2/9/2008 - Valentine Cruise 7 Night Western - Anyone On The Love Boat ?

[cpfdej46]

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: now i get 1001....claiming the 1000th post on here !!!!!!!!!

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:rockband:


:cheer2:




Judy xxx

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[tevagirl]

Thanks for all the congrats!


Congrats!! That is awesome. How many grandkids do you have?
Three...15, 7, 4, and they'll all be on the cruise! (Plus one that's minus 8months and counting!)
....claiming the 1000th post on here !!!!!!!!!

: party:

:rockband:


:cheer2:




Judy xxx

:rotfl2:

Well, it's only appropriate after all you did start this thread! Congratulations, Judy!!

[5by5]

Hey everyone, don't forget to update the spreadsheet with any cabin changes that you may have had.

It looks like a lot of us are going to Sea Grapes beach on Grand Cayman.

Tony

[Princess Tink]

....claiming the 1000th post on here !!!!!!!!!

: party:

:rockband:


:cheer2:




Judy xxx

:rotfl2:


SHOW OFF!!! ;)

[bkfor]

last year we arrived a little after 10, and the terminal was empty. so finding each other should be somewhat simple. on one side of the terminal is all the check in counters, on the other side is the tv/sofa area. from the center of the terminal, facing the tv/sofa area, lets plan on taking over the whole far left end. maybe we could have some sort of marker (balloons?) to help those who arrive later.

brian, aka "tony"

[mommyof3princesses]

last year we arrived a little after 10, and the terminal was empty. so finding each other should be somewhat simple. on one side of the terminal is all the check in counters, on the other side is the tv/sofa area. from the center of the terminal, facing the tv/sofa area, lets plan on taking over the whole far left end. maybe we could have some sort of marker (balloons?) to help those who arrive later.

brian, aka "tony"
This is a great idea. I think many of us are getting there pretty early. We'll check in and then head over to meet everyone!

We keep listening to "Boat Drinks" by Jimmy Buffet. It is pretty fitting. "I gotta go where it's warm..."

Kristine

[emtmom]

last year we arrived a little after 10, and the terminal was empty. so finding each other should be somewhat simple. on one side of the terminal is all the check in counters, on the other side is the tv/sofa area. from the center of the terminal, facing the tv/sofa area, lets plan on taking over the whole far left end. maybe we could have some sort of marker (balloons?) to help those who arrive later.

brian, aka "tony"

Sounds good!! Not sure we'll be able to find balloons, anyone want to volunteer for that job?

[tevagirl]

Hey everyone, don't forget to update the spreadsheet with any cabin changes that you may have had.

It looks like a lot of us are going to Sea Grapes beach on Grand Cayman.

Tony
I never entered my info on the spread sheet. I should do that.
last year we arrived a little after 10, and the terminal was empty. so finding each other should be somewhat simple. on one side of the terminal is all the check in counters, on the other side is the tv/sofa area. from the center of the terminal, facing the tv/sofa area, lets plan on taking over the whole far left end. maybe we could have some sort of marker (balloons?) to help those who arrive later.

brian, aka "tony"

I'll be the woman looking totally confused, so just wave me over, okay?

[cpfdej46]

I am not sure what time we will get there we are leaving Fort wilderness around 10 cant miss me I will be pushing a wheelchair ,yelling at a teen or two and bowing to mil and saying yes maim alot

[tevagirl]

I am not sure what time we will get there we are leaving Fort wilderness around 10 cant miss me I will be pushing a wheelchair ,yelling at a teen or two and bowing to mil and saying yes maim alot

:lmao:



I love Fort Wilderness! That's where we stay every time we are at WDW.

[5by5]

I am not sure what time we will get there we are leaving Fort wilderness around 10 cant miss me I will be pushing a wheelchair ,yelling at a teen or two and bowing to mil and saying yes maim alot

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[emtmom]

I'll be the one pulling my hair out trying to keep the kids, MH, and the IL's all in line, all while trying to photograph EVERYTHING!! I swear it's like I'm traveling with 5 kids!!

