October 27, 2007 - Cruising around the Moon - A Magical All Hallows Eve

[ohsodisney]

I think you should definitely try the tubing. not only did it look amazing but we ate in an open air restaurant in the jungle which was the most beautiful setting .

My all time favorate port however was Caracus Venezuela. We took a jeep tour up into the deep jungle ( La Hacienda La Flora ) and there we had fresh brewed coffee, jungle juice, yucca, and other fixings. I held a 2 toed sloth and had a a drunk parakett that was apparently sucking on a rum icecube all morning. We then treked down the jungle on foot pass a child chewing on sugarcane, it was humbling to see how these natives lived. He had a squirrel in a cage which was what the guide said "his pet". The bees nest sat high up in these intertwining trees were about the size of car tire or larger, amazing. Just the views alone coming down the mountain were the best I have ever seen in my life.
At the end of the trail we entered into what I still like to call an oasis in the jungle. It is beyond words, flowers everywhere with small streams flowing down from the rocks into a large pool of warm water. I never wanted to leave this place NEVER.
I am having a hard time finding a cruise ship that sails to that port. If I did, it would certainly be our next cruise.

[Disneygrl36]

Welcome Rhiluvsd :goodvibes:

I 2nd vital's TGIF....longggg week at work. Relaxing a bit with the DIS is a good thing. :cool:

Wow....that picture looks so COLD Maria. Brrrrrrrrrrrrr. We are supposed to get a little bit of snow here in TN Sunday....if we got snow like you do it would close down the whole state. An inch & the kids get out of school & nobody can drive :car:.

Is it time to go yet???????? I am ready for this.....
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_2301.jpg

[vital]

I think you should definitely try the tubing. not only did it look amazing but we ate in an open air restaurant in the jungle which was the most beautiful setting .

My all time favorate port however was Caracus Venezuela. We took a jeep tour up into the deep jungle ( La Hacienda La Flora ) and there we had fresh brewed coffee, jungle juice, yucca, and other fixings. I held a 2 toed sloth and had a a drunk parakett that was apparently sucking on a rum icecube all morning. We then treked down the jungle on foot pass a child chewing on sugarcane, it was humbling to see how these natives lived. He had a squirrel in a cage which was what the guide said "his pet". The bees nest sat high up in these intertwining trees were about the size of car tire or larger, amazing. Just the views alone coming down the mountain were the best I have ever seen in my life.
At the end of the trail we entered into what I still like to call an oasis in the jungle. It is beyond words, flowers everywhere with small streams flowing down from the rocks into a large pool of warm water. I never wanted to leave this place NEVER.
I am having a hard time finding a cruise ship that sails to that port. If I did, it would certainly be our next cruise.

The reason no one goes to Caracas anymore is the political turmoil there. Chavez is the president now, I'm sure you've heard of him in the news teaming up with Iraq to be anti-American. If you went there, they couldn't guarantee you'd return. I'm serious. I've been there on a cruise before also. My aunt *uncle's wife* is from there and her family is still there. Her family met us at the port with a rented mini-bus as it was my uncles whole family on the cruise. We went to parts of Caracas that we wouldn't have gone unless we were with them. My little brother and sister have blonde hair and they told us to keep an eye on them b/c they are considered good luck there and could be snatched. I was 23 and not a care in the world and I was FREAKED out! We went to some famous square there and had armed guards watching the bus while we looked around. I saw poverty like I've never seen before *and I live in MS* and I saw beautiful houses like none other. I noticed there was no middle class at all. We also ate at a local restaurant that have never really seen Americans before so we had the royal treatment. That's where I discovered "Boula Beer" I'm not sure how you spell it but it was beer with Sangria and fruit in it. It was awesome. When we got back to the ship, my ex had bought some coffee and it was unopened. They pulled us out of line and frisked us. Then they *the local cops with the Uzi machine guns* stuck a knife down in the coffee 2 or 3 times to make sure there wasn't anything but coffee in the can. My ex just threw it away since it would be stale by the time we got home. Don't get me wrong, Venezuala is a beautiful country and I'm glad I went. I have NO desire to go back. My aunt's mom is very sick and she doesn't go home very often because she's scared she'll be harassed or kept in the country just because she's living in MS and married to an American.

[Disneygrl36]

The reason no one goes to Caracas anymore is the political turmoil there. Chavez is the president now, I'm sure you've heard of him in the news teaming up with Iraq to be anti-American. If you went there, they couldn't guarantee you'd return. I'm serious. I've been there on a cruise before also. My aunt *uncle's wife* is from there and her family is still there. Her family met us at the port with a rented mini-bus as it was my uncles whole family on the cruise. We went to parts of Caracas that we wouldn't have gone unless we were with them. My little brother and sister have blonde hair and they told us to keep an eye on them b/c they are considered good luck there and could be snatched. I was 23 and not a care in the world and I was FREAKED out! We went to some famous square there and had armed guards watching the bus while we looked around. I saw poverty like I've never seen before *and I live in MS* and I saw beautiful houses like none other. I noticed there was no middle class at all. We also ate at a local restaurant that have never really seen Americans before so we had the royal treatment. That's where I discovered "Boula Beer" I'm not sure how you spell it but it was beer with Sangria and fruit in it. It was awesome. When we got back to the ship, my ex had bought some coffee and it was unopened. They pulled us out of line and frisked us. Then they *the local cops with the Uzi machine guns* stuck a knife down in the coffee 2 or 3 times to make sure there wasn't anything but coffee in the can. My ex just threw it away since it would be stale by the time we got home. Don't get me wrong, Venezuala is a beautiful country and I'm glad I went. I have NO desire to go back. My aunt's mom is very sick and she doesn't go home very often because she's scared she'll be harassed or kept in the country just because she's living in MS and married to an American.

JUST SCARY :scared1: WOW

[ohsodisney]

Paula, Even when we cruised there many many years ago , they warned us on the ship that it can be very dangerous. My Mom was very upset just knowing I was planning this tour. However once we arrived at port I will say 80% of the people on our cruise went ashore, you have to understand I was in my early twenties as well, and you know how that is, your ears fall of at that stage in your life.
I did heard the same about the blonde kids, that also goes for other islands as well. But yes, that is very scary. Unfortunately I am the type that when I hear a noise in my house, I go to look for it, opening closets or pulling open the bathroom shower curtain, or if a sign says"danger do not enter! I would probally be the first to go in:rotfl2:.
I know I will not go there now but maybe someday I will be able to go back.

[ohsodisney]

Melanie, it is still snowing! :eek:

[Babs417]

WOWpirate: :scared: :scared:

[A fat english gent]

I'm so glad it's Friday! I've been so busy this week I need a cruise RIGHT NOW!

CHRIS-I think I saw you holding your kids while they were flying off the ground!:lmao:

Welcome to all the newbies I've missed in the last week! Join in and whatever you do, don't miss the sailaway! Rer and I will be breakdancing while Kimmielee takes pics and Chris holds our drinks!:dance3: :banana:

ohsodisney-Your pic is EXACTLY why I live in the south! And by the way, what and where is smokey? I don't see crap in your pic in the distance except a shadow of a tree!:rotfl2:



$20,000 TO BE A BLOODY WAITER?:sad:

[PaDisneyCouple]

Hey Gent,
Did you see the video of the South African soccer game? The one cancelled by the winds. The signs along the edges of the field were ripped out by the winds, and started sailing across the pitch. Players and officials scrambling for cover.
Sean

[vital]

$20,000 TO BE A BLOODY WAITER?:sad:

Think of it as a "trainer" you can wipe our brows with a towel, squirt drinks in our mouth, rub our shoulders to ready us for the next song and ward of the thousands of screaming fans!:lmao: And besides, you'll have a front row seat!:banana: :cheer2: pirate:


Sorry, my imagination is running amock this morning! Or, you could just join in and dance away!:dance3:

[vital]

Paula, Even when we cruised there many many years ago , they warned us on the ship that it can be very dangerous. My Mom was very upset just knowing I was planning this tour. However once we arrived at port I will say 80% of the people on our cruise went ashore, you have to understand I was in my early twenties as well, and you know how that is, your ears fall of at that stage in your life.
I did heard the same about the blonde kids, that also goes for other islands as well. But yes, that is very scary. Unfortunately I am the type that when I hear a noise in my house, I go to look for it, opening closets or pulling open the bathroom shower curtain, or if a sign says"danger do not enter! I would probally be the first to go in:rotfl2:.
I know I will not go there now but maybe someday I will be able to go back.

Hey, were you there on a Carnival ship out of Puerto Rico that also went to Aruba, Grenada, and Guadeloupe? pirate:

[ohsodisney]

Hey, were you there on a Carnival ship out of Puerto Rico that also went to Aruba, Grenada, and Guadeloupe? pirate:

Yes, You too? We went out of San Juan a few times. The second one went to Barbados, Gaudeloupe, Grenada and I forgot , thats how long its been. Another went to St Lucia and Dominican Republic, St Thomas, and Grenada. I was so young then :)

[ohsodisney]

:rotfl: :rotfl: I just noticed my ticker :rotfl2: According to my ticker we are not leaving till Sunday. Hope you all have a good trip :wave:

[Disneygrl36]

:rotfl: :rotfl: I just noticed my ticker :rotfl2: According to my ticker we are not leaving till Sunday. Hope you all have a good trip :wave:

Fix that ticker Maria....no one gets left behind. :lmao:
How much snow do you have?

[ohsodisney]

Good Morning everyone :sunny:

Hi Melanie, There is still some flurries in the air. It is very cold, about 14 degrees, not as cold as some others on here I'm sure. We probally got somewhere between 8-10 inches, not the 2 feet they predicted, thank goodness.

[ohsodisney]

Think of it as a "trainer" you can wipe our brows with a towel, squirt drinks in our mouth, rub our shoulders to ready us for the next song and ward of the thousands of screaming fans!:lmao: And besides, you'll have a front row seat!:banana: :cheer2: pirate:


Sorry, my imagination is running amock this morning! Or, you could just join in and dance away!:dance3:

If Chris doesn't want to hold yours and Ronnie's drinks. I would be more then happy to.http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink009.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink003.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink043.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/eatdrink048.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[A fat english gent]

Hey Gent,
Did you see the video of the South African soccer game? The one cancelled by the winds. The signs along the edges of the field were ripped out by the winds, and started sailing across the pitch. Players and officials scrambling for cover.
Sean

No Sean never saw it fella but i must say whenever we see YOUR weather we all as one say "dam glad we aint there":rotfl2: ,took Rosie this morning to football she had her best game ever and still lost 3/0 and a nice couple of kicks to the head to help feel better:sad2: ,did i mention she harder than nails?:rofl:
Paula we've spoken about the dancing stuff before haven't we?...Ive also PM Miss PJ and she says i can be excused from the dancing with a note from my Dad so thier....:lmao:

Loved this from disneygirl..."Fix that ticker Maria....no one gets left behind..http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/violent069.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[pjpoohbear]

Paula we've spoken about the dancing stuff before haven't we?...Ive also PM Miss PJ and she says i can be excused from the dancing with a note from my Dad so thier....:lmao:

:teacher: :thumbsup2

Pj

[A fat english gent]

And before you lot start yes i am the teachers pet...:rotfl2:

[vital]

And before you lot start yes i am the teachers pet...:rotfl2:

And just how brown is your nose?http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/taunt005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[vital]

Oh, Chris, by the way, can you set me up with Bear Grills from the Man Vs Wild series? He's English and a member of your Elite armed forces. He's SMOKIN HOT!http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/love063.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[pjpoohbear]

And before you lot start yes i am the teachers pet...:rotfl2:

And what kind of teacher's gift are you bringing, lol.

I"ll take Bear Grylls, he is my age.



Pj

[vital]

LOOKIE what I found!http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/pianodance.gifhttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/mickeybanana.gifhttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/groovinbanana.gifhttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/DanceDiscoBoogie02.gifhttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/beersmiley.gifhttp://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/banana083.gif

[vital]

I"ll take Bear Grylls, he is my age.



Pj

He's on the Military Channel right now doing something with the French Foreign Legion. I called him first! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/angry041.gif

[A fat english gent]

no..;-)

[A fat english gent]

I ..;)

[A fat english gent]

can't

[A fat english gent]

Ring his mum

[A fat english gent]

for his number...;-)

[ohsodisney]

Barry and I watch the show all the time. The one that I freaked out on was the island one. i was fine until the raft and the shark , OMG that is my worst fear. http://bestsmileys.com/water/5.gif
Another one would be the one where he ate the raw eggs from the nest. http://bestsmileys.com/puking/1.gif
We have catch quite a few but I honestly don't know what day or time it is, we always just stumble upon it.
LOVE the show!
Yes, he is HOT!

[vital]

I'll leave it there but i will say he's a crap soldier an even worse para and far too good looking for his own good ...."Phantom Platoon" he'll never be....:rotfl2:

Hey, I never said I wanted to marry the guy or have him support me and my child. I just have a basic need that needs to be met:rolleyes1

[A fat english gent]

Half way down page 2:scared1: :lmao: :scared1:

[vital]

Nobody won the Lottery last night so the ante is upped to over 210million! I'm going to finish drinking my fake coffee and drive 30min in the rain and purchase some more!:banana: pirate:

[vital]

Kimmielee!!!!!!

Where are you girl? pirate:

[Kimmielee]

Hey, I never said I wanted to marry the guy or have him support me and my child. I just have a basic need that needs to be met:rolleyes1

http://www.greatsmileys.com/image/grey%5E_%5Earial%5E_%5E0%5E_%5E0%5E_%5EWhat+Paula+ said%21%21%21%5E_%5E.gif (http://www.greatsmileys.com)

So where do I find this show? I've never heard of it? I LOVE to look at the eye candy!! :rolleyes1

[Kimmielee]

Kimmielee!!!!!!

