10/24/2009 - Bash on the Boat (I'm with BOB) - Thread #3

[Verandah Man]

Gotta love those teens. :thumbsup2 ;)



Yeah, that's what I say..........:rotfl2:

[Tart Annihilator]

Howdy Crew.......:wave:

My power nap, turned into a two hour crash, on the couch...........:rotfl:

Just feeling real sluggish tonight.........:rolleyes:

I always feel more sluggish if I take a nap during the day. :confused3

[Verandah Man]

Right now the price is....

Some nights are $129, some are $139, and Jan. 1, 2, & 3 are $84.

So I figure we'll see a discount between now and then. :goodvibes



My lodging is free............:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

I always feel more sluggish if I take a nap during the day. :confused3



Usually if I just take a 15-20 minute power nap I feel real good, but anything longer than that, that's when I feel sluggish after I wake up.........:scared:

[Tart Annihilator]

There's a lot of kkers on the boards right now and very little activity.


Everyone's trying to get caught up, I guess. :idea: :)

[DISNEYDUET]

My lodging is free............:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1
Yeah, Yeah, Yeah :rolleyes:

[Tart Annihilator]

My lodging is free............:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

We could have free lodging too, if we wanted to stay with Mike's parents in Clearwater. Ummmm, don't think so. ;)

[Tart Annihilator]

My lodging is free............:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

It's pricey, but you gotta love letting Disney chauffer you around. :thumbsup2

Re: Mike's parents, they're great people but it's too far to drive every day. ;)

[Tart Annihilator]

Hey, I have an idea. :idea:

Maybe we should all just stay with Andy.

We could all save some money. :woohoo: :lmao:

[Cheryl N. WI]

I feel like I need to book our room now. I am scared of being shut out! I can always cancel it if I have to. :rolleyes:

Yeah better to be prepared and have the room all set :thumbsup2 Don't even think you'll have to cancel :goodvibes

[Tart Annihilator]

Well, I'm off of here.

I'm dying for a snack.

Later... everyone. :)

[Verandah Man]

It's pricey, but you gotta love letting Disney chauffer you around. :thumbsup2

Re: Mike's parents, they're great people but it's too far to drive every day. ;)


Yeah, that's the bad thing about our place, it's an hour drive to the world, but we aren't planning on being there all that much anyhow........:rolleyes:

[Verandah Man]

Hey, I have an idea. :idea:

Maybe we should all just stay with Andy.

We could all save some money. :woohoo: :lmao:


Just bring a tent and sleeping bags, you can stay as long as you like!!! :thumbsup2

[Cheryl N. WI]

We have annual passes and we go to the parks every day. :thumbsup2

Can't get enough of it. When we go this long, we just leisurely walk around the parks and enjoy the ambience. (sp) :cloud9:

That's why I'm thinking of annual passes this time around too especially if I can convince Al we would get the most for our money if we go again in summer 09 and get the annual passes vs getting 10 day hoppers no exp. With our DVC discount the annual pass is quite a bit less than the 10 day hoppers no exp.

[Verandah Man]

Well, I'm off of here.

I'm dying for a snack.

Later... everyone. :)



Later Robin, I'm sitting here having some..........popcorn::

[Cheryl N. WI]

Well, I'm off of here.

I'm dying for a snack.

Later... everyone. :)

Bye Robin

[Dyerneeds]

Shelley I would just to be careful, especially if you are planning on staying at POP.

Why, because Mike will be there. :lmao:

underdogs got a bad reputation eh?
good, chics dig the bad boys.pirate: pirate: :cool2: :cool2:

[Dyerneeds]

i had the day off today.:thumbsup2
got a call at 5 am telling me to come in 4 hrs late because power was out at work due to the ice storm last nite.
then at 9 am, they called and told me to stay home because a water main burst.:thumbsup2
so i went to my parents place to finish the painting of ceilings project i started a while back.(had to get it done as they are due back from fla in april.)

[Dyerneeds]

what pop tart doesnt know is the hotel room will be only 1/2 the listed price
as cinnamon is willing to split the cost if we let her sleep in the spare bed.
:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1
i'm sure robin will go along with it.:woohoo:
i promise to be a good underdog.pirate: pirate:
(good thing robins a heavy sleeper)

[Dyerneeds]

I'll wait and see what Robin has to say about this.:lmao:

she was laughing too hard to type.:lmao:

[Walt & Di]

Thanks Di. So little time and so much to see. We will have 5 days there and are staying in Cambridge (staying right in Boston is too much $$, we have to save some of it for Mr. Mouse :rotfl2: ). I was reading about the duck ride and thinking we would do that, we have those here in the WI Dells so I thought it would be fun to compare and we definitely want to do one of the tours where we can get on and off at the different stops. I also wanted to get to Salem and was thinking about Plymouth. Is teh cape something we could do as a day trip?

yes. the cape is a day trip. Plymouth is almost like the cape. You will have to go to the Plantation and Rock. Salem is also great. Diane

[Dyerneeds]

that it!!:thumbsup2 they can change the name of it all they want, but it will always be wedway to us.:hug: :grouphug:
"paging mr morrow, mr. tom morrow, your party from saturn has arrived"
cassies favorite line.:laughing:

"Please give them a ring!":laughing:

:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
cassie recorded that line on her cell phone.princess:

[Dyerneeds]

Mikey--I still call it the WEDway People Mover, just like you, they can change the name all they want.............:lmao:

:laughing: :laughing:
years ago they had the line "it's the transportation system that never stops"
then one time we were on it and it broke down and i said "wait a minute"
"it never stops":confused3

[Walt & Di]

Not all unpacked yet. Rob had duty on Saturday (7am-7am Sunday) so we weren't able to move around the heavy stuff. Since I'll be here 3 and a half years, I am taking my time to put everything away. I'll even paint some walls, too. The house is bigger than the one I had before and I only have one neighbor as of yet. The other houses are still vacant. Honestly, it's a great house to be in for our last years in military life. It is new and I have NEVER lived in anything other than substandard quarters when it has to do with military housing.

that sounds great. take your time and enjoy life. Diane

[goofyfreak]

Mornin Andy. We got a little rain and that was it!

Lori did you get anything out your way?

Lots of rain and wind. Nothing more thank goodness. And yourself?

[Walt & Di]

for those of you going to wdw and talking of not going to the parks much,
we suggest not missing the studios osbornes christmas, or epcots holiday decorations and music. and of course the MK is a must see.
we dont care if we have to ride wedway(a family fav) all day. just being there during the holidays is great.:santa: :santa: :santa:

hope I will be there for the fun and excitement. Diane:banana:

[Dyerneeds]

hope I will be there for the fun and excitement. Diane:banana:

walts gotta be there to keep underdog out of trouble.:rotfl2:

[Dyerneeds]

bedtime for underdog.:woohoo:
good nite all.

[Walt & Di]

That seems like a good price especially if it includes all the taxes. That's better than the prices I get when I plug in your dates with the coupon I have

I buy a tour book every time I go too. one for me and one for my grandkids if they are coming. It always fun to read about disney. Diane

[Walt & Di]

Where is the Christmas shop you are both talking about? I love Christmas shops!

They are all over the cape. Hyannis, Yarmouthport, bridge, Dennis. I love the Christmas Tree shops. They are so much fun. lots of great things there not just Christmas. Diane

[goofyfreak]

Hey sis, you scooped my story!
DD MADE THE TEAM!
:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Just getting you back for being mean to me last night.:lmao:

[Walt & Di]

That's why we jumped on it so fast. I would really prefer staying at POFQ, but 15 nights gets rather pricey.

Pop Century will suit our needs just fine. Besides, every time we've gone down at Christmas, we've always found discounts on hotels for passholders prior to leaving. If we come across one, we can always change our reservation.

We'll keep you posted, if we do. :thumbsup2


What is POFQ. I cant think right now. If you see any discounts please call me or e-mail me asap. Diane

[goofyfreak]

:cool1:

We have decided on 12/27-1/3. We are going to drive down. Only 11 hrs. We will probably drive down to SC, about 8 hrs and stop for the night. Drive the rest of the way the next day. Now we need to decide between Pop or POFQ. Robin y'all want some company over at Pop? :laughing:

How big is your trunk? I hope it will be comfy for me for 11 hours.:rotfl2:

[goofyfreak]

Hi There Ed----we were scheduled to leave for Florida next week, but Angelina threw such a fit about going that I just cancelled the trip. Hazel and I will be going down in May while Angelina goes to Chicago for five days with her high school band and choir.

When in may are you going?

[Walt & Di]

It's pricey, but you gotta love letting Disney chauffer you around. :thumbsup2

Re: Mike's parents, they're great people but it's too far to drive every day. ;)
it is well worth it to stay on property and get the whole Disney feeling. I love it. We have stayed all over the Disney properties and really enjoy. Diane

[disgrits]

:cool1:

We have decided on 12/27-1/3. We are going to drive down. Only 11 hrs. We will probably drive down to SC, about 8 hrs and stop for the night. Drive the rest of the way the next day. Now we need to decide between Pop or POFQ. Robin y'all want some company over at Pop? :laughing:

We're going to drive down also. It's just too expensive to fly for the 5 of us. Of course fueling up the car is not cheap either, but flights have really become outrageous..........

We're staying at Shades of Green (Dec 20), Saratoga Springs (Dec 21-26--but I will try to change SSR to another resort), then back to Shades of Green (Dec 26-30).

[Karen Mouse]

Thanks for mentioning these other things Mike! We saw the Osborne lights years ago when they were actually on the backlot. I've heard they're even better now, we can't wait to see them again! We also want to do the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT and see the different "Santas" at all the countries. How about the Animal Kingdom, do they do much for Christmas? I guess we will be in the parks not just in the mornings but at night for some of these things too, more and more I am thinking of getting annual passes. Then it doesn't feel so bad if we just spend part of a day in the parks. Also all the resorts are decorated beautifully so we are planning on doing some resort hopping to check out the decorations.

I like the osund of Epcot with the santas in each country:cool1: . We did the Osbourne lights years ago in the backlot too.

that it!!:thumbsup2 they can change the name of it all they want, but it will always be wedway to us.:hug: :grouphug:
"paging mr morrow, mr. tom morrow, your party from saturn has arrived"
cassies favorite line.:laughing:

Excellent - we'll throw Ellis on the blue train and you guys can go round and round and babysit:lmao:

Tell me about the jump in car rental prices. I can't believe it is $300 for 5 days right after Xmas. Tampa is about $50-$60 less. Oh, and the $300 doesn't include all the crazy taxes and fees they throw on there.

Guess I won't get $5.89 a day before taxes like I did in Feb.

Did you ge a quote from that company I listed?http://www.usrentacar.co.uk/Default.aspx#

Try them - the gold price includes all taxes you need to pay so no additional charges:thumbsup2 - a lot of UK'ers use them.

Yeah, cuz you always return the favor to us when we wake up. :rolleyes:

Hey! - I try you know! - its a bit hard chatting to myself for 4 pages:rolleyes:

DS loves it too. Maybe we can just throw Ellis and him on there and you, Neil, Suz and I can tour the park. :thumbsup2

Sorted- Mike and Robin are "blue train" babysitting:lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

:grouphug: Hope your feeling better in the morning. G'night Karen

Nope, but thanks anyway:hug:

Hazel just called and cancelled out on her class tonight, now I know she is really sick. Yep, just took her temp, it is 101.2........

We're a pair of sicko's:lmao:

Hey sis, you scooped my story!
DD MADE THE TEAM!


:woohoo: WELL DONE CLAIRE!:woohoo:

That seems like a good price especially if it includes all the taxes. That's better than the prices I get when I plug in your dates with the coupon I have

i LISTED THE LINK IN MY PREVIOUS POST - GET A QUOTE

Where is the Christmas shop you are both talking about? I love Christmas shops!

I have a little boston guide book somewhere - It was in a market square somewhere- could have been Faneuiels?

Hope you feel better in the morning Karen :hug: :wizard: :

:hug:

:woohoo:

Reservations have just been made for Christmas! 15 nights at Pop Century. party:

:woohoo: :yay:

:cool1:

We have decided on 12/27-1/3. We are going to drive down. Only 11 hrs. We will probably drive down to SC, about 8 hrs and stop for the night. Drive the rest of the way the next day. Now we need to decide between Pop or POFQ. Robin y'all want some company over at Pop? :laughing:

:woohoo: :yay:

Why do "Texans" get left out of the party...:confused3

PS Put us down as a maybe...:thumbsup2

Walt :cool1:

:woohoo: :yay:


:laughing: :laughing:
years ago they had the line "it's the transportation system that never stops"
then one time we were on it and it broke down and i said "wait a minute"
"it never stops":confused3

Tell me about it - in October on our MNSSHP night Ellis was desperate to ride the train so we got on.... it broke down:rolleyes: .... we were stuck for about 10 minutes, I was panicking because it was just time for the fireworks by the time we got off, but we just made it.

