2006 DVC Member Cruise - SSMC06 - October 22, 2006 Part 6

[#1Mouse]

Well Diane just walked in and I asked her if anyone called last night. She gave me the "Oops, that's right Squid called and I think you are suppose to call him back".

She's 20 and missing her brain, scares me that in 2 years she'll be a school teacher :scared1:

[fireplug]

I dont think its been posted yet, But I just received an email from DVC, telling us about getting $15 off a point to add on...and at the bottom it says watch out for your set of DVC post cards coming to your mailbox soon! I wonder what those look like...More gifts I love gifts!


hmmmm post cards = scrapbook potential


SQuid

[gometros]

Am deffinately interested in VISITING anything that they build at DL. It's been close to thirty years since I've been there so I wanna go BACK.

Then these are for you. Taken during my trip in June:

http://thumb16.webshots.net/t/42/43/0/21/86/2561021860092338376qQfcdn_th.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2561021860092338376qQfcdn)

http://thumb16.webshots.net/t/48/48/5/80/52/2948580520092338376PEqxxO_th.jpg (http://family.webshots.com/photo/2948580520092338376PEqxxO)

[fireplug]

So my Shrek sized 10s wouldn't fit you then? :lmao:


With a couple pairs of socks ??????? maybe?????????








NAH NOT HAPPENING! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

SQuid

[M4travels]

Am deffinately interested in VISITING anything that they build at DL. It's been close to thirty years since I've been there so I wanna go BACK.
Curt, come on out and visit! Things have changed slightly in the 30 years you've been gone.

Michael

[fireplug]

Cindy, Karen has just informed me that if Cameron EVER gets the desire to take that poster down then she asks that he remembers his Michigan pal. Course if it just happens to burst into flames after one of the frogs eats out stragecic parts as to leave it unrecognizable, then oh well.



Frogs in Michigan eat posters do they :confused3 :confused3

SQuid

[bcvprincesses]

Thanks Curt, Cameron will love :love: :listen: this song on the party http://bestsmileys.com/cars/11.gif from WDW to Port Canaveral ::yes::

I think Cameron wants to ride in the car with Curt and they can sing together. :rotfl2: Stacy and Karen can ride on the bus with us.

[fireplug]

Is Lost still on cause it seems I am talking to myself here


:dance3: :rolleyes1 :eek: :charac2: :ssst: :chat:

Started to get a complex didnt ya???? :surfweb:

Didnt take them long to get back either did it?? :rotfl2:


SQuid

[fireplug]

I know!!! :rolleyes: I have over 35 pages to catch up on! My goodness that's a lot of chitter chatter! :hyper2:

I know the feeling :rolleyes1

BELIEVE me :rotfl2:


SQuid

[bcvprincesses]

I have a real question. Where do you meet for the stingray thing? We have it scheduled for 1pm. The girls are going to be so excited. :banana:

[fireplug]

Got my pirate: costume from a woman I work with and I'm so psyched! It fits!! I even have a wig! I'm not sure if I'll wear it but I'll bring it just the same. Yo Ho! Yo Ho! A pirate's life for me! pirate:


Coleen has two of them. I may not recognize my date for Pirate Night pirate:


Squid

[fireplug]

Yes, sorry it's not the http://bestsmileys.com/sports1/9.gif (They're off playing golf)

Quite the stinging retort from a fan of the team who has missed the playoffs since sometime in the '80s :lmao: :lmao:




BUT at least your team has won a World Series in your lifetime :sad1:


SQuid

[WDWLVR]

I have a real question. Where do you meet for the stingray thing? We have it scheduled for 1pm. The girls are going to be so excited. :banana:

You go all the way down by the game pavillion. Right past it is a shack that says Stingray Ray's. You sign in there, get your gear, and then the classroom is right behind the shack.

[M4travels]

Julie - I think you need these for the reception:


http://disneyshopping.go.com/DSSectionPage.process?Merchant_Id=2&Section_Id=14954&Product_Id=196165

Yikes! And I thought my rainbow ears were special!

Michael

[fireplug]

No problem Chipsc, all I need to do is get far enough out front of the "500 Stingray Dash" to turn around and quickly get off a shot before being http://bestsmileys.com/scared/3.gifmercillessly trampled to death http://bestsmileys.com/dead/1.gif http://bestsmileys.com/dead/5.gif

:thumbsup2


Your photo will be your legacy Gary!

[bonzie1]

Does anyone know if the DIS Board SEARCH function is working properly???

I've been trying to get it to work, and can't. Even the advanced search flips you back up to the main search.

I know, due to large file sizes a search causes a LOT of strain on the servers, but I wish they would remove them if they aren't working properly.

Any thoughts? THANKS!

[tinkerbelle77]

Left at lunch time to run to Target and there were bright blue skies and the sun was shining. Came out of Target 1/2 hour later and it is grey and yucky out.
Back from lunch now, and the skies are bright and blue, hopefully they stay that way!

