br /><br />Debbie - Happy Birthday&#33;<br /><br />Ed - safe travels this week.<br /><br />Steve - hope you find just the right curio cabinet.<br /><br />Rose - my goodness not much more than a week before you board that beautiful Emerald Princess...<br /><br />James - enjoy that wonderful white Christmas... think of us having 80 degree weather here in Florida.  <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 />Shaunna - where are you girl - I miss you&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Shari, Sue, Falina, Jenn, Steve, MaryLou, Debbie, Kevin, K &amp; R and anyone else living up North, please be very safe out there on those snowy roads&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-21 20:23:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339959,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 20:35:32',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339897:date=Dec 20 2008, 04&#58;40 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 20 2008, 04&#58;40 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339897\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=339841:date=Dec 20 2008, 11&#58;37 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 20 2008, 11&#58;37 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339841\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kev.... how about showing us some pretty pics of your place up in that Winter Wonderland???<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Unfortunately the high winds yesterday stripped all of the snow out of the trees, but here&#39;s a pic from my front door.  Will try to post a better one when I get more snow...<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/Breck.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-21 20:35:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339960,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 20:43:14',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=339947:date=Dec 21 2008, 08&#58;16 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 21 2008, 08&#58;16 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=339947\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Andrea good luck with “doing Santa” LOL<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />You two made me think of a new Christmas song.  It starts like this:<br /><br />&quot;I saw mommy doing Santa Clause<br />Underneath the Christmas tree last night...&quot;<br /><br /> <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','2008-12-21 20:43:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339961,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-21 21:52:19',NULL,'','Glad you made it home safely Jackie. Let us know about Candace and Luc.<br /><br />Deb &amp; Sue I&#39;d be staying in too.....BRRRR&#33;<br /><br />Kevin that is one terrific sight from your front door&#33; Beautiful','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-21 21:52:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339963,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 00:39:07',NULL,'','Hi everyone,<br />We are still snowing here.  It had stopped overnight and we had freezing rain.  The kids are almost finished with their igloo.  Will post a picture when it is done.  Not sure of the snow total but somewhere around 12-15 inches.  I have some pictures that I will post later after I get them downloaded onto the computer.<br /><br />Andrea - doing Santa? Huh?  Have fun&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Kevin beautiful picture.<br /><br />Everyone stay warm and dry.  Will be back later.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-22 00:39:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339964,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 00:52:01',NULL,'','Hi everyone, hope you are all ok.<br /><br />Falina - both Kath and I are also now on holiday for 2 weeks.<br /><br />Debbie - a belated happy birthday to you, I hope you enjoyed the free ale.<br /><br />Finally made it to the German market in Birmingham on Saturday. Had a few steins of beer, some bratwurst and strawberries and kiwi fruit covered in chocolate on sqewers. Took a few photos for you to see.<br /><br /><a href=\"http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2202575290103935979fqIbfj\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/44298/2202575290103935979S500x500Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br /><br /><a href=\"http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2987933270103935979NwqAjU\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/4820/2987933270103935979S500x500Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br /><br /><a href=\"http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2945966850103935979KqepoO\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb62.webshots.com/43709/2945966850103935979S500x500Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br /><br /><a href=\"http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2446252870103935979KVUhSV\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb04.webshots.com/43651/2446252870103935979S500x500Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br /><br /><a href=\"http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2492915740103935979mHtBoI\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb31.webshots.com/41054/2492915740103935979S500x500Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br /><br />Hope you like them<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-22 00:52:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339975,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 01:20:16',NULL,'','Be it ever so humble, there&#39;s no place like home.    Arrived back in Pa. a short while ago after a pretty good trip.   All was very clear til the last 45 minutes or so which was pretty hairy and slippery but we are now home and the luggage can wait til tomorrow.    I&#39;m so glad we decorated before we left.   It was so nice to walk into the house with it looking so pretty and festive.<br /><br />Time to go turn on the tree light and sit and relax.   <br /><br />Hope everyone had a good weekend.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-22 01:20:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339978,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 01:34:17',NULL,'','Boy it is really snowing now.  Went out and took a few more pictures.  A county plow came down our road but didn&#39;t plow anything.  How rude it that&#33;  My tax dollars at work.<br /><br />Jackie how nice to have Candace and Luc come home today.  Looking forward to your report on both.<br /><br />MaryLou glad to hear you guys made it home safe and sound.  Relax and enjoy being home.<br /><br />Chris great pictures. Love the carousel.  Thanks for sharing.  How nice that you &amp; Kath have the next 2 weeks off together.  It is Winter Break from the school I work at.<br /><br />Shari glad you had a good time with the family.  Sorry your brother couldn&#39;t make it.<br /><br />Sue you and pappy stay indoors and warm.  That is too cold for me.<br /><br />Shaunna please check in.  We are worried about you.  Miss you around here&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />Jenn how was the party last night?<br /><br />Going to try and download those pictures.  Be back later.<br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-22 01:34:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339982,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 01:55:21',NULL,'','Seahawks just won against  the New York Jets.  13-3 in the snow.  Glad to see that Coach Holgrem won at home for the last game played there for the season.  What a nice way to leave.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-22 01:55:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339983,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 02:03:42',NULL,'','As usual, the Broncos blew their early lead and are playing like crap now.  If they won today, they would sew up the AFC West title and insure their spot in the playoffs, but that is not going to happen as they are down to 2:00 and are 7 pts. down and nowhere near in range of that needed touchdown.  I honestly do not see why ths guys make the big bucks they do - I think this old grandma could play better than they do....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-22 02:03:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339985,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 02:13:59',NULL,'','Hi everybody&#33;<br /><br />Welcome back <b>Mary Lou</b>&#33;<br /><br />Love your pics, <b>Chris</b>. It looks like lots of fun. And yes I did enjoy my free &quot;ale&quot; last night&#33; Thanks&#33;<br /><br />Well it&#39;s now 7 degrees with a 10 below wind chill. Yeah <b>Rose</b>, I didn&#39;t step a foot outside today. I have to go out tomorrow and I&#39;m not looking forward to it&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - WOW that&#39;s alot of snow&#33; Looking forward to your pics. Congrats to the Seahawks&#33;<br /><br /><b>Kevin</b> - what an amazing view you have - gorgeous&#33;<br /><br /><b>Andrea</b> - let us know how &quot;doing Santa&quot; went-LOL&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - Thanks for the b&#39;day wishes&#33; I hope Candice and Luc are doing well&#33;<br /><br />Speaking of time off. DH has to work Mon. &amp; Tues. and then he&#39;s off until Jan. 12 and that&#39;s the same day that DS&#39;s winter semester starts. As much as I love them, having them underfoot for that long is going to drive me nuts <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 least we&#39;ll be able to do some family things together <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />. <br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful evening <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','2008-12-22 02:13:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339993,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 02:25:47',NULL,'','I went and posted the igloo/snow pictures over on the generel discussion forum. <br /><br />They are saying we should get another 4-6 inches between now and tomorrow morning.  Sure am glad I have my shopping done.  I am not leaving this house until Christmas Day.  Then dh will drive the big pick up with 4wheel drive so we can go visit my Dad.<br /><br />Deb I know what you mean.  My two weeks with dh and dd and only one computer is going to be interesting to say the least.  Also I won&#39;t be able to watch my soap opera in the afternoon because Dish Network no longer carries our local channel of ABC, so I have to wait until 6 pm for Soapnet to watch it. Could be worse and not be able to watch at all.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-22 02:25:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339994,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 02:32:11',NULL,'','Hi MaryLou glad you got back safely.<br /><br />Have had a busy weekend, after the German market Kath, Aaron and I went out to see my daughters boyfriends band perform . Talk about feeling the oldest swinger in town, the general age group was twenties. Had a good time though the band are very good and are starting to get noticed. Claires boyfriend is the guitarist in the band. He also plays for Dizzy Lizzy who are the leading Thin Lizzy tribute band in the Uk.<br /><br /><a href=\"http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2778604240103935979UOOUdL\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb35.webshots.com/43618/2778604240103935979S600x600Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /></a><br /><br />Spent today visiting the in laws and exchanging the xmas presents in Worcester. Just got the fresh food, lettuce, milk, bread etc to get and we are then set for xmas. All this effort for a day we must be barmy.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-22 02:32:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339996,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 02:37:18',NULL,'','Hey Chris, what kind of music does the band play? Our son loves the hard rock but also enjoys the pop, jazz and blues (and Motown of course <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','2008-12-22 02:37:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339997,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 02:43:47',NULL,'','Hi Deb, they are rock but not too hard if that makes sense. Some of their songs remind me a bit of Cream. They have most of their songs on their my space page.<br /><br /><a href=\"http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&amp;friendID=368055922\" target=\"_blank\">http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fusea...endID=368055922</a><br /><br /><br />','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-22 02:43:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(339999,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 02:44:02',NULL,'','MaryLou....Welcome home&#33;  Glad to see you arrived safely<br /><br />Falina.....Congrats on the Seahaws win&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl....Sorry about the Broncos.  They still have one more chance.<br /><br />The Chiefs were tied starting the 4th quarter but managed to lose protecting next years draft pick&#33;<br /><br />Lynda stayed home from church this morning with Gramps.  It was 2 degrees this morning, way to cold for Gramps.  I went solo and had the honor of sitting through the Christmas Contanta song by the world&#39;s worst choir&#33;  At least you don&#39;t have to worry about falling asleep&#33;<br /><br />We did it&#33;  Lynda picked out her curio cabinet and it will be deliver the 26th.  Lynda has very good tastes, after all, she did marry me&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> It&#39;s 43&quot; wide x 17&quot; deep X 80&quot; tall and made of cherry.  Heidi has to be the most expensive dog I have ever owned, or was owned by&#33;<br /><br />Hope all had a good weekend.<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-12-22 02:44:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340004,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 02:51:08',NULL,'','Great pictures Chris&#33;  Thanks for sharing them.<br /><br />Hi Deb&#33;  Glad you got some free beer last night.<br /><br />Falina, next time that county snow plow guy comes through, throw some snowballs at him&#33;  Our county guy doesn&#39;t mind plowing the snow, then shoving it down the hill onto my property and burying my d@mn propane tank&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" /> <br /><br />Cheryl&#33;  I&#39;m now picturing you out there on the field, with your newly cropped hairdo hanging out of your helment.  Bronco jersey, and all that padding (on your shoulders, I mean  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> ) Cutler takes the snap, scans the field, and fires off a pass directly at you.  Then half a dozen 300 lb steroid popping dudes came running after you.  Whatya&#39; gonna do now, huh?  <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 />Welcome back MaryLou&#33;  We expect you to open the dock at 4:30AM sharp tomorrow&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />Hey Rose&#33;  Please tell me how to make a cork reef.  My older son has been saving my corks for a few years now, and I think he has enough to reach the moon by now (well, maybe Florida at least <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 />Jackie:  What an exciting season for you.  So much going on, and a little Christmas baby to boot&#33;<br /><br />Shaunna:  We know you&#39;re peeking, now fire off a post and let us know how you&#39;re doing&#33;<br /><br />Jennifer:  Thanks for all the x-rated email&#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\" />   Seriously, I hope everything is going okay for you.  Sorry to hear about the funeral. <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 />Robert and Joey, you can&#39;t stay away forever&#33;  You know you miss us...<br /><br />Hey Andrea&#33;  Just think, after Christmas when the rest of us are going through the blahs...you&#39;ll be counting down the final days&#33;  I can hear the clock ticking&#33;<br /><br />Hello Steve&#33;  How&#39;d gramps like the Christmas carols?<br /><br />Skipper, has Vegas recovered from that terrible snowstorm yet? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/huh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":huh2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"huh.gif\" /> <br /><br />Well better go start up the grill.  Hello to anyone I may have missed. It wasn&#39;t intentional...<br /><br />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-22 02:51:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340005,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 02:57:14',NULL,'','Great pictures Chris. I love the carousel too.<br /><br />Steve glad to hear you and Heidi bought Lynda a curio and saved your lives. LOL<br /><br />Welcome home Marylou&#33; Glad you made it safely.<br /><br />Falina, glad for your Seahawks but sad for Howie&#39;s Jets. <br /><br />Trying to decide if I want to go to the food store tomorrow or Tuesday........don&#39;t need too much at least.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-22 02:57:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340006,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 02:59:42',NULL,'','Kevin goodhousekeeping.com has the instructions for the wreath.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-22 02:59:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340007,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 03:05:52',NULL,'','Its not often that I am still online at this time, it is now 1.00am in England. Kath and I are watching a rerun of the movie Faceoff with John Travolta and nick Cage. Anyway GOODNIGHT ALL','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-22 03:05:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340020,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 03:31:58',NULL,'','I forgot to mention that today&#39;s the first day of Winter, which means it&#39;s the longest night of the year.  Make the best of it&#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','2008-12-22 03:31:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340022,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 03:35:28',NULL,'','Just come back from Candice &amp; Jose&#39;s.  OMG they are exhausted poor things.  I took them the lovely home cooked meal - they were ravenous. Jose put on The Bucket List for us to watch and he promptly fell asleep in the lounger, snoring his head off.  Candice fed tiny little Luc and then fell promptly asleep.  I changed the baby and got him settled in his basinette - we then told the kids to get some sleep, even though it was only 7 pm, and then we left the new little family to try and get some rest..... we did enjoy The Bucket List though...<br /><br />Early tomorrow morning Tony has a dental appointment and I have to get Gucci to the groomer... after that we may stroll around the stores.. .we&#39;ll see.  I told Candice to just call me if she feels that she needs help.<br /><br />MaryLou - its wonderful having you back - how was the cruise by the way?','zebra','zebra','2008-12-22 03:35:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340033,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 04:09:03',NULL,'','Kevin, having a bunch of men running after me might be fun, but not sure about 300 lb. ones...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-22 04:09:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340034,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 04:11:25',NULL,'','Thanks for the link <b>Chris</b>&#33; I will take a look at it.<br /><br /><br />BTW, on the <b>Travel Channel</b> they&#39;re starting their new season of cruise vacations. Tonight it&#39;s the <b>Norwegian Pearl</b>. It&#39;s on at <b>10:00 EST tonight</b>.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - So glad the new little family is settling in.<br />I&#39;ve always wanted to see The Bucket List.<br /><br />Hope everybody&#39;s enjoying their evening.<br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-22 04:11:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340037,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 04:23:13',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340034:date=Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;11 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;11 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340034\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->BTW, on the <b>Travel Channel</b> they&#39;re starting their new season of cruise vacations. Tonight it&#39;s the <b>Norwegian Pearl</b>. It&#39;s on at <b>10:00 EST tonight</b>.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks for the tip Deb.  We took a tour of the Pearl in May 07 before our first cruise.  She is a beautiful ship.  I wanted to stay on the ship and take my cruise then.  Really want to go on another cruise but not for awhile.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-22 04:23:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340038,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 04:35:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340037:date=Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;23 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340037\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340034:date=Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;11 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;11 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340034\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->BTW, on the <b>Travel Channel</b> they&#39;re starting their new season of cruise vacations. Tonight it&#39;s the <b>Norwegian Pearl</b>. It&#39;s on at <b>10:00 EST tonight</b>.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks for the tip Deb.  We took a tour of the Pearl in May 07 before our first cruise.  She is a beautiful ship.  I wanted to stay on the ship and take my cruise then.  Really want to go on another cruise but not for awhile.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />We&#39;ve had 2 cruises on Norwegian - Sky and Sun. They are beautiful ships too&#33; I&#39;m also itchin&#39; for another cruise but it&#39;s just not happening for awhile.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-22 04:35:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340039,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 04:39:35',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340038:date=Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;35 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;35 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340038\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340037:date=Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;23 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340037\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340034:date=Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;11 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 21 2008, 09&#58;11 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340034\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->BTW, on the <b>Travel Channel</b> they&#39;re starting their new season of cruise vacations. Tonight it&#39;s the <b>Norwegian Pearl</b>. It&#39;s on at <b>10:00 EST tonight</b>.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks for the tip Deb.  We took a tour of the Pearl in May 07 before our first cruise.  She is a beautiful ship.  I wanted to stay on the ship and take my cruise then.  Really want to go on another cruise but not for awhile.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />We&#39;ve had 2 cruises on Norwegian - Sky and Sun. They are beautiful ships too&#33; I&#39;m also itchin&#39; for another cruise but it&#39;s just not happening for awhile.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I have the Travel Channel on the tv in the bedroom so I can watch it at 7pm my time.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-22 04:39:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340040,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 04:49:53',NULL,'','Rose those crock pot liners are awesome.  Just pull it out and throw away......no mess&#33;  That is the way to clean up for me.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>THANK YOU</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> for the tip&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-22 04:49:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340042,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 06:11:21',NULL,'','The cruise show was good. It was fun to see the different ports of Alaska again. I hope this is on every week now.','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-22 06:11:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340043,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 06:31:07',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340042:date=Dec 21 2008, 11&#58;11 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 21 2008, 11&#58;11 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340042\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->The cruise show was good. It was fun to see the different ports of Alaska again. I hope this is on every week now.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I agree with you.  It was a good show.  Makes me want to book another cruise to Alaska.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-22 06:31:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340044,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 06:35:05',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340043:date=Dec 21 2008, 11&#58;31 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 21 2008, 11&#58;31 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340043\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340042:date=Dec 21 2008, 11&#58;11 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 21 2008, 11&#58;11 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340042\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->The cruise show was good. It was fun to see the different ports of Alaska again. I hope this is on every week now.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I agree with you.  It was a good show.  Makes me want to book another cruise to Alaska.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Me too&#33; It had all the same ports that we did except our cruise originated in Vancouver.<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-22 06:35:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340045,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 09:07:06',NULL,'','We watched the Great Cruises show also.  Nice looking ship, but looked too cold for me.<br /><br />Spent a year in the Aleutian Islands, that was enough for me.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" /> <br /><br />Well, tomorrow is packing day so we can hit the road early Tuesday.<br /><br />Jackie:  Can&#39;t believe it Puff is going to the groomer also tomorrow.  No cut, just a wash and fluff or whatever they call it.  Too cold in Albuquerque for any shorter coat.  He is making the 10 hours trip with us.  But, as I&#39;ve said before he loves &quot;Road Trips.&quot;  And, he loves chasing around with the Grand kids.<br /><br />Speaking of Puff, it is time for his good night walk.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-22 09:07:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340046,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 12:27:29',NULL,'','<div align=\'center\'><!--coloro:#006400--><span style=\"color:#006400\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><u><i>MONDAY - DECEMBER 22nd</i></u><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></div><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.    Well I didn&#39;t get to open the dock at 4:30AM Kevin.   I&#39;m a little bit late, but not much.     It sure was good to sleep in our own bed last night....just wish I could have slept  a bit longer.<br /><br />It seems like a very large number of Crazies are having unusual weather and are right now &quot;snowed in&quot; I desperately need to get to the grocery store this morning but will wait til the sun comes up to melt some of the ice.   Please be careful when you are out and about.   I know a lot a folks have put those final holiday preperations off til the last minute (me included) but it&#39;s pretty icy and slippery out here right now.   <br /><br />Our cruise was just great - the Panama Canal was everything I hoped it to be and then more.     The Jewel is a gorgeous ship, now my favorite class of ships with RC and service was exceptional.    The food was good but the selections were awful - extremely limited choices but we managed to find something every night.  Some nights it was harder than others.   I know I won&#39;t get to writing a review til after the holidays but will try to get to it before the new year.  We enjoyed our pre-stay in Miami and look forward to returning next November for ConnieGoesCrazie.   <br /><br />We spent a lot of time and had dinner each night with Martha &amp; Lee (waf125) and now have new friends who I know we will keep in touch with and cruise with again.   We are already thinking Alaska for &#39;10. <br /><br />This pile of mail on the table is calling me so I&#39;ll just get a load of wash going and see what bills need to be paid and who can wait til next year.    <br /><br />I hope everyone is well and ready for the holidays.    Be back later.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-22 12:27:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340055,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 15:03:17',NULL,'','Welcome back Mary Lou, you were missed.  I am glad that you enjoyed your cruise and am looking forward to reading your review. The Panama Canal is on my list of cruises - some day.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-22 15:03:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340075,4504,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 15:44:22',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;<br />We are also home and had a truly wonderful time.  Created memories for a lifetime.  The Canal is not to be missed&#33;<br /><br />Met Mary Lou &amp; Jim and became fast friends.  Our new motto is &quot;Alaska in 2010&#33;&quot;<br /><br />Will check in later and try to read backwards.  Have to unpack&#33;<br /><br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-12-22 15:44:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340076,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 15:56:10',NULL,'','Hey Martha - Want to meet in the Seaview Cafe around noon?   I had to make my own darn coffee this morning.   This is not fun.   lol','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-22 15:56:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340079,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 16:05:48',NULL,'','Good Morning Everyone. Welcome back to you Canal Cruisers off the Jewel of the Seas. Sorry to hear the food selection was poor. Of all the reviews I have read over the years concerning Royal Caribbean, the one complaint to stand out was either food quality or selection.<br />Clean up day here after a 6 inch+ snowfall. Most roads have been groomed so driving is good. Present wrapping later and taking things easy-I hope&#33;<br />Have a great day all.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-22 16:05:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340088,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 16:18:30',NULL,'','<i><b>Welcome back to reality MaryLou and Jim. Also, Martha and Lee. Now it&#39;s our turn and it won&#39;t be long now&#33;</b></i>','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-22 16:18:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340096,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 16:30:06',NULL,'','Good Morning Everybody&#33;<br /><br />Well no snow here in Ark. but it is cold...14 degrees and it DOESN&#39;T get that cold in Ark.  well it isn&#39;t supposed to at least <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/excl.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":excl:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"excl.gif\" /> at least the sun is shining  <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 />Yes, I went off and &quot;did Santa&quot; LOL and it was great&#33;  Ladies, the big guy does have stamina&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br />what is really funny is Jerry really did say that&#33;  he was sitting by me at the computer waiting for me to type.  I told him I wanted to make a quick post before we left and he said...tell them ...&quot;I am going one way with the girls and you are going to go do Santa&quot;...LOL and them he said the bit about my friends here taking that the wrong way&#33;...<br /><br />Well it worked out fine.  He took them shopping at Wal-mart and I went ALL over Little Rock.  I think I must had gone to 4 stores at least...only got lost once...and only got &quot;almost&quot; run over once. (but it was really close). LOL<br />That is a all new &quot;low&quot; record for me driving in Little Rock&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - I saw the game...WOW&#33; I really like Bret Favre but I was glad your SeaHawks won.<br /><br /><b>Kevin</b> - love the pics of the view...beautiful.  <br />Really cute song.  Thanks&#33;<br />and I don&#39;t have ANY trouble keeping up with how close it is getting to &quot;cruise time&quot;<br />Now that Rose knows...we mark off the calendar, watch the boat move across, count down the days, count on our fingers, tell everyone we know, tell total strangers...etc...LOL<br /><br />I am going to have to show hubby all the cute comments about me and Santa.  It will prove he was right about all my friends here&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - I love your Snoopy Christmas doghouse.  I started to use that one until I found the card. LOL<br /><br /><b>MaryLou</b> - Welcome Home&#33;  I have missed You.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - I know you are glad the new family is home safe and sound. What a wonderful holiday everyone will have.<br /><br /><b>Shari</b> - It was too bad your brother wasn&#39;t able to make it your family gathering, but good that you all had a nice time.  How is Marc doing?<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - It is good to know that Missy is going to be OK.  Sounds like that Curio Cabinet would qualify as an &quot;insurance investment&quot; in your portfolio. LOL<br />About cleaning because you are having company...my hubby aways asks me...&quot;If it is clean enough for us to live in then why isn&#39;t it clean enough for company?&quot;  He just doesn&#39;t get 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 /><br />and <b>Ed</b> - the bit about cleaning before you leave...all my growing up before we left on vacation my Mother had to clean the house because she said if we all died on the trip she wasn&#39;t going to have &quot;mourners coming into my dirty house&quot;...I swear, she would say that. LOL<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 />Andrea<br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-22 16:30:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340116,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 17:42:16',NULL,'','good morning to you all<br />took Pappy out this morning not so COLD  as it was yesterday wind chill have gone down but the temptures will go up in teens during the day but both Pappy and i will stay in to keep us warm. i don&#39;t like cold weather.<br />busy morning that i will have  have to make sugar cookies that i make last night but have to keep in ref over night and will be baking today and flost them in different colors.. and doing laundry so i can get my clothes to be packed tomorrow for my trip to my sister on wednesday <br />i am drinking my coffee as i am typing in here and Pappy sleep next to me.<br /><br />Marylou welcome back  smile <br /><br />gotta go  have good day  and keep yourself warm.','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-22 17:42:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340117,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 17:51:12',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies:<br /><br />Welcome Home to all you Panama Canal cruisers.  That canal is quite a site isn&#39;t it??  The food selection was our only complaint when we sailed on the Legend of The Seas abou 18 months ago.  Beginning to sound like this is an on-going problem.<br /><br />Have not even looked outside to see what the weather here is like this morning.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-22 17:51:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340118,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 18:02:09',NULL,'','Good morning all&#33;<br />Still very cold here but actually up to 17 degrees and sunny.<br /><br />I was abruptly awakened at 5:50 am by the phone. DH called and said he was in a #&#036;%@* accident. He&#39;s OK and the car isn&#39;t that bad, he said - still driveable. It was on I-75 in Detroit (the roads were slick with snow) he saw a sign that said &quot;accident in left lane ahead&quot; so he got all the way over in the right lane and slowed down. Here comes this lady flying past him in her pick-up, sees the accident at the last minute, swerves in front of him and loses control, spins around and he hits her truck on the driver&#39;s side. She went up the snowy embankment and had to be towed out. She&#39;s OK, but she got the ticket. The cop tending to the other accident saw the whole thing and wrote in the report that it was 100% her fault. Our insurance said we don&#39;t even have to pay our deductible. It&#39;s still a pain in the butt. She was probably on the phone&#33;<br /><br />Anyway, I have to get everything done today because he has to use my mini-van to get to work tomorrow. I&#39;ve been asked to make a green bean casserole for Christmas Eve and a dessert wine. Plus I have to get the stuff to make a Christmas Day brunch for the 3 of us&#33;<br /><br /><b>Welcome back Mary Lou and Martha&#33;&#33; </b>A Panama Canal cruise is high on my list. So nice to hear about you all finding new friends&#33;<br /><br />Stay warm and out of the snow <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />Have a great Monday&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-22 18:02:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340119,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 18:16:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340118:date=Dec 22 2008, 10&#58;02 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 22 2008, 10&#58;02 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340118\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I was abruptly awakened at 5:50 am by the phone. DH called and said he was in a #&#036;%@* accident. He&#39;s OK and the car isn&#39;t that bad, he said - still driveable. It was on I-75 in Detroit (the roads were slick with snow) he saw a sign that said &quot;accident in left lane ahead&quot; so he got all the way over in the right lane and slowed down. Here comes this lady flying past him in her pick-up, sees the accident at the last minute, swerves in front of him and loses control, spins around and he hits her truck on the driver&#39;s side. She went up the snowy embankment and had to be towed out. She&#39;s OK, but she got the ticket. The cop tending to the other accident saw the whole thing and wrote in the report that it was 100% her fault. Our insurance said we don&#39;t even have to pay our deductible. It&#39;s still a pain in the butt. She was probably on the phone&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />OH my goodness&#33;<br /><br />Thank heavens he is OK&#33;  good that the officer saw the whole thing...the problem with winter driving wrecks in ARK. is the police usually just call it &quot;fault indeterminable&quot; or whatever the term is...<br /><br />It is now up to 16 degrees.  Rachael came to me and wanted to go outside...I told her to wait until it got to at least 30...LOL<br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-22 18:16:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340120,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 18:53:38',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />It is still snowing here but is suppose to stop and clear up.  Another storm is due here Tuesday night and into Weds.  According to the news we have had about 20 inches total since it started.<br />Dh was kind enough to let me use the computer since they have business to take of.  <br /><br />MaryLou sure am glad to see you back and starting the daily dock.  Glad to hear you had a wonderful time and making new friends.  Looking forward to your review when you can.  Stay warm and safe if you have go out.<br /><br />Martha welcome back and happy to hear you had good time and got to meet MaryLou and Jim.<br /><br />Andrea I like Bret Favre myself when he isn&#39;t playing against us.<br /><br />Deb glad to hear dh is okay and minor damage to the car.  Some people just don&#39;t pay attention when they are driving and shouldn&#39;t be on the phone while driving.  Be safe when you go out today.<br /><br />Jackie sounds like the new family is doing fine and settled in at home.<br /><br />Sue have fun with cookie baking and decorating.  I am going to make sugar cookies tomorrow and decorate for Christmas myself.  Stay warm and safe.<br /><br />Ed wishing you and Roe safe travels for tomorrow.<br /><br />Well I guess I better go so they can have the computer.  Will try to check back in later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-22 18:53:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340121,4504,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 18:58:58',NULL,'','Mary Lou- I am at &quot;our&quot; table at the Seaview Cafe waiting on you and Jim&#33;&#33;  I have not heard, &quot;my pleasure, madam&quot;  at all today&#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 />Deb- sorry to hear about DH&#39;s accident.  Glad to hear he was not injured.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-12-22 18:58:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340122,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 19:47:24',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Busy day today, cleaning house and geing things ready for Christmas Eve.  Also have to go get the groceries for dinner that night as it is supposed to snow tonight so I will not be going anywhere tomorrow, which is fine because I will be cooking for Christmas Eve.  Mary Lou, it was so great to see you start the Dock this morning.  It&#39;s nice to have you back where you belong.  Martha, good to see you too.  Are we going to get to see pics of you 2 lovely ladies together?  Well, I will be back when I get home from my errands....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-22 19:47:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340124,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 20:04:07',NULL,'','Good Morning - I am still alive and kicking - just very busy&#33;<br /><br />Deb - glad dh is ok and it was the other guy&#33;  People get so stupid around the holidays - too much on their minds I guess.<br /><br />Off to do some baking.<br /><br />Catch up later.<br /><br />Have a great day&#33;.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-22 20:04:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340126,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 20:10:37',NULL,'','Deb, sorry to hear about the accident, but glad that you DH is ok.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-22 20:10:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340128,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 20:17:14',NULL,'','Thank-you Andrea, Falina, Martha, Jenn and Carmen for your kind thoughts <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> . I am very grateful that he&#39;s OK. The car can be easily fixed.<br />Have to run and do my errands now.<br />See you later&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-22 20:17:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340133,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 20:57:23',NULL,'','Deb -  I&#39;m so sorry to hear about DH&#39;s accident but thankful that he is OK.    Some folks seem to leave their common sense at home when the roads are bad and traffic is heavy.   Thankfully the cop saw the entire thing.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-22 20:57:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340134,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 20:57:47',NULL,'','Afternoon all. Decided today was errand day before it gets any crazier out there. Managed to finish it all and have everything I need for Christmas dinner. Now I just have to finish the cleaning. <br /><br />Jackie happy to hear the new family settled in yesterday. Exhaustion will be the word for them for a few months. <br /><br />Ed hope you and Roe have a safe trip and a wonderful holiday with the family.<br /><br />Marylou, glad you enjoyed the Canal and the Jewel. I love the Radiance class ships, not too big but big enough to have your own space. Howie misses the Promenade café but I can live without all of that. Wish they built more ships that size.<br /><br />Martha welcome back. Glad you loved the Canal too. We did it last year and loved it. A must for everyone. <br /><br />Andrea glad your “done” with Santa……..he needs his rest for the big night&#33; Glad to hear your kids are enjoying the countdown to the cruise. I love my snoopy too. I have a pin with snoopy laying on his dog house all decked out in lights, one of my favorites.<br /><br />Deb sorry about your Dh’s accident but glad he’s Ok and the car’s not too bad.<br /><br />Sure sounds like many of you will have a White Christmas. Please be careful if you have to travel in it. Hope you all have a great day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-22 20:57:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340137,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 21:54:01',NULL,'','Welcome back MaryLou and Martha - so glad you had a great cruise.  The canal is Tony&#39;s favorite too, I also loved it but had to do it a second time because Tony loved it so much.  Mind you a cruise to anywhere sounds good to me right now.<br /><br />I agree with Royal Caribbean&#39;s food selection, it is pretty poor.  Princess has always been our favorite and I can honestly say that if the food selection was better on Royal Caribbean, they would be our favorite cruise line.  We even prefer them to Celebrity although Celebrity is great as well.  I think we prefer ships that have more &quot;stuff&quot; going on... it&#39;s great to be busy having fun on sea days.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-22 21:54:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340143,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-22 22:54:24',NULL,'','Thanks <b>Mary Lou</b> and <b>Rose</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\" /> Yeah, I don&#39;t know what she was doing.....just glad the officer was there to see it all&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - Did you ever find a gift for DD&#39;s BF? Forgive me if you said so and I missed it&#33; <br />It sounds like you&#39;re ready for the big day&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-22 22:54:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340145,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 01:13:47',NULL,'','Hi all.  What a hectic afternoon.  Just as I was getting ready to leave, my oldest son sent me a text message and asked if I was up for lunch.  He is off on Sunday and Mondays.  So I went and met him and Scotty.  Then I had to go to the bank, because every birthday and Christmas, we get Scotty a savings bond (we keep them in our safe deposit box and he will get them all when he turns 18), anyway, it totally slipped my mind until last night so I had to go to the bank and get that taken care of and then to the grocery store.  I have never seen King Soopers that crowded.  We were waiting in line to go up and down the aisles.  I was in there for an hr. and 45 minutes.  I think everyone was getting their holiday food shopping done as it is supposed to turn nasty out again tonight and tomorrow.  As I walked in, the phone was ringing and it was Greg telling me he was taking off a bit early, as he normally doesn&#39;t leave the office until aorund 5:30 so now I need to hurry and get his dinner going and finish putting the groceries up - I only put the cold stuff away so far.  Deb, so glad the hubby is okay.  Christmas Eve of &#39;99, Greg was in an accident that totalled out our brand new Cadillac - luckily he only had minor injuries, but does still suffer headaches from it.  He kept apologizing about my car and I told him that a hunk of metal meant absolutely nothing to me.  My son was with him at the time of the accident (he was fine) and he is the one who called me.  he said &quot;Mom, your car is demolished&quot;.  I couldn&#39;t believe that he said that before he told me how his dad was.  I think that vehicles must mean more to men than they do to women.  Well, better get back to the kitchen....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-23 01:13:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340153,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 02:08:09',NULL,'','When the snow builds up on the log columns that support our upper and lower decks, it can create little domes over a foot tall.  They remind me of snowpeople:<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/Santa1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br /><br />Mr. Snowman got lonely, so Heather made him a girlfriend:<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/snwgr0002.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-23 02:08:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340154,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 02:11:50',NULL,'','No Deb I never found anything for her BF. She didn&#39;t give me much help either. It turns out I probably won&#39;t be seeing him anyway..........long story.<br /><br />Cheryl, you must have had some scare that Christmas Eve........men don&#39;t think of themselves first........LOL&#33;<br /><br />Smart idea Kevin&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-23 02:11:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340157,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 02:33:40',NULL,'','Love your pictures Kevin.