March 21, 2009 Western Magic [Archive] - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

BobandLee

03-11-2009, 02:24 PM

Can we all sign in with our specifics so that we can compile a list? I will try to keep up with it and periodically post a list for people. We can do a DisMeet if anyone's interested, too.

O.K., in our cabin, number 2610, we have me(old), Lee(forever young), and the two kids Payton 13 and Paige 9.

I think we have everything all ready to go now.
After talking with AKL, I believe we will get the room we wanted.
Found out that our transportation doesn't leave until noon, so we won't get onboard until about 2, so no Parrot Cay buffet.

Calgary4

03-11-2009, 03:10 PM

We are in cabin 6108 with me, my husband, 14 dd and 6 yr old grandson. This is our second cruise and our first time staying in a room with a balcony. Soo excited!

We are excited to meet all of you!:goodvibes :banana:

BobandLee

03-11-2009, 04:43 PM

Hmmmmm
check this out http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=30761398&postcount=1

Momfromva

03-11-2009, 07:02 PM

Since there is another cruise between ours and the current cruise, hopefully they will have it fixed. What do you think? Can stabilizer parts be overnighted?

BobandLee

03-12-2009, 04:01 AM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/9.gif

cindy18

03-12-2009, 04:17 AM

I had the same concern about the stabilizers. The thread makes it sound as though they will fix the stabilizer when the ship is in port this coming Saturday. The live post made it sound as though there was no problem, although obviously that's in part because it seems as though the weather has been great. I bet we'll know if it's fixed by the end of this weekend.

Dave and Micha

03-12-2009, 02:01 PM

Hey...can you guys help us continue a running gag with our favoriate Palo server Roberto? I'd posted above, but no one responded.

Kronk!

03-13-2009, 12:52 AM

I'm totally stoked!! This is my 6th Cruise. I'm 20 and I'm wondering if there's any other people round about that age going this week. I always seem to have trouble finding people to talk to outside of the family and meeting people is so fun. I'd like to meet some people on board. It's going to be an epic blast either way.:cool1:

BobandLee

03-13-2009, 01:42 PM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/8.gif

MelissaE1

03-13-2009, 01:57 PM

Hello everyone, and welcome Kronk!

How is everyone feeling? Better, I hope. Sniffles, coughing and sore throat have disappeared here, yay.

BobandLee, I love your graphics too, but they make me nervous, lol. 8 days! Yikes! :eek: I am nowhere near ready, or even done shopping yet. Also I have yearbook photography to finish for my DD's school, a yardsale to organize, and 500 kids to order soccer uniforms for, so you'll all be able to recognize me - I'll be the one with big patches of my hair missing. :laughing:

Can't wait until next week at this time when we will be near or at the Radisson and our all this stuff will be done!

Momfromva

03-13-2009, 02:06 PM

Boband Lee, Thanks for your countdown graphics! I really look forward to them each day!

I have become a major germ freak. I am dertermined to keep my kids well for the cruise. I actually asked my MIL when the last time she washed her hands was before I'd let her unwrap a straw for my son!
I hope everone is feeling better! This is the last weekend to prepare.
I am getting SO excited!!:banana:

disneymartins

03-13-2009, 04:37 PM

Bobandlee...thank you for the great countdown! It makes it more exciting!

We are in Room 8566 me (Denise)39, DH Scott 40 , DD Sarah 11 and DD Nicole 9 1/2

Cindy18...we are almost neighbors!! I will tell Sarah to look for Charlotte at Ocean Quest. We were able to get formal dresses at Macy's! Thanks for your help

Denise

Dave and Micha

03-13-2009, 04:39 PM

Is anyone doing the Stingray experience in Grand Cayman?

debsite

03-13-2009, 07:44 PM

Hi to all,
Sorry so long in posting (I just saw your post today MelissaE)- our house, too, was visited by the strep fairy the last 2 weeks.:sick: In this day and age of resistant organisms, our pediatrician decided not to treat the whole family. What this means is all 4 of us came down with it one by one and needed 4 separate doctor's visits.:headache: Oh yes - and the all important monitoring of the 15 year old to make sure she actually TAKES her antibiotic each day instead of stopping it as soon as Mom goes to work for a few nights in a row. ARGHH!!!!
My 7 year old had the worst of it with 105 degree fevers all weekend and ended up on a different antibiotic. Thankfully, all were just barely fever free by Tuesday morning to get medicated and chased out of the house for the all important Florida FCAT's. It should be interesting to see the scores this year!:scared: Why they pick to give these tests at the height of cold and flu season is beyond me!!
Of course, my husband was the last to come down with it and saw his doctor today who said "OH! We always treat the entire household so you just don't keep passing it around!" :scared1: Why couldn't he have gotten sick first?!
I hope you all are faring better - I'm finally into panic mode now trying to get organized after losing the last two weeks to the strep fairy. (Next time she comes around I'm getting a really big flyswatter to go with the giant size can of Lysol!!!)
We are a family of 4 in cabins 1071 and 1073. DD is 15 and DS is 7.
I am so ready for this cruise, but I am so way behind right now. I hope to have time for magnet making - who knows???
I wish I could spend a week on Castaway Cay right now - 8 days and counting. Let me add my thanks to BobandLee for the graphics.
Debbie

BobandLee

03-14-2009, 05:42 AM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09 Western With the Kids/1wk.gif

Good morning all.
Should be a nice weather day here in the heartland.
But not as nice as one week from now.:cool1:
We will start our packing this weekend.