[fireplug]

Only in an attempt to inflate the overall postcount I just wanna blow our own horns a little.
Karen busted 400 today, I busted 600 and most importantly
THE TIGERS WON GAME 2!!

GO Tigers :woohoo: (I just hate the A's)


SQuid

[fireplug]

:cheer2: CONGRATULATIONS ANNMARIE ON 3500 POSTS :cheer2:


:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc DITTO! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

SQuid

[tinkerbelle77]

When you run your DVC membership as a "rental buisness" you may get more than one too.


SQuid
Rent what points??? I am always in the hole..and borrowing from the next year!

[tinkerbelle77]

What do they look like?

I bought these in August even though I don't have any more room on my walls, I made some. They have Walt quotes on them. I get teary just reading them and smile whenever I pass them. Are these the ones? OK, so I'm not a photographer, but you get the idea!


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/DSC04493.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/DSC04492.jpg
Those are very nice, where did you get them at, and what are the quotes, if its not too much trouble?

[tinkerbelle77]

Actually, rumor has it that DVC is holding us hostage and not docking until 10:30 so we all add on points before they will let us get off the ship!
Thats not a problem here...I am considering adding on!

[fireplug]

Now, everyone join me in a little song and dance...

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
We're going on a cruise! We're going on a cruise!


:woohoo: :woohoo: :dance3: :dance3: :woohoo: :woohoo:


SQuid

[tinkerbelle77]

Julie - I think you need these for the reception:


http://disneyshopping.go.com/DSSectionPage.process?Merchant_Id=2&Section_Id=14954&Product_Id=196165
Oh yeah, give one to each guest, Julie!...They are very cute, but not in a price range for me

[tinkerbelle77]

1000 so get going MISSY! :surfweb:


SQuid
1000???? Thats almost 300 away, when am I going to have time to pack?...I will try, but theres no guarantee!

[fireplug]

I'll be joining you for that :drinking1 !

Rum and Diet Coke................ Rum and Diet Coke

Just keep telling myself its wont be that long now. :thumbsup2 :cool1: :thumbsup2

Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

http://www.bussongs.com/songs/its_a_small_world_after_all_short.php

It's a world of laughter
- A world of tears
It's a world of hopes
- And a world of fears
There's so much that we share
- That it's time we're aware
It's a small world after all

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world


There is just one moon
- And one golden sun
And a smile means
- Friendship to every one
Though the mountains divide
- And the oceans are wide
It's a small world after all

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world
Anything to use that song again??? You are set on annoying us, arent you?

[tinkerbelle77]

Words of Wisdom from the 20,000 post owner???? :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


SQuid
Ha :lmao: I didnt even think of that way...I think shes just tired of reading my posts!!! :lmao:

[tinkerbelle77]

Shhhh - I didn't want her to pass me :lmao:
You should have no fears of this...you post a lot more than me!!!

[curtdennis]

http://bestsmileys.com/sports1/10.gifJust plowed through the posts for the entire day!! Whew.

[alikat99]

I have a real question. Where do you meet for the stingray thing? We have it scheduled for 1pm. The girls are going to be so excited. :banana:
The stingray adventure is out past the far end of the family beach, I think more towards the teen area.

[tinkerbelle77]

I have a friend in Lansing who says it's snowing like crazy there. Two inches on the ground already.
Well, I am glad I am not there...It has stopped and there was no accumulation here!!!

[tinkerbelle77]

I guess I was being too subtle. I was making fun of Tina and Steve dominating the thread this morning :teeth:
Dominating??? I take offense to that!!! :lmao: :lmao: Butt in anytime you want!

[tinkerbelle77]

hmmmm post cards = scrapbook potential


SQuid
Thanks for that tip, I will have to hold onto them and see if I can put them to scrapbooking use, when I finally start!

[tinkerbelle77]

With a couple pairs of socks ??????? maybe?????????








NAH NOT HAPPENING! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

SQuid
I think I could fit both feet into a 10??But it would look pretty funny! :lmao: :rotfl2:

[fireplug]

http://monorailgreen.info/member2006/SS2006.gif

Good morning Member Cruisers
- we sail in 10 days!




party:



Remember you can get a copy of the navigator on the web site!






LAST DOUBLE DIGIT DAY! Tomorrow starts The Single Digit Dance Days! :woohoo: :cool1: :dance3:


SQuid

[tinkerbelle77]

Quite the stinging retort from a fan of the team who has missed the playoffs since sometime in the '80s :lmao: :lmao:




BUT at least your team has won a World Series in your lifetime :sad1:


SQuid
I doubt they will one in my lifetime, But I am still rooting for them...GO CUBBIES!!!