[5by5]

Since we'll be driving down overnight on Friday we'll be the bleary eyed, non-talkative people. At least DW and I will be, I'm sure the kids will be wired. :banana:

Tony

[bkfor]

hello everyone :tinker:

here's a look at your weather:

Feb 9, port canaveral: 73 & sunny
Feb 10, key west: 71 & mostly sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 82 & partly cloudy

stay tuned tomorrow for grand caymans forcast and updates on the others

brian, vickie, & emma :dance3:

[IndyDisneyFan]

hello everyone :tinker:

here's a look at your weather:

Feb 9, port canaveral: 73 & sunny
Feb 10, key west: 71 & mostly sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 82 & partly cloudy

stay tuned tomorrow for grand caymans forcast and updates on the others

brian, vickie, & emma :dance3:

I have been checking out the port forcasts as well! Glad I am not the only one. Last year, same week, it was cloudy, rainy, and chilly all of the way down to Grand Cayman. I think we saw the sun all of two hours the entire trip! This year looks much more promising! It was only about 60 and rainy in Key West, so 71 sounds wonderful! I am packing lots of sunscreen so bring on the sun! :cool2: See everyone soon!

Laura

[cruisinpenguin]

hello everyone :tinker:

here's a look at your weather:

Feb 9, port canaveral: 73 & sunny
Feb 10, key west: 71 & mostly sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 82 & partly cloudy

stay tuned tomorrow for grand caymans forcast and updates on the others

brian, vickie, & emma :dance3:

Hi All!!!
Thanks for the weather forcast Brian!! Can't wait to hear what Grand Cayman will be!! I just wanted to let everyone know we are all packed as of 10pm tonight for 14 days!! We are leaving Wednesday am staying at the Beach Club until Friday then we head down to the Radisson at Port Canaveral for overnight. Then Saturday we arrive at the cruise terminal for 10am - 7 days on board!! After the cruise we are heading over to Saratoga Springs until Tuesday 2/19 and we come home!! It'll be a nice get a way for sure!! My hubby is very excited I got him Daytona 500 tickets for him for Christmas so after the cruise he'll be watching his favorite race in person rather than tv! We are so excited for this trip!! Can't wait to meet everyone!! See you all soon!! Laurie :)

[cpfdej46]

Hi All!!!
Thanks for the weather forcast Brian!! Can't wait to hear what Grand Cayman will be!! I just wanted to let everyone know we are all packed as of 10pm tonight for 14 days!! We are leaving Wednesday am staying at the Beach Club until Friday then we head down to the Radisson at Port Canaveral for overnight. Then Saturday we arrive at the cruise terminal for 10am - 7 days on board!! After the cruise we are heading over to Saratoga Springs until Tuesday 2/19 and we come home!! It'll be a nice get a way for sure!! My hubby is very excited I got him Daytona 500 tickets for him for Christmas so after the cruise he'll be watching his favorite race in person rather than tv! We are so excited for this trip!! Can't wait to meet everyone!! See you all soon!! Laurie :)
going to the 500 is a great experience I loved every second of it and if he needs company:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: I am ready to be adopted:love: :love:

[bornin49]

pirate: I never entered my info on the spread sheet. I should do that.


I'll be the woman looking totally confused, so just wave me over, okay?

pirate: dont worry, I'll show you the way.you were born cornfused:love:

[jdybnsn]

Hi just dropping you all a line from sunny Orlando :sunny:

Weather here a lovely 80oF !!!!:cool2: Having a great holiday so far.


Can't wait to join up with you all on Friday :grouphug:

Not long now me fellow shipmates pirate: :banana:

Judy xxxx

[homeruk]

Hi just dropping you all a line from sunny Orlando :sunny:

Weather here a lovely 80oF !!!!:cool2: Having a great holiday so far.


Can't wait to join up with you all on Friday :grouphug:

Not long now me fellow shipmates pirate: :banana:

Judy xxxx
Hi Judy
Glad you arrived safe and are enjoying yourselves, 80f sounds good, it's still cold and windy back home.

see you soon.

last year we arrived a little after 10, and the terminal was empty. so finding each other should be somewhat simple. on one side of the terminal is all the check in counters, on the other side is the tv/sofa area. from the center of the terminal, facing the tv/sofa area, lets plan on taking over the whole far left end. maybe we could have some sort of marker (balloons?) to help those who arrive later.

brian, aka "tony"

I'll probably be the only one wearing a red England football (soccer) shirt.

[bkfor]

UPDATED February 3 @ 12:15p.m. est.