<br /><br />Dh will pick up our oldest dd tomorrow and bring her home for Christmas.  We will take her back on Christmas Day.  She doesn&#39;t have a car and dh is going to be in Tacoma anyway and said he would pick her up.  Real hard for her to travel on the bus with  gifts in tow.<br /><br />Hope everyone is having a great day/evening.  Haven&#39;t done much today.  Did put all my pictures that are on the computer on to cd&#39;s for save keeping.  Mailed off my laptop today with the box and prepaid label they sent me.  Now we will see how long it takes them to fix and return it.<br /><br />Will be back later.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-23 02:33:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340158,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 03:15:58',NULL,'','Rose.... just a suggestion for DD&#39;s BF - an AMC theater gift card is always a great gift, especially for younger people who seem to go to the movies far more than we do&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-23 03:15:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340168,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 03:26:56',NULL,'','#&#036;%^%&#036;@ laptop.  Just finished my post and was scrolling down to post and I lost the whole thing&#33;  Think this computer really wants to be a Fressbie&#33;<br /><br />Will try again.<br /><br />Welcome back MaryLou and Martha.  Glad you both got back safely and enjoyed the cruise.<br /><br />Debbie...Sorry to hear about the wreck but glad DH is ok.<br /><br />Got Lynda a replacement Hummel today on Ebay.  It is the same one Heidi broke.<br /><br />Lynda has changed her mind about 5 times about where she want to put the curio cabinet when it arrives Friday.  Hope she figures it out because it weighs over 200 Lbs.<br /><br />My sister is schedule to get to KC at 5PM tomorrow.  That will make for a fun day.  We are supposed to get freezing rain, sleet, and snow tomorrow.  From our house to work, to the airport, to home is approx 120 miles&#33;  I love my 4-wheel drive Jeep&#33;<br /><br />Better get busy, have a good evening everyone.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-23 03:26:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340179,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 04:11:19',NULL,'','Hey, Steve; Chiefs sure made it a game, but no joy in Mudville.  My Steelers also went down in flame yesterday.<br /><br />We are going to have fun filled day tomorrow as well.  Pretty good snows expected in Flagstaff, AZ and on over to the New Mexico border.  So we will have hundreds of miles of snowy driving.  HO,HO,HO. Grandma want to go&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well I&#39;m all packed and by surprise Roe is almost finished as well.<br /><br />Jackie: Puff is groomed and good to go.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-23 04:11:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340180,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 04:17:09',NULL,'','Got my baking done - and lots of it seems to have disappeared already :o)<br /><br />Makes the house smell so good&#33;<br /><br />Then we went to the grocery store - not too busy.  We managed to get the car out of the driveway and to the mall ok.  We could have walked easily but we were on our Booze run - and didn&#39;t want to drop any tee-hee.<br /><br />We are supposed to get more snow tonight - Dh couldn&#39;t get to work yesterday (awww&#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 />The Salvation Army reported their donations were way down because of the snow - so we dropped a twenty in the bin - then thought about it an went to the bank for more.  They do so much good.  The homeless are really suffering out in this weather.<br /><br />Will try to get some snow pics up.<br /><br />Off to games for a bit - will check back later.<br /><br />Be careful out there.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-23 04:17:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340187,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 06:23:49',NULL,'','Good evening everybody&#33;<br />Got caught up in TV tonight. I don&#39;t have to go to bed early &#39;cause I&#39;ve got nowhere to go tomorrow&#33;<br /><br />Thanks <b>Cheryl and Steve</b>&#33; I am so glad DH is OK. Thankfully the car isn&#39;t that bad - half the fascia is torn off and there&#39;s a dent in the hood. It&#39;s funny Cheryl that you mention about guys and their cars. I think hubby said the car was OK before he even said that he was alright&#33; <br />They tell us that the car probably won&#39;t be ready &#39;til the end of next week&#33; I think there&#39;s been alot of &quot;fender-benders&quot; these past few weeks with all the cold and snowy weather&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - I give to Salvation Army whenever I see a kettle. This year at our family gift exchange drawing, DH &amp; I decided we didn&#39;t need anything so we asked that our gifts be donations to charities of our choice. Mine was Salvation Army and DH&#39;s was for the MI Humane Society.<br /><br /><b>Kevin</b> - love the pictures&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-23 06:23:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340189,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 07:04:43',NULL,'','Kevin, are you travelling back up to Breckenridge tomorrow?  We are in for some really nasty weather, so please be careful.  I heard that it has already started in the high country and will move down to the foothills tomorrow sometime between late morning and midday.  I plan to spend the whole day inside and cooking for Wed. night.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-23 07:04:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340190,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 07:10:24',NULL,'','<b>Falina</b> - I meant to tell you. I love your new picture in your signature - very cool <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 />I think I&#39;m calling a night. <b>GOOD NIGHT ALL&#33;</b>','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-23 07:10:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340191,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 07:13:16',NULL,'','Off to bed too.<br /><br />Sleep tight - and keep warm.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-23 07:13:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340192,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 09:15:13',NULL,'','Still cold here in the Twin Cities.  It&#39;s one below zero with a winter advisory out for more snow.  I had some last minute things to do tomorrow, but if it gets too bad, I can do without.  Loved seeing everyone&#39;s pictures. I only had time to glance quickly so didn&#39;t post, but always love the pictures.<br /><br />Deb...I&#39;m so happy to hear that your DH is OK&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou and Martha...Welcome back&#33;<br /><br />Ed...have a safe trip&#33;<br /><br />Kevin...love the pictures.<br /><br />Chris...loved your pictures&#33;<br /><br />Andrea...Marc is doing very well...thank you for asking.  He has another treatment tomorrow, and it&#39;s at the farther away clinic so I hope the roads don&#39;t get too bad.  It doesn&#39;t bother him, though...he likes to drive in blizzards...LOL  I&#39;m the one who worries.  LOL<br /><br />Hi to Jackie, Cheryl, Rose, James, Jen, Falina, Steve, Carmen, Sue, Keith and Rita, and to all our Cruise Crazies...sorry if I forgot anyone...I only have a minute.<br /><br />Those of you with all the snow and cold and ice, please stay safe and stay warm.  To those in 60 and 70 degree weather...can I come and stay for awhile?&#33;&#33;&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-23 09:15:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340193,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 12:43:16',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>TUESDAY - DECEMBER 23RD</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  Today I need to shift into high gear and get moving and finish us.   I&#39;m running out of time.    I still  need to go to the grocery store, finish wrapping and finish up the laundry and get the summer clothes put away since I obviously won&#39;t need them here with the wind chill below zero.  <br /><br />Tomorrow we will have Christmas with Ashleigh &amp; TJ in the afternoon - go to their house for Christmas day and have Dave &amp; his family arriving on Friday morning.     Of course we all know that Santa comes to Nannies &amp; Poppy&#39;s house on Christmas Eve day since he will be so busy on Christmas Eve taking care of all the kids on his list.   (our plans for celebrating on Christmas Eve night with Deb &amp; family was abruptly changed when Michael couldn&#39;t get off from work on Wed. night.)<br /><br />I&#39;m still trying to catch up with the posts I missed but I&#39;m making progress.<br /><br />Jenn - I&#39;m so sorry to hear of your Aunt&#39;s passing.    Remember the happy times you had with her.<br /><br />Jackie - glad to hear Candace and her little guy are doing well.   I&#39;m sure she is exhausted but once she gets all her strength back she will be fine.   What a special holiday you will all have.   <br /><br />Carmen - it&#39;s great to see you posting on a regular basis.   I missed your cheerful posts.<br /><br />Sue - Have a great time at your Sisters.    I envy all the baking you did.   I never did get around to it this year.<br /><br />Shari - Happy to hear that Marc is doing well with his treatments.   I know you will both be happy when this is all behind you.<br /><br />Kevin - Adorable snowman that Heather made.    Looks like she is enjoying the snow.   What beautiful scenery you have up at your cabin.   I&#39;d never want to leave.<br /><br />Cheryl - Sorry you are not happy with your new &quot;do&quot;.   One good thing about hair is that it will grow again.   I&#39;m sure Scotty is all ready for Santa.    How do you keep him from shaking all those packages under your tree.   TJ found 1 wrapped box in my closet and was beside himself.   He is so excited.<br /><br />Deb - how is DH today.   I hope he is not sore from his accident yesterday.   Sometimes the next day is worse.  <br /><br />Falina - Have a great visit with your DD.    It&#39;s always so good when the whole family is together.<br /><br />Martha - I don&#39;t know how things are in NC but service here in Pa. is terrible.     I didn&#39;t even get a menu at dinner last night.    It was take it or leave it.    No Giancarlo to show me to my table either.   Sorry you have to go back to work today but you are one day closer to Alaska once you go back.   <br /><br />Ed - hope you and Roe have a good trip.   Travel safely.    Glad to hear all is set for Roe&#39;s treatment starting after the first of the year.<br /><br />Steve - have fun moving that curio around.    I haven&#39;t gotten that far in the posts but I&#39;m assuming Heidi had an &quot;oops&quot; with one of Lynda&#39;s hummels.    I hope you weren&#39;t involved as well.   lol    Have a good visit with your Sister.    <br /><br />Chris - loved the pics you posted.   Looks like a great way to spend a few hours.    <br /><br />Rose - I wish I were &quot;all set&quot; for the big day.    Are you all set for your cruise?   It will be here before you know it.   <br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - congrats on the new grandbaby.    Are you all set for your cruise?<br /><br />Andrea - I&#39;ll be sending Crazie off to you next week.   Will PM you when she is on the way.<br /><br />Shaunna - where are you girl?     <br /><br />Tonia - how was your cruise.   I&#39;m waiting to hear all about it.  <br /><br />I know I am missing someone but I&#39;m sorry.   Everyone please be careful when you go about your daily business.    The roads are bad and around here freeze up every night.   Can&#39;t do much of anything til the sun melts some of it away.  Our Christmas forecast was just changed from a White Christmas to a Wet Christmas.<br /><br />Make today special - I&#39;ll check back later.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-23 12:43:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340219,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 15:56:08',NULL,'','Just a Ho-hum day here, although we do have an Christmas Open House with our Financial Advisor later.<br /><br />Ed... Gucci looks adorable, I&#39;m sure Puff is a handsome little boy after his grooming.<br /><br />Steve..... computers make the BEST frisbees - I think we&#39;ve all been there&#33;<br /><br />Jenn.... we don&#39;t have snow here, but the Salvation Army is also having the hardest time with donations here due to the economic situation, they say just as many people are donating, its just that there are more people in need.<br /><br />Speak to you all later - please stay safe all those traveling in snowy/icy situations&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-23 15:56:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340220,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 16:07:10',NULL,'','<b>Good morning Crazies&#33; My last day of work until Jan 12&#33; Yes MaryLou we are all set for our cruise. We have 4 Christmas&#39;s in the next 3 days and then we are on our time.<br />Saturday night our oldest granddaughter, as a senior project with 3 other senior cheerleaders, held a cheer clinic at half-time of her high school basketball game in support of the Autism Foundation. She had grade school students from grades 3 to 8 in feeder school participate in her choreographed routine, including 3 of her cousins. Our little company helped as a sponsor and I filmed it for them and made them a CD.<br />It turned out really well and we&#39;re very proud of her and the little ones.<br />Deb, so glad your DH was not injured. With the bad weather around here lately we&#39;ve had a rash of fender-benders due to careless drivers--some on cell phones.<br />We hope everyone who&#39;s been feeling puny to get well soon and for those traveling over the holidays--stay safe.</b>','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-23 16:07:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340221,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 16:41:48',NULL,'','Good Morning Gang,<br /><br />Up at 6AM which is zero dark thirty for us here on the West Coast.  About ready to load the car and hit the road.  Have add chlorine to the pool first.<br /><br />Could be a tough drive, but we both grew up in the Northeast and lived in snowy places as adults, so with God&#39;s help we will be able to handle it.<br /><br />Will check in from Albuquerque as time permits.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to all&#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 />As Willy Nelson sings we are &quot;On The Road Again.&quot;','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-23 16:41:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340223,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 17:46:07',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debGM/gmorning.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Yes, it&#39;s snowing....again&#33;<br />It sounds like everybody&#39;s either ready for Christmas or at least almost ready&#33; I still have some gifts to wrap. We have an hours drive tomorrow afternoon to our niece&#39;s house that doesn&#39;t look too good - predicted snow, rain and freezing rain.<br /><br /><b>Shari</b> - glad Marc is doing well with his treatments.<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou</b> - It sounds like you have a few busy days ahead of you&#33; I hope your weather cooperates. DH isn&#39;t feeling any aches &amp; pains today but he did have a bit of an upset stomach last night - probably nerves.<br /><br />Yeah <b>Keith</b>, people are being a little stupid on these snowy and icy roads. I guess they forget from one year to the next how to drive.<br /><br />A big HELLO to everbody else and have a great Tuesday&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-23 17:46:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340225,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 17:48:08',NULL,'','Good Morning Everybody,<br /><br /><br />Safe travels  and Merry Christmas Ed and Roe&#33;  Be careful.   <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 />It is 31 degrees with freezing drizzle right now.  It is supposed to warm up to about 40 this afternoon and i hope so as I need to go out in it.<br /><br />Still haven&#39;t finished all my shopping. Imagine that&#33;  LOL <br />Might as well be finished as the money is.  <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 />Everybody try and stay warm, I&#39;ve seen all the terrible weather on the news.  Right before Christmas so many folks stranded trying to get somewhere...glad I am where I belong.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />HI to everybody and Have a Good Day   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/cool.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":cool2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"cool.gif\" /> <br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-23 17:48:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340226,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 17:52:56',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340223:date=Dec 23 2008, 09&#58;46 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 23 2008, 09&#58;46 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340223\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Yes, it&#39;s snowing....again&#33;<br />We have an hours drive tomorrow afternoon to our niece&#39;s house that doesn&#39;t look too good - predicted snow, rain and freezing rain.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I hope it is safe enough for you to make it...it not what are you going to do? can you leave now? <br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-23 17:52:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340230,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 18:29:25',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />Woke to clouds and they are predicating more snow for this afternoon and through out the night.  Could get as much as another 4 inches which would put us at 2 feet of snow total.  Haven&#39;t had this much snow for quite a while.  Not alot on the agenda today.  Have to some house chores.  We are staying home for Christmas Eve this year, the first time in 30 years.  Going to my Dad&#39;s on Christmas and on Sat. going my nephews for the Erickson Christmas.  Usually do this on Christmas Eve but because of the snow  they decided to wait until Sat.<br />I will have my family with me except my son who I haven&#39;t heard from or seen since last year.  Sure do wish he would at least call me to let me know he is okay. <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 />MaryLou sounds like you are going to busy for the rest of the week.  Enjoy your family time.<br /><br />Deb please be careful on your travels tomorrow.<br /><br />Shari glad to hear Marc treatments are going well.<br /><br />Ed you and Roe have a safe travel and A Merry Christmas.<br /><br />Andrea I think you are running out of time....better get that shopping done.  I still have one more gift to buy myself so I guess I need to practice what I preach. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Steve glad to hear you could find a replacement for the Hummel that got broken.<br /><br />Jenn I try to give charties when I can.  God bless you for what you do.<br /><br />Well I am trying to eat breakfast and type.  Not working to well.  Hope everyone has a good day.  Will be back later.  A warm Hi to those that I didn&#39;t address this morning.<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-23 18:29:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340232,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 19:11:39',NULL,'','Good Afternoon Everyone.Warming up here. Only minus 15 or 5 degrees F today&#33;&#33;&#33; Trust everyone has completed their shopping and are in the process of wrapping&#33; Shops are very crowded here in surburban Montreal and last minute shopping ain&#39;t no fun&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Do have a good day all.<br />Regards, <br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-23 19:11:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340233,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 19:17:19',NULL,'','Falina - yes, I do wait&#33; Planned on doing some today and tomorrow but my plans got changed as my friend needs me to take care of her little girl...my friends Dad is going in for gall badder surgery and a liver biopsy right now.  She wants to stay at the hospital until tomorrow sometime so her daughter will be here.  <br /><br />I did do everything (I think) for Rose Sunday and a couple of things for Rachael and Jerry says we will just give her a gift card to make everything &quot;equal&quot;...she was a teacher&#39;s aid this semester and the teacher gave her a gift card and she has really &quot;felt special&quot; getting to go and spend that&#33;<br /><br />Yesterday on the coldest day of the year, and I am sure on record here, and I was out shopping in it&#33;  Some Cruise shopping too&#33;   Only problem was the dept. store I was in must not had thought I was dressed nice enough to be shopping in their store...nobody would wait on me.... Finally I found a pair of shorts and two nice summer tops on a sportswear clearance rack in this store and bought them, they were really cheap, 75% off....I was also there looking at formals.  Found a couple to try on but I was so mad at not having any help I wouldn&#39;t had bought one and given those salesladies the commission on that sale, I know petty, but at least I didn&#39;t REALLY <b>LOVE</b> the dresses&#33; LOL<br /><br />Falina - I am so sorry to hear you are estranged from your son...I really hope he will contact you soon.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-23 19:17:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340234,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 19:28:59',NULL,'','Jenn and Falina - I love the Salvation Army as well.  On lots of locations around here the kettle ringers will sing Christmas Carols&#33;  It is so nice. Those kettles always seem to get a little extra...<br />I stood there yesterday and emptied out my chain purse, hey loose change does get heavy after awhile, best to get rid of it before you go into the mall...LOL... <br /><br />Good thing I had a cell phone...I didn&#39;t have any change left to call home if I needed to... <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','2008-12-23 19:28:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340235,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 19:38:26',NULL,'','Good morning all.  I was up a bit earlier this mornng - I normally get up around 10:30, as I don&#39;t usually go to bed until sometime between 3:00 - 4:00 a.m.  Last night, one of our neighbors came over to bring us a gift and she sat and chatted for about an hr.  Anyway, she called at 9:30 this morning to tell me that she had lost an earring and wanted to know if I would look and see if it was here.  I did find it, so I am sure she will be happy when she checks back later.  I had mentioned before that Greg uses his ATV with the snow plow on it to do all the neighbor&#39;s driveways and sidewalks, and he won&#39;t let any of them pay him so we have been inundated with gifts this holiday season.  We have gotten gifts cards to Kohl&#39;s and also several restaurants, homemade cookies, candy, etc.  Today is major cleaning day and I will also start cooking for tomorrow.  We are forecast for another 4-7 inches of snow today so I will be staying in where it is warm&#33;&#33;&#33;  Tomorrow, both of our sons, plus Scotty and also Chris&#39;s girlfriend, Jessica will be here for dinner.  We will do our usual traditions of Greg reading the story of Christ&#39;s birth from the Bible, then Scotty will perform Christmas Carols with me playing the piano before we open gifts.  Afterwards, it will be Carnival&#39;s Warm Melting Chocolate Cake.  Usually I cook a big dinner on Christmas Day also but as Chris is going to his girlfriend&#39;s parents and Scotty will be at his mom&#39;s, I am not doing it this year.  We will have plenty of leftovers from tomorrow night and we will eat those.  <br /><br />Ed, wishing you and Roe safe travels - sending my snow angels to watch over you....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-23 19:38:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340239,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 20:39:19',NULL,'','Good Afternoon all&#33; Hope everyone is almost done with their chores and ready for the holiday. I’m pretty much done until tomorrow morning, just some laundry left to do tonight. I decided to get out for a while and went to Kohl’s which was empty, then headed to the mall……no problem finding a parking space. I bought nothing. Guess I should be packing since I haven’t packed a thing yet. I do know what I’m wearing to dinner at least.<br /><br />Jackie thanks for the suggestion of the movie card…….I settled on Walmart since he does lots of shopping at Sam’s club which is where DD met him.<br /><br />Steve glad Lynda found that hummel……..now it can’t be held over your head. LOL<br /><br />Marylou it’s hard to come back so close to Christmas, I was nuts last year when we came back on the 10th so I can only imagine how your feeling today.<br /><br />Deb glad to hear DH is doing OK and isn’t feeling ill effects from the accident. <br /><br />Jenn what kind of spirits did we pick up???? Perhaps some wine?<br /><br />Andrea don’t you hate when someone won’t wait on you because of how you look…….I feel like that in some stores here so I just leave. I figure they don’t want my money, there loss.<br /><br />Falina I hope your son calls you for Christmas, I’m sure it would be the best gift.<br /><br />Hope everyone stays warm and safe&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-23 20:39:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340241,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 20:41:36',NULL,'','good afternoon <br />had busy morning that i didn&#39;t have time to check on here <br />took Pappy out to find that i got more snow  and took Pappy back inside and shovel the area again ugh <br />and i did make 2 dips for tomorrow when i go to my sister&#39;s  <br />it will snow again tomorrow as i am on 3 hours south trek to my sister&#39;s ugh and spend chrismas eve and christmas day with them as i will be back home on 26th <br /><br />have good day everyone  <br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-23 20:41:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340254,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 21:01:53',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/Animatedsnowmensocksandmittenswi-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Taking a small break before I tackle my list again.  Thought I would check and see what is happening here.<br /><br />Andrea sending prayers and hugs to your friends dad.  Hope all goes well.<br /><br />Cheryl sounds like you have a full agenda over the next few days.  Remember to take breaks.  That is nice of your neighbors for the work that Greg does.<br /><br />Rose went shopping and came home with nothing.  Sometimes that happens to me.  At least you were able to find a parking spot.  Those are rare this time of year.<br /><br />Sue safe travels tomorrow and enjoy your visit with the family.<br /><br />Shaunna hope everthing is okay.  We miss you, girl&#33;<br /><br />Well time tackle that list once again.  Have a great day.<br /><br />Be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-23 21:01:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340259,2626,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 21:17:33',NULL,'','<b>Hiya Gang, Just dropped in to say hello and thanks for Cheryls concern and those who posted to her looking for me, I sent her a PM on whats been going on, Ive been working on a Homicide case and Cheryl knows more details, Case Solved&#33;&#33; 16 Yr. Old Female found Murdered in a alley behind her house and Raped, I have been working on this for over Two weeks non stop, this was very personal to me since I have 4 Daughters and God Forbid it could of been one of them, It was a Gang Initiating for a New Member, how sickening Our Society has sunk, I cant go into more detail because of the filing of the case and ongoing charges, God Bless Hold your Kids close to your heart and keep up on where they are and who they hang out with&#33;&#33; Ill post later, Merry Christmas, The Lord Guided me through this ending and guided me along the way&#33;&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-12-23 21:17:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340265,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 21:56:04',NULL,'','Good Morning everyone - Happy Day Before Christmas Eve&#33;<br /><br />We are expecting more snow - looks like we have a base of about 16&quot; now - and our street doesn&#39;t get cleared.<br /><br />Could be a bit iffy for Christmas Day - just me and Hugh and all that food :o) <br /><br />But I don&#39;t want anyone risking their lives to get here.<br /><br />Robert - good for you - you got your man&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; I bet that makes you feel great and gives some closure to that young ladies family and friends.  WTG<br /><br />Rose - we got a bit of wine - A box of Shiraz and a box of Chardonney, and beer - lots of beer.  The bar is already stocke dwith every kind of hard liquor imaginable - but no one sems to drink that stuff any more.  Will get out the rum and egg nog though ... and make a non- alcoholic punch.<br /><br />Andrea, Deb, Sue, Cheryl, James, Falina - enjoy your day but please be careful.<br /><br /><br />Everyone stay safe and remember the reason for the season.<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/nativity-fancy.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-23 21:56:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340266,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 22:08:23',NULL,'','Robert, so glad you found the culprits.  I have been praying that God would strengthen you thru this ordeal and guide your footsteps.  It was really nice to see you posting.  Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas.<br /><br />Jenn, hope you don&#39;t mind, but I snagged your nativity pic.  It is beautiful.  <br /><br />I am multi-tasking today.  Have the laundry going, food cooking and I am cleaning.  Christmas Day is going to be a chilling and relaxing day and then I will start taking down the decorations the next day.  I am ready to have my house back to normal.  Greg is off work the next 2 weeks, so he will be around to help me get the tree down.<br /><br />Well, time to go make the devilled eggs.  Be back in a bit....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-23 22:08:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340267,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 22:32:55',NULL,'','hi Robert  my buddy <br /><br />thank god you got your man&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; whew  god forbid that the society is crazy i was praying for you Robert since you were not posting much  but goodness that you are alright smile  <br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and your family from me and Pappy  smile Robert  hugs<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-23 22:32:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340274,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 23:04:18',NULL,'','We are into Hanukkah (21-29), and Christmas Eve and Christmas Day(24-25) is fast approaching, Kwanzaa(26-1) is almost here.. and what is similar about all three celebrations at least the way I see them is they simply want us to remember to strive and do our best , love (maybe love is a hard for some of us especially with SOME people but we come close as humanly is possible <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> )our fellow man to treat them with respect and kindness we would want as to be treated ourselves.. Unfortunately somehow it only lasts a week at best then it back to the hustle and bustle of everyday life ......<br /><br />This holiday season .. no matter how you choose to celebrate or not as the case may be .... <br /> David and my sincere wish is that you are able to carry the love and happiness that you receive this time a year and spread it throughout the other 51 weeks of your year..<br /><br />In this bad economic times it may be nice to remember that kindness costs you nothing but gives so much.... talk about a great return on investment&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />To all our friends here at CruiseCrazies Thank you for being there and being good friends.. <br />Hugs ..Love.. and most of all Respect&#33;<br /> David and I both say Happy Holidays&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-23 23:04:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340275,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 23:13:37',NULL,'','Joey, I wish for you and David a wonderful holiday filled with love and laughter.  May all the love and respect you show others be returned to you 100 fold...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-23 23:13:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340276,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 23:19:15',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340254:date=Dec 23 2008, 01&#58;01 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 23 2008, 01&#58;01 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340254\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Andrea sending prayers and hugs to your friends dad.  Hope all goes well.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /> <br />thanks Falina,<br /><br />I just got back from picking up her little girl at daycare and called her and she told me the surgery wasn&#39;t successful.  Once they started the surgery her dad&#39;s B.P. dropped to 40/20 + or - and they had to stop.  They managed to put in a drainage tube to into his gall badder and will try to remove it in a week maybe when he is stronger.  I forgot to ask her about the liver biopsy.<br /><br />I am so glad it warmed up a bit...it has warmed up to about 35 and still a steady drizzle.  Would be a mess out if it was a little colder.<br /><br />Robert - great to hear from you buddy&#33;  So sad about the case you had to work on...I have 2 daughters as you all know of course...I couldn&#39;t even imagine what that family must be going through.<br />Hopefully you can enjoy your holiday with your family now... <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 />Sue - have fun at your sister&#39;s and safe travels...Merry Christmas to you and Pappy too&#33;<br /><br />Jenn - sounds like you and hubby are all set for fun tommorrow... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />Joey - very nice... <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 />HI to everybody...Seasons Greetings<br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-23 23:19:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340277,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 23:25:41',NULL,'','Robert - it&#39;s good to hear from you and hear that the good guys won this time.    Your job is so stressful but you must get satisfaction from knowing you got the bad guy this time.    I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.   I hope you will be back posting in the near future.<br /><br />Joey - You and David are in my thoughts often.   I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and receive back the love and kindness you are always giving.     I hope the New Year finds all your wishes and hopes becoming reality.     I look forward to meeting you next year and hope you will be back posting full time soon.    We miss you.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-23 23:25:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340278,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-23 23:38:23',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><b><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->To &quot;My Joey&quot;,<br /><br /> I miss you bunches...<br /><br />wishing you and David much love and genuine happiness.<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-23 23:38:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340284,2626,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 00:02:11',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340267:date=Dec 23 2008, 02&#58;32 PM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lovelypinky &#064; Dec 23 2008, 02&#58;32 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340267\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->hi Robert  my buddy <br /><br />thank god you got your man&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; whew  god forbid that the society is crazy i was praying for you Robert since you were not posting much  but goodness that you are alright smile  <br /><br />Merry Christmas to you and your family from me and Pappy  smile Robert  hugs<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>And Hi to you too Sue My Friend, and a special Hi to Pappy too&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-12-24 00:02:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340286,2626,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 00:03:59',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340276:date=Dec 23 2008, 03&#58;19 PM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 23 2008, 03&#58;19 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340276\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340254:date=Dec 23 2008, 01&#58;01 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 23 2008, 01&#58;01 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340254\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Andrea sending prayers and hugs to your friends dad.  Hope all goes well.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /> <br />thanks Falina,<br /><br />I just got back from picking up her little girl at daycare and called her and she told me the surgery wasn&#39;t successful.  Once they started the surgery her dad&#39;s B.P. dropped to 40/20 + or - and they had to stop.  They managed to put in a drainage tube to into his gall badder and will try to remove it in a week maybe when he is stronger.  I forgot to ask her about the liver biopsy.<br /><br />I am so glad it warmed up a bit...it has warmed up to about 35 and still a steady drizzle.  Would be a mess out if it was a little colder.<br /><br />Robert - great to hear from you buddy&#33;  So sad about the case you had to work on...I have 2 daughters as you all know of course...I couldn&#39;t even imagine what that family must be going through.<br />Hopefully you can enjoy your holiday with your family now... <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 />Sue - have fun at your sister&#39;s and safe travels...Merry Christmas to you and Pappy too&#33;<br /><br />Jenn - sounds like you and hubby are all set for fun tommorrow... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />Joey - very nice... <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 />HI to everybody...Seasons Greetings<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><b>Hiya Andrea My Friend same thoughts and Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-12-24 00:03:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340290,2626,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 00:07:38',NULL,'','<b>Thanks Mary Lou, Andrea, Sue,Jennifer, Cheryl My friend and all of my other friends here too for all your thoughts and wishing those that have been sick, losses, and other types of problems that always occur this time of the year a very special wish for a Nice Christmas and a especially a Better New Years&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-12-24 00:07:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340297,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 00:23:38',NULL,'','Welcome back <b>Robert</b>. OMG what a horrible tragedy&#33; I can&#39;t even imagine what that family is going through&#33; Good job....you got &#39;im&#33;<br /><br /><b>Joey</b> - right back atcha. From my family to yours <b><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->HAPPY HOLIDAYS <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b>to you and David. I hope to see you posting more often again soon <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />&#33; <br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - They don&#39;t plow your streets? Why not?&#33; It sounds like you and Hugh will have plenty to eat (for awhile-LOL) if nobody can come.<br /><br /><b>Andrea</b> - I know what you mean about those high end dept. stores that don&#39;t even want to help you because you&#39;re not &quot;dressed up&quot;. I went once before a cruise looking for a nice cocktail dress. I was dressed in a winter cloth coat and jeans, sweater, sneakers, etc. They ignored me, totally. There was this other woman dressed to the nines and they were falling all over themselves for her. I just left and bought my dress somewhere else&#33; I haven&#39;t bought anything there since. Their loss&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - So sorry about your son. It must be more difficult for you at this time of year (((HUGS))) <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> I hope you hear from him soon. <br /><br />It&#39;s still snowing. I just hope it&#39;s not doing this tomorrow&#33; Stay warm and safe everybody&#33; (This doesn&#39;t apply to you lucky folks in FL-LOL&#33;)<br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-24 00:23:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340298,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 00:25:45',NULL,'','Hi everyone,<br />Well I got my list done.  Now I have some time to relax for a few minutes anyway.<br /><br />Robert it is good to hear from you.  Glad to know you are keeping the streets safe for us.  Wishing you and yours A Very Merry Christmas.<br /><br />Joey glad to hear from you as well.  Sending warm wishes to you and David for a Merry Christmas and  a Happy New Year.<br /><br />Andrea sorry to hear about the operation for your friends dad is postponed.  Will continue to send prayers and hugs their way and you too.  We warmed up to 34 today.  I think we are having a heat wave.<br /><br />I will be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-24 00:25:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340300,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 00:34:36',NULL,'','Sometimes I can be such a dumba&#036;&#036;.  I needed ham for the baked potato bar tomorrow night.  I planned to buy one of those small precooked Farmland hams and just dice it up, but when I went to the grocery store yesterday, I saw they had Smithfield hams on sale for .99 a lb. so I bought one of those instead so we would have lots of leftovers.  I put it in the oven about an hr. ago and just now remembered that I had frozen about half the ham left over from Thanksgiving.  I see lots of quiches, omeletes and beans and ham in the very near future&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-24 00:34:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340305,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 00:51:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340286:date=Dec 23 2008, 04&#58;03 PM:name=SCIROCCO)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (SCIROCCO &#064; Dec 23 2008, 04&#58;03 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340286\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Robert - great to hear from you buddy&#33;  So sad about the case you had to work on...I have 2 daughters as you all know of course...I couldn&#39;t even imagine what that family must be going through.<br />Hopefully you can enjoy your holiday with your family now... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Hiya Andrea My Friend same thoughts and Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> </b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />right back atcha good buddy, wishing you and yours a Very Merry Christmas and the Very Best of New Years&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />You have a very stressful job, but a very important job; unfortunately  under apprecitated...<br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-24 00:51:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340315,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 01:21:54',NULL,'','So good to see more action on the boards today&#33;<br /><br />Robert - THANK YOU&#33;&#33;&#33; I so appreciate everything the law enforcement does to keep us safe. I know you must experience such stressful situations and it must be very difficult to process a lot of what you see and do, but please know that there are people out there like me who have nothing but admiration for you.  It is so wonderful hearing from you again.... hope you and Annie have a fabulous Christmas.<br /><br />Joey - yes this is the season of Love, Joy and Peace.  Having said that, Tony and I send you and David much love and all the joy you can handle for 2009.... and we pray that just the right &quot;little one&quot; comes into your lives&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Cheryl - I just love your Christmas tradition.  I wish I was there to sing those Christmas Carols with Scotty.  Nothing better than starting the season remembering and honoring the &quot;reason&quot;.  Oh yes..... enjoy all that Ham, at least there is lots one can do with ham, hey buy some frozen puff pastry and make little ham and cheese pies, they are scrumptious.  I see lots of ham omelettes in your future too&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Falina - I pray for you and the situation with your son.... I have walked this walk and it is very, very painful for a mother.  (((HUGS)))','zebra','zebra','2008-12-24 01:21:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340322,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 01:38:00',NULL,'','Does anyone have Shaunna’s e-mail???? I’m really worried about her.<br /><br />Sue have a great time at your sisters. Drive safely<br /><br />Robert glad your OK and you got your case solved. I wonder what kind of kids are being raised today……how sad for the poor girls family……my heart goes out to them. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Annie&#33;<br /><br />Joey I hope that you and David have a wonderful holiday and are blessed with the best gift of all……..Love&#33; Happy New Year too since I’ll be gone by then.<br /><br />Cheryl sounds like you get at least a day off in between the craziness. Yum deviled eggs&#33; Better to have too much ham then none&#33;<br /><br />Andrea sorry to hear about your friends father.<br /><br />Well off to look for some dinner……Howie’s having leftovers……..<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-24 01:38:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340358,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 02:05:17',NULL,'','Candice had her first night of NO sleep.  Jose walked the hall the entire night with little Luc screaming.  She says it was what she ate in the late afternoon.  Being new parents, she is trying to figure out what gives him stomach cramps through her milk..... tomorrow morning is the baby&#39;s first Dr&#39;s appointment.  Candice was very tearful today.. wondering if the baby has put on any weight.  We&#39;ve (mothers) have all ben through this, I told her she is doing a splendid job and that he is growing even though she doesn&#39;t see it. Hopefully she has good news tomorrow that he has put on some weight - he left the hospital weighing 4lbs 4 oz.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-24 02:05:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340367,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 02:47:48',NULL,'','New mother angst Jackie.......I&#39;m sure Luc is doing well. Let us know how it went at the Dr.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-24 02:47:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340369,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 02:53:44',NULL,'','Oh Robert, I just read your post.  Even without the details, I feel terrible for what that poor girl went through, and what her family is going through now.  I am so thankful for men and women like you who are out there everyday trying to keep these thugs in check.<br /><br />The City of Denver has decided to solve their budget problems by asking the police and firemen to take a 2% pay cut in 2009.  This news came two days after they annoucned the District Attorney would get a &#036;32K/year raise (from &#036;140K to &#036;172K).  I don&#39;t live in Denver, but it pI&#036;&#036;eS me off that the City is taking their budget probems out of the hides of those that keep everyone safe.  After the DNC left town, and we watched the melee at the RNC with broken windows etc., the mayor should have realized the first rate emergency services Denver has.  I hope they find another solution...','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-24 02:53:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340371,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 02:59:20',NULL,'','Jackie, even though it was 28 years ago, I still remember feeling the same things right after Gregory was born.  As Candice has such a wonderful mother to set the example for her, I am quite sure she is an excellent mom and that little Luc is thriving.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-24 02:59:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340404,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 03:46:02',NULL,'','MaryLou...You hit the nail on the head about Heidi and one of Lynda&#39;s hummels.  Lynda calls Heidi &quot;a life altering experience&quot;&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Have a fun and safe trip.<br /><br />Robert....Our prayers go out to the girl&#39;s family and thank you for doing a very difficult job.<br /><br />Joey &amp; David....Happy Holidays to you both&#33;<br /><br />Sister arrived right on time and the weather cooperated.  