Just Questions--Pirates' Hospital/Cookie Cruise.

[Mickey'sGirl]

Good Lord! That was a lot of yappin! Morning everyone!!

I just wrote my entire trip report....16 days worth! Happy reading!

I will go there presently!

Nice to know I've got a spot either way.

What show are you doing this time Ken?

You should have seen the "Sponge Bob" knee length boxers that DD found for me to wear. So I was wondering aloud to the cast one evening that if we did the show in London some time, could we say we had "London britches falling down"?

Great visual...and I love the pun!

Could someone stop by the store and pick some up? (Oh, and I need a pound of $100 bills while you're there. Thanks!)

How you doin' Ellen? Which store has the $100 bills on sale?

I'm not having a very good Monday... my car almost got mutilated by a deer. She came out of nowhere and was at my front bumper before I saw her. Luckily (or by Divine protection I believe) she stopped just shy of crossing and waited until I passed her and then she crossed - narrowly missing being slaughtered by the two cars behind me.

Yikes! My sister and her husband were hit by a deer a couple of years ago -- demolished their car -- but thankfully not them! I am glad that you missed that one -- and I hear you about the gas! It is ridiculous right now!

Well, the fever broke, but the headaches have stayed....EVERY DAY. And this morning, she had a lovely red raised prickly rash from head to toe.

OMG! Is she itchy like with Chicken Pox?!! Poor kid! SHe's been feeling awful for a long time. I hope the meds kick in quickly!

Also, if my friend and her hubby want some "alone time", can I come VISIT you guys at OKW in October?

You can hang out with us if you want to Christine.... We'll try to keep up with you! Maybe you and Euan can tire each other out!

I just read in the paper that they're getting ready to film Nicholas Sparks' "Nights in Rodanthe" with Richard Gere just upriver from us. Any JQ wenches want me to shanghai Richard Gere for them while he's nearby? I think I can fit him into one of the rum kegs.

No thanks Ken.... and I read one Nicholas Sparks book and mourn those hours that are lost to me forever! Not enough gore and too much smooching!

Of course, it does slow him down from attending all those senior parties that scare parents so much.

There's a positive in every situation, eh Jasper? I hope he mends quickly!

Where is everyone? Where's Nat? Jenn? Everyone else? Are they all standing in line already to see the first showing of Pirates?

Yesterday was Victoria Day here in Canada. We celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday on the Monday closest to, but not after, May 24th each year. No work and there are usually fireworks!

Only a Double Secret Agent working for the CIA and Her Majesties Secret Service.

James Bond AND Felix Leiter??!!!!

Are you ladies going to make me walk the plank?

Gosh no Maria! More left for us this way!

Well, it's official - we're moved! Yeah!!!

Yay!! Well done Blythe! Enjoy your new home!!

[Christine]

Hi Blythe! I am so glad the move is over! Now for the unpacking...UGH! I have missed you!

We have several JQers MIA right now! And Ellen's call for cookies didn't produce them! You don't think they went overboard do you?

I'll pop up to the crow's nest and eye the waters for a banker in heels, a wench eating popsicles for her sore throat, and the rest.

Hmmmm...how does one GET to the crow's nest??

[mtown71]

I just read in the paper that they're getting ready to film Nicholas Sparks' "Nights in Rodanthe" with Richard Gere just upriver from us. Any JQ wenches want me to shanghai Richard Gere for them while he's nearby? I think I can fit him into one of the rum kegs.

Nah..thanks anyway...Richard Gere just doesn't cut it for me. Just let me keep Orlando!

Hi all! How is everyone? Sorry I haven't had time to be on line much again. In addition to dealing with my own pain issues, now my 18 year old son just tore all the ligaments in his left ankle while playing basketball over the weekend!

What really makes this bad is that he graduates high school this comeing Friday! Needless to say there are a million things he was suppose to do this week and now can't. Of course, it does slow him down from attending all those senior parties that scare parents so much.

Hey Jasper! Sorry to hear about your son. Hope his ankle heals quickly! Good luck with the graduation. My brother broke his hand right before he graduated. Looked funny in his cast.