Where are you girl? pirate:

How funny is that... ?:lmao: Been busy with work. Finally going to take the rest of my Christmas tree down today. Have to fit Church http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy077.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)and the Gym http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sport033.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)in too! Oh... and sign Noah up for Spring footie (how's that Chris?) http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sport030.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

I feel like this guy -- > http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy093.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[vital]

How funny is that... ?:lmao: Been busy with work. Finally going to take the rest of my Christmas tree down today. Have to fit Church http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy077.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)and the Gym http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sport033.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)in too! Oh... and sign Noah up for Spring footie (how's that Chris?) http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sport030.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

I feel like this guy -- > http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy093.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

I reckon I'll let you off the hook this time! I'm putting Ethan back in karate next month. We had to buy some new clothes yesterday b/c his gut is too big for his britches! pirate:

[PaDisneyCouple]

Watched Paula's favorite movie last night for the first time (POC-Curse of the BP). :pirate: BIG MISTAKE. No, not because of Mr Depp, we all know he's already claimed. But, rather because of Pirate Night planning. Now we're back into: what night is formal, semi, pirate, etc. What night do we do Palo. I've got this pirate idea for me, I've got this pirate idea for you. I think we should... :chat: And it continued this morning: what's that, the Black Pearl might be coming to CC? What is the ship already there? (Flying Dutchman, I think) What part did it play in the movies? (I have absolutely no idea)
A little more about us: I'm 6 foot, she's 5'3". Normally, I'm the faster walker. That is, until we get to WDW/DCL. Then she whips out this extra top gear, and those little legs are just 'a churnin'. :banana: Meanwhile, I start humming the William Tell Overture...

[DreamCruiser100]

Hello

:flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3:

[pjpoohbear]

Rotation and theme night info,

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-dining.htm#DressCode

Pj

[vital]

Watched Paula's favorite movie last night for the first time (POC-Curse of the BP). :pirate: BIG MISTAKE. No, not because of Mr Depp, we all know he's already claimed. But, rather because of Pirate Night planning. Now we're back into: what night is formal, semi, pirate, etc. What night do we do Palo. I've got this pirate idea for me, I've got this pirate idea for you. I think we should... :chat: And it continued this morning: what's that, the Black Pearl might be coming to CC? What is the ship already there? (Flying Dutchman, I think) What part did it play in the movies? (I have absolutely no idea)
A little more about us: I'm 6 foot, she's 5'3". Normally, I'm the faster walker. That is, until we get to WDW/DCL. Then she whips out this extra top gear, and those little legs are just 'a churnin'. :banana: Meanwhile, I start humming the William Tell Overture...

Now you have to watch the Dead Man's Chest movie to find out what the Flying Dutchman is! Oh, and the 3rd one is coming out in May so your plans may change yet again!pirate:

[vital]

Hello

:flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3:

HI!Where have you been hiding?pirate:

[vital]

Thanks PJ! I was wondering where that was! Do you think it's best to be in PC on Pirate Night?Rotation and theme night info,

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/cr-dining.htm#DressCode

Pj

[vital]

And now for your viewing pleasure! I posted these on another thread here and thought y'all might would like to see them. Just to get you in the mood! These were taken in Cozumel 2 months before Hurricane Wilma destroyed the place. I read that it's all up and running again. It seems like everywhere I go a hurricane follows in the next year. Don't worry, I'm not going on our route until our cruise:lmao:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/ethandolphin.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0174.jpg
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0171-1.jpgpirate:

[PaDisneyCouple]

Today was to have been a day of getting things done around the house. With this new information, I can already sense the day slipping out of control. We still haven't eaten breakfast, one of my 3 favorite meals of the day. DW is making ham and cheese omelets.
Sean

[pjpoohbear]

Thanks PJ! I was wondering where that was! Do you think it's best to be in PC on Pirate Night?

Girl that is what i have be spouting on about! Pc for Pirate, LUM and AP for Semi/Formal nights, 5:45 seating. :teacher: :rolleyes1

Pj

[ohsodisney]

Good morning all :sunny:

We watched Dead Man Chest again on Pay Preview last night. Well I did at least. My girls saw it when it came out in the theatre and Holly didn't like it says it was a bit scary. McKenna started watching it with me but fell asleep. Daddy watched Dumbo with Holly and they were snoring away together on the couch by 8:00.

I decided just to have my Pirate costume altered and sweat it out for the night. The darn thing is so heavy, you may not want to stand next to me because I am quite sure by 10:00 I smelled like a pirate :rotfl:
I try and booked Palos for formal night, I prefer not to wear a gown and my Mom definitely does not want to get all hooped up.

I am heading into work shortly . I know there is alot going on there and I am sure it is going to be one of those days. There are suspensions at my work that are pending till Friday. I was asked to cover a bunch of hours this week so I probally won't be one quite as much.

Have a wonderful weekend

Go Patriots!:cheer2:

[pjpoohbear]

I will be trying for Palo on our first visit to PC as that menu has the least appeal to me.

Pj

[vital]

Here is where we'll be in a mere 9 months!http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/scan0001.jpg

[vital]

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/scan0003.jpg

[vital]

OK, so those didn't turn out quite like I had hoped, but you get the idea!:rotfl:

[vital]

Girl that is what i have be spouting on about! Pc for Pirate, LUM and AP for Semi/Formal nights, 5:45 seating. :teacher: :rolleyes1

Pj

When do you need my info to sign me up?http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/pianodance.gif

[pjpoohbear]

For now I will just highlight your name in the list and will PM those who want to link as we get closer to payment time.

Pj

ETA, you are already Highlighted, I guess I knew you would come around, lol!

[Kimmielee]

People have really learned to love the Double Dips, it was awesome last month. I would put a deposit down soon, and then check prices on board and transfer if it is a deal.

Pj

PJ, how do you put a deposit down on a date that hasn't been released? Do TA's take them in advance?:confused3

I just checked and fall 2008 isn't out yet... only through April on the DCL site. Is there a trick that I don't know? Wouldn't surprise me if there is! :sad2:

[pjpoohbear]

Kim2, the rest of 2008 will be open for booking on Jan 31st. If you are doing a double dip then I would wait until the next day, or you will be on hold with all the crazy repo and west coast bookers. Or just head online and do a booking for a double dip. It looks like all the double dips have been placed on holiday weeks, including halloween, woo hoo.

Pj

[Kimmielee]

Kim2, the rest of 2008 will be open for booking on Jan 31st. If you are doing a double dip then I would wait until the next day, or you will be on hold with all the crazy repo and west coast bookers. Or just head online and do a booking for a double dip. It looks like all the double dips have been placed on holiday weeks, including halloween, woo hoo.

Pj

Woo hoo is right!! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy055.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy057.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy066.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[Kimmielee]

PJPoohbear- from Canada & her Mom (59)
Love*2*Shop (akd Rachel) with DH (Scott), DS (Kyle - 8) and DD (Madison - 6) and Rachel's Mom Diane ***Celebrating Wedding Anniversary on 10/25 and Rachel's 32nd B-day on 10/29!!!
Kimmielee - from MI (aka Kim1)- with DS (Noah - 8) and Sarah (our sitter) ***Celebrating her 24th birthday on 10-24!
Hockeychic (aka Kim2) - with DD (15)
KimSue68 (aka Kim3) - with her DH, DS (6) and DD (4)
Babs417 - KimSue's Mom!
***KimSue68's Sister - with her DD (12), DS (8) and DS (4) and MIL too!
LoriLuvsDisney - with her DH, DD (12) and DS (10) ***Celebrating 25th Wedding Anniversary and DD's birthday on Halloween night!!!
Vital - from MS (aka Paula) with DS (Ethan - 8)
Mr. Gent - from UK (aka Chris) - with DW (Hazel) DD (Jess - 22), DS (Ryan -13) and DD (Rosie - 13)
rer1972 - from TX (aka Ronnie) - Single Gentleman ready to dance!
Lynnderella (aka Lynn) and 2 other families - 1Princessesmom - with her DH, DD (6) and DS (5), 2 DH's and 2 DW's, DD (6) DS (4), DD (4) and DB turning 1!!
PaDisneyCouple - from PA, duh (aka Sean & Christine)***Celebrating their 10th Wedding Anniversary!
101DalmFan - with her DH!!
Rambler5678 - with his DW and DD (3)
Brianne&Sami'sMom - with DH, DD (Brianne - 9) and DD (Sami - 4), Mom and Mom's friend
4evryng - with her DH, DS (5) and DS (7)
dmonroe (aka Dana) - with DH (Ward) and DS (Braden - 3) and DS (Logan - 8)
Chesire Figment from FL (aka CF) - not officially booked but hoping to!
Tluvs2talk (aka Teri) - with DH (Rick), DB, DSIL and their two teens!!***Celebrating Teri's Birthday on October 30th!
Disneygrl36 from TN (aka Melanie) - with DH (Eric) ***Celebrating Melanie's 40th Birthday on Halloween!!
jordgubben - with her DH!! ***Celebrating their 5th Wedding Anniversary!
kchartsf - with her DH and DD (7)
GreatWhiteNorth - leaving DH home so she can hang with us for a week!
ohsodisney - from NY (aka Maria) - with her DH, DD's (McKenna and Holly -6) and her Mom and Dad! Celebrating McKenna's and Holly's birthday on Halloween!!!!!
DreamCruiser100 - from FL (aka Pam) - with her DH and DD (8)
parrotheadmom (aka Lynette) - with her DH, DD (11) and DD (8) ***Celebrating her 36th birthday on October 29th!!!
Rhiluvsd (aka Rhianna)- with her DH (Darcy - he will be by then :groom: :bride: ) and DD (Sasha 6) and DD (Olivia 4) ***Celebrating their honeymoon and Olivia's birthday on October 22nd!!
:donald: :mickeyjum :hmghost: :tigger: :sulley: :maleficen :goofy: :stitch: :figment: :simba: :dumbo: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

[PaDisneyCouple]

Our TA is taking wait list info for those interested in the 2008 cruises to be released on 1/31. I think their list will be mostly repo and Mexican requests, but I think some other requests will be sent their way. Another advantage of waiting a day or so, pricing will be out. I'm really interested in double-dipping, but we haven't been back to the BC since 2003, and we have that itch to scratch too.
Sean

[PaDisneyCouple]

Christine sat down last weekend and totalled up the projected DIS around the Moon numbers. Her unofficial numbers count is 99. 99 Happy Haunts! :cool1: This includes all of our latest additions.

Just one page of scrapbooking. That's what she said around noon. Its still going. :confused3 I've got to get her to stop and help me. :laundy:

[Kimmielee]

Christine sat down last weekend and totalled up the projected DIS around the Moon numbers. Her unofficial numbers count is 99. 99 Happy Haunts! :cool1: This includes all of our latest additions.

Just one page of scrapbooking. That's what she said around noon. Its still going. :confused3 I've got to get her to stop and help me. :laundy:

:laundy: sucks!! Why don't they make stainless clothes? I've gotten most of my list of things done today EXCEPT the tree.... now my excuse is no duct tape to tape the box!! I'm so pathetic!!! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ad/wallbash.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Now I think it's time to work on the shirts!!

Pj - how did you guys coordinate the purchase of the shirts from the Disney store and did one person coordinate the add'l images that were added? What was the cost in the end?

[rer1972]

How funny is that... ?:lmao: Been busy with work. Finally going to take the rest of my Christmas tree down today. Have to fit Church http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy077.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)and the Gym http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sport033.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)in too! Oh... and sign Noah up for Spring footie (how's that Chris?) http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sport030.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

I feel like this guy -- > http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy093.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Hey Kimmie :wave2:
I know what you mean (other than kiddos; I'm sure that's tough work in itself), it takes too much work to get into shape. :faint:

[pjpoohbear]

Pj - how did you guys coordinate the purchase of the shirts from the Disney store and did one person coordinate the add'l images that were added? What was the cost in the end?

Someone saw them on sale, posted a link in the first post, lbgraves a mod was on our cruise and was able to edit the first post when ever it was needed, we picked a colour, lime, as a group and then I designed the graphic for the back and everyone downloaded, that wanted to, and added it to the back of their shirts. DisneyVegas1 even took the design and made it in to playing cards for every family.

The t-shirt was from the outlet section and was 4.99 and then there was a 20% code, so it was like $4.19 per shirt then the transfer. On family just embroidered their names on the sleeve, i really liked that.
Pj

[rer1972]

OK, so those didn't turn out quite like I had hoped, but you get the idea!:rotfl:

I think the pics are great!!! You'll have to post more as we get closer to build the excitement for the cruise.:thumbsup2

[DreamCruiser100]

Ok, I guess I am going to have to be an annoying newbie and ask.........................What is a double dip?? Is it cruising back to back?? I promise I looked on other threads to try and figure it out first:scared:

I have been emersed in all the trip reports and packing tips, door signs, etc..... I am way to excited for this trip to be 9 months away. I'm headed to Target later to pick up a binder so I can start putting on the little tips and tricks down on paper. Please let me know if I have missed out on signing up for anything...DIS trick or treating, T-shirts, dining ( although this is a tuffy because I can't decide which time will be best for us) I want to atleast be able to meet and thank all of you for all your help.

