July 18 2009 Tortola

[starwood]

I didn't see a thread for this yet. Anyone else? We transferred our on-board booking to this date. Now we just have to wait a looooong time.

noahsmom (Kelli) - with DH and DS (11)
jlawall (Joann) - with DH, DM (Alice), DF (Bill), DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd (Virgil) - with DW, DD (23), DDF WVspacemonkey (23) and DD (14)
mickeymo (Monica) - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG (Maryann) - with DH
lwilliam (Lucy) - with DH, DS (22) DS (17)
Mason7AK (Angela) - with DH, DD (16), DD (8), DS (7) and DD (3)
Kadorto - with DW, DS now 5, and DS now 8
Ky Cruisin (Pam) - with DH, DD (17), DD (9), DS (8), and DS??? (19)
Ramule - with DW, DS (16) and DD (12)
AdventureBlondeBoy (Eileen) - with DH, DD16, DS13, DS11, DS9 and DM
Teriyaki (Laurie) - with DH, DD 14 and DD 14
Disneymagic316 (Wendy) - with DH (Russ), DD 17 (Amy), DM (Marilyn), DS 23 (Matthew), DDIL 23 (Leah), DS 21 (Andrew) and girlfriend (Katie)?, DSGF, Dsister (Cindy), DBIL, DNephew 13 (Sean), DBIL (Rusty), DMIL (Lyndia), DMIL's husband (Scott), DBIL (Dean), DSIL (MaryJo)(whew)
Kanga1 - with DH, DD 8, DMIL and DBIL
mollygirl13 (Jacqueline) - with DH
Quagmire - ?
Macavity (Amy) - with DH and DD 15
I'm a princess (Chrissy) - with DH (Brett)
BigAWL - with DW (3PrincessMommy aka Joann), DD 7, DD 5, DD 2
SC Minnie (Mona) - with DH and DD 15
WDWgoose (Garry) - with DW (Cruisin'Goose Vicki)
toniteach (Toni) - with DH, DD 6 and DD 4
Loriluvsdisney (Lori) - with DH, DD (13) and DS (12)
Robnkris (Krista) - with DH (4th Anniversary 7/23)
Eeyore18
jfis1020 (Jenny) - with DH, DS (14) aka Fatphil32, DS (11) and DD (9) and DM????
pipsqueak - with DH, DD (12) and DS (6)
Starwood (Nancy) - with DH and DS Darthvader92(16 - turning 17 on the cruise).

[noahsmom]

We only have to wait 591 days!!!!

We also transferred an on board reservation and are thrilled that the Magic is back. DH is a teacher so we can only cruise in the summer. The special cruises sound wonderful but a bit to pricey for us.

How many cruises have you been on?

[Sully]

We transferred a reservation to Tortola for Sept. 12. Looking forward to the new port.pirate:

[starwood]

This will be our 5th. We did an Eastern in 2001, a Western in 2003, the Mexican Riviera in 2005 and a 4 day Wonder in 2006. I'm so glad the Magic will be back in the Caribbean - even if the price is quite a bit more than we paid in 2001. DS will be a senior in high school starting Sept. 2009 - after that we can take advantage of the lower priced cruises during the school year.

[noahsmom]

This is our 5th also. We've not done an Eastern, any advise. The Western we took in 2006 was amazing. Loved Grand Cayman.

Where in Northern NJ are you? My brother and SIL used to live in NJ, my niece was born there. Right now I can't think of where they lived.....

[starwood]

We're from Bergenfield (as in my signature). If you click the link you will see a video of our HS band performing this year's show "A Night Around the World" - Reflections of Earth, Princess Medley and Night on Bald Mountain. DS is in the band and they are going to WDW in April. Where did your brother and SIL live?

I love the Eastern because you get 3 days at sea. I'm glad they are going to Tortola instead of St. Maarten (I wasn't very impressed by that). St. Thomas is very nice also and, of course, Castaway Cay.

It's been so long since we've been on the Magic - I was beginning to think I'd see the new ships before we got back on the Magic. As a last resort if they weren't going to be in the Caribbean summer 2009 I was going to see if I could get something for spring break 2009.

[noahsmom]

After I posted the question I noticed the band link. Sorry.

What did you do in St. Thomas? DH wants to go golfing which leaves me with DS who will be 11 when we sail.

[starwood]

We took the walking tour. It was interesting but DS was 9 at the time and was completely bored. I may just stay on the ship this time around and relax. DS will be turning 17 on this cruise. We had his birthday a year ago on the Wonder and he was harassed by Wendy when she found out it was his birthday. Everyone was waiting to see Captain Jack and she got everyone in line to sing Happy Birthday to him (even Captain Jack). He's not sure he wants another birthday on the ship.

[jlawall]

I'm thinking about signing on with this cruise.......hopefully I'll know by tomorrow............:goodvibes

[noahsmom]

Birthdays are fun on board. DH's birthday is July 18th so we've celebrated his birthday on every cruise. His 40th was especially fun!

[noahsmom]

jlawall, make sure you let us know if you book this cruise!

[starwood]

I'm thinking about signing on with this cruise.......hopefully I'll know by tomorrow............:goodvibes

I hope you can join us. It just seems like such a long time off before we go.

I want to call DCL today and make sure I'm getting the $50 castaway club on-board credit. Then I think I'll check with Dreams Unlimited and see what kind of a deal I can get with them. It's either them or Costco.

[jlawall]

I hope you can join us. It just seems like such a long time off before we go.

I want to call DCL today and make sure I'm getting the $50 castaway club on-board credit. Then I think I'll check with Dreams Unlimited and see what kind of a deal I can get with them. It's either them or Costco.Thx I haven't had a second all week, I'm booked for the week after but I want to do Tortola so I have to change it..........I'll check in as soon as I know!:goodvibes

[WVMD]

We'll be on this cruise! It will be me, DW and DD (14 at cruise time....)

We're also going on the June 8th Mexican Riviera cruise in 2008.

Virgil
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[starwood]

Welcome Aboard

We did the Mexican Riviera in 2005. It was the cruise right before the return to Florida. They had to drag me from the ship screaming and kicking.

[mickeymo]

:wave:

We're on board too! It'll be a celebration of my parents 45th anniversary. We're a group of 9.

#1 Cabin - me. dh, dd(then 12) ds(then 14 - a freshman - eek!)
#2 My parents
#3 dbro, dsil, and dnephew(then 7)

First cruises for the rest - we've sailed two - March 2004 and May 2006.

Our numbers are growing - we're up to 10 - my best friend is coming too!

[starwood]

Welcome mickeymo

Looks like we're going to have a big group going with us. Now if the cruise were just a little sooner....

[mickeymo]

We're from Bergenfield (as in my signature). If you click the link you will see a video of our HS band performing this year's show "A Night Around the World" -

My son is in his 2nd year of band as a 2nd generation trombone player! Even though he's in 7th grade, the 2009 H.S. Marching Band summer schedule is creating havoc in our vacation plans...:)

Rookie Band Camp in June, Parade practice the week before 4th of July. Marching Basics at the end of July and then the entire month of August for field show rehearsals... :scared1: We only have 3 open weeks to plan vacations... We're already realizing Band is much much different from the good 'ole days when we were in band... We're awed by the level of talent and commitment band kids have - their shows are great!!!

[starwood]

Boy they sure are busy. Our band has one day a week all summer (they are allowed to miss 2 practices). Then they have the last week of August to start work on the field show. Their first football game is the first Friday after they start back to school (which is the first Wed. after Labor Day). During the school week they practice 3:00-6:00 every Wednesday and if they have a football game on Saturday 9:00-12:00 then they do the game. If there is no game they practice 9:00-4:00.

Now that Marching season is over DS is on the bowling team so he has approx. 3 days a week that he bowls after school. Not bad except that the bowling alley is 15 miles away.

It's always something to run them too.

[jlawall]

We're onboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:goodvibes

[jlawall]

Ok, I've heard from a few DISfriends...........there's more coming............:dance3: ............we are a family of 5; DH52; me47 (by then - yikes!); DD25; DD22; DD19.........of course, we're hoping all the ladies can make it by then (who knows with jobs, school, etc.) but I have a feeling they'll make it!!!:banana: :banana: :banana:

We haven't been to the Eastern Caribbean in a few years, so we're very excited to get back. We've been to Tortola twice for day trips and St. Thomas/St. John.........at least 3 times for vacations and port stops........my first view of Paradise............we haven't seen CC in many years.......it will be 5 by the time we get there............

We've been sailing on the DCL special cruises.........Med 2007; West Coast 2005; so we're really happy to be back on the "old" route again!!!:yay:

[starwood]

We're onboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:goodvibes

This is great. We're going to have a very big crowd coming on this trip. I guess you'll be our Tortola expert. I have a book on order at the library about the British Virgin Islands.http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/yacht.gif

[mickeymo]

We've always managed to hit the Western ports on all our cruises, this itinerary will be a first for us. We'll welcome the advice on all the ports!

[RAC]

I originally booked June 20, but changed this morning to this one since some SPR opened up. My parents are also coming and got a SPR as well.

Got a great OBC deal from my TA $400. I wish it was 2008 instead of 2009.

It is myself, DH, and DD (12) and my parents. Look forward to chatting with all of you.

[noahsmom]

This is exciting, we are getting a good group going here! Our neighbors are seriously considering joining us. I'm trying to get them to book soon. This will be their first time.

jlawall - tell us about Tortola!

My group consists of me (47) dh (45) ds (11) - ages are at time of cruise. We are in the process of becoming foster parents so I'm not sure how that will impact this trip. There may be a 4th in our party.

Kelli

[jlawall]

Ok, SPR = secret port rooms; I had to think about that one! In a nutshell, the BVI is paradise plus! It's more pristine, virgin than the wonderful Virgin Islands........so, so beautiful, the beaches are very pure.........I recommend the Baths excursion (I think it's a neighboring island but so worth it!) There's a nice beach on the island where Jimmy Buffet wrote Margaritaville and a nice Harbor restaurant with excellent food for lunch........we will have so much fun there!!!:goodvibes

[mickeymo]

They know I lurk on the main cruise boards, received a ton of helpful hints, etc and they all have directly benefited from my experience by allowing me to shop around for quotes...I'm not sure my family fully realizes the monster they've unleashed allowing me to handle the reservations for our cruise.. I'm really trying not to scare my family. I'm really trying hard to restrain my DCL fanaticism. I'm slowly introducing posting on the meet thread - we'll wait a bit until it gets closer...

All I can say is "Welcome to the Dark Side..." :darth:

-I've given them the 91st day mark for all payments due - so, at the least our family can make our reservations. We're spread out in the four rooms, we'll see what the system will allow us to reserve.

We'll ideally like to have Palo reservations for the 7 adults as a group- but, two of the rooms have CC club members under 18, so we'll at least get a reservation for 4. Does anyone have any experience with linked reservations? Is there a possibility of initially getting a reservation for 7? Otherwise, how hard is it to add on the other 3 adults at the 60 day eligibility?

Why am I trying to figure this out now?

I hope everyone is having a great day!!! It's hot and humid in Houston - Santa's going to have to get out his surf board... :rolleyes:

[MrsG]

Hi!

We just booked!! DH & I will both be aboard.

JoAnn, glad to see you booked too. Hopefully we can get some more people from our Med Cruise to join us. What a wonderful group of people we sailed with and it sounds like this will be a nice group also.

Maryann

[jlawall]

Hi!

We just booked!! DH & I will both be aboard.

JoAnn, glad to see you booked too. Hopefully we can get some more people from our Med Cruise to join us. What a wonderful group of people we sailed with and it sounds like this will be a nice group also.

MaryannYes, I agree, we're in good hands here!!! Just one and a half years to go.........:confused3

[noahsmom]

Mickeymo we try to figure these things out because we are so excited and know what is going to happen. Yes it's an illness - but great one!

