(268987,274,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 06:21:46',NULL,'','Hi Everyone...<br /><br />Was going to get on last night and chat for awhile but the Internet was out.  Today was really busy with our getting ready to leave tomorrow.  We will be in Arizona for a week.  I am hoping for some nice warm weather.  Right now it&#39;s -18 below zero with heavy winds..wind chill of -41 below zero.  Our house is making scary booming sounds from the cold.  Hope everyone is well.  Didn&#39;t have time to read everything but just scimmed over.<br /><br />Take care, and stay warm, everyone,<br />Love and Hugs to all&#33;<br /><br /><br />Mary Lou...so glad you had some good news.  I hope you can adjust to the new meds and sleep better.<br /><br />Jenn...so sorry for your sad day...I understand that for sure.  Have lost quite a few loved ones, and some days it just hits you.  Glad you are feeling a bit better.  That beautiful red hat should cheer you up when you put it on.  Hope your blood pressure isn&#39;t anything serious.<br /><br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-01-30 06:21:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(268992,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 06:38:46',NULL,'','Howdy All,<br /><br />Had to go to see my doc today...crazy experience yesterday going to work....had this excruciating right ankle pain, could hardly step on the gas or brake.  When I got to work, I pulled off my sock and my right ankle was greatly swollen, and there were two huge red welts above it.  I figured I had been bitten by something....all sorts of critters coming inside to escape our rains.  I took a couple of benadryl, put a bag of frozen edamame on it and kept my foot elevated most of the day ( thankfully, we had a quiet day yesterday ).  By evening, though, things looked much worse.  So, in I went today to see Dr. Yan and now I&#39;m on Keflex for ten days - aleady I&#39;ve developed a cellulitis from the bites.  Something similiar happened on my left ankle a few years ago and I didn&#39;t bother to go to the doctor for over a week...and that leg looks horrible - permanently discolored, etc ( takes a nurse, of course, to ignore her medical care&#33; ).  I hope the Keflex won&#39;t interfere with my cruise martinis, etc&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Teacp, in San Francisco, we have Chinatown and our Italian section ( North Beach ) right next to each other as well.  Just crossing Broadway is like catapulting into a different part of the world - one minute, you&#39;re looking at ducks hanging in windows and wondering at mysterious herbs in bins, the next, you&#39;re sipping an expresso at a sidewalk cafe and listening to an aria.  I have loved this city since I first saw it when I was eighteen, almost fifty years ago.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-30 06:38:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269001,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 07:00:22',NULL,'','Evening all - expecting a little more snow tonight - but nothing falling just now :o)<br /><br /><br />Shari - enjoy Arizona.  We will be in Laughlin in a couple of weeks - can&#39;t wait&#33;<br /><br />Carmen - ouch&#33;  Hope it&#39;s back to normal soon.<br /><br />Off to watch House - catch up later&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/lady.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-30 07:00:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269005,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 10:23:00',NULL,'','Jenn where do you get these pic&#39;s LOL you just kill me...<br /><br />Carmen .. i loveeeeeeeeee north beach....<br /><br />Joey.. i have pm&#39;ed him also but no reply... <br /><br />well persons come in and out just like spikegirl Charlie... i miss her also and we have tried to contact her also... but no reply... <br /><br />everyone goes on their way from time to time....sorry to tell ya this BUT YOUR STUCK with me LOL LOL <br /><br />joey i have your number in  my cell phone... will send ya mine<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-30 10:23:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269006,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 12:10:22',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#006600--><span style=\"color:#006600\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - January 30th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  How is everyone today?  Another fairly quiet day ahead until I watch the grandkids after 3PM today.  I got Jim a bunch of Giants stuff yesterday but I&#39;m still looking for a certain cap he saw so that will be my job for this morning.  <br /><br />Shari - enjoy your time in Arizona.  I don&#39;t know how warm it is there  but it has to be better than what you are leaving.   <br /><br />Jenn - stay safe in all that snow and watch that blood pressure.  That is one thing not to fool around with. Hope you are feeling a bit better.   We are here if you need us.<br /><br />Cheryl - hope you had fun with Scotty.  I&#39;m sure he had a great time being with you. I think a lot of us have PM&#39;d Mebert with no response.  Sure do miss a lot of the regulars who had drifted away.   <br /><br />Steve - glad the back is slightly better.   Once you get those stitches out you should be back to normal.<br /><br />Carmen &reg; - Ouch&#33;  take care of that leg.   It sounds awful.   I know it&#39;s hard but try and stay off it as much as possible.<br /><br />Tonia - what&#39;s cooking at your house?   I always get such good menu ideas from you.   I&#39;m so tired of the same old same old every night.  <br /><br />Sue - glad your cold is getting better.  Take care.<br /><br />Jackie - Hope your routine is getting a bit easier.  Are you enjoying being back to work?<br /><br />Rose - How is your Mom doing?  Is she feeling any better and breathing any easier?  Sure do hope so.<br /><br />Joey - a few more days and you will be boarding the Monarch again.    Are you all packed?  <br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving - I&#39;ll be back later on.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-30 12:10:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269016,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 13:41:32',NULL,'','Sorry I&#39;m not around too much - still working long, long hours.<br /><br />Jenn, I love that hat&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Carmen, sorry to hear about your ankle - get better soon.<br /><br />MaryLou.... hope your Giants win&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Speak to you all later.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-30 13:41:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269037,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 15:06:42',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies....<br /><br />MaryLou .. nah not yet.. I need to try the suit on I may have gained weight since my last wearing... oh my...<br />Got  your number Tonia..... In more ways then one..lol<br />Rose I am keeping your mom in my prayers.. hope breathing becomes easier...<br /><br />Gotta get going ... Have to take David to Metro then off to the stores.... before.....the insane  people get up and start moving around 11am... <br /><br />be back later<br /><br />smile like your teeth are new&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-30 15:06:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269040,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 16:14:36',NULL,'','hi everyone <br /><br />it was really windy and cold when i took Pappy out boy he really hate COLD wind so am i  eek can&#39;t wait for the spring to come  wow february is on the way time have gone too fast heh.<br />i am doing a cross stitch project for a friend of mine who is getting married in Sept and it is doing well. so i have to buy some threads for the project<br />have good day all <br /><br />carmen (RN) my brother lives in SF and i was there twice and i really ejoyed SF  smile.<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-30 16:14:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269041,754,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 17:07:06',NULL,'','Good Morning All..............<br /><br />A very cold day here in Ohio.........windchill -2................brrr I am getting too old for this and want to be a beach bum on St. Kitts...........lol<br /><br />We are getting ready for Super Bowl also...........My sil is a diehard Giants fan and my neighbor is a diehard New England fan so I thought I would have a super bowl party and invite both of them. Should be very interesting.........lol<br /><br />Ken Sr. and Ken Jr. are devoted Jets fans but I  am sure they will be rooting for the Giants.............<br /><br />We are getting ready to paint the great room this week so I think I will go shopping and see if I can find some new things for the walls.<br /><br /><br />Joey............you must be getting real excited about your cruise and what fun meeting cruisecrazies members.<br /><br />Jackie........It is weird no seeing you post as much..........but I know how busy you are.<br /><br />Carmen....That sounds so painful. Do you know what it was that bit you?<br /><br />Jenn............Hope you are feeling better these days.<br /><br />Shari.........Have a good time in Arizona<br /><br />Tonia.............I bet you are looking forward to meeting some cruisecrazies.<br /><br />Have a great day all<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-01-30 17:07:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269045,2549,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 17:40:36',NULL,'','morning.. just wanted to pop in...<br /><br />Joey glad ya got my number LOL LOL ...i know what ya mean about getting to the store b4 everyone esle.. thats why i like graveyard i go shopping b4 everyone even thinks about it...<br /><br />Marylou... well this weekend the usual .. super bowl chili.. in sourdough bowls...chili dogs..., i made cornish game hens the other night with some of my apricot jam mixed with honey and ginger...satururday thinking beef strogonoff....or maybe a pot of lentil soup with smoked sausage....not sure yet...<br /><br />Rose sorry to hear mommy not feeling well...well wishes going her way...<br /><br />Sue to bad your not a cartoonist.. you could start the adventures of Pappy heheheheheh...<br /><br />Carmen... rest your ankle... bag of edamame LOL LOL ... atleast it was kinda in the pea family LOL LOL <br />maybe switch off between corn and peas LOL <br /><br />Maria.... yes i am haven&#39;t seen Joey since 2006 on the cruise... and looking forward to meeting Carmen...<br /><br />well of to get some things done ... <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-01-30 17:40:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269048,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 17:51:01',NULL,'','ok what did I miss.... Carmen hurt her ankle?...... wearing those pumps again darling...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-30 17:51:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269049,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 17:55:53',NULL,'','Hi all&#33; Wanted to check in for a second. Thank god this month is almost over&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; January is always the worst for us. Have lots of work today so don&#39;t know if I&#39;ll get back or not.........should be over by tomorrow afternoon at the latest. <br /><br />Hope everyone is feeling well. I&#39;ll catch up s soon as I can.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-30 17:55:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269054,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 20:28:12',NULL,'','Good morning gang.  I am happy to say that I have absolutely nothing planned for today.  I think I will probably paint for a couple of hours and then just veg the rest of the day and enjoy NOT watching SpongeBob.  As much as I love the little munchkin, I am so happy to have a day of peace of quiet.  He has been here the last 2 days.   Rose, I will be praying for your mom - hope to hear very soon that she is doing much better.  Well, I am off to the kitchen to find myself something to eat and then going to hit that painting.  Happy Hump Day to all...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-30 20:28:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269055,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 20:30:57',NULL,'','Back from running my errands and picking up a few more Giant Super Bowl gifts for Jim.  The rains have stopped and the sun is out but it is so windy I had trouble holding the car to the road on the highway.   Came home to find our very large standing ice chest took a nose dive off our deck - the wind pushed it from the far corner more than 20 feet across the deck.   Guess I will be staying put for the rest of the day&#33; I don&#39;t want to end up in Emerald City.   lol  Just put on a big put of pea soup so the house is smelling mmmm mmmm good.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-30 20:30:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269061,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 20:51:54',NULL,'','Mary Lou....if you do  find your self in the emerald city ..remember two things... water kills wicked witches.. and tap those heels &#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-30 20:51:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269062,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-01-30 21:04:21',NULL,'','Well, it&#39;s a good thing I came in to work....my other Wed RN called in sick and Elaine, who is here half a day, also called in sick.  Wednesday is normally staff meeting time, the only day all four of us nurses are together but half the agency is down in San Diego at the big child conference that takes place every January.  I am going to Shell Beach, by San Luis Obispo in late February, so I didn&#39;t do this conference...after all, I&#39;m cruising next week and one can only survive so long without working&#33;<br /><br />I don&#39;t really know what critter bit me - except that it wasn&#39;t any handsome two legged kind.  I took Bendadryl at bedtime - should take it around the clock and have had three doses of the antibiotics.  It&#39;s still swollen but I think I&#39;m better than yesterday.  <br /><br />No time to linger...the phone is ringing....see you in a bit.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-01-30 21:04:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269094,334,1,18,262099,'2008-01-31 00:29:25',NULL,'','Evening all&#33; Work is done for today.......Howie just got home and he&#39;s done with the W2&#39;s, but not the 1099&#39;s. That&#39;s OK. as those have some leeway in timing. <br /><br />Carmen your trip sounds wonderful&#33; There are so many places to go in NY it&#39;s really hard to see it all. Next trip try a NY Deli for lunch. It&#39;s enough to get you through the entire day for sure.<br /><br />Cheryl, you&#39;ll need some rest after watching Scotty so much. Those little ones are really tiring. Enjoy your peaceful day&#33; Yes, only DD and I are going on this trip.<br /><br />Maria, glad your back and your settling in. Sorry you came back to the cold again. Howie is a Jets fan too but he hates NE so he&#39;s a Giant fan on Sunday now.<br /><br />Jenn, sounds like it your turn for snow. Stay warm and be careful going out.<br /><br />Steve glad you back is feeling better. You&#39;ll probably be better once the stitches come out and you have a few days to heal.<br /><br />Shari, hope you have a marvelous trip to Arizonia and it&#39;s nice and warm for you.<br /><br />Carmen hope your ankle gets better in a hurray before your cruise. Is the Kosher restaurant still in Chinatown in SF??? Howie and I cracked up when we saw it. We loved SF and have a good friend there that we hope to visit one of these days.<br /><br />Marylou hope you find that hat for Jim. He and I will either be happy as a clam on Sunday night or miserable. Tell him one way of the other at least he&#39;s not alone. LOL&#33; Haven&#39;t spoken to mom in the last few days but will probably in the next few days. Thanks for asking.<br /><br />Joey you and Carmen are getting down to the last few days.  Hope your shopping went well.<br /><br />Sue sorry the cold is still with you. Hope your shopping for your thread went well.<br /><br />Tonia I wondered what you were having for SuperBowl. Not much cooking going on here, we&#39;re having homemade pizza and whatever I find frozen at the store. I really don&#39;t want to cook my way through the game.<br /><br />Well off to check out the rest of the boards. Have a great evening.<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-01-31 00:29:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269169,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-01-31 02:36:00',NULL,'','Hi eveyone.  Just checking in.  Routine day today, nothing exciting.  Went to our CPA&#39;s today to pickup W-2&#39;s and some records for my wife&#39;s office.  He promised me we would get &#036;20,000 back from taxes.  But of course as he said he can promise me anything. Somehow I think it will be alot less than 20 grand&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Wife just got home so better get busy.<br /><br />Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-01-31 02:36:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269194,2544,1,18,262099,'2008-01-31 03:41:21',NULL,'','Hi All<br /><br />Wind keeps a blowing&#33; 65-70 mph gusts were responsible for tearing off about 25% of our roof shingles. Yikes. Paul called the insurance company and we are covered with a &#036;500 deductible.  We are on the roofers list along with everyone else.  Lot of property damage in this area. The roof is minor compared to other people&#39;s damage.<br />We sure have had strange winter weather this year. Tomorrow is suppose to be quieter and then Friday ice and snow... I am ready for spring  <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 />Not much else happening. just another work day. But glad it is over the hump day.  Two more days to the weekend.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />Have a good evening guys....<br /><br />Gail','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-01-31 03:41:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269230,573,1,18,262099,'2008-01-31 05:42:07',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies&#33;<br /><br />More snow - yikes&#33; And more expected tonight.  Expect to see a couple of these soon out in the front yard&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/animations/Polar_bears_2.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Made beef storganoff tonight so the house smells so good tee-hee&#33;<br /><br />Went out earlier and bought a fountain for the front garden.  Pretty neat looking thing.  We plan on taking out a huge rhodo that has seen better days - and replacing it with the fountain, a couple of large pots and lots of rocks - no weeding.  Hard to think about spring looking out the window - but soon - SOON&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/animations/Watering.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Off to games - talk at you later.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/goodday83xf.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-01-31 05:42:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269245,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-01-31 07:58:08',NULL,'','Hey Jenn, we have your weather.  It started snowing like crazy this afternoon and the weatherman said we should only get a trace - 4&quot; later they said they may have understimated.  It is still going strong....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-01-31 07:58:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269252,488,1,18,262099,'2008-01-31 12:41:35',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#666600--><span style=\"color:#666600\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - January 31st<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  The last day of January already&#33;  Where has this month gone?  Nothing special planned for today other than to grocery shop for Jim&#39;s dinner tomorrow.    I still don&#39;t know what I am cooking but I&#39;m sure I will find something.  <br /><br />Jenn - doesn&#39;t the thought of spring sound nice right about now?   I can&#39;t wait to clean off the deck furniture and have my morning coffee out there but it is far far away from the looks of things.   Be careful is all that snow.  Did you have your day at the races yet?<br /><br />Rose - Another booking for you - hooray&#33;  That should help to get you through tax season.  Don&#39;t fuss too much over food for the super bowl.  If Howie is anything like Jim he could eat cardboard and care less as long as I don&#39;t stand in front of the TV when I put the snacks down on the table.   <br /><br />Maria - Good luck to your granddaughter on her audition.  I&#39;m sure she is very talented and will do well.  Glad you are settled back in at home - now you can start looking for your next cruise.  <br /><br />Carmen(M) - your talk of NY has my mouth watering for a taste of Little Italy and dinner at Puglias complete with their homemade wine.   Hope you get back there again one day<br /><br />Gail - sorry about your roof - that happened to us when we lived on Staten Island and it happened two days before we put our house on the market to sell - definately not a good selling point.  Sounds like your weather is just like ours here in Pa.  <br /><br />Steve - If your accountant is promising &#036;20,000 refunds can you please post his address for all of us here.  Perhaps he should run for public office next&#33;  Glad your back is a bit better.  <br /><br />Carmen&reg; glad to hear your leg is a bit better but hope it will be completely healed by Monday.   Isn&#39;t it a shame when work interferes with our cruising?<br /><br />Joey - Didn&#39;t make it to the Emerald City yesterday but the wind still is blowing pretty good so perhaps today.  Better try on that suit and make sure you are all ready for Monday.<br /><br />Tonia - your menu for superbowl day sounds yummy.   It won&#39;t be long now before you are back on your favorite shift at work.   Yeah&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Sue - cross stitching is so beautiful but  so much work.   I have a tablecloth my Mom made for me that I cherish but am afraid to use.  <br /><br />Cheryl - hope you survived your day without Spongebob.  hehe - they sure can drive you crazy can&#39;t they - but if it keeps them amused for even a few minutes that is fine with me.   At our house TJ is going through his Blues Clues phase and of course Ash is really into Hannah Montana.  <br /><br />Jackie, Keith &amp; Rita, Rat and Robin - hope you  have  a good day and find a chance to stop by and say hi.<br /><br />Chatted on a bit too long and lost track of time.   Need to get the coffee going and get Jim up and moving.  I&#39;ll be back later on to finish up.<br /><br />Make today a special one.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-01-31 12:41:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269256,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-01-31 13:29:19',NULL,'','Just stopping by to say Hi - no real news&#33;<br />Gail, Jenn and Cheryl.... sorry to hear about all that &quot;white stuff&quot; and the problems it brings - keep safe.<br />Chat later.','zebra','zebra','2008-01-31 13:29:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269281,2066,1,18,262099,'2008-01-31 15:41:49',NULL,'','Good Thursday Crazies..... <br /><br />we are one twelfth done..with 2008 wow<br /><br />woke up too early today.... no reason.. just one of those mornings I guess...<br /><br />Gail glad insurance is picking up the damage... will you guys have time to put a tarp on the roof before the wet stuff comes?<br /><br />Cheryl stay safe in your trace of snow....<br /><br />Not a bunch going on today..... will check back later..<br /><br /> <br /><br />Make today count.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-01-31 15:41:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269287,3642,1,18,262099,'2008-01-31 16:10:01',NULL,'','good morning <br />Pappy woke me up at 6:30am ack i had feeling that he really had to go oy lol so i took him out.<br />I was busy this morning wow had lot of things to do before going in town this afternoon<br />still working on my project.  it was cold outside will have winter storm tonight OY not again oh well.<br /><br />rose-my cold is over i am better  i meant the cold outside BRR lol smile<br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-01-31 16:10:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269356,2542,1,18,262099,'2008-02-01 01:49:59',NULL,'','Wow the dock is so quiet today - where is everyone???','zebra','zebra','2008-02-01 01:49:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269379,488,1,18,262099,'2008-02-01 02:30:26',NULL,'','I don&#39;t know where everyone is today - sure is quiet here though','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-01 02:30:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269380,3913,1,18,262099,'2008-02-01 02:34:12',NULL,'','Hi All&#33;<br />We dodged a bullet today.  They forecasted 5-8&quot; of snow but it didn&#39;t get here.  Stayed south, all we got were a few flurries.  Just hate it when that happens&#33;  LOL<br /><br />Mary Lou....Even with my &quot;pull&quot; I have to wait for lab results.  Still haven&#39;t heard the report from the lesion the took off last Friday.  <br /><br />Go in tomorrow afternoon to get stiches out of my back and have the shoulder recut to get larger clear margins.  Hope that is the end of it.<br /><br />Gail...Sorry to hear about your roof.  Thank God for insurance&#33;<br /><br />The boxer won&#39;t leave me alone.  It&#39;s play time.  Have a good evening all&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-01 02:34:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269396,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-02-01 04:00:10',NULL,'','Steve, maybe it was your weather that hit us instead of Jenn&#39;s.  Either way, you guys can have it back&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />It is a quiet day here - I have been painting so much, it caught up with me, so I was having a down day today - cooking dinner was the only thing I did today.  I laid aorund and watched tv the rest of the day.  Mary Lou, sorry but I am going to have to root against Jim&#39;s team on Sunday.  Just a few more days Carmen and Joey and you 2 will be at sea - enjoy, and remember - I want pics.  Well, Lost is getting ready to come on, so I am off.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-01 04:00:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269406,1421,1,18,262099,'2008-02-01 06:00:50',NULL,'','Good evening from Mexico City&#33;   What a chaotic place&#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\" />  It all started with aggressive taxi drivers looking for a fare at the airport.  I was hounded and followed by a least a dozen cabbies&#33;  I was told told only to use authorized cabs in the city as the others can be unsafe.  Well my authorized cab driver drove like a maniac...........surprised we didn´t get into a few accidents along the way.  There was a big march and protest today in the Historicol District.......I was told by hotel staff it was in the hundreds of thousands. I never seen so many flag and stick bearing protesters. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" />  The march pitted the corn farmers against the big companies.  They marched passed my hotel.........there were thousands of police present but the funny thing was that my hotel (the Sheraton Historicol Centro)  was completely surrounded by the military(shoulder to shouder) in battle armor&#33;  It was incredible&#33;  They all were carrying the big four foot tall battle shields........it was very intimidating&#33;   I was actually too scared to take pictures&#33;  We´ll anyway, I´m here for a friend´s wedding which takes place Saturday night.  Can you believe the wedding ceremony starts at 8pm at the church?  Guess it´s tradition that they party all night long&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  I,m traveling solo but will be meeting friends during the evening hours. <br /><br />I´´m going to see the famous pyramids tomorrow and possibly the famous Church of the Guadulope(Virgin Mary fame).  Hopefully I´ll be able to climb the Pyramid of the Moon and take some nice pictures.  <br /><br />I´ll try to report back tomorrow night.  <br /><br />PS, I´ve got say this is the best hotel staff I´´ve ever encountered too. <br /><br />, <br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-02-01 06:00:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269408,2611,1,18,262099,'2008-02-01 06:36:12',NULL,'','Rat, my goodness, please stay safe.  I would be terrified in that situation, especially if I was traveling alone.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-01 06:36:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269418,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-02-01 07:33:34',NULL,'','Hi Gang,<br /><br />I&#39;m finally here...had a day off but am on call now.  Was busy doing girlythings   ...  manicure/pedicure/waxing...even had a nice foot and shoulder massage, not the deep tissue thing so I didn&#39;t leave feeling sore but just relaxed.  I haven&#39;t done the first thing to get ready for the Monarch other than to send a box of crew gifts to Joey, bless his heart.  Instead of paying &#036;70 for an extra box on the flight, it only cost me &#036;20 UPS to send it to Joey ( two days ) and he&#39;ll bring it to the ship for me.  He&#39;ll need a massage after lugging it, that&#39;s for sure.<br /><br />I just realized, we have two big special occasions on our four day Monarch cruise....Mardi Gras and Chinese New Year.  I tried to look for some celebratory decorations - easily could have gotten Chinese New Year ones but just didn&#39;t feel like spending my day off hauling over to Chinatown.  Can you imagine that place this week?? I thought it would be fun, though, to get some cute red and gold Chinese tip envelopes for the crew....maybe I&#39;ll still do it.<br /><br />Off to start working on the packing stuff.<br /><br />xxxooo','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-01 07:33:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269419,4386,1,18,262099,'2008-02-01 07:38:39',NULL,'','Wow, rat, that is quite an adventure you&#39;re having.  I always get a little nervous in a situation where there are armed swams of police officers.  I don&#39;t feel all that comfortable, either, when I visit a country where there are young military men with machine guns lining the streets to your hotel such as I encountered <br />about twenty years ago when I went to Caracas.  <br /><br />I&#39;ve never made it yet to Mexico City...I know the archeological museum is supposed to be pheonmenal.  <br /><br />Stay safe, rat....we have a rendevous coming up soon.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-01 07:38:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269420,573,1,18,262099,'2008-02-01 07:47:38',NULL,'','Good evening crazies&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br />No snow today - just a lot of slushy pools :o)<br /><br />Not sure about tonight - more predicted but it&#39;s still pretty warm.<br /><br /><b>RAT</b> - ah Mexico City - I remember it well.  I made the mistake of dying my hair blonde before we went (many years ago).  Turns out Mexican men like blonde women - my butt got pinched a lot  <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 />I vaguely remember not having the currency down pat and paying &#036;20 for a tiny bottle of aspirin  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> and waiting for our change after dinner only to  be told to waiter had just quit - taking our change with him ... all a learning experience to be sure.<br /><br />Did our states run today. Went down looking for new suitcases and - once again - Big Lots came through.  Got two Pierre Cardin Bags - one 28&quot; for &#036;20 and one 25&quot; for &#036;15 - and we had an e-mail coupon for 20% of our entire purchase - great day&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  At that price we don;t care if the airlines mess them up lol.<br /><br />Take care everyone .... watch out for the snow and rain and whatever else this season is throwing us...see you all tomorrow - February wow -  where did January go?????<br /><br /><br />And remember ...<br /><br /><!--coloro:#CC0000--><span style=\"color:#CC0000\"><!--/coloro--><b><i><!--sizeo:4--><span style=\"font-size:14pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->When life hands you lemons ask for Tequilla and salt and invite me over ;o) <!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> </i></b>','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-01 07:47:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269436,488,1,18,262099,'2008-02-01 13:07:52',NULL,'','Time to close down the January dock - please visit us over at the February Dock.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-01 13:07:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269437,488,1,18,NULL,'2008-02-01 13:19:27',NULL,'Daily Dock - FEBRUARY','<!--sizeo:5--><span style=\"font-size:18pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330000--><span style=\"color:#330000\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - February 1st<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to another month.  Thanks to leap year we will have one extra day this month to sit and visit.<br /><br />Today is Jim&#39;s b&#39;day so I need to hit the grocery store bright and early.  It&#39;s rainy out here and is supposed to rain all day so there will be no waiting for it to clear.   He has decided he wants king crab for dinner so that makes me happy.   I would love to have dungenese crabs which Carmen and Ray spoke of earlier this week but here on the East Coast that would entail mortgaging our home.   lol  Have a b&#39;day cake all made - just need Ash to come and &quot;help&quot; put the icing on it.  <br /><br />Ray - enjoy your wedding but please be careful.  I don&#39;t think I would enjoy being there.   <br /><br />Carmen  &amp; Joey - better get packing&#33;&#33;  Your cruise is just around the corner.<br /><br />Joey - that was very nice of you to take Carmen&#39;s package to the ship for her.  <br /><br />Carmen - that was especially nice of you to buy gifts for the crew.  What kind of things do you buy for them?  I know they have very limited space.   I always take them International Calling cards - I will never forget one cruise when our waiter had tears in his eyes when he told us he had just spoken to his mother for the first time in 6 months using the card we had given him at the beginning of the cruise.<br /><br />Time for me to get Jim up and maybe even make him some breakfast this morning.   I&#39;l be back in a little while when I can &quot;chat&quot; some more.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-03-01 12:59:24',274787,488,'cruisetarp','cruisetarp',NULL,476,-1,8477,0,0,0,0,0),(269442,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 13:49:48',NULL,'','Wow - February already.  <br />I feel so bad that I haven&#39;t even had time to read all the posts - I give myself 15 minutes before work and after I&#39;ve welcomed new members I only have a little time to check in each category for a minute.  tomorrow I work until 2 pm but should have time to chat in the afternoon.<br />Have a great day all&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-02-01 13:49:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269464,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 15:17:48',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />Wow February.... we moving right along.... <br />Attention MEN: VALENTINES is in two weeks ...LOOK for that gift NOW&#33;<br /><br />ok spouses... hope that helps...<br /><br />Mary Lou .. give Jim our best birthday wishes...<br /><br />Off to make coffee....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-01 15:17:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269480,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 16:35:53',NULL,'','good morning  <br />woke up with snow on the ground i might have got about like 10 inches of snow during the night that Pappy&#39;s spot was pile high ugh and had to shove it off to the grass  and a neighbor&#39;s dog came to visit Pappy and he is one of Pappy&#39;s best friend a big black lab. other one is a other black lab also big of course but a female named Lulu, my uncle and my aunt&#39;s dog is also his best friend hehe. Lulu is probably mix of boxer and black lab but she look much a black lab.<br /><br />i guess i have to do something around the house since i am struck at home <br />so  have good day everyone<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-01 16:35:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269481,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 16:37:14',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />Happy Birthday Jim.<br />Joey and Carmen, enjoy your cruise.<br />I use to be able to log in every day and read the posts, but it has been so hectic here at work, I haven’t been able to do so.  I hope all my friends are doing well today.  Tomorrow my DH and I are headed to SC, returning next Sunday.  It’s been a while since we were there, so I am looking forward to some quiet and relaxing time off.<br />Take care everyone <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> .<br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-01 16:37:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269487,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 17:49:01',NULL,'','Hi Folks,<br /><br />Just a quick note...late start this morning.....and I am off to work.<br /><br />Mary Lou, I take all sorts of gifts.  I&#39;ve always given out phone cards but I take different things to different people.  This cruise, I have something for every day, for guest services - pistachios, almond rocha, mango gummies, and chocolate covered fruits.  I take mango gummies for the crew as well - they love them and always know I&#39;m on board when they see them.  I take dried mangoes from the Phillipines for the Filipino crew, hand creams from Bath and Body works, chai tea for the Indians.  This time I also have jazz CDs for some of the officers - my good friend in San Francisco is so great and her latest, &quot;Out of This World&quot; is just that.<br /><br />Will check back later though we have a busy day....two children to interview and I&#39;m on call the entire weekend till 5P Sunday.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-01 17:49:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269494,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 17:57:23',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; I can&#39;t believe it&#39;s February already&#33; Don&#39;t know where yesterday went.......started out as a slow day but somehow it just slipped by and it seems that nothing got done. I hate those wasted kind of days. Oh well. Should be pretty quiet today (I hope) just have a few errands and then some cleaning. Have to head to the super market for some of the stuff I didin&#39;t get yesterday for our Super Bowl party. For those who have asked, I spoke to Mom last night and she&#39;s feeling &quot;alright&quot; in her terms. I&#39;ll be seeing her next week and I&#39;ll be able to judge her better then. <br /><br />Gail sorry to hear about your roof. It&#39;s such a pain to deal with insurance and contractors. Hope it goes smoothly.<br /><br />Steve I hope the removal of your stitches brings you relief. Hope the tests results come out good. <br /><br />Rat hope your enjoying Mexico City now that the protesters are done.<br /><br />Marylou I was confused whent he Dock was in General Discussion.........  Wish Jim a Happy Birthday&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; I know what he wants.......the Giants to win the Super Bowl&#33; <br /><br />So Carmen and Joey are you all packed????<br /><br />Joey if Howie forgot Valentines Day, Mother&#39;s Day, my birthday or our anniversary he&#39;d be in deep trouble and he knows it. LOL&#33; He has our anniversary covered with our cruise. I picked it out myself&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Jackie glad you&#39;ll have a breather this afternoon. Pace yourself.<br /><br />Sue sorry to hear about all the snow. Sounds like a good day to tackle a project.<br /><br />Carmen enjoy South Carolina. Sounds like you need a break.<br /><br />Jenn did you sign up to get those Big Lots coupons????? I love going there and sure could use a discount. <br /><br />Tonia hope all is well.<br /><br />Welcome home Ed. Hope your cruise was wonderful&#33;<br /><br />Well better get moving before I get lazy. Have a great day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-01 17:57:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269497,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 18:01:33',NULL,'','LOL Rose &#33;&#33;.. David is pretty good too...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-01 18:01:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269513,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 20:16:33',NULL,'','Back from the grocery store with a whole lot of king crab for dinner tonight - I can&#39;t wait.    We had a real ice storm blow thru here this morning - at first they put schools on a 2 hour delay and then ordered them closed.  Ash was in tears because today was silly hat and silly socks day as well as the school olympics and she was running in the relay race.   Instead she will be coming over here shortly to make pictures for Poppy&#39;s b&#39;day dinner.<br /><br />Jim went into work today and received a nasty b&#39;day gift from his boss.  Word came down this morning that their entire department is being eliminated at the end of the year.  (all work is going electronic) Fortunately he doesn&#39;t really need the job and will never find one like this again (working every other week) but he really feels sorry for some of his co-workers.  Today Jim is 66 but he is at least 9 years younger than the next oldest person on the job.  Several of the men are in their early 80&#39;s so their chance of finding something else is very slim.   Well, it was fun while it lasted - maybe he can get his job back at the golf course.  <br /><br />Carmen (M) - have a great time in So. Carolina.  It has got to be warmer there than it is here.   Have fun.<br /><br />Rose - As you can see, our Dock is back where it belongs.  I wasn&#39;t able to start a new thread under Cruise Connections so Jason took care of it all for us.  Thanks Jason.  <br /><br />Carmen ® - I never thought about bringing foods to the crew.  Thanks for the great idea.   <br /><br />Sue - sorry about all the snow - stay in and stay warm&#33;<br /><br />Joey - thanks for the Valentines reminder - I&#39;ll have to print it and leave it be the coffee pot in the morning (along with the sale circular from our local jewelers)  lol.  Actually Jim is very good about those things.<br /><br />Jackie - we miss you here on the dock but know you are busy.  We look forward to you having time to tell us all that is going on in your life.<br /><br />Gotta go make lunch - Jim will be in shortly and I&#39;m sure he is very wet and very cold so some hot soup is needed.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-01 20:16:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269534,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 20:50:55',NULL,'','Happy February Crazies&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />No more snow - thank goodness.  It rained all night so a lot of it has just gone away&#33; Yeah&#33;<br /><br /><b>ROSE</b> - Google Big Lots and sign up for their e-mails.  We get a coupon every couple of months and take full advantage of it.  Love those bargains.<br /><br />Do any of you Crazies have <b>panic or anxiety attacks</b>?  I had a doozie about 3 this morning.  Was up until after 5 trying to get rid of it. DH tried to help by cuddling me - which did work until he started snoring LOL. Even the Ativan didn&#39;t help.  Think it could be connected with my breathing problems because of the asthma.  Any suggestions????<br /><br />Ayway off to make some breakfast - think it will be a relaxing day today to recoup from the not so relaxing night.<br /><br />Take care all  - back later.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-01 20:50:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269537,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 21:34:36',NULL,'','Happy Friday Crazies.  Hope you all have fun, or at least, relaxing plans for the weekend.  Tomorrow should be quiet but with Sunday being the Super Bowl, it won&#39;t be.  We have a 57&quot; wide screen, hi-def TV and so the boys always come over here and usually bring friends along with them.  Mary Lou, tell Jim Happy Birthday for me.   Greg can&#39;t wait until he can retire - he was originally thinking he would do it at 50, but as that is only a year and a half away for him, not sure that is going to be realistic.  Mercedes, hope you and hubby have a great time in South Carolina.  Take some time to just relax and recharge your batteries.   Rose, hope you and Jackie both survive tax season - just keep looking forward to those cruises.  Joey, how sweet of you to take Carmen&#39;s box to the port for her - and so like you&#33;&#33;&#33;  I hope you and Carmen have a wonderful trip.  Give each other a hug for me.  We really don&#39;t do much for Valentine&#39;s Day.  We do go out to dinner at Steak &amp; Ale, which is my favorite restaurant.  Greg is not a big fan but it is the only place close to us that takes reservations - we have tried other places on that day and have had wait times up to 2 hours, so now we always go to Steak &amp; Ale, and with our reservations, we are always in within 10 minutes.  I used to get upset if he didn&#39;t go all out and send me flowers and buy me something really nice for Valentine&#39;s, but a few years ago, it hit me that we didn&#39;t need a greeting card company to tell us that we should show our love to each other.  It isn&#39;t like it is a birthday or anniversary, just a Hallmark day.  We do get each other a card and go out to dinner and that is it.  And usually Greg makes my card, which means so much more to me.  So I try to remember to let him know each and every day that he is my Valentine.  Well, guess I had better scoot - my son&#39;s girlfriend works for a mobile pet grooming service - you know the kind, they arrive in an RV type vehicle and take the dogs out there and bathe and groom them right in front of your house.  Anyway, she is here now doing the dogs, so I want to get some lunch ready for her to grab a quick bite before she is off to her next appt.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-01 21:34:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269576,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-01 22:31:59',NULL,'','Glad we&#39;re back home where we belong Marylou. Thanks Jason&#33; Sorry about the company going hi-tech and Jim losing a job. <br /><br />Jenn thanks, I just signed up. <br /><br />Cheryl, we always survive, just how well is always the question. LOL<br /><br /><br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-01 22:31:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269637,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 01:34:30',NULL,'','Hi Crazies&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;m sitting at the doctors office waiting my turn.  Dr is running a little late (emergency surgery) but is here now so I can mess around on her computer why I wait.<br /><br />Got the lab report back this morning on the lesion they took off last Friday and it was benign&#33;  Yeah, it&#39;s about time.  He will redo my shoulder tonight to get wider margins and then we should be done and start concentrating on the upcoming cruise&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Sorry Jim lost his job.  He can have mine if he wants&#33; LOL<br /><br />Sounds like everyone will be busy with Super Bowl parties Sunday.  Hope eveyone has a great time.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-02 01:34:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269641,1421,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 02:40:32',NULL,'','Hi Crazies,<br /><br />Just got back from the tour.......it was great&#33;   Went to Teotihuacan to see the pyramids, the site is huge&#33;  I climbed the Pyramid of the Sun, it was so hot that I barely made it to the top.  Haven´t suffered like this in a long time.  We had a great tour guide, he never stopped talking&#33;   Also went to the Basilica Lady of the Guadeloupe.  Saw the famous shroud and worshippers on their knees crawling their way on the massive plaza towards the church.  Simply amazing.<br /><br />Tomorrow, I haven´t decided what to do yet, but on Sunday I´ll be on a tour again.  Forget the Superbowl eh? Go Giants&#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 />Everyone have a nice weekend&#33;<br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-02-02 02:40:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269657,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 04:00:14',NULL,'','Mary Lou... sorry to hear about Jim&#39;s job - but look at the bright side.... more time together :)<br /><br />Well it&#39;s work again tomorrow but Sunday I actually have off.  So I guess I will park myself in front of the TV like the rest of America and enjoy the Super Bowl.<br /><br />I sure do miss Ed - trust they are having an awesome cruise.<br /><br />Carmen and Joey... wishing you both a fabulous cruise.  Carmen you&#39;re going to have to keep an eye on Joey  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-02-02 04:00:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269666,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 05:23:25',NULL,'','Steve that&#39;s great news&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Happy to hear it&#39;s working out and you&#39;ll be done with this soon.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-02 05:23:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269676,274,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 07:45:39',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />We had a great flight out.  The evenings have been kind of chilly, but today it must have reached 70.  It was a beautiful day&#33;  Sooo much better than the below zero weather we had at home.<br /><br /> We spent most of the day in Tombstone, AZ.  We watched the movie last night to see all the places that Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday hung out and got to see them today.  We took a short tour in a stagecoach, too.  Great fun&#33;<br /><br /><br />My brother&#39;s home is beautiful.  It&#39;s in the mountain area, and you can see them from the back patio and yard, and almost all the windows.  His home is an open floor plan...a huge great room with kitchen and kitchen bar with a beautiful granite top.  He has decorated his home himself, and it&#39;s in the Southwestern style.  His artwork is really great.  Tomorrow we&#39;re going to Old Tucson where they used to make a lot of movies.<br /><br />Not sure if I&#39;ll be back online...we have a pretty busy schedule, and my DB is using a cell phone hook up so I don&#39;t want to be on too long.<br /><br />Hope you are all well and it&#39;s not too cold where you are,<br />Take care, and talk to you later,<br />Love, Shari<br /><br />Mary Lou...Happy Birthday to Jim&#33;...so sorry about his job.<br /><br />Carmen...hope your ankle and cellulitis is better.<br /><br />Rose...hope your mom is better<br /><br />Steve...good news about your benign lesion.<br /><br />Rat...hope you stay safe.  Your tour to Our Lady of Guadalupe church sounds wonderful.<br /><br />Gail...so sorry about your roof&#33;<br /><br />Jen...hope you don&#39;t get another anxiety attack.  I have had a couple of them since my mom&#39;s death, and they are horrible.  I think it&#39;s just from stress, but maybe yours do have a connection to your asthma or some medications you take for that.  I would check with the doctor.  Hope you&#39;re feeling better.<br /><br />Have to go...we have a busy schedule..  Not sure if I&#39;ll be able to be back on till I&#39;m home.<br /><br />Take care, EVERYONE...and stay safe, and stay warm&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-02-02 07:45:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269679,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 13:12:30',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#663300--><span style=\"color:#663300\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY - February 2nd<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and Happy Super Bowl Weekend.   I guess I don&#39;t have to ask what most of you will be doing this weekend.   Even though the Giants will be in the super bowl I have very little interest in the game - may watch a bit to see the commercials but otherwise will find something else to do.   <br /><br />Jim had a great birthday despite the news from work - our crab was yummy last night and he loved all his Giant gear as well as his other gifts.   He is upset about his job but it will last til the end of the year so it&#39;s not like he will be out of work tomorrow.   As I said yesterday, he is more upset for some of the &quot;older&quot; men there.  Deb was stunned when he told her last night.  She generally has the inside scoop on what is going on at the bank.  <br /><br />Shari - Sunshine - yeah&#33;&#33;&#33;  Enjoy the warm weather.  It must seem tropical to you after the cold that you left.  Have a great time with you brother and enjoy the sights.<br /><br />Steve - hope your shoulder is OK today and not too sore.  That is great news about the last lesion they removed.  You were due for some good news from the Dr.    Now you can concentrate on getting ready for the cruise.<br /><br />Ed - Welcome back - can&#39;t wait to hear all about your cruise.   I hope someone got a pic of you walking around with Crazie this morning.  <br /><br />Ray - glad things have quieted down and all is quiet and you can do some sightseeing.  Enjoy your time there.  Sounds like you have a great weekend planned.<br /><br />Jackie - thanks for  pointing out the up side of Jim loosing his job, but that is why he went back to work in the first place.  After 41 years of marriage we really still enjoy being together (every OTHER week)  lol.  <br /><br />Jenn - hope the panic attacks are gone - they are the pits.  I only have them when I fly so there is a real easy solution to that problem.   Hope you were able to relax some yesterday and had a good nights sleep <br /><br />Cheryl - Jim retired the first time when he was 55 - that lasted about 6 months.  He thought retirement meant he could follow me around like a little puppy dog 24-7.  Someday I will have to tell you all the story about the day he decided I didn&#39;t know how to properly cook pasta.   Then he went to work for a company that needed a broker for 3 months - that job lasted 2 years.  Since then he has been content to work at a local gold course during golf season but left that job for this job with a local bank.  He will probably go back to the golf course next year if they will have him.   The pay is lousy but he gets all the free golf he wants&#33;<br />Greg sounds like he keeps pretty busy so it should not be a problem when he retires. <br /><br />Joey &amp; Carmen - get packing&#33;   The Monarch won&#39;t wait.  <br /><br />Ed &amp; Carmen - let me know how the hand-off of Crazie goes.   <br /><br />Hope everyone else is well and has big weekend plans, even if it is to sit in front of the TV on Sunday.<br /><br />Make today special.  I&#39;ll be back later on.<br /><br />  <br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-02 13:12:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269690,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 14:39:05',NULL,'','Today is Groundhog Day and Puxatony Phil just saw his shadow meaning we have 6 more weeks of winter ahead of us. I  never did like that groundhog - sure hope he is wrong this time.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-02 14:39:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269691,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 15:14:58',NULL,'','MaryLou... sorry about Puxatony Phil&#39;s prediction, but we&#39;ve only had about a week&#39;s worth of winter weather here.  I know what you&#39;re saying about their retirement - tony complains everyday that he&#39;s back at work - but we do enjoy being together, I guess it&#39;s far more interesting with different things to do everyday, if one is travelling, as opposed to having them follow you around the house all day :)<br /><br />Steve..... what awesome news&#33;&#33;&#33;  Now you can concentrate on your next cruise.<br /><br />Shari.... your brothers home sounds gorgeous - we loved Arizona, it is so uniquely beautiful.<br /><br />Well it&#39;s off to work for me, now..........','zebra','zebra','2008-02-02 15:14:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269697,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 15:19:23',NULL,'','<!--QuoteBegin-cruisetarp Posted Feb 2 2008+ 04:39 AM--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp Posted Feb 2 2008 &#064;  04:39 AM)</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--QuoteEBegin--> <!--sizeo:2--><span style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Today is Groundhog Day and Puxatony Phil just saw his shadow meaning we have 6 more weeks of winter ahead of us. I never did like that groundhog -<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />If memory serves Granny liked groundhog with a little gopher gravy on the side.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies....<br />Mary Lou so glad Jim had a great Birthday...but then again I knew he would&#33;&#33;<br />Today is clear on the Doppler radar here in southern California.. they are saying more rain is expected tomorrow though... for the ones that are in the ice snow storms thru-out please be safe.....<br />Steve <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> good news... <br />Shari Tombstone sounds fun&#33;&#33; I like the old west...at least I like it on tv&#33;&#33;<br />Jenn I know it doesnt help.. but DEEP BREATHs hope you feel better...<br /><br />I will be around today... holla if you need me...<br />Smile...<br />joey <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-02 15:19:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269703,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 16:33:05',NULL,'','morning all... been so busy .. and really haven&#39;t had much time.. finally i have a minute to relax this weekend...<br /><br />someones i wish icould retire but then i know i would just go crazy if i didn&#39;t have something to complain about LOL LOL ....plus i do like the money ... it does pay for my trips....<br /><br />ya know i do feel lucky that i am able to enjoy my life and go on my cruises once a year... people at work told me they live thur my travels... i told them why don&#39;t you just go .. i asked them what are you afraid you may enjoy yourself and travel... i just don&#39;t want to sit around and watch the world go bye... i want to say i atleast saw some or most of the things i always wanted to see...life is way t short  to not reap some of the bennies of working <br /><br />Jenn sorry to hear about the panic attacks... i had those really bad when my mom died and was going thur the my divorce.. it was all the stress and it was my bodies way of saying slow down... take some time for you... i had it so bad i stopped driving.. and almost wouldn&#39;t leave my house except to work...it took almost two years to work thur it...with the help of a my great doc and his undertsnading i was not going crazy...but i know how bad they can get...i pray you can work thur them.. i know it sounds crazy..but what Joey said to breathe thur them.. find a quiet place .. meditation did help me to clear my mind of things there are some great tapes out there ....<br /><br />Jackie glad your making it thur.. but you do have a cruise to look forward too...i sure hope we can figure out a good cruise for all us to see each other again... we did have a good group...<br /><br />Gail sorry to hear about the roof... but glad you two didn&#39;t get hurt ....hehhe Joey gezzzz heels together and rememeber no place like home LOL <br /><br />Marylou  ya for JIM glad he enjoyed his crab.. i do love king crab ...i always have some in the freezer..and his birthday... but i do have to say i will be rotting for NE....manning and the chargers, ya know he really didn&#39;t want to play with us ... but i have no sour grapes do i LOL LOL LOL <br /><br />Rose i hope when ya see mommy shes doing ok....<br /><br />Cheryl.. i always enjopy you alventures with munchkin... they are full of it aren&#39;t they... sorry your still getting that white stuff that must have been our last rain storm. are ya finished painting now??<br /><br />your sll talking about being around our other half.. i love Gary and all.. but i will tell ya this if i ever have to spend every waking hour with him following me ... it would not be pretty... someone would get hurt LOL LOL gezzzzzzz we can&#39;t even survive being in the kitchen at the same time....<br /><br />well to all i may have missed sorry.. but i hope all is well steve glad your owie came out well...sue shari <br /><br />i have gone on long enough... just a one thing to do today to buy a baby gift...<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-02-02 16:33:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269716,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 17:08:28',NULL,'','Celebrity just lowered their prices for our December cruise.... I just called and reduced my cruise fare by &#036;200 per person.... I love booking early....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-02 17:08:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269719,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 17:25:50',NULL,'','always fun to save money<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-02-02 17:25:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269720,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 17:28:59',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=269719:date=Feb 2 2008, 07&#58;25 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Feb 2 2008, 07&#58;25 AM) [snapback]269719[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> always fun to save money<br /><br />Tonia <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />did you check your cruise? maybe they reduced you as well... (fingers crossed)<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-02 17:28:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269721,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 17:38:31',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Happy February&#33;  Too bad the groundhog didin&#39;t tell us all what we wanted to hear....... It sure has been a wierd winter. Maybe Phil will be wrong. Quiet day today so far. Hope it stays that way as I have some pre-cooking to do for the Super Bowl today.<br /><br />Shari so happy to hear your in some warmer weather&#33; Sounds like your having a great time. You deserve some down time and warmth is just what you need now.<br /><br />Marylou glad Jim had a nice birthday despite the bad news from work. I understand how it is with the DH&#39;s underfoot. When Howie wasn&#39;t working he drove me nuts&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; That was when he bought the business, he knew that we&#39;d be in debt but at least we&#39;d still be married......LOL Wow it doesn&#39;t seem like it&#39;s been 16 years since. <br /><br />Jackie enjoy your day off tomorrow.