October 20th 2007 Western Magic Part 3

[cntkg1]

That wasn't as much fun as I thought it would be. Did you guys let me win? Make an old lady happy? :lmao:

Ok..going to stir my pasta again.:cutie:

[Karen Mouse]

So what's it been since I posted this morning? Two maybe three hours? Guess what I did in that time? Chuck wanted to see Cass's video (again) and I went to set up the DVD player but needed to take a VHS tape out first. Brand new player and the stupid tape didn't want to eject. So smart Nancy went and stuck her fingers inside to grab the tape and guess what?

Three stitches later and a chunk of my index finger is gone now! I'm surprised they could leave my finger nail on. It's still numb so I'm not feeling much now. I wouldn't have gone to the hospital but I couldn't get the bleeding to stop.

This post is brought to you by the "6 finger hunt and peck method" of typing.

Must go now and rest...:rotfl2:

Oh my goodness- big hugs Nancy:grouphug: - ouch - it sounds painful...that will teach you for stixking your fingers in strange places;) :hug:

[Karen Mouse]

Congrats Nancy on 10,000:banana: :banana: :banana:

Way to go Nancy


I would have stole it but I was busy



I was.......



see next post

[Karen Mouse]

I was Booking my ADR's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes! - I did it ......little ole me booked adr's all by myself:yay: :yay: :woohoo: :woohoo:




Can you tell I'm pleased with myself:lmao: -- if I had a medal I'd polish it:yay:


And the best news is ..........







he understood me:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:




I got Le Cellier - some swines have stolen all the decent times, but we got in at 4.30pm ....bring out that cheese soup:woohoo:



and Sci Fi Diner at Mgm at 5.10pm with Fantasia on at 7.30pm, so thats a good time.




I've gotta change my signature sentance now!

[Karen Mouse]

Check out my new signature sentance:rotfl2:

[Karen Mouse]

I'm so chuffed with myself:dance3:

How sad am i:lmao:


Ooooohhhh, theres no stopping me now..what else can I book for?


He didnt once ask me if I was Australian:rotfl:

[Karen Mouse]

Is there no-one out there I can celebrate with????:sad1:

[Karen Mouse]

I am no longer an ADR virgin:rolleyes1

[Karen Mouse]

We're off to tour the Birmingham City Football stadium tomorrow :cheer2:

Should be fun....I think Neil is more excited than Ellis:rotfl:

[Karen Mouse]

I need to iron....but I'm not !

[Karen Mouse]

Oh come on....someone must be out there to share my ADR glory?

[Karen Mouse]

EVEN THE 40 SECOND RULE CANT ANNOY ME NOW:cool1:




ERM....maybe it can:rolleyes:

[Karen Mouse]

I'm not trying for a page - jump right in:yay:

[Karen Mouse]

I'm off to watch tv, and to share my ADR glory with Ellis

[Karen Mouse]

How sad am i - i keep glancing at my itinary and thinking of new ADR's I could book:lmao:




I'm hooked:lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

Byeeeeeeeeeeeee



Speak later - Coronation Street has just started.

[A fat english gent]

Way to go Karen...if booked the Victoria and Abbott for Hazel and Jess but as my idea of eating foreign food is chinese chips with gravy I'll leave the fancy eating to the high maintenance lady's in my life...:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Ps...Oh dear nancy,two things,did you fulfill your mission you were given and did chuck get to watch his DVD?:lmao: :lmao:

[disgrits]

HI all. Just giving us a bump. Happy Memorial Day! Kinda crazy around here with the family home from school.........

Chris, great pic! you surely don't look old enough to have a 23 yr old daughter......She's gorgeous, by the way!

Y'all have a great evening....we're off to the Naval Postgraduate School for a concert on the lawn.........:thumbsup2

[cntkg1]

I am no longer an ADR virgin:rolleyes1
:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: Good job Karen.



Ps...Oh dear nancy,two things,did you fulfill your mission you were given and did chuck get to watch his DVD?:lmao: :lmao:

One out of two kind sir. "Our" mission will be fullfilled tomorrow a.m. :banana:

[cntkg1]

HI all. Just giving us a bump. Happy Memorial Day! Kinda crazy around here with the family home from school.........

Chris, great pic! you surely don't look old enough to have a 23 yr old daughter......She's gorgeous, by the way!

Y'all have a great evening....we're off to the Naval Postgraduate School for a concert on the lawn.........:thumbsup2

Have fun Paige. Don't get eaten up by the Wisconsin State Bird...The Mosquito! They're just horrible by us already. I've stocked up on lots of Skeeter Sticks.:scared1:

[Timon]

OMG Nancy! Are you ok?? Geez, all because Chuck wanted to watch my video :eek: I feel terrible now! Hope you feel better soon!!! That's an awful way to spend your holiday Monday!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

Karen, YAY on ADR's!!! Good for you! I still have to buy MNSSHP tickets and WDW tickets.

Chris, you are on the IT list hun!
1.Rob
2.Cass
3. Goofy my cat
4. Slinky my cat
5. Lilo my dog
6. Stitch my dog
7. Chris!!!

Hey, I didn't say "top" of the list now did I???:upsidedow

:lmao:

[Timon]

Okay, I have an idea..... just an idea, we don't have to do this....:idea:


I was looking at a post from Michelle's Med Repo cruise and I thought maybe I would bring it up here and get some feedback.

Someone on their ship made a t-shirt design and there's a place online that you can order t-shirts and stuff from with the logo they created. I looked at shipping prices, since sometimes it can cost an arm and a leg to Canada and the UK but the prices were pretty reasonable!

Here's the link with their stuff, have a wee gander and gimme your thoughts.
Like I said this is only an IDEA. It's not gonna crush me if you say "Hmm, I don't think that's a good idea Cass! :sad2: "

Just thought I'd put it out there....:rolleyes1

http://www.cafepress.com/may2007ebrepo

And Jeff, please don't think I am stepping on your toes with the bracelet thing...I just thought it might be another cool way to do a KK thing and recognize the KKers. I know a lot of KKers think the bracelet thing is an AWESOME idea!! :woohoo:

[A fat english gent]

WOW I work for Cass....Does my position come with a car,house and health care...:rolleyes1

OMG Nancy! Are you ok?? Geez, all because Chuck wanted to watch my video :eek: I feel terrible now! Hope you feel better soon!!! That's an awful way to spend your holiday Monday!! :group hug: :group hug: :group hug:

Karen, YAY on Adrs!!! Good for you! I still have to buy MNSSHP tickets and WDW tickets.

Chris, you are on the IT list Hun!
1.Rob
2.Cass
3. Goofy my cat
4. Slinky my cat
5. Lilo my dog
6. Stitch my dog
7. Chris!!!

Hey, I didn't say "top" of the list now did I???:upsidedow

:lmao:

[A fat english gent]

Paige i moisturise dear.....:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

HI all. Just giving us a bump. Happy Memorial Day! Kinda crazy around here with the family home from school.........

Chris, great pic! you surely don't look old enough to have a 23 yr old daughter......She's gorgeous, by the way!

Y'all have a great evening....we're off to the Naval Postgraduate School for a concert on the lawn.........:thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

Yaaay... We're back...
This is Robin

Mike's mom's doing well. Will be going home any day now.

Thanks for all of the well wishers.

[Dyerneeds]

Ok, here's a story for you. I thought it was funny. Mike.... not so much.

We both decided since the kids were grown, we would start golfing again... I told mike that it had been so long since I swung a club that I'd like to have some wiffle (plastic) golf balls. So he said when he was out he would pick some up.

A week went by and we were walking through the parking lot of K-Mart... About 20 feet to our left was another guy also walking through the parking lot. As we were walking I said, "Did you ever get any balls?" At that point the guy whipped his head our way. Mike said, "Why don't you say that a little louder?" OOPS! Sorry! :rotfl2:

By the way...No, he hadn't gotten them yet.

But I have them now and I'm kicking butt.

[JLDSMD]

Would it be bad luck to reach 10,000 posts on page 666?

I wonder how Heather's vacation is going.:wizard:

Is this post 10,000????

What about getting your 1,000th post for this thread on page 666? I thought I saw a black cloud over your house. :scared1: Now if you would have done the number on your finger after that, I'd have to think there was a connection.

Sorry to hear about your injury. Sit back and relax for the rest of the day and have a few drinks (like you wouldn't have been doing that anyways). Or were you doing that before you tried getting that tape out.

Congrats on the 10,000th post. Was out enjoying a Brewers loss with the boy. To top it off we had a couple of Braves fans in front of us.

Rest of the weekend was working on the landscaping, tilling the garden, and picking up lumber for an edging on the garden. Couldn't beat the weather we had this weekend. Not too hot and it was sunny the whole weekend. Don't usually get a Memorial Day weekend like this that often in WI.

[Timon]

Robin, glad that Mike's mom is doing better!!! :grouphug: Funny story! :lmao: We've had moments like that too!

Nancy, congrats on the 10,000th post!!! :cool1: :banana: :thumbsup2 :cheer2:

Chris, don't get too excited, the pets don't get any benefits either, well maybe some extra TLC. Don't even think about it buster.

[Dyerneeds]

Kira sure looks like here Daddy. What a cutie.

I think t-shirts in addition to bracelets would be great. We're in.

Robin

[dizneycrazy4]

[QUOTE=Dyerneeds;18890231]Ok, here's a story for you. I thought it was funny. Mike.... not so much.

We both decided since the kids were grown, we would start golfing again... I told mike that it had been so long since I swung a club that I'd like to have some wiffle (plastic) golf balls. So he said when he was out he would pick some up.

A week went by and we were walking through the parking lot of K-Mart... About 20 feet to our left was another guy also walking through the parking lot. As we were walking I said, "Did you ever get any balls?" At that point the guy whipped his head our way. Mike said, "Why don't you say that a little louder?" OOPS! Sorry! :rotfl2:

By the way...No, he hadn't gotten them yet.

This is a great story. Sounds like something I would do, Always seems like my voice carries at moments like that.:rotfl:

[dizneycrazy4]

Okay, I have an idea..... just an idea, we don't have to do this....:idea:


I was looking at a post from Michelle's Med Repo cruise and I thought maybe I would bring it up here and get some feedback.

Someone on their ship made a t-shirt design and there's a place online that you can order t-shirts and stuff from with the logo they created. I looked at shipping prices, since sometimes it can cost an arm and a leg to Canada and the UK but the prices were pretty reasonable!

Here's the link with their stuff, have a wee gander and gimme your thoughts.
Like I said this is only an IDEA. It's not gonna crush me if you say "Hmm, I don't think that's a good idea Cass! :sad2: "

Just thought I'd put it out there....:rolleyes1

http://www.cafepress.com/may2007ebrepo

And Jeff, please don't think I am stepping on your toes with the bracelet thing...I just thought it might be another cool way to do a KK thing and recognize the KKers. I know a lot of KKers think the bracelet thing is an AWESOME idea!! :woohoo:

I like the t-shirts....we would be in.:thumbsup2

[kaitiebear]

i think the t shirts are a good idea

[MinnMick01]

Hello

Odd questions, does the magic have the ESPN skybox?

[MinnMick01]

morning Carrie

Thought you were going to work, but your light is still on....is it your DH lurking in the shadows??:confused3

That is funny:rotfl: My DH lurking in the shadows at that hour, no way. He sleeps until the youngest wakes him up. Normally between 6:00 and 7:00 I wonder what is up with my light. Maybe mine stays on all the time whiles Jeff never lights up.

[MinnMick01]

Is this post 10,000????

Way to go from one dial up to another dial up. pixiedust: party: :jumping1: :rainbow:

This should be a lesson for everyone that even a cripple can do it. :rotfl2:

Hows the finger doing?

[Timon]

Hello

Odd questions, does the magic have the ESPN skybox?

They no longer have the ESPN skybox. Now they have Diversions on deck 3, but same idea really.

[cntkg1]

Yaaay... We're back...
This is Robin

Mike's mom's doing well. Will be going home any day now.

Thanks for all of the well wishers.

Glad to hear things are going well with Mike's mom. :thumbsup2

Ok, here's a story for you. I thought it was funny. Mike.... not so much.

We both decided since the kids were grown, we would start golfing again... I told mike that it had been so long since I swung a club that I'd like to have some wiffle (plastic) golf balls. So he said when he was out he would pick some up.

A week went by and we were walking through the parking lot of K-Mart... About 20 feet to our left was another guy also walking through the parking lot. As we were walking I said, "Did you ever get any balls?" At that point the guy whipped his head our way. Mike said, "Why don't you say that a little louder?" OOPS! Sorry! :rotfl2:

By the way...No, he hadn't gotten them yet.

But I have them now and I'm kicking butt.

Too too funny Robin. :lmao: :lmao:

Chuck was bowling one night and someone asked him if he had any "Halls" (sore throat lozenges). Everyone else heard "balls" instead. He yelled back, sure but their in my wife's purse! :rotfl2: :lmao:

Way to go from one dial up to another dial up. pixiedust: party: :jumping1: :rainbow:

This should be a lesson for everyone that even a cripple can do it. :rotfl2:

Hows the finger doing?

It's really throbbing now. Think I need a few sick days to recover?