I'm also wondering how connecting reservations affect Palo reservations. We are also trying to decide how long to stay at WDW before the cruise. So many decisions, so little time (well maybe not).

I was dreaming of floating at Castaway Cay today as we shoved the most recent snow of the season, another 5 inches to add to the 16 we've already received this month. DS had a snow day, DH did not (he works in a different school district). Unfortunately DS broke his ankle in October so he is not able to enjoy all this snow - this makes for a rather cranky 10 yr old!

Has anyone found a website that has some good photos of the Baths? I've been to a few BVI sites but I've only found one or two pictures.

Kelli

[starwood]

We got our new confirmation from Disney 2 days ago. I really need this. I have to go to my aunt's funeral today, it's supposed to snow and ice tomorrow and I have to take my mother for laser treatment on her eye. They it's more snow and ice for Saturday night into Sunday. Can I just runaway to Castaway Cay now??????

[mickeymo]

We got our new confirmation from Disney 2 days ago. I really need this. I have to go to my aunt's funeral today, it's supposed to snow and ice tomorrow and I have to take my mother for laser treatment on her eye. They it's more snow and ice for Saturday night into Sunday. Can I just runaway to Castaway Cay now??????

:grouphug: :beach:

[MrsG]

Prayers and pixie dust to you and your family. I think we all really need this. Winter weather is on it's way toward us. Palm trees swaying in the warm breeze sounds great.. can't wait!:cloud9:

Maryann

[starwood]

I'd rather have this http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/island_hula.gif than this http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/2029.gif

[jlawall]

We got our new confirmation from Disney 2 days ago. I really need this. I have to go to my aunt's funeral today, it's supposed to snow and ice tomorrow and I have to take my mother for laser treatment on her eye. They it's more snow and ice for Saturday night into Sunday. Can I just runaway to Castaway Cay now??????I'm in!:thumbsup2

[noahsmom]

Well I'd rather have the snow now instead of in March. It will be nice to have a white Christmas, we haven't had one in about 4 years! :santa:

[jlawall]

I'd rather have this http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/island_hula.gif than this http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/2029.gif
Nice!!!;)

[starwood]

I really wouldn't mind the snow too much if I didn't have to go out in it. If I could just lock myself in the house all winter (hibernate) that would be fine. But today my mother is having laser on her eye at 12:00 (of course that is when the snow is supposed to get heavy).

It's just too early for snow - by the time Christmas rolls around it will be all dirty and icky looking.http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/christmas/holiday19.gif

I did get the Fodors British Virgin Islands book out of the library yesterday so I can start checking out Tortola.

[starwood]

Here is a current list of who is coming on our cruise that is so very far away

noahsmom - with DH
jlawall - with DH, DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd - with DW and DD (14)
mickeymo - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG - with DH
Starwood - with DH and DS (16 - turning 17 on the cruise).

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[mickeymo]

Here is a current list of who is coming on our cruise that is so very far away


Thanks for starting the list!!! :cool1: At least we don't have to check it twice and find out who's naughty or nice... ;)

[mickeymo]

The temperature dropped 40 degrees since yesterday. It's now 45 degrees and raining. To think I was complaining it was hot and humid and I couldn't get into the Christmas spirit to work on our newsletter and Christmas cards. The tree isn't up yet either... :guilty:

Growing up in Chicago and also living 1 1/2 years in Canada, I did my fair share of hibernating, but I do miss snow during the Christmas holidays (Not shoveling, driving, getting two kids dressed to get out the door,the ruined pants from the slush and salt, the slush tracked in the house...:lmao: )

[lwilliam]

My name is Lucy (lwilliam) and you'll be hearing lots from me - I am a TALKER....right, JoAnn?????:lmao: :lmao:

Please add us to the list....we said we were NOT going on this cruise due to the very high price, but then JoAnn and her family signed up and here we are. Please, let me tell you, JoAnn and her family are SO MUCH FUN.....
We met them on a Mexico cruise two years ago and have stayed in touch and taken many short trips together....I LOVE her girls...so beautiful too (no, not Joann, her girls:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: ). Now, her husband Ken, another story.....:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

It will be me, Lucy, age? it is a secret:woohoo:
my husband Bob - 50:hug:
our son Tyler (who adores JoAnn - kindof weird, huh, he is supposed to adore her girls!):rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: ....will be 17 (YIKES:scared1: ) on the cruise
We have another son, 21 (23 time of cruise), who has NOT been invited unless he pays his way (has a full-time job)...:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
but LOVES cruising, so who knows, you may see him too.....:rolleyes1

This is approximately our 8th cruise with Disney (my husband and I have taken other cruise lines, earlier in our marriage (BC - before children)....
but our kids LOVE cruising as much as we do...unfortunately$$$$$$$$$:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:
Bob and I are scheduled for the May Panama Canal cruise with Disney....I say scheduled - i'm still upset leaving the kids at home that long a time, but Tyler is still in high school and can't go, plus he is scheduled to go to Germany this summer with the German class....:yay:

As I write this we are having a winter storm - sleet/snow, everything that can possibly fall from the sky is now falling......I'm dreaming of cruising - our family is also going to WDW at Christmas...we belong to DVC - joined two years ago - wish we would have joined 20 years ago, we go to WDW at least 2 times a year.....
I'll be back......:cheer2:
Lucy

[noahsmom]

Here is a current list of who is coming on our cruise that is so very far away

noahsmom - with DH
jlawall - with DH, DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd - with DW and DD (14)
mickeymo - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG - with DH
Starwood - with DH and DS (16 - turning 17 on the cruise).

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Please add DS who will be 11 at time of cruise. Thanks for starting the list!

[noahsmom]

sorry, duplicate post

[starwood]

I'll make all necessary additions later tonight or tomorrow morning. It is 29 degrees here and has gone from ice pellets to snow back to ice pellets to rain and back to ice pellets again.

[noahsmom]

Sounds like you're getting the storm we had on Tuesday. Good luck with it! Thankfully it cooled off enough that we ended up with more snow then ice.

[jlawall]

Here is a current list of who is coming on our cruise that is so very far away

noahsmom - with DH
jlawall - with DH, DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd - with DW and DD (14)
mickeymo - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG - with DH
Starwood - with DH and DS (16 - turning 17 on the cruise).

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You can add.......lwilliam - with DH, DD17 as well....still working on mom and dad as well!!:dance3: Sorry, I didn't know LuLu (Lucy) signed on..........I figured she was just going to be a stalker............I'm a lot of fun, who cares if my girls are pretty! (Huh!) Anyway, Lucy and Bob are very nice and also alot of fun, you will love "MrsG." and her husband (Tom), super nice people........looks like a great group!!!

[MrsG]

Thanks, JoAnn. It seems like there are a lot of nice people on this thread. Hope they're ready for a fun time!!!!

PS. JoAnn & Ken are really great people and their daughters are BEAUTIFUL!


Maryann

[jlawall]

Thanks, JoAnn. It seems like there are a lot of nice people on this thread. Hope they're ready for a fun time!!!!

PS. JoAnn & Ken are really great people and their daughters are BEAUTIFUL!


Maryann

;):goodvibes

[starwood]

noahsmom - with DH and DS (11)
jlawall - with DH, DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd - with DW and DD (14)
mickeymo - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG - with DH
lwilliam - with DH, DS (17)
Starwood - with DH and DS (16 - turning 17 on the cruise).

Am I caught up? It's dark and foggy and very early.

DS took my Fodor's book as soon as it came in and I haven't seen it since. Maybe I can glance at it over the weekend.

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[jlawall]

Looks good!:goodvibes

[noahsmom]

Has anyone been looking into Tortola? I'm torn on this one. Part of me want's to go to the Baths, but it sounds like doing this on your own is a bit risky (in getting back to the ship on time), but I don't want to be part of large excursion group. A beach day is intriguing but there are so many beaches to chose from.

Just not sure what to do. It's very important that I get this straightened out - I mean I only have a year and a half to decide!!:rotfl:

[starwood]

Obviously we are all obsessive planners. I was looking at the Fodor's book. I think I'll see what excursions Disney has to offer - maybe just walk around a bit near the docks if the area isn't too bad.

I found it interesting that they say there is a specific etiquette when shopping and walking around. You are supposed to greet everyone you pass and when you enter a shop, before you begin negotiating or ask a question you must say good morning or some variation. It is considered rude to do otherwise.

[mickeymo]

Good Morning All!

Cold and rainy in Houston! dd10's (Maggie) lacrosse practice is canceled so one less item on the schedule for this morning. We're off to dh (John) aunt and uncle's house for their annual Christmas Brunch Open House. It is an overwhelming load of food and pastries. Yum! Then Maggie's girl scout troop is caroling at an assisted living facility.

Christmas shopping is done - still no tree or cards - that will be this weekend's project.

I've just glanced at the ports, and looked at the current Eastern navigators. I need to plan out our trip to DL in June... If I'm starting now for 2009, I'm waaayy behind on 2008!!!

[starwood]

DS doesn't want me talking about this cruise for another year (I don't think I can do that). He is a sophmore right now and will be entering his senior year when we cruise. I'm going to make our airline reservations for April 2008 today.

Right now it is 27 degrees and a light snow. Looks like there is maybe an inch on the ground. "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...." Last year it was in the 60's until the middle of January. I have a feeling this is going to be a nasty winter.

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[jlawall]

Has anyone been looking into Tortola? I'm torn on this one. Part of me want's to go to the Baths, but it sounds like doing this on your own is a bit risky (in getting back to the ship on time), but I don't want to be part of large excursion group. A beach day is intriguing but there are so many beaches to chose from.

Just not sure what to do. It's very important that I get this straightened out - I mean I only have a year and a half to decide!!:rotfl:The beaches are all really nice but the Baths ARE NOT TO BE MISSED!! Maybe we can check out private tour packages???:banana:

[lwilliam]

Lucy is back - aren't you lucky?:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Starwood: hope our sons can hook up, they will both be 17 at the time of the cruise...although I'd like him to hook up with JoAnn's girls but for some reason, and I have NO CLUE why, he hooks up with JoAnn everytime we are together:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
Your son won't let you talk about the cruise - HA! we are ALWAYS talking about the Disney cruise ship in this house.

We were hit with a HUGE ice storm today, really nasty. Of course my son is looking for a school delay tomorrow, he hasn't had one yet this year.
The roads were awful and it took hours to clean off the sidewalks and driveway, chipping away at the ice. We are lucky though, many people in our area are out of power.:sad1:

Ms. Joann (jlawall) is in Miami right now - grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! It makes it feel even colder here knowing where she is. Oh, well, don't think she won't get a phone call in a few days while we are in Disney and she is stuck in PA!:rolleyes1 :cheer2: :yay: :woohoo:

May I just brag that my Christmas shopping is finished...we celebrated today, since we won't be home at Christmas, so I'm FREE AS A BIRD, except to pack for the trip....VERY good feeling!:cool1:

Lucy

[starwood]

We had the ice storm too (but not as bad as you). Our schools never have a delayed opening - it's either open or closed (today it's open).

Joann is in Miami! Somehow that's not fair.

My shopping is also finished BUT I need to start wrapping. I hate wrapping. I have so much to do before Christmas and I'm not really sure where to start. It's the little errands that drive me nuts.

Today is DS's last bowling game at school until next year. I'm so glad because the bowling alley is 15 miles (yes that is 15 miles) away (uphill both ways LOL).

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[jlawall]

Yes, I'm in Miami, going home today. I was helping my oldest pack up as she is leaving here and moving to Germany for a few months (some life!).....The weather nice but alittle rainy yesterday (I guess that beats ice, though!).....:yay:

[lwilliam]

as Lucy is STUCK in her driveway (half in driveway, half on road) - don't even ask what kind of mood I am in right now and how wish I was anywhere but here!:furious: :furious: :furious:

[Mason7AK]

Hi everyone! Just found you all!
You can add our family to the list of cruisers!
This will be our second Disney Cruise - just got back from a three day Wonder and we are officially hooked!
It will be (at time of sailing)
myself (49)
DH (50)
DD (16) Just add her to the list of beautiful daughters LOL
DD (8)
DS (7)
and DD (3)
We will be in two handicapped accessible cabins on Deck 7 (two DC in wheelchairs so we are hard to miss!) and have the Late Dinner Seating.

