20050514..May 14, 2005...Official Check in Disney's 1st 14 Day thru Panama Canal Part 4

[Scott H]

Peter, If only our pups were so talented.

Geno's , yes real pizza and don't forget Lou Malnatti's (SP?), Beef Sandwiches, yes very good. I do miss many things about Chicago.

Boat show was fun, now to win the Lotto. Cuban food has been great.

Home to WY tomorrow. Burr!!!!

Saw Celebrity and RCC and Carnival crusie out of port today. Or I should say we herd the life boat drill's.

[cotomom]

Thanks all for the recommendations! :thumbsup2 Now I think I won't have enough time to try them all. :sad:

I'll be hoofing it a bit on my own, so probably would prefer to stick to the more casual 'joint' type of places versus upscale steakhouses.

I just got my itinerary. Not only will I be cold, but I'll also be having to leave the hotel at 4am my time. :coffee: Yep, I'll be lots of 'fun' while I'm there! :scared:

Hopefully there will be a next time and I can meet up with you then Celeste!!!

Kendra

ps. Scott - thanks for voting...... I should have "Did you vote today?" stickers made :lmao: Hope my BIL appreciates all the hard work of the DIS'ers on his behalf! :thumbsup2

[Mickey&JoshNut]

O.K. Elaine, explain this one.... someone was talking about Norm MacDonald and "beaver fever". I assume that it is a Canadian thing?

Well yes....and no....In Canada we have a new commercial series for our national telephone provider, Bell Canada and it stars 2 beavers...and one of then is voiced by Norm MacDonald...as to "beaver fever"....I guess that is what they are referrig to.

P.S. thanks for the Parrothead Phlocking explanation.

[Mickey&JoshNut]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid201/pced07e050f7b2aaec3ecd0e7006ffff7/f01dbbd3.jpg

Okay...that's it...I am NEVER going snorkelling or scuba diving with Scott!!!!!!

[DisneyPinDiva]

HOLY CRAP SCOTT!!!!
I missed that picture somewhere... but geez!!! I hope you were in a cage when you took that picture!!! Ditto what Elaine said... I don't wanna be anywhere near anything like that!! I'm seriously rethinking snorkeling in Grand Cayman.... that picture skeeeeerd me!!!!

[kellib36]

Home to WY tomorrow. Burr!!!!

Hey, Scott!!!!! We couldn't find the ladder.....or the beer cooler....your neighbor musta been snitching.....we did keep a good eye on the place though....waved on the way into town.....on the way to the races...on the way "home" from the races...on the way to the Hot Springs....on the way back into town...missed it this morning, though....waved to Air Force Two and all the Army/Air Force guys bivouaced at the Teton pullout.....they sure looked cold!! :eek:

We walked to Jedidiah's Sat morning....-24º!! You can keep it, except for the "no wind" part.....I'm sure your trip was great!

[kellib36]

Congrats, Steve and Amy!!! I expected I'd be a few days late...didn't think I was already late before I posted well wishes....

And nice of Quincy to share her special day!! Hope it was a great day, the pics sure make it look good!!!

[EpcotKilterFan]

HI All!

Did you know that there is a DIS photo contest??

Well voting has begun for the first week! The theme is to represent love :love: of any kind related to Disney.

So go here to vote in group 2 :rolleyes: :scratchin DIS Photocontest (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1035582)

Here for Group 1DIS Photocontest (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1035574)

There will be another vote for the top vote getter in both groups to get a winner!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Debbie

[Mickey&JoshNut]

HI All!

Did you know that there is a DIS photo contest??

Well voting has begun for the first week! The theme is to represent love :love: of any kind related to Disney.

So go here to vote in group 2 :rolleyes: :scratchin DIS Photocontest (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1035582)

Here for Group 1DIS Photocontest (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1035574)

There will be another vote for the top vote getter in both groups to get a winner!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Debbie

Gee...I wonder where I've seen that picture before!!!!

Good luck Debbie

P.S. guess who I voted for!!!!!

[Hygiene99]

Good luck Debbie

P.S. guess who I voted for!!!!!

I voted.. As instructed :lmao: :lmao:

[Az Pirates]

Just got back from a quick trip to CA and decided to check the boards... it's almost like pre-cruise days with so much activity!

Congrats to Steve and Amy and Welcome to Baby Emma!
Georgie said it all in her poem - so ditto to that.

Looks like Q had a great time on her B-day, such cute pictures!

Unfortunately we missed Q by 2 days and Ken & Shari by 1 day. :(
Judging by the pics I do believe it was much more crowded when we were at DL/DCA over the weekend. Still fun - but LOTS of people there!

We took a walk around The Queen Mary Fri. night - then came home and voted for Max to win a wedding there.
Is he sure he wants us to vote FOR him? :eek:

Kendra, so sorry about the producing troubles.
I went to a presentation today with Marc Platt (Wicked producer) He shared a few stories about the challenges they faced with that show... you're in good company. Of course I'm sure he's reaping quite the financial reward now and I'm guessing you'll get a few good jobs and maybe some flowers. Just not fair.
You're doing a good thing - Hang in there!

I'm with Leslie & Elaine on Scott's picture - Yikes!

Debbie - what a great photo!

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Well...Steve and Amy are now at home with little Emma but they are a wee bit busy with their new bundle of joy....Steve said I could post these for all to see.....

HERE'S EMMA

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/MickeyJoshNut123/Emma-1.jpg

as you can see Steve & Amy have already instilled their love for Disney on Emma...check out her receiving blanket.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/MickeyJoshNut123/Emma-2.jpg

[BobandLee]

Thanks for posting Elaine. :thumbsup2
Looks like a sweetie.

[icunurse_celeste]

Well...Steve and Amy are now at home with little Emma but they are a wee bit busy with their new bundle of joy....Steve said I could post these for all to see.....

HERE'S EMMA


[CENTER]as you can see Steve & Amy have already instilled their love for Disney on Emma...check out her receiving blanket.


Oh my goodness, is she beautiful!!!


You guys did an awesome job!

[kellib36]

Well...Steve and Amy are now at home with little Emma but they are a wee bit busy with their new bundle of joy....Steve said I could post these for all to see.....



HERE'S EMMA


http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/MickeyJoshNut123/Emma-1.jpg






as you can see Steve & Amy have already instilled their love for Disney on Emma...check out her receiving blanket.


http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/MickeyJoshNut123/Emma-2.jpg

What a beautiful, happy baby!! Magical!!! :hug: Congrats, and I hope Amy is feeling good, too.

[Q's My Princess]

Well...Steve and Amy are now at home with little Emma but they are a wee bit busy with their new bundle of joy....Steve said I could post these for all to see.....

HERE'S EMMA

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/MickeyJoshNut123/Emma-1.jpg

as you can see Steve & Amy have already instilled their love for Disney on Emma...check out her receiving blanket.

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d15/MickeyJoshNut123/Emma-2.jpg

So cute! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos! Quincy says "She's soooo cute!" :cheer2:

Here's hoping for easy feedings, long naps and a comfortable Mommy! :love: :love:

[airtime247]

Hi Everyone,

First, thanks so much for your kind words and congratulations for our new little pride and joy! She really has been a handful this last week but it has been the most incredible time of our lives. I can't believe she will be a week old tonight! It's amazing how much she has changed in her short lifetime. Her hair has gotten a lot lighter, her moulding (peanut head) has gone away. She is also starting to grow into those cute chubby cheeks!

Last night was our first halfway decent night's rest. She at least went to sleep early but we still had to wake up often for feeding/changing/burping. The two nights before, she was up until 5am and 3:30am. We've only managed around 4 hours per night up until last night. :coffee:

The only way she seems really comfortable to sleep is on my chest which is rough for me since I can't sleep well sitting up. As soon as I try to put her down, she starts crying a few minutes later!

Thanks Auntie Elaine for posting the pics and notification about Emma's arrival. When I've had enough coffee, I'll have to change my signature and picture to one of the three of us.

Georgie, that poem was incredible and will be in her scrapbook! I can't thank you enough! You are the best!!!

Happy Birthday Quincy!

You really are an awesome group! I can't wait for her to be old enough to join the DIS. I'll have to start thinking of a screen name now. Maybe:

Little Souvenir
Baby Airtime
Repo Rugrat
Everyone's DISneice
L'il Lanyard Person
Stinkerbelle

I'll try to catch up on all the posts in the next few days. I'll also post a link to some more photos once I get them uploaded.

Take care everyone!

Steve

[bonzie1]

Hi Everyone,

You really are an awesome group! I can't wait for her to be old enough to join the DIS. I'll have to start thinking of a screen name now. Maybe:

Little Souvenir
Baby Airtime
Repo Rugrat
Everyone's DISneice
L'il Lanyard Person
Stinkerbelle

I'll try to catch up on all the posts in the next few days. I'll also post a link to some more photos once I get them uploaded.

Take care everyone!

Steve

Steve + Amy!
What a beautiful baby!!! A real princess! princess:

I love your screen names! You have us laughing with Stinkerbelle :tink: :lmao: :tink:

Of course I will always think of Emma as your Little Souvenir :thumbsup2

[DisneyPinDiva]

Hi Everyone,

First, thanks so much for your kind words and congratulations for our new little pride and joy! She really has been a handful this last week but it has been the most incredible time of our lives. I can't believe she will be a week old tonight! It's amazing how much she has changed in her short lifetime. Her hair has gotten a lot lighter, her moulding (peanut head) has gone away. She is also starting to grow into those cute chubby cheeks!

Last night was our first halfway decent night's rest. She at least went to sleep early but we still had to wake up often for feeding/changing/burping. The two nights before, she was up until 5am and 3:30am. We've only managed around 4 hours per night up until last night. :coffee:

The only way she seems really comfortable to sleep is on my chest which is rough for me since I can't sleep well sitting up. As soon as I try to put her down, she starts crying a few minutes later!

Thanks Auntie Elaine for posting the pics and notification about Emma's arrival. When I've had enough coffee, I'll have to change my signature and picture to one of the three of us.

Georgie, that poem was incredible and will be in her scrapbook! I can't thank you enough! You are the best!!!

Happy Birthday Quincy!

You really are an awesome group! I can't wait for her to be old enough to join the DIS. I'll have to start thinking of a screen name now. Maybe:

Little Souvenir
Baby Airtime
Repo Rugrat
Everyone's DISneice
L'il Lanyard Person
Stinkerbelle

I'll try to catch up on all the posts in the next few days. I'll also post a link to some more photos once I get them uploaded.

Take care everyone!

Steve

Steve it HAS to be Little Souvenir!!! And don't forget to put your Repo DVD into Emma's TimeCastle. After all... that's where her life started!!:thumbsup2 Tell Amy the only nice thing about a c-section... is that the moulding is slight and goes away a lot quicker.... Natural births tend to leave them with a bit of a cone head for a while....LOL
I'm laughing thinking Emma's first words will be DIS boards...:rotfl: or how about LET'S CRUISE!!!
I can see she is already a Daddy's girl and has you wrapped.... better get used to sleeping upright.....:rotfl2: Tip: She likes sleeping on your chest because she can hear your heartbeat and she's used to that. They have stuffed animal type things I believe that simulate that ... it might be worth a shot.

[kellib36]

Steve it HAS to be Little Souvenir!!! And don't forget to put your Repo DVD into Emma's TimeCastle. After all... that's where her life started!!:thumbsup2 Tell Amy the only nice thing about a c-section... is that the moulding is slight and goes away a lot quicker.... Natural births tend to leave them with a bit of a cone head for a while....LOL
I'm laughing thinking Emma's first words will be DIS boards...:rotfl: or how about LET'S CRUISE!!!
I can see she is already a Daddy's girl and has you wrapped.... better get used to sleeping upright.....:rotfl2: Tip: She likes sleeping on your chest because she can hear your heartbeat and she's used to that. They have stuffed animal type things I believe that simulate that ... it might be worth a shot.

I had to go back to the top of this message to make sure I'd looked at the sender right.....I think Leslie is channeling Celeste!!! :lmao: :lmao:

Scott, did you get the puppies back yet?!? We saw several dogsled teams from JH Iditarod on the way to the hot springs....we were VERY surprised at how small all those dogs were....

[icunurse_celeste]

I had to go back to the top of this message to make sure I'd looked at the sender right.....I think Leslie is channeling Celeste!!! :lmao: :lmao:

Scott, did you get the puppies back yet?!? We saw several dogsled teams from JH Iditarod on the way to the hot springs....we were VERY surprised at how small all those dogs were....

Believe it or not, I was thinking about suggesting the same item Leslie did. Great minds think a like! :scared:

C

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Good morning Celeste... I see we are both early birds today.

Steve...I'm glad that you posted and it was my please to let our DisFamily know about Emma's arrival and to share her gorgeous pictures.

I did something last night that some of you may think is weird...but I went to a psychic party...boy was that an enlightening and emotional experience.

She had me "pegged" to a tee (which was really scary) and the first thing she said to me is that the internet is a big part of my life and that I had a life changing experience because of it (the internet).

Yup she was right - the internet is a big part of my life (how else would I communicate with my DisFamily) and I do feel that I am a different person since taking our Panama Canal cruise.

She also mentioned that she saw palm tress, an island and a sail boat in my future in 2 - 2 weeks or 2 months and that the palm tree was down - like I would be visiting an island by boat that had been hit by a hurricane....as you can see I am taking a Western Caribbean cruise in a couple of weeks (hence the 2) and we were to stop in Cozumel but now are going to Costa Maya and we also visit Grand Cayman....{insert Twilight Zone music here}

While I know this was for fun....but since she right about so many things, I really hope that some of the things she said will come true...because I will be one very happy person, in that case.

[Scott H]

Elaine, I think the psychic lady had an ear piece and was listening to stuff Peter was feeding her.

The pups were awaiting us when we arrived, we were mobbed with Malamutes, jumping and running, and then a serious bought of begging. A skill they never seem to loose.

Kelli, Huskies and Alaskan Sled dog are built for speed, the Malamute is built for heavy hauling. It was the Malamute that brought dyptheria serum to Nome and saved the day.

MRI yesterday on the shoulder, Rotator Cuff is torn, Surgery set for March 9. I will be glad to get it done and over with. The best part is that it will not effect our May trip to Grand Cayman, again the water therapy will be a good thing.

[Q's My Princess]

Elaine, I think the psychic lady had an ear piece and was listening to stuff Peter was feeding her.