[Karen Mouse]

Well, good morning peeps!:goodvibes

Feeling pretty lousy this morning - got a head full of bogeys!:scared: :lmao:

I guess I'll just sit on the pc all day and plan our holiday!:cool1:

Does anyone have a preference to a date if we all want to meet up?

How about the 28th or 29th? - I think everyone is there by then and no-one has gone home by then:confused3 - just a thought.

Could the meet be outside of a theme park? otherwise it would be more costly getting another days pass for people.

If anyone has any suggestions?:confused3

One place to consider is Bahama Breeze in LBV. It has a big outside seating area so we can have a drink and a chat and eat if we want to.:confused3

I'm happy to go anywhere:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

Cheryl - the Boston book is the Berlitz pocket guide - great little book:thumbsup2

Theres also the "Cheers" Bar to visit too and the Old south meeting house.

Faneuil Market place had the xmas shop I think and you could grab yourself a bargain at Filenes Basement:thumbsup2 and theres also the "tea boat thing" where you throw the tea overboard.

We also did whale watching and saw loads of humpbacks but it was very choppy the day we went:sick:

Theres Copley Square and the John Hancock building

Hope that gives you somethings to think about:thumbsup2

Have fun!

[A fat english gent]

Great prices Karen Ive been quoted $420 for a Jeep for 8 days,for our friends across the pond Ive just done a quote to pick up the same car at a London airport...The Price $1100....:scared1: .....Only Americans with very deep pockets or accountants can come over here on holidays.....:rolleyes1

[A fat english gent]

ps...Don't forget a litre of petrol cost $1.80.....:rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

http://k53.pbase.com/u40/stanzman/upload/25947260.morningglory.jpg
"Good Morning All"

[Verandah Man]

When in may are you going?


We fly down May 21st and fly home May 25th, it's just a quick, few days getaway, for Hazel and I.

[Verandah Man]

What is POFQ. I cant think right now. If you see any discounts please call me or e-mail me asap. Diane



I'm thinking it is: Port Orleans French Quarter, if memory serves me well...........:rolleyes1

[millerpjm]

Sounds good to me.

I know Suz and DS would eat there.

Nancy, you up for a meet there as well? Although we still have to do a Red Robin meet with you.

Don't forget about us!

[millerpjm]

Thanks, I clicked on Jen's siggie and played around with it until I found one I like.

I'm glad you found it!

I was planning on posting after I got done trying to get everything in my siggie to fit, but I ran out of time. Work has been SO busy with my co-worker out of the office.

For any of you that missed it - cool Disney tickers can be found at mickeypath.com

[Verandah Man]

I'm glad you found it!

I was planning on posting after I got done trying to get everything in my siggie to fit, but I ran out of time. Work has been SO busy with my co-worker out of the office.

For any of you that missed it - cool Disney tickers can be found at mickeypath.com


Hi Jen--discovered that last night and added a new countdown clicker to my siggie.........:thumbsup2

Hoping to be able to make one for this December as well!!! ;)

[millerpjm]

Good morning/afternoon all!

Just got caught up - lots of chatting about WDW I see! Ladies, don't forget to go shop for your tiaras while you're there! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[millerpjm]

Hi Jen--discovered that last night and added a new countdown clicker to my siggie.........:thumbsup2

Hoping to be able to make one for this December as well!!! ;)

I saw someone else's siggie, and thought it was so cool!

I'm kind of torn about taking my cruiseclocks ticker out of my siggie though, since the "boat" has actually made some progress - the trip doesn't seem so far away! Am I nuts??? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Wait, no nuts on this trip....Ellis is allergic....

[millerpjm]

Ok, I'm all caught up....time to go get ready for another grueling day at work!

[Verandah Man]

Ok, I'm all caught up....time to go get ready for another grueling day at work!


Yeah, I know that feeling...............:rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

Angelina is on her last morning of late arrival. The 11th graders are having State testing, so the 9th, 10th and 12th graders have late arrival. These past couple of mornings have been so nice not having to get "the kid" up and rush around.............:goodvibes

[Walt & Di]

Well, good morning peeps!:goodvibes

Feeling pretty lousy this morning - got a head full of bogeys!:scared: :lmao:

I guess I'll just sit on the pc all day and plan our holiday!:cool1:

Does anyone have a preference to a date if we all want to meet up?

How about the 28th or 29th? - I think everyone is there by then and no-one has gone home by then:confused3 - just a thought.

Could the meet be outside of a theme park? otherwise it would be more costly getting another days pass for people.

If anyone has any suggestions?:confused3

One place to consider is Bahama Breeze in LBV. It has a big outside seating area so we can have a drink and a chat and eat if we want to.:confused3

I'm happy to go anywhere:goodvibes

If we meet on the 28th, we can celebrate my Birthday...:dance3:
Walt :cool1:

[MinnMick01]

Good morning everyone. I just had a few minutes before leaving for work so I thought I would just jump on and say hi. Hope you all have a good day.

[DISNEYDUET]

what pop tart doesnt know is the hotel room will be only 1/2 the listed price
as cinnamon is willing to split the cost if we let her sleep in the spare bed.
:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1
i'm sure robin will go along with it.:woohoo:
i promise to be a good underdog.pirate: pirate:
(good thing robins a heavy sleeper)

:lmao: From what I hear you are too!

[DISNEYDUET]

Lots of rain and wind. Nothing more thank goodness. And yourself?

Just a little rain. Not enough to make a difference for our yard though.

[DISNEYDUET]

How big is your trunk? I hope it will be comfy for me for 11 hours.:rotfl2:

We have a Chrysler Sebring Convertable. Plenty of room in the back seat!! Although we are going to the car show this weekend to look at a new SUV since the 4 Runner died.:sad1: We will probably be buying a new car my summer. :headache: I hate having a car payment. We have been without one for a few years now that is at least nice but we need an SUV. I have a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited but it is not enough room for us, the dog, and our fishing and camping stuff. Gee, Woody making more money is going to cost us more money! How does that happen! :confused:

[DISNEYDUET]

Sorted- Mike and Robin are "blue train" babysitting:lmao:

Can they take Woody too? :rotfl: He is potty trained!

[DISNEYDUET]

Well, good morning peeps!:goodvibes

Feeling pretty lousy this morning - got a head full of bogeys!:scared: :lmao:



How do you make a tissue dance?

Put a little boogy in it!

:lmao:

[DISNEYDUET]

Does anyone have a preference to a date if we all want to meet up?

How about the 28th or 29th? - I think everyone is there by then and no-one has gone home by then:confused3 - just a thought.

Could the meet be outside of a theme park? otherwise it would be more costly getting another days pass for people.

If anyone has any suggestions?:confused3

One place to consider is Bahama Breeze in LBV. It has a big outside seating area so we can have a drink and a chat and eat if we want to.:confused3

I'm happy to go anywhere:goodvibes

We are game for anything! I was thinking DTD but it is going to be :scared1:
I like the idea of outside of the parks. We will have a car and anyone who doesn't can ride with us. :goodvibes

[DISNEYDUET]

On a side note I got our tickets and car for our October trip. Airtran for $204 w/ taxes pp and minivan for $380 w/ taxes. I am NOT liking the additional taxes at MCO. Highway robbery!!

[DISNEYDUET]

Can it be that I am all alone? I know Sneeky 2 is off working but no Sneeky 1!
I guess the internet gods are trying to tell me to

Get to work Woman!!

[Walt & Di]

Cheryl - the Boston book is the Berlitz pocket guide - great little book:thumbsup2

Theres also the "Cheers" Bar to visit too and the Old south meeting house.

Faneuil Market place had the xmas shop I think and you could grab yourself a bargain at Filenes Basement:thumbsup2 and theres also the "tea boat thing" where you throw the tea overboard.

We also did whale watching and saw loads of humpbacks but it was very choppy the day we went:sick:

Theres Copley Square and the John Hancock building

Hope that gives you somethings to think about:thumbsup2

Have fun!

wow you are great tourist guide. Those are all great places. I dont think Filenes basement is open anymore. Diane

[Walt & Di]

I'm thinking it is: Port Orleans French Quarter, if memory serves me well...........:rolleyes1

that is what I thought. Thanks. Diane

[Karen Mouse]

If we meet on the 28th, we can celebrate my Birthday...:dance3:
Walt :cool1:

Woo Hoo!:woohoo: Sounds good Walt:thumbsup2

How do you make a tissue dance?

Put a little boogy in it!

:lmao:

:lmao: :scared: :lmao: :scared:

We are game for anything! I was thinking DTD but it is going to be :scared1:
I like the idea of outside of the parks. We will have a car and anyone who doesn't can ride with us. :goodvibes

We'll have a car too - there'd be a little space in it - theres only three of us so room for two more if you dont mind the squash!

wow you are great tourist guide. Those are all great places. I dont think Filenes basement is open anymore. Diane

I just had a quick flick through the guide book I found and remember ed where we'd been - we loved Boston:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

I think I'm going insane:rolleyes1

Today Neil and I decided to go tothe garden suppliers that the landscaper uses to price up the stuff we want etc - we got part way there when I remembered I had a hair appt:eek: - had to turn back and whizz over there instead:lmao: - I was only 10 minutes late:rolleyes1

[Karen Mouse]

Anyone done Unviersal at xmas time?

Is it as crowded as Disney? Do they do the Macy parade during xmas week?

[JLDSMD]

On a side note I got our tickets and car for our October trip. Airtran for $204 w/ taxes pp and minivan for $380 w/ taxes. I am NOT liking the additional taxes at MCO. Highway robbery!!

Try going to LV or LA. They kill you there as well. The taxes and fees at the airports are running 25% or more, much more. :sad2:

Gotta love the gov't always taking your money.

[JLDSMD]

Well, good morning peeps!:goodvibes

Feeling pretty lousy this morning - got a head full of bogeys!:scared: :lmao:

I guess I'll just sit on the pc all day and plan our holiday!:cool1:

Does anyone have a preference to a date if we all want to meet up?

How about the 28th or 29th? - I think everyone is there by then and no-one has gone home by then:confused3 - just a thought.

Could the meet be outside of a theme park? otherwise it would be more costly getting another days pass for people.

If anyone has any suggestions?:confused3

One place to consider is Bahama Breeze in LBV. It has a big outside seating area so we can have a drink and a chat and eat if we want to.:confused3

I'm happy to go anywhere:goodvibes


O.K., the accountant is coming out in me.

How bad is it that I'm looking at the prices of this trip to WDW and thinking I could do a beach vacation in Mexico instead without the caos?

We've put a cap of $200/each on our airline tickets. If we do a $100 hotel, before food, car rental and whatever else, we will be at $1,200 for 5 nights. This trip will easily top $1,500-$1700.

4-5 nights in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta for that kind of $ sounds really good. And the weather will be sunny and hot for sure.

However, I REALLY want to see everyone again, especially you Karen. :hug:

[JLDSMD]

We are game for anything! I was thinking DTD but it is going to be :scared1:
I like the idea of outside of the parks. We will have a car and anyone who doesn't can ride with us. :goodvibes

Those of us with cars can always help out picking up those without cars.

How hard is it to go to one of the WDW resorts? They usually let you go in for 2-3 hours (although this group will probably need more :rotfl: ). Just say you're going to meet a guest for lunch. :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

We have a Chrysler Sebring Convertable. Plenty of room in the back seat!! Although we are going to the car show this weekend to look at a new SUV since the 4 Runner died.:sad1: We will probably be buying a new car my summer. :headache: I hate having a car payment. We have been without one for a few years now that is at least nice but we need an SUV. I have a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited but it is not enough room for us, the dog, and our fishing and camping stuff. Gee, Woody making more money is going to cost us more money! How does that happen! :confused:

What were you doing in the backseat? :rolleyes1

Why not look at one of the cross-overs? I really like the GMC Arcadia. That will be our next one when we get rid of the Bravada.

[Tart Annihilator]

what pop tart doesnt know is the hotel room will be only 1/2 the listed price
as cinnamon is willing to split the cost if we let her sleep in the spare bed.
:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1
i'm sure robin will go along with it.:woohoo:
i promise to be a good underdog.pirate: pirate:
(good thing robins a heavy sleeper)

The dog better be good or he'll be making a trip to the vet to help control the pet population. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: ;)

[DISNEYDUET]

Try going to LV or LA. They kill you there as well. The taxes and fees at the airports are running 25% or more, much more. :sad2:

Gotta love the gov't always taking your money.