We had freezing rain mid-day but then it warmed up to 36 degrees and it all melted on the roads so trip to airport and home was no problem. <br /><br />We had our Christmas luncheon at work today so most people can be off tomorrow.  Bosses surprised us with a nice 8 Lbs ham from Honey Baked Ham.  I&#39;ve bought cars for less than those things cost.<br /><br />Myself and one other are the only ones going to work tomorrow.  Lynda has to work and the other people all have kids so I voluntered to work.  We will only hang around till noon so no big deal.<br /><br />Looks like everyone is ready for Christmas.  Hope that everyone can enjoy family and friends and take some time to remember who&#39;s birth we are celebrating.<br /><br /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-12-24 03:46:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340408,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 04:50:31',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340358:date=Dec 23 2008, 05&#58;05 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 23 2008, 05&#58;05 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340358\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hopefully she has good news tomorrow that he has put on some weight - he left the hospital weighing 4lbs 4 oz.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Heather was also very tiny, and lost weight after going home.  Sharon&#39;s pediatrition told us to buy a certain type of formula that was designed to approximate momma&#39;s milk.  So, when Sharon was resting, I would feed Heather with a syringe full of formula, supplied through a small plastic tube that I taped to my finger.  Heather would nurse off of my index finger, while I slowly applied pressure to the syringe.  Heather is still in the 25 percentile for size, but at least we got her growing through her doctor&#39;s invention.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-24 04:50:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340411,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 05:18:38',NULL,'','Good evening everyone - it&#39;s snowing AGAIN&#33;&#33;<br /><br />The main roads and secondary arteries are cleared but anything that isn&#39;t a feeder road goes unplowed - argh&#33;&#33;<br /><br />DD isn&#39;t coming for Christmas and my uncle just called and said he would likely not make it if it snows anymore - He&#39;s 83 and I don&#39;t want him driving in this&#33;<br /><br />Going to be a lonesome Christmas but at least everyone will be safe.<br /><br /><b>Jackie </b>- I feel for your daughter - my dd lost weight when she came home too - kept throwing up.  I thought she was dying. Then the doctor took a bottle - took two spoons of milk and poured it onto the floor - it made a huge puddle - but it was only a we bit of milk.  She was gettting most of it - that sure made me feel better :o)<br /><br />Take care all - drive safe.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-24 05:18:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340418,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 05:41:16',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />Well my oldest dd is now here and I am glad to have her home for Christmas.<br /><br />Jackie thank you for your kinds words and hugs.  This has been an ongoing situation with our son.  All I want to know is that he is okay.  I am sure little Luc is doing fine.  Keep us posted.<br /><br />Jenn the county finally plowed our road the other day.  Took them long enough.  Sometimes they won&#39;t even make the attempt.<br /><br />Rose I am with you being worried about Shaunna.  I don&#39;t have her email either.  Sure hope everything is okay.<br /><br />Since I have company I probably should go visit with her.  I may not be back tonight so everyone have a great evening.  Will chat tomorrow.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>GOOD NIGHT CRAZIES&#33;&#33;&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-24 05:41:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340423,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 05:49:20',NULL,'','I just sent Shaunna an email - hope she answers...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-24 05:49:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340429,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 06:23:07',NULL,'','I heard from Shaunna.  She said to tell you all that she is fine, just dealing with a lot of family junk and will explain when she has the time to get back here.  I sure do miss your sense of humor Shaunna, so hurry back.  We&#39;ll be here if you need us....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-24 06:23:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340430,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 06:29:40',NULL,'','<b>Kevin</b> - what a good Daddy you are. Our DS was a premie also and stayed in the NICU for a week after he was born. He was having a hard time nursing so I had to supplement with formula and had to &#39;pump&#39; and bring it in to the hospital. He too lost weight at first but soon had a turnaraound and fastly was in a higher growth precentage. It&#39;s amazing what they can do now ( and this was almost 20 years ago). And <b>Jenn</b> my pediatrician did a similar &quot;demonstration&quot; - DS was spitting up alot....and when he showed me how much it actually was...it was a relief.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - Candice is very fortunate to have very caring parents nearby. <br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - so glad your eldest DD arrived. So sorry about your DS - I can&#39;t imagine - (((HUGS))) - I hope you hear from him soon.<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I hope Shaunna answers your email soon. I pray that she&#39;s OK&#33;<br /><br />Have a great evening everybody&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-24 06:29:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340431,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 06:31:06',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340429:date=Dec 23 2008, 11&#58;23 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 23 2008, 11&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340429\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I heard from Shaunna.  She said to tell you all that she is fine, just dealing with a lot of family junk and will explain when she has the time to get back here.  I sure do miss your sense of humor Shaunna, so hurry back.  We&#39;ll be here if you need us....<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Glad she replied&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-24 06:31:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340438,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 06:56:09',NULL,'','<b><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->GOOD NIGHT ALL&#33;&#33;&#33; <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b>I don&#39;t know what tomorrows weather will do to our plans but I do know we will not risk our lives - there are always other days to get together&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-24 06:56:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340440,4504,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 14:05:37',NULL,'','Good morning and Merry Christmas to all my CruiseCrazies friends&#33;<br /><br />Thanks to all those welcoming me back.  It&#39;s nice to be missed, especially when you&#39;re so new to the fold&#33;<br /><br />Robert- glad to hear you broke the case and now the victim&#39;s family will have some peace.<br /><br />Falina- sorry to hear about the estrangement.  A big hug to you.<br /><br />Happy cruising and safe travelling to Ed and Rose.<br /><br />Kevin- liked your pictures.  Is that your little girl?  She is adorable&#33;<br /><br />Shaunna- we miss you&#33;<br /><br />Joey- glad to hear from you and David.  Happy Holidays and may next year bring you your fondest wish.<br /><br />I am working today, but only until 5- they are actually closing the urgent care early&#33;<br />We will be spending Christmas with our sons, dgtr-in-law and 3 grandkids, who are all girls.  Ashley (3 1/2) and Aubrey (22 mos) are SOOOO excited about Christmas.  They are doing a Santa countdown.  When I got off the ship, I called and spoke to Ashley.  She informed me she was on the &quot;nice list&quot; when I asked if she was being good&#33;  I asked my son what she meant.  He said, &quot;You know, Mom, naughty or nice....at this point in time she is on the nice list, but it is only 9 am&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&quot;<br /><br />I wish all my new friends a very blessed and HAPPY HOLIDAY&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-12-24 14:05:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340441,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 14:33:07',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 24TH   CHRISTMAS EVE 2008</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br />Good morning Crazies.    Jim &amp; I send our wishes to everyone for a very Merry Christmas.   I hope Santa is good to everyone and you have a holiday full of good company, good food and lots and lots of love.    <br /><br />Our rain last night didn&#39;t begin til the temps were in the teens so we are in black ice mode here right now and noone will be going anywhere for a bit.    Hopefully the rain will stop and the sun will melt the ice by noon when the kids are due.    <br /><br />We got a big suprise yesterday - Ashleigh was given a Principals award at the Christmas Assembly in school (I wish they would have told Deb &amp; Mike so they could have been there.)   I would give anything to see the expression on her little face when she was called up on stage before the whole assembly.   She said she was terrified they were going to tell her she had to go back to her old school.   Poor baby.<br /><br />At any rate she celebrated by getting her hair cut&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;   She had very very long blong hair and had it cut shoulder length.   I think I like it - not quite sure right now but she is happy.    Michael was beside himself - he has fought this haircut for 6 years now.    However with Deb leaving for work before Ash leaves for school, SIL isn&#39;t very good at getting it all up in pony or pigtails before she leaves the house in the morning..<br /><br />Falina - praying for you that you hear from your son this holiday season.     I&#39;m sure you are worried about him and just knowing he is OK would be a great Christmas gift.<br /><br />Jackie - let us know how little Luc  makes out with his Dr. visit.   I&#39;m sure Candice &amp; Jose are exhausted right now but will soon adjust to the sleeplessness and worry that comes with being a parent.   (Don&#39;t tell her right now those things never end, even when your child is grown with children of this own.)<br /><br />Kevin - Heather looks so happy with all that snow.    I&#39;m hoping she has a wonderful Christmas.   <br /><br />Jenn - sorry your Christmas festivities are falling apart.    I think this weather is playing havoc with everyones plans.    <br /><br />Martha - glad the Urgent Care Center is closing early today.    Happy holidays to you, Lee and your family.    One way or another I have to get down to Forks (about 15 minutes away) to pick up my vacation photos today.   I had a terrible time getting my films developed.   Both places locally where I took my pictures shut down their photo developing labs.   Seems digital is putting them out of business.   I did download over 500 pics though from our digital but a lot of them will need to be deleted.    Should I make the grandkids look at all the pictures before I let them open their gifts?   lol<br /><br />Robert, again it&#39;s good to hear from you and add our thanks to those of the other Crazies who realize what important work you are doing.    How are you feeling - all over the bug you picked up while helping the hurricane victims.<br /><br />Steve - glad your sister got in OK.     Still have had no word from my brother and his family traveling to visit older brother in Italy.   Hopefully they are not stranded somewhere but it wasn&#39;t looking good when they left NY.   They drove to DC because chances of getting an overseas flight from there were better than getting one from NY.   To make matters worse he works for the airlines so he has to fly standby.   <br /><br />Cheryl - thanks for e-mailing Shaunna and letting us know she is OK.<br /><br />Shaunna - we are here for you whenever you need a shoulder to lean on.<br /><br />Deb, Chris, Ed, Joey, Carmen, Rose, Sue, a very happy holiday to one and all and please forgive me if I forgot anyone.   <br /><br />Special Christmas wishes go out to Jason &amp; Cheryl for giving us such a great site to come to and visit every day.    You should only know how many friendships you have helped form here with your site.   A big THANK YOU and happy holidays.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-24 14:33:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340447,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 17:20:59',NULL,'','Good morning guys.. hope everyone that is expecting Santa is ready&#33;&#33;<br /><br />It turns out one of my birthday presents this year is to get to go to a major bowl game.. (my first) so come January 1 i will get the chance to see Coach Paterno and the nittany lions of Penn state play USC in the granddaddy of them all .....the Rose bowl...the ONLY thing i could think of to make it better would be to hear keith jackson say &quot;whoa nellie&quot; in person... ahh college football you got to love it&#33;....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-24 17:20:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340451,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 17:39:03',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />The office is practically empty today, we are closing at 3pm, which is great because I have a lot of   preparation to do for Christmas breakfast.<br /><br />MaryLou, congratulations to Ashleigh, I know you are so proud of her.  I hope you hear from your brother and his family soon.<br /><br />Falina, my prayers that your son reaches out to you this Holiday season.<br /><br />Robert, thanks for all you do to keep us safe, it is appreciated.<br /><br />Joey, great birthday gift, enjoy.<br /><br />I ordered a power washer for my DH and was getting concerned, but it came yesterday, it is huge, so all it gets is a big red bow, so all my shopping is done.  I ordered my Christmas gift last night (I couldn’t make up my mind what I wanted) and will post a picture when I receive it.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to all my Cruisecrazies friends, especially to Jason and Cheryl for creating this wonderful place where we can all visit and chat.<br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-24 17:39:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340461,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 17:44:48',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340451:date=Dec 24 2008, 07&#58;39 AM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (mercedes &#064; Dec 24 2008, 07&#58;39 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340451\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I ordered my Christmas gift last night (I couldn&#39;t make up my mind what I wanted) and will post a picture when I receive it.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />I can&#39;t imagine .. but i can&#39;t wait to see what you got&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-24 17:44:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340465,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 17:47:47',NULL,'','Great gift Joey.   We&#39;ll watch for you on TV.   Make sure you wave to us.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-24 17:47:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340467,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 17:50:48',NULL,'','press box side section 20 row....i will be the one with the Marshall sweatshirt&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-24 17:50:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340474,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 18:01:28',NULL,'','<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:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->Good<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b><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:#008000--><span style=\"color:#008000\"><!--/coloro-->morning&#33; <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b><br />We&#39;re all ready for Christmas Eve...got my green bean casserole in the oven. We&#39;re just very concerned about the weather. Rain, snow and freezing rain mix is predicted throughout the day. We have an hours drive. We&#39;re thinking of packing a change of clothes and sleeping bags in case it&#39;s too dangerous to drive home tonight&#33;<br /><br /><b>Joey</b> - what a great b&#39;day present&#33; Very cool&#33; I know your big day is Saturday. I remembered &#39;cause it&#39;s a week after mine <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 and Martha</b> - Enjoy your Christmases with your grandkids. To me that&#39;s a big part of the holiday - children. <br /><br />Have a great Christmas Eve everybody&#33;&#33;<br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-24 18:01:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340477,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 18:05:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340474:date=Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;01 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;01 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340474\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Joey</b> - what a great b&#39;day present&#33; Very cool&#33; I know your big day is Saturday. I remembered &#39;cause it&#39;s a week after mine <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 />does that mean you will ALWAYS be older than me&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-24 18:05:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340480,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 18:07:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340477:date=Dec 24 2008, 11&#58;05 AM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 24 2008, 11&#58;05 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340477\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340474:date=Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;01 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;01 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340474\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Joey</b> - what a great b&#39;day present&#33; Very cool&#33; I know your big day is Saturday. I remembered &#39;cause it&#39;s a week after mine <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 />does that mean you will ALWAYS be older than me&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />&#39;fraid so <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-24 18:07:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340487,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 18:15:15',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/143.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />Good Christmas Eve morning all,<br />We woke to new snow overnight and it is snowing right now.  Looks like we will have a White Christmas here this year.  Suppose to travel to Tacoma tomorrow which is about an hour away.  Will see how the roads are tomorrow before we head out.  The kids will have Dylan this evening through Sunday.  I get to babsit all night Friday for the first time with Dylan.  Sure do hope he sleeps through the night.<br />Staying home today and tonight.  Just my family will here.  Having a small ham with sweet potatoes, fruit salad and cookies.<br /><br />MaryLou have a Merry Christmas with your family.<br /><br />Joey what  a neat gift.  Enjoy it.  I have always wanted to see a Seahawk game live.....thank goodness it wasn&#39;t this year.<br /><br />Carmen have a Merry Christmas and can&#39;t wait to see the picture.<br /><br />Deb that sounds like a smart idea just in case.  Have a Merry Christmas with your family.<br /><br />Cheryl thanks for the update on Shaunna.  Sending prayers and hugs her way.<br /><br />Martha nice to hear your job is closing early for the holidays.  Have a Merry Christmas.<br /><br />A very big <b>HI</b> to all my crazies this morning and a big <b>THANK YOU </b>to Jason and Cheryl for all they do to provide us with a place to chat with all our friends.<br /><br />Have to go for now.  Will be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-24 18:15:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340492,2626,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 18:18:56',NULL,'','<b>Martha, Carmen Thanks much, Mary Lou yep Im over the Bug, Still dont really know for sure, the Dr. thought at first Malaria, then it changed to a virus and by the time he was figuring everthing out It went away, Doctors&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blink.gif\" />  Im trying to catch up on paperwork and were having just family here tonight for Christmas eve and tomorrow well have Our Christmas Dinner, Hello to Falina,Andrea, Jenn, Sue&#33;&#33; Cheryl <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> ,Kevin, Jackie&amp;Tony, Rose, Keith&amp;Rita, Debbie, Shaunna get back soon <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> Merry Christmas To All Cheryl&amp;Jason Merry Christmas My Friends&#33; and Hello to anyone I may of neglected to mention&#33;&#33;</b>','SCIROCCO','SCIROCCO','2008-12-24 18:18:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340494,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 18:19:57',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340480:date=Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;07 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;07 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340480\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340477:date=Dec 24 2008, 11&#58;05 AM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 24 2008, 11&#58;05 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340477\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340474:date=Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;01 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;01 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340474\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Joey</b> - what a great b&#39;day present&#33; Very cool&#33; I know your big day is Saturday. I remembered &#39;cause it&#39;s a week after mine <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 />does that mean you will ALWAYS be older than me&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />&#39;fraid so <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />don&#39;t be scared&#33;&#33; LOL<br /><br />I forgot to mention while shopping for groceries yesterday i ran into my favorite character actor Sid Melton... <img src=\"http://www.maggiore.net/greenacres/museum/images/mus229.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />he looked great for a man 88 years young.... still has that sparkle in his eyes.... I wished him happy holidays... he thanked me and winked.. that meant a lot to me.. he is a nice man .. I get to see him 3 times a year or so..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-24 18:19:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340501,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 18:25:13',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340494:date=Dec 24 2008, 12&#58;19 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 24 2008, 12&#58;19 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340494\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340480:date=Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;07 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;07 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340480\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340477:date=Dec 24 2008, 11&#58;05 AM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 24 2008, 11&#58;05 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340477\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340474:date=Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;01 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 24 2008, 08&#58;01 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340474\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Joey</b> - what a great b&#39;day present&#33; Very cool&#33; I know your big day is Saturday. I remembered &#39;cause it&#39;s a week after mine <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 />does that mean you will ALWAYS be older than me&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />&#39;fraid so <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />don&#39;t be scared&#33;&#33; LOL<br /><br />I forgot to mention while shopping for groceries yesterday i ran into my favorite character actor Sid Melton... <img src=\"http://www.maggiore.net/greenacres/museum/images/mus229.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br />he looked great for a man 88 years young.... still has that sparkle in his eyes.... I wished him happy holidays... he thanked me and winked.. that meant a lot to me.. he is a nice man .. I get to see him 3 times a year or so..<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />That is so neat Joey.  He is a funny man.  Love his work.<br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-24 18:25:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340506,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 18:47:29',NULL,'','This sad news just in <!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE </div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->2 people in critical condition after de-icing fluid fumes were sucked into an Alaska Airlines jet at Seattle airport, CNN affiliate KIRO-TV reports.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-24 18:47:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340507,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 18:50:44',NULL,'','Sorry to hear that.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-24 18:50:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340509,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 19:17:09',NULL,'','hello to my cruisecrazies friends  <br /><br /><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->Merry Christmas<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> and it is Christmas Eve <br />i took Pappy out as usually for short run and it is raining blah haha and Pappy and i will be in Indiana this afternoon and stay until Friday <br /><br />i hope you guys have wonderful Holidays each of you, EVERYBODY&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /><br /><br /><br />Merry Christmas from Sue and Pappy','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-24 19:17:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340510,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 19:20:32',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340509:date=Dec 24 2008, 09&#58;17 AM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lovelypinky &#064; Dec 24 2008, 09&#58;17 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340509\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->hello to my cruisecrazies friends <br /><br /><!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style=\"color:#ff0000\"><!--/coloro-->Merry Christmas<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> and it is Christmas Eve <br />i took Pappy out as usually for short run and it is raining blah haha and Pappy and i will be in Indiana this afternoon and stay until Friday <br /><br />i hope you guys have wonderful Holidays each of you, EVERYBODY&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />Merry Christmas from Sue and Pappy<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />have a safe journey Sue&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-24 19:20:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340511,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 19:31:08',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies and a very Merry Christmas to all of you.  Just doing a quick check-in before I start cooking.  Greg is outside working on some project or other, no idea what but at least it will keep him out of my hair.  Not sure if I will get another chance to pop-in as my family will all be arriving this afternoon and then Chris&#39;s girlfriend will be here when she gets off work.   Mary Lou, a big congrats to Ashleigh - as you know, Scotty got the Principal&#39;s Award of Excellence last week, but they did let the parents know so they could be there.  Becase of the weather, I did not get to attend, but Gregory did video it for me.  Would have been nice if you, Deb or Mike could have been there.  Well, better get to my cooking.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-24 19:31:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340515,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 20:14:41',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Happy Christmas Eve&#33; The pies for tomorrow are done and now I’m working on the ziti.<br /><br />I heard from Shaunna……..She wanted me to wish you all a Merry Christmas. <br /><br />Joey enjoy that bowl game. What a great gift.<br /><br />Marylou congrats to Ashleigh.<br /><br />To all those traveling be safe. <br /><br />Howie and I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas&#33; Hope you all have a wonderful time with your families&#33; <br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-24 20:14:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340516,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 20:19:58',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340515:date=Dec 24 2008, 10&#58;14 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 24 2008, 10&#58;14 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340515\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Howie and I wish all of you a very Merry Christmas&#33; Hope you all have a wonderful time with your families&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />i hope i don&#39;t need to tell you we are <!--coloro:#008000--><span style=\"color:#008000\"><!--/coloro--><b>GREEN</b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> with envy on your new years cruise&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-24 20:19:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340519,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 20:26:37',NULL,'','Hello All,<br /><br />Greetings from Albuquerque, NM.  We arrived safely following a harrowing drive.  Lots of snow and ice.  Added about an hour and a half to the trip.  At one point we could only do 15 mph.  But, all well that ends well.<br /><br />Jackie,  Puff was perfect on the tripl, he does love his road trips.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to All,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-24 20:26:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340530,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 20:44:51',NULL,'','Well the update on the baby - he was born 4lb 9ozs and went down to 4lb 4ozs the day he came home, today he weighs 4lb 8oz.... Candice was thrilled although he hasn&#39;t regained his birth weight yet.  He&#39;s eating like a Champ, but not loving to sleep at night, he prefers sleeping during the day  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blink.gif\" />  He is still drowning in his clothes, even the preemie cap comes down over his eyes and the diaper comes to under his armpits&#33;  The most important thing is that the Dr. says he&#39;s doing good and it won&#39;t be long before he is gaining nicely.<br /><br />Well I picked up the last items for the Christmas dinner tomorrow.  Ours will be a little different this year, to include Candice&#39;s &quot;Nursing Diet&quot;.  So I&#39;ll be doing a Honey &amp; Brown sugar glazed Ham, mashed potatoes, roasted butternut, green beans with slivered almonds and a salad of baby romaine, apples and dried Cranberries.   I&#39;m doing a Tres Leche dessert plus real Christmas Cake with royal icing which I brought over from South Africa.<br /><br />Shaunna, have a wonderful Christmas girl... I can&#39;t wait for you to come back on the boards. Sending out (((HUGS)))<br /><br />Rose, just days and you&#39;ll be leaving.. I am so envious&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Ed, so glad to hear that you, Roe and Puff arrived safely, although quite stressed I&#39;m sure.<br /><br />Joey, what a fantastic gift... enjoy the game&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, you&#39;re having the best weather to stay inside and cook up a storm for tomorrow... which I&#39;m sure you are going to do&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou, Congrats to Ashleigh and her proud grandparents.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-24 20:44:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340539,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 20:54:56',NULL,'','Two feet and counting ......we got another 8&quot; last night and it&#39;s still coming down.<br /><br />Have to go out and shovel ...be back later.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-24 20:54:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340540,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 20:55:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340530:date=Dec 24 2008, 10&#58;44 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 24 2008, 10&#58;44 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340530\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->The most important thing is that the Dr. says he&#39;s doing good and it won&#39;t be long before he is gaining nicely.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />what excellent news&#33;&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-24 20:55:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340548,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 21:30:41',NULL,'','Jackie - so glad to hear the baby is doing so well.   Now if he can just get his days and nights straightened out all will be fine.<br /><br />Ed - glad you made it to Albuquerque OK despite the weather.    Enjoy your holidays.<br /><br />After months of prepping, Christmas came and went here.   The kids just left, went through their gifts in minutes but seemed to really love everything they got.   Michael has to leave for work by 3 so they went home and we&#39;ll go up this evening for a short time.    It is really miserable out here - rainy and fog is setting in.   I wish Michael didn&#39;t have to make that long drive to work tonight.    <br /><br />Time to go through the garbage bags and make sure no small parts got tossed during the whirlwind that passed through our living room.   lol','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-24 21:30:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340549,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 21:34:26',NULL,'','Hi everyone,<br />What a morning we have had.  One of our drivers just got in from his last trip.  Took him 3 days to come through Portland.  It was chains required on all.  He made it through to Washington last night and unloaded this morning.  Then when he got here we couldn&#39;t get is car out of the driveway.  Dh got stuck trying to pull him out. Mind you dh has a 4wheel drive pickup.  Our neighbor happened by with a big tractor/loader, pulled dh out, plowed the driveway and pulled our drivers car out.  Driver is on his way home.<br />Snow has stopped for now.  More is on the way. Suppose to turn to rain tomorrow.<br /><br />Jenn I think you might have more snow than we do. Have a Merry Christmas.<br /><br />Ed glad to hear you, Roe &amp; Puff made it safely.  Have a Merry Christmas.<br /><br />Jackie glad to hear Luc is doing fine.  Have a Wonderful Christmas.<br /><br />Shaunna wishing you and yours A Merry Christmas.(((HUGS)))  Can&#39;t wait for you to be chatting again this us.  I have missed you. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />Cheryl enjoy your day with the family and all that food.  I think I might come eat at your place.  That&#39;s if I can dig my way out of here.lol<br /><br />Rose have A Merry Christmas with your family.<br /><br />MaryLou congrats to Ashleigh.<br /><br />Sue have a safe trip and a Merry Christmas with your family.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>TO ALL MY CRAZIE FRIENDS I WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU AND YOURS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-24 21:34:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340550,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 21:42:53',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340549:date=Dec 24 2008, 11&#58;34 AM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 24 2008, 11&#58;34 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340549\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>TO ALL MY CRAZIE FRIENDS I WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU AND YOURS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />thanks Falina....and to yours as well...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-24 21:42:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340554,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 22:40:49',NULL,'','I wanted to make sure, before some of us get too busy celebrating that:<br /> <!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><i><b>Tony and I wish all our special Crazies a very Blessed and Merry Christmas.</b></i><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->','zebra','zebra','2008-12-24 22:40:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340556,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-24 23:52:20',NULL,'','Taking a short break to put my feet up so thought I would check in.  Our youngest son showed up about noon so he took me to the store to get the last few things I needed.  I bought most of the stuff the other day but wanted to wait until today so the bread and produce would be fresh.  The bakery made me a couple of 2 ft. long loaves of french bread for my big subs.  The Lil&#39;s Smokies are in the crockpot, the chili is made, bacon for the baked potato bar has been fried, all the veggies chopped, the batter made for the fried dill pickles and also the batter for the fried ravioli, devilled eggs were made yesterday, so that is about it until time to make the sandwiches and fry the appetizers.  I am also making some mini pizza&#39;s out of biscuit dough because I don&#39;t think Scotty will eat most of what I have prepared.  Jackie, I won&#39;t be doing a big dinner tomorrow - we are doing it tonight as the whole family will be here and tomorrow it will be just Greg and I and we will have leftovers.  Glad that Luc is gaining - how wonderful that you get to share his first Christmas with him.<br />Well, better get back to work - may this be the best Christmas for all of you.<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-24 23:52:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340563,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 01:00:37',NULL,'','Well I had a whole paragraph done and  was posting it when the internet went down because of all the snow.  So I lost everything I had written.  Oh, well.  I know I talk alot about the snow but we don&#39;t snow like this hear.  The snow is really coming down and we are getting about 5 more inches before morning.<br />Kids are on their way to pick up Dylan and they will have through the weekend.<br /><br />Hope everyone is enjoying their time with family/friends.<br /><br />I will try to get back later.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-25 01:00:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340584,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 01:36:22',NULL,'','For those of you who celebrate tonight I hope you have the best time with your families.  Traditionally we open presents and have our Christmas dinner on Christmas day.... so when we were kids it was a BIG fun, I couldn&#39;t sleep much past 5 am - I had to go and peep under the Christmas tree to see if Santa (Father Christmas in South Africa) had brought my presents.  We were always threatened that we had to wait for Mom &amp; Dad to wake up so that we could all open our gifts at the same time.... it seemed to be DAYS between 5 am and 7ish when the folks woke up.  It&#39;s a magical time for the little ones.  <br /><br />This evening we have been enjoying drinks and eggnog with wonderful Christmas music playing through the surround sound - making sure we are MERRY&#33;  Tomorrow will be work cooking most of the morning.......  I can&#39;t wait to see my little Luc again, we didn&#39;t see him today.  I don&#39;t know what I&#39;m going to do when I start work on January 5th - I love being able to see him whenever I can..... oh well - it&#39;s called life&#33;<br /><br />Thinking of you all under inches and inches of snow - please be safe.  Tony is going to throw 2 Ribeyes on the grill now... it&#39;s 74 degrees out&#33; This brings back memories of Christmas in South Africa where it&#39;s mid-summer now.... so traditionally on Christmas Day we would have a glazed Ham (served cold) with Chicken on the BBQ and a table full of all kinds of wonderful salads.  Isn&#39;t that strange???','zebra','zebra','2008-12-25 01:36:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340592,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 01:43:55',NULL,'','Good afternoon&#33;<br /><br />We have been at the shovels most of the day - what a mess.  But we managed to ckear most of the cul de sac - and once the neighbours saw us at it we had reenfircements.  Now everone should be able to get out safely.<br /><br />Now for my rant - why do some idiots think its ok to shovel their snow onto the street. There are piles all over the place - making the street a one laner - so if two cars are travelling at once - one has to pull over and stop - and they have a real hard time getting going again.  Sheer stupidity.  One guy was actually shovelling it right onto the street - no even piling it up.  If I wasn&#39;t so tired I&#39;d head out after dark and plunk it all back in their driveway&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - wonderful news about your grandson - no better gift in the world - enjoy&#33;<br /><br />Off to get dinner started.<br /><br /><br /><!--fonto:Palatino Linotype--><span style=\"font-family:Palatino Linotype\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#4169e1--><span style=\"color:#4169e1\"><!--/coloro-->I wish you all peace, love, health and happiness&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc-->','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-25 01:43:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340605,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 01:59:05',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340592:date=Dec 24 2008, 07&#58;43 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (hazelson &#064; Dec 24 2008, 07&#58;43 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340592\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--fonto:Palatino Linotype--><span style=\"font-family:Palatino Linotype\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#4169e1--><span style=\"color:#4169e1\"><!--/coloro-->I wish you all peace, love, health and happiness&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />The very same to you and Hugh&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-25 01:59:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340606,4504,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 02:34:30',NULL,'','Mary Lou- congrats to your Ashleigh and we are so glad you had a great holiday with the kids&#33;&#33;  I am so excited about tomorrow; can&#39;t wait to see the girls open presents&#33;<br /><br />Jackie- so glad to hear Luc is doing well&#33;  What a blessed holiday you will have&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Ed- glad to hear you arrived safely.  Fair winds and gently rolling seas to you.<br /><br />Joey- what a great present&#33;  We will be looking for you...<br /><br />To Everyone else,  may you all have a peaceful happy holiday&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-12-25 02:34:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340607,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 02:50:39',NULL,'','Martha.... Back atcha - hope this holiday season brings more happiness than you can contain.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-25 02:50:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340608,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 02:56:49',NULL,'','Looks like I was the only Crazie who went to work today.  Worked till about 1PM, very slow of course but I had plenty to do.<br /><br />We had ice and snow covered roads this morning.  Didn&#39;t make any difference that traffic was light our highly trained drivers still managed to run together all over the place&#33;<br /><br />When I got home my sister wanted me to run her up to the shopping center.  I will never do that again on Christmas Eve&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou....Hope your brother and family make it to Europe.<br /><br />Joey...I am jealous you get to go to the Rose Bowl.  That should be quite a day&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Glad you made it safely.  Now aren&#39;t you glad you teach all the safe driving classes&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...Great to hear the baby is doing well.<br /><br />Lynda, Gramps, and myself would like to wish all our Cruise Crazie friends and families a very Blessed and Merry Christmas&#33;','lashl','lashl','2008-12-25 02:56:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340655,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 07:01:45',NULL,'','The kids just left and I am sitting here with my feet up, again, contemplating going and soaking in the jacuzzi.  Greg just headed downstairs to work out.  Think he felt a little guilty about how much junk he ate.  Do you other women find that after you have cooked all day, you really don&#39;t have much of an interest in eating?  I ate one fried pickle and a few Lil Smokies and that was it - just didn&#39;t have an appetite after messing with that food.  Scotty said this was the best Christmas of his entire life - all 6 yrs. of it&#33;&#33;&#33;  His mom usually only sees him 1 or 2 days a week, but she asked if she could have him tonight thru Saturday, so Gregory was dropping him off over there after they left.  The munchkin was not happy about having all these wonderful new toys and not even getting to play with them for 3 days.  He played with them for a couple of hours here, after opening them, but that will have to do him for a while.  I got him and our 2 sons, marshmallow guns and 2 bags of marshmallows each - all 3 of them acted like 6 yr. olds running all over the house shooting each other.  Gregory told Scotty that he could take that to his mom&#39;s - I am sure she will appreciate that&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-25 07:01:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340662,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 11:39:33',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>THURSDAY - DECEMBER 25TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br /><br /><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#006400--><span style=\"color:#006400\"><!--/coloro-->MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY CRUISE CRAZIE FRIENDS.<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />My wish for you is for a day full of love and happiness.  <br /><br />Those traveling, please be careful and stay safe.   <br /><br />Heading up to Deb&#39;s in about an hour to be there when the kids get up.  Talked to Dave last night and he was down in the basement assembling things for his kids.   That sure brought back many happy (and not so happy) memories.    After finding a bike pedal missing on Christmas Eve we always made sure things were assembled at least a week in advance.    <br /><br />Have a great day Crazies.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-25 11:39:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340663,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 11:50:44',NULL,'','Had a busy night tonight and tomorrow (today...lol)  all of our immediate family will be here, so I had better get to bed and get some sleep.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas, Everyone&#33;&#33;&#33;<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-25 11:50:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340666,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 15:25:48',NULL,'','Good Morning and Merry Christmas... Cheryl i know what you mean about cooking all day and then having not much of an appitite... <br />marshmellow guuns huh.. way cool...<br /><br />Shari... great to see you... <br /><br />MaryLou and to all the crazies with little ones enjoy this time&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-25 15:25:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340669,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 15:27:12',NULL,'','Merry Christmas everyone,<br />Had a lovely evening with my dh, our 2 dd&#39;s, my future sil and of course my Dylan.  We don&#39;t open presents on Christmas Eve but get together for dinner and laughter.  Today will be busy as Dylan will be here in a few hours to open his presents.  This is our first Christmas with him. Can&#39;t wait.  After presents are open then I fix strawberry waffles with sausage links, and orange juice.  Then it is time to head to my Dad&#39;s.<br />Also in case I haven&#39;t mentioned it lately it is <b>SNOWING</b> and we are having a <b>White Christmas</b> this year.<br /><br /><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>WISHING EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ENJOY YOUR VISIT WITH YOUR FAMILY&#39;S TODAY&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><img src=\"http://i335.photobucket.com/albums/m452/falina456/Seasons/GiftofHisLove.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-25 15:27:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340673,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 16:29:51',NULL,'','A Very Merry Xmas to everyone at Cruise Crazies. I hope you will have a great day. I received a wonderful book about the building of the QM2 Ocean liner from my dear wife. This, along with a wooden model of a cruise ship and a Thomas the Tank Engine Jig Saw puzzle depicting the train at the dockside of a ship&#33;&#33;&#33;. Yes, I know I&#39;m nearly 65...........