DreamCruiser..100 The Dream continues, A Halloween TRIPPIE, NEW 11/17

[DreamCruiser100]

Cast of Characters:
First there's me... Pam aka Dreamcruiser100, The Dis'er of the family!!
Then there's DH... Who wonders how I can spend hours on the Dis' board, although he can spend hours on Fordtruckworld LOL

and of course DD.. Our Miracle and the light of our lifes, and 8 year old dream come true!!




So WHY A DREAMCRUISE???

As Julie Andrews once sang...Let's start at the very beginning...a very good place to start!!!

It all started with 4 little words, LET'S HAVE A BABY!!, seems easy enough right...........WRONG!!
Without boring you with all the details, It seems as I am unable to carry a baby of my own without the help of daily shots
to the abdomen or complete bed rest for the entire 9 month pregnancy. It took having 4 miscarriages and a billion visits to different doctors
to find this out.

OUR MIRACLE ARRIVED!!!

After daily steriod shots and 9 months of bedrest our beautiful daughter was born..... 118 pounds had been added to my normally size 10 body, I became
OBESE, there I was 8 years later well over 275 pounds, still
unable to pull it together, or get the weight off...UNTIL I had a LIGHTBULB MOMENTat a Christian Womens Conference a little over a year ago. The question
we were given during one of the lectures was, What are YOUR favorite things?......I thought....I thought some more....I broke down and cried, sobbed, and finally realized
I had NO IDEA what I loved, I could tell you what my FAMILY LOVED....but me...I hadn't given it a thought in almost 8 years...I WAS LOST in the business of being a
full time wife and mother, I had taken down all the full size mirrors in the house, I had resigned to being a "BIG" lady, and took the comments, the looks, and misconceptions
of being BIG in stride, and found myself immune to them, until that very moment, when I realized that I was not my BEST self and How could I give my family the BEST
If I was LOST...well I came home a changed lady, I began to write down things like, raquetball, biking, waterski-ing, THAT'S IT!! I LOVED DOING things, and at
my weight I was unable to do them. The journey began......... one that is still continueing today............

[DreamCruiser100]

So you want to lose 100 pounds???

That's what I told the trainer when I met with him. The convenient thing
of it all was I now work part-time as a Program Director for the YMCA. I had
the blessing of working in a place that supported a healthy lifestyle..and one
of the best trainers in the world (ok so I'm a little byest) THIS MAN KICKS
MY HINEY, AND I DO MEAN KICKS!!!

I diet, exercise, diet, exercise, train, diet, exercise..blah blah blah.. I start thinking I deserve a reward for all this hard work..

OF COURSE...A FAMILY CRUISE...A DISNEY CRUISE!!!,
a DREAMCRUISE I'll plan for October for a 100 pound loss.

DH thinks its a great idea, we are booked (ok so we had some booking issues, who cares, they got fixed right) OCTOBER 27, 2007!! I am a huge fan of
planning so of course I google and find THE DISBOARDS!!:cool1: I need a name yep, what else dreamcruiser100!!!!

[DreamCruiser100]

Well, months pass, pounds drop...LIFE HAPPENS..pounds come back on..The cruise gets closer....I make amazing DIS friends on our meet thread....Pounds drop...pounds come back..still working hard, still having my HINEY KICKED 3 days per week..Have I lost the 100 pounds I was dreaming of................
.........................................NO, but thats not what really matters, I won't be sporting the bathing suit I had hoped to wear, or that pretty little black dress.... I am happier, I am healthier, I am continuing my dream of cruising 100 pounds lighter, and I am 65 pounds down!!!! I am still a "big" lady,wearing plus size clothes. But this will be my
DREAMCRUISE!!and I will book on board again..YEP..I can do it...100 pounds..piece of cake ( with splenda of'course )

[Babs417]

This is so good I just cant wait to meet you and your family. We are all going to have a great time.:thumbsup2 :) :cutie: :cool2: :3dglasses

[dizzi]

Thanks
You just made me cry before work!!!!!!

You go girl!

cant wait to meet you and your family!

[DreamCruiser100]

Our Miracle!!
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[Perrier]

Love the photos! I'm rootin' for ya to reach your goal! And can't wait to read more. We go 1 month after you & I can hardly contain myself. Reading TRs gets me through it.:yay:

And I know exactly how you feel about the pregnancy issue. Modern science gave me my twins!:woohoo:

[mruhaak]

Good for you! I waited a long time for my little ones too!!

Look forward to reading your report!:)

[frdeb1999]

Good for you!! :) :) Can't wait to be able to read the rest!!

[Brianne&Sami'smom]

Way to go! I am cheering you on! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: It is almost time for our cruise! Can you believe how quickly the time has gone by? :cool1:

[momof2disprincesses]

I'm in for this trippie too.

Your title caught my eye because I too am trying to lose 100 pounds. I have lost 40 so far and our cruise is in Feb. 2008 and I'd love to reach my goal (or even be close) by then.

I can't wait to see how it all turns out for you. Keep writing. Your fans are waiting ... and rooting for you!! :)

[Disneygrl36]

Well Pam you went & made me cry darn you...........:sad1:
The whole story is just so touching & I "know" you & love you already. Good grief.
You know I am right there with you on this whole weight loss journey....I still have a way to go too, but I try to keep on plugging along. You have done amazing so far :cheer2: & I know you can do it. We just have to keep cheering each other on & believing in ourselves. There will be ups & downs & I am ok with that. :hug: I always say "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming" like Dory. :fish: :fish: :fish: :fish: I am not going to be where I want to be by the cruise either, but I know I look better than I did when I started this journey & I feel better too.
I can't wait to meet you!!!!!!!!!!
Can we go yet????????

[Babs417]

You go girls:thumbsup2 :cool1: :cutie: :banana: :3dglasses :woohoo: :grouphug:

[DreamCruiser100]

So the cruise is just weeks away, I don't even remember what's in my cruise box LOL, We will be going to the Disney Outlet in Orlando this weekend to finish purchasing DD's Disney wardrobe, We will also be looking for our "Formal" Wear. I am just planning on wearing a nice dress and DH a Sport Jacket and tie.

I will not be packing a bathing suit, Maybe some Men's swim shorts and a t-shirt, I plan on wearing Capri's mostly. It's amazing how you can have MONTHS to plan but then feel overwelmed when it comes down to the last few weeks. AHH but it is SOOOO worth it...................Can't wait to ly on a lounge chair in the caribbean sun..

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[mruhaak]

I will not be packing a bathing suit, Maybe some Men's swim shorts and a t-shirt, I plan on wearing Capri's mostly. It's amazing how you can have MONTHS to plan but then feel overwelmed when it comes down to the last few weeks. AHH but it is SOOOO worth it...................Can't wait to ly on a lounge chair in the caribbean sun..

I think you should get a bathing suit. Everyone wears them!! You're on vacation!!:banana:

[DreamCruiser100]

Back from a long day at work. I will be going thru the cruise box tonight.
I have several SUPRISES from Tink for my DD, Tink is the only "character" my DD believes in, not Santa or anyone else:guilty: ,she never really has believed. BUT TINK, yep she believes ever since she was chosen to Wake Tink at Disney one morning. Anyhoo, I have been purchasing small treasures for Tink to leave her each evening along with some fairy dust. I need to remember what I have now because I have forgotten LOL. I did purchase some pins for her to trade as long as a few special ones. I also wanted to pack little goodies for our room steward each night, I bought a small cardboard treasure chest that I am going to leave the goodies in with a note
reminding them to check the box each night:goodvibes

Now the bathing suit debate....YUCK....I have cellulite ontop of my cellulite:rotfl2: I think swim trunks are the most appropriate for me, unfortunatley I am not as young as I use to be so my weight loss has left me with some elephant skin ( I know GROSS!!! ) I do plan on having an airbrush tan done so that should help with the "healthy glow":dance3: and after the 100lb mark I will be visiting Dr. Plastic OH YEAH!!!