Looking forward to this cruise and seeing you all.
To those who are fighting the flu bug, get well soon.

cindy18

03-14-2009, 06:51 AM

LOVE the daily posts, Bob and Lee!

Denise, I have already told Charlotte to look for Sarah. Got a big grin out of her!:goodvibes

Everybody needs to get or stay healthy! The weather forecast in the northeast looks like it's finally turning a corner, and the preliminary weather report for Port Canaveral is good for Friday and Saturday! One more week to push through. Hoping to be at least 75% packed before I go to work Monday morning.

Tinkbellfan

03-14-2009, 07:42 AM

I have finally beaten the Flu fairy at her game, but still ended up in the emergency room last night. DD's best friend took the top of her finger off in the bathroom door of the restaurant we had dinner in last night.

She was heading to Disneyland on Wednesday (family lives out there) but instead she will be having surgery! All I can say "Friday the 13th".

Up all night but still heading out to the airport in a few hours to start our two week vacation. I threw everything I own into a bag this morning and will be heading off to Naples, FL for a few days with my parents. Whatever I forgot, I'll buy down there.

Any news on the stabilizer issue?

magicron

03-14-2009, 11:50 AM

The refrigerator magnets say "7 days to go". I'd post a picture, but don't have attachment previledges, yet.

Started packing today, getting the kids to try on summer clothes, etc. We're scrambling about like everyone else: school musical tonight, and tomorrow, deliver last of girl scout cookies, orchestra concert Tuesday night. We fly down Thursday afternoon after school, stay with my mom in Sarasota for a couple nights, before driving to the port on Saturday morning.

I'm checking through my travel folder for everything: passports, excursion reservations, rental car, airline, cruise docs, etc. Hope I have everything.

It will be me Ron(45), DW Patty(north of 40), DD Kelly(13), DD Lindsey(9). We're in 7014...but keep looking at DCL site in case of an upgrade. :) We're using our 25th anniversary this July as an excuse for this trip.

Looking forward to a great week!

Ron

iloveokw

03-14-2009, 12:41 PM

Haven't packed a thing but are so mentally ready for this cruise. Besides my bday we get to celebrate that DD Melissa (17) passed her ground school test today for her pilots license on her first try. :banana: Glad that is behind her - she was a nervous wreck. Weather is pretty nice here today - Mike is going to do some grilling tomorrow. As Mickey would say "see ya real soon....."

Kathy pirate:

Dave and Micha

03-14-2009, 03:28 PM

3 kind posts and not one single acknowledgement. Downright Rude.

MelissaE1

03-14-2009, 03:52 PM

3 kind posts and not one single acknowledgement. Downright Rude.

Actually I had PM'd you a couple of days ago asking if you had a picture of him as we had a server named Roberto on our last cruise who we loved. We do not currently have Palo ressies, but that could change once we board. Although he might not appreciate being approached by rude people. :rotfl2:

MelissaE1

03-14-2009, 04:22 PM

Wow, all these last minute things. Debbie (Tinkbellfan), ouch! I guess she was with you when this happened? That's sounds awful. Hope your travel is uneventful and you get a great start to your vacation!

Kathy, that is awesome for Melissa! Congratulations to her!

Did you guys read that post where the girl couldn't find her DD's birth certificate last night but was cruising Sunday? Scared me so bad I had to recheck the folder where I have all that stashed again.

Oh yeah, we will be in 8082...
Myself (Melissa - turned 45 on the 12th if you must know), DH, DS14 and DD10.

cindy18

03-14-2009, 04:48 PM

I did read about the woman who couldn't find her son's birth certificate. She sounded on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I felt terrible for her, but I also thought the outpouring of suggestions and advice and help from the disboard was incredible. And it ended so well too. I'm not missing something in thinking that so long as we all have passports, I don't have to worry about birth certificates, am I?

Magicron, is your daughter Kelly planning to hang out in Ocean's Quest? Samantha is, especially at night. Hopefully they can get to know each other.

Melissa, happy belated! If it makes you feel better, I'm turning 44 this coming Wednesday (the 18th).

MelissaE1

03-14-2009, 05:34 PM

Cindy, thank you, and happy upcoming birthday to you! No, you do not need birth certificates if you have passports. Although DH and I do, my kids do not, so it's birth certificates for them. We'll be getting them passports before we cruise again, though.

For anyone interested, I called DCL (and waited 20 minutes, what's up with that?) and got the list of current movies on the Magic. He said it was updated on the 6th.

Current movies:

Wall-E
Swing Vote
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
High School Musical III
Bolt in Disney 3D
Hannah Montana, also in 3D
Bedtime Stories
Jonas Brothers
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Race to Witch Mountain (started today)

iloveokw

03-14-2009, 05:53 PM

Melissa thanks for listing the movies. I was going to call you saved me one.