<br /><br />Joey your Bon Voyage is right around the corner. Are you packed?? How wonderful that you got a price drop&#33; I love when that happens.<br /><br />Tonia I agree about taking vacations. My family doesn&#39;t understand why I don&#39;t just visit them instead of cruising but that&#39;s stressful being with them for too long. Vacation is our time to decompress, see new things, and enjoy our freedom&#33; My parents cancelled their Europe cruise for this year because of money......I gave them heck about it. My mother should know better and I&#39;m going to do my best to change their minds.<br /><br />(((Jenn))) Hang in there.<br /><br />Well back to the maintenance on my DD&#39;s computer. It would crash if it wasn&#39;t for me running the anti-virus. Hope everyone has a great Saturday&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-02 17:38:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269723,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 17:41:35',NULL,'','Joey not sure we could get a better price then we did on that cruise thanks to you... most of the suites are gone now ... <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-02-02 17:41:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269729,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 18:00:26',NULL,'','good morning to you all <br />took Pappy and saw 2 more dog friends of his heh  it is cold with snow still on the ground after yesterday snowstorm.<br />still doing my project ha <br /><br />have good day  to you all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-02 18:00:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269730,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 18:05:44',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=269723:date=Feb 2 2008, 07&#58;41 AM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Feb 2 2008, 07&#58;41 AM) [snapback]269723[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey not sure we could get a better price then we did on that cruise thanks to you... most of the suites are gone now ... <br /><br />Tonia <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /><br /><br />Oh thats right I had forgotten you scored that suite&#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\" /> ...nevermind&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Yes Rose finished packing this morning.. Whew&#33;&#33; the suit pants still fit..... (that was close)...just have to add my toiletries...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-02 18:05:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269743,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 19:01:23',NULL,'','Maria - Staten Island Chuck did NOT see his shadow this morning so Spring is just around the corner there.  Staten Island is looking better and better to me.   hahaha','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-02 19:01:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269751,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 20:49:02',NULL,'','Hi All&#33;<br />They re-cut the shoulder to get wider margins yesterday so I should be all done getting widdled on for awhile&#33;  That&#39;s the fifth time this year&#33;<br /><br />Took our boxer to the vet this morning for some blood work.  Only dog I ever had that loves to go to the vet.  She will be 5 years old Tues and has had three surgeries.  Think she would hate the place&#33;<br /><br />Oldest son stopped by to get a refrigerator we gave them.  Loading that into his truck really helped the shoulder&#33;  Next we go help the doctor my wife works for move.  Then tonight it&#39;s out to dinner and the theater.  I already hold the record for falling asleep fastest during a performance.  Might be able to beat that tonight&#33;<br /><br />Shari...Glad you are enjoying your vist with your brother and the warm weather&#33;  His place sounds great.<br /><br />Mary Lou...Jim working at the golf course sounds good to me.  Free golf is far more important than money&#33;<br /><br />Tonia &amp; Rose...We went on our first cruise 4 years ago.  I was 60&#33;  Wish we had started long before that but like your friends and family we kept putting it off.  That phase is over and we are in catch up mode&#33;  <br /><br />Joey...I agree with you.  Booking early is the best.  Congrats on saving money&#33;<br /><br />Time to get back to work.  Enjoy the day&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br />','lashl','lashl','2008-02-02 20:49:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269752,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 21:23:37',NULL,'','Greetings Gang,<br /><br />If I make it on the Monarch, it will be a miracle.  Poverty looms, that&#39;s for sure as my bonanza weekend<br />of call is not happening&#33;   Monday, as I said earlier on the dock, on the way to work ( actually, I was on Potrero - not a good street for me - it was also the site of the falling tree Jan 4 ) when I felt an excruciating pain in my right ankle.  Really, it was so severe, I couldn&#39;t even press on the gas or the brake.  When I got to work, I took off my sock and my ankle was totally swollen and purple and I had what looked like a bite on it and two raised red welts above it.  It continued to hurt all day.  I took Benedryl, kept it elevated and put frozen peas on it.  I saw Dr. Yan on Tuesday and she immediately started me on Keflex.  By Thursday, it was swollen and starting to turn purple.  By Friday, my entire foot was purple and swollen and it was progressing up my leg.  I kept waiting for my doctor to call and, in the afternoon, I bit the bullet and went to the ER.   I was in there for seven hours.  The doctor didn&#39;t think it was from a bite but, perhaps, a DVT or some deep fascial infection ( rare ) though he said it had the appearance of a traumatic injury ( I hadn&#39;t twisted my ankle, fallen or anything ). They did a doppler to rule out DVT - that wasn&#39;t it.  Then x-rays - no fracture, then they took me back for more x-rays as the radiologist thought she saw something suspicious.  She still isn&#39;t sure what she saw, wants me to have an MRI on Monday.  They took me off work for a week.  I told them I have a cruise planned.  He said I could go - wouldn&#39;t have let me if I&#39;d been flying to the east coast -better than working but I have to have the MRI when I return.  I said is it a malignancy or something- or, god forbid, necrotizing fasciaitis - no reply&#33; What the hell?  It hurts to weight bear and it is very swollen. I still think it&#39;s related to the bite.  And I have a general malaise and still ache all over.<br /> <br />My friend, Claire, called last night for the particulars so I have the crazie exchange went off without a hitch.  I just realized we have both Mardi Gras and Chinese New Year this cruise so crazie will have big celebration.  We&#39;ll try to keep her reasonably sober - if we can keep ourselves reasonably sober&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou, glad the crab fest for Jim went well.  <br /><br />Robin, thanks so much for the lanyards for our key cards....they are so nice in Mardi Gras colors.  Maybe no one will notice my purple foot&#33;<br /><br />Adios for now...have to elevate my foot and spray for spiders.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-02 21:23:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269764,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 21:40:30',NULL,'','Carmen - has your Dr. checked for RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy)..  I went through at least 4 Drs. with symptons similar to yours (especially the discoloring and swelling) before a radiologist found it.  Mine came from out of the blue - no warning at all and at times is fine and other times I am in agony with intense burning as well as swelling.  Just a thought as I had never heard of it before.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-02 21:40:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269783,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-02 23:54:50',NULL,'','Oh Carmen how awful&#33; So sorry to hear your foot and leg aren&#39;t any better but at least you can cruise. What are you going to do about walking around??? I know the crew will take excellent care of you especially since you&#39;re bringing all those goodies&#33; LOL  Keep off you feet and raise the leg until it&#39;s time to leave on Monday. Maybe the rest will be just what you need.<br /><br />Steve glad to hear this should be the last treatment, you really deserve a break. <br /><br /><br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-02 23:54:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269805,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 00:27:24',NULL,'','Carmen.... so sorry to hear about your ankle.  Did you ID the spider?  Too bad that they can&#39;t diagnose the problem, it must be a little unsettling going on the cruise without a diagnosis.  Have a super cruise - put the leg up... on the bar stool next to 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\" /> and enjoy the rest.','zebra','zebra','2008-02-03 00:27:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269867,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 02:30:09',NULL,'','Good afternoon all&#33;<br /><br />We have sunshine today - on top of all that snow it certainly is welcome.  Another inch or so on the ground this morning but just now it is beautiful&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/weather/sun-2.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Carmen - so sorry to hear about your ankle - take care of yourself and let someone look after you for a change.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/funny/nurse.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Went for my blood test and EKG this morning - the doc should get the results by warly next week so I will see what&#39;s up..... hopefully.<br /><br />We have our Red Hat Day at the Races tomorrow - complete with photos with the jockeys, seafood buffet and entertainment.  Should be fun.     <br /><br />Off to games - will pop back later.<br /><br /><br />Take care all and ...<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Great_day.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-03 02:30:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269886,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 04:40:48',NULL,'','Hello Gang...<br /><br />I am NOT a good patient...can make it about 30 minutes in bed with my foot up with the package of<br />peas, then have to get up for fifteen minutes.  Have watched two Bollywood films and, in between, stuffed<br />mango gummies in bright Chinese NY envelopes for the crew ( they always say that&#39;s how they know<br />I&#39;m on a ship, the mango gummies - my signature ).  Still haven&#39;t gotten to the clothes.<br /><br />RSD, Mary Lou....was it diagnosed on an MRI....I have to have one of my foot after I get back.  I&#39;ll suggest that to the radiologist and I&#39;ll read up on it as well.  Very interesting.  It must not be too common.  I had about six foot/ankle x-rays, then the radiologist had the tech come back and do more.  She said she still wasn&#39;t sure and wanted me to have the MRI on Monday....but I&#39;m cruising.  Nothing short of cardiac or stroke would keep me home.<br /><br />I&#39;ve still not heard about crazie...I hope she made it to Claire&#39;s hands.  Good forensic nurse will watch over her.<br /><br />Back to bed for another thirty minutes.  Maybe I&#39;ll make myself a nice Gray Goose martini...wonder how that<br />goes with Keflex?  Better to check it out here than on the Monarch.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-03 04:40:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269903,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 05:42:53',NULL,'','Not to worry Carmen, Claire has Crazie.<br /><br />It took us over a half hour to hook up.  After three cell phone calls I realized she was locked off the pier area since she was not a passenger.  We finally met a the wrought iron fence and passed Crazie thru, so she is on her way to you and Joey.<br /><br />She had a fantastic cruise and even dined with the Captain, Staff Captain, Hotel Manager, F &amp; B Manager and the Chief Engineer.<br /><br />Just got in the door about an hour ago and am whipped after our six hour bus ride back to Vegas and riding &quot;herd&quot; on my bunch.<br /><br />One broken arm and one food poisoning among the &quot;flock&quot;, but a fantastic cruise&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Too tired for details now.  Will check back in tomorrow.<br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-03 05:42:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269904,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 06:06:12',NULL,'','So glad that the Crazie exchange went off....sounds like the girl was wined and dined in high style.<br />I hear that Captain Karin doesn&#39;t eat in the dining room...don&#39;t know what it is with these young<br />captains but Crazie will have to make do with the Hotel Director ( I think he&#39;ll join us ), definitely<br />the F &amp; B Manager.  We&#39;ll get her picture with Captain Karin and maybe the ladies can talk about<br />some girl things.<br /><br />Glad you got back safe and sound, Ed','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-03 06:06:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269908,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 07:30:40',NULL,'','Night all - off to bed early to watch a movie - DH is at work so I get to stretch out.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/funny/Oldlady.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-03 07:30:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269920,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 14:21:04',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#663333--><span style=\"color:#663333\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - February 3rd<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and Happy Super Bowl Sunday to those who care.  lol.   You guessed it - I&#39;m not one of them even with our Giants playing.   I love to go to a football game but that is where my interest in the sport ends.  I just can&#39;t get into the idea of sitting in front of the TV and screaming orders at the players through the set.  <br /><br />Ed - Welcome back - can&#39;t wait to hear about your trip.  With one broken arm and food poisoning (hopefully not you or Roe) it sounds like an interesting trip to say the least.   Sorry you had trouble with the hand off of Crazie but thank you for your trouble.  Dinner with the Captain???? that little lady is certainly getting spoiled fast.  I&#39;ve never managed to do that.  <br /><br />Carmen - I had 3 different sets of x-rays before they found my RSD.  An MRI was next on the list but somehow this radiologist picked it up.   My Dr admitted she knew very little about it so it was a learning episode for both of us.  Perhaps you could bring up the possibility to them so they could specifically look for it.   Hope it doesn&#39;t give you too much trouble during your cruise.     I was diagnosed the week before my Grandeur cruise tw years ago and by the end of the cruise was wearing my slippers under my formal gown but I wasn&#39;t about to miss my cruise over something I couldn&#39;t do anything about and as I told my Dr.  I am more pampered and waited on on the ship than I am at home.  <br /><br />Joey - glad the suit fit fine and you are ready for your cruise.  Have a great time and keep an eye out for Crazie.  Make sure she behaves.   (Is that like leaving the cat in charge of the canary.  lol)<br /><br />Jenn -  Your graphics are the best.  Love the latest batch you have come across.  Glad you got to stretch out last night - it&#39;s nice every once in awhile, isn&#39;t it?  Hope all turns out well with the blood work.  Have a great day and Good Luck at the races.  Bet on any horse that has some type of nautical name or Crazy name and you will be a winner.<br /><br />Steve - moving a fridge after shoulder surgery was probably not the smartest thing you have ever done - now stop&#33;  Give it a chance to heal so you will be able to lug all that luggage around next month.<br /><br />Jackie - enjoy your day off and relax a bit.  <br /><br />Rose - hope you find your Mom doing well when you see her this week.  I agree they should reschedule their cruise but only she knows whether she is feeling up to it or not.   Hope you can convince them to go - if not to Europe than at least to cruise closer to home.  <br /><br />Tonia - ready for super bowl sunday?  I&#39;m in charge of meatballs with sauce for heroes and kielbasi and sauerkraut for our party so I guess I&#39;d better get a move on and hit the grocery store soon.   I love when DD waits to hand out the party assignments until the night before. If she wasn&#39;t having half her neighborhood in I&#39;d really go for that chili in sourdough bread but too many people for that.   <br /><br />Sue - How&#39;s the snow by you today?  Hopefully you can get out.  I hate being stuck in the house.<br /><br />Cheryl - Have fun with your houseful of company today.  I know you love having both your boys home together.<br /><br />Shari - hope you are enjoying the sun in Az.<br /><br />Well, as I said I need to hit the grocery store - will probably be a zoo this morning but the longer I wait the worse it will get.   Maybe I should wait til 6:30 tonight - will be pretty empty then.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.  Be back later<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-03 14:21:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269925,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 16:33:23',NULL,'','good morning  to you all <br />took Pappy  out  <br />i am be able to get out today hehe i am going out with friends.<br />so i am getting ready to go out  <br /><br />have good day to you all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-03 16:33:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269928,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 17:45:55',NULL,'','Marylou... DD didn&#39;t tell you till yesterday what to bring today... ummmmmmmm thats not a good idea.. and meatballs no less...oh well sure all will work out...yep chili is all made ... wanted it to  sit over night....ummmm may have to make a mess dog since ya mentioned sauerkraut.. for those who don&#39;t know what mess dog is.. its everything chili cheese, sauerkraut, mustard mayo ketchup.. relish  onions LOL <br /><br />went shopping for the baby gift.. gezzzzz i kinda went overboard... so many cute things for a little girl...just have to get some shampoo and little things to put in basket....i didn&#39;t think i spent that much till i checked out... LOL LOL oh well they are only little like this for one time...<br /><br />we have a rainy day today... good day to hang out and watch some football...<br /><br />Steve ... gezzzzzzzzzzzz ok not going to yell at ya ....<br /><br />ED welcome home....<br /><br />well off for the coffee fix...and enjoy the sunday paper...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-03 17:45:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269929,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 17:48:54',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies..<br /><br />It sounds like I am the only one here cheering for the Partriots??..that couldn&#39;t be...especially with all these former New Yorkers here..LOL<br /><br />Finished our taxes yesterday electronically filed... and they both have been accepted by feds and state.. so... thats over...<br /><br /><!--sizeo:2--><span style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--quoteo--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->Posted Feb 3 2008, 04:21 AM]<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Joey - glad the suit fit fine and you are ready for your cruise. Have a great time and keep an eye out for Crazie. Make sure she behaves. (Is that like leaving the cat in charge of the canary. lol)<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />all I will admit to.. is.. that I have been known to be allergic to feathers......draw your own conclusions.....LOL<br /><br />Carmen ...ewwwww don;t know what else to say .....<br /><br />Ed so glad you guys had a good time....did MaryLou tell you that Crazies tends to talk after a drink... Carmen and I are sure to hear the <u>true stories <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> </u>....<br /><br /><br /><br />I am around today....if you need me <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-03 17:48:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269930,2544,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 18:15:24',NULL,'','Good Morning All...<br />Been a busy week. We have been working with one car which makes life difficult when you are working and going in different directions.  Have just been doing some quick lurking. Paul spent the week babysitting for 2 of the grandkids. Whew&#33;  Amazing how tiring that can be. The five year old sure likes to challenge. So when I suggested we babysit for grandkid #3 today, he shot me quite a look. I think although he loves all of them, he is all kidded out for a few days. We made a compromise, we will have the other little guy next weekend for an overnight.  Today, we are going to relax and have us time&#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 />Went to dinner with some friends last night and then had them over to play some games. nice evening. First time we could show off the improvements we made in our downstairs spaces in December.  It always makes you feel good about your choices when someone new gives you the ohs and ahs.<br /><br />Well, no party for us tonight but Paul will be making pizza and we have our superbowl squares out to see if we win any money on the game. That is my primary incentive to watch. Last year we actually won a little money. We are routing for the Patriots...so Joey you are not alone.<br /><br />Carmen, hope your leg feels better and does not give you too much trouble on your cruise.  Joey enjoy&#33; And Tonia, enjoy your lunch with the two travelers.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  give Joey a hug from me&#33;<br /><br />Take care everyone.  Make it a good day.<br /><br />Gail','Love2Travel','Love2Travel','2008-02-03 18:15:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269931,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 18:25:49',NULL,'','Yeah&#33;  Big surprise&#33;  We got our docs in the mail yesterday&#33;  Wasn&#39;t going to start looking for them for another week.  Didn&#39;t know which room we would get because I switched to an &quot;at large&quot; suite to save &#036;300.  Got one approx mid ship right by an elevator. <br /><br />Mary Lou &amp; Tonia...Moving the frige yesterday was not my dumbest move.  Spent all afternoon moving the doctor who did the surgery&#33;   I was careful and didn&#39;t lift anything too heavy.  We were supposed to go to the theater last night but both of us were too tired so we met the doctor at the new pizza restaurant and had the old traditional dinner of pizza and martinis&#33;  One pizza, two martinis&#33;  Life is good&#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 />Oldest son called, they are coming over for the super bowl.  I&#39;m sure they want to talk cruise.  Printed off sample menu for them to see.  Makes me hungry just looking at them&#33;<br /><br />Carmen (RN)...Sorry to hear about your ankle.  Don&#39;t let that ruin your cruise and go have fun&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Welcom back&#33;  Like everyone here will be looking for your report on the cruise.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-03 18:25:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269956,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 20:29:32',NULL,'','Hi to the World of Crazies&#33;<br /><br />I really CANNOT just stay in bed today...too much to do.  I think following the doctor&#39;s orders yesterday did<br />help, though....my foot is less purple and swollen.  I&#39;ll try to be reasonably compliant.<br /><br />Mary Lou, I read up a lot on RSD...I think it definitely is a possibility.  The ER doc, an older fellow, seemed to feel there was something MORE than a spider bite.  And the radiologisit spotted something on the first series of x-rays and repeated them...then said I needed an MRI.  I&#39;m wondering, though, if I wait a week to have it, will whatever the radiologist saw that was concerning still be there?<br /><br />Ed, have you recovered?<br /><br />Shari, are you basking in that warm Arizona sun?  Quite a change, huh?<br /><br />I, for one, am not watching the Super Bowl.  I never got football, even after my two  sons played all through high school and the one&#39;s college career.  I kept yelling, &quot;good pushing&quot; which I know embarrassed the hell out of them - well, it looks pushing to me.  I did much better with the other son&#39;s college decathlete career - though I wasn&#39;t thrilled sitting for TWO days out in the elements for those events.  Ah, I am glad all that is behind me now.   <br /><br />Must get busy or I will never make it to the Monarch.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-03 20:29:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269957,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 20:30:19',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; GO GIANTS&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Well today&#39;s the big day for us fans. The food is just about done being prepped. Did a lot of it ahead so I only have to heat and eat&#33; Worked a little this morning but done for the day as I&#39;m all caught up. Now I just have to wait for game time.<br /><br />Carmen hope your resting.........I&#39;m sure you will rest more on the ship with a martini of course&#33; Have a great time on the Monarch&#33;<br /><br />Jenn your cartoons crack me up&#33;  Hope the races were fun&#33;<br /><br />Welcome home Ed &amp; Roe. Sorry to hear about the 2 mishaps but glad you had a good time. So would you do it again???? <br /><br />Marylou tell Jim to make sure he yells loud........it&#39;s a long way to Arizonia. I&#39;m sure we&#39;ll do our share of yelling from here too.<br /><br />Sue glad to hear your going out, must mean the weather is better. Hope you have fun.<br /><br />Tonia the baby section is always deadly.......everything you pick up is cute and a must have. Everytime one of Howie&#39;s clients have babies I go nuts. Just can&#39;t help myself so I understand. Have a great time at lunch with Joey and Carmen&#33; <br /><br />Joey glad you got your taxes done early. One more thing off you plate so to speak. Mine are done but I haven&#39;t looked at the bottom line yet, want to wait till we are bringing in money in case I need to pay a Dr. due to shock. LOL Have a great cruise and take care of Carmen and Crazie.<br /><br />Steve congrats on the docs&#33;  Sounds like the martini&#39;s were acting as pain killers. Works for me&#33;<br /><br />Well off to the games for a while. Have a great day all no matter what you do. Enjioy the game and the commercials all&#33; GO GIANTS&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-03 20:30:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269972,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 20:42:30',NULL,'','Gezzzzz&#33;  We just had thunder sleet&#33;   Hurry up spring&#33;<br /><br />Rose...You discovered my secret pain killer&#33;<br /><br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-03 20:42:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269987,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 21:31:59',NULL,'','I vote for martini pain killers...I am not having much pain...but I&#39;m supposed to ice the ankle...wonder if ice in the martini counts...or if just a cold martini will do.  I am sure the cruise will really improve my mood, at the very least - for four days I&#39;ll definitely be in a happier frame of mind - and I&#39;ll deal with the rest later.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-03 21:31:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269988,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 21:42:23',NULL,'','Not a bad pain killer Steve&#33; <br /><br />Your right Carmen at least for 4 days you&#39;ll have some fun and numb the pain......LOL&#33; I&#39;m sure you can find an ice pack on board.....or one of the marvelous crew will make you one.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-03 21:42:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(269989,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-03 23:12:09',NULL,'','Rose:  You bet I&#39;d do it again&#33;&#33;  In fact, just emailed my TA to start the process for our 2009 group cruise.<br /><br />Regarding the problems.  One of the ladies took a fall in her stateroom and broke her wrist.  She has had two nasty falls at home over the last 18 months and is 84 years old, but was still in great spirits for the rest of the cruise.  The other problem was a food allergy problem which I did not even hear about until disembarkation.  But for Roe and I it was one of the best cruises we have ever taken&#33;&#33;  Carnival did a fantastic job.  The food may be the best we have ever had on all of our cruises&#33;  A couple of minor &quot;less than&quot; observations, but nothing much.<br /><br />Everyone was asking &quot;where are we going next?&quot;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Crazie behaved like a proper young lady and of course we added a new cruise pin to her shirt.  Although everytime we went through the Artist&#39;s Lounge on the way to dinner and she saw the reclining nude picture she would shout, <b>&quot;Jenn, Jenn&#33;&quot;  </b> Don&#39;t know what that was about but Jenn I think she was peeking in spite of the duct tape&#33;&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou:  Passed on the Log and Photo Album.  How do you want me to handle the pics of Crazie??  Of course they are still in the camera, but after editing I&#39;ll get them to you anyway you wish.<br /><br />She was a big hit with all of our group and of course is in our official Group Photograph.  <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 />Well, off to watch the Super Bowl.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-03 23:12:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270015,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 01:01:42',NULL,'','Just checking in.... been busy cleaning today, now it&#39;s time to sit and watch the SuperBowl...... GO GIANTS&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-02-04 01:01:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270017,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 01:30:36',NULL,'','Joey, it looks like it is just you and me cheering on the Patriots.  The game is just getting ready to start, so I will check in when it is all over...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-04 01:30:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270067,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 03:23:00',NULL,'','Hi all&#33;<br /><br />Great day at the races - good food and lots of fun.  Won for my hat - only 3rd place but some good stuff&#33;<br /><br /><br /><b>ED</b> - Can&#39;t figure out what Crazie was going on about - when I recline in the nude most of the good stuff hits the bed - sort of slides sideways - you do not need the visual.  I doubt she could have identified another naked body as being human after seeing mine.  <br /><br />Could it be she was shouting &quot;Gin&#33; &quot;Gin&#33;&quot; :o)<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/lady.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Sounds like a good time was had by all - even the &quot;breakable&quot; ones. LOL<br /><br /><b>CARMEN</b> - I do think &quot;icing&quot;  from the inside out is a great idea&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Even if it doesn&#39;t help the swelling it will dull the pain (wink&#33;)<br /><br /><br />Got to go get ready for school tomorrow   -   We are making Valentine&#39;s mugs&#33;<br /><br />In the meantime ...... <br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/cartoon-ani-lady.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-04 03:23:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270068,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 03:23:37',NULL,'','It&#39;s halftime - Giants seem to be doing a good job...... only time will tell.......','zebra','zebra','2008-02-04 03:23:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270104,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 04:40:14',NULL,'','hey everyone..<br /><br />this game is really kinda boring....so i did my taxes... YAAAAAAA i don&#39;t have to pay this year<br /><br />i get some money back... well most will go to pay off this years cruise...... i really try to have it paid off b4 summer , that way i can save for spending...<br /><br />then i can also start looking for 2009... i have been to most places in the caribbean, its become so commerial, i was so upset about cayman... it just wasn&#39;t the nice island i had visited b4...i quess that happens when they become well traveled... i sure wish the baltics were lower....<br /><br />ok i went shopping yesterday for all the baby stuff... and what do i see when i opened the ads today ... EVERYthing i bought was on sale.. so back to the store tomorrow to get my money back.....gezzzzzzzzz<br /><br />chili was good...still raining...it has been raining all day... <br /><br />ED. when ya said broken wrist i just went owieeeeeeeeeeeeeee... i had to go to panama with a cast on my wrist....thank god it was waterproof....but i do feel for her.. mine to right now is still hurting from time to time... now i wear braces on both wrists...i call it my hardware now LOL LOL  ... <br /><br />Joey maybe Ed can check with his TA about group cruise for us....my TA is on vacation....<br /><br />Gail i will give Joey an extra hug for ya..<br /><br />YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MOSS touchdown<br /><br />Tonia.<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-04 04:40:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270115,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 05:15:59',NULL,'','ok disregard my last remark in my last post... BUMMER<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-02-04 05:15:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270120,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 13:12:05',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#333300--><span style=\"color:#333300\"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - February 4th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to another week.  At  least here in Pa we are expecting a very wet week - rain all the way through til Friday.   <br /><br />Congratulations to the NY Giants - SUPERBOWL CHAMPS - Even a non-football fan like myself was glued to the TV for the last quarter of the game.  What an upset&#33;&#33; Needless to say Jim is very happy this morning while the entire rest of Deb&#39;s superbowl party are not.  <br /><br />Joey &amp; Carmen - BON VOYAGE - have a great cruise and Carmen - stay off that foot and rest.   We&#39;ll miss you both but know you will have lots to tell us when you return.  Take good care of Crazie for us and have a great lunch with Tonia tomorrow.  <br /><br />Tonia - congrats  on getting tax money back this year.   Don&#39;t you just hate it when you do a lot of shopping and the next day everything goes on sale.   Glad the store was able to adjust the prices for you.<br /><br />Ed - Please post some of Crazies photos here when you have a chance.  Jason has given her her own album.   If you could send some of the others to me I will add them to her album when I get it back.<br /><br />Hope everyone had a fun day yesterday and had lots of good football game food.  I will be eating meat balls and kielbasi for some time to come but at least I won&#39;t have to cook for a few days.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.  I&#39;ll be back later on to catch up with everyone.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-04 13:12:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270122,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 13:36:02',NULL,'','Joey - sorry about the Patriots, enjoy your cruise with Carmen and buddies.<br /><br />Ed... looking forward to your review.<br /><br />Well we were very excited about the outcome of the nail biting game yesterday.... it was great to just sit and do nothing for a couple of hours......<br /><br />Today our final payment is due on our Legend cruise - so we&#39;re locked in and are more than ready to go&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Speak to you all later.','zebra','zebra','2008-02-04 13:36:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270147,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 15:26:23',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br />Congratulations to the Giants.. and their fans.. Super Bowl Champs 2008&#33; I must say Bill Belichick disappointed me in his classless act of leaving the field before the end of the game.. what message does that send to our youngers.,.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbdown.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbdown:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbdown.gif\" /> I was always taught win or lose you be a good sport&#33;<br />Jackie Congratulations on you and Tony&#39;s Final Payment&#33;&#33; I know and love that feeling&#33;&#33;<br />David took today off to drive me to the pier.. isn&#39;t that &quot;precious&quot; <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 />Hope everyone has a good week remember to <b><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->vote<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b> tomorrow if your political party and state is having a primary and or caucus.. it is so hard to complain if you don&#39;t bother to <b><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->vote<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b>.. here in California Independents can&#39;t <b><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->vote<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b> in the Republican primary but can cast <b><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->votes<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b> for democratic and green party candidates.. I <b><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->voted<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b> early...(we started <b><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->voting<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b> here in January),,,,,but as an Independent this time I opted not to <b><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->vote<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--></b> for candidates running for office just for the measures.... <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 />&quot;I am Joey and I approved this message&quot; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-04 15:26:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270184,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 18:55:16',NULL,'','good afternoon <br />took Pappy out at 8am and i was still feeling so tired, did went back to bed and woke up about 11am and took Pappy out again decide to keep awake so i can do something to keep me from sleep again ha <br />i plan to go out anyway. <br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-04 18:55:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270186,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 19:01:42',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Congrats to my Giants on a great win&#33; I&#39;ve been shopping online this morning for a TV unit for Howie&#39;s flat screen. I&#39;ve been looking on and off since he got it but nothing so far. I want something made of real wood, not fiberboard. Looking for something in a lighter wood tone, about 26&quot; tall, with glass doors.  Anyone have any suggestions???? Not much on tap today but maybe a haircut and some cleaning. <br /><br />Ed guess it all worked out in the end. Sorry about the poor woman&#39;s broken arm but at least she made the best of it. <br /><br />Wow Tonia, I&#39;ve never found taxes more exciting then a football game.....LOL. Maybe it&#39;s just because it&#39;s our job. Hope you have a great lunch today with Joey and Carmen.<br /><br />Marylou happy for Jim today since we&#39;re celebrating the Giants victory. It was a real nail biter for sure. <br /><br />Jackie glad you got some rest today.<br /><br />Joey, how sweet of David to take today off and wish you Bon Voyage. Have a great time&#33;<br /><br />Sue how nice to you got to go back to bed. Wish I could do that sometimes but once I&#39;m up that&#39;s it for me.<br /><br />Well think I&#39;ll go get that hair cut. Hope everyone has a great day&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-04 19:01:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270190,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 19:24:12',NULL,'','About to make the final run around town before heading towards San Pedro... be safe all and type at you sometime Friday&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-04 19:24:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270191,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 19:45:14',NULL,'','Have a great time Joey..............can&#39;t wait to hear a review. I still need to post my review and some pictures. I will probably get to that this week. Busy week coming up. I go for my second endoscopy on Friday to see if the ulcer is healed. If it is it will be a go for my gall bladder surgery on the 14th which means I will have to scramble to get my pre-op stuff done on Monday. If the ulcer is not healed (which I don&#39;t think it is fully healed) I will have to cancel the gall bladder surgery as the surgeon doesn&#39;t want to take it out until the ulcer is healed. I don&#39;t know what the next step will be if it is not healed.<br /><br />Ed. Glad you had a great cruise.<br /><br />Tonia...........I am not a big football fan but I really enjoyed the SuperBowl yesterday as I thought it was pretty exciting. Of course being NY&#39;ers at heart we were rooting for the Giants.................<br /><br />Marylou........Glad Jim had a great birthday but sorry about him losing his job. I know what you mean when you say you really don&#39;t need it. But to me it sure comes in handy for all the little extra things we do. Ken is back to working for a contractor doing carpentry work in houses that are being rehabed. That is his line of work originally so he is happy doing that.<br /><br />Rose..........Can&#39;t help you with the TV unit as Ken has put ours on the wall and we love it.........<br /><br />Well, we are off today to look for a new car. Ken is packing in the F-150.........says it just swallows up the gas and he has had it..............He can use the Kia for a work kinda truck SUV and I will get the new one. We are looking probably at a Ford Fusion. As you can see we are Ford people. Always have been and probably always will be as our son is in the Mustang business. When Ken was working (P&amp;G) he said don&#39;t bite the hand that feeds you make sure you  buy all P&amp;G products so I did............lol Well hope everyone is doing okay and those that are feeling under the weather hope things improve for you.<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-02-04 19:45:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270192,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 20:03:20',NULL,'','ok congrats NY GIANTS... ok i said it.. gezzzzzzz that was hard LOL LOL ...<br /><br />its over .... <br /><br />Rose lunch is tomorrow with Joey and Carmen....it should be fun...<br /><br />got up early to take the baby stuff back and get refund for all the stuff that went on sale yesterday...so did that and bought some diapers and wipes with what i saved...can&#39;t wait to see her face when she see&#39;s all the stuff i packed in the bathtub....then got a gift card for her to buy something for herself...<br /><br />Joey thanks for the message approved by you LOL LOL ....<br /><br />well off to get something to eat.... <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-04 20:03:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270196,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 20:42:34',NULL,'','MaryLou:  How do I get to the Crazie Album on this site?? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/unsure.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":unsure:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"unsure.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-04 20:42:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270205,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 20:49:18',NULL,'','Hey Jenn:<br /><br />Here&#39;s the picture of Crazie and the painting she kept calling <b>JENN</b>.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff15/ewynn_photos/IMG_0091.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-04 20:49:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270218,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 20:59:30',NULL,'','Ed - the album is under interactive features in the photo section but if I am not mistaken you have to upload them here and then Jason will move them for you.  You might PM him to be sure.  I don&#39;t see how else to do them but then again, according to my kids I am &quot;electronically challenged.&quot;','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-04 20:59:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270224,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 21:06:48',NULL,'','OMG Ed&#33; That&#39;s a real hoot&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Jenn what did you do to Crazie????? You corrupted her&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; LOL','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-04 21:06:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270227,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 21:42:21',NULL,'','Good afternoon Crazies.  Congrats to all the Giant fans here.  As you know, I was rooting for the Pats - even more so after the start of the broadcast.  When the National Anthem was sung, the cameras scanned along the teams, and I did not see one single Giant with their hand over their hearts. In fact, I only saw 5 Patriots doing so.  I am very patriotic and honestly, it offends me when I see people take the Pledge of Allegiance or the Star Spangled Banner so cavilarily - &quot;back in the day&quot;, everyone showed respect and placed their hand on their heart.  Okay, down off my soapbox now.  They had forecast heavy snow for today but said it would hit late this afternoon.  As I do not know how to drive on snow or ice, it was my plan to go to the grocery store before it started.  I tend to sleep late as I go to bed very late, usually between 2:00 - 3:00 a.m. and my sleeping pills make me groggy in the mornings.  Anyway, I woke up at 10:48 this morning, looked outside and discovered it was snowing very hard.  I jumped up, brushed my teeth and hair, threw on a little bit of make-up and my clothes and walked into the store at 11:00.  I didn&#39;t even bother to put in my contacts and I NEVER go out in my glasses.  Not going to the store wasn&#39;t an option as there wasn&#39;t hardly anything left in the house after all the SuperBowl munching.  I got all the groceries and was back home by 11:30.  I really am anxious for Spring to get here.  Joey, I will be exercising my privilege tomorrow and attending a caucus.  I am fortunate because my precinct&#39;s caucus point is a house, 5 down from ours, so I won&#39;t have to drive.  I hope all the Crazies have a great week...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-04 21:42:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270232,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-04 23:15:37',NULL,'','Afternoon Crazies...just popping in between school visits.  One Valentine&#39;s Mug down - one to go.  When I get home later I will bake them, add the oasis and they will be ready for flowers next Monday.  Should look pretty cute when they are all done.<br /><br /><b>MARY LOU</b> - keep you r chin up.  Dh went through all that a few years ago - then decided to just let go of his former career and go into security work.  He finds it much more relaxing and he gets to carry a big flashlight to hit people with LOL.  He would like a taser but not going to happen&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/taser.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><b>MARIA</b> - I hope all goes well and you get your surgery soon - there is nothing worse than waiting.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/bearpic.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />Must go for now - see you all later ...<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/hugs-2.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-04 23:15:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270239,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 02:02:01',NULL,'','<b>ED</b> - after seeing the picture I fully understand Crazies confusion.  I did actually pose for that one but never really liked it.  I was going through my &quot;chubby&quot; stage.<br /><br />Here are the most recent photos of Hugh and I - you should print them so you will recognize us when we meet in Vegas.<br /><br />Hugh (he&#39;s slimmed down some since he has been on the heart smart diet&#33;)<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Body-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Me - pretty much looked this way for the past few years - darned those Burger King Whoppers&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/body.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br />And remember ....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/vegas.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-05 02:02:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270297,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 03:40:00',NULL,'','We had thnder sleet yesterday, high of 70 degrees today, and a winter storm warning tomorrow&#33;  Never a dull moment.<br /><br />Congrats to all you Giants fans.  It was a good game for a change.<br /><br />We got test results back on my boxer.  She has a bad thiroid and will be on pills the rest of her life.  I want to come back in my next life as one of my dogs&#33;<br /><br />Aother busy day at work.  I&#39;m not going to miss it&#33;  2 more years to go tomorrow&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening will check in later.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-05 03:40:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270326,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 12:15:25',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#003333--><span style=\"color:#003333\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - February 5th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies....How is everyone today?  Nothing special planned for today but we will see what the day brings.   It&#39;s going to be a rainy one today so I may be looking for &quot;inside&quot; things to keep me busy.  Went out yesterday and got Jim his NY Giants SuperBowl Champs Hat and will try and pick up a shirt for him and the kids today.  They weren&#39;t unpacked yet yesterday but it sure doesn&#39;t take them long to get them in the stores.  The hats were on display before the store even opened.  <br /><br />Steve - sorry about the news on your boxer but hopefully the meds will help.   How is your shoulder doing today?  <br /><br />Maria - good luck with the tests on Friday.  Hopefully all will be OK and they can get the surgery over with.  How did the car shopping go?  Jim is talking about buying a new car and I don&#39;t know how much longer I can put him off.  It makes me crazy that I will have to pay more for a car than we did for our first home.  <br /><br />Jenn - what kind of pic did you post that photobucket pulled it?  Now you have our curiosity peaked.   You did a fantastic job on your red hat.   <br /><br />Ed - loved the pics of Crazie - that picture she saw of Jenn knocked her glasses right off her little face.  When one of your group had her  fall on the ship, how was it handled.  Did they take care of her on the ship or did she have to visit a hospital at one of the ports? <br /><br />Rose &amp; Jackie - I was wondering how close you live to Miami.   We are in the beginning stages of planning our trip to Florida for December.  Any other Crazies live in Florida?  We hope to be in Miami early on the day before we sail and would love to meet up with you if you are anywhere close to Miami.  <br /><br />Cheryl - I know what you mean about the disrespect shown to our flag at all of the sporting events I see.  It is a disgrace.  I thought Jordan Sparks did a fantastic job on the anthem though.   <br /><br />Time to get some laundry going and get ready to start my day.   Make today special and share a smile.  I&#39;ll be back later on.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-05 12:15:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270330,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 13:25:43',NULL,'','MaryLou - that would be totally awesome BUT we live 4 hours (one way) from Miami - it&#39;s a little far.  Maybe Rose lives closer - I&#39;m not sure.<br /><br />Well it&#39;s 6:20 am and I leave for work in 20 minutes... speak with you all later.','zebra','zebra','2008-02-05 13:25:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270358,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 15:05:46',NULL,'','good morning  all <br />it was 43 degrees out and rainy when i took Pappy out <br />i am sure today is relax day for me doing my project and doing computer work <br /><br />have good day to you all','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-05 15:05:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270373,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 17:01:04',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; I got my haircut yesterday, the shortest I have had it since I was a child. Heading out on a furniture hunt today. It&#39;s lovely out so I thought it would be great to get out and enjoy the day. <br /><br />Oh Jenn, Hugh really has been working out and you really should stop taking those objectionable photos.......they&#39;ll come back to bite you someday. LOL<br /><br />Steve you sure have had some wierd weather. Never heard of sleet thunder and glad I haven&#39;t seen it. It&#39;s amazing that dogs can have thyroid problems. Guess it is a dogs life......LOL&#33; How are you feeling???<br /><br />Marylou congrats on getting Jim his Giants Superbowl hat. I did it the easy way......ordered it from the TV. We are 4 1/2 hours or so from Miami. Too bad your not going to Port Canaveral.<br /><br />Maria, hope all your tests go well and they can get that surgery over with.<br /><br />Sue even though it&#39;s raining, at least it&#39;s warmer. <br /><br />Well off to do a few things and hit the road. Have a great day all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-05 17:01:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270396,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 19:08:13',NULL,'','morning all..<br /><br />just a quick hello... washed the hair showered... went and voted, the got gas in the car... now just hanging out till lunch with Joey and Carmen....at 11ish... going to be a beautiful day for lunch down by the bay<br /><br />only a few more days and i am back to graveyard yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa<br /><br />i can&#39;t wait to get back to my schedule...<br /><br />gave the baby gift to the mommy yesterday she started to cry .. she was so excited...<br /><br />ok i need to figure out how to put my pic&#39;s from panama on the puter.. and then try to post the pic&#39;s of Crazie .. <br /><br />Marylou when are you going to be in Miami... we will be there Dec 15 16...<br /><br />to bad Rose and Jackie live so far away...<br /><br />Jenn .. ummmmmm you are so... photogentic... LOL <br /><br />Maria ... hope all goes well so they can that surgery over with , and get ya feeling better..<br /><br />Carmen are ya back from SC .. did ya get some rest....???<br /><br />well will talk at ya laters all.. have a good day..<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-02-05 19:08:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270399,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 19:38:19',NULL,'','Good Afternoon all.<br /><br />A very rainy day here with thunderstorms and flooding. Gettng lots of indoor stuff done. Well, we went car shopping yesterday and took quite a few cars out. After having an SUV and a F-150 I just cannot sit in a car. I felt like I was sitting on the ground. Anyway we found a great looking Ford Escape with all the bells and whisltles and it fit our budget so Ken is picking it up today. It is called Lt. Sage and it is really nice and gives me the feel I like of being up higher and it has my sunroof and sirius radio so I am real pleased.<br /><br />Ken will now use the Kia Suv for work because of course I get the new one.<br /><br /><br />Tonia.............enjoy your lunch with Joey and Carmen<br /><br />Rose.............are you happy with your haircut. I always wear my hair pretty short and still can&#39;t find anybody that really cuts it the way I like it. When I was in Jersey before my cruise. I went to J.C. Penneys for a haircut and they did a nice job so I think I might try them here in Ohio.<br /><br />Ken painted the living room and now I am looking for curtains. What ever happened to curtain stores? They just don&#39;t have them here. My favorite place for curtains is Boscov&#39;s which we don&#39;t have so I might have to go online and see what they have or wait till I get back to my daughters and go to the Monmouth Mall.<br /><br />Marylou...........this really bad weather may be headed your way<br /><br /><br />Have a great day all<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2008-02-05 19:38:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270403,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 20:39:34',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Steve, we had thunder snow two different days last week.  It was the first time I have  seen it - it was snowing like crazy but also thundering and lightening.  Crazy weather, huh?  Tonight is our caucus - I sure do wish we had a regular primary election instead.  I have to go at 7:00 and sit for hours in a room and listen to people debate one candidate over another.  It is cold today, 19 degrees right now and we have about 6&quot; of snow on the ground, so I plan to stay inside until time for the caucus.  Tonia, I am totally confused - I thought Joey and Carmen sailed yesterday.  Maria, enjoy that new car.  I will be praying that your ulcer is healed and you can get the gall bladder surgery over and done with, instead of having it loom ahead of you.  I always get my hair done at the Penney&#39;s salon and I really like it.  Rose, show us pics of that new &quot;do&quot;.  Enjoy your day out shopping.   Mary Lou, I agree that Jordan Sparks did a great job.  SHe has lost so much weight since American Idol and looked beautiful.  Jackie, how are you holding up with those long hours.   So, I may be opening up a can of worms here, but was wondering what you guys thought about the new video that has surfaced with Joran Vander Sloot discussing hwo Natalie Holloway died and how they disposed of the body.  His attornerys say he was just trying to gain the favor of the guy he was talking to and made everything up...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-05 20:39:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270404,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 20:52:38',NULL,'','Good afternoon Crazies, it&#39;s so nice to talk to you&#33; We haven&#39;t been around for a while as things have become very hectic here at work. It&#39;s been a battle to get enough work in here and not have to lay people off. Finally we have some light at the end of the tunnel--at least for a while yet. We found some work and we have everybody working 60 hours a week and we&#39;ve put on a couple temps. It&#39;s either feast or fathom. <br />We&#39;ve been reluctant to book another cruise until things improved a little. We will keep our fingers crossed we can maintain enough work for the remainder of the year.<br /><br />We&#39;ve been having very bad weather here in the lower Ohio Valley. Last week we had a tornado that killed a woman and her daughter about 20 miles from us. The daughter was a production working at one of our customers. They lived in a mobile home that flipped upside down on them. Today we&#39;ve had a round of flooding thunderstorms with more on the way. We have a flash flood another tornado warning for this afternoon and evening.<br /><br />We apologize for missing birthday, anniversaries, bon voyage, etc, it just couldn&#39;t be helped. We would like to be able to read about all we missed, however just don&#39;t have the time right now. Maybe later on in the week. Also, right now I&#39;m on dial-up as our cable has been intermittent all morning. It usually happens when we get a lot of rain. Jason sent us a message about posting a couple of our older cruise reviews from a few years ago. I&#39;m going to try to find some time to do that. <br /><br />Here&#39;s hoping you all have a great day and week&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-05 20:52:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270415,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-05 23:34:44',NULL,'','just wanted to pop in and tell ya had a great time with Joey and Carmen... <br /><br />Joey he is just the crazyman  .. he makes me laugh so much,... Carmen it just a kick...<br /><br />it was a sunny kinda cool day in the 60&#39;s today... but we had a window nice view ... what more could ya ask for... <br /><br />Oh ya forgot Crazie joined us for lunch also...<br /><br />gave joey and carmen a hug from all...<br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-02-05 23:34:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270420,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 00:04:45',NULL,'','Oh well no furniture. I tried. I did get some good deals at Ross &amp; TJ Maxx.<br /><br />Maria, congrats on your new car. May you drive it many many miles&#33; I know what you mean about a regular car.......Howie bought an SUV because I felt like an ant driving a car. I have an SUV. I do like the haircut but it takes getting used to since it&#39;s so short. <br /><br />Cheryl I watched the interview on TV last night and I think we heard some of the truth finally. I really hope they find some evidence to put him away but I don&#39;t think that tape will be enough. <br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita busy I understand. Don&#39;t worry we&#39;ll all be here when you have time.<br /><br />Tonia, glad you and Joey and Carmen had a good lunch.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-06 00:04:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270453,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 00:43:54',NULL,'','Afternoon Crazies&#33;<br /><br />Had more snow last night but the rain washed most of it away by this morning.  Lots of wind today though.<br /><br /><br /><b>MARY LOU</b> That was weird with the pic - I got it off photobucket then they pull it when I post it?  Go figure lol.  