We had main seating on the Wonder and found that the kids wanted to be in the kids club anyway and so no need to eat so early!

Hope to get to know you all in the next year and half before the cruise!
Angela

[MrsG]

Welcome Angela!!!!

With all the rotten weather we've had up north (right Lucy ), I'm getting more and more anxious for palm trees. In 2008 were doing an Adventures by Disney for the first time - Quest for the West. The Carribbean will be a nice change for 09.

JoAnn, you're in Miami? I am slightly jealous, but I know it will be difficult to say goodbye to your daughter. Just think, you'll be visiting her in Germany before you know it.

Jingle Bells to all.:santa:

Maryann

[starwood]

Mason7AK

What a big group! Welcome Aboard.

Here is our current list and growing.

noahsmom - with DH and DS (11)
jlawall - with DH, DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd - with DW and DD (14)
mickeymo - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG - with DH
lwilliam - with DH, DS (17)
Mason7AK - with DH, DD (16), DD (8), DS (7) and DD (3)
Starwood - with DH and DS (16 - turning 17 on the cruise).

[lwilliam]

Lucy here - the talker (NOT stalker, people!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: )

Starwood: thank you so much :yay: for the ongoing list and that you found it NOT necessary to list the adult ages, only the children's ages:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I've made it up the driveway, FINALLY, this evening, only stuck 3 times today:crazy2: Florida is looking REAL GOOD next week...:woohoo:
My son can't get his car out of the ice and must go to work tomorrow....guess who will be giving up HER car:furious: and be the one to be inconvenienced tomorrow!:sad1: WHO spoiled these children!:scared1:

The high school had a two hour delay - probably NOT tomorrow - my 15 yr. old believes if he doesn't do his homework, they won't have school! DUH!:rolleyes1 :eek:

Welcome Angela...another beautiful girl for my son (MAN, if he knew I was writing this!.....it wouldn't be good:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: )

[jlawall]

as Lucy is STUCK in her driveway (half in driveway, half on road) - don't even ask what kind of mood I am in right now and how wish I was anywhere but here!:furious: :furious: :furious:Lucy will be in WDW next week, who's jealous???:confused3

[starwood]

Lucy

Being that I am only 29 years old I thought it best not to list the adult ages:rolleyes1. http://bestsmileys.com/expressions/9.gif

At least it is supposed to be 40 here tomorrow so maybe some of the ice will melt a little.

Today I have to take DM to the doctor for her blood work. I still need to find time to bake cookies (yes it's pillsbury). And I want to make some brownies for DS's Christmas get together with his friends. Only 3 more full days of school and Friday is a 1/2 day.

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[noahsmom]

Welcome to our group/cruise Mason7AK! DCL is very addictive!

Maryann, I can't wait to hear about your Adventures by Disney trip. This is something we've been pondering.

We are actually going to be above freezing today for the 1st time this month! Maybe some of this snow will melt. We were only supposed to get a dusting last Saturday - turned into 4 inches. They are calling for another storm this weekend, freezing rain turning to snow. I don't mind the snow but the other stuff can go away!!

I am officially ready for Christmas. Thankfully DS still believes :santa: , he's 10 so I'm sure it won't be much longer. He is going to get a new bike which should be a big surprise since he's not thinking "bike"!

[lwilliam]

Starwood: I'm NOT 29!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Thank goodness only JoAnn knows how old I am - I'm sure she will 'give' ONE DAY!:furious: :hug:

Tyler has school thru Friday, the whole day.
I substituted at an elementary school today - clerical - and tomorrow and Thursday.....The elementary school I must also do cafeteria monitor and nurse! Yikes:eek: .....these 4th and 5th grade boys REALLY try to 'work' me!:scared1: I threatened them that I would sit them with the girls at lunch if they didn't behave - got 'em quiet for at least one minute!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Our weather is STILL cold, but I managed to drive up the driveway without getting stuck!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
I am crossing my fingers for nice weather out of Philadelphia on Monday morning...I want NO delays getting to WDW!:cheer2: :cheer2: :santa:
Lucy will be cold until July!:laughing: :laughing:

[noahsmom]

I'm 29. Have been for almost 20 years!:rotfl:

[starwood]

So we are agreed - we're all 29!

[lwilliam]

:grouphug:
but 'ya better bump me up to 39+:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

time for work with the little munchkins!:dance3:
Just checking out my ticker early this morning before work.:cool1:

Lucy

[jlawall]

:grouphug:
but 'ya better bump me up to 39+:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

time for work with the little munchkins!:dance3:
Just checking out my ticker early this morning before work.:cool1:

Lucy
LUCY IS DEFINITELY NOT 39........................hahhahahahahahahaha:lmao : :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: + (each of my similies represents a decade............):rotfl:

[MrsG]

:grouphug:
but 'ya better bump me up to 39+:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

time for work with the little munchkins!:dance3:
Just checking out my ticker early this morning before work.:cool1:

Lucy


Wasn't Jack Benny 39????:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Well then, I'm 39, too! Since my daughter will be 28 in two weeks, that makes me.. hmmmm, 11 when I had her (not):rotfl2: :rotfl2: . We'll be grandparents for the first time in June and DH&I will be 50 in '08- but I still like 39 better!!!!!

Maryann

And yes, this is a fun group!!! Right JoAnn? teehee

[jlawall]

:banana: :scared1: Wasn't Jack Benny 39????:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Well then, I'm 39, too! Since my daughter will be 28 in two weeks, that makes me.. hmmmm, 11 when I had her (not):rotfl2: :rotfl2: . We'll be grandparents for the first time in June and DH&I will be 50 in '08- but I still like 39 better!!!!!

Maryann

And yes, this is a fun group!!! Right JoAnn? teeheeYes, we are, but never tell me your real age..........:banana: :rotfl: :banana:

[lwilliam]

LUCY IS DEFINITELY NOT 39........................hahhahahahahahahaha:lmao : :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: + (each of my similies represents a decade............):rotfl:


I'm NOT laughing:sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad1: :sad1:

[lwilliam]

at my countdown to Disney:cool1: :banana: :woohoo: :yay: :cheer2:

[jlawall]

:scared: :flower3: :beach: :wave2: :duck: :love2: :tiptoe: I'm NOT laughing:sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad1: :sad1:

[MrsG]

at my countdown to Disney:cool1: :banana: :woohoo: :yay: :cheer2:

Have a wonderful time! It is one of my dreams to spend Christmas in WDW.

Maryann

[starwood]

Have a wonderful time! It is one of my dreams to spend Christmas in WDW.

Maryann

Someday

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[lwilliam]

in Disney at Christmas.:santa:
We've been there before and just LOVE the decorations....you can't possibly do many rides, but at that time of year, it is about the beautiful surroundings, and, the Candlelight Processional - gives me goosebumps everytime. Gary Sinese will do the commentary at the Processional - we will be there Christmas Night. (AFTER having dinner at LeCellier:yay: :woohoo: :cool1: :cool1: )
We are very lucky to be going, since Bob works retail, JCPenney, and to get off this time of year is a miracle:love:
The first two nights we are at Coronado Springs and then move over to Saratoga..:cheer2:

JoAnn...you are just TOO cute!:grouphug:

[jlawall]

THANK YOU FOR FORGIVING ME......okay, enough with being nice.........:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: ............so jealous, have fun in WDW on Xmas...........no worries, we'll be down one of these holidays!!!!!!!:goodvibes (Lucy was pretending to be nice b/c she wanted to impress you all...............):rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[noahsmom]

Have a fabulous time at WDW! What a great place to celebrate Christmas. It has been mid to upper 30's for 3 days now, also VERY foggy. A lot of our snow has melted, what is left is dirty and icky looking. It is currently raining but will soon be turning to snow - up to 6 inches over night. We will have a white Christmas.

[lwilliam]

keep it, please!:dance3: :dance3:
Don't need that to worry about when we fly on Monday....:woohoo:

My husband packed this morning for 3/4 of the family...the 21 yr. old will probably throw it in a suitcase, everything he owns, which isn't much, Monday morning.....we have been begging him to go shopping but he is too embarrassed to shop with mom and dad at his age...so, we leave it up to him and the results are not good....yes, my new friends, you will hear me complain about my boys quite often - take it with a grain of salt, ok?:grouphug:

I get crazy about cleaning my house before I go on vacation - anyone else like that? I know JoAnn is too. Why do we put ourselves thru this? :confused3
I clean the house, the boys come home...back to the same old thing...
uh-oh, here I go again, sorry:flower3:

Tomorrow I want to finish baking cookies - my mother is in a nursing home and I want to take the nurses and aides a huge plate of cookies (and another thing you may know about me, besides my LOVE for Disney, is I love to bake!)....:yay:

Talk to you tomorrow:cool1:

[starwood]

we have been begging him to go shopping but he is too embarrassed to shop with mom and dad at his age

I was hoping this would get better as DS gets older - oh well. I'm so tired of hearing "why do I have to try it on - it fits - can't we go now..."

I can't believe your DH does the packing. I have to remember to bring everything. DH usually forgets something he needs (like one cruise when he forgot his dress shirt).

It's supposed to rain here todayhttp://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/28_2_3v.gif. We may go to see Enchanted later. DS is having some friends over tomorrow for Christmas Eve. I'm thinking of asking my DM if she wants to stay over. She is very depressed. My aunt who passed away (her SIL) lived with her so now she is all alone in the house and her best friend passed away yesterday. It stinks to get old. We always spend Christmas day at her house and she cooks but she probably shouldn't be alone Christmas morning.

For everyone spending Christmas at WDW - have a great time and think of us while you're there.

[lwilliam]

Yes, I'm spoiled - husband doing packing - he is SO MUCH MORE organized than I am! As often as we go on vacation (2-3 times a year) - I still freak out when it comes to packing - even weekend trips!:scared1: :sad1:

Enchanted is awesome - we saw it two weeks ago...well, my boys didn't go, they wouldn't have enjoyed it - went with another "Disney" family. But, I must admit - anything "Dr. McDreamy" is in, I would love:lmao: :lmao:

Yea, the 15 yr. old is learning everything from the 21 yr. old and that is NOT good!:scared1: :scared1: The 15 yr. old claims "car sickness" everytime we want to go somewhere, BUT, if it was to Game Stop or Best Buy - he'd be fine....:eek: :sad2:

8:00 - time to start working around this house, baking and cleaning....
gotta check my 'ticker'!:cool1: :banana: :woohoo: :cheer2: :yay:

[jlawall]

keep it, please!:dance3: :dance3:
Don't need that to worry about when we fly on Monday....:woohoo:

My husband packed this morning for 3/4 of the family...the 21 yr. old will probably throw it in a suitcase, everything he owns, which isn't much, Monday morning.....we have been begging him to go shopping but he is too embarrassed to shop with mom and dad at his age...so, we leave it up to him and the results are not good....yes, my new friends, you will hear me complain about my boys quite often - take it with a grain of salt, ok?:grouphug:

I get crazy about cleaning my house before I go on vacation - anyone else like that? I know JoAnn is too. Why do we put ourselves thru this? :confused3
I clean the house, the boys come home...back to the same old thing...
uh-oh, here I go again, sorry:flower3:

Tomorrow I want to finish baking cookies - my mother is in a nursing home and I want to take the nurses and aides a huge plate of cookies (and another thing you may know about me, besides my LOVE for Disney, is I love to bake!)....:yay:

Talk to you tomorrow:cool1:
I have a great idea, if Brian needs clothes, buy him Mickey Mouse shirts!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Yes, I love to clean before a trip, I always feel so blessed to travel anywhere and I like to organize and clean my home before I go (it's a wonderful motivation!).................it's very nice that you're baking for the nursing home stafff!!:dance3:

[jlawall]

I was hoping this would get better as DS gets older - oh well. I'm so tired of hearing "why do I have to try it on - it fits - can't we go now..."