:banana:

Momfromva

03-14-2009, 06:05 PM

Thanks for posting the movies, Melissa!
Yes, I read about that poor lady and her missing birth certificate. I was so happy to read that she found it!

amybethchristiansen

03-14-2009, 06:44 PM

I am not going to Palo, and have never cruised before, so I don't think that we will be any help to you with regards to Roberto. Sorry!

huntbrown

03-14-2009, 06:57 PM

Thanks a ton for posting the movies. I have been thinking about calling but that was as far as I got with it.:)

BobandLee

03-15-2009, 07:23 AM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/6.gif
:cool1: :banana: :yay: DAYS!:yay: :banana: :cool1:

BobandLee

03-16-2009, 04:18 AM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/5.gif

cindy18

03-16-2009, 05:06 AM

Bob and Lee, that big #5 really brought a smile to a Monday morning. Thanks!!!!

magicron

03-16-2009, 11:24 AM

[QUOTE=Magicron, is your daughter Kelly planning to hang out in Ocean's Quest? Samantha is, especially at night. Hopefully they can get to know each other.[/QUOTE]

I'm sure Kelly will spend some time in OQ. After the show, sounds like a good idea. We haven't done this before, so am not sure how everyone will adjust to club time, family time, pool time, etc.

cindy18

03-16-2009, 12:08 PM

This is our first 7-night. Other cruise was a 3 night. So we're really not sure how having all that extra time will work. We haven't planned any early excursions though, and the girls are several years older than they were the last time we cruised, so I think it's a safe bet that they will want to stay up late and sleeep in. I don't anticipate a lot of club time during the day, especially on port days, and I hope we get some quality family time then and during the earlier part of the evening. But as DH and I are interested in spending some time alone together, we're also hoping that the nightly party in Ocean's Quest appeals to both DDs.

Neriberi

03-16-2009, 11:46 PM

I keep saying "this time next week, we'll be doing ____". My aunt just flew in from California tonight so that we could fly to Orlando all together and the trip is slowly starting to become a reality!

We'll be in 2019 and 2103. We hope to make it to the meet! It's our 2nd Disney Cruise, but our first 7 day. We are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited about having enough time onboard to watch movies! And order room service! I didn't know about DISboards until this past January; I know that all the extras I've learned about will make this trip even more incredible. Thank you all for your guidance!

-Robangebel (Rob + Angela + Annabel) :dance3:

Neriberi

03-16-2009, 11:52 PM

BobandLee

03-17-2009, 04:03 AM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/other/4sp.gif

MelissaE1

03-17-2009, 07:01 AM

Good morning everyone! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Great Graphic, BobandLee.

How is everyone's packing coming together? I will be finishing up the yearbook pics for DD's school and the soccer uniform order today, then I can start really concentrating on getting everything into suitcases and handling any details I might have missed.

Went shopping yesterday and found a couple of things that create coordinating outfits for our lifestyle pic (the only family pics we ever get) and got my photo mat for signing by the characters. Now if I could just decide if I need it signed shortways or tallways... (lol, tallways... is that even a word?)

You know how we are surprising my DD? Well the outfit I got her for the pics has green in it, and she thought I bought it for St. Patty's day and went off to school in it. :laughing:

BobandLee

03-17-2009, 03:35 PM

Where is everyone? Packing? Lee is done. I am almost. Still thinking.
The last five cruises we have been on, someone had made such neat lanyards and I got to thinking and I missed them this time, so......
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/other/SBbadge.jpg
So, no little green mickeys for us, just the lanyards. Handy place to put the KTTW card.

Before I forget, thanks Melissa for your post of some time ago with the pictures of the Ocean Quest. Now we know what to look forward too, or Payton will look forward to.

We went thru the all of our docs today. Airline, AKL, luggage transfers and most imporatantly CRUISE DOCS. We are all set. I hope.
We got our reservation for breakfast at AKL, so that is a go.
We may try and do dinner too. Playing that one by ear. May just eat by the pool.

So to those flying out of Indy on Friday morning, we will be clean at the beginning of Concourse B. USAir at 7. zzzzzz. :lmao:

Hang in there, we will be having fun before you know it. :wave2:

cindy18

03-17-2009, 04:28 PM

Thanks for that Bob! Time feels as though it is S-L-O-W-I-N-G down. We're about as packed as we're getting before Thursday night. Flying to Orlando bright and early Friday morning and staying at Country Inns and Suites. Planning a trip to ABC for wine and to Ron Jon's for bikinis for the DDs. And hoping to get a room with a view of the port so that when I wake up too early Saturday morning, I can look out and see the Magic!

Momfromva

03-17-2009, 06:13 PM

Bob, I just love your "Spring Break" disign! Are you a graphic artist?

My husband and I were just talking about how we were almost ready to go. Then I realized that I still need to pack the car...ugh (we're driving down from Virginia). Guess I'll wait until tomorrow night to paint my nails!

Glad everyone is feeling better. Good thing we didn't book a February cruise!
Did I mention that my DH cut his leg on a nail in the attic? It didn't need stiches, but he had to go in for a tetenus shot.

My son's teacher sent home the school work he is going to miss. Hopefully, we'll be able to put a dent in it before we leave.

It won't be long now!! :yay:

MelissaE1

03-17-2009, 10:43 PM

Before I forget, thanks Melissa for your post of some time ago with the pictures of the Ocean Quest. Now we know what to look forward too, or Payton will look forward to.

Thank you. :) We were on the second cruise after they installed that... funny the thread is still being useful, it's about 3-1/2 years old! I'm glad it helps people, because so many others have given info here that has helped me!