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[rer1972]

PJPoohbear & her Mom (59)
Love*2*Shop (akd Rachel) with DH (Scott), DS (Kyle - 8) and DD (Madison - 6) and Rachel's Mom Diane ***Celebrating Wedding Anniversary on 10/25 and Rachel's 32nd B-day on 10/29!!!
Kimmielee (aka Kim1)- with DS (Noah - 8) and Sarah (our sitter) ***Celebrating her 24th birthday on 10-24!
Hockeychic (aka Kim2) - with DD (15)
KimSue68 (aka Kim3) - with her DH, DS (6) and DD (4)
Babs417 - KimSue's Mom!
***KimSue68's Sister - with her DD (12), DS (8) and DS (4) and MIL too!
LoriLuvsDisney - with her DH, DD (12) and DS (10) ***Celebrating 25th Wedding Anniversary and DD's birthday on Halloween night!!!
Vital (aka Paula) with DS (Ethan - 8)
Mr. Gent (aka Chris) - with DW (Hazel) DD (Jess - 22), DS (Ryan -13) and DD (Rosie - 13)
rer1972 (aka Ronnie) - Single Gentleman ready to dance!
Lynnderella (aka Lynn) and 2 other families - 1Princessesmom - with her DH, DD (6) and DS (5), 2 DH's and 2 DW's, DD (6) DS (4), DD (4) and DB turning 1!!
PaDisneyCouple (aka Sean & Christine)***Celebrating their 10th Wedding Anniversary!
101DalmFan - with her DH!!
Rambler5678 - with his DW and DD (3)
Brianne&Sami'sMom - with DH, DD (Brianne - 9) and DD (Sami - 4), Mom and Mom's friend
4evryng - with her DH, DS (5) and DS (7)
dmonroe (aka Dana) - with DH (Ward) and DS (Braden - 3) and DS (Logan - 8)
Chesire Figment (aka CF) - not officially booked but hoping to!
Tluvs2talk (aka Teri) - with DH (Rick), DB, DSIL and their two teens!!***Celebrating Teri's Birthday on October 30th!
Disneygrl36 (aka Melanie) - with DH (Eric) ***Celebrating Melanie's 40th Birthday on Halloween!!
jordgubben - with her DH!! ***Celebrating their 5th Wedding Anniversary!
kchartsf - with her DH and DD (7)
GreatWhiteNorth - leaving DH home so she can hang with us for a week!
ohsodisney (aka Maria) - with her DH, DD's (McKenna and Holly -6) and her Mom and Dad! Celebrating McKenna's and Holly's birthday on Halloween!!!!!
DreamCruiser100 (aka Pam) - with her DH and DD (8)
parrotheadmom (aka Lynette) - with her DH, DD (11) and DD (8) ***Celebrating her 36th birthday on October 29th!!!
Rhiluvsd - with her DH (he will be by then :groom: :bride: ) and DD (6) and DD (4) ***Celebrating their honeymoon!
:donald: :mickeyjum :hmghost: :tigger: :sulley: :maleficen :goofy: :stitch: :figment: :simba: :dumbo: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

Wow, lotsa new folks!!!! Very kewl!!!:thumbsup2

[PaDisneyCouple]

Ok, I guess I am going to have to be an annoying newbie and ask.........................What is a double dip?? Is it cruising back to back?? I promise I looked on other threads to try and figure it out first:scared:

I have been emersed in all the trip reports and packing tips, door signs, etc..... I am way to excited for this trip to be 9 months away. I'm headed to Target later to pick up a binder so I can start putting on the little tips and tricks down on paper. Please let me know if I have missed out on signing up for anything...DIS trick or treating, T-shirts, dining ( although this is a tuffy because I can't decide which time will be best for us) I want to atleast be able to meet and thank all of you for all your help.

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:


Not a problem. Everybody was new once. A double dip is a Disney cruise that makes 2, yes 2 stops at Castaway Cay. I believe they do a modified Western itinerary cruise. Other stops are Costa Maya and Cozumel, I think.
Sean

[Rhiluvsd]

I just spent some searching on what a double dip is too... LOL! Thankfully someone else asked before I did. ;) Kidding of course! Kimmilee.. I pm'd you but I don't think it let me so if you want to email me privately my email is rhiwork@gmail.com
Basically I just thnked you for the welcome and said that I was really really excited to have this board....to make i through the next (ticker anyone) 9 months....
It is weird to think how I was so excited about the cruise when it was just me and mine..and now that there might be someone I am familiar with...well that kinda rocks in a big way....

[Rhiluvsd]

I was torn over whether to pick the eastern or western...

I have a question..Has the cruise price raised since it was released when everyone started posting?

[pjpoohbear]

I booked on day one, and the price has actually dropped about 5%.

I re-booked on board and my current price is about $200 less then the online price, and I have a $200 onboard credit.

Pj

[PaDisneyCouple]

I was torn over whether to pick the eastern or western...

I have a question..Has the cruise price raised since it was released when everyone started posting?


We're in a category 7 cabin, and the price on our TA's web site has gone up about $250-300 from what we paid.

Sean

[Kimmielee]

They have raised a bit.... a couple of hundred I think. It's hard for me tell because we rebooked on board... and the 10% discount is BEFORE taxes and trip insurance - then those get added back on. From the looks of things the prices have been raised slightly, more in the higher categories I think. We are in a Cat 6 - Room 6078! We got the $200 credit and another $200 from our TA!

Ok, tree is 3/4 of the way down... I'm making progress!! :cool1: It's snowing like crazy here too! Perhaps I need a sick day to really clean my house... :rolleyes1 So hard to do with Noah here and I cancelled the cleaning service! Too much "prep work" to get the house ready... I might as well clean it myself!

Noah got "Parent Trap" for a present. The newer version with Lindsay Lohan and Dennis Quaid... OH MY GOSH... I can quote it now! :happytv:

[PaDisneyCouple]

SNOW! :banana: We have snow here. For the first time all winter season. We might even get a whole inch! Hope the stores have plenty of TP, milk, eggs, and bread. They're the winter storm staples in Central Pa. :lmao:
Sean

[Kimmielee]

Then rebook it while on our upcoming cruise... do they discount 10% from the current price or the price I book on Jan. 31st?

Also, seriously thinking of doing Christmas instead... but gosh, those prices seem out of this world!! I would have LOTS of time to save though! :goodvibes

[pjpoohbear]

re-booking is current price, always get a quote then compare if it is a good deal.

Pj

Ps. we are in a Cat 11. that may be why ours has gone down, not up. Before we even re-booked, it had gone down $70.

[Kimmielee]

I just spent some searching on what a double dip is too... LOL! Thankfully someone else asked before I did. ;) Kidding of course! Kimmilee.. I pm'd you but I don't think it let me so if you want to email me privately my email is rhiwork@gmail.com
Basically I just thnked you for the welcome and said that I was really really excited to have this board....to make i through the next (ticker anyone) 9 months....
It is weird to think how I was so excited about the cruise when it was just me and mine..and now that there might be someone I am familiar with...well that kinda rocks in a big way....

I sent you an email. You probably can't reply to my PM due to the low number of posts!

I was looking back at the beginning of this thread... and I joined after PJ (I think she was March)... on May 1st, which was our first day back after our April vacation and 4 day cruise on the Wonder. I think Paula was sometime in July after we had to coax her into booking.... http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ad/girlpower.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) and then we just kept growing!!

I didn't get as involved on my first DCL cruise and I wish I had. Previously on another cruise line (went on my first cruise without Noah) we chatted with a group on cruisecritic.com and we had a BLAST hanging out with all of those friends! :grouphug: It really is a great way to get to know everyone's personalities and faces....

I didn't have a digital camera for our last cruise and didn't get the pics on a CD so I have none to "share". I LOVE seeing everyone else's... it's so exciting. I can't wait for our GROUP shot!

[Kimmielee]

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http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/greet004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) DONE!!!!http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/happy085.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/chores026.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org) Next on my list of things to do!!!

[PaDisneyCouple]

Just a dusting here in Pa so far. But, with the cold temps, enough to cause havoc. We've muted the NFL playoffs to listen to the scanner instead. Vehicles coming up the hill next to our house are like climbers summiting Everest. Not all make it. :snail: And those going down the hill are like airplanes waiting for takeoff clearance. :car: Or like Space Mountain ride vehicles waiting to launch. A police car got stuck just up past our house, a couple of hours ago. Interesting listening to them call him to another crash, only to get, "I'm temporarily stuck" as his reply. :drive: Being from upstate NY :groom: and NJ :bride: , we're used to a little more snow/winter weather than we usually get here.

[Disneygrl36]

Watched Paula's favorite movie last night for the first time (POC-Curse of the BP). :pirate: BIG MISTAKE. No, not because of Mr Depp, we all know he's already claimed. But, rather because of Pirate Night planning. Now we're back into: what night is formal, semi, pirate, etc. What night do we do Palo. I've got this pirate idea for me, I've got this pirate idea for you. I think we should... :chat: And it continued this morning: what's that, the Black Pearl might be coming to CC? What is the ship already there? (Flying Dutchman, I think) What part did it play in the movies? (I have absolutely no idea)
A little more about us: I'm 6 foot, she's 5'3". Normally, I'm the faster walker. That is, until we get to WDW/DCL. Then she whips out this extra top gear, and those little legs are just 'a churnin'. :banana: Meanwhile, I start humming the William Tell Overture...


Sean....that part about your height & the extra gear could be my hubby & me. You had me :lmao: :rotfl2: My hubby has said the same thing about me & has in fact stood back & waited to see how long it would take for me to realize he had held back. One night at MNSSHP his sister, brother-in-law & he just stood there & watched me fly back & forth.

[Disneygrl36]

I try and booked Palos for formal night, I prefer not to wear a gown and my Mom definitely does not want to get all hooped up.

We will probably do this too....my DH just doesn't want to do the whole the tux thing.

[Rhiluvsd]

What's the deal with formal night....? how would I know what rotation we are on and how to book Palo's.

[ohsodisney]

What's the deal with formal night....? how would I know what rotation we are on and how to book Palo's.

Hi . If this is your 1st Disney cruise you can book Palos and the shore excursions 60 days in advance. PJ please correct me if I am wrong this is only my 2nd Disney cruise.
No matter what rotation you have the theme nights stay the same.
Saturday - casual
Sunday - Formal
Monday - Pirate night pirate:
Tuesday - casual- Halloween :maleficen
Wednesday - casual
Thursday - semi formal
Friday - casual .
PJ, once again help if I am mistaken :)

[Rhiluvsd]

Anyone have an opinion about eating times..... I think we are going to take the earlier sitting, but I didn't know it was an option for the girls to not eat with us... So I don't know what sitting to take really....

How does that work?

( I will pace my posts soon ;) )

[ohsodisney]

We will probably do this too....my DH just doesn't want to do the whole the tux thing.

:rotfl2: :rotfl: Good so we won't be the only ones wearing our sweats or jammies on Formal night :rotfl2: , see ya at Palos :thumbsup2 I have been know to wear bed sheets on deck :rolleyes1

Hi everyone , you all have been very busy today. Took me awhile to go back and read all of todays posts, which I promised myself I would do this time since I was so lack on my past Dis board in April.

PJ , Please include us and my parents if you can on the dining :goodvibes

Rhilusd, we took early this time since my DD's then 5 were always sleeping at the late dinner on the past 2 cruises, it was just to WAY late for them to eat.

Chris got your PM , and THANK YOU, THANK YOU once again :worship:

Hi Kimmillee, Vital and everyone else , hope your day is going well .

YES BEARS , now just need the PATS :cheer2:

Work was awkward today. I think my boss is being let go after 15 years of nothing but hard work . I am so upset over this, she is like a second Mom to me. Thats what you get when companys decide they are paying you too much and giving you too much vacation time :sad1:

O.k guess I made up for being absent most of the day :rotfl:

[pjpoohbear]

Maria you are right, no matter the restaurant the dressing theme stays the same.

Rh, for now you can only pick Main or Late for dinning, then when you are assigned to a rotation, about 2 weeks before sailing, that will determine what time you eat;
APL 5:30 and 8:00
PLA 5:45 and 8:15
LAP 6:00 and 8:30

Pj

[PaDisneyCouple]

Our current understanding is: (for booking Palo, Spa, Excursions)
Suites (cat 1, 2, 3) and REAS: 105 days out
Castaway Club Members (cruised with DCL before): 90 days
New cruisers: 75 days

The goal is to match the theme with the dining room that we have that evening. Being in Lumiere's (the nice dining room) for formal night, Parrot Cay for pirate night, etc. If we Moon Cruisers get our dining linked, we'll be able to know in advance what our rotation will be. Perhaps you're not into Pirates, then Palo or BBB might be the place for you that night. Otherwise, you find out your dining rotation when you get you KTTW (Key to the World) card. A=Animator's Palate, L=Lumiere's, and P=Parrot Cay. So, if PJ talks about ALPALPA (just an example) that is a specific dining rotation.
Linking dining and booking the above excursions/etc. is contingent upon having the cruise paid in full.
We like early dining. Our dinner time at home is usually 5-5:30. With bedtime in just over an hour (21:30) from now.

Have a nice evening,
Sean/Christine

[pjpoohbear]

WELL POSTED!

Pj

[Rhiluvsd]

Did anyone fly by themselves and yet still use the ground transfers with Disney.

Our dilema is that we want a few days in Disney World first. Actually I don't know if we will do the actual parks as I can't find any deals.. (heading over to the budget board) Sigh...this is just crazy..so much to decide..

Now I know why people pick Travel Agents. The TA's I have talked to have not been able to surpass any prices from actual disney... It is so frustrating... And then I wonder if I would rather go on the repo cruise.. Not that we can afford all of it over again..then I have to really wonder if I would have fun just by myself...so then I think there has to be something fun to do...

Umm just for the record I am totally not a whiner..

[pjpoohbear]

Rh, we are flying in Sunday(?) before the cruise, and have DCL transfers for now, I might change those to a town-car, easier and you get to the port earlier on my schedule. DCL will pick up at WDW on Saturdays, but only at certain hotels and generally around 11 am, getting you to the port at 12:30 pm.

Pj

[pjpoohbear]

If we do the van we will have room for 4 extra people and luggage.
The rate is 120.00 plus tip, so 150.00, divided by 6 = $25.00. We will be staying at SSR, so the first family at SSR or OKW who are interested please PM and we can talk about grouping up.

Others are talking about maybe trying for the Hummerzine. My DM can not get into that beast, although it was fun to ride in last December. That can take 20 people, but needs a separate luggage car and extra driver, and charges for each resort stop.

Pj

[ohsodisney]

Be Afraid , be very afraid.
The things i post dear lord, my husband would die!:rotfl2:

Please note this is early in the morning, probally still had a hangover and it was 8 years ago long before our kids.I didn't think anyone would be up at 5:30 but I was soooooo mistaken :rotfl:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P1010153-1.jpg
Yes, I still had the 80's hair, damn 90's had to come and ruin everything, i still can"t do my hair to this day :confused3

[pjpoohbear]

Disney has nice new, very comfy sheets, lol. There were threats of streaking during the wedding on my last cruise, but you came a lot closer then we did, lol.

Pj

[Babs417]

We didnt wear gowns or tux, we just got dressed up for the pictures.princess: :goodvibes ;) :) :cutie:

[ohsodisney]

PJ , It was a Carnival ship , guess thats why they call them the fun ships. O.K heres the low down on this cruise. I just met Barry through a news paper ad, YES, a newspaper ad, I posted . "Looking for a old fashioned type, that loves the outdoors and travel." Two weeks after we met I ask him would you like to go on a cruise with me. So yes here I am with my old -fashioned outdoor man. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Kimmielee]

Anyone have an opinion about eating times..... I think we are going to take the earlier sitting, but I didn't know it was an option for the girls to not eat with us... So I don't know what sitting to take really....

How does that work?

( I will pace my posts soon ;) )

I currently have late seating but torn on what to do....