We have done both. We were just out in LA a few months ago and lucked out on a great deal with Alamo. $84 for a week! We don't even bother renting in LV anymore. Just grab a taxi or take the shuttle.

[DISNEYDUET]

Anyone done Unviersal at xmas time?

Is it as crowded as Disney? Do they do the Macy parade during xmas week?

We are wondering too Karen. Would like to go but is it worth it without the FOTL pass.

[DISNEYDUET]

Those of us with cars can always help out picking up those without cars.

How hard is it to go to one of the WDW resorts? They usually let you go in for 2-3 hours (although this group will probably need more :rotfl: ). Just say you're going to meet a guest for lunch. :thumbsup2

You know there is an auxiliary parking lot across from the Boardwalk right behind the gas station. Anyone can park there. It is used for people who are not resort guests and want to visit the Boardwalk area. (we cheat sometimes and park there when we go to Epcot or MGM) We could all meet at ESPN!

[DISNEYDUET]

What were you doing in the backseat? :rolleyes1

Why not look at one of the cross-overs? I really like the GMC Arcadia. That will be our next one when we get rid of the Bravada.

We looked at those. Woody didn't like the way they drove. :confused: Something about the seats really bugged him. I really like them. Plenty of room for me and the dog (That's Shadow not you Mr Dog!;) ) and I don't feel like I am driving a Sherman tank. More like a Panzer! :thumbsup2

[DISNEYDUET]

The dog better be good or he'll be making a trip to the vet to help control the pet population. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: ;)

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: He must be a big fan of Bob Barkers!

[Tart Annihilator]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: He must be a big fan of Bob Barkers!

If he wasn't before, he will be. :lmao: :lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

We are wondering too Karen. Would like to go but is it worth it without the FOTL pass.

I've just been online and the hotels for one night are $359:scared1: - holy cow!

The trouble is I've heard that without fotl passes its just not worth going:confused3

I'm stumped...Neil doesnt want to do Disney lots this time..he wants to do Universal, but I dont know if we'll get anything done or even get on any rides without fotl passes?

We're both happy going to Seaworld, aquatica and wet n wild (if the weather is good) so the flexticket seems a good option, but what if its cloudy and cold like it was the 2nd time we went? We wont be doing water parks, we wont get on anything at Univ parks and we wont want to go to Seaworld every day:confused3, so the felxticket park passes will be useless:confused3

I sugeested we get Disney passes this time and Flextickets next Oct but he's determined not to do more than a couple of days at Disney (he says he's all "disneyed out":confused3 - All disneyed out???:confused3 - thats not possible is it???:confused3 - no-one can get snough of Disney, right?:confused3 - my hubbys wierd:rotfl:

So, at the moment - I have nothing planned:rolleyes:

We cant afford both Disney and flex tickets.

I'm now considering just buying a 2 day Univ pass (3rd day free) and a seaworld day pass and buying the rest on the gate depending on the weather:confused3

Is it much more than a combined ticket:confused3

[Tart Annihilator]

If wasn't before, he will be. :lmao: :lmao:

:lmao: Or maybe we should reverse that.

If he was before, he won't be anymore. :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Karen Mouse]

Who'd want to go to Mexico when you can meet Bobbers instead???:scared1:

Take that Accountant hat off and put on your Bobber hat instead:goodvibes

O.K., the accountant is coming out in me.

How bad is it that I'm looking at the prices of this trip to WDW and thinking I could do a beach vacation in Mexico instead without the caos?

We've put a cap of $200/each on our airline tickets. If we do a $100 hotel, before food, car rental and whatever else, we will be at $1,200 for 5 nights. This trip will easily top $1,500-$1700.

4-5 nights in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta for that kind of $ sounds really good. And the weather will be sunny and hot for sure.

However, I REALLY want to see everyone again, especially you Karen. :hug:

[Tart Annihilator]

I have to get some things done.

later everyone. :)

[Karen Mouse]

Am I the only one that cant sleep til theyre itinary is planned:confused3

Its driving me crazy - I'm going round in circles and getting no-where:rolleyes:

The only thing on our itinary so far is the flight in and the flight out - theres a big fat blank in the middle:rotfl:

[DISNEYDUET]

I have to get some things done.

later everyone. :)

Bye Robin!

[DISNEYDUET]

Am I the only one that cant sleep til theyre itinary is planned:confused3

Its driving me crazy - I'm going round in circles and getting no-where:rolleyes:

The only thing on our itinary so far is the flight in and the flight out - theres a big fat blank in the middle:rotfl:

I'm the same way!! I was chattering on about the December trip and Woody just looks at me and says "Did you book our flight for October yet? How about the rental car? And our ADRs, ya got those too?" :headache: To which I calmly :laughing: replied "Well if I had some help they would all be done!" :duck: He said he has done his part. He gave me the credit card! :rolleyes: :laughing:

[DISNEYDUET]

I've just been online and the hotels for one night are $359:scared1: - holy cow!

The trouble is I've heard that without fotl passes its just not worth going:confused3

I'm stumped...Neil doesnt want to do Disney lots this time..he wants to do Universal, but I dont know if we'll get anything done or even get on any rides without fotl passes?

We're both happy going to Seaworld, aquatica and wet n wild (if the weather is good) so the flexticket seems a good option, but what if its cloudy and cold like it was the 2nd time we went? We wont be doing water parks, we wont get on anything at Univ parks and we wont want to go to Seaworld every day:confused3, so the felxticket park passes will be useless:confused3

I sugeested we get Disney passes this time and Flextickets next Oct but he's determined not to do more than a couple of days at Disney (he says he's all "disneyed out":confused3 - All disneyed out???:confused3 - thats not possible is it???:confused3 - no-one can get snough of Disney, right?:confused3 - my hubbys wierd:rotfl:

So, at the moment - I have nothing planned:rolleyes:

We cant afford both Disney and flex tickets.

I'm now considering just buying a 2 day Univ pass (3rd day free) and a seaworld day pass and buying the rest on the gate depending on the weather:confused3

Is it much more than a combined ticket:confused3

Karen have you looked in passes for the Anheiser Busch parks? A 2 year platinum pass gets you 24 months of Seaworld, Aquatica, and Busch Gardens Tampa. If you activated them in December it would cover October of next year too! We plan to take a day and go down to Tampa to Busch Gardens.

[A fat english gent]

What were you doing in the backseat? :rolleyes1

Why not look at one of the cross-overs? I really like the GMC Arcadia. That will be our next one when we get rid of the Bravada.

I too was wondering that but choose to be so nosey...:snooty:

Am I the only one that cant sleep til there itinerary is planned:confused3

Its driving me crazy - I'm going round in circles and getting no-where:rolleyes:

The only thing on our itinerary so far is the flight in and the flight out - there's a big fat blank in the middle:rotfl:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Poor Karen am with you lady were in the same state of play when it comes are CA TRIP.......Just think if we didn't have number boy helping us,half an hour talking to Hazel about the In's and out of the trip and am reaching for the Vodka...:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[Verandah Man]

The dog better be good or he'll be making a trip to the vet to help control the pet population. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: ;)



Ouch.....................:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Karen Mouse]

Karen have you looked in passes for the Anheiser Busch parks? A 2 year platinum pass gets you 24 months of Seaworld, Aquatica, and Busch Gardens Tampa. If you activated them in December it would cover October of next year too! We plan to take a day and go down to Tampa to Busch Gardens.

How much are they? a one year one would be still valid too if they do those?

Ok, now my head is spinning and asking what are the crowds like at Busch Gardens:lmao: :confused3



:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: Poor Karen am with you lady were in the same state of play when it comes are CA TRIP.......Just think if we didn't have number boy helping us,half an hour talking to Hazel about the In's and out of the trip and am reaching for the Vodka...:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

Why do you think I followed Jeff and family round the ship the whole time:lmao: - if it wasnt for Jeff I'd probably still be in the terminal:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

Heres some links that may be of interest -

Ice at Gaylord Palms:
http://www.gaylordhotels.com/gaylordpalms/christmas.cfm?cpgn=http://www.gaylordpalms.com/ice

http://gaylordpalms.blogs.com/

Snow in Celebration
http://www.villadirect.com/news/snow_falling_in_celebration.html

Something else to think about:goodvibes

[A fat english gent]

How much are they? a one year one would be still valid too if they do those?

Ok, now my head is spinning and asking what are the crowds like at Busch Gardens:lmao: :confused3



Why do you think I followed Jeff and family round the ship the whole time:lmao: - if it wasnt for Jeff I'd probably still be in the terminal:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: We just thought you and Neil were their CQP Team tasked to look after Jeff's wallet and Suz purse....:rotfl2:

[Karen Mouse]

Ok, sleigh ride at Wilderness Lodge:confused3 - anybody know anything about it?:confused3

Back to Google I go:rolleyes:

[DISNEYDUET]

Karen have you checked out allearsnet.com yet? They have a lot of info. It is not current-last years stuff- but you can get an idea of what is going on around Disney at that time of year.

[Karen Mouse]

Karen have you checked out allearsnet.com yet? They have a lot of info. It is not current-last years stuff- but you can get an idea of what is going on around Disney at that time of year.

Oooh! - no! - I cant start going on a nother disney site - i'll never leave my pc!:eek:

[millerpjm]

O.K., the accountant is coming out in me.

How bad is it that I'm looking at the prices of this trip to WDW and thinking I could do a beach vacation in Mexico instead without the caos?

We've put a cap of $200/each on our airline tickets. If we do a $100 hotel, before food, car rental and whatever else, we will be at $1,200 for 5 nights. This trip will easily top $1,500-$1700.

4-5 nights in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta for that kind of $ sounds really good. And the weather will be sunny and hot for sure.

However, I REALLY want to see everyone again, especially you Karen. :hug:

Who'd want to go to Mexico when you can meet Bobbers instead???:scared1:

Take that Accountant hat off and put on your Bobber hat instead:goodvibes

Ooohhh....hey, I like the sound of a Mexico DISmeet!

We went to Playa del Carmen in 2001 and it was a great trip. My MIL and FIL have been several times - they wanted the whole family to go in 2009, but we sort of messed things up! :rolleyes1 :rotfl2: :banana:

Of course, that was my thought on booking for '09...why go to Mexico when we could cruise?!?!?!

[millerpjm]

Am I the only one that cant sleep til theyre itinary is planned:confused3

Its driving me crazy - I'm going round in circles and getting no-where:rolleyes:

The only thing on our itinary so far is the flight in and the flight out - theres a big fat blank in the middle:rotfl:

I'm the same way!! I was chattering on about the December trip and Woody just looks at me and says "Did you book our flight for October yet? How about the rental car? And our ADRs, ya got those too?" :headache: To which I calmly :laughing: replied "Well if I had some help they would all be done!" :duck: He said he has done his part. He gave me the credit card! :rolleyes: :laughing:


Don't feel too bad - I'm still trying to coordinate this weekend's trip with my in-laws! :scared1:

I love my in-laws, but we don't think the same way when it comes to planning things (what I see as easy, they think is complicated and vice versa). In a way, I'm glad we didn't have to choose a week/itinerary for the cruise, we'd probably still be debating! But, since the KKers/BOBers are all on this cruise, this is where we wanted to be!:cool1: Plus, the 2 days off from school for DS due to teachers' convention helps! :goodvibes

[JLDSMD]

I've just been online and the hotels for one night are $359:scared1: - holy cow!

The trouble is I've heard that without fotl passes its just not worth going:confused3

I'm stumped...Neil doesnt want to do Disney lots this time..he wants to do Universal, but I dont know if we'll get anything done or even get on any rides without fotl passes?

We're both happy going to Seaworld, aquatica and wet n wild (if the weather is good) so the flexticket seems a good option, but what if its cloudy and cold like it was the 2nd time we went? We wont be doing water parks, we wont get on anything at Univ parks and we wont want to go to Seaworld every day:confused3, so the felxticket park passes will be useless:confused3

I sugeested we get Disney passes this time and Flextickets next Oct but he's determined not to do more than a couple of days at Disney (he says he's all "disneyed out":confused3 - All disneyed out???:confused3 - thats not possible is it???:confused3 - no-one can get snough of Disney, right?:confused3 - my hubbys wierd:rotfl:

So, at the moment - I have nothing planned:rolleyes:

We cant afford both Disney and flex tickets.

I'm now considering just buying a 2 day Univ pass (3rd day free) and a seaworld day pass and buying the rest on the gate depending on the weather:confused3

Is it much more than a combined ticket:confused3



Change your plans and go to Mexico with us instead. :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

I'm the same way!! I was chattering on about the December trip and Woody just looks at me and says "Did you book our flight for October yet? How about the rental car? And our ADRs, ya got those too?" :headache: To which I calmly :laughing: replied "Well if I had some help they would all be done!" :duck: He said he has done his part. He gave me the credit card! :rolleyes: :laughing:

Unfortunately, I not only provide the credit card, but I also have to do all the planning. If Suz did it, we'd pay double for the trip. She just goes and books it. I shop it around. My motto (and everyone in my office know it) is "it's all about the deal".