MelissaE1

03-17-2009, 10:50 PM

The last five cruises we have been on, someone had made such neat lanyards and I got to thinking and I missed them this time, so......
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/other/SBbadge.jpg
So, no little green mickeys for us, just the lanyards. Handy place to put the KTTW card.

OK, those are about the cutest lanyard "tags" I have ever seen! Awesome job! If you don't mind sharing the file (and other people having copies of your lanyard) I would be willing to customize them and print them out for anyone who wants one. BYOLanyard. :) Like I said, truly awesome!!!

BobandLee

03-18-2009, 04:26 AM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/3.jpg

BobandLee

03-18-2009, 04:29 AM

OK, those are about the cutest lanyard "tags" I have ever seen! Awesome job! If you don't mind sharing the file (and other people having copies of your lanyard) I would be willing to customize them and print them out for anyone who wants one. BYOLanyard. :) Like I said, truly awesome!!!

Just PM you e-mail address. I don't mind sharing. Actually, it is a modification of a tag from an earlier cruise.

To answer the above question, no I am not an artist of any kind.:lmao:
I just like to tinker.:badpc:

disneymartins

03-18-2009, 05:55 AM

Bobandlee..have a great trip down to FL...your daily countdown has been a highlight for my DDs!!

I can not wait to be on that ship...I am finally getting excited and coming out of my "what has to be done" mode!

Safe travels to all of you, See ya real soon!

Denise

gomagic

03-18-2009, 06:35 AM

After work today, I just have some last minute packing to take care of then we are all set.:banana: Tomorrow will be getting the dog to the kennel, stopping by the bank, and then off to Indy.:cool1: Can't wait until that 6:00a.m. Delta flight on Friday.

MelissaE1

03-18-2009, 09:01 AM

Since Bob of BobandLee has generously offered to share the great lanyard tag file he posted, if anyone wants one, please either pm me or post here with the names you would like on them and I will modify and print them. Unfortunately there is no time for me to order lanyards for everyone so it's provide your own. :) I will bring the tags to slip into them.

I'll need any lanyard tag requests by tomorrow evening as we are leaving early friday morning to drive down. :cool1:

Could someone please reconfirm for me the meeting times/places for our group?

Thanks everyone!

huntbrown

03-18-2009, 10:41 AM

Melissa,

I would love to have them.

Our names are Bill, Nicole, Caitlin and Hunter.

Thank you Bob for sharing and
thank you to Melissa for doing this for us. This is very much appreciated especially doing this last minute - I know you probably have a ton of last minute things to do!

Melissa and everyone else: have a very safe trip!!!:thumbsup2

Nicole

amybethchristiansen

03-18-2009, 11:13 AM

Ok, I am so completely confused about the whole lanyard thing. We will be getting some from DVC as we are members. Will this effectively hold the KTTW card, or do I need some sort of plastic cover? We have never done the whole lanyard thing, but thought we might since we will get them from DVC.

I guess we would like the cover picture thing too!

Our names are:

Amy
Eric
Bennett
Lindsay
Gail
Grant (though you really don't need to do one for him, he is only 9 months)

In the vain of sharing, I did some cute door pictures that say "Cruising the Magic, featuring the ...... Family" then it list all of our names. I can personalize the picture and email to you. Unfortunately, we don't have color printing capabilities right now. I also have the bubble letter names with Disney characters in them (in princess, pirate, and disney baby, as well as grumpy, disney "mom" characters, and older "fairy" types.) I would be happy to personalize and email those as well.

disneymartins

03-18-2009, 12:59 PM

Melissa...I am with AmyBethchristian this is our first cruise also. Do the kids wear lanyards too? I thought it might be a good idea with the Ocean Quest/lab activities (they are 11 and 9). We are also DVC members and I had heard we would get lanyards from them. Is this true?

What you are making from BobandLee looks really nice. If you do not mind 4 more I would really appreciate it.

Denise
Scott
Sarah
Nicole

Thank you so much for doing this last minute! Thank you to BobandLee for the great design!!

See ya real soon
Denise

MelissaE1

03-18-2009, 01:09 PM

Hi Amy and Denise :-)

Most lanyards come with a clear plastic pouch that holds a credit card sized insert (or inserts). I don't have a DVC one, but I'm sure they are no different. My kids do wear them, it's a handy place for them to keep their KTTW card, and also if they have pins they stick them on there. No doubt some people don't like to wear them, but for me it's a handy way not to lose stuff around the ship. You can tuck your KTTW card in facing one way, and the little tag facing the other. :)

BobandLee

03-18-2009, 02:31 PM

Thank you Melissa for offering to do the badges.

The DVC holders are slightly smaller. I measured the ones we had and it seems that the badges that fit in them are 2 3/8 wide by 3 1/2 inches high.

The ones that I printed for us are about 2 1/2 by 3 5/8.

Then the Castaway Club holders are about the same but rotated 90 degrees.
Whew.

They ones we have from past cruises were done by a fellow cruiser, KPROS.
Here are some examples....
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/other/BadgePC.jpghttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/other/badge11.jpghttp://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/other/Badge08.jpg

We treasure ours.

Neriberi

03-18-2009, 03:31 PM

Wow, that would be so wonderful, Melissa!

Could I get ones for:

Angela
Rob
Annabel
Mimi
Kyung

I really appreciate it!

Neriberi

03-18-2009, 03:39 PM

Yes - glad you asked!