&#33; What makes you think we like cruising? LOL<br />Our year to host Xmas dinner. A small family gathering is planned. Our after dinner drink is a combination of Bailey&#39;s Irish Cream and Creme de Menthe. We discovered this tasty drink during our recent visit to Nova Scotia. Try it folks.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-25 16:29:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340674,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 17:03:29',NULL,'','Merry Christmas&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Just a quick checkin.......Hope you all have a wonderful day&#33;&#33;&#33; Be safe and enjoy&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-25 17:03:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340675,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 17:07:19',NULL,'','We are now 1/2 way thru Christmas.   The kids loved everything Santa brought them and everyone is happy.   Who knows what this afternoon will be like as they got very little sleep last night and were up very early.    <br /><br />This afternoon we have Christmas with Michael&#39;s family at Michael &amp; Deb&#39;s house and tomorrow Christmas with Dave and his family here at our house.   Then we just need to see the twins and we are done, done, done.    Christmas with my youngest brother, his family and my older brothers daughter and her husband will wait til Mid-January when everyone can get together and before the 2 youngest ones go back to college.   <br /><br />I hope everyone is having a great day.   Time to get the fresh ham in the oven (Deb has a turkey going in her oven).    I&#39;m used to being in the kitchen for the holidays so this is just perfect for me.    I just set the table for dinner tomorrow and also just talked to Paige &amp; Colin who report that Santa did indeed find their house and they are very happy.  I guess it pays to be good all year (or close to it anyway.)','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-25 17:07:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340680,2549,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 17:47:02',NULL,'','Happy Holidays  to all<br /><br />My wish for all staying home with family .. i wish you peace and happiness and may your home be filled with lots of love<br /><br />if anyone is missing this year say a prayer and let them know how much ya love them, and how much they will always have a place with us in thought, i always think of my mother calling me first thing on christmas morning to say when ya going to be here i need help LOL LOL at the time i went gezzzzzzz mom.. but i laugh now <br /><br />to anyone traveling .. safe journey ... may the angels watch over you till you reach you destanation<br /><br />.. and ( don&#39;t eat to much .. nah go ahead take a nap and start again )<br /><br />take care <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-12-25 17:47:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340681,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 17:47:13',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL  smile <br />took Pappy out before we start opening the presents and  Pappy  and i  watch everyone open their presents  of course my niece who still believe in Santa was happy that he came heh cute<br /><br />have a great day  and merry christmas  from me and Pappy <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-25 17:47:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340691,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 18:16:21',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340680:date=Dec 25 2008, 07&#58;47 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (terumim &#064; Dec 25 2008, 07&#58;47 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340680\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->to anyone traveling .. safe journey ... may the angels watch over you till you reach you destanation<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />speaking of safe travels .. whats up with the new countdown in your signature.. you off looking for spinx???.. what did i miss','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-25 18:16:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340694,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 18:48:09',NULL,'','Wow Joey... I didn&#39;t notice that.  Hey Tonia looks like you&#39;re off to Egypt for your next cruise.... WooHoo&#33;&#33;  Tell us all about it.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-25 18:48:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340699,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 19:07:56',NULL,'','HI everyone,<br />Presents are all unwrapped and breakfast is over.  Know it is time to get ready for heading to my Dads.<br />Dylan has had a great time.  Loves his toy pony, red hat and ATM bank.  He likes all the other gifts, as well.<br /><br />Our dd has know about the ring since the first part of Dec.  Here I had to keep quite all this time.  Anyway they are going to get married in March or April.  Keeping in tradition we will be going to Reno for the wedding and hold a big reception during the summer.  So I have lots of planning to and will be asking for advice and ideas.<br /><br />Off to enjoy the rest of the day.  Everyone have a wonderful Christmas.<br /><br />Be back later tonight.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-25 19:07:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340700,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 19:10:40',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340694:date=Dec 25 2008, 08&#58;48 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 25 2008, 08&#58;48 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340694\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Wow Joey... I didn&#39;t notice that. Hey Tonia looks like you&#39;re off to Egypt for your next cruise.... WooHoo&#33;&#33; Tell us all about it.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />one of the reasons i noticed is because PaulaW is thinking about Connie Goes Crazie and i was hoping tonia and paula could try and cabin it up....and the other is David wants to see those too','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-25 19:10:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340701,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 19:12:35',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340699:date=Dec 25 2008, 09&#58;07 AM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 25 2008, 09&#58;07 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340699\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Dylan has had a great time. Loves ATM bank.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />wow who wouldnt like their own personal atm???? <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 />have a super time at Dads <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-25 19:12:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340705,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 19:33:26',NULL,'','Merry Christmas to the best internet friends anyone could have.  Today is a &quot;do nothing&quot; day for me.  One of our local channels is running old shows today.  I just finished watching Father Knows Best and now The Flying Nun is on, which will be followed by The Monkees and The Partridge Family.  They are all airing their Christmas episodes.  My body is somewhat stiff from all the activity lately, so Greg has ordered me to relax today and I have no complaints about that.  Will check back in later...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-25 19:33:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340706,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 19:40:31',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340705:date=Dec 25 2008, 09&#58;33 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 25 2008, 09&#58;33 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340705\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I just finished watching Father Knows Best and now The Flying Nun is on, which will be followed by The Monkees and The Partridge Family.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />now thats tv&#33;&#33;   Call me when they do the d i c k van d y k e show...i love that christmas episode when sally sings &quot;santa bring me a fella&quot;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-25 19:40:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340708,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 20:01:26',NULL,'','Cheryl enjoy your day of relaxing.  You deserve it.  Girl, you work way to hard but you love doing it.<br />I love all those old shows myself.<br /><br />Joey ya, who wouldn&#39;t love their own atm machine except there is no money it right now.  I am sure it will fill up fast.  Thanks, I will have a great time.  I love going to their house and visiting with family.  Last year at this time my brother passed away so it was a sad time.  My dad and stepmom are raising his daughter who has alot of problems but a sweet girl.  I try to do something special for her when I can. Okay enough of that or I will be crying all over the keyboard.<br /><br />Sue have a great day.<br /><br />Jackie enjoy your time with little Luc and his mom and dad too.<br /><br />Okay I better get going before the truck leaves without me.  Unitl later.<br /><br />Have a good one&#33;','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-25 20:01:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340710,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 20:13:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340708:date=Dec 25 2008, 10&#58;01 AM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 25 2008, 10&#58;01 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340708\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->My dad and stepmom are raising his daughter who has alot of problems<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I can&#39;t imagine her not having at least some <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> .... give her an extra hug from us&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-25 20:13:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340713,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 20:59:54',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340710:date=Dec 25 2008, 02&#58;13 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 25 2008, 02&#58;13 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340710\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340708:date=Dec 25 2008, 10&#58;01 AM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 25 2008, 10&#58;01 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340708\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->My dad and stepmom are raising his daughter who has alot of problems<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I can&#39;t imagine her not having at least some <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> .... give her an extra hug from us&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Thanks Joey I will do that.  She is a special needs child.....fourteen but more like 6/7.<br /><br />I know why haven&#39;t I left yet.  Dh had to go check on fil house to make sure everything was okay beings he isn&#39;t there right now.  Staying with my sil for the holidays and he was worried about the snow on his roof.  Dh has been going down everyday to take of the place for him until he gets back.<br /><br />Later','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-25 20:59:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340714,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 21:12:55',NULL,'','Happy Christmas morning to everyone - the turkey is ready to go in the oven - a big chunk of bird for just two of us lol.<br /><br />Will need to look up turkey leftover recipes.<br /><br />Have a super day my friends&#33;&#33;&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-25 21:12:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340716,4386,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 21:25:55',NULL,'','Hi Gang, <br /><br />Sorry I&#39;ve been absent for so long.  My three day visit to Rome and 13 day on the Legend to <br />Italy and Croatia in October were wonderful but things have gone from bad to worse in San <br />Francisco since then.  I&#39;m sure not going to update you on Christmas - maybe tomorrow.  In<br />the meantime, I did manage to poems.  Hope you had a great day and may your New Years<br />be better than mine&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Love to Alll,<br /><br />Carmen<br /><br /><br /><br />Christmas Gifts <br /> <br /><br />It happens every Yuletide, <br /><br />The gifts that come my way, <br /><br />Are often so outrageous, <br /><br />I throw my hands up in dismay&#33; <br /><br />  <br /><br />I don&#39;t know who decided, <br /><br />That, at my age of sixty-four, <br /><br />A gift card for Victoria&#39;s Secret, <br /><br />Was something I&#39;d adore&#33; <br /><br />  <br /><br />My grandchild watched, excited, <br /><br />As I unwrapped his gift to me, <br /><br />&quot;Massacre&quot; by 50 Cent, <br /><br />Not my hinted at CD. <br /><br />  <br /><br />My husband spends far too much, <br /><br />On gifts I do not need, <br /><br />There is always an item of jewelry, <br /><br />No matter how much I plead. <br /><br />  <br /><br />Sometimes I get a sweater, <br /><br />In a color I&#39;d never wear, <br /><br />Or, in a style, more suited for teens, <br /><br />But, on me, it provokes a stare. <br /><br />  <br /><br />Some of my gifts are not even, <br /><br />Those one could ever re-gift, <br /><br />But thinking of recipients for them, <br /><br />Always gives my spirits a lift&#33; <br /><br />  <br /><br />This year, I&#39;ve suggested to loved ones, <br /><br />Our gift should be a nice dinner out, <br /><br />Enjoying a meal and each other, <br /><br />Is the best gift of all, there&#39;s no doubt. <br /><br />  <br />Carmen Henesy <br /><br /><br />Copyright © 2008 Carmen Henesy. All Rights Reserved.<br /><br /><br /><br />A Very Special Tree <br /><br />  <br /><br />The sun was setting in the sky, <br /><br />And snow loomed in the air, <br /><br />People jammed the malls, <br /><br />Or gathered for some posh affair. <br /><br />  <br /><br />Tree lots had meager choices, <br /><br />There was not much that remained, <br /><br />And even those selections, <br /><br />Suffered from recent days it rained. <br /><br />  <br /><br />A rector from a parish church, <br /><br />In the poorest part of town, <br /><br />Came across a straggly fir, <br /><br />The smallest one around. <br /><br />  <br /><br />Its branches were quite flimsy, <br /><br />It was even slightly bent, <br /><br />But its straggly little branches, <br /><br />Gave off a fragrant scent. <br /><br />  <br /><br />Soon it stood next to the altar, <br /><br />In the rector&#39;s tiny church, <br /><br />Trimmed in antique ornaments, <br /><br />On a gilded metal perch. <br /><br />  <br /><br />Waterford crystal lights, <br /><br />From the rector&#39;s Irish past, <br /><br />Gave the little tree such beauty, <br /><br />That was totally unsurpassed. <br /><br />  <br /><br />A dazzling Christmas angel, <br /><br />In spun silver, flecked with gold, <br /><br />This magical little tree, <br /><br />Became a treasure to behold. <br /><br />  <br /><br />No longer bent but ramrod straight, <br /><br />It stood for all to see, <br /><br />Its branches raised unto the Lord, <br /><br />In praise, divine and heavenly. <br /><br />  <br /><br />Carmen Henesy <br /><br />  <br />Copyright © 2008 Carmen Henesy. All Rights Reserved.<br /><br /><br />( please note that the author has no husband or <br /><br />grandchild nor has she ever received annual <br /><br />expensive pieces of jewelry )<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-12-25 21:25:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340717,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 21:28:43',NULL,'','Thanks for the beautiful words Carmen..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-25 21:28:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340718,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 21:44:42',NULL,'','Good Afternoon everybody and a Very Merry Christmas.<br /><br />I hope everyone is having a great day.  We have. nice weather and expected to warm up to around 70 degrees tomorrow.<br /><br />Time to get some lunch started...I will try and get back later.<br /><br />I wish I had gotten on yesterday because I had also received an e-mail from Shaunna  on the 23rd...she is fine, just overwhelmed at the moment...she plans on being back soon and wishes everyone a Merry Christmas as Cheryl said.<br /><br />HI to everyone and have a wonderful day.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-25 21:44:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340720,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 21:56:15',NULL,'','Carmen, it was so good to see you posting.  We really do miss you around here.  Please post and let us know what is going on with you, be it good or bad.  We are always here for you.<br /><br />I planned to do nothing today, but my older son called and said he wanted to bring his new girlfriend over to meet us, which meant I had to put a bra on.  Okay, too much information, but if I am not going out and no one is around, I do not wear the dreaded contraption.  So had to don that and also put on make-up.  I had told him last night that we were just warming leftovers up today so he wanted to know what time.  My idea was that if greg and I were hungry, we would slap some on a plate and put it in the microwave, nothing formal.  So now I guess I will have to get everything out and warm it up.<br /><br />So, what are you guys up to today.  I know Jackie and Falina are with with their families today, but what about the rest of you?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-25 21:56:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340721,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 22:08:17',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340720:date=Dec 25 2008, 11&#58;56 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 25 2008, 11&#58;56 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340720\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->So, what are you guys up to today. I know Jackie and Falina are with with their families today, but what about the rest of you?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />this is our laziest day of the year.. we do nothing...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-25 22:08:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340723,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-25 23:52:18',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340721:date=Dec 25 2008, 03&#58;08 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 25 2008, 03&#58;08 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340721\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340720:date=Dec 25 2008, 11&#58;56 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 25 2008, 11&#58;56 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340720\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->So, what are you guys up to today. I know Jackie and Falina are with with their families today, but what about the rest of you?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />this is our laziest day of the year.. we do nothing...<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Same here&#33;<br />It sounds like everybody&#39;s having a great time this <b><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->Christmas  <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--></b> day with their families. Today I just made a little brunch for the 3 of us, listened to some holiday music on the radio and watched &quot;A Christmas Story&quot;. Now DH is watching &quot;Ben Hur&quot;.<br />We had a wonderful time last night at our niece&#39;s......until we left to head home. They had some freezing rain (while we were enjoying ourselves) and the 5 mile drive to the freeway was a sheet of ice - no salt. Well, DH drove very slow (as did most people). It was very nerve-wracking but we made it to the freeway (which was a little icy). Once we got a few miles south, the road was dry and the rest was smooth sailing. We should have stayed overnight at their house. They invited us. But we thought we&#39;d be OK&#33;<br /><br />Everybody - continue having a super day with your families and friends and remember you can start your diet on Jan. 2nd <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-25 23:52:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340725,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 00:19:06',NULL,'','Good afternoon everyone,<br /><br />it is lazy here as well...as the saying goes...&quot;There  is nothing as over as Christmas&quot;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />Hubby is out piddling in his shop, Rachael is out swinging, Rose went down to the neighbors, and I am here...have some seasonal tunes playing in the background but getting tried of them...fixing to put some Jimmy Buffett on&#33;  ahh...much better now.  <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 />remember to count your blessings and hold your loved ones tight. <br /><br />Andrea<br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-26 00:19:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340726,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 00:40:07',NULL,'','Merry Christmas you crazy bunch of cruisers&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-26 00:40:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340732,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 02:07:13',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />Well the day started off nice and slowly, with a brunch and Christmas music filling the house.  Then same as Debbie, we progressed to A Christmas Story and then Ben Hur, by which time I had the ham in the oven filling the house with cinnamon and brown sugar smells.... yummm.  We had a simple dinner with the kids - but it was lovely.  Of course the highlight of the day was my baby Luc, today we could even see the changes in his little face.  He&#39;s such a serene baby and I even got to give him a sponge bath.  It was a very special day for us..... Luc is sure the best gift we could ever have had.<br /><br />Well the day is now over and we are watching &quot;Beautiful British Columbia&quot; on HDNET..... and what else but be chatting with you all, of course.<br /><br />Are any Crazies crazy enough to venture out early tomorrow to the after Christmas sales?','zebra','zebra','2008-12-26 02:07:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340742,4504,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 02:43:15',NULL,'','Merry Christmas&#33;<br /><br />What a wonderful day&#33;  Our goddgtr (and niece) got engaged today to a very nice young man&#33;  We are very happy for them.  We picked up our youngest son and drove to our oldest son&#39;s and had a fun fun time&#33;  Ashley and Aubrey were amazed they got more than 1 present from Santa...said they must have been &quot;berry berry good this year&quot;&#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 />When Aubrey (22 mos) opened a present she would ooooh and ahhhh and say, &quot;I yike it&#33;&quot; <br />Ashley kept coming over to hug and kiss me; I think they were both overwhelmed.  It was truly a magical day.<br /><br />AND......almost everything worked&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   Only have to find where Santa wants 1 toy taken to be fixed&#33;<br /><br />I hope everyone had as good and as happy a day as we did&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-12-26 02:43:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340746,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 03:16:25',NULL,'','Martha.... isn&#39;t that such a precious age.  Mine also used to say I Yike it&#33;&#33;  When we lived in the National Park in South Africa, Candice was 2 and went on all the back roads (read gravel roads) - she would say &quot;Daddy is dwiving on the yocky yoads&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-26 03:16:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340750,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 03:52:34',NULL,'','What a great day.  Santa managed to find us again and, as usual, left a lump of coal in my stocking. <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 />After our tree this morning, the kids went off to play with their toys while Sharon and I watched &quot;Christmas with the Kranks&quot; based on John Grisham&#39;s book &quot;Skipping Christmas&quot; which I just finished reading.  Mr. Krank, of course, thought he would skip Christmas and take a cruise instead.  Probably one of our members&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br />Then Heather and I went out to play in the snow.  We sledded down the hill from our driveway, and then I built the Snow Princess a snow castle lined with icesickles.  <br /><br />Sharon made a crown roast, and now everyone&#39;s stuffed.<br /><br />All in all a good day.  Hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful day with friends and/or family.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-26 03:52:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340751,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 03:52:39',NULL,'','Evening all&#33; Merry Christmas again&#33; We had a lovely day and now I’m sitting sipping a glass of Chardonnay and resting my poor legs…….I’m cooked out but everyone seemed to enjoy the dinners. Everyone seemed to like their gifts so I’m happy. As the kids have gotten older it’s gotten harder.<br /><br />Jackie glad to hear Luc is doing well and Candace can relax a little about his weight. <br /><br />Cheryl I felt the same way about the food tonight……just didn’t want much to eat. Guess we’re just tired from all that cooking. Oh well, we have leftovers so I’ll enjoy it tomorrow. Hope you enjoyed your restful day……tomorrow we’re tackling our tree too.<br /><br />James your after dinner drink with Bailey’s sounds great&#33;<br /><br />Tonia spill…….is that an Egypt cruise????<br /><br />Falina congrats to your DD on her engagement&#33;<br /><br />Carmen happy to see you post…….been wondering where you disappeared to. Love you poems&#33;<br /><br />Deb my diet starts on the 10th of January….right after my cruise.<br /><br />Jackie no after Christmas sales for me except maybe K-mart since I have to pick up my meds tomorrow.<br /><br />Martha glad to hear you enjoyed your grandkids today. Christmas is always better with little ones around.<br /><br />Glad to hear everyone has had such a wonderful day&#33; Off to rest……I’m beat&#33; Enjoy the rest of Christmas all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-26 03:52:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340757,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 04:10:12',NULL,'','Hello All,<br /><br />Busy Christmas day, too much to eat, but great seeing everyone again.<br /><br />Bright and sunny he in Albuquerque today.<br /><br />Expecting the internet to slow down as all those new computers come one line in the next couple of days.<br /><br />Will try and check back in tomorrow.<br /><br />Hope all of you had a great Christmas and are safe and warm this evening.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-26 04:10:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340765,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 05:31:05',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br />Had a wonderful day at my Dad&#39;s.  Everyone loved their gifts.  Dylan has been a real trooper today.  Meeting new family for the first time and he took them like a duck takes to water.<br /><br />Looks like we will be having a wedding in March.  Going to Reno just like we did 32 years ago.  Hope to use the same wedding chapel we were married in.  Planning a big reception for this summer.  Details will follow.<br /><br />My diet starts January 6, the day I go back to work.  Need to lose those pounds have put on since last summer and a little bit more.<br /><br />Joey I gave my niece an extra hug today from you and David.<br /><br />Rose just a few more days and you two will be on your cruise.<br /><br />Jackie glad to hear Luc is doing better and you had a good time on his first Christmas.<br /><br />Carmen loved your poems and welcome back.<br /><br />Martha Christmas is for the kids isn&#39;t it.  Dylan had a great time today.  He helped pass presents and unwrapping them.  He was so tired they couldn&#39;t get him to wake up when they went to Don&#39;s dads house.<br /><br />Kevin I love that movie.  Just watched it the other day.<br /><br />Cheryl I received Mama Mia for Christmas.  Can&#39;t wait to watch it.  So what is the new girlfriend like?  Details&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Andrea sounds like you had a quiet day.  I listened to Peter Cetra today and now I want a CD of his.<br /><br />Deb glad to hear you made it home safely.  Quite for you guys today, too.<br /><br />Hope everyone had a wonderful day.  Dh is watching Ernest&#39;s goes to Africa.  Christmas present from me.<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-26 05:31:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340767,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 07:21:21',NULL,'','Falina, Michelle is very pretty and seems very nice but there is something that I just cannot put my finger on.  Hubby thinks I am nuts and he liked her, and I am not saying I didn&#39;t like her, let&#39;s just say I am leery and reserving judgment.  Does that make any sense?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-26 07:21:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340774,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 13:35:20',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>FRIDAY - DECEMBER 26TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.<br /><br />    All is quiet or it could just be the calm before the storm.  lol    Dave and his family will be here &quot;sometime&quot; before noon and the fun begins all over again.    Yesterday was a grand day and finally around 8PM a thoroughly exhausted Ashleigh broke into tears because she just &quot;didn&#39;t know what to play with next.&quot;   TJ on the other hand was still going strong.   Also found out yesterday that Heather &amp; Cait will be coming up on Sunday.   They had a nice Christmas and I can&#39;t wait to see them again.   I&#39;m running out of things to cook though.   We have already done the tenderloin roast, the turkey, the fresh ham and the spiral sliced ham so will have to give some thought to what to make on Sunday.   Reservations sound good right about now.   lol<br /><br />Falina - sounds like a busy time ahead for you and your daughter planning her wedding.   I can&#39;t believe she knew about the ring all along.   Guess the joke was on you.    Enjoy your time with Dylan.<br /><br />Cheryl - How was Scotty&#39;s Christmas?   Was he half as excited as Ash &amp; TJ were? sounds like a bit of &quot;Mothers Intuition&quot; is working on your sons new girlfriend.    Glad you got to meet her.    <br /><br />Martha - sounds like you had a wonderful day with  Ashley and Aubrey.    TJ just tearing open gifts and saying &quot;I didn&#39;t even ask for this - but I&#39;m sure glad Santa thought of it.&quot;   and Ashleigh proclaimed yesterday and the day before the very best 2 days of her entire life.    <br /><br />Kevin - sounds like you had a picture postcard Christmas in the midst of all that beauty.    Glad Heather had a good holiday.<br /><br />James - is that equal parts of Bailey&#39;s &amp; creme de menthe?   Sounds yummy.  How is the house buying/selling going?   I may have missed it while I was away.<br /><br />Shari - hope Marc was feeling well enough to enjoy the holidays.  You certainly have a lot to celebrate this year.<br /><br />Andrea - hope your girls had a great Christmas.   How are your parents doing?   Have you told them about your cruise yet?<br /><br />Jackie - any pictures to share of baby Luc on his very first Christmas.   Hope the day was magical for you all.<br /><br />Rose - glad your day was good - now take down that tree and get packing girl - your going on a cruise soon.    lol<br /><br />Jenn - did you get any of your company or are you going to be eating turkey for some time yet?<br /><br />Steve - Hope you and your family had a great day.<br /><br />Ed - Glad you and Roe are enjoying nice weather in Albuquerque.    I know what you mean about all those new computers coming on line today.   Deb got a real neat small one - fits in a purse.    I got one like it a month or so ago but it did not run on Windows so I had to send mine back.   Think I will reorder now that it comes with Windows.<br /><br />Sue - Happy you and Pappy are having fun at your sisters.<br /><br />Chris.    Sending Christmas greeting over to you and yours.<br /><br />Joey - now that Christmas is over - your birthday is next.   Busy week in your house&#33;<br /><br />Time to make a path through the living room or find room for the kids new things that they left here and start all over again.<br /><br />Have a great day and I&#39;ll check back when I can.<br /><br />Make today special<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-26 13:35:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340791,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 16:19:02',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies<br />Hope all that celebrate Christmas had a great day....<br />And Happy first day of Kwanzaa for those who celebrate&#33;<br />Things are dry here but chilly i keep thinking what it would have been like if we did manage to sell our house and we moved to west Virginia.. lots of snow <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> .... sometimes things happen for a reason..<br /><br />make it a great day&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-26 16:19:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340793,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 16:21:17',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />Not much on the agenda today.  Need to do some business stuff.  Tomorrow we are going to our nephews house for the Erickson&#39;s Christmas.  We usually do it on Christmas Eve but this with the weather so bad they moved it to Sat. so everyone has a chance to make it.  Now I have to go buy exchange gifts.  We play a game with the wrapped gifts and when it is all said done they gift you have is the one you take home.  You pick a number take a gift or if you see one that someone has you can take theirs.  Really kinda fun.  I know I probably didn&#39;t explain it well.<br /><br />MaryLou sounds like you still have more Christmas to do yourself. Yep, the joke was on me.  She wasn&#39;t even going to show me until Don said something about it.  The ring looks real pretty on her finger.  If I can get a picture of it, will post it.<br /><br />Cheryl isn&#39;t it amazing how us mother&#39;s get these feelings.  I hope it works out for your son.  No word from my son.<br /><br />Need to get going.  Will be back later.<br /><br />Everyone have a great day.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-26 16:21:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340804,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 16:41:24',NULL,'','Wow - all that eating is behind us - now I need to start thinking which day I&#39;ll start my diet.<br /><br />Cheryl..... what can I say, us women have that intuition, don&#39;t we?<br /><br />Ed..... great that you could check in, when do you return to Vegas?<br /><br />Chris.... where are you - haven&#39;t heard from you for a while.<br /><br />Shaunna.... I still miss you - you need to come and get your hugs&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Falina... that&#39;s a fun game&#33;  Not much fun having to return gifts though... I hate it.<br /><br />MaryLou..... I&#39;m with you, reservations are next on the menu.... sounds very good to me.<br /><br />Joey..... have a wonderful Birthday and enjoy the Rose Bowl.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-26 16:41:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340806,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 16:42:52',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />it is icy we are having rain but it is freezing rain out when Pappy and i went out  and i was little worried about my going back home but i will wait and see if my parents are going as well i might will travel with them but  we will decide ourselves what we can do. <br />we had good christmas  and got we wanted.<br /><br />well we are just chilling around with us the ladies having coffee and chatting  heh<br /><br />have good day  stay warm and  if travel back home today drive safe.','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-26 16:42:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340812,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 17:33:35',NULL,'','Our baby Luc on Christmas Day exactly one week old.....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/jackieandtony/IMG_7774.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-26 17:33:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340813,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 17:37:42',NULL,'','Good morning everybody&#33; It&#39;s Boxing Day for our friends in the UK and Canada&#33; Also....Happy Kwanzaa to all that celebrate&#33;<br /><br />It looks like everybody had a great Christmas and for some the festivities continue&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - your gift exchange sounds like fun&#33;&#33; So glad Dylan had a good Christmas. After all, I think Christmas is for children&#33; How exciting having a wedding to plan&#33; How did DD know about the ring and you didn&#39;t know she knew?<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou</b> - I can just imagine Ashleigh&#39;s exasperation - what to play with next <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>Sue</b> - please be careful&#33; We woke up to freezing rain too here this morning. I&#39;m glad we don&#39;t have to go anywhere. <br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - Boxing Day for you today&#33; How was your party? I couldn&#39;t believe your idiot neighbors dumping snow in the street you just cleaned <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - just women&#39;s intuition on the GF. Guys just can&#39;t see those things. When I say stuff like that DH usually thinks I&#39;m being petty....until it turns out that I&#39;m right <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 />DS got the computer game SPORE, and my laptop is the only computer it will work on. Even after DH rebuilt his PC it still won&#39;t work. Time for a new computer, I guess. Anyway he&#39;s &quot;chomping at the bit&quot; to use my laptop so I guess I better get going&#33;<br /><br />A big HELLO to all other CRAZIES and I&#39;ll probably see you later&#33;<br />Have a great Friday&#33; <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-26 17:37:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340814,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 17:40:35',NULL,'','Jackie - Just saw your pic of your beautiful new grandson. What a precious sight&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-26 17:40:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340815,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 17:44:13',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340812:date=Dec 26 2008, 07&#58;33 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 26 2008, 07&#58;33 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340812\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Our baby Luc on Christmas Day exactly one week old.....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m315/jackieandtony/IMG_7774.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />joey is speechless.....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-26 17:44:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340816,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 17:45:34',NULL,'','although i could tell he is related to you from his pillow...(zebra)','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-26 17:45:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340820,2549,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 17:52:19',NULL,'','Jackie congrats grandma...he is sooooooooo cute.. <br /><br />Joey I saw this cruise and the price is wild 1850 balcony 12 <br /><br /> 12 Night Egypt &amp; Eastern Med Cruise  1850 for a balcony<br /> <br /> Ship Name: Brilliance Of The Seas <br />Departure Port: Barcelona, Spain <br />Ports of Call: Barcelona, Spain; Valletta, Malta; Alexandria, Egypt; Port Said, Egypt; Limassol, Cyprus; Rhodes, Greece; Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Palermo (Sicily), Italy; Barcelona, Spain <br /><br />and i have only been to two ports on this one...<br /><br />so i thought wow great cruise <br /><br />this was on my list <br /><br />Marylou i am glad ya enjoyed the canal i did also..<br /><br />Tonia<br /> <br />','terumim','terumim','2008-12-26 17:52:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340821,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 17:59:07',NULL,'','Jackie - your little Luc is too precious for words.   You must have had  a wonderful Christmas with him.   <br /><br />Joey - great catch on the pillow in the picture.   I completely missed it.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-26 17:59:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340822,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 18:03:20',NULL,'','Happy Boxing Day to all our readers&#33;&#33;&#33; My wife&#39;s first attempt at cooking the family&#39;s Xmas turkey turned out great&#33; It was delicious. A pleasant day spent with the family. Today it is minus 14 again with freezing rain forecast for later as it warms up&#33; When will this nonsense end?<br />Have a great day everyone.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-26 18:03:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340823,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 18:09:39',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340822:date=Dec 26 2008, 08&#58;03 AM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Dec 26 2008, 08&#58;03 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340822\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Today it is minus 14 again with freezing rain forecast for later as it warms up&#33; When will this nonsense end?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />spring tiime?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-26 18:09:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340829,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 18:48:31',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Busy day around here but I don’t feel like doing a thing. Guess I have the post-holiday blues………I’m muddling through……so far I got the village packed up and away and the tree is next. If that’s all I get done before the cruise I’m in good shape. The rest is easy in comparison.<br /><br />Cheryl I laughed at your comment about your son’s new GF. I describe my thoughts on my DD’s BF the same way…….reserving judgement&#33; LOL<br /><br />Marylou enjoy the time with your son and his family. I agree reservations sound great on Sunday with the girls&#33; I’m over cooking too.<br /><br />Joey you don’t have to shovel in CA…….definitely a good thing&#33; Enjoy your Rose Bowl experience&#33;<br /><br />Ed glad you and Roe are enjoying your trip.<br /><br />Jackie Luc is a cutie&#33;<br /><br />Sue if you go home today please travel safely&#33;<br /><br />Tonia that sounds like a great cruise&#33;<br /><br />Deb hope you get your laptop back from your son sometime this century…LOL, My kids have there’s attached to them I think.<br /><br />Falina I think that gift exchange could be very interesting…….you never know what your going to get, kind of fun.<br /><br />James glad to hear dinner turned out well. <br /><br />Happy Boxing Day and Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate&#33;<br /><br />Well off to get the boxes and start the ornament removal……..hopefully I’ll be done in a few hours. Have a great day all….back later.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-26 18:48:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340830,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 18:49:32',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340813:date=Dec 26 2008, 11&#58;37 AM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 26 2008, 11&#58;37 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340813\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Falina</b> - &#33; How exciting having a wedding to plan&#33; How did DD know about the ring and you didn&#39;t know she knew?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Her best friend knew and dd knew this and she is really good at getting the info out of people.  The best friend asked Don and rest is history.  What makes me mad is she kept it from me.  Although I am happy for her and I had to keep my mouth shut this whole time.  That was the longest and hardest 3 weeks.  Knowing my dd the way I do it doesn&#39;t surprise me that she knew because she never once asked me what she was getting.  That right there should have a big clue that she knew.<br /><br />Jackie little Luc is so precious.  What a beautiful gift.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-26 18:49:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340831,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 18:49:44',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340823:date=Dec 26 2008, 11&#58;09 AM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 26 2008, 11&#58;09 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340823\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340822:date=Dec 26 2008, 08&#58;03 AM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Dec 26 2008, 08&#58;03 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340822\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Today it is minus 14 again with freezing rain forecast for later as it warms up&#33; When will this nonsense end?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />spring tiime?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Now that&#39;s the Joey we all missed&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-26 18:49:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340832,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 19:10:35',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340820:date=Dec 26 2008, 07&#58;52 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (terumim &#064; Dec 26 2008, 07&#58;52 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340820\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->12 Night Egypt &amp; Eastern Med Cruise 1850 for a balcony<br /><br />Ship Name: Brilliance Of The Seas <br />Departure Port: Barcelona, Spain <br />Ports of Call: Barcelona, Spain; Valletta, Malta; Alexandria, Egypt; Port Said, Egypt; Limassol, Cyprus; Rhodes, Greece; Piraeus (Athens), Greece; Palermo (Sicily), Italy; Barcelona, Spain<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />wow what an excellent itinerary...... so i take it you arent looking for a roomie any longer&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-26 19:10:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340833,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 19:11:50',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340831:date=Dec 26 2008, 08&#58;49 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 26 2008, 08&#58;49 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340831\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340823:date=Dec 26 2008, 11&#58;09 AM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 26 2008, 11&#58;09 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340823\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340822:date=Dec 26 2008, 08&#58;03 AM:name=elfed)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (elfed &#064; Dec 26 2008, 08&#58;03 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340822\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Today it is minus 14 again with freezing rain forecast for later as it warms up&#33; When will this nonsense end?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />spring tiime?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Now that&#39;s the Joey we all missed&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />well my plate has less on it nowl.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> feeling SO much better','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-26 19:11:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340836,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 20:03:44',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340804:date=Dec 26 2008, 07&#58;41 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 26 2008, 07&#58;41 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340804\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Wow - all that eating is behind us - now I need to start thinking which day I&#39;ll start my diet.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />It&#39;s behind me too, I am sitting on it&#33;&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-26 20:03:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340837,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 20:10:49',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340836:date=Dec 26 2008, 10&#58;03 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 26 2008, 10&#58;03 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340836\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340804:date=Dec 26 2008, 07&#58;41 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 26 2008, 07&#58;41 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340804\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Wow - all that eating is behind us - now I need to start thinking which day I&#39;ll start my diet.