Sometimes the deal is better than the vacation and you just go because it was so cheap. Kinda like Suz having to buy something we don't need because it was on sale and she had a coupon. :rolleyes:

[JLDSMD]

I too was wondering that but choose to be so nosey...:snooty:


Yeah right. You'd be there with a video camera. :rotfl2:

[millerpjm]

Unfortunately, I not only provide the credit card, but I also have to do all the planning. If Suz did it, we'd pay double for the trip. She just goes and books it. I shop it around. My motto (and everyone in my office know it) is "it's all about the deal".

Sometimes the deal is better than the vacation and you just go because it was so cheap. Kinda like Suz having to buy something we don't need because it was on sale and she had a coupon. :rolleyes:


Awesome - I think you're the first man I've met that truly understands the essence of bargain hunting! :cheer2:

Half the fun of shopping or planning a vacation is the planning, or shopping around!

[JLDSMD]

Ooohhh....hey, I like the sound of a Mexico DISmeet!

We went to Playa del Carmen in 2001 and it was a great trip. My MIL and FIL have been several times - they wanted the whole family to go in 2009, but we sort of messed things up! :rolleyes1 :rotfl2: :banana:

Of course, that was my thought on booking for '09...why go to Mexico when we could cruise?!?!?!


Playa is awesome. I think it would be cheaper than Puerto Vallarta, but both are inexpensive. The water is much prettier in Playa though (but it can be big waves in some spots).

I would love to do Ixtapa or Huatulco, but I think those would get pricey.

O.K. then, one DIS meet at WDW and one in Mexico. (just kidding)

[JLDSMD]

Awesome - I think you're the first man I've met that truly understands the essence of bargain hunting! :cheer2:

Half the fun of shopping or planning a vacation is the planning, or shopping around!

Yeah, she gave me the "bargaining" feature when she took the "boys" away. Or maybe it is Darwin at work and I lost the "boys" so I developed the female's bargain hunting skills. :lmao:

[DISNEYDUET]

Unfortunately, I not only provide the credit card, but I also have to do all the planning. If Suz did it, we'd pay double for the trip. She just goes and books it. I shop it around. My motto (and everyone in my office know it) is "it's all about the deal".

Sometimes the deal is better than the vacation and you just go because it was so cheap. Kinda like Suz having to buy something we don't need because it was on sale and she had a coupon. :rolleyes:

That's me too! I am a coupon queen! But I don't just buy things to buy them. We keep it simple at house. If something comes in something else better be going out!

[GOS]

Where is the Christmas shop you are both talking about? I love Christmas shops!

Yes, so do I. Need to visit the one at Old Town (if its still there) as we need some bulbs for our US christmas light string.

[GOS]

When you go to their homepage scroll down towards the bottum and they have a section Orlando hotels near Disney. I'm still tempted to book the Gaylord Palms and see what that is all about. For the night of Dec. 19 I can get it for $209.60 including tax but that is almost double what we'd be paying at the Fairfield Inn on I-Dr. but it is only 1 night :confused3

If you stay there at Christmas, be sure to visit ICE!

[A fat english gent]

Yeah right. You'd be there with a video camera. :rotfl2:


Alas you know me so well...:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Mike holding the tri-pod?.....

[Karen Mouse]

Shelley - my dinner burned while I was on Allears :rolleyes1 - I told you it was a bad idea:rotfl2:

[Karen Mouse]

Ok...

research I've done so far tells me..

Seaworld isnt too bad on xmas day, and Busch isnt too bad on xmas day.

The 18-22nd should be fairly ok, then 24th onwards just forget it:rotfl2: - ok...24th onwards - I shop;)

[Karen Mouse]

Geez! - its slow on here today:rolleyes:

Talk to me people or I'm likely ot eat chocloate;)

[Karen Mouse]

And wash it down with a bottle of merlot:rotfl:

[Karen Mouse]

Fluff:rolleyes1

[Karen Mouse]

Fluff,:rolleyes1 fluff:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 and more fluff:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[Karen Mouse]

S*d it - I'M OFF TO GET THE CHOCOLATE:rolleyes1

[Karen Mouse]

And The Merlot













AND A BOTTLE OPENER:lmao:
















:rolleyes1











BAD BOBALOSER:sad2:

[Karen Mouse]

ONLY 385 MORE POSTS TIL THE NEXT MILESTONE...

I wonder if I can get there before someone joins me:rolleyes:

[Karen Mouse]

Only 286 sleeps til I fly :cool1:

[goofyfreak]

We fly down May 21st and fly home May 25th, it's just a quick, few days getaway, for Hazel and I.

That sounds nice. We will miss you all by a couple of weeks. We come home on the 11th.:sad2:

[DISNEYDUET]

Shelley - my dinner burned while I was on Allears :rolleyes1 - I told you it was a bad idea:rotfl2:

Sorry! :flower3:

[Karen Mouse]

Heres some more things to do apart from the main parks

I think Ellis will love this one
http://www.showcaseofcitrus.com/ecotour.asp


http://inlandlakesrailway.com/html/special.html


http://www.bcairboats.com/

Did this at the old site - its good:thumbsup2
http://titanictheexperience.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

[JLDSMD]

Alas you know me so well...:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Mike holding the tri-pod?.....

Ummmm.....more like holding the mono-pod. :rolleyes1

[Verandah Man]

That sounds nice. We will miss you all by a couple of weeks. We come home on the 11th.:sad2:


Oh drats......:guilty:

[JLDSMD]

Alrighty. Looks like Playa del Carmen is out. Apple Vacations has their flights out for that week.

For us to go to the cheapest hotel offered, for 4 nights, it would be $4,700 all-inclusive.

Crap, might as well look at a 4-night Wonder sailing. :scratchin

[Verandah Man]

Alrighty. Looks like Playa del Carmen is out. Apple Vacations has their flights out for that week.

For us to go to the cheapest hotel offered, for 4 nights, it would be $4,700 all-inclusive.

Crap, might as well look at a 4-night Wonder sailing. :scratchin


Yea Jeff--I think I would take a 4 day cruise over that as well............;)

[JLDSMD]

Yea Jeff--I think I would take a 4 day cruise over that as well............;)

Hold on, let me price that. Be right back.

[JLDSMD]

O.K. 4-nights, Cruise only 12/31-1/4:

Cat 9: $3,529
Cat 10: $3,329
Cat 11: $3,269

3-nights, Cruise only 12/28-12/31:

Cat 8: $3,149
Cat 9: $3,049
Cat 10: $2,849
Cat 11: $2,749

Don't think I'd do that either. The Oct '09 cruise in the SPH is only costing me around $2,700. Why would I waste it on only 3 nights? :confused3

I'm dreading seeing this airfare from AirTran when it comes out, but they usually have 6 levels of discounted fares. If I get it on day one, I should be around $200 or less. If not, you won't be seeing me in December.

Sorry, we're starting to get to the point that I could do a longer vacation some other time of the year. :sad2:

[Verandah Man]

O.K. 4-nights, Cruise only 12/31-1/4:

Cat 9: $3,529
Cat 10: $3,329
Cat 11: $3,269

3-nights, Cruise only 12/28-12/31:

Cat 8: $3,149
Cat 9: $3,049
Cat 10: $2,849
Cat 11: $2,749

Don't think I'd do that either. The Oct '09 cruise in the SPH is only costing me around $2,700. Why would I waste it on only 3 nights? :confused3

I'm dreading seeing this airfare from AirTran when it comes out, but they usually have 6 levels of discounted fares. If I get it on day one, I should be around $200 or less. If not, you won't be seeing me in December.

Sorry, we're starting to get to the point that I could do a longer vacation some other time of the year. :sad2:



I know, I see your point. Hazel and I are doing the BOB cruise for a little over $1900, and we have something like $350 in onboard credits!!!

[JLDSMD]

I know, I see your point. Hazel and I are doing the BOB cruise for a little over $1900, and we have something like $350 in onboard credits!!!

Where did you get all the credits from? Did you get the $200 for me booking you onboard? That is too cool.

I know the $50 came from the Castaway Club bookings in December and the $100 from Dreams.

If you're at $1,900, we must be lower than $2,700. I can't see DS costing $800. I thought they were only about $300-$400 plus some taxes. Man that kid is costing me a fortune. :rotfl:

[JLDSMD]

Is it just you and me this afternoon Andy?

Where is everyone? Do they all have lives? :rotfl:

It's my late night at work - only because DS has wrestling until 7:30. I'll leave here at 7:00. Maybe by 5:00 I'll start working for the day. :rotfl2:

[Verandah Man]

Where did you get all the credits from? Did you get the $200 for me booking you onboard? That is too cool.

I know the $50 came from the Castaway Club bookings in December and the $100 from Dreams.

If you're at $1,900, we must be lower than $2,700. I can't see DS costing $800. I thought they were only about $300-$400 plus some taxes. Man that kid is costing me a fortune. :rotfl:


Yes, I got the $200 onboard booking credit, as well as the 10% discount!!! :thumbsup2

The cruise total was $1941.16 for the SPH for Hazel and I.

[Verandah Man]

We have a free evening as Angelina doesn't have musical practice tonight. I just renewed our membership at our community center this afternoon. I was going to see if Angelina wanted to go and work out and maybe take a swim, but after I got done eating dinner, I didn't feel like it anymore...........:rolleyes1

I read two meter books today, so I think that was enough exercising for me today...........:rotfl:

[JLDSMD]

Yes, I got the $200 onboard booking credit, as well as the 10% discount!!! :thumbsup2

The cruise total was $1941.16 for the SPH for Hazel and I.

I'll have to check my final price again for that cruise then. We've got to be lower.

Just check DCL for booking it as a normal Joe, and right now a cat 10 for us is coming up at $2,764 without the 10% discount.

It is saying that the child is $654 with the taxes. Stateroom is coming up at $2,597 and taxes at only $167, but that seems low.

But if you take 10% off of almost $2,600, you get $260. So the bottom line would be around $2,504. That sounds more like what we'd spend.

So even more reason not to book a 3 or 4 nighter over Xmas or go to Mexico. Heck, I could almost do 2 cruises for the price of those 4 nights in Mexico.

[JLDSMD]

We have a free evening as Angelina doesn't have musical practice tonight. I just renewed our membership at our community center this afternoon. I was going to see if Angelina wanted to go and work out and maybe take a swim, but after I got done eating dinner, I didn't feel like it anymore...........:rolleyes1

I read two meter books today, so I think that was enough exercising for me today...........:rotfl:

I could never get myself to excerise in the evening if I was just starting out. I could only do the morning, right when I wake up.

But, after I was working out for a month or two, my body craved it and I was working out morning and evening. I didn't even want to eat dinner. I'd eat and then go right down to the treadmill for an hour and run.

This was back in 2004 after my back surgery. I lost 47 pounds in about 3-4 months. It has all come back now because I didn't maintain. I got thrown off my schedule when my audit was here at work and after 2-3 weeks of not doing it, it is hard to get back into to a routine.

I'm hoping, after taxes, I will be a little more religous with it and hopefully drop another 20-25 pounds before the repo. I'm down about 7.5 from my high and almost down to my pre-KK cruise weight.

[Verandah Man]

I'll have to check my final price again for that cruise then. We've got to be lower.

Just check DCL for booking it as a normal Joe, and right now a cat 10 for us is coming up at $2,764 without the 10% discount.

It is saying that the child is $654 with the taxes. Stateroom is coming up at $2,597 and taxes at only $167, but that seems low.

But if you take 10% off of almost $2,600, you get $260. So the bottom line would be around $2,504. That sounds more like what we'd spend.

So even more reason not to book a 3 or 4 nighter over Xmas or go to Mexico. Heck, I could almost do 2 cruises for the price of those 4 nights in Mexico.



That's one reason I like to try and cruise during the off season, seems like I get more BANG for my BUCK!!! :thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

There is nothing better than screams/giggles between friends :goodvibes I was talking to Lurking Lynn on the phone Sun. night and Al asked me to leave the room because he couldn't hear the TV :rolleyes1

Speaking of Lurking Lynn she and her DH Chris will be at WDW for Christmas too :woohoo:

you were talking to lurking lynn??
how are they? are they doing kk2? does she still lurk around and read here?
if so..hi lurking lynn !!
hope to see them at wdw dis meet.
tell her to make sure she paints her toenails pink again so we can recognize her.(she'll know what that means):laughing:

[Verandah Man]

......it is hard to get back into to a routine.