Melissa, here's a repost of the meet. Is this place easy to find?

Neriberi

03-18-2009, 03:41 PM

Melissa, sorry about my earlier post!

Originally Posted by Tinkbellfan
Welcome to all the newly found cruisers. As I've mentioned before to new subscribers, we are all meeting Saturday on deck 10 starboard at 3pm to have our first meeting on board. We should also try to get together mid-trip. Maybe on the first day at sea we could meet to do a DIS photo (secret deck on 7?) and a cocktail. Bob - it's five o'clock somewhere!
!

iloveokw

03-18-2009, 06:47 PM

Melissa:

Would love a sticker for the laynards - or however you spell it. LOL

Mike
Kathy
Melissa

BobandLee

03-18-2009, 07:00 PM

Just a little info....
We will not be alone when we make our 3 non DCL stops.

In Key West the other ship in port will be MSC Orchestra
http://floridakeysmedia.tv/axiscam/okcam2.jpg

In Georgetown, Cayman Islands the ships are
Carnival Legend, Ruby Princess and MSC Orchestra
http://westbay.caymanport.com/images/webcams/CamRWTWashroomPier/video.jpg

and in Cozumel
Navigator Of The Seas, Carnival Imagination, Carnival Legend,
Holiday Constellation and Ruby Princess
http://www.cozumelinsider.com/webcamupload/image877705.jpg

Good night sleep tight.

Momfromva

03-18-2009, 08:29 PM

cindy18

03-19-2009, 04:45 AM

Hi Melissa:

If it's not too late, we'd love the lanyard labels. We have DVC lanyards and assume we'll get Castaway Club lanyards this trip, so hopefully we'll have somewhere to put them. Cindy, Matt, Samantha and Charlotte. Samantha can be shortened to Sam if you need the space, but Charlotte is always Charlotte!! Thanks so much!

Cindy

MelissaE1

03-19-2009, 07:55 AM

Good morning everyone! BobandLee, thanks for the measurements. That helps. :) Not sure what do do about the landscape vs. portrait orientation, but either way at least we'll have something. ;) I tend to be a perfectionist, but no time for that now.

3 of my 4 projects are either done or as close as they are going to get. Yesterday was hairy! Doing what's left of the laundry, then packing. By tomorrow morning whatever's not done isn't getting done... hopefully the important stuff will all be remembered/accomplished. I just hope my family doesn't have to wear their swimsuits to formal night. :laughing:

I can take names for lanyard tags right up through this afternoon or even early evening.

Have a great day everyone!

huntbrown

03-19-2009, 08:31 AM

Just as long as you have your passports/birth certificates/ID's. I have had mine on the counter and in a folder for a while now and I still keep looking in the folder to make sure they are there.:goodvibes

BobandLee

03-19-2009, 01:41 PM

Sorry, the dis was down when I went into work.....early.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/2.gif

See ya real soon.:goodvibes

Mickey&JoshNut

03-19-2009, 07:31 PM

Just popping in to wish our friends Bob and Lee a MAGICal cruise....hope you have a great time and can't wait to hear how the grandkids liked the MAGIC!!!!!

cindy18

03-20-2009, 03:32 AM

Good Morning everyone: happy day before the cruise starts! We leave for the airport in a little over an hour, and of course I'm the only one up! Safe travels to all, and see you on the ship!!!!!

disneymartins

03-20-2009, 09:59 AM

Safe travels to all of you...looking forward to seeing you in person! We are leaving for the airport in 3 hours, (of course NJ had to have snow this morning...at least it is all gone now!)

Denise

iloveokw

03-20-2009, 12:21 PM

Sitting by the pool at Country Inn and Suites and it is a beautiful day! Enjoyed lunch at Dixie Crossroads and hit up the store for a few refreshments for the cruise :thumbsup2

BobandLee

03-20-2009, 02:05 PM

Just popping in to wish our friends Bob and Lee a MAGICal cruise....hope you have a great time and can't wait to hear how the grandkids liked the MAGIC!!!!!
Thanks Kid!
Just had a nice visit with Mr & Mrs Webray.
They brought goodie bags by on their way to the Dolphin.

We are heading down to the pool as soon as the bags arrive.

Eating at BOMA tonight. Yummm.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/1md.gif

DisneyMom92

03-28-2009, 09:41 PM

Wow! A whirlwind trip that passed all too quickly. A special thank you to whoever did the lanyard tags for my entire family. It was a really nice surprise that even impressed my jaded teens. They were thrilled with them and even stated it would have been cool to have had a t-shirt from the design.

The questions of the day...who rebooked onboard and who took advantage of the wonderful offer from DVC?

MelissaE1

03-28-2009, 09:56 PM

You are welcome for the tags. :) Glad your kids liked them. BobandLee actually provided the original idea, I just reworked that design, printed them back to back and laminated them so the kids could keep them as keepsakes.

We don't have DVC, but I'm glad those of you who do got a great offer! I managed to convince my husband (around my "crying the blues cause I have to get off and leave the crew and my new friends" DD10) this morning that we should put down another deposit, we will probably use it for the new ship, though.

Hope everyone had a great time, I know we did. After all that work to surprise my DD I think it was actually overwhelming for her. Next time we'll let her know a little in advance. She usually makes a friend on the DIS beforehand, but she's so social that didn't matter. Coincidentally she met and hung around with BobandLee's granddaughter quite a bit, and one other little girl. They were quite a trio!