[tinkerbelle77]

Rum and Diet Coke................ Rum and Diet Coke

Just keep telling myself its wont be that long now. :thumbsup2 :cool1: :thumbsup2

Squid
Diet coke and Amaretto!!! I cant wait!!!

[BriarRose59]

I believe as long as you use the valet, you can park there, go to the DIS meet, go to Epcot and get your car when you're done. And valet parking is free, so it's not like it's gonna cost you anything!

This is what I seem to remember also. Just make sure you have your DVC card.

[tinkerbelle77]

http://bestsmileys.com/sports1/10.gifJust plowed through the posts for the entire day!! Whew.
YEAH!!! Me too...But I'm sure when I walk away, there will be plenty more till I get back!

[bonzie1]

I just learned that the current search function is pretty much useless... I went to the technical thread.

With so many posts, and the search function seriously disabled, unless you can plow through everything, you're sunk!

[fireplug]

Konc Kooler from the DCL website...


Konk Kooler
Ingredients
1/2 ounce dark rum
3/4 ounce light rum
1 ounce passion fruit juice
1 pina colada mix
1 ounce orange juice
Directions
1. Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
2. Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a wedge of tropical fruit.

OH Gail.................. Can you please have John reformulate this to fill our BUBBA MUGS


Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

LAST DOUBLE DIGIT DAY! Tomorrow starts The Single Digit Dance Days! :woohoo: :cool1: :dance3:


SQuid
Single digits, I didnt even think about that...Its approaching so fast, yet it seems like I have been waiting forever...I feel like a little kid at Christmas or their birthdays! :cheer2:

[fireplug]

You know what they say-- GMTA!! :cool1:

CONGRATS ON 23,000 post

Squid

[bcvprincesses]

The stingray adventure is out past the far end of the family beach, I think more towards the teen area.
Thanks Amy and Mary. I feel better when I know where I am going. :thumbsup2

[fireplug]

[/i]
Nope, you don't need to bring towels, there are plenty. They hand them to you when you get off the ship in Castaway Cay.
Pirate night, it's really up to you. If you want to dress up, go for it!! Not everyone will dress up at all. Heck, I think that it's a DIS thing, more than a DCL thing.


[/i]
You may bring a bottle of wine, but I would not put it in your suitcase. The luggage handlers are not much different than airline handlers. Make sure that you bring it in your carry-on bag, to avoid a broken wine bottle all over your clothes.


[/i]
I know that you can get them at WDW, not sure if they have them on the ship (they probably do). And yes, you can turn them into Guest Services to be signed on the first day, and then you get them back on the last night.


[/i]
You can get the copy of Mary's DIS navigator on her website (link to it is on the bottom of all her posts). She'll also give you a hard copy at the DIS meet either on Saturday at the Beach Club if you'll be there, or onboard on Sunday at 3pm.


CONGRATS ON 23,000 reply


Squid

[gometros]

Does anyone know if the DIS Board SEARCH function is working properly???

I've been trying to get it to work, and can't. Even the advanced search flips you back up to the main search.

I know, due to large file sizes a search causes a LOT of strain on the servers, but I wish they would remove them if they aren't working properly.

Any thoughts? THANKS!

Funny you should ask. I was just trying to find a thread from a few years ago and tried everything, including searching by my screen name. WHen I did that I got only 22 results? :rolleyes1

[fireplug]

Robin, much too suttle for this group. Hope you don't mind a little tweeking!

HIP HIP HURRAY!!!!!




Now, everyone join me in a little song and dance...




:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
We're going on a cruise! We're going on a cruise!


party: party: party:

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

:sail: :jumping3: :sail: :bounce: :jumping3::sail: :jumping3:


I am in AWE! :thumbsup2

SQuid

[Diana Lyn]

I just learned that the current search function is pretty much useless... I went to the technical thread.

With so many posts, and the search function seriously disabled, unless you can plow through everything, you're sunk!

I was about to post a reply to your other thread, but in the effort to keep up, I didn't right away. I found the same thing out yesterday when I was looking for one of Mary's Tip of the Days and I ended up spending WAY too much time on it and still didn't find it. :sad2:

So Mary--is there a whole list you have of tip of the days? I'm specifically looking for the label on the luggage tag one, I forgot what info I need to put on my labels. I did this last year and loved it!!

[fireplug]

:love: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HALYNA & MIKE:love: (MSTEG)

:love::love::love::love::love::love:



HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

SQuid

[fireplug]

Bad can't really happen in scrapbooking. Its like art, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you like what you have done, that's all that matters. Everyone has a different level of experience. Just because I have been at it a long time, doesn't mean my books are any better than someone who is new. I don't go for the super busy layouts anymore, I just want to get my pics and journaling in while it is somewhat fresh in my mind, with a few embellishments. I have gone to color blocking on the last couple of books I have done and find it much easier and quicker. Scrapbooks are for keeping our pics and memories safe, not stressing over!


Very eloquently said!