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />It&#39;s behind me too, I am sitting on it&#33;&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-26 20:10:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340839,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 20:23:23',NULL,'','Hi all.  Today was going to be my &quot;de-Christmasing&quot; of my house, but I decided to wait until tomorrow.  Greg is atv&#39;ing tomorrow, and I would rather be able to do it at my own leisure, when he isn&#39;t around.  I will get the decorations down and leave the tree up for him to disassemble.  He is outside working on &quot;Brutus&quot; right now.  For the last month, we have been having issues with our mailboxes on this street.  There is a high school a few blocks away, so we assume that it is a teen walking to and from school who is doing it.  At first, he was just putting all the flags up on the mailboxes, then he graduated to bending the flags outs.  Now, there are about 10 mailboxes on our street who do not have flags because they have been broken off.  I tried wrapping black duct tape all the way around the mail box several times, holding the flag against the mailbox and the little thug took the tape off.  Then I came up with the idea for Greg to drill a hole thru the flag and the mailbox and stick a bolt thru there.  That worked for a few days and then Greg removed the bolt so he could mail something and the flag got twisted into a pretzel.  The mailman said it is just our street.  I called the police and they said that unless we catch him and can identify him, there is nothing they can do.  Anyway, Greg has a welder and cutting torch and so he decided to build a mailbox and flag out of thick steel.  It will be so heavy, that he is going to have to build new poles to put it on.  he worked out his design the other day and is now implementing it.  It has become a battle of wills to outsmart the twerp.  We cannot see our mailbox from any of the windows in the house, and the only place you can see the mailbox from our yard, is on the north side yard, and I could not see if anyone was approaching, just right when they are on it, so could not get the camera ready in time.  Well, Greg just came in to take his shower - we are going to meet our younger son Chris, and his girlfriend at Casa Bonita for lunch, so I need to start pulling myself together....<br /><br />Falina, we play that game with Greg&#39;s family.  After the 3rd time a gift has been taken, it is dead and you can no longer take it from someone.  Do you guys play that way?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-26 20:23:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340840,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 20:42:03',NULL,'','Happy Boxing Day to all those who celebrate it.  We have Boxing Day in South Africa too AND it&#39;s my sister&#39;s birthday - so we still feel like it&#39;s a holiday for us.<br /><br />Joey... as usual you are WIDE AWAKE&#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\" />  Yes those Zebra striped pillows are on our leather couch, and the little one was napping there.<br /><br />Cheryl.... unfortunately most of the calories find their way to my middle section..... grrrrr  Sorry you&#39;ve had such a time with the neighborhood hooligan, that is so frustrating.  My DD had someone mess with her mail once, so SIL put a real live snake in the mailbox... that took care of that&#33;<br /><br />Tonia.... I love that cruise, just wish one could find real cheap airfares.<br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-26 20:42:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340841,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 20:58:19',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340839:date=Dec 26 2008, 02&#58;23 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 26 2008, 02&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340839\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Falina, e play that game with Greg&#39;s family.  After the 3rd time a gift has been taken, it is dead and you can no longer take it from someone.  Do you guys play that way?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Yes we do and it is best if you have the last pick because you can choose the gift you like the best.  We unwrap at our first pick and go around 3 times.  They have talked about wrapping the gift 3 times and then you wait until the last to unwrap.  Then you are stuck with whatever gift  it is.  I try to buy what I would like.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-26 20:58:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340849,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 21:20:12',NULL,'','Hi All You Crazies,<br /><br />A little snow in ABQ today.<br /><br />Jackie: To answer your question, we start back tomorrow morning.  Not sure how early we will get out, only time will tell that.<br /><br />Hoping for better road conditions on this return trip, but regardless we will be making our way west.<br /><br />Roe, and her sisters are heading out to a &quot;girls lunch.  BIL, SIL and I are heading out for our own lunch.  <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 />Take it easy on those after Christmas sales, ladies.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-26 21:20:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340851,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 21:36:30',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies - guess what -it&#39;s snowing - DUH&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />This is absolutely mind boggling but pretty.<br /><br />We have to go out in a bit to get some groceries for Mom - keeping fingers crossed we make it.<br /><br />I know this is an awful thing to say but I had the most wonderful Christmas yesterday with just Hugh and me and the dogs :o)<br /><br />It was peaceful, stress free and rather romantic <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />We didn&#39;t get out of our PJ&#39;s until late afternoon.  Dinner was so good - I actually felt like eating it - normally I have no appetite after cooking all day.<br /><br />After dinner we just sat in the living room looking at the tree, cuddled up on the couch and munching on butter tarts - then I decided we should take the girls for a walk.  It was truly beautiful out - the sky was clear, lots of stars and the snow all around.  No one else was out there so it was very quiet - and hardly anyone on the roads either.<br /><br />When we got back we shoveled the drive and walks again - the neighbours called us in for a drink and we didn&#39;t get home until after one in the a.m.<br /><br />Great day&#33;<br /><br />Hope you all had a wonderful time with family, friends and loved one.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - Luc is doll - I envy you girl&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Off to brave the roads, back later.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-26 21:36:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340852,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 22:32:36',NULL,'','I was finally able to get my laptop back.....at least for awhile <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> You&#39;re right <b>Rose</b>, he&#39;s very attached to his computer too. Luckily he&#39;s not the same way with his cell phone&#33;<br /><br />Yeah, <b>Cheryl</b>....same as <b>Jackie</b>.....my extra calories go to my middle too or else my good jeans shrunk in the wash <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Jenn</b> - It sounds like you had a wonderful day yesterday - very nice <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - Did DD&#39;s fiance have any idea that she knew? If not, boy, did she trick the both of 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\" /> <br /><br /><b>Joey</b> - so glad you&#39;re back with us and in your usual &quot;Joey&quot; form <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 />We&#39;re going to do our usual brewpub/dinner tonight. We have to go meet up with the other regulars and see how their holidays were.<br /><br />All this c#@* is melting. We&#39;re actually under a flood watch tonight and tomorrow. It&#39;s supposed to go up to 60 degrees tomorrow - unbelievable&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Later&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-26 22:32:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340853,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 22:35:27',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340841:date=Dec 26 2008, 12&#58;58 PM:name=cruisingcats)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisingcats &#064; Dec 26 2008, 12&#58;58 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340841\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340839:date=Dec 26 2008, 02&#58;23 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 26 2008, 02&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340839\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Falina, e play that game with Greg&#39;s family.  After the 3rd time a gift has been taken, it is dead and you can no longer take it from someone.  Do you guys play that way?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Yes we do and it is best if you have the last pick because you can choose the gift you like the best.  We unwrap at our first pick and go around 3 times.  They have talked about wrapping the gift 3 times and then you wait until the last to unwrap.  Then you are stuck with whatever gift  it is.  I try to buy what I would like.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Good afternoon everyone,<br /><br />Falina - our women&#39;s group Christmas party plays that game...we call it &quot;Dirty Santa&quot;  they way we do it is to put our names in a bowl 2 times, when your name gets called you pick a gift.  Everybody can pick out a gift or grab someone else&#39;s.  Your name gets called twice...after that you are stuck with whatever you have unless someone grabs yours and then you get theirs.  and yes you want to be last<br /><br />MaryLou - turned out I didn&#39;t have to tell my parents about our cruise...Jerry had told them a couple months ago&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> I had been worrying all this time for nothing...Oh well, they HAVE gotten used to the idea&#33;&#33;&#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\" /> and they are OK with it, so maybe hubby knew what he was doing after all...<br /><br />after my do-nothing day yesterday hubby has gotten into his head he wants to rearrange the house...So I have been going through junk and clutter all day...Hubby gets this way every now and again...expecially when the weather is dreary and he has been off for a couple of days.  The problem with going through all the junk, is the place I did have it stored he is moving it out...LOL <br /><br />Jackie - your grandson is adorable&#33;<br /><br />Jenn - wonderful that you and Hugh had such a nice Christmas together&#33;<br /><br />I need to get back to my de-junking...UGH&#33;<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\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-26 22:35:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340854,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-26 22:38:14',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340852:date=Dec 26 2008, 12&#58;32 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 26 2008, 12&#58;32 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340852\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Joey</b> - so glad you&#39;re back with us and in your usual &quot;Joey&quot; form <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 />yeah sometimes I need to <b>vegetate</b> a bit awhile so i can be <b>corny</b> again.. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-26 22:38:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340864,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 00:09:43',NULL,'','Well, <b>&quot;lettuce&quot;</b> say that we are very happy to have our corny Joey back.  I really did miss you.<br /><br />Jackie, Luc is a beautiful baby.  He looks so at peace - I am sure Candice doesn&#39;t feel that way when they are walking the floor with him at night.  I am sure every mom and grandma here can totally understand the feeling of love, pride and joy you feel every time you look into that little face.  Just think, by next Christmas, he will be toddling around and into everything.<br /><br />We went and met Jessica and Chris at Casa Bonita, then we went to Hollywood Video and bought some DVD&#39;s to add to the overflowing stack of those that we have not yet watched.  They were having a buy 2 get 2 free sale, so we couldn&#39;t pass that up.  Made a run by the post office and the store and now we are home for the rest of the day.  In fact, I was thinking about taking my bath early and putting on my nightie and curling up and watching movies all evening.  I did get the columns and the porch undecorated.  As I typed that, I realized that I had not taken the wreaths down that are around the carriag lights on the carriage, so once I post this, I will go yank those 3 down and then the house will be back to normal on the outside.<br /><br />Ed, safe travels to you and Roe tomorrow....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-27 00:09:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340865,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 00:10:44',NULL,'','I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas.  All 5 of my daughters and 4 grandchildren were here, so we have a really great and noisy time.   I have my daughter from CO until Sunday when she goes to PA to visit her in-laws.<br />Jackie, we celebrated Boxing Day in Guyana.<br />Crate and Barrel has a 70% sale and I got all 9 of my gifts for the office for next year.<br />Take care everyone.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-27 00:10:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340874,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 00:34:37',NULL,'','Great shopping Carmen. <br /><br />Got the tree down and packed up in the attic. Haven&#39;t undone everything but I can live with the small amount that&#39;s left. Like Cheryl, the outside is totally done so my house won&#39;t look like Christmas come mid January. LOL Now I&#39;m watching a little TV and checking in with all of you. <br /><br />Tomorrow the cruise prep will begin..........but tonight I rest&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-27 00:34:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340882,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 00:41:44',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340874:date=Dec 26 2008, 02&#58;34 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 26 2008, 02&#58;34 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340874\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Like Cheryl, the outside is totally done so my house won&#39;t look like Christmas come mid January.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />no offense to anyone meant but don&#39;t you hate to see decorations up all year round... ours are always completely down before midnight 12/31...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-27 00:41:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340891,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 00:54:22',NULL,'','I totally agree with you Joey.  I don&#39;t like seeing them past Jan 1.  By that time, Christmas was &quot;last year&quot;.  There was a couple who used to live in our neighborhood who would turn their outside Christmas lights on well into March.  I just wanted to go over there and yank them down and throw them all in a pile&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-27 00:54:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340894,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 01:00:25',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340891:date=Dec 26 2008, 02&#58;54 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 26 2008, 02&#58;54 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340891\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I just wanted to go over there and yank them down and throw them all in a pile&#33;&#33;&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />oh no i couldnt be that bold&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-27 01:00:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340898,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 01:13:26',NULL,'','Hey Jackie&#33;  Thanks for showing us that little angel.<br /><br />De-Christmasizing already?  We&#39;ll leave our house Christmassy until after New Years, but then we didn&#39;t put up our tree until last weekend when we got to Breckenridge.<br /><br />What does everyone do with their trees?  Do you take them to a recycler to be converted to mulch, leave them at the curb, or unsnap all the plastic branches and stuff it in a box?<br /><br />We have a little ritual.  After all the ornaments are off (hopefully all of them <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" /> ), we open a window and toss it out.  I try to throw it so it lands upright in the snow.  It will stay that way until spring.  Eventually, the old trees will become firewood...','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-27 01:13:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340901,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 01:14:53',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340898:date=Dec 26 2008, 04&#58;13 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 26 2008, 04&#58;13 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340898\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->What does everyone do with their trees?  Do you take them to a recycler to be converted to mulch, leave them at the curb, or unsnap all the plastic branches and stuff it in a box?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />We put ours back in the box and take it back down to the basement....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-27 01:14:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340913,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 01:22:03',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340901:date=Dec 26 2008, 03&#58;14 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 26 2008, 03&#58;14 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340901\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340898:date=Dec 26 2008, 04&#58;13 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 26 2008, 04&#58;13 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340898\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->What does everyone do with their trees? Do you take them to a recycler to be converted to mulch, leave them at the curb, or unsnap all the plastic branches and stuff it in a box?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />We put ours back in the box and take it back down to the basement....<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />us too','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-27 01:22:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340927,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 01:29:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340913:date=Dec 26 2008, 07&#58;22 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 26 2008, 07&#58;22 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340913\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340901:date=Dec 26 2008, 03&#58;14 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 26 2008, 03&#58;14 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340901\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=340898:date=Dec 26 2008, 04&#58;13 PM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 26 2008, 04&#58;13 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340898\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->What does everyone do with their trees? Do you take them to a recycler to be converted to mulch, leave them at the curb, or unsnap all the plastic branches and stuff it in a box?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />We put ours back in the box and take it back down to the basement....<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />us too<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Back in the box and out to the garage until next year.  I will probably start taking the decorations down on Sunday and finish up on Monday.  Don&#39;t like to keep them up much past Christmas.  Like my house back to normal before the new year.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-27 01:29:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340934,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 01:35:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340852:date=Dec 26 2008, 04&#58;32 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 26 2008, 04&#58;32 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340852\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><b>Falina</b> - Did DD&#39;s fiance have any idea that she knew? If not, boy, did she trick the both of 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\" /> <br /><br />Later&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />He knew too and didn&#39;t tell me either.  Shame on him.lol<br /><br />We were suppose to babysit Dylan tonight but the kids decided not to go out.  I did have him for about an hour today while the cleaned up the house from yesterday.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-27 01:35:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340935,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 01:35:50',NULL,'','Kev - we stuff ours into a box, but I sure like your idea  <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 love having a &quot;real&quot; tree, nothing beats that smell, but Tony isn&#39;t crazy about the needles dropping in the house or having to take the tree to the recycle place.<br /><br />I found a simple recipe for leftover ham - so I&#39;m trying it for dinner tonight.  It&#39;s basically elbow macaroni, cream of mushroom soup, milk, grated cheese and ham.  Sprinkled with Italian breadcrumbs and more cheese.  I&#39;ll tell you in an hour or so if it was worthwhile or not.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-27 01:35:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340941,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 01:43:44',NULL,'','Jackie, I will be interested in knowing how your casserole turns out as we have LOTS of ham.  Just made the reservations for the hotel in Galveston fro our cruise in Oct.  When we went last year, we stayed there - the hotel had just opened 2 weeks before our arrival and was probably the nices Comfort Suites we have stayed at.  We discovered then that the rooms that faced the ocean had balconies, but they were all booked, so I just got 2 rooms with balconies.  Hopefully, Jud will find a job soon and they will still be joining us as planned.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-27 01:43:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340951,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 02:12:31',NULL,'','It is raining here now and we are on flood watch.  Going to take alot of rain to get rid of all the snow we have.  Lucky for us we live on high ground but getting to other places around will be hard if it floods like it did last winter.<br /><br />Jackie that sounds good.  We like meals like that.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-27 02:12:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340952,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 02:12:35',NULL,'','hi everyone i am home now  safe for about a hour now  i decide to go ahead head home  it was not bad drive as i am being careful.<br />i am putting christmas down after my sister and her family leave after new year smile they wanted to see my decorations  oh well <br /><br />debbie   oh yeah  tomorrow will be into 60s  unbelievable speaking of temptures  being so crazy and i had to go out to get a bag of dog food and some of things Pappy needs.  <br /><br />cheryl  my neighborhood had been experiencing 3 break ins in different house  and we are just trying to figure out who did that and the neighborhood is under neighborhood watch as we hope this twerps will get caught  GRR.<br /><br />our little Calleigh is 1 1/2 months old will be 2 months old on new year','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-27 02:12:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340954,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 02:17:09',NULL,'','Sue glad to hear you and pappy made it home safely.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-27 02:17:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340957,4386,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 02:33:44',NULL,'','Hi Gang,<br /><br />It sounds like everyone had a wonderful Christmas.  I was a bit of a scrooge this year - not even a<br />decoration up.  I ended up being a patient for two days at my own hospital - collapsed at work one<br />morning, after a week&#39;s illness, sore throat, coughing, still taking call, etc....finally coughing so much,<br />couldn&#39;t breathe, passed out, driven one block to our ER by some gorgeous paramedics, eight hours<br />in the ER, then admitted to cardiology because of an irregular EKG.  They ended up doing an angiogram -<br />&quot;pristene coronary arteries.&quot;  When my erratic blood pressure was finally under control, I went home <br />after two days and saw my own doc who finally treated the cough ( acute bronchitis ) with antibiotics <br />and an inhaler - though I&#39;m not an asthmatic, I was wheezing like crazy.  I&#39;m almost my normal abnormal, at last.<br /><br />The main thing that has been going on is that San Francisco is in turmoil.  The mayor has announced <br />&#036;27 million dollars in cuts to the Department of Public Health and three of the four nurses at CASARC are slated to be &quot;reassigned&quot;, essentially decimating our child sexual abuse agency.  We have been involved<br />in battles, union negotiations, etc.  I&#39;ve been here 21 years in this specialized forensic nursing role and,<br />at 64, it will be hard for them to reassign me anywhere, not having done other nursing in all that time.<br />I even made the newspapers:<br /><br /><b>The rhyming nurse at S.F. General - from www.sfgate.com - the SF Chronicle online<br /><br />We&#39;ve been hearing from a lot of nurses, doctors, counselors and nonprofit directors advocating that their particular program or job not be slashed in the coming budget cuts. But this is the first time we&#39;ve received a plea in rhyme.<br /><br />S.F. General will see cutbacks due to the budget crisis<br />Carmen Henesy is one of four forensic nurses at the Child and Adolescent Support Advocacy and Resource Center. The clinic within San Francisco General Hospital treats children who&#39;ve been victims of sexual abuse, child abuse or witnesses to murder or domestic violence. <br /><br />In addition to conducting exams and providing medical care, the nurses are trained to conduct interviews of the children to be used as evidence by the District Attorney in court. The nurses handle every child sex-abuse case in the city.<br /><br />If Mayor Gavin Newsom accepts the proposed cuts in the Department of Public Health -- he&#39;s asked for a list totaling &#036;26.7 million -- just one nurse will be left at the clinic. The others will lose their jobs or be reassigned.<br /><br />Henesy, 64, has worked at the clinic for 21 years and has been writing poetry for 58. She&#39;s had a few poems published over the years and plans to present this one to the Health Commission in the coming weeks.<br /><br />Keep reading to see Henesy&#39;s ode, &quot;The San Francisco Budget Cuts.&quot;<br /><br />The San Francisco Budget Cuts<br /><br />I love San Francisco, <br /><br />This city by the bay, <br /><br />But there&#39;s a looming darkness,<br /><br />The song does not portray.<br /><br />It&#39;s not the part that tourists,<br /><br />Spend dollars on each year, <br /><br />It&#39;s what, I&#39;m sure the mayor,<br /><br />Hopes visitors never hear.<br /><br />While some are riding cable cars,<br /><br />Climbing halfway to the stars,<br /><br />The Public Health Department, <br /><br />Is suffering irreparable, lethal scars. <br /><br />Healthy San Francisco, <br /><br />Is really just a joke,<br /><br />The only kind of health care, <br /><br />Is for the moneyed folk&#33;&#33;<br /><br />The mayor is downsizing,<br /><br />The clinics for the poor,<br /><br />And some that serve the neediest,<br /><br />Won&#39;t be there anymore.<br /><br />The children of the city,<br /><br />The most vulnerable of all,<br /><br />Don&#39;t deserve to suffer more, <br /><br />Just because they&#39;re small. <br /><br />The same goes for the elderly, <br /><br />Infirm, with many ills,<br /><br />As they near the end of life,<br /><br />They&#39;re deprived of nursing skills.<br /><br />For children of this city, <br /><br />CASARC has been the place, <br /><br />To begin to heal from sex abuse,<br /><br />With experts on every case.<br /><br />LVNs are replacing RNs. <br /><br />Unskilled workers will take on more,<br /><br />This poor solution to cutting costs, <br /><br />Will make incidents and errors soar.<br /><br />The budget cuts are drastic,<br /><br />To the poorest of the poor, <br /><br />Please look at other measures, <br /><br />Mr. Mayor, I implore.<br /><br />Posted By: Heather Knight (Email) | December 08 2008 at 09:06 AM</b><br /><br />Even if I do get reassigned, it will be only my 20 hour/week position, I will lose essentially &#036;70,000/year<br />since that is what I make doing call for the non-benefitted call part of my position.  The &#036;55,000/year<br />gross from the half time part of the job barely covers my &#036;27,000/year rent, utilities, car payment,<br />food, etc, and, of course, cruising.  The San Francisco area is one of the most expensive places in the<br />world to live.<br /><br />When the tree fell on me and my van January 4th, this year, totaling my van, I didn&#39;t think things could<br />get much worse....but.......gads, it looks like 2009 is going to give 2008 some real competition.  Our<br />jobs at CASARC are slated to be done February 1.....so far, we still have not heard about the <br />&quot;reassignments&quot; so I am awaiting the New Year with much trepidation.<br /><br />I do have one cruise booked and paid for - the Monarch on the 19th of January - but it is hard to be<br />excited about it with my life in such turmoil.  Sadly, many of my beloved crew are now assigned <br />elsewhere.<br /><br />Jackie, it was WONDERFUL to see that sweet baby, Luc....nothing like a precious new life to make one<br />foget about some of the difficulties in one&#39;s own.  <br /><br />Carmen','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-12-27 02:33:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340971,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 02:48:52',NULL,'','Carmen I sure do hope they can save all of the jobs.  You do a job that is worth saving.  Hopefully the mayor will have heart and do the right thing.<br />Glad to hear you are feeling better.  That must have been scary.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-27 02:48:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340973,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 03:06:16',NULL,'','Carmen, as always, your poem was great.  Hopefully, people will see it in the paper and contact the mayor.  Maybe he and some of the higher paid officials could take a cut in pay and benefits.  I will pray that this issue is resolved without taking away such a valuable service.  How wonderful that you were able to express your displeasure with the situation in such a creative manner, with no name calling or ugliness, but in a way that will make an impression.  You certainly have the gift of words.  Lady, you are a real class act&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-27 03:06:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340978,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 03:37:38',NULL,'','Hope everyone had a great Christmas.  It was very hectic here.  We opened presents at our house then went over to #1 son&#39;s house to for the big meal and watch the KC grandkids open their presents. We got them Rock Band aas their big, together present.  Kids were thrilled, parents somewhat less.  Revenge is sweet&#33;<br /><br />We got Gramps a 40&quot; HD TV for his sitting room.  He was actually speechless.  Cable man came today to hooked it up.  He loves it.  Now if I can tape up most of the buttons on the remote I won&#39;t have to keep running upstairs and resetting the thing&#33;<br /><br />Besides the cable man coming, I ran up to Best Buy this morning and had a new car radio installed in my Jeep.  Lynda, Gramps, and #1 son went together for my Christmas.  What it difference the radio makes, can play songs off my Iphone3G.  <br /><br />The curio cabinet came today.  It is perfect.  Lynda could not be more please.  Now Heidi and I can relax and start throwing toys again&#33;<br /><br />Lynda&#39;s brother and wife stopped by this morning.  They were in town visiting family.  They moved to Divide, Co. about 4 years ago and just love it.  Think we will go out there for a few days this summer.<br /><br />Lynda and my sister talked me into taking them shopping a Kohl&#39;s this afternoon. You will not believe the amount of money that I &quot;saved&quot; today&#33;  The cashier made a point to tell me how much I saved, I was more interested in how much it cost me&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Got up to 66 degress today, a new record high.  Now tomorrow, rain, freezing rain, and snow&#33;<br /><br />Will try to get caught back up tomorrow.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-27 03:37:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340981,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 03:41:50',NULL,'','Well everyone - that leftover dish is scrumptious.  Cheryl you should try it.  Cook about 10oz elbow macaroni in salted water till al dente. Strain and then add all the following.  A Can of mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, 2 cups grated cheese, 2 cups of chopped ham.  I also sprinkled a little Tabasco and pepper in the mixture because we like to kick everything up a notch.  Anyhow stir it all together, put into a greased pyrex dish, sprinkle with Italian bread crumbs and a little more grated cheese - and bake @ 350 for 45 minutes.  Simple and delicious.<br /><br />Carmen - sorry to hear about your job.... sending prayers your way.  You are so talented - that poem is excellent.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-27 03:41:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340983,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 03:42:43',NULL,'','Steve it sounds like you and your family had a great Christmas.  Glad Lynda likes her new curio cabinet and you and Heidi can play again in the house.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-27 03:42:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340986,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 03:47:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=340981:date=Dec 26 2008, 09&#58;41 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 26 2008, 09&#58;41 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=340981\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Well everyone - that leftover dish is scrumptious.  Cheryl you should try it.  Cook about 10oz elbow macaroni in salted water till al dente. Strain and then add all the following.  A Can of mushroom soup, 1 cup milk, 2 cups grated cheese, 2 cups of chopped ham.  I also sprinkled a little Tabasco and pepper in the mixture because we like to kick everything up a notch.  Anyhow stir it all together, put into a greased pyrex dish, sprinkle with Italian bread crumbs and a little more grated cheese - and bake @ 350 for 45 minutes.  Simple and delicious.<br /><br />Carmen - sorry to hear about your job.... sending prayers your way.  You are so talented - that poem is excellent.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Jackie I hope you don&#39;t mind but I copied that recipe down and going to try it out on dh.  It  sounds really delicious.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-27 03:47:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340992,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 03:57:41',NULL,'','I am going to be giving it a try also, with one modification - I always use cream of celery soup in place of cream of mushroom because I hate mushrooms.  I too, will add in the hot sauce, because we like a kick to our food also.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-27 03:57:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(340998,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 04:03:33',NULL,'','to that reciepe you may want to add a big dolop of mayo as well','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-27 04:03:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341004,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 04:13:33',NULL,'','Joey, you sound like Paula Deen.  She adds Mayo or butter to everything.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-27 04:13:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341008,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 04:22:51',NULL,'','Kevin our tree is stuffed into the box too and then put in the attic. I like to put the Christmas stuff away by New Years day but since we’re outta here on Monday had to get it done now.<br /><br />Sue glad you got home safely.<br /><br />Carmen so sorry to hear about the budget cuts and the possibility of having to be reassigned.  It would be a shame to cut your jobs especially when they are sadly needed.<br /><br />Steve can’t wait till it’s my turn to get even with my kids…….LOL. Sounds like you had a great time&#33; Glad your dad loves his new TV. Glad you and Heidi are safe to play again.<br /><br />Jackie glad the recipe came out great for you. Sounds yummy.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-27 04:22:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341010,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 04:28:40',NULL,'','Actually Joey the original recipe had vegetables added to it.... I figured why wreck 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\" /> of course if you are a vegetarian you can throw out the ham and add the vegetables.  The way it came out was just like a yummy mac and cheese.<br /><br />Steve... I&#39;m so happy that Heidi&#39;s life has been restored to normal.  Gucci wouldn&#39;t be able to live without ropes and balls being thrown around the house for her to play fetch with.  Sounds like you were all good this year.. Santa sure dumped gifts at your house&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-27 04:28:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341011,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 04:34:39',NULL,'','Just a quick pop in - I&#39;m watching my alma mater, CMU play against Florida Atlantic in the Motor City Bowl in Detroit. It&#39;s halftime, tied 10 - 10.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b>, that casselrole sounds yummy&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Carmen&reg;</b> - hope your poem does the trick. What you do is very important. I hope they listen.<br /><br /><b>Kevin</b> - our tree will be taken down on Sunday, put in the box and stored in the attic.<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - glad you got the curio cabinet. Now you and Heidi can start &quot;playing&quot; again. DS and his buddies play Rock Band at one of his buddy&#39;s house - They&#39;re problem not mine <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Sue</b> - glad you made it home safe&#33; It&#39;s going to feel like spring tomorrow&#33; We&#39;re going to be in Hamburg tomorrow (not far from you). We&#39;re going to a holiday open house at some friends&#39; house.<br /><br />My game just started back up. I&#39;ll be back later&#33;<br />have a great evening all&#33;<br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-27 04:34:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341012,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 04:49:10',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341004:date=Dec 26 2008, 06&#58;13 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 26 2008, 06&#58;13 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341004\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey, you sound like Paula Deen. She adds Mayo or butter to everything.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />it adds the richness.. you all','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-27 04:49:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341014,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 05:02:14',NULL,'','thanks  guys  smile<br /><br />oh yeah deb smile  i had a friend who live in hamburg few years ago but not anymore  that she now live in a apt not far from me.  have fun at your friends house  smile<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-27 05:02:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341016,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 06:20:05',NULL,'','Well, my Chippewas lost - 24-21. I&#39;m beginning to think that Ford Field (home of the Lions) is jinxed - no team from Michigan can win there <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 />Where did everybody go?<br /><br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE </div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->oh yeah deb smile i had a friend who live in hamburg few years ago but not anymore that she now live in a apt not far from me. have fun at your friends house smile<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Thanks Sue&#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 /><b><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#0000FF--><span style=\"color:#0000FF\"><!--/coloro-->GOOD NIGHT ALL&#33; <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b>','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-27 06:20:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341017,4386,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 07:47:19',NULL,'','Thanks to everyone for the good wishes and support.  I would appreciate many prayers in the coming month.  The saddest thing is that it is not just our agency but the entire Department of Public Health -<br />homeless programs, HIV services, programs for the elderly, vital clinics for the poor, etc, that are<br />being totally slashed, hospital units that are losing skilled nursing positions and being replaced with<br />nurses aides, etc, who aren&#39;t adequately trained for what they will be expected to do.  I&#39;ve been an<br />RN for forty years now and I have never seen anything like it.  <br /><br />My own forensic nurse colleagues from around the world have been wonderful in writing to the mayor <br />in support of us which has been very heartwarming and I know they are going to try to patch something together with adult rape treatment services covering some of the care for the children but<br />what we do in terms of the specialized interviewing, etc, will take eons to develop from scratch.  It&#39;s like plummeting us back in the dark ages.  And it is going to get worse.  There are at least another<br />&#036;25 million more cuts expected in the next few months, in addition to this &#036;27 million.  <br /><br />We must really cherish each other and make the most of each and every day - unexpected things <br />can and do happen when we least expect them.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-12-27 07:47:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341035,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 12:49:28',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>SATURDAY - DECEMBER 27TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.   We had another great Christmas yesterday with Dave &amp; his family.   Santa did visit the Connecticut part of the family and apparently those grandkids were very very good all year also.   The 4 grandkids played so well together all day and then they all went to Aunt Debbie&#39;s for a sleep over.   Original plans were for them to be back here before 7AM for breakfast and then they were heading for home - stopping at Camelback along the way for their first day on the ski slopes and some long promised ski lessons, however it is raining out and forcast calls for rain most of the day so I don&#39;t know how the day will go.   The only disappointment yesterday is that Heather called last night and they had to cancel their Sunday visit to us.   I was so looking forward to seeing them but guess I could really use a day out of the kitchen.   They will come next weekend instead.  Both Heather &amp; Cait had a great Christmas they report and are glad to be on school break for nearly a month.<br /><br />Joey - HAPPY BIRTHDAY - hope you have a wonderful day followed by a great year.   <br /><br />I can&#39;t believe so many of you are already taking down your decorations.    We leave ours up til Jan. 6th (Little Christmas) and even then I hate to take them down.     I love sitting in the living room just lit with the tree and night.    <br /><br />Carmen - If your job were eliminated because there was no further need for it, I&#39;m sure you would all be dancing in the streets - but to take this service away from little children because of budget cuts is just atrocious.   I certainly hope they find the money somewhere to keep your unit going.   Unfortunately it is needed by the most innocent of our country - our children.   What are these politicans thinking?  Surely they could cut corners elsewhere. Maybe they should donate their expense account money to the unit - that should keep you going for some time.      OK - off my soapbox - glad you are back posting and hope you are feeling better.<br /><br />Jackie - your recipe sounds like a keeper, especially with the ham I cooked for dinner today.   Sounds yummy.<br /><br />Robert - hope all is well with you.   We miss you - come back and post.<br /><br />Ed - safe travels back to LV.   <br /><br />Andrea - packed up Crazie last night - she will be on her way Monday morning.   Have fun with her.<br /><br />Steve - sounds like you all had a great Christmas.   Good luck with your Dad and his new remote.   I&#39;m sure he loves his new TV.<br /><br />Time to run to the grocery store - forgot juice yesterday and the kids will be arriving shortly for breakfast.   Also have to run an get some glutten-free waffles for Colin.   I hope I can get them in Giant because Wegman&#39;s (where I know they have them) doesn&#39;t open til 8AM<br /><br />Have a great day and make it special.    We will be trying to put this house back in order after the kids leave.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-27 12:49:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341036,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 14:22:06',NULL,'','Good morning all &#33;<br /><br />MaryLou ....Little Christmas?? is that like twelfth night?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-27 14:22:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341037,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 14:52:43',NULL,'','Joey - same thing, different name.   Traditionally (at least in our family) it is the last night that the Christmas decorations can be lit.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-27 14:52:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341038,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 15:20:11',NULL,'','is there any thing special aboout little christmas..that the rest of us might not know?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-27 15:20:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341042,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 16:03:58',NULL,'','Was just reading up on both Little Christmas and 12th night and they are both the same thing.     It is also known as the Feast of the Epiphany.      (Also is SIL Michael and cousins Nancy &amp; Mac&#39;s birthday - eek - time to start shopping again.)','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-27 16:03:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341044,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 16:15:08',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341042:date=Dec 27 2008, 06&#58;03 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (cruisetarp &#064; Dec 27 2008, 06&#58;03 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341042\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->It is also known as the Feast of the Epiphany.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />wow interesting.... i learn so much here <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-27 16:15:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341047,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 16:35:01',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Started early this morning with the laundry since some of it has to be packed. I’m heading off to the mall for the Bath &amp; Body semi-annual sale. My favorite body lotion is on sale so I’m going to stock up. <br /><br />Marylou glad your 2nd Christmas went so well. Go out to eat tomorrow……you deserve a break&#33;<br /><br />Joey, Happy Birthday&#33;<br /><br />Deb sorry your team lost.<br /><br />Ed hope your trip home goes well and you return safe and sound to us.<br /><br />Wow it’s quiet here this morning&#33; Guess everyone is just exhausted from the holidays. Hope everyone has a lovely day&#33; Back later……<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-27 16:35:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341051,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 16:47:48',NULL,'','Nothing much on the radar here - I need to run out and buy a pair of shoes for work .... yuck did I just say that bad word?  Then the usual grocery store run... boring&#33;&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou - that&#39;s the date that we used to take them down in South Africa.. as you say it feels like the season lasts a little longer.  In the past 15 years here in the States... I have just gone with the flow around here, most have the decorations packed up by New Year, although I must say there are those who follow the English way and observe the 12th night.