Feb 9, port canaveral: 70 & mostly sunny
Feb 10, key west: 72 & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 81 & scattered thunderstorms
Feb 12, grand cayman: 83 & sunny

brian

[emtmom]

UPDATED February 3 @ 12:15p.m. est.

Feb 9, port canaveral: 70 & mostly sunny
Feb 10, key west: 72 & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 81 & scattered thunderstorms
Feb 12, grand cayman: 83 & sunny

brian

Thanks for the update!! 83 sounds like perfect wedding weather to me!!!:bride:
I can't believe we're just days away from meeting everyone!!

Judy--glad you all arrived safe and are enjoying Orlando!

[bornin49]

UPDATED February 3 @ 12:15p.m. est.

Feb 9, port canaveral: 70 & mostly sunny
Feb 10, key west: 72 & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 81 & scattered thunderstorms
Feb 12, grand cayman: 83 & sunny

brian

wow; looks like great weather ahead.thanks for the update.we all can not wait to get on the cruise.teva has been running around all day since she has to work up to the day before we leave:happytv: and Iam off all this week; LOL tevas better half joe

[tevagirl]

wow; looks like great weather ahead.thanks for the update.we all can not wait to get on the cruise.teva has been running around all day since she has to work up to the day before we leave:happytv: and Iam off all this week; LOL tevas better half joe

:mad:

[cpfdej46]

UPDATED February 3 @ 12:15p.m. est.

Feb 9, port canaveral: 70 & mostly sunny
Feb 10, key west: 72 & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 81 & scattered thunderstorms
Feb 12, grand cayman: 83 & sunny

brian

:banana: :banana: :banana: :yay: :yay: :yay: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cool1: :cool1: :dance3: :dance3: :cheer2: :cheer2: sorry I work outside and am happy with anything over 30on a lighter note one more night of work:cool1: :cool1:

[jodifla]

did someone mention a spreadsheet?

What is that, and where is that? Does it track excursions?

[mommyof3princesses]

did someone mention a spreadsheet?

What is that, and where is that? Does it track excursions?
The spreadsheet is something Tony put together so we can all add our info (staterooms, excursions, kids ages, etc). Contact Tony if you want to be added. We are also planning on meeting at the couch area in the terminal (facing the couches, meeting at the far left) if you are going to get there early like most of us are.

So to everyone...I am assuming we are not doing a kid gift exchange? Or Fish Extender gifts? I am not planning on it, as I had not heard anything in a while. I will just enjoy meeting everyone!!

Kristine

[Princess Tink]

UPDATED February 3 @ 12:15p.m. est.

Feb 9, port canaveral: 70 & mostly sunny
Feb 10, key west: 72 & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 81 & scattered thunderstorms
Feb 12, grand cayman: 83 & sunny

brian

Weather is looking great...although I must say, 72 in KW has me concerned. I have a catamarin snorkle set up. I'm starting to get concerned it will be too cool for this?!?!? Ecks. :confused:

81 & 83 sound sooooo much better!

[tevagirl]

Page two? Page two?

We'll be cruising in five days!!!

[5by5]

Page two? Page two?

We'll be cruising in five days!!!

People must be packing like mad and don't have time to post!! :eek:

[tevagirl]

Are you packed? I'm not. I have stuff from one end of the house to the other. :sad2:

[Giefu]

Packed!! Packed?? I have packed, unpacked, packed again, and I still have to unpack and pack again. I keep finding little stuff that should go in one of the case that I think I am ALL done with. Like my door magnets, opps, can't forget those, or the jewlery for formal night. Little stuff, but requires opening back up the suit case.

[bkfor]

Updated February 4 @ 8:30p.m. est. (GMT -5:00)

Feb 9, port canaveral: 71 (22c) & sunny
Feb 10, key west: 72 (22c) & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 82 (28c) & partly cloudy
Feb 12, grand cayman: 82 (28c) & partly cloudy
Feb 13, cozumel: 84 (29c) & showers

brian

[tevagirl]

Packed!! Packed?? I have packed, unpacked, packed again, and I still have to unpack and pack again. I keep finding little stuff that should go in one of the case that I think I am ALL done with. Like my door magnets, opps, can't forget those, or the jewlery for formal night. Little stuff, but requires opening back up the suit case.
:lmao: Don't you hate that!
Updated February 4 @ 8:30p.m. est. (GMT -5:00)

