It is Sunday, not Thursday!

[rollerdonna]

Morning Mates, now that Kuki has confused us all this morning, I will tell you that whatever day it is, I showered last night!:-D

I also slept in really late this morning. I should go have some breakfast, but at this point, I might as well wait for lunch....

My co-workers and I had a nice diner out at the pub last night, and exchanged small gifts for Christmas. I got a great thermal mug from Tim Horton's with a Tim's gift card, not bad! I don't drink coffee, but they have DONUTS!!

The weather today looks mild and partly sunny/cloudy. However, my Weather Eye is flashing that frightening little lightening bolt, and it says "an intense low is bringing heavy winds, rain and snow to the maritimes".
I knew all this green in Dec. wouldn't last....

This afternoon we are off to see the Ship Hector, and it's Hector Quay Museum, which is being re-opened after almost a year of political wrangling. It has been bought out by new owners and they are holding an Open House today, with performances by some of our favourite local musicians, so it should be fun. I'll post pics if I can, tomorrow.

Best wishes go out to Mike today for good results with his procedures....

donna

[Aerogirl]

Good morning
Cold day here today and from what I hear were in for a very cold week. We had a total of 5 ½ inches snow by the time it stopped and now it’s just icy out there. Not much on the agenda today other then a little housework and a dinner out.
Have a great day everyone.

[Kuki]

Good Morning cruisemates! RD reminded me, so I had a shower

Another gorgeous day in store in Scottsdale, with temps heading to the mid 70s. Took the now much older Mrs. Kuki out for dinner last night at a fabulous Greek restaurant for her birthday.

She so much enjoyed her day without me yesterday that I'm going golfing again today just to please her.

[Lakers Fan]

Good morning from sunny but 31 degrees NY .I am staying in all day today .I will be doing my on paper packing list and try to determine how much money I need to have for the cruise .

[Mike M]

Good morning everyone:

There wasn't much sleep in the Mike M house last night. My grandson kept having "skeleton" dreams and would not go to sleep. That meant that grandma and grandpa didn't get much sleep. At 3:30 a.m. I was ready to get out the "special juice". He's not usually like that but we couldn't find out if anything else was bothering him.

I'm going to try and pull the "hospital card" with Betty and have her take me out for dinner tonight. I'll see how far that gets me. She may make me dinner instead. Can't wait to find out what I get on my hotdog or what dressing I get on my salad.

I hope everyone is having a nice Sunday and that everyone has a great week.

Take care,
Mike

[Luanne Russo]

Good morning from a nice, Tampa, Fla. We had a little shower this morning, but it looks like it will be warmer than it has been since we landed.

Had a great time yesterday at the Daytona Speedway.

I am so tired this morning. Woke up, and couldn't remember where we were. I plan this stuff, and it looks great on paper. We have asked for a late check out, because the game has been delayed until 4: 15. Attending the Bucs/ Falcons game at Bucs stadium.

Our drive from Daytona yesterday was uneventful. As we were traveling down 4 I pointed out to Jim, which Cruisemate friends lived in that town.

After the game, we are traveling to Orlando, for the dinner tomorrow night. I can't wait, as I have always wanted to attend one of these. I wish all of you could be there.

Well, I guess I had better get up and get ready.

Everyone have a good day!!

Luanne

[CruisinK n J]

Well, good morning, everybody. Cold and overcast here. No rain, though, at this point.

We spent Saturday afternoon at the Holiday Look In in Pasadena with weather constant issue, everyone was always looking skyward, especially at the Rose Bowl! We saw two new houses and two old. A three-year-old contemporary was absolutely outstanding.

Mike, I wish you the best if luck for a smooth surgery and recovery.

Judy

[Travelnut]

Morning gang,,,it's still morning here by a couple minutes.

We had snow last night but it's all gone this a.m. thank God !!!

Sure wish i was in Fla. with all you cruisemates gettin ready for the dinner meet tomorrow. So jealous but just couldn't make enough excuses to get away for a few days. I know you all will take lots of photos so we'll have to make due with that,,,,maybe one day,,,

Mike sending prayers for you tomorrow,,,and a special prayer heading over to Tennessee for Todd. Sure hope he's holding up ok,,,

[beenie weenie]

Ｇｏｏｄ　Ａｆｔｅｒｎｏｏｎ　Ｃｒｕｉｓｅｍａｔｅｓ！
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[rayb]

Trudy---If you find that squirel kill him. It was a task to read your writing but I think I did it.

Will be looking forward to seeing you tomorrow nite at Tony's.

[Mike M]

BW:

Wow: That was a "Back to the Future" moment. I thought I was reading an old System Dump printout.

I hope your netbook settles down.

Take care,
Mike