The one of the guy is more suggestive than the one of the gal was. LOL<br /><br />Not much happening today - will just putter a bit then putter some more .....<br /><br />Off to games for a while - will check back later.','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-06 00:43:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270470,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 01:34:38',NULL,'','Well I got home by 6 this evening, as sick as a dog&#33;  I can&#39;t stop sneezing and coughing...just miserable.  Unfortunately I&#39;m going to have to drag my sorry butt back into the office tomorrow as I don&#39;t have enough staff....<br /><br />Tonia - glad you were able to hug Joey and Carmen from us.<br /><br />Rose - so you cut your hair..... how about a picture?<br /><br />Maria - it&#39;s always fun buying a new car isn&#39;t it?<br /><br />Cheryl - as they say &quot;where there&#39;s smoke there&#39;s fire&quot; - I think it&#39;s highly unlikely that van der Sloot was just kidding with his buddy...... let&#39;s see where this confession leads.<br /><br />Well guys, I&#39;m going to take some medication and go to bed.','zebra','zebra','2008-02-06 01:34:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270479,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 03:43:09',NULL,'','What&#39;s as good as going on a cruise?  Getting your lab results back and finally having everything clear&#33;<br />Yeah&#33;  No more surgery.  Will have stiches for two more weeks but that ain&#39;t no big thing&#33;<br /><br />The news about my boxes&#39;s thyroid is actually good.  Now we know what the problem is and fix it.  The meds do say that it may make her hyper-active.  Gezzzz a boxer thats more hyper than normal.  Now that could be interesting&#33;<br /><br />We are supposed to get 6-8&quot; of snow tonight.  Four wheeling tomorrow&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Glad you got Jim his hat.  I&#39;m sure he liked it.  Being a KC Chiefs fan means I won&#39;t have to worry about buying a hat any time soon&#33;<br /><br />Rose....How do you like the short hair?  My wife had her hair cut short a couple of years ago and loves it.<br /><br />Maria...Congrats on the new car&#33;  How come the wife always gets the new one?LOL  I love buying them.  We bought a new one this time last year.  Took 6 hours of negotiating.  I just love to haggle&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...I admire you for going to the caucus.  Simple vote is all I can handle.<br /><br />Tonia...Glad to hear your lunch with Joey &amp; Carmen went well.<br /><br />Jackie...Take care of yourself.  Chicken soup and a hot tottie will help&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening all.<br /><br />Steve<br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-02-06 03:43:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270491,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 04:54:26',NULL,'','Evening everyone&#33;<br /><br /><br /><b>Jackie</b> sorry to hear you are not feeling well - take care of yourself.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/get_well_mouse.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><b>Steve </b> - that is wonderful news&#33;  Now you can just sit back and relax and try to tame that hyper boxer lol.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/thumbnail.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><b>Rose</b> -can&#39;t wait to see the new &quot;do&quot;....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/BearsBeautyShop.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Talk at you tomorrow when it&#39;s ...<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/holidays/Wednesday-1.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-06 04:54:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270499,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 05:13:05',NULL,'','MaryLou:  The broken wrist was handled by the ship&#39;s doctor in the infirmary.  They took the xrays and handled the setting and the cast and sling.  I talked to the Doctor a day or two later at a VIP Reception and she told me what a nasty break it was and that Suzie is &quot;one tough lady&#33;&quot;<br /><br />I know she also had a couple of follow-up visits to the Doctor to make sure the circulation to her fingers was OK.<br /><br />I would say she had excellent care.  <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','2008-02-06 05:13:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270501,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 05:56:34',NULL,'','Hello all - just got home from the caucus.  It was my first time and was quite an interesting process.  The people down the street have been the precinct location for our neighborhood for quite some time and they said that hardly anyone shows up for these, but tonight, they had 172 people in their house.  It was wall to wall people - standing room only.   I enjoyed it even more as 75% of the votes cast were for my candidate&#33;&#33;&#33;  Steve, so glad to hear that everything is well with your tests results.  Now you can emjoy that cruise without even having to think about those margins.  Did you get reservations in Galveston yet.  We stayed at the Comfort Suites on 89th - it is brand new and opened just weeks before our Nov. arrival.  There is a empty lot between it and the ocean, so the views were great.  One of the nicest Comfort Suites we have ever stayed at.  If you want a great dinner while you are there, try Guaido&#39;s, mainly steaks and seafood but can&#39;t be beat.    Jackie, you had better start taking some ZiCam, as you can&#39;t avoid dealing with people, many who will come int to the office when they are sick.  Hope you get to feeling better quickly.  Tonia, so glad you got to hook up with Joey and Carmen.  I bet that was one fun luncheon.  Well, think I will go spend some time with hubby - he didn&#39;t go to the caucus with me and he was coming from the office just as I was leaving.  Talk to you all tomorrow....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-06 05:56:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270516,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 13:02:34',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - February 6th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.   A very foggy morning here in Pa. but very mild.   It is already 56 outside - a far cry from the single digit temps of a few days ago.   I won&#39;t be going anywhere til some of this fog burns off as I can&#39;t even see the house across the street right now.   It&#39;s supposed to get close to 70 today but with heavy rains forecast.<br /><br />Jason - Congratulations on 4500 registered Crazies.  When you started this site did you ever imagine it would grow this big.   Onward to 5000&#33;<br /><br />Steve - Yeah&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; so happy to hear that the finally got clear margins and you can now concentrate on getting ready for your cruise.   Dealing with a hyperactive dog might be quite a challenge - good luck but glad they found out what the problem was and can treat it.  <br /><br />Ed - Back to reality for you and Roe - darn&#33;  It sounds like before long you will be busy planning your next group cruise though.    I&#39;m glad that Suzie got such excellent care from the ships doctor.   I was just curious if they were equipped to put casts on, etc.   <br /><br />Tonia - glad you had a good lunch with Joey, Carmen and Crazie.   How is Carmen&#39;s leg doing?  Hope it isn&#39;t effecting her cruise.   It was nice that you could all get together.<br /><br />Maria - good luck with the new car.   I also enjoy the SUV and being up high.   I feel like I am riding on a skateboard when I am in Jims Grand Marquis.   Travel safely and enjoy&#33;<br /><br />Keith and Rita - good to hear from you and glad that business is picking up.   You know where to find us when you have a few minutes to chat and catch up.  <br /><br />Jackie - Take care of that cold and feel better.   You can&#39;t be feeling lousy with all the work you have to do.   Hope you are better today.<br /><br />Cheryl - so glad you enjoyed the caucus.  I have never been to one but I can&#39;t imagine all those people in my house.  It&#39;s good to see so many people have a real interest in this election though.  All too often people don&#39;t even bother to vote figuring their vote won&#39;t matter.  If only they knew&#33;<br /><br />Rose - We are all waiting to see that haircut.   Glad you are getting used to it.  When I first cut my hair short I hated it - now I keep it short all the time.   <br /><br />Sue - glad you got out and the weather is improving for you.    <br /><br />Jenn - glad you have gotten a break from the snow also.   What is next on the agenda for your Red Hat Ladies?   You sure do have a ball with them. <br /><br />Time to get my day started.  Nothing special planned today - I need to get some Valentine gifts for Paige &amp; Colin before I see them on Saturday, but I won&#39;t be going anywhere til this fog burns off.   Hopefully I will be able to get out after the fog but before the rain.  Otherwise nothing til do til 3PM when I have to watch Ashleigh &amp; TJ.   <br /><br />Make today special and smile','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-06 13:02:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270547,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 16:12:35',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33; We survived the storms yesterday evening with a lot of street flooding in the area. Another tornado stuck south of us in KY and killed a few folks in a trailer park. This weather has really been crazy. It got up to 70 yesterday and the forecast is for snow this evening. We need another cruise&#33;<br />Have a great hump day&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-06 16:12:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270550,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 17:07:53',NULL,'','Good Morning All<br /><br /><br /><br />Another rainy day here.........There has been so much devastation around here but we lucked out. Just seven miles from us they had a lot of damage to homes and businesses. Keith &amp; Rita you are in about the same weather pattern as we are so we usually get it later the same or the next day. Glad you guys are okay and good to see you posting again.<br /><br />Cheryl.............Glad you enjoyed the caucus...........I COULDN&#39;T fit 175 people in our house....lol<br /><br />Ed...................Sounds like your friend got excellent care on the ship and that is comforting.<br /><br />Hope everyone that is feeling under the weather feels better soon..........<br /><br />Off to Penneys to return some curtains that I bought for the great room and just hate them........They are tab curtains and I thought they would go with our decor but they look like sheets hanging on the windows. I am a window freak and change my curtains fairly often. Anyway that is what is on the agenda today and I am going to make some lentil soup for dinner so need to get crusty bread.......(of course) lol<br /><br /><br />Have a great day all and those that are in the midst of this crazy crazy weather stay safe.<br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2008-02-06 17:07:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270557,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 18:38:48',NULL,'','good morning crazies  almost  heh<br />had really bad night  because of the storms in the south i have few friends who are on the path of storms that i was so nervous and scared for them also nervous for my sister and her family that tornado watch was in effected in the whole state of Indiana.<br />also i had ice mix now it is snowing with ice on bottom it is disaster to happen when walking with the dog but lucky haven&#39;t happen yet like when i fell on the steps after ice storm last Nov it took me a month to heal  and i not wanted to do that again<br />took Pappy out via the garage <br />was so busy this morning after taking Pappy out i was cleaning my desk  it was MESS lol <br />have good day guys <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-06 18:38:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270563,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-06 21:02:04',NULL,'','hey everyone ... went to doc for final on workers comp... so just have to wait and see now...<br /><br />ok why is doctors tell ya to be there at 0830  and tey don&#39;t even get there till 0930... but god forbid your one minute later gezzzzzzzzzz<br /><br />oh well...<br />i forgot to tell ya i got a present yesterday from Joey... he gave me the RCCL cruise line cookbook.. and it was signed by the excutive chef .. yaaaaaaaaaaa ya all know how much i love to cook.. will have to find something special to cook forvalentines for Gary and I ..... <br /><br />Carmens ankle was still purpley.. but was looking good ,... thinking the cruise rest is working for her...but Marylou she did say she had been reading up on that condition you were talking about...<br /><br />Jackie sure hop your feeling better poor thing..nothing like having to go to work when your feeling yucko<br /><br />Maria way kwel new car.. i just love the smell mof a new car...and i think for the fist year i was so afraid someone was going to put a scratch on it....<br /><br />well just a quick hello ... <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-02-06 21:02:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270587,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-07 01:29:54',NULL,'','Evening all&#33; It&#39;s been a long day.......no power in our office this morning so I worked at home. Amazingly we still had power. Picture of hair will come when the birthdays begin in a few days. I really like it now that I&#39;m used to it. DD says it&#39;s not that short but it only reaches the bottom of my neck so it&#39;s really short for me.<br /><br />Steve so glad to hear your tests came back with good news........now you can cruise with a clear mind&#33;<br /><br />Jackie so sorry your feeling poorly. Worst time of the year of course. Hope today was better.<br /><br />Cheryl how wonderful that the caucus turned out to be interesting to you. <br /><br />Marylou how&#39;s Ashleigh doing???? <br /><br />Ed nice to hear that the ship&#39;s Dr. did a good job taking care of your friend. <br /><br />Tonia what a nice gift Joey have you. Try the Onion Tart&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Yum<br /><br />Well off to see about dinner. Have a great evening all.<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-07 01:29:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270613,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-07 03:28:23',NULL,'','Hi all&#33;  Boy,with Joey and Carmen (RN) gone the posts are down&#33;<br /><br />Had a mess this morning with traffic.  It rained last night then turned to snow .  We had wrecks everywhere.<br />My Jeep did great as always&#33;  A little comon sense and 4 wheel drive makes snow and ice no problem&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...We are drivng down to Galveston and plan on stopping just north of Houston and then going straight to the ship the next morning but those places sound great.  May have to rethink this&#33;  Thanks&#33;<br /><br />Jackie....Hope you are feeling better&#33;<br /><br />Rose....I don&#39;t know about sailing with a clear mind.  Depends on how many martinis I will have&#33;LOL  It is a big relief to know all is well again.  With the surgeries and work I&#39;ve been lacking on cruise prep but promise I will get on it&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...I have had boxers for 25 years.  Some people think they are hyper anyway but they not.   They are just crazy&#33;  That&#39;s what I love about them&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening all&#33;<br /><br />Steve <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-02-07 03:28:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270623,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-07 06:46:59',NULL,'','Hello gang.  I spent most of the day painting.  I will eventually finish the bedroom one of these days.  I cannot paint with a roller, so do all my painting with a 3&quot; paintbrush, so 2 coats on a large room take a while.  I had to move the bed today so I could paint where it was.  It is a pretty massive piece of furniture and I pushed and pulled on it for 30 minutes, only moving it about 2 inches.  I finally decided I would have to take it apart to move it, so that is what I did, then I had to put it all back together.  I got into a wrestling match trying to get the mattress back on it and ended up leaving it wedged between the bed and the wall until Greg got home.  I will post pics when I am finally finished but don&#39;t look for them anytime soon&#33;&#33;&#33;  Sounds like everyone here is busy, as usual.  Tonia, did you take any pics at lunch with Joey and Carmen?  Well, guess I will scoot for now - talk to you all tomorrow....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-07 06:46:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270633,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-07 08:59:16',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies&#33;<br /><br />A little more snow today but turned to ran so now it&#39;s just a mess :o)<br /><br />Went into the city   (Vancouver) to see &quot;Fool&#39;s Gold&quot;.  We won the tickets from a radio station so the price was right  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> Not a bad movie - sort of predictable but several really funny moments&#33;<br /><br /><br />Had a nice dinner before hand - and a beer - bad move for me being bladderly challenged LOL.<br /><br />Sounds like some of you have had a rough time of it weather wise - stay safe.<br /><br /><b>CHERYL</b> - while I am looking forward to the shots of your &quot;new&quot; bedroom - a video of your struggles with the bed would have been better LOL.<br /><br />Off to the doctor tomorrow to get my test results - if it&#39;s bad news I&#39;ll just book another cruise LOL<br /><br />Talk at you all later - take care and stay out of the wind and rain and snow&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-07 08:59:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270636,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-07 12:35:37',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#333399--><span style=\"color:#333399\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - February 7th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - another foggy morning here but with the awful weather others are having I guess we are doing OK.  The storms through the south are desastating to say the least so please stay safe if storms are heading your way.   When the fog burned off yesterday we had some rain but very mild temps.  It reached close to 70 degrees here - snow on the way for Saturday.   <br /><br />Jenn - good luck with your Dr. today.  If all is well you should then book 2 cruises.   lol    Let us know how you make out.<br /><br />Cheryl - you are amazing&#33;   If I asked Jim to paint the smallest area with a brush I would still be waiting and moving all that heavy furniture probably wasn&#39;t a very good idea for you.  Hope you are not too sore today.  Looking forward to seeing the finished product.  <br /><br />Steve - glad your Jeep is getting you back and forth to work OK.    I know a little bit about boxers, my Aunt had one for years and it was very high strung.   After it jumped through the front window after a delivery man for the 3rd time she had to find him a new home.  Bullet didn&#39;t hurt the delivery man at all but sure did scare the dickens out of him.   Bullet definately needed lots and lots of running room and wasn&#39;t getting it at my Aunts home.  <br /><br />Jackie - how are you feeling today?   Hope that cold isn&#39;t getting the best of you.   <br /><br />Tonia - don&#39;t you just love sitting in a Dr. office and waiting and waiting and waiting.  Then you finally get in there and they can&#39;t figure out why your blood pressure is high.   lol<br /><br />Sue - hope your friends and family are safe.    You stay safe too.<br /><br />Maria - I also love curtains and change mine often.   Once I change even the little curtain on the back door I need to change them all.   Jim just cringes.   The only place I can find curtains near me is Boscov&#39;s - they have a fairly large selection and they are not so expensive that you feel like you have to use them forever.  <br /><br />Rose - sorry about the power in your office.   Are you having bad storms too?  We are still waiting for an appointment with another cardiologist for Ash but she seems to be doing OK.   TJ&#39;s surgeon looked at her records and thinks she may just have a more rapid heart beat than usual but saw nothing major in the monitor results.   He &quot;upped&quot; the number of beats from 120 to 180 and the duration time from 2 minutes to 5 minutes  for the point at which we should be concerned and take her to an ER and since then we have had no episodes (knock wood)  Thanks for asking. <br /><br />Time to get the laundry going and maybe change some curtains (hehe). Hope Joey &amp; Carmen are having a great time.  They sure are missed here but will be home soon.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-07 12:35:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270673,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-07 16:37:47',NULL,'','good morning crazies <br />took Pappy out  boy  i was feeling so tired but i am alright <br />i am cleaning today  then relaxing <br /><br />have good day to you all <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-07 16:37:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270674,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-07 17:18:52',NULL,'','Good Morning............<br /><br />Well the temps have taken a plunge here and it does feel like winter today. I got a lot accompliished yesterday and got the new living curtains up. They look awesome. Marylou I am jealous that you have a Boscov&#39;s I love that store. The one in Jersey has a really nice curtain department and you are right. They are so inexpensive I can change my curtains often. I remember once when I was much younger I said to my cousin (being an innocent kid) Your picture window curtains have been up there a long time. She said do you realize how much they cost? I guess I put my foot in my mouth but you know what? I couldn&#39;t stand looking at the same curtains for a year or two...........just IMHO<br /><br />I probably won&#39;t be on tomorrow as my procedure is at 7:30 and I have to be there at 6:30 and the anethesia usually knocks me out for a good part of the day.........I hope the results are good.<br /><br />Jenn.........good luck to you today<br /><br />Cheryl..........Ken would have a heart attack if I even attempted to paint no less with a brush.........<br /><br />Marylou.........without saying we always have Ashleigh and TJ in our daily prayers.<br /><br />Tonia and Marylou...........Thank God when we make an appointment with a Dr. or for a test if they say 9 they mean 9 so we haven&#39;t had that problem since we moved from the east coast.........My daughter said her doctors patients wait sometimes two weeks for mammogram results.(in Jersey) I find out the next day and when I had my breast cancer scare the doctor called me on Sunday cause her knew how worried I was.<br /><br />Steve................glad you are in the clear.<br /><br /><br />Have a great day all.<br /><br />Ciao for now <br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-02-07 17:18:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270687,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-07 21:08:26',NULL,'','Jenn:  Good luck with your test results.  Roe and I are going to her Dr. today also for her results from her biopsy on her head.<br /><br />Tell Hugh not to worry about being seen with a Welshman.  My name goes back to Wales but I&#39;ve never been able to trace my line across the Atlantic.  On my mother&#39;s side we can take it back into the 1400&#39;s and those guys were Englishmen who moved to Ireland and married Irish women.  Two of the brothers then came to U.S. with William Penn (yes, the were Quakers).  The brother who stayed in Ireland founded Harland and Wolfe Shipyard in Belfast. (Yep, the ones who built the Titanic).  But they also had a big shipyard in Greenwich, Scotland.  During WWI they needed to enlarge the yard so the moved the local &quot;Kirk&quot; stone by stone inland and enlarged it.  So, when Roe and I got off a cruise ship there we were greeted by a group of locals including a Piper in full regalla and escorted to the Church for a private tour.<br /><br />They loved the fact that I am an Elder in the Presbyterian Church.  Our guide was an Elder in their church which dates back to the Reformation.  And tell Hugh that we hold a &quot;Kirkin of the Tartans&quot; at our church every year complete with Pipers.  Looking forward to seeing you both in Vegas soon.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />MaryLou: Did you get the link to all the pics from Crazie&#39;s cruise on the Spirit??<br /><br />We&#39;re off  to lunch at the Texas Station and then to the Doc.  Will check in again later.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-07 21:08:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270693,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-07 22:08:45',NULL,'','Afternoon All&#33;<br /><br /><br />We have ....<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/weather/sun.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />Feels good&#33;<br /><br /><b>Ed</b> - hope all goes well with <b>Roe&#39;s </b> results - and they find her brain in the right place.  :o)<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/weather/garDen.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />Looks like I&#39;ve got high blood pressure DUH&#33;  Turns out if the readings are over 140 on a home BP meter it&#39;s high.....I was over 160 at her office.  Oh well - another prescription&#33; Thank goodness for extended coverage.<br /><br />But the good news is my Cholesterol levels were great&#33;  Way down from last time - and that is just diet. Yeah&#33;<br /><br /><br />Bottom line - I have to stay stress free - so <b>ED </b> - be gentle with me  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />Off to games.<br /><br />Have a great day and remember ....<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/weather/Sun-3.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-07 22:08:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270698,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-07 22:46:21',NULL,'','Afternoon all, another crazy day here for me. Hopefully it will settle down tomorrow. Going to dinner tonight with some friends I haven&#39;t seen in a while. Howie&#39;s working. LOL&#33;  Still don&#39;t know why the electric was out yesterday at the office but it&#39;s working so that&#39;s what counts.<br /><br />Steve it&#39;s definately time to start the cruise planning&#33; Don&#39;t worry about how many Martini&#39;s you have.......your not driving.<br /><br />Cheryl you paint an entire room with a paint brush??? Yikes&#33; My carpel tunnel would kill me.<br /><br />Jackie hope your feeling better.<br /><br />Marylou glad to hear the Ashleigh&#39;s hanging in there and seems to be doing well.<br /><br />Sue hope you manage to get more rest. Maybe that extra sleep made you tired. LOL<br /><br />Maria, I&#39;m laughing at you changing the curtains.......I don&#39;t change them, I just move them from room to room. All the sliding doors fit the same ones and so do most of the windows. At least when I buy something it will fit somewhere sooner or later. LOL Good luck with your procedure tomorrow. Be sure to check in on Friday and let us know your OK.<br /><br />Jenn sounds like you have your cholesterol under control, congrats&#33; Sorry about the BP but HBP and high cholesterol  seem to always go together. Glad you have medical coverage. Can&#39;t imagine how some people pay out of pocket for meds. Howie and I take over &#036;400 a month in meds and thankfully we only spend about &#036;100 a month for them.<br /><br />Well off to fold the towels that my DD finished for me. Have a great evening all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-07 22:46:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270808,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 01:03:46',NULL,'','Hi all,<br /><br />Well today I felt ultra-crappie so I left work at 2 pm, just to get some rest.  This too shall pass.<br /><br />Meds.... oh my goodness - we also keep the pharmacists in the money.  HBP &amp; Cholesterol meds and diabetes meds for Tony as well - getting old sucks, doesn&#39;t it?<br /><br />Cheryl... you&#39;re at it again?  I can&#39;t believe it.... please come to Tampa and help me restore our house that our daughter is moving out of in 2 weeks - it&#39;s going to need all kinds of work to meet with my standards again.<br /><br />It looks like we&#39;ll be moving back into out home on about the 23rd February, wow I won&#39;t know what to do with all that space, and Gucci has never lived in a house... she loves the dashboard of the RV - she sits there 24/7 watching all the activity in the RV Park, so many people and other dogs&#33;&#33;  Now she&#39;ll be stuck inside a house not being able to see what&#39;s going on in the outside world, poor little Gucci.<br /><br />Tony&#39;s got a couple of steaks on the grill so I had better hustle my bustle and get the salad done - tonight is the first episode of Survivor&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-02-08 01:03:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270837,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 03:14:03',NULL,'','Hi All&#33;<br /><br />Got the stiches out of my back tonight.  Only one more shoulder to go and that will be next week.  My DW to the stiches out here at home.  One of the many benifits of being married to the office manager, nurse, secretary of the corporation&#33;  I know this won&#39;t surprise you ladies but my wife is better at taking stiches out than the doctor&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...I&#39;m with you.  I paint everything with a brush.  It looks so much better.  Always buy the expensive brushes.  They hold more paint and cover much better.<br /><br />Mary Lou...You are right about boxers.  They are very high energy.  We have a large fenced yard and I walk her almost every day and when the weather gets nice we will walk twice a day.  A good boxer is a tired boxer&#33;<br /><br />Jenn...Good news on the chlestrol.  Now get the blood pressure down and you will be good as new&#33;<br /><br />Rose...Got the cruise pretty well planned.  Its going to e alot of fun taking our oldest son and his wife on their first cruise.<br /><br />Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-02-08 03:14:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270842,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 03:55:30',NULL,'','Jenn, Sorry to hear about your HBP.  Guess I&#39;ll have to cancel you&#39;re trip to see the &quot;Thunder Down Under&quot; boys while your in Vegas.  Don&#39;t want you to have an attack watching a bunch of young Australian studs do their thing.  Well, I guess we could take you to the Liberache museum. <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 />On the serious side, I&#39;ve taken three different meds for HPB for years.  A pain, but it works.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-08 03:55:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270880,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 10:09:31',NULL,'','I have seen DH naked often enough to know nothing gets me excited any more.<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/body-2.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />But given a choice of dying watching nubile naked bodies or the Liberace museum I&#39;ll take dying any day.....at least I&#39;ll die with a smile on my face.  Besides DH packs nitro with him so I&#39;ll just have a pull at that.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/redhatladies.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Liberace.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-08 10:09:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270891,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 13:33:41',NULL,'','Steve, are you done with the biopsies and stitches now?  It sure is great when these procedures are over with.  My arm has eventually healed, it took a month.<br /><br />Jenn..... I think &quot;Thunder down Under&quot; is exactly what the doctor ordered - take me with 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\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-02-08 13:33:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270892,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 13:36:06',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#333399--><span style=\"color:#333399\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - February 8th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and TGIF - for some reason this has been a very long week.   Time has really dragged this week, maybe because I&#39;m anxious to see Paige &amp; Colin tomorrow.   Paige is having surgery this morning to put tubes in her ears...she has had so many ear problems in the past and had tubes put in several times before but they have some type of &quot;new and improved&quot; ones they are trying on her.  I will have an anxious morning til I hear she is home and OK.  A quick prayer from my Crazie friends will be appreciated.<br /><br />Maria - sending prayers and good wishes your way.  Hope all goes well today and you are able to get rid of that pesty gall bladder soon.   Hope to hear from you soon.<br /><br />Jenn - sorry to hear about your HBP but glad your cholesterol is good.  See what a little healty eating can do for you.   Now get that BP under control and you will be in tip top shape.   I hear an ocean cruise is good for lowering BP.<br /><br />Ed - How did things go at the Dr. for Roe yesterday?  Hope all is good and you can begin to work on that next cruise.  <br /><br />Jackie - take care and get rid of that cold.    I&#39;m sure it will be strange for you and Tony to be back in a large home.   Gucci will be so confused.   lol<br /><br />Steve - glad your DW was able to get those stitches out at home for you.  By the way, what is your DW&#39;s name.   <br /><br />Joey and Carmen are due back home today.   Can&#39;t wait to hear all about their trip.<br /><br />I&#39;m watching TJ this morning so I need to get a couple of things done before he gets here, so I&#39;ll be back later on.<br /><br />Make today special and share a S M I L E  <br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-08 13:36:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270898,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 15:29:02',NULL,'','good morning crazies <br />it is TGIF yaya heh.<br />woke up because have to go in town for my morning therapy i am doing so well and pickup some more threads for my project for one of my friend&#39;s wedding. <br />took Pappy out it did snow a little bit not lot whew heh. <br />i plan to have relax weekend working on my project and cleaning.<br /><br />have good day all <br /><br />Mary Lou, Paige is in my prayer hope she go well with the surgery smile <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-08 15:29:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270903,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 18:55:32',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Had a really nice time at dinner with friends. Haven&#39;t seen 1 of them in about 3 months so it was nice to get together. Cleaned the kitchen this morning so now all I have  left is ironing (yuck) and some taxes. Not too bad after a few crazy days.<br /><br />Jackie sorry to hear your still not feeling well. Hope you have no plans on Sunday so you can rest. It will be strange living in a house again I&#39;m sure but you&#39;ll settle in again.<br /><br />Jenn where do you get those pictures???? You crack me up.<br /><br />Steve glad to hear your nearly out of stitches. Pretty handy having a wife that can do it all&#33;<br /><br />Marylou of course I&#39;ll say a prayer for Paige. So hard to sit and wait around for phone calls. Hope it comes quickly. Keep us posted.<br /><br />Maria, hope you fly through your procedure and are back on your feet quickly.<br /><br />Sue sounds like a nice quiet weekend. Enjoy it.<br /><br />Welcome home Joey and Carmen&#33;<br /><br />Well off to the store for some milk and then onto the ironing. Hope everyone has a great day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-08 18:55:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270926,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 19:42:55',NULL,'','Hi guys.... Just got in the front door... ( well not &quot;JUST&quot; maybe 25 minutes ago).. but wanted to say hey&#33; I will be back later this afternoon to try and start catching up.....<br />OBTW...<br /><br />Had a great time....<br /><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-08 19:42:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270929,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 20:22:37',NULL,'','Welcome home Joey and Carmen.  Can&#39;t wait to hear all about it and see pics.  Mary Lou, already said a prayer for Paige, please keep us posted.  I know you will feel better tomorrow when you can put your arms around her.  Jackie, I am so sorry the yuckies are still hanging around.  Hopefully a day of rest will make all the difference.   Rose, enjoy your &quot;semi - quiet&quot; day.  Is milk all you got at the store - everytime I go, fully intent on picking up just one thing, I still come out with a whole cart full&#33;&#33;&#33;   Sue, what are you making as a wedding gift?  Our son Chris is moving out tomorrow so Greg will spend the weekend helping him.  I am goign to miss having him around, it has been especially nice when Greg was out of town - felt safer having a big, strong guy in the house.  He lived away from home for several yrs, before he moved back here in the summer to save some money.  When he first moved out, he got an apt. with his best friend and then he lived for a yr. or so with his girlfriend and both of them had all the kitchen stuff, so he never bought any.  Now he will be living by himself and asked me what he would need to set up a kitchen - I went yesterday and bought him pots &amp; pans, dishes, glasses, silverware, sharp knives, dish towels and pot holders, cooking utensils, paper towels, dishwashing soap, dish scrubbers, a can opener,  mixing bowls and cookie sheets.  He will still need to get some things, but hopefully that will give him a start.  I got a lot of it at Big Lots, so got some really good deals.  It is 40 degrees today but so terribly windy that it seems much colder.  We don&#39;t have any snow forecast until Monday though, so that is a good thing.  Looking forward to the day when snow is not a part of the forecast at all.  Hope all of my Crazy friends have a wonderful weekend....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-08 20:22:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270930,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 20:37:39',NULL,'','Update:  I just got off the phone with Paige and she is doing just fine.   She&#39;s quite the little trooper.   She kept saying &quot;Grandma why are you yelling.&quot;  Dave said she put on her headphones to her CD in the car and let out a scream that they were so loud.   So I guess her hearing has improved dramatically.   Now we just have to wait and see if they stay in - the last few sets she had fell right out and then scar tissue forms where they came out.  These are a different type of tube so hopefully all will go well this time.  <br /><br />Can&#39;t wait to see her tomorrow.  Time to go bake some glutten-free cupcakes for Colin.   My grandkids are certainly high-maintenance and keep us hopping.   lol  (But I wouldn&#39;t trade them for anything in the world.)','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-08 20:37:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270935,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 20:41:24',NULL,'','So glad to hear Paige is doing well. I&#39;m sure your very relieved Marylou. Just think tomorrow you can spoil her. <br /><br />Welcome home Joey. Can&#39;t wait to get the details.<br /><br />I did one step better Cheryl, I sent Howie to the store for the milk as he had to pass it anyway. Yes, I always go for one thing and end up with much more.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-08 20:41:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270976,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-08 22:11:28',NULL,'','Good afternoon Crazies. I just got back from a little business trip over in Illinois.<br />Just a quick note to wish you all a great weekend. We are going to a Valentine dance Saturday night. Our youngest granddaughter will be turning eight on Valentine day. She will be picking where she wants to go out to eat next week. We all have our fingers crossed it won&#39;t be Chuck E Cheese again.<br />The sun is actually shining today and the temp is near 50. We are both in the early stages of spring fever. Maybe we can get in some walking tomorrow.<br />Enjoy your weekend&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-08 22:11:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(270999,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 01:33:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=270227:date=Feb 4 2008, 11&#58;42 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Feb 4 2008, 11&#58;42 AM) [snapback]270227[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->  Joey, I will be exercising my privilege tomorrow and attending a caucus. I am fortunate because my precinct&#39;s caucus point is a house, 5 down from ours, so I won&#39;t have to drive. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Good for you <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 01:33:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271000,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 01:36:11',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=270239:date=Feb 4 2008, 04&#58;02 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Feb 4 2008, 04&#58;02 PM) [snapback]270239[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Body-1.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Oh my ... i am a bit flushed.... <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 />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 01:36:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271001,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 01:45:01',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=270403:date=Feb 5 2008, 10&#58;39 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Feb 5 2008, 10&#58;39 AM) [snapback]270403[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> . So, I may be opening up a can of worms here, but was wondering what you guys thought about the new video that has surfaced with Joran Vander Sloot discussing hwo Natalie Holloway died and how they disposed of the body. His attornerys say he was just trying to gain the favor of the guy he was talking to and made everything up... <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />I was in shock...... just in shock... on the news today i thought i heard something about authorties now &quot;re interviewing&quot; Vander Sloot...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 01:45:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271002,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 01:47:21',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=270501:date=Feb 5 2008, 07&#58;56 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Feb 5 2008, 07&#58;56 PM) [snapback]270501[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Hello all - just got home from the caucus. It was my first time and was quite an interesting process. The people down the street have been the precinct location for our neighborhood for quite some time and they said that hardly anyone shows up for these, but tonight, they had 172 people in their house. It was wall to wall people - standing room only. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />How exciting&#33;&#33; did you have fun? was it stimulating?<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 01:47:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271003,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 01:57:35',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=270623:date=Feb 6 2008, 08&#58;46 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Feb 6 2008, 08&#58;46 PM) [snapback]270623[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Tonia, did you take any pics at lunch with Joey and Carmen? Well, guess I will scoot for now - talk to you all tomorrow.... <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Carmen has pictures Crazy of course was there... this bear is getting a little wild..... ED.. and Jenn both have corrupted our little  mascot... first Don.. then these new Towel &quot;friends&quot; ... I know for one I &quot;tried &quot; to show here some of the more decent activities.. everything from Dining at the Hotel Directors Table..Table to meeting and greeting the Captain....<br /><br /> <br /><br />But the whole time she was trying to get to the bars.... whats up with that??? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 01:57:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271004,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 01:58:14',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=270930:date=Feb 8 2008, 10&#58;37 AM:name=cruisetarp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(cruisetarp &#064; Feb 8 2008, 10&#58;37 AM) [snapback]270930[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Update: I just got off the phone with Paige and she is doing just fine.  <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />MaryLou so glad to hear that..... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 01:58:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271005,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 02:01:30',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=270550:date=Feb 6 2008, 07&#58;07 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Feb 6 2008, 07&#58;07 AM) [snapback]270550[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br />Another rainy day here.........There has been so much devastation around here but we lucked out. Just seven miles from us they had a lot of damage to homes and businesses.  <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />So glad You guys were fine... I saw the flooding on the news while on board and thought about you guys....<br /><br />Congratulations on the new Vehicle&#33;&#33;<br /><br /> Maria .. I want you to know you are as always in our prayers for a quick return to excellent health..<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 02:01:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271014,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 03:42:32',NULL,'','Hi all&#33;<br />Wife walked in tonight and informed me we only have 3 weekends till the cruise. That means Mondays will be lookig pretty good.  After all on Mondays I only have to work 10 hours&#33;<br /><br />Jackie....Still have stiches in my shoulder.  They come out a week from today. <br /><br />Mary Lou....Great news about Paige.  Hope it works this time.  My wife&#39;s name is Lynda,  Still don&#39;t know how I was so lucky to marry her.  She is definitley the sweet one.  On our 25th wedding anniversary our pastor congratulated Lynda and said that she was now eligible for sainthood for putting up with me&#33;<br /><br />Rose...Glad you enjoyed your vist with friends.<br /><br />Cheryl....Ive had one son move out 4 times.  thinking about getting an unlisted address&#33;LOL<br /><br />Joey &amp; Carmen....Welcome back&#33;  Look forward to hearing about the cruise.<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita....You mean you don&#39;t like Chuck E Cheese&#33;  Thank God, our grandchildren are too old for that&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-09 03:42:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271015,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 03:45:46',NULL,'','Joey....... you&#39;re back already?  My goodness, I didn&#39;t even have time to miss you yet&#33;<br /><br />Thanks guys for the well wishes - I still have the crud, but I&#39;m hoping to be a lot better tomorrow.','zebra','zebra','2008-02-09 03:45:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271040,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 04:09:07',NULL,'','Welcome back Joey.  Yep, Crazie is getting to be a handful.  Who is taking her on her next adventure??<br /><br />Anyway, glad you&#39;re back and will looking forward to Carmen&#39;s pictures of Crazie&#39;s latest 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\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-09 04:09:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271044,1421,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 04:41:47',NULL,'','Hi Crazies,<br /><br />The weekend is here&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />  I returned home from my trip to Mexico City a couple of days ago.  The city was  chaotic and smoggy.  I had a great time though, but glad to be home. Here is a link to some of my pics. <br /><br /><a href=\"http://travel.webshots.com/album/562379976ifIJEr\" target=\"_blank\">http://travel.webshots.com/album/562379976ifIJEr</a><br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-02-09 04:41:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271045,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 05:10:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271002:date=Feb 8 2008, 04&#58;47 PM:name=JoeyandDavid)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(JoeyandDavid &#064; Feb 8 2008, 04&#58;47 PM) [snapback]271002[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><!--quoteo(post=270501:date=Feb 5 2008, 07&#58;56 PM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Feb 5 2008, 07&#58;56 PM) [snapback]270501[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Hello all - just got home from the caucus. It was my first time and was quite an interesting process. The people down the street have been the precinct location for our neighborhood for quite some time and they said that hardly anyone shows up for these, but tonight, they had 172 people in their house. It was wall to wall people - standing room only. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />How exciting&#33;&#33; did you have fun? was it stimulating?<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />Joey, it was fun for me, but then I am very political.  It was interesting to watch how the whole process of caucus unfolded but I would prefer if we had a primary election instead.   I truly do wish they would do away with the whole delegate system and make it &quot;an every vote counts&quot; process.  I am not sure how it will work now, because we had to elect delegates to go to the state convention and those 2 delegates are to cast the vote for the winner of that precinct&#39;s election, and that was Mitt Romney, so as he is no longer in the running, I need to find out what happens to those votes then....<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-09 05:10:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271046,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 05:13:55',NULL,'','Rat, I really enjoyed your pics.  Thanks for posting them - looks like you saw lots of beautiful and interesting sights...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-09 05:13:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271088,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 08:45:53',NULL,'','Good Evening Crazies&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Nice day again today - all the way up to 8 degrees (that&#39;s about 46 F).  No wind, no snow, no rain - perfect.<br /><br />I&#39;m with <b>Keith and Rita </b> - it feels almost like ...<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/weather/springtime.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />My green thumb is starting to itch.   We (read me making him do it lol) have so many projects in mind :o)<br />Poor Hugh lol.<br /><br /><b>JOEY</b> - good to have you back. I can&#39;t wait to see the photos of Crazie....but you all have been forewarned about the slight problem she has with booze&#33;  Guess it&#39;s a bear thing <br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/teddybear.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>MARY LOU</b> - such good new about Paige&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Enjoy those grandkids - I wish I had a couple.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/dancing.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><b>Rat</b> - Ah Mexico City - quite the experience isn&#39;t it. OLE&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/mexico.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Off to games - talk at you tomorrow......when it&#39;s<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/holidays/saturday.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-09 08:45:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271102,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 13:19:27',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330033--><span style=\"color:#330033\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY - February 9th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies and Happy Weekend.   What does everyone have planned for this weekend?   There is no Super Bowl to keep everyone amused.  Hope everyone who is under the weather can take the weekend to relax and regain their health.<br /><br />Maria - hope all went well yesterday and you are doing OK today.   <br /><br />Jackie - hope you get rid of that cold - you have a busy time ahead of you.  <br /><br />Joey - It&#39;s so good to have you back.  Can&#39;t wait to hear all about your cruise.    Did you book any more when you were onboard?  <br /><br />Carmen - how was your cruise?  More importantly, how is your leg doing?    Hope it didn&#39;t interfere with your trip.   Hopefully now that you are home you can get some answers from you Dr.<br /><br />Jenn - I fear it is a bit premature to exercise your green thumb.    Soon though&#33;  <br /><br />Cheryl - sorry your Son has moved out.   I know you enjoyed having him back at home, especially when Greg was traveling.   Is he living nearby where he can drop in often?  <br /><br />Rat - Welcome Home - your pictures are great.   Looks like you have a super vacation once you got past the protestors the first day.   <br /><br />Ed - I did see the slide show you linked here of Crazie on your cruise.   Great pics and looks like you all had fun with her - exactly what I had in mind when I started this.    If the hand-off goes as planned tomorrow Crazie will be off to the Med with Rat on the 15th.<br /><br />Steve - time to get together that packing list and get packing.    Sounds like both you and Lynda are ready for a rest after the last few months.<br /><br />Rose - it won&#39;t be long now for you.   I&#39;m sure you can&#39;t wait to celebrate this big milestone in DD&#39;s life on a cruise.   <br /><br />Time to get a few things done - I&#39;ll be back later - before Dave and his family arrive.   He informed me last night that his family is going to Jamaica in April so I need to go down into the basement and dig out all my folders and information on Jamaica for them before they get here.<br /><br />Make today special and enjoy your weekend.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-09 13:19:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271118,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 14:54:29',NULL,'','hey everyone....<br /><br />Joey ... glad ya got home safe.. it was great to see ya agian<br /><br />Carmen... it was a pleasure to meet you....<br /><br />Maria hope all went well...wow new car how great<br /><br />Marylou so glad to hear that paige came thur like a trooper.... those tubes in the ears sure can nbe a mess..<br /><br />Cheryl.. gezzzzzzzz .paint with a brush... nah give  me paint sprayer and we are good...<br /><br />Jen LOL LOL you and your pic&#39;s <br /><br />Rat glad your home safe... i will check out the pic&#39;s later<br /><br />Steve ..... gezzzzzzzz better get those stiches out before your trip....<br /><br />well last night was my final night on SWING.................... YA BACK TO NORMAL<br />i can&#39;t wait to have my graveyard hours back and i can start to become normal again...well i know most are like UH graveyard hours normal...well when you have worked them for so long you get a schedue going... like i know i can get this done and that and still have time to sleep b4 work,,,,oh well i guess it takes special people to work graveyard....i am soooooooooooooooo happy to be back...it was a long month....<br /><br />well not much going on today just going to go to the 99 cent store and see what they have ...they usually have yopait yogurt for 35cent...and a few other thing for less money... so off to bargin hunt LOL ...thats sad my excitement for the day is the 99 cent store LOL i really need to get out more LOL LOL <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-09 14:54:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271139,1421,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 16:54:52',NULL,'','Joey and Carmen, how was the cruise? Did Crazie behave? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> Okay, I think we will have our hands full when we take her on our adventure. <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 />Skipper, we will taking Crazie next on a cruise (Ryndam 2-15 Mexican Riviera/Sea of Cortez). I&#39;m meeting with Carmen tomorrow to do the transfer.<br /><br /><br />I have a busy day today.......have to assemble the new elliptical trainer that was delivered the other day. Such fun&#33; Everyone have a great day&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-02-09 16:54:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271140,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 17:09:28',NULL,'','good morning crazies <br />took Pappy out  tonight will be very cold  GRR hope it will be spring FASTER than we would think ha. can&#39;t wait to take Pappy out for a walk that he really missed when it get more warmer then i will take him out heh<br />will start doing my project today <br /><br />have good day all <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-09 17:09:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271142,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 17:15:23',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br />MARIA... hope everything is EVERYTHING with you....<br />RAT please watch Crazie she tends to drink and &quot;flirt&quot; alot..... I am worried about her reputation.... OBTW your pictures from Mexico are great<br />TONIA glad your back to &quot;normal&quot;....schedule that is... <br />Weather here in southern California is OUTSTANDING the next few days .. blue skies and 80 degrees&#33;&#33;&#33; ahhhh how Nice&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well I need to get the the grocery store and bank.. can someone tell me why when a spouse is home alone they can go a whole week without doing groceries.. oh well i guess that this is life...LOL Tonia has the 99 cent stores I have groceries... wowo what fun..<br />oh by the way MARYLOU.. I did give Miss Crazy a lapel pin from our Millennium cruise ..hope that was ok...<br />see you guys later...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 17:15:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271144,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 17:22:53',NULL,'','Joey - Thanks for the Millennium pin for Crazie.   I&#39;m sure eventually she will sail on the Millennium but won&#39;t need a pin then.   I hope to eventually get her little shirt covered with different ship pins so your contribution is appreciated.   Once the shirt is filled I will have to think of something else.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-09 17:22:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271145,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 17:33:54',NULL,'','Good Morning all<br /><br /><br />Just popping in to say hello. Yesterday everything went well and my ulcer is healed. YEAH &#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Now the gall bladder comes out on Valentines Day..........Whoopee <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 />Joey........Glad you had a good time and welcome back.<br /><br /><br />Marylou..... So glad to hear about Paige.............Our grandchildren are so very precious to us aren&#39;t they?<br /><br />Tonia...........I understand what you mean about graveyard......Ken worked it for years and it is fine if that is your schedule but when they started changing his shift every week he couldn&#39;t take that.........<br /><br />Cheryl.........Sorry about your son but it will work out&gt; Just think you and Greg are empy nesters again. <br />I shouldn&#39;t say this but oh well...........Whole house sex again lmao............<br /><br />Hope everyone who is suffering from the winter blues and colds feel better soon.<br /><br />The kids are on their way and we are going to the mall for some lunch and then to Sam&#39;s<br /><br />Have a great day all<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-02-09 17:33:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271153,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 17:48:40',NULL,'','Good Morning All:<br /><br />Rat: Don&#39;t forget, I want to hear all about your next cruise.  Thinking about that one myself.  Crazie does not have any HAL pins yet.<br /><br />MaryLou: Just noticed we almost share the same birthday.  Mine is July 31st, but I&#39;m a little older than you are.<br /><br />Off to teach a class this morning, followed by a Pancake Breakfast at church then off to see the UNLV Running Rebels take on the Colorado State Rams aka the Battered Rams.  They have lost nine straight, so this probably not be much of a contest.<br /><br />Have a fantastic weekend all&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-09 17:48:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271154,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 18:18:19',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/forums/index.php?automodule=gallery&amp;cmd=viewimage&amp;img=538\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />From our dinner with the Hotel Director..<br /><br />First Row: Miss Carmen(RNSANE)&amp; Crazy..Hotel Director Terry Lunder..Mrs and Mr Dahl<br /><br />2nd Row... Joey(me&#33;&#33;&#33;)..Food and Beverage Director Werner Zurcher..Clare(nurse friend of Carmen) Maître&#39;D Seamus Mee.. and Our Waiter(sorry I didn&#39;t catch his name)<br /><br />Just so you know Mr Mee didn&#39;t dine with us after all it was his turn to work&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 18:18:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271164,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 19:02:22',NULL,'','Hi Everyone,<br /><br />Just want you to know that, from the photo Joey displayed of our dinner at the hotel director&#39;s table, the gentleman in the back, Werner Zurcher, is the Food and Beverage Manager- not the hotel director - Terry - who is seated beside me - is the hotel director - and the gentleman on the right, in back, is Romeo, our head waiter, who fills in often as assitant maitre d&#39;.  <br /><br />As always, on the Monarch, I had an outstanding cruise.  Crazie was a lot of fun and was the belle of the ball.  We had to set a few limits with her, however, as she is a party animal ( perhaps the term was coined because of her ).  She doesn&#39;t know her limit regarding alcohol consumption and everyone wants to buy her a drink&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />She had a really fun day in Ensenada when all the Indian bartenders and a few of the other Indian crew took her ( and me ) out for a special lunch.  Periodically, they go to a market to buy ingredients, then are allowed to take over a kitchen at a local Chinese restaurant and cook up a huge Indian feast.  There were about twenty of us and we had the best time.  There were only about four women in the group so we felt pretty important&#33;  None of us had to lift a finger but were waited on by the guys.<br /><br />It was really great in San Diego, too, to meet Tonia for lunch at Anthony&#39;s....yummy clam chowder and Portabello mushrooms stuffed with REAL crab....ummmmm&#33;<br /><br />Tomorrow the handoff to rat takes place, another special occasion.  I&#39;m including the little purse I got for crazie, along with the blue flowered thingies I got for her ears - she wore them on formal night, along with Mardi Gras beads.  Terry, the DJ, gave her a Royal Caribbean cooler to ride in so she would have some padding - I put her log and picture album in the top zippered half....use it if you like or take her out and keep the cooler for beer ( I have several of them ).  It was handy for carry her around.  We named it the <br />Bear Bag.<br /><br />xxxooo','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-09 19:02:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271167,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 19:08:40',NULL,'','thanks for the correction.... (I am still in recovery&#33;)','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 19:08:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271168,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 19:13:49',NULL,'','Joey, I am sorry we didn&#39;t see each other after dinner...I wandered about till 2A, saying goodbyes, first at Boleros - bought a drink for Carina and her band when they finished, then went up to the disco to see Terry.  You, of course, were probably counting z&#39;s.  I  missed  you in the morning...had breakfast in the dining room at 7A.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-09 19:13:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271169,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 19:55:56',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271145:date=Feb 9 2008, 08&#58;33 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Feb 9 2008, 08&#58;33 AM) [snapback]271145[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Cheryl.........Sorry about your son but it will work out&gt; Just think you and Greg are empy nesters again. <br />I shouldn&#39;t say this but oh well...........Whole house sex again lmao............<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Maria, you crack me up - that was Greg&#39;s first thought too.  It will be nice to sleep all night though - Chris has a habit of going to sleep when he gets home from the office and then getting up around 3:30 a.m. and heading to the gym.  It usually wakes me up when he leaves because he has a habit of running down the stairs, which makes enough noise within itself, but also sets the dogs to barking - then it wakes me up again when he comes back home to take a shower and get ready for work.   I will be saying a prayer for a quick recovery for you - please check in when you can and let us know how you are doing.  <br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-09 19:55:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271185,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 20:41:57',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271168:date=Feb 9 2008, 09&#58;13 AM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Feb 9 2008, 09&#58;13 AM) [snapback]271168[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey, I am sorry we didn&#39;t see each other after dinner...I wandered about till 2A, saying goodbyes, first at Boleros - bought a drink for Carina and her band when they finished, then went up to the disco to see Terry. You, of course, were probably counting z&#39;s. I missed you in the morning...had breakfast in the dining room at 7A.<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Charlie tried to get me tipsy before dinner... Plus i had a 3/4 bottle of wine i was supposed to finish at my table.. after dinner i NEEEDED zzzz&#39;s...LOL ....... I was on a bus on my way home by the time you were sitting down to breakfast......<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 20:41:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271186,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 20:47:28',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271044:date=Feb 8 2008, 06&#58;41 PM:name=Rat)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Rat &#064; Feb 8 2008, 06&#58;41 PM) [snapback]271044[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Hi Crazies,<br /><br />The weekend is here&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />  I returned home from my trip to Mexico City a couple of days ago.  The city was  chaotic and smoggy.  I had a great time though, but glad to be home. Here is a link to some of my pics. <br /><br /><a href=\"http://travel.webshots.com/album/562379976ifIJEr\" target=\"_blank\">http://travel.webshots.com/album/562379976ifIJEr</a><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-09 20:47:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271187,274,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 20:47:54',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />We got in on Thursday evening, but had a lot to do when we first got back, so haven&#39;t been able to chat until now.  We had a great time, and saw a lot of the Tucson and surrounding areas.  I would sure love to have a winter place there.  Just for the coldest winter months.  Oh well...I can dream.  LOL<br /><br />We went to Tombstone, where Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday hung out, and Old Tucson,where lots of movies were filmed, and historic downtown, and the airplane graveyard, &quot;boneyard.&quot; where acres of planes and helicopters are laid to rest by the government.  It&#39;s on the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.  We went to a beautiful old mission-church that was built in the 1600s, and we went to &quot;Ash Wednesday&quot; mass there.  We went on to Tubac, a nice little town with lots of great art and things to buy.  They had an art festival going on then.  <br /><br />My brother was so gracious to pay our airfare and drive us all over AZ.  He also took us out for dinner to a wonderful place that used to be a girls school for the privleged and celebrities.  It&#39;s a beautiful place, and the food is truly wonderful, and we had great views of the mountains and Tucson.  It&#39;s called &quot;Hacienda Del Sol.<br /><br />Anyway...we did more but we also relaxed at his place on Super Bowl Sunday and Monday.  <br /><br />We had a great flight home, and it was good for me to fly again.  To help get over the &quot;flying anxiety.&quot;  LOL  <br /><br />It&#39;s good to be back home, but, our weather went up to the 20s and 30s for a high while we were gone and now it&#39;s going back down below zero.  Oh well...spring is just around the corner.  And I have nice memories of a few great days in the sunshine now.   <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 you are all well...I will try to catch up later.  Wow...just looked out the window and the winds are fierce and blowing snow all around.  It will be a cold night tonight.  Have to bundle up for church.  Talk to you all later.','Shari2','Shari2','2008-02-09 20:47:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271188,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 20:48:03',NULL,'','OK, between Jenn, Ed and Carmen, it sounds like Crazie has been totally corrupted&#33;&#33; I think we are going to have to send this little girl... umm bear... to finishing school in Switzerland - to re-teach her good behavior.','zebra','zebra','2008-02-09 20:48:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271189,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 20:48:53',NULL,'','Great photos, Ray....I would never make it up that pyramid so it was nice to live vicariously&#33;  I also enjoyed your previous photos on webshots...beautiful wife and daughter, by the way&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-09 20:48:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271210,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 22:32:04',NULL,'','Well I was just enjoying my Saturday off when I received a call to have to go in from 5 - 9:15 pm tonight&#33;  Drat..... this is not fun.<br />','zebra','zebra','2008-02-09 22:32:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271216,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-09 22:41:53',NULL,'','Shari tombstone sounds terrific...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-09 22:41:53',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271227,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 03:00:52',NULL,'','Hi All&#33;<br /><br />I was right&#33;  Get the oil changed in the car, go to the bank, go to the store, clean out the cabinets in the kitchen, vacuum the stairs, get out the luggage, go shopping at Kohl&#39;s, fix dinner, fix martinis.  We have just entered the &quot;pre-cruise, everything must be perfect phase&quot;  After all these years I&#39;m used to it&#33;  Besides the martinis really help&#33;  <br /><br />Shari...Sounds like your trip to Arizona was great.  Glad you enjoyed it.<br /><br />Jackie...From what I read Crazie is way past being saved&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl...Lynda and I have never had an empty nest.  First the kids then the parents.  Still have one living with us.  If we ever do get an empty nest we will need walkers to chase each other around the house&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou....As you can see above the cruise prep has begun&#33;<br /><br />Time to go watch a movie<br /><br />Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-02-10 03:00:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271243,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 04:51:25',NULL,'','Jackie -<br /><br />Bear Behavior School might be important but Crazie might need to detox first, I think.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-10 04:51:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271245,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 05:08:27',NULL,'','Crazie seems to love Jello Shooters <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />  In fact Hugh told me after a couple shooters she does a great &quot;Lap Dance.&quot;  At least I think it was Crazie he was talking about, or was it J....No I won&#39;t even go there&#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\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-10 05:08:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271247,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 05:12:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271245:date=Feb 9 2008, 07&#58;08 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Feb 9 2008, 07&#58;08 PM) [snapback]271245[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> No I won&#39;t even go there&#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\" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /><br /><br />Welcome <u>BACK</u> Ed&#33;<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-10 05:12:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271250,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 07:02:43',NULL,'','Evening all .... dreary day today - that&#39;s one nice thing about living in B.C. - you can hear the weather ...we have loud rain :o)<br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I&#39;m confused????? You now have the entire house to yourselves so you can have &quot;whole house sex&quot; and you are looking forward to sleeping through the night - which is it???? Wink&#33; Wink&#33;<br /><br /><b>Re: Crazie Bear </b> - It&#39;s not all my fault.  It was <b>Mary Lou&#39;s </b> influence that led the poor cub on the wrong path (you all know she lives really close to New York and we all know what that means&#33;)  That&#39;s my story and I&#39;m sticking to it.  Ok - so the lap dance lessons were my idea - but she was really bad at it.  Bears have no natural rhythm&#33; But now every time she hears the song about this guy she goes nuts - strutting her little white hinnie all over town&#33; She thinks he&#39;s a hottie.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Winnie-the-Pooh.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />I think he&#39;s a little on the chubby side myself&#33; But he does have those hibernating eyes and that sweet honey breath&#33;<br /><br /><br /><b>Maria</b> - Good luck with your surgery.  What a fun way to spend Valentine&#39;s Day&#33;  Your hubby will have to make up for it later - once you can eat anything you want&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><b>Jackie - </b> Hope you are feeling better - bummer about work.<br /><br /><br /><b>Mary Lou</b> - Once Crazies shirt is full we will have to get her a hat for some more &quot;pin room&quot;. .  I will be scouting out new formal duds for the fall cruise (she can&#39;t be seen in the same thing twice&#33;)- so I will see what I can find.<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - sounds about right for the cruise prep.  We always have to type up a few reminder fridge notes for Ds - our pet sitter.  Then I know it&#39;s close.<br /><br /><b>ED</b> - wouldn&#39;t one first need a lap to have a lap dance? Tee-hee&#33;  If you like the two of you can go off on your own for a couple of hours if you have any &quot;entertainers&quot; you would like him to meet :o)  Hugh will do pretty much anything so long as there&#39;s a coupon involved so I found this .....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/lap.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />Anyway - you all have a great night - talk at you tomorrow and remember ....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/untitled.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-10 07:02:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271272,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 09:37:55',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271250:date=Feb 9 2008, 10&#58;02 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Feb 9 2008, 10&#58;02 PM) [snapback]271250[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><b>Cheryl</b> - I&#39;m confused????? You now have the entire house to yourselves so you can have &quot;whole house sex&quot; and you are looking forward to sleeping through the night - which is it???? Wink&#33; Wink&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Jenn, it hasn&#39;t been &quot;all night long&quot; in a lot of years so I would settle for sex and then a good night&#39;s sleep...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-10 09:37:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271274,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 13:53:44',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330000--><span style=\"color:#330000\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - February 10th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies .... The cold weather is back and we even had a bit of snow last night.  The taste of spring was just a teaser but it sure was a welcome break.<br /><br />We had a great day with the grandkids yesterday and even all went out to dinner last night.  They stayed over at Deb&#39;s last night but will be arriving within the next hour for breakfast before getting on the road and heading home.   Paige is doing just great and Colin is doing well also.  He is gaining weight and has grown a couple of inches so it seems his Ciliac is finally under control.  <br /><br />It seems all my &quot;friends&quot; here are teaching Crazie things an innocent little bear shouldn&#39;t know.  When she comes back to me, I will have to have a long serious talk with her and get her back on track.   <br /><br />Carmen &amp; Ray - hope all goes well with the Crazie hand-over today.  Carmen, she looked great all dolled up for her fancy dinner.  Thank you.   <br /><br />Maria - so glad to hear the ulcer is healed and you can get the gall bladder taken care of.  <br /><br />Jenn - A hat for Crazie is an excellent idea.  I will begin looking for one for her immediately.    I also need to expand her wardrobe a bit.   <br /><br />Steve - the one time I absolutely love house cleaning is that final clean-up before the cruise.   Something about getting the luggage out that makes housecleaning much more enjoyable.    Have fun getting ready.<br /><br />Jackie - sorry you didn&#39;t get to rest yesterday.   Hope you are feeling better.<br /><br />Tonia - enjoy the graveyard shift - just to be too tired to visit with us each day.<br /><br />Well, better run and start getting breakfast together.   Breakfast for 10 is almost more work than a big dinner as everyone wants something different.  At dinner they all eat what is put in front of them.   <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.  I&#39;ll be back once my Company leaves.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-10 13:53:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271287,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 15:33:06',NULL,'','good morning  crazies <br />it is very windy and very cold i took Pappy with his coat on  he hates to go do his business with his coat on jeeezzz lol but lucky his spot is not very far from the garage.<br />it will be all day thing  ugh<br />we will be staying inside all day keeping ourselves warm. <br />i am continuing the project <br /><br />have good day to you all<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-10 15:33:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271314,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 17:48:03',NULL,'','Morning all,<br /><br />Yes I&#39;m feeling much better...... the  &quot;crud&quot; really makes one feel miserable.<br /><br />I&#39;m having all kinds of staffing problems at the moment.  You know, most young people these days haven&#39;t been taught or mentored and just don&#39;t seem to have the same work ethic as us oldies.  And being a seasonal job, they don&#39;t take work seriously - so if  someone doesn&#39;t arrive at work for their shift, I have to go in...... a real bummer&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Steve..... I had to chuckle at your &quot;Pre-cruise phase list&quot;..... sounds like home&#33;<br /><br />MaryLou..... great news about Paige - I&#39;m sure you&#39;re all relieved.<br /><br />Everyone...... have a super Sunday&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-02-10 17:48:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271330,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 18:59:50',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Had a lovely day yesterday visiting with my family. My sister, nephew and his family and my niece came up to my parents house so we all got together over there. Mom looked really good.......best I&#39;ve seen her in a long time. Of course I really enjoyed playing with my great nephew. He&#39;ll be one next month and is such a cutie. I&#39;ll post his picture tomorrow after I upload them.<br /><br />Tonia happy that your heading back to your graveyard shift. I know how much you were looking forward to it.<br /><br />Maria, glad to hear you ulcer is all healed and you can get the gall bladder over with. <br /><br />Shari welcome back. Glad you enjoyed your visit to Arizonia and the warmer weather. Sorry to hear you weather is returning to the usual.<br /><br />Jackie hope glad to hear your feeling better. I understand about the youth of today......but remember they have to be taught to have a good work ethic and example is still the best way.<br /><br />Carmen hows you leg???? Glad you enjoyed your mini-vacation<br /><br />Joey, everyone in our house with the exception of my DD would starve if I didn&#39;t go shopping before I left. DH &amp; DS think the food magically appears and cooks itself&#33; LOL<br /><br />Marylou so glad to hear you enjoyed your family time. So glad to hear the kids are doing so well. How can you allow Crazie to be so corrupted??? Looks like your long talk will definately be necessary.<br /><br />Sue sorry to hear it&#39;s cold still. Don&#39;t worry springs coming&#33;<br /><br />Well better go get ready. Have a late lunch meeting with the Predators Fan Club. (Arena football) Can&#39;t believe the new season is upon us already.<br /><br />Have a great day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-10 18:59:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271332,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 19:15:06',NULL,'','good Morning Guys...<br /><br />Finally all caught up and am ready to start planning our San Juan Vacation.... any tips are appreciated... we have decided(at least for now).. to leave on the 17 of December for our cruise that starts on the 19th.. we get back on the 29th and then will spend new years eve on the island to return to the west coast January 2nd or so.. so we are beginning stages of taking notes ... HELP&#33;&#33;&#33;<br />Rose so glad the reunion was a happy occasion&#33;&#33; (go Avengers&#33;&#33;)<br />Jackie I am glad you are feeling better ... are you at least having a little fun at your &quot;temporary&quot; gig?<br />Have a good Sunday .. I will be around if you need me&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-10 19:15:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271334,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 19:30:45',NULL,'','Whew&#33;&#33;&#33; All is quiet and back to normal.   Dave &amp; family are on their way back to Ct. and Deb and family have gone home.  This afternoon we have to go to Daisy&#39;s with Ashleigh as she is getting all her petals.  (Have no idea what that is all about)<br /><br />Rose - So glad you Mom is doing better.   I&#39;m sure you were quite relieved to see for yourself.<br />Can&#39;t wait to see some pics of your great nephew as well as a pic of your new hairdo.<br /><br />Joey - great new picture - looking good&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Carmen - How is your leg doing?   Hope you are doing OK.<br /><br />Gotta go clean up after the kiddies - be back later.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-10 19:30:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271338,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-10 20:32:28',NULL,'','Good morning all.  Just got home from early church service and we are going to change into comfy clothes and go out to lunch.  Mary Lou, I would much rather cook a big dinner than a breakfast.  With dinner, some things go into the oven to bake but with breakfast, everything is cooked on top of the stove and requires constant attention.  Greg was off on MLK Day so I decided to cook him a breakfast of biscuits w/ sausage gravy, hash brown, pancakes, eggs and bacon - I had 3 different skillets going on the stove and trying to get them all done around the same time so they stayed hot - took over an hr. to cook that simple meal.  Joey, great new avatar.  Looking good Dude&#33;&#33;&#33; Maria, is it going to be day surgery or will you have to stay in the hospital?  Rose, we have an arena football team here that is owned by John Elway - as much as I love football I have never been to one of their games though.  Jackie, hope you get some rest today and start feeling much better.  It was in the 50&#39;s yesterday and was just beautiful.  Today is gloomy and cold and tomorrow, snow is forecast.  Like in Mary Lou&#39;s part of the country, Mother Nature keeps giving us teaser&#39;s of Spring and then yanks them away&#33;&#33;&#33;  Well, Greg is ready to head out to lunch, so I had better run....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-10 20:32:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271361,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 01:35:59',NULL,'','What an awesome day&#33;  <br />I didn&#39;t think I would ever say this... but my best day in 2 months was just sitting at home making meals, reading the Sunday paper and watching TV... OK I did go out for about  45 minutes to do the grocery shopping.  But it was super great just doing NOTHING&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Tonia.... hope your job is all you want it to be.<br /><br />Joey..... love your new picture&#33;<br /><br />Now I&#39;m off to play the games......<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-02-11 01:35:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271372,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 02:31:33',NULL,'','Hi All&#33;<br />A quite Sunday.  Went to early church service, put up some organizers in the garage for Lynda.  After lunch DW talked me into taking her to Wal-Mart (not my favorite place).  Got back and got our tax info ready for the CPA.  Cooked boneless pork chops on the grill.  It only got up to 16 today so cooking outdoors can be fun. <br /><br /> Lynda started packing.  Thats one of the good things about cruinsing in the cold weather, you can pack in advance because you sure won&#39;t need the summer clothes around here&#33;<br /><br />Time to help put away laundry.<br /><br />Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-11 02:31:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271390,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 03:59:57',NULL,'','Cheryl,<br /><br />The doctor said day surgery unless when they do the laproscopic they see that they need to go in the regular way then I would probably have to stay a day or two but hoping everything goes well and I will be home Thursday evening. Because of my diabetes they keep a close eye on me after surgery with my blood sugars and make sure I get the nutrients I need.','teacp','teacp','2008-02-11 03:59:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271403,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 05:07:51',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/granny-3.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />Hope eveyone is having a great Sunday.<br /><br />Took Mom out for a while - shopping and lunch.  Won&#39;t talk about it cuz I have to take my BP reading in a while LOL.<br /><br /><b>ROSE</b> - wonderful to hear your Mom is doing so well.  Quite the family gathering - I would love to see those baby pictures.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/bear.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><b>JOEY</b> - another great photo.  Do you always take a good picture or do you take hundreds and find one good one (like I do) <br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/photographer.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><b>MARIA</b> I will be thinking of you on Thursday and praying all things go well and laparoscipally (if that&#39;s a word).  Won&#39;t be long until you are enjoying all those great fatty foods you couldn&#39;t eat before&#33;  Yeah&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/BaconCheeseburgerFries.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><b>JACKIE</b> - Glad to hear you had a chance to enjoy your day and relax a litte.  Take care of yourself&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/relax.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />Off to school in the morning to finish our Valentines&#39; projects - talk at you later.<br /><br />Take care...and remember<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/GRANNY-2.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-11 05:07:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271404,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 05:10:32',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271403:date=Feb 10 2008, 07&#58;07 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Feb 10 2008, 07&#58;07 PM) [snapback]271403[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br /><b>JOEY</b> - another great photo. Do you always take a good picture or do you take hundreds and find one good one (like I do) <br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Millions of shutters close before i find one i can air brush...... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-11 05:10:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271407,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 05:52:33',NULL,'','Joey,<br /><br />The air brush can do magic&#33;&#33;  And it is far less painful than going under the knife.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-11 05:52:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271411,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 06:22:02',NULL,'','I prefer a roller - better coverage .....','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-11 06:22:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271420,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 07:30:36',NULL,'','Well, the day is drawing to a close and I am FINALLY getting here.  The Crazie hand off went well.  I had a great time with Ray at the Tai Wu Restaurant, just up the street from me.  Ray was so nice to come over here.  We were there by 10AM for dim sum and it wasn&#39;t long before the whole place was packed - no intimate conversation there, that&#39;s for sure.  The noise level rivals that of the overhead jets coming in for a landing&#33;  We didn&#39;t get a picture of Crazie....too much chance of being splashed with sauces and such, by careening carts of congee.  <br /><br />I don&#39;t think I&#39;ve ever eaten so much dim sum in my life.  It was the first time I&#39;ve been with a Chinese friend ( I believe I was the only Caucasian in the restaurant ) and Ray ordered everything and kept encouraging me to try anything that passed by that seemed interesting to me.  I love jellyfish - we had that and the cutest little tiny octopus and congee and soup with chicken feet, and tofu skin roll and har gau and<br />pork with crispy skin and shrimp rice noodle roll and char sui bao and MUCH more.  Dessert was mango pudding and some kind of roll with wonderful custard inside and egg custrard.  We sat there for FOUR hours and drank at least four pots of tea.  All this after returning from a four day cruise.  I can just hear my Cal Poly senior lecturing now about the treadmill and diet, etc.<br /><br />I had to come home and nap for a couple of hours to recover and then I got to eat all the leftovers for dinner.<br /><br />What a great day&#33;<br /><br />Love to all.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-11 07:30:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271423,274,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 08:02:19',NULL,'','Hi Everyone...I just spent a couple of hours catching up with you all, but my right hand is a bit swollen and it&#39;s hard to type, so I will just say hi for now.  I think I slept on my shoulder and pinched off the nerves.  I do that once in awhile and then I can hardly use my arm and hand.  lol  I either need a new bed or a new way to sleep.  LOL<br /><br />Joey...you would love Tombstone...It looks just like the &quot;old west days.&quot;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-02-11 08:02:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271424,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 12:33:04',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#663300--><span style=\"color:#663300\"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - February 11th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazie and welcome to another busy week.   The bitter cold is back (4 right now with a wind chill of 15 below) so I will be staying put for awhile.    It&#39;s Jim&#39;&#39;s work week though so he will not be a happy camper when he gets up.     We had a real nice weekend with Dave and his family and a quiet evening last night.  It looks like Heather &amp; Caitlin will be here over  the coming weekend.  I sure hope so - we really miss them.   <br /><br />Carmen - glad the hand-off went well and you had a nice Chinese feast.   <br /><br />Ray - have a great cruise and have fun with Crazie (but not too much fun - I hear she is getting a bit wild)<br /><br />Jenn - I know it&#39;s hard but try and keep that BP down.   What type of Valentines project are you working on with your girls?<br /><br />Jackie - I&#39;m so glad you finally had a quiet day and are feeling better.  <br /><br />Maria - I know you will be glad when Thursday is over.    Sending prayers and hugs that you will have a speedy recovery.  <br /><br />Oops&#33;  Need to get Jim up and moving.  I&#39;lll be back later on when I can catch up some more.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-11 12:33:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271433,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 15:08:47',NULL,'','good morning  all <br />took Pappy out  it was -6 out BRR  <br />pappy and i am staying inside to keep ourselves warm <br />not much today just doing the same  but relaxing  heh','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-11 15:08:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271460,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 15:28:14',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271407:date=Feb 10 2008, 07&#58;52 PM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Feb 10 2008, 07&#58;52 PM) [snapback]271407[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey,<br /><br />The air brush can do magic&#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\" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />So Ed I see you have met my make up artist..... Harry......<br /><br /><img src=\"http://www.prairieghosts.com/houdini01.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-11 15:28:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271461,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 15:39:28',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies...<br /><br /> <br /><br />Carmen thanks for the pictures ........ also glad the hand off went well and you got a meal to boot....<br /><br />Ray.. while it is true Miss Crazy is a bit wild.. we won&#39;t hold you responsible if she decides to get jiggy with it....lawd knows i tried to remind her that all FOUR paws needs to stay on the ground while in public...<br /><br />Mary Lou I really hope that Heather &amp; Caitlin make it over this weekend .. I do know how you love to have them visit...<br /><br />Maria..... prayers and thoughts are with you... here&#39;s hoping Thursday comes and goes... safely and quickly&#33;&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />Until later&#33;<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-11 15:39:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271483,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 17:19:15',NULL,'','Good morning, everyone....<br /><br />I&#39;ve been up for hours, waiting to hear from the DA to see if I have to testify today on my big cold hit case.  Trial should have started last week - the case is nearly nine years old&#33;  I have my annual cardiology visit scheduled at 2PM and I still need to have the MRI of my foot done but all is on hold until my testimony is complete.  Hope it happens today or tomorrow since I&#39;m off work.<br /><br />Need to get into &quot;court clothes&quot; and sedate eye shadow ( and no dangly earrings ), just in case....back later.<br /><br />Stay warm or cool, depending on your climes.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-11 17:19:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271485,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 17:45:36',NULL,'','Morning all. Seems like a light work day for me but have lots of things to do around the house. Had a nice lunch yesterday with our fan club and it was nice to see our old friends. <br /><br />Joey nice picture&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl, you should try one of the games. They are great fun and a pretty inexpensive too. Very different then regular football with a shorter field and usually pretty high scoring. <br /><br />Jackie glad you enjoyed your day off.<br /><br />Steve I agree about Walmart not being one of our favorite places. I dread going there especially now that it&#39;s a supercenter. Way too many people for me.<br /><br />Maria hope that your surgery is the easier way and that all goes well. Of course you&#39;ll be in my prayers.<br /><br />Carmen that sounds like quite an adventureous lunch you had with Ray. Glad you enjoyed it. Hope all goes well with your court case and that you get to your cardiologist today. <br /><br />Ray have a great cruise&#33;&#33;&#33; Watch out for Crazie, sounds like she needs an attitude adjustment&#33; LOL<br /><br />Shari,  Howie used to visit Tombstone years ago and loved it too&#33; I&#39;m sorry I never got the chance to see it when I was in AZ.<br /><br />Marylou glad your visit with your family went well. Sorry about the cold returning.....BRRRR&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Well off to fold the laundry and clean out the refrigerator. Then onto my work for the day. Have a great day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-11 17:45:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271519,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 20:42:21',NULL,'','Shari:  A few years back a good friend of mine got married (again) in Tombstone at the Court House and I was his Best Man.  Then we went to a Saloon and had a blast.  I used to teach Country Western Danicing so I was right at home.<br /><br />Jenn: A roller huh?<br /><br />Joey: Yep, I&#39;ve met Harry.  I worked with an artist at one time who was a whiz with an air brush.  Some of the things he could do to a photograph were scary.<br /><br />Nice warm morning here in LV.  Looks like the weather is going to be nice for you Jenn when you get here on Friday.<br /><br />Carmen: Glad the hand off of Crazie went as planned.  She sure has been a busy little bear lately.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-11 20:42:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271524,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 21:29:45',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271519:date=Feb 11 2008, 10&#58;42 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Feb 11 2008, 10&#58;42 AM) [snapback]271519[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Shari:  A few years back a good friend of mine got married (again) in Tombstone at the Court House and I was his Best Man.  Then we went to a Saloon and had a blast.  I used to teach Country Western Danicing so I was right at home.<br /><br />Jenn: A roller huh?<br /><br />Joey: Yep, I&#39;ve met Harry.  I worked with an artist at one time who was a whiz with an air brush.  Some of the things he could do to a photograph were scary.<br /><br />Nice warm morning here in LV.  Looks like the weather is going to be nice for you Jenn when you get here on Friday.<br /><br />Carmen: Glad the hand off of Crazie went as planned.  She sure has been a busy little bear lately.<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-11 21:29:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271533,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-11 23:06:19',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#000066--><span style=\"color:#000066\"><!--/coloro--><!--fonto:Century--><span style=\"font-family:Century\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><b>It&#39;s snowing, it&#39;s blowing, &#39;ole man winter is getting very annoying&#33; <img src=\"http://access.nscpcdn.com/g/i/icons/weather/19_grad.png\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br />Will need to put on our crash helmets for the drive home tonight as our crack snow removal crew is probably stuck in the parking lot. More later.<br />Have a great evening all&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--> <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-11 23:06:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271572,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 01:38:28',NULL,'','Afternoon Crazies - no snow but very wet and cold - argh&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Oh well, will cuddle up to hubby later on and warm up  <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/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br />We finished off our Valentine&#39;s project today.  My Littles made polymer clay mug sitters - basically head and arms that hang over the edge of the mug (looks like the body is inside).  After I baked them I added oasis and they stuck in ivy, flowers and candy roses and hearts.  Looked really cute.  Then we made some cards.  Time goes so fast&#33;<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/myspace_glitter_icons_10.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br />He just got back from the heart specialist and he is doing great&#33;  Yeah&#33; He can go off the Plavix - so one less pill to remember.  <br /><br />Guess we can have eggs and bacon for dinner again lol.<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/eggs.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><b>RAY</b> Have fun with Crazies - just keep an eye on her - she&#39;s quick&#33;  <br /><br /><br />I&#39;ve been scouting out new outfits for her ...what do you think??? I thought it might be fun for us to have matching outfits for Formal Night&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/TB39.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />Got the laundry going so all is clean - don&#39;t like leaving anything dirty for when we get home :o) .... you never know where DS might peek tee-hee&#33;  OH BEHAVE&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Off to games for a bit.<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/goodday83xf.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-12 01:38:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271584,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 02:43:16',NULL,'','Forgot to write my message&#33;&#33;&#33;  My mind is definitely going and it is a trip I do NOT want to take.  The DA emailed and said I won&#39;t testify till next week or the week after ( hope it&#39;s next week or I&#39;ll miss my annual CA Sexual Assault Investigator&#39;s conference at Shell Beach&#33;  It&#39;s at a beautiful hotel on the central CA coast, near San Luis Obispo and my Cal Poly son was looking forward to joining us all for free dinners out&#33;<br /><br />I feel good now...booked the Brilliance crossing MIA to Southampton for my friend, Sherry and myself.  Will get to spend twelve days with my Indian bar manager friend, Rohan - unless Royal Caribbean changes their mind at the last minute and sends him elsewhere.  Would love it if Captain Hakan were on board but I think he said he would not be when I saw him in Dec.  <br /><br />Saw my cardiologist...heart seems to be doing better than the rest of me.  He thinks I may have lupus, rheumatoid arthritis ( my mother has both ) or fibromyalgia.  In 2005 my C-reactive protein was about 365 - he thought that was due to kidney stones at the time but now he thinks it could have been due to systemic inflammation.....ah, medical detective work&#33;<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-12 02:43:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271593,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 03:24:01',NULL,'','Took our tax info to the CPA oday.  Now nothing to do but wait for the hugh refund&#33;  Yea, right&#33; <br /><br />Maria....Had the lap coly done years ago when the procedure was new.  They told me the same thing about possible surgery.  They really don&#39;t know for sure until they see the gall bladder but most of the time it can be removed laprascopically.  We will say a prayer for you.<br /><br />Mary Lou...Glad to hear you had a good visit with family.  Know what you mean by bitter cold.  Only got up to 16 today.  Wed is a big day.  Should get up to 45 before starting back down Thurs&#33;  It&#39;s been a long winter.<br /><br />Carmen (RN)...Congrats on booking another cruise.  Sounds like it will be fun&#33;<br /><br />Rose....We have an Arena football team also but have never been.  Most people who go really seem to enjoy the games.<br /><br />That&#39;s it for now.  How a good evening<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-12 03:24:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271609,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 03:37:48',NULL,'','Yep, Steve, I hated getting off the Monarch without another cruise booked - Danney League was so busy, I could never get near him&#33;  Fortunately, I had that special booking done without a specified ship so I will get the onboard credit.<br /><br />So, Rose, you like that picture of Joey....I took it....I&#39;ve had a few photography classes...mostly foresnics.  I even spent a week at the morgue in Miami back in 1995, taking pictures of bodies, etc.  At least they hold still and don&#39;t wiggle like Joey does&#33;  Ohhhhh, that wasn&#39;t nice.<br /><br />Maria, hope the laproscopic procedure works out....I did my tubal that way and it was so easy.  I have to <br />have a gallbladder ultrasound soon to see if my tummy problems are from gallstones...so I may be joining you.<br /><br />I&#39;m off to eat Afghani food....sayonara','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-12 03:37:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271619,1421,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 04:51:58',NULL,'','Carmen........you forget to mention that you also had thousand year old eggs&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  <br /><br />Well, I finally got to meet Carmen yesterday and she was a hoot&#33;   Like she said, the place was packed and very noisy.  Hope she didn&#39;t think I was yelling at her&#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\" />   We did the transfer of Crazie and she is anxiously waiting to head back to Mexico.  I wonder why????<br /><br />Well here is a pic from yesterday&#39;s lunch.<br /><br />  <img src=\"http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/brownbearcub/2008FunPics003.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-02-12 04:51:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271624,3331,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 06:20:32',NULL,'','Hello everyone&#33;  I&#39;ve never posted on the Daily Dock before.  So, please forgive me if I miss out on proper etiquette.  I was reading Carmen&#39;s post and it sparked my interest.  <br /><br />You may have noticed that my posts have been few and far between lately.  I&#39;ve had numerous medical problems since late August 2007.  My eye started bothering me little by little.  It began with terrible eye pain.  The eye pain turned into a serious eye inflammation called uveitis or iritis.  It was irritated when exposed to sunlight.  I couldn&#39;t open my eye in a room with a light on.  My eyesight was becoming considerably worse.  It got to the point where I could not really see out of my eye, and it finally dilated itself.   <br /><br />My condition was very serious.  My eyesight is terrible to begin with.  They were worried and still are if my eye condition flares up, I could go blind.  My eyes are approximately -20 in each eye.  After working closely with my Ophthalmologist, he recommended I get tested for other medical problems.  I was really surprised that an eye condition could have been caused by other serious medical problems.  I became extremely lethargic.  <br /><br />I found it difficult to get out of bed because my ankles and feet had swelled so much.  My joints became swollen and I became immobile.  <br /><br />After rigorous medical testing, and almost a misdiagnosis of spots on my lungs, I had a medical breakthrough.  I tested positive for a reactive antigen called HLA B27.  This was the key to pinpoint the disease my rheumotologist found.  <br /><br />This is where my story fits in with Carmen.  I have a systemic inflammation that is similar to rheumatoid arthritis.  I have spondyloarthropathy.  It sounds complicated, but the symptoms are better because I am taking an anti-inflammatory, Mobic.  The doctors were first looking into lupus, RA, and scarcoidosis after I tested positive to this antigen.  I wish I would&#39;ve known some of these things during my medical tests.  I wish someone would have talked to me about all this during my medical ordeals.  <br /><br />I hope my post doesn&#39;t sound like I am complaining.  If I am able to help someone then it&#39;s worth it.  Let me know if you need anything, Carmen&#33;','MrsAmanda7','MrsAmanda7','2008-02-12 06:20:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271632,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 13:29:28',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#663333--><span style=\"color:#663333\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - February 12th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies.   Nasty weather heading our way again, snow, ice, rain and anything else they can find to throw our way so it looks like another  indoors day for me until Michael goes to work tonight.   Deb is away for work - she left on Sunday but it due back tonight.   However she has  a very long drive so it remains to be seen if she will made it back tonight or have to stay one more night.  <br /><br />I decided yesterday was a good day to clean out my pots and pans cabinet (I got a new 14 piece set of pots and pans over the weekend to replace my 10 piece set)  I should have know right off the bat those extra 4 pieces were going to cause trouble.   I started a domino cabinet effect and by dinner time had ripped apart 5 cabinets and gotten only 1 of them put back together.  I really need someone to come in and rearrange my kitchen - I have so much wasted space there it is a shame.<br /><br />MrsAmanda - Welcome to the Dock - please come back often.    As you can see there is no &quot;proper etquette&quot; for posting here - if so noone would post.   lol   We just chat about anything and everything that is going on in our daily lives.  I sounds like you have been through an awful lot lately and I send my prayers and hugs that you will soon be feeling better.    So sorry to hear about your health issues but hopefully now that they have a diagnosis they can help you.    Feel free to come here anytime and  chat or vent or even ask advise.   We are by no means Doctors but it seems we have more than our share of medical issues going on here and perhaps someone else has some helpful advice for you.<br /><br />Carmen - Well of course the good news is that your heart is doing better but sorry about the other issues you are facing.   Hopefully they will find some relief for you.   You do not sound like the type of person who would be content to sit around and watch the world go by.    I hope your trial doesn&#39;t interfere with you Convention.   Congratulations on the new booking&#33;   It always makes me feel better to have a cruise booked and something to look forward to.<br /><br />Tonia - how is the night shift going?   I&#39;m sure you are happy to be back to your old schedule.   Hope you can find time for us here though.  <br /><br />Jenn - Just don&#39;t overdo it with the bacon and eggs with DH and he will be fine.   That is great news about his heart check-up.  I think I will avoid commenting on the outfit you want to purchase for Crazie.   You  are free to wear (or not wear) what you want but I must remind you that Crazie is still a Minor&#33; <br /><br />Time is fleeting and I have to get Jim up and moving. He is not usually a breakfast person but it is so bitter out he will probably want something hot before he ventures out.   Days like today make him realize it might not be so bad to be unemployed at the end of the year.    I&#39;ll be back in a little while to finish chatting.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-12 13:29:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271637,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 16:22:57',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies... The Potomac Primary is today&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hope all are well.... dry ....and warm.....<br /><br />MrsAmanda.. Welcome to the Daily Dock&#33;&#33; <br /><br />We will most definitely add you to our prayer list.. Hope you get it all straightened out soon&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><!--QuoteBegin-Rat Posted Feb 11 2008+ 06:51 PM--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Rat Posted Feb 11 2008 &#064;  06:51 PM)</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Carmen........you forget to mention that you also had thousand year old eggs&#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\" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Wow ....I knew she was old ....but I didn&#39;t know she was that old&#33;&#33; How NICE&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> <br /><br />Anyway Carmen Congratulations on the new booking...... I had a feeling you were going to do it... does this mean you will NOT do the Repositioning of the Monarch in October?<br /><br /><br /><br />Jenn Crazies new formal night outfit for really does fit her... especially the way she has been acting lately...<br /><br />I am around today... If you need me... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-12 16:22:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271641,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 17:33:12',NULL,'','good morning  everyone<br />i hope all of you who are under the weather get comfortable as you all can  smile <br />took Pappy out this morning-early beacuse the Puppies next door came to my door and wanted to play ugh i was sleeping when Pappy pounced on me that he heard the puppies wanted to play i told Pappy oy not that early please let me sleep  he refused so i got up half sleep putting boots  and my heavy coat on and took Pappy out.<br />yesterday was busy i went to the blood lab for my weekly blood test for my medication for my blood clot i think it is doing well but my blood level refuse to stay even sighs since i was on the medication<br />i checked my local gym to sign in for experise program that my therapist recommended because i am suffering SAD (season affection disorder) i always get that every winter last winter was the worse i had ever got  that why i got myself into therapy it is pretty well but my SAD would never go away but i need to keep myself busy and etc... and experise did help keep in shape and moods. the gym don&#39;t look regular gym it look so fancy and comfortable looking. i wouldn&#39;t wait to get start heh<br /><br />have good day everyone <br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-12 17:33:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271642,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 17:43:55',NULL,'','Howdy All,<br /> <br />Went with my son and his collegue who coordinates the pro bay area tennis tournaments and her lovely<br />mother for Afghani food last night....ate some of the best lamb and eggplant I&#39;ve ever had.  I am eating SO much lately.  Looking at the picture Ray posted, I cannot believe all we consumed on Sunday and that display is only a small portion of the dishes we actually demolished - they took away so many empty plates&#33; The thousand year old eggs in the congee were very good.<br /><br />Mrs. Amanda, I appreciate any suggestions.  I also raised the RSD issue with my cardiologist.  He ordered bloodwork for all sorts of autoimmune conditions.  He knows that I am not very good at playing patient and, unless I am absolutely incapacitated, I HAVE to work, at least, till I&#39;m 65 ( another year and eight months - I need to get a countdown clock for that&#33; ) and, MORE IMPORTANTLY, cruise.<br /><br />Joey, I am so happy that I booked the transatlantic - finding out that Rohan Saraf, my bar manager friend was transferred there from the Sovereign, clinched it for me.  Also, my friends in Rye, the retired BA pilot and his wife I told you about ( who I met ten years ago on the Sun Viking in southeast Asia ), as always, will pick up up and we&#39;ll spend a couple of days at their place.  That certainly helps with the high cost of Europe&#33;<br />I will still do the Monarch canal if the prices aren&#39;t too outrageous....crying all the way to Florida, I&#39;m sure&#33;<br /><br />Ray, can&#39;t wait to hear about Crazie&#39;s escapades with you and your family.  She&#39;s probably really wild on tequila. <br /><br />Take care, all....<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-12 17:43:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271649,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 18:16:45',NULL,'','Good Morning everyone &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Brr.......nasty nasty weather here. Starting snowing last night and turned to freezing rain.........The roads are terrible and Ken didn&#39;t venture out to work so you know it must be bad. All the schools are closed and of course the kids are happy.<br /><br />Thanks Steve for your prayers. They are very much appreciated............Carmen it is terrible what you are going through and hope it is resolved soon. MrsAmanda7 so good to see you posting. Sorry about your health problems but at least you know what it is now and can deal with it.<br /><br />A friend of ours works for a kitchen cabinet manufactureer? sp and has hundreds of sample doors that you see in Home depot. He gave Ken about a hundred or so of different woods. Cherry, Manhogany, Birch, Oak etc. Ken is down the basement taking them apart to make cutting boards..........I will post a picture of them when he is done. The only thing is I don&#39;t know what I am going to do with all these cutting boards after we exhaust giving them to the kids, family, etc. Oh well you know what everyone is getting for Christmas.  lol<br /><br />Well off to force the dog out in this weather to go potty. Have a great day all.<br /><br /><br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2008-02-12 18:16:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271674,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 18:30:48',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271649:date=Feb 12 2008, 08&#58;16 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Feb 12 2008, 08&#58;16 AM) [snapback]271649[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec-->  He gave Ken about a hundred or so of different woods. Cherry, Manhogany, Birch, Oak etc. Ken is down the basement taking them apart to make cutting boards.......... <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />what a great idea&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-12 18:30:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271696,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 19:41:02',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33; Nothing to report from this little part of the world, except the lousy weather continues, snow, ice, sleet, rain, ice, sleet, snow, rain. That is the progression starting yesterday afternoon to so far the morning. <br />Did we mention SPRING FEVER?<br /><img src=\"http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k260/KeithnRita/WisteriaLane/021108.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" />','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-12 19:41:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271713,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-12 21:00:13',NULL,'','Hello all.  Is winter ever going to make an exit.  Yeah, I know, we still have several months of it left, but it seems like it has been here forever.  I had an appt. to get my hair done on Thursday but had to call today and change it because we are supposed to get 6&quot; of snow that day and I can&#39;t drive in it.  We helped our son move some things last night and got snowed on.  We stopped at DQ for some ice cream after we finished and we were the only ones in there.  Guess most people don&#39;t think of this as ice cream weather, but I think anytime is a good time for a chocolate dipped cone.  Have an appt. in a bit to get the oil changed in my car.  I had it done when it rolled over 3000 miles, then 6000 and it now has 10,000 miles on it and so I am late getting it done.  The other  times I took it in, I had to wait 2 hrs. so I am not looking forward to it - I will take a book and hopefully that will help the time pass.  Amanda, I hope you get to feeling better quickly - isn&#39;t it frustrating when it takes them so long to figure out a diagnosis?  Carmen, hope you get that diagnosis soon and can get on the right meds and get it straightened out.  You had mentioned Fibromyalgia - there are a couple of us here who suffer from that, so if turns out that is your diagnosis, we can walk you thru it.  Well, guess I had better get ready to go - don&#39;t think the dealer would appreciate it if I showed up in my nightgown, with no make-up on.  Talk to you guys later..','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-12 21:00:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271741,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 00:25:34',NULL,'','Evening all&#33; Hope everyone had a great day. Busy today running errands and working. Thought I&#39;d check in before cooking. <br /><br />Maria good luck with your surgery. I hope all goes well and you recover quickly.<br /><br />Carmen, don&#39;t worry we all go nuts now and then and forget. I&#39;ve done it on the games board. LOL Glad to hear the cardiologist thinks your doing better. Sorry about all the other possiblities. Congrats on booking another cruise. Doesn&#39;t that feel better??? I know I always feel better with 1 on the books. I know what you mean about crying over the Monarch leaving. The crew has tried to talk me into the last sailing of the Sovereign but it would be way too depressing for me. They&#39;s have to yank me off on the last morning.<br /><br />Ray thanks for posting the picture of you and Carmen. Wow lunch looked like fun&#33;<br /><br />Marylou will you come clean out me kitchen? I&#39;ve been wanting to do that for a long time but still don&#39;t have the energy for it.<br /><br />MrsAmanda welcome to the dock&#33; I&#39;ll be sure to add my prayers for you too.<br /><br />Joey I&#39;m sure your wrapped up with the debates and the primaries. Quite a tight race on the Democratic side. Most interesting race in a long time.<br /><br />Sue I understand SAD. I get that here in Florida too when it rains endlessly for days and days. Hope the new program helps.<br /><br />Hope everyone weather improves soon. Brr&#33;&#33; I&#39;m cold just looking at Keith and Rita&#39;s picture.<br /><br />Have a great rest of the evening all&#33;<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-13 00:25:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271755,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 01:48:08',NULL,'','Afternoon Crazies - what a gorgeous day.  I was outside in the garden - in my shorts no less - picking the just ripened tomatoes - they tasted so good ......then I woke up&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Hey - a gal&#39;s gotta dream&#33;<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/weather/thWorking_in_Gardening.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />We do have some sun peeking through though and about 7 degrees ( that&#39;s about 44 F).   So it&#39;s not to bad.  