I can't believe your DH does the packing. I have to remember to bring everything. DH usually forgets something he needs (like one cruise when he forgot his dress shirt).

It's supposed to rain here todayhttp://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/28_2_3v.gif. We may go to see Enchanted later. DS is having some friends over tomorrow for Christmas Eve. I'm thinking of asking my DM if she wants to stay over. She is very depressed. My aunt who passed away (her SIL) lived with her so now she is all alone in the house and her best friend passed away yesterday. It stinks to get old. We always spend Christmas day at her house and she cooks but she probably shouldn't be alone Christmas morning.

For everyone spending Christmas at WDW - have a great time and think of us while you're there.
Ever since my "Rents" (parents) moved to the NJ shore, they've been staying over on Christmas eve......it adds alittle excitement to the holiday and I know they enjoy it. I haven't spoke to them about it, but I'll probably see if they want to join our cruise. They usually do.........one day to go, everyone.............Merry Christmas!!:dance3:

[MrsG]

:santa: Merry Christmas to All!:santa:
Maryann

[lwilliam]

also wish EVERYONE a very happy holiday...be safe:santa: :grouphug:

[WVMD]

Merry Christmas to all of our DIS Friends!!!

Virgil
pirate:

[justmestace]

We'll be on this cruise! It will be me, DW and DD (14 at cruise time....)

We're also going on the June 8th Mexican Riviera cruise in 2008.

Virgil
pirate:

:wave:

We're on board too! It'll be a celebration of my parents 45th anniversary. We're a group of 9.

#1 Cabin - me. dh, dd(then 12) ds(then 14 - a freshman - eek!)
#2 My parents
#3 dbro, dsil, and dnephew(then 7)

First cruises for the rest - we've sailed two - March 2004 and May 2006.

Our numbers are growing - we're up to 10 - my best friend is coming too!



And you guys didn't tell ME you were going??? :sad2:
Might have to think about this one.....unless I'm not invited.....;)

[Kadorto]

keeping our fingers crossed...we may be on this one as well. Couldn't book on-board last week due to the computer glitch but hopefully she'll call after christmas and set us up. :santa:

[noahsmom]

Merry Christmas everyone! After icky weather all weekend (rain, sleet, snow, high winds) things calmed down yesterday. Today was a beautiful, sunny Christmas day! Santa brought ds a new bike! Santa wasn't sure he'd like it, he hadn't asked for it, but he was thrilled! He had to show it to everyone that came over. It was a great day, hope you all had great ones too!

I also clean the house before vacation. I like to come home to a clean house. It stays clean all of 2 minutes once we are home. Things are crazy enough with unpacking, I couldn't imagine doing it with pre-existing clutter!

[jlawall]

And you guys didn't tell ME you were going??? :sad2:
Might have to think about this one.....unless I'm not invited.....;)

keeping our fingers crossed...we may be on this one as well. Couldn't book on-board last week due to the computer glitch but hopefully she'll call after christmas and set us up. :santa:

Merry Christmas everyone! After icky weather all weekend (rain, sleet, snow, high winds) things calmed down yesterday. Today was a beautiful, sunny Christmas day! Santa brought ds a new bike! Santa wasn't sure he'd like it, he hadn't asked for it, but he was thrilled! He had to show it to everyone that came over. It was a great day, hope you all had great ones too!

I also clean the house before vacation. I like to come home to a clean house. It stays clean all of 2 minutes once we are home. Things are crazy enough with unpacking, I couldn't imagine doing it with pre-existing clutter!

Hey, you're all invited!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love to clean before a big vacation, it takes away the guilt!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas to all, join us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jlawall]

Our first pirate, is upon is in just a few posts..........does anyone else know what that means???:goodvibes ;) :confused3

[starwood]

It's the day after Christmas and I'm very tired. DS and I sing in the church choir and we sing at midnight mass. We didn't get home until 1:30 am and then he got up at 6:30 am! His Grandma in CA sent him a Wii.

justmestace and Kadorto I'm looking forward to adding your name to our growing list. We may need to take over the sailaway party.

I'm another one who likes to come back to a clean house. DH and DS just don't understand how nice it is not to have to clean when you come home (because they don't do it).

[MrsG]

I'm in for a piratepirate: ! For anyone not familiar with pirates, anytime a post hits 00 it's minor pirate, or 000 it's a major pirate and you get to name your pirate.

So let the countdown begin!

Maryann

[MrsG]

PS. It's no fun if no one else is on to play.

[MrsG]

Any lurkers out there?

[MrsG]

Our first official pirate: !

I hereby call you:

Captain Fluffypirate: ARGH!

[MrsG]

Now you see how it works. We've only 99 posts to go to our next pirate:

Ahoy matey.

[MrsG]

Just bumping us up. Where is everyone?

[noahsmom]

I'm here, getting ready for more snow! OK, I love a white Christmas. Christmas is over, it can all go away now. :sad2: Oh well, another 3-5 inches due tomorrow.

[starwood]

Lots of rain here. I really wish the sun would come for a little while. DS was sick 2 nights ago so I was up for about an hour and 1/2 with him. Some stomach problems. I was very cranky yesterday.

We're going into NYC today to see the tree and possible go to the world of Disney store.

[mickeymo]

Good Morning Everyone!

We had a nice Christmas - Christmas Eve was spent with dh John's aunt, uncle and cousins. John fixed a pork crown roast with ancho chili stuffing, wild rice stuffing with apples and walnuts, and peppermint cheesecake for dessert. Christmas Day was nice and casual - the kids opened their "big" gifts of cell phones. Our family gift we "opened" in November when we finally joined the modern era and installed cable. Christmas afternoon, we spent with friends and had our traditional "leftover" Christmas dinner - heating up the leftovers from our respective dinners.

I'm taking advantage of dh on vacation and subbing a bunch of classes at the Y this week. I'm off this morning to teach 3 more. Nice, except for the fact I get to teach water aerobics outdoors - the air temp is currently 50.... brrr...

[lwilliam]

I'll be on-line for 24 hours.....
in WDW
heading out to Animal Kingdom for lunch at new restaurant - Yak & Yeti
I promise to give a report later today - you can't stay in a park very long - crowds are AWFUL - but since we will be back next summer - and come down here twice a year-the rides really don't matter this time - the decorations are beautiful - did anyone see pictures of the castle? Absolutely beautiful!

be back later...

[Kadorto]

DCL called this afternoon...It's official! we'll be in room 6560 :)

We're also accepting donations....the prices sure did jump up quite a bit from our 07 trip :sad1:

[MrsG]

DCL called this afternoon...It's official! we'll be in room 6560 :)

We're also accepting donations....the prices sure did jump up quite a bit from our 07 trip :sad1:


Welcome aboard!!!!!

Lucy,

Can't wait to see your pics.

Maryann

[jlawall]

Our first official pirate: !

I hereby call you:

Captain Fluffypirate: ARGH!

Congrats on our first official pirate: :sad2: Wish I was there to fight for it!:rotfl:

Here's our official pirate: list:

100 Mrs. G

Let the games begin!

We just returned from NYC, we just saw The Little Mermaid. It was a great treat and Christmas present. The crowds were worse than WDW! Glad to be home, now to clean up some of the Christmas mess! How's everyone spending New year's?:dance3:

[MrsG]

Congrats on our first official pirate: :sad2: Wish I was there to fight for it!:rotfl:

Here's our official pirate: list:

100 Mrs. G

Let the games begin!

We just returned from NYC, we just saw The Little Mermaid. It was a great treat and Christmas present. The crowds were worse than WDW! Glad to be home, now to clean up some of the Christmas mess! How's everyone spending New year's?:dance3:

I wish you could have helped with the pirate: . We have to shake this group up a little. I'll bet Lucy will play (if she wasn't having so much fun in WDW)

[starwood]

Welcome Kadorto - who will you be traveling with so I can add it to the list?

Current list

noahsmom - with DH and DS (11)
jlawall - with DH, DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd - with DW and DD (14)
mickeymo - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG - with DH
lwilliam - with DH, DS (17)
Mason7AK - with DH, DD (16), DD (8), DS (7) and DD (3)
Kadorto - with DW, DS now 5 yoa, and DS now 8 yoa
Starwood - with DH and DS (16 - turning 17 on the cruise).

The crowds were worse than WDW!You should have seen the crowds at the Nintendo store today (I hate that store). It was so hot and crowded. There was a line to get in when we first got there (they had just gotten a shipment of Wii's) so we went to the WOD store first. DS found 2 25th anniversary Epcot pins there.

No plans for New Year's. Last year our idiot neighbors set off some type of explosive firecracker outside our house at midnight (we were all asleep). It lit up the whole street. Finally settled back down about 20 minutes later and they did it again. I was so mad. I hope they got it out of their system. It really freaks the dog out and DS is very sensitive to loud, sudden noises.

[lwilliam]

I'll take you on with that statement "worse than Disneyworld" - we are here NOW and the crowds are horrible. I'm not complaining - we knew they would be like that. We came for the decorations and restaurants. (you know how this family likes to eat!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: ) The Yak and Yeti was awesome - please, everyone, if you get here next year - try this restaurant....we couldn't use our Dining Experience Discount card (not Disney owned) but we were able to get a 10% discount with either the annual pass or DVC card. Everything we tried was excellent - Bob LOVED his dessert (he was the only one that ordered dessert, but of course the rest of the family ate it up) - cream cheese wontons with ice cream and strawberries and pineapple. YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.
Today we have lunch in Germany, tomorrow we have lunch in Mexico (MAN, this "travelling is tiring" - ha!ha!ha!ha!
We head home New Year's EVE Day.

Welcome to the new member of our group:cool1: :yay:

[Kadorto]

Welcome Kadorto - who will you be traveling with so I can add it to the list?

DW, DS now 5 yoa, and DS now 8 yoa

[jlawall]

Welcome and Happy New Years to all.....................we were in AC tonight for the Fergie concert, too fun!! .........................just a year and a half to go.....................:cool1:

[noahsmom]

As of now we have no plans for NYE. It's supposed to snow again so that's a great reason to just stay home. We are about 3 inches away from setting a new December snowfall record - yippee. :scared1: We are going grocery shopping this afternoon, I must make sure we have some rum in the house so we can drink rum, watch the snow and dream of Castaway cay! :beach:

[starwood]

I must make sure we have some rum in the house so we can drink rum, watch the snow and dream of Castaway cay!

Crank the heat up to 80 and make some Konk Koolers.http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/mousie.gif

[MrsG]

Happy New Year to All!:cheer2: :cheer2:

[jlawall]

As of now we have no plans for NYE. It's supposed to snow again so that's a great reason to just stay home. We are about 3 inches away from setting a new December snowfall record - yippee. :scared1: We are going grocery shopping this afternoon, I must make sure we have some rum in the house so we can drink rum, watch the snow and dream of Castaway cay! :beach:
:thumbsup2 What a wonderful idea!!!!!!!!!:worship: :rotfl2:

[lwilliam]

we had Wendy's on the way home from the airport (only fast food open in our area).....our flight was 25 minutes early getting into Philadelphia (LOVE AirTran), AND, our luggage arrived with us (LOVE Magical Express!).

My husband is already at work (started at 8 AM - retail, you know).
Now, the LONG winter is ahead of us....hopefully we can plan a weekend in NYC with the Lawalls....winter is this family's least favorite season.

Happy 2008:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[jlawall]

Tara's leaving for Germany in 3 hours, I've cleaned for her trip today!:confused3 Found a lot of toiletries so I'm not buying her any! I'm actually excited for her now............Happy New Year to all!!:goodvibes

[MrsG]

Hey, now we can say our cruise is "next year"!!!!!!!

