July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! - Part 4

[MrsG]

Julie,

The pictures are great!! Thank you for planning a wonderful day!!! Great food, Great company, Great friends!

Julie is right. Those of you that couldn't make it were missed. Beside the jingle bells ringing, your ears must have been ringing because we reminiced about our wonderful cruise and the fantastic people we met.

We will definiately do a spring mini-meet in NYC so hopefully those that couldn't make it this time will be able to join us.

Tom & I have decided to do the 7/18 Eastern with a stop in Tortola. Going to try to book tomorrow.

Don't worry Helen, we'll be back in time to visit with you in NYC before/after your cruise.

Anyone else in for 7/18???????

Maryann

[jlawall]

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Candid, perhaps TOO candid pictures of our time at John's -- contrary to the appearance of these photos we were having a wonderful time!:love: :love:

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Unfortunately it was too crowded to tour properly . . .

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:santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa: :santa:THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THESE PICS, JULIE!! We had a really lovely time with everyone.......it was so neat to remember our time in the Med this summer.............we wish EVERYONE had come but we did discuss..........................."pirates".......thx, Andrew!;) ...........our logo & Tshirts......the wonderful planning.......the excellent friends we met from all over............our fish extenders and door magnets..........:cool1: .......our excursions.....the heat!:cool2: ........the lounge chair incidentpopcorn:: .......

Thanks to everyone for the trip of a lifetime...........

[jlawall]

Julie,

The pictures are great!! Thank you for planning a wonderful day!!! Great food, Great company, Great friends!

Julie is right. Those of you that couldn't make it were missed. Beside the jingle bells ringing, your ears must have been ringing because we reminiced about our wonderful cruise and the fantastic people we met.

We will definiately do a spring mini-meet in NYC so hopefully those that couldn't make it this time will be able to join us.

Tom & I have decided to do the 7/18 Eastern with a stop in Tortola. Going to try to book tomorrow.

Don't worry Helen, we'll be back in time to visit with you in NYC before/after your cruise.

Anyone else in for 7/18???????

MaryannYes! We are in for Tortola 7/18/09!!!!!!!!:banana:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THESE PICS, JULIE!! We had a really lovely time with everyone.......it was so neat to remember our time in the Med this summer.............we wish EVERYONE had come but we did discuss..........................."pirates".......thx, Andrew!;) ...........our logo & Tshirts......the wonderful planning.......the excellent friends we met from all over............our fish extenders and door magnets..........:cool1: .......our excursions.....the heat!:cool2: ........the lounge chair incidentpopcorn:: .......

Thanks to everyone for the trip of a lifetime...........

:thumbsup2

All the best.

[jlawall]

We really must make a mini meet in WDW...................thx again, Andrew, for all your clever ideas which make this thread so fun....................:thumbsup2

[MrsJobba1]

HI all,

Looks like you had a great meet on Saturday. I was thinking of you guys.;)

Happy Christmas Everyone
:santa: :santa: :santa:

Helen x

[MrsG]

Ok,

JoAnn & I are booked for 7/18/09. Anyone else in???

Harole Ann , Sandra & Wendy- where are you??
Sallie - are you in?

Maryann

[jlawall]

Sallie is definitely in? ....MJ?? Leslie, Tom, other West Coasters......Laura??......Sandra.........Virginia ns?...........NYers..............Lynn............. ...Londoners.....................we need to liven up our new thread!! One of my former DISers has decided to join us.......her name is Lucy...........:goodvibes

[AnnaS]

Great pictures Julie. So sorry we could not be there, looks like you guys had a great time. Maybe next time.

Gaspare had been released from hospital that Thursday (12/06). Now we start with appts., coumidin center, etc. He is feeling better everyday. It will take about 2-3 months to get back to the way he was before surgery and no driving for about 4 weeks.

We had actually put in a request for an exchange through DVC (Cancun) with my brother and his family (also dvc members) this September - we had discussed this before our med. cruise. It happens to be the same exact week (July 18-25th) and keeping my fingers crossed that my dd would not have to attend any summer school/regents class.

If this does not come through by the begininng of this coming summer AND all is settled financially/approvals (disability, etc.), we will defiitely be in. I am sure by 09 all better be "okay" by then but won't committ to Cancun or cruise til then. I can always send someone else in my place to the exchange (I think).

Have fun planning guys - enjoy reading all about it.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Sallie is definitely in? ....MJ?? Leslie, Tom, other West Coasters......Laura??......Sandra.........Virginia ns?...........NYers..............Lynn............. ...Londoners.....................we need to liven up our new thread!! One of my former DISers has decided to join us.......her name is Lucy...........:goodvibes

I am going to cut down time here as I have two other active threads for cruises now as well as UK/Dis and I just cant spend sooooo much time on the Diss.

I am on the 2008 August repo, and the August 15th Eastern Threads and will pop in on the main board, and here now and again.

[bellelinus]

Great pictures Julie. So sorry we could not be there, looks like you guys had a great time. Maybe next time.

Gaspare had been released from hospital that Thursday (12/06). Now we start with appts., coumidin center, etc. He is feeling better everyday. It will take about 2-3 months to get back to the way he was before surgery and no driving for about 4 weeks.

We had actually put in a request for an exchange through DVC (Cancun) with my brother and his family (also dvc members) this September - we had discussed this before our med. cruise. It happens to be the same exact week (July 18-25th) and keeping my fingers crossed that my dd would not have to attend any summer school/regents class.

If this does not come through by the begininng of this coming summer AND all is settled financially/approvals (disability, etc.), we will defiitely be in. I am sure by 09 all better be "okay" by then but won't committ to Cancun or cruise til then. I can always send someone else in my place to the exchange (I think).

Have fun planning guys - enjoy reading all about it.

Best of luck with all of this, Anna -- you and Gaspare will be in my prayers.:grouphug:

[MrsG]

Anna,

So glad that Gaspare is feeling better! It would be wonderful to cruise with you again. Have you spoken with Wendy? Would she be interested?

[disneymagic316]

Hi Everyone,

I loved the pictures from the Dec. 8 get together, especially the one by the tree. Thanks for posting them.

We are considering doing the July 18,2009 cruise. I haven't booked yet but am so glad some of you will be on it!

Baby Dylan was operated on this past Monday. Everything went great and he looks amazing! I will post pictures as soon as his stitches are out and he has healed some.

My mom is doing ok. Some days are very difficult, especially this time of year.

[MrsG]

Hi Everyone,

I loved the pictures from the Dec. 8 get together, especially the one by the tree. Thanks for posting them.

We are considering doing the July 18,2009 cruise. I haven't booked yet but am so glad some of you will be on it!

Baby Dylan was operated on this past Monday. Everything went great and he looks amazing! I will post pictures as soon as his stitches are out and he has healed some.

My mom is doing ok. Some days are very difficult, especially this time of year.

Wendy,

So glad to hear from you! Your family is in our prayers this Christmas. Can't wait to see pics of Dylan. It's amazing what they can do. Hope you can join us at our next Dis Mini meet and the July 18th cruise. JoAnn said Tortola is wonderful.

Maryann

[jlawall]

Hi Everyone,

I loved the pictures from the Dec. 8 get together, especially the one by the tree. Thanks for posting them.

We are considering doing the July 18,2009 cruise. I haven't booked yet but am so glad some of you will be on it!