Feb 9, port canaveral: 71 (22c) & sunny
Feb 10, key west: 72 (22c) & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 82 (28c) & partly cloudy
Feb 12, grand cayman: 82 (28c) & partly cloudy
Feb 13, cozumel: 84 (29c) & showers

brian

Showers? I suppose we aren't talking about the things you get washed in? :sad1:

[mommyof3princesses]

Updated February 4 @ 8:30p.m. est. (GMT -5:00)

Feb 9, port canaveral: 71 (22c) & sunny
Feb 10, key west: 72 (22c) & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 82 (28c) & partly cloudy
Feb 12, grand cayman: 82 (28c) & partly cloudy
Feb 13, cozumel: 84 (29c) & showers

brian
Thanks for these updates! I am SO looking forward to being in these temps. Last week we had a low of -55 F with wind chills in the -60s!! Yes, you are reading correctly...-60 F.

We are 95% packed. We have a few last minute things to throw in before we head for the airport in a couple days but are loading the suitcases in the car tonight. That's a major accomplishment, as I am usually up until 2am packing before a big trip. But I've just been up until 1-2am the past few nights instead!!

[tevagirl]

Thanks for these updates! I am SO looking forward to being in these temps. Last week we had a low of -55 F with wind chills in the -60s!! Yes, you are reading correctly...-60 F.

We are 95% packed. We have a few last minute things to throw in before we head for the airport in a couple days but are loading the suitcases in the car tonight. That's a major accomplishment, as I am usually up until 2am packing before a big trip. But I've just been up until 1-2am the past few nights instead!!

Oh my gosh, you actually have your suitcases in your car? You're doing good! :thumbsup2



Good morning, Cruisemates!

Four more days!! :woohoo:

[emtmom]

Yeah, um, there's been no packing done at my house, other than me throwing our towels into a suitcase. Guess I better get busy!!

[cruisinpenguin]

Yeah, um, there's been no packing done at my house, other than me throwing our towels into a suitcase. Guess I better get busy!!


Get busy girl!! we got some cruisin' to do!! If I don't post again tonight, we'll see everyone in the cruise terminal on Saturday! We are leaving tomorrow morning WOOHOO!! See you in 4 days!!
Laurie:cool1: :woohoo: :cool2:

[cpfdej46]

we leave in two days :banana: :banana: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :dance3: :yay: :yay: :woohoo: :woohoo: most of us are packed we just need to get one dd and one dw to at least open a suitcase:scared1: :scared1: well to all leaving soon we will see you on sat. cant wait

[emtmom]

Safe travels Laurie!!

[IndyDisneyFan]

We too leave on Thursday morning and I have packed nothing! I have one great big pile, but haven't had time to pack yet. I am a college student and I am trying to work ahead in both of my classes so that I won't have to even think about school for a week! My brain is fried from the late nights and boy do I need a vacation! :dance3: We will be going to the port from the Poly on the DCL bus, so we won't be there early enough to meet at the port. Are we still meeting onboard? Just let me know and we will be there! See everyone soon!

Laura

[Princess Tink]

We're about HALF WAY done packing.....kinda disappointed, but that happens. I ended up with a bad sinus infection last week which zapped all my enrgy and work has been crazy hectic. I did get alot done this weekend though. I'll finish up over next couple days....hopefully! We don't leave until Friday afternoon/evening, so I'm sure we'll be fine.

safe travels to all that leave in the next couple days....see ya onboard.

[5by5]

Have a safe trip to everyone leaving early! :wizard: Enjoy your time at the parks. We're very jealous.

Tony

[winegirl]

I have our to DD's packed as of last night. My clothes are still strewn across the bed in the guest room, so I have some work to do there! DH hasn't done a thing yet ... he likes to wait until the night before we leave.:confused3
We leave Thursday as well ... we have to drive across the state to Seattle and drop our dog off at my Aunt's house (we don't like to kennel him). Then we leave Friday morning from Seattle and fly direct to Orlando ...:woohoo:
Can't wait to see everyone on Saturday ... safe travel's to all!:cool2:
Jackie

[Giefu]

Yeah, um, there's been no packing done at my house, other than me throwing our towels into a suitcase. Guess I better get busy!!

Towels? Why would you pack towels?