<br /><br />Joey - enjoy your special day&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Rose - Yeah the packing starts for you, doesn&#39;t it&#33;<br /><br />Andrea - where are you girl?  Miss Ya&#33;<br /><br />Ed - hope you have a better travel trip back home - arrive safe&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-27 16:47:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341054,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 17:00:49',NULL,'','Good morning everybody&#33;<br /><br />Thanks for the &quot;Little Christmas&quot; lesson, <b>Mary Lou</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\" /> &quot;Learn something new every day&quot;.<br /><br />Happy Birthday <b>Joey</b>&#33; Anything special planned for today?<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - almost all packed? Have you got room for me in your luggage?-LOL. The problem is I&#39;m only half kidding <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 />We&#39;re off to some friends&#39; house for a holiday open house later this afternoon. They always have the best parties&#33; We&#39;re really looking forward to it&#33;<br /><br />Have a great Saturday all&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-27 17:00:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341055,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 17:00:52',NULL,'','Good Day all. Happy Birthday Joey. Freezing rain here today making moving around a real pain whether it&#39;s by car or on foot. Keep fit resumes today in the gym but at reduced hours. This means the little place will be crowded as it&#39;s only open for 4 and a half hours compared to the usual 14. Ah well as long as I can get 20 minutes or so on one of the treadmills I&#39;ll be happy.<br />Have a great day everyone.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-27 17:00:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341056,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 17:06:52',NULL,'','Thanks james... and no Debbie nothing big plannned for today... just watching  WVU play in the meinike bowl...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-27 17:06:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341073,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 18:18:51',NULL,'','good morning  <br /><br />it is WARM out  oh my god  heh  pappy was puzzle  and was like HUH&#33;&#33; when he felt the warmth as he knew it was wintertime. extreme  weird in middle of winter lol.. i am enjoying the warmth when it last until tomorrow.<br />so i better get things going as i am going out to get Pappy things like food and etc...<br />so <br />have good day everyone <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-27 18:18:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341075,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 18:23:54',NULL,'','Here is my new toy.  The 312GB iPod Touch.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/timecop/DSCN2404.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><img src=\"http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/timecop/DSCN2401.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><img src=\"http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/timecop/DSCN2402.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-27 18:23:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341081,139,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 18:30:00',NULL,'','<!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#f4a460--><span style=\"color:#f4a460\"><!--/coloro--><b>Here&#39;s a New Year toast to all the CruiseCrazies&#33; </b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><br /><img src=\"http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/KeithnRita/gif/tdrnk20a.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /> <img src=\"http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/KeithnRita/gif/tdrnk20a.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /> <br /><!--sizeo:7--><span style=\"font-size:36pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#ff0000--><span style=\"color:#ff0000\"><!--/coloro-->HAPPY NEW YEAR&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <br /><img src=\"http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/KeithnRita/gif/firework75.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-12-27 18:30:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341091,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 18:58:49',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />Raining here and the igloo caved in on one side.  Not alot going on here.  Later today we will head to our nephews for dh family to have Christmas.  Then I can relax, get the decorations down and start on the business end of year work.<br /><br />Joey <b>HAPPY BIRTHDAY</b> Enjoy your day and the game.<br /><br />Deb have fun at your friends open house.  <br /><br />MaryLou I had never heard of Little Christmas.  Learned something new once again.<br /><br />Rose have fun shopping and packing for your cruise.  Man I wish I was going but I have bigger things to do.  Wedding planning.  Maybe in a year or two we can think about another cruise.<br /><br />Ed safe travels to you and Roe as you head home.<br /><br />Carmen that iPod sure is thin.  Looks like it can do just about anything.<br /><br />Hope everyone is having a great day.  Will be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-27 18:58:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341098,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 19:41:08',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies.  Greg is off atv&#39;ing with his friends and I plan to take the Christmas decorations down once I wake up enough to get started.  I have ever heard of Little Christmas or 12th night either.  I don&#39;t think I could stand to look at the decorations that much longer&#33;&#33;&#33;  I am sitting here watching I Love Lucy - they are running the series where they cruise to Europe.  Doesn&#39;t look like any ship I have been on&#33;<br /><br />Happy birthday, dear Joey.  Hope it is an extra special day. <br /><br />Well, guess I had best pull myself together and get busy.....<br /><br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-27 19:41:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341103,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 20:35:24',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341075:date=Dec 27 2008, 11&#58;23 AM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (mercedes &#064; Dec 27 2008, 11&#58;23 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341075\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Here is my new toy.  The 312GB iPod Touch.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/timecop/DSCN2404.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><img src=\"http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/timecop/DSCN2401.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><img src=\"http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b140/timecop/DSCN2402.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />I meant the 32GB iPod Touch.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-27 20:35:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341110,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 21:26:51',NULL,'','Carmen that a fantastic gift - enjoy it&#33;<br /><br />So much for getting a pair of shoes, I started off at the grocery store and my right foot is giving me such a time that I didn&#39;t feel like trying on shoes. I am going to have to call my Podiatrist on Monday morning..... this foot is WAY too sore.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-27 21:26:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341134,4386,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 22:31:19',NULL,'','Greetings and salutations to all.....it&#39;s nice to see the gang, Mary Lou - always reassuring to know<br />that, even if one doesn&#39;t come around for awhile, there&#39;s a friendly face, when you do get back.<br /><br />Joey, have a special day...my oldest, Shawn, just celebrated his 38th on Dec 17th....I well <br />remember driving the nearly 40 miles from Hanscom Field, by Concord, MA to Chelsea Naval<br />Hospital in a snow storm when I was in labor with him.  Our car broke down...fortunately, in <br />front of a gas station and their truck, with a snow plow attached, took us the remaining five <br />miles to the hospital.  Chelsea is no more.<br /><br />By the way, Joey, though Trudy Julius and many of my good friend from the Monarch are now<br />on other ships, Seamus Mee just emailed to let me know he&#39;s back from vacation and my<br />table awaits me January 19th.   I&#39;m glad about that.  I miss having that ship here.  I just hope <br />nothing goes wrong because I don&#39;t plan on missing that cruise.<br /><br />It is so cold here in San Fran.....glad I didn&#39;t have to haul out last night....still on call till tomorrow<br />morning at 9AM, then have three days off.<br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-12-27 22:31:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341135,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-27 23:14:33',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341134:date=Dec 27 2008, 12&#58;31 PM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (RNSANE &#064; Dec 27 2008, 12&#58;31 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341134\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->By the way, Joey, though Trudy Julius and many of my good friend from the Monarch are now<br />on other ships, Seamus Mee just emailed to let me know he&#39;s back from vacation and my<br />table awaits me January 19th. I&#39;m glad about that. I miss having that ship here. I just hope <br />nothing goes wrong because I don&#39;t plan on missing that cruise.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Tell seamus when you see him i am still trying to get back onboard with david soon... also say hi to charlie for me..<br /><br /><br />it&#39;s final...WVU31 NC 30','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-27 23:14:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341144,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 00:39:36',NULL,'','Good afternoon all,<br />Getting ready to leave to attend one more Christmas get together.  Wishing everyone a wonderful evening.<br />Will check in later if I am not to tired.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-28 00:39:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341150,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 01:08:42',NULL,'','Got the lotion I wanted and as well as a few things for the tree next year. Why do we keep buying more??? I did get some more LED lights, I love them and they don’t get hot so safe for the kids. Finished cleaning the house and doing the laundry finally so I’m packing tonight after dinner. Howie will pack tomorrow. <br /><br />Jackie can you believe it’s almost tax season again? Yuck&#33;<br /><br />Debbie enjoy your party&#33;<br /><br />Carmen enjoy your phone&#33; I like mine…..it does nothing but ring…..no bells and whistles.<br /><br />Falina hope you enjoyed your family Christmas. Sorry about the igloo……all that work.<br /><br />Marylou I thought little Christmas was an Italian thing? I’ve learned something new today too.<br /><br />Cheryl, good luck tackling the tree&#33;<br /><br />Hi Carmen glad at least Seamus is back on the Monarch for you. I’m sure he and I will get aquainted sooner or later. Not sure when I’ll get aboard her yet. Did you enjoy your last cruise on the Sovereign? <br /><br />Off to look for dinner.......more leftovers probably. Have a great evening all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-28 01:08:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341192,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 05:46:33',NULL,'','<br />Here is a picture of Lynda&#39;s new curio cabinet with Hummels safely enclose.  Heidi and I are safe again&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg288/lashl1tmk/DSC01187.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-12-28 05:46:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341193,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 06:28:02',NULL,'','<b>Joey</b> - Congrats to WVU. With that score it must have been an exciting game&#33;<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - beautiful display. So you and Heidi are out of the &quot;doghouse&quot; now? <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 />We had a great time at our holiday open house&#33; It&#39;s always fun to meet up with people that you only see once a year&#33;<br /><br />So glad to see you posting again, <b>Carmen</b> (RNSANE)&#33; <br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - hope you had a good time at your get-together&#33;<br /><br />Will our Sat. night parties continue after the holidays? I hope so&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-28 06:28:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341194,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 06:42:05',NULL,'','Sure is quiet around here today.  I didn&#39;t get the tree undecorated as I had planned.  I ended up going to JoAnn&#39;s to look at a sewing/embrodiery machine I have had my eye on.  It hooks up to your computer and will embrodiery any design that is programmed into it.  It is pretty pricey, so decided to wait until after the layoffs at Greg&#39;s work - don&#39;t want to spend that kind of money if he isn&#39;t going to have a job.  Greg got home around 6:00 from atv&#39;ing, and after showering, we went to AppleBee&#39;s.  Supposed to be 50 degrees tomorrow - that will be a nice change. It was very cold and windy today.  Well, off to soak in the jacuzzi and then finish watching the movie I started this afternoon.  See ya&#39; guys tomorrow....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-28 06:42:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341195,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 06:56:47',NULL,'','<b>GOOD NIGHT CRAZIES&#33; See you tomorrow&#33;</b>','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-28 06:56:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341196,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 07:39:51',NULL,'','Well we made it home safe and sound.<br /><br />No snow enroute and we were making great time until we were five miles from Hoover Dam.  It took us two hours to go six miles and get across the dam.  What a mess and I still don&#39;t know what caused the backup.  This has happened to us about three times now, you would think we would learn&#33;&#33;  <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 />Oh well, all is well that ends well.<br /><br />Just downloaded all of our video clips from Roe&#39;s new Flip camcorder.  They are great&#33;  Already emailed a couple of them back to Albuquerque.<br /><br />Puff seems happy to be home (and so am I) Roe even admitted &quot;I&#39;m glad we did not plan to stay another day.&quot;  So, I guess Grandma got her grand kid fix.<br /><br />Will catch up on all the posts I missed tomorrow.<br /><br />Night, night.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-28 07:39:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341197,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 07:41:27',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies - it&#39;s not snowing LOL<br /><br />Actually got to 4 degrees above freezing today so some melting going on.  Got all the prep work done for the party tomorrow.  Hugh adn the neighbour we out clearing some more parking spots today - then Mrs. neighbour game over and invited us for dinner - no cooking yeah&#33;<br /><br />Went to Wal Mart yesterday and picked up some great gift baskets for next years Christmas Bureau donations - all half price.  Hugh got his new camera from best buy and I got my duvet for 70% off - chachingggggg.<br /><br />Guess there&#39;s no party going on tonight.  Will try to stop by tomorrow.<br /><br />Have a good night all&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-28 07:41:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341199,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 09:18:55',NULL,'','Ed, glad to see you 2 made it home okay.  As much as I enjoy travelling, it is always wonderful to sleep in my own bed.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-28 09:18:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341207,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 13:39:52',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i></i>SUNDAY - DECEMBER 28TH</u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.    How is everyone this morning?    We will have a quiet day today since the twins won&#39;t be coming up.   I&#39;m disappointed but on the other hand I&#39;m happy to have nothing to do.    I think I will begin the dreaded returns that follow the holidays.   It makes me so mad with the price of toys that half of them don&#39;t do what they are supposed to do.    I have a whole pile of things that have to go back for one reason or the other.  <br /><br />Dave &amp; his family left in the early afternoon and had a long ride home due to very heavy fog but made it home safely.   Paige &amp; Colin had a great Christmas and enjoyed spending time with their cousins.   From the moods of the 4 of them yesterday I don&#39;t think any of them got much sleep during their sleep-over but Dave said he had a very quiet drive home.   lol<br /><br />I can&#39;t believe there are just a few days left in 2008.   Anyone have big plans for seeing the New Year in.   Think I will just leave the TV on so if I do wake up around midnight I&#39;ll see 2009 come in.   lol<br /><br />Joey - hope you had a great day yesterday and your birthday was everything you hoped it would be.<br /><br />Ed - glad you and Roe made it home safely.    Glad Roe got her grandkids fix.<br /><br />Jenn - enjoy your party.  Hope the weather clears for all your guests.<br /><br />Deb - it&#39;s always fun to see old friends.   Glad you had a good time.   <br /><br />Steve - Lynda&#39;s curio cabinet is gorgeous.  She has quite a collection there.    At least it is all safe from Heidi (and you) now.<br /><br />Mercedes - great gift you received.    These &quot;gadgets&quot; get smaller and more compact - and do more things  all the time.   enjoy it.<br /><br />RNSANE - we are always happy when you drop by.    Hope you can visit more often.<br /><br />Kevin -  Did Heather have a good Christmas?   I&#39;m sure Santa found you all.<br /><br />Rose - glad you got your packing done.    Now if Howie would pack you would be all set.   <br /><br />Jackie - I assume you decided to accept the job offer you had since you are dreading going back to work.   April 15th will be here before you know it and then you can hit the road again.    Any big RV plans?<br /><br />James - hope you had a quiet and peaceful holiday at your house.   Are you busy packing yet for the move?<br /><br />Shari - I hope you had a great holiday.   How are your grandkids doing?<br /><br />Chris- Hope all is OK with you - we miss hearing from you.<br /><br />Andrea - glad to hear your folks know about the cruise - see you were worried over nothing.    Almost time to start packing.<br /><br />Shaunna - Robert  - I hope you had a good holiday and will be back with us soon.   Sure do miss you around here.<br /><br />Time to sort out this mess of things and find all the receipts.    I dread going to ToysRUs but that is where most of the things came from.     Also have to hit Target, KMart and the outlets before I get this all straightened out.    Gift cards are beginning to look better and better.    <br /><br />Make today special and enjoy the last few days of &#39;08.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-28 13:39:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341208,4504,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 14:03:00',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;<br /><br />Sorry I haven&#39;t posted.  For Christmas, I received a PC notebook.  Have had lots of trouble trying to get everything hooked up correctly.  Can only use internet if both the desktop and notebook are on, I found out this am.  Oh well,  I guess another call is in order............<br /><br />Sounds as if everyone enjoyed their Christmas.  I know I certainly did.  I think it was the best Christmas we ever had.  Of course, I think I say that every year&#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 />Have been working daily this week except for Christmas day when we closed.  After today, I am off for 2 days.  Maybe by then we will have figured out the problems with the desktop and notebook and will be back on...... <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/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" />  <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 />','waf125','waf125','2008-12-28 14:03:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341210,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 14:10:20',NULL,'','Congrats on the new laptop Martha.   Now we can sit by the pool while going thru the Alaska glaciers and keep in touch with home.    lol    Great gift&#33;   What kind did you get?     Debbie got an Acer Aspire One - only 2 pounds and 8.9&quot; big.   I&#39;ll definately be looking for one of those before November.   <br /><br />You sound just like Ashleigh.    She proclaimed Christmas the very very best day of her entire life.   (She also said that about Christmas Eve and the day after.)   She told me she was so happy she could cry.<br /><br />Did you see that Mike joined us.   Now we just have to get him posting as well as Janet.   I emailed him about this site yesterday.<br /><br />  Glad to hear you have a couple of days off.    Enjoy them.   <br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-28 14:10:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341211,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 15:57:57',NULL,'','Good morning all &#33;&#33;<br />My birthday was perfect .. i did absoultly nothing...<br />Glad you made it home safely Ed..<br />Martha isnt technology wonderful..LOL enjoy the new lap top..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-28 15:57:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341214,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 16:12:24',NULL,'','A very Good Morning to one and all. A balmy 4 degrees here or 39 degrees F. Have to watch how we move around today due to the heavy rain last night which fell on solid ice&#33;<br />Mary Lou- no haven&#39;t started packing because as yet no house deal has been made. If and once that&#39;s done we will probably let the professionals take care of things.Obviously this will cost quite a bit, but they can do it in half the time it would take me and a couple of friends. We are still awaiting word as to when we can go down and view the home we have our eye on.<br />Only 2 more months to our 1st 10 day cruise. Having done 12x 7 &quot;dayers&quot; and 3x 5 &quot;dayers&quot; it will be great not to have to disembark just when one is  getting to know the ship. Can&#39;t wait&#33;<br />Have a good day everyone.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-28 16:12:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341220,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 16:45:08',NULL,'','Good morning all.<br /><br />It&#39;s back to the normal routine today.  Chruch this moring, shut-in communion duty this afternoon and get ready to go back to work tomorrow.<br /><br />Ed...glad you got back home safely.  Have they completed the by-pass road around the dam yet?<br /><br />Joey...Glad you had a good birthday.<br /><br />Mercedes....I have the Iphone 3G and just love it.  Enjoy you new &quot;toy&quot;.<br /><br />Better get going and round up the herd for church.  Sister is still here so go to get her moving too.  Will check back later.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-28 16:45:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341222,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 17:07:05',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341220:date=Dec 28 2008, 06&#58;45 AM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lashl &#064; Dec 28 2008, 06&#58;45 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341220\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Mercedes....I have the Iphone 3G and just love it. Enjoy you new &quot;toy&quot;.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />i must admit that all this new technology has me scratching my head.... (when did i turn into my dad?)<br />but i want to ask what exactly does an I phone do? and why do i want one?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-28 17:07:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341225,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 17:15:41',NULL,'','hi good morning to you all <br />it had become cold again when i went out with Pappy and i am wondering when will the warm weather be back it won&#39;t be back until spring  SHOOT&#33;&#33;&#33; lol<br />i did went out yesterday and today i am relaxing <br /><br />Joey i hope that you enjoy your birthday.<br /><br />so i am go and relax  have good day everyone. smile<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-28 17:15:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341226,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 17:19:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341225:date=Dec 28 2008, 07&#58;15 AM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lovelypinky &#064; Dec 28 2008, 07&#58;15 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341225\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey i hope that you enjoy your birthday.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />thanks sue.. what did pappy get for christmas?','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-28 17:19:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341228,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 17:29:28',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />We eventually got up at 10.... why not, it&#39;s going to be 5 am for many months for me, as I have to be at work at 7:30.<br /><br />Steve.... Does Lynda have Hummels or Hummels?  My goodness what an awesome collection and the cabinet is beautiful.  I guess that was Lynda&#39;s Christmas present from Heidi?<br /><br />Ed... so glad you are both back safe and sound.  I hear Roe..... after three days with the grandkids I&#39;m exhausted&#33;&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou.... yes I&#39;ll be managing a large branch this year, so I will probably be VERY busy.  Thankfully the tax season ends on April 15th.  We are still trying to decide what to do after April.....<br /><br />Chris.... you&#39;ve been AWOL for quite a while now, I sure hope everything is OK.<br /><br />Robert..... miss you too - please pop in and tell us about your Christmas.<br /><br />Andrea.... Where are you, I miss you as well.... do I have to send out a posse to getcha??<br /><br />Rose and K &amp; R...... I know what you&#39;re doing - and I&#39;m insanely jealous.<br /><br />Carmen &amp; Steve.... I&#39;m with Joey.  Why should I buy an iPhone.  Please tell us all about it.  What does it do that my phone doesn&#39;t?<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-28 17:29:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341236,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 17:59:19',NULL,'','Good Morning all. 1 more sleep and we’re outta here. Lots of little things to do today. I’m all packed but Howie hasn’t started yet. Guess I better motivate him to move before the football games start. <br /><br />Steve nice cabinet…….I’m sure Heidi appreciates it even more then Lynda. Time to play again.<br /><br />Debbie glad you enjoyed your open house last night. <br /><br />Welcome back Ed &amp; Roe. Glad you got home safely.<br /><br />Jenn hope your party goes well today.<br /><br />Marylou I know you have to do the returns but take a little time to put your feet up, you’ve had so much cooking and visiting you must be exhausted.<br /><br />Martha enjoy your 2 days off. Good luck with the laptop, I got a few months ago and love it&#33;<br /><br />Joey glad you enjoyed your birthday&#33; I’ll look for you on the big screen on the ship……….I’m sure they will show the game on there. Don’t think I’d want a phone that small…..I’d never find it in my purse.<br /><br />James you’ll love a 10 day cruise…….just about the perfect length for me.<br /><br />Sue enjoy your relaxing day.<br /><br />Jackie how are the new parents doing with Luc? How’s Tania feeling?<br /><br />Well off to motivate Howie to put his stuff in a pile so I can put it in the suitcase. I’m really ready to get out of here after all that cooking, cleaning and company. I long to sit and read a book again&#33;<br />Have a wonderful Sunday all&#33; Back later. <br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-28 17:59:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341238,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 18:05:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341236:date=Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;59 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;59 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341236\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Jackie how are the new parents doing with Luc? How’s Tania feeling?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Rose - the new parents are doing an excellent job&#33;  We are on our way to spend the afternoon with them.  Tania is also doing OK, she is up and about but has to take things real easy.  Thanks for asking.  You guys are such seasoned cruisers.... Howie will be packed in 10 minutes.  I know you&#39;re going to have a fantastic cruise with K &amp; R ..... please give Jason and Cheryl a big hug from me&#33;&#33;<br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-28 18:05:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341239,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 18:11:27',NULL,'','Good Morning Everybody,<br /><br />HI&#33;  Didn&#39;t realize I was gone so long&#33; LOL  Let me say hi real quick and go back and read the posts...<br /><br />just got busy with all hubby&#39;s projects and got tired of them....imagine that LOL   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" />  so yesterday I got a chance to go shopping so I jumped at the chance to do so&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />be back when I catch up...thanks for missing me... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-28 18:11:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341245,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 19:05:02',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341239:date=Dec 28 2008, 08&#58;11 AM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 28 2008, 08&#58;11 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341239\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->...thanks for missing me... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />how could we not ? &#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-28 19:05:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341251,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 19:38:54',NULL,'','Steve:  The curio cabinet looks great&#33;&#33;  Smart move.  <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 dam bypass is still a couple years away.  It&#39;s behind schedule and overbudget <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> A couple years ago a couple of the pylons were blown down and that will be their excuse forever.<br /><br />We can avoid the dam by going south into Laughlin NV (Jenn can tell you where that is) and cross the river there, grab a left and head into Kingman, AZ.  It adds about 20 minutes to our total trip.  Why I did not do that last night I&#39;ll never know  <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 />All unpacked now and about to head out to church.<br /><br />Good to see you back RNSANE and Joey.<br /><br />Mercedes:  What a fantastic gift&#33;&#33;  It would take me till next Christmas to figure it out.  <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 />Jackie:  Puff could not have been more perfect.  He loved playing with all the kids and behaved like a perfect gentlemen in all the strange houses.  He is so easy to travel with.  <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 />Missing my Steelers game today, not one any of my DISH channels.  But, they have won their division, so no big deal.<br /><br />Boy, it&#39;s good to be home.  <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','2008-12-28 19:38:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341252,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 20:02:22',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies,<br />Had a great time with dh family.  Lots of good food and laughs.  Not alot going on here today.  Will be taking down all the Christmas decorations and putting them away until next Dec.  The Seahawks play their last game of the season today against Arizona. Still haven&#39;t found a home for Cece yet.  Tomorrow I start the end of year work for the business.  Not looking forward to doing that.  Would rather work on wedding plans.<br /><br />MaryLou good luck on exchanging the gifts.<br /><br />Martha congrats on the new laptop.  Enjoy your two days off.<br /><br />Steve Lynda&#39;s cabinet is beautiful.<br /><br />Shaunna miss you around here.<br /><br />Robert we miss you too.<br /><br />Joey glad you enjoyed your birthday.<br /><br />Rose nice to have your packing done.  Dennis wouldn&#39;t pack if I didn&#39;t do it for him.<br /><br />James hope you get to see the house soon.<br /><br />Deb glad to hear you enjoyed the open house.<br /><br />Cheryl have you gotten anymore decorations taken down?<br /><br />Andrea shopping is always better than working on projects.<br /><br />Jenn hope your day went well.  How much snow is left.  Ours is melting at a good pace as not to cause flooding.<br /><br />Well I better get to doing my take down of decorations.  I will check back in later when I get tired of working them.<br />Everyone have a great day.<br />Later<br /><br />','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-28 20:02:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341253,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-28 20:04:47',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341251:date=Dec 28 2008, 12&#58;38 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (The Skipper &#064; Dec 28 2008, 12&#58;38 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341251\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Jackie:  Puff could not have been more perfect.  He loved playing with all the kids and behaved like a perfect gentlemen in all the strange houses.  He is so easy to travel with.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Ed:  So glad Puff is an easy traveler.  Gucci is too, while we&#39;re on the road, but we&#39;ve discovered that she is WAY too hyper around the grand daughters.  She just loves their toys too much, she is such a kid herself so she chewed a couple.  I think our next trip over to them will be in the RV, then we can leave her &quot;at home&quot;  while we visit them.... I hate that she demolishes their Barbi&#39;s, well not demolishes, lets just say their dents and peaks are now in the wrong places.  <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','2008-12-28 20:04:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341267,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 00:16:17',NULL,'','<br />Hopefully, this will work.  Link leads to a 9 second video of GD in her Princess outfit on Christmas morning.  Just playing around with Roe&#39;s new Flip camcorder.<br /><br /><a href=\"http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4196483?fr=yvmtf\" target=\"_blank\">http://video.yahoo.com/watch/4196483?fr=yvmtf</a><br /><br />Here goes nothing,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-29 00:16:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341291,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 00:32:45',NULL,'','Ed - the link worked fine.   Your Granddaughter is adorable and looks like a real princess in her outift.   So cute.   Thanks for sharing.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-29 00:32:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341297,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 01:10:56',NULL,'','Well we spent the afternoon with DD and our new baby.  We can see that he is putting on weight, how wonderful. He&#39;s such a doll, he got a bit fussy after his last feed so we let the little family get on with it... our days of walking the floor are behind us that&#39;s for sure.  We had a great time with the family having pizza, beer and watching The Bourne Identity.<br /><br />Ed - your granddaughter sure looks the part of a princess - gorgeous&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-29 01:10:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341299,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 01:17:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341226:date=Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;19 AM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;19 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341226\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341225:date=Dec 28 2008, 07&#58;15 AM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lovelypinky &#064; Dec 28 2008, 07&#58;15 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341225\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey i hope that you enjoy your birthday.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />thanks sue.. what did pappy get for christmas?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Pappy did get a red stuffed bone with snowflakes on it   he really love it','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-29 01:17:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341306,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 01:34:33',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341299:date=Dec 28 2008, 03&#58;17 PM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lovelypinky &#064; Dec 28 2008, 03&#58;17 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341299\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341226:date=Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;19 AM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;19 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341226\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341225:date=Dec 28 2008, 07&#58;15 AM:name=lovelypinky)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lovelypinky &#064; Dec 28 2008, 07&#58;15 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341225\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey i hope that you enjoy your birthday.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />thanks sue.. what did pappy get for christmas?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Pappy did get a red stuffed bone with snowflakes on it he really love it<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />cool&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-29 01:34:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341317,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 01:49:58',NULL,'','Hello all.  Had planned for a really quiet day - Greg and I went out to brunch and then Gregory called while we were eating and wanted to know if we could help him out.  He wanted a new dining room set  (table and chairs) for Christmas, so we just got him a gift card to his favorite furniture store.  Anyway, he had gone and spent it this morning and needed us to take him back to pick it up.  We finished our meal and then went home and dropped off the car and picked up the truck and then went and got him and Scotty and went to the furniture store.  While his dad and he were getting it carried into his house and assembled, the munchkin showed me his &quot;haul&quot; from the holidays, then we played a rousing game of Mickey Mouse checkers.  We just got home and Greg is outside washing his truck.  The Broncos play their last game in an hr. and a half, so I need to take a bath and get settled down in my nightie before it comes on.  I say it is their last game becasue they should have clinched the division and insured their spot in the playoffs a month ago, but have played liked 5 yr. olds.  If they win tonight, they will go to the playoffs, but there isn&#39;t much chance of that, not unless Hell has frozen over and I missed it on the news.  Falina, no I haven&#39;t gotten anything else taken down - I will have to do that this week.  At least the tree is in the formal living room and I rarely go in there, so not like I really have to look at it.  Steve, the cabinet is beautiful - good choice&#33;&#33;&#33;   Rose, this time tomorrow, you will be at sea.  I too, am envious&#33;&#33;&#33;  Well guys, gonna go get some things done and then get myself ready for the game.  I guess you wonder why we even bother to watch as we already know what the outcome will be - it is kinda&#39; like watching one of the old Keystone Kops movies...it&#39;s so pathetic, it&#39;s funny&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-29 01:49:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341318,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 02:00:16',NULL,'','Good evening all&#33; Just a quick check-in before I watch &quot;The Sound of Music&quot; at 7 (on ABC). My all-time favorite musical. We have the DVD but I still watch it when it&#39;s on TV.<br /><br />We had heavy winds during the early morning  hours - lots of power outtages and downed trees but none near us. <br />I also woke up with an horrendous earache - from my inner ear problems and just now feel like eating. DH thinks it&#39;s from the change in weather and my allergies. Probably is&#33;<br /><br /><b>Well the Detroit Lions did it&#33; The worst team in NFL history-YAY&#33; - 0 - 16.</b><br /><br />It looks like everybody&#39;s having a good Sunday&#33; Gotta go watch my movie&#33; I&#39;ll probably pop in from time to time. See ya later&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-29 02:00:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341331,5789,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 02:44:43',NULL,'','Hi everyone, hope you all had a great christmas and Santa brought you all that you wished for. <br /><br />We have had a hectic xmas starting on xmas eve when we didnt get in till nearly 3.00am xmas morning and its been busy ever since. Just waiting now for new years eve, we are off to the caravan where there is a big bash every new year. My friends have informed us that we are all to wear dress suits, so I can pretend to be on a cruise for a few hours. Wont get out of the pub till who knows when but it will be the last drink down there for a few weeks as the site closes for January. <br /><br />Rose have a great cruise, wish I was going.','eaststandbaggie','eaststandbaggie','2008-12-29 02:44:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341333,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 03:11:17',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341318:date=Dec 28 2008, 04&#58;00 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 28 2008, 04&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341318\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good evening all&#33; Just a quick check-in before I watch &quot;The Sound of Music&quot; at 7 (on ABC). My all-time favorite musical. We have the DVD but I still watch it when it&#39;s on TV.<br /><br />We had heavy winds during the early morning hours - lots of power outtages and downed trees but none near us. <br />I also woke up with an horrendous earache - from my inner ear problems and just now feel like eating. DH thinks it&#39;s from the change in weather and my allergies. Probably is&#33;<br /><br /><b>Well the Detroit Lions did it&#33; The worst team in NFL history-YAY&#33; - 0 - 16.</b><br /><br />It looks like everybody&#39;s having a good Sunday&#33; Gotta go watch my movie&#33; I&#39;ll probably pop in from time to time. See ya later&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />look at it like this ......they are the best AT being the worst&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-29 03:11:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341334,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 03:19:02',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341333:date=Dec 28 2008, 08&#58;11 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 28 2008, 08&#58;11 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341333\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341318:date=Dec 28 2008, 04&#58;00 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 28 2008, 04&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341318\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><b>Well the Detroit Lions did it&#33; The worst team in NFL history-YAY&#33; - 0 - 16.</b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />look at it like this ......they are the best and being the worst&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />That&#39;s true - at least they broke some kind of record  <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 />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-29 03:19:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341336,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 03:41:26',NULL,'','Chris glad you stopped by......we were going to send out a search party&#33; <br /><br />Jackie glad to hear both your daughters are doing well.<br /><br />Well we&#39;re all packed.......just have to do my nails and I&#39;m set till the morning when we clean out the refrigerator and head out the door for our drive to Ft. Lauderdale. If I don&#39;t get a chance to check in tomorrow I hope you all have a wonderful, safe, healthy, New Year&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-29 03:41:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341337,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 03:44:15',NULL,'','Rose - have a great cruise.   Best wishes to you and Howie for a Happy, healthy, prosperous New Year.<br /><br />We can&#39;t wait to hear all about your cruise when you get back.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-29 03:44:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341351,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 03:55:09',NULL,'','HI all,<br />Worked most of the afternoon try to get the decorations down and put away.  Only have a few more items to go and the tree.  Waiting on dd to bring back my container that holds the ornaments.  Hope to get it done tomorrow.  The Seahaeks lost their last game but that is par for course.<br />Just talked with dd and it looks like March 26 will be the magic day.  Nothing in stone yet.  Have alot of planning to do and figure out the cost.<br /><br />Deb sorry to hear about the ear thing.  Hope it gets better.  I love the Sound of Music myself and do have it on VCR tape.<br /><br />Rose wishing you and Howie and a wonderful cruise.  Please say hi to Keith &amp; Rita, Jason &amp; Cheryl for me.<br /><br />Jackie glad to hear your daughters are doing well and baby Luc is gaining weight.  <br /><br />Chris good to hear from you, glad you had a good Christmas and wishing you A Happy New Year.<br /><br />Cheryl enjoy the ball game.<br /><br />Need to finish up dinner. Be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-29 03:55:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341352,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 03:55:40',NULL,'','<b>Rose</b> - Have a fabulous cruise. I know you will and....<b><!--fonto:Comic Sans MS--><span style=\"font-family:Comic Sans MS\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#9932CC--><span style=\"color:#9932CC\"><!--/coloro-->HAPPY NEW YEAR <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--></b><img src=\"http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm44/deb1220/debholidays/glitter-1-1.gif\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-29 03:55:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341359,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 05:22:06',NULL,'','Thanks everyone&#33; <br /><br />Deb hope you feel better&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-29 05:22:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341360,4504,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 05:24:38',NULL,'','Rose- hope I&#39;m not too late wishing you fair winds, blue skies and gently rolling seas&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Happy New Year&#39;s&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-12-29 05:24:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341361,920,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 06:03:08',NULL,'','Rose:<br /><br />Enjoy your cruise and of course, have a<b> <!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Happy New Year<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b>.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-12-29 06:03:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341362,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 06:14:12',NULL,'','Well, we are down to less than 2 minutes in the game and the score is 21-45, so think we all know what the outcome will be.  The Broncos scored the first touchdown of the game and then started their usual crap.  In fact, I have been rooting for the Chargers the last quarter.  My son called me a traitor - but the other team definitely deserves to win.  