SQuid

[fireplug]

... And to Georgie for the nice set up to post #23,000

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

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


SQuid

[fireplug]

Way to go, my chatty friends!!! :chat: :chat: :chat:

Onward and upward, 25,000 is on the horizon!



Doing my part! Fluffing the thread every chance I get.

Squid

[ohanafamily]

I believe as long as you use the valet, you can park there, go to the DIS meet, go to Epcot and get your car when you're done. And valet parking is free, so it's not like it's gonna cost you anything!
I have been told that parking at the BC is OK as long as you have business at the resort (IE Cape May or BAC. If you are going to spend a day at Epcot then they ask you use the park's parking facility.

:figment:

[fireplug]

BRRRRRRRR It's a pretty chilly day here. I woke and realized it was cold enough for the furnace to turn on. They are calling for rain and snow flurries today - luckily it's been too warm for any of it to stick, but this is way to early for snow!

That's ok, in a week, I will be back where it's warm and plenty of sunshine! :Pinkbounc


You stay warm up there kiddo. I hope they get your PHONE hooked up real soon too :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1






SQuid:firefight

[BriarRose59]

Very eloquently said!

SQuid

Thank you!

[fireplug]

They reported snow at O'Hare airport over night. May get some more this afternoon but nothing that will stick as we are supposed to be in the 40's.

One week from today we begin our drive down!


Heard on the news they had 2" in Rockford last night.

Squid

[Diana Lyn]

Those are very nice, where did you get them at, and what are the quotes, if its not too much trouble?

Spirit says "You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it takes people to make the dream a reality"

and Heritage says "I only hope we don't lose sight of one thing--it wasall started by a mouse"

I don't know if there are others, these are the ones I found in the shop inside the Castle.

[cgcw]

Great Googlie Mooglie! I am still 35 pages behind :surfweb:

Squid

So am I. :confused: Who the heck jump started this thread. When I have a hard time keeping up, there is some serious chit-chatting going on :chat:

Yikes, it might take me until the cruise to catch up. Between packing and activities with the kids, Amy, you'll just have to take over the lead as the thread high poster. :)

[fireplug]

Did you all read the reports on the DVC forum that they announced there will be DVC Villas at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Pretty cool. We won't be buying points there but would be willing to try it at some point just like we've tried almost all the other DVC locations.

I think I will wait till I get official word from DVC on this but it sounds VERY cool so far!

SQuid

[fireplug]

Ok, now THIS was insensitive!!! I'm going to have to edit it to make it more politically correct:

Most of us had a chance to go on a cruise! Most of us had a chance to go on a cruise! Most of us had a chance to go on a cruise!


party: party: party:

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:






:stir: :stir: :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1


Squid

[Diana Lyn]

So am I. :confused: Who the heck jump started this thread. When I have a hard time keeping up, there is some serious chit-chatting going on :chat:

Yikes, it might take me until the cruise to catch up. Between packing and activities with the kids, Amy, you'll just have to take over the lead as the thread high poster. :)

I'm right with you Cindy! Keeping up now is like a full time job!

I'm thinking I just may have to sit out for a few days to get everything I need to do done and just catch up with you guys in chat on Friday and Sunday nights. After all, there's only a week left, how much can I really miss? :rotfl2:

[fireplug]

No snow here yesterday, but it was the second Wednesday in a row with SEVERE weather with tornados (and me driving INTO the storm both times to get to rehearsal) Hoping this picture works, here is one of the houses from last night's storm:

http://www.dispatch.com/2006/10/12/20061012-Pc-A1-0500.jpg


At least this one is still standing. Many aren't!

Glad to hear you are safe and sound! :thumbsup2

Squid

[fireplug]

YIPPIE!! I'll have someone to chat with that week!!! :lmao:


Misery LOVES company doesnt it. :wave: :wave:

SQuid

[alikat99]

So am I. :confused: Who the heck jump started this thread. When I have a hard time keeping up, there is some serious chit-chatting going on :chat:

Yikes, it might take me until the cruise to catch up. Between packing and activities with the kids, Amy, you'll just have to take over the lead as the thread high poster. :)
No chance Cindy!!! I have to say that with the recent chattiness, I'm going to probably have to kinda drop off because I just can't keep up (and I'm a stay-at-home mom).

I love that people have decided to try to reach that big milestone, but quite frankly, I can't read pages and pages in just a couple hours of being gone. Good luck with the milestone and could someone let me know if any plans change or any big DIS news happens.

Love you guys...See you in a little over a week!!!

