Florida bound...



This was the view from outside of our store this morning as 63 cargo boxes  (2290 lbs)waited for a huge freight truck to come and give them a lift to Florida for our stamping cruise. (My understanding is that Emily from Stamping Bella and Nichole from Papertrey have their own cargo boxes too! Isn't that exciting!) 

For the last month, the girls at Gina K. Designs have been working day and night cutting and packing projects, boxing up products for the goodie bags and making stamp sets galore for our cruise participants.

However, this morning, when it was time to haul all the boxes out to the sidewalk for the freight truck, there was no one to be found except for little ole' me. Thank goodness Jessica stopped by early to drop off some stuff because this is how she found me.




More later!
Hugs,
Gina K.
 

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  • 10/9/2008 2:03 PM Linda w wrote:
    I wish wish wish I was going.
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  • 10/9/2008 2:09 PM Angie G wrote:
    hahahahaha! Thanks for the laugh, Gina! Your picture is priceless! I've been so stressed at work, so this is just the laugh I needed. Have a great time on your cruise...wish I was going!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:09 PM Deb Wood wrote:
    LOL, it will all be worth it when you're cruisin'!!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:12 PM Sara wrote:
    I have to admit I laughed when I saw you layed out on the sidewalk. I hope you guys have a blast on the cruise. I know you will
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  • 10/9/2008 2:14 PM Holly wrote:
    Now that is what I call lying down on the job! LOL! You are so funny.
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  • 10/9/2008 2:15 PM Lorraine wrote:
    my inky fingers can't wait to get my hands on these goodies! Thanks for all your hard work!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:17 PM SusanH wrote:
    What a fantastic photo Gina!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:19 PM Kathy wrote:
    LOL! It looks overwhelming! I'd love to have been able to go on this cruise; it sounds like the perfect vacation!!!!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:20 PM Debbie McKelvey wrote:
    OMG! How funny, thanks for the laugh!! I know it will be all worth it when you hear us screaming on the cruise and chanting your praises!! I promise to give you a big hug for all your hard work! See you on the cruise.
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  • 10/9/2008 2:23 PM Michele wrote:
    MY Word Gina!!! Is there going to be any room for all of us on the cruise!!! lol. You have definitely been busy. I'm SOOOOOOO looking forward to this and to meeting you!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:24 PM Pam Reznick wrote:
    Wish I were going. Hope it is so great you do it again. I signed up early on but then canceled. I only have one child who is a Cheerleader Captain and I would have missed sr. night. What's a mom to do. Hope everyone travels safe and has a great time.
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  • 10/9/2008 2:25 PM Carole wrote:
    Wow ladies you have worked a lot. I wish that one day I'll be able to have a cruise like that. Have fun and lot of stamping projects.
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  • 10/9/2008 2:28 PM Lynn Mercurio wrote:
    You're too funny Gina! Love that picture of the exhausted YOU...which will all disappear once you can relax on-board. Have a grand time, and I'll be watching for pictures!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:28 PM Charlene Austin (SCS - Willow01) wrote:
    Oh My Word! I cannot wait! So excited. Only 9 more sleeps before I am Florida bound. Ok, I really need to rethink my suitcase situation! And that is NOT a bad thing. haha.
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  • 10/9/2008 2:29 PM Cat wrote:
    omg! just how many stampers are gonna be on that cruise? is the boat gonna float?
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  • 10/9/2008 2:31 PM Molly B wrote:
    Oh I almost just PIMP that is so funny. I so wish I was going on the cruise. Maybe next time... there will be a next time right?!?!? Thanks for the giggle. -Molly B
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  • 10/9/2008 2:35 PM Charlene Brown wrote:
    OMG omg OMG omg OMG omg OMG!!!! I am sofreakin' glad I booked this cruise! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH for everything and all that you have done!!!!!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:35 PM Merri B (onehand) wrote:
    hope u have a fun and safe time on the cruse wishing i cud go with u but if i cant go with i wil b on the land cruse bac here {{hugs}} to evre wun have a gr8 time and i cant wate to c wat u bring bac
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  • 10/9/2008 2:37 PM Charlene Brown wrote:
    OMG omg OMG omg OMG omg OMG!!!! I am so freakin' glad I booked this cruise! THANK YOU SOOOOOOO MUCH for everything and all that you have done!!!!!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:38 PM lacyquilter wrote:
    Oh, Gina, that is too funny! I would have been there after just a few of those boxes!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:40 PM angie wrote:
    LOL!!!!!!!!!!! That is the funniest picture! I'm so excited for everyone who gets to go on the cruise, as well as a little envious. Have fun!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:41 PM Michelle Nadraszky wrote:
    That is tooo funny, did she use the dolley to take you back inside!!!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:42 PM Renee K wrote:
    LOL!! I'm so jealous. If air fare from Montana wasn't so outrageously high, I would have signed up for this cruise. "Youse guys" are going to have too much fun!
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  • 10/9/2008 2:59 PM Julie Masse wrote:
    HOLY COW!! Oh I am sooooooo excited Gina!! Thanks for the peak!!
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  • 10/9/2008 3:04 PM MaryAnn Grove wrote:
    you are a kick in the head. enjoy your cruise..don't forget the dramamin.. have a marvelous time...MaryAnn
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  • 10/9/2008 3:05 PM Amy wrote:
    Oh my word!!!!!!!!!!! It's a good thing you're going on a cruise cuz you're gonna need some rest and relaxation!