Guys, scroll through these pictures and see what this strep virus has done to my poor baby! It is breaking my heart! Is this not pitiful?

Sorry to hear about Olivia! Poor little girl! At least now she is finally getting the meds she needed. Hope she gets better quickly! Prayers & pixie dust heading her way. Man, are we all falling apart or what????

Shanghai away! Richard Gere is, without a doubt, one of the sexiest men alive!! Sorry ladies, but I think his "maturity" beats out Orlando's "boyish charm" any day.
Are you ladies going to make me walk the plank?

Nope...don't have to walk the plank..you can have Mr. Gere. I prefer the "boyish charm"! But, for the comment, you have to get the monkey to tell us where he hid the rum.

Morning all!!!! I woke up to the smell of fresh baked cookies. Had to come say hi. Also, saw some person trying to climb into the crow's nest. Hmmmmm... won't be on much this week since I am back at work now. Last night went o.k. Throat was raw by the time I got home. Hopefully that goes away with time. Everyone kept hugging me & telling me how much they missed me. Do you think it was because I wound up doing most of the work yesterday?

[offwego]

Who just won the Preakness ???

A horse?

Brian hauled about 2 yards of triple mix for me today..... our front perennial gardens look quite nice already! Anyone have a lilac to plant under the bay in the dining room?

I have some hostas would that work?

Lynne, read all your trip reports and really enjoyed them. That was really nice that you all got to be there with your parents for their 50th anniversary. Tell your dad I'm a model railroader too (although in planning only at theis point--lots of rolling stock, building kits and track but no layout).

Did you all think I'd forget my question?

My Mom and step dad have trains in their backyard..which is odd what with the snow and all.

I think I need to slow down. I'm VP of governmental affairs (get your minds out of the gutter) for our chamber and at 10:00 I was supposed to do opening intros for a county-wide transportation update the chamber puts on each year. So, there I was at 9:30 talking to my secretary about how the show went this weekend, when she said, "Aren't you supposed to be hosting some kind of chamber thing this morning?" Fast forward to me rushing to the house to put on something a little more formal (including better shoes, Nat) and rushing out to the place where the presentation was held. At least everything is pretty close together, so I made it with time to spare. Now for some lunch and back to work.

I've done that..funniest was going to a "grand opening" as the banker me and not the chamber me. The local MP (like a congressman or senator) thought I was the chamber me...and my DS just wanted the donuts. But in either case the shoes are crucial.

Where's Nat today? There's a thread that needs her attention over at the Water Cooler. In fact, where are a lot of people??? Calling all JQers, calling all JQers! Hot cookies, fresh out of the oven!

I was enjoying a long weekend..and will go check it out thanks!!

[disneydrmr]

Di, have you thought of getting the reports and talking with your local representative? We've done that around here and now have speed bumps on certain roads and 3 or 4 way stop signs on really bad corners. Good luck with it!

If you find the rum, I could use some. Last week I had to drive into the city for that photo shoot and my car got hit by a bike messenger while I was stopped in traffic. Besides scaring me, he broke my left rear-view mirror (which will cost at least $250 to repair). I was scared, upset and mad all at the same time.

Di, you're not winning today with Ken, are you? I don't think you're going to do well with the gray-haired comment either. Breathe deep, open mouth, take out foot. And here, have a cookie!

Yeah, we've gone to the paper and they did a cover story about the curve... the city did come out and paint those raised bumpy lines on the road...whooppee.... all that does is make noise - does nothing to slow the people down.

Sorry to hear about your mirror. Ouch! $250 - I gotta ask - how could someone on a bike do that kind of damage?

And yeah... I'm striking out with Ken... so please pass all the cookies you've got and I'll fill my mouth full so I'll be unable to 'insult' him further

So you're saying you're put off by the grey pallor us old guys have? I'll have you know I've earned this putty-like look. Harrrrumph.

Did I mention I'm playing "Father" in "Children of Eden"? I think you can Google the title and see what that entails. Apparently no other old guys (ahem) who can sing showed up.

Um, actually Ken, that grey pallor makes you look quite 'distinguished'.. yeah, that's a good word!