I heard that...............:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[Verandah Man]

Hi There Mike.............:wave:

[Verandah Man]

Wifey-poo is calling, she is still feeling under the weather, let me go and see what she needs............be back later.............:wave2:

[JLDSMD]

Wifey-poo is calling, she is still feeling under the weather, let me go and see what she needs............be back later.............:wave2:

Sorry, Andy, I had to do some actual work related things. I'm back for a little bit.

Hope Hazel fully recovers soon.

[minnieandmickey]

Where did you get all the credits from? Did you get the $200 for me booking you onboard? That is too cool.

I know the $50 came from the Castaway Club bookings in December and the $100 from Dreams.

If you're at $1,900, we must be lower than $2,700. I can't see DS costing $800. I thought they were only about $300-$400 plus some taxes. Man that kid is costing me a fortune. :rotfl:

I know, I see your point. Hazel and I are doing the BOB cruise for a little over $1900, and we have something like $350 in onboard credits!!!

OK did you 2 have the onboard booking prices? Sean and I are paying 2109 for the 2 of us.

Which brings me to another question that maybe you 2 can help me with.
If the prices stay the same by the time August comes around, could I do an onboard reservation, get the discount, then have dreams switch cabins with that reservation?

[minnieandmickey]

Karen,
You know that Universal has the Grinch during Christmas. Unless he scares the crud out of Ellis.

[Verandah Man]

OK did you 2 have the onboard booking prices? Sean and I are paying 2109 for the 2 of us.

Which brings me to another question that maybe you 2 can help me with.
If the prices stay the same by the time August comes around, could I do an onboard reservation, get the discount, then have dreams switch cabins with that reservation?


Becky--you can check when you are onboard during repo cruise and see what the price is with the 10% discount. You should also get the $200 onboard credit. Crunch those numbers and see how they compare to what you are already paying. I'm not sure if you will be able to get the same cabin however as you would have to create a new ressie and cancel the old ressie.

Jeff booked the BOB cruise for Hazel and I when he was onboard back in October, that's why Hazel and I got the 10% discount and $200 onboard credit. If Hazel and I were to cancel the BOB cruise and switch it to another date, we would loose the discount and onboard credit that Jeff got for us.

[Verandah Man]

Sorry, Andy, I had to do some actual work related things. I'm back for a little bit.

Hope Hazel fully recovers soon.



Hazel's fever broke, but she is still quite stuffed up and feeling run down. I think another restful night will really help. I'm just glad all three of us got our flu shot back in October, or she might be feeling worse for a longer amount of time.


Oh, Survivor will be coming on in about 10 minutes, will be heading offline again..........;)

[Dyerneeds]

Hazel's fever broke, but she is still quite stuffed up and feeling run down. I think another restful night will really help. I'm just glad all three of us got our flu shot back in October.


more :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for hazel.
and :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for charlie tuna too if needed. nancy??

[Dyerneeds]

The dog better be good or he'll be making a trip to the vet to help control the pet population. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: ;)

alright pop tart. it's time for you to get back to work.:rotfl2: :laughing:

[Verandah Man]

more :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for hazel.
and :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: for charlie tuna too if needed. nancy??



Thanks Mike!!! The little lady is all curled up under the covers on our bed. I'm out in the livingroom staying away from the germs as much as possible.

[Verandah Man]

OK, I'm outta here, Survivor is about to come on, see ya later.............:wave2:

[Dyerneeds]

Good morning everyone. I just had a few minutes before leaving for work so I thought I would just jump on and say hi. Hope you all have a good day.

hi carrie.:thumbsup2 what were building in your garage? i think you promised us pics.:woohoo:
how's the candyman?

[Dyerneeds]

Excellent - we'll throw Ellis on the blue train and you guys can go round and round and babysit:lmao:

Sorted- Mike and Robin are "blue train" babysitting:lmao:

Can they take Woody too? :rotfl: He is potty trained!


sure. kkers, kids of all ages...all aboard the wedway people mover.:thumbsup2
pretty sure it's a fav of cass too.(how about rob?)

[Cheryl N. WI]

Well, good morning peeps!:goodvibes

Feeling pretty lousy this morning - got a head full of bogeys!:scared: :lmao:

I guess I'll just sit on the pc all day and plan our holiday!:cool1:

Does anyone have a preference to a date if we all want to meet up?

How about the 28th or 29th? - I think everyone is there by then and no-one has gone home by then:confused3 - just a thought.

Could the meet be outside of a theme park? otherwise it would be more costly getting another days pass for people.

If anyone has any suggestions?:confused3

One place to consider is Bahama Breeze in LBV. It has a big outside seating area so we can have a drink and a chat and eat if we want to.:confused3

I'm happy to go anywhere:goodvibes

Karen here's some more :hug: :wizard: pixiedust: to help get you feeing better quickly!

We fly home the morning of the 28th. We'd love to see everyone before we leave too! Is everyone there on the 27th? Or maybe we could have 2 meets? Outside the parks would work for us.

[Dyerneeds]

Karen here's some more :hug: :wizard: pixiedust: to help get you feeing better quickly!

We fly home the morning of the 28th. We'd love to see everyone before we leave too! Is everyone there on the 27th? Or maybe we could have 2 meets? Outside the parks would work for us.

we'll be on property.
we may not have a car, but can hitch-hike out.
i'll simply show the scar and some hot chic will surely pick us up.:cool2:

[Cheryl N. WI]

They are all over the cape. Hyannis, Yarmouthport, bridge, Dennis. I love the Christmas Tree shops. They are so much fun. lots of great things there not just Christmas. Diane


Cheryl - the Boston book is the Berlitz pocket guide - great little book:thumbsup2

Theres also the "Cheers" Bar to visit too and the Old south meeting house.

Faneuil Market place had the xmas shop I think and you could grab yourself a bargain at Filenes Basement:thumbsup2 and theres also the "tea boat thing" where you throw the tea overboard.

We also did whale watching and saw loads of humpbacks but it was very choppy the day we went:sick:

Theres Copley Square and the John Hancock building

Hope that gives you somethings to think about:thumbsup2

Have fun!

wow you are great tourist guide. Those are all great places. I dont think Filenes basement is open anymore. Diane


Wow ladies thanks for all the great tips for Boston :thumbsup2 There sure is a lot to see. I just changed our hotel reservation last night to the Marriott in Cambridge which is right by a T stop which should make it easy to get around. We were originally going to be staying about 1/2 an hour west of the city.

[Cheryl N. WI]

we'll be on property.
we may not have a car, but can hitch-hike out.
i'll simply show the scar and some hot chic will surely pick us up.:cool2:

We're on property too and we will have a car so if you need a ride we could pick you guys up.

[arielhead]

What were you doing in the backseat? :rolleyes1

Why not look at one of the cross-overs? I really like the GMC Arcadia. That will be our next one when we get rid of the Bravada.

I saw a silver Arcadia in our school lot today. It really caught my eye. Very nice! We just paid off our Honda Pilot and I love it more everyday! I keep cars until they die!

[Cheryl N. WI]

We are game for anything! I was thinking DTD but it is going to be :scared1:
I like the idea of outside of the parks. We will have a car and anyone who doesn't can ride with us. :goodvibes




We'll have a car too - there'd be a little space in it - theres only three of us so room for two more if you dont mind the squash!



Those of us with cars can always help out picking up those without cars.

How hard is it to go to one of the WDW resorts? They usually let you go in for 2-3 hours (although this group will probably need more :rotfl: ). Just say you're going to meet a guest for lunch. :thumbsup2

Yep those of us with cars can pick up those without :goodvibes


Jeff you are saying "those of us with cars" it sounds like you have moved to the definitely going side :goodvibes

[Cheryl N. WI]

O.K., the accountant is coming out in me.

How bad is it that I'm looking at the prices of this trip to WDW and thinking I could do a beach vacation in Mexico instead without the caos?

We've put a cap of $200/each on our airline tickets. If we do a $100 hotel, before food, car rental and whatever else, we will be at $1,200 for 5 nights. This trip will easily top $1,500-$1700.

4-5 nights in Playa del Carmen or Puerto Vallarta for that kind of $ sounds really good. And the weather will be sunny and hot for sure.

However, I REALLY want to see everyone again, especially you Karen. :hug:


Do they real have deals to go to Mexico at Christmas time? I thought it was expensive to travel pretty much antwhere at that time. Besides you wouldn't have all these Bobers in Mexico with you :goodvibes

[DISNEYDUET]

Ummmm.....more like holding the mono-pod. :rolleyes1

:eek:

[Cheryl N. WI]

you were talking to lurking lynn??
how are they? are they doing kk2? does she still lurk around and read here?
if so..hi lurking lynn !!
hope to see them at wdw dis meet.
tell her to make sure she paints her toenails pink again so we can recognize her.(she'll know what that means):laughing:

Yep I talked to Lynn on Sun. night, she and Chris are good. They are coming on KK2 :banana: I'm not sure if she is lurking here yet or not, she might be waiting until it gets closer. We are stopping to visit them for a few nights in June when we go to NYC and Boston :woohoo: so we were talking about our palns for then. Next time I email or talk to them I'll pass on the request for the pink toenails :confused3

[minnieandmickey]

Becky--you can check when you are onboard during repo cruise and see what the price is with the 10% discount. You should also get the $200 onboard credit. Crunch those numbers and see how they compare to what you are already paying. I'm not sure if you will be able to get the same cabin however as you would have to create a new ressie and cancel the old ressie.

Jeff booked the BOB cruise for Hazel and I when he was onboard back in October, that's why Hazel and I got the 10% discount and $200 onboard credit. If Hazel and I were to cancel the BOB cruise and switch it to another date, we would loose the discount and onboard credit that Jeff got for us.

Thanks Andy.
SPH rooms are worth the normal rate themselves. I'll check with dreams as well.

[DISNEYDUET]

What a treat to have both Tart and Dog on at the same time!
HI guys! :wave2:

[Verandah Man]

OK guys, I'm signing off for the night, see y'all tomorrow...........:wave2:

[minnieandmickey]

OK guys give me some good cruise songs to put on my IPOD.

Also if you don't already know, the theme song that is on the Disney commercials is called Fly from the Peter Pan movie from a few years ago.

[JLDSMD]

OK did you 2 have the onboard booking prices? Sean and I are paying 2109 for the 2 of us.

Which brings me to another question that maybe you 2 can help me with.
If the prices stay the same by the time August comes around, could I do an onboard reservation, get the discount, then have dreams switch cabins with that reservation?

Becky--you can check when you are onboard during repo cruise and see what the price is with the 10% discount. You should also get the $200 onboard credit. Crunch those numbers and see how they compare to what you are already paying. I'm not sure if you will be able to get the same cabin however as you would have to create a new ressie and cancel the old ressie.

Jeff booked the BOB cruise for Hazel and I when he was onboard back in October, that's why Hazel and I got the 10% discount and $200 onboard credit. If Hazel and I were to cancel the BOB cruise and switch it to another date, we would loose the discount and onboard credit that Jeff got for us.


Becky, here is what I would do. And since you're with Dreams it will take a little.

Book a Cat 10 on the repo. Transfer it out to Dreams when you get home. Then have them do the room number switch. After that, have them cancel the original ressie.

I would keep an eye on the pricing just in case we move up before the Repo. However, this past October didn't move at all until the last few months.

Another option, see what Dreams is offering for the BOB now. They may have a discounted price due to their volume. You may be able to at least get a discount similar to the 10%. Book it and have them switch rooms. You won't get the $200 OBC, but you can then try the above and maybe bring it down some more.

I think you have some options here.

[JLDSMD]

I saw a silver Arcadia in our school lot today. It really caught my eye. Very nice! We just paid off our Honda Pilot and I love it more everyday! I keep cars until they die!

Yes, the Arcadia is eye catching. And I really like the silver color.

We drive the cars until the wheels fall off too. We still have the first new car we purchased after we got married. It is a 1996 and has 203,000 miles.

The Bravada was new too in 2000 (8 years old on the 13th of this month actually). 121,000 miles.

We have an '04 Accord with 61,000 miles.

A car is the WORST purchase one can make. It loses so much just in the first year. I don't think I'll buy a new domestic car again. They lose about 40% in two years.

If you drive it though until it dies, it starts making money for you in the years after 7. The best thing to do is to start putting money away in the later years so you can switch over to paying cash for your cars. Loans are the worst thing on a car.

[JLDSMD]

Yep those of us with cars can pick up those without :goodvibes


Jeff you are saying "those of us with cars" it sounds like you have moved to the definitely going side :goodvibes


Nope, not on the definite side at all. I just know the people who have cars will probably step up and help out.