Baby Dylan was operated on this past Monday. Everything went great and he looks amazing! I will post pictures as soon as his stitches are out and he has healed some.

My mom is doing ok. Some days are very difficult, especially this time of year.

Yes! Join us!!! Glad to hear your good family news!!:banana:

[jlawall]

Still waiting to hear if anyone else has signed up for 2009..................:cool1:

[MrsJobba1]

:santa: :santa: :santa: Merry Christmas all:santa: :santa: :santa:

[bellelinus]

:santa: :santa: :santa: Merry Christmas all:santa: :santa: :santa:

:santa: :santa: :santa: Merry Christmas to you, Helen, and all our friends from the July 28 Med sailing!!!:santa: :santa: :santa:

[jlawall]

:santa: :santa: :santa: Merry Christmas to you, Helen, and all our friends from the July 28 Med sailing!!!:santa: :santa: :santa: Yes!! We need to hear from everyone........Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Only 1 week to go, who's ready??:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[MrsG]

I think I'm done shopping but I have that nagging feeling that I'm forgetting something.........:confused3

[jlawall]

I KNOW I'VE FORGOTTEN A LOT OF THINGS!!!!!!!!:scared1:

[DisneySpirit]

Hello fellow Romancing the Mouse cruisers.
Where has all the time gone? I have been so busy since our cruise, I am sorry to say I haven't been on the DIS till this week! Lynn and I wanted to say "Thank You!" for making us both feel so welcome here and on that wonderful cruise! As you may remember, it was our "Do Over" cruise having lost one of our passports enroute to the inaugeral Med cruise in May. We both agree that while we missed sailing with our friends in May, we made so many new friends from the DIS, and had such a great time meeting you all, it was well worth the wait to go in July! We are booked on the eastbound repo in August, so I suspect we will be seeing many of you again. We just returned from a week at WDW accompanied by the couple who were traveling with us to the MED in May. We were so surprised to bump into another couple in the Animal Kigdom who had been our tablemates on the 2005 westbound repo and were also supposed to join our table on the MED cruise in May! On top of that, while we were waiting for a bus at our resort, I saw someone with a Romancing the Mouse logo shirt! We introduced ourselves and told her about our "Do Over" story. She exclaimed "Oh that was you!" She had read about it here on DIS. (It's a small world after all) We are very excited as we have been selected to host one of the DCL home parties on January 26th, so we are planning to let everyone know about the DIS and what a great place this is to make new friends and learn new things. Hope the new year finds you all well and cruising!

[bellelinus]

Hello fellow Ramancing the Mouse cruisers.
Where has all the time gone? I have been so busy since our cruise, I am sorry to say I haven't been on the DIS till this week! Lynn and I wanted to say "Thank You!" for making us both feel so welcome here and on that wonderful cruise! As you may remember, it was our "Do Over" cruise having lost one of our passports enroute to the inaugeral Med cruise in May. We both agree that while we missed sailing with our friends in May, we made so many new friends from the DIS, and had such a great time meeting you all, it was well worth the wait to go in July! We are booked on the eastbound repo in August, so I suspect we will be seeing many of you again. We just returned from a week at WDW accompanied by the couple who were traveling with us to the MED in May. We were so surprised to bump into another couple in the Animal Kigdom who had been our tablemates on the 2005 westbound repo and were also supposed to join our table on the MED cruise in May! On top of that, while we were waiting for a bus at our resort, I saw someone with a Romancing the Mouse logo shirt! We introduced ourselves and told her about our "Do Over" story. She exclaimed "Oh that was you!" She had read about it here on DIS. (It's a small world after all) We are very excited as we have been selected to host one of the DCL home parties on January 26th, so we are planning to let everyone know about the DIS and what a great place this is to make new friends and learn new things. Hope the new year finds you all well and cruising!

Happy New Year to the two of you -- and see you in 2008 on the eastbound PC repo!!!!

[MrsG]

Hello fellow Ramancing the Mouse cruisers.
Where has all the time gone? I have been so busy since our cruise, I am sorry to say I haven't been on the DIS till this week! Lynn and I wanted to say "Thank You!" for making us both feel so welcome here and on that wonderful cruise! As you may remember, it was our "Do Over" cruise having lost one of our passports enroute to the inaugeral Med cruise in May. We both agree that while we missed sailing with our friends in May, we made so many new friends from the DIS, and had such a great time meeting you all, it was well worth the wait to go in July! We are booked on the eastbound repo in August, so I suspect we will be seeing many of you again. We just returned from a week at WDW accompanied by the couple who were traveling with us to the MED in May. We were so surprised to bump into another couple in the Animal Kigdom who had been our tablemates on the 2005 westbound repo and were also supposed to join our table on the MED cruise in May! On top of that, while we were waiting for a bus at our resort, I saw someone with a Romancing the Mouse logo shirt! We introduced ourselves and told her about our "Do Over" story. She exclaimed "Oh that was you!" She had read about it here on DIS. (It's a small world after all) We are very excited as we have been selected to host one of the DCL home parties on January 26th, so we are planning to let everyone know about the DIS and what a great place this is to make new friends and learn new things. Hope the new year finds you all well and cruising!

So glad to hear from you! We enjoyed meeting you and sitting with you at the DVC meet. Just to let you know that a few of us have booked the 7/18/09 Carribbean Tortola cruise. Let us know if you are interested. Love to see you again.

Maryann

[jlawall]

Hello fellow Romancing the Mouse cruisers.
Where has all the time gone? I have been so busy since our cruise, I am sorry to say I haven't been on the DIS till this week! Lynn and I wanted to say "Thank You!" for making us both feel so welcome here and on that wonderful cruise! As you may remember, it was our "Do Over" cruise having lost one of our passports enroute to the inaugeral Med cruise in May. We both agree that while we missed sailing with our friends in May, we made so many new friends from the DIS, and had such a great time meeting you all, it was well worth the wait to go in July! We are booked on the eastbound repo in August, so I suspect we will be seeing many of you again. We just returned from a week at WDW accompanied by the couple who were traveling with us to the MED in May. We were so surprised to bump into another couple in the Animal Kigdom who had been our tablemates on the 2005 westbound repo and were also supposed to join our table on the MED cruise in May! On top of that, while we were waiting for a bus at our resort, I saw someone with a Romancing the Mouse logo shirt! We introduced ourselves and told her about our "Do Over" story. She exclaimed "Oh that was you!" She had read about it here on DIS. (It's a small world after all) We are very excited as we have been selected to host one of the DCL home parties on January 26th, so we are planning to let everyone know about the DIS and what a great place this is to make new friends and learn new things. Hope the new year finds you all well and cruising!
Thx so much for "stopping by"...........your message makes me want to remember to wear my "logo" Tshirt the next time we go to WDW!!! We are running the HM in January so we'll have to pack it!! We are thrilled that our cruise made everything work out for you guys!! Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!