MRI yesterday on the shoulder, Rotator Cuff is torn, Surgery set for March 9. I will be glad to get it done and over with. The best part is that it will not effect our May trip to Grand Cayman, again the water therapy will be a good thing.
Scott...good one about Peter feeding the psychic! :rotfl2: :lmao:

Sorry to hear about your torn rotator cuff...best of luck with the surgery. :sick: :grouphug:

[DisneyPinDiva]

I had to go back to the top of this message to make sure I'd looked at the sender right.....I think Leslie is channeling Celeste!!! :lmao: :lmao:



:rotfl2: I was once in the medical profession in what seems to be a previous life. :rotfl2:

[DisneyPinDiva]

Scott: Sorry to hear about the shoulder surgery. Better install voice activated typing on your computer before the surgery... we don't want you hampering your recovery because you are trying to type when going thru DIS board withdrawel........;)

[Scott H]

Leslie, I just installed "Melvis Bacon's Typing Toutor for the Left Hand Only Typist", with enough practice I should be OK. I got two weeks.

[DisneyPinDiva]

Leslie, I just installed "Melvis Bacon's Typing Toutor for the Left Hand Only Typist", with enough practice I should be OK. I got two weeks.

:rotfl: Good one.... I forgot about that program. You're good to go! :thumbsup2

[auntrenae]

OK, I have to catch up here....

Scott, What shark??? What picture??? I wanna see!!!

Bob, the new Expedition Everest at AK is open, and I hear many screams are happening... don't ask me, as I don't do roller coasters! The stunt show at MGM is very popular, and Soarin' at Epcot is wonderful! I hope that helps...

Kendra, Eric and I are both gadget freaks, so the housewares show would be a terrible temptation... I can't wait to hear all about it!

Renae

[auntrenae]

Steve,

She's adorable!!!! She (and you) will get past the lack of sleep in about 16 years...lol! We can't wait to mee her!!!

Hey everybody,
It looks like we might actually be going on that Alaskan cruise we talked about last year. We need advice, what cruise line (Holland America or Princess) what excursions to do, whether to go salmon fishing (yes!) and anything else you might know. It looks like mid June as far as timing goes. It will be just about 5 of us, so not the big reunion we were hoping for, but Eric's dad really wants us to go, so...

BTW, it was 82* here today...lol!

Renae

[auntrenae]

It's me again, finally caught up... Scott, did the shark have anything to do with the torn rotator cuff? Did you try to kiss it for the photo contest?........lol! You'll have to back of the competition, if that's the truth.... Really, I hope you heal quickly! Kiss the hairy mutts for me!!!!

Renae

[icunurse_celeste]

Good morning Celeste... I see we are both early birds today.


I've been working nights for the past few weeks....7pm to 7am. :crazy2: It's really strange to have it be 5:51pm and I am just waking up. :confused3 Oh well, only a few more weeks and them I am back to days :banana:

Have I mentioned that my bed is my best friend.

[kellib36]

Bob, the new Expedition Everest at AK is open, and I hear many screams are happening... don't ask me, as I don't do roller coasters!

We did EE during the CM preview in Jan....twice in a row....with the patch, I almost didn't make it through the 2nd trip.....the track change is really neat!

Scott, Sorry to hear about you shoulder....good to get it taken care of between trips....the pups will enjoy you being at home, I'm sure.

We're getting a foster dog (bichon) on Sat....an owner turn in to start with....I'm kinda glad~~~a puppy mill rescue first off would be tough....

Leslie, I didn't know that about you....you and Joe would be welcome on our snowmobile trips....I need all the assistance I can get.... :rotfl2: (I did survive this year with NO injuries!!! Yeah, me!!!!)

[Hygiene99]

I did something last night that some of you may think is weird...but I went to a psychic party...boy was that an enlightening and emotional experience.

She had me "pegged" to a tee (which was really scary) and the first thing she said to me is that the internet is a big part of my life and that I had a life changing experience because of it (the internet).

Yup she was right - the internet is a big part of my life (how else would I communicate with my DisFamily) and I do feel that I am a different person since taking our Panama Canal cruise.

She also mentioned that she saw palm tress, an island and a sail boat in my future in 2 - 2 weeks or 2 months and that the palm tree was down - like I would be visiting an island by boat that had been hit by a hurricane....as you can see I am taking a Western Caribbean cruise in a couple of weeks (hence the 2) and we were to stop in Cozumel but now are going to Costa Maya and we also visit Grand Cayman....{insert Twilight Zone music here}

While I know this was for fun....but since she right about so many things, I really hope that some of the things she said will come true...because I will be one very happy person, in that case.

Did she mention anything about Pajama's :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Hygiene99]

Leslie, I just installed "Melvis Bacon's Typing Toutor for the Left Hand Only Typist", with enough practice I should be OK. I got two weeks.
Yeah scott Im left handed and Ha e no problems :thumbsup2 :lmao: :lmao:

[DisneyPinDiva]

Kelli... glad to hear you survived this years trip without injuries!! :cheer2: Yeah!

I would not be much good on a snowmobile trip... If there is snow.. I prefer to find a fire to sit in front of with a nice hot buttered rum!!:drinking1

Todays drink of the day... Konk Kooler. I had such a stressful day watching the grandpuppies that I had to drag out the recipe and pretend I was at CC this evening. It was 86º here today so it wasn't hard to imagine.... i had the Shoreside survival CD playing....now if only the pool had some sand around it....

[DisneyPinDiva]

PETER.... you never DID answer my question...........:rolleyes1

[Hygiene99]

PETER.... you never DID answer my question...........:rolleyes1


NO

Just wanted others to be able to Talk to Emma Grace :sunny: :sunny:

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Elaine, I think the psychic lady had an ear piece and was listening to stuff Peter was feeding her.

MRI yesterday on the shoulder, Rotator Cuff is torn, Surgery set for March 9. I will be glad to get it done and over with. The best part is that it will not effect our May trip to Grand Cayman, again the water therapy will be a good thing.


Good one Scott about the ear piece!!!!!! It was so freaky to hear her say things that were true and this lady had never met me before.

So sorry to hear about your Rotator Cuff...sounds very painful. Take it easy...you might actually need a trip to WDW very soon to help you heal faster...I do hear that Florida sunshine heals people very fast!!!!!!

[EpcotKilterFan]

Ok guys! Final voting for the Photo contest :thumbsup2 :rotfl:

Go and vote here: Photo Contest (http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1039459) :scratchin :wave:

Debbie

[EpcotKilterFan]

Scott - sorry to hear that you are going to have surgery. Water therapy is a great thing.

Elaine - that is bizarre about the psychic. Just a bit eerie to me :wizard:

Steve - Emma is a beautiful baby. princess: Can't wait to hear about her first Disney adventures

Heading to Maryland for the weekend for a Disney Pin Meet at Parkhoppers (if you read Deb Wills newsletter is it in there). We have a great time and usually spend most of the night there :coffee:

Have a great weekend all!

Debbie

[Q's My Princess]

Todays drink of the day... Konk Kooler. I had such a stressful day watching the grandpuppies that I had to drag out the recipe and pretend I was at CC this evening. It was 86º here today so it wasn't hard to imagine.... i had the Shoreside survival CD playing....now if only the pool had some sand around it....
Leslie!
I love that you made a Konk Kooler and played the survival CD. :thumbsup2 Every Thursday I help out at Quincy's pre-school and I have to admit there are some Thursday's when I come home and feel like I have been put through the ringer! :crazy2: :crazy2: Then Michael is kind enough to make me a nice, big martini!! :love: Ah, isn't love grand! :smooth:
I just noticed you have a cruise in 15 days! Very Exciting!! Have a WONDERful, MAGICal time! pixiedust: pixiedust:

[kellib36]

Todays drink of the day... Konk Kooler. I had such a stressful day watching the grandpuppies that I had to drag out the recipe and pretend I was at CC this evening. It was 86º here today so it wasn't hard to imagine.... i had the Shoreside survival CD playing....now if only the pool had some sand around it....

Yeah, I can't think of anything more stressful!!! :rotfl2:What an AWFUL day!!!!:lmao:

[Scott H]

Thanks Guys for the well wishes, I am looking forward to the surgery so as to get back to normal. As if I was ever normal. A couple of weeks off will be welcome, I can get out taxes done, and prep for our Travel Log presentation we will be giving on Tanzania.

Lynn has been really great in helping me do things with my limited range of motion. She was great on the dive trip and continues to be a great help. She is just too good to me.

[cotomom]

Hey everyone! :coffee:

Just wanted to let everyone know that my BIL "Max" ... real name Andrew was NOT proposed to this morning.

He is grateful as he thinks one of the other potential brides that wasn't selected to be THE bride is better suited for him. He'll go to the Queen Mary next Friday to the wedding to be introduced to the other 'contestants'.

Thanks to you all for voting for him. Even with all of our efforts, he only came in 3rd place with about 1800 votes. The 'winner' is "Carl", a 52 year old Psychologist, never been married, and had over 3,000 votes. Doris says she selected him based on compatibility not voting results.

Kendra


Scott - hope you get better very soon and the surgery goes well! :sick:

[bonzie1]

Kendra... that's exciting news for your BIL... maybe his Bride will be the one of his choosing! let us know!

Scott! Sorry you need surgery, but you're right. It's best to just get it out of the way.

Elaine... :eek: that's eerie... do be careful. So glad you'll be going on a cruise soon... HAVE FUN!!!

Leslie... Konk Coolers! Joe and I will be right down! 86 degrees! WOW! Hope it stays like that in March when we come doen to celebrate or 10th anniversary! Love the signature with your grandpuppies in it!

Debbie, have a great pin meet. Good luck with the photo contest... you got our vote!

Kelli, glad you're accident free!

Renae, my folks always wanted to take an Alaskan cruise. I think I've heard Holland American gives a nice one. Have fun planning!

Steve + Amy, enjoy that little blessing!
HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!

[airtime247]

Steve,

She's adorable!!!! She (and you) will get past the lack of sleep in about 16 years...lol! We can't wait to mee her!!!

Hey everybody,
It looks like we might actually be going on that Alaskan cruise we talked about last year. We need advice, what cruise line (Holland America or Princess) what excursions to do, whether to go salmon fishing (yes!) and anything else you might know. It looks like mid June as far as timing goes. It will be just about 5 of us, so not the big reunion we were hoping for, but Eric's dad really wants us to go, so...

BTW, it was 82* here today...lol!

Renae

The last two nights have been great after three really rough ones!

Regarding the Alaska cruise, that was our first cruise in 2002. We didn't really do much research beforehand and probably spent a lot more than we should have!

We cruised on Princess this time and once again to Mexico. We've never cruised on Holland America but hear they are nice too. They have the reputation for being cruises for a much older crowd, kind of like how Carnival has the reputation for being a partying crowd.

Have you decided if you wanted a one-way cruise to Anchorage or a round-trip? We did a round-trip (Inside Passage) from Vancouver. Our stops were Skagway, Sitka, and Juneau with a glacier cruising day in front of Yakitat Bay. Glacier Bay is the normal spot for this but they changed our itinerary at the last minute.

In Juneau, we did a whale watching excursion that was by far the most incredible excursion we've ever taken. We saw countless whales that were breaching very close to our boat. It was a little scary but amazing. As part of the excursion, they took us to the Mendenhall Glacier which was also really neat.

In Skagway, we took the Yukon Trail/White Pass Railway (or something like that), which was a long train ride that was really beautiful, scenic, and informative on the history of Skagway.

In Sitka, we didn't book an excursion but just took a shuttle ride from the pier that took us on a tour of the city.

I can't recommend Alaska enough. It really is impressive. One thing though, if you are a fan of the pools, be sure to book a ship with a covered pool. No one used ours since it was uncovered. A few people used the hot tubs but they were almost always empty. Also, instead of beach towels, they handed out blankets on deck. :eek:

I don't know if you've been on any ships other than Disney's but I would pay more attention to the age and amenities of the ship rather than the cruiseline itself. Find out how many "Stars" a ship receives. I wouldn't book on anything less than 4.5 since it will seem like it needs updating and not have many features.

Please PM me if you have any questions about Alaska or Princess in general!

-steve

[DisneyPinDiva]

Yeah, I can't think of anything more stressful!!! :rotfl2:What an AWFUL day!!!!:lmao:

Okay Kelli... Next time I'll send the Grandpuppies out to YOU and THEN see what you think. :rotfl: I am not used to untrained puppies. My house is NOT puppy proof and has way too much Disney stuff! :teeth:

For example... how the heck does a 5 month old basset hound get a Giant Teddy bear from 5 ft up and drag it across a room?? Then.. somehow gets a Disney Bear, chews the tag with the little story book and slobbers all over it ... in the short amount of time it takes ME to go to the bathroom!!! :confused3 Then after being outside for more than 45 minutes.. the beagle comes in and promptly pees on the rug!!! I was nearly insane! :crazy2:
BOB... do you have any tips for house training an obstinant beagle??

Thank goodness by the time I got home today they were gone. My DSILTB (dear son in law to be) picked them up about 5pm. Joe got the brunt of it today. I think this evening we will BOTH be drinking Konk Koolers and vegging out! I should really post a picture in my sig that shows the little terrors how they REALLY act. :rotfl2: I am a terrible Grandma.....:scared1:

[kellib36]

Okay Kelli... Next time I'll send the Grandpuppies out to YOU and THEN see what you think. :rotfl: I am not used to untrained puppies. My house is NOT puppy proof and has way too much Disney stuff! :teeth:

For example... how the heck does a 5 month old basset hound get a Giant Teddy bear from 5 ft up and drag it across a room??

OK, I agree~~that would be VERY stressful! I may be crying on your shoulder next week :hug: .....after we see how our foster does... :scared:

And, btw, I'm not going to comment on how long it takes you to go potty...no way.... :goodvibes

[auntrenae]

Leslie,

After I read your story of the grandpuppies' activities, I had to admit I laughed...for a minute... then I really felt for you! And that they would go after a Disney Bear!!! Man, that bites! (yeah, I know...bad pun) Maybe you should pin them up by their ears... no... better not... Good luck!!! I love puppies, but only at someone else's house... grown dogs and cats for me!

Renae

[Mickey&JoshNut]

O.K. Elaine, explain this one.... someone was talking about Norm MacDonald and "beaver fever". I assume that it is a Canadian thing?


Bob...I found out something interesting today....It is National Beaver Day here in Canada...who knew!!!!!!

also to find out more about Norm MacDonald and "beaver fever" check out this web site Frank and Gordon dot ca (eliminate the space between Frank and Grodon and replace the dot)....

[Scott H]

Hey Leslie, in case I for get do enjoy your upcomming cruise, shouldn't be too hard.

Puppies can be a challenge for sure. If they weren't cute they wouldn't live very long.

[BobandLee]

.......The pups were awaiting us when we arrived, we were mobbed with Malamutes, jumping and running, and then a serious bought of begging. A skill they never seem to loose.

Kelli, Huskies and Alaskan Sled dog are built for speed, the Malamute is built for heavy hauling. It was the Malamute that brought dyptheria serum to Nome and saved the day.