Ok, guess I have bored you enough, next up will be itinary and packing lists OH MY!!!!!!!

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: To all those who have been kind enough to read and have left an encouraging word.. It is VERY MUCH APPRECIATED!!!!!

[LovableGluttons]

Oh you! You made me cry too!

I used to be almost twice the size am now. I have more skin hanging off my legs than at a football factory.

I still wear a bathing suit! LOL The rest of my body looks ok, but the legs are a disaster. I have Dercum's disease and lipedema which makes the legs a bit hopeless.

So I'm an oddity.

I'm in Tampa, well, Land O' Lakes. Hi neighbor! Enjoy your amazing cruise!

[DreamCruiser100]

I am Honored to have one of my favorite trip report writers of ALL TIME checking in, HELLO LOVABLE GLUTTON!!!!

How cool, your my neighbor, Do you LIVE in Land o Lakes or just visiting??

[vital]

Well, well, well. I'm bored at work and what do I find? 2 Moonies doing trip reports already! I'm looking forward to reading about the trip from your point of view! There are good times to be had by all! I can't wait to meet you!

[DreamCruiser100]

Contents of the Cruise Box

Goodies for DD
Pins to keep and trade
memory book
snacks for shows
tink stationary and postcards
tink necklace and earrings
"pixie dust"
underwater and regular disposible camera's
glow bracelets,flashing light ring
water mist portable fan

Clothes
Beach coverups for Myself and DD
Lime green Dis shirts for Dis Greet
Misc. Disney Character shirts for the family

HUGE disney dreams beach towel
Tink beach towel

Pirate/Halloween Costumes
Beads
makeup/glitter
2 pirate costumes
Big Daddy costume
Tinkerbelle Costume
Pirate tattoos
Asst. Glow stuff to give away

Dis'er Must haves
Highlighters
suction hooks
over the door shoe holder
fish extender
door signs
pop up hamper
extension cord with multiple outlets
tiny LED alarm clock


WOW, now where am I going to put the clothes LOL

[jns]

just saying Hi
can't wait to meet you
Thanks for sharing

[mruhaak]

You could get one of those swimming suits with the shorts attached.. have you seen those? Just a suggestion.

I haven't lost as much as you but I've lost 35 lbs. in the last 14 months and I have some extra stuff around my middle to.... so I can understand where you're coming from.

[Disneygrl36]

Pam, I will be wearing a bathing suit even though I am sure I will be self-conscious. I don't care. I always put on shorts over my one-piece & drop them at the very side of the pool in a stealthy type maneuver.....:lmao:

I love the cruise box contenet list. I will have to rummage through mine. I have to get mine together soon because I am mailing some stuff ahead so I don't have to pack it all. 2 bags a piece doesn't seem too much when you have all these costumes to pack.

[vital]

I have a tankini with a skirt. Covers up part of my thunder thighs so I feel better in it:rotfl:

[sejejoemmiev]

Great Start!!! Looking forward to reading about your cruise. I hope you have a GREAT time. I am rooting for you!!:cheer2:

[101DalmFan]

Pam, I can't wait till we all meet too! (And I was SO worried everyone would be a skinnyminnie except for me...............)

Moonies -- and friends of Moonies -- this is going to be one special cruise!!

[mruhaak]

I have a tankini with a skirt. Covers up part of my thunder thighs so I feel better in it:rotfl:

I go this route too. It's much more comfortable and you don't feel like you have to be tugging all the time!!

[jns]

Pam, I can't wait till we all meet too! (And I was SO worried everyone would be a skinnyminnie except for me...............)

not one here either

[Brianne&Sami'smom]

not one here either

Not one here either! :cutie:

[DreamCruiser100]

I believe the Disney term is POOH SIZED :goodvibes

Well I am letting the diet go aside for the cruise, fortunately the thing I am
looking forward to the most is the amazing fresh fruit!!! and I do plan on walking the ship once or twice a day.....maybe I might even "SEE" what the fitness room looks like:lmao:

[Babs417]

Maybe a group walk in the morning, early could be something we all could do

[DreamCruiser100]

I'm in Babs, I have a feeling I will be the first one up all cruise long...I'm actually looking forward to that quiet time..It would be nice to share with a friend:goodvibes

[Tink rules]

Oh you! You made me cry too!

I used to be almost twice the size am now. I have more skin hanging off my legs than at a football factory.

I still wear a bathing suit! LOL The rest of my body looks ok, but the legs are a disaster. I have Dercum's disease and lipedema which makes the legs a bit hopeless.

So I'm an oddity.

I'm in Tampa, well, Land O' Lakes. Hi neighbor! Enjoy your amazing cruise!

I am Honored to have one of my favorite trip report writers of ALL TIME checking in, HELLO LOVABLE GLUTTON!!!!

How cool, your my neighbor, Do you LIVE in Land o Lakes or just visiting??

You could get one of those swimming suits with the shorts attached.. have you seen those? Just a suggestion.

I haven't lost as much as you but I've lost 35 lbs. in the last 14 months and I have some extra stuff around my middle to.... so I can understand where you're coming from.


BUY A BATHING SUIT!!!!

Take it from Lovable....

You'll be FINE....

I always think I'll be the ony one who stands out at WDW - I guess I look at too many of those photos with waif like models in them (who need to have a good meal, by the way...)

Try Lands End. Their bathing suits are GREAT and they have the shorts kind also...

You may even get something on sale too.... don't forget to check the overstocks and the sale items...

Had hoped to be on this cruise with you guys but scheduling got in the way...

Have fun and take lots of pictures!!!

[vital]

You can count me in on an early morning walk around the ship. Just as long as it's not sweating away in the gym and outside in the fresh sea air, I'm in. Another thing I always do on a cruise is take the stairs. This time I'm on deck 2 so I'll be using them A LOT!

[DreamCruiser100]

Sounds like we'll have a nice group of walkers in the morning. Can we wear our PJ's and slippers!!!

[anewmac]

Cant wait to read more! And good luck and way to go on the weight loss. I too am trying to lose some before our cruise... in a yr LOL Your miracle is adorable!!!!!!

[Disneygrl36]

20 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1:

I am planning to try to make it to the gym with my husband. We will see how that goes. It has a beautiful view..........:lmao: I have been excercising 3 or 4 times a week for awhile now so I really should go so I don't loose my momentum, but working out on vacation is not my idea of fun.

[DreamCruiser100]

Decided today NO SWIMSUIT!! I will pack a pair of swimtrunks, but I found some very light weight white capri's and I have a see through white coverup that I can wear a tank over, then I can wade in the water and splash around. Every suit I tried I just couldn't get over how:eek: I looked. So I will be happy and will think about next year.......................

Hope everyone has a great week, DH class reunion is this weekend...DREADING THIS ONE, not a porker in the bunch LOL:lmao: :rotfl2:

[Tink rules]

Decided today NO SWIMSUIT!! I will pack a pair of swimtrunks, but I found some very light weight white capri's and I have a see through white coverup that I can wear a tank over, then I can wade in the water and splash around. Every suit I tried I just couldn't get over how:eek: I looked. So I will be happy and will think about next year.......................