[Pixie Dust II]

Hello fellow Romancing the Mouse cruisers.
Where has all the time gone? I have been so busy since our cruise, I am sorry to say I haven't been on the DIS till this week! Lynn and I wanted to say "Thank You!" for making us both feel so welcome here and on that wonderful cruise! As you may remember, it was our "Do Over" cruise having lost one of our passports enroute to the inaugeral Med cruise in May. We both agree that while we missed sailing with our friends in May, we made so many new friends from the DIS, and had such a great time meeting you all, it was well worth the wait to go in July! We are booked on the eastbound repo in August, so I suspect we will be seeing many of you again. We just returned from a week at WDW accompanied by the couple who were traveling with us to the MED in May. We were so surprised to bump into another couple in the Animal Kigdom who had been our tablemates on the 2005 westbound repo and were also supposed to join our table on the MED cruise in May! On top of that, while we were waiting for a bus at our resort, I saw someone with a Romancing the Mouse logo shirt! We introduced ourselves and told her about our "Do Over" story. She exclaimed "Oh that was you!" She had read about it here on DIS. (It's a small world after all) We are very excited as we have been selected to host one of the DCL home parties on January 26th, so we are planning to let everyone know about the DIS and what a great place this is to make new friends and learn new things. Hope the new year finds you all well and cruising!

And that was us at the bus stop---it is a small world for sure!!

I loved your New York pictures.

We had wonderful weather in Florida and all was good until Garry had a bad fall. He would not go to the ER until we came home and has a fractured rib and during the x-ray the discovered an abdominal aneurysm. After a CT scan there were two, the largest one 4cm and they operate at 5cm. We have an appointment in Pittsburgh January 8 with a vascular surgeon for a second opinion. He is in a lot of pain, mostly muscle spasams. Please keep him in your prayers.

Here are some pictures to keep us all happy!
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DVC Merry Member Mixer


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A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!:santa:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

And that was us at the bus stop---it is a small world for sure!!

I loved your New York pictures.

We had wonderful weather in Florida and all was good until Garry had a bad fall. He would not go to the ER until we came home and has a fractured rib and during the x-ray the discovered an abdominal aneurysm. After a CT scan there were two, the largest one 4cm and they operate at 5cm. We have an appointment in Pittsburgh January 8 with a vascular surgeon for a second opinion. He is in a lot of pain, mostly muscle spasams. Please keep him in your prayers.

Here are some pictures to keep us all happy!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x99/PixieDustII/DSC00884.jpg

DVC Merry Member Mixer


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x99/PixieDustII/DSC00893.jpg

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!:santa:

Great pictures Speedy recovery Gerry.

Merry Christmas all.

[bellelinus]

And that was us at the bus stop---it is a small world for sure!!

I loved your New York pictures.

We had wonderful weather in Florida and all was good until Garry had a bad fall. He would not go to the ER until we came home and has a fractured rib and during the x-ray the discovered an abdominal aneurysm. After a CT scan there were two, the largest one 4cm and they operate at 5cm. We have an appointment in Pittsburgh January 8 with a vascular surgeon for a second opinion. He is in a lot of pain, mostly muscle spasams. Please keep him in your prayers.

Here are some pictures to keep us all happy!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x99/PixieDustII/DSC00884.jpg

DVC Merry Member Mixer


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x99/PixieDustII/DSC00893.jpg

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!:santa:

Best of luck to both of you with this health issue . . . please keep us posted and I hope you have a very merry Christmas!:santa: :santa: :santa: :santa:

[jlawall]

And that was us at the bus stop---it is a small world for sure!!

I loved your New York pictures.

We had wonderful weather in Florida and all was good until Garry had a bad fall. He would not go to the ER until we came home and has a fractured rib and during the x-ray the discovered an abdominal aneurysm. After a CT scan there were two, the largest one 4cm and they operate at 5cm. We have an appointment in Pittsburgh January 8 with a vascular surgeon for a second opinion. He is in a lot of pain, mostly muscle spasams. Please keep him in your prayers.

Here are some pictures to keep us all happy!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x99/PixieDustII/DSC00884.jpg

DVC Merry Member Mixer


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x99/PixieDustII/DSC00893.jpg

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!:santa:
Harole Ann, thx so much for sharing those wonderful pics (especially the ice castle - I saw a travel show on that, so cool!) Sorry about Garry, I hope he'll be able to enjoy Christmas! Please keep us posted. (I can't believe you're the bus stop people!!) Garry will be in our prayers..............:hug:

[MrsG]

Harole Ann,

Please give Garry our best. I'm sure he'll be fine.

Thanks for the great pics. Wow, the castle sure looks beautiful and you both look great too!

Not sure if you had a chance to read many posts but a few of us are planning on the July 18, 2009 Tortola cruise. It would be great if you and Garry and Jan and Howie could join us. We so enjoyed our Sessions drink before dinner with you.

Merry Christmas!!!:santa:

Maryann

[MrsG]

:santa: Merry ChristMouse to All and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!:santa:

[Pixie Dust II]

Thanks so much for all of your well wishes. Garry is still in pain and the pain pills upset his stomach so it is getting to be a no win situation. This evening seems to be better though. Maybe all your :goodvibes are coming through!

Garry still thinks he will feel like going to our dd in South Carolina the day after Christmas. I know I will be doing the driving:rolleyes: ! Imagine that...about 12 hours! I don't know, but I think we will take the wait and see approach on this. I know he wants to go, and so do I ---- just don't want to push anything.

Hope everyone has their shopping done. We are having everyone for dinner tomorrow evening. Chad was here today and could not imagine I had no packages! What a surprise I found a hiding place he did not look!:rotfl:

[Pixie Dust II]

:santa: Merry ChristMouse to All and a Happy and Healthy New Year!!:santa:


Great Maryann---And Some Last Minute Christmas From WDW
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[AnnaS]

And that was us at the bus stop---it is a small world for sure!!

I loved your New York pictures.

We had wonderful weather in Florida and all was good until Garry had a bad fall. He would not go to the ER until we came home and has a fractured rib and during the x-ray the discovered an abdominal aneurysm. After a CT scan there were two, the largest one 4cm and they operate at 5cm. We have an appointment in Pittsburgh January 8 with a vascular surgeon for a second opinion. He is in a lot of pain, mostly muscle spasams. Please keep him in your prayers.

Here are some pictures to keep us all happy!
http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x99/PixieDustII/DSC00884.jpg

DVC Merry Member Mixer


http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x99/PixieDustII/DSC00893.jpg

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!:santa:


Thanks for sharing your great wdw pictures. I am so sorry to hear about Garry's fall. I hope he feels better soon.

Great picture of the castle - is this the first time it has been lit up/decorated this way? I don't remember seeing it like this before and this Christmas I have noticed tons of pictures of it. (Maybe it's just my memory)

One day at a time here. Gaspare is feeling better everyday. Will be even better when he can drive again, is off coumidin and insulin shots.

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Safe and Healthy New Year to all our friends here. :santa: :santa:

[jlawall]

Harole Ann,

Please give Garry our best. I'm sure he'll be fine.

Thanks for the great pics. Wow, the castle sure looks beautiful and you both look great too!

Not sure if you had a chance to read many posts but a few of us are planning on the July 18, 2009 Tortola cruise. It would be great if you and Garry and Jan and Howie could join us. We so enjoyed our Sessions drink before dinner with you.

Merry Christmas!!!:santa:

MaryannYes!!!:dance3:

[jlawall]

Thanks so much for all of your well wishes. Garry is still in pain and the pain pills upset his stomach so it is getting to be a no win situation. This evening seems to be better though. Maybe all your :goodvibes are coming through!

Garry still thinks he will feel like going to our dd in South Carolina the day after Christmas. I know I will be doing the driving:rolleyes: ! Imagine that...about 12 hours! I don't know, but I think we will take the wait and see approach on this. I know he wants to go, and so do I ---- just don't want to push anything.