    Hugs!
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  • 10/9/2008 3:07 PM Donna Baker wrote:
    LOL! you are going to have FUN! Wish I was going still...but as landlovers are going to party hearty too!
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  • 10/9/2008 3:11 PM Deb wrote:
    Boy I wish I was going on that cruise. How about doing one for us on the West coast.
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  • 10/9/2008 3:19 PM Carol W wrote:
    Your cruise sounds like sooooo much fun and the boxes look like it will be as well. I don't blame you for looking like that. It looks like it was a ton of work......Have an awesome time (I know you will). Wish I was going as well!!!!
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  • 10/9/2008 3:19 PM JENNIFER JAMES wrote:
    OMG That is too funny! That is a lot of stuff, I'm soo jealous. Maybe in another life...lol I hope everyone has a fun and safe trip.
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  • 10/9/2008 3:22 PM Gloria W wrote:
    I hope the sun was shining, but you won't get a very good tan through your jeans!
    WOW----wish I was a cruisin with you!
    Looks fabulous!
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  • 10/9/2008 3:22 PM Eleanor wrote:
    OMG, that can't be all for us!! The time is fast approaching and I can't wait! You three are the most generous hosts!
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  • 10/9/2008 3:23 PM Annapurna wrote:
    LOL! You are too funny.
    You should have called me and I would have come to help and packed myself in a box with some crackers and water bottles to last until the cruise. Oh no couldn't have done that, just thought of something else
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  • 10/9/2008 3:29 PM Barb Barton wrote:
    ROFLMBO!!!! This is such a great picture!!!! I soooo wish I was joining you on this cruise. Hopefully next time!!! Hope you get to relax and enjoy it some!!!
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  • 10/9/2008 3:33 PM Lindastamps wrote:
    LOL I'm so darn jealous! Errr not of the 2290lbs you had to move but the cruise. I so wish I was going.
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  • 10/9/2008 3:34 PM Sue Clarke wrote:
    Now that's what I call lying down on the job! Hope you have a fun and relaxing time on the BIG boat.
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  • 10/9/2008 3:35 PM Melanie Muenchinger wrote:
    bwahhhhhhhhhhh! (there is a spittle on my screen.) Sorry I couldn't be there, I'd have helped you move at least a couple o' those...
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  • 10/9/2008 3:36 PM Deb Else wrote:
    OMG!!!!! I can't wait to meet you in person, give you a big hug & tell you how much I appreciate this cruise. You also put a big smile on my face after a very stressful day in my office. I am so ready for a great vacation. Only a few more days!!!
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  • 10/9/2008 3:38 PM Wendy R wrote:
    OMG GINA! You are too funny! I can't wait - I'm getting so excited for this cruise and to meet you (and the others)!
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  • 10/9/2008 3:45 PM Pam in Ar. wrote:
    you are too funny Gina......
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  • 10/9/2008 3:47 PM Paula wrote:
    Up...get up...you don't want to miss the boat!!!!!