Anyone using the $99 pp bounceback offer? Awesome deal!

cindy18

03-29-2009, 06:18 AM

Hi All! Hope everyone had a safe trip home. We are all pretty miserable to be back and off the ship, I have to admit, and I am suffering from that feeling that everything is still moving, which is really disorienting, let me tell you! We had such a terrific time, and the DDs made terrific friends in Ocean's Quest, including Bob and Lee's grandson! They were in tears over saying goodbye. We went back and forth about rebooking and then made the big decision to book the Baltic next June. The ports are just too cool, and although we know it will be a very different kind of trip from cruising the Caribbean, we couldn't resist. And yes, the bounceback offer is amazing. We're looking at the calendar and trying to find a long weekend in the fall where we can steal away!!

Anyone do an excursion or experience something particularly amazing on the ship to share?

magicron

03-29-2009, 10:45 AM

We got off the ship around 8:00 yesterday, got our rental car at Budget, and on the road by 8:30. Made it back to my mom's place in Sarasota around 11:00. Back to Ohio tomorrow afternoon (need to ease back into it all).

Great week. Sorry we missed the 2nd DIS meet. My kids enjoyed OQ and OL. They tend to enjoy the structured activities more so than hanging out socializing; they were always eager to go to the clubs after the shows, and a few times during sea days, and on CC.

The wind seemed to be our weather enemy. I suppose we can't complain as the sun was always out other than a brief shower on Monday. The canceled excursions didn't affect our plans, though. It was still a nice day on CC; it was warm enough to sit on the beach. The water was not too cold.

Thanks Melissa for making the tags; they were great! Also saw the post from Mitsy regarding the talent show - her kids were great dancers. I was impressed that other kids from the club were there to chear them on. That was me doing the rope trick - I didn't know about the talent show ahead of time, so had to go shopping in Cozumel for rope that would make due. I would have liked to see more adults participate. Got a chuckle seeing the "Von Trapp Family" violinists. :)

Well, we bit and joined DVC. With my mom in Florida much of the year, we go to WDW 1-2 times per year a couple days at a time, so it's something that has been on our minds, anyway. A couple friends back home are members, and swear by it. Hope my DD13 keeps her grades up, as maybe we just spent some of her college money :) The DVC 'free cruise' offer had limited days - nothing when school is out, so we took the extra development points.

I'll post a trip report later.

BobandLee

03-29-2009, 11:54 AM

Good Afternoon everyone.
After the "adventure" that USAir provided for us yesterday and then taking the kids home, we finally got to bed at 2:30.:scared1:
Of course our dog Belle was glad to see us and just kept letting us know how happy she was. Whew!

Just last week we were enjoying temps in the 80's. A big slap of reality this morning as I was taking the suitcases out of the car in a brief SNOW shower. Sigh.

It was a great week for us. It was so great meeting all of you, even if I forgot a few names. It is always good to make new DisFriends.

Paige, the granddaughter, was looking forward to the Oceaneer Lab, as she had heard about "the club" from her brother. She probably spent too much time there, but she really enjoyed it.
She really treasures her "friendship book". But she has a couple of phone numbers without area codes, so I am not sure how that will work for her.

The grandson, Payton, at first thought he did not want to be in the Ocean Quest. He wanted to go to the Stack. But as it turned out, he spent a lot of time there also. He was texting his new friends all last evening while we were being "held hostage" in Philly.

Us? We always have a great time on cruises. Usually we cruise with a bunch of other Disers and there are lots of pre-planned activities and such that keep us busy. This time, things were a bit more laid back. Lee got relaxation time in and I got to take a lot of pictures of the kids and the ship.

Key West was a lot of fun. Did our own thing. Mainly shopping.
We did stop by Captain Tony's to re-hydrate.

The two excursion that we did were wonderful.
The pirate encounter at Grand Cayman was a lot of fun, but maybe a bit crowded. Paige got a chance to show off her toughness by walking the plank and jumping off the ship during the swim time.

Then the Dolphin Encounter was a lot of fun.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/PICT0197.jpg
Of course we had to buy the DVD.:goodvibes
Kept waiting for someone to stop by and "buy the first round".:confused3

Today will be spent unpacking and relaxing for work tomorrow.
I also have to work on the DVD of pics and vids for the kids.
They have seen DVDs of other cruises and are waitng for theirs this time.

Also, we took pictures at the second meet on monday. Just wondering if it is cool to those in that pic for me to post it on the board? I always try to ask before I do.

Everyone have a great day.

cindy18

03-30-2009, 04:39 AM

iloveokw

03-30-2009, 05:14 PM

BobandLee

03-30-2009, 06:13 PM

Bob, it's ok with me if you had the pic from the 2nd meet. Matt spent much of yesterday working on a DVD slideshow of our pics (about 1000 of them to start), and I saw our version of that pic when we watched the slideshow last night. It was great! Also lots of pictures of your grandson in the slideshow, along with the rest of the group from OQ that we have dubbed "the Posse".

Terrific shot of you and the dolphin!

How did you do that?
I could hardly get any pictures of him.
I guess it is o.k. if he is with his friends to take his picture.:lmao:
Payton took the picture of me and the Dolphin. I took pictures of the rest of the family. We bought the Dolphin DVD there also. Nice keepsake.