[bkfor]

Updated February 5 @ 2:40p.m. est. (GMT -5:00)

Feb 9, port canaveral: 74 (23c) & mostly sunny
Feb 10, key west: 71 (22c) & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 83 (28c) & partly cloudy
Feb 12, grand cayman: 84 (29c) & mostly sunny
Feb 13, cozumel: 83 (28c) & showers
Feb 14, at sea: we travel too much water to predict

brian

[5by5]

Updated February @ 2:40p.m. est. (GMT -5:00)

Feb 9, port canaveral: 74 (23c) & mostly sunny
Feb 10, key west: 71 (22c) & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 83 (28c) & partly cloudy
Feb 12, grand cayman: 84 (29c) & mostly sunny
Feb 13, cozumel: 83 (28c) & showers
Feb 14, at sea: we travel too much water to predict

brian

Nice to see those temps moving up!! :beach:

[cruisinpenguin]

WOOHOO warm weather here we come!! Hey Kristine are those temps looking good to you or what??!! seeing that you're coming from the most coldest place on earth!! :)

[Princess Tink]

Updated February @ 2:40p.m. est. (GMT -5:00)

Feb 9, port canaveral: 74 (23c) & mostly sunny
Feb 10, key west: 71 (22c) & sunny
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 83 (28c) & partly cloudy
Feb 12, grand cayman: 84 (29c) & mostly sunny
Feb 13, cozumel: 83 (28c) & showers
Feb 14, at sea: we travel too much water to predict

brian

Thanks for the update Brian.......
looks like the weather is going to be wonderful!

[tevagirl]

Safe journey to everyone traveling in the next few days. We are flying out Friday afternoon.

Tink, I'm so sorry you have been sick. I hope you're feeling better.

[emtmom]

Towels? Why would you pack towels?

We have personalized Disney beach towels, which are the perfect way to remind us where our deck chairs are!! Plus, the crew can't pick them up and put them in the dirty towels bin!

[emtmom]

oh yeah. almost forgot, the towels are big enough to actually wrap ourselves up in, so you actually get dry.

[Princess Tink]

Safe journey to everyone traveling in the next few days. We are flying out Friday afternoon.

Tink, I'm so sorry you have been sick. I hope you're feeling better.

Much better now...thanks. Now I'm ready for a tall frosty drink on a warm beach! :beach:

[mommyof3princesses]

WOOHOO warm weather here we come!! Hey Kristine are those temps looking good to you or what??!! seeing that you're coming from the most coldest place on earth!! :)
Laurie, these temps look AMAZING!! It got to +5 today and it felt much warmer to me :) I will be happy with most anything!!

I can't wait to meet everyone. We have our suitcases in the car, everything almost packed and are leaving for the airport tomorrow. Looks like we will be driving through some snow (long drive) so please pray for safe travel. See you all soon!

Kristine

[cruisinpenguin]

Laurie, these temps look AMAZING!! It got to +5 today and it felt much warmer to me :) I will be happy with most anything!!

I can't wait to meet everyone. We have our suitcases in the car, everything almost packed and are leaving for the airport tomorrow. Looks like we will be driving through some snow (long drive) so please pray for safe travel. See you all soon!

Kristine

Safe travels Kristine and to everyone!! Where are you flying out of? 83 degrees is going to be a major heat wave for you then!! I can't wait.....that's why we go away this time of year!! It's nice to go someplace warm when it's snowing back home!!
OK fellow cruisemates it's time for bed, early morning rising for our flight out tomorrow!! Again, safe travels to all!! :) See you in at the DCL terminal!! Laurie

[bkfor]

Updated February 6 @ 3:15p.m. est. (GMT -5:00)

Feb 9, port canaveral: 77 (25c) & scattered showers
Feb 10, key west: 73 (23c) & partly cloudy
Feb 11, at sea (havana, cuba) 79 (26c) & partly cloudy
Feb 12, grand cayman: 85 (29c) & scattered showers
Feb 13, cozumel: 84 (29c) & showers
Feb 14, at sea: we travel too much water to predict
Feb 15, castaway cay (nassau): 79 (26c) & partly cloudy

not as favorable as yesterdays predictions, but i am confident it will be sunny the entire time!! We leave early tomorrow morning, so this is our last post. safe travels to all.......

brian, vickie, emma

[allears]

Also the captain will try to sail us under sunny skies when ever possible.