    Have a great time. Wish I was there.
    Paula
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  • 10/9/2008 3:51 PM Trena in Naperville wrote:
    Gina K!! You all are going to have such a wonderful time!! I'm still smiling from my Dee cruise. I'm excited for you all - I wish I could go. I am really ready to go on another one!!

    Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
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  • 10/9/2008 3:56 PM Sue_W wrote:
    WOW! That's a lot of boxes! Are the participants going to need one of these boxes to get all their goodies home?! Now I wish I were going!! Have a blast!
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  • 10/9/2008 4:03 PM Norma Woodward wrote:
    Wish I could go on your cruise. Your pictures are to funny for words Have a wonderful time.

    I have a question and don't know how else to ask you: You made a comment in one of your blog entries about a new tape called tape n roller by Kokuyo, you said it was good for layering on cards. I bought some and have to agree with you. My problem is I can't find any refills for it. Do you have any idea where you can get them on line? Thanks a bunch. I learn so much from your blog, thanks again.
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    1. 10/9/2008 4:05 PM Gina K. wrote:
      Norma,
      We sell the cartridges and the refills in our online store at www.ginakdesigns.com.
      There is an options button that drops down and you pick whether you want a cartridge or a refill.
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  • 10/9/2008 4:10 PM Juli Smith wrote:
    LOL Gina - this rocks! Thanks for the fit of giggles today. Wish I were going on the cruise with you all. How many are going?
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  • 10/9/2008 4:13 PM Tonniece wrote:
    LOL
    You are too, this picture is priceless.
    The cruise sounds like big funny,
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  • 10/9/2008 4:14 PM Joyclynn wrote:
    **snort**

    This photo is just waaaayy too funny! You all are gonna have so much fun. I didn't get my permission slip signed for this time, maybe nest year! I know you're going to have to do it again!!
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  • 10/9/2008 4:21 PM Niki Estes wrote:
    LOL That is hilarious! Wish I was going! Hope you all have a blast!
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  • 10/9/2008 4:28 PM Lorie wrote:
    Oh, my gosh! That is absolutely crazy! I'm sure it will be great fun for everyone!
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  • 10/9/2008 4:32 PM Deanna M. wrote:
    Wow! Alone? The good news is that with all that work/exercise you'll be assured of looking great in a bathing suit on board! (Or will you even have time to get some sun and splash a little?) AND, hopefully, you'll be passing on most of the things in those boxes so you won't have to unload as many! Those lucky ladies who are going will have to have suitcases big enough to take all that and more home! WHEEEEE. Have a great cruise!
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  • 10/9/2008 4:35 PM Debbie wrote:
    You go girl! I wish I were going on that cruise. Have fun for all of us who can't be there!
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  • 10/9/2008 4:42 PM Pam SCS "craftea19" wrote:
    WHAT FUN! I am so so jealous! I know you all are going to have a blast!
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  • 10/9/2008 4:45 PM Patty Stabile wrote:
    I hope you didn't pack any of the girls in one of those boxes!!
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  • 10/9/2008 5:04 PM Diane Lapointe wrote:
    LOL! That pic is so funny!!!! Wish I was there,you girls will have so much fun!!!!
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  • 10/9/2008 5:07 PM jami {sgtStamper} wrote:
    Wow! What a workout that must've been! So worth it thought - the cruise sounds like a blast!!!
    hugs, Jami
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  • 10/9/2008 5:24 PM Darlene Clark wrote:
    Oh, Gina:
    You are amazing. Maybe UPS is hiring part-time--- they do have great benefits... You have fun! You deserve it. I wish I were going.