[dizneycrazy4]

Oh Nancy, so sorry to hear about your finger....I'm thinking at a minimum couple days off would probably do you good.:rolleyes1

[dizneycrazy4]

I loved Chuck's HALLS story...:rotfl:

[cntkg1]

Yeah, he's a funny guy all-right. :banana:

[AverysMommy]

Okay, I have an idea..... just an idea, we don't have to do this....:idea:


I was looking at a post from Michelle's Med Repo cruise and I thought maybe I would bring it up here and get some feedback.

Someone on their ship made a t-shirt design and there's a place online that you can order t-shirts and stuff from with the logo they created. I looked at shipping prices, since sometimes it can cost an arm and a leg to Canada and the UK but the prices were pretty reasonable!

Here's the link with their stuff, have a wee gander and gimme your thoughts.
Like I said this is only an IDEA. It's not gonna crush me if you say "Hmm, I don't think that's a good idea Cass! :sad2: "

Just thought I'd put it out there....:rolleyes1

http://www.cafepress.com/may2007ebrepo

And Jeff, please don't think I am stepping on your toes with the bracelet thing...I just thought it might be another cool way to do a KK thing and recognize the KKers. I know a lot of KKers think the bracelet thing is an AWESOME idea!! :woohoo:


I am in for the T-Shirt idea - White/Black with a Green Accent colour!

[Timon]

Ok, just did my hour on my elliptical! :scared:

I think I am at the point (finally after 3 weeks!) where I am actually enjoying my workouts! :yay:

Don't get me wrong, I try to talk myself out of them almost every night :rolleyes: but once I get going, it feels good :thumbsup2

Tomorrow is Kira's first swimming class and I am NOT looking forward to getting into my swimsuit :scared1: Guess I should have started working out back in January like I said I was gonna :rolleyes1

[Timon]

I am in for the T-Shirt idea - White/Black with a Green Accent colour!

I didn't see any green, but maybe I didn't look hard enough. But I was thinking maybe using the green KK logo I made, then at least we have some lime green on there. I don't think I could do a WHOLE lime green t-shirt.


Does anyone else want the logo I already made, or should we come up with a new one??



I wish they had a ladies non-plus sized v-neck :mad: I like v-neck, but hopefully I won't be needing a plus size come October :rolleyes1

I was also thinking (hey when you spend a whole freakin' hour on an elliptical, you have some time to think! ) that I would like to put an iron-on transfer on the back with my DIS name. :idea: Or maybe DIS name and name like Timon AKA Cass or something???

Personally I think it would make our DIS group photo look cool if we had the t-shirts, but hey what do I know right? :upsidedow

[MinnMick01]

They no longer have the ESPN skybox. Now they have Diversions on deck 3, but same idea really.

So is it a sports thing, and if so can the kids go to it?

[A fat english gent]

Chris, don't get too excited, the pets don't get any benefits either, well maybe some extra TLC. Don't even think about it buster.

What lucky pets you have...:rolleyes1

Ps...Nancy Carry out your mission with 'By Strength And Guile' ....If thee to fall,fall with honour.....:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

WHOOSH am gone "see" you all friday......:)

[MinnMick01]

What lucky pets you have...:rolleyes1

Ps...Nancy Carry out your mission with 'By Strength And Guile' ....If thee to fall,fall with honour.....:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

WHOOSH am gone "see" you all friday......:)

Whats this about Friday? Is that the day we are going to get an actual picture of you not hiding behind a life jacket?:)

[MinnMick01]

So how was everyones 3 days weekend. Well for those who got a three day weekend. (which I did not)

[MinnMick01]

Is anyone out there?

[Timon]

I believe Diversions is adult only, at least after 9pm, which is when Beat Street is closed to anyone under 18. Perhaps during the day it is open for the kids? Sorry, never spent any time in there, but I am sure someone on here knows for sure!

[Karen Mouse]

Yaaay... We're back...
This is Robin

Mike's mom's doing well. Will be going home any day now.

Thanks for all of the well wishers.

Great news:goodvibes

I didn't see any green, but maybe I didn't look hard enough. But I was thinking maybe using the green KK logo I made, then at least we have some lime green on there. I don't think I could do a WHOLE lime green t-shirt.

Does anyone else want the logo I already made, or should we come up with a new one??

I wish they had a ladies non-plus sized v-neck :mad: I like v-neck, but hopefully I won't be needing a plus size come October :rolleyes1

I was also thinking (hey when you spend a whole freakin' hour on an elliptical, you have some time to think! ) that I would like to put an iron-on transfer on the back with my DIS name. :idea: Or maybe DIS name and name like Timon AKA Cass or something???

Personally I think it would make our DIS group photo look cool if we had the t-shirts, but hey what do I know right? :upsidedow


I'd like a t shirt too!

[Karen Mouse]

Just bumping - bottom of page 1:scared1:

The toure was great - I'll put some photos on later.

[cntkg1]

So how was everyones 3 days weekend. Well for those who got a three day weekend. (which I did not)

Hi Carrie, my weekend was pretty good until I almost chopped my finger off.:eek: We got a lot of stuff done around the house, spent very little money for once (except for groceries and gas) and just enjoyed the great weather we had in WI. Like Jeff said, we don't usually have good Memorial Day weekend weather here.

What lucky pets you have...:rolleyes1

Ps...Nancy Carry out your mission with 'By Strength And Guile' ....If thee to fall,fall with honour.....:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

WHOOSH am gone "see" you all friday......:)

"I am woman, hear me roar". Mission WILL be completed if I have to call in sick to do it.:lmao:

I

Does anyone else want the logo I already made, or should we come up with a new one??

I wish they had a ladies non-plus sized v-neck :mad: I like v-neck, but hopefully I won't be needing a plus size come October :rolleyes1

I was also thinking (hey when you spend a whole freakin' hour on an elliptical, you have some time to think! ) that I would like to put an iron-on transfer on the back with my DIS name. :idea: Or maybe DIS name and name like Timon AKA Cass or something???

Personally I think it would make our DIS group photo look cool if we had the t-shirts, but hey what do I know right? :upsidedow

Cass, I like the idea of our KK logo. It'll match our DIStag magnets! :yay: I also thought the different flags of Cozumel, Grand Cayman, U.S. and Castaway Cay (do they have their own flag?) was nice too.

Again, I'll go with the flow.

Ok, just did my hour on my elliptical! :scared:

I think I am at the point (finally after 3 weeks!) where I am actually enjoying my workouts! :yay:

I don't think I will EVER "enjoy" a workout. :rotfl2:


Tomorrow is Kira's first swimming class and I am NOT looking forward to getting into my swimsuit :scared1: Guess I should have started working out back in January like I said I was gonna :rolleyes1

I remember back when my kids started swimming lessons too. Tony was 8 months old and Kristin was 12 months old. I have video of those little peanuts in the water. They were fearless. Kristin would have her eyes open and her mouth open everytime she popped up out of the water. Then a big smile on her face. Oh, the sweet sweet memories.:love:

[MinnMick01]

Hi Carrie, my weekend was pretty good until I almost chopped my finger off.:eek: We got a lot of stuff done around the house, spent very little money for once (except for groceries and gas) and just enjoyed the great weather we had in WI. Like Jeff said, we don't usually have good Memorial Day weekend weather here.


I am sorry to hear about your finger. Sad thing is I have done the exact same thing several times with reaching in to get a tape out, but I have never cut myself. I now take that as a warning and make DH do it everytime it needs to be done.;) Not spend a lot of money. Graoceries and gas is what kills me, well eating out also. But this weekend we had no eating out, so proud of us. So how much is gas over there. We are sitting about $3.09 a gal. I would love to have bad weather. We are in the triple digits now and there is no turning back. I want rain. Send it our way please.

[MinnMick01]

Been a slow night. What happened to all the UKers. Well off to work, have a great day everyone.

[cntkg1]

Carrie;

Our gas is about $3.47/gallon. I never thought I'd say this, but $3.09 sounds pretty good right about now.:scared1:

Triple digits?? I had a triple digit degree wedding day. In JUNE!! :eek: It did cool off late afternoon. It actually fell 30 degrees in 15 minutes.

Looks like we may have some of that rain your looking for. I'll send it south but not until the weekend. :lmao:

Have a great day Carrie.:flower3:

I am sorry to hear about your finger. Sad thing is I have done the exact same thing several times with reaching in to get a tape out, but I have never cut myself. I now take that as a warning and make DH do it everytime it needs to be done.;) Not spend a lot of money. Graoceries and gas is what kills me, well eating out also. But this weekend we had no eating out, so proud of us. So how much is gas over there. We are sitting about $3.09 a gal. I would love to have bad weather. We are in the triple digits now and there is no turning back. I want rain. Send it our way please.

[AverysMommy]

For anyone who is interested I have 2 really cute :cutie: little girls dresses, size 5T, new without tags. I thought I would offer them to anyone on her that would want them for the cruise before I post them on ebay. Just let me know I can send pics.

Can you send me the pictures? Are they formal dresses? My daughter sometimes is a 5 adn sometimes a 6.

[Karen Mouse]

Hi everyone

Here are some photos of Ellis from his Beaver trip the other day. The duck he is holding is the school class mascot - he got the "star of the week" award on Friday so he has to bring the duck home for a week and write about what Dylan the Duck did all week.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010095.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010099.jpg




Heres some photos of todays football tour.

We took his friend Josh with us. Thats me in the dug out and Daddy by the pitch.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010100.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010111.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010118.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010123.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010128.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010131.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010139.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010148.jpg


and finally Dylan the Duck got a McDonalds

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010146.jpg

[disgrits]

Great pics, Karen! Ellis' eyes are so blue! He and my Alex have the same haircut and blue eyes....The kids club counselors will think they're brothers! Looks like y'all had a fun time.:)

[Karen Mouse]

Great pics, Karen! Ellis' eyes are so blue! He and my Alex have the same haircut and blue eyes....The kids club counselors will think they're brothers! Looks like y'all had a fun time.:)

Hi Paige
Just back from swimming club - its been a busy day.

Will Alex be 8 or still 7 on the cruise? If he's 8 will he be in the big kids group?

[disgrits]

He'll be a month shy of 8 so I think he will be in the "big group". I thought Ellis was going to be 8 as well. Oh well, I guess they'll have meet by the Mickey pool..........:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

He'll be a month shy of 8 so I think he will be in the "big group". I thought Ellis was going to be 8 as well. Oh well, I guess they'll have meet by the Mickey pool..........:goodvibes

No, he'll have just turned 7 when we travel. Never mind, I'm sure they'll meet up at some point.:goodvibes

[dizneycrazy4]

Hi everyone

Here are some photos of Ellis from his Beaver trip the other day. The duck he is holding is the school class mascot - he got the "star of the week" award on Friday so he has to bring the duck home for a week and write about what Dylan the Duck did all week.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010095.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010099.jpg




Heres some photos of todays football tour.

We took his friend Josh with us. Thats me in the dug out and Daddy by the pitch.

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010100.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010111.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010118.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010123.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010128.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010131.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010139.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010148.jpg


and finally Dylan the Duck got a McDonalds

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g41/kjmason/P1010146.jpg
Great pictures Karen....glad everything worked out for Ellis, I bet he had a great time. Can't wait to show my family the stadium pictures, they will go nutso:banana:

[Karen Mouse]

Great pictures Karen....glad everything worked out for Ellis, I bet he had a great time. Can't wait to show my family the stadium pictures, they will go nutso:banana:


Its not a huge stadium - it only holds 40,000, there is an old stand that will be replaced in the next few years then the capacity will go up.

Birmingham City have just moved back up to the premiership (Chris and Lindy Loo's team - Man United are in this league too). It means more money for the club and better games. I'm not really into football at all...:rolleyes1 ...if I'm honest it bores me:rolleyes1 , the only time I went to a match was when my friend won VIP tickets and we got a 3 course meal with wine and comfortable seats:rotfl2: - i was a supporter that day;) :cheer2:

[cntkg1]

Karen, Great Pics! Is that Neil in one of the pictures with Ellis? If so, they could be bookends! :lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

Karen, Great Pics! Is that Neil in one of the pictures with Ellis? If so, they could be bookends! :lmao:

Yep - he's just like his Daddy (only cuter!)

Some of Neils childhood photos - you'd think they were photos of Ellis - they are identical as kids...poor Ellis :rotfl:

[MinnMick01]

DH herepirate: Just bumping in, anyone here? :confused3

[MinnMick01]

DH here pirate: Just got back from little DD's first swim lesson of the summer. Believe it or not she said the water was to cold. Triple digits outside and the water is to cold.:confused3

[dizneycrazy4]

Just a bump to get us back up the page:thumbsup2

Check in later, got to get the kids to practice

[MinnMick01]

Carrie;

Our gas is about $3.47/gallon. I never thought I'd say this, but $3.09 sounds pretty good right about now.:scared1:

Triple digits?? I had a triple digit degree wedding day. In JUNE!! :eek: It did cool off late afternoon. It actually fell 30 degrees in 15 minutes.

Looks like we may have some of that rain your looking for. I'll send it south but not until the weekend. :lmao:

Have a great day Carrie.:flower3:

Our wedding days was triple digits in August. Why we did that is beyond me, but we were inside for all of it except for some photos the photograhper wanted. Just durning that time I thought all my makeup melted off.
I could not even imagine $3.47 a gallon, I am having a hard enough time with $3.00. :eek:

[MinnMick01]

Can you send me the pictures? Are they formal dresses? My daughter sometimes is a 5 adn sometimes a 6.