Hope everyone has their shopping done. We are having everyone for dinner tomorrow evening. Chad was here today and could not imagine I had no packages! What a surprise I found a hiding place he did not look!:rotfl:
Be careful Harole Ann! Merry Christmas!!!!!!!:grouphug:

[MrsG]

Anna,

Glad Gaspare is on the mend, that's great news! It certainly was a Merry Christmas for your family!

Maryann

[MrsG]

Just bumping us up. Where is everyone?

[scottishwee35]

Hi Pixie Dust II

I went on Med Cruise before your as I came back on the day before you go on the Cruise. However I thought that photos are so beautiful. I send you the pixiedust: for Janurary and Hope everything go okay.

Scottishwee35

[jlawall]

Just bumping us up. Where is everyone?I don't know if you remember, but we just went back up to NYC (it was so crowded) and we saw The Little Mermaid. It was wonderful. Not officially open yet, still in previews but really delightful!

More shopping, and crazy crowds everywhere!

Our oldest is heading to Germany on January 1st, so we are trying to get her ready in time! It's nuts around here...........what's everyone doing for New Years?:banana:

[MrsG]

Best of Luck to you daughter, JoAnn, on a safe trip.

We're just hanging out on NYE and watching the ball drop in Times Square. We get a better view of it on TV than if we went into NYC!

[jlawall]

:goodvibes Thx, MaryAnn, I agree, the crowds are ridiculous this year!!

Happy New Year to all!!

We're in AC tonight, Fergie concert was so fun! She told us she had the Number ONe hit of 07, we'll see on New Year's!!!

[MrsG]

Happy New Year!!!!:banana: :banana:

[jlawall]

Happy New Year to all! It's 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:goodvibes

[scottishwee35]

A HAPPY NEW YEAR 08 TO YOU ALL AND GOOD HEALTH

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SCOTTISHWEE35:thumbsup2

[jlawall]

Looks like fun!! 3 hours until Tara leaves for Germany! Thx to all for your helpful suggestions!!:thumbsup2

[MrsG]

Boo Hoo. Now we have to say we had the cruise of a lifetime "last year".

[jlawall]

I guess we'll have to go back!!

Tara's left for Germany.....!!

[MrsJobba1]

:goodvibes Happy New Year Guys:goodvibes

I HOPE 2008 is a great year for you all.

I have just booked a holiday today. I am going to Tunisia with my mam in 6 weeks. I'm quite excited. Off to do some reading up as I've never been there before.;)

[jlawall]

:goodvibes Happy New Year Guys:goodvibes

I HOPE 2008 is a great year for you all.

I have just booked a holiday today. I am going to Tunisia with my mam in 6 weeks. I'm quite excited. Off to do some reading up as I've never been there before.;)
WTG, Helen! (Where's that??) My oldest just arrived in Germany today! She's doing well and I'm looking forward to more updates! Hope all are well!:goodvibes

[Sandaneli]

Hi everyone,

Happy New Year!

I'm sorry I haven't been on line, it's been crazy around here.

We told the kids about the Feb. cruise and they are quite excited. It's 8 degrees outside so going to FL sounds even better right now.

There are too many pages to go back and read, I've just scanned through so my apologies if I've missed anything.

JoAnn, I'm sure your daughter is excited but how are you holding up with her going so far away?

Harole Ann, I'm sorry to hear about Garry, You must have been so scared. Is he doing any better? Did you go to your daughter's after Christmas?

MaryAnn, We'd love to go on the cruise in 2009 but right now we have a Royal Caribbean Cruise booked for April '09, I don't think we'll be able to do both.

Anna, It sounds like Gaspare is on the mend, I do hope he continues to improve. You've had a difficult year I pray next year is better.

Helen, Tunisia sounds great. I'd love to go on vacation with my Mom. WE go out to the TAJ (formerly the Ritz Carleton) hotel for Tea about 4 times per year and love it so having an extended amount of time with her would be wonderful.

It sounds like those who got together in December had a great time. We were away for our anniversary that weekend and had a relaxing time.

Well, I have to run the house hasn't been cleaned since November and it's already 12:30 and I haven't even started.:laundy: :laundy: :laundy:

Again, Happy New Year

Sandra

[jlawall]

Hi everyone,

Happy New Year!

I'm sorry I haven't been on line, it's been crazy around here.

We told the kids about the Feb. cruise and they are quite excited. It's 8 degrees outside so going to FL sounds even better right now.

There are too many pages to go back and read, I've just scanned through so my apologies if I've missed anything.

JoAnn, I'm sure your daughter is excited but how are you holding up with her going so far away?

Harole Ann, I'm sorry to hear about Garry, You must have been so scared. Is he doing any better? Did you go to your daughter's after Christmas?

MaryAnn, We'd love to go on the cruise in 2009 but right now we have a Royal Caribbean Cruise booked for April '09, I don't think we'll be able to do both.

Anna, It sounds like Gaspare is on the mend, I do hope he continues to improve. You've had a difficult year I pray next year is better.

Helen, Tunisia sounds great. I'd love to go on vacation with my Mom. WE go out to the TAJ (formerly the Ritz Carleton) hotel for Tea about 4 times per year and love it so having an extended amount of time with her would be wonderful.

It sounds like those who got together in December had a great time. We were away for our anniversary that weekend and had a relaxing time.

Well, I have to run the house hasn't been cleaned since November and it's already 12:30 and I haven't even started.:laundy: :laundy: :laundy:

Again, Happy New Year

Sandra
Wow, what wonderful summary!!!!!!!!!!!!!:woohoo: Nice to hear from you!

I am not sad about Tara leaving, I know she is having a great experience. When she signed on for the Miami Ad school program, I knew it was a two-year commitment. She was in Florida for 15 months (b/c she took off the summer session for our Med cruise) and now she's in Europe for possibly 6 months. I got really sad at Thxgiving, so now we're visiting her in Hamburg for Easter week. Starting in July, she'll hopefully be in NYC:wizard: , then possibly one more quarter away, and then employment???????:confused3 I rather she did this then say, backpack thru Europe?.............

Thx again for your notes to all, I would like to agreed with everything that Sandra said!!!:dance3:

[AnnaS]

WTG, Helen! (Where's that??) My oldest just arrived in Germany today! She's doing well and I'm looking forward to more updates! Hope all are well!:goodvibes


JoAnne -

that's great news that your daughter arrived in Germany safe and sound. Keep us updated.

[AnnaS]

:goodvibes Happy New Year Guys:goodvibes

I HOPE 2008 is a great year for you all.

I have just booked a holiday today. I am going to Tunisia with my mam in 6 weeks. I'm quite excited. Off to do some reading up as I've never been there before.;)

Happy New Year Helen (and to everyone here also)! Hope it's a good one.

Have a great time with your mam in Tunisia. We want details.

[AnnaS]

Hi everyone,

Happy New Year!

I'm sorry I haven't been on line, it's been crazy around here.

We told the kids about the Feb. cruise and they are quite excited. It's 8 degrees outside so going to FL sounds even better right now.

There are too many pages to go back and read, I've just scanned through so my apologies if I've missed anything.

JoAnn, I'm sure your daughter is excited but how are you holding up with her going so far away?

Harole Ann, I'm sorry to hear about Garry, You must have been so scared. Is he doing any better? Did you go to your daughter's after Christmas?