It&#39;s kinda&#39; like Survivor - they certanly outplayed, outlasted and outwitted the Broncos&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-29 06:14:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341363,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 06:15:42',NULL,'','Oops, San Diego scored again - make that 21 - 52&#33;&#33;&#33;','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-29 06:15:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341364,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 08:04:29',NULL,'','Evening all - another day without snow - yeah&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />The party was great - but 28 people is a bit much - and with what I made and the goodies everyone brought - both fridges are chock full - and the wine cellar is fullly stocked again :o)<br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - have a super cruise and enjoy all that warm weather - we could use some up this way&#33;<br /><br />Off to games for a bit -have a great tomorrow everyone&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-29 08:04:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341365,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 11:14:48',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341334:date=Dec 28 2008, 07&#58;19 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 28 2008, 07&#58;19 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341334\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341333:date=Dec 28 2008, 08&#58;11 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 28 2008, 08&#58;11 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341333\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341318:date=Dec 28 2008, 04&#58;00 PM:name=deb1220)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (deb1220 &#064; Dec 28 2008, 04&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341318\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><b>Well the Detroit Lions did it&#33; The worst team in NFL history-YAY&#33; - 0 - 16.</b><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />look at it like this ......they are the best and being the worst&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />That&#39;s true - at least they broke some kind of record  <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 /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />but think about the draft picks they will get next year&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> things are looking up....in a matter of speaking  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" />  LOL<br /><br /><br />Good middle of the morning everybody&#33;<br /><br />woke up and couldn&#39;t go back to sleep.  <br /><br />Debbie - I hope you get to feeling better, maybe it is just the crazy weather.  Cold one day then hot...that is what we have been having too.  14 degrees last Monday then 74 degrees and tornado watches on Saturday...crazy&#33;<br /><br />Rose - have a fabulous New Year&#39;s Cruise&#33;  maybe that&#39;s why I can&#39;t sleep...I know you have left and I can&#39;t wait...LOL<br /><br />Falina - a spring wedding sounds great.<br /><br />Steve - the curio cabinet and Lynda&#39;s collection looks wonderful.','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-29 11:14:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341369,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 13:33:18',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>MONDAY - DECEMBER 29TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.   Today things start to go back to normal around here.  Jim goes back to work and I can finally get caught up on my housework, laundry, etc.  I&#39;m so bad -  I&#39;m actually looking forward to having the house to myself for a few hours.      I guess I will also start returning things today and most of all restock the pantry and fridge.    Lots and lots of leftovers but never did a really big shopping since we got home.    I also hope to begin to work on my review and get my pictures in some sort of order. <br /><br />Rose - have a terrific cruise after you have a nice evening with Cheryl &amp; Jason.    It&#39;s nice that you and Keith &amp; Rita will finally get to meet and what better way to meet than cruising.<br /><br />Jenn - glad you party was a success and everyone enjoyed themselves.    <br /><br />Debbie - I hope you are feeling better.   Earaches are so very painful.    With the crazy weather we have been having, it&#39;s amazing more Crazies aren&#39;t on the sick list.  (knock wood)    Yesterday it hit 65 here - up just a bit from the 2 on Tuesday.  <br /><br />Martha - have fun with your laptop.   I love mine and was able to change all our hotel reservations coming home thanks to the free internet in the hotels.       <br /><br />Falina - A March wedding will keep you very busy for awhile but it sounds like your daughter has things under control.<br /><br />Ed - great picture that little flip camcorder takes.   I&#39;m sure Roe will have a lot of fun with that.    What does it record onto - a memory stick?   <br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving - can&#39;t have him being late his first day back.   Latest word from his partner is their jobs are safe til May.   I hope so.  He was hoping they would have bought a new van for them while he was away but no such luck - he&#39;ll just have to keep what he has and be happy he still has a job.    His bank is going thru some big changes in &#39;09 and even Deb is worried about losing her job.   I think they have finally figured out that when new programs come out they simply need to train the branch manager and leave it up to her/him to train their employees.   As it is now, Deb and her team have to train all the employees    Deb has 2 Assistants but together they make less &#036;&#036;&#036; then Deb does so she really thinks she will be the first to go.    I told her not to train her Assistants too well.    At the last officers meeting of the year they were all told there will be no raises or no bonuses in &#39;09 so that is not good news.   <br /><br />Make today special - be back later.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-29 13:33:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341370,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 14:14:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341228:date=Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;29 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;29 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341228\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Carmen &amp; Steve.... I&#39;m with Joey.  Why should I buy an iPhone.  Please tell us all about it.  What does it do that my phone doesn&#39;t?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Jackie and Joey, I have the iPod Touch, Steve has the iPhone. Although they say that the iPod Touch is like the iPhone, without the phone <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','2008-12-29 14:14:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341383,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 14:44:23',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341370:date=Dec 29 2008, 04&#58;14 AM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (mercedes &#064; Dec 29 2008, 04&#58;14 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341370\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341228:date=Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;29 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;29 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341228\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Carmen &amp; Steve.... I&#39;m with Joey. Why should I buy an iPhone. Please tell us all about it. What does it do that my phone doesn&#39;t?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Jackie and Joey, I have the iPod Touch, Steve has the iPhone. Although they say that the iPod Touch is like the iPhone, without the phone <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 /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />I am more confused now than ever <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blink.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-29 14:44:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341384,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 14:44:45',NULL,'','Good Morning Guys&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-29 14:44:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341387,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 14:49:01',NULL,'','Good Morning&#33;   where have you been...? I&#39;ve been up for hours&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />I&#39;m just happy when my phone rings&#33;','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-29 14:49:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341391,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 15:06:34',NULL,'','I&#39;m with you Andrea.   I have so many bells and whistles on my new phone and don&#39;t know how to use 1/2 of them.     Someday I&#39;ll learn but in the meantime as long as I get my calls, I&#39;m happy.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-29 15:06:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341392,334,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 15:11:50',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Waiting for the fog and the traffic to lift and then we&#39;ll be on our way to Ft. Lauderdale and our mini meet tonight with Keith &amp; Rita, Jason, Cheryl, Wayne and Lacey. Looking forward to finally meeting them.<br /><br />Jenn glad your party went well.<br /><br />Andrea can&#39;t sleep.........won&#39;t be long and you&#39;ll be on your cruise. Sounds like your like me with the cell.....no bells and whistles.<br /><br />Deb hope you feel better today.<br /><br />Martha thanks for your well wishes. <br /><br />Marylou I know what you mean about having the house to yourself. I love the quiet after all that craziness.<br /><br />Joey your not the only one that&#39;s confused.<br /><br />Well got a few things to do so I&#39;ll close now. I hope that all of you have a great last week of 2008&#33; <br /><br /><!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF8C00--><span style=\"color:#FF8C00\"><!--/coloro-->Happy 2009 All&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-12-29 15:11:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341396,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 15:18:37',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341392:date=Dec 29 2008, 05&#58;11 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (sailingrose &#064; Dec 29 2008, 05&#58;11 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341392\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey your not the only one that&#39;s confused.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />yeah but i was born that way&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-29 15:18:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341424,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 16:14:27',NULL,'','like the poor folks of michigan hadnt been facing tough enough times.....<br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE </div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hurricane-force winds leave nearly 400,000 still without power in Mich.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-29 16:14:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341430,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 16:56:45',NULL,'','Merry Monday to all&#33;&#33;&#33; Minus 2 or 28 degrees here on a bright sunny morning. I trust everyone is getting over Xmas and looking forward to the upcoming New Year. We here have no plans for New Years Eve. We usually but not always, watch the celebrations in New York City on T.V. at midnight but that&#39;s about it. Xmas really is our &quot;thing&quot;. We have been on two cruises over the New Year and nothing compares to their celebrations&#33; So we have been spoiled. LOL<br />Have a good day everyone.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-29 16:56:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341432,4504,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 17:10:03',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;<br /><br />Well, it looks as if my computers are getting along now&#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\" />   We called my brother and he knew what to do, I hope&#33;<br /><br />I got a notebook; it&#39;s called ePC.  It&#39;s really small and lightweight.  Doesn&#39;t have all the bells and whistles, but I can get on the internet and email.  Not sure if it does anything else.  I am very happy with it and proud of Lee for getting it.  I have wanted a laptop for over 3 yrs, but couldn&#39;t afford one.  It&#39;s perfect&#33;<br /><br />Lee went for his treatment today (rheumatoid arthritis) and I have the house to myself for another hour.  Finally had a good night&#39;s sleep so, all in all, a good day.<br /><br />Mary Lou- so sorry to hear Deb&#39;s job is in jeopardy.  We are really worried about the next 6 months.  My son called and said the restaurant has slowed down considerably and he may look for a second job. Glad to hear Jim&#39;s job is safe for awhile.  <br /><br /><br />I have to work New Year&#39;s Eve so no partying for us&#33;&#33;  I was trying to think yesterday (it&#39;s a chore some days&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blush.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blush:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blush.gif\" /> ) and could not remember ever going out on New Year&#39;s Eve.  Guess we are not party animals&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Will be back later; have to finish my coffee.  Got a late start today.<br /><br /><br />Martha<br />','waf125','waf125','2008-12-29 17:10:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341433,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 17:23:34',NULL,'','Rose - have a safe trip to FLL and have the BEST cruise.<br /><br />Well I called the Podiatrist this morning... just can&#39;t take the pain in my foot any longer.... I&#39;m going to see him later this morning .... yeah&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;ll check back later.....','zebra','zebra','2008-12-29 17:23:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341434,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 17:38:19',NULL,'','good morning all <br />it was not so cold when i took Pappy out did our short run and it was party sunny but it was mostly sunny anyway <br />speaking of Joey&#39;s quote of Michigan hit by hurricane-force wind lucky i didn&#39;t lose the power whew but it was so windy that i decide not to go out and stay inside but can feel the house shake a little but all of us are fine Pappy hates windy but love the breeze  weird  LOL.<br />i hope Debbie is ok since she was under the wind advisory as well <br /><br />i hope you guys have good day','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-29 17:38:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341435,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 17:55:12',NULL,'','Good morning again everybody,<br /><br />I&#39;m back again...<br /><br />going to go do a few things in a bit.  everybody with a new computer must be on now...the INTERNET is slow for me right now&#33;<br /><br />Rose - safe travels for you today and have a wonderful cruise.  <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 />jackie - good luck with your footsie doc.  it&#39;s always a thrill when I have to take my Daddy to his...NOT&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />Sue - glad you didn&#39;t lose your power&#33;  I hope Deb is OK as well&#33;<br /><br />Martha - good you got your computers decided to get along... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />  I have wanted a laptop as well for ever ever&#33;  right now I would be happy with anything new. LOL  hope Lee&#39;s treatment goes well.<br /><br />MaryLou - all set for Crazies arrival.  The girls don&#39;t know about her coming with us so they will be surprised.  I guess she is going to need her own suitcase???  You know, Carnival only supplies us with 8 luggage tags&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br />Jenn - glad that your party went well.  and all that extra food and wine, what shall ever will you do???<br /><br />James - I would love to go on a New Year&#39;s Eve cruise...maybe one year&#33;  Rose will have to take lots of pictures for me.<br /><br />Joey - you, confused? How would you know???  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" /> <br /><br />I need to get...chat later.<br /><br />HI to everybody and have a great day...as usual our weather has changed.  It was 74 Sat. with tornado watches and high winds, today 32 degrees...Crazy&#33;<br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-29 17:55:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341436,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 18:08:32',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341435:date=Dec 29 2008, 07&#58;55 AM:name=55ChevyLady)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (55ChevyLady &#064; Dec 29 2008, 07&#58;55 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341435\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey - you, confused? How would you know??? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />good one ... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Martha glad the laptop is working out....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-29 18:08:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341441,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 19:34:29',NULL,'','Good morning gang.  Greg is still off for another week, so I won&#39;t have the house to myself for a while.  He has gone to the steel yard this morning to find another piece for the mailbox he is making, but should be home anytime.  I really need to go to the bank and to the grocery store, but may put it off until tomorrow.  I have a pot of beans soaking and will use some of that ham in them, today.  About midnight, I did start taking the decorations off the tree, still have a long way to go but got one box packed up and will try to finish it up today.  Well, best get to my chores - just wanted to check in....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-29 19:34:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341442,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 19:50:24',NULL,'','Good morning all,<br />The FedEx man arrived today with our laptop.  Dh has been working on it for over 5 mins and it hasn&#39;t shut down.  YEAH&#33;  They had to replace the heatsink fan.  Thank goodness.  I got a call from my coworker and he has our other computer fixed as well.  Had a really bad virus on it and he did alot of things to it.  Should have it back tomorrow or after I go back to work.<br />Today I am doing alot of things.  Finish taking down the rest of decorations then onto taking care of the end of year stuff for the business.<br /><br />MaryLou I know what you mean.  I can alot more done when dh isn&#39;t around.  Plus I can just plain relax.<br /><br />Andrea I am usually the one besides MaryLou who is up early.  Boy your cruise is just around the corner.  Wasn&#39;t really prepared for a spring wedding but I guess I will have to be.  Dd is going back to work full time so they can pay for the trip to Reno/Wedding.<br /><br />Martha glad to hear you have your computer up and running, too.  Isn&#39;t nice when they work right.  We don&#39;t do much for New Years either.  Not really into the parting anymore.<br /><br />Jackie hope all goes well with foot doc.<br /><br />Rose I may be to late but HAVE A GREAT CRUISE&#33;<br /><br />Sue try and stay grounded with all the wind you guys are getting.<br /><br />Deb hope you are feeling better.  Sorry to hear about the Lions.  At least they get good draft picks.<br /><br />Joey Good Morning&#33;  <br /><br />Jenn sounds like the party went well.<br /><br />Cheryl was is on your agenda today?  Sorry to hear about the game.  <br /><br />Guess I better get going and get some things done around here.  I will be back later.<br />Good Morning to all my crazie friends this morning.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-29 19:50:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341459,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 21:45:51',NULL,'','Falina, nothing exciting on the agenda today.  I am working on getting the decorations down and have a pot of navy beans and ham cooking.  I don&#39;t plan to set foot out of the house today.  I threw on some yoga pants and a Broncos jersey, no makeup, no bra, just being comfy.  Tomorrow, we have errands to run and will go to lunch and then on Wednesday, we are taking Scotty to his favorite chinese restaurant (he always picks it when we give him a choice of where to eat) and then to the Butterfly Pavillion.  It has one big room that is full of trees and thousands and thousands of butterflies are flying freely about.  They also have some fish and the little ones can touch the starfish and they have a tarantula named Rosie that they can hold.  There are also lots of other exhibits.  I have taken him once before and he loved it but Greg has never been.<br /><br />Jackie, how did it go at the dr&#39;s?<br /><br />Kevin, did you make it back down from the mountain yet or are you and your family still up in Breckenridge?<br /><br />Well, back to my undecorating....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-29 21:45:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341460,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 22:06:21',NULL,'','Decorating for the holidays is definately more fun than undecorating.   I told Jim we are not taking a single ornament off the tree til we get the basement organized and straightened out.    We have a whole wall of ceiling to floor shelves which I want to use for Christmas decorations but there is so much other c*** on them that the Christmas stuff ends up all over the basement.    <br /><br />Did very well with my returns today.   I was amazed there were no lines in either Target or Circuit City.   ToysRUs will wait til tomorrow and then I am done.    I just need to go out and get Michael a birthday gift but that will be simple.   We got him theater tickets to a show he wanted to see for Christmas so now we will add a gift certificate to a restaurant for dinner before the show.    I&#39;m just waiting for Deb to tell me which restaurant.   <br /><br />The house is so peaceful and quiet.   I had Ashleigh here all morning when TJ went to the Dr. for his annual check-up (just general checkup - not heart) but she is home now and I&#39;m enjoying the peace and quiet.    Boy that little girl can talk&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Falina - happy you got your laptop back - that was quick.   <br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-29 22:06:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341462,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 22:10:39',NULL,'','OK I back from the Podiatrist.  OMG talk about pain.  He gave me three cortisone shots, two under the heel and one in the tendon at the back of the heel.  He said I have two things going, Plantar Fasciitis and tendonitis.  My tummy does do anti-inflammatories well at all, as I have a duodenal ulcer, so he&#39;s got me on the lowest dose possible and I&#39;m sitting here with my heel in a bath of ice.  Hopefully by tomorrow morning this pain will have gone, because we had planned to do some walking tomorrow.<br /><br />Falina - so glad your computers are back and that it wasn&#39;t a big problem with your laptop.<br /><br />Cheryl - the Butterfly pavillion sounds awesome, something our granddaughters would absolutely love.<br /><br />Well back to watching Casino Royale - Gucci has a 5pm vet appointment today for her annual shots etc.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-29 22:10:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341481,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 22:28:54',NULL,'','Jackie - so sorry the Dr. was such a painful visit for you.   I hope you get some relief from the pain - if so, it was worth it.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-29 22:28:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341492,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-29 22:58:22',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341462:date=Dec 29 2008, 12&#58;10 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 29 2008, 12&#58;10 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341462\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->I have two things going, Plantar Fasciitis and tendonitis.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />ouch that doesn&#39;t sound good','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-29 22:58:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341526,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 00:13:59',NULL,'','Hi all&#33;&#33;<br />I&#39;m feeling much better today. Thanks to all who asked and sent good wishes <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 />Since we&#39;re still down to one vehicle DH and I had to combine our errands today so it took most of the day.<br /><!--quoteo(post=341424:date=Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;14 AM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (JoeyandDavid &#064; Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;14 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341424\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->like the poor folks of michigan hadnt been facing tough enough times.....<br /><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE </div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hurricane-force winds leave nearly 400,000 still without power in Mich.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Thanks for posting the quote <b>Joey</b>&#33; Luckily we did not lose power or have any downed trees but several people in our area had damaged cars and houses from trees and heavy branches falling on them. We had some limbs fall down but nothing serious. I think the worst part is that it really let lose in the wee hours of the morning when it was still dark. Kinda scary&#33;<br /><b>Sue</b> - so glad you&#39;re OK in your neck of the woods too&#33;<br /><br />Yeah, at least the Lions get the first draft pick but the coach is long gone - fired this morning - big surprise&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;m with you all who said they&#39;re just glad their phone rings. I even had the text messaging turned off on my phone. I don&#39;t want to pay for something I&#39;m never going to use.<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - OUCH&#33; I know exactly how that feels. Hope you feel better&#33;<br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b>- Nice to have the house to yourself? So sorry to hear about job worries in your family. It&#39;s happening everywhere, unfortunately.... nobody&#39;s safe <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 /><b>Andrea</b> - what&#39;s up with you not being able to sleep? Thinking about the cruise and all you have to do before it?<br /><br />Well DH is off for 2 more weeks. But next week he has to do some online training for 6 hours/day - Mon.-Fri.. We&#39;re going out for some beer in a little while. Our favorite brewpub is have &#036;2/mug special tonight <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" />  We had an early dinner and DS is going out with his buddies.<br /><br />See ya later&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br />','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-30 00:13:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341537,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 01:38:30',NULL,'','Good afternoon everybody&#33;<br /><br />hope all is well...<br /><br />Jackie - so sorry things aren&#39;t better for you, sounds like a real pain in the foot&#33; sorry, I know...that isn&#39;t funny&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />  <br />I really hope you get some relief soon&#33;<br /><br />Deb -glad you are feeling better and didn&#39;t suffer any more damage than you did from the wind.<br /><br />Joey - yeah - that was a good one&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />Sue - glad you are OK too&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou - sorry to hear about the job concerns in your family as well.  Job uncertainty seems to be affecting white collar as well as blue collar workers equally.<br /><br />I probably shouldn&#39;t do this but...<br />Everybody, if you can, ship with the guys who <b>don&#39;t wear brown</b>, OK...&#33;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />Deb and Falina - I don&#39;t know about the not being able to sleep.  For one thing hubby has been sick lately and congested at night which as been causing him to snore a bit.  He never snores and it has been waking me up.  But last night I woke up coughing a bit...just a tickle in my throat that was aggravating me.  I didn&#39;t want to wake up hubby bec. he had to go to work today so I got up. I thought if I got up a got a cough drop I could go back to sleep but I just stayed up.  OH well, tonight is another night and I am getting anxious&#33;<br /><br />Well, hubby is home...gotta go...be back later.  <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','2008-12-30 01:38:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341543,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 02:00:15',NULL,'','It&#39;s so sad to read about how most of our Crazies are being affected by the downturn in the economy.  I know for us it has been a nightmare.  We have both decided to get full time jobs.... but guess what - I went for an interview in my field on Friday and they had 183 applicants for the job.  they brought in 12 people together into the board room explained the job and the Company and then said if you do not have the exact qualifications and skills that we are looking for, please feel free to leave now.  They brought in 12 people every 2 hours for a couple of days. They then interviewed us individually in the CEO&#39;s office.  He told us that they have had nurses and teachers applying for Administrative jobs, so they know every one out there is desperate.  One thing is very evident, they want 20-somethings with years of experience and who are prepared to work for much less than applicants with lots of experience.  I think we are going to notice companies employing young entry level people... while the married&#39;s and older folks are having a harder time finding employment....... very sad situation.<br /><br />So right now we are surviving on DH&#39;s two day a week job, until I start on January 5th with my seasonal job.  I am hoping for both of us to get full time employment soon - so prayers will be very much appreciated my friends.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-30 02:00:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341545,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 02:06:16',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341543:date=Dec 29 2008, 04&#58;00 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 29 2008, 04&#58;00 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341543\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->so prayers will be very much appreciated my friends.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />from your keyboard to our prayer list...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-30 02:06:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341546,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 02:07:52',NULL,'','Jackie, prayers said and will continue to do so.  Greg&#39;s corporation is laying off 6000 people.  I was talking to my aunt the other day and she made the comment that with Greg being in such a high position, we should have no worries.  I told her that is exactly why we should worry - they can bring in someone much younger, who will do the job for less than 1/2 the pay that he has worked his way up to.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-30 02:07:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341550,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 02:30:48',NULL,'','Jackie sending those prayers your way.  Also sending prayers to those who suffering from this downturn in the economy.<br />Hope your foot gets the relief you need.<br /><br />Andrea hope you  and your dh feel better.  You have a cruise coming up.<br /><br />Deb enjoy your &#036;2mug special tonight.<br /><br />Have a great evening everyone.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-30 02:30:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341551,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 02:32:15',NULL,'','Prayers heading your way Jackie.   It sure is a sorry state of affairs when your experience is held against you in the job market.     <br /><br />You are so right Cheryl.    Deb is the head of a department of 3 - she&#39;s the boss and has 2 assistants under her.   However, together the 2 assistants don&#39;t make nearly what Deb makes (young entry level positions)  so she just assumes she will be the first to go.<br /><br />I fear there are lean times ahead of all of us.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-30 02:32:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341555,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 02:52:55',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341546:date=Dec 29 2008, 07&#58;07 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 07&#58;07 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341546\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Jackie, prayers said and will continue to do so.  Greg&#39;s corporation is laying off 6000 people.  I was talking to my aunt the other day and she made the comment that with Greg being in such a high position, we should have no worries.  I told her that is exactly why we should worry - they can bring in someone much younger, who will do the job for less than 1/2 the pay that he has worked his way up to.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Cheryl - I had first hand experience of this - it is unbelievably sad.<br /><br />Joey, MaryLou, Cheryl and Falina - thanks for your prayers.  I&#39;m a firm believer that prayers work - hugs to you all.  <br />','zebra','zebra','2008-12-30 02:52:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341561,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 03:16:38',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341370:date=Dec 29 2008, 06&#58;14 AM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (mercedes &#064; Dec 29 2008, 06&#58;14 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341370\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341228:date=Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;29 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;29 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341228\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Carmen &amp; Steve.... I&#39;m with Joey.  Why should I buy an iPhone.  Please tell us all about it.  What does it do that my phone doesn&#39;t?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Jackie and Joey, I have the iPod Touch, Steve has the iPhone. Although they say that the iPod Touch is like the iPhone, without the phone <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> .<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Jackie...Carmen is right the iPod Touch is an iPhone without the phone.  Think of it this way&quot;  the iPod Touch is an iPod music/video player with internet access.  The iPhone does exactly what the iPod Touch does but is also a cell phone.  They are both mini-computers.  This is the first cell phone I have used that is excellent in hearing and being heard.  Too many features to go into but I love it&#33;','lashl','lashl','2008-12-30 03:16:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341562,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 05:20:24',NULL,'','Steve.... Excellent hearing and being heard is something I thought would never be  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" />  Now that makes the iPhone REAL INTERESTING&#33;  Can one use it with ANY wireless phone company?','zebra','zebra','2008-12-30 05:20:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341563,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 06:09:45',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341459:date=Dec 29 2008, 12&#58;45 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 12&#58;45 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341459\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin, did you make it back down from the mountain yet or are you and your family still up in Breckenridge?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Hi Cheryl.  I came down Sunday to work a couple days.  Going back up tomorrow after work, and will return to the front range on Saturday.  How have you been?  Is Greg getting underfoot yet? <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','2008-12-30 06:09:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341564,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 06:14:06',NULL,'','Kevin, let&#39;s just say that I will be glad when next Monday comes and he goes back to the office&#33;&#33;&#33;  How&#39;s the skiing up in Breck?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-30 06:14:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341565,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 06:20:13',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341564:date=Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;14 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;14 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341564\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin, let&#39;s just say that I will be glad when next Monday comes and he goes back to the office&#33;&#33;&#33;  How&#39;s the skiing up in Breck?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />I actually haven&#39;t been skiing very much.  Sharon and I have been out snowshoeing though.  Got to get in  shape for the Tubbs Romp to Stomp Breast Cancer you know.  We&#39;re both planning on doing it, and...I have extra snowshoes <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 />BTW, I was reading the posts about job hunting.  If you know anybody looking for work, we&#39;re actually in a hiring mode.  And we&#39;re looking for experienced engineers, not just entry level.  Let me know if you hear of anyone in the market.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-30 06:20:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341566,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 06:23:37',NULL,'','My son is doing the Romp again this year too.  I will mention it to Greg about your hiring.  I know he is going to have to let some people go.  Are you having the horrible winds out south that we are having?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-30 06:23:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341568,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 06:31:01',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341566:date=Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;23 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341566\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->My son is doing the Romp again this year too.  I will mention it to Greg about your hiring.  I know he is going to have to let some people go.  Are you having the horrible winds out south that we are having?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />A little breezy, but certainly not any strong winds.  It&#39;s very nice out right now.<br /><br />I know your son is doing the Romp, but my comment about extra pairs of snowshoes was directed more at mom....','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-30 06:31:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341569,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 06:34:55',NULL,'','Yeah, I figured that.  I choose to just send a check&#33;&#33;&#33;   Being out for very long in the extreme cold makes my fibromyaglia flare up','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-30 06:34:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341570,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 06:40:52',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341569:date=Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;34 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;34 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341569\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Yeah, I figured that.  I choose to just send a check&#33;&#33;&#33;   Being out for very long in the extreme cold makes my fibromyaglia flare up<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Oh, I didn&#39;t even think about that.  No wonder you wanted to spend Christmas on a white sandy beach.  I&#39;m sorry you have to deal with that.  Takes all the fun out of winter, I imagine...','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-30 06:40:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341572,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 06:50:04',NULL,'','Well, let&#39;s just say that it doesn&#39;t add any enhancement to the winter.  Is Heather ready to go back to school yet?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-30 06:50:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341573,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 06:53:03',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341572:date=Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;50 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;50 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341572\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Well, let&#39;s just say that it doens&#39;t add any enhancement to the winter.  Is Heather ready to go back to school yet?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />No.  She&#39;s having too much fun staying home with her new puppy.  And, since I took some time off, I&#39;ve been spoiling her just a little...','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-30 06:53:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341574,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 06:55:54',NULL,'','I would imagine it is more than a little&#33;&#33;&#33;  Scotty likes school but is not ready to go back either.  Guess you guys will spend a nice quiet, family New Year&#39;s Eve at the cabin?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-30 06:55:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341575,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 07:01:41',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341574:date=Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;55 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;55 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341574\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Guess you guys will spend a nice quiet, family New Year&#39;s Eve at the cabin?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Yes.  Breckenridge gets too crazy on new Years Eve (even for a CruiseCrazie <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> )<br /><br /><br />Sharon must have taken some more pictures.  I found this one of Cocoa:<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p323/kdiviness/IMG_0073.jpg\" border=\"0\" class=\"linked-image\" />','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-30 07:01:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341576,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 07:04:30',NULL,'','He is so cute.  He looks like his eyes are blue.  Both of ours have black eyes.  We used to have a Siberian Husky that had those steel blue eyes.  How is the puppy potty training going?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-30 07:04:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341577,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 07:08:24',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341576:date=Dec 29 2008, 10&#58;04 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 10&#58;04 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341576\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->How is the puppy potty training going?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />She is actually doing pretty good.  Sharon bought these big blue absorbent pads, instead of newspapers.  I think Cocoa does better than her big brothers did.  They&#39;re Rat Terriers, but act like rats sometimes.','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-30 07:08:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341578,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 07:10:50',NULL,'','Bucky and Sadie are both potty pad trained.  They rarely go outside.  We got a big rubbermaid storage container and cut one end off and put the pad in it, and they go in there to do their business...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-30 07:10:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341580,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 07:14:31',NULL,'','Well, think I am going to call it a night.  Good night Kevin....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-30 07:14:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341581,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 07:16:37',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341580:date=Dec 29 2008, 10&#58;14 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 10&#58;14 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341580\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Well, think I am going to call it a night.  Good night Kevin....<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Good night Cheryl&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-30 07:16:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341582,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 07:27:34',NULL,'','Hey Cheryl I just spent the last 2 hours playing Wii with dd and fiance.  They bought it today.  We played bowling, golf and baseball.  I think my arms are going to be sore in the morning.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-30 07:27:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341585,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 12:34:01',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>TUESDAY - DECEMBER 30TH</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.    How is everyone this morning?  Nothing special planned for today - I think I will just hit the grocery store and then relax.   (Like that will happen.   lol)<br /><br />Kevin - your puppy is adorable.   I&#39;ll bet Heather is having a great time with her.  <br /><br />Jackie - hope your foot is better today and the shots yesterday helped some.<br /><br />Cheryl - I know exactly how you feel about having Greg home all day.   I was so happy to get Jim out of the house yesterday.  Now if I could figure out how to stop him from coming home for a 2 hour lunch every day I would be all set.    lol<br /><br />Falina - glad you are having fun with the Wii.    Jim has just decided we need one in our house so I suppose I&#39;ll have to start looking around.    I&#39;m going to try and get the exercise program for it since Jim has gained so much weight since he quite smoking.   None of his clothes fit him anymore and I figure it will be cheaper to buy a wii than to replace his wardrobe.    Now getting him to use it will be another thing.   <br /><br />Time to get some laundry going and make that grocery list.   I have put that off as long as I can - will definately have to do it today as the cupboard is bare.   <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile with someone who really needs one.   <br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-30 12:34:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341597,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 14:42:55',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341561:date=Dec 29 2008, 08&#58;16 PM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lashl &#064; Dec 29 2008, 08&#58;16 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341561\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341370:date=Dec 29 2008, 06&#58;14 AM:name=mercedes)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (mercedes &#064; Dec 29 2008, 06&#58;14 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341370\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341228:date=Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;29 AM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 28 2008, 10&#58;29 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341228\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Carmen &amp; Steve.... I&#39;m with Joey.  Why should I buy an iPhone.  Please tell us all about it.  What does it do that my phone doesn&#39;t?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Jackie and Joey, I have the iPod Touch, Steve has the iPhone. Although they say that the iPod Touch is like the iPhone, without the phone <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> .<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Jackie...Carmen is right the iPod Touch is an iPhone without the phone.  Think of it this way&quot;  the iPod Touch is an iPod music/video player with internet access.  The iPhone does exactly what the iPod Touch does but is also a cell phone.  They are both mini-computers.  This is the first cell phone I have used that is excellent in hearing and being heard.  Too many features to go into but I love it&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br /><br />Good Morning:<br /><br />Steve, thanks for clearing that up. <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 />Jackie, I hope your foot is feeling better today and I will continue to keep you in my prayers.  Job uncertainty is affecting all of us.  One of our EAs was fired two weeks ago and the office manager said that she saved someone’s job, who knows it could have been me.<br /><br />Falina, have fun with your Wii.  My DD’s stepchildren have one and it is a lot of fun.<br /><br />Andrea, I hope you and your DH feel better soon.<br /><br />It is pretty quiet around here, most of the attorneys are on vacation.<br /><br />Take care everyone and have a great day.<br /><br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-30 14:42:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341606,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 14:52:02',NULL,'','Good Morning Guys.. hope everyone is sfae and sane today..<br /><br /><!--quoteo(post=341561:date=Dec 29 2008, 05&#58;16 PM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (lashl &#064; Dec 29 2008, 05&#58;16 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341561\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Jackie...Carmen is right the iPod Touch is an iPhone without the phone. Think of it this way&quot; the iPod Touch is an iPod music/video player with internet access. The iPhone does exactly what the iPod Touch does but is also a cell phone. They are both mini-computers. This is the first cell phone I have used that is excellent in hearing and being heard. Too many features to go into but I love it&#33;<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />ahh thats why it didnt catch my attention... i don&#39;t listen to music a lot (strange for a readio guy..)