The rain has stopped for now so will have to find a rainbow - I can use that pot of gold for the slot machines&#33;<br /><br /><br /><b>Mrs. Amanda</b> - welcome to the dock.  Great to have you with us.  I hope you troubles are soon behind you.  In the meantime we are hear for you Hon&#33;<br /><br />To you and everyone else who is not doing too well remember .....<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/weather/Sun-3.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><b>Cheryl</b> I don&#39;t think I have ever met a car dealer that wouldn&#39;t appreaciate you showing up in your nightgown  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />   Might even get a good discount that way  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br /><br />Anyway - off to games - you all take care and have a great day... and think spring&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/weather/springtime-1.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-13 01:48:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271794,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 03:38:50',NULL,'','Hi&#33;<br />Another fun day at work.  For some reason Tuesdays are always the worst.  Only 102 Tuesdays left till retirement&#33;<br /><br />MsAmanda....Welcome to the Daily Dock&#33;  Hope to hear more from you and that you get to feeling better.<br /><br />Mary Lou...Know what you mean about cleaning the kitchen cabinets.  It&#39;s hard to find a quiting point.  We did that Saturday.  Found pills my mother was taking and we lost her 1-1/2 years ago&#33;  Found packaged food that expired in 2004&#33;<br /><br />Sounds like a lot of you are having the same kind of weather we are.  I looked at the weather in Grand Cayman at noon.  82 but felt like 87.  13 more working days&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-13 03:38:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271796,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 03:47:04',NULL,'','I am excited about the Navigator booking...now I have two months to figure out what crew members I might know on board.  I also looked at the Monarch canal cruise...we are wanting to do that - and I see it is still in CA for my 64th birthday on October 3rd so I will have to sail on her for that.  I have spent many birthdays on that ship, including one very special sailing for my 60th birthday.  On that occasion, Captain Hakan let me pick my favorite crew to join us at dinner and the ladies were even allowed to wear their cocktail dresses ( with name tags, of course ).<br /><br />Rose, you should go on the SS for it&#39;s last cruise....I might have to join you.  I need to sail with my buddies<br />there as well...but it will be nice to have the MN at least in that market.<br /><br />Thanks to all for your good wishes.  I will be okay, I know...would like to get some sort of diagnosis....being a nurse, I imagine dozens of things, of course.  <br /><br />I must go and accomplish one task today....still haven&#39;t unpacked from the Monarch&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-13 03:47:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271810,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 05:23:25',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271796:date=Feb 12 2008, 06&#58;47 PM:name=RNSANE)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(RNSANE &#064; Feb 12 2008, 06&#58;47 PM) [snapback]271796[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />I must go and accomplish one task today....still haven&#39;t unpacked from the Monarch&#33;&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br />I have you beat on that one Carmen - I still haven&#39;t unpacked from my cruise on the Conquest and we arrived home on Nov. 12th....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-13 05:23:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271831,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 06:25:44',NULL,'','Well, Cheryl, that makes me feel a whole lot better....your clothes will have rotted by now&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-13 06:25:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271837,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 12:20:44',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#333300--><span style=\"color:#333300\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - February 13th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies...It looks very pretty out this AM but there is no traffic moving along our main road that I have seen so far - not a good sign.   The snow was supposed to change to sleet last night and it seems that happened.   They are now forcasting heavy rains with plenty of flooding today.   It will be a very long day for Jim out on the road.  I&#39;m just waiting for the list at 5:30 to see if they will open the schools.  They closed them early yesterday to get everyone home before the weather got too bad.  <br /><br />Carmen - great deal on your next cruise.   Even if none of your friends are on the ship I&#39;m sure you will have made a lot of new friends by the time your cruise is over.   <br /><br />Maria - sending prayers and hugs your way that all goes well tomorrow.   We&#39;ll be anxious to hear that you are OK and look forward to having you back with us feeling great in no time.  <br /><br />Cheryl - I think you better unpack.   You never know when a last minute cruise might come along and you will need those clothes.   <br /><br />Rose - If you ever saw the mess I made cleaning my cabinets you wouldn&#39;t ask me to do yours.  I still have a pile of things I now have no room for.   <br /><br />Tonia - how is it going at work?   I&#39;ll bet your co-workers were happy to see you back.<br /><br />Sue - I don&#39;t blame Pappy for not wanting to go out in this weather.   How is your project coming for your friends wedding?<br /><br />Jenn - Are you all set for LV?  Hope you have a fun profitable time, but we sure will miss you while your gone.<br /><br />Ed - Hope you get the confirm on your cruise today.  All these last minute deals are making me anxious to find one for us.    I&#39;ll be interested in hearing how Azamara is.   <br /><br />Steve - What kind of plans do you have for your birthday weekend?    Hope you have something special on the agenda.<br /><br />Joey - I&#39;m just catching up on some old posts and your plans to spend NYE in PR sounds great.   The rain forest in PR is really amazing if you have spare time.   <br /><br />Shari - it seems you may have come back from AZ too early but it&#39;s nice that you were able to get away and enjoy some sunshine for at least a little while.<br /><br />Carmen - Are you back from SC yet?  We miss hearing from you but I&#39;m sure the weather in SC  is much better than it is up here.<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - just be careful out in the snow and ice.   You must admit it looks pretty if you can sit by the fire and look outside at it.<br /><br />Jackie - you must be very busy at work.   I agree, the younger folks today have no work ethics.  They just want their paycheck for doing as little as possible.   They really need someone to teach them.<br /><br />Well like it or not, I have to get Jim up and moving.   It will be a very long day for him driving around in all this mess and I&#39;ll be happy when he is home tonight.   Deb also has a lot of driving to do today but I hope she can cancel some of her driving.  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.   I&#39;ll be back later on.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-13 12:20:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271857,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 15:10:17',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br />I hope all is well with everyone.  We had a wonderful time in SC, perfect weather with several 80 degrees days (several records were broken).  We came back yesterday and wondered why we didn’t stay in SC  lol.  <br />I have a lot of catching up to do here and at work, so I will try to stop by again later.<br />Take care everyone.<br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-13 15:10:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271883,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 15:36:23',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />Well I&#39;m still having staffing problems, I had to work a double shift yesterday...... so today I am letting the first one go&#33;&#33;  We&#39;ll see if this helps the others straighten up or not.<br /><br />We had a big storm last night and were under a tornado watch for 6 hours... thankfully we survived it.  You know you look upon the threat of a tornado in a little different light when you are living in a RV :)<br /><br />Well we only have about 10 days to go and then we move back into our home and put the RV into storage for a while. Hopefully not too long.... we&#39;re so ready to hit the road again&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-02-13 15:36:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271922,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 16:19:34',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies&#33;&#33;<br />MaryLou thanks do much for the heads up on the rain forest ... any other tips for PR are appreciated..... I didn&#39;t realize air fare would be so expensive... I am playing a waiting game that I am not sure of the rules.... should I buy the tickets now?? or should I wait?? .... oh boy I remember when this this used to be fun&#33;&#33; oh well this too shall pass.....<br />Jackie and Tony ..had no idea you were still in your RV....I imagine that those storms are very scary in a MH....<br />Carmen(Mercedes) how does that song go??..&quot;nothing could be finer than to be in Carolina&quot;.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br />Maria .. try and relax....we are all here for you...<br />Carmen(RN) so are you doing your birthday cruise or not???<br />With the Potomac primaries over and a clean sweep by both front runners.. it leads to the question... is the fat lady warming up?? I wonder ..Gail whats Paul&#39;s take???<br /><br />I am around today... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-13 16:19:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271924,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 16:19:47',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies from the frozen tundra of the Midwest&#33; It&#39;s kind of hard to believe, however our youngest granddaughter turns eight tomorrow on Valentine day. She is definitely a sweetheart&#33;<br />We are all celebrating tonight at one of her favorite pizza and game restaurants.<br />We hope everyone is well and has a great hump day.','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-13 16:19:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271942,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 17:12:02',NULL,'','good morning all <br />i shoved off  Pappy&#39;s spot  because it snowed all day yesterday  ugh <br />and now it is beautiful day lot of sun no cloud in sight heh<br /><br />my project is going well <br /><br />have good day all <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-13 17:12:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271952,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 17:43:48',NULL,'','morning all..<br /><br />Marylou yes everyone is happy i am back.. i sure the group....but i am now trying to get back into the swing of things.....time wise....glad all went well with the little one ... bet you enjoyed spending time with them .<br /><br />Joey thanks for keeping up on all the politics....<br /><br />Carmen.. did ya post the pic&#39;;s of crazie from your trip ?? glad the check up on the heart went well.. now if they can figure out what the other is then things should be ok.... congrats on the new booking<br /><br />Jackie dang poor thing it seems like your not getting any rest...your going to have to go back to rv&#39;ing before ya can rest... BOY back in a house.. thats going to be werid ... what ya going to do when ya leave again....???<br /><br />Sue hope all is going well...<br /><br />Cheryl...no way you haven&#39;t unpacked LOL LOL ... sounds like to me you need to book again...<br /><br />Rose Steve ED.... Carmen Keith Rita ....hope all is welll<br /><br />i see so many of you still dealing with that white stuff... plz be safe out there ... i won&#39;t say what temp we are suppose to be today.. but i do have to say i did have to use the air a few days ago.. heheheheheh<br /><br />well off to enjoy a cup of tea then off to a massage... i need the muscles worked on ...<br /><br />Tonia  well check in later <br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-13 17:43:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271958,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 19:28:13',NULL,'','A beautiful day in Paradise again today.  In the low seventies.  However, Jenn, it&#39;s supposed to drop by 15 degrees tonight and tomorrow.  Just in time for your arrival.  The good news is that you are heading to Laughlin which will be warmer and by the time you return to LV we will be back in the high 60&#39;s,  At least that&#39;s what the weather garu says now.  <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 we are in the process of changing our next cruise.  Have booked on April 12th aboard the Azamara Quest for a transatlantic and will be cancelling our South American, December cruise aboard Oceania.<br /><br />They changed the Itineray twice so far since we booked.  Changes which we do not like, so we are going to bag it.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/angry.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":angry:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"angry.gif\" /> <br /><br />So that means we are less than two months away from our next cruise.  Hardly worth putting the suitcase back in storage.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-13 19:28:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271964,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 19:49:00',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=271958:date=Feb 13 2008, 09&#58;28 AM:name=The Skipper)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(The Skipper &#064; Feb 13 2008, 09&#58;28 AM) [snapback]271958[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> So that means we are less than two months away from our next cruise. Hardly worth putting the suitcase back in storage. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />You complaining Ed?<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-13 19:49:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(271973,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 21:09:44',NULL,'','Happy Hump Day Crazies.  Tonia, I am very serious - my suitcase from the last cruise, is laying open on the guest room bed.  If I need anything out of it, I go in there and get it...thinking if I keep this up for the next 9 months or so, it will be empty.  Of course, there are no dirty clothes in it, those were all packed in a  seperate bag and washed as soon as we arrived home.  Most of the things in it are summer clothes and I haven&#39;t needed them since we arrived back.  Mercedes, wow, 80 degrees days - I bet you really do wish you were back in SC - can I go with you???  All I have heard on the news today is about the congressional hearings into steroid usage in MLB.  While I do not think that it should be legal to take growth hormones, I do not think that the taxpayers should be footing the bill for congress to investigate it.   I think this country has enough other issues that need to be addressed by the lawmakers.  Joey, it will be interesting to see if Hillary can pull out a win in Texas as she is counting on, to get her back in the lead.  Ed, I agree, just stack those suitcases in the guest room and forget about them until it is time to bring them out in 6 weeks or so.  Mary Lou, I&#39;ll be praying that Jim and Deb stay safe out on the roads.  I know it is always worrisome for me when the weather is so bad and I know my family is out there.  This is absolutely the craziest weather season we have had in a very long time - right now it is 64 degrees and we are supposed to get up to 7 inches of snow tonight and tomorow.  Well, gonna&#39; go finish up my housework so I can spend the afternoon with a good book out on the deck...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-13 21:09:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272006,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 22:03:17',NULL,'','Yes Cheryl It will ... although .. I must say I was disappointed in the fact that it appears she could not make it back to the senate yesterday to cast an important vote (the FISA Vote  ...) it seemed like Senators Obama and McCain found the time.. oh well the priorities of life we all make decisions... don&#39;t we...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-13 22:03:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272012,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 22:27:40',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Just another day here of work and house stuff. I have been under the weather for several days now &amp; I&#39;m getting tired of it&#33; Don&#39;t know what&#39;s up but could have something to do with the amount of eating out lately. This too shall pass.<br /><br />Marylou, any improvement to my cabinets would be great&#33; LOL I really want to do the kitchen entirely this year so I&#39;ll have to do it sooner or later. Guess I can pack up what I don&#39;t want and save some for the kids and give some away. Why do I have so many serving bowls and platters???? When we entertain now I use throw away&#33; <br /><br />Maria hope all goes well tomorrow. I&#39;ll keep you in my prayers.<br /><br />Jenn have a great time in LV&#33;<br /><br />Welcome back Carmen&#33; We missed you but know that you deserved the rest and warmth.<br /><br />Jackie I hope by firing one, the rest will get in line but don&#39;t count on it. Boy sure sounds like that cruise after the tax season was excellent planning on your part, your going to need it&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita stay warm and safe. <br /><br />Sue sorry about the snow. I remember digging a spot for our dog as she&#39;d never go out unless we did.<br /><br />Tonia glad your happy doing night shift again&#33;<br /><br />Ed I&#39;d leave the suitcases out........<br /><br />Joey I agree the fat lady may be singing soon, especially for the republican candidate. <br /><br />Well I&#39;m heading off to make the beds and catch up on a book for a while. Hope everyone had a great evening.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-13 22:27:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272021,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-13 23:36:47',NULL,'','Hey MaryLou:  How is Crazies schedule for April 12 - 26 looking??  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-13 23:36:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272024,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 01:01:06',NULL,'','Ed - It looks all clear for Crazie for April as long as I get a chance to have a real long talk with her after Rat sends her back.  In March she is off with Jim Koury on the Jewel but will be back in plenty of time. The little lady needs an attitude adjustment so once that is over with she will be free to cruise again.     <br /><br />Shall I mark you in the book?','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-14 01:01:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272039,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 02:19:01',NULL,'','if you remember it all started when Ed introduced Crazy to Don......','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-14 02:19:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272047,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 02:48:25',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/granny-3.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Evening Crazies - beautiful day today.  We took the &quot;girls&quot; out for a nice long walk today - so they will be tired out for the next couple of days.   They don&#39;t mind us going as long as we leave lots of treats.  And I think their &quot;brother&quot; let&#39;s them on the couch.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/DuitseDog.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><b>Mercedes </b> - sounds like a great trip&#33;  Ah warmth&#33;<br /><br /><br /><b>Mary Lou </b> - Fun yes&#33; Profitable - not likely&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; But we get to meet Roe - that should be great.  Ed - not to sure  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />  He and Hugh might me pretty hard to take once the two of them get together - VBG<br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Rose</b> - We always have fun - I think we are really easy to please&#33;  LOL  Hope you feel better soon&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br />All of you out in the lousy weather - take care - take cover and most important) take a drink &#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/drink.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Anyway - I&#39;ll see you in a week or so ...<br /><br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/1885mtek7eka3z.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-14 02:48:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272053,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 03:17:11',NULL,'','Sure MaryLou, put us down and we will teach her to do the Flamingo (sp) dance in Spain.  How can I teach when I can&#39;t even spell it??  She will be able to add the Azores, Spain, Corisica and Italy to the places she has visited, not to mention six days at sea with a Butler to take care of her every whim.<br /><br />Jenn: Be seeing you soon.  Working on the weather.  Wind had picked up this afternoon and the cooler temps are right behind.  I think they are blowing in from B.C.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-14 03:17:11',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272058,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 03:58:28',NULL,'','Another day of the same stuff nothing new except Lynda took the last of my stiches out tonight.  Finally done&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Kids are coming over Saturday night to celebrate my birthday, then Sunday we are going up to Uncle Ray&#39;s house for a double celebration.  His birthday is the 16th also.  He will be 91.  He&#39;s a really neat gentleman.<br /><br />Carmmen (Mercedes)....Welcome back from SC.  Sounds like your trip was great especially the temperatures.<br /><br />Jackie &amp; Tony...Know what you mean about the younger generations work ethics.  Drives me nuts&#33; <br /><br />Maria....Good luck tomorrow.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you.<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita....Happy birthday to your granddaughter.  They grow up fast&#33;<br /><br />Ed....Sounds like you make a good switch and you don&#39;t have to wait as long.  Leave the suitcases out&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl....I couldn&#39;t agree with you more about congress and this steriod thing.  Who really cares and I&#39;m sure they have more important things to spend their time on&#33;  <br /><br />Jenn...Have a good trip and don&#39;t let Ed corrupt you&#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 />Have a good evening all&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-14 03:58:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272070,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 04:07:07',NULL,'','<b>Steve </b> - I think you should worry more about me corrupting Ed  <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/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" /> <br /><br /><b>Ed</b> - I thought all that wind blew in from Washington, DC  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-14 04:07:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272075,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 04:17:50',NULL,'','One of those days for me, it started by firing one of the girls that works for me and warning the other two that if they don&#39;t tow the line..... they&#39;ll be next.  I&#39;ve worked around their not coming to work when they don&#39;t feel like it, for one a a half months now...... enough is enough.  So we&#39;ll see if the other shape up or ship out.<br /><br />Not too much other news from me..... my life just consists of work and sleep at the moment........','zebra','zebra','2008-02-14 04:17:50',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272092,274,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 11:56:35',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />It&#39;s 15 degrees, and we will have snow to plow for Valentine&#39;s Day today.  Maybe I&#39;ll have to make a nice steak and lobster dinner for hubby after all that hard work.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Maria...thinking of you...have a safe and successful surgery, and a fast recovery.  Sending prayers and hugs&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...I hate cleaning cupboards because I have too much stuff in them and don&#39;t like to get rid of anything.  lol  I just started on them before we left for AZ.  Now I want to do the bedroom (got a new comforter set) but haven&#39;t finished the cupboards, yet.  I should stick to one job at a time, but so much to do I don&#39;t know where to start.  lol  Hope your weather improves and everyone stays safe driving.<br /><br />Keith and Rita..Happy Birthday to your granddaughter...loved your picture...hope your weather improves.<br /><br />Cheryl...hope you&#39;re not snowed in there&#33;<br /><br />Jen...have a wonderful trip to Laughlin and Vegas.  You will love meeting Ed and Roe.  Love the pic of your doggie.<br /><br />Joey...congrats on your Puerto Rico booking&#33;<br /><br />Carmen (RN)...glad your heart is doing well, but hope you don&#39;t have an auto-immune disease.  It&#39;s really hard with them getting a proper diagnosis since many have the same symptoms.  I have Rhuematoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia.  My RA is in remision, though, so that&#39;s a great blessing.  The fibro, and all it&#39;s friends, are in full attack, though.  Every day is a challange, but every day is another great day to be alive.<br /><br />Rat and Carmen...great picture&#33;  Rat...have a great cruise&#33;<br /><br />Carmen (M)...welcome back.  Glad you had some nice warm weather.<br /><br />Jackie...so glad you didn&#39;t have the tornado come your way.  It is pretty scary when you&#39;re in a mobile home or RV.  I was in my folks camper trailer when a tornado set down on the other side of a lake that we were at year&#39;s ago.  All hell broke loose.  No fun&#33;  Very scary&#33;  I was afraid our trailer would be picked up and thrown into the lake.  Hope you can get the staffing problems worked out.<br /><br />Tonia...so glad for you that you&#39;re back on the graveyard.  Hope you can get adjusted to your old hours soon.<br /><br />Rose...I think you would have liked Tombstone.  It&#39;s just like the Old West.    Hope you&#39;re feeling better real soon.<br /><br />Ed...that&#39;s cool that your friend was married there.    Plenty of saloons to celebrate in, for sure.  We had a great hamburger at the Crystal Palace.  They had lots of holes in the ceiling from gunshots.    That&#39;s so cool that you taught Country Western dance.  I&#39;d love to learn the country two-step like they did in the movie &quot;Urban Cowboy.&quot;<br /><br />Steve...I&#39;m sure you are really glad to have those stiches out and be done with it all.  Happy Birthday to you and your Uncle Ray.  Hope it&#39;s a great weekend.<br /><br />Mrs. Amanda...welcome to the Daily Dock...I&#39;m so sorry to hear about what you have been going through.  I can understand since I have RA and Fibromyalgia.  Along with the Fibro, I have Raynaud&#39;s and Sjogren&#39;s. and some of the other fun things that go with it.   Hope your meds will give you some relief.<br /><br />Sue...hope your therapy helps.  I can understand the SAD.  I haven&#39;t had it, but I sure have been going crazy to get out of the house some years when we have a bad winter.  Going to Arizona this year sure helped me.  We&#39;ve had below zero temps and not much sun for so long this winter.  Lots of snow, too.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine&#39;s Day with lots of love from your loved ones&#33;&#33;   Have a great day&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-02-14 11:56:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272093,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 12:35:51',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#FF0000--><span style=\"color:#FF0000\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - February 14th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and Happy Valentines Day.  Give all the special people who touch your lives a special hug this morning.  No special plans here - this is one night I don&#39;t enjoy going out for dinner.   Prices go sky high and they can&#39;t wait for you to finish and leave so they can turn over the table.   Guess I&#39;ll just cook a special dinner in my overly clean kitchen and mess it up a bit.   lol  I definately know I will have to get out of the house today - 2 days indoors have me climbing the walls.   <br /><br />Maria - We&#39;ll be anxious to hear from your DD that you are home and resting comfortably.   Thanks for having her check in with us.<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - Happy Birthday to your special little Valentine.   They grow up so quickly, don&#39;t they?  Hope she has a great day.<br /><br />Shari - I know what you mean about over-filled cabinets and not getting rid of anything.   Jim will not be happy to find that the huge pile of &quot;throw outs&quot; got moved into the basement when he was at work yesterday.  You just never know when you might need that kitchen gadget again.   <br /><br />Sue - hope your therapy is going well and you are feeling better.   SAD can be quite upsetting.<br /><br />Jackie - hopefully you put a scare into your other employees and they will now shape up and take their job seriously.<br /><br />Joey - Sorry - they only thing we have done in PR (other than shopping) is the rain forest.   The ride up there can be quite scary but well worth it.   <br /><br />Steve - glad all those stitches are out and you can now concentrate on getting ready for your cruise.  <br /><br />Ed - Help&#33;&#33; I need some fast country dance lessons.  My niece is getting married in May and will be having a barn dance as ONE of her wedding receptions.   We will go from a barn dance one night to a formal champagne brunch the next day.   Leave it to Laura&#33;&#33;  but it sure sounds like fun.   <br /><br />Jenn - have a grand trip and hurry back to us.  It&#39;s won&#39;t be the same here without you.    <br /><br />Carmen (M) glad to have you back with us and glad you had a nice trip to SC.<br /><br />Tonia - have fun working those night shifts - I&#39;m sure you keep quite busy during the night.   <br /><br />Carmen &reg; - did you have your MRI yet?  hope all comes out well.<br /><br />MrsAmanda - hope you will come back and visit with us some more.   Feel well.<br /><br />Cheryl - I bet your house is quiet now that your son has moved out.   I&#39;m sure he will be coming back home often to visit (and probably for a home cooked meal)<br /><br />Rose - hope you are feeling better today.    There are a lot of bugs going around so hope you shake whatever has gotten ahold of you.  <br /><br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving.   I&#39;ll be back later on.  Make today special and share a smile. <br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-14 12:35:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272113,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 15:03:12',NULL,'','morning all......<br /><br />uesterday was a cloudy day a great day to just snuggle in the blankie  and nap.... i went to havethe massage and got all the spasms released in my back and came home and just napped most of the day...today is get that white stuff that just shows up very 6 weeks , and no its not snow LOL coverd up so i look normal again instead of the wicked witch LOL <br /><br />Shari i am with you steak and lobster for dinner... going to go and get the lobster on the way home from hair...then sam&#39;s club for a few things we need..why is it when you go to coastco or sams club.. you spend so much ... i only go with a list of a few things i need LOL LOL .. oh and Garys wants lemon meringue pie for dessert... <br /><br />Marylou i know what ya mean about all the bugs going around... it seems like everyone has the yuckies... i got my flu shot... so i am hoping i don&#39;t get anything real yuckie... i clean my work station every night before i start working because ya never know who sat there during the day... the keyboard the phone,, the desk surface etc...<br /><br />I enjoy vegas so much... i do better gambling downtown then on the main drag... hope the weather is nice and comforty... when its during the summer is just is to die for hot... and the only relief is inside or in the pool...as i love the sun i try to pick the pool.. i should just go to the state line of neveda and just say here take my money and go home LOL LOL but then it wouldn&#39;t be as much fun to lose <br /><br />Jenn have a good time...don&#39;t eat to much at the buffets... <br /><br />well off for my cup of tea ....i so enjoy the quiet of the early morning ... doggies sleeping  the neighborhood is quiet.. it gives me the peace i need to clear the head .. thats what i enjoy the most when at sea just the quiet of the sea ... sitting on the balcony feeling the wonderful breeze and the  movement of the ship, i sleep so well when at sea ...it seems like the only time i can truely relax and let all the tension go.. ok enough day dreaming...dang i wish i was in Paris right now and then getting ready for my cruise <br /><br />maybe everyone think of that relaxing day at sea , and take a minute ...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-14 15:03:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272117,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 15:17:54',NULL,'','good morning <br />took Pappy out it was cold with 7 degrees but beautiful today sun was raising from the horizon  <br /><br />i bet today will be relaxing day for sure i will be keeping busy in a min as i get busy who knows<br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-14 15:17:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272158,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 19:22:35',NULL,'','Afternoon all on a chilly Florida day. Happy Valentines Day&#33;&#33;&#33; Definately needed the heat last night BRRRR&#33;  Went off to the store this morning and got Howie some Valentine&#39;s balloons. I also got him some yummy cookies. I love the &#036; store we have in the mall, it&#39;s always got something I want or need. LOL Guess that goes for most stores. Howie is only working 1/2 a day so he should be home around 2:30 today if all goes well. No real plans tonight, probably some Outback takeout so I don&#39;t have to cook. Feeling better today and hope it sticks. I&#39;m losing time around the house and at work and the only one that suffers then is me. Not going to overdo it today.<br /><br />Jackie I&#39;m sure your enjoying the weather today. More coming next week&#33; You did the right thing firing the girl. Hope that it works and the other 2 get in line. <br /><br />Ed congrats on booking Azamara. I had friends who went on it and loved it. Hope you and Roe do too.<br /><br />Jenn, I hope you have a safe trip to LV&#33;<br /><br />Steve happy to hear you got the rest of your stitches out. <br /><br />Shari Lobster sounds great&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; How sweet of you to cook. <br /><br />Marylou, I don&#39;t like restaurants on Valentines either. Lines way too long so we usually do takeout. No cooking and no waiting, we just call it in and they bring it to the car. <br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita Happy Birthday to your granddaughter&#33;<br /><br />Joey sorry no real help here either with PR. We have only done the beach which was near our hotel and the casino. Happy planning&#33;<br /><br />Tonia good for you cleaning your workstation. I often wipe down our keyboards as well as the desk areas to try to cut down on germs. Thanks for that day at sea......I really needed it&#33;<br /><br />Sue hope Pappy helps keep you warm today.<br /><br />Well off to the games and then back to work until Howie gets home. Have a wonderful Valentines day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-14 19:22:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272160,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 19:41:20',NULL,'','Our now 8 year granddaughter had a great time last night opening her presents and reading every word in her birthday cards.<br />Rita surprised everyone with a little Valentine gift for all. We will go to one of our favorite taverns/resteraunts out in the county this evening for a candle lite dinner.','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-14 19:41:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272169,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 20:19:44',NULL,'','Happy Valentine&#39;s Day to All the Gang&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Didn&#39;t even get here yesterday but I sure missed seeing everyone.  We were pretty busy at work, and I<br />was so wiped out, I went to bed early.  No energy at all.  We have a &quot;mindful meditation eiight week session<br />we&#39;re doing at staff meeting on Wednesdays for eight weeks and, even that, tires me out.  I&#39;m not very<br />good at meditation anyway.  My mind always races and I think of a million things.<br /><br />I see that the Navigator cruise balconies are double what they were the day I booked&#33;  Now at &#036;17550+.  I am so glad I saw them the day I did.  I sent emails to everyone I know and I am delighted that cruise folks I met from Florida, Harry and Doris Steele ( some of you may know them ) are going, too&#33;  They are so nice...super diamond plus folks with Royal Caribbean who are so terrific to the crew - and always bring them flashing light pins of some sort.  It will be nice to have someone on board we know.<br /><br />Shari, I&#39;ve heard nothing from my docs regarding the lab work.  As for the MRI, Dr. Yan said it can&#39;t be ordered by her, I would have to see a specialist...I hate managed care.  She spoke to the radiologist at Seton who said she definitely saw arthritis but felt an MRI would help with further diagnosis.  It is so annoying.  <br /><br />Pictures of the Monarch cruise and Crazie are in a link in the signature portion at the end.  Mary Lou, I&#39;m posting some pictures for the album directly to you.<br /><br />May go out tonight to see Jonathon Poretz, a friend and Sinatra style crooner who is playing in San Francisco.  My jazz singer friend, Sony Holland is performing down in Carmel but I work tomorrow so I didn&#39;t want a two hour + drive back late night.<br /><br />Enjoy this day all you lucky folks who have sweethearts to cuddle with tonight&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-14 20:19:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272183,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-14 22:28:29',NULL,'','Good Afternoon and Happy St Valentines Day..hug somebody&#33;&#33;<br /><br />There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine&#39;s Day. Most agree that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note for the jailer&#39;s daughter, who had become his friend, and signed it &quot;From Your Valentine&quot;. In 496 A.D. Pope Gelasius set aside February 14 to honor St. Valentine. <br /><br />Gradually, February 14 became the date for exchanging love messages and St. Valentine became the patron saint of lovers. <br /><br />In the United States, Miss Esther Howland is given credit for sending the first valentine cards.<br />Commercial valentines were introduced in the 1800&#39;s .<br /><br />So as Paul Harvey used to utter .. &quot;and now you know the rest of the story&quot;..... <br />We purchased our airfare from San Juan and found by flying out of LAX on the 16th instead of the 17th and by coming home on a flight January 1st after 6pm instead of the morning of January 2nd.. we are able to save almost 400 pp just on the flights.. althouygh we still went over what I had in my preliminary budget for flights by 150.00usd pp.. the good thing is i can know we will make it up but we won&#39;t on the hotel because the last night I would have saved now moved to the front of the cruise in a precruise stay..All in all the planning is coming along..<br /><br />Maria as always you and Ken are in our prayers,,,Jenn Enjoy Vegas... and stay away from Ed&#39;s furry friend Don.. you saw what happened to Crazy... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> But Jackie even with all the headaches .. would you apply for this job again.. I really want to know if the other two straighten up....good luck..Carmen keep on sailing.....you lucky lady you...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-14 22:28:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272190,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 01:57:58',NULL,'','Valentine’s Day<br /><br />It seems to me, this day is full<br />Of loving thoughts and such,<br />Chocolate hearts and roses,<br />That seem to mean so much.<br /><br />Champagne corks will pop,<br />Proposals will be made,<br />And if you listen closely,<br />You might hear a serenade.<br /><br />Ladies don red dresses,<br />Or wear sexy lingerie,<br />Or choose another special way,<br />To celebrate this day.<br /><br />Some feast on steak and lobster,<br />Beneath a brilliant moon,<br />Then snuggle close and dance,<br />To a Sony Holland tune.<br /><br />I send my love on Valentine’s,<br />And each and every day,<br />For my life is truly blessed,<br />Because you came my way&#33;<br /><br />Carmen Henesy<br />2-14-08<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-15 01:57:58',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272191,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 02:04:20',NULL,'','That was beautiful Carmen, thank you.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-15 02:04:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272200,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 03:27:03',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Finally made some progress at work today.  Since no one else does commercial quotes I try to get them all done thru the time I&#39;m gone for the cruise.  It will be a mad dash for two weeks to get it done but I don&#39;t like loose ends when we go on a cruise.<br /><br />I see for Valentines some Crazies are having steak and lobster, some are going out to nice restaurants.  None of that for us.  Lynda brought home a heart shaped pizza from Papa Murhpys&#33;  I didn&#39;t even know they made heart shaped pizzas&#33;  Pizza and beer, now that&#39;s romantic&#33;<br /><br />Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-15 03:27:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272217,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 05:57:34',NULL,'','Hi all.  Just got back from a great dinner at Steak &amp; Ale.  We sat over candlelight and talked about the wonderful times we have had together over the past 31 years.  Hey Steve, I saw the commercial for the heart shaped pepperoni pizza at Papa Murphy&#39;s - have never had one of their pizza&#39;s - are they any good?  I wanted to tell the munchkin Happy Valentine&#39;s Day but his mom was picking him up from school today and he was spending the night with her.  I called her cell phone, but her service was shut off - that happens about every other month - so I didn&#39;t get to tell him.  He has been wanting to go fishing, so grandpa told him as soon as it got warm, he would take him, so we got him a SpongeBob fishing pole.  Then I put &#036;20 in his card so he can go buy what he wants. Wish I could have heard his little voice today.  Well, gonna go watch the rest of the Apprentice with hubby.....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-15 05:57:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272224,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 08:48:00',NULL,'','Cheryl... papa murphy pizza is really good.. we had one right near usbut i guess they didn&#39; t have enough business... but i like that i could take it home and bake it ... nice and hot...<br /><br />now we make ours at home... i get the dough from a pizza place near by and come home and load it up YUMO...<br /><br />ok i bought sub sandwiches for lunch and then we filled up with them and decided to save steaks for tomorrow ... so we don&#39;t eat such a big lunch... LOL soo that was lunch and dinner...but they we yummy... i do enjoy a good sub sandwich with italian dressing onions, peppers lettece, tomatoes.. lots of meat... yumo, but one thing is that they are not like what i use to get back east... but they will do...just like white pizza you can&#39;t find that out here to often either...lots of garlic olive oil etc ... when i go downtown to little itlay i can get a good one...also great homemade pasta and homemade italian sausage ... i just went and got that the other day.. thinking lasagna is in order soon... <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />oh Carmen great pic&#39;s from your cruise...i really need to lose some weight LOL LOL','terumim','terumim','2008-02-15 08:48:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272225,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 08:49:28',NULL,'','Evening Everyone:<br /><br />MaryLou:  Your Barn Dance sounds more like Square Dancing than CW.  But you never know. When my grand-niece got married in Kansas City they had Country Western music at their reception and the bridegroom wore his boots and cowboy hat.  When I danced with the bride her comment was &quot;Uncle Ed you are a lot better dancer than my husband, but I can&#39;t tell him that.  He thinks he&#39;s the best there ever was.&quot;<br /><br />Carmen:  Great pics of Crazie&#39;s Cruise.  I emailed them to our neighbors that helped babysit her on our Spirit Cruise.<br /><br />Steve: Glad you are making some progress at work.<br /><br />Jenn should be on her way to Vegas soon.  Temps dropped 15 degrees today.  But, they will start edging back up tomorrow.<br /><br />Cheryl:  We did our Valentine&#39;s dinner last night, to beat the crush.  Italian of course.  After all, I&#39;m married to an Italian. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-15 08:49:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272226,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 09:32:07',NULL,'','Tonia, I think that is a great pic of you.  As for needing to lose some weight, I think a large part of us feel that wy about ourselves, but that is one of the things I treasure about this site - we love each other and  accept each other for who we are on the inside.  I am so glad I got to put a face with your name.  I think you are lovely....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-15 09:32:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272243,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 13:09:42',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000066--><span style=\"color:#000066\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - February 15th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and TGIF.   What does everyone have planned for the weekend?   It looks like Heather &amp; Cait will finally make it up here on Sunday and stay til Monday.   We can&#39;t wait to see them and today I will hit the grocery store to stock up on snacks.   I know I bought a lot of snacks when they were supposed to come up last month but somehow they disappeared.    <br /><br />Steve - whether you are feasting on lobster or pizza, the important thing is sharing it with someone you love.   Glad you are getting some work cleared up so you can go away without worrying about work.   <br /><br />Ed  - CW dance, barn dance, square dance, makes no difference to me.    It should be an interesting wedding at any rate.   My niece is the opera singer I have spoken about so we knew she would come up with something different and dramatic for her wedding.   <br /><br />Carmen&reg; - fantastic pictures of Crazie.   Seems like Captain Karen was a real good sport to pose with her.<br />It looks the the crew enjoyed having the little stow-away on board.   <br /><br />Tonia - it&#39;s great to finally put a face with a name.   Great picture of your lunch with Joey &amp; Carmen.<br /><br />Cheryl - sorry you didn&#39;t get to talk to Scotty yesterday but I&#39;m sure he knows you were thinking of him.   <br /><br />I hope everyone had a great day yesterday.   <br /><br />Time to get moving - I have to pull out the sofa bed to be sure TJ hasn&#39;t been hiding his cocoa puffs there.<br />Ever since I started the &quot;no cookies til after some breakfast&quot; rule he seems to be going thru the cereal very fast and I suspect he may be hoarding it under the cushions.   lol  <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.   I&#39;ll be back later on to catch up.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-15 13:09:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272262,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 16:41:36',NULL,'','Morning Guys....<br />The weekend is mine nothing to do and I am so glad....<br /><br />Got the last of our refunds this morning... oh how electronic filing and direct deposit.. have changed tax season...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-15 16:41:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272268,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 17:09:07',NULL,'','good morning <br /><br />everynight  Pappy sleep with me and always keep me warm heh he likes to cuddle next to me on the bed.<br />it was snowing again when i took Pappy out ugh i am getting tired of snowing  shoo shoo snow  pulling spring here heheh<br />have things to do in town and  willl continue the project i am doing etc...<br /><br />have good day to you all smile<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-15 17:09:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272271,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 17:44:27',NULL,'','Thanks Cheryl and Marylou....but we all know the truth LOL LOL isn&#39;t that what friends are for <br /><br />Joey you are old ... LOL but atleast i didn&#39;t have to carry ya LOL ... hey joey anymore about our reunion cruise ??? Becky called the other day told her i had lunch with you...she said gezzzz wish i had been there would have been great to see him again...<br /><br /><br />yes electronic is great just wanting for the last of my refund to send to pay off more of the dec cruise...<br /><br />Marylou LOL cocoa puffs LOL ... thats funny glad the girls are coming to visit finally it has been a while since ya saw them/... how are they doing in school?? do they get involved in alot of things revoling around school.. like debate , things like that..or sports ?? <br /><br />Cheryl.. sorry ya didn&#39;t get to talk to little one.. i bet thats cute hubby and grandson fisihing... i so enjoy fishing... Gary tried to get me to not like it.. getting up at 3-4 am to get there early...but i was a trooper and made coffee yummies to eat , ( that was in the begining , i think it was his way of seeing if he really liked me or not ) i think it was the warm cinnamon rolls that got him.. what it is a way to man&#39;s heart is thur is tummy LOL .. well to Gary that was it hehehhe<br /><br />finally the rain hail, snow in the mountains. wind , has pasted.. boy what a freak storm we had yesterday...we were suppose to only get a little rain.. but boy did it come down...i didn&#39;t et on the freeways yesterday to get hair done.. the wind and accidents were crazy...i was getting blown around just on the surface streets could  you thing what it was on the freeways.. people on our major freeway going to el centro was closed for 50 miles due to snow and people having to be taken off the road.. tobad they had to be taken to one of the local CASINO&#39;s for safety LOL LOL .. bet that was hard to handle .. cheap food and spend your money LOL .. <br /><br />my poor peach tree was looking so pretty with all the blooms .. then the hail came yesterday .. i hope i get some peaches <br /><br />well off to make the old man some coffee hehehhe... just had a an orange now tea...<br /><br />i may check in later..... tonight is worke...<br /><br />Sue whats your project your working on.. did i have a brain fart and forget if you said what it was ...gald the puppy keeps ya warm i know when i fall aseleep on the couch and one of my babies are right beside me i sleep so good...ok even if they snore louder then me.. Gary said hes not sure sometimes who is snoring and who to tell to roll over.. so he pokes me first if i don&#39;t move he knows its one of the dogs <br /><br />everyone take a minute for yourself.. today remember without you the world would be less one great person<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-15 17:44:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272276,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 18:03:27',NULL,'','Tonia we are just waiting on the cruiselines to publish Itineraries and prices so we can REALLY see whats up..... <br /><br />And when you talk to Becky again give her our best&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-15 18:03:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272282,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 18:49:18',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies--TGIF&#33;<br />Rita surprised me when I got home yesterday. I thought she had made dinner reservations but instead she fixed a romantic candle lite dinner with wine, Luther Vandross music, etc. I won&#39;t go into all the details except to say we had a great time&#33;<br /><br />One of my late wife&#39;s sisters passed away and I guess me and my three daughters will go to the funeral home this afternoon. My daughters are upset that they had to read it in the obituaries of their Aunt&#39;s passing. No one bothered to call them. My late wife would be disappointed to know that her sisters kind of disowned their nieces after her death. We don&#39;t know for sure but it must be because I remarried. Oh well, we still need to pay our respects.<br />We hope all the Crazies have a great weekend&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-15 18:49:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272287,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 19:35:30',NULL,'','wow another slow dance huh&#33;&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-15 19:35:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272291,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 19:37:48',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=272282:date=Feb 15 2008, 08&#58;49 AM:name=Keith &amp; Rita)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Keith &amp; Rita &#064; Feb 15 2008, 08&#58;49 AM) [snapback]272282[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br />One of my late wife&#39;s sisters passed away and I guess me and my three daughters will go to the funeral home this afternoon. My daughters are upset that they had to read it in the obituaries of their Aunt&#39;s passing. No one bothered to call them. My late wife would be disappointed to know that her sisters kind of disowned their nieces after her death. We don&#39;t know for sure but it must be because I remarried. Oh well, we still need to pay our respects.<br /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />That is a shame.... our condolences to you and your daughters...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-15 19:37:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272295,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 20:03:52',NULL,'','Keith, my deepest sympathies to you and your daughters.  I know exactly how your daughters feel,  I had lots of aunts and uncles on my dad&#39;s side and he passed away when I was 18.  A few years later, my mom remarried and it was like we had been wiped off the face of the earth.  Only one of my aunts and uncles stayed in touch with us.  11 years ago, when my mom died, my uncle from Missouri showed up at the funeral.  He told us he was sorry about losing touch and he would understand if we did not want him there, but he felt, as my father&#39;s brother, that he should be there for his children.  He has since passed away.  The one aunt and uncle who had stayed in touch all that time, and were always my favorite, I am afraid something has happened to.  They were quite elderly and in bad health and the last 2 Christmases, I have not heard from them (they live in OK).  I did an internet search to see if an obit or something would come up, but nothing.  I sent a letter to their address a month or so ago, asking if anyone knew anything to please contact me, thinking if one of their kids got it, they might let me know, but still nothing.   Onto brighter things - it is the start of a 3 day weekend.  HUbby is off on Monday.  Nothing fun planned for the weekend - he has a lunch and rally tomorrow with his ATV club and I plan to paint.  On Monday, we have to take my car to Boulder to the Cadillac dealer - it keeps telling me to have the &quot;tire pressure monitoring system&quot;  serviced and it says that my front passenger tire has 0 tire pressure in it, even thoguh when Greg checks it &quot;the old fashioned way&quot; it says it has exactly the correct pressure.  Today, I have to go get my hair colored - that darn pesky gray that Tonia was speaking of&#33;&#33;&#33;  Well, guess I had better get dressed and get ready for the appt. with my stylist, so I will talk to you guys later....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-15 20:03:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272296,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 20:05:47',NULL,'','Afternoon all. Hope everyone had a great Valentine&#39;s day. Howie and I spent a nice quiet night once my DD got out of the house. We ordered Chinese and enjoyed eating with some peace and quiet. It&#39;s amazing how 2 adult children create so much noise&#33; LOL Already been to the bank and to Target this morning. Had to snap up some of those leftover Valentine&#39;s goodies. I bought some for my crew friends of course. I can&#39;t board the Sovereign without chocolate to share. Have some more shopping to do for special crew before we leave in 2 weeks. My DS volunteered to take me to Denny&#39;s for a late breakfast. We rarely spend time alone as we usually fight but our time together is much better then it used to be. Now if I can&#39; only get DS &amp; DD to get along.......LOL&#33;<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita glad your GD had a nice birthday. Sounds like a lovely Valentines for you 2. So sorry for your families loss Keith. I don&#39;t understand why family has to be such an annoyance when it comes to bad news, can&#39;t they just move on and do the right thing? I also have family members like that so I understand. <br /><br />Joey glad your getting you trip together. Isn&#39;t it nice to finish the details off. <br /><br />Carmen thanks for the pics. I was really happy to see Tonia&#39;s picture. Always nice to see the person you talk to all the time and make the connection.<br /><br />Marylou disappearing snacks huh....... sounds like our house&#33; LOL So glad you&#39;ll finally get to see Caitlyn &amp; Heather.<br /><br />Joey that was very quick for the tax money. Congrats. <br /><br />Sue you and Pappy stay warm this weekend.<br /><br />Cheryl, sorry you didn&#39;t see Scotty but I&quot;m sure you&#39;ll make up for it somehow. LOL<br /><br />We&#39;ll off to read a little more and then better get some work done. I lost time this week and have to make up the off days I had. Have a great day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-15 20:05:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272297,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 20:21:40',NULL,'','yeah i was suprised too less total turn around..than 10 busines days... <br />(Taxcut delux w/ efile)','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-15 20:21:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272300,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 20:48:08',NULL,'','Hi Gang,<br /><br />Glad everyone enjoyed the Crazie cruise pictures....I thought it was nice of Captain Karin to pose with her...we all had some sort of blue on....the captain and I coordinated our eye shadow and it matched Crazie&#39;s little ear ornaments&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;ve already moved from an E2 guarantee to a D2 on deck 7 for the Navigator cruise.  Amazing, but our cruise friends from Miami are assigned the cabin next to us....that is something&#33;<br /><br />Keith, sorry about the death in your family - it&#39;s good of you to go with your girls to pay your respects.  <br /><br />Rose, I forget, when do you go on the SS?  I spent so much on gifts for this last Monarch cruise, I don&#39;t know what I&#39;ll do in April&#33;&#33;  I think I&#39;ll have to fly into Fort Lauderdale a couple of days early and go to <br />Costco there instead of shipping UPS clear across the country.  <br /><br />Am at work and we&#39;re busy so this is brief....later&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-15 20:48:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272302,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 21:53:36',NULL,'','Carmen DD &amp; I leave 2 weeks from today for her big Birthday Bash&#33;&#33;&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-15 21:53:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272337,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 23:17:15',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=272302:date=Feb 15 2008, 03&#58;53 PM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(sailingrose &#064; Feb 15 2008, 03&#58;53 PM) [snapback]272302[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />Carmen DD &amp; I leave 2 weeks from today for her big Birthday Bash&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />But, who is counting??  <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 />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-15 23:17:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272356,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-15 23:51:56',NULL,'','WooHoo.... weekend&#33;  I&#39;m almost to scared to celebrate in case the phone rings and I get called in.<br /><br />Well I worked 13 hours yesterday, so it wasn&#39;t much of a Valentine&#39;s Day for me, but this evening Tony is taking me &quot;somewhere&quot; special.