I only have one know. But I will send it to you. I will try to PM you let me know if you get it. It is more of a casual, possible semi cas.

[cntkg1]

Where did everyone go?

I know Chris is gone until Thursday, Brenda until Saturday, Linda until next week, Heather is cruising and Tina is in WDW.

I passed up a Brewers game to DIS, print cabin magnets, and try to figure out how to load pictures onto my new new digital photo frame. I'd rather DIS but I can't do it alone.:sad2:

Later everyone:hippie:

[MinnMick01]

Just thought I would share a pic of the Grand Canyon. This was from Nov. of last year. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x104/minnmick01/100_0256.jpg

[MinnMick01]

This is one of my faves. It is of my mother and Mackenzie sharing a drink for my moms 60th b-day. It was back in Nov of last year. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x104/minnmick01/100_0307.jpg

[cntkg1]

This is one of my faves. It is of my mother and Mackenzie sharing a drink for my moms 60th b-day. It was back in Nov of last year. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x104/minnmick01/100_0307.jpg

Carrie, what a great picture! That's a keeper isn't it?

[MinnMick01]

Here is one that Scott likes. It is Mackenzie at her baking class. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x104/minnmick01/101_0491.jpg

[MinnMick01]

One more shot of the grand canyon with Scott standing on the extreme edge. Way to scary for me. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x104/minnmick01/100_0277.jpg

[cntkg1]

So last March Kristin applied for her passport on 3/13, Stacy 3/16, Tony 3/23 and Jesse sometime in April.

Kristin, Stacy and Jesse's all show up as being processed but nothing is found on Tony's. Do you think we should be worried yet? Funny that Jesse's is being processed and he went the week after Easter for his.

None of the passports were received yet.:confused:

Edited: All checks were cashed already...weeks ago.

[goofyfreak]

hey it worked - cool

You're kids are so cute!!!!!!!:goodvibes

[goofyfreak]

This is Mr and Mrs peorge aka Ryan and Rosie....http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z102/chrishetherington/IMGA0133.jpg

They are just too cute!!!!

[goofyfreak]

Here goes...This is a couple of pics of Jess


http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z102/chrishetherington/IMGA0118.jpg

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z102/chrishetherington/IMGA0138.jpg

She's beautiful. Her smile reminds me of Gwenyth Paltrow.

[goofyfreak]

so you are a Gemini too....good in Math, loves music, mood can change quickly (and does!)

Happy Birthday!

i am also a gemini. 6/14/73. The describes me to a tee!!!!

[MinnMick01]

So last March Kristin applied for her passport on 3/13, Stacy 3/16, Tony 3/23 and Jesse sometime in April.

Kristin, Stacy and Jesse's all show up as being processed but nothing is found on Tony's. Do you think we should be worried yet? Funny that Jesse's is being processed and he went the week after Easter for his.

None of the passports were received yet.:confused:

Edited: All checks were cashed already...weeks ago.

We applied for Kelsey and Kyle's in December and just got them in April. I would give it some more time. I think they are just overloaded. :hug:

[MinnMick01]

Just bumping before going to bed. Goodnight.

[Karen Mouse]

This is one of my faves. It is of my mother and Mackenzie sharing a drink for my moms 60th b-day. It was back in Nov of last year. http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x104/minnmick01/100_0307.jpg

What a fab photo. She's a real beauty:cutie:

[cntkg1]

Where is everyone lately? Jeff? The Virginia duo? Rose? Abby? Cheryl? Paige? Steve?, Walt? Victoria? Robin/Mike? (OK, Robin did check in lately but we want to hear more funny stories Robin).

Tina=WDW
Brenda=WDW
AFEG=be back Thurs
Heather=cruising in Alaska


Let's see, if we were betting people we say we hear from...(insert name here) first. :rotfl2: Anyone want to play this game with me?:yay:

[cntkg1]

Fine..make me go and ride my bike.:sad2:

[goofyfreak]

Good morning. this half of the Virginia duo is back from the weekend in the Smokie Mountains. We had a great trip until Harrison got sick the last day and it was a LONG ride home. I am home from work today with him. His tummy still isn't any better.

[cntkg1]

Let's see, if we were betting people we say we hear from...(insert name here) first. :rotfl2: Anyone want to play this game with me?:yay:

I pick goofyfreak!! Did I win, did I, huh? huh? Did I?:lmao:

[cntkg1]

Good morning. this half of the Virginia duo is back from the weekend in the Smokie Mountains. We had a great trip until Harrison got sick the last day and it was a LONG ride home. I am home from work today with him. His tummy still isn't any better.


Good morning Lori, so sorry to hear the little guy is under the weather.:sick: Good thing about 1 year old's is that they bounce back pretty quickly. Hope he feels better soon.:hug:

[Karen Mouse]

Good morning. this half of the Virginia duo is back from the weekend in the Smokie Mountains. We had a great trip until Harrison got sick the last day and it was a LONG ride home. I am home from work today with him. His tummy still isn't any better.

Poor little Munchkin:sick: - hope he feels better really soon.:hug:

[AverysMommy]

We know all about rude french people when we visit Disneyland Paris:mad: - they simply havent learnt the art of queuing:mad:

I know nothing about Montreal - more facts please. Look what a good effort Jeff produced once prodded;) - You'll go to the top of the class if you can give me few more facts.:teacher:

Montreal is a great city to visit. Its probably the part of Canada that has really kept its European roots. Small Cafes, people are very fashionable, great restaurants. Its got lots of great entertainment (such as Jazz and comedy festivals in the summer).

However - many people in the whole province of Quebec (where Montreal is) fights for its rights to have the French language/culture recognized as equal to English. You have to remember that when Canada began, the French and the English were equal partners in developing this great country. But the English is not just the primary language in Canada now but pretty well in the world - and the French have never forgiven the English for becoming the more dominant culture.

So every few years, the french/english debate will become a major political issue - and most of the rest of Canada are tired of the debate.

This does not take away from the beauty of the Province/City.

But I have never lived there - just visited several times.

[AverysMommy]

When we moved here to Calgary in 1982, my Dad took the bus one day and when he got on the bus the bus driver said "Hello!" My dad almost had a heart attack! :laughing: He had this dumb look on his face and the bus driver asked him if he was ok, cus I guess he was just in shock...he just wasn't used to politeness having grown up in Montreal!



LOL! :lmao: Top of the class? Nah, I don't like it there...then there's no room for improvement! :rotfl:

Let's see...

Montreal is the second largest French-speaking city on Earth (after Paris).
It has great food! Montreal is known for:
Smoked meat sandwiches, crusty sesame bagels, pizza, pea soup and Poutine. (It's a good thing I don't live there anymore, I might be 400 lbs!)

Elevation: 118 feet/36 meters
Average Annual Precipitation: 37 inches/94 centimeters
Average January Temperature: 14 degrees F/-10 degrees C
Average July Temperature: 70 degrees F/21 degrees C

Ethnic Mix: 18% Anglophone ( English ), 23% Francophone ( French ), 3% Italian, 2% Aboriginal, 54% German, Ukranian, Dutch, Greek, Polish, Chinese, Arab, Irish, Scottish and Haitian

Major Industries: Aerospace, Biotechnology, Tourism, Pharmaceutical

Host of Expo '67 and Summer Olympics 1976


There! How is that? :rolleyes1




Come in June/July/August when temps run from about 15 to 30 degrees Celcius! The Rockies really are gorgeous!




LOL! She can't even sit or crawl yet (although we are working on the sitting part! If she were 2 or 3, Rob would have been in the backyard with her building snowmen at 7am I think! :rolleyes:


I guess I shoudl have kept reading before i responded. Timon gave a much more accurage description of Montreal - I will have to do some research and do one on Toronto/Markham

[Timon]

Mornin :surfweb: Not usually up right now. Normally I take my little princess: back to bed and nurse and snuggle but I think she is done with nursing. She no longer wants it. :sad1:

My teeth are bothering me this morning, got two small cavities filled yesterday and they don't quite feel right :headache: Grrrr...now I am gonna have to go back AGAIN and get them fixed. :mad:

Anyone else grumpy this morning??? :rolleyes1

[goofyfreak]

Mornin' Cass. Not too grumpy here just trying to keep up with Julia and hold Harrison at the same time. And clean vomit out of the van. Fun, Fun, Fun.

[goofyfreak]

Was that TMI?

[Karen Mouse]

Was that TMI?

:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

The joy of motherhood strikes again

[JLDSMD]

Has anyone here gone to the Pirate and Princess party at MK?

Just looking at possibly sneaking in a trip to Orlando over Labor Day Weekend (first weekend in September for you non-USers).

We have a couple of waterpark days left on our park hopper passes that we bought several years ago. I figure we could do Blizzard one day, Typhoon the other, do the party that Friday night (DS is off school that Friday - unlike the other WI students, he starts before Labor Day), and just relax at the hotel pool on the last day.

Flights down are only $203.

Can't remember if the free food thingy is going on at that time. May look into a package deal in that case.

[JLDSMD]

Was that TMI?

O.K., I'm an ignorant male, what is TMI? (sorry Chris if I opened up another female discussion)

[disgrits]

TMI=Too Much Information

[JLDSMD]

I must have a rash - a Disney rash. This itching for a weekend trip down over Labor Day is really getting me going now.

We can get a Mod Resort for $116 + tx using AAA ($65.60 at AS-Movies, but we've never been to a value and not sure if we'd like it).

The airfare will allow us to get a flight in and earn miles before the flights for Aug '08 come up on Midwest (want to use FF miles for one-way tickets for the front end of the Repo cruise - can't do open-jaw. Suz and DS are just shy of where we need to be for 3 free tickets).

Pirate and Princess Party is going on that Friday night, so no need to buy park tickets, that ticket will suffice our need for the MK.

I looked into the free dining program, but it isn't calculating out to be a good deal. I must be doing something wrong. For PO-Riverside, it is coming up at $1,105 total. That included 1 day park hopper ticket. Even if I use the non-AAA discount for the room, I only come up with $835 ($145 x 3 + 12.5% tax = $489, plus one-day park hopper tickets = $346 total). Not sure what else is getting thrown on there. :confused3 If I use the AAA room rate, it would drop to $737. If we go for the AS-Movies, it would be down to $567 with the AAA room rate.

I put a call into my AAA rep. I need to xfer my cruise anyways to her, so I thought I'd pick her brain on this one.

Not really getting any work done today now.

[JLDSMD]

Sure, Nancy comes on here, complains that I haven't posted and now that I do, everyone else just stops posting. Fine. I'm taking my ball and going home. :snooty:

[cntkg1]

Sure, Nancy comes on here, complains that I haven't posted and now that I do, everyone else just stops posting. Fine. I'm taking my ball and going home. :snooty:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

If I wasn't laughing so hard I'd post something sarcastic for sure!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[goofyfreak]

we went to the pirate and princess party in feb. it was great!!! the fireworks were awesome. i thought about as good as the halloween party ones.

[Karen Mouse]

Hi Jeff, I'm here to play ball, but have you already gone?

We stayed at the All Star Movies once. Pre Ellis - the rooms are fairly small. It would be ok for a short break, but we wouldnt do a long stay there again. The theming is great for the kids with a huge Buzz,Woody, Dalmations etc etc and the pools were fine.

If I remember correctly there was a food court there...similar sort of fast food in the parks:rolleyes:

[goofyfreak]

hi karen.

[Karen Mouse]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

If I wasn't laughing so hard I'd post something sarcastic for sure!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


I know what you mean Nancy;) , he only has one ball:eek: ....and now he's not prepared to let you play ith it:eek: :lmao:

[goofyfreak]

i agree with Karen about the value resorts. We have stayed at pop century and all star music. they are smaller rooms but not bad if all you need to do is come in and crash. we are staying at pop century the night before and the night after the cruise.

[Karen Mouse]

hi karen.

Hi Lori :wave2: :wave2: :wave2: - we posted at the same time - didnt see you there.

DOES ANYONE ELSE LIKE THIS LITTLE SMILEY:wave2: - i THINK HE'S REALLY CUTE BUT HE'S NEVER ON THE FIRST PAGE?

Oops! - capitals! - sorry! - I dont look at the screen when I'm typing:rotfl:

[goofyfreak]

hows the packing? everything still going smoothly?

[goofyfreak]

I saw 7 bears this past weekend on vacation and thought of you. On sat we saw a mama and 2 cubs. on monday we saw a mama and 3 cubs. they just sat there and then walked toward the crowd of people looking at them. the girls were very excited!! especially julia. Harrison was like yeah, so what, a doggie.:lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

hows the packing? everything still going smoothly?

Not bad...still going....we're hiring a storage unit soon to put the stuff we dont need straight away in. Saves having boxes all over the place.