However, if we do end up going, I will shuttle people if we have the room in the car.

[JLDSMD]

Do they real have deals to go to Mexico at Christmas time? I thought it was expensive to travel pretty much antwhere at that time. Besides you wouldn't have all these Bobers in Mexico with you :goodvibes

You didn't get to my follow up posts yet.

It is worse than WDW for that time of year.

[JLDSMD]

Do they real have deals to go to Mexico at Christmas time? I thought it was expensive to travel pretty much antwhere at that time. Besides you wouldn't have all these Bobers in Mexico with you :goodvibes

Here is a good deal:

RCCL Grandeur of the Seas
$4,000 Ocean View, $5,200 Balcony

10-Nights, 12/26

12/26 Depart Tampa
12/27 At Sea
12/28 At Sea
12/29 San Juan (12:00-8:00)
12/30 St. Marrten (8:00-5:00)
12/31 St. Kitts (7:00-5:00)
1/1 Antigua (7:00-5:00)
1/2 Tortola (7:00-3:00)
1/3 At Sea
1/4 At Sea
1/5 Tampa

[Cheryl N. WI]

Alrighty. Looks like Playa del Carmen is out. Apple Vacations has their flights out for that week.

For us to go to the cheapest hotel offered, for 4 nights, it would be $4,700 all-inclusive.

Crap, might as well look at a 4-night Wonder sailing. :scratchin

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

You didn't get to my follow up posts yet.

It is worse than WDW for that time of year.

Just got there now. A friend of Al's had thought about taking his family to Playa del Carmen for Chritmas 2 years ago, they didn't go either too $$$$

[Cheryl N. WI]

Here is a good deal:

RCCL Grandeur of the Seas
$4,000 Ocean View, $5,200 Balcony

10-Nights, 12/26

12/26 Depart Tampa
12/27 At Sea
12/28 At Sea
12/29 San Juan (12:00-8:00)
12/30 St. Marrten (8:00-5:00)
12/31 St. Kitts (7:00-5:00)
1/1 Antigua (7:00-5:00)
1/2 Tortola (7:00-3:00)
1/3 At Sea
1/4 At Sea
1/5 Tampa

That's better! Looks like some nice stops too

[JLDSMD]

Evening Cheryl.

Yeah, Xmas and Easter are just nuts.

I have never vacationed at that time. Not sure if I will start.

I just can see spending for 3-4 days what I could get for 7-8 days at a different time of the year.

[JLDSMD]

That's better! Looks like some nice stops too

I was surprised to see that one for only that little.

Sad thing is, I'm only paying $5,200 for the 15 nights on the Repo.

I think I'd much rather be sailing through the Canal on DCL.

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Jeff

This is our first time vacationing during the holidays and it may be our last with what airfares are. I am so glad we had those frequent flier miles! My brother and his family have gone to WDW over Easter week a few times and they are going again this year. He says you just have to get to the parks when they open, which is what we always do anyways, and then leave for some pool and relaxation time in the afternoon and go back at night.

[minnieandmickey]

Here is a good deal:

RCCL Grandeur of the Seas
$4,000 Ocean View, $5,200 Balcony

10-Nights, 12/26

12/26 Depart Tampa
12/27 At Sea
12/28 At Sea
12/29 San Juan (12:00-8:00)
12/30 St. Marrten (8:00-5:00)
12/31 St. Kitts (7:00-5:00)
1/1 Antigua (7:00-5:00)
1/2 Tortola (7:00-3:00)
1/3 At Sea
1/4 At Sea
1/5 Tampa

I was surprised to see that one for only that little.

Sad thing is, I'm only paying $5,200 for the 15 nights on the Repo.

I think I'd much rather be sailing through the Canal on DCL.

This ship isn't as pretty either. This is one of RCCL's older ships.

[Cheryl N. WI]

I was surprised to see that one for only that little.

Sad thing is, I'm only paying $5,200 for the 15 nights on the Repo.

I think I'd much rather be sailing through the Canal on DCL.

I'd rather be going through the canal on DCL too. In fact I wish I was! I'll have to live it through all the pictures you KK/Bobers that are going through the canal take and post for us to see

[Cheryl N. WI]

Hi Becky

[JLDSMD]

Hi Jeff

This is our first time vacationing during the holidays and it may be our last with what airfares are. I am so glad we had those frequent flier miles! My brother and his family have gone to WDW over Easter week a few times and they are going again this year. He says you just have to get to the parks when they open, which is what we always do anyways, and then leave for some pool and relaxation time in the afternoon and go back at night.

I still can't believe Midwest allowed you to use FF miles. They are so stingy that I would have thought they'd black that time out.

I am not doing any planning until AirTran releases their prices.

My concern with leaving the parks is being allowed back in. Don't they deny non-WDW people if the parks get too full?

[Cheryl N. WI]

This ship isn't as pretty either. This is one of RCCL's older ships.

Maybe that's why the price isn't that bad

[minnieandmickey]

Hi Becky

Hi Cheryl:hug:

[JLDSMD]

I'd rather be going through the canal on DCL too. In fact I wish I was! I'll have to live it through all the pictures you KK/Bobers that are going through the canal take and post for us to see

This is why I travel off season. Although I do have to say, we under paid for the repo cruise. Honestly. They should have never started that low. It is cheaper than the KK and BOB cruises.

I'm sure Andy will post a link here for you guys to click on for the "live from" thread.

I, and Andy, both were following that cruise back in 2005.

I will have my laptop with me, so I will try to post a little while we're sailing. I'll bring my card reader as well so I can post some pictures. :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

Evening Becky.

[Cheryl N. WI]

I still can't believe Midwest allowed you to use FF miles. They are so stingy that I would have thought they'd black that time out.

I am not doing any planning until AirTran releases their prices.

My concern with leaving the parks is being allowed back in. Don't they deny non-WDW people if the parks get too full?

When I got our tickets the planes were almost empty, I think there were 5 other seats taken when I chose ours. I think if we had tried getting them for Sat.-Sat. that might have been blacked out, the flights on those days were already about half full when the Sun. return became available.

There is a tier system as to how they don't let people in the parks as it reaches capacity. I have seen it on the DVC boards around Christmas time and I might even have that thread saved. There are times when no one is let in the parks but from what I have read that usually only happens at MK on Christmas Day and New Years Eve. If we go to MK at all on Christmas Day it will be right when they open and then we would hop to a less crowded park

[minnieandmickey]

I'd rather be going through the canal on DCL too. In fact I wish I was! I'll have to live it through all the pictures you KK/Bobers that are going through the canal take and post for us to see

Although I am so glad that Jeff, Heather, and Chris are going, I truly wish all the KKer's were going. Not sure if DCL could handle all of us for 15 days.

[JLDSMD]

Cheryl,

Weather is on. Looks like some cold temps are moving in and possible lake effect snow tomorrow.

Warming up the middle of next week though.

[minnieandmickey]

72 here tomorrow:rolleyes1
we do get rain on Monday and Tuesday though

[JLDSMD]

Although I am so glad that Jeff, Heather, and Chris are going, I truly wish all the KKer's were going. Not sure if DCL could handle all of us for 15 days.

They won't be able to handle us for 7 days. :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Well ladies (that would mean you too Chris if you were on right now :rotfl: ), I'm going to call it a night.

I was up to 1:00 the last 3 nights doing taxes and then up at 5:45 each morning. I'm tired.

Talk y'all tomorrow.

[minnieandmickey]

Well ladies (that would mean you too Chris if you were on right now :rotfl: ), I'm going to call it a night.

I was up to 1:00 the last 3 nights doing taxes and then up at 5:45 each morning. I'm tired.

Talk y'all tomorrow.

Night Jeff.

[Cheryl N. WI]

Cheryl,

Weather is on. Looks like some cold temps are moving in and possible lake effect snow tomorrow.

Warming up the middle of next week though.

I pick up my sister and family from the airport Sat. night from their trip to Orlando, I think I heard the low that night inland is supposed to be below 0 again. They are going to freeze but at least they had a week away from this cold weather.

72 here tomorrow:rolleyes1
we do get rain on Monday and Tuesday though

Becky Pretty Please send us some of that warm weather!

[Cheryl N. WI]

Although I am so glad that Jeff, Heather, and Chris are going, I truly wish all the KKer's were going. Not sure if DCL could handle all of us for 15 days.

Now that would have been another awesome cruise! Oct. 09 will only be a little over a year after you guys get back though!

[JLDSMD]

Becky Pretty Please send us some of that warm weather!

Sorry, didn't leave yet.

Cheryl, it will be 48 on Wednesday. For those of you not from WI, it will feel like 70.

[JLDSMD]

And one last parting thought for you to ponder tonight and tomorrow:

Easter Bunny - male or female? :confused3

[Cheryl N. WI]

I still can't believe Midwest allowed you to use FF miles. They are so stingy that I would have thought they'd black that time out.

I am not doing any planning until AirTran releases their prices.

My concern with leaving the parks is being allowed back in. Don't they deny non-WDW people if the parks get too full?

When I got our tickets the planes were almost empty, I think there were 5 other seats taken when I chose ours. I think if we had tried getting them for Sat.-Sat. that might have been blacked out, the flights on those days were already about half full when the Sun. return became available.

There is a tier system as to how they don't let people in the parks as it reaches capacity. I have seen it on the DVC boards around Christmas time and I might even have that thread saved. There are times when no one is let in the parks but from what I have read that usually only happens at MK on Christmas Day and New Years Eve. If we go to MK at all on Christmas Day it will be right when they open and then we would hop to a less crowded park


Here is what I had saved as info on how they close the parks when they are getting to capacity:

There are four stages to park closing:

Stage 1 - The parking lot entrance is closed. You can only access the park if you are using Disney Transportation.

Stage 2 - The ticket windows are all closed (and the automated Ticket Vending Machines are turned off). Unless you already have a ticket you cannot get in.

Stage 3 - Only people with Annual Passes or current Resort IDs will be allowed in.

Stage 4 - Nobody is allowed in.

[Cheryl N. WI]

Sorry, didn't leave yet.

Cheryl, it will be 48 on Wednesday. For those of you not from WI, it will feel like 70.

Yes this past Sun. was nice I think the upper 40s and I actually went outside without a jacket and wasn't cold! Then the temps fell again :sad1:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Goodnight Jeff whenever you actually do leave :laughing:

Goodnight Becky

I am going to get going to. Rach has off tomorrow and I work second shift and am on call so I thought we would sleep in only to find out she wants me to drop her off at school at 7:30am :eek: She and some of tehother kids on student council are serving refreshments to the teachers during parent-teacher confrences.

[Rachel_Grace]

Goodnight Jeff whenever you actually do leave :laughing:

Goodnight Becky

I am going to get going to. Rach has off tomorrow and I work second shift and am on call so I thought we would sleep in only to find out she wants me to drop her off at school at 7:30am :eek: She and some of tehother kids on student council are serving refreshments to the teachers during parent-teacher confrences.

nope you can sleep in
kelsey is picking me up at 7:25 :)

[Timon]

I don't have anything constructive to add.....:guilty:


How 'bout some fluff????? :woohoo:


We went to the zoo on Sunday, first time back since she was about 7 months. It was really great because she got to see a lot of the animals that she knows and says the sounds to. The elephants were particularily great because the trainers were in with them as we passed and they were very vocal and she got to hear the elephants make their sound :thumbsup2

This reaction was from seeing giraffes for the first time..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-1.jpg


This was her watching some fish..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-2.jpg


Zebra and ostrich reaction...

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-3.jpg


Watching some baby stingrays...

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-4.jpg



Seeing elephants!!
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-7.jpg


But her absolute FAVE thing all day was....


running and walking around the zoo LOL!!! :lmao:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-6.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-8.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-5.jpg

[Karen Mouse]

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY:goodvibes

Cass - lovely photos:cutie:


Karen,
You know that Universal has the Grinch during Christmas. Unless he scares the crud out of Ellis.

I heard about him being there. He didnt like the movie a couple of years ago but he's be fine now (I think)

Karen here's some more :hug: :wizard: pixiedust: to help get you feeing better quickly!

We fly home the morning of the 28th. We'd love to see everyone before we leave too! Is everyone there on the 27th? Or maybe we could have 2 meets? Outside the parks would work for us.

We'll have to get a list together of when people arrive once everyone (Jeff) has booked;)

we'll be on property.
we may not have a car, but can hitch-hike out.
i'll simply show the scar and some hot chic will surely pick us up.:cool2:

Maybe somewhere in DTD would be an easy place for everyone? - maybe the irish bar:confused3

Yep I talked to Lynn on Sun. night, she and Chris are good. They are coming on KK2 :banana: I'm not sure if she is lurking here yet or not, she might be waiting until it gets closer. We are stopping to visit them for a few nights in June when we go to NYC and Boston :woohoo: so we were talking about our palns for then. Next time I email or talk to them I'll pass on the request for the pink toenails :confused3

:woohoo: Lynns coming too:woohoo: - say hi for me when you chat next


My concern with leaving the parks is being allowed back in. Don't they deny non-WDW people if the parks get too full?