MaryAnn, We'd love to go on the cruise in 2009 but right now we have a Royal Caribbean Cruise booked for April '09, I don't think we'll be able to do both.

Anna, It sounds like Gaspare is on the mend, I do hope he continues to improve. You've had a difficult year I pray next year is better.

Helen, Tunisia sounds great. I'd love to go on vacation with my Mom. WE go out to the TAJ (formerly the Ritz Carleton) hotel for Tea about 4 times per year and love it so having an extended amount of time with her would be wonderful.

It sounds like those who got together in December had a great time. We were away for our anniversary that weekend and had a relaxing time.

Well, I have to run the house hasn't been cleaned since November and it's already 12:30 and I haven't even started.:laundy: :laundy: :laundy:

Again, Happy New Year

Sandra


Hi Sandra,

Nice to hear from you and glad all is well. Have a great time on your cruise next month.

It's just as cold here - but should be back up to 58 degrees by Tuesday - this weather is crazy. I do hate the cold.

DH better everyday - off coaumidin and insulin shots. :cool1: :cool1:

[jlawall]

:goodvibes Thx for all the updates, Anna...................I haven't heard directly from Germany but I'm optimistic......................:confused3

[Pixie Dust II]

Happy New Year, everyone!:cool1: :cool1:

Anna, I am so glad things are going well.

Helen---hope you have a wonderful vacation and I know you are ready for one!

Sandra, I can only imagine how excited your house must have been when your children found out about the cruise, but I bet Gerry was as excited as they were!

JoAnn, I know you are anxious to hear from Germany!:grouphug:

Maryann, you are so right, now we have to say, "last year about our wonderful cruise!;)


Garry is still hurting and is most dissatisfied that he does not feel as good as he wants too. Right now I worry more about him being depressed and this is such an ugly time of year because you can't really get outside to walk around.

We did go to our daughter's after Christmas and it was wonderful because one of their gifts was four days at Disney before the cruise. I think they were as excited as Sandra & Gerry's children. They have started to plan already!:dance3:

Here's wishing everyone a happy and healthy new year!

I will let you know how things turn out after our trip to the doctor in Pittsburgh on Tuesday!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL

[jlawall]

Best wishes to all who are "under the weather" at this time. (I feel alittle sick myself today:confused3 )

Tara's blog is: mostlikelyarant.blogspot.com

Check it out if you want to read about her life in Hamburg! We're visiting and guess what??? I just found out there's a Hamburg Starbucks!!!:cool1:

[Sandaneli]

Hi, we are excited about the cruise. We're flying on 2/14 THursday in case of bad weather we want to be sure we'll make it so we'll be in Orlando on Friday before the cruise.
I'm not sure if we'll get to WDW. I'd like to but it is expensive for just one day. We had Gerry's cousins stay with us for Gerry's grandmother's funeral and they live near Orlando so we are planning on getting together with them at some point. I had not met them but we had a great time while they stayed with us.

The disboards group for our cruise is not active at all which is kind of disappointing especially after being part of this group. I'm trying to get in touch with someone for Lilly to connect with prior to the cruise but so far no success.

Right now I'm getting ready for a colonoscopy, yuck! My dad had colon cancer so it's important for me to go but I have trouble with anesthesia so it has to be done in the hospital with general anesthesia. They are bad enough without adding 3 days of low fiber diet and then clear liquids and I won't even go into the last preparation. It's not until Tuesday and I'm miserable already.

Having the cruise to look forward to and make plans for is keeping my mind off things for now. I'll be glad when Wednesday comes.

Lilly's basketball team is going to the Boston Celtics game on Wednesday and will be playing a scrimmage game on the court during the half time. Then they will get a DVD of the game and the scrimmage. They are so excited, it's a great opportunity. I'll let you know how it goes. Gerry is the coach so he's going too.

Sandra

[jlawall]

Sorry about that Sandra, just remember once the uncomfortable stuff is over, you have a fabulous reward! Think of all of us, while you're drinking a konk cooler on CC. We're not schedule to go back for a year and a half........agony! This weekend were going down to WDW for a quick trip and to "walk" the HM. The rest of my family plans to run it.:cool1: I'm just doing it for the "I finished" T-shirt!;)

[MrsG]

:goodvibes Happy New Year Guys:goodvibes

I HOPE 2008 is a great year for you all.

I have just booked a holiday today. I am going to Tunisia with my mam in 6 weeks. I'm quite excited. Off to do some reading up as I've never been there before.;)

Helen, that sounds so wonderful! Make sure you post pics when you get home!

Hi Sandra,

Nice to hear from you and glad all is well. Have a great time on your cruise next month.

It's just as cold here - but should be back up to 58 degrees by Tuesday - this weather is crazy. I do hate the cold.

DH better everyday - off coaumidin and insulin shots. :cool1: :cool1:

Anna, Great news about Gaspare. Glad he continues to improve!
Hi, we are excited about the cruise. We're flying on 2/14 THursday in case of bad weather we want to be sure we'll make it so we'll be in Orlando on Friday before the cruise.
I'm not sure if we'll get to WDW. I'd like to but it is expensive for just one day. We had Gerry's cousins stay with us for Gerry's grandmother's funeral and they live near Orlando so we are planning on getting together with them at some point. I had not met them but we had a great time while they stayed with us.

The disboards group for our cruise is not active at all which is kind of disappointing especially after being part of this group. I'm trying to get in touch with someone for Lilly to connect with prior to the cruise but so far no success.

Right now I'm getting ready for a colonoscopy, yuck! My dad had colon cancer so it's important for me to go but I have trouble with anesthesia so it has to be done in the hospital with general anesthesia. They are bad enough without adding 3 days of low fiber diet and then clear liquids and I won't even go into the last preparation. It's not until Tuesday and I'm miserable already.

Having the cruise to look forward to and make plans for is keeping my mind off things for now. I'll be glad when Wednesday comes.

Lilly's basketball team is going to the Boston Celtics game on Wednesday and will be playing a scrimmage game on the court during the half time. Then they will get a DVD of the game and the scrimmage. They are so excited, it's a great opportunity. I'll let you know how it goes. Gerry is the coach so he's going too.

Sandra

Glad to hear from you Sandra. Isn't it wonderful to be as excited about this as the kids!!!!!! You will have a wonderul time!! Wish you could join us in 2009. Maybe you'll change your mind and ditch RC to join us (we hope)

Harole Ann, Best of luck to Garry. Maybe you could look into our July 18 Tortola cruise. The planning may perk him up?????

JoAnn, have a wonderful time in WDW. Glad Tara is settled.

Maryann

[jlawall]

Yes, we do need updates from some of our friends, however! Tara has blogged again......check it out! http://mostlikelyarant.blogspot.com:goodvibes

[MrsG]

Wow, I had to search for us again. Page 3?????

Hope the colonoscopy went ok Sandra.

How is everyone else doing????????

[Sandaneli]

Wow, I had to search for us again. Page 3?????

Hope the colonoscopy went ok Sandra.



It went well, It took a long time for me to come out of the anesthesia but we're used to that. I'm glad it's over. We'll get the biopsy results in 2 weeks but the Dr. said she wasn't concerned.

The preparation is always the worst but I don't have to go back for 5 years:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

We are going through the Navigators from the Med cruise and our last family cruise. It's getting closer, we leave in 35 days. I don't know how we waited for 15 months for the Med Cruise. The dis board group for this cruise is not very active. At least for the Med cruise we had each other to talk about it with.