I saw 7 bears this past weekend on vacation and thought of you. On sat we saw a mama and 2 cubs. on monday we saw a mama and 3 cubs. they just sat there and then walked toward the crowd of people looking at them. the girls were very excited!! especially julia. Harrison was like yeah, so what, a doggie.:lmao:

7 bears:scared1: - oooh I'm so jealous though - did you get any photos?
The nearest thing to woldlife we see is the foxes that rip open your bin bag for food:rolleyes:

A Doggie! - how cute:cutie:

[JLDSMD]

play with a huge Woody

I know what you mean Nancy;) , he only has one ball:eek: ....and now he's not prepared to let you play ith it:eek: :lmao:

Guess I'll trade one for the other. :lmao:

(note, I did not add anything to your post, just deleted some)

[JLDSMD]

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

If I wasn't laughing so hard I'd post something sarcastic for sure!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

When has that stopped You?!

[JLDSMD]

we went to the pirate and princess party in feb. it was great!!! the fireworks were awesome. i thought about as good as the halloween party ones.

So it is similar to MNSSHP but with a Pirate and Princess theme?

Do they have a special parade that night? Do they run it twice like the halloween parade?

What time can you "sneak" in to MK? Can you get in at 4 or 5 like with MNSSHP? That would be awsome if we could get an extra 2-3 hours in.

How packed was it? I'm sure it is capacity controlled like MNSSHP or MVMCP.

[goofyfreak]

So it is similar to MNSSHP but with a Pirate and Princess theme?

Do they have a special parade that night? Do they run it twice like the halloween parade?

What time can you "sneak" in to MK? Can you get in at 4 or 5 like with MNSSHP? That would be awsome if we could get an extra 2-3 hours in.

How packed was it? I'm sure it is capacity controlled like MNSSHP or MVMCP.

it is very similar to MNSSHP. they hand out pirate bags with candy and necklaces for princesses. they do have a parade. i can't remember if it was twice. you can sneak in at 4:30. that is what we heard. it wasn't too crowded. it was like the other two parties. i would definitely do it!!!

[JLDSMD]

We stayed at the All Star Movies once. Pre Ellis - the rooms are fairly small. It would be ok for a short break, but we wouldnt do a long stay there again. The theming is great for the kids with a huge Buzz,Woody, Dalmations etc etc and the pools were fine.

If I remember correctly there was a food court there...similar sort of fast food in the parks:rolleyes:

i agree with Karen about the value resorts. We have stayed at pop century and all star music. they are smaller rooms but not bad if all you need to do is come in and crash. we are staying at pop century the night before and the night after the cruise.

So here's our plan:

fly down on Friday morning, going to the P&P Party that night, Typhoon on Saturday followed by Downtown Disney and then the hotel pool, Blizzard on Sunday with the same evening, and then sleep in on Monday, swim for a couple of hours and then hit DTD one last time before heading to MCO.

If this is our plan, would you spend the extra $ to stay at a nicer hotel (moderate) with a pool that has a slide? Both Coronado and PO-R have slides, I don't think the Values do (we are looking at the Movies, since AAA has it for $65.60). We probably will be in the room/resort more based on this plan. The total upcharge would be $175 for the weekend.

[JLDSMD]

Anyone use the "Magical Express" to/from MCO/WDW?

How long did you have to wait to get on the bus?

How far before your return flight do they leave the hotel?

Just wondering if we should rent a car. We usually do and we can get around really easy (seems like we wait too long for buses in TL and BB). Plus, we could leave when we want.

[JLDSMD]

Karen,

I see your light on, where did you go? :confused3

[goofyfreak]

So here's our plan:

fly down on Friday morning, going to the P&P Party that night, Typhoon on Saturday followed by Downtown Disney and then the hotel pool, Blizzard on Sunday with the same evening, and then sleep in on Monday, swim for a couple of hours and then hit DTD one last time before heading to MCO.


If this is our plan, would you spend the extra $ to stay at a nicer hotel (moderate) with a pool that has a slide? Both Coronado and PO-R have slides, I don't think the Values do (we are looking at the Movies, since AAA has it for $65.60). We probably will be in the room/resort more based on this plan. The total upcharge would be $175 for the weekend.

I would stay value. The pools don't have a slide but you will be on the cruise in 1 1/2 months with a slide. Kids love pools no matter what.
Sounds like a perfect weekend.

[goofyfreak]

Anyone use the "Magical Express" to/from MCO/WDW?

How long did you have to wait to get on the bus?

How far before your return flight do they leave the hotel?

Just wondering if we should rent a car. We usually do and we can get around really easy (seems like we wait too long for buses in TL and BB). Plus, we could leave when we want.

We have used Magical Express. it was very easy. When you get off the plane you go to their counter and they take care of everything. I don't remember waiting long. On the way back, the bus picked us up about 2 hours before our flight. We set that up the night before we were to fly home. i will definitely use it again. Acutally i am in october.:goodvibes

[AverysMommy]

I know this isnt about the cruise - but we are now thinking of going to the Halloween party before the cruise.

Questions:

1. is it really all that much fun?
2. Tickets prices are around $35/person - is that all I have to pay if I go to Magic Kingdom at 7pm? or do I need to pay for a Park Hopper for the whole day PLUS another $35?
3. Anyone have pictures?

[JLDSMD]

I know this isnt about the cruise - but we are now thinking of going to the Halloween party before the cruise.

Questions:

1. is it really all that much fun?
2. Tickets prices are around $35/person - is that all I have to pay if I go to Magic Kingdom at 7pm? or do I need to pay for a Park Hopper for the whole day PLUS another $35?
3. Anyone have pictures?

We think it's fun. It is capacity controlled, so there will be no more than 25,000-30,000 people tops, so you can get on all the rides pretty easy. The characters are in costumes and they pass out candy everywhere. There are special fireworks and parade.

What we have done in the past is NOT use a park ticket on that day. We'd instead go to a waterpark (if you have the plus feature) or relax at the hotel. The party doesn't technically start until 7:00, but you can usually get in around 4:30. It is an inexpensive way to go to the MK.

I'd have to look for some of our pictures. They are on the computer at home, so I'll have to look tonight.

[JLDSMD]

I would stay value. The pools don't have a slide but you will be on the cruise in 1 1/2 months with a slide. Kids love pools no matter what.
Sounds like a perfect weekend.

Thanks for the reply.

I was thinking that as well since we will be in the waterparks for 2 days. Although, DS does like the slides.

Also, I'm not sure if Suz will want to go for it. She is use to the Mods (P.O. in particular) since those are the only ones we've stayed at. We'd be staying at Movies if that makes a difference (not sure how that compares to the other Values).

The $175 savings over 3 days is pretty big.

The only thing is, is that we'd probably be at the resort more this trip than others.

Decisions, decisions. :confused3

[Timon]

I know this isnt about the cruise - but we are now thinking of going to the Halloween party before the cruise.

Questions:

1. is it really all that much fun?
2. Tickets prices are around $35/person - is that all I have to pay if I go to Magic Kingdom at 7pm? or do I need to pay for a Park Hopper for the whole day PLUS another $35?
3. Anyone have pictures?

I have some pics posted on my website:

http://www.cassworld.ca/mnsshp2005.htm

http://www.cassworld.ca/mnsshp2003.htm

and I have a video as well:

http://www.cassworld.ca/videosmnsshp.htm

We LOVE MNSSHHP! We're going back on October 14th before the cruise!

[Dyerneeds]

hi guys, mike here. mom came home and seems to be doing well. thanks for the pixiedust. very stressful week.
lots of demons up at that hospital in cleveland. thats where i had my valves replaced 7 years ago. somewhere i picked up a staff infection that got into my blood and attacked the heart and ate the valves. it was very touch and go for a while.
while visiting my mom last week robin would walk down the hall and say"you were in that room and that room" shed look in the room and i told her "im not in there now" it was a scary time and she literally brought me back to life.
ok enough depressing stuff. we are ready for a cruise!!!!

[Dyerneeds]

cass, hows the house hunting coming? we have been away and not sure if we missed anything.
also i went on your website and was looking on your photos and realized there is a picture of our car with me standing next to it at the port. we owned that red car in the photo and that is where we parked so it had to be us. remember we got there about the same time as you stole our upgrade. haha. we will never let you forget that. we figure this time you will be holding kira so we can beat you to the upgrade line this year.:rotfl2:

[jerkface]

I'm going to have to keep my wife off of this site. I feel guilty waiting so long to book a cruise and to boot hearing all of you doing tons of DS stuff before the cruise makes it worse. Made a snap decision to book the cruise last week - couldn't get any of the rooms we wanted so I settle for the front of deck 5 or something like that. Boy I hope I can switch that room out sometime before setting sail.

I didn't consider taking the family to WDW in front of the cruise, just trying to cut my teeth on the cruise itself. Anyone recommend doing land and cruise first go around? Sounded like a lot of work to me and scares the heck out of me. Until you spend the day with our two very hyper DS's 10 & 10, you have no idea what work is. Any opinions? I have not locked in my flights yet and would consider adding a day or two on land if it doesn't drive one insane.

:confused:

-Jerk

[Dyerneeds]

random thoughts.... we love the all stars and pop century. we have stayed at the contemp, carribean. port orl ,before and they are all great but maybe its just the kids in us but we like the value resorts better.
halloween party is great!!!love the parade and fireworks. way better than the xmas party. but thats just us.
WE PAID OUR CRUISE OFF TODAY. TIME FOR A HAPPY DANCE.:thumbsup2
now we just have to figure out if we are driving or flying down.

[Dyerneeds]

also we used magical express last sept and couldnt believe how great it was.

[jerkface]

Dyerneeds, how did you book your cruise? I booked mine through Sam's Club which seems to be connected to Expedia. We're noobs and didn't spend much time looking around. They gave us a date that we have to pay ours off on but led us to believe that we couldn't pay it off until then. When I asked if I could switch our room they said to check on our pay off date, something about a bunch of peolple don't make the cut and rooms pop-up.


-Jerk

[Timon]

cass, hows the house hunting coming? we have been away and not sure if we missed anything.
also i went on your website and was looking on your photos and realized there is a picture of our car with me standing next to it at the port. we owned that red car in the photo and that is where we parked so it had to be us. remember we got there about the same time as you stole our upgrade. haha. we will never let you forget that. we figure this time you will be holding kira so we can beat you to the upgrade line this year.:rotfl2:

LOL Mike! Yes, I just looked at the original photo, zoomed in and it definitely looks like the two of you! I had to laugh though cus it looks like you are leaning against the car WATCHING Robin unload heavy luggage :lmao: Let's not show that one to Robin! :rolleyes1

And no worries this time, the upgrades are all yours! We booked the cabin that we wanted so I am not even going to get in that upgrade line! ;) I STILL feel bad about snagging that last balcony just before you :upsidedow Okay, well I don't feel THAT bad :rolleyes: :lmao:


Off to Doctor for Kira's 6 month visit!

[Wine Diva]

Jerk--

Are you wanting to fly out of Milwaukee or Chicago. We, of course, would have preferred going out of Mitchell, but found it was 50% less to fly out of O'Hare. I know some of our fellow cheeseheads got some good deal out of Milwaukee, but they were much more organised than we are. We are flying down Friday evening and flying home the following Sunday morning because our original flight was already cancelled. :scared: Are your 10-year olds twins? My DS will be 10 on the cruise as well. We live in the northern Racine, actually Caledonia, so we must be very close to y'all!



I'm going to have to keep my wife off of this site. I feel guilty waiting so long to book a cruise and to boot hearing all of you doing tons of DS stuff before the cruise makes it worse. Made a snap decision to book the cruise last week - couldn't get any of the rooms we wanted so I settle for the front of deck 5 or something like that. Boy I hope I can switch that room out sometime before setting sail.

I didn't consider taking the family to WDW in front of the cruise, just trying to cut my teeth on the cruise itself. Anyone recommend doing land and cruise first go around? Sounded like a lot of work to me and scares the heck out of me. Until you spend the day with our two very hyper DS's 10 & 10, you have no idea what work is. Any opinions? I have not locked in my flights yet and would consider adding a day or two on land if it doesn't drive one insane.

:confused:

-Jerk

[Dyerneeds]

Dyerneeds, how did you book your cruise? I booked mine through Sam's Club which seems to be connected to Expedia. We're noobs and didn't spend much time looking around. They gave us a date that we have to pay ours off on but led us to believe that we couldn't pay it off until then. When I asked if I could switch our room they said to check on our pay off date, something about a bunch of peolple don't make the cut and rooms pop-up.


-Jerk

we used small world travel. i think we got it off of mousesavers.com

[Dyerneeds]

LOL Mike! Yes, I just looked at the original photo, zoomed in and it definitely looks like the two of you! I had to laugh though cus it looks like you are leaning against the car WATCHING Robin unload heavy luggage :lmao: Let's not show that one to Robin! :rolleyes1

And no worries this time, the upgrades are all yours! We booked the cabin that we wanted so I am not even going to get in that upgrade line! ;) I STILL feel bad about snagging that last balcony just before you :upsidedow Okay, well I don't feel THAT bad :rolleyes: :lmao:


Off to Doctor for Kira's 6 month visit!

hey, i told her she had to unload the luggage cause i have a bad heart.:rotfl2: how many years do you think i can milk that surgery?:rolleyes1

[Dyerneeds]

I must have a rash - a Disney rash. This itching for a weekend trip down over Labor Day is really getting me going now.

We can get a Mod Resort for $116 + tx using AAA ($65.60 at AS-Movies, but we've never been to a value and not sure if we'd like it).