It does fill up some xmas's - we only just got in one year about 10am


And one last parting thought for you to ponder tonight and tomorrow:

Easter Bunny - male or female? :confused3

Male:confused3

Here is what I had saved as info on how they close the parks when they are getting to capacity:

There are four stages to park closing:

Stage 1 - The parking lot entrance is closed. You can only access the park if you are using Disney Transportation.

Stage 2 - The ticket windows are all closed (and the automated Ticket Vending Machines are turned off). Unless you already have a ticket you cannot get in.

Stage 3 - Only people with Annual Passes or current Resort IDs will be allowed in.

Stage 4 - Nobody is allowed in.

Cool to know - thanks:thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

And one last parting thought for you to ponder tonight and tomorrow:

Easter Bunny - male or female? :confused3



Here comes Peter cotton tail, hopping down the bunny trail, hippity hoppity Easter's on it's way..............I'll say it's a male bunny...........:laughing:

[Verandah Man]

Good Morning Crew, slept in a little later this morning, I think Hazel may have passed her germies to me. Didn't even want to crawl out of bed this morning, but at least it is.................

T.G.I.F.

[millerpjm]

Good morning/afternoon everyone!

Here, I'll help you out this morning, Andy...hope you feel better soon.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd59/scrapper4/Picture182-1.jpg

Let's play a game....who can tell me what this is and when it was taken?

[millerpjm]

Although I am so glad that Jeff, Heather, and Chris are going, I truly wish all the KKer's were going. Not sure if DCL could handle all of us for 15 days.

We're wishing we could be there too....but you're right. Who knows what havoc we could wreak in 15 days! :lmao:

[Verandah Man]

Good morning/afternoon everyone!

Here, I'll help you out this morning, Andy...hope you feel better soon.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd59/scrapper4/Picture182-1.jpg

Let's play a game....who can tell me what this is and when it was taken?



Hi Jen--I'm guessing sunrise, taken from a verandah, on the Magic........am I even close..........:rolleyes1

[JLDSMD]

Male:confused3


Here comes Peter cotton tail, hopping down the bunny trail, hippity hoppity Easter's on it's way..............I'll say it's a male bunny...........:laughing:


I don't know Andy, is Peter Cottontail the Easter Bunny or someone separate?

You should see all the discussion if you put it into Google.

Funniest answer I've seen yet - "Female, chocolate, need I say more?" :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Honestly, I don't know the answer to the Easter Bunny question, that's why I posed it.

You see a lot of Male costumes for it, but you also see some female versions too.

Maybe Pat from SNL is really the Easter Bunny. :rotfl2:

One person's female argument was, spring is the rebirth of the earth and eggs and rabbits symbolize birth, so the Easter Bunny is a female. :confused:

[JLDSMD]

Talk to y'all later, I'm going to get ready first this morning and then do a tax return. I've been leaving after 8:00 all week. Maybe I can get DS school with more than 10 minutes before the bell rings today.

[JLDSMD]

TOTAL FLUFF ALERT.


Sorry, I saw that I'm one post away from 300 on this thread so I'm just wasting a post here. Sorry.

[Verandah Man]

I'd have to Fluff another 34 times after this post to catch up to you Jeffy Boy.............but I really don't feel up to it...............;) ;) ;)


Happy #300 Jeff!!!

I've got to start getting ready for work, but I really don't want too.......:sad1:

[disgrits]

I have a question for everyone......(sorry if it is a repeat)

My sister and her family (DH, DD6, DD3) are heading to WDW for the first time (1st trip for each of them) in June. They are going for 6 nights, and are doing the dining plan. She has ADR's at CRT, the character meal with JoJo, et al, at MGM, and supper at Whispering Canyon. So she has two ADR's left and I think she will use one to do Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary. So does anyone have any suggestions for her? Any suggestions would be great--character meal or not, she is open to anything.

Thanks, y'all, and have a great Friday.:goodvibes

[JLDSMD]

I have a question for everyone......(sorry if it is a repeat)

My sister and her family (DH, DD6, DD3) are heading to WDW for the first time (1st trip for each of them) in June. They are going for 6 nights, and are doing the dining plan. She has ADR's at CRT, the character meal with JoJo, et al, at MGM, and supper at Whispering Canyon. So she has two ADR's left and I think she will use one to do Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary. So does anyone have any suggestions for her? Any suggestions would be great--character meal or not, she is open to anything.

Thanks, y'all, and have a great Friday.:goodvibes

With kids that young, I'm guessing they are into Pooh. What about Crystal Palace?

There is also LTT in MK w/ Minne, Chip/Dale and a couple of others.

If she wanted to blow both on one meal, she could do Mickey's Backyard Barbecue.

What about using one for the breakfast at AK? Since the kids are probably too young for Everest, they will be back in the park right next to the Safari. They moved the location of the breakfast now to Tusker House.

With them being that young and probably not able to truly enjoy certain restaurants, you probably would get the best bang for the buck getting them character interaction.

That being said, the parents should really take advantage of the DDP and get some good restaurants. They will have kids menus at almost all of them. Maybe pick one of the nicer ones for the adults that is still only 1 sit-down credit.

What about Living Seas? Is that 1 or 2? The girls may like seeing the fish and I thought it was suppose to be good.

Then there are all the restaurants in Epcot and all the resorts. What types of food do they like?

[JLDSMD]

Although Paige, in payment for our advice, I think you need to post some more pictures of your new crib.

How is the post move going?

[GOS]

I have a question for everyone......(sorry if it is a repeat)

My sister and her family (DH, DD6, DD3) are heading to WDW for the first time (1st trip for each of them) in June. They are going for 6 nights, and are doing the dining plan. She has ADR's at CRT, the character meal with JoJo, et al, at MGM, and supper at Whispering Canyon. So she has two ADR's left and I think she will use one to do Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary. So does anyone have any suggestions for her? Any suggestions would be great--character meal or not, she is open to anything.

Thanks, y'all, and have a great Friday.:goodvibes

What about Hoop De Do?

[GOS]

Although I am so glad that Jeff, Heather, and Chris are going, I truly wish all the KKer's were going. Not sure if DCL could handle all of us for 15 days.

Even though Rick and I both enjoyed the 11 day cruise...it'll still be nice to cruise and dine with people we know and enjoy their company. Group hug moment :grouphug:

[GOS]

Becky/Jeff/Chris - any thoughts yet on our mini meet on Friday or Saturday, if Jeff is going to be there now?

Our plans for those two days are fairly flexible. Rick and I have to get to Target (just down the road) and we will be getting a one-day hopper on the Saturday to do selected rides in each park.

How about somewhere within Downtown or in one of the Hotels? Or we could go for a meal in one of the nearby restaurants.

[A fat english gent]

Becky/Jeff/Chris - any thoughts yet on our mini meet on Friday or Saturday, if Jeff is going to be there now?

Our plans for those two days are fairly flexible. Rick and I have to get to Target (just down the road) and we will be getting a one-day hopper on the Saturday to do selected rides in each park.

How about somewhere within Downtown or in one of the Hotels? Or we could go for a meal in one of the nearby restaurants.


Were easy,we plan to go to DL on the Friday and we have a 3 day park pass because were staying at the Paradise Pier,I think Steve is in DL that day too so we'll just go with the flow with you guys....:rolleyes1

[minnieandmickey]

Good Morning everyone.

Today is Sean's birthday so
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k196/sbuzz/sean%20b-day/100_0586.jpg
Love you honey!
I'll be making him a carrot cake cheesecake this weekend,yummo

[minnieandmickey]

Becky/Jeff/Chris - any thoughts yet on our mini meet on Friday or Saturday, if Jeff is going to be there now?

Our plans for those two days are fairly flexible. Rick and I have to get to Target (just down the road) and we will be getting a one-day hopper on the Saturday to do selected rides in each park.

How about somewhere within Downtown or in one of the Hotels? Or we could go for a meal in one of the nearby restaurants.

Were easy,we plan to go to DL on the Friday and we have a 3 day park pass because were staying at the Paradise Pier,I think Steve is in DL that day too so we'll just go with the flow with you guys....:rolleyes1

We're open too. What about Rainforest Cafe, would that be best with the kids being in tow?

[Tart Annihilator]

Good Morning Everyone. :)

Happy Birthday Sean! :woohoo:

[Tart Annihilator]

I don't have anything constructive to add.....:guilty:


How 'bout some fluff????? :woohoo:


We went to the zoo on Sunday, first time back since she was about 7 months. It was really great because she got to see a lot of the animals that she knows and says the sounds to. The elephants were particularily great because the trainers were in with them as we passed and they were very vocal and she got to hear the elephants make their sound :thumbsup2

This reaction was from seeing giraffes for the first time..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-1.jpg


This was her watching some fish..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-2.jpg


Zebra and ostrich reaction...

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-3.jpg


Watching some baby stingrays...

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-4.jpg



Seeing elephants!!
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-7.jpg


But her absolute FAVE thing all day was....


running and walking around the zoo LOL!!! :lmao:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-6.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-8.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-5.jpg

You know how much we love this kind of fluff. :woohoo: :cutie:

GOOD MORNING EVERYBODY:goodvibes





Maybe somewhere in DTD would be an easy place for everyone? - maybe the irish bar:confused3



DTD would be great... it would make it easy to get transportation. I would assume those staying off the property would already have transportation. Am I right?

Good morning/afternoon everyone!

Here, I'll help you out this morning, Andy...hope you feel better soon.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd59/scrapper4/Picture182-1.jpg

Let's play a game....who can tell me what this is and when it was taken?

It looks like a sunrise... I can't imagine you going up on deck that early with your little one, so I would say it was taken from your Varandah on the Magic.

[JLDSMD]

Even though Rick and I both enjoyed the 11 day cruise...it'll still be nice to cruise and dine with people we know and enjoy their company. Group hug moment :grouphug:

Becky/Jeff/Chris - any thoughts yet on our mini meet on Friday or Saturday, if Jeff is going to be there now?

Our plans for those two days are fairly flexible. Rick and I have to get to Target (just down the road) and we will be getting a one-day hopper on the Saturday to do selected rides in each park.

How about somewhere within Downtown or in one of the Hotels? Or we could go for a meal in one of the nearby restaurants.

Were easy,we plan to go to DL on the Friday and we have a 3 day park pass because were staying at the Paradise Pier,I think Steve is in DL that day too so we'll just go with the flow with you guys....:rolleyes1

We're open too. What about Rainforest Cafe, would that be best with the kids being in tow?

Yes, it is going to be great sitting with friends for the cruise.

As for a meet, we are landing close to 11 p.m. on the 14th and plan on doing DL (and CA if we can use our WDW passes there) on Friday.

IF we get a reasonable rate at one of the DL hotels, we will probably stay there until Sunday morning. If not, we will probably head to San Diego on Saturday and then either stay at the LAX Marriott (the other shuttle location) or at a hotel near the pier.

However, even if we do SD on Saturday, it is not like we can't look into meeting up for dinner somewhere on Saturday night.

As for the Rain Forest, it doesn't make a difference with us. DS will eat anywhere. He does like all the animals though (Chris included :rotfl: ).

[JLDSMD]

Good Morning everyone.

Today is Sean's birthday so
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k196/sbuzz/sean%20b-day/100_0586.jpg
Love you honey!
I'll be making him a carrot cake cheesecake this weekend,yummo

Happy B-day Sean.

party: :bday: party:

[JLDSMD]

Good Morning Everyone. :)


Morning Robin.

[disgrits]

Although Paige, in payment for our advice, I think you need to post some more pictures of your new crib.

How is the post move going?

Post move is going fine, except real life gets in the way. I would everything that I normally do (mostly taxiing the kids to various events) to just stop for a week.......

I will post pics when my house is in a little better shape. I have nothing on the walls and half of my stuff is still in the garage (the 12,600 pounds that we moved ourselves)...:scared1:

[DISNEYDUET]

I have a question for everyone......(sorry if it is a repeat)

My sister and her family (DH, DD6, DD3) are heading to WDW for the first time (1st trip for each of them) in June. They are going for 6 nights, and are doing the dining plan. She has ADR's at CRT, the character meal with JoJo, et al, at MGM, and supper at Whispering Canyon. So she has two ADR's left and I think she will use one to do Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary. So does anyone have any suggestions for her? Any suggestions would be great--character meal or not, she is open to anything.