[lwilliam]

I have a horrible cold:sick: ....why would I catch a cold, leaving 85-89 degree weather and today it is very windy and the temps are about 20! Could be a good reason?!:scared1:

Oh, well, i have a regularly scheduled, yearly doctor appt. tomorrow - I'll have her check my ears, throat, etc. Hope her prescription is "go back to Florida":lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Next year, The Magic...how exciting!:cheer2:

[jlawall]

Tara's left for Germany!:cool1: :surfweb:

[lwilliam]

else doing? The temps in PA are below zero!:scared1:
At least there is no snow on the ground.:yay:

How is everyone else doing?:love:

[starwood]

else doing? The temps in PA are below zero!:scared1:
At least there is no snow on the ground.:yay:

How is everyone else doing?:love:

I guess we're better than you. It's 9 with a wind chill of -1. http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/28_3_5.gif

DS Matt doesn't want to go back to school. He has a bit of a cough and has been lobbying to stay home for the past 2 days. He's had over a week off! I'm just waiting for the call from the school nurse to come and get him.

562 Days 0 Hrs 3 Mins 39 Secs

[lwilliam]

"Starwood" - Tyler was complaining about a sore throat this morning too - waiting also for that call! He is trying to get out of his voice lessons after school - I told him to wait till last period (STUDY HALL!) to call me!!!!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[jlawall]

else doing? The temps in PA are below zero!:scared1:
At least there is no snow on the ground.:yay:

How is everyone else doing?:love:
Anyone else notice that Lucy has been talking to herself alot? It must be "retirement"..................:rotfl: :happytv: :surfweb: :lmao: :goodvibes jkjkjkjkjkjk,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:hug:

[lwilliam]

I'm on medication - Tylenol DAYTIME sinus - if EVER you want to sleep all day long, take the DAYTIME Tylenol - I'm not kidding - knocked me out all day long. SO, my mind is not clear, let me talk to myself, ok?!:hug:

Just tried to visit my mother in the nursing home and she is also sick with the flu, the stomach kind, in fact, there is a warning sign on the door that many residents are sick....didn't take me long to get the heck out of there - don't need that too!

Glad to be home tonight....Bob has the fireplace going - watching the Disney movie Ratatouille (sp?!!!) - I saw it in the movies, he didn't - it IS good.
I'm going to now head to the sofa and read. Bob and Tyler saw two movies in Disney - National Treasure and Sweeny Todd (said it was VERY bloody)....
We don't usually attend movies in Disney, but the crowds were so bad in the parks, it was a nice break - I, of course, shopped while they went to the movies - the only place I actually LIKE to shop - Disney.

Hope it warms up for everyone.:cheer2: :banana: :cool1:

[jlawall]

:goodvibes

[Mason7AK]

Hey all, We have been quiet. I feel bad for all of you in the snow and ice! It is a balmy 65 here in Laredo Texas! But I don't feel toooo bad, *** we just moved back to Texas in May from ALASKA! I had enough snow in the last three years in Anchorage to last me a lifetime!
Question for you all.....I have been reading all these posts about Fish Extenders? Do we want to do this for our cruise? Kind of sounds like fun, but not sure how much trouble it is? I did find myself one on ebay this week -just in case! LOLOL :lmao:
We switched our cabins from deck 7 to deck 6. I hope we didn't make a mistake! But another DISer recommended the deck 6 accessible cabins over the deck 7 ones - says they are more spacious and the verandah is bigger! Sure hope that's true! Now if I can just wait 550 days or so, give or take....Can't wait to enjoy that verandah!
In the meantime, I will have to "settle" for my upcoming trip to WDW with my DD7, best friend and her DS7! The two little ones are getting their very own trip Feb 2 - Feb 9th! Can you say SPOILED?? ;) But these two go through so much medical stuff every year that our family's have decided they deserve a little yearly magic :wizard: and pixie dust:tinker:!
TTFN
Angela
Angela
Angela

[jlawall]

Yes, pretty soon we'll be at a year and a half. Let's get a consensus about the fish extenders. I didn't do it last time, but those who did really thought it was great. You just have to bring a small item to share for all who bring a fish extender. The items are dropped off anonymously. It's a fun idea. Another idea is to schedule a DISmeet early in the trip and exchange a "grab bag" from our hometowns.

I'm starting to read island travel magazines. We haven't been in the Carribean in a while.............I can't wait!:cool1:

[starwood]

I have been reading all these posts about Fish Extenders? Do we want to do this for our cruise? Wouldn't we have to be artsy to make these (I'm all thumbs when it comes to creating things).

We switched our cabins from deck 7 to deck 6. We are also on deck 6 (room 6076).

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[Mason7AK]

Wouldn't we have to be artsy to make these (I'm all thumbs when it comes to creating things).

We are also on deck 6 (room 6076).

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I am all thumbs too! LOL The only crafty thing I do is scrapbooking and it takes me forever to get one page done! I bought my fish extender this week from ebay for $7.00! It's cute - Winnie the Pooh and Tigger. There was one for sale on there that was Mickey Mouse themed. I typed in "hanging organizer" for the search.

Our cabins are 6154 and 6147! We are aft, at the very back of the ship!

Angela

[jlawall]

Wouldn't we have to be artsy to make these (I'm all thumbs when it comes to creating things).

We are also on deck 6 (room 6076).

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No way, I'm not crafty at all! We're on Deck 6 too, I'll have to check out my ressie for the room #!

[Ky Cruisin]

Greetings All,

I am just returning today from the NYE Cruise. Yes, as always it is a let down to be home. But despite the weather, it was wonderful. The first three days were great!! Above avg. temps. all the way through to the 1st of Jan. then the tides, or should I say waves turned!! After the Caymans it all changed. It wasn't so bad when the seas were at 15 feet or as it approached 20 ft. But when we hit Gale Force winds and seas at 30Ft. it was a different story. It was like this the entire time until we reached Castaway Cay. Cozumel excursions were all cancelled and the walk across to the shops was an excursion in itself. But since my goal was to just crash and relax, I accomplished that.

Castaway Cay was not like I remembered it. We could have made sandmen, that would have rivaled Frosty. It was cold, breezy and showers of and on. But many braved the weather. Those that came from climates colder and snower were just happy they were not at home.

I booked this cruise while on board and announced to the family on the way home, needless to say, they excited about another cruise and disappointed that it wasn't sooner. I have looked for one later in the summer, but with 2 adults and 4 kids and other trips already planned, I just can't make myself pay the same amount for a 4 day doubledip at CC as the 7 night I just booked even with my travel agent discount.

Our Disboard group was good for this trip. We did FE and the kids really enjoyed it. One family in our group had the Walt Suite and had everyone up on New Years Day, which was really nice. If I can get pictures uploaded I will post the doors and FE's.

At the date of this cruise there will be 5 maybe 6 in our group. My DS will be in college and I am not sure of his plans yet. Myself, DH, DD (17), DD (9), DS(8) and if DS comes he will be (19).

Yes, I am as obsessed as the rest of you, and together we will treat our OCD with Disney Cruising together. I llok forward to chatting with you all in the coming months, as we count down to the Cruise to Tortola.:yay:

Pam

[Ky Cruisin]

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[Ky Cruisin]

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Sorry, We've been trying to post these pics and of course I had to call in the reserves for help!! My daughter. The first pic is CC, can you tell that they were alittle cold? And the last two are our SR door and FE.

Pam

[lwilliam]

I have a thought - why not book the Walt Disney Suite and the rest of us can meet in your cabin:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Joking!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Those waves sound awful and COLD on Castaway Cay! so sorry to hear that!:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:
At least we know it won't be cold in July!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[starwood]

Welcome Pam

At least CC was warmer than it was here. But there will be a heat wave for the next few days. Upper 50's today and 60 tomorrow.http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/28_1_5.gif

And the list keeps growing!!!
noahsmom - with DH and DS (11)
jlawall - with DH, DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd - with DW and DD (14)
mickeymo - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG - with DH
lwilliam - with DH, DS (17)
Mason7AK - with DH, DD (16), DD (8), DS (7) and DD (3)
Kadorto - with DW, DS now 5 yoa, and DS now 8 yoa
Ky Cruisin - with DH, DD (17), DD (9), DS (8), and DS??? (19)
Starwood - with DH and DS (16 - turning 17 on the cruise).

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[MrsG]

The pictures are great! Can't wait to feel those balmy breezes,although it is 50 degrees this AM and they say 60 tomorrow! Still, I put island pictures as my background on my computer so I am READY!!

I'm not into fish extenders but a grab bag from our home town sounds great and worked out well on our Med cruise. I'm in on that if we do it.

Glad you had a good time Lucy. How can you not have a great time in WDW!

Maryann

[jlawall]

I've had a few rough visits in CC, due to weather. I haven't been to CC in some many years, we better get a good day. Sorry about the blustery weather, but at least the beginning of your trip was nice! Welcome to the group!:goodvibes

[lwilliam]

wanted to let the DISers know - I've had perfect weather on Castaway Cay, EVERY SINGLE TIME...even the Mexican cruise was normally cold and we had wonderful weather, until the last day, when it WAS cold....SO, if we have bad weather, won't be my fault:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I'lll blame it on JoAnn:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

You are SO RIGHT, Mrs. G........the parks could be closed due to crowds and I can find other fun things to do at Disney....actually, my family LOVES the resorts as much as the parks.....there are only two resorts where we have never stayed - the Grand Floridian and OKW.....we even have good times at All Star and POP....if it comes down to not going or staying at these resorts....we will definitely pick these resorts. Our kids have never been lucky enough to stay at Contemporary (my DH and I have BC - before children) but once the DVC is built...I'm hoping we can take them there too.

Crafty, ME? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Let me just confess something here...the only classes in high school I cheated in were sewing and art......get the picture here with me?:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 Now, my husband, totally crafty and artsy....:banana: :banana:

[starwood]

lwilliam

You have to stay at OKW (that's our home away from home DVC).

We booked our air yesterday for our April trip. $390 per person!!!! and $195 one way to bring DS home with us. I can't wait until he's out of school and we can start going in the off season. I'll be able to go twice as often.

[jlawall]

We've stayed at the GF a few times, usually at a good rate, a way long time ago. A few years ago, I splurged and used my DVC points and we stayed there again. All I can say is.......IT'S WORTH IT......but of course, only as a major splurge.

I agree though, any resort in WDW is worth the trip, we've also stayed at All Star many times and we loved it there too!!

We're staying at WL for the first time this w/e. I can't wait!!! It's our home resort and we've never stayed there before!!:cool1:

[lwilliam]

LOVES Wilderness Lodge!

High winds here in Kutztown today - wouldn't you know, it is recycling day - i can just see me chasing our plastic down the street (yes, this has happened before and it is a site to see!):lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[mickeymo]

Good morning everyone!

All this talk about Disney hotels, sigh, we haven't visited near enough... (off site - '81, '85 ) Polynesian - 1989, Wilderness cabins, 1999; and Pop Century, 2004... The only place I really would prefer not to stay is All-Star Sports - but, if someone else is paying - I'm there!!! ;) We're planning a visit before our cruise...

I'm excited for this June, I'm spending my birthday in DL...:cool1: (Dh's too - the next day - honest...) No where near enough visits there either ('82, '92) and first time on site (PP) :yay:

[mickeymo]

the boards are double posting - arrrggg! erased the duplicate post and added...

ds 13's confirmation is Saturday - my parents came in last Saturday and the ILs are arriving tomorrow. It's been a busy week as the kids went back to school and resumed their activities. DS has final exams next week too - nothing like trying to study when he'd rather spend time with his grandparents...

[jlawall]

All:wizard: I can say is.....Just Do It! It's always worth it!