The airfare will allow us to get a flight in and earn miles before the flights for Aug '08 come up on Midwest (want to use FF miles for one-way tickets for the front end of the Repo cruise - can't do open-jaw. Suz and DS are just shy of where we need to be for 3 free tickets).

Pirate and Princess Party is going on that Friday night, so no need to buy park tickets, that ticket will suffice our need for the MK.

I looked into the free dining program, but it isn't calculating out to be a good deal. I must be doing something wrong. For PO-Riverside, it is coming up at $1,105 total. That included 1 day park hopper ticket. Even if I use the non-AAA discount for the room, I only come up with $835 ($145 x 3 + 12.5% tax = $489, plus one-day park hopper tickets = $346 total). Not sure what else is getting thrown on there. :confused3 If I use the AAA room rate, it would drop to $737. If we go for the AS-Movies, it would be down to $567 with the AAA room rate.

.

sounds like a great disney fix. we could use one. we are thinking of doing a niagra falls weekend in july. havnt been there for a few years.
its frustrating with robins new job, she doesnt get much time off yet so it has to be weekend trips.
we are thinking of doing wdw next march or april.

[jerkface]

Victoria,
We are going out of O'Hare. We booked travel at same time as cruise. It may have been cheaper to bust it in two pieces but Expedia does all of the work and handles the flights, transport, whole shootin match. I guess we just show up, check our luggage and follow the yellow brick road connected by dots after that. Not sure we even see our luggage until we board. They don't secure the flights right away though so I was considering adding a day or two to the trip.

I must be across the street somewhere from you right now. I'm on the south side of Hwy K in Franksville and I go across the street and I am in Caledonia. My office is located here, it's about a 9 minute drive home on hwy V.

"Small world, but I wouldn't want to paint it.." ;)

-Jerk

[MinnMick01]

Mornin :surfweb: Not usually up right now. Normally I take my little princess: back to bed and nurse and snuggle but I think she is done with nursing. She no longer wants it. :sad1:

My teeth are bothering me this morning, got two small cavities filled yesterday and they don't quite feel right :headache: Grrrr...now I am gonna have to go back AGAIN and get them fixed. :mad:

Anyone else grumpy this morning??? :rolleyes1

Not this morning but I am this afternoon. It seems that nothing is going the way I want it to today.

[Dyerneeds]

Where is everyone lately? Jeff? The Virginia duo? Rose? Abby? Cheryl? Paige? Steve?, Walt? Victoria? Robin/Mike? (OK, Robin did check in lately but we want to hear more funny stories Robin).


Let's see, if we were betting people we say we hear from...(insert name here) first. :rotfl2: Anyone want to play this game with me?:yay:

Ok, here's a story for you...

This one sounds pretty typical but, here goes.

It was our first cruise. We were crossing the river and you know how exciting it is when you come up over that last hill and see the ships in Port Canaveral... Well, we came up over that last hill and I said "Oh my gosh, Look how big it is." And of course Mike said, "I was hoping you would say that when we got to the cabin.":rolleyes:
He's such a guy! (no offense guys) :rolleyes1

I got a million of them.

Robin

[cntkg1]

random thoughts.... we love the all stars and pop century. we have stayed at the contemp, carribean. port orl ,before and they are all great but maybe its just the kids in us but we like the value resorts better.
halloween party is great!!!love the parade and fireworks. way better than the xmas party. but thats just us.
WE PAID OUR CRUISE OFF TODAY. TIME FOR A HAPPY DANCE.:thumbsup2
now we just have to figure out if we are driving or flying down.

:dancer::dance3: :dancer: :dance3: :dancer:

Here's your Happy Dance Mike!! Congrats on the pay off. What a good feeling huh?

[MinnMick01]

I'm going to have to keep my wife off of this site. I feel guilty waiting so long to book a cruise and to boot hearing all of you doing tons of DS stuff before the cruise makes it worse. Made a snap decision to book the cruise last week - couldn't get any of the rooms we wanted so I settle for the front of deck 5 or something like that. Boy I hope I can switch that room out sometime before setting sail.

I didn't consider taking the family to WDW in front of the cruise, just trying to cut my teeth on the cruise itself. Anyone recommend doing land and cruise first go around? Sounded like a lot of work to me and scares the heck out of me. Until you spend the day with our two very hyper DS's 10 & 10, you have no idea what work is. Any opinions? I have not locked in my flights yet and would consider adding a day or two on land if it doesn't drive one insane.

:confused:

-Jerk

I have opinions on both for you. I did the land/cruise option when I was 13. We had 3 days on land and 4 days on the cruise. As a 13 year old I loved it except for the fact that I felt like I did not get to do everything in 3 days. So I was bummed out about that. Now as for this trip. We are only doing the 7 day cruise. To catch you up I am traveling with our family of 3 kids, 12, 10, and 5 and my parents. My health has been poor for the past few year, now improving, my mothers health is real bad. So to save on us we decided that it would be less stressful on us (the women) to only have to unpack and repack one time during the trip and not run around like chickens with our heads cut off. Part of me wishes that we are doing the land but I don't think the 5 year old would appreciate it at this point. We are planning and a land trip in another year or so, so we can spend a full 7 days. Hope this helps you some.

Oh our DS is 11. So maybe the boys can get together on the ship.

[MajorWoody]

Hello all,

We'll be on this cruise also, it'll be our 4th, 2x on the Wonder and this will be the 2nd on the Magic. We're going to see about some excursions this time around, usually we've just gone out on our own.

See you there...

Take care,

Bill

[cntkg1]

Ok, here's a story for you...

This one sounds pretty typical but, here goes.

It was our first cruise. We were crossing the river and you know how exciting it is when you come up over that last hill and see the ships in Port Canaveral... Well, we came up over that last hill and I said "Oh my gosh, Look how big it is." And of course Mike said, "I was hoping you would say that when we got to the cabin.":rolleyes:
He's such a guy! (no offense guys) :rolleyes1

I got a million of them.

Robin

:lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: Men and their one track minds!! :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

That's another good one Robin. Keep em coming. :rotfl:

[MinnMick01]

Hello all,

We'll be on this cruise also, it'll be our 4th, 2x on the Wonder and this will be the 2nd on the Magic. We're going to see about some excursions this time around, usually we've just gone out on our own.

See you there...

Take care,

Bill

:welcome: Hello and Welcome to the group. If you don't mind tell us a little more about yourself. What is your favorite thing about the cruise?

[cntkg1]

Hello all,

We'll be on this cruise also, it'll be our 4th, 2x on the Wonder and this will be the 2nd on the Magic. We're going to see about some excursions this time around, usually we've just gone out on our own.

See you there...

Take care,

Bill

:welcome: HI Bill!! :welcome:

Jump right in and tell us about yourself and the family. This is a busy, talkative thread with the craziest bunch of DISers.

Nancy:)

[Dyerneeds]

Another story...

Then there was the time Mike was outside on the step ladder. I was in the house. When I went outside the ladder was lying on the ground and Mike was laid out on the cement. You know that initial "blood running cold" feeling you get when something bad happens. Well, I got it. I went over to him and he started laughing.

Needless to say, The first thing I said was "YOUR SUCH AN A**HOLE! WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?"

His response... "I'm sorry, but it was funny."

He's a sick puppy. :confused3

Sometime I'll tell you the tricks he played on me and the nurses when he was in the hospital.

[Dyerneeds]

Hello all,

We'll be on this cruise also, it'll be our 4th, 2x on the Wonder and this will be the 2nd on the Magic. We're going to see about some excursions this time around, usually we've just gone out on our own.

See you there...

Take care,

Bill


Welcome...

Just jump right in... The more the merrier.

Robin

[Dyerneeds]

:dancer::dance3: :dancer: :dance3: :dancer:

Here's your Happy Dance Mike!! Congrats on the pay off. What a good feeling huh?

It does feel good.

That's what I love about cruises... you have to pay before you go. No bills when you get home. :woohoo:

Robin

[Dyerneeds]

Hello all,

We'll be on this cruise also, it'll be our 4th, 2x on the Wonder and this will be the 2nd on the Magic. We're going to see about some excursions this time around, usually we've just gone out on our own.

See you there...

Take care,

Bill

How many are traveling with you. Tell us about yourself.

Robin

[Dyerneeds]

I think I'm all alone here. :scared:

[MajorWoody]

Hello again,


It's just me and my wife Jeanne. This will be our 2nd Western Carib cruise. We booked this one while on our last one, got the discounted rate and the shipboard credit. We'll also be doing the Romance package again, we feel it's well worth the extra money. We'll be in a Cat 6 cabin, which is what we booked last time, although last time we got upgraded to a Cat 4!!!

Anyway, I'm a retired State Trooper and presently a current part time CM, doing specialty cruises for Wishes.

Take care,

Bill

[Dyerneeds]

Hello again,


It's just me and my wife Jeanne. This will be our 2nd Western Carib cruise. We booked this one while on our last one, got the discounted rate and the shipboard credit. We'll also be doing the Romance package again, we feel it's well worth the extra money. We'll be in a Cat 6 cabin, which is what we booked last time, although last time we got upgraded to a Cat 4!!!

Anyway, I'm a retired State Trooper and presently a current part time CM, doing specialty cruises for Wishes.

Take care,

Bill

I think we may book another while on board this time. We've often thought "briefly" (very briefly) about booking a cruise with another cruise line just to see what the others are like but, I'm afraid we'll be disappointed. You can't go wrong with Disney. (They are a little pricey, but we love it.)

I think this is our fourth. We booked this cruise around the same date on 2005, but thanks to Hurricane Wilma, were diverted to the Eastern. Still a good time though.

We met some great people on that cruise and are cruising together on this one. (Walt & Di, and Timon (Cass & Rob))

Robin

[cntkg1]

Hello again,


It's just me and my wife Jeanne. This will be our 2nd Western Carib cruise. We booked this one while on our last one, got the discounted rate and the shipboard credit. We'll also be doing the Romance package again, we feel it's well worth the extra money. We'll be in a Cat 6 cabin, which is what we booked last time, although last time we got upgraded to a Cat 4!!!

Anyway, I'm a retired State Trooper and presently a current part time CM, doing specialty cruises for Wishes.

Take care,

Bill

EXCELLENT! :cheer2: Now we have a pro amongst the Konked Kruisers. (That's our nickname). I believe a few of our KK's are doing a Wishes cruise. Karen? Brenda? Isn't this what you are planning on?

[cntkg1]

We met some great people on that cruise and are cruising together on this one. (Walt & Di, and Timon (Cass & Rob))

Robin

Robin, isn't it nice when you meet so many great people on board? Did you two, Cass and Rob, and Walt & Di, "meet" each other on a DISthread before the cruise?

We also met so many wonderful DISers on our first cruise Oct 15th, 2005 (right before yours). Brenda & Jason (Oybolshoi) and Jo & Danny (Perdidobay) were the two couples that stand out in my mind. They were all going to cruise with us but in January Jo and Danny had to pull out and then Brenda & Jason had to cancel. I really hope that one day we can cruise together again. At least you know that you have one thing in common. DISing!!!:yay:

[cntkg1]

Sure, Nancy comes on here, complains that I haven't posted and now that I do, everyone else just stops posting. Fine. I'm taking my ball and going home. :snooty:

Sorry, but I'm still giggling about that line. Jeff, if I ever get my birthday wish granted and I become the Tag Fairy, I'm going to tag you with that line.

Thanks for the laughs.:rotfl:

[goofyfreak]

Hello again,


It's just me and my wife Jeanne. This will be our 2nd Western Carib cruise. We booked this one while on our last one, got the discounted rate and the shipboard credit. We'll also be doing the Romance package again, we feel it's well worth the extra money. We'll be in a Cat 6 cabin, which is what we booked last time, although last time we got upgraded to a Cat 4!!!

Anyway, I'm a retired State Trooper and presently a current part time CM, doing specialty cruises for Wishes.

Take care,

Bill

Hi Bill!!!!! Welcome. We did the grand gathering pirate cruise for wishes in Feb. it was awesome!!!! What a great job to get to take people to do something so special and that they have been looking forward to. I always say I will retire in Fla and work parttime for Disney. You are living my dream!!!!
Not too fond of the state trooper thing though since I just got my first ticket a couple of weeks ago. Failure to display front tags. A state trooper had brought the tag to our house the week before. My husband didn't even know it had been knocked off. They had found it on the side of the road in a neighboring county. We had the part ordered and I had the plate in the front seat beside me and showed it to him and told him the story. But I got a ticket anyway. He said when we got it put back on the take a picture of it and bring it to court and they would drop everything. But I still have to take 1/2 day off work and pay court fees. It just stinks!!!! Oh well, I was wrong and he had a job to do.:sad2:
Anyway, :welcome: welcome:welcome: ::cop:

[goofyfreak]

Well, since I am here alone, I am going to bed. Night all.

[dizneycrazy4]

Major Woody...welcome aboard. I see you are retired FSP. 18 years here on a municipal PD ::cop: in Wisconsin, 12 to go then I can really go on some cruises. I dont get on to post much...mostly my DW, Janice. Seems as though when ever I read her posts she is trying to do the laundry :laundy: but is always on here talking to other DISers:lmao: So not much laundry gets done:headache: Just got smacked as I was trying to type.