I won't even comment about your 'old guys' comment... I'll just say - congrats on the role of "Father"....

Sorry to hear your day was so rough, Di - I'm hoping tomorrow's better, with no crazy deer OR drivers!!

Well, I hope you all have a good day tomorrow, with not too much work, no accidents or wayward animals... I'm looking forward to being on from home again! (Once I can find the office... )

Glad to hear you got all moved in... sorry to hear about your aches and pains. Hope your body recovers quickly and you get all settled in!

Thanks! No deer or crazy drivers last night or today.

Yikes! My sister and her husband were hit by a deer a couple of years ago -- demolished their car -- but thankfully not them! I am glad that you missed that one -- and I hear you about the gas! It is ridiculous right now!

Yesterday was Victoria Day here in Canada. We celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday on the Monday closest to, but not after, May 24th each year. No work and there are usually fireworks!

Yeah, I know several people who have had run ins with deer and the results have never been pretty.. so I am very thankful I missed that one.

Happy belated Victoria Day to you! Hope you enjoyed the day!

We have several JQers MIA right now! And Ellen's call for cookies didn't produce them! You don't think they went overboard do you?

I'll pop up to the crow's nest and eye the waters for a banker in heels, a wench eating popsicles for her sore throat, and the rest.

Hmmmm...how does one GET to the crow's nest??

You get to the crow's nest by going 'straight as the crow flys'....

Hmmmm... if a call for cookies didn't bring them out - think we can round up the female JQ'rs with this call? -

"CAP'N JACK AND WILL ARE LOOKING FOR A LITTLE ROMANCE!!! ANYONE INTERESTED?"

[Nascfan]

How come we're only getting like 3 posts on a page now?

Christine, you were asking about the family? Yes, we're all much more healthy now, thanks. I've still got a tickle cough that settles in more at night, but easily treated with a dose of cough medicine, or not, if I forget.

Have a great Tuesday everyone! It's absolutely gorgeous here and was "this close" to pulling my daughter out of school so we could hit the links. But she has practice today after school so at least she'll get to hit some.

[offwego]

Scott is this better?

[ElenitaB]

Welcome back, Blythe! Glad you're settling into your new house. Do you want any help decorating? We can always drain a few bottles of rum for you.

Hmmmm...how does one GET to the crow's nest??

Follow the monkey.

Sorry to hear about your mirror. Ouch! $250 - I gotta ask - how could someone on a bike do that kind of damage?

The bike messenger ran his bike straight into the mirror, thank you very much. Thank goodness I didn't have my hand resting on the open window and that the shattering mirror didn't cut him or me. The whole side rearview mirror comes as one unit and it costs upwards of $250 (I had to replace the right one last year).

Scott is this better?

Huh???

So is anyone else going to see POTC:AWE Thursday night? I'm fighting off an infection (in my right leg once again) and am praying that they won't hospitalize me for IV antibiotics (it does look slightly better than yesterday and my breathing is no longer affected)... I'm focused on being at that theatre Thursday at 8:00.

to our second generation ailing JQers! Hope that they're both feeling better for their Friday festivities!

[Jasper]

Jasper, to your son! Hope he can still attend graduation!

Oh, I can guarantee you he will attend graduation even if I have to carry him across that stage!! We have all worked too hard getting him to this point not to see him graduate!! Seriously though, he is on crutches and may have to go that way, but nothing short of being dead was going to keep him from attending. He does have to do therepy 3 times this week and ice and heat his ankle alternately for the first week or so. The doc said that if he does that he would allow him to walk into the ceremony and across the stage without crutches as long as he can stand the pain.

Does anyone want to throw some money my way to pay for his therapy bills? I assume Ken has some sort of discount philanthropy service set up for just this sort of thing?

[drummerboy]

Does anyone want to throw some money my way to pay for his therapy bills? I assume Ken has some sort of discount philanthropy service set up for just this sort of thing?

Yes, DDPS is having a special on physical therapy philanthropy this week. All of those in our $400,000 and over giving circle are entitled to a 10% discount.