[MrsG]

the boards are double posting - arrrggg! erased the duplicate post and added...

ds 13's confirmation is Saturday - my parents came in last Saturday and the ILs are arriving tomorrow. It's been a busy week as the kids went back to school and resumed their activities. DS has final exams next week too - nothing like trying to study when he'd rather spend time with his grandparents...


Good luck with your house full of company. Everything always seems to be at the same time. Enjoy the Confirmation!

[starwood]

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[mickeymo]

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:dance3: I like to see that!!! :dance3:

quick post - hectic week with the in-laws and parents. But, ILs surprised us by announcing they would like us to go do DCL in 2010 with John's sister and her family... I'll make the sacrifice and cruise 2 years in a row!!!

[jlawall]

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Thanks, that's VERY interesting!:banana: :cool1: :thumbsup2

[jlawall]

:dance3: I like to see that!!! :dance3:

quick post - hectic week with the in-laws and parents. But, ILs surprised us by announcing they would like us to go do DCL in 2010 with John's sister and her family... I'll make the sacrifice and cruise 2 years in a row!!! We were down in WDW this weekend and we kept seeing the DCL bus. Too many wonderful memories and we're not returning for 18 months...............that sounds like a great plan! Also, I believe there's a chance for a different itinerary in summer 2010?:dance3:

[mickeymo]

We were down in WDW this weekend and we kept seeing the DCL bus. Too many wonderful memories and we're not returning for 18 months...............that sounds like a great plan! Also, I believe there's a chance for a different itinerary in summer 2010?:dance3:

Isn't there the rumor of the new boats in 2010?

I'm excited about this itinerary - we've never done an Eastern - all new ports for us!!!

[lwilliam]

Where are we all going on 2010?:confused: :yay: :woohoo: :grouphug:

[jlawall]

Isn't there the rumor of the new boats in 2010?

I'm excited about this itinerary - we've never done an Eastern - all new ports for us!!!
We've done the Eastern once but we used to travel to St. Thomas a few times and we love it there, we've been to BVI for two day trips, and it is so amazing.........also, St. John is fabulous...............we will have a blast, I can't wait!! I'm not sure what the status of the new ships are but we're on a waiting list!:goodvibes

[jlawall]

Where are we all going on 2010?:confused: :yay: :woohoo: :grouphug: Who knows, Hawaii, Med or Greece??:banana:

[MrsG]

JoAnn,

I'd say, Hawaii, Med or Greece - either of the three are a no-brainer. We're there!!!!!!!

[jlawall]

JoAnn,

I'd say, Hawaii, Med or Greece - either of the three are a no-brainer. We're there!!!!!!!

Ditto!

[lwilliam]

double ditto for us too.:woohoo: :yay:
I will NOT say no to DH this time IF it is Med.....although, my dream trip has always been Hawaii, but Greece, WOWsa!:wizard: :banana: :cool1:

Due to family issues, we just gave up our trip thru the Panama Canal....it was hard, but leaving our sons for ONE weekend, this past weekend, we had 'incidents' - we came to realize we couldn't leave them for 2 weeks.
I just wish Disney 3 or 4 day cruises were NOT so outrageously priced so we could get a taste of a cruise this summer too....we are actually looking at books for RCCL (JoAnn, I KNOW how you felt about RCCL), don't know if it would happen, but I'm dying to cruise this summer. My husband and i met on a cruise 25 years ago, and we've been cruising ever since (started on Holland America, then switched to RCCL, and now Disney), but having two kids who also love cruising has slowed us down in the cruise market.:dance3:

mickeymo: how was the weekend?:confused:

[jlawall]

double ditto for us too.:woohoo: :yay:
I will NOT say no to DH this time IF it is Med.....although, my dream trip has always been Hawaii, but Greece, WOWsa!:wizard: :banana: :cool1:

Due to family issues, we just gave up our trip thru the Panama Canal....it was hard, but leaving our sons for ONE weekend, this past weekend, we had 'incidents' - we came to realize we couldn't leave them for 2 weeks.
I just wish Disney 3 or 4 day cruises were NOT so outrageously priced so we could get a taste of a cruise this summer too....we are actually looking at books for RCCL (JoAnn, I KNOW how you felt about RCCL), don't know if it would happen, but I'm dying to cruise this summer. My husband and i met on a cruise 25 years ago, and we've been cruising ever since (started on Holland America, then switched to RCCL, and now Disney), but having two kids who also love cruising has slowed us down in the cruise market.:dance3:

mickeymo: how was the weekend?:confused::hug: Hang in there Lucy! Yes, we need updates from everyone!!:woohoo:

[mickeymo]

mickeymo: how was the weekend?:confused:

The weekend went as well as could be expected when you have two sets of grandparents visiting, one set in a hotel and one set staying with us in a 3 bedroom house, 2 kids sharing a room, one kid studying for finals, and what seemed like 10 different agendas among 10 people and while they all rented cars, there was still the transportation and meal logistics to work out too... :eek:

Truthfully, it was a nice weekend and a very nice confirmation service. Ds13, Mike wore his suit and tie without complaints - proudly sporting his new trombone tie he received from his sister for Christmas. I'm thankful both sets of grandparents could share in Mike's confirmation.

It was fun watching the amused faces of the ushers distributing communion to the new confirmands. And they were reacting to the faces of 60+ jr. high kids tasting communion wine for the first time :lmao:

[mickeymo]

JoAnn,

I'd say, Hawaii, Med or Greece - either of the three are a no-brainer. We're there!!!!!!!

I may be the lone dissenter - but, since my MIL's eye's about bugged out when I told her what we are paying for our rooms in '09 , I think she might be regretting her impulsive offer to pay for us all...I know specialty itineraries will be even more expensive without including airfare in the budget so, I'm hoping for a "regular" itinerary.

MIL's eyes lit up when I mentioned Alaska - but, given dh's nephews will be 3 and 4 1/2 - Alaska or Europe would not be as preschool kid friendly as a Caribbean itinerary.

As far as Europe goes - As much as I love DCL, my hope is to one day do a small ship/riverboat itinerary.

We've cruised DCL(2), RCCL(2), and Princess(1) - and enjoyed each for different reasons. We've only sailed with the kids on DCL - but, have taken advantage of RCCL and Princess sailing out of Galveston for a few getaways during the school year when the grandparents could come down and stay with the kids. While we missed the amenities of DCL the 20 minute drive to the port sure makes up for alot! :lmao: :lmao:

Lucy, I'm sorry you had to cancel - but I'm sure you did the right thing for your family. I always told my friends - no parties, no visits, I want my parents to continue to leave me home alone :angel: (I was a jr in college the first time they left me home alone ) :rolleyes: - it was the only time I could sleep past 9:00, watch tv as long as I wanted and could eat whatever I wanted :lmao: I wasn't about to blow it!

[mickeymo]

This weekend isn't any less hectic :crazy2: dd10, Maggie has a lacrosse tournament this weekend hosted by our club - 2 games on Saturday and 1 on Sunday, possibly a 2nd for finals, plus I was asked to volunteer, if needed, at the concession stand. Ds13, Mike has 2 basketball games. Unfortunately, each lacrosse game and basketball game is scheduled at the same time. It will be a divide and conquer weekend.

This weekend makes last weekend tame in comparison. Maggie skipped lacrosse practice due to the confirmation service and Mike's afternoon basketball game was canceled. It turned out to be a relatively quiet weekend. To think my MIL kept exclaiming how busy we were last weekend... :lmao:

[Ramule]

We booked today for July 2009, myself,wife, son(16) and daughter(12). Now the long wait.:) :)

[lwilliam]

Welcome Ramule!
We love Cincinnati - visited two years ago - will try to get there this summer again - love the games at the stadium and the chili with spaghetti (yea, sounds gross but it was wonderful!) and that ICE CREAM!!!! Black raspberry ice cream (the name of the ice cream is not in my head right now.....
JOANN - don't even go there about what is in my head and what isn't!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

JoAnn knows me (too!) well:banana: :banana: - I will take ice cream ANY DAY over a drink or dessert (Mickey bars being my favorite - have ordered them a couple of times on the ship instead of the regular dessert - NOW I read they can be ordered for room service!):mickeybar :mickeybar

A little snow expected here in PA today, little I said, but the cold wave that is to hit us this weekend will be VERY painful!:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[Ramule]

Thanks, your ice cream might be Greaters.:confused: :confused:

[mickeymo]

Hi Ramule, welcome aboard!!!

Gotta love Cincinnati Chili! Definitely 4 way - Spaghetti, cheese, and onions - no beans...and add sour cream... A BGSU grad here - so, no Texas style chili in this house... I'm sure I've committed some sort of sacrilege by admitting that fact and living in Houston...:lmao:

[mickeymo]

JoAnn knows me (too!) well:banana: :banana: - I will take ice cream ANY DAY over a drink or dessert (Mickey bars being my favorite - have ordered them a couple of times on the ship instead of the regular dessert - NOW I read they can be ordered for room service!):mickeybar :mickeybar


On our 1st cruise in 2004 - the kids were quite shocked when I first ordered the Mickey bar for dessert ("But, mom that's the kid's menu!!! :eek: ) And then were totally embarrassed when I started whining because the kids got sprinkles (or jimmies) on their bars and I didn't....

Now, I don't even wait until I'm on board. I get one in the terminal :lmao:

[noahsmom]

Mickeymo you are not alone - we prefer the "regular" itineraries too.

I became a Creative Memories consultant right after Christmas so I've been busy trying to get that going. It snowed again today but is supposed to be VERY cold this weekend. I'd rather just have the snow.

We are eagerly anticipating the big game on Sunday - GO PACKERS!!!!

[lwilliam]

KNOW I better also have the sprinkles!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Snowing alot....not expecting more than one inch but I believe we have that by now - my car does not like any kind of snow (and neither do I - we are meant for each other:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: )

[mickeymo]

My other favorite order off the kids' menu is the Mickey Mouse Waffles!!! Now why aren't they on the adult menu???? :confused3 :rotfl2:

Cold - as a former Chicagoan - it always seems like Jan 20 set record low temps... I've become such a wimp - it's in the 50s, damp and I'm freezing!!!

I am so not looking forward to the lacrosse tournament this weekend. I got the volunteer schedule - 8am and 10:00am on Sunday morning in concessions sandwiching Maggie's 9:00am game . Rats - no hot dog steam tray to keep me warm. ;) That coffee pot better be up and running!

[mickeymo]

We still have our snow shovel - it makes a good dustpan in the garage...:thumbsup2

[starwood]

Our kitchen refacing was started today and it's already costing an extra $1000. There was nothing behind the back-splash. Crumbling wall and no insulation. There was no wall behind the sink (just pipes and the outside wall). So now the entire area has to be sheet rocked. I can't wait for this to be done.

Ramule - welcome!!!

Looks like I'll have to update the cruise list tomorrow.

[jlawall]

I may be the lone dissenter - but, since my MIL's eye's about bugged out when I told her what we are paying for our rooms in '09 , I think she might be regretting her impulsive offer to pay for us all...I know specialty itineraries will be even more expensive without including airfare in the budget so, I'm hoping for a "regular" itinerary.

MIL's eyes lit up when I mentioned Alaska - but, given dh's nephews will be 3 and 4 1/2 - Alaska or Europe would not be as preschool kid friendly as a Caribbean itinerary.

As far as Europe goes - As much as I love DCL, my hope is to one day do a small ship/riverboat itinerary.