<br /><br />Rose... I sure do wish I were you right now - two weeks to a cruise..... ours is still 2 months away&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-02-15 23:51:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272357,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-16 00:05:45',NULL,'','Ed love the new picture','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-16 00:05:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272363,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-16 00:58:38',NULL,'','rose jackie gezzzzz you guys are talking just a few weeks and a few months i still have till NOV <br /><br />Tonia','terumim','terumim','2008-02-16 00:58:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272388,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-16 04:39:16',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=272363:date=Feb 15 2008, 03&#58;58 PM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Feb 15 2008, 03&#58;58 PM) [snapback]272363[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br />rose jackie gezzzzz you guys are talking just a few weeks and a few months i still have till NOV <br /><br />Tonia<br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br />Tonia, Nov. sounds good to me - I have to wait until January','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-16 04:39:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272389,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-16 04:59:36',NULL,'','Jackie, you sound like me....worrying that the phone will ring and you&#39;ll get called in on call.<br /><br />Had a nice email from one of our nurse colleagues in Bermuda - I had written to ask if Sherry and I might visit their SART ( sexual assault response team ) program during our stop there on the Navigator and, perhaps, have lunch with some of the team, then pick up some famous Gosling rum before returning to the ship.  Olga said she is planning to take the day off from work to show us around, arrange for our &quot;entertainment&quot; and her husband will provide us with gift packs of Gosling rum.  Now I think that beats Royal Caribbean&#39;s shore excursions&#33;  Plus we&#39;ll do a little professional networking and can do a brief article for our internet newsletter, &quot;On the Edge.&quot;  I did a blurb in our Fall 2007 issue called &quot;East Meets West&quot; about my connection with the Japanese nurses and the visit to Japan that Sherry and I made on two occasions ( <a href=\"http://www.iafn.org/publication/ote/oteFall2007.cfm#4\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.iafn.org/publication/ote/oteFall2007.cfm#4</a> ).  Now, if I can just line something up in Portugal and Spain&#33;<br /><br />Well, rat, must be on his way now.  I have been afraid to get on a scale since last Sunday&#39;s monumentous meal&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;m still at the office...must get home and nap before my call starts at 11P.<br /><br />Sayonara.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-16 04:59:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272390,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-16 05:01:45',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Yeah&#33;  The weekend is here&#33;  We went to a Japanese Steak house tonight for dinner with friends to celebrate my birthday.  Seems like everyone is using my birthday as an excuse to eat&#33;<br /><br />My fellow workers gave me a real nice birtday card.  The front stated that not everyone was happy wearing the birthday hats, then inside it continued, the group mooning lost by one vote&#33;  I won&#39;t even go into the personal comments they wrote&#33;<br /><br />Rose...Where are you going on DD 21st B&#39;day cruise?   <br /><br />Cheryl...Papa Murphy&#39;s is pretty good.  You bring them home a cook them.  Not as good as real italian pizza but not bad for &quot;fast food&quot; pizza.  Oh yes, and cheap too&#33;<br /><br />Ed...Like the new picture&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou....I just hate it when those snacks disappear like that.  Wonder how that happens? <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....Congrats on getting those refunds so quickly.  We haven&#39;t even filed yet&#33;<br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita.....Our sympathies to you and your daughters on your lost.  You are in our prayers.<br /><br />Busy weekend planned with birthday eating and getting ready for the cruise.  Will check in later<br /><br />Have a good evening<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-16 05:01:45',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272415,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-16 12:44:46',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330099--><span style=\"color:#330099\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY - February 16th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to another weekend.   It promises to be a fun weekend at our house with lots of late night chats and very little sleep.  Heather &amp; Caitlin will be here tomorrow and Monday.  We have so much catching up to do.  I still need to get a few more goodies in the house so I will be hitting the grocery store as soon as the sun comes up.  The house is all ready for company - I got all the cocoa puffs out of the sofa bed.  lol<br /><br />Keith - Our sympathy on the loss in your family.   It was good of you and your girls to attend the wake despite the families indifference to you.   How can families be so stupid as you hurt innocent girls like that? You&#39;d think they would be extra supportive.<br /><br />Ed - Great new picture of you and Roe.   When are you meeting up with Jenn and Hugh?  Hope you all have fun.<br /><br />Steve - Happy birthday - enjoy your special day and let Lynda spoil you (for today only)<br /><br />Joey - great news about your tax refunds.  That sure was quick.   Guess I&#39;d better get busy and file mine.<br /><br />Carmen - I&#39;m sure your colleagues will show you a grand time in Bermuda.   I love that Island and it&#39;s people.   We have been there many times and never get tired of it.  It is one of the very few Islands I could visit over and over and over.   <br /><br />Jackie - hope you finally catch a break this weekend and can relax and get ready to move back into your house.<br /><br />Rose, Tonia, Cheryl, Sue, Shari, Amanda and anyone I may have missed (it&#39;s early and the coffee isn&#39;t ready yet)   - any big weekend plans?   <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.   I&#39;ll be back later on to catch up.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-16 12:44:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272431,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-16 18:12:38',NULL,'','hi crazies <br />it was sunny out  when i woke up this morning too early for saturday ugh  so took Pappy out then went back to sleep it was still sunny out when i  woke up again but it was little late so i decide to get up took Pappy out again<br />will do my project this weekend  yesterday i dropped off one of my photo film it would be ready to pickup today.<br /><br />Tonia-i caught your message,  i am doing wedding cross stitch project for a friend of mine who is getting married this early fall<br /><br />have good day all<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-16 18:12:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272432,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-16 20:29:49',NULL,'','Good Morning All,<br /><br />MaryLou: We should be hearing from Jenn and Hugh on Monday when they get back in Vegas from their weekend in Laughlin, NV.  They are staying at the Gold Coast and I told them to give us a call when they get settled and we will get together.  Weather is warming up, so it probably seems like summer to them after B.C.<br /><br />Spring is on the way.  Went to Costco yesterday and bought two new market upbrellas to replace a couple we &quot;retired&quot; last season.  They will stay in the garage until we are ready to use the pool again.<br /><br />Have a fantastic weekend everyone.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-16 20:29:49',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272440,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 00:32:56',NULL,'','Ran to WalMart to get light bulbs for the new tropical style ceiling fan we hung this morning in the bedroom. When I came out, they were setting up the tables to sell Girl Scout Cookies. I couldn&#39;t remember what kind it is that hubby always buys, so I bought 5 different kinds - hopefully I hit the right one. I bought myself some of the new sugarfree chocolate chip ones - haven&#39;t opened them yet. Anyone stocked up on GS cookies yet?<br />','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-17 00:32:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272442,1421,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 00:55:30',NULL,'','Hi everyone,<br /><br />We&#39;re on the Ryndam now and having a great time.  Crazie did the kitchen tour today and got lots of attention from the staff.  She&#39;s surprisingly well behaved. We haven&#39;t seen any kids onboard and were expecting a large count of junior cruisers since it&#39;s President&#39;s week vacation.   From the casual sighting of passengers, this must be the oldest group of fellow passengers we&#39;ve ever sailed with.  Everyone we encountered has been very nice, especially the staff.  Tonight is the Captain&#39;s welcome aboard dinner and show.........hopefully Crazie will be able to get a shot with the Captain.  I&#39;ve seen the menu for dinner tonight.........guess what I&#39;m having?   Alaskan king crab legs&#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\" />   Bye for now from the sunny Pacific coast&#33;<br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-02-17 00:55:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272443,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 01:03:31',NULL,'','how fun thanks for checking in Rat','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-17 01:03:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272448,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 01:44:25',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />What a great day I had today. I actually was able to do what others do on a Saturday&#33; After breakfast Tony and I first did a tour of &quot;Fuzzy Buddies&quot; - the facility that will be taking care of Gucci while we are on our April cruise.  We booked her into a Junior Suite with a TV and webcam, 2 play times during the day and 12 &quot;cuddle times&quot; during the day - hopefully she&#39;ll enjoy all the activity and maybe even prefer the programs she watches on their TV as opposed to ours  <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 />After that we went to my travel agent and picked up brochures for the Caribbean, Europe, New England and Mexican Riviera, so that we can do some cruisin&#39; homework. We stopped in at CiCi&#39;s Pizza for a pizza lunch and then our last stop was at Big Lots en route home.  we have not been inside a Big Lots for about 3 years... and were very surprised.  I was able to buy some very important anti-wrinkle cream from Israel which is made from Dead Sea mud and also some South African Peach chutney.  The rest of the day we spent studying our cruising brochures..........','zebra','zebra','2008-02-17 01:44:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272469,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 05:05:03',NULL,'','Jackie,<br /><br />Fuzzy Buddies looks great.  Checked out their website.  BTW: left a message for you on my Azamara posting on the Cruise Forum.  You might want to check it out.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/ninja.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":ninja:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"ninja.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-17 05:05:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272470,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 05:27:00',NULL,'','Well, I&#39;ve been so lazy today...watched a couple of Netflix movies, booked a cheap hotel ( &#036;250/night &#33; ) on Las Ramblas in Barcelona and looked at various flights....need to get that done soon.  I am so excited about that cruise.<br /><br />Rat, good to see you checking in with your buddies.  I&#39;m sure you&#39;re enjoying the cruise.  Glad Crazie is behaving herself.<br /><br />Steve, I should go out to eat tonight to celebrate your birthday, too...but I&#39;m on call sixteen hours and I&#39;m so cozy just sitting at home.<br /><br />See you later....movie is calling.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-17 05:27:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272494,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 12:15:13',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000000--><span style=\"color:#000000\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - February 17th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  I&#39;m up bright and early (what else is new???) waiting for the bakery to open so I can stock up on bagels and donuts before the girls arrive.   They claim they will be here before 9AM - we will see about that.   <br /><br />Jackie - I&#39;m so glad you finally had a quiet day to relax and do as you please.  You have been working so hard you deserve a fun day.   What type of wrinkle cream did you buy?  Most importantly, does it work? <br /><br />Rat - thanks for checking in.  We miss hearing from you.   Glad you are all having a good cruise.   We can&#39;t wait to hear all about it when you return.<br /><br />Cheryl - the Girl Scouts are out in full force here.   Every store and mall has them posted at the door and I just can&#39;t say no to them. I would much rather have them at the malls with adult supervision than doing door to door alone.   This is in addition to the 12 boxes I bought from granddaughter  Paige  which I haven&#39;t gotten yet. <br /><br />Carmen - glad you got your hotel for your trip.   Now once you get your flight you will be all set to go.  <br /><br />Ed - All our stores here are set up for summer also -  Gazebo&#39;s, deck furniture and gas grills galore.  The big difference here though is you have to trudge through the snow to get into the stores.   lol<br /><br />Steve - hope you had a great birthday celebration yesterday.<br /><br />Tonia - you must have been very busy at work with the crazy weather you have been having in San Diego.  Stay safe.<br /><br />Sue - hope you will post a picture of your project when it is finished.  <br /><br />Rose - missed you yesterday - hope all is OK.<br /><br />Maria - hope you are feeling much better today.<br /><br />Jenn - you need to come back ASAP.   We miss you here - it is much to quiet with you gone.   lol<br /><br />Joey - don&#39;t spend all that tax refund in one place - unless it is with the Cruise lines.   <br /><br />Well gotta go and get our bagels.  They should be nice and hot and right out of the oven when I get there.<br />I also have a few more cruise pictures I need to make copies of for the girls.    <br /><br />Make today special - I&#39;ll check back later on.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-17 12:15:13',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272510,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 16:23:32',NULL,'','good morning  crazies <br />freezing rain groan  when i took Pappy out i hate ice ack that brought bad memory of bad fall i had  aaahhhh <br />will have more relaxing day today <br /><br />have good day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-17 16:23:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272512,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 18:22:02',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;<br /><br />We are snowed in&#33;  After all those small snow storms we have been getting one finally hit us with a bulls-eye.<br />They are predicting 6+ inches with 30-40 MPH winds.  Sure glad it&#39;s Sunday.  We cancelled going north to Uncle Ray&#39;s house.  It&#39;s about 30 miles away and the roads are bad.<br /><br />Had a great birthday yesterday.  Oldest son and family came over last night for dinner and we booked our excursions for the cruise.  Little river rafting, little speed boating.  I may be old but I don&#39;t have to act like it&#33; Should be fun.<br /><br />Ed.....Have a great time with Jenn &amp; Hugh and enjoy the warm weather&#33;<br /><br />Cheryl....How thoughful of you to buy 5 differnet kinds of GS cookies for your DH&#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 />Jackie....And I thought my dog was spoiled&#33;  We don&#39;t have a Fuzzy Buddies here but something similar.  My dog doesn&#39;t get TV but does go to &quot;day care&quot; when we go on a cruise.<br /><br />Rat...Sounds like you are having a great time.  Keep Crazie in line if you can&#33;<br /><br />Carmen (RNSANE)....Congrats on booking the hotel room.<br /><br />Mary Lou.....Have a great visit with your girls.  You may have to redo your kitchen cabinets again just to get all those GS cookies put away&#33;<br /><br />Enjoy the day all&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br /><br /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-02-17 18:22:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272517,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 19:38:10',NULL,'','Well it is 12:30 and I am still waiting.   I knew it wasn&#39;t necessary to be at the bakery when they opened.  The bagels will be stale by the time the girls get here.<br /> <br />Actually they called when I was out.  The service engine light was going on in the car and they were afraid to get on the highway with it.   This was going to be Cait&#39;s first off Staten Island trip and she (and I) were a little nervous.   Deb had to go to SI for a b&#39;day party from Noon til 3PM today so she is picking up the girls at 3PM before she heads home.   This was our original plans to begin with til Cait decided she should drive.  We will take them home sometime tomorrow.    Our visit won&#39;t be quite as long as planned but it is better than nothing and I&#39;m sure we will be up all night catching up.<br /><br />Jason has been good enough to move Crazie&#39;s photos from his cruise with Carmen and his cruise with Ed into his photo album.   Take a look when you have a chance.   <br /><br />Steve - great new picture of Lynda &amp; you.    Glad you had a good birthday.   Stay in and stay safe.  <br /><br />Everyone seems to have new pictures all of a sudden.  We certainly have a great looking membership here.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-17 19:38:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272518,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 20:20:41',NULL,'','Good grief, I didn&#39;t have a case last night but I sat up till 4AM watching 3 Netflix movies and finally got my cruise air booked for the Navigator.  RCI wanted &#036;950 but I was able to get &#036;750 on Expedia for SFOFLL-<br />BCNSFO.  I was thrilled because I can get my Northwest elite mileage and CO does upgrade NW elite sometimes&#33;  What is strange is that those exact same flights on the CO website cost &#036;2000&#33;  Now I just need to do my Fort Lauderdale hotel and a rental car and it&#39;s all done, except to relax and enjoy - and our Bermuda piece is left up to our wonderful Bermuda nurses, who have already promised a gift of Gosling rum.  What more could a girl ask?  <br /><br />Off to finish the last tasks, then will be back.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-17 20:20:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272520,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 20:45:56',NULL,'','Afternoon all. Happy Sunday&#33; Hope everyone is having a restful day. Worked pretty much all day yesterday so I didin&#39;t have time to stop in. Seems like the work is coming in earlier this year but of course that can change at a moments notice. <br /><br />Jackie I&#39;m really looking forward to the weekend away but know that I&#39;ll be working twice as hard when I get back.....LOL&#33; You play you pay as Howie would say. Still worth it as I really spend very little time with my DD since she&#39;s busy with her BF, school and work so it will be wonderful to spend some quality time together if only for 3 days. I know that Howie &amp; I will be looking to escape after tax season but we have a wedding in June and one in July so we&#39;re trying to work around them. So glad that you were able to really get a weekend off&#33;<br /><br />Tonia, sorry if November seems so far off for you but you know the time will fly by now that your back  at work and your favorite shift.<br /><br />Steve glad you had a good birthday celebration. Don&#39;t we all use that as an excuse to eat??? LOL Like the picture of you and Lynda. DD &amp; I are going to the Bahamas. It doesn&#39;t matter where we go to her, just that they have a bar and mom&#39;s buying&#33; LOL I have the same theory as you when it comes to fun......go for it. DD &amp; I hope to parasail while on our cruise. We love it&#33; Not sure I&#39;d white water raft but speed boating sounds great&#33; Sorry about being snowed in but sometimes those are the best days&#33;<br /><br />Nice picture of you and Roe, Ed. Enjoy your time with Jenn &amp; Hugh. Tell her we all said Hi&#33;<br /><br />Marylou hope you enjoy your time with Heather &amp; Cait. I&#39;m sure you have lots of catching up to do. I agree with you about Bermuda, it&#39;s just lovely&#33;<br /><br />Carmen my you are multi-talented&#33; Write articles, poems, etc. Sounds like your all set for your cruise. Would love to do a trans atlantic someday. I love sea days.<br /><br />Sue glad to hear you at least got one sunny day this weekend. <br /><br />Cheryl, I love the thin mints from the Girl Scouts, unfortuately my hips don&#39;t. I do have one box, frozen so I&#39;m not tempted to eat them all at once. <br /><br />Ray sounds like you are having a great time. Keep Crazie in check......and away from the bars&#33; <br /><br />Well off to catch up on the rest of the boards. Everyone stay safe and have a great day&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-17 20:45:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272521,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-17 20:57:15',NULL,'','hey everyone ... just  a quick note to say hello..Marylou .. hope the girls get there so you have some time together...<br /><br />work was Ok CRAZY there other day due to the weather...<br /><br />ok well i have to get to sleep...<br /><br />nite nite <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />bummer Carmen.. wish i had known you were looking into barcelona for a hotel.. i would had suggested the Hotel Joey stayed at and i am staying thre this time around in Nov...they only charge 167 a night.. 24 hr buffet and snacks <br /><br />OK well thats it for now','terumim','terumim','2008-02-17 20:57:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272567,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 02:58:40',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />Carmen... we&#39;ve been to Barcelona a few times and I must say the best bargain was a year ago when we stayed at Continental Palacete... in fact I think most of us Crazies stayed there, Joey, Tonia, ourselves and others......  The year before we stayed at one of those &#036;300 a night hotels and in fact we preferred the Palacete, by far&#33;&#33;&#33;  It may be booked already as it is an extremely popular hotel... but check it out.<br /><br />Rose..... hope you had a super weekend -  can&#39;t believe that I didn&#39;t even get ONE phone call this weekend... everyone must have arrived on time for their delegated shift.<br /><br />Ed and Steve.... Gucci is probably not going to want to come home with us - Fuzzy Buddies seems to be a good &quot;home away from home&quot; and I know that the staff (all young adults) are going to spoil her rotten&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Tonia... you&#39;re like me - back on the &quot;work treadmill&quot; - hope you adjust to the work schedule soon..... I know how wiped out you feel now.<br /><br />Ray... hopefully you have kept Crazie in check.... you know she is a very &quot;wayward&quot; bear&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Have a great week all........<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-02-18 02:58:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272593,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 06:08:33',NULL,'','Good evening all,<br /><br />Still Sunday here on the Left Coast.  A very nice relaxed day.  Taught a Adult Sunday School class this morning.  Had standing room only.<br /><br />After chruch we joined two other couple for a nice Brunch at the Rampart Resort and Casino.  Then home to take our Shih Tzu &quot;Puff&quot; for his trip to the park to visit with his two Golden girl friends.  Yes Carmen, Gucci is no doubt going to be spoiled, but then isn&#39;t that what they are for??<br /><br />Only been to Barcelona once.  To board a ship and it was pouring down rain and we never really got to see the city or the Rambla.  Oh well, one of these days we will hopefully get back.<br /><br />Watched &quot;Letters from Iwo Jima&quot; last night and was really blown away.  Fantastic movie, IMHO.  I&#39;m not much of a movie buff but that one had my attention.  <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 />Looks like the weather should be nice for Jenn&#39;s return to Las Vegas.  Expect to hear from her sometime tomorrow and we will then plan to meet them at the SunCoast which is where they will be staying.<br /><br />ManyLou:  Been meaning to ask you. &quot;Where did you get Crazies shirt??&quot;  Almost bought her another one in Mexico, but with all her pins on her present shirt, I did not want to risk tearing it or anything.  And, what&#39;s a stale bagel among friends??  Your waiting for the bakery to open reminded me of my Dad.  We we :rolleye nt to Conneaut Lake, PA for vacation almost every year and he was up early every morning and off to the bakery to be there when they opened.  I think that was the highlight of the vacation for him. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-18 06:08:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272599,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 13:08:21',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000000--><span style=\"color:#000000\"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - February 18th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to another week.   I hope everyone had a great weekend.  I know we did.  The girls arrived yesterday afternoon and as predicted we sat up most of the night catching up.  They are doing so well - school is going great for both of them and they are enjoying being college students.  Heather is concentrating on  being a teacher eventually and Cait is still interested in nursing however having a little bit of trouble with biology this semester which she will have to overcome.  I&#39;m sure she can do it.  They ended up their first semester of college with both getting over a 3.4 GPA so they are off to a good start.     It is so good to see them.  We will take them back to Staten Island later today.  I was hoping they could stay one more day but Cait has a 8AM class tomorrow.   <br /><br />Ed - I bought Crazie here in the Cruise Crazies store and she came complete with the shirt.   I am currently looking for something else to display her pins on though and I do have an extra Cruise Crazies lapel pin that I can put on whatever I buy for her.    She definately needs a wardrobe update. <br /><br />Carmen &reg; congrats on booking your air - sounds like you got a good deal.   Once we get back from Staten Island I will have to check the web site with your writing.   <br /><br />Maria - hope you are doing better today.  You are missed.  <br /><br />Hope everyone has a good day.  I&#39;ll make this short this morning as I need to get a couple of things done before Deb &amp; her gang arrive for breakfast.<br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-18 13:08:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272603,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 15:11:24',NULL,'','Just peeping in here before going off to work.  MaryLou.... the anti-wrinkle cream that I bought at Big Lots was by &quot;Tea Tree&quot; and consists of Tea Extract with Dead Sea Minerals among other ingredients. Although it&#39;s early days yet to tell if it is working.... I love the feeling of it on my skin.<br /><br />Ed and Jenn ... hope you guys have a great day together.<br /><br />Have a great day all&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-02-18 15:11:24',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272615,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 15:39:26',NULL,'','Good morning all.............<br /><br />I had a very restful weekend with lots of TLC by the family. Enjoying my DD&#39;s visit and am not looking forward to her going home tomorrow.<br /><br />I am feeling pretty good and the pain is lessening every day..........I am taking it easy and listening to my many doctors............lol<br /><br />I want to thank everyone for their kind words and prayers for my speedy recovery...........<br /><br />Hope everyone is doing well...Have a great day<br /><br />Ciao for now','teacp','teacp','2008-02-18 15:39:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272619,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 15:49:41',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33;&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />Maria it is soooooo GOOD to see you posting....glad your feeling a bit better everyday...<br /><br />MaryLou glad your &quot;girls&quot; are visiting... and great news about the GPA huh&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Not much happening here... just saying Good Morning&#33;&#33;<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-18 15:49:41',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272621,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 16:01:04',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies. Maria, nice to hear things are improving. It was very nice of your daughter to update us. We know you will miss her when she has to go home. <br />I am so glad our daughters all live within a few miles. We all had an emotional weekend, however we made it thru together. It&#39;s also nice to get words of encouragement from all the posters here. <br /><br />About 2:00 AM Saturday morning an apparent drunk driver hit an electric pole a mile or so from us and we were without electric until almost 1:00 PM. We are so glad we had the gas log fireplace put in as it provided us with needed heat. Sunday morning a front came thru and warmed us up to the 50s so we were able to take about a 2 mile walk. It&#39;s back to cold this morning.<br />We hope you all have a great day and week.','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-18 16:01:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272626,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 16:19:52',NULL,'','good morning crazies<br />yesterday it did went up to 50s and i went out and break the ice off the driveway and the grass <br />this morning took Pappy out no raining oh well but back to cold weather GRR<br /><br />i just found out from one of my neighbors yesterday they are going to have baby soon the lady is due anytime now. they are owners of one of Pappy&#39;s doggie friends in the neighborhood, that Pappy plays with all the time so now i am making baby cross stitch project for them for welcoming new baby for a surprise.<br /><br />have good day everyone<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-18 16:19:52',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272631,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 18:12:20',NULL,'','Good morning, Crazies,<br /><br />I was disappointed not to get my &quot;usual&quot; Hotel Lleo in Barcelona...I&#39;ve stayed there the past four<br />times I&#39;ve been there and I know a lot of the staff...it&#39;s nothing fancy but it was first recommended<br />to me by my UK friend who retired from British Air - they always got booked into the Meridien on<br />Las Ramblas as crew but, when he and Jen came on their own, they book Hotel Lleo.  It was <br />right at the corner of Las Ramblas, at Plaza Catalunya, diagonally across from El Corte Ingles,<br />which FYI has the best selection of earrings I&#39;ve ever seen in my lifetime.  I love earrings since,<br />no matter what size you are, they work&#33;&#33;&#33;  When I know far in advance, I always stay there.<br /><br />Oh, well, this will give me more exercise and maybe I won&#39;t buy so many earrings.   <br /><br />No cases last night...I slept a full six hours.  And I&#39;m still sleepy for some reason.  Wrote another tidbit on helium this morning.  It&#39;s rather addictive.  That is why I don&#39;t get much done.  I need to get my poetry chapbook published, though....I&#39;ve got the poems done, just need to get them organized and off to Shadow Poetry.  It&#39;s something I&#39;ve wanted to do for my mom, who is 84...she has always been my biggest fan.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-18 18:12:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272636,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 19:36:02',NULL,'','morning all.. glad to see the weather is warming up for some of you..<br /><br />Keith Rita sorry to hear of your loss... my prayers are with you..and the girls<br /><br />Marylou... so glad ya had a good time with the girls .. i would never think you wouldn&#39;t...so glad they are doing well in school BIOLOGY gezzzzzzzz i had a hard time with science... LOL <br /><br />Maria ... do you get to see the good looking doctor again Maria Jr was talking about LOL ,,,, glad to see ya posting... take it easy ok...<br /><br />thinking about looking for tickets for the country music awards in vegas this year... its such a good show...<br /><br />Carmen.. glad you have good places to go in Barcelona....i am so looking forward to going back , my friend i am going with has never been to europe.. soit will be great to see it thur her eyes....<br /><br />Jackie .. gezzzzzz don&#39;t you know it... they changed my hours of going in till 1145 at night instead of 1000 pm .. its funny how just two hours can mess you up... so my hours n ow are 1145 pm till 0830 am .. iam just glad they were able to put my back on graveyard... swing shift just kills me messes up my whole day when i was working those hours...just worked thur my first week of graveyard so i will get it together soon...<br /><br />Joey hey dude ...same here just working and sleeping nothing exciting... LOL gezzzzzz are we boring...<br /><br />ok well off to sleepy <br /><br />having a cup of tea to relax then sleep for sure <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-18 19:36:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272639,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-18 20:44:00',NULL,'','Afternoon Crazies. Ran around all morning and did errands. We are supposed to have bad rainstorms today sometime so wanted to finish before it started. Howie&#39;s birthday is Wednesday and I had to get him a gift today because of the weather coming and he&#39;s taking off on Wednesday. I got him a new cordless razor since he&#39;s only keeping his goatee these days. His old razor was more then 20 years old, figured he should have a new one. Also headed to the supermarket for the usual. I&#39;m doing my big cooking today so I don&#39;t have to cook the rest of the week. Corned beef, stew, and meatloaf already done or started. <br /><br />Jackie so happy to hear your didn&#39;t get any calls this weekend. I&#39;m sure you enjoyed the peace and quiet. We found a glitch in our software last night by accident and fortunately we won&#39;t have to do a bunch of amended returns. This program drives us nuts every year, but we still like it. We&#39;re just crossing our fingers that the other office is in good shape too.  Sound like that&#39;s some spa your sending Gucci to. She&#39;ll be one pampered pet when you return.<br /><br />Marylou so glad you enjoyed visiting with Cait and Heather. I&#39;m sure it wasn&#39;t enough time of course but guess that staying up helped you catch up with them. The girls are doing well in school. So glad they seem to be enjoying it.<br /><br />Maria so glad to hear your doing well. Hope that each day gets easier. Thank your DD again for letting us know you were OK.<br /><br />Your right about the gas fireplace Keith. I remember having no heat in the dead of winter and it wasn&#39;t fun. Oil company didin&#39;t deliver to us and Dad was hopping mad for sure&#33;<br /><br />Sue sorry to hear it&#39;s getting cold again. Bet that one warmer day was nice.<br /><br />Tonia and Carmen I&#39;ve never been to Europe but will be next year, 2009, so I&#39;ll be relying on both of you for some tips.<br /><br />Joey enjoy your lazy day, we always have too few of them.<br /><br />Well off to clean up the kitchen. It&#39;s a mess but at least I don&#39;t have to cook for a few days.<br /><br />Have a great day and a wonderful evening all&#33;','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-18 20:44:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272677,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 02:58:18',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />We survived the big snow storm yesterday.  It was a dud.  Snowed alot but warmed up to 36 so it just turned to slush.  Another fun day at work.   The best thing about my job is it really makes you appreciate a cruise&#33; <br /><br />When I was growing up my mother always made me a heart shaped cake for my birthday because it is close to Valentines day.  Now the mom is gone everyone else has taken up the cause.  Got two of them this year&#33;<br /><br />Rose.....What a great birthday present for your DD&#39;s 21st birthday&#33;  Don&#39;t know about the parasailing.  I only parachuted once and it was involuntary from a F-4 Phantom.  Don&#39;t care if you are attached to a boat by a rope, once is enough.  Ed is the parachute expert.  Sounds like you and DD are going to have a blast&#33;<br /><br />Maria....Glas to see you posting.  It will get better each day.  Thank your daughter for letting us know how you were doing.<br /><br />Better get busy.  Have a great evening.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-19 02:58:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272692,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 03:49:20',NULL,'','Carmen, we have also stayed at the Meridien and sure didn&#39;t like it nearly as much as Continental Palacete on Placa Catalunya....... also next to El Corte Ingles - we loved the great free breakfast buffet and sitting up in the dining area of the palace, our fave table was sitting on one of the small private balconies off the dining area, overlooking the hustle and bustle of the Placa.  Barcelona sure is magical to us - wish I was going with you&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Rose.... you sure are one organized lady - also love your menu.... I think we might swing by for dinner sometime 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 />All of those living in the snowy conditions - please keep safe.','zebra','zebra','2008-02-19 03:49:20',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272693,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 04:27:44',NULL,'','Hi Gang,<br /><br />JENN is alive and well.  She just called and we setup for dinner tomorrow at her hotel.  She&#39;s been shopping all afternoon and Hugh has been her bearer (as in bag handler).  I&#39;m heading out to a meeting, but wanted to let you all know that she has surfaced as scheduled here in Las Vegas.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-19 04:27:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272694,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 04:29:25',NULL,'','Enjoy dinner tommorrow night&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-19 04:29:25',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272700,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 05:21:37',NULL,'','Haven&#39;t been called in all weekend...hoping to amass some money to buy earring in Barcelona...at least I&#39;m getting 24 hours at the holiday rate of call pay.  I ordered some Spanish Netflix movies...always like Penelope Cruz.  I usually can manage without the subtitles but, of course, that Spanish is a wee bit different from what we normally speak here in California&#33;<br /><br />I already emailed my favorite restaurant which is not in the Las Ramblas area - Restaurante Medulio - it&#39;s such a nice place and I&#39;ve eaten there every visit to Barcelona...last time I was there, the owner introduced me to a young Spanish couple who took me out all night with them...and bought all my drinks&#33;  They then insisted on paying my taxi home because both were too drunk to drive&#33;<br /><br />I am incredibly afraid of open heights.  But, once, in my younger days, after way too many margaritas at La Joya de Mismaloya in Puerto Vallarta, and watching everyone else do it, I actually went parasailing myself.<br />Of course, I&#39;ve never done it again.  Twice, however, I&#39;ve been in the hot air baloons over Napa.  Parasailing is nicer, in some ways, because you don&#39;t get all that noise of the flame/etc...but, at least, someone else is in charge of getting you up and down.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-19 05:21:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272702,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 06:48:10',NULL,'','Hello all.  Boy, it sure seems like it has been a loooonnnggg day.  Greg was off today for President&#39;s Day, so we had made an appt. to drop my car off at the Cadillac dealer for servicing.  The dealer is in Boulder, so we thought we would hang around town and eat at one of our favorite chinese restaurants there as we haven&#39;t been in a while.  We dropped the car off at 9:00 and as we knew Jin Chan&#39;d didn&#39;t open until 11:00, we went to Sport&#39;s Authority and Rite-Aid and then took a drive up into the mountains above Boulder.  Around 11:30, we decided we were ready for lunch, so headed to the resturaunt only to discover that it is now an Indian Sushi Bar.  As they said my car would not be ready until after 5:00, we decided to head back to Denver and we went to Famous Dave&#39;s BBQ for lunch.  Then we headed home, where we discovered that our garage door opener was not working.  We have a 3 car garage, so we have a 2-car door and then a 1-car door.  Well, it was the big one that wouldn&#39;t go up.  Greg tinkered around with it and said it was officially &quot;dead&quot;, so off we went to Sears to buy another one.  After that, we came home and loaded up a sofa into the truck that we were giving to my ex-DIL and went clear across town to deliver it to her. We knew we were not going to make it back to Boulder before the dealer closed and so they said they would lock my car and put the key under the front floor mat, and then when we were out delivering the sofa, Greg realized he didn&#39;t have his key with him and mine was the one the dealer had.  So, back home to get it and then to Boulder again.  Got home around 8:30 p.m. and was helping him take down the old door opener and put together the new one.  After much work on it, he has discovered that a part is missing.  He will call Sears tomorrow, but he assumes they will tell him to bring it back in, which means he will have to take it apart again.  I left him to fend for himself and came in to soak in the jacuzzi tub for a bit and check in with you guys.  Whew, I am tired all over again after recanting it...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-19 06:48:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272707,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 12:35:34',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330000--><span style=\"color:#330000\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - February 19th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  Things are once again quiet here after a long, fun weekend with the girls.   They are both doing so well and Jim &amp; I are both so proud of the lovely young ladies they have become.   They have had a very hard life but have climbed above it and are doing so well.  We were just getting ready to leave for Staten Island to take them home when Michael got a call that he had to go in to work last night so he took them home when he went to work.    It saved us a long trip back and forth (which we would have gladly done) but also gave us all day long to visit some more.   We did some shopping and found a book that Cait needed for school that she has been unable to get on SI so she was happy. <br /><br />Today we are supposed to have snow showers - yesterday it was 68 out.  What is wrong with this picture?<br />This is the craziest winter I can remember.<br /><br />The unfortunate news is that Michael had to go to work last night since he will be taking tonight off.  We received news yesterday that Deb&#39;s friend Lisa passed away over the weekend so she will be going to SI for 2 days til after the funeral tomorrow.  Lisa was the Principal of St. Peter&#39;s School where Deb taught Kindergarten for 5 years and was only 43 years old.   She was diagnosed with stomach cancer only 3 weeks ago.   She leaves behind her parents, her husband and 2 small children as well as several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.   The school community is in shock since most of the parents were not even aware that she was ill.   Please remember all of them in your prayers.   The family and community are devastated by this loss.<br /><br />Cheryl - you certainly had a busy, wild day yesterday.   Hope things go better today.   How is your car? After all you went through I hope they did everything they were supposed to do to it.    How is Scotty doing and what is he up to these days?   I just received a picture last night that Paige lost her two front teeth this weekend.  She looks so cute&#33;  Loosing the top ones is much more impressive than the bottom ones.  We barely noticed that the bottoms ones were out but she sure has a big space up top now.   lol<br /><br />Maria - I was so happy to see that you were able to stop by and say hi to us yesterday.  Glad you are feeling better now that you have parted company with that pesty gall bladder.   Thanks to DD Maria for checking in with us.   Stay well now. <br /><br />Ed - Have a fun dinner with Jenn and Hugh tonight.   Tell her we miss her and need her back to give us our daily chuckles.  <br /><br />I have sheets and a mountain of towels to wash so I&#39;d better get to it.   I don&#39;t know how 2 girls can use so many towels after their shower.  I think they were trying to clean out my linen closet - and they came close to doing it.   lol    <br /><br />I&#39;ll be back later to catch up with everyone. I only glanced thru the posts I missed so will go back and see what I missed.    Make today special and share a smile.<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-19 12:35:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272728,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 15:55:30',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies from the cold midwest. Not much happening except work--which I need to do&#33; Big college basketball game tonight on ESPN, IU and Purdue.<br />We are big IU fans, however with coach Sampson caught cheating we might be pulling for Purdue. We are hoping IU will do the right thing and fire him this week.','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-19 15:55:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272730,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 16:09:40',NULL,'','hi everyone <br />it was cold when i took Pappy out  i will have dinner with friends tonight  it will be good to see my friends again after few weeks  <br />i will keep things busy during the day when day go by<br /><br />have good day everyone<br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-19 16:09:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272731,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 16:10:21',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br />MaryLou, I am glad that you had a wonderful time with your girls.  My thoughts and prayers will be Lisa’s family and friends.  Maria, I am happy to hear that you are feeling better.  I finally got a surgery date of March 21.<br />To all my friends, have a great day <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> .<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-19 16:10:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272750,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 16:53:08',NULL,'','I sure wil be glad when everyone is 100% again...... ok I will settle for 99.5%....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-19 16:53:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272829,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 19:47:01',NULL,'','Afternoon all. Cooler today but still lovely out. Glitch all fixed in our tax program so we trudge on today. Glad I did all that cooking yesterday as the week promises to be busy. At least I can work at home all week and tomorrow Howie will be home too to celebrate his birthday. I&#39;m sure there will be some work but maybe not all day&#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\" />  Finished wrapping the gifts and have Chicken soup in the crock pot for my dinner tonight. <br /><br />I am also starting research on a kitchen redo. Since the market has dropped I decided that we&#39;ll be here for a while still and I really want a new kitchen. I have dark 1970&#39;s cabinets and counters.....YUCK&#33;&#33;&#33; It can only help with the resale later and I get to enjoy it for some time first&#33;  I&#39;ll be asking for lots of help while I work my way through the process from all of you who have done this before. I know it&#39;s a huge undertaking and I&#39;m trying to decide if I want to start from scratch or reface the cabinets. Almost everthing else will be new.<br /><br />Jackie I know you love this cooler weather and I hope you get to enjoy some of it today. You know at this time of the year if your not organized life can become chaos. I try to avoid that and cook 1 day a week for the entire week. Just makes it easier for me. <br /><br />Steve glad that storm didn&#39;t leave you lots of white stuff. Your cruise is right around the corner&#33;<br /><br />Ed and Roe enjoy visiting with Hugh and Jenn. <br /><br />Carmen I would love to go in a hot air balloon, just once of course. DD &amp; I loved the peacefulness of parasailing last time. We are doing it on Coco Cay if we get there. Last time we did it in Labadee. <br /><br />Cheryl what a long day. Sorry about the garage door opener. I hate when mine goes on the fritz. I had it put in by a company that will service it for a lifetime so no more repairs on that for me. Our gets a lot of use like yours so they tend to have issues more. Hope it gets fixed without too much trouble.<br /><br />Marylou so glad to hear your visit with the girls was wonderful. How nice that you didin&#39;t have to make that long drive and got to spend more time with them. So sorry for Deb&#39;s loss of a dear friend. Of course we&#39;ll say a prayer for her and her family, how sad. <br /><br />Sue enjoy your evening out with friends.<br /><br />Carmen great to see you on the dock. Glad you finally have your surgery set.<br /><br />Joey with our numbers 99.5% would be great&#33; <br /><br />Well better get a move on......work to do. Hope you all have a great day&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-19 19:47:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272831,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 19:56:07',NULL,'','Well, I&#39;m at work -- and there is much to do so I&#39;ll have to be brief ( right, huh, I don&#39;t know brevity&#33; ).  It&#39;s a rainy day in the city by the bay...but, thankfully, no wind.  I always feel a touch of paranoia when I drive by what&#39;s left of &quot;my tree.&quot;  <br /><br />Cheryl, you covered a lot of territory yesterday, that&#39;s for sure.  Sounds like dual massages were in order.<br /><br />I&#39;m still waiting to testify on my big case.  Hopefully, it&#39;ll get done this week so I can go to the central CA coast for my conference on Tuesday.<br /><br />Out of here for now.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-19 19:56:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272875,274,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 21:22:47',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />Not much change in the weather here in Mpls.   It&#39;s only 5 degrees, and we have winter weather warnings for heavy wind chills tonight at around -30 to -40 below zero.  Still waiting for Spring.  LOL  We may get up to around 34 for a high by Saturday.  Yea&#33;  I don&#39;t think we&#39;ve had a winter so cold, and the cold lasting for so long, for many years.  <br /><br />I&#39;m limiting my typing for awhile.  Still having swollen fingers. I&#39;ll try to check in and chat more later.<br /><br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful day&#33;  <br /><br /><br />','Shari2','Shari2','2008-02-19 21:22:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272879,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 22:09:32',NULL,'','Afternoon All,<br /><br />It&#39;s high noon here in LV.  Beutiful, sunny day so Jenn should be enjoying herself today.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />   Roe got a call from one of her girl friends today and they have begun planning a 50th High School Class Reunion.  So it looks like we will be heading back to New Jersey next spring for the gala event&#33;&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> <br /><br />Wonder which ship is cruising out of the NY/NJ area next spring.  I&#39;m not flying back there to Soprinao Land without a cruise as my reward.  <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 />She off now taking Puff  to the groomers.  Getting all her running around done.  She&#39;s flying to Albuquerque on Thursday for her youngest sister&#39;s 50th birthday party on Saturday.  So, I&#39;ll be batching it for a few days. <br /><br />We are on pins and needles waiting for our air bookings for our April cruise on Azamara.  Should hear any day now.  Noticed our deposit refund from our cancelled Oceania cruise was posted to our CC yesterday and that&#39;s a good thing.<br /><br />Well, time for some lunch.  Be back after we meet with Jenn and Hugh for dinner.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-19 22:09:32',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272881,2,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 22:28:17',NULL,'','Hi, everyone. Just popping in for a quick hello. All is well here. DD is now acclimated to her schoolwork via the Virtual School program, which is a choice for students in the Broward public school system. You do all of your schoolwork at home via the computer. It&#39;s an amazing program. You can call the teachers on the phone with any questions and your child&#39;s grades can be accessed 24/7. They are updated continuously as they submit their assignments. The only drawback is that I&#39;m here in the house keeping an eye on things so that the work actually gets done. DD just started the program last week and so far, I&#39;m very impressed. The kids even participate in the online discussions for each class they take. As far as being in the house, to tell you the truth, I really don&#39;t mind since I have so many hobbies . I still go to do my volunteer work every week and my line dancing weekly also. <br /><br />Anyway, I &#39;m way behind on all the news for you daily dockers. I&#39;m hoping , now that I am home more, to be able to catch up and post more often. <br /><br />Carmen, glad to hear you have your date set up. Maria, so glad to hear you&#39;re on your way to recuperating. <br /><br />To those of you that are new in the past few months, I&#39;m so glad to see you&#39;ve joined the dock. Isn&#39;t everyone here just great? <br /><br />Rose, we did a refacing job last year so if you have any questions about that, I&#39;d be glad to help . <br /><br />Have a great day, everyone. Hugs, Cheryl','GottaCruz','GottaCruz','2008-02-19 22:28:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272882,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-19 23:10:29',NULL,'','Cheryl it is great to hear from you and I am happy to hear that things are working out for your DD.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-19 23:10:29',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272913,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 02:57:28',NULL,'','Hi everyone&#33;<br /><br />Did a quote today for Kauffman stadium, home of the KC Royals.  &#036;200 million job.  Now the politics began.  It will be fun.<br /><br />Cheryl...What a day.  Bet you were tired.  I repaired a garage door once.  Now if there is a problem I call the pros.  Good luck to your husband&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou...Glad you had a great visit with the girls.  Sorry to hear about Debs friend.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. <br /><br />Time for dinner.  Have a good evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-02-20 02:57:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272948,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 07:33:57',NULL,'','Evening Gang,<br /><br />Just a quick report.  Jenn is alive and well and enjoying her visit to LV.  She found three red hats today and Hugh is taking her to see the show &quot;Hats&quot; tomorrow night.<br /><br />Had a great dinner and visit.  I think we could have chatted all night&#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\" />   They are a really great couple.  They will be flying home Thursday evening, so you should see her posting on Friday.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br />Have a good night and I&#39;ll talk to you all in the morning.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-20 07:33:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272951,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 13:44:48',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#663300--><span style=\"color:#663300\"><!--/coloro-->WEDNESDAY - February 20th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies.  More very cold weather with snow on the way today.   We have tickets to see the 10 Tenors tonight - I hope the snow doesn&#39;t cause problems with that.   Has anyone ever seen them perform before?  When I went on my ticket buying spree last August (where I got on line to buy theater tickets at 5AM - something I would never have allowed my kids to do) they were not on my list of tickets to buy but a lot of folks on the line were raving about them so I figured why not give them a try.  We haven&#39;t been down to the state theatre for a couple of months so we are looking forward to a night out and a pre-theatre dinner at the Sea Hag.<br /><br />Carmen (M) - glad you finally got a surgery date but sorry you have to wait another month.   Sometimes the anticipation is the worst part .  By the way, how is your back doing?   Does it give you trouble on long car trips like your ride to SC?  <br /><br />Cheryl - it was so good to check in here and see that you posted in the dock.  I have missed you and I&#39;m glad that things are going well with DD and her schooling.   Perhaps you will have a little more time in the future to drop by and chat.   I hope all continues to go well.  <br /><br />Ed - Where in NJ will you be coming for Roe&#39;s reunion?    You will have lots of cruise options from nearby.  None of the spring 09 schedules are out yet, but you should have your choice of Royal Caribbean and possibly Celebrity out of Bayonne, NJ - Princess or Cunard from Brooklyn or NCL, Holland American or Carnival from Manhattan.   In the spring most of them will all be heading to different parts of the Caribbean or maybe possibly a New England/Canada thrown in every once in a while.   You may also be able to do a 5 day to Bermuda (not nearly enough time there IMHO)  Glad you had a nice dinner with Jenn and she is enjoying her trip.  I&#39;m sure she will have lots to report when she gets back.  <br /><br />Steve - good luck on that job you bid on.  Sounds like that will keep everyone busy for awhile.<br /><br />Shari - sorry you are still having health issues.    Hope you are doing better real soon and can visit with us again.   Sending prayers and hugs for a speedy recovery.<br /><br />Maria - hope you are doing better day by day.  It&#39;s good to see you back on the boards.<br /><br />Rose - HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Howie - hope he has a great day.    Enjoy having him home for the day - any special plans?<br /><br />Carmen &reg; hope you get called to testify soon so it won&#39;t interfere with your trip next week.  <br /><br />I hope everyone else is staying warm and safe.   I notice the days are getting longer.  I came home at 6PM last night at it was just getting dark and now at 6:45 the sun is rising.   Hopefully the longer days are a sure sign of spring?????   <br /><br />Make today special and share a smile.   I&#39;ll be back later on to see what is happening here,<br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-20 13:44:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272954,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 14:50:18',NULL,'','Morning All,<br /><br />Another cool morning here in Florida.... this is probably one of the last cool mornings were going to see for this season.<br /><br />I don&#39;t get much time these days to sit and chat in the mornings, but just wanted to pop in to say Hi.','zebra','zebra','2008-02-20 14:50:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272983,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 15:28:12',NULL,'','hi crazies <br />how are you all this morning?? i hope things go good <br />too Pappy out  it was cold i can&#39;t wait until spring jeez had dinner with my friends last night i had fun with them. <br />i guess that today might be slow day  <br /><br />have good day everyone <br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-20 15:28:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(272984,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 15:30:21',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br />Another cold morning with snow beginning around 11am into rush hour, it should be fun going home this afternoon.  MaryLou, I have heard about the 3 tenors (Domingo, Carreras and Pavarotti), but not the 10 Tenors, who will be performing?  I hope the weather will not prevent you for attending the concert.  My back is feeling so much better, I get some pain every now and then but nothing compared to what I was feeling last year.  We usually take the Land Cruiser to SC and it very comfortable, I have no problems either driving or sitting in the passenger seat.<br />It was really good to hear from Cheryl, wasn’t it?<br />Shari and Maria, I hope you are both feeling better today.<br />Take care everyone and have a great day <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> .<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-20 15:30:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273028,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 17:09:03',NULL,'','Good Morning All...............<br /><br />A snowy day here in Ohio and the schools are closed again. I don&#39;t know what would happen here if they ever got a substantial snowstorm.............DD left yesterday. She had a 4:00 flight out of Cincinnati airport and the poor thing sat there till 8:00 due to delays at Newark airport........It wouldn&#39;t be so bad if we could keep her company. I so enjoyed her visit and she and Ken spoiled me and can&#39;t wait till she moves here permantly in July. I didn&#39;t want her to wait on me like that but she said it is her turn that I waited on her all her life..........Nice when the kids grow up isn&#39;t it?<br /><br />I am feeling pretty good just some bathroom issues (tmi) but other than that not too bad. I can&#39;t believe tomorrow will be a week since my surgery.<br /><br />Off to the vet today for a checkup....(not me the dog) lol<br /><br />Thanks everyone for your well wishes.