Hope everyone has a great week, DH class reunion is this weekend...DREADING THIS ONE, not a porker in the bunch LOL:lmao: :rotfl2:

Ok... if it makes you feel better about the reunion... I went to my 20th a few years ago and Miss PRHS is now a porker!!!!

I figure I'm just a link in the sausage... :rotfl:

Go comfy and Enjoy!!!

[Babs417]

I never went in the pool on the ship, but on the Islands I did go swimmingpopcorn:: :grouphug:

[mruhaak]

It's totally up to you... I agree do what you feel comfortable with! But be aware you will see all kinds of people, all shapes and sizes in suits on a cruise. I think most people think, what the heck, I don't know anyone anyway!!

I didn't wear a suit on our 3 day cruise because I was pregnant. And I really couldn't see buying a maternity suit for a 3 day cruise. So I just sat on the beach and put my feet in, and sat on a deck chair by the pool in my tshirt and shorts. (I didn't last long, and I got hot!)

[Disneygrl36]

pixiedust: for the upcoming HS reunion. Those things are hard. Funny story. Eric & my 2nd date was my 15 year reunion.....I knew then he had to be a keeper if he would go to that with me. :thumbsup2
Just have fun & be you!!!!!!!!!!

[Kimmielee]

Sounds like we'll have a nice group of walkers in the morning. Can we wear our PJ's and slippers!!!

Count me in! :thumbsup2

[DreamCruiser100]

ACK ACK ACK!!! NO TIME NO TIME!!! Not like I had almost a year..........:scared1:

Trying to decide what to wear to DH's reunion is driving me nuts

Friday is a meet and greet in the evening by the pool:scared1:
Saturday is breakfast and then a day at the beach :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:
Saturday is a formal affair ( got that one covered, get it covered LOL:rotfl2: )
Sunday is Church ( He graduated from a private Christian High School and everyone is going to attend the Sunday service like the good ole days)
so that outfit is covered as well.

SO NO TIME to plan packing for the cruise, or do weekend chores/cleaning

Next weekend, Saturday dinner out of town with friends we hardly ever get to see, they live 3 hours away so we will go for the day.....Sunday Church, prepare for the week and catch up on all the work I didn't do this weekend...
THEN WE CRUISE.................


Ah, feel better after I let all of that out, thanks for reading my rant:dance3: :dance3: :scared1: :dance3:

[Babs417]

Oh Wow

[A fat english gent]

Look lady's just pull up a sun-bed beside me and you'll all be fine in anything you wear i promise.......

ps....No touching my moobs....:snooty:

[Kimmielee]

Look lady's just pull up a sun-bed beside me and you'll all be fine in anything you wear i promise.......

ps....No touching my moobs....:snooty:

I will NOT make any promises about the moobs. :lmao:

[mruhaak]

Look lady's just pull up a sun-bed beside me and you'll all be fine in anything you wear i promise.......

ps....No touching my moobs....:snooty:

:rotfl: :rotfl2:

[DreamCruiser100]

Good Morning Everyone!!

My DH just informed me that my MIL will be staying at our house during our weekend away this week, so that she can watch our pets,(usaully my DM just takes the dog to her house and my neighbor watches over the cat but she's out of town) ANWAY.............so what right.........NOT!!! MIL is an "interesting" lady and about as nosey and hard to please as they come, afterall NO ONE is good enough for her baby boy, (SHE SHARED THAT WITH ME ON OUR WEDDING DAY) so on top of EVERYTHING ELSE now I have to MIL proof my home and make sure it is "Practically Perfect in Every Way" COME ON PEOPLE GIVE THE GIRL A BREAK:lmao:

ok, So I have no idea what this has to do with my TRIP REPORT or why I am airing my :laundy: BUT, it's my TRIPPIE, so you'll just have to ride the waves with me till I get to the GOOD PART:dance3: :goodvibes :cool1: :thumbsup2

[Babs417]

Bummer

[Disneygrl36]

Good Morning Everyone!!

My DH just informed me that my MIL will be staying at our house during our weekend away this week, so that she can watch our pets,(usaully my DM just takes the dog to her house and my neighbor watches over the cat but she's out of town) ANWAY.............so what right.........NOT!!! MIL is an "interesting" lady and about as nosey and hard to please as they come, afterall NO ONE is good enough for her baby boy, (SHE SHARED THAT WITH ME ON OUR WEDDING DAY) so on top of EVERYTHING ELSE now I have to MIL proof my home and make sure it is "Practically Perfect in Every Way" COME ON PEOPLE GIVE THE GIRL A BREAK:lmao:

ok, So I have no idea what this has to do with my TRIP REPORT or why I am airing my :laundy: BUT, it's my TRIPPIE, so you'll just have to ride the waves with me till I get to the GOOD PART:dance3: :goodvibes :cool1: :thumbsup2

Oh Pam :scared1: You deserve lots of :hug:s for that. I can't believe anyone would say that to their daughter-in-law on their wedding day :sad2: oh wait a minute yes I can.....there are some bad one's out there.:scared:

[mruhaak]

Pam... so sorry you lost the MIL lottery!!:guilty: I did too!:sad2: Believe me I can relate!

[THUNDERMOUNTAINMOMMA]

YOU ARE A TRIP!!! I am loving reading your TR. Thanks for sharing with us all! And keep up the great work on your weight loss journey! :)

[THUNDERMOUNTAINMOMMA]

Oh you! You made me cry too!

I used to be almost twice the size am now. I have more skin hanging off my legs than at a football factory.

I still wear a bathing suit! LOL The rest of my body looks ok, but the legs are a disaster. I have Dercum's disease and lipedema which makes the legs a bit hopeless.

So I'm an oddity.

I'm in Tampa, well, Land O' Lakes. Hi neighbor! Enjoy your amazing cruise!

Hey there! I loved your TR! DH and got a huge kick reading it together! BTW, I'm your neighbor too! We live in Trinity, just up the road!:)

[DreamCruiser100]

Howdy Neighbor!!

Ok, I am in a much calmer mood now, I have MIL proofed, the kitchen,den,DD's room, guest bath and family room. Now for my room and the office ( have to put all of our mail in the safe as she will snoop thru the banking and bills:mad: ) Once that is done I will have tomorrow to pack and get all the girly stuff done, you know all that stuff we do to HIDE WHAT WE REALLY LOOK LIKE....Here is my sad little list

1. Hair cut, colored, highlighted
2. manicure and pedicure/ nail fill in/ white tips
3. Eyebrows shaped
4. shave, exfoliate then spray tan

and of course then there is the GIRDLE, makeup, jewlery,hair products....etc..... I'm suprised DH reconizes me in the morning when the REAL me smiles back at him.............:lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :scared1:

Well off to MIL proof and spend some time with DD before she's off to bed!

[Tink rules]

Howdy Neighbor!!