My son LOVED being able to eat with the club group. We never had lunch together and only 2 of the 4 dinners! He thought it was very cool that he was in charge of his food choice, how fast he ate, etc... :lmao:

If the girls are in the club during lunch or dinner... they eat as a group! They take the kids to whatever restaurant is closed and open a section JUST for them. They are waited on hand and foot and my little guy felt like a "KING"!

[Kimmielee]

Did anyone fly by themselves and yet still use the ground transfers with Disney.

Our dilema is that we want a few days in Disney World first. Actually I don't know if we will do the actual parks as I can't find any deals.. (heading over to the budget board) Sigh...this is just crazy..so much to decide..

Now I know why people pick Travel Agents. The TA's I have talked to have not been able to surpass any prices from actual disney... It is so frustrating... And then I wonder if I would rather go on the repo cruise.. Not that we can afford all of it over again..then I have to really wonder if I would have fun just by myself...so then I think there has to be something fun to do...

Umm just for the record I am totally not a whiner..

We are flying in on Thursday and have opted out of the ground transfers... I'm a control freak and want to get to the port as early as possible and on the ship as soon as possible! I've rented a town car... several actually... one for us at the airport to the resort, a second one at the airport to pick up Sarah (our sitter) the next day ... then one to take us to the port and return us to the airport when it's all over!!:sad1:

[Kimmielee]

Sweet Disney Dreams everyone... Shhhhhh! Noah's asleep! :tiptoe:

[ohsodisney]

I currently have late seating but torn on what to do....

My son LOVED being able to eat with the club group. We never had lunch together and only 2 of the 4 dinners! He thought it was very cool that he was in charge of his food choice, how fast he ate, etc... :lmao:

If the girls are in the club during lunch or dinner... they eat as a group! They take the kids to whatever restaurant is closed and open a section JUST for them. They are waited on hand and foot and my little guy felt like a "KING"!

Kimmilee , Barry and I didn't know this. I'm sure Holly and McKenna will be so excited. As long as they have Smuckers PB&J's. :)

[ohsodisney]

Thanks alot Patriots. There goes my kids new pair of shoes http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/monrur.gif

[Rhiluvsd]

K, I think you said that Noah was a bit younger than O will be when she hits the cruise. She is fairly independant so I am sure she would have fun as well.
So if I opt for the late sitting would people be older and annoyed if my girls are there? Ugg I am so confused about the clubs..How do I figure out what time they should be in the club. Are there hour restrictions or do they do the same program all over again.

The travel thing is confusing the heck out of me. We really don't know what to do. We are flying out of canada (I already said that) and flights right now are impossible. I think that it might be better to opt out of the ground transfers and maybe rent a vehicle? Sigh.....how hard is it to drive around... We are from fairly small town, so I am thinking that I should perhaps marry D before we go down there or the directions and me playing a direction giver might cause a divorce before we even get married!

I really don't think that we will have the money to do Disneyland in the three days before the cruise. Will we need to pay for a day at the MK so that we can go to the MNSSHP?

Where are people staying for the nights before and what kind of rates are you getting? Is it best to book now? Or should I wait? We are hoping to fly out of here on Monday or Tuesday. We might have to drive across the border but then what.....get stuck flying out of small town North Dakota. And driving .... I can't fathom how much and how long that would take... I am in a panic...

[Rhiluvsd]

LOL @ Ohsodisney.

[A fat english gent]

Bump...:)

[vital]

K, I think you said that Noah was a bit younger than O will be when she hits the cruise. She is fairly independant so I am sure she would have fun as well.
So if I opt for the late sitting would people be older and annoyed if my girls are there? Ugg I am so confused about the clubs..How do I figure out what time they should be in the club. Are there hour restrictions or do they do the same program all over again.

The travel thing is confusing the heck out of me. We really don't know what to do. We are flying out of canada (I already said that) and flights right now are impossible. I think that it might be better to opt out of the ground transfers and maybe rent a vehicle? Sigh.....how hard is it to drive around... We are from fairly small town, so I am thinking that I should perhaps marry D before we go down there or the directions and me playing a direction giver might cause a divorce before we even get married!

I really don't think that we will have the money to do Disneyland in the three days before the cruise. Will we need to pay for a day at the MK so that we can go to the MNSSHP?

Where are people staying for the nights before and what kind of rates are you getting? Is it best to book now? Or should I wait? We are hoping to fly out of here on Monday or Tuesday. We might have to drive across the border but then what.....get stuck flying out of small town North Dakota. And driving .... I can't fathom how much and how long that would take... I am in a panic...

Deep cleansing breath! In through the nose and out through the mouth! You sound EXACTLY like I did before my first WDW trip!

Let me see, my son and I are driving down the Thursday before and are staying at POFQ. We are going to the park that Friday and the MNSSHP that Friday night. I'm going to drive myself to the port but will be following Kimmielee's ride so I won't get lost. I guess that means I'll have to get up at the butt crack of dawn also!:eek: If you go to the MNSSHP only, you only have to pay for the party ticket. I think they start letting ppl in around 430.

There will be kids at all seatings. Some folks will be on different time schedules so I wouldn't worry too much about when you eat. Do what is right for you and your family.

Most of all, don't forget it's a vacation. Things will go wrong, things will not be as planned and things will be forgotten. All of the above will be OK as long as you remember your passport, tickets, money and family:lmao: ! As you can see in ohso's post, you can even improvise if you forget your clothes!:banana: pirate:

[A fat english gent]

NAKED DINNING?...:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: No way "quick,quick bring out the spit"...Hog roast the fat fella,i think not ....;-)

[Disneygrl36]

Be Afraid , be very afraid.
The things i post dear lord, my husband would die!:rotfl2:

Please note this is early in the morning, probally still had a hangover and it was 8 years ago long before our kids.I didn't think anyone would be up at 5:30 but I was soooooo mistaken :rotfl:

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P1010153-1.jpg
Yes, I still had the 80's hair, damn 90's had to come and ruin everything, i still can"t do my hair to this day :confused3

:lmao: :rotfl2: :happytv: :lmao: :rotfl2: :happytv:

Ya'll have got to be the funnest ( I know that isn't a word but it fits) couple on this thread so far. :woohoo:

Off to work with me pixiedust:

[rer1972]

Thanks alot Patriots. There goes my kids new pair of shoes http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/monrur.gif

Well, just be glad you don't have to worry about Tony Two Fingers from down at the deli coming to collect. Right??:scared1:

[ohsodisney]

K, I think you said that Noah was a bit younger than O will be when she hits the cruise. She is fairly independant so I am sure she would have fun as well.
So if I opt for the late sitting would people be older and annoyed if my girls are there? Ugg I am so confused about the clubs..How do I figure out what time they should be in the club. Are there hour restrictions or do they do the same program all over again.

The travel thing is confusing the heck out of me. We really don't know what to do. We are flying out of canada (I already said that) and flights right now are impossible. I think that it might be better to opt out of the ground transfers and maybe rent a vehicle? Sigh.....how hard is it to drive around... We are from fairly small town, so I am thinking that I should perhaps marry D before we go down there or the directions and me playing a direction giver might cause a divorce before we even get married!

I really don't think that we will have the money to do Disneyland in the three days before the cruise. Will we need to pay for a day at the MK so that we can go to the MNSSHP?

Where are people staying for the nights before and what kind of rates are you getting? Is it best to book now? Or should I wait? We are hoping to fly out of here on Monday or Tuesday. We might have to drive across the border but then what.....get stuck flying out of small town North Dakota. And driving .... I can't fathom how much and how long that would take... I am in a panic...

Paula is right. I think we all went through that Oh My God what if's? It is your vacation sit back think, Happy thoughts, Happy thoughts , Happy thoughts .
We are staying as of right now at All Star Movies it is the cheapest it's around $99.99 a night. We may however, because I have this upgraded myself sickness, move over to POFQ which was about $75.00 more a night but since we are taking the transfers it would be easier to leave from there since the DCL bus picks up at that resort.

You have lots of choices and Disney is VERY VERY good about making things easy for everyone. My Mom and Dad have been reading that damn Disney brouchure for 3 weeks now, 3 WEEKS ! I think it is all of 15 pages. :confused3 So it's not just you :)

Good Morning everyone :sunny: . Have a wonderful day. :wave:
Off to work for me.

[DreamCruiser100]

Working from home today.....slept till 11:30am trying to knock out this dreadful cold.

Could someone share how LONG dinner takes. I am sure my DD8 (by cruise time) would LOVE eating without us and making her own choices, but I also thought it would be nice to eat as a family. Do the kids who eat with the club just wear whatever?? If you have late dinner then you do shows early right?? and visa-versa? SHEESH I need to go look at a navigator to see what DD will be doing when. All I know is that I want to play BINGO! and I want to see my DD8 atleast for a little while each day. I guess I shouldn't just suspect that she will love the club, but she loves going to the nursery at the YMCA, I can't imagine she would be unhappy in a club just for her especially if we can hook her up with some of your wonderful children. How many of you guys are going to MNSSHP?? We weren't planning on going but if that would give our DD a chance to meet up with some kiddo's before the cruise maybe we should fit it in.Ok now that I have asked enough ?? to keep you all busy for awhile I guess I will get back to work.:teacher:

[Rhiluvsd]

We will be going to MNSSHP. (how much is it? adding it to my budget)

Hotels. What is offsite vs. onsite. There are a lot of hotels for $30 each a night etc....but how hard is it going to be to get to Port Canaveral.

[Rhiluvsd]

I just got quoted through Dreams Unlimited and it is the same price as Disney but there is a $75 shipboard credit... has anyone used them? Advantages..disadvantages to using a TA....?
Can I still make changes? I am booking the cruise today (or I debate tomorrow just for the whole purpose of searching for one more discount I keep putting it off)

[Rhiluvsd]

Ummmm some help with the abbreviation....?

I just don't know if the $269 is worth it really for the ground transfers..

[PaDisneyCouple]

Ummmm some help with the abbreviation....?

I just don't know if the $269 is worth it really for the ground transfers..

Ahh, DIS Board-speak. It is like learning a 2nd language. :thumbsup2 Port Orleans French Quarter (POFQ). DW and I have even been using these abbreviations when we talk WDW to each other. And I sometimes do it at work. The other Disney folks just sort of give me that look....:confused3
We've done both cruises with a TA. But I did our 2003 WDW trip myself. Even our CR (Contemporary Resort) getaway, when I used a TA, I only used them for the room and 1 day park ticket. Using or not can vary based on price, how much work you want to do yourself, etc.

WDW planning stress: just remember, getting there is half the fun. And don't forget: the planning is the part that doesn't cost money! Unlike the trip itself. I'm sure most of the Moon Cruisers (perhaps this group name is appropriate? :rolleyes1 ) have lists of all sorts of Disney things they'd love to do. I know we do: BC 7-night, Double-dip DCL, Panama Canal Repo, AKL multiple night stay, WDW visit when the Holiday decorations are up.

In closing, we're coming up on a special time of year. Soon the 2007 Passporter Guide to the DCL will be available. Christine and I have found it to be of great value. We even bought one last year, when we weren't cruising. Well worth the money. Between that and the DIS, you don't need anything else. :disrocks:

Sean

[Rhiluvsd]

Oh trust me on this... I am incredibly grateful for everyone's help! I have faith that I will figure it out ASAP. I guess i need to beg for some patience.
I am almost talking myself out of the few days before. It is just difficult because we can't book our flights yet.....and yet we can't book our hotel until we know the flights. That being said now I wonder if Amtrak might be a decent alternative. We will see I suppose.

POFQ hmm very cool.

[ohsodisney]

Well, just be glad you don't have to worry about Tony Two Fingers from down at the deli coming to collect. Right??:scared1:

:rotfl2: No, no Tony, we call ours The God Father http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/shoot3.gif

We rejoined the gym today, thank goodness since I have been eatting gallons of ice cream this week , Friendlys chocolate this and that. Strange how you all of a sudden notice the extra pounds almost overnight. Funny, I don't remember that fat being there yesterday :confused3

The girls and I are are breaking out the Disney Scene it now. Holly is amazing good at this, McKenna gets so frustrated because she says I know, I know, I know, 10 times before she spits out the answer , of coarse by then Holly has already answered :rotfl:

Hope everyone had a great day :)

[Rhiluvsd]

I read that at disney shopping their mickey luggage is on super sale everyone should check it out..unless you are canadian then you can't take advantage of any of the good stuff.lol:cool1:

[vital]

I have to clean my house, mop the floors and get all the dust bunnies out from under the couch! I'm getting my tile floor regrouted tomorrow in the bathrooms, kitchen and living room! I'm being FORCED to clean! All this needs to be done by 0800! Yes, I knew about it this weekend when I was at the casino, but hey, we all have our priorities right?pirate:

[Disneygrl36]

Just came in from taking the :dogdance: for a walk. WOW it was cold out there..but she needed some excercise & so did I.

Hope everyone had a good day.

I am dreaming of this today.....
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_2290.jpg

[PaDisneyCouple]

Mr Gent,
Saw video of a container ship off the coast of England on the news tonight. Seems its in a bit of a tight spot. Some containers have gone overboard, and are washing up on shore. The mentioned a motorscooter, camcorders, and other nice things. And that it was PERFECTLY LEGAL :woohoo: for the folks on the shore to make off with the goods. As long as they claimed it on their tax returns. If this is true, could your DIS friends send you some shopping lists? :idea:
:laughing:

Sean

[DreamCruiser100]

Has anyone used or heard of Disney Inkshop? I found their website accidently buy it looks neat,seems you can "create" personalized shirts. I put the link below if anyone is interested. I do not know anything about them.

http://www.zazzle.com/collections/disneyinkshop/?CMP=KNC-DY9755448150&ysmchn=GGL&ysmcpn=Special_Disney_Shirts&ysmcrn=sr2zz47go1118db1089pi59ai160&ysmtrm=sr2zz47go1118db1089pi59ai160+Disney+shirt&ysmtac=PPC&ovtac=PPC&SR=sr2zz47go1118db1089pi59ai160

Anybody had any time to figure out the answers to any of my annoying questions a few pages ago:rolleyes1

Hope everyone is having a great night.

[DreamCruiser100]

Melanie, I just read your trip report and enjoted sooo much. I love your scrapbook, I am a scrapper as well and can't wait to get started on one for our DreamCruise.