We've cruised DCL(2), RCCL(2), and Princess(1) - and enjoyed each for different reasons. We've only sailed with the kids on DCL - but, have taken advantage of RCCL and Princess sailing out of Galveston for a few getaways during the school year when the grandparents could come down and stay with the kids. While we missed the amenities of DCL the 20 minute drive to the port sure makes up for alot! :lmao: :lmao:

Lucy, I'm sorry you had to cancel - but I'm sure you did the right thing for your family. I always told my friends - no parties, no visits, I want my parents to continue to leave me home alone :angel: (I was a jr in college the first time they left me home alone ) :rolleyes: - it was the only time I could sleep past 9:00, watch tv as long as I wanted and could eat whatever I wanted :lmao: I wasn't about to blow it! Sounds like you were a really good kid!:thumbsup2

[jlawall]

We booked today for July 2009, myself,wife, son(16) and daughter(12). Now the long wait.:) :)
Welcome aboard!!:thumbsup2

[jlawall]

Our kitchen refacing was started today and it's already costing an extra $1000. There was nothing behind the back-splash. Crumbling wall and no insulation. There was no wall behind the sink (just pipes and the outside wall). So now the entire area has to be sheet rocked. I can't wait for this to be done.

Ramule - welcome!!!

Looks like I'll have to update the cruise list tomorrow.
Thx so much for keeping us organized.......our group is growing..........:cloud9:

[mickeymo]

Sounds like you were a really good kid!:thumbsup2

nah, I just didn't get caught ;) Seriously, I didn't have a choice, my father was a math teacher at my high school.

Now my brother on the other hand... :lmao:

[jlawall]

nah, I just didn't get caught ;) Seriously, I didn't have a choice, my father was a math teacher at my high school.

Now my brother on the other hand... :lmao::rotfl2: :rotfl2: :worship: :thumbsup2 ;)

[starwood]

noahsmom - with DH and DS (11)
jlawall - with DH, DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd - with DW and DD (14)
mickeymo - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG - with DH
lwilliam - with DH, DS (17)
Mason7AK - with DH, DD (16), DD (8), DS (7) and DD (3)
Kadorto - with DW, DS now 5 yoa, and DS now 8 yoa
Ky Cruisin - with DH, DD (17), DD (9), DS (8), and DS??? (19)
Ramule - with DW, DS (16) and DD (12)
Starwood - with DH and DS (16 - turning 17 on the cruise)

[mickeymo]

40 degrees w/windchill temps of 32 and rain. Unexpected bonus this morning. The lacrosse tournament is canceled for this weekend. It's tough to be upset for the teams when I'm snug in bed, drinking coffee, dis'ing on the laptop when I would have been volunteering in the concession stand at 8:00am. :thumbsup2 :rotfl2:

Now we only have Mike's double header basketball games today, originally scheduled at the same time as Maggie's lacrosse games. I'm glad we won't miss the games this weekend. There will be enough dividing and conquering this season, anyway...

[jlawall]

See! Everything is looking up! My DH & I are in NYC. We saw Spring Awakenings and I'm going to try to see Jersey Boys today (without spending a fortune)......wish me luck!:confused3 :confused3

[lwilliam]

Spring Awakenings?
We wanna see Young Frankstein - recommended highly by a friend and also Curtains was recommended

would like to go to NYC on Feb. 9th, one night only in the city....anyone want to join us?

Jersey Boys has GOT to be impossible! Good Luck.....:grouphug:

Starwood: thanks for the list....I'm really enjoying keeping up with it - I'm happy too that there will be other boys Tyler's age:cool1:

Mickeymo: BOY, do I remember the running - Club Soccer on Saturdays and during the week, thank goodness that is now over. Only time we really have running now is our musical in the fall (my husband Bob directs them and my son Tyler is in them and I'm involved with every aspect my husband puts me in - don't worry - I totally enjoy it):banana: :banana:

[jlawall]

Ok, well we got tickets for Jersey Boys (not cheap) but I've been trying forever, the girls went home so it's just us! Tonight we got reasonable LK tix. I saw it years ago so it will be nice to see it again. Couldn't get YF together so we didn't go for it (also, they were in the back of the theatre and not discounted!):confused3 Didn't try for Curtains but I was considering it. So we'll be heading out from JB in a few minutes.......I can't wait! What's everyone else doing this w/e????popcorn::

[jlawall]

SA was good, but don't bring Tyler!:scared1:

[lwilliam]

Is it (SA) about throwing parties while parents are away?:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[mickeymo]

Mickeymo: Only time we really have running now is our musical in the fall (my husband Bob directs them and my son Tyler is in them and I'm involved with every aspect my husband puts me in - don't worry - I totally enjoy it):banana: :banana:

:cool1: I fully understand - we're involved with a local theatre company which is a community ministry of a local church we do 2 musicals and one play a year. My husband just resigned as tech director - he'll still be involved as the "sound guy" but, he just won't be responsible for sound, set design/construction and lights. As for the rest of us, with any small community theatre group, it is a family affair, tickets, set crew, props & stage manager. The kids are occasionally on stage but mostly act as assistants to dad/tech director - stringing cables underneath the stage... :thumbsup2

There are leading ladies, divas and character actresses, but I'm more of a "Desperation Actress" as in "Monica, we're desperate for someone to ____________." I haven't appeared on stage much - a dead person in "Our Town" - motionless and quiet was tough!!! and a nun in Sound of Music - the director wouldn't let me take a vow of silence :lmao: Basically, if I have to open my mouth to sing or act for a part - they're desperate...:lmao:

[jlawall]

Is it (SA) about throwing parties while parents are away?:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1Yes, in a way, but the party only involves two people, if you know what I mean........:eek: I loved Jersey Boys......fantastic!!!:cheer2:

[jlawall]

Hey MaryAnn.......looks like we got another pirate coming up..........2 for 2?:worship:

[lwilliam]

explain the pirate thing and what JoAnn is talking about:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[jlawall]

explain the pirate thing and what JoAnn is talking about:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:All I can say is............it's coming.............pirate:

[jlawall]

Our first official pirate: !

I hereby call you:

Captain Fluffypirate: ARGH!Hmmmmmmmmm...........I wonder WHAT this means???:scared:

[jlawall]

Congrats on our first official pirate: :sad2: Wish I was there to fight for it!:rotfl:

Here's our official pirate: list:

100 Mrs. G

Let the games begin!

We just returned from NYC, we just saw The Little Mermaid. It was a great treat and Christmas present. The crowds were worse than WDW! Glad to be home, now to clean up some of the Christmas mess! How's everyone spending New year's?:dance3: Hmmmm.....I wonder what this means???:confused:

[MrsG]

JoAnn,

Where are you? Do I have to get fluffy again?

[MrsG]

Look folks. In case you haven't caught on yet, every post that ends in a 00 gets you a pirate: .

[MrsG]

Some people are notorious for talking to themselves to get a pirate:

[MrsG]

Hence the name:

Captain Fluffy strikes again!

ARGGGGGGG!pirate: pirate:

[jlawall]

Congrats on our first official pirate: :sad2: Wish I was there to fight for it!:rotfl:

Here's our official pirate: list:

100 Mrs. G
200 Mrs. G "Captain Fluffy X2"

Let the games begin!


Does anyone get it yet?........I just missed!!:confused: pirate:

[lwilliam]

and I'm NOT taking cold medicine, like JoAnn:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

[jlawall]

and I'm NOT taking cold medicine, like JoAnn:scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Don't worry, once you "get it", you won't be able to resist!!:rotfl2: pirate:

[mickeymo]

Sorry, I missed it -

Someone was taking advantage sneaking in during the GB game :lmao: ;)

Kids have today and tomorrow off from school. ds13 is off to play paint ball with the youth group later this a.m. I have a client coming to work out at 7:00am - otherwise, I'd still be in bed...

later!

[jlawall]

Sorry, I missed it -

Someone was taking advantage sneaking in during the GB game :lmao: ;)

Kids have today and tomorrow off from school. ds13 is off to play paint ball with the youth group later this a.m. I have a client coming to work out at 7:00am - otherwise, I'd still be in bed...

later!Yea, you'd think she'd be watching the game! She's a New Yorker!:worship:

[MrsG]

Yea, you'd think she'd be watching the game! She's a New Yorker!:worship:

A SNEAKY New Yorker!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[AdventureBlondeBoy]

Be patient with me. I have barely ever posted here (but my best friend does all the time! maybe i will get more comfortable with it as she drags me into the 21st century) As of now me, DH, DD14, DS12, DS10, DS8 and my mom are booked. We are returning cruisers (went in Jan '05). And i know my title is odd but it is my VMK title. um long story

[lwilliam]

Welcome!:cool1: :banana: :woohoo: :dance3:

Can't wait to hear THIS story about VMK!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Lucy

[starwood]

Be patient with me. I have barely ever posted here (but my best friend does all the time! maybe i will get more comfortable with it as she drags me into the 21st century) As of now me, DH, DD14, DS12, DS10, DS8 and my mom are booked. We are returning cruisers (went in Jan '05). And i know my title is odd but it is my VMK title. um long story

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/starwood2000/clipart/dog20.jpg

[jlawall]

Be patient with me. I have barely ever posted here (but my best friend does all the time! maybe i will get more comfortable with it as she drags me into the 21st century) As of now me, DH, DD14, DS12, DS10, DS8 and my mom are booked. We are returning cruisers (went in Jan '05). And i know my title is odd but it is my VMK title. um long storyWelcome, it's best to jump in with both feet!!!:banana:

[MrsG]

Be patient with me. I have barely ever posted here (but my best friend does all the time! maybe i will get more comfortable with it as she drags me into the 21st century) As of now me, DH, DD14, DS12, DS10, DS8 and my mom are booked. We are returning cruisers (went in Jan '05). And i know my title is odd but it is my VMK title. um long story

So glad to see you'll be joining us!

Welcome Aboard!!!!

[starwood]

Current list

noahsmom - with DH and DS (11)
jlawall - with DH, DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd - with DW and DD (14)
mickeymo - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG - with DH
lwilliam - with DH, DS (17)
Mason7AK - with DH, DD (16), DD (8), DS (7) and DD (3)
Kadorto - with DW, DS now 5 yoa, and DS now 8 yoa
Ky Cruisin - with DH, DD (17), DD (9), DS (8), and DS??? (19)
Ramule - with DW, DS (16) and DD (12)
AdventureBlondeBoy - with DH, DD14, DS12, DS10, DS8 and DM
Starwood - with DH and DS (16 - turning 17 on the cruise).

I have posted some pictures to the DIS photo contest. If anyone is inclined could you please visit and vote for my pictures here (http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/8329)http://users.bigpond.net.au/wishart/images/smilies/thanks[1].gif.

[jlawall]

Thx for updating the "list"......our group is growing nicely!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

[jlawall]

I have no idea what Lucy is talking about?

[lwilliam]

how JoAnn is stuttering (double posting) - too much cold medicine girl!:sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick: :sick:

[jlawall]

Really, LuLu?:confused3

[lwilliam]

where did those double posts go?:confused: Am I losing it:confused3 :scared1:
Jo-Jo - what are all these new friends on our thread going to think about me....one minute I read something on here and then it is gone.....
I am taking NO cold medicine....and you know me well enough to know I would rather EAT than have a drink, the strongest thing I had today was coffee, at 7:30 AM!!!!!!
I better go to bed - it IS past my bedtime (8:25 PM)
Things will get better for me, I promise - I am NOT crazy:scared1: :laughing:

[AdventureBlondeBoy]

Thanks for all the welcomes. you guys are great

[AdventureBlondeBoy]

Ok I finally went back and read all 15 pages of your postings. Snow? hmm hasn't snowed here since 1974. Hope you all are enjoying that. We used to live in NJ, then MD before returning to CA. And Noahsmom - congrats on becoming a CM consultant (have been there since '99). And can anyone tell me how i get a cool ticker tape countdown to tortula at the bottom of my posting? Oh yeah and yes of couse I clean my house before going on vacation! Love coming home to the clean house! That leave one less thing to do when i am finished with the vacation laundry. Oh and one more thing - i see everyone posted the ages of their kids at the time of the cruise - please let me fix that i will be with DD16, DS13, DS11 and DS9 at cruise time. Arg that is so far away. Ok i think i am caught up except that maybe i should have made 50 postings with this so i could get me a pirate Arg!