JoAnn, I read Tara's blog, she is quite funny and sounds like she's settling in pretty well.

Sandra

[jlawall]

It went well, It took a long time for me to come out of the anesthesia but we're used to that. I'm glad it's over. We'll get the biopsy results in 2 weeks but the Dr. said she wasn't concerned.

The preparation is always the worst but I don't have to go back for 5 years:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

We are going through the Navigators from the Med cruise and our last family cruise. It's getting closer, we leave in 35 days. I don't know how we waited for 15 months for the Med Cruise. The dis board group for this cruise is not very active. At least for the Med cruise we had each other to talk about it with.

JoAnn, I read Tara's blog, she is quite funny and sounds like she's settling in pretty well.

SandraThx Sandra, glad the "procedure" is over! We're heading home from WDW, I can never get enough of it! We saw some DCL busses and books and I was longing for a return trip! We're not scheduled to go back until 2009........:confused3 However, I'm trying to get a trip together for WDW this summer with DVC.......we'll see........hope all are well!!:cloud9:

[jlawall]

Highlights of our trip to WDW.................we didn't get park hoppers this time (to save a little money and running around) and honestly, we enjoyed the parks more! Maybe just going to one place and not running around too much makes each visit more enjoyable? Loved AK this time, did the Safari; Kali River Rapids (we got soaked) and Lion King show. Some of us also did EE, which most of them enjoyed!:confused3 Also, Dinosaur was fun.

In MK, we went on POC, HM (which apparently was refurbished and better than ever!), Small World, Buzz, BTRR. We went at night and it was foggy, it was fun!

Finally, we went to EPCOT and visited countries:banana: (has anyone noticed the winetasting, etc. back there?);) Also, shopped and went on a few rides (we didn't have a lot of time)

Overall, WL was fantastic and relaxing. Also, a good location for MK. We had a car which made the other parks accessible. We also had to go to WWS for the race check-in and EXPO, which was fun.

We ate at Mexico, WL (all the restaurants there) & the new Tusker House (I think that's what it's called in AK.) Everything was wonderful as always.

:lovestruc Overall, a fun trip, it was so nice to be back!:cloud9:

[MrsG]

Highlights of our trip to WDW.................we didn't get park hoppers this time (to save a little money and running around) and honestly, we enjoyed the parks more! Maybe just going to one place and not running around too much makes each visit more enjoyable? Loved AK this time, did the Safari; Kali River Rapids (we got soaked) and Lion King show. Some of us also did EE, which most of them enjoyed!:confused3 Also, Dinosaur was fun.

In MK, we went on POC, HM (which apparently was refurbished and better than ever!), Small World, Buzz, BTRR. We went at night and it was foggy, it was fun!

Finally, we went to EPCOT and visited countries:banana: (has anyone noticed the winetasting, etc. back there?);) Also, shopped and went on a few rides (we didn't have a lot of time)

Overall, WL was fantastic and relaxing. Also, a good location for MK. We had a car which made the other parks accessible. We also had to go to WWS for the race check-in and EXPO, which was fun.

We ate at Mexico, WL (all the restaurants there) & the new Tusker House (I think that's what it's called in AK.) Everything was wonderful as always.

:lovestruc Overall, a fun trip, it was so nice to be back!:cloud9:


Glad you had a wonderful time! How could you not, it sounded so wonderful. Counting down the days, literally, until our February break and DH & my little get away. Can't wait to see the new HM & Spaceship Earth in Epcot. We love AK at this time of year because you can really take your time and enjoy the animals and ambiance without sweating bullets.

[jlawall]

Thx MA! We never enjoyed AK as much as we did this year! I would really like to plan a visit at some point this year using DVC points, I'm just trying to figure out when we could go.......summer goes by so fast! Have a great trip in February and send us the highlights!!!:goodvibes

[Sandaneli]

Hi, We are going to have one free day in Orlando before our cruise. Does anyone have recommendations as to whether or not it is worth it to go to WDW for just a day? If yes, which park do you recommend?

We are staying near the airport but they have a shuttle to the parks. Also what is the cheapest ticket available for one day?

The last time we went was in 2001 and the kids didn't really like WDW. They don't do rides. All they wanted to do was see shows and characters. That's why we decided to try cruising. Now we are hooked on cruising but with 1 day in Orlando I was wondering about trying it one more time.

Any opinions or ideas would be appreciated.

Sandra

[jlawall]

Hi, We are going to have one free day in Orlando before our cruise. Does anyone have recommendations as to whether or not it is worth it to go to WDW for just a day? If yes, which park do you recommend?

We are staying near the airport but they have a shuttle to the parks. Also what is the cheapest ticket available for one day?

The last time we went was in 2001 and the kids didn't really like WDW. They don't do rides. All they wanted to do was see shows and characters. That's why we decided to try cruising. Now we are hooked on cruising but with 1 day in Orlando I was wondering about trying it one more time.

Any opinions or ideas would be appreciated.

SandraOkay, well, my advice would be to go to Universal Studios for the day, especially, if you haven't tried that.........Islands of Adventure is cool and Universal Studios is really fun (they're two separate parks but I think you can do both in one LONG day) I would do just Universal if you just want to do one. Also, you'd be closer to these parks from the airport. Let us know what you decide!:idea:

[Sandaneli]

Thanks for the suggestion. We've never been to Universal but I'll look into it.

Sandra

[jlawall]

:goodvibes Thanks for the suggestion. We've never been to Universal but I'll look into it.

Sandra
It's really a good park for your kids' ages...........

[bellelinus]

Hi, We are going to have one free day in Orlando before our cruise. Does anyone have recommendations as to whether or not it is worth it to go to WDW for just a day? If yes, which park do you recommend?

We are staying near the airport but they have a shuttle to the parks. Also what is the cheapest ticket available for one day?

The last time we went was in 2001 and the kids didn't really like WDW. They don't do rides. All they wanted to do was see shows and characters. That's why we decided to try cruising. Now we are hooked on cruising but with 1 day in Orlando I was wondering about trying it one more time.

Any opinions or ideas would be appreciated.

Sandra

Hi Sandra! You must be so excited to have a cruise coming up so soon!

I would like to suggest Disney's Animal Kingdom for a one day experience with kids who aren't crazy about rides . . . the safari ride is really cool, like being in Africa, and the Lion King Show and Finding Nemo show are wonderful. There is also just a great atmosphere for wandering around and seeing the different lands. It's a smaller park too, so you could do everything you wanted in one, shortish, day.

Unfortunately I think the one day pass is about $71 for each person, so not cheap, but Universal would be similar. I like Universal, but think that if you aren't into rides that much AK might be a better one day choice.

[Sandaneli]

Thanks Julie,
I was wondering about AK but the price is steep. I looked into Universal and it did seem to have a lot of rides. We still have a month to decide so I'll keep looking.

Sandra

[jlawall]

Thanks Julie,
I was wondering about AK but the price is steep. I looked into Universal and it did seem to have a lot of rides. We still have a month to decide so I'll keep looking.