[cgcw]

Thanks Curt, Cameron will love :love: :listen: this song on the party http://bestsmileys.com/cars/11.gif from WDW to Port Canaveral ::yes::

Would this be the same Cameron that I told before last cruise that they revamped IASW and Cameron came to the conclusion that it would be cool to ride because they added laser lights to it? Boy was he surprised to find out otherwise when we rode last year. :teeth:

[WDWLVR]

I was about to post a reply to your other thread, but in the effort to keep up, I didn't right away. I found the same thing out yesterday when I was looking for one of Mary's Tip of the Days and I ended up spending WAY too much time on it and still didn't find it. :sad2:

So Mary--is there a whole list you have of tip of the days? I'm specifically looking for the label on the luggage tag one, I forgot what info I need to put on my labels. I did this last year and loved it!!

Diana - yes I have them saved in a word document. I meant to put it up on the website. I'll try and do that tonight.

[fireplug]

Hey everyone - well I just took a look at the Wonder dry dock thread and it seems that the Wonder is back on it's way to FL as of this morning!!! I'll be excited to see the trip reports next Thursday from those that leave on Sunday on the newly refurbished WONDER!!!

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc Sounds like great news!

Squid

[cgcw]

Well Diane just walked in and I asked her if anyone called last night. She gave me the "Oops, that's right Squid called and I think you are suppose to call him back".

She's 20 and missing her brain, scares me that in 2 years she'll be a school teacher :scared1:

Hopefully not in the Chicago area. :charac2:

[fireplug]

Hey Cindy,

We are going to WDW the Friday after you all get back but I know several of you will already have left for home. Hopefully we will be able to meet up another time. I know you all are going to have a great time. I'm not working today and HAVE to finally get rid of all the Disney bags. Of course, since I got Gail's LARGE bag of stuff mailed to her it has made a big dent in what I have left. :rotfl:

Carol

Do we get to see you guys over that weekend???? We dont leave until Monday the 30th


SQuid

[Diana Lyn]

No chance Cindy!!! I have to say that with the recent chattiness, I'm going to probably have to kinda drop off because I just can't keep up (and I'm a stay-at-home mom).

I love that people have decided to try to reach that big milestone, but quite frankly, I can't read pages and pages in just a couple hours of being gone. Good luck with the milestone and could someone let me know if any plans change or any big DIS news happens.

Love you guys...See you in a little over a week!!!

It really does frighten me when we essentially post the same exact thing! We must really be sisters! :rotfl:

[#1Mouse]

I was about to post a reply to your other thread, but in the effort to keep up, I didn't right away. I found the same thing out yesterday when I was looking for one of Mary's Tip of the Days and I ended up spending WAY too much time on it and still didn't find it. :sad2:

So Mary--is there a whole list you have of tip of the days? I'm specifically looking for the label on the luggage tag one, I forgot what info I need to put on my labels. I did this last year and loved it!!

Diana are you talking about the luggage tags that you put on your bags when leaving the ship? If so I can tell you what I do. I brought address labels and just stuck them on the luggage tag. I then had to write my cabin # on them. If I have time I might just print up new labels with my cabin # along with my name and address on them. Sure beats using cruise time filling out those tags.

[Diana Lyn]

Diana - yes I have them saved in a word document. I meant to put it up on the website. I'll try and do that tonight.

I was going to say no rush....but since we leave in a week--Hurry Up!!! :rotfl2:

[seaulater]

Thats not a problem here...I am considering adding on!

We added on 250 last member cruise and took a free 7 night vacation to Hong Kong Disneyland this last May. It was awesome!

[Diana Lyn]

Diana are you talking about the luggage tags that you put on your bags when leaving the ship? If so I can tell you what I do. I brought address labels and just stuck them on the luggage tag. I then had to write my cabin # on them. If I have time I might just print up new labels with my cabin # along with my name and address on them. Sure beats using cruise time filling out those tags.

Yea, the cute colored tags they give you on the last night that I stole a bunch of for scrapbooking purposes. :blush: I knew name and address, I wasn't sure about what else--but cabin number was probably it. I remembers 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3....like I'm gonna have 3 bags! :rotfl2: I need to make 10 of them and leave the last number blank and fill in the grand total.

[cgcw]

I have a real question. Where do you meet for the stingray thing? We have it scheduled for 1pm. The girls are going to be so excited. :banana:

I have no idea? :confused: I'm just following the mad dash of the marathon.

Maybe the answer is buried in here -- I just haven't gotten there yet.

[fireplug]

Hope you're still watching the mail slot, Bear.....

Your surprise is on it's way..... :)


If he is I hope Mark and MAry have another door to use!

Steve :firefight

[fireplug]

I thought the Contemporary was a rumor based on something someone found on an architect's website?

I just hope ONE of these DVC rumors comes true.

SQuid

[fireplug]

Okay team buckle up this could be a bumpy ride!

I am 35 pages and 617 posts behind so I am about to try and catch up.

WISH ME LUCK :wizard:

SQuid


Caught up to where I started TODAY and I am still 15 pages behind! :confused3

Squid

[RRBB]

Wow. This is like MAJOR overhaul!!
Will there be some "before and after" pictures???
AFTER the cruise, of course!I have some pics from the beginning of this project. You could really see progress during the framing stage, but once they put up the wood/brick it's been less exciting to watch than a pot of water boiling.