[T. Bear]

One day of work, one day of travel and it's cruise time.:woohoo: I am so excited to get on the ship and start my vacation. See you all at the port.

[allears]

I second that, one more day at the office and then once my DW packs we'll be ready to go! Leaving home for the airport at 4:30 am on Friday!

[emtmom]

Packing is almost complete--just need to pack the formal wear (I am trying to prevent wrinkles). Our vacation begins today at 3 pm, our limo will take us into Boston for the night, then we fly to Orlando at 7:30 am tomorrow!! I can't wait!!

[tevagirl]

Safe travels! See you on the ship!

Look at our tickers!!!! :yay:

[homeruk]

We are leaving for the airport:cool1: safe travels everyone, see you onboard:thumbsup2

[tevagirl]

We leave for the airport in an hour and a half. :dance3:


See you all tomorrow!! :yay:

[Giefu]

We are just waiting for the car to come get us and take us to the airport. Safe travels everyone! Hope to see you there.
:banana:

[WithFaith50]

Help, I'm not finished packing, LOL :lmao: . We are so excited and still have a million and one things to do.

See you real soon :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

It won't be long now and you will be sailing away from Port Canaveral........

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[Verandah Man]

Here you go.......on your way...........:wave2:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/rc001.jpg

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[Verandah Man]

A few more pics as you sail out the Port Canaveral Channel...........

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/rj001.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/rj002.jpg

[Verandah Man]

And one as you sail past the Two Palms Cam.........have a MAGICal week.........especially the "allears" family...........see you when you get back to Jersey............:wave:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/tp001.jpg

[pgsahm2]

So how was the weather? Hope you had a fabulous trip!!!

[tevagirl]

Our forecast was pretty gloomy. Cloudy and showers all week. But happy to report that our weather was beautiful!

A couple of showers and a few clouds but mostly! :sunny:

Andy, thanks for the pictures of the Magic sailing away.

[jodifla]

Our forecast was pretty gloomy. Cloudy and showers all week. But happy to report that our weather was beautiful!

A couple of showers and a few clouds but mostly! :sunny:

Andy, thanks for the pictures of the Magic sailing away.

Tevagirl, thanks for the nice note! Sorry we didn't meet in person. I did get a chance to meet our bride Judy, though.

We rebooked onboard, so looks like we'll be heading out again.

Did you have a good time?

[tevagirl]

Tevagirl, thanks for the nice note! Sorry we didn't meet in person. I did get a chance to meet our bride Judy, though.

We rebooked onboard, so looks like we'll be heading out again.

Did you have a good time?

Hi Jodi! Thanks for your note! We had a wonderful time! We also booked while on board. When is your next trip?

Judy came down to our cabin yesterday morning to say hello. I'm so glad she had nice weather for the wedding.

[jodifla]

Hi Jodi! Thanks for your note! We had a wonderful time! We also booked while on board. When is your next trip?

Judy came down to our cabin yesterday morning to say hello. I'm so glad she had nice weather for the wedding.

We booked for Dec. 2009, but will probably move to 2010. How about you?

[allears]

We returned yesterday, and thanks a million for the pics Andy!!!!

We had a spectacular trip and are booking for 2/7/09 with DVC either today or tomorrow. This was cruise number 7 and the best yet!!!

[jodifla]

We returned yesterday, and thanks a million for the pics Andy!!!!

We had a spectacular trip and are booking for 2/7/09 with DVC either today or tomorrow. This was cruise number 7 and the best yet!!!

We were saying how much better we thought the food was this time from 2004 and 2006. What did you think?

[tevagirl]

We booked for Dec. 2009, but will probably move to 2010. How about you?

We are going February 21 and February 28, 2009. :yay:

[Princess Tink]

Glad to hear everyone had a great time onboard. Sorry we didn't ge to meet up with everyone....that first day was pretty crazy, it was hard for us to 'get' to the Mickey pool. DS pretty much kept us busy at the games (shuffle board, foosball, and ping-pong), he wasn't even remotely interested in going close to the pool, and actually refused to even eat by the Mickey Pool. That's funny, last time we couldn't drag him out of that thing......do they grow up fast or what!?!? Before we knew it, it was time for the Mandatory Drill and Sail Away party.