<br /><br /><br />Carmen............what is the surgery date again?<br />Marylou............glad you had a great time with the girls. Isn&#39;t it great to see them doing so well?<br />Steve...............Good Luck with the job bid...hope it comes through for you.<br />Shari...............Hope you are feeling better soon.<br />Cheryl.............Good to see you posting. Glad to hear DD is doing good.<br /><br />Take care everyone.<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-02-20 17:09:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273029,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 17:32:08',NULL,'','Maria, it is March 21.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-20 17:32:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273032,1421,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 17:55:44',NULL,'','Hi gang.......we&#39;re in sunny and hot Topolobampo&#33;  The ship docked this morning at 4am and we&#39;ll be in port for 18 hours today.  Many of the passengers are on the Copper Canyon train tour.......the excursion left at 4:30am&#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\" />  We won&#39;t be going onshore till this afternoon because we have a cooking class at the Culinary Arts Center.  Darn lazy HAL chefs have us to cooking our own lunches today&#33;   LOL  After we cook our meals, we&#39;ll attempt to eat them at the Pinnacle Restaurant........ <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />  <br /><br />Crazie is having lots of fun and attention............maybe too much attention&#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\" />   DW is getting too attached to her....... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> .   We saw the preview of the Cruise in Review DVD last night and there is a segment where the Captain is holding Crazie&#33;  She is definitely getting around&#33;  <br /><br />Bye for now&#33;<br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-02-20 17:55:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273033,2,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 17:58:23',NULL,'','Good morning, everyone.  <br /><br />   Maria, so glad to hear that you&#39;re feeling well and that the surgery is behind you. You must be so excited about Maria&#39;s move in July. Thanks for the welcome back. <br /><br />   mercedes, Thanks for your welcome back. It&#39;s great to read that you&#39;re back is so much better than it was last year and not giving you too much trouble. We&#39;ll be counting down to the 27th with you. <br /><br />   lovelypinky, I hope you get some spring weather very soon, for both you and Pappy.<br /> <br />   zebra, We&#39;re also enjoying these last few cool days. I hope it doesn&#39;t get extremely hot too soon. I like it in the 80&#39;s, the low 80&#39;s. <br /><br />   cruisetarp, Thanks so much for your good wishes. I&#39;ve missed you , as well. I plan to be onsite a lot now. In fact, you might get sick of seeing me here. Have a fabulous time at the show tonight. Please, just drive carefully in that weather. Let us know how you enjoy the show. <br /><br />   Skipper, thanks for telling us about your meeting with Jenn. Glad you and Roe enjoyed your dinner with Jenn and Hugh. Did you take a photo together? <br /><br />    lashl, Good luck with your quote. <br /><br />Have a great day, everyone. Stay warm, or stay cool, just stay safe. Hugs,','GottaCruz','GottaCruz','2008-02-20 17:58:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273055,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 19:41:00',NULL,'','Good late morning all&#33; It&#39;s great to see you back Cheryl--you were missed.<br />Not much going on here except the weather. Getting tired of talking about it. We are so ready for spring&#33; We planted 105 bulbs last Fall and are eager to see how many will bloom.<br />Maria, so glad you are felling better. Your daughter&#39;s time at the airport sounds a little like ours last month on our cruise return. We ended up spending about 10 hours in the FLL and Atlanta airports.<br />Carmen, your surgery date is Rita&#39;s birthday. We will be wishing you a speedy recovery.<br />Steve, we know all about the bidding process and hurrying up to wait. Good Luck&#33;<br />Mary Lou, Jackie, Sue, Rat and all others have a great hump day&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-20 19:41:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273056,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 19:43:37',NULL,'','morning all<br /><br />just popping in to say hello..<br /><br />kinda a gloomy day they say rain LOL LOL .. since when do we listen to weathermen... the last storm they didn&#39;t even see it on radar LOL LOL .. wow you guys with snow i would be going crazy by now...and then the temp&#39;s<br /><br />OH well Cheryl sorry to hear about you horrid day with the garage LOL ....but it sounds like when it rains it pours <br /><br />Carmen... sorry did i miss it your having surgery march 27th ... i thought your back was better ???<br /><br />Rose .. Tell Howie wishing him a happy birthday<br /><br />Maria your such a mom.... like i use to tell my mom.. i have you right where i want you needing me and ya can&#39;t walk away from me LOL LOL <br /><br /><br />ED some friends are coming to vegas.. where is a good buffet for a good price...i was looking wow they are not cheap anymore, and a good place for breakfast<br /><br />Cheryl nice to see ya wow working at home...wish they had that when i was going to school.. would have saved alot of money for school clothes , i could hung out in my PJ&#39;s....instead of standing on a cor in the snow and cold waiting for the bus LOL wow did i get that from my mom and dad <br /><br />Shari good to see ya <br /><br />ok well off to enjoy my tea .. got all my running around done yesterday ... ( well the most important one my toes )... tomorrow is costco.. be there at 10 am<br /><br />Tonia<br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-20 19:43:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273059,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 19:50:10',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=273056:date=Feb 20 2008, 12&#58;43 PM:name=terumim)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(terumim &#064; Feb 20 2008, 12&#58;43 PM) [snapback]273056[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--><br /><br /><br />Carmen... sorry did i miss it your having surgery march 27th ... i thought your back was better ???<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--><br /><br /><br />Tonia, my surgery date is March 21 and it is for a hysterectomy.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-20 19:50:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273067,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 20:46:10',NULL,'','Afternoon Crazies&#33; Overcast but warmer today here in Florida. Today is Howie&#39;s birthday so we spent most of the morning loafing around. Tonight I&#39;ll make him a NY Strip steak, pierogies and garlic bread for dinner, all his favorites. My DD won&#39;t be here as she has class tonight so tomorrow we&#39;ll be going to the Japanese restaurant to celebrate both Howie &amp; Cynthia&#39;s birthday since they are only 6 days apart. The one thing Howie asked for was for all of us to have dinner together, a rarity around here. No work happening today but I&#39;m doing a few household things. Howie&#39;s napping now....LOL&#33; <br /><br />Shari, sorry to hear you fingers are still swollen and it&#39;s still so cold. It will get warmer&#33;<br /><br />Ed I would definately book a cruise to if I had to go north. I was hoping to find a July one when I have to go to NY for a wedding but no luck. Glad you enjoyed dinner with Jenn &amp; Hugh.<br /><br />Cheryl nice to see you posting again. Glad things are working out for you. Thanks for the offer of help with the kitchen. Still trying to decide about the cabinets so I have a lot of research to do when I get time.<br /><br />Carmen hope you get to go to your conference next week and get the testifying out of the way.<br /><br />Marylou I hope you get to go to the concert. Sounds like something I&#39;d enjoy. <br /><br />Carmen happy to hear you back is doing better. Guess those treatments did the trick.<br /><br />Maria, so glad to hear your doing better today. I&#39;m sure you enjoyed and appreciated you DD&#39;s pampering. Wish it was for a better reason however. Won&#39;t be long and she&#39;ll be closer by.<br /><br />Ray glad to hear your having a good time and Crazie is doing well so far. Keep an eye on her, she&#39;s a wild one&#33; <br /><br />Tonia have you settled back into a real schedule yet......I&#39;m sure you&#39;re body will adjust quickly since you have done this shift a long time. Bet that gloomy weather makes more work. <br /><br />Joey you OK???? Not like you to not check in every morning.<br /><br />We&#39;ll off to do some sewing and have lunch. Have a great day all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-20 20:46:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273069,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 21:08:10',NULL,'','Good Morning All,<br /><br />Cheryl: Yes indeed we did have a picture of the four of us taken by the waiter.  We used Jenn&#39;s camera and she said she would post it when she returns home.<br /><br />MaryLou and Rose: I broke the news to Roe yesterday that if I&#39;m flying to New Jersey for this HS Reunion thing, we are going on a cruise&#33;&#33;  Probably out of Bayonne, but that depends on the date they set this thing up for.  Her High School was in Fairview near Ft. Lee.  Right over the George Washington Bridge from NYC.<br /><br />We have sailed from Manhatten and Brooklyn in the past and I would just as soon stay in Jersey.  Go to the reunion, visit her reletives and head for the Port of Bayonne and stay away from NYC in a rental car.  Would love to hear from any of you who have sailed from Bayonne regarding what to expect there.<br /><br />Tonia:  We stay away from the &quot;Strip&quot; buffets, so really no up on them, but they are very, very pricy.  I&#39;d probably recommend the World Buffet at the Rio which is a block off the strip.  I&#39;ve meet friends there and it worked out pretty good.  In fact it is right across the street from the Gold Coast where we met Jenn and Hugh last night.<br /><br />Later,<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-20 21:08:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273073,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 21:27:31',NULL,'','Ed - We have sailed out of Bayonne several times over the last few years.   When we lived on Staten Island we had a 9 minute drive from our front door to the port - can&#39;t beat that.   <br /><br />RC has big plans for Cape Liberty but when they will begin working on them is anyone&#39;s guess.  Right now they are using an old warehouse as their terminal although they have it fixed up nicely.   The problem is that from the highway to the terminal is about 2 miles out on the peninsula and it is a one lane road going in and one going out so you can get very tied up there.  Once you pass the terminal drop off your luggage you park your car. you can easily walk back to the terminal or they have a shuttle bus.<br /><br />Unfortunately, the ships dock some distance from the terminal and once they start boarding you MUST take a bus to the ship.  The trip only takes a minute or two but you are not allowed to walk it.   Same thing happens on your return.  <br /><br />I know it sounds awful but it still beats going into Mid-town Manhattan and we haven&#39;t sailed from NYC since they opened Bayonne.   <br /><br />You will not pass the Statue of Liberty as you sail out and under the Verrazanno Bridge but the NY skyline and the Statue of Liberty can be easily seen from the port side of the ship.   Going under the bridge is a thrill and we never get tired of it.   The ship clears the bridge by less than 10 feet.   <br /><br />It would be a real easy drive from Ft. Lee - straight down the turnpike  to 14A and then a 5 minute drive to the turn off for the port.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-20 21:27:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273079,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 22:14:03',NULL,'','Yes I am fine just in a contemplative mode... tomorrow will mark the 39th year of my mothers passing...  so ...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-20 22:14:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273081,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 22:15:36',NULL,'','Thanks MaryLou.  I think we can handle that.  Don&#39;t want to park a rental car there, but perhaps we can get one of Roe&#39;s family to drop us off.  On the way back we will probably head to Newark Airport and I&#39;m sure I can get a ship&#39;s transfer.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-20 22:15:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273083,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 22:30:46',NULL,'','Ed -You will be no more than 10 minutes from Newark airport so that would be an easy trip for you.<br /><br />The only other problem with the set up they have is you enter the ship on deck 1 - right from the dock level and therefore don&#39;t get that &quot;Wow&quot; factor when you enter higher up on the ship into a centrum or promonade.<br /><br />As I said, it sounds worse than it really is and well worth it once you are on board.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-20 22:30:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273086,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-20 22:40:54',NULL,'','(((Joey)))','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-20 22:40:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273092,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 01:23:34',NULL,'','Well it&#39;s not quite as hectic at work these days and now I&#39;m able to work a 45 hour week which is much better.<br /><br />Tomorrow is our 36th wedding Anniversary, so when I got home today Tony had beautiful flowers positioned all over the living room - oh my I&#39;m spoiled.  I&#39;ll get off work at 4:30 tomorrow so we&#39;ll be able to go somewhere for a celebration dinner.<br /><br />Joey... sorry it&#39;s that time of the year again for you - just reflect on all those wonderful times you both had together.<br /><br />Carmen.... I had that operation 22 years ago and have never felt better.<br /><br />It&#39;s 2 months today that we sail..... yeah&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','zebra','zebra','2008-02-21 01:23:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273100,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 03:14:12',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br /><br />Back in the deep freeze today with snow and sleet on the way for tomorrow and Friday.  What ever happened to global warming?<br /><br />With this skin cancer thing I ordered a wide brim Tilley hat for the cruise in 10 days&#33;  It came today.  Lynda likes it.  I told her all I need is the hat and a long sleeve shirt buttoned at the collar and I will look the part of an old geezer&#33;  Oh well, just accept it and get on with life. (And cruises&#33;)<br /><br />Lynda discovered a new way to wake up this morning.  She had covered her head with and extra pillow to block out the sounds our little dog was making.  The boxer thought Lynda was playing and pounced on her&#33;<br />Good thing we are close to leaving on a cruise and Lynda is in a good mood&#33;<br /><br />Jackie...Happy anniversary tomorrow.  Hope you have a great time.<br /><br />Rose....Happy birthday to Howie.  Dinner sounds great.<br /><br />Mary Lou...Enjoy the concert tonight.  Sounds good.  We have season tickets to two legitimate theaters so we go to the theater about 10 times a year.  Lynda loves them and I really enjoy catching up of my sleep&#33;<br /><br />Hope everyone has a good evening.<br /><br />Steve<br /><br /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-02-21 03:14:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273120,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 04:53:51',NULL,'','thanks ed...  i have been there it is the best... but someone told me they were doing some remodeling and the buffet was closed...<br /><br />Joey i only know so well your sorrow.. the anniversary of my dad it soon and then my mom&#39;s i miss them both so much... thank god they are near bye, at fort rosecrans the miltary cemetery.. so i can go visit....but i send ya big hugs during this time hun...............(((((((((((((( JOEY )))))))))))))))<br /><br />Carmen .. thanks i will mark that on my calendar ...to make sure i send good thoughts your way...<br /><br />Jackie ... how nice and yes you are spoiled by way not .. thats alot of years and to still be in love...<br /><br /> okok question  to all that have been married many years .. what do you think has kept your marriage together for the years you have been husband and wife... i am always  interested.. because now adays marriage is taken so lighty....and i being one of them.. it does scare me to think about ever marrying again..Gary and i have been together 11 yrs.. so i guess my statement doesn&#39;t make sense.. just a thought...<br /><br /><br />well off to see whats i can find for dessert i kinda got the i need something sweet... ok Gary just said i can kiss him thats sweet LOL LOL ... hes such a werido...<br /><br />Tonia<br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-21 04:53:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273123,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 10:08:26',NULL,'','Cinderella here...it&#39;s midnight in San Francisco.  I just walked in the door and am headed to bed.  Horrible day at work, wouldn&#39;t you know it&#33;  I was on alone, had a child to interview and at least fifty phone<br />calls.  To make matters worse, I testify tomorrow and needed to review, etc.....will be up at 4AM, I think...should be done tomorrow, though so I can go to San Luis Obispo next week or my CA Sexual Assault Investigators conference - my Cal Poly senior and his girlfriend, of course, want me down so they can join my nurse buddies and me for dinner ( with mama paying, of course ).<br /><br />See you after the trial&#33;','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-21 10:08:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273124,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 13:13:42',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#333300--><span style=\"color:#333300\"><!--/coloro-->THURSDAY - February 21st<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good Morning Crazies..... We had a great time last night and thoroughly enjoyed The Ten Tenors.   We were not sure what to expect but they are 10 young men who met while studying Opera at the Queensland Conservatory of Music in Brisbane, Australia.   They formed the group to perform at small parties to earn extra beer money and now tour the world performing their mix of opera along with some Bee Gee hits, a little bit of Queen and some Austrailian folk songs.   They have remarkable voices and even Jim loved the show and managed to stay awake through their whole performance.   (A real plus to the evening since our seats were in the 2nd row. lol)   If they come to your area, be sure to check them out.   <br /><br />Carmen ® - I&#39;m glad to hear you will finish up your case and be able to go off to your conference next week.   Of course your son wants you to take him out to dinner - isn&#39;t that what Mom&#39;s are for.  lol - Whenever my DD asks if I&#39;d like a trip to the outlets I know I&#39;d better have my wallet stuffed before we leave (and not to buy things for myself)<br /><br />Joey - I&#39;ll be thinking of you today.   Hopefully the happy memories of your Mom will get you over the rough spots of the day.   You were much too young when you lost her.   <br /><br />Steve - wear your hat like a good boy.   I have finally convinced Jim he needs to wear a hat - that was a major accomplishment on my part.  <br /><br />Jackie - A very Happy Anniversary to you and Tony.   Have a special evening.  Glad work is getting a bit easier. <br /><br />Toia - glad things are going well with being back on the night shift.<br /><br />Sue - I wish you would have some warm weather - we seem to get your weather the next day.  <br /><br />Maria - sorry your DD had to go back to &quot;Joisey&quot; but she will be back in Ohio before you know it.  Will she be living near you?<br /><br />Carmen - Glad you back doesn&#39;t give you problems when in the car.   I still get very stiff if we don&#39;t stop every 2 hours to let me stretch a bit. <br /><br />Shari - hope you are feeling better today.<br /><br />Rose - Hope Howie enjoyed his birthday.   I&#39;m sure your DD is eagerly awaiting her birthday.   <br /><br />Time to start my morning and get a couple of things done.   They are threatening a &quot;major snow event&quot; starting tonight so I think I will head to the craft store this morning and finally get working on Ashleigh&#39;s Disney World scrap book.  (It was supposed to be her Birthday gift - then a Christmas gift - now I will try for Easter. )<br /><br />Make today special and I&#39;ll be back later on.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-21 13:13:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273131,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 14:23:37',NULL,'','MaryLou.... I&#39;ve seent he 10 Tenors on TV - yes they are fantastic, hopefully they&#39;ll come to Tampa on their tour.  Glad you enjoyed them.<br /><br />Tonia..... marriage for us has been very easy.  We both have very similar likes and dislikes (travel, cruising, RV&#39;ing, music, fishing, food and the same temp on the a/c thermostat  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/blink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":blink:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"blink.gif\" /> ) we&#39;re also good friends and love doing stuff together... so for us it&#39;s been a wonderful life together and great marriage - although it wasn&#39;t too easy for years, raising 6 children - but we got through the tough financial times and here we are - 36 years later.','zebra','zebra','2008-02-21 14:23:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273143,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 14:57:26',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies..<br /><br />Thanks for the Hugs... I don&#39;t know why this year seems to be a little rougher on me than it normally is.. but this too shall pass...<br />CarmenR I am so happy that you finally get through that case you need to testify at... wow that was a long process...enjoy your time in San Luis Obispo..<br />Tonia.. I think people tend to take marriage lighter... than they used to is because of two things... for MOST COUPLES it is so easy to get IN and OUT of..I think it was Barcelona that I learned that there you have to apply for a marriage license two YEARS before the event PLUS they require you get counceling.... But of course what do I know.....<br />Mary Lou thansk for the tip on the 10 tenors....<br />Jackie and Tony Happy Anniversary&#33;&#33;<br />Rose Give Howie our best Birthday wishes..<br />Shari .. (((((hugs))))) feel better..<br />till later...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-21 14:57:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273144,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 15:32:04',NULL,'','good morning crazies<br /><br />i hope everyone are ok here smile<br />took Pappy out it was cold  GRR but but  it was sunny i got have sunny days this week yay  heh i really enjoyed my week <br />hope the warm days get near because i got one warm day this last week, days are starting to confuse me heh <br />my project is doing great going smooth.<br /><br /><br />Joey just hang in there smile  hugs  <br />Mary Lou  i did got one warm day earlier this week <br /><br />i hope all of you have good day smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-21 15:32:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273161,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 17:48:22',NULL,'','Good Morning All........<br /><br />A very cold day here in the Ohio valley...........<br /><br />We had a great night last night. As some of you know my son owns a high performance Mustang business and is a crew chief for two drivers. Well, if any of you are race car fans and watch the show &quot;Pinks&quot; where drivers race for registrations. Well, they had their season premiere show last night and one of our local guys and my sons head mechanic won  in Kansas City  last summer so Pinks hosted a party at my sons shop last night. It was awesome and about 250 people showed up.......They had all sorts of food and at 9 they watched the show. It was awesome to see all the local guys on the show...........<br /><br />Today some errands to be run and then Ken and I are going out to dinner. Don&#39;t want to miss Jeopardy as one of our local girls is in the finals.<br /><br />Joey....you know there are always hugs coming your way from me. My Mom&#39;s anniversary of her death was Jan. 17th and it was 38 years. It helped this year that we were on our cruise.<br /><br />Steve.........Please be careful with the sun and make sure you keep that hat on even if it is cloudy.<br />Jackie and Tony....A very happy anniversary to you.<br />Carmen.......Before you know it your surgery will be over. I can&#39;t believe it is a week since my surgery already. I had my hysterectomy ten years ago and it was the best think I ever did.<br /><br />Marylou..........I miss DD terribly already. She will live in a town called Anderson which is the town my other DD lives so they will be close. We live out in the country and she is not ready for that as she has a 13 year old and the schools in Anderson are blue ribbbon. We will only be about a half hour away so after 16 years of 12 hours away this will be a breeze.<br /><br />Anyone I missed I hope are feeling better..............<br /><br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-02-21 17:48:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273162,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 17:56:22',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies&#33; Happy anniversary Jackie and Tony, and happy birthday to Rose&#39;s Howie. <br /><br />We are back to our lousy weather with an ice storm coating everything right now. Hopefully the salt brine and beet juice pre-mixture they laid down on the county roads will help. It&#39;s terribly boring as the only thing going on here is the weather. Oh, well instead of watching corn grow we can watch the ice melt.<br /><br />The Navy shot the satellite down last night, however the article about the shoot down was buried in page 6 of our newspaper. That seemed kind of weird. <br /><br />Have a great day everyone and for those out in this lousy weather--<b><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->stay safe&#33;</b><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec-->','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-21 17:56:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273165,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 19:28:33',NULL,'','Well it&#39;s been an exciting morning.<br /><br />The doorbell woke me up at 7AM.  A neighbor to tell me water was coming out under my garage door&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Knew exactly what it was.  The hot water heater had failed.  This is the fourth time in 12 years we have gone through this drill.  Shut off the main water supply so that I had time to find the supplies to the heater.  Anyway, we now have only cold water and are waiting for the plumber.  We have a home warranty which covers it, but they have to come out first to verify it&#39;s gone and then contact the warranty company to get a new one, so it will be an all day affair.<br /><br />To make matters a little more confusing Roe is flying to Albuquerque in a few hours.  So hopefully the plumber will get here and verify the problem and I&#39;ll have time to run her to the airport before they return with a new heater.  If not, I guess we&#39;ll have a neighbor come up and babysit the house while I make the run.  Kinda wish I was flying out too.  <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 />Oh well, as Steve says &quot;This too will pass.&quot;  On the bright side, with her gone perhaps cold showers will be a good thing.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/rolleyes.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":rolleyes2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"rolleyes.gif\" /> <br /><br />Heavy clouds last night so no eclipse visible for Las Vegas.  Son got a good view in Albuquerque.<br /><br />OK, so much for my problems.  Will check in later &quot;with the rest of the story.&quot;','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-21 19:28:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273166,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 19:32:35',NULL,'','Joey,  Sorry I was so involved in slooshing around in water that I forgot to pass on my good thougts coming your way at the very tough time.  Two days ago was the 15th anniversary of the passing of Roe&#39;s Mom and she was fighting all the same feelings.  We just have to have faith that they are in a better place and know how much we love and miss them. <br /><br />Be strong my friend, you know she would want you to be.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-21 19:32:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273175,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 20:52:34',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Productive morning here in Floriday. Lots of work finished so now I&#39;m taking a break and catching up here and doing laundry. Glad I don&#39;t have to cook tonight. Can&#39;t wait for the Japanese food tonight, it&#39;s one restaurant that we can all agree on and it will be nice to have dinner together for a change.  Howie thanks everyone for the birthday wishes.<br /><br />Happy Anniversary Jackie and Tony&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; Hope it&#39;s a wonderful evening&#33;<br /><br />Steve less then 10 days left&#33; I&#39;m sure you&#39;ll look fine in your new hat......<br /><br />Joey hugs your way today. Try to reflect on all the hapiness you brought to each others lives.<br /><br />Tonia you sure don&#39;t ask easy questions, LOL&#33; We&#39;re married only 23 years but I think what works best in our marriage, is honesty, patience, and the caring that we have always had for each other. Not every day is full of roses, some days lots of thorns, but as a whole the days together are good and filled with love. Jackie is right about the kids not making it easy. <br /><br />Carmen good luck with the trial. Hope it&#39;s over today for you and you can get some rest.<br /><br />Marylou so glad to hear you enjoyed the tenors, must have been good if Jim stayed awake&#33; Wonder if Howie would?????<br /><br />Sue I guess your ready for spring. Boy the weather this year has been so strange everywhere.<br /><br />Maria, the party must have been fun. Glad you got a break after your surgery. <br /><br />Carmen, hang in there your surgery will come round quickly and you&#39;ll be happy it&#39;s over. I agree with the others, best thing I ever did.<br /><br />Ed, thank god the hot water heater is in the garage, my parents was in their kitchen and it broke while they were away for a few days. What a mess. (They put it in the garage when they replaced it.) Hope your ordeal goes smoothly and that Roe has a good flight.<br /><br />Welll I&#39;m headed to the games for a few minutes and then back to laundry and work. Have a great evening all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-21 20:52:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273181,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 21:05:15',NULL,'','Hello fellow crazies.  Nothing new going on around here (sometimes, that is a good thing).  I got to see my grandson 3 days in a row, so I was very happy about that.   My son called yesterday as I was leaving an appt. and said that Scotty wanted me to come by.  I dropped in for a visit and before I left, he asked if I would take him to the video game store so he could spend the &#036;20 we had given him for Valentine&#39;s Day.  Of course, he found 3 games that he had to have, so grandma had to kick in another &#036;40 on top of his &#036;20.  Tonia, we will celebrate our 31st anniversary this summer.  I can&#39;t really pinpoint one thing that keeps us together.  We truly do love each other and I believe we are soulmates.  He is my best friend and I am his.  There is no one I would rather spend time with - he still makes me laugh and he still makes my heart beat a little bit faster.  I can sit for hours and just look at him, and I truly feel like I am probably the luckiest woman in the world.  No exciting plans for today - just a laundry marathon - my youngest son, who moved out a few weeks ago wants to come do his laundry tonight, so I need to get all of ours done first, so best get started on that....','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-21 21:05:15',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273210,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-21 22:08:01',NULL,'','Jason great article.... i bet you felt proud uh....<br /><br />Thanks all that reponded .. its so nice to hear good things about being married then so much unhappiness..<br /><br />whats today laundry for everyone.. i have done three laods already and then its the dog blankets...finally have some sun so i feel better... i kinda get gloomy when it rains alot .. i don&#39;t know what i would do with some of your all&#39;s weather ...<br /><br />went to costco and made them richer ... gezzzzzzzzz i go with a list and i still spend to much...but my turkey pastrami provolone cheese on rye with mayo spicy mustard all the fixing.. OMG it was so yummy, i bought all the fixing and didn&#39;t put everything away because i had to make my sandwich....oh then the rootbeer float with it LOL LOL <br /><br />tonight is beef stew ...still kinda chilly today<br /><br />Carmen... glad you get to go to conference ...<br /><br />Cheryl glad ya got to see the munchkin.. i know how much you enjoy him...<br /><br />Maria the party sounds like it was alot of fun.. i bet you were just smiling with PRIDE...<br /><br />well all i have a feel e mails to get out and then maybe a nap... i have done so much so far today LOL LOL.. spending money just wears me out LOL LOL&lt;<br /><br /><br />Tonia<br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-21 22:08:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273230,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 00:23:08',NULL,'','I&#39;ve had a whirlwind of a day already...got up VERY early - wanted to wash my hair, of course, for court....though the Hall of Justice is about as grungy a place as you&#39;d ever set foot in the world&#33;  I decided to go in to the office since the DA had emailed to meet him in his office at noon and the Thursday<br />nurse had called in sick and the other is on vacation in Cabo.  I wa so busy, I ended up grabbing a <br />cab, knowing parking would be bleak, especially on this rainy day.<br /><br />Had the sweetest EIGHTY-year-old cab driver, who was alert, competent - said he was born in SFGH when Salk ( of the polio vaccine ) was the hospital&#39;s medical director.  Just as I was stepping out of the cab, my cell phone rang....I told &quot;Tom&quot; to hang out, I thought it could be the DA - and, of course, it was&#33;  He was telling me the victim testimony was going slowly and I shouldn&#39;t come till 9A tomorrow.  I explained I was, at that very moment, standing outside the courthouse.  But I turned around and went to the office to<br />work - even though it was my day off - since Helen was out sick.<br /><br />So tomorrow I am in court, leaving no nurse at CASARC until my testimony is over. The bad thing is that I am on call from 11P to 9A and, if I get a late case, I could still be at the hospital in the middle of it when I am supposed to be in court...NOT good.<br /><br />Yikes, will I be glad when all this is over.<br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-22 00:23:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273235,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 04:10:56',NULL,'','Good news, we didn&#39;t get any snow.  Bad news we go sleet and freezing rain all day.  What a mess.  One good thing, everyone is getting pretty good at driving on this mess.<br /><br />Lost my boxer for awhile tonight.  Couldn&#39;t find her anywhere.  Finally went in the bedroom and her head pops out of the pillows on the bed.  She had burrowed under the pillows.  She knows how to stay warm on a cold evening&#33;<br /><br />Finally got tired of waiting for the kids cruise tickets to show.  We got them through Sea Miles so I could cash in some points.  There paper work said the docs would be mailed but when I called they said we would have to print them off the computer.  Not to impressed with those people but we got it done and now are all ready to go.<br /><br />Tonia....Lynda and I have been married for 29 years.  Our secret is simple, not only do we love each other but we are each others best friend.  We are both more concerned what the other wants than what we want ourselves.  I know this is hard to belive but we have never had an argument&#33;<br /><br />Ed...4 water heaters in 12 years&#33;  I don&#39;t know how hard your water is but I have never had a water heater last less the 25 years.  If your water is hard a water softener will help.  Also, do you have a check valve close the water heater?  Most people don&#39;t realize that when water heats up it expands and if it does not have anywhere to go will create excessive pressure that can crack the heater.  Make sure your T&amp;P valve is working.  (One would think I&#39;ve been in this business for 37 years&#33;)<br /><br />Mary Lou....Glad you enjoyed the 10 tenors.  Will go see them if they get this way.<br /><br />Carmen (RNSANE)....Hope you can testify tomorrow and get it over with&#33;<br /><br />Maria &amp; Mary Lou....Not to worry.  With Lynda I will have no choice but to wear the hat&#33;  Actually I been cut on enough to make me want to wear the hat.  I promise I will be good and wear the hat&#33;<br /><br />All you back east be careful if you get the storm we just had.<br /><br />Have a good evening.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-22 04:10:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273241,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 05:46:07',NULL,'','Steve,<br /><br />Yep four in 12 years and most of our neighbors have had the same problem.  Yes, the water is very hard, but ours has always been softened with what is supposed to be the best system on the market.  I have one neighbor who still has his original and he has no softner all the rest of us are constantly going through the replacement mess.<br /><br />Our new one is now in place and we got nailed for a permit from the city, earth quake straps, some kind of filter in the gas line and all kind of extras.  Cost was right at &#036;700 and I did not pay for the heater itself it was replaced by the manufacturer.<br /><br />Oh well, its all over and thank goodness it did not happen while we were cruising.<br /><br />Roe has arrived safely in Albuquerque and Jenn and Hugh should be winging back to Canada as I type.<br /><br />I heading out to the library.  Might get some reading in now that &quot;honey do&quot; list will have nothing added to it for the next few days.  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />Later,<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-22 05:46:07',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273250,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 13:45:19',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->FRIDAY - February 22nd<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and TGIF from snowy Pa.   I woke up around 2AM, looked outside and thought &quot;the weatherman was wrong again - no snow.&quot;   When I looked again around 5AM there were several inches of snow and more to come.   So it looks like an inside day today and we may not get out for our Mexican dinner tonight.  We will see what the day brings.  Schools are closed and a lot of businesses have delayed openings.  The malls are closed so even if I could get out I&#39;d have no place to go.  lol<br /><br />Ed - Sorry about your water heater problems.   That &#036;700 bill must have hurt.  They get you coming and going don&#39;t they?   Glad Roe got to Albuquerque OK for her sister&#39;s birthday but did she go away and not leave you a &quot;honey do&quot; list for when she was gone?   <br /><br />Joey - I hope today is a better day for you than yesterday.<br /><br />Steve -  Be careful in that ice.   I would rather have the snow.  <br /><br />Carmen &reg; - sorry you went all the way to court yesterday to get sent home.   Hope they get to your testemony today so you will be free to head away for your conference (and dinner with your son)<br /><br />Cheryl - glad you finally got some time with Scotty.   <br /><br />Keith &amp; Rita - salt brine and beet juice??   That is a new one to me.  If it works, that is great.  <br /><br />Jackie - hope you had a great night and a special anniversary celebration.<br /><br />Rose - How was  your Japanese dinner?  <br /><br />Tonia - You sure get a lot done on  your day off don&#39;t you?   As for your question about marriage - Jim &amp; I will celebrate 42 years of marriage in September.   I think a lot of folks enter into marriage expecting &quot;happily ever after&quot; with no bumps in the road along the way. They expect champagne and rose pedals every day and at the first sign of trouble can&#39;t handle it.   Being married to your best friends helps get you over those bumps as well as communicating your wants and needs.   <br /><br />Maria - glad your son&#39;s party was a success.   <br /><br />Sue - glad you had fun with your friends.   It&#39;s nice to get together once in a while.<br /><br />Shari - hope your hand is better and you are able to get back with us soon.<br /><br />Carmen (M) - I imagine you are getting some of the same snow we are getting so be careful out there.<br /><br />Time to find some busy work for today.  A while ago I cleaned out the top drawer of my file cabinet so today I may tackle the bottom drawer.<br /><br />Make today special and if you are experiencing this storm - stay safe.  I&#39;ll be back later on.<br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-22 13:45:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273259,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 15:19:42',NULL,'','morning all<br /><br />one of those nights again... no sleep... even tried a muscle relaxer didn&#39;t work....<br /><br />oh well...<br /><br />its raining here .. it was suppose to start late after noon but didn&#39;t start till 2 am.. with wind<br /><br />so i watched things i had recorded on TIVO this morning...all my law and orders criminal intents csi, and medium... i just love my Tivo fast forward thur commericials is the best..<br /><br />thinking maybe some shrimp curry tonight for dinner...<br /><br />ED bummer about the water heater...bet that was a real mess and the cost didn&#39;t make it any better.. but you are right thank god it didn&#39;t happen while you were gone <br /><br />Rose i bet your dinner was yummy.... but did it have tofu in it.. ewwww i am japanese but i dislike tofu anyway... my mom tells me i am not really japanese if i don&#39;t like  it LOL LOL oh well...i like just about everything esle...calamari, eel.. etc what did ya have &gt;??<br /><br />well off for now maybe a cup of herb tea will help me LOL wishful thinking...<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-22 15:19:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273267,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 15:56:05',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies ........<br /><br />Thanks for all the encouragement yesterday... don&#39;t know what that was all about .. this year was slightly more emotional than previous years... the human mind and heart are such strange creatures....<br /><br />MaryLou with that snow storm...what is this week 3 or is it 4 of the 6 more weeks that the groundhog called for?Don&#39;t worry..... It&#39;s almost over...... <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 />Carmen ® - Whew I am just so tired.... boy I am so glad I don&#39;t have to keep your schedule... Heres hoping you get some rest SOON&#33;&#33;&#33; <br /><br />Tonia - one other thing... about marriage.... .. i think no matter what you call it marriage ..domestic partnership.. boy friend girl friend...etc..  a successful relationship depends on trust, respect , and above all whether its good news or bad Always be honest....(this is of course just moi&#39;s opinion..)Now whats up with all this lack of sleep ......that is not good.... <br />Shari - hope your hand gets better soon.. hopefully your eyes still work and you can at least read on occasion... <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 />Carmen (M) -You and your hubby are in our thoughts...<br />Stay safe and holler if ya need me....<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-22 15:56:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273268,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 16:01:37',NULL,'','TGIF&#33; Good morning CruiseCrazies. What&#39;s your plans for the weekend? Not much on tap for us. The youngest daughter and husband and the two girls are moving into their new home Saturday. We will probably go over to help them after the movers are finished. They are taking a big gamble like we did by moving into a new home before their present one has sold. They are hoping the dropping interest rates spurs a sale.<br /><br />Mary Lou, here&#39;s an article explaining beet juice and salt brine as a road pretreatment--it works very well: <a href=\"http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=116846\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=116846</a><br />They use it in the county here and when you drive into the city you see a big difference.<br /><br />We hope you all have a great and safe weekend.','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-22 16:01:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273308,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 17:44:23',NULL,'','Good Morning All.............<br /><br />Well we got it full force.......snow,sleet,ice,rain...........took DS and DSIL more than four hours to get home which is usually a 1/2 hour trip for both of them........I couldn&#39;t rest last night till they called and said they were home safe..............(worry wort mom)<br /><br />Keith............they are also using the beet juice here. Yesterday it was so bad though they said that wouldn&#39;t even work and they were mixing salt and sand..........They hesitate to do that as it makes such a mess.<br /><br />Tonia.........What&#39;s up with the no sleeping? I have some percoset left over from my surgery. Want it?<br />Seriously I know I can deal with anything during the day if I can get a good nights sleep. I remember when I had my knee surgery I thought I would never sleep again but thank God that passed. How about some herbal tea? Or reading? I know the minute I get in bed with a book I fall asleep.<br />On the marriage thing. Ken and I will be married 43 years in May and my opinion is that he has learned the two most important words in the dictionary. &quot;Yes Dear&quot; Seriously though he is not only my husband but he is also my best friend.<br /><br />Have a great day all. Those in the way of this storm stay safe.<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-02-22 17:44:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273321,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 18:27:01',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br />Wet and a bit icy here, but no snow.  It was a breeze getting to work today, a lot of people stayed at home.<br />Tonia, I have known and loved my DH for 28 years and there is no other person I rather be with.  He is a wonderful husband and father and above all my best friend.  We trust and respect each other and we laugh every day, he is such a funny guy, plus he finds a way to spoil me every 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 />I am here at work, but it if looks bad I am leaving.<br />Everyone be careful out there.<br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-22 18:27:01',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273325,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 18:51:46',NULL,'','good morning/good afternoon crazies<br />took Pappy out earlier this morning but did went back to sleep and woke up again took Pappy out again  and did not feel like wanted to turn on the computer until few mins ago <br />i had relaxed morning <br /><br />have good day everyone<br /><br /><br />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-22 18:51:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273326,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 19:07:19',NULL,'','Wow, it&#39;s so nice to hear about all the Crazies and their long term relationships and marriages. It&#39;s very inspiring. Congratulations to you all&#33;<br />Although we have only been married for eleven years we feel very fortunate to have found each other when we did. We have become partners for life&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-22 19:07:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273332,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-22 21:46:06',NULL,'','I&#39;ve been married well over 50 years, of course that was to two different women&#33;&#33; <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />Roe and I have been married for 15 years now and have been &quot;together&quot; for over 20.  There certainly is much to be said for marrying your best friend.  We got it right this time&#33;&#33;  The minister who married us said during our counseling session &quot;You&#39;ve both been through this before and you know where you screwed up, so don&#39;t do it again&#33;&quot;  Fantastic advice and it works for us everyday.<br /><br />Never thought in my wildest dreams that I&#39;d marry a lady from the NYC area.  I&#39;ve always hated that NY accent.  Loved the sound of those Southern Belles and number one for me were ladies with English accents.  Funny how things turn out in life.<br /><br />How can you not love someone who has shared 51 cruises with 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\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-22 21:46:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273355,2,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 00:00:04',NULL,'','In June, Wayne and I will have been married for 27 years. Wayne and I also are best friends. We respect each other , we do everything together and there is nobody we &#39;d rather be with than each other. We are very different in many ways but we complement each other and we agree on all of the important issues. I couldn&#39;t have married a more devoted husband. When I was dealing with breast cancer 4 years ago, Wayne was my rock. He was there with me for every chemo treatment, holding my hand. I think that when you go through some tough stuff, you really see what kind of marriage you have. I am blessed . <br /><br />On the lack of sleep thingy.............Last night I took a Benadryl for allergy. They&#39;re supposed to knock you out, right? Well, the darn Benadryl made me so hyper I didn&#39;t sleep a wink. I&#39;m fine today but I&#39;m sure I&#39;ll crash early tonight and sleep like a rock. So, anyone taking Benadryl...............don&#39;t always count on it helping you to sleep. It did take care of the itchy eyes, though.  <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 />Have a great weekend, everyone. Please be careful with all that snow. Drive carefully.','GottaCruz','GottaCruz','2008-02-23 00:00:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273359,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 00:19:23',NULL,'','Maybe cruising together helps with happy marriages&#33;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/happy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":happy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"happy.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-02-23 00:19:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273364,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 00:48:42',NULL,'','Evening all&#33; Busy day today. It’s really warm in Florida  for February. Had a wonderful time at the Japanese restaurant last night.  Howie &amp; Cynthia both enjoyed it.  I got to it the mall today for a while. My DS met me there and I bought him some new dress pants for work. <br /><br />Ed glad you water heater is done. Nevada sounds like Florida…..always wants a permit, and of course we always have to do extra for hurricanes now…….more money like usual.<br /><br />Tonia, no tofu in our Japanese……..yuck&#33;<br /><br />Maria, guess it’s true no matter how old they get we worry.<br /><br />Wow love all the happy wedding stories. It’s nice to see so many happy people&#33;<br /><br /> All you Crazies in the ice, and snow please be careful&#33;&#33;&#33; Hope it melts for all of you soon. Of to make dinner…..Have a  great evening.<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-23 00:48:42',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273384,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 02:59:57',NULL,'','Hi Everyone&#33;<br />We did it&#33; One more week downand only one more week to go till the cruise&#33;  Will probably go in tomorrow to get ahead.  Just can&#39;t seem to do it during the week.  I&#39;m leaving early Wed to go the airport to pick up my sister.  We are flying her up here to stay with my dad while we are gone.<br /><br />Lynda just called.  They are working late again.  That poor woman really earns her money.<br /><br />Ed....Now that&#39;s an expensive water heater&#33;  Aren&#39;t you glad you got the heater for free&#33;<br /><br />Tonia...Sorry you are having problems sleeping.  I have been on a CPAP machine for 20 years and usually get up 2-4 times each night but I&#39;m used to it.  I found the a good martini will help you relax.  It may not help you sleep but after awhile you stop worrying about it&#33;<br /><br />Better go now and start the &quot;Every thing has to be straighted up and the house spotless before we go on the cruise weekend&quot;&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-23 02:59:57',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273385,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 03:22:18',NULL,'','Hello everyone one.<br /><br />What a gorgeous day today - really warm and sunny - feels like spring&#33; Not long now .....<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/weather/playdirta.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><b>Maria</b> - good to see you are recovery so nicely ...... but then we knew you would&#33; :o)<br /><br /><b>Carmen</b> - like the others have said - that hysterectomy can be a real blessing - I know mine was&#33;  I was only 33 but well finished with &quot;child bearing&quot; LOL.<br /><br /><b>Steve</b> - can&#39;t wait to see you all decked out in your &quot;old geezer&quot; duds - we will need a photo&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Dh wears the same kind of hat - got his ears badly sunburned on a cruise so thought a hat might be just the thing.  He&#39;s got a couple but his favourite is the one that matches his city camos&#33;<br /><br /><b>ED</b> - looks like you can actually get into &quot;hot water&quot; even with Roe away LOL.  It was sure nice meeting the two of you :o)  we will have to do it again&#33;<br /><br /><br /><b>JOEY</b> - hope you are feeling better.  February is a hard one for us as well - losing our daughter Courtney and Hugh&#39;s dad on the same day, and my parents wedding anniversary on the 16th.  But you do what you have to to cope - we try laughter....though others think we are a bit daft :o)<br /><br /><br /><b>Tonia</b> - I don&#39;t sleep well either - it&#39;s the sign of superior intelligence&#33;&#33;&#33;&#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\" />   I always reach for the Tylenol PM - works great for me - better than prescription sleeping meds for me......then there is always that old standby - SEX  <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 />Marriage - ok - all together it will be 32 years for me - 12 with Dh #2 - but he is #1 in all things&#33;  We are best friends and he is truly the most thoughtful person&#33;   Just an example - we saw the show &quot;Hats&quot; in Vegas.  I wanted to get a t-shirt but the shop was closed when we exited the show room.  So we treked down to the other shop in Harrah&#39;s but no luck.  Hugh went to the front desk to see what he could do.  As he always does he uses the &quot;attract more flies with honey&quot; principle.  He talked to the young woman at the desk for at least half an hour as she tried to contact someone to get me the shirt.  I would have given up but he didn&#39;t.  Long story short - I got the shirt and the hotel gave it to us free for our patience :o)  The little things are what is important in a good marriage - and lots of hugging, kissing and holding of hands.<br /><br /><b>How to tell if you are happily married - ask yourself this question ..... &quot;If you won the lottery tomorrow would you stay together.&quot;</b><br /><br />Well - off to games ... stay warm, stay dry, stay safe&#33;','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-23 03:22:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273397,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 04:11:02',NULL,'','Jenn:  Glad you two made it home safely.  We enjoyed our &quot;get together&quot; as well and have been talking about cruising out of BC so we can spend some time with you and see BC.<br /><br />Yep, I&#39;m back in hot water nothing much that money won&#39;t fix.  What a rip-off that adventure was.<br /><br />Been kind of quiet here with Roe gone.  The dog and I took a long walk this afternoon and enjoyed the fresh air and sunshine.  Time to make some dinner and find a good movie to watch.  Can&#39;t ever get her to sit down and watch one, so this is my chance to watch a good &quot;blood and guts&quot; flick.<br /><br />Just talked to her Jenn and she asked if I had heard from you yet.  She went to some kind of &quot;Witch Doctor&quot; who does some sort of blood analysis thing.  While they were together she called to find out if in my travels I have ever been where there was &quot;Agent Orange&quot;??  Sorry to dissapoint them, but that was used in Southeast Asia (Viet Nam) and that was after my time of running through jungles.<br /><br />Jenn also: I wear a Tilly hat which you should know about since they are made in Canada.  They are really great.  I have a couple camo bush hats, but always thought they looked dorkey.<br /><br />&quot;See&quot; you all later,<br /><br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-23 04:11:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273427,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 12:50:38',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000099--><span style=\"color:#000099\"><!--/coloro-->SATURDAY - February 23rd<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and happy weekend.   Any big plans for the next couple of days?   Nothing special planned here - Deb &amp; I had hoped to get started on the Easter shoping for the kids today but we will have to see how the roads are once it is light out.   We have about 6 inches of snow but it turned to rain last night so if it froze over we won&#39;t be going anywhere.  <br /><br />Jenn - I never knew that the inability to sleep well was the sign of superior intelligence.   After all these years, here I am a GENIUS and I never knew it.  <br /><br />Ed - Glad you have plenty of hot water now.  When will Roe be back from her sisters?   <br /><br />Carmen &reg;  - did you get to testify yesterday?  I hope you are finished there so you can concentrate on your conference next week.  <br /><br />Nothing else new to report from here.  Hope everyone has a great day but please stay safe.  <br /><br />Make today special - I&#39;ll be back later when my superior intelligence kicks in and I have something important to say.   lol<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-23 12:50:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273430,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 14:35:17',NULL,'','hey everyone... well i catnapped most of the day... but here i am its 4:21 and i am awake .. i quess i have worked myself into my graveyard sleeping pattern now...everyone is asleep and i am awake...<br /><br />but whats even worst NOTHING ON THE TV .. except things they want you to buy LOL so i hide my credit cards .. and paid the bills...gosh i love paying on line.. makes it so fast... click click and done .. away goes the money...<br /><br />one of the girls working tonight called to see what i was doing LOL .. she knowing i was probably awake LOL she said work was kinda slow.. well that will all change tomorrow night we are expecting more rain...the other night we sent out three tow trucking looking for this man... on the freeway.. he kept saying he was in this one spot but he wasn&#39;t ... we finally found him he was 35 miles from where he said he was...and he was mad at us ...oh well atleast we found him... all the highway patrols have been calling..needing our help...they usually have maybe 70 calls for accidents ina day but with all the rain there have been over 200 so we come to the rescue ....<br /><br />to everyone one the highway ... be careful and always if ya breakdown know somewhat where you are mile marker... exit number... something around you ...i know its hard... but i tell my family this all the time...atleast here in california we have callboxes every mile or so on freeways.. so that helps .. i just keep in mind when i work this could be my family out there needing help.. <br /><br />ok enough preaching LOL <br /><br />well off to make my duty cup of tea and maybe try reading... i was going to read about paris but i decided not too i would get to excited ...<br /><br />also thanks all of you with your thoughts about marriage... and relationships... it sure is nice to hear ...<br /><br />tonia <br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-23 14:35:17',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273443,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 15:33:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=273385:date=Feb 22 2008, 05&#58;22 PM:name=hazelson)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(hazelson &#064; Feb 22 2008, 05&#58;22 PM) [snapback]273385[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br /><br /><b>How to tell if you are happily married - ask yourself this question ..... &quot;If you won the lottery tomorrow would you stay together.&quot;</b><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Depends on the Jackpot&#33;&#33;...(jk) <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/tongue.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":tongue:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"tongue.