MRI yesterday on the shoulder, Rotator Cuff is torn, Surgery set for March 9. I will be glad to get it done and over with. The best part is that it will not effect our May trip to Grand Cayman, again the water therapy will be a good thing.
Scott, sorry to hear about the Rotator Cuff. Guess that leaves you out of the starting rotation for a while. :)
Have you taken the pups to see Eight Below? :dog:

.....Puppies can be a challenge for sure. If they weren't cute they wouldn't live very long.
So true.

[BobandLee]

...Bob, the new Expedition Everest at AK is open, and I hear many screams are happening... don't ask me, as I don't do roller coasters! The stunt show at MGM is very popular, and Soarin' at Epcot is wonderful! I hope that helps...
..
Renae
Thanks Renae. I've seen the video and it looks cool. Don't know if we will make it there. Probably one day at Magic Kingdom, one day Epcot and one at Universal. Then we will take it from there.

[Scott H]

Have you taken the pups to see Eight Below?

Funny you should mention it, they do watch dog shows on TV, i.e. Westminster, The puppy bowl, Snow Dogs and I am sure they will watch Eight Below. I always hesitate to see those kinds of movies cause I know they will make me cry, just a big softy. The heart of the sled dogs is sooo big and noble. Very true to their personality. Something about their devotion that grabs me.

The KEWL thing about the surgery is I will get to have a scar, then I can go around asking people if they want to see my scar. LOL Other surgeries just left small ones, not KEWL.

[BobandLee]

...I would not be much good on a snowmobile trip... If there is snow.. I prefer to find a fire to sit in front of with a nice hot buttered rum!!:drinking1

Todays drink of the day... Konk Kooler. I had such a stressful day watching the grandpuppies that I had to drag out the recipe and pretend I was at CC this evening. It was 86º here today so it wasn't hard to imagine.... i had the Shoreside survival CD playing....now if only the pool had some sand around it....
Okay Kelli... Next time I'll send the Grandpuppies out to YOU and THEN see what you think. :rotfl: I am not used to untrained puppies. My house is NOT puppy proof and has way too much Disney stuff! :teeth:

For example... how the heck does a 5 month old basset hound get a Giant Teddy bear from 5 ft up and drag it across a room?? Then.. somehow gets a Disney Bear, chews the tag with the little story book and slobbers all over it ... in the short amount of time it takes ME to go to the bathroom!!! :confused3 Then after being outside for more than 45 minutes.. the beagle comes in and promptly pees on the rug!!! I was nearly insane! :crazy2:
BOB... do you have any tips for house training an obstinant beagle??

Thank goodness by the time I got home today they were gone. My DSILTB (dear son in law to be) picked them up about 5pm. Joe got the brunt of it today. I think this evening we will BOTH be drinking Konk Koolers and vegging out! I should really post a picture in my sig that shows the little terrors how they REALLY act. :rotfl2: I am a terrible Grandma.....:scared1:
:mad:<<LESLIE :rotfl2: Bad Grandma...Bad :rotfl2:

Seriously though ( :lmao: ) you gotta have patience. I know that redheads are short on that, but....
After we got Tippy, we read that Beagles, while smart, are very stubborn when it comes to house training. She didn't fit that description. She was broken quite fast. Still is, even with all her problems. Also, is your grandpup male or female? Supposedly, females are easier to housebreak.

When we go to Florida next month, we will just have to take Tip with us and she can explain things to the little floor customizer. :)

O.K. where did you find the recipe for the Konk Kooler?
Snowmobiles? Thought that would be your kind of ride. Not far to fall. :rotfl2:

[BobandLee]

....
The KEWL thing about the surgery is I will get to have a scar, then I can go around asking people if they want to see my scar. LOL Other surgeries just left small ones, not KEWL.

Oh, tough guy eh? Yuk, Yuk, Yuk...

or maybe like Snake Pilskin tough.

[BobandLee]

Moving really slow this morning.....carb overload from last night.
Went to a place called Rocco's with Lee's brothers and their families. (need a smilely that smacks it's head here)
More of the same tonight. Surprise 80th birthday party for their father. Polish Buffet.
Think I'll just do the coffee thing today. :coffee:
We got to set up the place in a couple of hours. Should be fun.

Everyone have a great day.

[Hygiene99]

Funny you should mention it, they do watch dog shows on TV, i.e. Westminster, The puppy bowl, Snow Dogs and I am sure they will watch Eight Below. I always hesitate to see those kinds of movies cause I know they will make me cry, just a big softy. The heart of the sled dogs is sooo big and noble. Very true to their personality. Something about their devotion that grabs me.

.Very SAD movie ... :sad:

We went to see it.

[Mickey&JoshNut]

O.K. where did you find the recipe for the Konk Kooler?



Bob it's on the DCL web site under Castaway Club...they have the recipe for the Konk Kooler, the Chocolate Soufflee and the Vanilla Sauce for the Chocolate Soufflee.

Here's the recipe for the Konk Kooler

Konk Kooler

Ingredients
1/2 ounce dark rum
3/4 ounce light rum
1 ounce passion fruit juice
1 pina colada mix
1 ounce orange juice

Directions
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a wedge of tropical fruit.

Enjoy

[Scott H]

Oh, tough guy eh? Yuk, Yuk, Yuk...

or maybe like Snake Pilskin tough.

I was thinking more like Captain Ron.

[bonzie1]

Very SAD movie ... :sad:

We went to see it.

Oh no... I'm a BIG softie when it comes to dog movies... I hope it has a HAPPY ending??????

[icunurse_celeste]

Hello everybody!!

Scott, sorry to hear about surgery. I don't know if the scar will be that cool, I don't remember them being that big. I have taken care of a few guys who have had rotator cuff surgery who have come to the ICU due to cardiac issues (previous MI)- one of the MD's put a morphine drip directly into the surgical site and they had no pain, until we pulled it. However, it did give them great range of motion. I know the worst thing will be moving it after and they are going to want you to move it so you don't get adhesions. Good luck with the left handed typing!


Did anyone else get the new book and DVD from DCL? I haven't watched it yet, but it will be interesting to see if it shows all of the new changes since dry dock.


8 below was really good and sad. Noah cried and cried. :hug: He said it was a horrible movie and he never wanted to see it again. However, I thought it was very good. He also cried at the Disney IMAX movie about Mars, because two of the robots were left behind. I'm glad my little kung-fu master still has a heart.

[DisneyPinDiva]

:mad:<<LESLIE :rotfl2: Bad Grandma...Bad :rotfl2:

Seriously though ( :lmao: ) you gotta have patience. I know that redheads are short on that, but....
After we got Tippy, we read that Beagles, while smart, are very stubborn when it comes to house training. She didn't fit that description. She was broken quite fast. Still is, even with all her problems. Also, is your grandpup male or female? Supposedly, females are easier to housebreak.

When we go to Florida next month, we will just have to take Tip with us and she can explain things to the little floor customizer. :)

O.K. where did you find the recipe for the Konk Kooler?
Snowmobiles? Thought that would be your kind of ride. Not far to fall. :rotfl2:

The beagle is a female... she has NO interest house training. You would think she would want to be like the big dogs... but no. I have no patience. I don't even remember what patience is...:rotfl2: Also.. we don't have them full time (THANK GOD) so going back and forth doesn't give them any consistancy in training. They are not my dogs after all... yet anyway... seems we always end up with them eventually.....:crazy2:
Looks like Elaine took care of the Konk Kooler recipe... Thanks Elaine! I substituted Cranberry juice for the passion fruit juice... didn't have that on hand. It was quite nice! Also they don't specify how much pina colada mix. We use the bottled stuff and it is pretty sweet so I only use an ounce.

Scott. I went to the Eight Below website and watched the 5 or 6 minute trailer.... balled my eyes out thru most of it. :sad: :sad: I know they'll probably be showing it on the ship... but I don't know if I'll be brave enough to go and watch it in a theater full of people..... I'll need a whole box of Kleenex.... and I don't think they'll appreciate the sobbing.....

[auntrenae]

Hey guys,

Are you telling us that it has an awful ending? I hate movies that get you all involved, then kill off the heroes at the end, especially if they are animals! (I'll never see 'The perfect storm' again!) Please tell me before we go to this one, I have to be prepared, or I'll totally lose it and bawl (loudly)!

Leslie,

What happened to the grandkid rule about spoiling them rotten and sending them home? And BTW, since the guy has a DIS designator, DSILTB, does that mean he's popped the question? If so, have they set the date??? Do we get to see you before or after your cruise?? Which one is it? Are you going with Elaine? Yeah, I know, lots of questions.... you know me....?

ttfn,
Renae

[Hygiene99]

Hello everybody!!



8 below was really good and sad. Noah cried and cried. :hug: He said it was a horrible movie and he never wanted to see it again. However, I thought it was very good. I'm glad my little kung-fu master still has a heart.
Im With Noah.
Celeste , I think I have some nights coming up this Week gotta love those 11 to 7's :crazy2: :crazy2:

8 Below Trailer click here (http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/8below/)

[Scott H]

Ok I did watch the 8 Below trailer and checked out the web site. I know the movie will be too much and will pass on it. I did read the cast info about the dogs and was glad to see that several were pound rescues. That is KEWL. Just looking into the eyes of our kids tells me it would be too sad, I would be there with Leslie, Lynn and others with a very very big pile of Kleenex.

Celeste I know the scar wont be that big as it is the mini-open procedure that will be used. But hey it will be a scar.

[bonzie1]

Just saw this on Mouse Savers. I also asked to be wait-listed 3 weeks ago, but was told there was no such thing. Just thought I'd share what I found.

If you want to cruise May-December 2007 on the Disney Magic, be aware that Disney is no longer taking waiting list requests for those sailings. Beginning 3/28/06, Disney Cruise Line will begin processing the May-December 2007 Disney Magic cruise requests that have already been taken, in the order they were received. Guests (or their travel agents) will be contacted as each request is processed to let them know they have cleared the waitlist, at which time their cruise will be reserved and a confirmation issued. This will continue through 4/3/06.

Not on Disney's waiting list? You can contact travel agencies now and get put on the agency's waiting list. They will be on the phone first thing on 4/4/06 when the remaining staterooms open up, doing their best to get reservations for waiting list clients who want May-December 2007 Disney Magic cruises. Disney has stated that there will be some availablility left in stateroom categories 4-12 when they open bookings on 4/4/06.

No official announcement has been made about special itineraries, but there are strong rumors that DCL will be doing 10-night and 11-night Mediterranean itineraries in the summer. Rumored dates:

5/12/07-5/26/07- Repositioning cruise from Port Canaveral to Europe
5/26/07-8/18/07 - Alternating 10-night and 11-night cruises
8/18/07-9/1/07 - Repositioning cruise from Europe to Port Canaveral

[airtime247]

Just saw this on Mouse Savers. I also asked to be wait-listed 3 weeks ago, but was told there was no such thing. Just thought I'd share what I found.

If you want to cruise May-December 2007 on the Disney Magic, be aware that Disney is no longer taking waiting list requests for those sailings. Beginning 3/28/06, Disney Cruise Line will begin processing the May-December 2007 Disney Magic cruise requests that have already been taken, in the order they were received. Guests (or their travel agents) will be contacted as each request is processed to let them know they have cleared the waitlist, at which time their cruise will be reserved and a confirmation issued. This will continue through 4/3/06.

Not on Disney's waiting list? You can contact travel agencies now and get put on the agency's waiting list. They will be on the phone first thing on 4/4/06 when the remaining staterooms open up, doing their best to get reservations for waiting list clients who want May-December 2007 Disney Magic cruises. Disney has stated that there will be some availablility left in stateroom categories 4-12 when they open bookings on 4/4/06.

No official announcement has been made about special itineraries, but there are strong rumors that DCL will be doing 10-night and 11-night Mediterranean itineraries in the summer. Rumored dates:

5/12/07-5/26/07- Repositioning cruise from Port Canaveral to Europe
5/26/07-8/18/07 - Alternating 10-night and 11-night cruises
8/18/07-9/1/07 - Repositioning cruise from Europe to Port Canaveral

I sure hope they annouce the itineraries before they go on sale! We won't know if we want to book the Repo or possibly one of the 10/11 nights until we see the itineraries!

Here is a picture of Emma sleeping. She must be dreaming of riding rollercoasters with Dad someday! Only 23 more inches for Space Mountain!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/airtime247/RollerCoasterRide.jpg

-steve

[icunurse_celeste]

Hey guys,

Are you telling us that it has an awful ending? I hate movies that get you all involved, then kill off the heroes at the end, especially if they are animals! (I'll never see 'The perfect storm' again!) Please tell me before we go to this one, I have to be prepared, or I'll totally lose it and bawl (loudly)!


No, the ending is not sad. I don't want to say anymore, so it isn't spoiled for others.

[Hygiene99]

I sure hope they annouce the itineraries before they go on sale! We won't know if we want to book the Repo or possibly one of the 10/11 nights until we see the itineraries!



-steve

From what we hear this is the case !! will be announced and several days later you will be able to Book...

[bonzie1]

From what we hear this is the case !! will be announced and several days later you will be able to Book...

Joe + I are already getting EXCITED about this one!!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
The pixiedust: MAGIC pixiedust: is starting!

[auntrenae]

Hi guys,

I just talked to my TA, and they said the dates are set as:
Repo-May 26 14 day
First Med cruise May 28 either 10 or 11 days, then alternating after that.
Repo coming home Aug. 8th.

He put us on the wait list for the first med cruise.... now we really start to save!

Renae

[BobandLee]

Bob it's on the DCL web site under Castaway Club...they have the recipe for the Konk Kooler, the Chocolate Soufflee and the Vanilla Sauce for the Chocolate Soufflee.

Here's the recipe for the Konk Kooler

Konk Kooler

Ingredients
1/2 ounce dark rum
3/4 ounce light rum
1 ounce passion fruit juice
1 pina colada mix
1 ounce orange juice

Directions
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a wedge of tropical fruit.

Enjoy
Thanks for the Recipe Elaine. Probably won't use it for a while considering the foolishness of the weekend.

[BobandLee]

Oh, tough guy eh? Yuk, Yuk, Yuk...
I was thinking more like Captain Ron.
Oh yes, the ner' do well, that does well in the end and teaches everyone a lesson.
Or is it the eyepatch? pirate:

Mary Kay Place. :thumbsup2

[BobandLee]

The beagle is a female... she has NO interest house training. You would think she would want to be like the big dogs... but no. I have no patience. I don't even remember what patience is...:rotfl2: Also.. we don't have them full time (THANK GOD) so going back and forth doesn't give them any consistancy in training. They are not my dogs after all... yet anyway... seems we always end up with them eventually.....:crazy2:
Bad Grandma DPD. :)
Yes, when they are at your place you spoil them. Then send them home.

How can you not have any patience? Awwwww!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pdffea4553ec5a0f1a98363b8bde20bae/f066f4e4.jpg

Everyone have a great week!