Ok, I am in a much calmer mood now, I have MIL proofed, the kitchen,den,DD's room, guest bath and family room. Now for my room and the office ( have to put all of our mail in the safe as she will snoop thru the banking and bills:mad: ) Once that is done I will have tomorrow to pack and get all the girly stuff done, you know all that stuff we do to HIDE WHAT WE REALLY LOOK LIKE....Here is my sad little list

1. Hair cut, colored, highlighted
2. manicure and pedicure/ nail fill in/ white tips
3. Eyebrows shaped
4. shave, exfoliate then spray tan

and of course then there is the GIRDLE, makeup, jewlery,hair products....etc..... I'm suprised DH reconizes me in the morning when the REAL me smiles back at him.............:lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :scared1:

Well off to MIL proof and spend some time with DD before she's off to bed!

Actually, I think he's just having fun with a beautiful woman!!! & I'm sure your beautiful without all the makup etc!!! :cutie:

[Disneygrl36]

Howdy Neighbor!!

Ok, I am in a much calmer mood now, I have MIL proofed, the kitchen,den,DD's room, guest bath and family room. Now for my room and the office ( have to put all of our mail in the safe as she will snoop thru the banking and bills:mad: ) Once that is done I will have tomorrow to pack and get all the girly stuff done, you know all that stuff we do to HIDE WHAT WE REALLY LOOK LIKE....Here is my sad little list

1. Hair cut, colored, highlighted
2. manicure and pedicure/ nail fill in/ white tips
3. Eyebrows shaped
4. shave, exfoliate then spray tan

and of course then there is the GIRDLE, makeup, jewlery,hair products....etc..... I'm suprised DH reconizes me in the morning when the REAL me smiles back at him.............:lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :scared1:

Well off to MIL proof and spend some time with DD before she's off to bed!

Oh dear Pam.........all that I have on my agenda is a pedicure. I think I might not be up to par. What's up with that?

[Babs417]

I have to do 1,2,3 but not 4:cutie: :dance3: :rolleyes1 :flower3:

[Disneygrl36]

Pam,
I hope the reunion is going ok...............pixiedust:

[DreamCruiser100]

I survived DH's Reunion Weekend

Hello everyone, Dh and I got home from his reunion late last night and I must say I had a BLAST!!! By the end of the first night meet and greet poolside, I was lounging on a deck chair in my P.J.'s sipping a vodka and cranberry laughing with all of the other reunion "widows". DH and I had such a good time dancing and goofing around, I should warn you now that my DH is a RIOT, a non'drinker who acts like he's had a few and has NO INHIBITIONS when it comes to being the life of the party and goofy-ing it up. I didn't have to do the bathing suit thing and although I do think I was the heaviest woman there, everyone seemed so nice and complimentary. I always knew my DH had good taste when it came to friends LOL!! I'm glad I had the chance to "do" the beach/pool thing because now I know which outfits will work, you know you plan to wear something then once their you find out the one thing you thought you wouldn't wear was what you wore MOST!!

I'll be spending the rest of the morning working on our cruise T and T stuff, I'm so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tink rules]

Stop worrying about the weight thing!!!

You're beautiful INSIDE & OUT!!!! :goodvibes

[Disneygrl36]

:yay: so glad the reunion went well.

I agree with Tinkrules........I think you rock Pam. :hug:

[vital]

A Moonie checking in here. Glad things went well with the MIL and reunion! I also have to get my pedicure done, but I wax/shave/eyebrow myself. Maybe that's TMI!

Looking forward to meeting you in a mere 11 days! pirate:

[jns]

another Moonie checking in here , glad you had a great week end
No long now

[CRUIZEN MAMMA]

Good Morning Everyone!!

My DH just informed me that my MIL will be staying at our house during our weekend away this week, so that she can watch our pets,(usaully my DM just takes the dog to her house and my neighbor watches over the cat but she's out of town) ANWAY.............so what right.........NOT!!! MIL is an "interesting" lady and about as nosey and hard to please as they come, afterall NO ONE is good enough for her baby boy, (SHE SHARED THAT WITH ME ON OUR WEDDING DAY) so on top of EVERYTHING ELSE now I have to MIL proof my home and make sure it is "Practically Perfect in Every Way" COME ON PEOPLE GIVE THE GIRL A BREAK:lmao:

ok, So I have no idea what this has to do with my TRIP REPORT or why I am airing my :laundy: BUT, it's my TRIPPIE, so you'll just have to ride the waves with me till I get to the GOOD PART:dance3: :goodvibes :cool1: :thumbsup2



Hi, just started reading and had to comment on this one. My MIL and FIL had once said to my then boyfriend- I hope you're not shacking up with THAT GIRL- now after almost 20 years together and 15 years married- my MIL gave me the nicest compliment just recently -about being the best thing that ever happen to her son( only child) and the best mother to her only grandson- :love: although I still think she blames me for missing his birth- DS was born 6 weeks early- long story short-went into labor and dr stopped contractions- she and FIL left on vacation to Branson,MO after I promised every thing would be ok- next morning water broke and DS was born :eek:

[LovableGluttons]

I am Honored to have one of my favorite trip report writers of ALL TIME checking in, HELLO LOVABLE GLUTTON!!!!

How cool, your my neighbor, Do you LIVE in Land o Lakes or just visiting??

Hi!

I actually live in Land O' Lakes now. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/NickieLea/3D_emoticon_14.gif
The chief wants me to take some time off before going back to work, but I'm actually thinking of heading down to the VA hospital to check out the nursing jobs there.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/NickieLea/3D_emoticon_207.gif
I heard the treat nurses pretty well there.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v731/NickieLea/3D_emoticon_217.gif

[LovableGluttons]

Look lady's just pull up a sun-bed beside me and you'll all be fine in anything you wear i promise.......

ps....No touching my moobs....:snooty:


OOohhhh! They're so perky!

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[LovableGluttons]

Hey there! I loved your TR! DH and got a huge kick reading it together! BTW, I'm your neighbor too! We live in Trinity, just up the road!:)


Hey!!! We looked at houses in Trinity Oaks.....near the crematorium.

Those M/I Homes there were so nice!

:woohoo:

[Tink rules]

Crematorium?????

How...

Oh...forget it...even IIIIIIIIIIII can't come up with a good one for that!!!

Glad to have you back Loveable!!!

Tell Dream Cruiser she's beautiful inside and out... we're trying to convince her!!!

[LovableGluttons]

Crematorium?????

How...

Oh...forget it...even IIIIIIIIIIII can't come up with a good one for that!!!

Glad to have you back Loveable!!!

Tell Dream Cruiser she's beautiful inside and out... we're trying to convince her!!!

Michelle is right! DreamCruiser? You're our very own DisDreamy (like McDreamy)...get it?

Toss off the weight worries and focus on FUN.

I wandered around Castaway Cay in a bathing suit with no cover up. I didn't feel like anyone stared, except for a couple of women who just had to know where I bought my Mickey suit from. (www.disneyshopping.com)

No one ran off screaming when they were exposed to the puddles of hanging skin pooling around my legs.

No worries! You're cute!

[Tink rules]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[DreamCruiser100]

Hello, It's Mc DREAMY HERE:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I have been soo busy, and our AIR BROKE AHHH!!! It's like 90 degrees in my house, they are coming to fix it today:cheer2:

I have finished the agenda's and T and T signs, my doorsigns are printed and wait till you see how I goofed up our LIME GREEN DIS shirts, so NOW I know I am not an iron on goo-ru :lmao: :lmao:

I used DD's first, let's just say its an IRON on, on top of an IRON on, ON TOP of an IRON ON and finally finished using a silver sharpie...OK, so you won't be able to MISS HER on embarkment day:lmao: :lmao:

Thankfully I learned and DH and I's aren't that bad, on the back it reads

EVERONE LOOKS LOVELY IN LIME...
PROUD DIS'ER
CRUISING AROUND THE MOON
OCTOBER 27, 2007


It came out ok, but I won't be bragging :dance3:

Today I need to make the final shopping list and finish my fish extender then I will pack next week I am not working except a few hours in the afternoon on Mon,Tues,and Wed, so I should have plenty of time.