Thanks, y'all, and have a great Friday.:goodvibes

What about Ohana?

[DISNEYDUET]

I don't have anything constructive to add.....:guilty:


How 'bout some fluff????? :woohoo:


We went to the zoo on Sunday, first time back since she was about 7 months. It was really great because she got to see a lot of the animals that she knows and says the sounds to. The elephants were particularily great because the trainers were in with them as we passed and they were very vocal and she got to hear the elephants make their sound :thumbsup2

This reaction was from seeing giraffes for the first time..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-1.jpg


This was her watching some fish..

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-2.jpg


Zebra and ostrich reaction...

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-3.jpg


Watching some baby stingrays...

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-4.jpg



Seeing elephants!!
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-7.jpg


But her absolute FAVE thing all day was....


running and walking around the zoo LOL!!! :lmao:

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-6.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-8.jpg

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/Miscellaneous/Kira/zoo-5.jpg

Cass! Thanks for the fluff! I needed it today! :lovestruc

[Cheryl N. WI]

Cass Great pictures! She really is growing up fast :cutie: princess:

[Cheryl N. WI]

:bday: party: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEAN!party: :bday:

[Cheryl N. WI]

I have a question for everyone......(sorry if it is a repeat)

My sister and her family (DH, DD6, DD3) are heading to WDW for the first time (1st trip for each of them) in June. They are going for 6 nights, and are doing the dining plan. She has ADR's at CRT, the character meal with JoJo, et al, at MGM, and supper at Whispering Canyon. So she has two ADR's left and I think she will use one to do Chef Mickey's at the Contemporary. So does anyone have any suggestions for her? Any suggestions would be great--character meal or not, she is open to anything.

Thanks, y'all, and have a great Friday.:goodvibes

How about 1900 Park Fare at the Grand Floridian. It is a character meal and when we were there is June Cinderella and her prince were there, the food is actually very good too.

[Verandah Man]

What about Hoop De Do?



That's what I was thinking also, we've seen Hoop-Dee-Doo several times and still enjoy the show........oh, and the food as well..........:goodvibes

[Verandah Man]

Good Morning everyone.

Today is Sean's birthday so............



"Happy Birthday Sean"
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Goofywithbirthdaycake.gif

[medicalman]

Heres some more things to do apart from the main parks

I think Ellis will love this one
http://www.showcaseofcitrus.com/ecotour.asp


http://inlandlakesrailway.com/html/special.html


http://www.bcairboats.com/

Did this at the old site - its good:thumbsup2
http://titanictheexperience.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
hi karen
we did the boggy creek airboat ride while we were there last oct, it was fab, at the end of the ride we we going really fast, was awesome as they say in the usa. Liv was a bit scared at first but loved it at the end.
Also the ice show at the Gaylord is fantastic,my friends go to orlando every xmas and do all the parks the week before xmas and then keep away as too busy. they then go xmas shopping. They went to the Gaylord 2 years ago and the pics looked great.
hope that helps you :banana:

[Verandah Man]

We are under a flood watch until Saturday night as we are expecting 2"-4" of rain starting this afternoon. Luckily, I only have about 25 more meters to read after lunch to finish the meter book I started this morning. I'm hoping to have all them read before the rain starts........:rolleyes:


I really could use a nap though...........:rolleyes1

[JLDSMD]

What about Ohana?

I was going to suggest that one too, but wasn't sure it the kids we too young to really enjoy.

I believe that will count as 2 sit-down credits.

[JLDSMD]

We are under a flood watch until Saturday night as we are expecting 2"-4" of rain starting this afternoon. Luckily, I only have about 25 more meters to read after lunch to finish the meter book I started this morning. I'm hoping to have all them read before the rain starts........:rolleyes:


I really could use a nap though...........:rolleyes1


Stay dry Andy.

Think if that was snow. At an 11-1 ratio, you'd be looking at 2-4 FEET of snow almost.

[Verandah Man]

Stay dry Andy.

Think if that was snow. At an 11-1 ratio, you'd be looking at 2-4 FEET of snow almost.



That's what our weather lady just said, I'm glad it is warm enough to be all rain!!! Well, it's time to get back on the road, see ya later, gator!!! :wave2:

[DISNEYDUET]

I was going to suggest that one too, but wasn't sure it the kids we too young to really enjoy.

I believe that will count as 2 sit-down credits.

Ohana is just 1 credit. You may be rigt about the ages though we took a 4 year old and he LOVED it! All the excitement of the coconut races and the parade around the dining room. He also was in awe of the grills and all the flame action. Me thinks the kid may grow up to me a pyro!

[Karen Mouse]

Good Morning everyone.

Today is Sean's birthday so
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k196/sbuzz/sean%20b-day/100_0586.jpg
Love you honey!
I'll be making him a carrot cake cheesecake this weekend,yummo

Happy birthday

hi karen
we did the boggy creek airboat ride while we were there last oct, it was fab, at the end of the ride we we going really fast, was awesome as they say in the usa. Liv was a bit scared at first but loved it at the end.
Also the ice show at the Gaylord is fantastic,my friends go to orlando every xmas and do all the parks the week before xmas and then keep away as too busy. they then go xmas shopping. They went to the Gaylord 2 years ago and the pics looked great.
hope that helps you :banana:

Thanks:thumbsup2 - just trying to find alternatives to water parks incase its not so good weather. Ice looks great:banana:

[JLDSMD]

Ohana is just 1 credit. You may be rigt about the ages though we took a 4 year old and he LOVED it! All the excitement of the coconut races and the parade around the dining room. He also was in awe of the grills and all the flame action. Me thinks the kid may grow up to me a pyro!

I Ohana the breakfast or the dinner?

I thought the dinner show was 2. Man, if it was 1, I should have done that back over Labor Day when we were on the DDP. I will definitely do it next time if that is the case. Although, Suz and I said we would use the sit downs for shows next time and go for the 2 credit meals. It was hard to find time to sit for a meal in a quick weekend. Plus it is a ton of food.

[Tart Annihilator]

Happy birthday



Thanks:thumbsup2 - just trying to find alternatives to water parks incase its not so good weather. Ice looks great:banana:

Good move...I was going to suggest finding alternatives to water parks. We've been down there at Christmas when it was 35 degrees in the morning and only made it up to 50 - 60 degrees.

2 years ago it was nice enough for t-shirt and jeans but very cool in the evening. It wasn't really that warm for swimming.

Hoping for the 70's. :worship: :thumbsup2

[DISNEYDUET]

I Ohana the breakfast or the dinner?

I thought the dinner show was 2. Man, if it was 1, I should have done that back over Labor Day when we were on the DDP. I will definitely do it next time if that is the case. Although, Suz and I said we would use the sit downs for shows next time and go for the 2 credit meals. It was hard to find time to sit for a meal in a quick weekend. Plus it is a ton of food.

Both breakfast and dinner at Ohana are a 1 point table service. Are you thinking of the Spirit of Aloha dinner show? That is 2 and is held out at Luau cove. A bit of a waste we think. The food was ok at best. Entertainment was fun but a very short program. Everything felt rushed.

[JLDSMD]

Nevermind. I was thinking of "Spirit of Aloha". :headache:

That is 2 credits, but the Ohana restaurant is only 1 as is the "Ohana's Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch".

The breakfast would be a good choice with the kids, but we stayed away from breakfasts (except the one at AK) because it wasn't the biggest bang for the buck. You know me - "it's all about the deal".

[DISNEYDUET]

Good move...I was going to suggest finding alternatives to water parks. We've been down there at Christmas when it was 35 degrees in the morning and only made it up to 50 - 60 degrees.

2 years ago it was nice enough for t-shirt and jeans but very cool in the evening. It wasn't really that warm for swimming.

Hoping for the 70's. :worship: :thumbsup2

4 years ago for New Years we were 80, 80, 80 then right before the marathon it dropped to 50! It was so funny to see the South American cast members in parkas and hats and gloves and the European cast members in shirtsleeves! We were comfortable in sweatshirts. One night at Epcot I had to break down and buy a stocking cap. My poor ears felt like they were going to freeze off!

[JLDSMD]

Both breakfast and dinner at Ohana are a 1 point table service. Are you thinking of the Spirit of Aloha dinner show? That is 2 and is held out at Luau cove. A bit of a waste we think. The food was ok at best. Entertainment was fun but a very short program. Everything felt rushed.

Sorry I posted before reading.

BTW, can say that the Disney World site sucks? :confused3

I put in "dining plan" in the search area and it comes up "no matches". Come on, you even call it the Disney Dining Plan.

I've never had luck with the that site for searching. It is worse than the DIS for searching.

Then, I go to the restaurant listings and it shows the names and says "dining plan location", so I click on that to see if it brings up the brochure. Nope, it brings up the benefits of staying at a WDW resort.

You would think a company that specialized in entertainment could get a website right.

If anyone wants to look at the list of restaurants, click here: http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw/images2003/languagespecific/eng/nontheme/tickets/08Dining.pdf

[DISNEYDUET]

Nevermind. I was thinking of "Spirit of Aloha". :headache:

That is 2 credits, but the Ohana restaurant is only 1 as is the "Ohana's Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch".

The breakfast would be a good choice with the kids, but we stayed away from breakfasts (except the one at AK) because it wasn't the biggest bang for the buck. You know me - "it's all about the deal".

I hear ya! We went to the Ohana breakfast last year because my friends son (and me :thumbsup2 ) love Stitch!! We got the earliest ADR they had and practically had the characters to ourselves. Stitch kept coming over to our table trying to dance with me! Hope it was a guy cm!! :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Good move...I was going to suggest finding alternatives to water parks. We've been down there at Christmas when it was 35 degrees in the morning and only made it up to 50 - 60 degrees.

2 years ago it was nice enough for t-shirt and jeans but very cool in the evening. It wasn't really that warm for swimming.

Hoping for the 70's. :worship: :thumbsup2


We had nice weather in February this year though, right Robin? :thumbsup2

[DISNEYDUET]

Sorry I posted before reading.

BTW, can say that the Disney World site sucks? :confused3

I put in "dining plan" in the search area and it comes up "no matches". Come on, you even call it the Disney Dining Plan.

I've never had luck with the that site for searching. It is worse than the DIS for searching.

Then, I go to the restaurant listings and it shows the names and says "dining plan location", so I click on that to see if it brings up the brochure. Nope, it brings up the benefits of staying at a WDW resort.

You would think a company that specialized in entertainment could get a website right.

If anyone wants to look at the list of restaurants, click here: http://adisneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw/images2003/languagespecific/eng/nontheme/tickets/08Dining.pdf

Yeah I avoid that site whenever possible. I even hate going to the DVC site although they have come a long way with it. Now you can find things a bit easier.

[JLDSMD]

Yeah I avoid that site whenever possible. I even hate going to the DVC site although they have come a long way with it. Now you can find things a bit easier.

Who the heck is in charge of the website over there?

I can't believe how pathetic it is.

And they change the look of it every couple of months. Why not work on the inner workings first and then worry how it looks. Definitely not an information tool.

I feel sorry for the people who go there trying to get info and don't know about the DIS.

Maybe the WDW site should have a link directly to the DIS. :thumbsup2

Oh wait, they hate DISers, don't they?

[millerpjm]

Hi Jen--I'm guessing sunrise, taken from a verandah, on the Magic........am I even close..........:rolleyes1

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It looks like a sunrise... I can't imagine you going up on deck that early with your little one, so I would say it was taken from your Varandah on the Magic.

Right before sunrise, Key West morning, from deck 10 (not lucky enough to have a verandah:) )

DH and DS were sleeping in, but I was still suffering from "too excited to sleep" syndrome and was up super early the first morning!

[DISNEYDUET]

Right before sunrise, Key West morning, from deck 10 (not lucky enough to have a verandah:) )

DH and DS were sleeping in, but I was still suffering from "too excited to sleep" syndrome and was up super early the first morning!

It is a beautiful pic Jen! :thumbsup2

[JLDSMD]

If anyone cares, if we were still allowed to post in one long thread, we'd be about 360 posts away from 15,000. :scared1:

The first one started on 12/4/07. So we are just 3 months into this cruise meet and already at almost 15K. We have over 19 months to go.

Simple math would say we'd multiply by 7 (the 3 months past and 6 sets of 3 months to go). Doing that, we should have about 105K posts total. :scared1:

Seeing that we are limited to only 3750 posts, and have about 1,000 left on thread 3, we should be looking at thread 26 or 27 by the time we sail. :rotfl2:

[GOS]

Good Morning everyone.

Today is Sean's birthday so
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k196/sbuzz/sean%20b-day/100_0586.jpg
Love you honey!
I'll be making him a carrot cake cheesecake this weekend,yummo

Happy Birthday Sean