[DisneyPinDiva]

Bad Grandma DPD. :)
Yes, when they are at your place you spoil them. Then send them home.

How can you not have any patience? Awwwww!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid200/pdffea4553ec5a0f1a98363b8bde20bae/f066f4e4.jpg

Everyone have a great week!

Go ahead.... make me feel horribly guilty........:sad2: Joe has enough patience for both of us and then some. Luckily when he is around he cleans up the mess and I just get to play with them. ;) Woody and Tink help out by wearing them out running around outside..... then they sleep like this for 10 minutes and they are recharged and ready to go again! Wish I could recharge that quickly..... I NEED A CRUISE!!! :rotfl:
Lucky for me... I'm getting one!!! :thumbsup2

[videogal1]

Leslie, I just installed "Melvis Bacon's Typing Toutor for the Left Hand Only Typist", with enough practice I should be OK. I got two weeks.


or you could get a left-hand Maltron...I've been using a right-hand one for years......
:thumbsup2

[Scott H]

Oh yes, the ner' do well, that does well in the end and teaches everyone a lesson.
Or is it the eyepatch?

Both... LOL

[Q's My Princess]

Good morning everyone! :coffee:

Well, the rain has begun again...the creek is almost over the bridges and the waterfall is really flowing...beautiful sight, but devastating for erosion control!

We took Q to see Eight Below. Michael and I are both crybabies and were sobbing at the end. Q kept looking at me then would wipe my tears away. :sad: There is one part that was a little scary :eek: that had her in tears! But, when we returned home we gave our Nikko a big, big, big hug and she got extra special treats! :hug:

My brother and sister-in-law were in town over the weekend. Had wonderful times with them and decided to visit Italy next summer (June 07) to celebrate their 20th anniversary and our 10th. How perfect will it be to just hop on the Magic for a continuation of our trip?!?! pixiedust: Does anyone know what the ports are for these cruises?

Have a great day! pirate:

[bonzie1]

Good morning everyone! :coffee:

Well, the rain has begun again...the creek is almost over the bridges and the waterfall is really flowing...beautiful sight, but devastating for erosion control!

We took Q to see Eight Below. Michael and I are both crybabies and were sobbing at the end. Q kept looking at me then would wipe my tears away. :sad: There is one part that was a little scary :eek: that had her in tears! But, when we returned home we gave our Nikko a big, big, big hug and she got extra special treats! :hug:

My brother and sister-in-law were in town over the weekend. Had wonderful times with them and decided to visit Italy next summer (June 07) to celebrate their 20th anniversary and our 10th. How perfect will it be to just hop on the Magic for a continuation of our trip?!?! pixiedust: Does anyone know what the ports are for these cruises?

Have a great day! pirate:

Hi Laurie!

Good to hear from you!

Hope your "CRICK" doesn't do any damage!!! ;)

As far as the 2007 cruises to Europe. The 2007 thread indicates there really was a waitlist at DCL which is now closed... Don't know if this is true or not, but there are several on that thread who have confirmed places on specific cruises., requested as early os August '05. Joe + I are very discouraged to learn this, especially after repeated calls to DCL about these cruises, with little information gleaned. I will call DCL again tomorrow to ask for the truth :lmao: It will be an interesting call... pray for the CM who answers the phone to speak with this Lanyard person!

In the meantime I plan on contacting every TA on the planet to try to get a place on the 1st repro. Thanks to DCL's approach to advertising about these cruises, I will also be calling on April 4th regardless of how many waitlists I'm on, or how many reservations I have on hold. We were really looking forward to this trip. Now, I don't even know if we have a fighting chance... and everything is still "Un-Official"!

Georgie

[icunurse_celeste]

Laure, I thought of you this morning as I was driving home from work when I heard that it was going to be raining a lot in California this week and how you had already had problems with water. Hopefully the creek will stay put and look pretty where it belongs- rather than in your basement.


Georgie, did you try contacting the TA you asked me about? I have been put on the waitlist by them before and had success. I was able to get a booking for the September cruise this way- my TA got me tentaive bookings for the 10 and 11 day cruise, upon which I had a few days to place the deposit. Maybe that will help?

Anyone else get an "islandgram" this week? I got one that talked about upcoming cruises, but stated that nothing was set in stone- yeah right. There was also a shell that had Don Ducky Williams showing how to draw Mickey.


Two more weeks of night! :banana: Half way done! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Mickey&JoshNut]

:bday:
:bday: :cheer2: party: HAPPY party: :cheer2: :bday:
:Pinkbounc :maleficen :goofy: :mickeyjum BIRTHDAY :mickeyjum :goofy: :maleficen :Pinkbounc
party: :banana: :cheer2: LESLIE :cheer2: :banana: party:
(DisneyPinDiva)

:bday:

[BobandLee]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA DPD!

[BobandLee]

:jester: MARDI GRAS! :jester:
....Laissez le Bon Temp Rouler!

Start cookin' the Jambalaya, frostin' the King Cake and mixin' the Huricanes!

[Scott H]

Happy Birthday Leslie, Have a great day.

[bonzie1]

pixiedust::bday: pixiedust: :bday: pixiedust:
HAPPY
:cake: :rainbow: :cake: :rainbow: :cake:
BIRTHDAY
party: party: party:
LESLIE
:maleficen :maleficen :maleficen

[bonzie1]

Georgie, did you try contacting the TA you asked me about? Maybe that will help?:
Thanks Celeste... I will do that and hope for pixie dust! pixiedust:


Anyone else get an "islandgram" this week? I got one that talked about upcoming cruises, but stated that nothing was set in stone- yeah right. There was also a shell that had Don Ducky Williams showing how to draw Mickey. :
We'll watch our mailbox!


As far as the 2007 cruises to Europe. The 2007 thread indicates there really was a waitlist at DCL which is now closed... Don't know if this is true or not, but there are several on that thread who have confirmed places on specific cruises., requested as early os August '05. Joe + I are very discouraged to learn this, especially after repeated calls to DCL about these cruises, with little information gleaned. I will call DCL again tomorrow to ask for the truth It will be an interesting call... pray for the CM who answers the phone to speak with this Lanyard person!


HERE'S WHAT I FOUND OUT TODAY 02/27/06:
I called DCL and asked to be transferred to a manager. After a long wait I was connected. I first thanked him for taking time to clarify mis-information I had received from DCL on a previous call and went on to ask if there was a DCL waitlist for the upcoming, still "unofficial" "yet-to-be-announced" European cruises in 2007.

YES, THERE IS A WAIT LIST.

I will spare everyone my complete conversation, but will say my premise was one of huge disappointment, and not anger. He apologized that things had been done this way, and explained that DCL's Inventory Control Number has always been used for specific requests... Africa, Australia, you name it... DCL actually keeps these requests and builds lists.

Things had gotten out of hand with the requests received for the European sailings, and this list was closed. But, it will be used, and given priority.

FACT:
Those on this list (first come, first served) will be given DCL reservations once the bookings begin (date to be announced). Yes, these dates go back to 2005. Reservations from this list will be made prior to the phone lines opening to the public. I did express, in all fairness, the phone number should be posted on their website, in plain view for all. Yet, I also said I understood why its use is not encouraged by DCL. Again, I made my points, but will spare the details.

I asked what he would suggest for those of us who are not on the wait list for the European cruises.

Once the date is announced, call DCL. If your category is sold out, ask to be wait-listed. (Once bookings begin there will be a new wait list)

You can go through a TA, but at this point, since there is no more pre-booking wait list, your TA will also have to call for reservations, and will be competing against all calls.

Hope this helps.

[Q's My Princess]

pixiedust: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESLIE

[Q's My Princess]

Once the date is announced, call DCL. If your category is sold out, ask to be wait-listed. (Once bookings begin there will be a new wait list)


I know there has been talk of the date being April 4th, and I really hope that is wrong and they will push it to any day past the 5th. We are in Ireland and London until the 5th...I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that it is later!

[Q's My Princess]

Laure, I thought of you this morning as I was driving home from work when I heard that it was going to be raining a lot in California this week and how you had already had problems with water. Hopefully the creek will stay put and look pretty where it belongs- rather than in your basement.


Thanks Celeste...thankfully it let up last night and to our surprise, this morning we had hail! Here is a picture more of the up the hill, but if you look at the hottub cover it is covered with hail.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v640/lhiguera/DSCN5678.jpg

[airtime247]

Happy Birthday Leslie!!!!!!!!!!!
:cool1: :banana: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :woohoo: pirate: :woohoo: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :banana: :cool1:

[auntrenae]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LESLIE!!!!! I hope the grandpuppies behave, Woody and Tink continue to be adorable, and Joe makes you a wonderful dinner!!!

Georgie, So, do I understand that you are planning to do the repo to the med and not one in the med? What are the rest of you guys thinking about which to do? We've been stewing about it for a while, and we think we're going for the first one actually in the med, but it will depend on which italian ports it goes to. Eric served in Rome and Sicily as a missionary, so we'd love to go there and see some of the people he knew... also, he's been raving about a specific pizzaria in Rome for almost 27 years, so I want him to take me there....yum!

Renae

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Thanks Celeste... I will do that and hope for pixie dust! pixiedust:


We'll watch our mailbox!



HERE'S WHAT I FOUND OUT TODAY 02/27/06:
I called DCL and asked to be transferred to a manager. After a long wait I was connected. I first thanked him for taking time to clarify mis-information I had received from DCL on a previous call and went on to ask if there was a DCL waitlist for the upcoming, still "unofficial" "yet-to-be-announced" European cruises in 2007.

YES, THERE IS A WAIT LIST.

I will spare everyone my complete conversation, but will say my premise was one of huge disappointment, and not anger. He apologized that things had been done this way, and explained that DCL's Inventory Control Number has always been used for specific requests... Africa, Australia, you name it... DCL actually keeps these requests and builds lists.

Things had gotten out of hand with the requests received for the European sailings, and this list was closed. But, it will be used, and given priority.

FACT:
Those on this list (first come, first served) will be given DCL reservations once the bookings begin (date to be announced). Yes, these dates go back to 2005. Reservations from this list will be made prior to the phone lines opening to the public. I did express, in all fairness, the phone number should be posted on their website, in plain view for all. Yet, I also said I understood why its use is not encouraged by DCL. Again, I made my points, but will spare the details.

I asked what he would suggest for those of us who are not on the wait list for the European cruises.

Once the date is announced, call DCL. If your category is sold out, ask to be wait-listed. (Once bookings begin there will be a new wait list)

You can go through a TA, but at this point, since there is no more pre-booking wait list, your TA will also have to call for reservations, and will be competing against all calls.

Hope this helps.


Georgie

Thanks for taking the time to call DCL and to post to clarify the situation. It seems like you got "connected" to the right manager.

I have a feeling that there is a good chance that many of the people that are "wait-listed" may pass once they hear the prices of the cruise.

From experience, I inquired onboard our November '04 cruise about the Panama Canal cruise as did my tablemates and we were told both cruises were "sold out"....you can imagine my surprise when I called one evening in early January '05 to inquire about doing back to back Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises and the CM suggested we just do the 14 day Panama Canal crossing cruise instead....the CM placed our reservation on a courtesy hold for 24 hours but I only needed 2 hours to decide to go ahead and book the cruise.

Georgie....think Field of Deams here....If you wish hard enough....it will come true!!!!!!!!!!!

[bonzie1]

Georgie....think Field of Deams here....If you wish hard enough....it will come true!!!!!!!!!!!

wish... pixiedust: WISH... pixiedust: W I S H ...pixiedust: :thumbsup2 Thanks Elaine! :goodvibes

Renae... Yes, Joe + I would like to do the crossing (we'd REALLY like to do both ;) ) Once there, we'd like to to Euro Disney (DL Paris) before coming home. There's just something exciting to us about going down to WDW, getting on a ship :boat: and sailing over to Europe. Of course, that's why Joe also wants a cat 6 (gulp). Don't know if we can even swing :woohoo: that one, but, as long as we're wishing pixiedust: we'll wish... BIG!

Hey, We'd even like to try to get a lot of us to pitch in for a fireworks event at EPCOT before we sail!

pixiedust: party: pixiedust: party: pixiedust:

[Hygiene99]

Ken Thank You so much :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

The lanyard you made for Emma Grace arrived in the mail today ..
Much to the Surprise of the Parents.. pixiedust: and Emma..
Thanks Again . Peter :hug:

[kpros]

Happy Birthday Leslie! Have a great one!

Ken

[Scott H]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid201/p3e4450ed0fad0fb6a3db4ca634dac85f/efff3527.jpg

Hey Linda, we saw your boat in the Port Lucaya Marina. :goodvibes

[auntrenae]

AWWWWW.... that's so cute! From my memories, there needs to be something to hang the binkies from...lol! I used my gold chains with my first, thinking it would look nicer than the 1981 equivalent of the lanyard, but he broke every one I had!!! It only took me 2 weeks to realize what it looked like wasn't as important as durability and washability.

Scott, did you ask the captain of the Sea U Later if you could come onboard for dinner?

ttfn,
Renae

[DisneyPinDiva]

:thanks: Thank you :thanks:
:thanks:everyone for :thanks:
:thanks:the lovely birthday wishes! :thanks:

[bonzie1]

Ken Thank You so much :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

The lanyard you made for Emma Grace arrived in the mail today ..
Much to the Surprise of the Parents.. pixiedust: and Emma..
Thanks Again . Peter :hug:

Peter + Ken... what a WONDERFUL Baby Gift!

Lanyard People are really the greatest!

How thoughtful of you both! What stories Steve + Amy will have to tell their little souvenir!!! After all, she made the trip too! ;)

[tap & dap]

:cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana:


pixiedust: pixiedust: HAPPY BIRTHDAY pixiedust: pixiedust:

[EpcotKilterFan]

Happy Birthday Leslie!!!


pixiedust: :cheer2: pixiedust: :grouphug:

Debbie

[Scott H]

Georgie, I just had to put in my 2 cents worth also, I remember that although the Panama Canal Repo cruise was sold out at first, as soon as the money was due, people started dropping out, and it was available again. That is how we ended up doing it on DVC points, even though we had a cash reservation originally. We made the cash reservation when it opened up, but that was before the 11 months out that we could reserve with points, when the 11 months out date came, the ship was full. It wasn't until later that we could convert to points, after some people gave up their reservations. I'm sure this will happen on the European Repo also. Good luck.
Lynn

[EpcotKilterFan]

Thanks Georgie for making the call. I had always "assumed" that Inventory Control was only for Cat 1, 2, 3 rooms. I had heard about the waiting list but did not think it applied to me!

I really would like to do the repo. I now know that I will not be bored :thumbsup2 and will love the sea days. The airfare is what will kill me! This past weekend I was talking with a TA and her prediction that it will cost both an arm and a leg. We shall see.