It's been mighty quiet in here today. What's up with that?

[Riri529]

Nah..thanks anyway...Richard Gere just doesn't cut it for me. Just let me keep Orlando!



Nope...don't have to walk the plank..you can have Mr. Gere. I prefer the "boyish charm"! But, for the comment, you have to get the monkey to tell us where he hid the rum.

If I knew where the monkey hid the rum, I'd be drunk! I may be a bit crazy, but I know I'm sober.

Has anyone searched the crows nest? I think monkeys are pretty good climbers.

[ElenitaB]

Has anyone searched the crows nest? I think monkeys are pretty good climbers.

Last I checked, Christine was trying to follow the little critter up there. I don't think her surgeon would approve though, would he?

[Namine']

[QUOTE=disneydrmr;

"CAP'N JACK AND WILL ARE LOOKING FOR A LITTLE ROMANCE!!! ANYONE INTERESTED?" [/QUOTE]

Definitely
Did we look in the galley for the rum? Maybe the monkey got hungry.

[disneydeb]

Definitely
Did we look in the galley for the rum? Maybe the monkey got hungry.

I just got finished in the galley and it isn't in there either. So the question, "Wher'did the rum go?"

[pjbs35a]

Who is going to Orlando Wednesday through Friday ???
Who is staying at Downtown Disney ???
Who will not have time to go to the parks ???
Who can resist such temptation ???

Only a Double Secret Agent working for the CIA and Her Majesties Secret Service.

Did you guess me ??? If so, you were wrong. I got a telephone call this afternoon from the attorney that I was going to meet, cancelling the trip. Maybe he will re-schedule the meeting for early October !!!

[Dsnygirl]

Hmmmm... if a call for cookies didn't bring them out - think we can round up the female JQ'rs with this call? -

"CAP'N JACK AND WILL ARE LOOKING FOR A LITTLE ROMANCE!!! ANYONE INTERESTED?"

Cookies?? Did I say I showed up for cookies?? I really meant that I was waiting for THIS kind of invitation! (Glad my DH hasn't joined in yet... of course, he'd just laugh at me... )

Welcome back, Blythe! Glad you're settling into your new house. Do you want any help decorating? We can always drain a few bottles of rum for you.
So is anyone else going to see POTC:AWE Thursday night?

I'd LOVE some help! And I'll even volunteer to help drain the rum!!
I wish we were going to see POC this wknd... but we're waiting until a couple of wknds from now.

I'm back at work tonight - feeling a LOT better than I did last night. I was SO tired after the wknd... but sleeping today helped, even without curtains. (Well, I hung up our robes in the windows - how's that for a decorating touch??) Hopefully, I'll get the curtains up tomorrow.

So - where is everybody? Are there a bunch of you hanging out with the rum in the crow's nest? Save me a spot - or at least a bottle!!

[alpro2]

(hiccup) who's looking fur tha rrrummm? (hiccup) I thinks me foun' it.

[Dsnygirl]

(hiccup) who's looking fur tha rrrummm? (hiccup) I thinks me foun' it.

Be careful and make sure you don't out of the crow's nest! Got any bottles left that aren't empty?? (No, I won't drink them here at work... just setting myself up for a fun wknd... )

[Namine']

(hiccup) who's looking fur tha rrrummm? (hiccup) I thinks me foun' it.

I hope there is still enough rum to go around. Now where are the cookies? Are they chocolate macadamia ?

[dlpmikki]

I think I was missing in action. Well, inaction anyway!

No health issues with us humans here but our new Fridge was another matter. It died on us! Fortnately we have two and are now waiting for an engineer. The company that made it said you were not supposed to put two fridges side by side but nowhere in their literature did it say this. Ventilation isn't blocked or anything but apparantly they have clever (or not so clever!) sensors inside that confuse each other.

Today we are celebrating our 20th Wedding Anniversary so I may not be around much. We are going out for a meal tonight and will probably be going off for a drive around during the day and maybe a bit of shopping! Our new settee arrived early yesterday so we have decided that is our anniversary present even if it isn't china!

Who drank all the rum and who ate the monkey?