[Kimmielee]

Has anyone used or heard of Disney Inkshop? I found their website accidently buy it looks neat,seems you can "create" personalized shirts. I put the link below if anyone is interested. I do not know anything about them.

http://www.zazzle.com/collections/disneyinkshop/?CMP=KNC-DY9755448150&ysmchn=GGL&ysmcpn=Special_Disney_Shirts&ysmcrn=sr2zz47go1118db1089pi59ai160&ysmtrm=sr2zz47go1118db1089pi59ai160+Disney+shirt&ysmtac=PPC&ovtac=PPC&SR=sr2zz47go1118db1089pi59ai160

Anybody had any time to figure out the answers to any of my annoying questions a few pages ago:rolleyes1

Hope everyone is having a great night.

I went back a few pages and only saw the double dip question.... which page and I'll be happy to answer! We NEVER leave questions unanswered... it's Paula's fault for going to the casino this weekend... :rolleyes1

Thanks for the link I'll check it out now!:goodvibes

[pjpoohbear]

I like the idea of the Disney ink shop, but they use the on white transfer sheets, you would think that a big buiness like this would also have on dark transfer sheets. This means, you pick a blue shirt and put Donald on it, you have a blue Donald, not a white Donald. Stick with white shirts on this site.

Pj

[Kimmielee]

Just came in from taking the :dogdance: for a walk. WOW it was cold out there..but she needed some excercise & so did I.

Hope everyone had a good day.

I am dreaming of this today.....
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/100_2290.jpg

I'm right there with you... it's cold, cold, cold here in Michigan... but that's ok... it's January!!

Planning a 3 day weekend to southern FL in mid-Feb...I need some SUN!:goodvibes

[Kimmielee]

I like the id of the Disney ink shop, but they use the on white transfer sheets, you would think that a big buiness like this would also have on dark transfer sheets. This means, you pick a blue shirt and put Donald on it, you have a blue Donald, not a white Donald. Stick with white shirts on this site.

Pj

No lime green? I don't see a discount for large orders either... :confused3

[DreamCruiser100]

Kimmielee

It is post #1857 on page 124!!!

Thanks so much.......I kinda ran them all together so I am sure it was easy to miss

Can we go now...........PLEEZE!!!!!!!pirate:

[Disneygrl36]

Melanie, I just read your trip report and enjoted sooo much. I love your scrapbook, I am a scrapper as well and can't wait to get started on one for our DreamCruise.

Glad you liked it Dreamcruiser :goodvibes:
I had alot of fun writing it!!!!
I love scrapbooking....I hope maybe we can do a joint scrapbook meet if people are interested & maybe make a special Cruising around the Moon with our new Dis friends page or something.

[Disneygrl36]

I'm right there with you... it's cold, cold, cold here in Michigan... but that's ok... it's January!!

Planning a 3 day weekend to southern FL in mid-Feb...I need some SUN!:goodvibes


That sounds fun.....our next little trip is to Nashville the weekend after Valentines Day. It won't be warm but it'll be fun!!

[Kimmielee]

Working from home today.....slept till 11:30am trying to knock out this dreadful cold.

Could someone share how LONG dinner takes. I am sure my DD8 (by cruise time) would LOVE eating without us and making her own choices, but I also thought it would be nice to eat as a family. Do the kids who eat with the club just wear whatever?? Dinner can take 60 - 90 minutes... even longer if you linger over dessert... or two... or three... :lmao: The kids wear shorts/whatever when in the club... so they take them to dinner in what they are wearing. They transfer the kids from the clubs to the restaurants via hidden hallways... they are TOTALLY protected from outsiders. That's why they eat in whatever restaurant is closed... so they aren't exposed to adults!

If you have late dinner then you do shows early right?? and visa-versa? SHEESH I need to go look at a navigator to see what DD will be doing when. All I know is that I want to play BINGO! and I want to see my DD8 atleast for a little while each day. I guess I shouldn't just suspect that she will love the club, but she loves going to the nursery at the YMCA, I can't imagine she would be unhappy in a club just for her especially if we can hook her up with some of your wonderful children. Yes, on the vice-versa question. I saw Noah each day... made sure he had some time out in the fresh air... but watched the Kid's activities and made sure I wasn't trying to drag him out of an activity he was looking foward to!

How many of you guys are going to MNSSHP?? We weren't planning on going but if that would give our DD a chance to meet up with some kiddo's before the cruise maybe we should fit it in. Quite a few of us are doing MNSSHP - you should join us!!! The more the merrier and the sooner the kids get face time, the more comfortable they will be with one another! You know kids... they are "instant" friends! Somehow, I think that's going to be true of many of us! :grouphug:

[pjpoohbear]

RH, do not take the transfers, use that money to book a van from FL-tours, transport board sponsor, Happy limo or other car service. You then get to pick the pick up time and location. I think you can do a van for under $250 WDW to PC to MCO or any round trip combination.

Pj

[Kimmielee]

In closing, we're coming up on a special time of year. Soon the 2007 Passporter Guide to the DCL will be available. Christine and I have found it to be of great value. We even bought one last year, when we weren't cruising. Well worth the money. Between that and the DIS, you don't need anything else. :disrocks:

Sean

Hey Sean... do you have the 2006 version? I'm quoted in that one!! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/greet013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[pjpoohbear]

Hey Sean... do you have the 2006 version? I'm quoted in that one!! http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/greet013.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Me too!:goodvibes I am also in the two of the e-books, and the special needs edition for WDW.

Pj

[Kimmielee]

K, I think you said that Noah was a bit younger than O will be when she hits the cruise. She is fairly independant so I am sure she would have fun as well.
So if I opt for the late sitting would people be older and annoyed if my girls are there? Ugg I am so confused about the clubs..How do I figure out what time they should be in the club. Are there hour restrictions or do they do the same program all over again. Noah was 6.5 on our cruise. He'll be 8 on this one. I have late dining as a choice right now... because I don't want to be rushed back from excursions. My dining partners were HORRID (my only complaint) because they were a married couple, traveling with NO kids and requested table partners with NO kids. Well, guess what? Noah did go to dinner with me on Pirate Night. Ya know what... HE WAS ON HIS WORST behaviour!! I think he could smell the disdain from the couple. They were totally unfriendly and I actually skipped the next night and ate by myself, even though Noah wasn't with me. They were flat out RUDE! Now, I understand they had a request, but they should have asked to be moved. Ok, vent over!

The travel thing is confusing the heck out of me. We really don't know what to do. We are flying out of canada (I already said that) and flights right now are impossible. I think that it might be better to opt out of the ground transfers and maybe rent a vehicle? Sigh.....how hard is it to drive around... We are from fairly small town, so I am thinking that I should perhaps marry D before we go down there or the directions and me playing a direction giver might cause a divorce before we even get married! Highly support the marriage first before embarking on a car trip. What about renting a car to get to the states and taking a plane from there?

I really don't think that we will have the money to do Disneyworld (ahem, my dear, I fixed your typo!!!) in the three days before the cruise. Will we need to pay for a day at the MK so that we can go to the MNSSHP? If you aren't going to the park before MNSSHP starts, you don't need a ticket - but I had read somewhere else that you did. I'll check it out and report back.:surfweb:

Where are people staying for the nights before and what kind of rates are you getting? Is it best to book now? Or should I wait? We are hoping to fly out of here on Monday or Tuesday. We might have to drive across the border but then what.....get stuck flying out of small town North Dakota. And driving .... I can't fathom how much and how long that would take... I am in a panic... First, remember the breathing techniques they taught you prior to giving birth? Practice them... planning is 1/2 of the fun if you don't get too stressed about it. KNOWING that nothing is going to go 100% as planned is important. We are staying at POFQ and for 3 people, 2 nights with tickets and dining... it's about $900. Do not PANIC!! We are here to help! :hug:

[Kimmielee]

Me too!:goodvibes I am also in the two of the e-books, and the special needs edition for WDW.

Pj

How cool is that? :cool1:

[DreamCruiser100]

Thank you for answering so quickly. I am still not sure what dining I want. DH and I would probably chose late if by ourselves, but I wonder if seeing the shows earlier will prevent us from enjoying other activities. Or would seeing the shows late cause more of the problem...What's a gal to do. Hmmmm.....................

I think I will look into us doing MNSSHP. We were going to head up and spend the night anyway. I wonder can you leave your car at a DIS resort while on a DIS cruise to save the port parking charges??

[PaDisneyCouple]

Kimmie and PJ: quoted in the Passporter-how cool. What pages? We have the 2005 and 2006 editions.
Sean

[DreamCruiser100]

WOW I am cruising with famous people..............Will you sign my pillowcases!!!!

Well........I was a dancing candycane in the MK Christmas parade 2 years running SO THERE!!!!:banana: :banana:

[DreamCruiser100]

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/GATOR_CREW/100_4040.jpg


My pirates are ready............are yours???????????????

[DreamCruiser100]

Aren't they cute!!! ARGHHHHH...........

[pjpoohbear]

Those hats/family are so cute, did not see them in December.
Pj

[vital]

Halfway through cleaning I realized that they are just going to make it all dusty tomorrow! Oh well, I got in a good workout anyway. I'm just now finished!

For Ethan and I to stay at POFQ for 2 nights with tickets just to MK, minus the MNSSHP tickets will be around $500. It's about $120 more than staying at All Stars. I'll take $120 for peace of mind anyday. Good Grief! That sounds like an Algebra problem!

Oh, did I mention that when I went in the casino I put in $10 in the quarter slots. I played the maximum coins (3) and was winning about $3 at a time. I was going to quit when my 10 ran out. Well, I had been there maybe 10 minutes when I won $75! Yes, I took the money and left! I deposited it in our vacation account today so that's over half of the difference b/t All Stars and POFQ!

I also won a spa night for Thursday night on the radio this morning. It's going to be about 50 gals at a local spa with the morning radio hosts there in tuxes catering to us! How fun does that sound?

Do you see a pattern here? They say that things come in three's, well, in the medical profession we say that. Guess what the third one is going to be? Do you give up? I'm going to win the POWERBALL!!!!!!!!!!!! It's up to $240 MILLION! And when I do win it, I'm going to do http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/pianodance.gifpirate:

[Kimmielee]

Kimmie and PJ: quoted in the Passporter-how cool. What pages? We have the 2005 and 2006 editions.
Sean

I'm on the bottom of page 30 (had to go look it up!). True story about how I ended up booking our first cruise! :sail:

[Kimmielee]

Halfway through cleaning I realized that they are just going to make it all dusty tomorrow! Oh well, I got in a good workout anyway. I'm just now finished!

For Ethan and I to stay at POFQ for 2 nights with tickets just to MK, minus the MNSSHP tickets will be around $500. It's about $120 more than staying at All Stars. I'll take $120 for peace of mind anyday. Good Grief! That sounds like an Algebra problem!

Oh, did I mention that when I went in the casino I put in $10 in the quarter slots. I played the maximum coins (3) and was winning about $3 at a time. I was going to quit when my 10 ran out. Well, I had been there maybe 10 minutes when I won $75! Yes, I took the money and left! I deposited it in our vacation account today so that's over half of the difference b/t All Stars and POFQ!

I also won a spa night for Thursday night on the radio this morning. It's going to be about 50 gals at a local spa with the morning radio hosts there in tuxes catering to us! How fun does that sound?

Do you see a pattern here? They say that things come in three's, well, in the medical profession we say that. Guess what the third one is going to be? Do you give up? I'm going to win the POWERBALL!!!!!!!!!!!! It's up to $240 MILLION! And when I do win it, I'm going to do http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/pianodance.gifpirate:

Wow... $75 and a spa night with MEN waiting on you!! Wooo - hoooo!

Remind me to tell you about the night I won $350 in the casino... well, I didn't WIN it... but was sitting next to a very drunk blonde that didn't realize SHE HAD!! She walked away... the bells and whistles are going off... I look around for her (with one eye closed) and then slid over and viola... $350 in my pocket!! :lmao: Ok, seriously I did look for her... as I was walking VERY fast, with my head down... :laughing:

[Kimmielee]

WOW I am cruising with famous people..............Will you sign my pillowcases!!!!

Well........I was a dancing candycane in the MK Christmas parade 2 years running SO THERE!!!!:banana: :banana:


I'll sign yours if you sign mine? :cool1:

[Kimmielee]

That sounds fun.....our next little trip is to Nashville the weekend after Valentines Day. It won't be warm but it'll be fun!!

If ya run into Randy Travis... will ya tell him he broke my heart when he married his old lady manager? http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sad010.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Have a fried pickle for me too!

[vital]

Wow... $75 and a spa night with MEN waiting on you!! Wooo - hoooo!

Remind me to tell you about the night I won $350 in the casino... well, I didn't WIN it... but was sitting next to a very drunk blonde that didn't realize SHE HAD!! She walked away... the bells and whistles are going off... I look around for her (with one eye closed) and then slid over and viola... $350 in my pocket!! :lmao: Ok, seriously I did look for her... as I was walking VERY fast, with my head down... :laughing:

I'm making a list of the things you have to tell me! :lmao: :hyper2:

Funny thing is that next to me was one of those "serious" slot players. She had her points card around her neck, cigarettes and cane next to her. I just giggled and walked off. I could see her staring a hole through me as I walked away. She probably thought I was an idiot for leaving with such a small amount! Hey, it's more than what I came in with!pirate: And we all know the pirate motto, "take what you can and leave nothing behind" or something like that.

[pjpoohbear]

I am on page 96 in 1st ed. and page 154 in the fourth edition, are we actually on the 6th edition?

Pj

[Kimmielee]

:goodvibes I am on page 96 in 1st ed. and page 154 in the fourth edition, are we actually on the 6th edition?

Pj I thought it was the 5th? Or did the 5th come out mid-year to add the Med Cruises?

I like your quote... and I read it ... and I totally went to Deck 4 to experience it! How funny is that?

[pjpoohbear]

:goodvibes I thought it was the 5th? Or did the 5th come out mid-year to add the Med Cruises?

I like your quote... and I read it ... and I totally went to Deck 4 to experience it! How funny is that?

Ahh, how sweet. I love the teak chairs on deck 4, although i spend most of my time on them feeling ill form the seas. I hear that the wonder has them at the Quiet Cove pool now.

Pj

[pjpoohbear]

I couldn't remember which edition is coming out this month, lol.