Doing a med only cruise is not out of the question, but my preference is the repo.

We shall see!!

Debbie

[airtime247]

Ken Thank You so much :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

The lanyard you made for Emma Grace arrived in the mail today ..
Much to the Surprise of the Parents.. pixiedust: and Emma..
Thanks Again . Peter :hug:

Ken and Peter, thank you so much! It really was a great surprise which we loved! Here's to our newest Lanyard Person!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/airtime247/100_1763.jpg

-steve

[icunurse_celeste]

Happy Birthday Leslie!!!


I wonder what would happen if those of us on the wait list made reservations for more than one cabin???? Just a thought.

[Scott H]

Ken and Peter, nicely done, good job you guys.

[DisneyPinDiva]

Happy Birthday Leslie!!!


I wonder what would happen if those of us on the wait list made reservations for more than one cabin???? Just a thought.

Okay Celeste... so can we get on YOUR waitlist???:teeth:

[bonzie1]

Okay Celeste... so can we get on YOUR waitlist???:teeth:

Count us in too! ;)

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Okay Celeste... so can we get on YOUR waitlist???:teeth:

Count us in too! ;)

Celeste, got room for another on YOUR list?!?!?!?!? :teeth:

[bonzie1]

Happy Birthday to You...

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

:cake: :bday: :cake: :bday: :cake:
KAY
:flower1: :flower: :flower1: :flower: :flower1:

:cloud9: May this year be filled with much joy and happiness! :cloud9:

pixiedust: And much Disney MAGIC! pixiedust:

[Scott H]

Happy Birthday Kay..... do enjoy....and all the stuff Georgie said....

[Hygiene99]

Ken and Peter, thank you so much! It really was a great surprise which we loved! Here's to our newest Lanyard Person!

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/airtime247/100_1763.jpg

-steve

Great Job Ken !!!

Oh yeah there is one more Thing !!! LOL :thumbsup2 :scratchin

[krdisneybound]

Thank you very much for the birthday wishes. This year finds me at the golden age of 62 and starting Medicare. Went to the doctor today for the flu and didn't have to pay anything. Guess that is a plus. :thumbsup2

And prescriptions with no deductibles also. That is good since they run me $500 p/month and everything will be paid for now.. Ouch!!!

Maybe I'll have more $$'s for crusing Disney again real soon!!!

[kpros]

Great Job Ken !!!

Oh yeah there is one more Thing !!! LOL :thumbsup2 :scratchin


Peter, I'm trying to figure out what that "one more thing" is. I think it finally came to me. I just hope my uncle doesn't make any changes.

Ken

[icunurse_celeste]

Okay Celeste... so can we get on YOUR waitlist???:teeth:


I think I remember reading about how some of the people have been on the waitlist since 2005- well, I'm one of those people. Somehow I learned about the waitlist while on our May cruise and I called my TA and asked her to put me on it. She told me there wasn't such a thing- I told her there was and to make some calls. She later emailed me and told me I was officially on the waitlist: I am still on the waitlist for a few other trips as well. Basically anything except cruises from California to Mexico. I don't think I'd fly out there to do that trip, but I would do it from Florida to California again. I also know that Char and Andy called DCL about a waitlist and sent a fax in January and somehow got a letter confirming their waitlist status in February. Who knows, we'll have to see what happens. I do know that my TA usually holds a room with a verandah and one with a window for me- because she never knows which one I will want. Maybe I could ask her if it is possible to switch one of them to another person? :scratchin Although maybe she will only be able to hold one this time? Who knows....


Got a speeding ticket on my way home from work this morning. :mad: I got cited because the speed limit was increasing from 40 to 55 and I was accelerating: is that fair? Any suggestions on fighting it?

[tap & dap]

:cool1: :cool1: pixiedust: pixiedust: :cool1: :cool1:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAY
party:

:jumping1:


:bday:


HOPE YOU GET BETTER SOON

[Hygiene99]

I think I remember reading about how some of the people have been on the waitlist since 2005- well, I'm one of those people. Somehow I learned about the waitlist while on our May cruise and I called my TA and asked her to put me on it. She told me there wasn't such a thing- I told her there was and to make some calls. She later emailed me and told me I was officially on the waitlist: I am still on the waitlist for a few other trips as well. Basically anything except cruises from California to Mexico. I don't think I'd fly out there to do that trip, but I would do it from Florida to California again. I also know that Char and Andy called DCL about a waitlist and sent a fax in January and somehow got a letter confirming their waitlist status in February. Who knows, we'll have to see what happens. I do know that my TA usually holds a room with a verandah and one with a window for me- because she never knows which one I will want. Maybe I could ask her if it is possible to switch one of them to another person? :scratchin Although maybe she will only be able to hold one this time? Who knows....


Got a speeding ticket on my way home from work this morning. :mad: I got cited because the speed limit was increasing from 40 to 55 and I was accelerating: is that fair? Any suggestions on fighting it?


Dont worry be Happy plenty of staterooms to go Around..

:worship: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Fight the ticket !! sign back and mail it in.. Peter :moped: :moped:

It is Going to be a cold one Tonight 10;30 to 10:30
Celeste, you will Know this Out on Storrow Drive.... :moped:
Burr :eek:
Wednesday night: Mainly clear. Low 18F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Partly cloudy early then becoming cloudy with periods of light snow later in the day. High 33F. Winds light and variable.
Thursday night: Snow flurries and snow showers. Low 19F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%.

[Mickey&JoshNut]

:bday:
party: Happy party:
:jumping1: Birthday :jumping1:
:cheer2: KAY :cheer2:

:bday:

[DisneyPinDiva]

party: (http://www.disboards.com/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&forumid=0#)Happy Birthday Kay!party: (http://www.disboards.com/misc.php?do=getsmilies&wysiwyg=1&forumid=0#)

[icunurse_celeste]

It is Going to be a cold one Tonight 10;30 to 10:30
Celeste, you will Know this Out on Storrow Drive.... :moped:
Burr :eek:
Wednesday night: Mainly clear. Low 18F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Partly cloudy early then becoming cloudy with periods of light snow later in the day. High 33F. Winds light and variable.
Thursday night: Snow flurries and snow showers. Low 19F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%.


Yes, I do know where that is. Tonight is crazy- people trying to die and we are short staffed. :guilty:

I hear you about the cold. I got off of the train and was freezing waiting for the bus- scrubs just don't protect from the wind! :rolleyes: BURRR!

Stay warm Peter!

[bonzie1]

Yes, I do know where that is. Tonight is crazy- people trying to die and we are short staffed. :guilty:

I hear you about the cold. I got off of the train and was freezing waiting for the bus- scrubs just don't protect from the wind! :rolleyes: BURRR!

Stay warm Peter!
Celeste!

Scrubs + cold don't go together... and waiting outside in the wind would be murder! Hope you get on days soon. Wouldn't help with the wind, but at least the sun :sunny: would be up!

We're due for w wintry mix all day until 7:00 tonight. Peter, you may get more up your way. :cold:

[Scott H]

Celeste, fight the ticket if you think it was wrong, first call the prosecutor (DA) that would be representing the State, explain to him the situation, and see what he will do. Let me know how that goes and then I can advise from there. Remember I am not an attorney but I have stayed in a Holiday Inn Express. :thumbsup2

Also here is an idea, wear warm clothes to work and change into scrubs at work, just another idea I picked up from the Holiday Inn Express….. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Hygiene99]

Peter, I'm trying to figure out what that "one more thing" is. I think it finally came to me. I just hope my uncle doesn't make any changes.

Ken


Ken, that is really for Emma !

Just means that there is one more thing on the way to Her. :sunny: :sunny:

Boy, do I Wish It Ment the other.... Some Day ... :woohoo:

But on a happier note we may Get to Go To V&A's Chefs Table Again !!! :scratchin :cool1:

[auntrenae]

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY KAY!!! I missed it yesterday. Congrats on hitting the big 62 and free medical. I know that will help the cruise budget!!!!

Renae

[krdisneybound]

OH MY - thanks again for the birthday wishes. Nice warm feeling it gave me.

Also, went to doctor for a virus I've had for about 5 days and just overnight with the medication, I feel 100% better. Almost human again. :sunny:

Also, just got back from going to the KING TUT exhibit in Ft. Lauderdale.

If you ever get a chance to see it, it is a must. Absolutely fabulous. And you have to get the audio to go with it. Detailed in every way


Leslie: If you and Joe haven't seen it yet, you must go. Go early in the am and you can get tickets right there and not wait. If you have tickets, that is even better. Online it might show no availability, but there is every morning. After 11 am it is packed with children and tourist. We got there at 9:15 and no problem at all.
.

[DisneyPinDiva]

Thanks for the tip on Tut Kay....:rotfl: We hope to get there... just have to figure out when! We were going to go during Joe's spring break but decided to cruise instead...:boat: Possibly late March, beginning April we'll have a chance. How long did it take you to go thru??

[Q's My Princess]

Happy Birthday Kay!! :cheer2:

My parents live an hour north of Orlando...where is the King Tut exhibit? I'm sure they would love it. :hug:

[DisneyPinDiva]

Happy Birthday Kay!! :cheer2:

My parents live an hour north of Orlando...where is the King Tut exhibit? I'm sure they would love it. :hug:

Laurie.. It's at the Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Art. Runs thru April 23
The Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale, Florida (http://www.moafl.org/)

[icunurse_celeste]

Morning everyone!

I made it through last night- holy cow was it crazy. I have one heck of a medical story to tell from it- but too long to post on the boards.



Kay, belated Happy Birthday!! Glad to hear you liked Tut. We have tickets for opening day here in Chicago around Memorial Day weekend.


TTFN

[Scott H]

Yeah it is Friday....... Cold here as it was 12 when I drove into work. Hope those that want rain get it and those that are squishy with rain get a dry day or two.

64 weeks of work left, but who is counting. Look out FL we will be heading your way.

Tying up the loose ends at work. Yesterday got blood work and EKG done. Very healthy for an old guy. Good news surgery day is bumped up to Monday. I am having sleepless nights due to the discomfort of the shoulder. I really want to get this going. Lynn has been great. I get to pack up my new Buzz Light Year bag to take with me. I have a great doc, the orthopods here the some of the best. This is an advantage of living in a Wyoming ski area.

Three more SCUBA classes to finish up before Monday. Mostly pool sessions so that is not too bad. Being in the water is a relief for the shoulder.

Would love to see the Tut exhibit. Such are the disadvantages of living in a Wyoming ski area.

Will be able to get taxes and our travel log presentation done and polished up while at home during sick time off.

[bonzie1]

Tying up the loose ends at work. Yesterday got blood work and EKG done. Very healthy for an old guy. Good news surgery day is bumped up to Monday. I am having sleepless nights due to the discomfort of the shoulder. I really want to get this going. Lynn has been great. I get to pack up my new Buzz Light Year bag to take with me. I have a great doc, the orthopods here the some of the best. This is an advantage of living in a Wyoming ski area.

Will be able to get taxes and our travel log presentation done and polished up while at home during sick time off.

You're in our thoughts Scott!!! Glad you're getting this done. Heal up quickly!

[Mickey&JoshNut]

I get to pack up my new Buzz Light Year bag to take with me.

Too cute Scott.....I can just see you arriving at the Hospital with your Buzz Lightyear suitcase!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[airtime247]

Good news surgery day is bumped up to Monday. I am having sleepless nights due to the discomfort of the shoulder. I really want to get this going. Lynn has been great. I get to pack up my new Buzz Light Year bag to take with me.

Take care Scott. I hope you heal up quickly!

To Infinity...And Beyond!

-steve

[icunurse_celeste]

Tying up the loose ends at work. Yesterday got blood work and EKG done. Very healthy for an old guy. Good news surgery day is bumped up to Monday.


We'll be thinking of you! I hope your hospital stay goes well, tell your nurses to be nice- or they'll have me to deal with. Just remember to ask for pain meds earlier rather than later, it's easier to control pain when it is at a lower level- and remember that pain meds don't come unless asked for. (Many patients are surprised when they learn that pain meds don't just come like scheduled meds and that they have to request them.)


You could request a cool scar? :rotfl2:

[2canadianfans]

Glad you were able to bump up your surgery.We will be thinking of you. Jean-marc is a ortho nurse of 20 plus years an I also work on the ortho floor-so we feel your pain !! Our floor gets alot of this type of sx -you will sail thru it !!! Best of luck..sharon & jm

[Scott H]

Too cute Scott.....I can just see you arriving at the Hospital with your Buzz Lightyear suitcase!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It even has my name on it. Will pack a couple of DVD’s like Lion King and Toy Story and Hatari.

Celeste, thanks for the advice, and you are so correct. I think the body heals better when it is not in pain. Took me a while to learn that one. I am a pretty good patient. I was told I would be checked every 4 hours to rate the pain. The time was moved back, so most likely I will have to spend the night. I do know most of the old time nurses and they are great. I know there will be one there that I taught to dive. I wont have to invoke the wrath of Celeste.

We just have two more SCUBA classes to finish up, one today and one tomorrow. Being in the water really feels good.

Thanks for the good thoughts. Now I have to think of what kind of KEWL scar I want.

Man Steve you are really ticking off the miles, must be counting the time up walking Emma.

[DisneyPinDiva]

Scott: Good luck with the surgery. We'll be thinking of you and sending pixie dust your way! Tell them you want a scar shaped like a hidden Mickey....:cool1:

[Scott H]

Now you are giving me ideas, after the surgery I could get a Mickey with a jackhammer tattoo , or maybe Buzz shooting it with a laser. Now that would be KEWL.

[kellib36]

Now you are giving me ideas, after the surgery I could get a Mickey with a jackhammer tattoo , or maybe Buzz shooting it with a laser. Now that would be KEWL.

Oh no! You've all created a monster!!! pirate: Really glad to hear you're getting it taken care of quickly, Scott! You need a Mickey pushing an HP car!!! Or Stitch popping out from the scar!!! OK, I'll quit now!!! :goodvibes

I just got back from a week of computer networking classes in Denver. Wow! So much that a computer will do, but most people don't even realize it!!! :confused3

Good Saturday morning, folks! Elaine and Leslie, I'm sure you're getting VERY excited!


Oh my!!! My eggs hatched!!!! This is the first time I've seen them!!! :thumbsup2

[DisneyPinDiva]

:cheer2: ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!!!:cheer2:

pirate:Get out of my way I'm headed for the shrimp!!pirate:

I will also be badgering the future cruise person for info on the Repo:boat: .

[auntrenae]

Scott,

Good luck in your surgery! I agree with you, when you have to do something, and you're having pain waiting for it, it's best to get it over with. I'm sending you some pixie dust!