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-23 15:33:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273455,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 17:45:28',NULL,'','good morning crazies <br />took Pappy out  <br />we always go out in the morning after we wake up  i am going with group of friends to deaf social in town  we do that once a month <br />all week had been beautiful week with sunny days  today is other sunny days i really enjoying my week with sun shining all day  heh<br /><br />have great day everyone','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-23 17:45:28',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273479,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 21:03:12',NULL,'','Hello crazies.  Looks like a nice weekend out - they had forecast snow for today but it is sunny.  Not sure of the temp as I haven&#39;t seen the news or been outside yet.  Tomorrow, it is supposed to be in the 60&#39;s and sunny and then snow is forecast for Monday and Tuesday and also Thursday and Friday - can&#39;t wait until spring is here for good.  Will still be another 10 - 12 weeks though.  Greg is off atv&#39;ing with his buddies and I am just enjoying a leisurely day.  Have lots of work to day around here, but my body isn&#39;t moving with my mind yet, so hopefully I will get to it sometime before hubby gets home.  What do you guys have planned for the weekend?','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-23 21:03:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273483,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 21:11:48',NULL,'','Hey guys.. stopping in and realized I didn&#39;t dock yet today.. oh my...<br /><br />not much going on.... we are due some more rain this afternoon and lasting through tomorrow morning... next week mid week or so .. we will be getting back to spring in LA with temps med 70 and blue skies....<br />That will be precious..<br />Carmen.. hope you are getting caught up and getting some rest..I wouldn&#39;t have your job at twice your pay... but then again I couldn&#39;t do your job anyway...lol..<br />Cheryl that snow must be our rain&#33;&#33;if it is enjoy the warming trend that follows.. I really am surprised at the long winter back east... guess the ground hog was correct...<br />Anyway.. thats it for me ... <br />smile at life cause its smiling at you&#33;<br /><br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-23 21:11:48',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273484,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 21:13:16',NULL,'','Hi All,<br /><br />A bright sunny day here in LV.  Hope all of you in the path of the recent snow storm are home warm and safe.  When I look at the news I remember why years ago I left Illinois (and sold my snow blower).  Really don&#39;t miss that.<br /><br />MaryLou: Roe will be back Monday evening.<br /><br />Expecting a quiet day today.  A couple of odd jobs I want to get done, but nothing too serious.  Mostly related to my recent garage flood.  <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 />Have a great weekend everyone.','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-23 21:13:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273486,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 21:30:21',NULL,'','We had a very busy morning.  This is the last few days that we have with our 2 daughters and their families... as they emigrate back to South Africa this week.  Lisa leaves on Monday and Candice on Wednesday.  So Mom and Dad are not very happy campers at the moment...... lots of tears already.<br /><br />First we went to Lisa&#39;s house and picked up two coffee tables and a TV (for our bedroom) and DVD player. It&#39;s awfully depressing seeing their empty home, with people walking in and out coming to buy stuff.  We then went over to Candice&#39;s (they are one&#39;s who were renting our home) and took the few things in and got them situated.  They too are all packed up, except most of our furniture is still in the house - so we can just move back in later this week.  We&#39;re going to spend more time with both kids over this weekend and then say our goodbyes - yep, you guessed it..... not a happy time&#33;<br /><br />We still have to buy a few items, a plasma TV for the livingroom and a small diningroom table and chairs, otherwise we pretty much have all our original furniture.<br /><br />So it&#39;s off to the stores to check out TV&#39;s now.<br /><br />','zebra','zebra','2008-02-23 21:30:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273487,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 22:10:14',NULL,'','Jackie, I didn&#39;t realize that your daughters were returning to S.A.  Is that all the family you have in Florida?   I know how much you were enjoying getting to spend time with your kids and grandchildren.  Are they planning on moving back permanently or is this a temporary situation?  Big hugs coming your way - I know it will be a difficult weekend for you.','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-23 22:10:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273490,274,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 22:30:39',NULL,'','Good afternoon, Cruise Crazies&#33;  <br /><br />Hope you are all doing well.  It&#39;s 31 degrees here in Mpls. right now.  Big heat wave for us&#33;  LOL  I am doing somewhat better.  Kinda have felt like a truck ran over me the last week.  My whole spine is just out of whack some times.  Too many past injuries.  lol<br /><br />I feel so good that I got my bedroom all spring cleaned.  Got a new comforter set, and it&#39;s so pretty.  Makes me feel good.  I still have closets and cupboards and drawers to do, but all in good time.  I want to be able to get outside and enjoy the nice weather when it does find it&#39;s way up North here.  LOL   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Rose...Happpy Birthday to Howie.  Thanks for the well wishes.  The Japanese dinner sounds yummy.  <br /><br />Tonia...Hope you can get some good sleep soon.  I wake up around 3 times a night and struggle to get 7 hours so I know it&#39;s frustrating when you can&#39;t sleep.  Marc and I will be married 24 years this April.  We&#39;ve had our ups and downs but still love each other and can&#39;t imagine being without each other.  We are very different in our thought patterns but love a lot of the same things.  We also started out as good friends.  Marc had to ask me around 4 times to marry him before I said yes.  I was a little afraid to get married again, but it&#39;s the best decision I ever made.<br /><br />Jackie...Happy Anniversary...the flowers sound so lovely&#33;  That is soo sad that you have to say goodby to your daughters...I feel tears for you.  It must be so hard.<br /><br />Ed...that&#39;s so nice that you had a chance to meet up with Jen and Hugh.  So sorry about the water heater.<br /><br />Mary Lou...thanks for the prayers and hugs.  I sure appreciate them.  The ten tenors sound wonderful.  If they&#39;re anything like Il Divo I would love them.   Sure hope your weather improves...hope you don&#39;t have to go out with all the snow and ice,  Stay stafe.<br /><br />Maria...So glad you&#39;re doing better and had some nice time with your daughter.  I know how hard it must be to have her leave.<br /><br />Joey...thanks for all the well wishes and hugs.  I&#39;m sending you back a great big hug.  I&#39;m so sorry you are feeling sad about your mom.  You were so young when she died.  I keep waking up sometimes and thinking I have to call my mom and take her out to lunch and then I realize she&#39;s not here.  It&#39;s so hard.    We have to try to remember the good times.<br /><br />Keith and Rita...hope your daughter&#39;s home sells very fast and they can relax and enjoy their new home.<br /><br />Sue...that&#39;s so nice that you had a chance to have a nice dinner with friends.<br /><br />Carmen...R...I could never keep up with a schedule like yours, or do the kind of work that you do.  It takes a very special person... that&#39;s you...very special.  Love to read your poems.  Hope things slow down for you and you can take another cruise real soon.<br /><br />Steve...good luck with the bidding.  Your boxer is a very smart doggie...he sure knows where to go to get comfy and warm.  lol...p.s....what&#39;s a tilly hat?<br /><br />Cheryl...gottacruise...I&#39;m sooo glad that DD is doing so well with the new program.  It&#39;s so nice to have you back.  I missed you.<br /><br />Cheryl...gregswife...hope you get that 60 degree weather...it helps to have a nice day even if it gets cold and snowy again for awhile.  Helps to get through the winter.  It&#39;s so nice that you had a nice day with Scotty.  Sorry about the bad garage day.  <br /><br />Carmen...M...I&#39;m so glad your back is better. It&#39;s good that you have a date set for surgery.  You need to get all well for that great Mediterranean cruise that you have booked.  Can I sneak into your luggage?  I want to go to Italy so bad.....I might make it one of these days&#33;  LOL<br /><br />Jenn...Welcome back&#33; So glad you had a good trip and got to meet up with Ed and Roe.<br /><br />Rat...enjoy your cruise&#33;<br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend&#33;  All those having bad weather...stay safe and stay warm&#33;  Sounds like it may be rainy and windy for the Oscars.  The gals will have to watch their gowns and hairdos.','Shari2','Shari2','2008-02-23 22:30:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273491,274,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 22:31:23',NULL,'','Good afternoon, Cruise Crazies&#33;  Double post...sorry&#33;<br /><br />Hope you are all doing well.  It&#39;s 31 degrees here in Mpls. right now.  Big heat wave for us&#33;  LOL  I am doing somewhat better.  Kinda have felt like a truck ran over me the last week.  My whole spine is just out of whack some times.  Too many past injuries.  lol<br /><br />I feel so good that I got my bedroom all spring cleaned.  Got a new comforter set, and it&#39;s so pretty.  Makes me feel good.  I still have closets and cupboards and drawers to do, but all in good time.  I want to be able to get outside and enjoy the nice weather when it does find it&#39;s way up North here.  LOL   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />Rose...Happpy Birthday to Howie.  Thanks for the well wishes.  The Japanese dinner sounds yummy.  <br /><br />Tonia...Hope you can get some good sleep soon.  I wake up around 3 times a night and struggle to get 7 hours so I know it&#39;s frustrating when you can&#39;t sleep.  Marc and I will be married 24 years this April.  We&#39;ve had our ups and downs but still love each other and can&#39;t imagine being without each other.  We are very different in our thought patterns but love a lot of the same things.  We also started out as good friends.  Marc had to ask me around 4 times to marry him before I said yes.  I was a little afraid to get married again, but it&#39;s the best decision I ever made.<br /><br />Jackie...Happy Anniversary...the flowers sound so lovely&#33;  That is soo sad that you have to say goodby to your daughters...I feel tears for you.  It must be so hard.<br /><br />Ed...that&#39;s so nice that you had a chance to meet up with Jen and Hugh.  So sorry about the water heater.<br /><br />Mary Lou...thanks for the prayers and hugs.  I sure appreciate them.  The ten tenors sound wonderful.  If they&#39;re anything like Il Divo I would love them.   Sure hope your weather improves...hope you don&#39;t have to go out with all the snow and ice,  Stay stafe.<br /><br />Maria...So glad you&#39;re doing better and had some nice time with your daughter.  I know how hard it must be to have her leave.<br /><br />Joey...thanks for all the well wishes and hugs.  I&#39;m sending you back a great big hug.  I&#39;m so sorry you are feeling sad about your mom.  You were so young when she died.  I keep waking up sometimes and thinking I have to call my mom and take her out to lunch and then I realize she&#39;s not here.  It&#39;s so hard.    We have to try to remember the good times.<br /><br />Keith and Rita...hope your daughter&#39;s home sells very fast and they can relax and enjoy their new home.<br /><br />Sue...that&#39;s so nice that you had a chance to have a nice dinner with friends.<br /><br />Carmen...R...I could never keep up with a schedule like yours, or do the kind of work that you do.  It takes a very special person... that&#39;s you...very special.  Love to read your poems.  Hope things slow down for you and you can take another cruise real soon.<br /><br />Steve...good luck with the bidding.  Your boxer is a very smart doggie...he sure knows where to go to get comfy and warm.  lol...p.s....what&#39;s a tilly hat?<br /><br />Cheryl...gottacruise...I&#39;m sooo glad that DD is doing so well with the new program.  It&#39;s so nice to have you back.  I missed you.<br /><br />Cheryl...gregswife...hope you get that 60 degree weather...it helps to have a nice day even if it gets cold and snowy again for awhile.  Helps to get through the winter.  It&#39;s so nice that you had a nice day with Scotty.  Sorry about the bad garage day.  <br /><br />Carmen...M...I&#39;m so glad your back is better. It&#39;s good that you have a date set for surgery.  You need to get all well for that great Mediterranean cruise that you have booked.  Can I sneak into your luggage?  I want to go to Italy so bad.....I might make it one of these days&#33;  LOL<br /><br />Jenn...Welcome back&#33; So glad you had a good trip and got to meet up with Ed and Roe.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend&#33;  All those having bad weather...stay safe and stay warm&#33;  Sounds like it may be rainy and windy for the Oscars.  The gals will have to watch their gowns and hairdos.','Shari2','Shari2','2008-02-23 22:31:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273495,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-23 23:47:34',NULL,'','Cheryl, Candice and Jose own a X-ray equipment business and when they were in South Africa in August on vacation they did some research and landed up getting a multi-million dollar contract supplying the 178 Government hospitals with X-ray and Scanning equipment.  If all works out well for them, then they be set... let&#39;s just hope the Govt brings their part of the deal... the money&#33;  In the meantime to be able to cover the country they have &quot;employed&quot; our other daughter Lisa and her husband Angelo - so they are all leaving this week.  If things don&#39;t turn out as planned they still have their homes here in the States.  so only time will tell.  But in the meantime Lisa and Angelo have two sons, Robbie (16) and Alessi (9) - so we are soooooo going to miss our grandsons.  We now feel that we have nothing left here in Tampa to hold us - so who knows what the future holds for us here, we do still have another daughter, Tania on the other coast of Florida, in Melbourne.  Tania and Greg have two little girls.... so we still have two grand daughters here in the States.<br />Boy this is going to be a VERY tough 4 days for us........  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-02-23 23:47:34',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273524,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 03:49:51',NULL,'','It&#39;s 7:30 PM and I&#39;m through for the day.  Was at work this morning at 6 AM to try and get everything done before the cruise.  Back home at 10 AM, to the bank, get Lynda gas, to the grocery store, come home and attack the house.  Upstairs is clean, master suite is clean, dining room is clean, living room is clean, family room is clean, hearth room is clean.  We still have the kitchen, guest bath, and laudry room to go but they will wait until after church tomorrow&#33;   Then I can get excited about the cruise&#33;<br /><br />Shari....A Tillly hat is a ridiculously expense wide brim hat that gives you max protection from the sun.  They are made in Canada and Jenn probably owns the company&#33;<br /><br />Jackie....I know it&#39;s tough having your daughters and family move so far away.  Three of our grand kids grew up as Army brats moving all over the world.  They will come back in time.  Your phone bill will go out of sight&#33;<br /><br />I&#39;m tired.  Will check back tomorrow<br />Have a good evening.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-24 03:49:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273541,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 07:25:22',NULL,'','Hey Steve:  Between Roe and I we have three Tilly Hats.  I also have two pair of Tilly Cargo pants and a pair of their cargo shorts.  They are the best in the world.  Their motto is &quot;Give &quot;em Hell&quot; and trust me I have for many years.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-24 07:25:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273548,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 11:24:00',NULL,'','<a href=\"http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2432875960101341621YlCnEs\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb51.webshots.com/31666/2432875960101341621S425x425Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /></a><br /><br />Goodness, I never made it here today&#33;  Can&#39;t believe the hours flew by.  First of all, it took me half the day to catch up on all the posts I missed&#33;  I&#39;m all call all weekend, so far it&#39;s been peaceful and I&#39;ve managed<br />to get to Costco, pay bills, etc.  I went in two extra days this week ( that will be nice for comp time for<br />the April cruise since I&#39;m out of vacation time ) when my colleague was out sick.<br /><br />My testimony is over....don&#39;t know the outcome yet.  Once there is a verdict, I&#39;ll tell you more about it.  I was on the stand about two hours.  I was surprised that the defense had no cross examination for me - but glad since he was so difficult otherwise&#33;<br /><br />Jackie, how long have you lived in Florida?  Have your kids been there with you the whole time?  I hope this business venture will be a great success for them - but how sad for all of you who have to see them leave.  South Africa is a bit far for frequent visits but you do get there once a year, don&#39;t you?<br /><br />Wow, Steve, you&#39;ve really been on a cleaning binge...must be nice to have all that accomplished&#33;  <br /><br />Joey, dear, I miss you&#33;  Are we going back on the Monarch any time soon?  I guess I&#39;m sort of grounded<br />until late May or so, with this conference in Shell Beach next week, then the 19 days coming up in April.<br /><br />It&#39;s been raining like crazy, cool, but the predicted winds haven&#39;t started yet - we&#39;ll see what the morning brings.<br /><br />Good night all....how did it get to be 1:30AM...and I&#39;m not in a Schooner Bar&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br /><br /><br />','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-24 11:24:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273549,274,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 11:42:23',NULL,'','Steve...I looked up some Tilly hats on the Internet.  Some of them are pretty cool.  Marc always wears kind of a cotten floppy hat, but he bought a Stetson crushable hat in Tombstone.  He&#39;ll probably look like a cowboy on the next cruise.  LOL  Hope you and Lynda have a wonderful cruise&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-02-24 11:42:23',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273555,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 13:38:36',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#003300--><span style=\"color:#003300\"><!--/coloro-->SUNDAY - February 24th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies....We finally got some sunshine yesterday afternoon and you wouldn&#39;t believe how crowded the roads and stores got.    I guess everyone had a bit of cabin fever and was glad to get out for a bit.   Jim and &amp; finally got out to our Mexican dinner - yummy.  In fact it was so good I didn&#39;t have any leftovers to bring home for snacking on later.   Jim always cleans his plate but I usually have something to bring home.   Today Deb &amp; I will begin looking for Easter outfits for the kids - we&#39;ll shop for Ash today since she now has very definate ideas of what is &quot;cool&quot; and what isn&#39;t and those ideas don&#39;t usually match with Nannies ideas. (There will be NO Hannah Montanna shirts or High School Musical jeans for Easter - I don&#39;t care how much she begs and cries)  She has already been put on notice that her Easter outfit will also be for Cousin Laura&#39;s wedding in May and so far she is OK with that.   <br /><br />Carmen &reg; - I&#39;m glad your testimony is over and they did not give you any problems.   I know sometimes the Defense can give you a really hard time.   Now you can concentrate on the Conference next week.  I&#39;ll be looking forward to hearing all about the case and the conference.  Have fun&#33;  I got an early morning laugh from your cartoon - thanks.<br /><br />Jackie - I&#39;m so sorry you are seeing your DD&#39;s off to South Africa but I wish all of them well and hope their business does great over there.   I know it&#39;s not the same but your Cruise Crazies friends are here for you when you need a shoulder to lean on.    I&#39;m sure you are already planning  a trip to see them and at least the 2 girls with have each other for support there.  <br /><br />Steve - add us to the list of folks who can&#39;t go away til the house is spotless.   It&#39;s a real pain before you leave but well worth it when you get back.    Are you packed yet?   <br /><br />Shari - sounds like you are getting a head start on the spring cleaning.   I have been thinking about it but that is as far as I&#39;ve gotten.  lol   Actually with Easter so early this year I should get a head start on it.   <br /><br />Ed - you&#39;d better get moving on that &quot;honey do&quot; list - Roe will be back tomorrow.<br /><br />Time to get a few things done before church.   Make today special and share a smile.   I&#39;ll check in later.<br /><br /><br /><br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-24 13:38:36',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273571,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 16:13:46',NULL,'','Steve.... keep that momentum going - let me give you my address  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" />','zebra','zebra','2008-02-24 16:13:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273597,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 17:45:33',NULL,'','Good morning&#33;<br />Have some time before we go to church so thought I&#39;d better set the record straight.  After reading your posts I may have given you all the impression that I willingly cleaned the house.  This is all Lynda&#39;s doing.<br />It&#39;s part of the successful marriage thing, I&#39;m a slob&#33;<br /><br />Mary Lou....We were packed last weekend.  That&#39;s why I take so many cruised in March.  Lynda is super organized and always packs early.  By going on cruises in March she can pack the summer clothes and I will still have something to wear to work&#33;<br /><br />We got about two inches of snow last night but it should all be gone by this afternoon.  Supposed to get up to 48 today.<br /><br />Better get going.  Will check in later and let you all know when the house is spotless&#33;<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-24 17:45:33',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273598,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 17:47:30',NULL,'','Cold, damp, rainy morning here in Las Vegas.  Looks like sweater weather to me.  Teaching Adult Christian Ed this morning and think I&#39;ll bag the suit for a sweater.<br /><br />All under control here.  Roe&#39;s birthday party for her sister seems to have been a real &quot;event&quot; she was all aglow when she called late last night to tell me about it.<br /><br />We Good Morning All, time for me to hit the shower and figure out exactly what I&#39;m going to wear this very unusual morning.<br /><br />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-24 17:47:30',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273599,4386,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 17:51:27',NULL,'','<a href=\"http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2622493710101341621AiGJLy\" target=\"_blank\"><img src=\"http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/39005/2622493710101341621S425x425Q85.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /></a><br /><br />What a bizarre night I had&#33;  Was up and down, every hour or so&#33;  Played canasta, read, watched movies.  <br />Will need a nap today, that&#39;s for sure.<br /><br />Hope everyone has a nice Sunday&#33;<br /><br />Will check back later.','RNSANE','RNSANE','2008-02-24 17:51:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273633,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 19:37:51',NULL,'','good afternoon  everyone<br />what a crazy morning AND beautiful day with sun out being so sunny yay  i wouldn&#39;t come in cuz i don&#39;t feel like be on the computer dang <br />took Pappy as always in the morning after we wake up. did enjoying my coffee <br />i read books last week like crazy lol  i am addict to books and reading <br />i am still working on my project it is turning out good...<br /><br />have great day <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-24 19:37:51',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273637,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 20:00:54',NULL,'','morning all<br /><br />i am thinking we need A chat room for us crazies that can&#39;t sleep LOL ...<br /><br />Carmen ya sound like me the other night.. up down up down read.. watch tv etc , i know why he didn&#39;t ask you any questions... you probably covered everything.. and he knew if he did ask you something you would rip him a new one.. with your info...LOL you go girl<br /><br />its raining here drove home from work in the pouring rain... what is with people , road water <br />doesn&#39;t mean drive like wild people...they scare me sometimes...its suppose to rain most of the day then SUNSHINE and california weather again...starting monday .. yaaaaaaaaaaaaa<br /><br />nothing much happening today<br /><br />everyone have a quiet day<br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-24 20:00:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273691,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-24 23:15:10',NULL,'','Afternoon all&#33; Hope you are all having a great weekend. Yesterday was pretty much a wash for me, just one of those blah days. I hate that......but I had a couple glasses of wine last night and today is soooo much better. Don&#39;t know why it worked but I&#39;ll not look a gift horse in the mouth. Caught up on the work I had to do and now it&#39;s back to the same old household chores. <br /><br />Tonia, give yourself more time to adjust. I&#39;m sure you&#39;ll straighten out again with your sleep pattern. Try some wine.....LOL&#33;<br /><br />Jackie, hope you and Tony enjoyed the weekend with the girls and their families. I know how hard it is to see them go but you&#39;ll visit I&#39;m sure. It would be wonderful if the business does well, less to worry about with them. Hope everything works out for them.<br /><br />Shari, guess the warmer temps helped make you feel better. Thanks for checking in, I was thinking about you the other day.<br /><br />Steve so the truth comes out.......your forced to clean&#33; LOL  I do it all but I have to or I come home to double mess......... At least you know at the end of it you get to leave&#33; <br /><br />Carmen, glad the testimony is over and you can get to your conference this week. <br /><br />Marylou glad the roads cleared up for you yesterday. Hope your Easter shopping went well.<br /><br />Sue what kind of books do you read??? I love to read but don&#39;t have a lot of time for it. Seems like I read in bunches 3 or 4 in a row and then none for months.<br /><br />Well off to dry the towels and maybe a quick trip to the games board. Have a great evening all&#33;<br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-24 23:15:10',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273730,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 02:08:22',NULL,'','We did it&#33;  It&#39;s all over&#33;  The house is clean&#33;  Now we can go on a cruise&#33;  <br /><br />Talked to my sister this afternoon.  She is ready to come stay with dad.  With her in Florida she only gets to see dad once a year so she they should have a good time.<br /><br />Pour old Tiger Woods&#33;  He only won 1.3 million dollars today&#33;<br /><br />That&#39;sit for now.  How a good evening.<br /><br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-25 02:08:22',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273744,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 03:50:04',NULL,'','Evening All,<br /><br />Well we spent the day and evening with our family... it was a bitter sweet day.  we had a lot of fun together but had to say goodbye to Lisa and Angelo who are flying out at butt-crack of dawn tomorrow morning.  Lots of tears..... and when we got back home I came straight to the computer and started researching our next trip to South Africa. You were right Rose - about the visit&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Sorry I&#39;m not too chatty at the moment........','zebra','zebra','2008-02-25 03:50:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273760,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 04:17:00',NULL,'','Hugs Jackie....','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-25 04:17:00',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273768,573,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 04:31:37',NULL,'','Good evening Crazies -<br /><br />Watching the Oscars as I type - I feel a tad underdressed.....maybe I ought to grab a Red Hat LOL..<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/Red%20Hats/RedHatSocietyClipart374.gif\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />Took Mom out for a drive to White Rock today - the weather was too nice to stay in the mall....and the ocean was very blue.  Pretty&#33;<br /><br />Did some yard work yesterday - got the pruners out and filled up a green recycle can.  Hopefully I can get more done tomorrow after my &quot;little&quot; visits.  Got some neat Velvet Doodle Arts to do ... and their &quot;Vegas&quot; booty to take with me.<br /><br />DS got the new light fixtures up in the dining room and hallway - the old ones were the 80&#39;s originals.  It&#39;s nicwe to have an electrician in the family. I would try tossing them out in the trash but I know they would reappear on the work bench before garbage day&#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 />Not much on the calendar for this week.  Might start prep work for the bathroom painting.....might being the operative word  <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 />Anyway - off to tackle my spinach salad - talk at you later .....<br /><br />And remember gals ......<br /><br /><br /><img src=\"http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/hazelson/61kfc0p.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br /><br />','hazelson','hazelson','2008-02-25 04:31:37',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273811,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 12:52:06',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#000000--><span style=\"color:#000000\"><!--/coloro-->MONDAY - February 25th <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--> -<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies and welcome to another week - the end of February already.   My shopping yesterday was a success and Ash &amp; TJ are ready for Easter.  Ash and I reached a happy compromise - she did not go for the poofy - lacy - girly dresses than Nannie wanted but also saw something she liked better than the trampy little outfit she had her eyes on.  <br /><br />Jackie - sending extra (((((hugs))))) your way today.   I&#39;m sure you have your first trip all planned out already.  <br /><br />Steve - congrats on finishing the house cleaning.  Of course this means eating out til you cruise so you don&#39;t get the kitchen dirty.   lol   I&#39;m sure your sister will enjoy spending time with your Dad.  <br /><br />Rose - glad you got over your blah day and are feeling better.   Is DD excited about your cruise?  I&#39;m sure the two of you will have a great time.   I&#39;d love to be able to take Deb away for a few days w/o the kids.  Someday it will happen.  <br /><br />Tonia - I think a chat room for all of us non-sleepers would be a wonderful idea.   I know I&#39;m getting tired of playing solitaire in the middle of the night and Jim gets real cranky if I do housework at 3AM.<br /><br />Sue - glad you had some sunshine yesterday.<br /><br />Carmen &reg; - sorry that you have joined the sleepless club.  That is so frustrating waking up every hour all night and you really feel awful the next day.<br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving.   It&#39;s his work week and he is not a happy man.   His partner smashed up the company car on Thursday during the storm (fortunately he wasn&#39;t hurt but the car is a mess)  Tony spun around 3 times and hit a pole.    So Jim has to use the company van which he says is terrible - no shocks, no radio and a real mess.  No idea how long their car will be out of service but again, the main thing is that Tony is OK.   At any rate it will be a long week for Jim driving around the old clunker.  He puts close to 200 miles a day on his route.  <br /><br />Make today special - I&#39;ll be back once I send him on his merry way.   <br />','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-25 12:52:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273829,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 15:21:40',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies... <br />Hope all is well...<br /><br />I spent yesterday having fun simulating a planning of my ultimate cruise.. a 30 dayer that would take us from Barcelona  to Los Angeles with a stop in Miami ...  cost a neat 10,500 per couple not including gratuities and extras.... wouldn&#39;t that be a dream cruise...<br />anyway back to reality...<br /><br />not a lot going on here.... I am around if you need me...<br /><br />Huge Group Hug','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-25 15:21:40',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273830,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 15:27:06',NULL,'','I had a fun weekend.  My youngest DD (23) just got promoted to Supervisor – Technical Support, at Verizon Wireless after 3 years of working there.  We are so proud of her accomplishments. I took her shopping this weekend - she now has to dress the part - and ended up buying her 5 pants suits, 2 pairs of shoes and a winter coat. <br /><br />I hope everyone who has been having sleepless nights will get a good nights rest tonight.<br /><br />Jackie, I am so sorry that your DD’s are going off the South Africa and I wish them much success with their business venture.  You now have an extra special reason to visit South Africa.<br /><br />All my friends have a great day <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> .<br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-25 15:27:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273846,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 15:56:31',NULL,'','<!--coloro:#6600cc--><span style=\"color:#6600cc\"><!--/coloro--><!--fonto:Comic--><span style=\"font-family:Comic\"><!--/fonto--><!--sizeo:3--><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo-->Good morning Crazies&#33; Is it really Monday again? Not much of anything going on around here as we&#39;ve already watched most of the ice melt. We had two of our granddaughters spend Friday night with us. As cold as it was they wanted to go to DQ for a Blizzard, which we did&#33;<br />Well it&#39;s time to get work Monday officially started. Have a great day everyone&#33;<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-25 15:56:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273889,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 18:14:56',NULL,'','good morning everyone<br />had crazy morning ugh like i wanted to stay in bed ha<br />will have winterstorm tonight jeez i hate winter i wanted it to be over soon <br />took Pappy out as always every morning<br />i am going in for my blood test and go to library to pick few books i wanted to read heh<br /><br />have good day everyone smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-25 18:14:56',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273891,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 18:19:27',NULL,'','Carmen how cool supervisor huh.....Congratulate her from all of us.. for sure&#33;&#33;','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-25 18:19:27',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273905,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 18:38:04',NULL,'','Joey, thank you.','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-25 18:38:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273922,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 19:19:08',NULL,'','<img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wink.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wink2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wink.gif\" />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-25 19:19:08',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273929,2549,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 19:54:46',NULL,'','hey all<br /><br />Carmen congrats to DD on her promotion,,, way kwel<br /><br />Joey i see you ..&quot; bumping subjects around on the board again LOL LOL &quot;... i want to have the money to do that cruise .. gezzzzzz if i win the lottery <br /><br />Marylou... trampy outfit LOL LOL you kill me .. it must have been bad LOL fishnets??<br /><br />Rose.... LOL wine uh ... well if i didn&#39;t drink i would....13 years sober but it does smell<br />good at times.. i can still smell it LOL .. but tequila was my choice <br /><br />Sue blood test are ya ok ??<br /><br />Keith Rita its never to cold for ice cream especially..DQ my fav is the chocolate dip cone YUMMMMMMO<br /><br />good yumo mix ... girl scout cookies thin mints crushed ... vanilla ice cream ... milk and BLEND ... OMG and if ya want to add a little something esle ( green cream de menthe)<br /><br />( ok i have stocked up in the freezer the troup just loves me )<br /><br />&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; ((((((( jackie  and tony )))))))))...............love ya guys  ,,, i could whine a little <br />like a daughter for ya .. and go OH MOM STOP IT .. i could even call and kiss up to ya because i want<br />something LOL LOL <br /> <br />Jenn maybe donate it to good will they love stuff like that...or look into habitat for humanity , i donated a bunch of household things ,, like bathtubs light fixtures sinks etc stove washers dryer <br /><br />Steve ... ok don&#39;t eat , cook drink anything to have to wash...and you have to wear the same clothes till wife comes home.. and that means underwear also LOL <br /><br />ok well to eat something and sleep nite nite <br /><br />Tonia<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','terumim','terumim','2008-02-25 19:54:46',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273958,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 21:45:12',NULL,'','Hello All,<br /><br />Bright and sunny here.  Had showers the last couple of days.  Temps are coming back to normal.<br /><br />Just a quick hello.  Roe is coming home tonight and I guess I should make the bed and shovel out the trash&#33;&#33;  Well, at least start the dishwasher.  Last night she said she was &quot;ready&quot; to come home.  Had enough of the a grandkid fix for this trip.<br /><br />We will be driving to Albuquerque in June for a Nephew&#39;s wedding so she does not have too long to wait for her next fix.<br /><br />Joey, love the sounds of your dream vacation.<br /><br />Steve, I thought I was married to the only woman who had to clean the house from top to bottom before we can go on a cruise.  Even when we had our cleaning lady stay at the house and take care of the cats and dog we had to clean it before she arrived.  <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,','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-25 21:45:12',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273960,274,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 21:51:47',NULL,'','Hi everyone...it&#39;s a nice warm day today  (27degrees, lol) so I&#39;m going to the store to look for a couple of square pillows to put in the extra shams that come with the new comforter set I bought the other day.  I need the big square pillows.  Already have the king size pillows in the shams, and the set also came with three decorative pillows.  It&#39;s nice after around 20 years to have a change.  lol  The bedroom is small, but it looks nice, and more up-to-date now.<br /><br />Gonna keep this short today...fingers are still swollen and kind of hard to type&#33;<br /><br />Rose...sometimes a little wine is a good thing.   <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" /> <br /><br />MaryLou...so glad Tony is OK.<br /><br />Steve...definitely getting time to leave now that the house is spotless.  <br /><br />Tonia...love your sense of humor...you always make me laugh&#33;<br /><br />EVERYONE...have a great day&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;','Shari2','Shari2','2008-02-25 21:51:47',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(273984,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-25 23:19:09',NULL,'','Afternoon all from a very warm Central Florida. 1 more nice day and then the cold front comes through again. Oh well, it&#39;s almost March. Went to the Mall this morning to return some of Howie&#39;s gifts that were wrong size, color, etc. Managed to pick up a new dress too while I was there. I have 3 weddings this year so it will come in handy. Tomorrow my daughter Cynthia turns 21&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; She&#39;s very excited since now she can legally drink&#33; I feel more gray hairs sprouting.....LOL<br /><br />Steve congrats on finishing the cleaning. Would you like to come do mine??? <br /><br />(((Jackie))) I knew you&#39;d be booking a trip to SA&#33; Glad you started looking. Hang in there, I know how hard it is to say goodbye.<br /><br />Marylou glad you got your shopping done. I can&#39;t believe how young they start those tarty clothes these days&#33; Yikes, why can&#39;t kids be kids anymore?? I think my DD&#39;s birthday is more important to her at the moment then the cruise but that will change on Wednesday. It really is wonderful to spend quality time with her and we have so little of that these days. <br /><br />Carmen congrats to your DD on her promotion. Aren&#39;t you sweet to help her with her work clothes, I&#39;m sure she appreciates it.<br /><br />Tonia, guess wine isn&#39;t a good idea for you......sorry. I love Girl Scout thin mints frozen......this way I don&#39;t eat them all at once. LOL<br /><br />Joey that sounds like a great dream cruise. Guess most of us will be in the same boat......only dreaming.......<br /><br />Ed hope you finished the clean up before Roe gets home. <br /><br />Shari sorry your still not feeling well. Hope your fingers improve soon. It&#39;s nice to change bedding now and then, always gives the room a lift.<br /><br />Well all, off to do a few things. Hope you all have a great evening.','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-25 23:19:09',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274049,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 03:06:04',NULL,'','Only four more days to go.  They are going to work me to death before I gobut that&#39;s alright, makes the cruise even that more enjoyable&#33;<br /><br />Had a new motor put in my dad&#39;s chair lift. (No way he can climb steps).  I&#39;m just glad the motor was under warranty.  Still cost me almost &#036;300.  I&#39;m not in Ed&#39;s range yet with his hot water heater but we are trying&#33;<br /><br />Jackie....Hang in there.  Planning a trip to SA is a great idea&#33;<br /><br />Rose...You wouldn&#39;t want me to clean your house.  Acutally I&#39;m a much better supervisor than worker&#33;<br /><br />Ed...It does sound like Roe and Lynda are cut from the same cloth.  We did actually clean the house before the exterminator came to spray for bugs&#33;  <br /><br />Carmen...Congrats on DD&#39;s promotion.  Just had to go buy those outfits didn&#39;t you&#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 />Mary Lou...Glad you guys were able to reach a compromise on the clothes.  I guess we all go throught that stage&#33;<br /><br />Joey...Your dream cruise sounds great.  Wouldn&#39;t have an extra &#036;10,500 laying around would you?<br /><br />Tonia...Thanks for the advise.  Do you know Lynda? <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" />  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/laugh.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":laugh:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"laugh.gif\" /> <br /><br />OK, time to get serious, Lynda will be home any minute.  Better double check the house&#33;<br /><br />Steve<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />','lashl','lashl','2008-02-26 03:06:04',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274063,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 03:37:21',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=274049:date=Feb 25 2008, 05&#58;06 PM:name=lashl)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(lashl &#064; Feb 25 2008, 05&#58;06 PM) [snapback]274049[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Joey...Your dream cruise sounds great. Wouldn&#39;t have an extra &#036;10,500 laying around would you?<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Steve unfortunately I don&#39;t have the first one much less an extra one... but if i did...... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/thumbup.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":thumbup:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"thumbup.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-26 03:37:21',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274081,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 13:21:16',NULL,'','<!--sizeo:6--><span style=\"font-size:24pt;line-height:100%\"><!--/sizeo--><!--coloro:#330000--><span style=\"color:#330000\"><!--/coloro-->TUESDAY - February 26th<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><br /><br />Good morning Crazies - Yesterday was a beautiful day - temps were in the mid 40&#39;s and the sun melted a lot of the snow and ice.  Actually saw the rabbits for the first time this year hopping all over the yards and the birds were chirping.   It gave us hope that Spring is just around the corner.  Today is snow again - go figure.   <br /><br />Rose - Happy 21st Birthday to Cynthia.  I hope she has a great day.  Are you all set for your cruise?  <br /><br />Jackie -  Hope today is a bit better.   Keep planning that trip to see your DDs.<br /><br />Carmen(M)  - Congratulations to you DD on her promotion at work.    What a nice Mom you are to help with her work wardrobe.   <br /><br />Tonia - No, Ash wasn&#39;t looking at fishnets (yet) but short mini skirt and shorter tops with her little belly sticking out seem to be the norm for now.   Of course then you need the knee high boots to go with the outfit - no way&#33;&#33;<br /><br />Shari - Did you find the pillow you needed?   I love to change things around in the bedrooms and am always looking for good deals on quilts, etc. <br /><br />Steve - Glad your house is nice and clean and ready for your cruise.   I plead guilty to having to have everything shiny and clean before we leave to go anywhere.   <br /><br />Ed - I&#39;m sure you are glad to have Roe home.  How was your trip?<br /><br />Joey - Your dream cruise sounds great.  Sure wish I had an extra &#036;10,500 sitting around someplace.lol<br />Hopefully we can get something a little cheaper put together for a Cruise Crazies cruise for next year.  <br /><br />Cheryl - Haven&#39;t heard much from you recently.   Hope everything is OK.<br /><br />Time to get Jim up and moving.    He hates the truck he is using and is pretty crabby so I let him have a little extra sleep this morning.    He&#39;s going to hate the truck even more tomorrow after it sits out in the snow all night.   He can&#39;t get the truck into the garage where he usually keeps the Company car so he will have to clean it off before work.   <br /><br />Make today special.   I&#39;ll be back later to see what everyone is up to.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-26 13:21:16',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274134,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 15:17:55',NULL,'','Good Morning Crazies... A beautiful day (weather wise) is on tap for today.. so i get a chance to go sit on the balcony and enjoy the Rays&#33;&#33; that is always nice ... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/happy.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":happy:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"happy.gif\" /> <br /><br />Did anyone else hear the reports that gas prices are supposed to peak at over 4 dollars a gallon come the spring? well it is still cheaper than in europe.. but hey .. it is what it is...  what are you going to do...<br /><br />Hope everyone is well and all have a great day..<br /><br /> <br /><br />till later..<br /><br /> <br /><br /> <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" />  <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-26 15:17:55',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274151,488,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 16:25:03',NULL,'','Joey - I didn&#39;t hear the report about &#036;4 a gallon but I just went to the grocery store and our nearest gas station went from &#036;3.02 yesterday to &#036;3.19 this morning.   That&#39;s quite a big jump for one day and they are generally the cheapest station around.    Guess I will have to redo our budget for our drive to Miami in December.','cruisetarp','cruisetarp','2008-02-26 16:25:03',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274152,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 16:33:31',NULL,'','wow that is a healthy jump....its 3.35 here...','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-26 16:33:31',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274153,3642,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 16:33:38',NULL,'','good morning everyone <br />woke up to see snow on the ground as i scream NOO no more please LOL so i had to shove off again for Pappy but Pappy is pretty good walking in snow  really shocking thing he did last night he did walk on freah falling snow grass in the BACKYARD&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33; not his usual spot  really a shock <br />i got few books from the library  i picked up few Jackie Collins books because a group of my friends were talking about her and her books that they had read not the newest books recently.  i never read her books that got me to read her books so i did it is really good so far.<br />my blood level is now where it is suppose to be i was supposed to be at 2-3  this time i was 2.5 that is better  i hope it will stay even stay between 2-3 <br /><br />have good day everyone smile','lovelypinky','lovelypinky','2008-02-26 16:33:38',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274155,2613,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 17:30:44',NULL,'','Good Morning:<br /><br />Forecast is calling for rain all day today, better than snow I guess.<br />Shari, I hope your fingers feel better soon.  Happy 21st Birthday to Cynthia.<br />Steve and Lynda, have a great cruise.  I don’t like shopping for myself, but love shopping for my daughters.<br />Joey, I would love to do a world cruise one of these days.  I have another 5 years of working, so maybe once I retire <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":smile:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"smile.gif\" /> <br /><br />Take care everyone.<br /><br /><br />','mercedes','mercedes','2008-02-26 17:30:44',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274162,754,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 17:39:18',NULL,'','Good Morning all.........<br /><br />A rainy day here but changing to snow later. Today is a &quot;get things done around the house day&quot;. Ken is working hard on his cutting boards and they are coming along beautifully. I think I will get the laundy done and catch up on my ironing. Then some crocheting. I am about half way done with a queen size afghan and I will be glad when that one is done.<br /><br />Shari............FYI  When I need pillow for shams espcecially odd size ones I go to Hancock fabrics or Joannes or Hobby Lobby (if you have any of those) and buy the foam pillows. They come in all different sizes. I even buy them and crochet covers for them.........The foam pillows are inexpensive and hold their shape and firmess beautifully.<br /><br />Everybody not feeling well get better and those in bad weather stay safe.........<br /><br />Joey........have you come up with any ideas for 2009 for a group cruise?<br /><br />Ciao for now<br /><br />','teacp','teacp','2008-02-26 17:39:18',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274167,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 17:49:05',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=274162:date=Feb 26 2008, 07&#58;39 AM:name=teacp)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(teacp &#064; Feb 26 2008, 07&#58;39 AM) [snapback]274162[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br /><br />Joey........have you come up with any ideas for 2009 for a group cruise?<br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Hey Maria itineraries are due in the next 45 days... then we can see whats up&#33;&#33;<br /><br /> <br /><br />How you feeling????<br /><br /> <br /><br />Joey<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-26 17:49:05',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274169,139,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 18:14:02',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies, another lousy weather day here in our neighborhood.<br />Maria, this stuff is heading your way, however this time there is no ice.<br />We have to come to this site to get a good dose of cruise talk to warm our soles&#33;<br />Hmm a group cruise in 2009, sounds very interesting. We have nothing booked. In fact we have nothing booked for 2008 and that is depressing. We will probably wait unit after our two weeks at Siesta Key in May before we begin serious cruise searching. Business conditions as they are may limit our choices. We have some old cruise friends that want us to take an all inclusive trip to one of the islands instead of a cruise. Decisions, decisions&#33;<br />Anyway, hope you all have a great day and for those in this weather, stay safe&#33;','Keith amp; Rita','Keith &amp; Rita','2008-02-26 18:14:02',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274172,334,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 19:00:19',NULL,'','Morning all&#33; Today my baby is 21&#33; I can&#39;t believe how fast that time went.......sometimes, LOL&#33; She came home from school and baked herself a cake. She&#39;s going out tonight with 25 friends for dinner. I&#39;m taking her to lunch in a while. <br /><br />Steve these last few days will fly now. Tomorrow I&#39;m cleaning and then I&#39;ll pack. Don&#39;t need much for 3 days. <br /><br />Marylou it sure has been a wild winter for all you northerners. Spring is coming and I&#39;m sure you appreciated the signs in your yard. <br /><br />Joey we heard about the gas prices. Not much we can do about it so we&#39;ll grin and bear it. <br /><br />Sue glad to hear your blood tests were OK. <br /><br />Cynthia want&#39;s me to thank you for all the birthday wishes. She peeked in this morning knowing mom told everyone.<br /><br />Well off to start wash and then taking the girls to lunch. Have a great day all&#33;<br /><br />','sailingrose','sailingrose','2008-02-26 19:00:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274178,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 20:24:43',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=274172:date=Feb 26 2008, 09&#58;00 AM:name=sailingrose)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(sailingrose &#064; Feb 26 2008, 09&#58;00 AM) [snapback]274172[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> <br />Joey we heard about the gas prices. Not much we can do about it so we&#39;ll grin and bear it. <br /><br /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br /> <br /><br />Rose Kinda figured you had.... <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wub.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wub:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wub.gif\" /> and your right that is all you can do...<br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-26 20:24:43',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274179,2611,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 20:25:35',NULL,'','Good morning Crazies.  Happy 21st birthday Cynthia.  I can still remember how &quot;grown-up&quot; I felt on that day.  Mary Lou, I am fine - Sunday we took a drive as the weather was so beautiful - was in the 60&#39;s here.  Was having a bad Fibromyalgic day yesterday and didn&#39;t do much of anything - I went to the grocery store and that is all I accomplished all day.  I actually went up to bed about 8:30 or 8:45.  It is normally between 2:00 - 3:00 a.m.  I didn&#39;t get up any earlier though, it was 10:00 this morning before I surfaced but I guess my body really needed the rest, so I gave in to it&#33;&#33;&#33;  Rose and Steve, hope you have wonderful cruises - wish I was heading off to one.  It snowed all night long and when I got up at around 6:00 to use the potty, it was completely white out, but the sun came out and most of it is gone now.  It is forecast to be in the 40&#39;s and 50&#39;s until Sunday, when snow will show up again.  Whoever is in charge of Spring is falling down on the job&#33;&#33;&#33;  Well, guess I should go get some things done that should have been done yesterday.  Have a great day everyone...','Gregswife','Gregswife','2008-02-26 20:25:35',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274180,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 20:57:26',NULL,'','<!--quoteo(post=274179:date=Feb 26 2008, 10&#58;25 AM:name=Gregswife)--><div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE(Gregswife &#064; Feb 26 2008, 10&#58;25 AM) [snapback]274179[/snapback]</div><div class=\'quotemain\'><!--quotec--> Good morning Crazies. Happy 21st birthday Cynthia. I can still remember how &quot;grown-up&quot; I felt on that day.  <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> <br /><br />Hi Cheryl this reminded me of when I turned 18 just as the government had just said that they will leave it up to the individual states if I remember correctly to decide at what age an individual could drink and vote etc.... does anyone remember the good discussion the country had over.....&quot;if I am old enough to go to war then I should be old enough to have a drink&quot;. I know a bunch of you guys remember that.. anyway I digress.. I was one of those few that turned 18 when they lowered the age then after 3 years of discussion I turned 21 and hey raised it back up... ..<br /><br /> <br /><br />I have no idea what that has to do with all grown up except for I could legally get drunk.. <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/wacko.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":wacko:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"wacko.gif\" /> <br /><br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-26 20:57:26',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274205,1421,1,18,269437,'2008-02-26 23:47:39',NULL,'','Hi gang, we are back from our cruise............ <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/sad.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":sad2:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"sad.gif\" /> We had a great time despite all the challenges the ship had encountered. I won&#39;t go into too much detail as I would like to write a short overview in a few days. As some of you may have heard,(it was all over the news) the Ryndam was hit with the G.I. illness. Luckily, we were not affected by the virus. We felt sorry for those who became ill and the crew who had to work extra hard. Even with all the inconveniences, we had a excellent cruise......so much that we&#39;ll probably do the same itinerary/ship again soon. <br /><br />Here is Crazie onboard the Ryndam in San Diego. The U.S.S. Midway museum is in the backdrop.<br /><br /><img src=\"http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b177/brownbearcub/Ryndam2-15-08Part1008.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"IPB Image\" /><br /><br />','Rat','Rat','2008-02-26 23:47:39',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274206,2066,1,18,269437,'2008-02-27 00:51:54',NULL,'','Rat Thanks for checking in .. so glad your family affected..<br />look forward to your review<br />','JoeyandDavid','JoeyandDavid','2008-02-27 00:51:54',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274209,2542,1,18,269437,'2008-02-27 00:59:06',NULL,'','Rat... I was so concerned about you when I heard about the norovirus on the Ryndam - so glad you guys weren&#39;t effected.  What did you think of that ship.. itself?','zebra','zebra','2008-02-27 00:59:06',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274219,2,1,18,269437,'2008-02-27 02:26:19',NULL,'','Great photo, Rat. Glad to hear you weren&#39;t affected by the virus and enjoyed the cruise. Will watch for your review.','GottaCruz','GottaCruz','2008-02-27 02:26:19',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274224,920,1,18,269437,'2008-02-27 02:58:14',NULL,'','Rat,<br /><br />Waiting for that review.  Glad you, your family and Crazie were not hit with the &quot;Bug.&quot;  <img src=\"http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/biggrin.gif\" style=\"vertical-align:middle\" emoid=\":biggrin:\" border=\"0\" alt=\"biggrin.gif\" />','The Skipper','The Skipper','2008-02-27 02:58:14',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0),(274227,3913,1,18,269437,'2008-02-27 03:12:59',NULL,'','The human mind is amazing&#33;  The closer you get to a cruise the less the everyday BS bothers you&#33;<br /><br />Will go pick up my sister from the airport tomorrow.  That will give us a couple of days to go over everything with her before we leave.  That&#39;s assuming we can get a word in.  My sister loves to talk&#33;<br /><br />Joey...We took a huge drop in gas prices today.  Dropped from &#036;3.04 to &#036;3.03 per gallon.  How come gas prices always go up in hugh chunks but only comes down a penney at a time?<br /><br />Also, we haven&#39;t booked anything for 2009 and will wait for the Cruise Crazies Cruise.  Already told Lynda we are going&#33;  Since she loves cruising even more than I do she agreed&#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 />Mary Lou... You mentioned hearing birds singing.  That got me thinking that I haven&#39;t seen any robins yet.  We always see some in Feb.  Guess they are smarter than I thought<br /><br />Rose...Tell DD Happy 21st Birthday&#33;  It&#39;s almost time to cruise&#33; <br /><br />Cynthia....I&#39;m jealous&#33;  You can still remember your 21st birthday&#33;<br /><br />Another sign of old age.  I didn&#39;t take notes when I read the posts and I forgot what I was going to reply.<br />Better go get some dinner.  Have a good evening.<br /><br />Steve','lashl','lashl','2008-02-27 03:12:59',NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,NULL,-1,0,0,0,0,0,0);