Mark

[goofyfreak]

Go evening Mark. I said I was going to bed but I have been busy uploading more photos of us on the yahoo site. I am now truly going to bed. Goodnight

[dizneycrazy4]

Go evening Mark. I said I was going to bed but I have been busy uploading more photos of us on the yahoo site. I am now truly going to bed. Goodnight

I went and looked at your family, great pictures..

[MinnMick01]

EXCELLENT! :cheer2: Now we have a pro amongst the Konked Kruisers. (That's our nickname). I believe a few of our KK's are doing a Wishes cruise. Karen? Brenda? Isn't this what you are planning on?

What is cruising for wishes?

[MinnMick01]

AHHHH, I am such and over achiever at everything that it is really starting to get to me. It must be as I get older I can not do as much or something. I am one of those people that have to be busy from the time I roll out of bed to the time I crawl back into it. Someone please find my off button so I can decompress. I need to do that before the cruise or I might go nuts on the plane. :)

[MinnMick01]

Ok we have talked about what everyone is doing at Key West how about the other ports. I am really looking forwad to the choco. dipped key lime pie in Key West. I would not have known about that it someone did not tell me. So know I want something to look forward to in each port. Who is doing what and who can recommend what?

[MinnMick01]

I am begining to think I am all alone here. :sad1:

[MinnMick01]

I really don't like talking to myself. :rolleyes:

[MinnMick01]

come out come out where ever you are:rolleyes1

[MinnMick01]

tag you are it:upsidedow

[MinnMick01]

so how many posts make a page. I have never gotten my own page maybe I am going to get one tonight.

[MinnMick01]

If I remember reading right it was 15 posts

[MinnMick01]

If I counted right I have 9.

[MinnMick01]

I wonder if I can do it. :cheer2:

[MinnMick01]

It is really hard to tell if I get a page for some reason my pages all load differently so I have no idea when I get a page

[MinnMick01]

This is really kind of boring, where is the thrill

[MinnMick01]

I am multi tasking while doing this so lets hope I don't mess up my ebay postings

[MinnMick01]

This should be post 15

[MinnMick01]

So am I Mrs page 679???????:confused3

[MinnMick01]

somebody come talk tonight. What about all of you that work out, how is that going? Isn't Friday weigh in day?

[MinnMick01]

I am all done posting on ebay all I have to do is bid on something and then I am done for the night.

[MinnMick01]

darn it now I am shopping again I guess I will be a little longer, last chance for anyone to pop in.

[MinnMick01]

Well that is it for me tonight. I am off to bed. Hopefully there is someone to talk to tomorrow. :wave:

[Timon]

Just finished my date with my elliptical. Not a bad date really. I use and abuse him for an hour then I ignore him for 23 hours. He never complains. He never whines. Not bad.

:rolleyes:

[Timon]

Sorry I missed you Carrie. I was a little late with my workout tonight, had to get rid of my headache first.

[Timon]

Welcome aboard to Major Woody! Wow, lots of DISers on this cruise :cool1:
It's gonna be awesome!!!!!! :dance3:

[JLDSMD]

Evening Cass,

How are you? It's 1:30 here and I can't sleep tonight for some reason.

Question for you. You and Mike were talking about upgrades at port the last time you sailed in October. Do you mind me asking what Category you booked, what upgrade Category you got, and what the cost of the upgrade was?

Just curious. Thanks.

[Karen Mouse]

Good morning everyone:goodvibes

Firstly and most importantly -

Dust stuff by the truck load for Nancy today - fingers and toes still crossed Nancy:hug:

Lots of pages to catch up on - :yay: - I like it when you've been chatty - gives me something to do while I drink my morning cuppa.:thumbsup2



So here's our plan:

If this is our plan, would you spend the extra $ to stay at a nicer hotel (moderate) with a pool that has a slide? Both Coronado and PO-R have slides, I don't think the Values do (we are looking at the Movies, since AAA has it for $65.60). We probably will be in the room/resort more based on this plan. The total upcharge would be $175 for the weekend.

I would do the value and spend your money elsewhere. They are fine for the short break. Ask your ds what he could spend $175 on - I bet he could give you a list:rotfl:

Karen,

I see your light on, where did you go? :confused3

I keep telling you Jeff, my light maybe on, but it doesnt mean anyones home:rotfl: - I leave it on all day til I log off at night.

I know this isnt about the cruise - but we are now thinking of going to the Halloween party before the cruise.

Questions:

1. is it really all that much fun?
2. Tickets prices are around $35/person - is that all I have to pay if I go to Magic Kingdom at 7pm? or do I need to pay for a Park Hopper for the whole day PLUS another $35?
3. Anyone have pictures?

We're doing it on the 16th - its our first time - cant wait!

I have some pics posted on my website:

http://www.cassworld.ca/mnsshp2005.htm

http://www.cassworld.ca/mnsshp2003.htm

and I have a video as well:

http://www.cassworld.ca/videosmnsshp.htm

We LOVE MNSSHHP! We're going back on October 14th before the cruise!

Great photos, pity you arent on the 16th - I could have got to those Kira cheeks before Nancy:goodvibes

hi guys, mike here. mom came home and seems to be doing well. thanks for the pixiedust. very stressful week.
lots of demons up at that hospital in cleveland. thats where i had my valves replaced 7 years ago. somewhere i picked up a staff infection that got into my blood and attacked the heart and ate the valves. it was very touch and go for a while.
while visiting my mom last week robin would walk down the hall and say"you were in that room and that room" shed look in the room and i told her "im not in there now" it was a scary time and she literally brought me back to life.
ok enough depressing stuff. we are ready for a cruise!!!!

Oh Mike - you poor thing...I bet it was awful for you:hug: I'm glad your Mom is now home, loads more dust stuff coming her way for a speedy recovery.

[Karen Mouse]

WE PAID OUR CRUISE OFF TODAY. TIME FOR A HAPPY DANCE.:thumbsup2

Woo Hoo:cool1: - well done!

Hello all,

We'll be on this cruise also, it'll be our 4th, 2x on the Wonder and this will be the 2nd on the Magic. We're going to see about some excursions this time around, usually we've just gone out on our own.

See you there...

Take care,

Bill


Welcome Bill:welcome: party: :welcome: We're quite a chatty bunch, keep posting and just jump right in.

Another story...

Then there was the time Mike was outside on the step ladder. I was in the house. When I went outside the ladder was lying on the ground and Mike was laid out on the cement. You know that initial "blood running cold" feeling you get when something bad happens. Well, I got it. I went over to him and he started laughing.

Needless to say, The first thing I said was "YOUR SUCH AN A**HOLE! WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?"

His response... "I'm sorry, but it was funny."

He's a sick puppy. :confused3 .

I'd have picked up the bl**dy ladder and hit him with it, and said "Now THATS funny."


Hello again,


It's just me and my wife Jeanne. This will be our 2nd Western Carib cruise. We booked this one while on our last one, got the discounted rate and the shipboard credit. We'll also be doing the Romance package again, we feel it's well worth the extra money. We'll be in a Cat 6 cabin, which is what we booked last time, although last time we got upgraded to a Cat 4!!!

Anyway, I'm a retired State Trooper and presently a current part time CM, doing specialty cruises for Wishes.

Take care,

Bill

What a great job Bill!

EXCELLENT! :cheer2: Now we have a pro amongst the Konked Kruisers. (That's our nickname). I believe a few of our KK's are doing a Wishes cruise. Karen? Brenda? Isn't this what you are planning on?

We were Nancy, but loads of people off the Dibb dropped out so we gave it up. Hopefully we'll do it next visit - whenever that will be:confused3

AHHHH, I am such and over achiever at everything that it is really starting to get to me. It must be as I get older I can not do as much or something. I am one of those people that have to be busy from the time I roll out of bed to the time I crawl back into it. Someone please find my off button so I can decompress. I need to do that before the cruise or I might go nuts on the plane. :)

I find it hard to wind down too. On a relaxing beach holiday it takes me days and days to wind down to "beach mode" - ie sitting on a lounger watching the world go by.

Just finished my date with my elliptical. Not a bad date really. I use and abuse him for an hour then I ignore him for 23 hours. He never complains. He never whines. Not bad.

:rolleyes:

Well done Cass - you'll be a real beach babe by October.

[Timon]

Evening Cass,

How are you? It's 1:30 here and I can't sleep tonight for some reason.

Question for you. You and Mike were talking about upgrades at port the last time you sailed in October. Do you mind me asking what Category you booked, what upgrade Category you got, and what the cost of the upgrade was?

Just curious. Thanks.

We booked a cat 9 and upgraded at the port to a cat 6 for about $354 USD I believe. If I had booked a cat 6 originally, it would have been over $1000. So it was a good deal. If you want to upgrade, make sure that you go to the upgrade desk (furthest check in desk towards the ship) as soon as possible! I would maybe send Suz there while you check-in or vice-versa. And if you can't get what you want at that time, keep checking with them as people will upgrade. So if you are looking for a cat 9 to cat 6, maybe at 10:30 am they may not have any BUT at 10:45 let's say someone in a cat 6 was upgraded to a cat 4, then there would be a cat 6 open now!






Well done Cass - you'll be a real beach babe by October.


BAHAHAHA! :rotfl2: I don't think I will EVER be a beach babe Karen :rotfl: But I am trying to get back into the shape I was in for my last cruise :banana: :yay:

[Timon]

A HUGE pile of dust stuff for Nancy!!!! :pixiedust:

[Karen Mouse]

BAHAHAHA! :rotfl2: I don't think I will EVER be a beach babe Karen :rotfl: But I am trying to get back into the shape I was in for my last cruise :banana: :yay:

Of course you will - you are already. I saw your wedding photos from you link to your site - looked beautiful then and beautiful now. Dont put yourself down, your a beautiful Mom with a beautiful daughter - be proud:goodvibes

My thighs are killing me today. I couldnt go to the gym yesterday *** I had to wait in for the timber and damp report on the house to be done, so I did an aerobics dvd - oh my god:scared1: - I can barely walk today - too many squats I think:scared1: I hate it when I ache *** it ruins your next day and stops you exercising. I am looking forward to Friday - I think I will have lost a pound:banana: - not much I know but its good for me as my weight usually goes up or stays the same:rolleyes1

[Timon]

Okay, so I went ahead and made up a design for the t-shirts. As requested, I kept the kk logo I had made before (DIS green mickey head) and added the flags for our trip. Now the only thing I worry about the flags is that we get rerouted or stuck on an Eastern cruise.

Here's the logo I came up with:



http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/kkshirt.jpg




I hope it's ok and everyone likes it. If not, you can always gimme some criticism, don't worry, I take it well.

If a majority of you like it then we will stick with it and we can go from there.

And because I can't sleep, I looked into the cafe press store and opened a storefront for our logo merchandise. It's really easy to change the logo on the shirts should we decided we want a different one, so no panicking if you really hate the logo. Just gives you a better idea on how the shirts will look like with the logo on it.

Here's our store...

http://www.cafepress.com/konkedkruisers

So, don't buy anything until we get a majority vote here about the logo. Like I said, no biggie if I need to change it.

Please, let me know if the logo is a YAY or NAY for you, either here or by PM.
But if you say NAY please let me know what you don't like about it or what you would like to change/add so that I know what to do with it.

Okay, almost 2:30am...should head to bed, Kira's been getting up at 7am lately :eek: Why can't kids sleep in geeez!!! :sad2: :lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

I really like it - my only comment would be to move the flags down just a tiny bit so they arent quite as close to the bottom of the ears if that would be possible..

I think it looks great with or without the flags..:thumbsup2

Would be fab for the group photo:cool1:

I'd definately get one for me and ds. I'd have the v neck, do they do kids t shirts? couldnt see one on he store? Hubby might even wear one if persuaded with enough beer;)

Thanks for organising this Cass:hug:



Okay, so I went ahead and made up a design for the t-shirts. As requested, I kept the kk logo I had made before (DIS green mickey head) and added the flags for our trip. Now the only thing I worry about the flags is that we get rerouted or stuck on an Eastern cruise.

Here's the logo I came up with:



http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/kkshirt.jpg




I hope it's ok and everyone likes it. If not, you can always gimme some criticism, don't worry, I take it well.

If a majority of you like it then we will stick with it and we can go from there.

And because I can't sleep, I looked into the cafe press store and opened a storefront for our logo merchandise. It's really easy to change the logo on the shirts should we decided we want a different one, so no panicking if you really hate the logo. Just gives you a better idea on how the shirts will look like with the logo on it.

Here's our store...

http://www.cafepress.com/konkedkruisers

So, don't buy anything until we get a majority vote here about the logo. Like I said, no biggie if I need to change it.

Please, let me know if the logo is a YAY or NAY for you, either here or by PM.
But if you say NAY please let me know what you don't like about it or what you would like to change/add so that I know what to do with it.

Okay, almost 2:30am...should head to bed, Kira's been getting up at 7am lately :eek: Why can't kids sleep in geeez!!! :sad2: :lmao:

[goofyfreak]

Morning all. I have been up since midnight. Haven't been on the boards since Harrison just kept crying and would not go to sleep. I was planning on going back to work today but not now. I will try to sleep some today. Yeah right, like he will sleep. Oh well.

Dust stuff to Nancypixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Cass = I love the shirts. What a great idea.