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR POSTING AND COMMENTING I FEEL SOOO LOVED!!! I'll "SEE" YOU ALL TONIGHT

[DreamCruiser100]

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[DreamCruiser100]

Another McDreamy Report Here!!

Let's see, I have NOT begun to pack yet, but that's ok, I am waiting for the air to be replaced hopefully tomorrow morning!! I did get all my DIS projects done, and here's proof LOL

My DD's Emarkment Shirt
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Our T-shirts that I TRIED to use Iron on's, after DD's I think I did ok
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The Puzzle for our Scavenger Hunt
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My FIRST EVER NO SEW FISH EXTENDER!! ( I may change it a little, if I find the appliques I am looking for)
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[DreamCruiser100]

OH and here is a random picture someone took of us at church a few weeks ago. The dress I am wearing is the one I am planning to wear to Palo Brunch?? What do you think??
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[jns]

Woo you have been busy
love the puzzel is it all hand done

dress looks lovely
can't wait to meet you

[Babs417]

Great job on everything. I cant pack until the last min. or I think I forgot something and I rip the suitcase apart and have to pack all over. Cant Wait

[Disneygrl36]

Pam.........it's almost time to go. :woohoo:

I really like your dress for Palo!!!!!!!

Good job on the shirts & the puzzle. Those iron on things aren't as easy as they look. I was going to iron on the back of ours but I never got around to it.

[mruhaak]

Have fun! Your dress looks great!
:banana: :banana: :banana:
I really look forward to hearing from all of you when you return!

[Tink rules]

OH and here is a random picture someone took of us at church a few weeks ago. The dress I am wearing is the one I am planning to wear to Palo Brunch?? What do you think??
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I think you ALL look GREAT!!! :goodvibes

[anewmac]

oh have to ask what the treasure hunt is for .. how does that work.. Very cute by the way!

[DreamCruiser100]

THE DIS MOONIE SCAVENGER HUNT

All of our Moonie kids who wanted to participate signed up on our meet thread to be a part of our own DIS Scavenger Hunt. We divided the kids into age groups and they along with a chaperone/parent will start in the lobby of the Atrium with their first clues which will lead them to different locations around the ship. At each location they will pick up a new clue and a puzzle piece. After everyone has received their final clues they will all end up in Diversions where they will put all their puzzle pieces together to find out where the TREASURE is ( each family brought goodies to contribute)

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I hope it is as much fun for the kids as it has been for us to plan!!:goodvibes

[DreamCruiser100]

Goodmornig Everyone!! THE AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE MEN ARE HERE!!!:dance3: :yay: :dance3: :woohoo: Just think, by this evening I will be able to begin to PACK!!! HOORAY!!!, I just finished making an itenary for our family so we know what we're doing LOL, I was hesitant as I want to try and change some of our plans around once on board.

Does anyone know whether my 8 year old DD will like the butterfly tour and Coral World?? Or would just winging it be better??? Those are the two excursions I am not sure she will enjoy??

TIA for your input!!!:goodvibes Going to work on printing out everything now and will check back in soon!!

:dance3: :cheer2: :dance3: :yay: :woohoo: :banana: :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :cheer2: :dance3: :yay: :yay: :woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :cool1: :cheer2:

[kpflillirpf]

I just finished reading your pre-trip report. You have encouraged me. I have lost 30 lbs. and need to lose another 100. It's a hard battle and is sometimes uphill (as you know). My prayers will be with you that you are given the strength to go the distance. I hope your trip was fantastic! And, I too understand the hard times of having children. My DH and I decided not to pursue all the shots and we have adopted a beautiful little girl (now 5 yrs. old) from Vietnam. We are awaiting to hear about another little girl from Vietnam to adopt. My prayer for you is that your heart is lifted daily and you are strengthened every time you feel like you can't go on. May He hold you up and walk you through the difficult times. Keep up the great work! Kristi

[dizzi]

HEY........
I MISS YOU GUYS ALREADY we should be getting rady to see you at dinner!

And i am still DIZZI!
Really, my head is still spinning!!!!!!

AHHHHHHHHH
and i have to go to work tomorrow!:eek:

[DreamCruiser100]

WE MISS YOU TOO!!! Bert says he is dizzi and wobbily but I am fine GO FIGURE???

Kristi, what beatiful words of encourgement, Thank you sooo very much!! I definatley forgot about my "program" while on our cruise but plan to get back on track for next year.

keep checking in as I will be writing my trip report later this week!!!!!!!!!!!:dance3:

[TotallyAngelic]

WE MISS YOU TOO!!! Bert says he is dizzi and wobbily but I am fine GO FIGURE???

Kristi, what beatiful words of encourgement, Thank you sooo very much!! I definatley forgot about my "program" while on our cruise but plan to get back on track for next year.

keep checking in as I will be writing my trip report later this week!!!!!!!!!!!:dance3:

Hiya

Just wanted to say hi ! I am looking forward to your trip reports having followed all your preparations! It looks like you have booked the same cruise as us for 2008! :cheer2:

Sarah

[Babs417]

Everything was so great Im glad you are better. I used the patch and it worked :thumbsup2

[DreamCruiser100]

Ok folks, we're gonna have two versions here, the short and the long:lmao: , The short first to help me remember the highlights and the LONG with all the DETAILS ( good and bad...and scary LOL)


Short Version
We went on a cruise.It was fun.The weather was bad.We missed Castaway Cay.We booked again. THE END....


JUST KIDDING!!!!



Friday: DH had to drive straight back from his job in Alabama, help me load up the car and then head straight out to Liberty Tree Tavern to meet up with our DIS friends. We made it from our house to dinner at LTT in less than 1 hour, it was PIXIE DUST, no traffic,lights all green,tram waiting, no line for the monorail, no line at the entrance turn styles...a wonderful way to start vacation:banana: :banana:
We had a wonderful time with our fellow DIS'ers, Kim,Paula,Mike,Mike,Lynn and our kiddo's hit it off tremendously, sitting at a table all to themselves. They were giggling so much you'd of thought they had been friends for years. Remind me to tell you about the servers later...:confused:
Anyhoo, dinner was great and we headed straight to BIG THUNDER MOUNTAIN RAILROAD afterwards for DD's first time riding. SHE loved it!! We did some trick or treating rode a few more rides and got a great seat for the parade (again ask for details later) after the parade we headed to our hotel since DH had been up over 30 hours straight. The hotel was nice, comfy beds, buffet breakfast included. ( Best Western at the Airport)

[DreamCruiser100]

DD-Taylor and Minnie
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DH with Chip flexing his muscles
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Our DIS tablemates at LTT
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[DreamCruiser100]

The end of a great night

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[DreamCruiser100]

AND OFF WE GO TO DCL........................

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[anewmac]

Aww your dd is too cute love the shirt!!

[DreamCruiser100]

A few more parade photos

Fellow Dis Kids Allie and Joe
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This guy scared my DD to death, he marched right up in her face
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Captain JACK!!
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[DreamCruiser100]

Saturday!!! It's time to go!!!