Anyhow....did we have the best weather yet or what!!! We had a great time. DS had alot of fun. Food was excellent and service was fantastic. For those that have been to PALO and made it back for more......did you think the food was even better than before. We truly enjoyed both meal there (dinner & brunch), I'm glad we decided to try brunch again because it was much better than I remembered it.

We too booked while onboard...booked for Dec 2009, but will probaly move the date out when the schedule opens up. And we were bit by ADD-ON-ITIS, for you DVC'ers out there YOU KNOW what I'm talking about. We just couldn't resist AKV, that place looks amazing. We truly needed more points anyhow:rotfl2: , actually we did. Our little family of 3 made the mistake of staying in a ONE BR, when we typically stay in a STUDIO. It's not been the same ever since. So, we purchased enough to move up to the ONE BR for every stay now. Sure will be nice....not to mention we're getting to the point where we will probaly have to start taking a friend for DS.

[allears]

We were saying how much better we thought the food was this time from 2004 and 2006. What did you think?


We have always enjoyed the food and found it to be excellent. However, we have also found that the additions or changes to the menu are usually exceptionally good. So we very much enjoyed the food once again!

[Giefu]

Sorry we didn't get a chance to meet up with everyone. We had a great time. We loved our table mates, had a great time on our dives. The wind in Key West on Sunday kind of limited our outing that day, but we still had a good time. Our pictures are posted for anyone who is interested.

http://www.chuckandsherri.com

[tevagirl]

Sherri, great pictures! Thanks for sharing. I noticed the picture of the guys with the unicycle. That wasn't your Chuck, was it? That was hysterical!

[Giefu]

Nope, not my Chuck.
That was hilarious though.

Gladu enjoyed them. Let me know if you see anything that you want an original of.

[5by5]

Hey all! What a great cruise! I think this may have been the best of the three. I think the food and service was the best this time.

It was great to meet everyone who was able to make it to one of the meets. We ended up seeing Brian, Ian and Jackie and their families the most. Jackie's family ended up being our dinner mates! The kids enjoyed each other's company which made for a fun dinner.

Thanks for the sail away pics Andy! :goodvibes

We did rebook for 8/15/09 but that may be pushed out another year. We'll have to see.

Tony

[cpfdej46]

It really was a great cruise the weather was fantastic the food was great I wish we had gotten to the port earlier than we did it was noon by the time we got there I did notice Sheri in some of my sail away party pics after i saw hers great pics by the way we did not rebook but are already talking of another cruise hope everyone had as much fun as we did

[jdybnsn]

Hi everyone ...the blushing bride here ..back at last !!:lovestruc

....blushing because I did not get to meet all of you ....I wasn't trying to avoid buying those drinks guys HONEST !!! :guilty:


...we were at the Mickey pool at 2pm the first day, but could I get the kids away ......heck no :headache: ........we only just made it to our room in time for the safety drill !

It did not help that I'd left my handy spreadsheet behind in the UK either, and that the internet on the ship was so S-L-O-W ...unsurprising, since it cost 75cents a minute..... and it was taking me almost $10 a time just to get logged onto my email page, let alone trying to surf these boards for information - forget it ! .:mad:

Well, I did get to meet some of you (albeit on the last day in some cases), and I'm really sorry if I didn't get to meet everyone.

We had a great day on our wedding ......couldn't have had a more perfect day :cloud9: ....even though I'd been up half the night kicking myself for not packing an umbrella, because the cruise director Christain had told me it was forecast for 40% chance of rain, for our big day on Grand Cayman :scared1:

Luckily, that information prooved incorrect, and we had clear blue skies and crystal green seas ....a fabulous wedding service at Grand Old House witnessed by Etmom and her family (who I have to thank for giving me the information about the place in the first place).
Afterwards we had a fantastic meal (you MUST try that place if you ever go back - it was wonderful) followed by a dip in the sea in the full wedding attire - crazy and fun .....the kids didn't need any encouragement I can tell you !

Sorry I've no pictures yet from our photographer, but I will post them when I do !!!

Hope you had good journeys home - what a great cruise.:cheer2:

Judy x

PS Loved the photos Sherri !

[jdybnsn]

PS more pictures of our cruise leaving Port Canaveral here;
http://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=192818&page=2

:)

[tevagirl]

Hi Judy! Please post some pictures when you can! We would love to see them!