This was just after they poured the foundation for the new section of garage.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d801b3127cce8acdcb36c18b00000016108Abs3Ddy4Ysg

Framing the new part of the garage
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d801b3127cce8acdc253004200000016108Abs3Ddy4Ysg

Extending the roof over the new section. They had to romove part of the old roof because of the way it was angled back.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d808b3127cce8a8ed9997cfc00000016108Abs3Ddy4Ysg

Dormer windows added for the rooms we're adding. No more attic (wasted space) up there.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d808b3127cce8a8ed6fc3c0600000016108Abs3Ddy4Ysg

The new look from the street, before windows and brick put up.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d808b3127cce8a8ed5797c1a00000016108Abs3Ddy4Ysg

All this took place in June. The framers worked so fast they got about a month ahead of schedule. :) Everything else on the other hand has been dragging and now they're about a month or more behind schedule. :(

I gave paint color choices to the painter today. I'm still nervous that I didn't pick the "right" color for my scrapbooking room though.

[fireplug]

Hi from Delaware! :wave: Arrived safe and sound yesterday afternoon after driving thru rain til I got to PA and then hit rain again when I got to DE. All in all it wasn't too bad. From what dd told me this morning on the phone, I left just in time - sounds like white stuff is falling from the sky again. Only white stuff I like to see falling from the sky is..... Disney snow!
Off to have a fun day with sis so I'll try and check in later or maybe chat tomorrow. Not sure but will see ya soon!

HAVE FUN Mary! :wave: :wave:

SQuid

[RRBB]

Sorry to leave you, Robin....
but if you're really chatty you can get to the milestone before anyone else gets up! :)My computer froze last night so I took it as a sign to go to sleep. Guess we all pooped out around the same time, leaving a good setup for the milestone posts. ;)

[tinkerbelle77]

Spirit says "You can design and create, and build the most wonderful place in the world, but it takes people to make the dream a reality"

and Heritage says "I only hope we don't lose sight of one thing--it wasall started by a mouse"

I don't know if there are others, these are the ones I found in the shop inside the Castle.
Those are beautiful...I am going to look for them this trip!...they would look great on my wall!

[cgcw]

http://bestsmileys.com/sports1/10.gifJust plowed through the posts for the entire day!! Whew.


I am still many pages back.....but this is the cutest post I've seen in a while.

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2::rotfl::rotfl2:

[fireplug]

Green Flag!

Go Steve Go !!!

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

Doing my best Gary Doing my BEST! :woohoo: :woohoo:

SQuid

[Garfield]

I have no idea? :confused: I'm just following the mad dash of the marathon.

Maybe the answer is buried in here -- I just haven't gotten there yet.



It's between the Teen Beach and the Heads Up Bar

[Diana Lyn]

I gave paint color choices to the painter today. I'm still nervous that I didn't pick the "right" color for my scrapbooking room though.

What color did you pick?

[tinkerbelle77]

We added on 250 last member cruise and took a free 7 night vacation to Hong Kong Disneyland this last May. It was awesome!
I currently have 250 and am considering adding at least 150!...Maybe more if it includes a free trip!

[fireplug]

Here it is 10:30 AM - Snowing like crazy. Some stuck to the trees and rooftops but was gone very shortly.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/gailz625/FirstSnow1.jpg


HEY did John get a NEW truck since we were there???


Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

Caught up to where I started TODAY and I am still 15 pages behind! :confused3

Squid
Most of those 15 pages belong to you, trying to catch up!

[fireplug]

:rolleyes1 OK, I have to post this....

In less than 54 hours we will be on the plane tp MCO....

I am curious if we get to 25.000 posts before...

:figment:


Could be if SOMEONE would post more OFTEN !


SQuid

[tinkerbelle77]

I have some pics from the beginning of this project. You could really see progress during the framing stage, but once they put up the wood/brick it's been less exciting to watch than a pot of water boiling.

This was just after they poured the foundation for the new section of garage.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d801b3127cce8acdcb36c18b00000016108Abs3Ddy4Ysg

Framing the new part of the garage
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d801b3127cce8acdc253004200000016108Abs3Ddy4Ysg

Extending the roof over the new section. They had to romove part of the old roof because of the way it was angled back.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d808b3127cce8a8ed9997cfc00000016108Abs3Ddy4Ysg

Dormer windows added for the rooms we're adding. No more attic (wasted space) up there.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d808b3127cce8a8ed6fc3c0600000016108Abs3Ddy4Ysg

The new look from the street, before windows and brick put up.
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6d808b3127cce8a8ed5797c1a00000016108Abs3Ddy4Ysg

All this took place in June. The framers worked so fast they got about a month ahead of schedule. :) Everything else on the other hand has been dragging and now they're about a month or more behind schedule. :(

I gave paint color choices to the painter today. I'm still nervous that I didn't pick the "right" color for my scrapbooking room though.It looks like tis going to be beautiful when its completely finished! And I'm sure the color for the scrapbooking room is absolutely perfect!!!