We got up fairly early, packed up our small bag and headed down for breakfast at the hotel. No one ate much as we were sooo excited. DH got the car and we headed for the port..DH WANTED TO UPGRADE??,WHO IS THIS STRANGER BESIDE ME??WAIT FOR IT, ONE MORE HILL, THERE SHE IS OH MY GOODNESS, THE MAGIC HOORAY!!! We got to the port around 9:30am and of course we were sent to the parking lot across the street to wait. I showed DH how to park so that we could be the first to pull across LOL. At the Magical time of 10:15am we were hurried across.DH unloaded and I took my already filled out documents straight inside with DD trailing behind me......TA-DA NUMBER 2 BOARDING PASS WOO HOO,funny I didn't even think I cared about that but it was so cool when they handed it to me.Now DH gets moving and we wait behind the supervisors desk, I spot a few more DIS'ers so I leave the counter for a moment....When I come back............DH HAS UPGRADED US FROM A CAT 9 TO A CAT 4 SUITE WOO HOO WOO HOO AGAIN, never mind that about 50 dis'ers are expected to go to my room ( the old one) to drop off treats or that every Dis info sheet will now have the wrong room number....HA I HAVE A VERANDAH NOW DARLIN'

HEADING TO THE PORT
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SEEING THE MAGIC!!!
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[DreamCruiser100]

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WE TELL DD ABOUT THE VERANDAH DARLIN'
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[DreamCruiser100]

ALL ABOARD

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[Disneygrl36]

Great start Pam.
I wish we had been able to do the LTT dinner with you guys.....darn later flight.
Taylor is too cute.......especially that picture when you told her about the verandah!!!!!!!!!!
My Mom was worried about us because of the weather & called DCL a few times to make sure we were ok & she said the only thing they would tell her was that the ship was safe....didn't feel too safe Thursday & Friday night did it????????
Keep up the good work.

[DreamCruiser100]

Day 1 Continued:

So we get on board, they announce our name wrong, WHO CARES we are finally here!! We get to TopSiders for some lunch and DH can't find his sunglasses?? OH NO HE MUST HAVE LEFT THEM WHEN WE HAD OUR EMBARKMENT PHOTO TAKEN??? DD and I stay at Topsiders while DH gets permission to head off-board and look for his glasses........HMM..seems the CM remembers him taking them off but they are gone now...WHERE'S MY DISNEY MAGIC??? DH fills out a lost and found report and heads back to Topsiders feeling betrayed....They were expensive Oakley sunglasses,ones DH uses for work, and now he would be in the Caribbean sun without them....
PIXIE DUST/MAGICAL MOMENT #2 YES ladies and gentleman you need not fear, DH's glasses were turned in about an hour later!!! Now that's some awesome Disney Magic for ya... So after lunch we head down to the Goofy pool to secure a good spot for our DIS meet. My DD had been emailing with another DIS'ers DD for months and they were so excited to meet each other all DD kept asking was WHERE IS M.E.
PIXIE DUST/MAGICAL MOMENT #3

M.E.'s mom finds me in my Lime Green and we exchange smiles and talk about how are daughters are looking forward to meeting each other and low and behold we spot them inline BEHIND EACH OTHER for the Mickey slide, we are screaming like idiots Taylor that's M.E. M.E. that's Taylor, pointing and laughing at the coincidence of them being right next to each other and not knowing it!!!
Down the slide they go and we are finally able to get them to realize who each other is

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[DreamCruiser100]

Our DIS meet photo!!


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[Babs417]

I remember doing that:grouphug: I was almost late

[DreamCruiser100]

Day One Continues:
We had a wonderful time at our Dis meet and it was so much fun swapping bracelets for door signs and picking up Fish Extender lists. BUT before long it was time to go to our staterooms and get ready for the attack of the little round orange people

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[DreamCruiser100]

OUR STATEROOM #8502 VERY FORWARD!!

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[DreamCruiser100]

After the "How many passengers can we squeeze into one small area under a life boat drill" was over we headed back to the pool to swim and then explore the ship. The time flew by so fast that we even missed the first show, and we have LATE seating. We make it to dinner at Luminere's ( we had LAPL) and already TWO of our tablemates were in their rooms fighting sea sickness. DD got bored and headed to the kid's club before her meal arrived. We had a table for 10, ALL DIS'ers.

DIZZI Family: Lynn and Mike, Joe and Allie - We had an absolute blast with our new Dis friends and our girls became cruise buddies!!

GIZIMOTO Family: Linda and Evan, our excursion buddies and fellow pin trader. A wonderful duo, we enjoyed spending time with!!

Chesire Figment: a Fine Gentleman, knowledgable of all things Disney and very fun to chat with!!

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[DreamCruiser100]

After Dinner Mike and my DH discovered the Cognac and Cigar club on deck 9, and DD discovered you can SWIM till MIDNIGHT!!! all in all it was a VERY BUSY FIRST DAY, and we learned what several experienced DIS'ers had told us YOU JUST CAN'T DO IT ALL!!!

[DreamCruiser100]

Our FANTASTIC SERVERS!!

Geranimo...an amazing Room Steward
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Dobie and Percy our servers!!
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and SASHA our guide through PALO for Brunch and Dinner!!

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[purplepeg]

Loving your trip report! We leave on the Magic Jan 26, 08. Can't wait, love all the pictures you've posted. Keep it coming:surfweb:

[Disneygrl36]

Hey Pam......
We had Sasha for our ladies brunch too!!!!!!!!!
Great pictures.
I wanna go back :sad2:

[Babs417]

Ill go with you:flower3:

[DreamCruiser100]

Sunday!! I GOT SICK:sick: Sea Sick that is, YEP I HURLED........right at the top of the steps on deck 7 EEEEWWWWW!!! and there were CM's Everywhere making sure I was not SICK SICK, they were polite but definately concerned!!!:eek: So I missed the Martini/Scrapbook swap with my DIS pals, and sent DH to drop off my goodies while I laid in the rocking bed....My Room steward was sooo sweet and brought me a fan to put in my face, he said it would help and he was right. I slept from about 4pm till the next morning and was ALL BETTER!!! So as for Day 2 you would have to ask DH cause I was BED BOUND:sad1:

[Babs417]

I felt so bad for you. You did so much:grouphug: :hug:

[purplepeg]

you poor thing, how unfortunate. I hope it only bothered you that one day:sick: keep the updates coming:surfweb:

[DreamCruiser100]

Monday!! DAY #2 and boy did I feel better!!! I got up and went up to Topsiders to bring back a good breakfast for DD and thank goodness I was HUNGRY!! all ate breakfast on the verandah and then went to soak up some rays NOT ( the clouds were among us:sad1: ) and watch DD swim for awhile. DH came to releave me from my parental duties so I could get ready for our DIS T and T. I met up with Kimmie and we got a porter to take all of the treats to Diversions in a LAUNDRY CART!!! yes, we had sooo many treats that we filled the cart LOL, Kimmie bought these great pirate bags for everyone and we along with Kimberly (kchartsf) filled them. The CM's in the bar traded us beverages for candy LOL and we were happy to oblige. I wish I could say that I took pictures but I didn't take a single one:sad1: It worked out very well and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves ( other than trying to find my room the first few days because the stateroom number changed 3 times :cool2: :sad2:
More to come have to go to work

[Babs417]

Our kids had so much fun thanks again:thumbsup2 :cutie: :love:

[Brianne&Sami'smom]

My girls loved the T & T Scavenger Hunt. Thanks again for organizing this! :goodvibes

[DreamCruiser100]

You all are so very welcome it was great fun!!! I hope to do it again with our next Dis group.