Renae

[krdisneybound]

Thanks for the tip on Tut Kay....:rotfl: We hope to get there... just have to figure out when! We were going to go during Joe's spring break but decided to cruise instead...:boat: Possibly late March, beginning April we'll have a chance. How long did it take you to go thru??


We got there at 9:15 am and was back in our car by 11:20 am. I believe mostly it was because it was early am and not afternoon. Afternoon would probably take you longer to go through due to the crowds and people standing directly in front of the encasements so no one else can see until they move. Some people thought they were the only ones there. :confused3

[auntrenae]

Leslie,

Go sit on the future cruise person till she puts us all on the waiting list!!!!! Invoke the 'wrath of Celeste, and the even scarier 'WRATH OF THE LANYARD PEOPLE' ooohhhh, that would do it!

Did you get my snapfish email last night with my Twice Charmed pages?

Renae

[krdisneybound]

Just as information for everyone who would be interested. This is part of an e-mail I sent to a friend to tell them a little about King Tut exhibit:

KING TUT was awesome. Just amazing at the pieces that were found
in this 4 room cave in Egypt. I learned so much. The pieces were in
almost perfect condition. ONly a few pieces had chips out of them
and the gold was amazing.

He was only 19 yrs. 2 weeks old and they think he died of an infection
when something happened and he broke either his knee or right above
the knee and it got infected. But there were broken bones all over his
body and legs. Very strange.

His head piece is the only item not sent over. It is too fragile to ship from Egypt any longer. There were others that resembled it

Knives, chairs, tables masks of all kinds, boats, all kind of jewelry and
little trinklets that were placed in his body
upon burial.

All organs were taken out of body and placed in another coffin with him
in his coffin. Then the brain was taken out with a long things through
his nostrils so they didn't cut the skull and mess it up.

The coffins he was in was massive. Four of them in all and it covered
a very large space until you got down to the body wrapped in clothes.
His coffin was pure gold and really beautiful.

What a find this Carter man found.

There must be so many more people buried like that in the ground over
in Egypt and most will probably never be found. Just a wealth of
items uncovered waiting to be found.

No pictures. There were guards and many of them in every room to watch
everyone so no pics were taken. The exhibit is very well worked and it
was worth the money to see it. $25. each and $7 for the audio. The audio was worth
every penny 'cause it described each item, otherwise, you just saw and read
a little bit about it. It was narrated by Omar Sharif. Excellent

[Hygiene99]

You're in our thoughts Scott!!! Glad you're getting this done. Heal up quickly!


Georgie & Joe..

Ever Been to Bermuda on a Cruise ship ? :lmao: :lmao:
Just wondering ??

:stir: :stir: :stir:
Peter

[Mickey&JoshNut]

:cheer2: ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!!!:cheer2:

pirate:Get out of my way I'm headed for the shrimp!!pirate:

I will also be badgering the future cruise person for info on the Repo:boat: .

I guess you have all figured it out by now...Mom and I are cruising with Leslie & Joe in 7 days!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe we have only 4 more sleeps until we leave to :car: to Florida!!!!!! and 7 more sleeps 'til we get to experience the MAGIC again :boat: I can't wait to see all the changes made in drydock!!! :sail:

I'll have to remember get IN FRONT of Leslie at the buffet in order to get some shrimp!!!!!!!!!

I sure pity the future cruise booking agent...s/he will probably run when s/he sees Leslie coming!!!!!!!

[Hygiene99]

I guess you have all figured it out by now...Mom and I are cruising with Leslie & Joe in 7 days!!!!!!!!!

I can't believe we have only 4 more sleeps until we leave to :car: to Florida!!!!!! and 7 more sleeps 'til we get to experience the MAGIC again :boat: I can't wait to see all the changes made in drydock!!! :sail:

I'll have to remember get IN FRONT of Leslie at the buffet in order to get some shrimp!!!!!!!!!

I sure pity the future cruise booking agent...s/he will probably run when s/he sees Leslie coming!!!!!!!


Elaine, Enjoy the publication ... Peter :surfweb: :surfweb:

You are good people..

[BobandLee]

I guess you have all figured it out by now...Mom and I are cruising with Leslie & Joe in 7 days!!!!!!!!!
....
I'll have to remember get IN FRONT of Leslie at the buffet in order to get some shrimp!!!!!!!!!
..
You realize that you would be taking the risk of your life! :rotfl2:

Gonna miss you guys by 2 weeks.

[BobandLee]

Bob...

WHAT!!!!! Not your favourite Canadians :sad:
......
O.K. I guess you are on the list. :)
You, your mom, Alex Trebek, the canadian women's curling team, Dan Akroyd and Lynn Johnston.

[icunurse_celeste]

'wrath of Celeste,

Okay, I have two people now invoking the "wrath of Celeste"....You guys must know me well. My wrath is not pretty. :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:



Have a great cruise Leslie and Elaine- that is fun that you guys will get to go at the same time.

[bonzie1]

:cheer2: ONE WEEK FROM TODAY!!!!:cheer2:

pirate:Get out of my way I'm headed for the shrimp!!pirate:

I will also be badgering the future cruise person for info on the Repo:boat: .

Yes... Please badger away! :banana: Call in Elaine + Margaret for backup!!! :banana: :banana: :thumbsup2 When you come back, let us know what you found out!:thumbsup2

[Scott H]

Leslie, Joe, Elaine and Margaret have a great trip wish we were going with ya. I know you guys will get the scoop on the future cruises.

[kellib36]

Scott, what time is your surgery? Do you just go in the morning? We'll be thinking of you, and Lynn! :cheer2:

[Scott H]

Thanks Guys, I go in at 11:15, no food or drink after midnight tonight. Will be very happy to get this over. Will check in here that morn and have Lynn post for the next few days.

One more SCUBA class today. Bummer is this is our busiest time of year. Lynn can do the SCUBA Refreshers , and will do a great job, but classes are over for this spring. Hey I gotta get better for our May trip.

[ennisb]

Take care Scott. Looking forward to you back on the boards.

[BobandLee]

Celeste, thanks for the advice, and you are so correct. I think the body heals better when it is not in pain. Took me a while to learn that one. I am a pretty good patient. I was told I would be checked every 4 hours to rate the pain. The time was moved back, so most likely I will have to spend the night. I do know most of the old time nurses and they are great.
http://www.disgalaxy.addr.com/Characters/Minnie/costumes/nurse.jpg Take care Scott. Heal quickly. :thumbsup2

I know there will be one there that I taught to dive. I wont have to invoke the wrath of Celeste.
Is that anything like the wrath of Kahn? :)

[BobandLee]

Scott: Good luck with the surgery. We'll be thinking of you and sending pixie dust your way! Tell them you want a scar shaped like a hidden Mickey....:cool1:
:rotfl:



Now, a trivia question for all westbound repo cruisers.....

What does Disney Pin Diva and Madonna have in common?:confused3

[icunurse_celeste]

:rotfl:



Now, a trivia question for all westbound repo cruisers.....

What does Disney Pin Diva and Madonna have in common?:confused3

I know, I know!! Pick me, Pick me....falling off a horse!


Yes, my wrath makes Kahn look mild. :stir: :furious:

I'm off to work for the evening..... :rolleyes1

[kellib36]

I know, I know!! Pick me, Pick me....falling off a horse!

She said it SO much nicer than I was going to......... :rotfl:

[BobandLee]

I know, I know!! Pick me, Pick me....falling off a horse!

DING DING DING DING :cheer2:

Yes, my wrath makes Kahn look mild. :stir: :furious:

:scared1:

[DisneyPinDiva]

Geez oh man I go out for a few hours and they are comparing me to Madonna.... well things could be worse I guess......:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Hygiene99]

:rotfl:



Now, a trivia question for all westbound repo cruisers.....

What does Disney Pin Diva and Madonna have in common?:confused3

They are both Very attractive Woman. :teeth: :blush:

have a Great Cruise...
Peter

[DisneyPinDiva]

They are both Very attractive Woman. :teeth: :blush:

have a Great Cruise...
Peter

Awwwwww Peter..:blush:. thank you....you are so sweet to me in my old age.... :hug:

[Hygiene99]

Since there will be a merge going on..

time will soon run out to get a great looking PIXAR stock...

Click Here (http://www.oneshare.com/stock.asp?stock=pixar)

Use this promo code to save $10.00 MSPIXAR :teeth:

[BobandLee]

Geez oh man I go out for a few hours and they are comparing me to Madonna.... well things could be worse I guess......:rotfl2: :rotfl2:




I would have also accepted---"they both know Gloria Gaynor" :)

[DisneyPinDiva]

I would have also accepted---"they both know Gloria Gaynor" :)


Hmmm... now as I recall... Gloria did not make an appearance on the Repo cruise.... has Goofydadeo been telling stories again??? :teeth:

[BobandLee]

Hmmm... now as I recall... Gloria did not make an appearance on the Repo cruise.... has Goofydadeo been telling stories again??? :teeth:
I said know gloria gaynor.

[Hygiene99]

http://www.disgalaxy.addr.com/Characters/Minnie/costumes/nurse.jpg Take care Scott. Heal quickly. :thumbsup2



what he said... :wizard:

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Scott

Since I'm not sure that I'll be online tomorrow....(we leave very early Wednesday morning for Florida and our cruise :banana: )....so I wanted to send you get well soon wishes from Canada....Mom and I hope your surgery is successful and that you will be healed in no time....I do like your scar tattoo ideas...especially the Buzz Lightyear with the laser!!!!! Can't wait to see if you get it!!!!!

Take care....

[bonzie1]

Scott + Lynn,

You've been in our thoughts all day. Scott, a speedy recovery.

Georgie + Joe

:grouphug:

[icunurse_celeste]

Scott,
While I am writing my sleep protocol, I hope you are sleeping well. :goodvibes Feel better soon and heal quickly. I too vote for a cool tattoo to go with the scar. I look forward to seeing it in September. :rolleyes:

[cotomom]

:grouphug: Get well soon Scott! Thinking of you!

[Scott H]

I just got back from seeing Scott, he made it thru surgery fine. He had a block on his shoulder, so he still is feeling no pain. The block should wear off tomorrow morning. It was a more serious injury than the Doc thought from the MRI, his recovery will be slower than previously expected. After seeing Scott in recovery, I had to go to work for a few hours (just as he was really waking up, of course), but I got to leave early (9 pm) and went back over and visited him for another hour. I couldn’t stay too long because the dogs were home waiting for dinner, so I missed the chocolate lava cake that they said they were serving at midnight! He is at an out patient clinic, not the hospital, so the service and the food has been good. For dinner, they order out from several local restaurants, they would have fed me dinner also, but I had to go to work. I left Scott in good spirits (feeling no pain for the first time since the injury). I will bring him home tomorrow morning, I’m sure he will remain in good spirits until the block wears off, then he will have to start hitting the pain medication. I have most of the week off from work, only have to work a partial shift on Wed night that could not get covered. Thanks to everyone for all their support and pixie dust!
Lynn :eeyore:

[icunurse_celeste]

Chocolate lave cake....what the heck.


:surfweb: Finishing my paper on sleep protocols...it is written now I have to revise it. To gain "fresh eyes" and to WAKE UP, I am going to go run on the treadmill. :yay: Robb accused me of having diet mountain dew in my veins earlier. :rotfl2: 8 hours until the paper is due- I don't procrastinate do I... :rolleyes1

Kind of ironic writing about sleep, while not doing it....working nights has really messed up my sleep-wake cycle. How you doing Peter, you working tonight?

[kellib36]

:sunny: Hi, Lynn!!! Glad to hear Scott came out of surgery fine!! Take care of yourself, as well as everyone else. :cheer2:

Bummer you missed out on the great food! I'll have to get the name of that place...it may come in handy in the future!!! :rotfl2:

Give him a big hug for all of us!

[bonzie1]

Lynn! :wave2:

Thanks for keeping us updated on Scott. So glad the procedure went well. Sorry to hear the recovery will take a bit longer than expected, but at least the hurdle of the operation is over and done.

Scott! :wave2:

Hang in there! We're sending more pixie dust your way!

Georgie

[Scott H]

Hi everyone. I may not post as often as Scott, but I will try to keep everyone informed of his progress. The block on his shoulder was wearing off when I got in to see him at 8am this morning. So he is now on pain killers. We made it home, but the driveway is really rough, and the bouncing up the hill did not help the shoulder. After some more pain pills, and a half hour neck rub (one of his main complaints is the muscle pain in his neck, he is on valium for that), he got comfortable enough to fall asleep on the sofa. Again, thanks to everyone for your good thoughts. I will get him to the computer to read them when he is comfortable sitting here.
Celeste, hope you got your paper in on time. Scott was wondering if you had any recommendations for diet to improve healing, any suggestions? I’m glad I have to work only one night this week, and it is not a full shift, just 3am to 7am on Thursday morning, so I will basically be a day shift person this week.

Lynn :eeyore:

[icunurse_celeste]

Hi everyone. I may not post as often as Scott, but I will try to keep everyone informed of his progress. The block on his shoulder was wearing off when I got in to see him at 8am this morning. So he is now on pain killers. We made it home, but the driveway is really rough, and the bouncing up the hill did not help the shoulder. After some more pain pills, and a half hour neck rub (one of his main complaints is the muscle pain in his neck, he is on valium for that), he got comfortable enough to fall asleep on the sofa. Again, thanks to everyone for your good thoughts. I will get him to the computer to read them when he is comfortable sitting here.
Celeste, hope you got your paper in on time. Scott was wondering if you had any recommendations for diet to improve healing, any suggestions? I’m glad I have to work only one night this week, and it is not a full shift, just 3am to 7am on Thursday morning, so I will basically be a day shift person this week.

Lynn :eeyore:

Vitamin C, protein, water, and rest- That would be my best recommendation. I don't know if he will fell up to eating meat yet- but the protein will help him repair the damage that has been done.(as will the vitamin C).



Hope he feels better.

Three more night shifts!!! :woohoo: (including tonight)

[EpcotKilterFan]

Glad to hear Scott is doing good!!! :Pinkbounc :banana:

You take care of yourself Lynn! Tell Scott we are all thinking of him.

Debbie

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Scott....glad to hear that the surgery went well....sending pixiedust: for a speedy recovery.

We are leaving in the morning for our cruise....

[BobandLee]

http://www.members.ruralnet.org/slittle/xmickeysick.gif
Hang in there Scott!
Good to hear you are home. :thumbsup2

[BobandLee]

.....
We are leaving in the morning for our cruise....

Thant's it Elaine. Rub it in! :sad2:

Actually, Elaine & Margaret(table 9 friends) and Leslie & Joe(table 12 pirates), have a great time.
Are you going to swim with the Stingrays?

[bonzie1]

Hey Bob!

I love your signature with your walking progress. That must have been something to put together. Do you have to change the picture each time to show your progress, or is that interactive too? Yery nice. Now, if I could only get up to the mile count you have...