[jlawall]

Ok I finally went back and read all 15 pages of your postings. Snow? hmm hasn't snowed here since 1974. Hope you all are enjoying that. We used to live in NJ, then MD before returning to CA. And Noahsmom - congrats on becoming a CM consultant (have been there since '99). And can anyone tell me how i get a cool ticker tape countdown to tortula at the bottom of my posting? Oh yeah and yes of couse I clean my house before going on vacation! Love coming home to the clean house! That leave one less thing to do when i am finished with the vacation laundry. Oh and one more thing - i see everyone posted the ages of their kids at the time of the cruise - please let me fix that i will be with DD16, DS13, DS11 and DS9 at cruise time. Arg that is so far away. Ok i think i am caught up except that maybe i should have made 50 postings with this so i could get me a pirate Arg!
You are too funny! Yes, you at least get the pirate thing! www.tickerfactory.com

Use the above site to make your ticker........good luck!:goodvibes

[jlawall]

Lucy...........it's called an "edit" key......you can change your posts.

[AdventureBlondeBoy]

hey i did it. Thanks for your help JoAnn ( but i had to call in reinforcements to figure it out).

[MrsG]

Ok I finally went back and read all 15 pages of your postings. Snow? hmm hasn't snowed here since 1974. Hope you all are enjoying that. We used to live in NJ, then MD before returning to CA. And Noahsmom - congrats on becoming a CM consultant (have been there since '99). And can anyone tell me how i get a cool ticker tape countdown to tortula at the bottom of my posting? Oh yeah and yes of couse I clean my house before going on vacation! Love coming home to the clean house! That leave one less thing to do when i am finished with the vacation laundry. Oh and one more thing - i see everyone posted the ages of their kids at the time of the cruise - please let me fix that i will be with DD16, DS13, DS11 and DS9 at cruise time. Arg that is so far away. Ok i think i am caught up except that maybe i should have made 50 postings with this so i could get me a pirate Arg!

Uh oh, JoAnn, I think she's got the pirate: thing. :worship:

Let the games begin!!!!

[jlawall]

hey i did it. Thanks for your help JoAnn ( but i had to call in reinforcements to figure it out).Very piratey! I guess we should "name" our thread!!! Something with "buried treasure" or pirates............what do we want to name ourselves?????:dance3: pirate:

[jlawall]

Uh oh, JoAnn, I think she's got the pirate: thing. :worship:

Let the games begin!!!!They just don't know what they're dealing with here............pirate queens.......................be afraid, be very afraid!!!!!:cool1:

[starwood]

Our corrected cruise list:banana:

noahsmom - with DH and DS (11)
jlawall - with DH, DD (25), DD (22) and DD (19)
wvmd - with DW and DD (14)
mickeymo - with DH, DD (12) and DS (14), parents, DBRO, DSIL and Dnephew (7)
RAC - with DH, DD (12) and parents
MrsG - with DH
lwilliam - with DH, DS (17)
Mason7AK - with DH, DD (16), DD (8), DS (7) and DD (3)
Kadorto - with DW, DS now 5 yoa, and DS now 8 yoa
Ky Cruisin - with DH, DD (17), DD (9), DS (8), and DS??? (19)
Ramule - with DW, DS (16) and DD (12)
AdventureBlondeBoy - with DH, DD16, DS13, DS11, DS9 and DM
Starwood - with DH and DS (16 - turning 17 on the cruise).

Looks like lots of 16 and 17 year olds on our ship.:rolleyes1

[MrsG]

Very piratey! I guess we should "name" our thread!!! Something with "buried treasure" or pirates............what do we want to name ourselves?????:dance3: pirate:


I'll leave the privilege to you. Definately pirate: themed. ARGH!

[AdventureBlondeBoy]

Thanks for fixing that for me Starwood and i appreciate you keeping the list going. My daughter thinks all the 16 and 17 year olds is a good thing but hmm :scared:
Hope you all have a good weekend. It has been raining all week and will continue thru the weekend. DS11 (but he is 9 now) 's soccer game on sat has been cancelled and I am keeping my fingers crossed that DS13 will be too (i don't want to sit out in the rain and cold "supporting" him-big baby that i am)

[mickeymo]

"Cold" and rainy here - low 40s - Maggie's opening season lacrosse games for tomorrow are canceled. Her pre-season tournament was canceled last weekend. Only thing on the schedule is basketball and science projects for tomorrow...

[Mason7AK]

It's cold and rainy here too! My daughter just called me from school and said it was "snowing little baby flakes" LOL, but I don't seem them! I think it is just wishful thinking on her part - she misses the snow boarding in Alaska!

I told my DD that she should start a thread on the teen board for our cruise since we have so many teens going! I don't think she did it though! Maybe someone will so they can get to know each other before the cruise!
Angela

[starwood]

Cold here but sunny (29 degrees). 35 and partly cloudy the rest of the weekend.

[MrsG]

Cold and sunny here in NY too. They say chance of snow this weekend. We've been lucky there has been no snow so far, too lucky........

[lwilliam]

Lucy here
very cold here too
tomorrow we are running away from here, my hubby and I, and going to NYC and standing in the half-price ticket line - I always like it when I don't know what show I'm going to see! The last time we did this, my DH and DS saw Spamalot (DH didn't care for it) and I went by myself and saw Color Purple - OMGoodness - well worth every penny - I was traumatized at the show - also saw it with Fantasia! What a moving show.:sad1:

We wanted to see Drowsy Chaperone but it closed. I'm hoping to see Curtains, highly recommended by a friend. I'm sure Little Mermaid won't be on half-price tickets...wish Mary Poppins would, saw it before and LOVED it!

Hope the City turns up the heat tomorrow - oh, my MUST stop in the City is always the Disney Store!:cool1: :cheer2:

[jlawall]

Cold here but sunny (29 degrees). 35 and partly cloudy the rest of the weekend.

Cold and sunny here in NY too. They say chance of snow this weekend. We've been lucky there has been no snow so far, too lucky........

Lucy here
very cold here too
tomorrow we are running away from here, my hubby and I, and going to NYC and standing in the half-price ticket line - I always like it when I don't know what show I'm going to see! The last time we did this, my DH and DS saw Spamalot (DH didn't care for it) and I went by myself and saw Color Purple - OMGoodness - well worth every penny - I was traumatized at the show - also saw it with Fantasia! What a moving show.:sad1:

We wanted to see Drowsy Chaperone but it closed. I'm hoping to see Curtains, highly recommended by a friend. I'm sure Little Mermaid won't be on half-price tickets...wish Mary Poppins would, saw it before and LOVED it!

Hope the City turns up the heat tomorrow - oh, my MUST stop in the City is always the Disney Store!:cool1: :cheer2:

My weather report is very similar to the previous posts..........freezing cold, gloomy, bitter, biting cold, no snow............quite frankly, wintery depressing...................:scared1: I don't know about you guys, BUT I NEED ALITTLE SNOW BY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........

Lucy, how can you go to NYC without us???????????? We missed you by a week and I've been sick ever since!:sick: Coughing every night, all night!:sad2:

Enough about that! WE NEED TO BRAINSTORM A piratey, Caribbean, tropical, treasurey cruise name! It's time to jump in and offer your ideas......(I'm not very creative, but I'm good at stealing good ideas!:thumbsup2

Let the games begin..............:woohoo:

[jlawall]

1/3 of the way to our next pirate.......watch out for MaryAnn.......:worship:

[jlawall]

Hey MaryAnn, do you know what happened to the thread from the med cruise?:confused3

[MrsG]

JoAnn,

I can't find our Med thread either. I kept getting errors when I tried to link to it. I guess we should get a hold of tech support. I'll try posting there.

[jlawall]

JoAnn,

I can't find our Med thread either. I kept getting errors when I tried to link to it. I guess we should get a hold of tech support. I'll try posting there.

Thx MaryAnn, apparently, they've shut it down to see if the longer thread are slowing down these boards...........i'm not sure if it will be back, we can start a new one if we want! Yikes!:confused3

[MrsG]

Thx MaryAnn, apparently, they've shut it down to see if the longer thread are slowing down these boards...........i'm not sure if it will be back, we can start a new one if we want! Yikes!:confused3

It might be nice to start another one just to keep in touch and tell everyone what happened. Do you want to do it as you were the one who started it all?

[jlawall]

It might be nice to start another one just to keep in touch and tell everyone what happened. Do you want to do it as you were the one who started it all?

I'll try and see what happens?

[lwilliam]

Lucy here
thought I'd kick this thread 'up a notch' (get it - kick it up a notch - Emeril:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: )....OK, for anyone who didn't get it, turn on Emeril on the Food Channel:happytv: :happytv: :happytv:

Was summoned for jury duty today - my number is ALWAYS called...but, I got lucky (Lucky Lucy!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: ) - they didn't pick me this time for a case - I did make it to the courtroom but I looked really, really bad today (I know, how could I possibly look bad, right JoAnn?:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 )...honestly, I dressed for the part, and they didn't pick me - I was SO HAPPY!:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :yay: Now I'll get a check for $9 (yep, NINE dollars) - I hope I don't spend it all in one place:rotfl2:

[jlawall]

Lucy here
thought I'd kick this thread 'up a notch' (get it - kick it up a notch - Emeril:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: )....OK, for anyone who didn't get it, turn on Emeril on the Food Channel:happytv: :happytv: :happytv:

Was summoned for jury duty today - my number is ALWAYS called...but, I got lucky (Lucky Lucy!!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: ) - they didn't pick me this time for a case - I did make it to the courtroom but I looked really, really bad today (I know, how could I possibly look bad, right JoAnn?:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 )...honestly, I dressed for the part, and they didn't pick me - I was SO HAPPY!:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :yay: Now I'll get a check for $9 (yep, NINE dollars) - I hope I don't spend it all in one place:rotfl2:
Oh to be retired and tell these crazy stories.............:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[lwilliam]

now all our new friends will think I'm REALLY old, telling them I'm retired....
tell 'em, Joann, come and tell 'em:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[jlawall]

now all our new friends will think I'm REALLY old, telling them I'm retired....
tell 'em, Joann, come and tell 'em:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

Hey everyone, Lucy is really funny and nice.................:banana: :banana:
...teehee.....:worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:

[starwood]

$9! Last time I was called it was only $5.

[mickeymo]

When I served on Federal in Houston a few years back - it was $40/day plus free public transportation... I was thrilled - it was more than I was making teaching water aerobics...:lmao: Sequester me please!!! Hotel room, meals provided, someone to make my bed, clean the bathroom, plenty of books to read and no kids!!! :lmao: (While I did get on the jury, I didn't get sequestered...)

I just looked - County Pay is $6... State is no less than $6 for the first day and no less than $40 for the rest...(I guess it's up to different districts...)

[lwilliam]

you KNOW what "they" say about NJ!!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: (Starwood, I'm joking!:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 )....Yes, I'm sure Federal pays alot more but I never want to find out!

As I sat there waiting to be 'picked' I kept thinking, well, this (jury duty) surely would be better than my next month's appts. (root canal, hand surgery, other appts. I don't wanna talk about - you know, when you are '50 and over' those awful tests you must have on your body:sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1: ) OH, this will truly get me a comment from JoAnn:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

How is the weather everyone? I'm a 'weather watcher' (now that I have more time!) - we are having a teeny-tiny bit of freezing rain right now but should clear till school is over this afternoon. No big snows in the forecast for us:cheer2: :cheer2:

[MrsG]

I'm a weather watcher here too, Lucy. Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning. Actually we had a red sky this AM and they say rain this PM (better than snow!!):banana: :banana:

Last time I had jury duty I didn't see a penny because they don't pay you directly if you would normally be working. Not sure how much it is, though.

Maryann

[jlawall]

We Need Snow!!!

[MrsG]

The only snow I want is a Blizzard that closes down the schools. Not any of the sissy flakes which gets us there and gives us a devil of the time getting home. No, if it's going to snow, Let it SNOW!