I need to get busy on this trip report!! I hope to finish it tomorrow!!! I will have the whole day with NO DH to hog the computer LOL!!!

[Kimmielee]

Monday!! DAY #2 and boy did I feel better!!! I got up and went up to Topsiders to bring back a good breakfast for DD and thank goodness I was HUNGRY!! all ate breakfast on the verandah and then went to soak up some rays NOT ( the clouds were among us:sad1: ) and watch DD swim for awhile. DH came to releave me from my parental duties so I could get ready for our DIS T and T. I met up with Kimmie and we got a porter to take all of the treats to Diversions in a LAUNDRY CART!!! yes, we had sooo many treats that we filled the cart LOL, Kimmie bought these great pirate bags for everyone and we along with Kimberly (kchartsf) filled them. The CM's in the bar traded us beverages for candy LOL and we were happy to oblige. I wish I could say that I took pictures but I didn't take a single one:sad1: It worked out very well and everyone seemed to really enjoy themselves ( other than trying to find my room the first few days because the stateroom number changed 3 times :cool2: :sad2:
More to come have to go to work
You did an amazing job putting this together. Thanks so much! :thumbsup2

The treat bags were filled to the brim for the kids and that's after all the cute waiters in the bar took their favorites! Trying to describe how it took a big laundry cart to get all the goodies down to the bar... and for only what... 36 kids? :lmao:

[jns]

You all are so very welcome it was great fun!!! I hope to do it again with our next Dis group.

I was hoping you would be doing this again
DS had great fun , he was in your DH's group
sorry I had the camera with me but forgot to take any photos :confused3
I think we will need to arrange with DCL for somewhere to do it next time as it was a pity we had to keep the kids quite with the wedding going on next door

Grat report , looking forward to hearing more

[DreamCruiser100]

THANK YOU KIMMIE FOR HAVING THE ORIGINAL IDEA AND ALLOWING ME TO RUN WITH IT!!


Okay let's see now, where was I??? Oh yes, The Scavenger Hunt went well and althoug there was a beer tasting going on in Diversions and a Wedding in Sessions, we were able to convene in the hallway, distribute the treats and get outta there with little fuss!!

I just realized I forgot Palo Brunch was this day also..SHEESH people are right when they say you forget the details quickly....Ok Palo Brunch Here we go...

We were fortunate enough to have Palo brunch in the private room with many DIS friends. We had a nice time, although I agree that the walk around and let me explain the food thing was a little silly and WEARING HEELS ON A ROCKING SHIP IS A BIG NO NO!! I was glad I read that others on our cruise felt it was very difficult to wlak in heels and carry food through Palo's, All in all the food was good, I am not a fancy person so I was more impressed with the presentation of the food than the taste LOL, The Pizza is very good, except the "sweet" pizza YUCK!!! The deserts looked better than they tasted I thought, but then again I have simple tastes!! We VERY MUCH ENJOYED the company of our DIS friends and SASHA our Palo server extraordinaire was wonderful as well. I do think we will plan on doing this again next year.


Our Dis Brunch
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[DreamCruiser100]

Ok, I just came to the realization that if I try to write out all the details it may take ME FOREVER to finish this report and since I HATE IT when I start reading a trip report and it just stops......with no conclusion I have decided to change the format of my trippie and start writing the "HIGHLIGHTS" the "LOWS" and a synopsis of the islands, excursions BLAH BLAH and B-Lah...........So let's see.... I will start with Umm. DIS STUFF!!!

DISCLAIMER !!! THE BELOW WRITINGS ARE MY OPINIONS ONLY :dance3:

What I learned from the DIS boards that came in handy!!
1. If you want to upgrade at the port, arrive early and park across the street where you can EASILY pull out to the entrance as soon as the clock strikes 10:15am. IF I had not known this trick I doubt we would have gotten our upgrade as I heard there were only a few available the day of our cruise.
2. HAVE ALL OF YOUR PAPERWORK COMPLETED BEFORE YOU ARRIVE AND DO AS MUCH AS YOU CAN ONLINE!!
3. As corny as it is, it was VERY FUN to have on identical t-shirts and made for a great embarkment photo!! It was also fun to be able to "meet" other DIS'ers because we all had "matching" shirts.
4. SIGN UP YOUR KIDDO FOR THEIR CLUBS IN THE TERMINAL EARLY AS THE LINE GETS LONG QUICKLY!!
5. I loved having door signs and a fish extender, it was great fun making them and giving and recieving treats was very fun!!
6. The EXTENSION CORD AND SUCTION CUP HOOKS were the two things I found invaluble, also the pop up hamper for dirty laundry and the night light. Most of the other DIS Recommended things never came out of the suitcase:upsidedow
7. Having a V-erandah...darl'in was AWESOME and I recommend it to anyone who is undecided about it.
8. TAKE MOTION SICKNESS TABLETS BEGINNING A DAY OR TWO BEFORE YOU CRUISE IF YOU ARE UNSURE HOW THEY WILL MAKE YOU FEEL. THEY MADE ME CRANKY!! AND TIRED!!, and I didn't really start feeling GREAT until Tuesday or Wednesday.
9. YOU CAN NOT DO IT ALL, DON'T EVEN TRY!!! we only made it to two shows, missed tons of photo opts, ditched one of our excursions and still had a BLAST!! I am soo glad that I didn't freak out over this.
10. GO AHEAD AND BUY THE MEGA MONEY ARCADE CARD ON THE FIRST NIGHT, WE SPENT WAY WAY MORE THAN I THOUGHT we would and we really would have made out better if we would have just gone for broke the first time LOL.
11.Being a member of the DIS made our trip so much more fun!!, make sure and try to get your whole family involved in the planning and the DIS experience:dance3:

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[DreamCruiser100]

The Mills Family Embarment Photo!!

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[PaDisneyCouple]

Thank you for all the work you did to help make this cruise special for everyone. While the ToT was going on, DW and I took the opportunity to visit everyone's fish extenders. We thought it would be a nice surprise to think all was done (ToT), and get back to find more at the room.

Sean

[DreamCruiser100]

Sean, What a Great Idea!!! Thank you!!!

Resaurant Reviews and other Food stuffs!!

We had the 8:30pm seating, and LOVED IT!! No rushing, fussing, and we went to the shows in our "cruise" clothes and changed into our already laid out dinner clothes afterwards. It worked great, and the pools were almost empty!!

We had LAPL rotation HATED IT!! as Luminere's was our least favorite resturant. And we were there for Pirate Night. Parrot Cay was our favorite!!

Favorite Foods:
My most favorite thing was the White Chocolate Dome!!! I even took a second one back to my room for later YUMMY!!! All the dinner food was good, simple tastes remember!! I really wished they would have had just a plain salad, potato,steak type deal. Our server did come up with this option a few times to my delight but it was NOT a menu choice.

FOOD ON DECK: FRESH FRUIT,FRESH FRUIT YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY!!, and the cheeseburgers and pizza were good too!! Oh yeah YUMMY ICECREAM!!!

Room Service: Well it was cool that is was FREE but our order was wrong everytime!! Cereal NO milk, Toast, NO butter or jam, FRENCH FRIES, with MAYO no Ketchup?? 4 cookies when we ordered 2 and 1 Mickey bar but we asked for 4, we didn't complain because it was FREE but next time we might.