[Babs417]

Kimmie & PJ could you sign my passporter:cheer2: :cool1: :rainbow:

[Kimmielee]

Ahh, how sweet. I love the teak chairs on deck 4, although i spend most of my time on them feeling ill form the seas. I hear that the wonder has them at the Quiet Cove pool now.

Pj

I took a nap on one... while they were cleaning and painting the life boats... totally snoring... mouth hanging open... spit drooling... I was one attractive lady!! ;)

[pjpoohbear]

I took a nap on one... while they were cleaning and painting the life boats... totally snoring... mouth hanging open... spit drooling... I was one attractive lady!! ;)

we could be twins, lol.

Pj

[Kimmielee]

Sweet Disney Dreams everybody!! I'm out for the night!!

Hey ... Mr. Gent... did you miss my footie reference that was done in YOUR honor or have I slipped so far off of your radar that I no longer matter? http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sad010.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[DreamCruiser100]

GoodNight!!:grouphug:

[A fat english gent]

Mr Gent,
Saw video of a container ship off the coast of England on the news tonight. Seems its in a bit of a tight spot. Some containers have gone overboard, and are washing up on shore. The mentioned a motor scooter, camcorders, and other nice things. And that it was PERFECTLY LEGAL :woohoo: for the folks on the shore to make off with the goods. As long as they claimed it on their tax returns. If this is true, could your DIS friends send you some shopping lists? :idea:
:laughing:

Sean

Sean,
NOT TRUE SIR,When you take anything you have to inform the auditors what you have taken then agree a fee for whatever you've taken:rotfl2: yer right....Am also told that England's Entire population of pikeys (gypsies, travelers do you have them in the states?)have the place well hunkered down and anything that leaves the beach is subject to "gippo tax" pay up or be prepared to stand your ground...Untrinque Paratus


"Hey ... Mr. Gent... did you miss my footie reference that was done in YOUR honor or have I slipped so far off of your radar that I no longer matter?"

Oh baby no never,in fact i thought i may run a half hour training sections each day for the kids so i can pass on my god given gift...:woohoo: the only problem i may have is the last we were aboard the "magde" all the balls in the exercise area had been left out in the sun all day and had gone a very odd shape......:rotfl2:

[vital]

Well, today is the day that my house gets torn up! I'll be locked in my room all day with my mean dogs so they can work on the floors! I'm sure I'll be posting a LOT today so you have been WARNED!pirate:

[ohsodisney]

Vital , I'll be posting right along with you today since I have the day off also . you must be excited to see your floors when they are done. I typically drive the contractors nuts since I am the type that will sit there and ask them what they are doing the whole time. When our pool went in I was down there the whole time, plus I will say I think these contractors were pulling a Chec and Chong . When they were done I noticed so many lumps on the floor and it seems as thou the pool went from shallow to deep at a very steep angle, you could use it as a slide. So needless to say I feel I need to be the foreman when most of them come.

I was off to a bad start today . The girls school starts 8:30 , I woke up at 8:00 . I am not even sure if the girls match today , or if I packed everything. I told them they have to buy lunch since Mommy is running late. We jump in the car and I didn't even have time to change out of my jammies so I parked as far away as I could and the girls walked up the sidewalk. How I miss Barry somedays. When he is in town he drives them to school and I pick them up.
I think we may change to POFQ also . We thinking of upgrading my parents for their Anniversary gift. Your right it isn't that much more and would be so much easier on all of us.

[ohsodisney]

I have a really quick question .
Can anyone tell me if Disney Destinations LLC is the same as booking with Disney on-line? I used the phone number to call because we wanted to pay in full but the papers we received in the mail are very different as to those we had last year booking on-line. My one concern is that I am not able to pull up any information from my reservations on-line and they are not telling me anything about it just that they are looking into it. It has been 2 weeks and I still can't pull up my ressies.

[rer1972]

Well, today is the day that my house gets torn up! I'll be locked in my room all day with my mean dogs so they can work on the floors! I'm sure I'll be posting a LOT today so you have been WARNED!pirate:

What kinda tile are ya putt'in down?

[vital]

What kinda tile are ya putt'in down?

I already have ceramic tile down. The guys that put it in before mixed the grout wrong and now it's chipping and stains easily! I raised enough h*** and they are coming back and redoing it for free. I'm hoping they do it right this time. They don't want me to go Pirate on thempirate:

[vital]

I have a really quick question .
Can anyone tell me if Disney Destinations LLC is the same as booking with Disney on-line? I used the phone number to call because we wanted to pay in full but the papers we received in the mail are very different as to those we had last year booking on-line. My one concern is that I am not able to pull up any information from my reservations on-line and they are not telling me anything about it just that they are looking into it. It has been 2 weeks and I still can't pull up my ressies.

Sorry, I can't help ya there.

I'm glad y'all are thinking of coming to POFQ! Maybe we can have a minimeet for breakfast if we don't see each other sooner! That would be cool! Please, don't anyone get the Hummmerzine. My son wouldn't want to ride with me to the port and I'd miss the excitement of him seeing the ship!pirate:

[ohsodisney]

I hope your floor comes out better for you this time.

I just looked up pricing for POFQ and CB , I can't understand why there is such a difference in pricing. We have not stayed at either resort yet so I am not sure if POFQ is nicer then CB ? I don't mind paying the difference but between my parents and our family it would be almost $140.00 more to stay at POFQ.We may be looking at CB beach now :sad1: So the differnce to upgrade from ASM to POFQ is $436.00 . not to sure if it is really worth it. The difference from ASM to CB is $296.00. This is taking into concideration paying for my parents.

Just talked to my work and there is defineity something brewing. I got my schedule for next week and I am working much much more then usual.

Well it's time to break out the vacuum and get some chores done. I'll check back later.

Vital we would LOVE to do a mini meet if we stay there :thumbsup2

[A fat english gent]

Look lady's we'll hold the mini meet here if you like, would you like me to put on a few butties and some tinnies?...:rotfl2:

[A fat english gent]

Transferred my whole trip over to dreams today,well the ship,limo and five nights at the family suite all star music anyways....as i just couldn't justified anything more posh like the dolphin for the extra $ as were so tight on time now were hardly likely to be in the room much now anyways,someone please tell me Ive made the right decision and it's not just me playing Billy tight wedge....:rotfl2:

[vital]

Look lady's we'll hold the mini meet here if you like, would you like me to put on a few butties and some tinnies?...:rotfl2:

Ok, you know how my mind stays in the gutter. You have to explain what those are before I agree to it!pirate:

[ohsodisney]

LOL. I tried to do I search for tinnies and butties before I answered that :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Is it bacon and beer?

[A fat english gent]

butties=sandwiches
tinnies=cans of beer ...am really shocked you didn't know the second one Paula.....:rotfl2:

[A fat english gent]

Is their anything else you lady's NEED from over here?....


It goes without saying the identity of peoples orders will be kept secret...

Kendal mint cake (2 packs)
Yorkshire pudding mix (big bag)
scooby doo van
policeman's helmet and truncheon
Manchester United shirt............:rotfl2:

[vital]

LOL. I tried to do I search for tinnies and butties before I answered that :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Is it bacon and beer?

EEW! That is not a good combination!http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sick006.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[vital]

Let's see, I'll take Bear Grylls, David Beckham, Prince William....and that's about it for the men.

Ask your wife if you have a LUSH store near you. It's a bath products store. I may have to beg you to bring me something from there if there's one near you or if you go into London!pirate:

[A fat english gent]

8/10 miles from my house....place your order...:rotfl2:

[vital]

8/10 miles from my house....place your order...:rotfl2:

Are you serious! I'm going to have to send you a carryon just for my order!:banana:

I may get you to pick up a few items for me if it wouldn't be a problem! The shipping from there is a killer. We have one in New Orleans, but they don't always have the same selection as the UK store!

[ohsodisney]

OMG , you guys are way toooo funny. That why I love ya :rotfl2:

I take one of what ever Paula is getting. :rotfl:

I am NOT getting any work done here http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/nono2.gif

[vital]

OMG , you guys are way toooo funny. That why I love ya :rotfl2:

I take one of what ever Paula is getting. :rotfl:

I am NOT getting any work done here http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/nono2.gif

I must warn you, it's like crack for the skin! LOL! Go to lush.com and start shopping! My favorites are Rockstar soap, creamy candy bath, candy fluff powder and MANY other things. If your girls are girly, they'd like this stuff too. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

[ohsodisney]

I must warn you, it's like crack for the skin! LOL! Go to lush.com and start shopping! My favorites are Rockstar soap, creamy candy bath, candy fluff powder and MANY other things. If your girls are girly, they'd like this stuff too. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!

Thanks so much for helping me with my shopping problem . It is so bad that I already have all my girls purchased for the cruise :rotfl:.

Have you ever tried the buttercream frosting from Jaqua? This is my favorate and I can't be without it. I smell like cake :)

I am heading to lush.com now. Chris your bags may be getting heavier in a minute :rotfl2:

[DreamCruiser100]

Chris, I think you made a wise decision since you will not be in the room much. All Stars is a little tacky and noisy, but still has clean rooms and Disney service. We may be joining you there, not sure if we are going to stay on property or not, since it will only be for the MNSSHP, then cruise in the morning. Actually still not sure if we are going to do MNSSHP since we only live about an hour from port. We have been thinking of having a friend drive us so that we don't have to pay parking. Guess it depends on how many of you fine folks plan to attend. I would love DD8 to find a cruise buddy before we sail.

As long as we are all on property we could still have a mini meet. Since all the buses go to each resort we could just pick one to meet at, or we could maybe meet in DTD at rainforest cafe or something? just a suggestion. Hope everyone has a great afternoon. It is about 55 degrees here in Mickey World. Overcast and windy.

Good luck with your flooring.........I remember when we laid down our wood floors......what a mess!!!

MY PIRATES READY...ARE YOURS

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/GATOR_CREW/disneychristmas066.jpg

[Rhiluvsd]

Is everyone have their hotel booked already? Did you find some good deals?

[DreamCruiser100]

We don't have one booked yet. Not sure if we are going to stay overnight or not.

[ohsodisney]

Chris, I think you made a wise decision since you will not be in the room much. All Stars is a little tacky and noisy, but still has clean rooms and Disney service. We may be joining you there, not sure if we are going to stay on property or not, since it will only be for the MNSSHP, then cruise in the morning. Actually still not sure if we are going to do MNSSHP since we only live about an hour from port. We have been thinking of having a friend drive us so that we don't have to pay parking. Guess it depends on how many of you fine folks plan to attend. I would love DD8 to find a cruise buddy before we sail.

As long as we are all on property we could still have a mini meet. Since all the buses go to each resort we could just pick one to meet at, or we could maybe meet in DTD at rainforest cafe or something? just a suggestion. Hope everyone has a great afternoon. It is about 55 degrees here in Mickey World. Overcast and windy.

Good luck with your flooring.........I remember when we laid down our wood floors......what a mess!!!

MY PIRATES READY...ARE YOURS

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/GATOR_CREW/disneychristmas066.jpg

I think a mini meet is a wonderful idea. We are booked right now at All Star Movies, but may change to CB or POFQ. I know we are doing MNSSHP on Thursday night and Sea World Friday but we will be back in time to possibally get together. If we stay at ASM we are heading over to ALK ( MY FAVORATE ) to catch the DCL bus on Saturday morning.

My DD's I think will get along very well with yours and everyone elses. They have all older cousins and just LOVE kids older then they are, McKenna thinks she is 20 anyways. Holly like I said before is just Miss socialite. I am also hoping there will be kids my girls can play with at the Oceaneers club in their age range which I know is seperated into 3-5 and 6-8 for certain activities.

Rhiluv , we are booked and paid for on everything yes , the cruise too , well on Friday the cruise will be paid in full :banana:. We are waiting for Jet Blues rates to come out so that will be in February. I hate loose ends.

[Kimmielee]

Is everyone have their hotel booked already? Did you find some good deals?

We are booked for the town car and the hotel (POFQ). I'm not quite as far as others with paying it all in full! :lmao:

I've read a lot in the past few moments... whomever posted about the price differences ....the POFQ and CB prices should be the same. The add on might be for water view or preferred room? They are both in the same "moderate" category!:confused3

[Kimmielee]

Has anyone been or even seen this advertised? I just bought tickets to surprise Noah (yes, Paula... going for the surprise this time!) in March... It's called Disney's Discovery Theater:

Learn valuable lessons through Disney classics!



Lights. Music. It's show time folks...Well, not quite yet, as Mrs. Wiggleswoth announces that this year's all-school musical has been canceled!

Can a group of regular kids save the day?

Designed to promote education through the power of musical theater, this fun-filled production tells the timeless stories of Disney's Cinderella KIDS and Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS from MTI's KIDS Collection. Discover valuable lessons about the importance of teamwork and ingenuity through the memoragble stories and songs of these beloved Disney classics.

[Kimmielee]

Chris, I think you made a wise decision since you will not be in the room much. All Stars is a little tacky and noisy, but still has clean rooms and Disney service. We may be joining you there, not sure if we are going to stay on property or not, since it will only be for the MNSSHP, then cruise in the morning. Actually still not sure if we are going to do MNSSHP since we only live about an hour from port. We have been thinking of having a friend drive us so that we don't have to pay parking. Guess it depends on how many of you fine folks plan to attend. I would love DD8 to find a cruise buddy before we sail.

As long as we are all on property we could still have a mini meet. Since all the buses go to each resort we could just pick one to meet at, or we could maybe meet in DTD at rainforest cafe or something? just a suggestion. Hope everyone has a great afternoon. It is about 55 degrees here in Mickey World. Overcast and windy.

Good luck with your flooring.........I remember when we laid down our wood floors......what a mess!!!



Nope, not allowed:sad2: ... you MUST come do MNSSHP with the rest of us "visitors"... then... think about a friend driving you to POFQ and riding in with the "gang". Paula... I PROMISE no HUMMERZINE!!! Your daughter is adorable and there will be several 8 year old boys that would love to befriend her!!! Both Noah and Paula's son Ethan will be 8 then!

Ronnie... are you coming in early? Staying on site? Driving to the port? What are your plans? :confused3 We have a NEED to know! :lmao:

Chris.... I too think you made a great choice with staying on site!