OMG. Julia just got up. No sleep for me!!!!:eek: :eek: Harrison finally went to sleep 20 minutes ago and here comes the next one. Gotta love being a mommy!!!:love:

[cntkg1]

Major Woody...welcome aboard. I see you are retired FSP. 18 years here on a municipal PD ::cop: in Wisconsin, 12 to go then I can really go on some cruises. I dont get on to post much...mostly my DW, Janice. Seems as though when ever I read her posts she is trying to do the laundry :laundy: but is always on here talking to other DISers:lmao: So not much laundry gets done:headache: Just got smacked as I was trying to type.



Mark

Glad to see you posting Mark! I think the guys are feeling a little outnumbered here, especially when us ladies start talking about "lady things".:rotfl2:

Ok we have talked about what everyone is doing at Key West how about the other ports. I am really looking forwad to the choco. dipped key lime pie in Key West. I would not have known about that it someone did not tell me. So know I want something to look forward to in each port. Who is doing what and who can recommend what?

Carrie, we are doing the Dune Buggies on Cozumel. It's a DCL excursion that's brand new. I couldn't even get any feedback on it from the regular cruise thread. We are winging it in GC. DD Kristin gets car sick VERY easily and we're planning on a taxi tour of GC but not sure if she can handle it. We'll be packing the ginger pills for her as even Dramamine (non-drowsy) puts her to sleep.:confused:

somebody come talk tonight. What about all of you that work out, how is that going? Isn't Friday weigh in day?

Carrie, the diet part is going very well for me, but since I hate exercise and am limited to the kind I can do, I seem to skip over that part if possible. I did, however, ride my bike a few times this week.:woohoo:

Just finished my date with my elliptical. Not a bad date really. I use and abuse him for an hour then I ignore him for 23 hours. :rolleyes:

I think that's how my bike feels.:laughing:

A HUGE pile of dust stuff for Nancy!!!! :pixiedust:

Thanks Cass and Karen!! Two more hours and I'll know the results. After Chuck and the kids, you guys will all be the next to know. (Then I'll call my parents):laughing:

Okay, so I went ahead and made up a design for the t-shirts. As requested, I kept the kk logo I had made before (DIS green mickey head) and added the flags for our trip. Now the only thing I worry about the flags is that we get rerouted or stuck on an Eastern cruise.

Here's the logo I came up with:

I hope it's ok and everyone likes it. If not, you can always gimme some criticism, don't worry, I take it well.

If a majority of you like it then we will stick with it and we can go from there.

And because I can't sleep, I looked into the cafe press store and opened a storefront for our logo merchandise. It's really easy to change the logo on the shirts should we decided we want a different one, so no panicking if you really hate the logo. Just gives you a better idea on how the shirts will look like with the logo on it.

Here's our store...

http://www.cafepress.com/konkedkruisers

So, don't buy anything until we get a majority vote here about the logo. Like I said, no biggie if I need to change it.

Please, let me know if the logo is a YAY or NAY for you, either here or by PM.
But if you say NAY please let me know what you don't like about it or what you would like to change/add so that I know what to do with it.



Cass! I love it!! Great job. Thank you, thank you for doing this for us. Let us know when we can start ordering. BTW..my digital frame was a hit at work yesterday. I feel like a real smarty pants now that I know how to throw more pics on it.

Morning all. I have been up since midnight. Haven't been on the boards since Harrison just kept crying and would not go to sleep. I was planning on going back to work today but not now. I will try to sleep some today. Yeah right, like he will sleep. Oh well.

Dust stuff to Nancypixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Cass = I love the shirts. What a great idea.

OMG. Julia just got up. No sleep for me!!!!:eek: :eek: Harrison finally went to sleep 20 minutes ago and here comes the next one. Gotta love being a mommy!!!:love:

Lori, I hope the little guy feels better soon. Thanks for the dust stuff. You guys all make me feel warm and fuzzie inside.

Just a little more than one more hour now...can you tell I'm nervous??:eek:

[Karen Mouse]

Just a little more than one more hour now...can you tell I'm nervous??:eek:

Positive thoughts and vibes heading your way Nancy..fingers and toes still crossed (even though its hard to walk and type;) )

I'll be thinking of you my friend:hug:

[cntkg1]

Positive thoughts and vibes heading your way Nancy..fingers and toes still crossed (even though its hard to walk and type;) )

I'll be thinking of you my friend:hug:

:love: Thanks Karen :love:

[MajorWoody]

Major Woody...welcome aboard. I see you are retired FSP. 18 years here on a municipal PD ::cop: in Wisconsin, 12 to go then I can really go on some cruises.



Mark

Hello again,

I'm actually retired from NYSP, and moved to central Fla early this year. Looking forward to this upcoming cruise. I don't know if we'll book a future one while on the cruise, I have to compare the prices with what I can get as a CM.

Take care,

Bill

[dizneycrazy4]

Okay, so I went ahead and made up a design for the t-shirts. As requested, I kept the kk logo I had made before (DIS green mickey head) and added the flags for our trip. Now the only thing I worry about the flags is that we get rerouted or stuck on an Eastern cruise.

Here's the logo I came up with:



http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l120/timoncass/kkshirt.jpg




I hope it's ok and everyone likes it. If not, you can always gimme some criticism, don't worry, I take it well.

If a majority of you like it then we will stick with it and we can go from there.

And because I can't sleep, I looked into the cafe press store and opened a storefront for our logo merchandise. It's really easy to change the logo on the shirts should we decided we want a different one, so no panicking if you really hate the logo. Just gives you a better idea on how the shirts will look like with the logo on it.

Here's our store...

http://www.cafepress.com/konkedkruisers

So, don't buy anything until we get a majority vote here about the logo. Like I said, no biggie if I need to change it.

Please, let me know if the logo is a YAY or NAY for you, either here or by PM.
But if you say NAY please let me know what you don't like about it or what you would like to change/add so that I know what to do with it.

Okay, almost 2:30am...should head to bed, Kira's been getting up at 7am lately :eek: Why can't kids sleep in geeez!!! :sad2: :lmao:

My family loves the design, you are so good Cass....let us know the overall response and when we may order.:thumbsup2

[cntkg1]

Thanks for the dust stuff everyone.

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[perdidobay]

:cool1: :cool1: great news Nancy! :cool1: :cool1:

By the way,
I need to know your stateroom number.....:flower3:

[JLDSMD]

Thanks for the dust stuff everyone.

:cheer2: :cheer2: I got the "ALL CLEAR"!!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Congrats Nancy!!!!! :banana:

That is EXCELLENT news.

[cntkg1]

:cool1: :cool1: great news Nancy! :cool1: :cool1:

By the way,
I need to know your stateroom number.....:flower3:

Hi JO!!!

How sweet of you to drop in on us here. Does this mean you and Danny decided to cruise with us anyway? :yay: :yay: :yay:

Stateroom number? Whatever for? :rotfl: Are you sending Jack Sparrow to my room? :love:

[AverysMommy]

Hi everyone! :flower3: I haven't been on in a while but wanted to pop in and say hi. We are in the midst of the end of school, baseball and dance recital so it's been crazy. I'm sure you all can relate to the craziness. I cannot wait for school to be OVER! June 11th for DS. DD was finished last Tuesday. I hope everyone is doing well. pixiedust: to anyone who needs it right now. Welcome to all the new recruits! :welcome:

I did read tidbits about some of you supporting eachother on getting in shape for this cruise. Count me in! About 3 weeks ago I completely cut out pop, coffee (loaded with creamer, which was my downfall), and most sweet stuff. Plus I started working out several times a week. So far lost about 10 pounds, which stuns me. I wasn't too concerned with losing weight, just getting toned. Now I need to focus on that! My goal is to look better than my sister on the cruise. :teeth:

Jessalyn-
I can't wait for these kids to all meet!! They are going to have a blast! I'll tell Hayden and Gwynne about Spencer and Avery. I've been trying to update them on all the kids who are cruising from this thread.

Take care everyone! Hopefully in 2 weeks I'll be able to join in more.


Let me know when things calm down and we should get the kids emailing each other - I find the Kids Board pretty dominated by the teenage girls - I know my son doesnt like all the babble about boys and stuff. My daughter likes Gwynne's ballet pictures and she says that they are already friends because they both take ballet (ahh to be 5 again!)

We just finished our quiet lull between seasons so now we are into swimming, baseball, and soccer. but we will definately find time for dis-emailing

Jessalynn

[AverysMommy]

Just booked my 40th birthday evening:banana:

I've decided on a place called Studley castle. 3 couples (my oldest friends)
will wine and dine in all our finery (I'll be in the same dress on formal night;) ), then overnight in the castle. Sounds like fun.

I have booked us the best suite they have. I'll be taking my own cake - ( georgous cheesecake of course:rolleyes1 ) and lots of champagne and red wine.:yay:

WOW that soudns awesome - my 40th is next week and I dont think we have planned anything yet (the real present is the cruise). We may go to Il Fornella for dinner with the kids.

[AverysMommy]

Okay Cheryl, here's the Pirate 2 premiere scoop!!!........

Our husbands are "Pirates" freaks.pirate: From the moment they saw the original Pirates 1 they counted the days until the second movie was released! So, to surprise them, we sent them on a 3 day Disney Cruise to the Bahamas so that they could say they saw the premiere of Pirates 2 while they were floating around the Caribbean!! pirate:

It was great......First, we gave them each a card. Inside the card we had written a riddle for them. To solve the riddle, they had to go through the house looking for a series of clues. Each clue led them to the next, until the final clue, which was a treasure map. We then made them use this treasure map to go on a scavenger hunt through the yard. Each clue led them to the next (from finding a beer on the basketball hoop, to getting shovels out of the garage, to jumping fences, etc.) until they found an "X", which marked the spot of the buried treasure. (We actually made them dig up a little treasure box which we had buried the day before!!):lmao: Inside the treasure chest was their plane tickets and spending money.

At this point they still didn't know where they were going, only that they were flying to Orlando. On the flight down, they were each given 10 envelopes to open at specific times during the flight. They were silly little messages like "I love you" or "Where's the rum", etc. The last envleope they opened instructed them to call us as soon as they arrived in the terminal and had gathered their luggage. When they called, we instructed them to the car rental terminal. (We had prearranged for them to be given a convertible for the next two days!!!) They picked up their red Sebring convertable and we told them that the day was theirs to enjoy......to do whatever they wanted. (They chose to go to Tampa for the day to Clearwater Beach!!! They had a blast!):yay:

We next instructed them to proceed to my husbands Aunt Mary's (she happens to live in Orlando!) They spent the evening with her, still not knowing what they were doing. (They wondered if somehow they were going to a special premiere of the movie at Magic Kingdom!) We told them to call us the next morning at 7:15 am for further instruction. When they called us, we told them that their final clue was at the bottom of Aunt Mary's pool and they had to both dive in to get it!!! :goodvibes (Aunt Mary is in on everything by the way!) They dove to the bottom and retrieved their final clue. They had to redeem this clue to Aunt Mary to get their prize. In turn, she handed them a package (wrapped in pirate paper of course) and they opened it. (we are listening to all of this on a speaker phone by the way). Inside was their boarding packet for the ship!!!! Well, they were like two little boys. We could hear them screaming and yelling, saying "NO WAY" "NO WAY"!!!! They were very surprised!!!! We finally had to interupt all the celebrating to tell them to get going because the ship was leaving that afternoon!!!:cool2:

Needless to say, they had a blast dressed in their pirate costumes at the premier that weekend on the ship!!!:rotfl: :rotfl:

Here are some pics:

Reading their cards!http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z202/4medleys/347051453107_0_ALB.jpg

Looking for clues:http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z202/4medleys/780651453107_0_ALB.jpg

Digging for treasure!!http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z202/4medleys/984751453107_0_ALB.jpg

At the terminal!!http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z202/4medleys/731526403207_0_SM.jpg

Premiere Night!!http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z202/4medleys/965528773107_0_ALB.jpg

WOW you are the most amazing wife......I have never heard of such a great and fun gift. I hope they really appreciated all of that!

[MinnMick01]

Good morning everyone

Been busy this morning alread, weeded about half of the back yard, getting ready to post on ebay already and working on laundry.

What is everybody else up to.

[AverysMommy]

Would everyone like to try and get a group photo of the Konkers at some point onboard? Maybe we could organise it for after the dinners and shows on formal night? Just a thought. Maybe we could all meet up for a drink afterwards and get us all in one big photo:confused3

We used to do a group shot on the American tours we went on. We have some amazing photos - on the grass outside the whitehouse, on the steps of some government building, etc. It would be a great memory and keepsake.

Is anyone else interested or am I being crazy?:rotfl: :confused3 :rotfl:

love the idea of a group shot on pirates night or formal night

[AverysMommy]

I love this pic. I wish I could get the kids to be nice to each other long enough to get pics like that. You have beautiful kids.

Thanks - that probably didnt last long - he probably pushed her off the couch about 5 minutes later - LOL

[AverysMommy]

Sorry I did not know you were going for a page. That is what I get for starting where I leave off instead of reading the most recent.

NO BIG - I am sure I will have another late night before October and will try again.