... i didnt even own a walkman..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-30 14:52:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341609,2549,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 14:56:17',NULL,'','hey everyone<br /><br />Marylou you relax LOL LOL thats a funny one...<br /><br />Joey sorry i missed ya birthday ... hope you had a nice day...<br /><br />Falina.. a girl at work got a wii and all the sports thing.. and she came into work so sore she could hardly walk.. shes said at the time it was fun.. but today i think i over did it ... shes said she didn&#39;t think it was that much of a work out .. i guess it is..<br /><br />Jackie i am sorry you got owie feet thats always no fun...glad to hear the new baby is doing well and Tania is doing better.. poor thing baby time ia suppose to be fun <br /><br />i am doing research on the new cruise for next year.. found a board already for the cruise and they have alot of info already .. has anyone been on the brillance of the sea i have never gone RCCL. so it should be a interesting ..joey sorry about the group cruise thingie but this cruise was exciting for the price..<br /><br />work has been busy.. alot more people then i thought are on the road... new years eve and new years day will be busy..<br /><br />well off to have a cup of tea turn up the heat before gary gets up.. i know us wimpy califronia people start getting cold at 45 degree&#39;s when most of you are in the 20-30 LOL ok just humor me LOL <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-12-30 14:56:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341624,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 15:10:02',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341609:date=Dec 30 2008, 04&#58;56 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (terumim &#064; Dec 30 2008, 04&#58;56 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341609\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey sorry i missed ya birthday ... hope you had a nice day...<br /><br />..joey sorry about the group cruise thingie but this cruise was exciting for the price..<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />thanks it was great... and i do understand about the Connie Goes Crazies thingy.. i do believe a few members have sailed the brilliance(Carmen may have recently)','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-30 15:10:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341625,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 15:10:08',NULL,'','I have no idea what went on last night, but I only slept 2 hours.... I guess I will flop into bed at 8 tonight&#33; My foot was ultra painful for 5 hours after the 3 cortisone shots, but with using ice every hour and taking the Aleve... the pain subsided.  I felt twingy pains last night, but nothing serious.  I&#39;m sure hoping that this is going to work, as now with my plan to lose weight I need to start a walking regimen too.<br /><br />Well Lazydays called and our RV is ready to be picked up - so guess where we are going this morning.... Gucci will be thrilled&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-12-30 15:10:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341634,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 15:26:56',NULL,'','Jackie, I am so sorry to hear that.  I hope you feel better soon.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-30 15:26:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341666,4504,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 16:16:45',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />We are winding down the year and have so much to be thankful for in this household&#33;  Primarily, our 3 grandchildren who live near us...I am blessed to be healthy and able to work.<br /><br />Jackie - hope your foot is on the mend.  You have been added to my prayer list.<br /><br />Kevin- I have always wanted to snowshoe, but living in Fla. and then NC put a deterrant on that&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br />Tonia- Brilliance is a sister ship to the Jewel of the Seas that Mary Lou and I just finished sailing.  It is a beautiful ship and full of windows.  It has elevators that face the ocean.  I could go on and on.  You will love it&#33;<br /><br />Joey- what did you do in radio (sorry, I&#39;m a newbie)?<br /><br />Mary Lou- you relax????? That will never happen&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Doing research on Alaska.  Even Lee was on last night looking.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a great day&#33;  I will be taking a trip to the hairdresser&#39;s (pesky gray&#33;) and then to babysit the granddtrs.<br /><br />Later.........<br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-12-30 16:16:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341667,2658,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 16:20:00',NULL,'','Greetings dear Crazies. More snow o&#39;night but relatively mild at minus 1 or 30 degrees F. Having difficulty finding a home in Nova Scotia. The owner of the house we are interested in won&#39;t answer his phone or our e-mails. According to his agency he is in most of the time but tends to play music very loudly&#33; Our agent went to see it from the outside and looking in at the windows found it a &quot;cluttered mess&quot; Apparently this owner is a bit of an eccentric in every way&#33; Just our luck. Every time we see a place we like there always seems to be a stumbling block. Ah well all we can do is to keep looking. We have until Feb: 1st to find a place otherwise we lose the sale of this home here.<br />Have a good day all.<br />Regards,<br />James.','elfed','elfed','2008-12-30 16:20:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341673,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 17:09:25',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341566:date=Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;23 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341566\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Are you having the horrible winds out south that we are having?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Hey Cheryl&#33;  Are you still there?  I heard on the news about the winds further north, and sounds like you had it pretty bad.  Up to 90 MPH in some places.  The winds at my house finally picked up, but nothing like what you were dealing with...','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-30 17:09:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341674,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 17:19:20',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341666:date=Dec 30 2008, 06&#58;16 AM:name=waf125)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (waf125 &#064; Dec 30 2008, 06&#58;16 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341666\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey- what did you do in radio (sorry, I&#39;m a newbie)?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />in my first career i was into broadcasting so i worked medium to small markets as on air talent while holding many of the off air positions as well....(program director, music director, sales marketing director etc) I started at the young age of 15 and a half when i landed my first part time job and went from there small towns through west virgina.. then outside of my home state, I worked in stubenville ohio and roanoke virgina.. i was working in the south dakota black hills when i lived in Rapid City.. I also go the chance to do short stint as a play by play announcer for what was then the international league charleston charlies... but thats the short version of career number 1','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-30 17:19:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341676,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 17:37:38',NULL,'','hello to you all <br />wind had died and have calm down by the time Pappy and i went out for our short run he did his business whew.. <br />today might be relaxing day and i am finishing up cleaning before thurs when my sister and family come up. <br /><br /><br />have good day everyone <br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-30 17:37:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341677,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 17:54:19',NULL,'','Good morning crazies,<br />Boy am I sore this morning. My whole right side is in agony right now.  Need to take something for it.  That Wii sure does give one a good workout and it isn&#39;t the fitness one.  Dh and future sil went out to rescue one of the trucks broke down on one the passes.  He was told not to use that one but didn&#39;t listen and had to spend the night over there.  It is about a 3 hour drive from our house.  So they will be gone most of the day.<br />Will be finishing up the decorations and business work today.  Might find time to watch my new movie...Mama Mia.<br /><br />MaryLou - relax, what is that.  Try to anyway.<br /><br />Joey - I learned something new about you today.  That is awesome and I bet you learned alot.<br /><br />Jackie - hope you feet are feeling better.<br /><br />Kevin - Cocoa sure is cute.  Sounds like Heather really likes her dog.<br /><br />Sue - have a great day, relaxing.<br /><br />James - sorry about the house but I am sure the one for you will be there, soon.<br /><br />Martha - enjoy your day off.<br /><br />Tonia - that Wii is diffently a work out.<br /><br />Well need to get some thing done.  Everyone have a great day and I will check back in later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-30 17:54:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341682,2,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 18:47:32',NULL,'','Good morning, Crazies. I just want to let you know that our CruiseCrazies get -together last night in Ft. Lauderdale was great. Rose and Howie, Keith and Rita, Ellie and Frank and Jason, Wayne and I all met at the Big City Tavern . Jason , Wayne and I couldn&#39;t get there for dinner due to to Jason&#39;s and Wayne&#39;s work schedules but we did meet everyone in the restaurant when they had just finished. We talked for quite a while and it was fantastic . We could tell from last night that those three couples are going to have a blast. We took several photos so Jason will be posting them later today. Have a great day, Crazies.','GottaCruz','GottaCruz','2008-12-30 18:47:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341683,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 18:47:53',NULL,'','What an amazing morning I have had.   Deb &amp; I set out early to finish up the exchanges (mostly hers)<br />We went out all by outselves - no kids which in itself is a major accomplishment.   <br /><br />Our first stop was Target where I managed to pick up some serving bowls I had seen before Christmas but wouldn&#39;t pay full price for and picked up a replacement Camera for Ashleigh on an unadvertised special and paid less for a Kodak east share than I did for the Hannah Montana camera I originally bought her that didn&#39;t work.   <br /><br />Next stop ToysRUs - Deb gets in line and I&#39;m just walking around, browsing.   She calls me on my cell and tell me to come up front ASAP.   The person in front of her is returning an unopened Wii (his kids got 2)  checked the box and everything was still factory sealed so I immediately bought it for Jim.   I asked about the fitness program and was told that was the &quot;in&quot; game this year and they are next to impossible to find.<br /><br />Final stop is BestBuys where Deb is again returning and I&#39;m browsing.   She comes up behind me holding her purchase - the Wii fitness program.   The person behind her in the return line was returning it as she was offended that her husband gave it to her.   Deb quickly grabbed that for Jim also.<br /><br />We are now all set for his birthday Feb. 1.   <br /><br />Now I really need to go to the grocery store. ---- wonder what bargains I can find there.   lol','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-30 18:47:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341684,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 18:53:01',NULL,'','MaryLou right place at the right time.  Dd when they went to buy theirs had to go to 7 different stores before they found one.  Couldn&#39;t even find the fitness one. <br /><br />Cheryl (GC) looking forward to those pictures.  Sounds like you all had a good time.<br /><br />Back to my work.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-30 18:53:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341693,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 20:42:54',NULL,'','Wow, MaryLou, you can&#39;t beat that, I know Jim will be happy come Feb. 1.  Cheryl, I am looking forward to seeing those pictures, glad you had a nice visit.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-30 20:42:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341704,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 21:08:21',NULL,'','Good afternoon everybody,<br /><br />MaryLou - WOW, just like Falina said...right place, right time&#33;  Funny story about the wife returning the Wii Fitness game.  <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 />Falina - that&#39;s awful about your truck breaking down.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" /> let us know when everyone returns safely&#33;<br />and maybe you should give your Wii a break&#33;  Rose even got sore once when she &quot;out-boxed&quot; everyone...Jerry couldn&#39;t even take her down&#33;  She is awesome.  The tennis workout will get ya too.  <br />We don&#39;t have the Wii Fit either. <br /><br />Cheryl (GC) Can&#39;t wait for the pictures either.<br /><br />Jackie - hope you feel better soon. <br /><br />Sue - hope you have a relaxing day until your family arrives<br /><br />James - sorry to hear the house hunt isn&#39;t working out.  You would think in this economy people would try a little harder to sell their homes... <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 />Martha - enjoy your day at the hairdresser...I always do.  When I get home my youngest usually says something along the lines of...&quot;Wow mommy, your  hair wasn&#39;t that color when you left...&quot; LOL<br /><br />Joey - i always enjoy hearing about your past &quot;lives&quot;   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />Deb - where are you today?<br /><br />Mercedes - thanks, yes hubby is feeling some better...at least he didn&#39;t wake me up snoring last night&#33; LOL and my cough never came back.  Must had just been a sympathy cough.  <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 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 /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-30 21:08:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341707,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 21:26:21',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341666:date=Dec 30 2008, 07&#58;16 AM:name=waf125)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (waf125 &#064; Dec 30 2008, 07&#58;16 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341666\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Kevin- I have always wanted to snowshoe, but living in Fla. and then NC put a deterrant on that&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Martha:  Maybe you should try sandshoeing.  Who knows, it might even catch on <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','2008-12-30 21:26:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341708,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 21:34:35',NULL,'','I see Cheryl (GW) hasn&#39;t checked in yet.  Hope she didn&#39;t blow away last night.  At least now i know where to purchase her a set of magic slippers, but knowing her, she probably already has a pair....','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-30 21:34:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341716,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 21:48:10',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341682:date=Dec 30 2008, 08&#58;47 AM:name=GottaCruz)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (GottaCruz &#064; Dec 30 2008, 08&#58;47 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341682\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Good morning, Crazies. I just want to let you know that our CruiseCrazies get -together last night in Ft. Lauderdale was great. Rose and Howie, Keith and Rita, Ellie and Frank and Jason, Wayne and I all met at the Big City Tavern . We talked for quite a while and it was fantastic .  We took several photos so Jason will be posting them later .<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Awesome&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-30 21:48:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341731,573,1,18,336436,'2008-12-30 22:53:58',NULL,'','Good afternoon everyone.<br /><br />Thought I had better check in - we are expecting heavy wind slater so you never know.<br /><br />I already lost my beautiful greenhouse to the snow - can&#39;t wait for the next onslaught :o)<br /><br />Hoping to head for the border but the traffic is heavy so will wait and see.<br /><br /><b>Cheryl </b>- nice to hear you all had a great meeting :O)<br /><br />Hope all of yoou are having a super day&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-12-30 22:53:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341746,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 00:19:58',NULL,'','Good afternoon all,<br />Well the decorations are all down including the tree.  Still waiting for dd to bring back the tub for my tree ornaments.  I have all of them in boxes on the diningroom table.   When that is done then it all will head back to the garage for another year.<br />Been also working on business stuff and answering phones since there is no one here but me and the animals.  Had a slight problem with one driver but I figured it out and all is good.  Only took me about an hour or so to fix it.  Won&#39;t have that problem again because I wrote down what to do for next time.<br /><br />Jenn we are going to get rain and wind here.  From the sounds of it alot.<br /><br />Kevin you are funny&#33;  <br /><br />Hope everyone is enjoying their day.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-31 00:19:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341747,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 00:25:36',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341673:date=Dec 30 2008, 08&#58;09 AM:name=coloradocruisers)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (coloradocruisers &#064; Dec 30 2008, 08&#58;09 AM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341673\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=341566:date=Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;23 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;23 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341566\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Are you having the horrible winds out south that we are having?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Hey Cheryl&#33;  Are you still there?  I heard on the news about the winds further north, and sounds like you had it pretty bad.  Up to 90 MPH in some places.  The winds at my house finally picked up, but nothing like what you were dealing with...<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Kevin, we got very little sleep last night.  We had 80-90 mph winds.  We lost a pretty large section of the tiles and tar paper off our roof.  It is down to bare wood on a great part of the front of the house.  Supposed to be fixed tomorrow - just in time for it to snow on Thursday.  One of our neighbors, who doesn&#39;t have a back fence, found their very heavy gas grill and some of their patio furniture, out in the open space behind our house.  We have had high winds before, but this was the first in the 11 years since we had this house built, that I have actually felt it move.  <br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-31 00:25:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341749,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 01:17:43',NULL,'','WOW&#33;  Cheryl those winds were wild.  Sorry to hear about the roof but at least it will be fixed quickly.  Hopefully you will sleep better tonight.<br /><br />Dh and future sil made it back home and the driver is on his way home too.  The problem was minor and didn&#39;t require any parts.  Just some froze up hoses that needed to be thawed.<br /><br />Been watching some beach party movies.  Love those old beach movies with Annette and Frankie.<br /><br />Time to think about what to fix for dinner.<br /><br />Be back later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-31 01:17:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341750,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 01:20:20',NULL,'','Hey Kevin, did you see that Pat Bowlen just fired Mike Shanahan as the Broncos head coach.  I think it was well past due.  True, he lead the Broncos to back to back Super Bowl victories in 98 and 99 but it has been 10 years and the Broncos have done very little in that time.  We have not seen a really great team since John Elway retired in 99.  I wonder who they will bring in now.  Shanahan was a great coach at one time, but I think that time has past.  The past few seasons, it didn&#39;t seem like his heart was really in it.  I hope we get someone who can put together a decent team as this is a football loving town....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-31 01:20:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341751,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 01:31:00',NULL,'','Cheryl - Wow that is hurricane force winds.... higher than what we have ever experienced here in Tampa.<br /><br />Falina - take care girl.  I have just watched a program where they say that Dr&#39;s are reporting they are treating patients with more injuries from the Wii than from any game or fitness program before... so please be careful.<br /><br />Miss C - I&#39;m so glad you got to have a special time together in FLL.... too bad we couldn&#39;t all have been going on that cruise  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Well our day took a strange turn.  We went to Lazydays to pick up our motorhome which came out of the repair shop.  So while we were there Tony wanted to look at some 2009 Fifth Wheels that had just arrived........ yes you guessed it, we more than looked.  We found a Holiday Rambler Alumascape Suite...... gorgeous with all the bells and whistles.  One small problem - we don&#39;t have a tow truck.  Oh no problem they said, someone had just traded-in a 2006 F350 4x4 off-road with the 5th wheel package.  So they wanted to sell us both.  We have till tomorrow to think about it... we&#39;ll see&#33;  I will miss the motor home but the 5th wheel is just like a Condo inside, it&#39;s stunning. Oh heck..... I&#39;m confused.','zebra','zebra','2008-12-31 01:31:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341752,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 01:35:19',NULL,'','Jackie as you know we sold our motorhome last year, and it was a Class A, like yours.  We thought about a 5th wheel but I wasn&#39;t sure I wanted give up being able to get up and go to the bathroom and do other things while we were travelling down the road.  It was nice to be able to just walk back to the kitchen and get a cold drink out of the fridge or whatever else we wanted.  I am sure you and Tony have already made a list of all the pros and cons.  Good luck on your decision...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-31 01:35:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341753,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 01:36:23',NULL,'','Jackie I will be careful.  It is out in dd house so I have to walk to use it.  Good exercise to walk....maybe 50 yards.<br /><br />So will you trade the motorhome in if you decide to go for it?','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-31 01:36:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341754,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 01:49:10',NULL,'','Falina, did you play the tennis on Wii?  That and baseball are Scotty&#39;s favorites.  He is really good at the golf though, he can beat his dad on that one.  We have the sports package, so we have the tennis racket, baseball bat, and golf club attachements for the Wii remote.  You don&#39;t need them and I don&#39;t usually use them, but Scotty likes to.  If you want a real workout, try the boxing&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou, I think Jim will love the Wii Fit.  The more he plays, the more games he unlocks.  I exercise more on it than I used to do before I got it, because it seems more like a game than exercise and I am always driven to try and beat my last score.  Greg bought me the new Jillian Michael&#39;s (one of the trainers from Biggest Loser) Wii Fit game for my stocking (I had asked for it).  I haven&#39;t had a chance to try it out yet, but it looks like fun from the commercial.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-31 01:49:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341755,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 02:02:18',NULL,'','Cheryl I didn&#39;t try the tennis one.  The kids don&#39;t have any of the accerroes except the hand controllers.  They will get them later on.  I suck at baseball but am pretty good at the bowling.  Although dd went over 200 on her last game.<br />Dh mentioned maybe be should get a Wii ourselves.  We will see.  Have a wedding to plan.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-31 02:02:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341756,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 02:08:13',NULL,'','Hello everybody&#33;<br />We were gone most of the day today. We went to the Detroit Institute of Arts - beautiful museum&#33; Then we went to a big market place in Detroit called Eastern Market. In the spring and summer it has alot of open-air markets but now all it has is some indoor markets and restaurants.<br /><br />Wow, <b>Mary Lou</b>- as others have said before me - right place at the right time&#33; Good job&#33;<br /><br /><b>Falina</b> - take it easy with that Wii&#33; It sounds like fun though&#33;<br /><br /><b>Joey</b> - I learned something new about you today. I knew you were once in radio but didn&#39;t know all the details before.<br /><br />We had heavy winds again yesterday but nothing like what Cheryl had. We did discover today that somebody had a tree fall from their yard into the street. Don&#39;t know the details, though. Usually that house has a car parked in front of it - didn&#39;t see the car today&#33;<br /><br /><b>Cheryl(GC)</b> - Can&#39;t wait to see the pics of &quot;the gang&quot; sounds like it was alot of fun&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> - Hope your foots better. I know that pain all too well. After all my walking today I&#39;m really feeling it.<br /><br />Hey <b>Andrea</b> how&#39;s it going? They told us that DH&#39;s car would be done by the end of this week. With all the ice and snow we had for those 2 weeks I&#39;m sure the collision shop has alot of work to do.<br /><br />A big HELLO to everybody else&#33; See you later&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-31 02:08:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341757,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 02:10:02',NULL,'','When Greg bought the Wii for me he said that he would never play it.  Then I bought him an ATV game and he started playing that and now he plays all of the games, except the Wii Fit ones.  He likes the boxing one.  I think that on the sports package, bowling is my favorite too.  They did a story here on the news about retirement centers buying them for the community rooms and the elderly are loving the bowling.  I personally, think it was a great investment.  I don&#39;t mind Scotty spending time playing it because he is up and moving and getting some exercise...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-31 02:10:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341759,2542,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 02:15:16',NULL,'','Cheryl... those are our exact reasons why we love the Class A so much and are very sad at the thought of trading it in on a 5th Wheel. Yes we have thought of all the pros and cons and are having the hardest time deciding.  Once in the coach - I think the 5th Wheel wins hands down, but the potty usage and food fixings while on the road are such a plus too, so is the dashboard for Gucci.  It will take a lot of adjusting I am sure.. one of the good things is we will only have one engine to worry about on a trip if we choose the 5er.  Also if the truck needs repair we can park the 5er at a RV Park and not have the hassle of sleeping in some strange workshop somewhere like we had to on 3 occasions with the motor home.  Also one can tank up at a gas station in the truck and then hook up the 5er... so you do not have to ALWAYS have to negotiate the gas pumps with the entire rig like we do with the 40&#39; motor home plus the tow car - that can be hairy sometimes.<br /><br />Anyhow, we have a lot to discuss tonight, because if we decide to go ahead and trade in the Class A we will have to do it tomorrow afternoon as soon as Tony gets off work.  Decisions, decisions, decisions......','zebra','zebra','2008-12-31 02:15:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341763,4504,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 02:22:41',NULL,'','Hi&#33;<br />Okay, I&#39;m back to my &quot;normal&quot; color now&#33; Feel soo much better now.<br /><br />Kevin- may have to give that a try&#33;  You never know; it may be the newest phase next year for Christmas - give your loved ones sandshoes  <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- thanks for explaining.  It sounds like a very interesting occupation.  I bet you had fun&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou- way to go&#33;&#33;  Lee says with your luck at the slots, he believes you are one of the luckiest people he has ever met&#33;<br /><br />Falina- take care not to overdo with the wii- lots of injuries reported<br /><br />Jackie- how is the foot?  Sounds like you have a big deciaion to make about the motorhome.  Whatever you decde, I&#39;m sure you will enjoy&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl- sorry to hear about your roof- not a good way to start a new year&#33;  <br />the winds must have been horrible&#33;<br /><br />Have to work tomorrow, so will talk to you in 2009&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Martha','waf125','waf125','2008-12-31 02:22:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341765,274,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 03:06:58',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />It&#39;s 9 degrees, and snowing and blowing.  It may go down to -15 below zero tonight.  We are in a winter storm warning, although I think we are more on the edge of it.  Some areas 45 minutes to an hour away from us already have almost a foot of snow.  Not very good driving for those who wanted to get out of town for the New Year holiday.<br /><br />I&#39;ve been trying to take it kind of easy the last couple of days.  The old back is acting up. The epidural steroid shot didn&#39;t seem to last very long, but it helped me to make the cruise on the O, so that was great.  My diagnosis for the back is Spinal Stenosis from degenerative disk disease.  I have degenerative disk problems in the cervical area, too, so some days are fun...LOL  I try to always count my blessings, though.  And they are many.  It was great seeing all my brothers and my sister and their families, and my aunt, on the Saturday before Christmas, and having our kids and grandkids here for Christmas Day.  My daughter&#39;s due date for the new baby is June 5th.<br /><br />Marc has his fourth immunotherapy treatment today, and is doing very well. He has a trip to Colorado at the end of the month for some of his consulting work.  He is retired, but sometimes does consulting. Glad everyone is surviving the winds and bad weather.  I am keeping everyone in my prayers, and also those whos jobs are in danger.<br /><br />Tonia...welcome back&#33;&#33;  It&#39;s so nice to have you back.  Congratulations on the new cruise booking.  It sounds like a fantastic cruise&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...so sorry about the pain with your feet.  I had some shots in mine a few years back  I also had plantar fasciitis and tendonitis in the same foot.  Hope you are feeling better real soon.  The 5th wheel sounds fab...good luck with your decision.<br /><br />Falina...hope you are feeling better soon.  So glad your DH and future SIL and your driver are safe.<br /><br />Kevin...love the picture&#33;  Cocoa is sooo adorable&#33;&#33;<br /><br />James...hope you can find just the right house, soon&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl (GC)...that&#39;s so great that you were able to meet up with everyone&#33;  Can&#39;t wait for the pictures&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...the grankids are doing very well.  Can&#39;t wait to find out the sex of the new baby.  They are going to find out this time.  It will be soon.  Sounds like you had a great day with returns, and also shopping.  What great luck to get the Wii and the fitness tape.<br /><br />Joey...I love to hear about your past job.  It sounds like it was fun, and also exciting at times.  Fifteen was definitely very young to start a career.  <br /><br />Andrea...so glad you and DH are feeling better&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl (GW)...Yikes&#33;...so glad you survived those winds.  Sorry about the roof.  That must have been very scary for you.  We had something like that happen a few years back when a tornado was in our area.<br /><br />Jen...hope you don&#39;t get those heavy winds.  So sorry about your greenhouse.  Stay safe&#33;<br /><br />Carmen (M) ...congrats on the IPod&#33;<br /><br />Camen &reg; I&#39;m so sorry to hear about all the program cutting and risk of jobs.  These are tough times, for sure.  It&#39;s really scary to think they will substitute nurses aides for skilled and trained nurses.  <br /><br />Steve...Lynda&#39;s new curio cabinet is beautiful&#33;  She must be very happy now that she has the cabinet, and also a replacement for the Hummel.  The only Hummel I have is one dated back to around 1956 or 1957.<br /><br />Deb...so glad you survived those winds.  Hope your earache is better.<br /><br />Sue...glad you are also OK from the winds and weather.<br /><br />Ed...glad you and Roe had a safe trip..and a good one.  The flip camcorder sounds great.<br /><br />Chris...your New Year&#39;s Eve party sounds like great fun.  Enjoy&#33;<br /><br />Martha...glad your computer is working out.  That&#39;s so great that your grandchildren live nearby.  They are truly a blessing.<br /><br />Hi to Robert and Shaunna...hope all is well.<br /><br />Bon Voyage, and safe travels to Keith and Rita, and Rose and Howie, and to all who are traveling&#33;<br /><br />Hi to all our Cruise Crazies...have a great evening&#33;<br /><br />HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-12-31 03:06:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341767,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 03:13:35',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341765:date=Dec 30 2008, 05&#58;06 PM:name=Shari2)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Shari2 &#064; Dec 30 2008, 05&#58;06 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341765\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Joey...I love to hear about your past job. It sounds like it was fun, and also exciting at times. Fifteen was definitely very young to start a career.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />yes it was .. i was fortunate to have had some great mentors.. i don&#39;t know how i caught that bug... but catch it i did..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-31 03:13:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341769,3858,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 03:15:39',NULL,'','Hi Shari - good to hear from you. So sorry about your back. That must be so painful. Glad that Marc is doing well&#33; I hope the storm doesn&#39;t hit you too bad. We&#39;re expecting a little bit tonight and tomorrow - 1-3 inches. Please take care&#33;','deb1220','deb1220','2008-12-31 03:15:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341779,3913,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 03:33:15',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341562:date=Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;20 PM:name=zebra)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (zebra &#064; Dec 29 2008, 09&#58;20 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341562\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Steve.... Excellent hearing and being heard is something I thought would never be  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ohmy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ohmy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ohmy.gif\" />  Now that makes the iPhone REAL INTERESTING&#33;  Can one use it with ANY wireless phone company?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />That I&#39;m not sure.  Mine is with AT&amp;T which we have used for years.  I did see an add for iPhone at Wal-Mart this weekend.  This phone is so clear that last night I was talking to my daughter in St Louis and she didn&#39;t even realize I was on a cell phone.','lashl','lashl','2008-12-31 03:33:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341783,5172,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 03:38:10',NULL,'','Have dinner in the oven.  Lasgana, bread, and gr beans.<br /><br />Shari good to hear from you.  Glad to hear Marc is doing well with his treatments.  Sorry to hear about your back.  Hope you get some relief and feel better.<br /><br />Martha enjoy the rest of your day off.  Happy New Year to you and you family.<br /><br />Dinner is almost done so I better wrap this up.<br /><br />Everyone have a great evening.  Chat at you later.','cruisingcats','cruisingcats','2008-12-31 03:38:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341785,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 04:00:01',NULL,'','Good evening everybody,<br /><br />Shari - great to hear from you. so sorry you have such trouble with your back. I hope you get some relief soon.  i am happy to hear Marc is doing 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\" /> <br />Please take care in all the bad weather.  Doesn&#39;t sound good at all.<br /><br />Falina - your dinner sounds wonderful...we just had leftovers...and they weren&#39;t that great yesterday. LOL<br /><br />Steve - your new phone &quot;sounds&quot; great.<br /><br />Debbie - the museum sounds great&#33;  good news on hubby&#39;s car.  <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 />Martha - glad your hair is back you way you like it, that always make me feel better&#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 /><br />HI to everybody and Have a good evening <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-31 04:00:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341786,5137,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 04:01:35',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=341750:date=Dec 30 2008, 04&#58;20 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE (Gregswife &#064; Dec 30 2008, 04&#58;20 PM) <a href=\"index.php?act=findpost&amp;pid=341750\">&lt;strong&gt;QUOTE BELOW&lt;/strong&gt;</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Hey Kevin, did you see that Pat Bowlen just fired Mike Shanahan as the Broncos head coach.  I think it was well past due.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Cheryl, I heard about it just before leaving work.  This is coach firing week, and he was probably due...<br /><br />Glad you didn&#39;t blow away.  I think I found your roof.  I&#39;ll mail it to ya&#33;','coloradocruisers','coloradocruisers','2008-12-31 04:01:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341789,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 04:24:44',NULL,'','Thanks Kevin, but save yourself the postage and just throw it away, as we are getting it replaced tomorrow.  I think the roofers wil be making lots of money off our subdivison this week - them and the fencing people.  <br /><br />We are just settling down to watch a movie.  We have all 4 of the Indiana Jones movies on DVD so we are starting with the first one and are going to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark now, so I&#39;ll be back later....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-31 04:24:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341792,3642,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 07:05:13',NULL,'','it is snowing now and as debbie said  will have 4 to 6 inch of snow during the night and tomorrow morning. and will be shoveling in the morning for Pappy <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-12-31 07:05:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341793,2611,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 07:22:12',NULL,'','It may be questionable as to whether our roof gets replaced tomorrow.  The weather is now forecasting 80 mph winds again tomorrow and I highly doubt that roofers would be up there in hurricane strength winds.  I know I wouldn&#39;t want them on my roof with it blowing like that.  Hey Kevin, I just saw on the news that Masonville reported winds of 111 mph and that at the Jefferson Court House, the cars in the parking lot had their windows blown out.  Hope you guys are securely tied down up their in the mountains...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-12-31 07:22:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341808,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 13:05:32',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><div align=\'center\'><u><i>WEDNESDAY - DECEMBER 31ST</i></u></div><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.    The last day of 2008 is here.   It seems we were just ushering 2008 in and now it is over.    Any big plans for New Years Eve?   Nothing special here.   If you do go out, please be careful - watch out for the other guy who may have done too much partying.<br /><br />Cheryl - Wow - that was some storm you had.    Your lucky you found a roofer so quickly although from the sound of your forecast they may not get to it today.    Glad no one was hurt with the flying debris.<br /><br />Jackie - good luck with the decision you must make today.   I really don&#39;t know too much about RVing other than reading of your travels but I assume what you are looking at is one of those units that you attach to a truck.     Am I correct?    What would be the benefits of that over what you have now?   Regardless of what you decide on, happy travels.   How is your foot today?<br /><br />Sue - be careful in all that snow.    I&#39;ve already had enough of winter and am waiting for spring - but fear I will have a long wait.<br /><br />Shari - sorry the injections did not last as long as you hoped but happy to hear that Mark is doing so well with his treatments.    You both must be so excited about the new grandbaby.<br /><br />Martha - glad you are happy with your hair.     How did Lee&#39;s treatment go?    I don&#39;t know about me be all that lucky in the Casino - there was a red head sitting two machines away from me who was doing pretty well for a beginner.   lol<br /><br />Kevin - are you back up at the cabin for the New Year?<br /><br />Ed - with the New Year coming I&#39;m sure Roe is anxious to get her treatments started.   Sending prayers that she gets the desired results and has safe travels.<br /><br />Steve - Did Gramps master the new remote yet?     I&#39;m sure he is enjoying the TV.   <br /><br />Andrea - are the girls enjoying their Christmas break?    Ashleigh is getting a little too used to sleeping late (7AM) and playing all day.   Next Monday will be rough.   <br /><br />Jenn - Are you still eating leftovers from your party?    <br /><br />Carmen - Hope you are having fun with your new toy.<br /><br />Joey - I hope &#39;09 is a wonderfully magic year for you and David.    I know there is a little child out there looking for you just as you are looking for him.    You&#39;ll find each other.<br /><br />I want to wish all my Crazie friends a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous New Years.   I&#39;m not going to name everyone as I&#39;m afraid I&#39;ll forget someone.    I wish you all the best in 2009 and hope for better days ahead for all of us.<br /><br />Make today special (and don&#39;t blow away if you are affected by these wild winds.   Ours aren&#39;t due to hit til this afternoon so I&#39;ll go out early and run my errands)','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-31 13:05:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341811,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 13:58:10',NULL,'','Tonia - sorry I missed your post asking about the Brilliance.   Just catching up and found it.     Just got back from the Jewel which is the same class as Brilliance and absolutely loved the ship.   It was beautiful and unlike the Voyager Class has lots of glass and places to sit and just watch the ocean float by.    It is so bright and pretty and is now my favorite class of RC ships.    Cabins were the usual size but had lots of storage space and we loved our corner aft balcony and spent a lot of time out there.   I really don&#39;t think you will be disappointed with this class of ship.    <br /><br />Martha is right - don&#39;t miss the ocean facing elevators.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-31 13:58:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341832,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 14:46:53',NULL,'','Good New Year’s Eve to everyone:<br /><br />MaryLou, we usually just watch the ball drop.  Too much madness out there, and yes, I am having lots of fun with my new toy.<br /><br />Cheryl, sorry to hear about your roof, I hope you get it repaired soon.<br /> <br />Jackie, I hope your foot is feeling better today.  Go luck with your decision about the RV.<br /><br />Shari, I know what you mean about back pain.  I had three of those shots within the last 3 months and only the last one helped.  I really hope that you feel better soon and glad to hear that Marc is doing well. Congratulations on the new grandbaby.<br /> <br />Happy New Year to all my Cruisecrazies friends.<br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-31 14:46:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341848,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 15:39:48',NULL,'','Happy New Years Eve Guys.. please if you are going to celebrate BE RESPONSIBLE&#33; as for us it will be an early night.. as we are off to the rose bowl in the morning...  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br />I should be around most of the day if anyone needs me..','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-31 15:39:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341849,2613,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 15:42:01',NULL,'','Joey, Happy New Year and have fun at the game.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-12-31 15:42:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341850,2066,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 15:52:36',NULL,'','we are sure going to try.... and a very Happy New Year to you as well nice lady','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-12-31 15:52:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341851,488,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 15:58:46',NULL,'','Joey - have a great time tomorrow.   Are you going to the Parade also or right to the game?    I always enjoy watching the parade on TV.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-12-31 15:58:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(341852,5024,1,18,336436,'2008-12-31 16:01:21',NULL,'','Good morning everybody and Happy New Year&#39;s Eve&#33;<br /><br />Looks like it will be a windy day for us...not a good day for shooting off fireworks, that&#39;s for sure&#33; LOL<br />Don&#39;t stand downwind for sure.<br /><br />but nothing like the wind you have been having Cheryl, gosh&#33; I think I saw Dorothy from Kansas on the news...she was holding up pieces of your roof... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> evidently Toto found them out in the cornfield. LOL<br /><br />MaryLou - don&#39;t know what to expect come Monday when school starts.  The first couple of days of vacation both girls got up before normal time to get up.  it was amazing&#33;  now, Now they both sleep to after 8:00 or 8:30.  I am going to have to start getting them up early again.<br />They have enjoyed their time off.  <br />Rose wants to go shopping today.  Her Christmas money is burning a hole in her pocket but I have convinced her to save it for the cruise.  I&#39;ve told her she can by things in Cozumel that she can&#39;t get around her.  She said &quot;Yeah, like more maracas&#33;&quot;     <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /><br /><br />For New Year&#39;s Eve we will be staying in.  Don&#39;t go out anymore.  the police around here are very good about check points ...which is good...but still, I worry there is always some crazy on the road.<br />Do need to make a run to the county line.  We live in a &quot;dry county&quot;  I am sure that place is going to be <b>BUSY</b> today&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />Everyone with the new Christmas electronics - good luck - they sound complicated to me<br /><br />MaryLou - from what Martha said you must be lucky in the casino, got any advice?  on our last cruise we walked through the casino but didn&#39;t play anything.  I want to at least try something this time.<br /><br /><br />Wishing one and all health, happiness and hope and dream fulfillment this new year.  May 2009 be better to you than 2008.<br /><br />HI to everybody and be safe today friends.  <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 /><br /><br /><br />','55ChevyLady','55ChevyLady','2008-12-31 16:01:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),