We will definately have to put a mini meet together for breakfast... is that for Saturday (kinda busy don't ya'll think?) or for Friday? :yay: :goodvibes

[Kimmielee]

Transferred my whole trip over to dreams today,well the ship,limo and five nights at the family suite all star music anyways....as i just couldn't justified anything more posh like the dolphin for the extra $ as were so tight on time now were hardly likely to be in the room much now anyways,someone please tell me Ive made the right decision and it's not just me playing Billy tight wedge....:rotfl2:

Did you get any sort of discount or on board credit by tranferring the ressie?

[DreamCruiser100]

Trust me, you will not have to pull my arm to stay over night, or to go to MNSSHP, which amazingly enough we have never been too. It is DH's wallet that is the one holding me back!!!:eek:

I think a meet on Saturday would be CRAZY, except of course after we all arrive on board. But Friday would be good. I guess we need to know when everyone will be arriving so we can better decide. Like I said it really would be rather easy to meet up no matter which property you stay on, because the buses run consistently. DH and I always use them to pool hop when we are staying at an "economy" property. That way we can bathe with the best of 'em and enjoy all the perks of the 5 star Disney treatment. I could tell you some "FLORIDA NATIVE, Former CM" Disney secrets........but then I'd have to kill ya:rolleyes1

Off to pick up DD from school, I'll check in tonight!!!

[ohsodisney]

Kimmilee, Last year we all planned and planned our little hearts out for a mini meet but it never came to pass. We are hoping to get a chance to met you all before the cruise and my girls to meet some friends but I know that as the time draws near more then likely we will be busy busy busy with all the things we are trying to jam into 2 days. Saturday would be a bit crazy for us and Thusday is the day we arrive, Friday is Sea World and I know many of you are heading to the MNSSHP Friday night. If we stay where you and Paula are thou I'm sure we can do breakfast on one of those days, otherwise I'm sure we are out :sad1:

Off to get the girls . Once again it is snowing and another storm is on it's way. Looks like it may be a sledding weekend for us http://d21c.com/walpurgis9/happies/faces2/103.gif

[A fat english gent]

Did you get any sort of discount or on board credit by transferring the ressie?

Aint got a clue love,i was bored so i thought what the hell,the lady sorting it is called Sue ellen (WAS SHE IN DALLAS:rotfl2: sorry i bet she's never heard that one before)i'll wait and see what the lady can do but i think i dropped a bullock having already paid in full for the whole cruise...we'll wait and see like Hazel say's "i'll still have the spa treatments weather or not"...:sad1:

[rer1972]

Nope, not allowed:sad2: ... you MUST come do MNSSHP with the rest of us "visitors"... then... think about a friend driving you to POFQ and riding in with the "gang". Paula... I PROMISE no HUMMERZINE!!! Your daughter is adorable and there will be several 8 year old boys that would love to befriend her!!! Both Noah and Paula's son Ethan will be 8 then!

Ronnie... are you coming in early? Staying on site? Driving to the port? What are your plans? :confused3 We have a NEED to know! :lmao:

Chris.... I too think you made a great choice with staying on site!

We will definately have to put a mini meet together for breakfast... is that for Saturday (kinda busy don't ya'll think?) or for Friday? :yay: :goodvibes

Currently I was going to use Disney transportation, and probably going to stay at one of the value resorts. Not 100% positive yet, but that is plan A.

[vital]

The tile peeps are done for the day. There's dust everywhere! I'm going to have to take off work Thursday so they can finish up. My EX husband is actually doing something nice for me and sitting here tomorrow on his day off so I don't have to board the dogs until Thursday! I'm sure he'll remind me of his kind gesture at a later date though!

We should do a meet on the boat for ALL of us! If we don't link our dinner ressies together, we should at least say hello to one another! I know we still have plenty of time, but we need to start thinking of it now!http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/think005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[A fat english gent]

Is it time to pack yet?..........Paula about the war paint stuff you only have to ask dear....:lmao:

good night peps...

[vital]

Is it time to pack yet?..........Paula about the war paint stuff you only have to ask dear....:lmao:

good night peps...

Thank you! I'll smell up the whole ship with girly smells when I take my bath!

Hey! Maybe we all can put some in the hot tub one night around 100! SHSSSHHHHH! It's our secretpirate:

[ohsodisney]

I am so in the picture mood . Come on guys start posting your pictures, I LOVE pictures :)
The kids Oceaneers bathrooms are so adorable !
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5070148.jpg
This was our last Dis meet brunch . Lovely group of people
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5070154.jpg
No, I apparently don't comb my kids hair . :rotfl2: . We just got on board and they were so tired, this was the aftermath of bibbideebobbibidee boutique :rotfl:
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5060140.jpg
I look schnockered, I think this was only after 3.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5070145-1.jpg
Last one , my zen photo for the day
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5120043.jpg

O.k last one really . Our wedding day ,it was just soooooo beautiful , sorry its so blurry but it is a picture of a picture.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P1010160.jpg

[Kimmielee]

My cruise pics are hard copies....I didnt' have my digital camera then and failed to put them on CD's.... bad Kimmie.:sad2:

[Kimmielee]

Maria... what a beautiful wedding picture. Please... share the story of how you ended up on a glacier? I read that in your siggie just today and wondered... how? What an amazing story it must be!

Also... for those of you that don't identify your country/state/providence in your profiles... I'm getting confused :confused3 Where exactly is everyone from? I can add that to our roster!

[vital]

OOOOOOOh, that's a GLACIER! My dumb self was trying to figure out how they were standing on cloudshttp://www.freesmileys.org/emo/think004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[vital]

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/37.jpg

My favorite pirate!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/V33.jpg

I like a man in control!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/normal_potc2_trailer_30.jpg

Why is the rum always gone?

[Kimmielee]

OOOOOOOh, that's a GLACIER! My dumb self was trying to figure out how they were standing on cloudshttp://www.freesmileys.org/emo/think004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/ad/funny.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org):lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[Kimmielee]

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/37.jpg

My favorite pirate!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/V33.jpg

I like a man in control!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/normal_potc2_trailer_30.jpg

Why is the rum always gone?

Hey did you notice that POTC DMC got nominated for an Oscar??? :yay:

[ohsodisney]

Hi Kimmilee, It is sorta a long story but I will try my best to keep it short and sweet. Barry's Mom and was suppose to get married on the Alaskian cruise. We thought what a wonderful idea and decided it would be nice for us to have a double wedding. However the cruiseline didn't do on board weddings so I looked into other options and came across weddings done in Juno Alaska. Upon further research I stumbled across this company that did weddings on glaciers. So here it was all set and Barry's Mom back out.
We did the 7 day cruise aboard the Holland American Westerndam. On of 5th of June they ported in Juno . We arranged for a limo service to pick all of us up at the dock. Party consisted of Barry , I of coarse, My Mom, Dad , Barry brother and wife his Mom and Ted her fiancee ( no I cannot spell I'm sure you have figured that out by now :rotfl2: ) my Uncle and his wife met us afterward the the Red Dog Saloon. We arrived at the heliport where we took 3 helicopters up to Mendenhall Glacier. We were married by the justice of the peace and flown back to town to met up with my Uncle. The glaciers are amazing . I will try and take some better pictures for you since it really is the prettiest untouched place on Earth. Oh, we were suppose to be on a Wedding Story but they weren't able to get there in time :sad2: My Mom is the one that is a lovely shade of blue, she never opened her eyes the entire time while on the helicopter, I felt so bad for her.
Sorry these pictures are not very good.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P1010176.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P1010172-1.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P1010174-1.jpg

[ohsodisney]

OOOOOOOh, that's a GLACIER! My dumb self was trying to figure out how they were standing on cloudshttp://www.freesmileys.org/emo/think004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Kimmilee once again your to funny.

[Disneygrl36]

If ya run into Randy Travis... will ya tell him he broke my heart when he married his old lady manager? http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sad010.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Have a fried pickle for me too!

I sure will tell him Kimmielee....it broke mine too!!!! We are going to the Grand Ole Opry..but have no idea who will be performing that night so you never know.
So if you like Randy Travis & his deep voice...what do you think about Josh Turner???? :woohoo:

[Disneygrl36]

Also... for those of you that don't identify your country/state/providence in your profiles... I'm getting confused :confused3 Where exactly is everyone from? I can add that to our roster!

Ok, Kimmielee.

Eric & Melanie from Jefferson City Tennessee USA (closest big city Knoxville TN)
Arriving WDW Oct 26th-hopefully staying at Villas Wilderness Lodge & going to MNSSHP
Have transfers booked with DCL now but may change...
Late dining
Want to do Palo dinner & afternoon tea
Plan on spending a half day in the spa at least (considering spa suite thingy)
?Dolphin excursion & beachin it at St John

Can't wait to party with my new DIS buddies :banana: :woohoo: :banana: :woohoo:

Wanna know anything else????

Chris.........I love all things English especially tea so I might have to do some thinking about what I can talk you into bringing me.

Oh & if we are doing wedding pictures....very cool wedding Maria!!:thumbsup2:

Here we are.... just married in Jamaica Aug 9th 2003
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b147/Disneygrl36/Justmarried.jpg

[DreamCruiser100]

You guys are just too cool, Glaciers,Jamaica.......WOW I just got married here in mt "hometown" at the our local church...............with a FLORIDA GATOR IN MY WEDDING BOUQUET!!! and a UF Gators groomscake!!!

We did travel to the Bahama's on THE BIG RED BOAT!! for our honeymoon. I will try and scan a picture later. I got married before DIGITAL........:eek:

Here is a pic of My DD driving the monorail WOO HOO
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/GATOR_CREW/disneychristmas199.jpg

[Kimmielee]

We should do a meet on the boat for ALL of us! If we don't link our dinner ressies together, we should at least say hello to one another! I know we still have plenty of time, but we need to start thinking of it now!http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/think005.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Oh, this is a given!! We'll need to meet prior to the life vest thingy... ok, it's late, the term has escaped me.... PJ, any good thoughts of a location and a time?

[Kimmielee]

You guys are just too cool, Glaciers,Jamaica.......WOW I just got married here in mt "hometown" at the our local church...............with a FLORIDA GATOR IN MY WEDDING BOUQUET!!! and a UF Gators groomscake!!!

We did travel to the Bahama's on THE BIG RED BOAT!! for our honeymoon. I will try and scan a picture later. I got married before DIGITAL........:eek:



My wedding was super conservative.... I married the Polish Prince of Pontiac! Just kidding, but over 400 invitations went out and a group of my ex MIL's friends cooked all of the food... it was amazing!!

Your DD is too precious Pam!! :hug:

[Kimmielee]

OOOOOOOh, that's a GLACIER! My dumb self was trying to figure out how they were standing on cloudshttp://www.freesmileys.org/emo/think004.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

Just for the record.... this was PAULA's statement.. not mine!! :lmao:

[ohsodisney]

Oh Melanie, I love your picture. . Thanks for sharing! O.k did that sound like an AA meeting? :confused3 :rotfl2:


Chris, Barry says that I need to get a Uk to English translation book. :rotfl:

Kimmilee .
We are from New York outside of Syracuse.
I'm 38, I mean 28 . DH 40 , Holly & Kenna 6.
Staying currently at All Star Movies but this may change
Early dining
Palos - formal night, Brunch unknown
DD B'Day - Halloween
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Dreamcruiser100, We were married before digital too. I just took a dgital of my 35mm. Even my wedding video is on reel :rotfl: :rotfl2:, not really, but I know it doesn't work in the vcr without putting the tape into something else.

[ohsodisney]

Oh, this is a given!! We'll need to meet prior to the life vest thingy... ok, it's late, the term has escaped me.... PJ, any good thoughts of a location and a time?

Kimmilee, do you think that one of the pool areas would be good? Just thinking if it is warm my girls will want to hit the Mickey Ears hot tubs. However this proved to be a bad idea on our April meet and greet , I think there was too many people up there and noone was able to find anyone. I know some on other threads have chosen to met at one of the bars where it was quieter. This sounds good to me, grab a drink :drinking1 and head up to the sail away party where we can watch Paula and Ronnie break dancing :dancer: party: and the kids can dance too. We are not boarding till probally 1:30 and we would grab a quick bite. We will go along with anything thou so throw out your ideas everyone.

[Kimmielee]

Thanks for sharing! O.k did that sound like an AA meeting? :confused3 :rotfl2:

Hello, my name is Kimmielee and I'm a DisneyCruisePlanningaholic. I've been obsessed with my upcoming Disney Cruise for over 500 days. I get more and more excited as each day passes. I can't stop talking about it and can't wait to meet my new friends! My co-workers are about to call an intervention! :lmao:

[DreamCruiser100]

ACKKK tried scanning wedding picture..........did I mention I am not computer inclined??? unless it is "work" software I am sooo clueless sometimes!!!!

Thank you! I think DD is awful cute too....looks just like me :laughing:

I think we should meet up in a "quiet" area, anyone ever called DCL and asked if they could designate a DIS meet area????

AFter lunch but before the safety talk??

We also need to know which night everyone is going to MNSSHP, then we could also set a time and place to meet up there,just to say hello.

Breakfast Friday morning on property????

We might not all be able to meet up at once but maybe some of us can meet up. Maybe we need a rollcall:confused3

DreamCruiser100 ( Pam 33,DH Bert 38,DD Taylor 8): MNSSHP:Friday night, can stay on property, able to do Friday breakfast,Can meet on board. Local so can help with set up if needed.

[ohsodisney]

Hello, my name is Kimmielee and I'm a DisneyCruisePlanningaholic. I've been obsessed with my upcoming Disney Cruise for over 500 days. I get more and more excited as each day passes. I can't stop talking about it and can't wait to meet my new friends! My co-workers are about to call an intervention! :lmao:

:rotfl:
Funny I was thinking to myself ( Maria ) get a life, there is life outside these boards.

Oh, I do have to warn you all . Since you all already seem like long lost family I can be a hugger http://d21c.com/walpurgis9/happies/faces2//074.gif

[ohsodisney]

Dreamcruiser100. I really like the idea of a quiet place.
If you stay at ASMovies, we would love to met up with you guys. I have to tell you your DH looks alot like my DH's boss in that one picture.

I can try to call and see if we can get a room ( god that sounded really strange:rotfl: ) but I thought I heard there is a charge .
PJ , where are you when we need you ?