Sandra I agree with Julie about AK, especially when it isn't too hot out. We actually had a really nice one day there last week. One more point for Universal (the Studios side) doesn't have too many roller coasters, as most of the rides are less scary, movie-themed, creative rides. I'm really afraid of roller coasters, so believe me, I know where to go to have fun and avoid them! Either park will be great. Islands of Adventure has more roller coasters, but also has many cool creatively themed rides! Let us know what you decide!!:banana:

[jlawall]

Ok, Julie, we need to chat.....I JUST SAW SPRING AWAKENINGS WITH MY YOUNGEST TWO DAUGHTERS!!!:confused3 :confused3 :confused3

[bellelinus]

Ok, Julie, we need to chat.....I JUST SAW SPRING AWAKENINGS WITH MY YOUNGEST TWO DAUGHTERS!!!:confused3 :confused3 :confused3

Are you confused because you didn't understand it, or confused because I liked it????:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

How old are your two youngest daughters??

[jlawall]

Are you confused because you didn't understand it, or confused because I liked it????:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

How old are your two youngest daughters??I'm pretty sure I understood it, ;) , but I also gave my 17 year old quite an education. I felt immediately obligated to give "the talk!" (JKJKJKJKJK):rotfl2: My other daughter is 20 and she was alittle embarrassed too! I thought the second half was better than the first half. I think you were saying that you were on the stage seats with your daughter? Anyway, it was interesting!:hippie:

[bellelinus]

I'm pretty sure I understood it, ;) , but I also gave my 17 year old quite an education. I felt immediately obligated to give "the talk!" (JKJKJKJKJK):rotfl2: My other daughter is 20 and she was alittle embarrassed too! I thought the second half was better than the first half. I think you were saying that you were on the stage seats with your daughter? Anyway, it was interesting!:hippie:

My oldest daughter (15) and I have seen it 10 times, and all but 2 have been onstage. We go back next Sunday (the 27th) again, with her boyfriend, and we are onstage. I haven't let the 13 and 10 year olds see it, but they have all had "the talk" for quite some time!:lmao:

OK, you are making me feel like a pervert now . . .:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[disneymagic316]

Just wanted to wish everyone a Belated Happy New Year! It was difficult at the holidays so I must admit I was glad when they were over.

I know I have a lot of catching up to do here.

JoAnn- I'm glad your daughter is settled.

Harole Ann- I hope Garry is feeling better.

Sandra- I'm glad your procedure is over. I'm having one Feb. 27. Have fun on your cruise.

Helen- Enjoy your trip to Tunisia.

I apologize if I missed anyone's news.



We're going to Houston President's weekend to visit my son and daughter-in-law. I'm really looking forward to it.

[jlawall]

My oldest daughter (15) and I have seen it 10 times, and all but 2 have been onstage. We go back next Sunday (the 27th) again, with her boyfriend, and we are onstage. I haven't let the 13 and 10 year olds see it, but they have all had "the talk" for quite some time!:lmao:

OK, you are making me feel like a pervert now . . .:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
hahahaha..........if it makes you happy, go for it!!! My girls really did like it, esp. the 20YO........we also saw JB and LK for the second time........we really liked JB, have you seen that one?:banana:

[jlawall]

Just wanted to wish everyone a Belated Happy New Year! It was difficult at the holidays so I must admit I was glad when they were over.

I know I have a lot of catching up to do here.

JoAnn- I'm glad your daughter is settled.

Harole Ann- I hope Garry is feeling better.

Sandra- I'm glad your procedure is over. I'm having one Feb. 27. Have fun on your cruise.

Helen- Enjoy your trip to Tunisia.

I apologize if I missed anyone's news.



We're going to Houston President's weekend to visit my son and daughter-in-law. I'm really looking forward to it.

Ditto! Welcome back! I guess we can look forward to visiting our kids around the states when they finally get settled! Let us know how it goes!!:hug:

[bellelinus]

hahahaha..........if it makes you happy, go for it!!! My girls really did like it, esp. the 20YO........we also saw JB and LK for the second time........we really liked JB, have you seen that one?:banana:

Yes, those are both a lot of fun . . . you saw quite a few shows in a row!!!!

We saw "Little Mermaid" on Friday night and I was really disappointed . . . such good music and a great story and I thought Disney really wasted the opportunity. It just didn't work somehow, and the sets and costumes were downright bizarre. Even my 10 year old was less than thrilled.:sad2:

[jlawall]

:cloud9: Yes, those are both a lot of fun . . . you saw quite a few shows in a row!!!!

We saw "Little Mermaid" on Friday night and I was really disappointed . . . such good music and a great story and I thought Disney really wasted the opportunity. It just didn't work somehow, and the sets and costumes were downright bizarre. Even my 10 year old was less than thrilled.:sad2:

That's what I wanted to do for my Bday.......I probably saved $$ by not shopping!:thumbsup2 Now I think I've had enough NYC for awhile!

Wow, we could have crossed paths! I did like LM but I was bothered by the lead........I felt everyone was well cast, but the lead needed more personality........sets were good........really liked MP but I don't think either:confused3 of them have the staying power of LK............

Also, tried "Patsy's Italian Restaurant".......it was pretty good, great service!

[MrsG]

Hi All!

Sandra, I agree with Julie and JoAnn. AK is great in Feb. and there is plenty to do without going on any rides. It is expensive for one day but it is so worth it. It is unlike any other park.

Best wishes to your family, Wendy. We think of you often.

I also hear Mermaid was not up to Disney's usual. I'm dying to see Mary Poppins (it was my favorite Disney movie as a kid), but I draw the line at paying over $125 per ticket!!!! I'll wait and watch for a good Sat. night deal.

Been busy planning DD's baby shower this April. She'll be 5 months along next week. Tom had better hold my charge cards when we go to WDW in Feb. Her nursery is Winnie the Pooh. They should find out if it is a boy or girl in 2 weeks. Disney is going to be rubbing their hands together by the time we fly home. Cha ching!!!!:scared:

[jlawall]

Hi All!

Sandra, I agree with Julie and JoAnn. AK is great in Feb. and there is plenty to do without going on any rides. It is expensive for one day but it is so worth it. It is unlike any other park.

Best wishes to your family, Wendy. We think of you often.

I also hear Mermaid was not up to Disney's usual. I'm dying to see Mary Poppins (it was my favorite Disney movie as a kid), but I draw the line at paying over $125 per ticket!!!! I'll wait and watch for a good Sat. night deal.

Been busy planning DD's baby shower this April. She'll be 5 months along next week. Tom had better hold my charge cards when we go to WDW in Feb. Her nursery is Winnie the Pooh. They should find out if it is a boy or girl in 2 weeks. Disney is going to be rubbing their hands together by the time we fly home. Cha ching!!!!:scared:I'M SO JEALOUS, I guess I better watch what I wish for (especially after taking the girls to Spring Awakenings:scared1: ) but there were some cute baby T-shirts and dolls to purchase at LK......I wish I could be buying that stuff again.................Winnie the Pooh theme.........I could go to town with that one!! You and Tom are YOUNG future GPs, BTW....that's so sweet!:cloud9:

[MrsG]

I'M SO JEALOUS, I guess I better watch what I wish for (especially after taking the girls to Spring Awakenings:scared1: ) but there were some cute baby T-shirts and dolls to purchase at LK......I wish I could be buying that stuff again.................Winnie the Pooh theme.........I could go to town with that one!! You and Tom are YOUNG future GPs, BTW....that's so sweet!:cloud9:

Thanks. I felt like a dinosaur yesterday in Babies R Us. They had about 100 different kinds of baby bottles, and they don't make plug in baby food dish warmers anymore (I guess the microwave revolutionized heating bottles and food for the better!) After about $600 :scared1: on the Winnie the Pooh crib set, lamp, wall art, etc. and little incidentals like grandma/grandpa loves you bibs, I've decided I'm not buying another thing until I get into the World of Disney store!!!
:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[Sandaneli]

Thanks. I felt like a dinosaur yesterday in Babies R Us. They had about 100 different kinds of baby bottles, and they don't make plug in baby food dish warmers anymore (I guess the microwave revolutionized heating bottles and food for the better!) After about $600 :scared1: on the Winnie the Pooh crib set, lamp, wall art, etc. and little incidentals like grandma/grandpa loves you bibs, I've decided I'm not buying another thing until I get into the World of Disney store!!!
:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

You mean you didn't buy the motorized swing that connects to your IPod:confused3 What kind of Grandmother are you going to be?;)

We are going to be grandparents in March, the shower is Feb 9. I'm in the process of making a baby quilt. It will be done by then.