Yes... Table 9 and Table 12... those were the days.

HAVE FUN LESLIE + JOE + ELAINE + MARGARET! AARRRRGGGGG! pirate:

[auntrenae]

Lynn,

Please give Scott our best wishes for a swift recovery!

Renae

[Scott H]

Thanks Celeste, I will pass on that information. It was a long night. At first, the percocet was not doing a thing for him, he would ask for more 1 1/2 to 2 hours after taking some. I called the Doc back, and he said to give him the morphine that was supposed to be for night time, and then the percocet on top of that. The morphine was time released. I gave him a pill at 4pm, he was not comfortable until 7pm. After that, it was not too bad as far a pain, but he would still get up, or want to get up every hour, but he was too doped up to do anything for himself. Since he has been living on the living room sofa, I put a mattress on the living room floor for the night. (Just like I did when our dog had her puppies.) So far today, he has not wanted the morphine, so I guess the percocet is keeping him at least comfortable. After yesterday afternoon, I called in sick (family sick leave) for work tonight. I did not feel comfortable leaving Scott alone for even 5 hours. Got to go, Scott is back up.
Lynn

[airtime247]

Hey Bob, I'd love to know how you did your signature too! I'm using Microsoft's Streets & Trips to calculate the mileage and looking up where I am as of what mile I am currently at. An automated way would be nice if it exists!

-steve

[auntrenae]

We're going to Alaska!!!

Eric just booked it tonight, we're going on a 7 day cruise from Anchorage to Vancouver starting on May 21st! It's not Disney, but it's a cruise... We'll be sailing on Holland America's Veendam, a 55,000 ton ship. I'm starting to get excited, even though there will be no Dis events or friends... There will be amazing new sights and excursions, though... Now, where do I find warm clothes??????? LOL... gotta go through the boxes of stuff I haven't looked at in 5 years of living in Florida!

Renae

[auntrenae]

I almost forgot.... Eric booked it through Delta, and the air miles should get us enough points to fly to the Med cruise! now that's cool.....!!!!!!

Renae

[kellib36]

Since he has been living on the living room sofa, I put a mattress on the living room floor for the night. (Just like I did when our dog had her puppies.)

Am I the only one who thinks this is funny?!?!?!? (I really do!!) Hang in there, Lynn!! We pulling for you!

[bonzie1]

We're going to Alaska!!!

Eric just booked it tonight, we're going on a 7 day cruise from Anchorage to Vancouver starting on May 21st! It's not Disney, but it's a cruise... We'll be sailing on Holland America's Veendam, a 55,000 ton ship. I'm starting to get excited, even though there will be no Dis events or friends... There will be amazing new sights and excursions, though... Now, where do I find warm clothes??????? LOL... gotta go through the boxes of stuff I haven't looked at in 5 years of living in Florida!

Renae
:banana: C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S R E N A E :banana:

How exciting! Something wonderful to look forward to. And the Delta miles besides! Good for you! :wizard: Have fun planning and pulling out those warm clothes.

[BobandLee]

Hey Bob!

I love your signature with your walking progress. That must have been something to put together. Do you have to change the picture each time to show your progress, or is that interactive too? Yery nice. Now, if I could only get up to the mile count you have...

Yes... Table 9 and Table 12... those were the days.

HAVE FUN LESLIE + JOE + ELAINE + MARGARET! AARRRRGGGGG! pirate:
"those were the days"...wasn't there a song like that

Hey Bob, I'd love to know how you did your signature too! I'm using Microsoft's Streets & Trips to calculate the mileage and looking up where I am as of what mile I am currently at. An automated way would be nice if it exists!
-steve

No Georgie & Steve, I don't have the skills to do the map automatically. The basic map is from google and I update the redline each week manually. Theoretically, there is a way to do what you suggest with the map.google engine. However, I don't have the patience and the time to figure it out.
Thanks for the kind comments.
UPDATE...I did find this site http://www.webwalking.com/googlemap.htm and this link shows my approximate route..My Route (http://www.webwalking.com/googlemap.htm?zl=12&x=-83.056640625&y=34.88593094075317&path={_uuFv~{pOlvqhAeuc_@) . It only gives a straight line. Hey that's a shorter distance. :banana: But it's a start.

BTW Steve, probably no Buffett for us this year. $129+ each is a bit much to chew. Just have to sit on the deck, fire up the blender and listen to RM.

[Scott H]

Scott is doing much better today, the pain pills have been working today. He again thanks everyone for the well wishes. He has been a good patient. There have been a couple of times today he has actually been up and about for a little bit, then he gets tired and goes back to sleep. He was actually awake long enough to read the boards, so he got to see all your well wishes for himself.

Elaine, Margaret, Leslie and Joe, hope you are having a great cruise!

Lynn and Scott

[bonzie1]

Scott is doing much better today, the pain pills have been working today. He again thanks everyone for the well wishes. He has been a good patient. There have been a couple of times today he has actually been up and about for a little bit, then he gets tired and goes back to sleep. He was actually awake long enough to read the boards, so he got to see all your well wishes for himself.

Elaine, Margaret, Leslie and Joe, hope you are having a great cruise!

Lynn and Scott

YEA SCOTT!!! We're here in NJ cheering you along! :cheer2:

Thanks for the updates Lynn. So glad your good care is encouraging Scott along. Hope you're doing well too.

[krdisneybound]

We're going to Alaska!!!
Eric just booked it tonight, we're going on a 7 day cruise from Anchorage to Vancouver starting on May 21st! It's not Disney, but it's a cruise... We'll be sailing on Holland America's Veendam, a 55,000 ton ship. I'm starting to get excited, even though there will be no Dis events or friends... There will be amazing new sights and excursions, though... Now, where do I find warm clothes??????? LOL... gotta go through the boxes of stuff I haven't looked at in 5 years of living in Florida!
Renae

You are gonna have a fab time. I took the land and ship cruise (15 days) - came home and then went again on the land 7 day cruise 3 weeks later. It was before I had a digital camera and took over 50 rolls of pictures. I went broke that year in pictures. LOL

Sweat suits are the bst way to go onboard

We leave next week on our 7 day with Costa cruise. Their new ship, Magica, that just came out in December. I am excited to do that also - a bunch of us from Ft. Lauderdale are getting together and have a greet and meet as we start sail that day

Enjoy and have a great time. There is lots of do and so much to see.

[DisneyPinDiva]

Great to hear that Scott is doing a little better each day. Thanks for keeping us posted Lynn! Hang in there Scott.. we're thinking of you!

Congratulations Renae and Kay on your upcoming cruises.
Kay we were considering the Magica until the last minute Disney cruise came up. Let us know how it was and of course take lots of pictures!!! We can get such cheap rates out of Ft. Lauderdale on that ship that we might just give it a try! (Don't tell Mickey!!!)

Okay back to packing. I'm in panic mode at the moment!! This is probably the LEAST prepared we've ever been for a cruise!!!!

[Hygiene99]

We're going to Alaska!!!

Eric just booked it tonight, we're going on a 7 day cruise from Anchorage to Vancouver starting on May 21st! It's not Disney, but it's a cruise... We'll be sailing on Holland America's Veendam, a 55,000 ton ship. I'm starting to get excited, even though there will be no Dis events or friends... There will be amazing new sights and excursions, though... Now, where do I find warm clothes??????? LOL... gotta go through the boxes of stuff I haven't looked at in 5 years of living in Florida!

Renae

Wow

We are going to do an Alaska Cruise.. Some day Have a great time.. :banana:

Parents are doing one this Year.

RCCL and the train land thinge


Peter

[Hygiene99]

Okay back to packing. I'm in panic mode at the moment!! This is probably the LEAST prepared we've ever been for a cruise!!!!


That means it will be a great Cruise have a Good time.. :wizard:

Peter

[icunurse_celeste]

What fun, everyone going on such great cruises!
I hope Leslie and Elaine have a good time.


Scott, glad to hear that you are feeling a little bit better. Percocet- I remember those after my c-section with Noah, made me SOOO sleepy. (Noah too...think about it, you'll get it.)


Two more nights!!!

Everyone hope I get called off tomorrow- looking for some pixie dust!

[airtime247]

We're going to Alaska!!!

Eric just booked it tonight, we're going on a 7 day cruise from Anchorage to Vancouver starting on May 21st! It's not Disney, but it's a cruise... We'll be sailing on Holland America's Veendam, a 55,000 ton ship. I'm starting to get excited, even though there will be no Dis events or friends... There will be amazing new sights and excursions, though... Now, where do I find warm clothes??????? LOL... gotta go through the boxes of stuff I haven't looked at in 5 years of living in Florida!

Renae

Congratulations Renae! I know you'll love it! It is a much different kind of beauty than the Caribbean. No less beautiful, that's for sure! You'll no doubt see countless bald eagles and we even had lots of bear, sea lion, and whale sightings. There is also nothing neater than seeing large chunks of ice float by while you are on your balcony bundled up in a blanket enjoying a hot cup of coffee, tea or cocoa.

Being used to Florida weather now, you'll be really chilly up there! You'll notice it will get gradually warmer the further south you go. The scenery will also go from a lot whiter to greener.

I looked up your cruise and the only port we visited that you will be is Juneau. We learned a lot of neat facts about there on our bus ride to our whale watching excursion. I really wanted to visit Ketchikan. The pictures I've seen of the buildings there look really neat!

Have a great time! They probably don't sell a whole lot of ski jackets in Orlando, do they? ;)

-steve

[icunurse_celeste]

I'm getting excited for the upcoming repo cruises- has anyone else from this board seen the new stuff at DCL.com? I know Debbie has ;)

My sister and her family will probably be going on the Sept. cruise with me, I'm SOO excited that I can hardly stand it!

[auntrenae]

Thanks everyone for the well-wishes! Steve, it sounds like you've been on one. Which one did you do, the round trip or a one way? What time of year were you there? Was the whale-watching excursion the one where they promise you that if you don't see a whale, they'll give you $100 back as you get off the boat? We're thinking of that, but there is another one with a pro photographer to teach us how to get the best wildlife shots from a boat and on land.... I was shocked at the prices for excursions on this trip! So many of them are over $200 that we are going to have to pick and choose very carefully....

gotta get back to bed, (yawn)
Renae

[bonzie1]

I'm getting excited for the upcoming repo cruises- has anyone else from this board seen the new stuff at DCL.com? I know Debbie has ;)

My sister and her family will probably be going on the Sept. cruise with me, I'm SOO excited that I can hardly stand it!

Hi Celeste! Yes, the DCL site is finally "officially" teasing us with their MAJOR announcement set for March 21st. :banana: At least that date is out!

How about this tidbit I picked up on the DIS Mystery at Sea thread...

"I think all the buzz is about something we just heard about from a crew member on our cruise last week. He said DCL is in the process of moving the actual pirate ship used in Pirates of the Carribean to Castaway Cay where they would turn it into a museum. Only time will tell..."


I'm excited for all the LANYARD PEOPLE going on that September cruise, and all the great events you're planning. :banana: We'll be following you on the boards. ;)

Hey... I just had a $ thought... if the prices on the transatlantic repro are too high for us... maybe we can come on the September cruise instead! :banana: Time will tell. :hourglass

[icunurse_celeste]

Hey Georgie,
I too have heard that the black pearl will be moved to Castaway Cay. I had not heard that it would be a musuem- just that it would be docked there for a while. I heard this on one of the many disney podcasts that I listen to while I am at the gym....however none of them are official podcasts. pirate:

It is also exciting that you might come with us in September, but sad that you wouldn't be there for the transatlantic- as I know that is the one you really want to go on. I may have to pick up yet another job to help pay for all of my cruising.... :smooth:

[Scott H]

Scott is doing much better today, he even got his own breakfast. He is still on pain killers and probably will be for quite a while. He has now been awake for more than 1 hour at a time, and almost slept thru the night.

Lynn :eeyore:

[airtime247]

Scott: I hope you get better soon!

Renae: We did the round-trip from Vancouver. Our whale watching excursion was a bit pricey but we booked it through Princess and didn't know that we could book it directly through the vendors for much less. Ours guaranteed you would see whales or we would get a FULL refund. The tour operators said in the 15 years they have been doing this that they have never had to give a refund! In the couple of hours our tour lasted, we saw countless whales including several that were jumping out of the water. PM me your email address and I'll send you a quick video clip of what I filmed.

Celeste: Which Disney/travel podcasts do you subscribe to? I listen to them every day at work and while I walk. I'm pretty far behind since I haven't worked since Emma was born. I have a lot of catching up to do next week!

-steve

[Hygiene99]

Hey... I just had a $ thought... if the prices on the transatlantic repro are too high for us... maybe we can come on the September cruise instead! :banana: Time will tell. :hourglass

:wave2:

[BobandLee]

....
I'm excited for all the LANYARD PEOPLE going on that September cruise, and all the great events you're planning. :banana: We'll be following you on the boards. ;)

Hey... I just had a $ thought... if the prices on the transatlantic repro are too high for us... maybe we can come on the September cruise instead! :banana: Time will tell. :hourglass

Woo Hoo. You and Joe would be more than welcome. :cool1:

[icunurse_celeste]

Bored out of my freakin mind.....

[icunurse_celeste]

Would you guys WAKE UP!!! I'm still bored!!!! :teeth:
As Yoda would say- amuse me you must.

Come on- it's 7:30 on the East Coast!

[icunurse_celeste]

Celeste: Which Disney/travel podcasts do you subscribe to? I listen to them every day at work and while I walk. I'm pretty far behind since I haven't worked since Emma was born. I have a lot of catching up to do next week!

-steve

Inside the Magic
A Window to the Magic
Daily Dose of Disney
Mouse Guest Weekly
and another one...that I can't remember, but don't like very much, so I usually erase it. (Done by some authors that write WDW books.)

[Pappy]

afternoon..for info its 12.30pm in the uk..cold and damp..bring on the sunshine :yay:

[icunurse_celeste]

afternoon..for info its 12.30pm in the uk..cold and damp..bring on the sunshine :yay:


:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Ahh, across the pond. Very lovely in March. My parents lived in Harlow for a few years and just moved back to the states in December- I loved flying to the UK in March. Warm there, cold here and GREAT airfare! I love the grocery stores there: Marks and Spencers and right now in my sleep deprived state- I can't remember the name of the other one- maybe Tesco?

3 hours until I get to climb in my bed and not work nights for another 4 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

[Pappy]

tescos is correct.. its the walmart of the uk big and getting bigger

[Hygiene99]

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Ahh, across the pond. Very lovely in March. My parents lived in Harlow for a few years and just moved back to the states in December- I loved flying to the UK in March. Warm there, cold here and GREAT airfare! I love the grocery stores there: Marks and Spencers and right now in my sleep deprived state- I can't remember the name of the other one- maybe Tesco?