I don't have quite 500 pictures, so sifting thru will be a bit easier.
I have a handful of clips to add to our DVD also. So I think I can come up with something acceptable.:goodvibes

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/IMG_0038.jpg

BobandLee

03-30-2009, 06:21 PM

Melissa, thanks for the name tags. Nice to meet everyone. We enjoyed the cruise, of course, I forgot the get together on Monday cuz I didn't write it down. We were so lucky to get into Castaway Cay - we've had three cruises that we weren't able to go there. Had a nightmare of a flight getting home, two hours late flight, had to divert to Columbus, OH, for time on the ground. Finally landed at Indy about 1 a.m. The most turbulance I ever remember - did alot of praying! :worship: Got home after 2 a.m. (We are CST) Dusting of snow this a.m., but I WON'T give up wearing my sandals.

We are doing the bounceback 3 night on August 13 - 10th anniversary of the Wonder maiden voyage.

:banana:pirate::banana:
We landed in Indy at about 11:30. We had the turbulence also.
Not the worse we've ever been in, but it was not good.
Lee said she saw some folks at the luggage carousel that had DCL tags on their bags that must have been on our flight, but I missed seeing who they were.

We gave that one a lot of thought, but we really want to do the wine and cheese festival also. Don't want to make 2 separate trips.
We know a few folks doing that August 13 cruise. kpros & spros, Scott H & Lynn G, seaulater and Bonzie1. All great folks.:thumbsup2

huntbrown

03-30-2009, 08:40 PM

Hi everyone!

Bob, pictures are fine with me!

Lost a piece of luggage in the port terminal - ended up in Massachusettes. Thank goodness we were able to get an earlier flight or we would have landed in a snow storm. Northern Illinois got hit pretty good. Still some out there. Apparently we were premature on putting the snow blower away and pullling out the lawn mower.

We booked a 2010 Christmas cruise. We will see if we keep it for that date.

Thanks again Melissa for the name tags.

Nicole

BobandLee

04-05-2009, 08:30 AM

Bob, pictures are fine with me!

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/DSC00062.jpg

BobandLee

04-05-2009, 08:32 AM

Good Morning Everyone :wave2:
I waited too long to get up. It is now stormy out.http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/other/rain.gif

Gosh, it has taken a whole week for me to get back to normal.(:confused3)
Anyway, the suitcases are cleared out and put up and the souvenirs are thrown in the Mickey Room.
It is not final yet (because I have to change my vacation schedule) but we should be cruising again in October.
Will do a $99 3 day in conjunction with a WDW stay and the wine and cheese thingie.

All in all it was a great trip up until the last day. I am finishing up sorting pictures and stuff. If anyone is interested, I can send a link to them when I am done.
I love the kissing pic with Shadia, but I like this one too.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/IMG_0038.jpg

Not a good pic, but it is a light up Tink for my waterglass.
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/IMG_0034.jpg

I also got one of these babies for my scrapbook...
http://www.laughingplace.com/files/SSAd/2675S.jpg

and my favorite shirt
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/09%20Western%20With%20the%20Kids/Shirt.jpg

Have a great day.

cindy18

04-05-2009, 08:58 AM

Great to see a post on our thread, and thanks for those pictures Bob. They are a great way to start a Sunday and a wonderful reminder of where we were 2 weeks ago. Would love to see more pictures! We are booked on the first 3-night in December with the $99 offer. Mailed in the voucher on Friday. Now just crossing our fingers on the blackout dates. Still lots of texting between our DDs and their buddies from Ocean's Quest, including Bob's grandson. I find myself on the DIS more than usual, just because it makes me feel closer to the ship! Hope everyone is well.

Tinkbellfan

04-05-2009, 09:12 AM

Hi all - sorry it took me so long to get back to the boards. It was a rough week getting back to reality after being gone for two weeks. I also had to do damage control at school due to a rogue parent who got their panties in a twist and decided to launch an ambush on the headmast and board (I'm on the board and Pres of the parents assoc.) while we all were on vacation.

To top that off the boatyard was working on the boat and found that the "head" holding tanks were starting to leak!:scared1: So, now the boat is completed torn apart so they can replace them.

We all had such a great time and it was fun to meet all of you. If you are ever in Connecticut, please come for a visit and a sail if the timing is right. At least you'll know that the head will work! I was alittle disappointed that my daughter didn't want to go the club as much this year. We had an older teen with us and she did meet up a few times with one of the other disser's daughter, but our three kids just liked to hang out together and go to the arcade (that bill is a whole other story!).

We just hung out in Key West and purchased alot of Kino sandals. I think I must have 25 pair now. In Grand Cayman we went to the Marriott (I'm also a Marriott vacation club owner) and for $10 each did the day pass. Great snorkeling there! Did a quick trip to the butterfly farm too.

We did the dolphin push/pull in Cozumel (Bob - we saw you across the enclosure area) and then just hung out on a few lounge chairs. It was a nice day. At CC, we went really far down the beach past the playscape and pretty much took turns sleeping on the beach. It was really a nice day although too windy for the kids to snorkel.

Melissa - thanks for all the work you did on the name tags. They were great! We didn't rebook or add on to DVC (I did when BLT first opened up), but our friends did. They added 100 points at BLT. I don't think we will do the 3 day offer as we have a trip planned in the beginning of Dec. for Megan's 10th birthday.