[mommyof3princesses]

Hi everyone!! We made it back to Canada safe and sound (and exhausted--got to our airport hotel at 2am with 3 screaming little ones!!). Happy to report that the weather here was in the 30's--so nice to come home to!! It was so nice meeting many of you!! I really enjoyed meeting my fellow disboarders--what a nice way to start off our cruise.

We also had a great week, probably our best cruise yet, and we did rebook onboard also.

Unfortunately, we had a rough time after our cruise. We did Epcot, and were hoping to do MK and AK, but my two oldest girls came down with a NASTY flu and were very sick (my oldest one still is) so we will have to do the parks another time!! We bought the extension so we won't have to lose out on those tickets.

Again, so nice meeting you guys! Talk to you later :)

[jdybnsn]

Unfortunately, we had a rough time after our cruise. We did Epcot, and were hoping to do MK and AK, but my two oldest girls came down with a NASTY flu and were very sick (my oldest one still is) so we will have to do the parks another time!!

Hey, you reminded me ........I was really poorly straight after the cruise too.:sick: I woke up the morning of disembarkation with a sore throat and felt really,really sick all day.

By early evening I was running hot & cold, and felt so ill I had to go to bed....thank goodness for the kids camp at the Omni Hotel !!

I took paracetamol over the next few days and did improve greatly ....but I was left wondering if I'd picked up some bug off the ship :confused3

[Wendor]

....but I was left wondering if I'd picked up some bug off the ship :confused3

I'd say it's a good possibility. Sherri and I both came home with cold/flu symptoms as well (congestion, runny nose, feeling like you have a fever even though the thermometer says you don't)

[Princess Tink]

Sorry we didn't get a chance to meet up with everyone. We had a great time. We loved our table mates, had a great time on our dives. The wind in Key West on Sunday kind of limited our outing that day, but we still had a good time. Our pictures are posted for anyone who is interested.

http://www.chuckandsherri.com

Great pics. Looks like we were out by the adult pool watching the 'water' golf contest at the same time......oops, seens DH & I in your pics.

[Giefu]

Great pics. Looks like we were out by the adult pool watching the 'water' golf contest at the same time......oops, seens DH & I in your pics.

I was the first lady golfer. No pics because my DH videoed the whole thing. How embarrassing. Funny though.
:blush:

[Princess Tink]

I was the first lady golfer. No pics because my DH videoed the whole thing. How embarrassing. Funny though.
:blush:

Too funny.......good for you, for getting up there. I was soooo hoping a woman would win, just because.

[cruisinpenguin]

Welcome home everyone!! We sure did have some great weather on this cruise!! I too agree that the food on board was much better this time around!! It was nice meeting some of you....sorry we didn't get to meet everyone!! It's snowing here today a far cry from last Friday when we were at Castaway swimming in the ocean! What's wrong with this picture!! LOL :) It was nice being in such warm weather....but reality is back! Hubby gave me another cruise for Valentine's Day we are going January 31, 2009 he booked it on board. We will go to St Croix and St Thomas. Anyone else book this cruise? Hope everyone arrived safe and sound back home.
Laurie

[cruisinpenguin]

Welcome home everyone!! We sure did have some great weather on this cruise!! I too agree that the food on board was much better this time around!! It was nice meeting some of you....sorry we didn't get to meet everyone!! It's snowing here today a far cry from last Friday when we were at Castaway swimming in the ocean! What's wrong with this picture!! LOL :) It was nice being in such warm weather....but reality is back! Hubby gave me another cruise for Valentine's Day we are going January 31, 2009 he booked it on board. We will go to St Croix and St Thomas. Anyone else book this cruise? Hope everyone arrived safe and sound back home.
Laurie

[Giefu]

Just a quick note that the I started posting a trip report. The first few days are up and I will keep expanding on it.

Disboards Trip Report (http://http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1726795)

[Giefu]

We just wanted to let you know that we started posting our trip reports. We have the first few days up.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1726795

:beach:

[jdybnsn]

We just wanted to let you know that we started posting our trip reports. We have the first few days up.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1726795

:beach:

wonderful report -I'm enjoying it so much:surfweb:

[allears]

Just posted our trip report.

[emtmom]

Started posting my trip report!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1749693