We went to Babies R Us on Saturday and Gerry was completely overwhelmed. He loved the motorized swing. I talked him out of it thankfully. The gift registry is 14 pages long but some of it was exclusive to online orders. We didn't know that and spent quite a bit of time looking around. We have already bought her a Red Sox outfit so she'll be all set for opening day. That is most important to Gerry. I'm sure he'll find something else for her on the ship.

My mom always says that it's a miracle the human race has made it this far without all the things available now. We didn't have all this "stuff" when her kids were little and we survived.:rotfl: :rotfl:

Have fun shopping at the World Of Disney Store!!

Sandra

[jlawall]

Thanks. I felt like a dinosaur yesterday in Babies R Us. They had about 100 different kinds of baby bottles, and they don't make plug in baby food dish warmers anymore (I guess the microwave revolutionized heating bottles and food for the better!) After about $600 :scared1: on the Winnie the Pooh crib set, lamp, wall art, etc. and little incidentals like grandma/grandpa loves you bibs, I've decided I'm not buying another thing until I get into the World of Disney store!!!
:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

You mean you didn't buy the motorized swing that connects to your IPod:confused3 What kind of Grandmother are you going to be?;)

We are going to be grandparents in March, the shower is Feb 9. I'm in the process of making a baby quilt. It will be done by then.

We went to Babies R Us on Saturday and Gerry was completely overwhelmed. He loved the motorized swing. I talked him out of it thankfully. The gift registry is 14 pages long but some of it was exclusive to online orders. We didn't know that and spent quite a bit of time looking around. We have already bought her a Red Sox outfit so she'll be all set for opening day. That is most important to Gerry. I'm sure he'll find something else for her on the ship.

My mom always says that it's a miracle the human race has made it this far without all the things available now. We didn't have all this "stuff" when her kids were little and we survived.:rotfl: :rotfl:

Have fun shopping at the World Of Disney Store!!

Sandra
Well, I HAD to multi-quote this chat! And I thought I was spending too much on my kids.........the grandkids will be spoiled rotten!!!!!!!!!:yay: :woohoo: :banana: :cool1: :thumbsup2 :goodvibes Best wishes on your upcoming arrival, Sandra & Gerry!!!!:hug:

[MrsG]

You mean you didn't buy the motorized swing that connects to your IPod:confused3 What kind of Grandmother are you going to be?;)

We are going to be grandparents in March, the shower is Feb 9. I'm in the process of making a baby quilt. It will be done by then.

We went to Babies R Us on Saturday and Gerry was completely overwhelmed. He loved the motorized swing. I talked him out of it thankfully. The gift registry is 14 pages long but some of it was exclusive to online orders. We didn't know that and spent quite a bit of time looking around. We have already bought her a Red Sox outfit so she'll be all set for opening day. That is most important to Gerry. I'm sure he'll find something else for her on the ship.

My mom always says that it's a miracle the human race has made it this far without all the things available now. We didn't have all this "stuff" when her kids were little and we survived.:rotfl: :rotfl:

Have fun shopping at the World Of Disney Store!!

Sandra

Your mom speaks the truth!!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl:

[Sandaneli]

Your mom speaks the truth!!!!!!:rotfl: :rotfl:

Another thing I learned from my Mom is not to go too crazy over the first Grandchild because there will be more, especially since we have 4 kids. Whatever you do for the first you have to do for the next, no matter how many come along later. She learned this the hard way. So we are trying to be careful. But it sure is difficult when there is so much out there and everything is so adorable.

Jeff and Lisa, oldest son and wife, just bought a house and once they move in we're pretty sure they are going to start a family so it might not be too long before the 2nd grandchild is here.

Sandra

[disneymagic316]

Hi All!

Sandra, I agree with Julie and JoAnn. AK is great in Feb. and there is plenty to do without going on any rides. It is expensive for one day but it is so worth it. It is unlike any other park.

Best wishes to your family, Wendy. We think of you often.

I also hear Mermaid was not up to Disney's usual. I'm dying to see Mary Poppins (it was my favorite Disney movie as a kid), but I draw the line at paying over $125 per ticket!!!! I'll wait and watch for a good Sat. night deal.

Been busy planning DD's baby shower this April. She'll be 5 months along next week. Tom had better hold my charge cards when we go to WDW in Feb. Her nursery is Winnie the Pooh. They should find out if it is a boy or girl in 2 weeks. Disney is going to be rubbing their hands together by the time we fly home. Cha ching!!!!:scared:

You mean you didn't buy the motorized swing that connects to your IPod:confused3 What kind of Grandmother are you going to be?;)

We are going to be grandparents in March, the shower is Feb 9. I'm in the process of making a baby quilt. It will be done by then.

We went to Babies R Us on Saturday and Gerry was completely overwhelmed. He loved the motorized swing. I talked him out of it thankfully. The gift registry is 14 pages long but some of it was exclusive to online orders. We didn't know that and spent quite a bit of time looking around. We have already bought her a Red Sox outfit so she'll be all set for opening day. That is most important to Gerry. I'm sure he'll find something else for her on the ship.

My mom always says that it's a miracle the human race has made it this far without all the things available now. We didn't have all this "stuff" when her kids were little and we survived.:rotfl: :rotfl:

Have fun shopping at the World Of Disney Store!!

Sandra

Congratulations to all the grandparents- to -be!
I went to Babies R us when my nephew was born in September and couldn't believe the things they now have. My sister-in- law even has a baby wipe warmer.

Marianne- I'd have a hard time controlling myself in the World of disney store. I'd want to buy everything! Have fun shopping!

Sandra- love your mom's quote.

Good luck planning the baby showers.

[MrsG]

Another thing I learned from my Mom is not to go too crazy over the first Grandchild because there will be more, especially since we have 4 kids. Whatever you do for the first you have to do for the next, no matter how many come along later. She learned this the hard way. So we are trying to be careful. But it sure is difficult when there is so much out there and everything is so adorable.

Jeff and Lisa, oldest son and wife, just bought a house and once they move in we're pretty sure they are going to start a family so it might not be too long before the 2nd grandchild is here.

Sandra


Sandra,

Your mom is a wise woman. And you're probably right, as they say, with a house comes a baby.:flower3:

[jlawall]

Sound advice, but really hard to imagine at this point!:goodvibes

[MrsG]

Just trying to move us up a bit. Happy Thursday!

[jlawall]

Just trying to move us up a bit. Happy Thursday!Anyone else have "THE COLD"..........I've been coughing all week!:scared1:

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