[RRBB]

:Pinkbounc Karen, Congrats on 400 posts! :Pinkbounc



:cool1: Curt, Congrats on 600 posts! :cool1:




:cheer2: Way to go TIGERS!!! :cheer2:

[tinkerbelle77]

My computer froze last night so I took it as a sign to go to sleep. Guess we all pooped out around the same time, leaving a good setup for the milestone posts. ;)
Yes we did, but it was still fun, I figured everyone would be in bed! It was crazy to find 2 others as nuts as I am!

[RRBB]

Robin, much too suttle for this group. Hope you don't mind a little tweeking!



HIP HIP HURRAY!!!!!





Now, everyone join me in a little song and dance...




:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
We're going on a cruise! We're going on a cruise!


party: party: party:

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

:sail: :jumping3: :sail: :bounce: :jumping3::sail: :jumping3:



Hey, it was late when I posted that and I didn't want to wake anyone up. Wait, who am I kidding. I wanted to shout it to the world, but I hate waking Ian. ;)

[Kerlynne]

OMG! What a day!! :goodvibes
First Fed Ex dropped of our package with the picture! :cool1:
And then learning about AKLV I"m flipping out! Feels like Christmas time here! :rotfl:
I received the cruise documents yesterday, and have been so excited, that i feel like i'm starting to get panic attacks! :crazy:
It's hard enough to pack and remember for us 3 in the past, but to pack things for a baby, has me in a tailspin! lol
Can you all believe we are DAYS AWAY! :dance3:
We are leavi ng this Wednesday and can't stand the wait any longer! :rotfl2:
I feel bad that I havn't had the time to read everything you all have been posting up to now!

Well can't wait to meet all of you! :woohoo:

Kerri

[#1Mouse]

HEY did John get a NEW truck since we were there???


Squid

I'm guessing he never got around to sending you the pictures of his new truck and the reason he got the new truck. I will have to have a talk with that boy when he gets home tonight.

[Garfield]

OMG! What a day!! :goodvibes
First Fed Ex dropped of our package with the picture! :cool1:
And then learning about AKLV I"m flipping out! Feels like Christmas time here! :rotfl:
I received the cruise documents yesterday, and have been so excited, that i feel like i'm starting to get panic attacks! :crazy:
It's hard enough to pack and remember for us 3 in the past, but to pack things for a baby, has me in a tailspin! lol
Can you all believe we are DAYS AWAY! :dance3:
We are leavi ng this Wednesday and can't stand the wait any longer! :rotfl2:
I feel bad that I havn't had the time to read everything you all have been posting up to now!

Well can't wait to meet all of you! :woohoo:

Kerri

Congratulations in Spades Kerri!!!

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[chipscinderelly]

Just wanted to share some of the Magic that Jeff and his lovely Mom shared with us. Monday or Tuesday this week Matt and I received SEVERAL packages at home and were busy opening them up. One was interesting as we had no idea who it was from... as we opened the box I gasped... it was a TMX ELMO!!!!!!

I wanted to wait to share until I knew who had been so gracious to send us one and now I can - so THANKS JEFF AND JEFF's MOM! - we're blessed and cannot wait to send her a thank you note with the check!

[ohanafamily]

Just wanted to share some of the Magic that Jeff and his lovely Mom shared with us. Monday or Tuesday this week Matt and I received SEVERAL packages at home and were busy opening them up. One was interesting as we had no idea who it was from... as we opened the box I gasped... it was a TMX ELMO!!!!!!

I wanted to wait to share until I knew who had been so gracious to send us one and now I can - so THANKS JEFF AND JEFF's MOM! - we're blessed and cannot wait to send her a thank you note with the check!
Yeah!!!!!!! Go Jeff, Jeff's Mom, Matt, and Julie too!!!!!!!!!

:figment:

[Garfield]

Just wanted to share some of the Magic that Jeff and his lovely Mom shared with us. Monday or Tuesday this week Matt and I received SEVERAL packages at home and were busy opening them up. One was interesting as we had no idea who it was from... as we opened the box I gasped... it was a TMX ELMO!!!!!!

I wanted to wait to share until I knew who had been so gracious to send us one and now I can - so THANKS JEFF AND JEFF's MOM! - we're blessed and cannot wait to send her a thank you note with the check!

http://www.fisher-price.com/img/product_shots/H9207_b_1.jpg

Very Thoughtful ::yes:: :thumbsup2

[WDWLVR]

Just wanted to share some of the Magic that Jeff and his lovely Mom shared with us. Monday or Tuesday this week Matt and I received SEVERAL packages at home and were busy opening them up. One was interesting as we had no idea who it was from... as we opened the box I gasped... it was a TMX ELMO!!!!!!