[DreamCruiser100]

Ok this is the best I could do. Me and the best men.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/GATOR_CREW/Save0003-1.jpg

My DH couldn't pick just one so the 3 men in the first row behind me are his best friends since kindergarten ( isn't that sweet) and on the bottom row are my brother, his college roommate,ME, and his brother in law.

[vital]

Since someone mentioned photos, I'll share a few of our FIRST and only trip to WDW this past June:

My son at the airport
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0588.jpg


His first sighting of a character EVER! I kept the character dinner secret!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0597.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0598.jpg

First time on monorail. We had been up since 0500!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0617.jpg

Our place in line for rope drop at MK!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0644.jpg

The results of getting there so early!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0652.jpg

AAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!!pirate:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0670.jpg

He lost his front tooth there!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0715.jpg

I'll stop now!

[DreamCruiser100]

are ya digging the bright fuschia pink and royal blue..........ok I got married in 1992 so I guess I was still into 80's colors LOL..........YIKES!!!


Hi My name is Pam and I am also a DisneyCruisePlanningaholic. This is were you say....Hello Pam

[vital]

Ok this is the best I could do. Me and the best men.

My DH couldn't pick just one so the 3 men in the first row behind me are his best friends since kindergarten ( isn't that sweet) and on the bottom row are my brother, his college roommate,ME, and his brother in law.

Let's see, I'll take the guy on the first row, far left!pirate:

OOPSIE! I just noticed the ring.

[DreamCruiser100]

It took me so long to post that Vital snuck in between them LOL

Vital........What a sweetheart. WOW you must have got to MK early.

[ohsodisney]

I am on hold with DCl asking about a room, she says she doesn't think we can request a room.

As for Palos brunch for the ladies. If anyone is interested.
This is what we need.
I can even do it under Mine or my Moms or if there is someone not planning on eatting there. Request can be made only 30 days prior.
Ressie no
Reason for request
Sail date
Number of guests
Name
Contact fax number or E-mail
Fax number is !-407-566-6910
Attention Hasselfreespecialist/Palo
I wrote it all here in case I lose my paper.

That picture came out really good Pam :)

[DreamCruiser100]

Vital, That would be my brother.......YUCK!!! no, just kidding he is rather handsome even if he is my brother...........He married my best friend by the way......They've been married for 16 years now.

[ohsodisney]

Let's see, I'll take the guy on the first row, far left!pirate:

OOPSIE! I just noticed the ring.

Good choice Paula, he is a cutie :thumbsup2 Wow Paula you are on the prowl huh? The list of men you made today alone exceeded all of my boyfriends ever !!!!!!!:rotfl2:

[DreamCruiser100]

What about just a designated area, roped off set of tables, benches on the deck??? place to hang a sign???

[DreamCruiser100]

Does anyone know how to set up a free chat forum....this posting,refreshing, loading, is driving me nuts :headache:




:banana: :banana: :banana: but I am still in a good mood, in case you were wondering.........:3dglasses

[pjpoohbear]

Oh, this is a given!! We'll need to meet prior to the life vest thingy... ok, it's late, the term has escaped me.... PJ, any good thoughts of a location and a time?

3:00 - 3:30 goofy pool!

Pj

[pjpoohbear]

PJ , where are you when we need you ?

TUESDAY NIGHT IS BOWLING NIGHT, http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/Bowling99.gif.

Pj

[pjpoohbear]

thought some of you might like this one, http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/drunk.gif, http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/coverlaugh.gif.

Pj

[pjpoohbear]

Ok this is the best I could do. Me and the best men.
http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/GATOR_CREW/Save0003-1.jpg

My DH couldn't pick just one so the 3 men in the first row behind me are his best friends since kindergarten ( isn't that sweet) and on the bottom row are my brother, his college roommate,ME, and his brother in law.

So the guy on the far left in the pic, your right, is your brother? Darn Paula, thought you wanted the crazy military woods guy. MARRIED drat!


Pj

[pjpoohbear]

Paula, I love the pics of your son!

[ohsodisney]

TUESDAY NIGHT IS BOWLING NIGHT, http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/Bowling99.gif.

Pj

ooooHHHH, I miss our bowling league :sad1: How did you do?

We can met anywhere. I am o.k with the Goofy Pool at 3:00 or 3:30. But do you think we should concider a small place? Whats the name of that sports bar on deck 3?

[DreamCruiser100]

OHH I am sooo confused. The one next to the fern,first on the bottom row, class ring on one hand, wedding band on the other, clean shaven and kneeling next to the partially bald guy sitting next to me isMY BROTHER now I have confused you haven't I:laughing: :confused: :laughing:

[pjpoohbear]

ooooHHHH, I miss our bowling league :sad1: How did you do?

We can met anywhere. I am o.k with the Goofy Pool at 3:00 or 3:30. But do you think we should concider a small place? Whats the name of that sports bar on deck 3?

Group Pic with Jumbotron/drink of the day in background a must with this group!


I think that 2007 is not my year to be bowling, very sad, although i did break my sliding foot toe 17 days ago, could be why I have been a bust.

PJ

[ohsodisney]

Oh my, I think it is time to go to bed http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage09/1.gifhttp://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage15/14.gif Tomorrow I am shooting for my post no: 500 :rotfl2:

[DreamCruiser100]

"thought you wanted the crazy military woods guy."

So YOU know my brother......He enlisted into the reserves the day after 9/11 and loves to hunt!!

[Kimmielee]

Hey all... I'm headed for bed as well...

PJ... I agree, gotta be near a pool for the kids... that's the first place Noah wants and getting on the ship early, he had the Mickey Pool to himself and one other kid for almost an HOUR!!

Paula... E is soooo adorable! I gotta find the CD from our first trip in '04. It's around here somewhere!

wow... all the pics are awesome..... well, off to bed with me. Sweet Disney Dreams everyone! :wizard:

[Babs417]

Boy its good to see us at the top of the page not on page 2:goodvibes ;) :)

[rer1972]

Since someone mentioned photos, I'll share a few of our FIRST and only trip to WDW this past June:

My son at the airport
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0588.jpg


His first sighting of a character EVER! I kept the character dinner secret!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0597.jpg

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0598.jpg

First time on monorail. We had been up since 0500!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0617.jpg

Our place in line for rope drop at MK!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0644.jpg

The results of getting there so early!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0652.jpg

AAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!!pirate:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0670.jpg

He lost his front tooth there!

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l8/pvital1/100_0715.jpg

I'll stop now!

:rotfl2: Very cute picks. I like the pizza>veggies shirt. Smart kid (hmmmm, wonder where he gets that?):thumbsup2

[vital]

OHH I am sooo confused. The one next to the fern,first on the bottom row, class ring on one hand, wedding band on the other, clean shaven and kneeling next to the partially bald guy sitting next to me isMY BROTHER now I have confused you haven't I:laughing: :confused: :laughing:

Well, is he married or not?:lmao: Just kidding!

[A fat english gent]

Paula you have a fine happy little chap there...:)

[vital]

Good choice Paula, he is a cutie :thumbsup2 Wow Paula you are on the prowl huh? The list of men you made today alone exceeded all of my boyfriends ever !!!!!!!:rotfl2:

I prefer to have a selection on the menu!:lmao: pirate:

Paula, I love the pics of your son!

Thanks! He loves seeing himself on here!


Paula... E is soooo adorable! I gotta find the CD from our first trip in '04. It's around here somewhere!

Yes, you must find the pics! I'd like to see Noah!

:rotfl2: Very cute picks. I like the pizza>veggies shirt. Smart kid (hmmmm, wonder where he gets that?):thumbsup2

Do you believe he actually picked that shirt out himself? He's an Old Navy type of guy. We went shopping Saturday and he picked out a shirt that had some squirrels on it partying and it says, "Squirrels Gone Wild, THE Original Party Animals":lmao: Isn't that hilarious? Get it? Girls Gone Wild? AAAH, too early in the morning for me!pirate:

[A fat english gent]

Kimm i got $200 from dreams for moving over,plus they saved me a further $180 on my ALL STAR booking and am going to let them book my limo too....anyone know if they deal with the H%&D R*^K Hotel too if they do they may as well sort that too,am i coming across as a lazy git?...Me never....:rolleyes1

[Kimmielee]

Kimm i got $200 from dreams for moving over,plus they saved me a further $180 on my ALL STAR booking and am going to let them book my limo too....anyone know if they deal with the H%&D R*^K Hotel too if they do they may as well sort that too,am i coming across as a lazy git?...Me never....:rolleyes1

I am sooo happy you were able to save some $$$$. I can't imagine that they can't book that "other" hotel... since they are a travel agency, not just a Disney agent! Good luck!

Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to work I go.... :rolleyes1

[A fat english gent]

Morning Kimm,i also gave her the job of sorting the REPO....:rolleyes1

[DreamCruiser100]

Good Morning Everyone!! Thought I'd pop in before the daily grind. I'll be back at lunch time.( I usually come home for lunch) Have a fantastic day!!!!

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/GATOR_CREW/disneychristmas146.jpg

[ohsodisney]

Good Morning eveyone.
I have to run and get the girls off to school. I'll be back shortly
Love all your pictures :) Really helps to bring personalities to life.
Kenna and Holly's 1st Character meets .
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5040086.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5110201.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5110202.jpg

[vital]

Good Morning Everyone!! Thought I'd pop in before the daily grind. I'll be back at lunch time.( I usually come home for lunch) Have a fantastic day!!!!

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/GATOR_CREW/disneychristmas146.jpg

What a great pic!
I'm sorting out the living room before the tile folks get here. I'm ready for this to be over with and it's only just started!:lmao:

[vital]

Good Morning eveyone.
I have to run and get the girls off to school. I'll be back shortly
Love all your pictures :) Really helps to bring personalities to life.
Kenna and Holly's 1st Character meets .
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5040086.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5110201.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P5110202.jpg

How cute are they?!!!! I see Ethan will have LOTS of girlfriends! He's a playa already:scared: , believe it or not. I think it's the dimples!:angel:

[vital]

Seeing everyone is making me want to tell him so he can maybe chat with them, through me of course:rotfl: . I guess I can just show him the pics and ask if one day he'd like to go on vacation and meet them!

[ohsodisney]

Paula, I forgot , are you keeping it as a suprise? If so you are better then me. I couldn't even get to Barry's B'day in February to suprise him :rotfl:
I think the kids should chat someday. Last cruise most of them did at some point ,but I think the Moms were chatting more :rotfl2: . It was nice to hear the voices of everyone. Some actaully flew around the country and met prior, not that I have the funds to do that. I have lots of free minutes so maybe at some point we can all chat.
Here are a few a pictures of our humble quiet country home . We love it here :) . We had 2 horses when we first moved in but after I became prego with twins it was too hard to keep them. Someday I'd like to get the girls one, a nice laid back one, probally one thats ready to croak so he barely moves :rotfl:
I can't wait till all my flower start popping out. I have tons and tons of them and work pretty much in the garden all Spring. I was concidering opening a tree and flower farm here since nothing ever dies in our soil.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P60800281.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P60800321.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P60800311.jpg
I stripped down the whole deck last year and restained it by myself. It took 3 weeks but week worth the hard work . They had originally sprayed the entire house, deck, porch, light fixtures, and bushes a lovely barn red. EVERYTHING was barn red :eek: :scared1: !
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P71600461.jpg
One last , sorry , I am on a roll . This is the basement. If anyone is intersted we have a super 40 foot bar. The previous owners custom built it and that is the main reason for the purchase of this house:rotfl: Sorry I didn't get a pic of the whole thing but it wraps around it the left.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/PC080051.jpg

[A fat english gent]

Paula, I forgot , are you keeping it as a suprise? If so you are better then me. I couldn't even get to Barry's B'day in February to suprise him :rotfl:
I think the kids should chat someday. Last cruise most of them did at some point ,but I think the Moms were chatting more :rotfl2: . It was nice to hear the voices of everyone. Some actaully flew around the country and met prior, not that I have the funds to do that. I have lots of free minutes so maybe at some point we can all chat.
Here are a few a pictures of our humble quiet country home . We love it here :) . We had 2 horses when we first moved in but after I became prego with twins it was too hard to keep them. Someday I'd like to get the girls one, a nice laid back one, probally one thats ready to croak so he barely moves :rotfl:
I can't wait till all my flower start popping out. I have tons and tons of them and work pretty much in the garden all Spring. I was concidering opening a tree and flower farm here since nothing ever dies in our soil.

http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P60800281.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P60800321.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P60800311.jpg
I stripped down the whole deck last year and restained it by myself. It took 3 weeks but week worth the hard work . They had originally sprayed the entire house, deck, porch, light fixtures, and bushes a lovely barn red. EVERYTHING was barn red :eek: :scared1: !
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/P71600461.jpg
One last , sorry , I am on a roll . This is the basement. If anyone is intersted we have a super 40 foot bar. The previous owners custom built it and that is the main reason for the purchase of this house:rotfl: Sorry I didn't get a pic of the whole thing but it wraps around it the left.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p201/littleboutique/PC080051.jpg


WOW...I LIVE IN A SHACK...http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sad024.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[A fat english gent]

Your garden is as big as are local park......http://www.freesmileys.org/emo/sad024.gif (http://www.freesmileys.org)

[A fat english gent]

I hate british houses,i haven't a clue what the house is worth but safe to say where i live and with that land it would cost maybe $2/$2.5m....maybe even more

ps...The sad thing is IF it was over here they'd buy it to KNOCKDOWN and build 20 more on the land...

[rer1972]

I prefer to have a selection on the menu!:lmao: pirate:



Thanks! He loves seeing himself on here!


Yes, you must find the pics! I'd like to see Noah!



Do you believe he actually picked that shirt out himself? He's an Old Navy type of guy. We went shopping Saturday and he picked out a shirt that had some squirrels on it partying and it says, "Squirrels Gone Wild, THE Original Party Animals":lmao: Isn't that hilarious? Get it? Girls Gone Wild? AAAH, too early in the morning for me!pirate:

He's got your sense of humor to huh?:rotfl2:

[ohsodisney]

O' Chris now we all know better. I'm sure you own most of the land in the UK, live in a stone castle thats is surrounded by a moat, you have knights and a carriage that takes you in to town for Hazels daily shipping spree.:lmao:
Barry was wondering where abouts in the UK you are from? Are you in the country or city? We watch alot of BBC shows :happytv: . (Love Cash in the Attic) There is a few shows with a chic named Charile , she is the landscaper, I was hooked to that show for a long time.