[MinnMick01]

Thanks - that probably didnt last long - he probably pushed her off the couch about 5 minutes later - LOL

now that sounds like a typical brother and sister. :lmao:

[AverysMommy]

[QUOTE=cntkg1;18860501]I think this has alreay been answered, but yes, you need 20 gifts that will go to 20 different cabins.QUOTE]


but since we are in one of the cabins, dont we just need to bring 19 gifts for the other people?

[MinnMick01]

[QUOTE=cntkg1;18860501]I think this has alreay been answered, but yes, you need 20 gifts that will go to 20 different cabins.QUOTE]


but since we are in one of the cabins, dont we just need to bring 19 gifts for the other people?

You are correct

[disgrits]

:cool1: GREAT NEWS, NANCY!!:cool1:

How are you going to celebrate?

[perdidobay]

Hi JO!!!

How sweet of you to drop in on us here. Does this mean you and Danny decided to cruise with us anyway? :yay: :yay: :yay:

Stateroom number? Whatever for? :rotfl: Are you sending Jack Sparrow to my room? :love:


....let's just say paybacks are sweet:love:

Sure, I'll send pirate: Jack to your stateroom...after I'm finished with him:rotfl:
Sadly, I still won't be sailing in October.........

but I'm still hoping we will all cruise together again someday!!!

[Timon]

Way to go Nancy!!!!!!!! Wooooo HOOOO!!!!!:cool1: :banana: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Okay, I will work on the logo tonight after elliptical, got some good feedback so maybe I will do a few versions and perhaps Jeff can post a poll on the KK board and see what we want. :rolleyes1

The reason I placed the flags all across like that was because I could only find a Conch Republic flag that was short like that, unlike the other 3 long ones, so they wouldn't balance very well if I place them another way, but if someone found a long one, needs to be at least 600 pixels in length, then I can change that. :)

[disgrits]

Anybody know when Linda is due back?

Karen--I can relate to the sore legs! Rob and I haven't been able to consistently work out for the last couple of weeks with the move coming up and my little knee injury, so when we do get to work out, I am so sore the next day. We didn't get to go yesterday, so we are going today..........SORE tomorrow!:scared:

Cass- cute design. We'll probably get some, too. Karen, you can bribe Neil by telling him other guys will be wearing the shirt, or at least Rob will be wearing the shirt!:)

Jeff- I'm still interested in the bracelets. Just let me know if there is enough interest and when you want to order.:thumbsup2

[MinnMick01]

Way to go Nancy!!!!!!!! Wooooo HOOOO!!!!!:cool1: :banana: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Okay, I will work on the logo tonight after elliptical, got some good feedback so maybe I will do a few versions and perhaps Jeff can post a poll on the KK board and see what we want. :rolleyes1

The reason I placed the flags all across like that was because I could only find a Conch Republic flag that was short like that, unlike the other 3 long ones, so they wouldn't balance very well if I place them another way, but if someone found a long one, needs to be at least 600 pixels in length, then I can change that. :)

Ok I have to admit that the I have not been to on board with the shirt thing, but DH was on board as soon as it was mentioned. Do we have an idea of cost with these because it is now growing on me that I saw the design. Only question is what happens if we don't hit the ports we are supposed to, do we still want the flags just in case?

[MinnMick01]

almost done. I took on the project of posting things on ebay for a friend. Since Saturday I have posted 45 auctions, I have 2 left to post. Yeah.

[Timon]

Ok I have to admit that the I have not been to on board with the shirt thing, but DH was on board as soon as it was mentioned. Do we have an idea of cost with these because it is now growing on me that I saw the design. Only question is what happens if we don't hit the ports we are supposed to, do we still want the flags just in case?

Carrie,

If you go to http://www.cafepress.com/konkedkruisers you will see the available shirts, with prices there as well. Also somewhere on the site you can find the shipping rates as well, so you can choose whatever products you want. I think the cheapest is a basic tee for $10 I believe.

I will make several versions of the logo tonight, one without the flags and then hopefully a mod will post a poll on the KK board and we can vote on our fave one. So if you have any suggestions for the logo, PM me before tonight.

[dizneycrazy4]

Thanks for the dust stuff everyone.

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[MinnMick01]

Carrie,

If you go to http://www.cafepress.com/konkedkruisers you will see the available shirts, with prices there as well. Also somewhere on the site you can find the shipping rates as well, so you can choose whatever products you want. I think the cheapest is a basic tee for $10 I believe.

I will make several versions of the logo tonight, one without the flags and then hopefully a mod will post a poll on the KK board and we can vote on our fave one. So if you have any suggestions for the logo, PM me before tonight.

thank you I will go check that out. So are we looking at just the adults doing shirts or the whole family? Are we all planning on wearing them on the same day or just whenever? :confused3

[MinnMick01]

Yippy I did it. 45 auctions posted. :cool1: now I can sit back and relax

[Dyerneeds]

GREAT NEWS NANCY!!!!!. maybe ill go get cinnamon and do a happy dance for you. (or let her do one for me)

[jerkface]

Nancy, I did not back read far enough to see what the results of your test were related to but it sounds like everyone is relieved. Best wishes from the new guy here!

Cass, what's the logo for regarding shirts? Looks kind of "clicky" or like some "secret society", not much a secret though with a bright green logo. Not a fan of green but very nice work! Agreed flags are too close to the rest though. Need any help recreating flags from scratch or anything, I'm more than happy to help. I'm president of two organizations; a network security services firm and a non-profit organization providing services to people with disabilities. One pays the bills and one in turn gives back to the community. As well I am a proud Rotarian. However my passions are in art & music as well the bulk of my telents. Someday I will retire and find the perfect Island to catch up with my hobbies.

I have considered renting an island recently, has anyone else considered this? I found one called Melody Maker in the Keys. It's about $7k a week for the first couple to rent it out, seemed reasonable and probably least expensive of the islands I seen. Owner is one of the band members from a group called 311, young guy.

Anyways, I am still trying to catch up with everyone and figuring who is who! You can call me Jerk for short or John. I go by Jerk merely because my wife refers to me as Jerkface. Oddly enough I don't have a knickname for her, just "wife" or "hon". :flower3:


-Jerk

[Karen Mouse]

Karen--I can relate to the sore legs! Rob and I haven't been able to consistently work out for the last couple of weeks with the move coming up and my little knee injury, so when we do get to work out, I am so sore the next day. We didn't get to go yesterday, so we are going today..........SORE tomorrow!:scared:

Karen, you can bribe Neil by telling him other guys will be wearing the shirt, or at least Rob will be wearing the shirt!:)

I STILL cant walk - I thought it would ease off by lunchtime but its dinner time and I'm still aching:rolleyes: - oh well, :idea: maybe sit ups for a change


I will make several versions of the logo tonight, one without the flags and then hopefully a mod will post a poll on the KK board and we can vote on our fave one. So if you have any suggestions for the logo, PM me before tonight.

Cass - do you ever sleep???? How do you stay awake so long??? - whatever you're taking - please can I have some;) :rotfl:

[Karen Mouse]

Thanks for the dust stuff everyone.

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I enjoyed my Bud Nancy:goodvibes

[Karen Mouse]

what's the logo for regarding shirts? Looks kind of "clicky" or like some "secret society",

Anyways, I am still trying to catch up with everyone and figuring who is who! You can call me Jerk for short or John. I go by Jerk merely because my wife refers to me as Jerkface. Oddly enough I don't have a knickname for her, just "wife" or "hon". :flower3:


-Jerk


Hi Jerk/John

Its not clicky or secret at all. We're just a bunch of friendly and supportive people who have been chatting for months now and got to know each other well. This thread is not just about Disney cruising, its about people who have real lives, real ups and downs and who all happen to like Disney too.

Some joined fairly recently, others have been on here for months and chat regularly. I will be honest with you - I for one was quite offended and annoyed at your first post on this thread. I found your comments uncalled for, judgemental and unnecessary, and wished you had simply introduced yourself and your family then you may have received a warmer welcome.

Ok, I'm off my soap box now....bygones

welcome to the thread. :goodvibes

Karen.

[Scouter]

So last March Kristin applied for her passport on 3/13, Stacy 3/16, Tony 3/23 and Jesse sometime in April.

Kristin, Stacy and Jesse's all show up as being processed but nothing is found on Tony's. Do you think we should be worried yet? Funny that Jesse's is being processed and he went the week after Easter for his.

None of the passports were received yet.:confused:

Edited: All checks were cashed already...weeks ago.

Nancy, the passport agency told us that they were dedicated to getting them processed within 10 weeks but we've heard people say they've gotten their's at around 12 weeks, so by my count they should be receiving them within the next week to 2 weeks....the April one should be about July. Still you'll have them way before the cruise.

I'm sending mine and Sean's in within the next week....so I probably should get mine back sometime in September, but if it's a bit later....then we still have most of the month of October to get them back.

[Scouter]

Ok, here's a story for you...

This one sounds pretty typical but, here goes.

It was our first cruise. We were crossing the river and you know how exciting it is when you come up over that last hill and see the ships in Port Canaveral... Well, we came up over that last hill and I said "Oh my gosh, Look how big it is." And of course Mike said, "I was hoping you would say that when we got to the cabin.":rolleyes:
He's such a guy! (no offense guys) :rolleyes1

I got a million of them.

Robin


Robin.....sounds like what Bob would say also:lmao:

[Scouter]

It does feel good.

That's what I love about cruises... you have to pay before you go. No bills when you get home. :woohoo:

Robin

Oh, really?!
Guess you don't do any shopping...buy any drinks......put things on your
key to the world card tab......

I had a bit of a bill when I came home:rolleyes1 :eek:

[Scouter]

Thanks for the dust stuff everyone.

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:cheer2: :cheer2: I got the "ALL CLEAR"!!!:cheer2: :cheer2:

Yeah Nancy:banana: :thumbsup2

[goofyfreak]

:dance3: CONGRATS NANCY!!!!!:dance3:

[Scouter]

hope you haven't forgotten me...

I'm still here:goodvibes

Rose

[Scouter]

Oooooooh, brand new page:cool1:

[Scouter]

should be doing work and/or laying out in the sun instead of DISing....

[Scouter]

BF won't want me just on the computer for hours today on my day off...
when the weather outside is beautiful and I have so many unfinished chores

[Scouter]

I wish BF Bob would get excited about our cruise......

[Scouter]

I'll be paying it all off in June.:thumbsup2

[Scouter]

:grouphug: missed you guys!:grouphug:

[Scouter]

much rather be on the cruise with you all than at home with my lazy, computer addicted, arrogant teen.

[Scouter]

BF hasn't been very lovey lately either....

[Scouter]

I love being home alone though with no one around making me feel guilty:angel:

[MinnMick01]

Very good Nancy so glad to hear that everything went well. Now you can have some piece of mind. :cool1: :banana: pixiedust: :jumping1: :mickeyjum

[Scouter]

Can't wait for the wine tasting....
I think I'll have my own tonight!:thumbsup2 :lmao:

[Scouter]

Well, almost a whole other page for me.......


some other time!

[Scouter]

At least you know I'm still around:cool1:

[Scouter]

Ok, must go back to work....
cutting boards for my deck that I hadn't finished 2 years ago!

Me and a miter saw! Cool stuff!

[Scouter]

post 400 and I'm out!

Bye, chat with you all later

[MinnMick01]

Hi Jerk/John

Its not clicky or secret at all. We're just a bunch of friendly and supportive people who have been chatting for months now and got to know each other well. This thread is not just about Disney cruising, its about people who have real lives, real ups and downs and who all happen to like Disney too.

Some joined fairly recently, others have been on here for months and chat regularly. I will be honest with you - I for one was quite offended and annoyed at your first post on this thread. I found your comments uncalled for, judgemental and unnecessary, and wished you had simply introduced yourself and your family then you may have received a warmer welcome.

Ok, I'm off my soap box now....bygones

welcome to the thread. :goodvibes

Karen.

Thank you so much. I agree 100%. I so wanted to say something about his first post but Scott asked that I don't on the aspect that I am still new to the group also. He did not want me to offend anyone.

I am very thankful for the group because we all support each other each and every day.
Thank you for speak you mind:thumbsup2

[jerkface]

Karen, I totally see your point. I might have gotten the same vibe in your shoes. Truthfully, the DISboards is huge. The first day I must have had 12 windows open in my browser researching the DIS stuff trying to book a cruise at the same time and on top of that the customer service rep lost one of my cabins I had on hold and I was scrambling to book and keep from losing another, very stressful. I actually didn't catch the "MEET" in the thread. When I saw pages and pages of brief posts from the same user a minute or two apart it was easy to assume runaway thread.

I totally get the vibe being in the MEET thread now. Anyways, sorry if I offended you, definitely was not my intention. No need to take me to school, although I don't mind an occassional smack with the ruler. :headache:
I think it's great to experience relationships before sailing together. Having never sailed before I gotta believe it would make a huge vessel more cozy.

-Jerk

[MinnMick01]

Well, almost a whole other page for me.......


some other time!
I am sorry this whole dial up thing really messes me up. You can not control when something actually posts. It could be immediate or take forever. You never know. Again sorry.

[jerkface]

Grrrrr! Newbie here still learning and just now caught the importance of lime green. I will remember to wear a name tag that says "Jerkface" this will actually be the same as "kick me".

:guilty: -Jerk