    By the way, I just put 40 cards for the military in the mail to you today! I couldn't have done it without my helpful husband. He did the cutting and punching! Don't you love it when you can craft together? (I'm thinking that I better not push it...)
    Keep in touch with us,
    Darlene
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  • 10/9/2008 5:38 PM cathy tidwell wrote:
    ROFL!! Tooo funny Gina! I sure wish I could be there with all of ya'll! But will be in spirit for sure! Go home, soak in a nice tub of hot water...with bubbles of course!
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  • 10/9/2008 5:45 PM Veronica wrote:
    The second picture is priceless. All of your exhausting work will pay off very soon! Have a great time! Another that will be there in spirit!
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  • 10/9/2008 5:49 PM Lori A. wrote:
    ROFL!! That's a hilarious picture! Poor Gina.
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  • 10/9/2008 5:52 PM claire wrote:
    LOL I love it, makes me wish I were going as well
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  • 10/9/2008 6:04 PM Wendy Bond wrote:
    OMG....I know now I have to get another suitcase! I can't wait to meet you....I think I just tinkled!!! LOL
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  • 10/9/2008 6:07 PM Laurie wrote:
    OMG! LOL! That is hilarious! Great sense of humor. Man what a lot of work! But it looks like all you cruisers will be having a blast.
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  • 10/9/2008 6:19 PM Joanne wrote:
    OMGoodness Gina! I saw this before, but only saw the boxes. I didn't scoll down enough to see you laying on the ground! This is the funniest thing I have ever seen and I almost just fell off my chair!

    That is the funniest thing ever! I'm so excited (and ahem envious) have a fantastic time, take one million photos and I can't wait to hear all the details!
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  • 10/9/2008 6:32 PM Elaine wrote:
    You are funny!
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  • 10/9/2008 6:40 PM Janislu wrote:
    This is too funny!!! You, Nichole and Emily are definitely going to need a vacation after alllllllllllllll this!
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  • 10/9/2008 6:46 PM Rita wrote:
    Wow, laying down on the job again I see Gina! No wonder the girls have to work day & night, hee, hee, hee!!! All kidding aside I know how really hard you all work during the releases & now the cruise! You have a good crew there! Everyone deserves a pay increase or maybe a cruise hah Gina?
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    1. 10/10/2008 4:02 PM Shelly W wrote:
      Hey, I have to agree with you!!! I don't know you but I really like you already! I work for Gina along with Jessica, Karen, and Judy. I'm still waiting for the announcement from Gina that we are all going with her on this awesome up coming cruise! We all worked really hard on getting everything ready for the cruisers, hope you all have a great time, and don't think of us here WORKING!! Ha ha
      Seriously have a fantastic time!!!!!!!!
      Shelly
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  • 10/9/2008 7:05 PM Nikki wrote:
    WOW! I can't wait to see what's in those boxes for us! You guys have done an incredible job - can't wait to meet you in person. See ya next weekend!!
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  • 10/9/2008 7:10 PM Charmaine Ikach wrote:
    THAT is hilarious! Thanks for the laugh. . .and how exciting!
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  • 10/9/2008 7:15 PM Kathy Brown wrote:
    Woohoo..........that makes me tired just looking at it all. I sure wish I was going on the cruise, maybe next time. Have fun to all.......
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  • 10/9/2008 7:28 PM Kathleen D wrote:
    What an hysterical picture! I just love it. Have a great time!
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  • 10/9/2008 8:38 PM Bee wrote:
    Oh my!! what a sight!
    Hope the cruise is restful, looks like you need it!
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  • 10/9/2008 11:44 PM rebecca b wrote:
    I am so excited for everyone who is lucky enough to be going on this trip!
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  • 10/9/2008 11:48 PM Mary C. Anderson wrote:
    The photo of you lying on the ground next to all of the boxes is priceless. Thanks for sharing it. Get some rest.