Palo, DH and I had dinner for 2 and it was lovely. They had a nice Filet on the Menu and Sasha brought us out several dishes to try. Whatever lemony-champagne thingy they served was AMAZING!! and the sorbet to clense the pallet was the BEST LOL, I could've eaten a whole bowl LOL LOL

Here are some various pics of food, yep I know, silly DIS'ers

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[DreamCruiser100]

Ok the EXCURSIONS we took, we had others, but dumped them, and we didn't get to Castaway Cay because of Hurricane Noel:sad1:

St. MAARTEN Butterfly farm tour- I liked this laid back tour, it was short, interesting, and you have just enough time to enjoy the butterflies, by the time we were about to say, well I'm done...It was time to go, we saw alot of the island by air conditioned bus and the driver was very informative. We were back by lunch and able to DD in the club so DH and I could explore on our own. We had a blast together.

St. Thomas - Took the Coral World/Mountain top excursion YAWN!!! We are very spoiled I guess living in Florida as we have an amazing aquarium, this one was very "poor" and the only thing we liked was the iguana's who were running loose. We ditched the tour early and walked to Coki beach next door. We wish we would have just went on our own to the beach and shopping, again though the door got finished early so DH and I again took DD to the Club ( which she WANTED VERY MUCH to do ) and went back out to explore on our own.

NASSUA- been there, done that was suppose to be our Castaway day:sad1: We grabbed a taxi to the beach and enjoyed the day, although DH had to HOLD DD in the waves as they were CRAZY!!

Picture Time:
St. Maarten and Butterflies
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Me and DH having some US time:hug:

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[DreamCruiser100]

St Thomas from the MOUNTAIN TOP:
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FRANK, the roaming iguana at Coral Word
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COKI beach, which we walked to after ditching our Coral World tour, NO BATHING SUITS DARN IT:guilty:
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The SKyride, just off our pier in St Thomas
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The WAVES at the beach in NASSUA ( sp?)
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[Disneygrl36]

Great pictures Pam!!!!!!! I love the one of Bert & Taylor in the waves.

I like your list of Dis do's & don'ts too!!!!!

I can't belive we've been home 2 weeks.

[DreamCruiser100]

Too Funny Melanie, I was writing in your trippie while you were writing in mine!!

Great Minds think alike :banana:

[jns]

Great photos
we had a blast at the beach in nassus too
had to take DS17 to the doctor yesterday as he still had sand in his ear from there , can't hear ( 1st time the doctor ever came across this and we live beside the sea ) hopefully the drops will work or else he will have to be referred to the ear doctor

[gizimoto]

I think the white chocolate dome was my favorite dessert from the whole trip! :)

[purplepeg]

I love your pictures, especially the butterlfly ones and the one of you daughter and husband in the waves:thumbsup2 Keep the info coming, I'm loving it:surfweb:

[dizzi]

Pam where r u????????????????????:
:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[LovableGluttons]

I want more too please! You're doing a great job!

[DreamCruiser100]

Thank you for your :goodvibes and for missing me!!

I have been very busy with family and the holidays. I promise to add more either this evening or tomorrow!!!

[jns]

Welcome back Pam
looking forward to hearing more

[dizzi]

Glad to see you back Pam!
Missed you girl!:goodvibes

[DreamCruiser100]

Taylor says WOO HOO we're going to MEXICO!!!:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[muffin07]

Thanks for your trip report, enjoy reading it, please can you explain to
me what a MEGA MONEY ARCADE CARD is. We will be traveling with
several children on our cruise in Nov. 2008 and would like to know more
about what this arcade card is, as I have never heard about one. Thanks for all the good advice.
Muffin07

[jns]

Good to see you back on the boards

[Disneygrl36]

You are back Pam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They closed down our thread :sad2: but we were all worrying about you over there.
When are you going to Mexico????????? Oh duh.....is it the double dip?

[dizzi]

It is the doubel dip!!!!!!!!!

WHOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MAYBE I WILL get to talk to her on the cruise!!!!!!!!:confused3

[CruiseBoundnKY]

Hello DreamCruiser100. We 2 are on the Oct. 25, 08 cruise. :cool1: Reading your report has me :banana: .

We are taking my DB and DSIL with us this time and I can't even begin to explain to them how much fun they are going to have.

My dd is turning 10 in a few days. Your daughter looks to be close to her age. I'm sorry if I missed that fact somewhere along the way.

I am trying to lose weight for this cruise. I have a trainer 2 days a week and I'm holding my own so far. I'm down 22, I think since Dec. 13th. I really, really want to be in the 170's or below by cruise time. Anyway...

I enjoyed your report. Palo brunch looks too yummy. Definitely gonna do that this time. We did dinner on our first cruise and it was good. I'm not fancy either and was a little intimidated.

See ya in a few months!

Karen

[DreamCruiser100]

Thanks for your trip report, enjoy reading it, please can you explain to
me what a MEGA MONEY ARCADE CARD is. We will be traveling with
several children on our cruise in Nov. 2008 and would like to know more
about what this arcade card is, as I have never heard about one. Thanks for all the good advice.
Muffin07


I was referring to purchasing the largest dollar amount card available instead of thinking you won't use all of a small one. The more money you spend the more points you get so it is a much more economical choice to purchase a $50 card then 5 - $10 cards throughout the cruise.

( In case this is your first cruise..The arcade works by purchasing an arcade card from a "vending" machine. The arcade does not take coins or tokens. You purchase an arcade card sorta of like an atm card and you swipe it to play each game. Each game is a certain # of points to play. The points are deducted from your card and when it is empty you can either reload it or purchase a new one. I can't remember the exact point value of each card but I know the more $ you spent on the initial card the better the value. Hope this makes sense?? If not I will try to explain it again??

[DreamCruiser100]

:hourglass :disrocks: :jumping1: :tinker: ::MinnieMo pluto: :dumbo: :sulley: :tink: :smickey: :mickeyjum :earsboy: :dogdance: hello disney cruisers.As you know were going to Mexico and everybody is excited to go and i'm too.I think everybody is dancing and prancing around the room.Don't pack your bags yet, is't going to be awhile.I can't wait.





Sincerly, Taylor:banana:

[dizzi]

HI TAYLOR!!!!!
CANT WAIT TO HAVE DINNER WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!

DIZZI LYNN!!!!!:goodvibes

[CRSNDSNY]

It all started with 4 little words, LET'S HAVE A BABY!!, seems easy enough right...........WRONG!!
Without boring you with all the details, It seems as I am unable to carry a baby of my own without the help of daily shots
to the abdomen or complete bed rest for the entire 9 month pregnancy. It took having 4 miscarriages and a billion visits to different doctors
to find this out.
.
Just wanted to say I just found yoru TR and look forward to reading it. Congrats on your baby! I can sympathize with you...I have two and had to do twice daily injections in the belly during both pregnancies (and for about 6 weeks post partum). :hug:

Can't wait to read through the TR! THANKS IN ADVANCE! :surfweb:

[plutospup]

Great TR!
You can be very proud of yourself. Obviously you made a committment to yourself and family, and can be proud of your accomplishments! Keep up the good work.:yay:

I loved the T/T Scavenger Hunt idea! Our cruise leaves the day after Halloween, so many children will be traveling to get to the cruise instead of TorT at home. We might use the Scavenger Hunt idea to make up for them missing TorT.

[naner]

Very good TR so far!