3 hours until I get to climb in my bed and not work nights for another 4 months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

Wow no more nights !!!

I would like to work a few more and will in the near future.. :wizard:

[Hygiene99]

tescos is correct.. its the walmart of the uk big and getting bigger

Good afternoon N & L..


Celeste any plans for the upcoming cruises ??
Neal ??

[icunurse_celeste]

tescos is correct.. its the walmart of the uk big and getting bigger


Okay, I have been there- but that is not the grocery store I was thinking of- this one is more like a regular grocery store. (on UK standards)

I love brown sauce, seafood sauce, worcestershire crisps, etc. I actually buy potatoe chips from the UK online. Where else can you get prawn flavored chips? :teeth: The store is in Massachusetts, over by Peter.

[icunurse_celeste]

Wow no more nights !!!

I would like to work a few more and will in the near future.. :wizard:


LIKE??? You must get paid better than I do. :lmao:


Peter, you know my upcoming plans. So far September and we'll see what DCL makes official- but I am on every waiting list known to man. I would go back on nights if it meant being able to cruise more, but the pay isn't that much better. :rolleyes: I also have another cruise booked for December 07, but it is a holding cruise.

[Hygiene99]

Okay, I have been there- but that is not the grocery store I was thinking of- this one is more like a regular grocery store. (on UK standards)

I love brown sauce, seafood sauce, worcestershire crisps, etc. I actually buy potatoe chips from the UK online. Where else can you get prawn flavored chips? :teeth: The store is in Massachusetts, over by Peter.


Really ????

Tell me where and I will Send you a Bag .. :lmao: :lmao:

[icunurse_celeste]

Really ????

Tell me where and I will Send you a Bag .. :lmao: :lmao:
Yep, North Billerica on Boston Road

[Pappy]

chips or crisps as we call them are geting very inventive with their flavours..some recent ones include: curry,worcester sauce, roast beef dinner,lamb and mint.

the trouble is they tend to be high in salt and fats..still there is nothing better to snack on when you are having a pint of beer in the local pub :drinking1

[Scott H]

Hi Kids, Well I a, weaning my self off the percocet and valium and doing pretty well. I was a little worse than the MRI showed. The last few days are a blur. Seems like Tuesday to me. Really limited to the left hand typing. Lynn has been great and kinda kept me up on what has been happening here.

Sounds like some rain may be heading to the SW.

I am doing as the doc ordered. Getting better every day. Sounds like things will go slow but should get back 50 to 70 % use.

The photo puzzle, or whatever the name I sounds like fun.

Getting sleepy……

[kellib36]

Glad to see you back, Scott! Even if it IS part time! Rest up and enjoy the pampering!! What do the dogs think of you laying around all day?!? :confused3

Are you saying you'll only get to 50-70% usage?!?! Not good! :guilty:

[bonzie1]

Inside the Magic
A Window to the Magic
Daily Dose of Disney
Mouse Guest Weekly
and another one...that I can't remember, but don't like very much, so I usually erase it. (Done by some authors that write WDW books.)

Celeste, Steve, Anybody! Okay! Help bring me out of the stone ages ;) How does one subscribe to these broadcasts... is there a fee... do you donwload these to the ipods... thanks! Neither Joe nor I have one mind you, but, all this stuff sure sounds interesting!

Scott, GLAD to see you left hand typing. :thumbsup2 Thanks to Lynn for keeping you up to date. Keep following the doctor's orders. Im sure your dogs sense you've been through something major, and probably don't fully understand all of it.:dog2:

Safe Happy travels to Leslie + Joe + Elaine + Margaret! :boat: Have fun and don't forget to bring back information on the new sailings announcement on the 21st!

HAPPY WEEKEND!!! :flower1:

We're off with the family to see the Harlem Globetrotters tonight! Should be a fun time! :banana:

[Az Pirates]

Good to see you online Scott!
Sending heal up quickly wishes your way.
:wizard:

You're right about the rain - finally!

I think we were up to over 140 days with no measurable rainfall here in the Valley of the Sun. Not good.

We're getting pelted right now.
Problem is the ground is so hard and dry we've got quite the waterfall coming down the hill out back. We'll have to keep an eye on that.


Celeste, glad you're done with nights for awhile!


I've got the same 2 cabins we had on the repo booked on an Oct. DCL and would love to be able to cruise then - just not sure if it will work out schedule wise or not. I hope so - but have not gotten involved in a meet thread yet just in case.

No Disney trips planned right now either - looks like the closest we'll get for awhile is seeing the Princesses on ice later this month.

[icunurse_celeste]

Celeste, Steve, Anybody! Okay! Help bring me out of the stone ages ;) How does one subscribe to these broadcasts... is there a fee... do you donwload these to the ipods... thanks! Neither Joe nor I have one mind you, but, all this stuff sure sounds interesting!


HAPPY WEEKEND!!! :flower1:

We're off with the family to see the Harlem Globetrotters tonight! Should be a fun time! :banana:


Download I-Tunes off of the internet- no cost. Once you have the program on your computer, you will need to go to the "music store"- then you will have to search the podcast section- then you put disney into the search box on that page and you will be able to select what you want. You can listen to them on your computer or burn them to disk and listen to them in your car or transfer them to an MP3 player. It's really very easy and all free. Some of the podcasts also have videocasts- so you can watch some short videos.

I forgot to mention that I also subscribe to the podcasts from WDW and DL....DCL should get on the boat :rotfl2: and do a podcast too.


BTW- It helps if you have a fast connection....

Please feel free to PM if anyone has questions or needs assistance.


I feel much better after some sleep and not being at work anymore. Man- who knew you could be so bored. Two stable patients and I was going crazy....this is why I am not a nurse on a regular medical floor. I have ADD when it comes to work and like to be busy or I get BORED. We were talking about the internet last night and wondering what people did who worked nights before that. Long live the URL

[Q's My Princess]

[QUOTE=icunurse_celeste]:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Ahh, across the pond. Very lovely in March. My parents lived in Harlow for a few years and just moved back to the states in December- I loved flying to the UK in March. Warm there, cold here and GREAT airfare! I love the grocery stores there: Marks and Spencers and right now in my sleep deprived state- I can't remember the name of the other one- maybe Tesco?
QUOTE]

Hey Celeste & Pappy...speaking of the UK...we are headed over to Ireland and London in exactly 10 days with my parents to visit our oldest son, Sean, who is spending the semester drinking, uh, I mean, studying in London. I hope the weather warms up there! I am hoping for some of the weather you referred to, Celeste! But, from what Sean has been telling us, it has been pretty chilly!

[Q's My Princess]

Scott,

So happy to hear you are feeling a little better and weaning yourself off the pain meds. :thumbsup2

[auntrenae]

Celeste,

Since you're bored, I'm sending you an email...

at the risk of sounding really out of the loop, what's a podcast?

Renae

[auntrenae]

Scott,

I'm so happy you're feeling better! Will you really only get to 70% use of your arm? Is that before PT or after? I'm going to send you some special pixie dust and get that percentage up! You can't do all the fun things you do without your arm....

take care
Renae

[EpcotKilterFan]

Hi All!!! Well I finally figured out how to upload a video to the web :banana: :banana:

So I am very happy to share one of my favorite moments on the Repo Cruise :thumbsup2

Repo Cruise fun (http://photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/Panama%20Cruise/?action=view&current=Flubber.flv)

You may have to let it load. Make sure your speakers are on :)

Debbie

[kpros]

Hi All!!! Well I finally figured out how to upload a video to the web :banana: :banana:

So I am very happy to share one of my favorite moments on the Repo Cruise :thumbsup2

Repo Cruise fun (http://photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/Panama%20Cruise/?action=view&current=Flubber.flv)

You may have to let it load. Make sure your speakers are on :)

Debbie

Great video Debbie!!

Ken

[bonzie1]

Hi All!!! Well I finally figured out how to upload a video to the web :banana: :banana:

So I am very happy to share one of my favorite moments on the Repo Cruise :thumbsup2

Repo Cruise fun (http://photobucket.com/albums/b366/EpcotKilterfan/Panama%20Cruise/?action=view&current=Flubber.flv)

You may have to let it load. Make sure your speakers are on :)

Debbie
Thanks Debbie! :wave: Joe and I missed this so seeing the video was GREAT! Sure hope we get another change someday to do this!:sail:

Loved seeing all of the PC pictures... what a fun time.

Question: Was that one picture throuigh the "porthole" of the walls of the Panama Canal? Wow... if so, that REALLY shows just how close we were!!! :faint:

Thanks for sharing :yay:

[EpcotKilterFan]

Thanks Debbie! :wave: Joe and I missed this so seeing the video was GREAT! Sure hope we get another change someday to do this!:sail:

Loved seeing all of the PC pictures... what a fun time.

Question: Was that one picture throuigh the "porthole" of the walls of the Panama Canal? Wow... if so, that REALLY shows just how close we were!!! :faint:

Thanks for sharing :yay:


Yes that is from the canal! I ran down stairs in the second last lock and got that picture.

Glad you liked the video. Yes hope to do that again sometime

Deb

[auntrenae]

Debbie,

That was so cool!!!! Thanks for sharing it with everybody!!!

Hey guys, can I get some advice for this Alaska cruise? I want to get wonderful wildlife pictures, and I have a pretty good camera (5mp and 4x optical zoom) but I wonder if I need a telephoto lens to get good shots of the whales, ect. They have to at least try to stay 100 yards away from them, so what do you think? Do I have a good enough excuse to go get a long lens? I'm going to do an excursion with a professional photo safari guide, who will help us get the best pics we can, but no skill can give me great shots if the animals are too far away... any ideas?

thanks,
Renae

[bonzie1]

Hi everyone! :wave2:

:lovestruc OUR ANNIVERSARY :lovestruc

Tomorrow's the day! We're on our way
to Walt Disney World for a 5 night stay.
March 16th's the special date.
Now's our time to celebrate.
It's been 10 years since we said "I do."
So much has happened. We've seen it through.
Dear Lanyard People, we're glad we've met.
We look to the future for more FUN yet!

We'll be in touch when we get back! Keep the home fires burning!
:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

I can't believe it was a year ago that we jumped in on this thread! :yay:

Georgie

[BobandLee]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY GEORGIE & JOE!
party:
Have a great trip fellow table 12 pirates. pirate: pirate:

Hi everyone! :wave2:

:lovestruc OUR ANNIVERSARY :lovestruc

Tomorrow's the day! We're on our way
to Walt Disney World for a 5 night stay.
March 16th's the special date.
Now's our time to celebrate.
It's been 10 years since we said "I do."
So much has happened. We've seen it through.
Dear Lanyard People, we're glad we've met.
We look to the future for more FUN yet!

We'll be in touch when we get back! Keep the home fires burning!
:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

I can't believe it was a year ago that we jumped in on this thread! :yay:

Georgie

[auntrenae]

Georgie,

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!! That's fantastic! Congratulations on 10 happy years together! You deserve a wonderful trip!!!!!!!!!

You're coming down here? That's wonderful!!! Give me a call when you get here and we can meet up!

Renae

[Scott H]

Georgie and Joe Congrats, that is great. We wish ya a whole bunch more. enjoy.

[Scott H]

Hey shouldn't we be getting a cruise report from some of our wayward friends?

[bonzie1]

Hi Scott! Sure is good hearing from you. Looks like that left hand is doing all right typing! :goodvibes Hope the healing is moving along for you!

Saw this link on the thread about the European Cruises. Thought everyone here may be interested. Great article about the 2007 DL Paris (or is that Euro Disney now :confused3 )

http://dnn.chrismedia.co.uk/topstory.htm

[Q's My Princess]

:wizard: Happy Anniversary Georgie & Joe!!! :thumbsup2

Have a WONDERful trip!

Laurie, Michael & Quincy

[kpros]

Happy Anniversary Georgie & Joe!!!!!!!!

Ken

[Hygiene99]

Happy day u 2 :bride: :groom:

[Mickey&JoshNut]

HELLO FROM THE DISNEY MAGIC!!!!!

We wanted to make a quick post and let you guys know what we found out onboard about the med cruises....

ZIP....NADDA.....NOTHING.....

Captain Thord is being very tight lipped and Jocelyn, the future cruise manager runs away from us when she sees us coming towards her!!!!!!

Mary Jo is still onboard and recognized us right away...Brent is our cruise director as Rachel started her holidays on Saturday....we think she must have heard that some ¨lanyard people¨were coming onboard!!!!!

Many of the Panama Canal staff is still onboard and many have recognized us...is that good or bad????????

We are having a blast and the weather has been great!!!!!!

We will post a full report when get home about all the cool changes to the Magic since Mom and Joe have banned us from the internet but we found a ¨cheapo¨spot here in Costa Maya and just had to post....

In honour of tonight....aarrrrrrgghh!!!!!! pirate:

Elaine & Leslie

P.S. You guys will never guess who is onboard with us AGAIN....Joey Fatone from NSYNC!!!!!!

[BobandLee]

HELLO FROM THE DISNEY MAGIC!!!!!
......... Mom and Joe have banned us from the internet but we found a ¨cheapo¨spot here in Costa Maya and just had to post....

In honour of tonight....aarrrrrrgghh!!!!!! pirate:

Elaine & Leslie

P.S. You guys will never guess who is onboard with us AGAIN....Joey Fatone from NSYNC!!!!!!

You bad girls you! No pirate dinner for you. Go straight to bed and no fireworks. :rotfl2:

Seems as though Joey can't find any other work. :confused3

Have fun. :banana: :banana:

[auntrenae]

Leslie and Elaine,

Eat some of that treasure chest dessert for me tonight!

Georgie,

I tried to email you but the addy you gave me didn't work... I did send you a PM

Renae

[Hygiene99]

This looks like it maybe an intresting Tv show (http://websearch.cs.com/gw/boomframe.jsp?query=The+Real+Housewives+of+Orange+ County&page=1&offset=0&result_url=redir%3Fsrc%3Dwebsearch%26requestId%3D2 6396291a0150fd0%26clickedItemRank%3D2%26userQuery% 3DThe%2BReal%2BHousewives%2Bof%2BOrange%2BCounty%2 6clickedItemURN%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.bravotv.c om%252FUpcoming_Shows%252Findex.shtml%26invocation Type%3D-%26fromPage%3DGWYTop%26amp%3BampTest%3D1&remove_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bravotv.com%2FUpcoming _Shows%2Findex.shtml) :teeth: :grouphug:

:wave2:

[kellib36]

Many of the Panama Canal staff is still onboard and many have recognized us...is that good or bad????????

ELAINE!!! Thanks for checking in...does this statement include Mr Whiteshirt?!?!?!? :rotfl2:

Are you doing the DCL mystery on the DCL site? It's getting a LOT of attention on some other boards. Says the official announcement will be on the 21st.

When do you start home? And when is your arrival at home supposed to be?