Cindy - I swayed for a few days too!

BobandLee

04-05-2009, 09:24 AM

Still lots of texting between our DDs and their buddies from Ocean's Quest, including Bob's grandson.
Yes, I met him and his dad for dinner last night and I think he was texting then.
He was quite surprised when I told him I had pictures of him and is Quest friends.:lmao:
Oh yeah, the reason he doesn't smile much....braces. I remembered last night.

We did the dolphin push/pull in Cozumel (Bob - we saw you across the enclosure area) and then just hung out on a few lounge chairs.
I sure was thirsty.:confused3

Melissa, thanks from us for the lanyard badges.
I put the one I made away and used yours. The lamination makes them more durable for sure.

Tinkbellfan

04-05-2009, 09:28 AM

Bob - we tried to look for you after the video presentation, but couldn't find you. The kids where hungry and I was thirsty too, sorry.

BobandLee

04-05-2009, 09:34 AM

That's o.k. Just kidding.
I had a couple Dos Equis to tide me over until we got to Senior Frogs.
Skipped Margaritaville in Cozumel because of the time.

We may just take you up on that offer if we ever head out that way.:goodvibes
We love the Mohegan Sun and we still need to make a trip to see other Disers out that way.
(YES, Peter, that means you. :lmao:)

If any of you are on SKYPE, I am easy to find.

cindy18

04-06-2009, 05:07 AM

Bob, tell your grandson that Samantha has braces too and she just smiles through them. I saw him smiling with the rest of the gang a lot, so I know he can do it, and it looks much better that way!

Melissa, I keep forgetting to write that we all love our lanyards and will keep them as a reminder of a wonderful week. Thanks again!

Debbie, we may well take you up on that offer. It's been awhile since we've been up to Mystic, and as you probably figured out, Matt loves to sail. Maybe when the weather is a bit warmer...

BobandLee

04-06-2009, 04:12 PM

KEWL. :thumbsup2
That is the week we are planning. Cruising on the 29th.

Just need to get my employer to co-operate. (beg, beg, beg)

:banana::cool1::yay::cheer2:party::cheer2::cool1: :banana:

Just got off the phone with DCL and they noted that I had the certificate and said to mail it in.
Since we already had a reservation, they will send a letter stating the adjustment and any balance due.
Woo
Hoo

BobandLee

04-06-2009, 04:15 PM

Bob, tell your grandson that Samantha has braces too and she just smiles through them. I saw him smiling with the rest of the gang a lot, so I know he can do it, and it looks much better that way!

Yes, he told me saturday that "everyone" had braces.
And he does smile from time to time, especially when his team was winning saturday and his dad's team wasn't.:rotfl2:
I stayed out of it,:goodvibes

cindy18

04-07-2009, 05:12 AM

When I told Samantha that Peyton was texting her when you were out to dinner, she grinned from ear to ear, braces and all.

I love your signature block! Some day I'm going to learn how to figure that out. We had a scare on the $99 offer yesterday when the DIS was reporting that December 3rd was blacked out, but our terrific DU rep had called in the code first thing yesterday morning, and we got our reservation switched over before they ran out of rooms. Whew! We've never seen the holiday decorations on the ship, so we are psyched!

MelissaE1

04-07-2009, 07:53 AM

Good morning everyone!

We ended up booking the bounceback for Dec 10. Also excited to see the ship and CC decorated for the holidays. Originally we had booked for T'giving week in advance, but when I called to double check they said no way. I think a few people got it that called right when they opened, but it saves me some money doing four days in the parks at peak rates, since I can't pull DS14 out of school that long in Dec. We'll go down later in the winter or early spring instead. Probably going to at least tack on one day for Mickey's Christmas Party. :) It's such a good deal I really can't complain about the dates!

Also wanted to say thank you to everyone for the appreciation for the lanyard tags. :goodvibes Last time I made a jillion name tags with ribbons for people and hardly anyone even showed up to get them, much less acknowledged the effort. And Bob, thanks again for the file and idea, I think I'll do something like that always in the future now. :)

Have a great day everyone!

BobandLee

04-07-2009, 08:27 PM

I love your signature block! Some day I'm going to learn how to figure that out.

Piece of cake.:thumbsup2
If you need to know how to do anything, let me know.

magicron

04-11-2009, 02:41 PM

I started a trip report for our week. I've been trying to get pictures sorted and uploaded to photobucket. Now that I've done that, hopefully I can get everything written up before I forget it all.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2133591

BobandLee I like the slideshow in your signature. Is that a photobucket slideshow link?

BobandLee

04-12-2009, 07:17 AM

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/other/EasterBeagle.gif

BobandLee I like the slideshow in your signature. Is that a photobucket slideshow link?
No, still working on that.

Nice trip report. :thumbsup2 Looking forward to the rest. (I have never been good at those)

DisneyMom92

04-25-2009, 11:14 PM

My kids hung out with an extremely large group of kids from the stack who were known for saying "Now that's dirty" for a positive. The kids ranged in age from 13 or 14 to probably 17 (with one 18 year old). They were a late night group who sometimes called themselves the "Breakfast Club." If your kids were part of this group, could you please send me a private message witht their name and whether you are cruising next year the same week. We are cooking up a reunion and don't want to miss everyone. :thumbsup2