    Mary
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  • 10/10/2008 12:14 AM Christina (usarmywyfe on SCS) wrote:
    OMG! Good thing there's a CRUISE on the other end of that load!
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  • 10/10/2008 5:52 AM asela wrote:
    LOL! Omgoodness, you poor thing.
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  • 10/10/2008 7:24 AM Kathy Davis wrote:
    You are too funny Gina! But WOW what a lot of work and fun!
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  • 10/10/2008 7:28 AM mel wrote:
    thanks for the laugh this morning. have a great time on the cruise!
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  • 10/10/2008 7:39 AM Kim wrote:
    YAY! I am so excited I can barely stand it!
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  • 10/10/2008 7:41 AM melissa wrote:
    That is hilarious Gina. That looks like a lot of boxes that you had to move. I'm glad to hear Jess showed up to help you out. You both deserve a vacation. :o)
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  • 10/10/2008 9:29 AM Kay wrote:
    Gina, you are so funny! I'm sure your store neighbors were wondering what in the world was going on at your place! Have a wonderful time on the cruise! I'm so envious of everyone who is going but I'm also really happy and excited for all of you. Have fun!!!
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  • 10/10/2008 10:19 AM Etha wrote:
    LOL,. hilarious!! What great pictures, thanks for sharing
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  • 10/10/2008 11:10 AM SusanB wrote:
    Where's the "LOVED it" poll button? I couldn't find it! And I needed it cause I LOOOOOOOOOOOVED the post!!!!!!!!
    Thank you from one very very ultra over the top excited cruiser!
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  • 10/10/2008 12:44 PM Beverly aka beestamper wrote:
    Gina K! LOL! After all of that, you NEED a cruise! too fuuny! That last photo is so fun!
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  • 10/10/2008 2:54 PM kathleen wrote:
    I wish I was going, too!!! But, it just couldn't happen in our family budget this year!!! Too much tuition with all my kiddos in private school and college....I keep reminding myself there will still be fun after they are out of school!!! SO YOU GUYS BETTER HAVE SOME FUN OUT THERE IN A FEW YEARS, TOO!!! Anyway, I hope you have an amazing time and show all of us at home some amazing pictures of the whole thing!! Hugs to you guys as you prepare to go!
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  • 10/10/2008 3:06 PM Carolyn King wrote:
    lol! All I have to say is...that boat is gonna sink! wowza girl--that is a lot of boxes. (sob--sorry to miss all the fun!)
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  • 10/10/2008 3:37 PM sharonw05 wrote:
    Wow! That's a lotta boxes for one person to stack! Wahhh--I wish I could have gone on this cruise! I can't wait to hear all about it!
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  • 10/10/2008 10:07 PM Edith wrote:
    Love your sense of humour in the midst of an amazing adventure!!! Hope the cruise is the best ever
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  • 10/11/2008 4:12 AM Sheri wrote:
    That picture of you is TOO FUNNY! I love it. Take good care of yourself and don't get hurt or sick. If I were one of your cruise mates, I would be upset if you didn't make it on the cruise. Have loads of fun!
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  • 10/11/2008 1:54 PM dawn k wrote:
    that is the funniest darn picture! thanks for the good laugh today! enjoy the cruise
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  • 10/11/2008 3:44 PM Lisa wrote:
    Too funny, Gina! I hope Jessica revived you enough so you are A-O-K for your trip! Bon Voyage!
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  • 10/11/2008 6:18 PM LuvLee wrote:
    OMGosh!!!!!! YOU are hilarious and a go-getter and I'm sooooooooooo gonna cruise with you all someday!!!!
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  • 10/15/2008 11:20 AM Shelly wrote:
    You poor lil' thing. Good thing you weren't wearing those 5" heels...
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  • 11/2/2008 6:07 PM Jennifer Buck wrote:
    This is the best! Oh my goodness! That's a lot of goodies! Thanks so much for sharing all of your photos! It really looks like such a fun time! Hope you are doing well!
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