I wanted to wait to share until I knew who had been so gracious to send us one and now I can - so THANKS JEFF AND JEFF's MOM! - we're blessed and cannot wait to send her a thank you note with the check!

That is very cool. BTW - where is Jeff. Haven't seen a post from him in a long while!

Come back Jeff - we miss you!

[IleneF]

It would be neat if they'd start selling to DVC members on the cruise. I'm not sure that we're in the financial shape right now to buy, but that would be a hard one to pass up, since AKL was designed by the same guy that did VWL and it's the ONLY place we have points. DD's and I stayed at AKL a few years ago, and I have to say it's my favorite resort next to VWL.

I like to visit AKL, I LOVE the themeing and also the restaurants but I'm the only one in my family that does, I guess their tastes aren't as adventurous. But I wouldn't want to stay there..too far off the beaten path. I love the proximity of BCV to Downtown Disney, EPCOT and MGM and the Boardwalk at night. Only MK and AK are a bit of a distance. I don't think I'd like it the other way around.

[IleneF]

I'm off to do that pre cruise ritual....the pedicure!! Of course, this would be the coldest day of the fall, and I'll have to wear flip flops on the way home because I'm sure the polish won't be dry!

Ah yes, I have that NEXT Wednesday nite. Looking forward to it..Enjoy yours , Mary!

[rsschneck]

Did you all read the reports on the DVC forum that they announced there will be DVC Villas at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Pretty cool. We won't be buying points there but would be willing to try it at some point just like we've tried almost all the other DVC locations.

Very cool! I would love to try it!

[crzy4dals]

I got a package from FED EX today.

I jumped out of the car as soon as we pulled in the driveway. Now to get caught up. I really thought that I would come home to 50+ pages.... only 32 to catch up on.

[crzy4dals]

Any guesses on how quick the Villas at AKL will sell out?
I am excited about this... not sure about adding on though. I wonder what the fees will be and the price point.

Now to go catch up ...

[crzy4dals]

I'm still trying to catch up on the day's posts. I feel I'm not going to succeed again.

Anyway, I'm packed but still need to put in makeup and my exercise wear. Hairdresser yesterday, nails today...one more work sleep then it's 2 weeks of vacation sleeps!
:banana: :dance3: :banana:

WOW you are good Lily. I am packing this weekend.... I have to make my pedicure appointment tomorrow .... Hair taken care of.... OH MY GOSH.... 1 more week.

[beaker]

You all may already know I have not read everything for today. The local(Orlando) news just said that DVC anounced the new property will be at the Animal Kingdom Lodge.

[tinkerbelle77]

Just wanted to share some of the Magic that Jeff and his lovely Mom shared with us. Monday or Tuesday this week Matt and I received SEVERAL packages at home and were busy opening them up. One was interesting as we had no idea who it was from... as we opened the box I gasped... it was a TMX ELMO!!!!!!

I wanted to wait to share until I knew who had been so gracious to send us one and now I can - so THANKS JEFF AND JEFF's MOM! - we're blessed and cannot wait to send her a thank you note with the check!
Congrats!!!...I knew someone would come through for you...I actually found out that Costco will be receiving them the week we are gone, of course!

[IleneF]

I feel like I'm cutting into a private conversation :rolleyes:

I have a question that I'm pretty sure has been discussed before, but I wasn't paying much attention at the time not thinking it applied to me. But now that I've convinced myself to purchase APs for this year, my plans have changed slightly.

What are the parking rules at the Beach Club Villas for DVC members not staying at the resort. We're not staying at a WDW resort pre-cruise and plan on attending the DIS meet at the Beach Club on Saturday. Now that we'll have APs, we'll also spend some time in the World Showcase, since it's so close. It would be so much easier to park at the Beach Club than the main EPCOT parking lot.

You can always get at least a few hours out of them if you say your going to the restaurant.

[Stitch#1]

Congrats to Diana on post #23,000!
Congrats to Amy on reply #23,000!

:love: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HALYNA & MIKE :love:

Bad can't really happen in scrapbooking. Its like art, the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you like what you have done, that's all that matters. Everyone has a different level of experience. Just because I have been at it a long time, doesn't mean my books are any better than someone who is new. I don't go for the super busy layouts anymore, I just want to get my pics and journaling in while it is somewhat fresh in my mind, with a few embellishments. I have gone to color blocking on the last couple of books I have done and find it much easier and quicker. Scrapbooks are for keeping our pics and memories safe, not stressing over!
I couldn't have said it any better.
I enjoy doing it and love all the different forms of it. I agree that it is an art form and everyone has their own tastes and likes and dislikes.
Plus a CJ is a nice way to start because it's usually smaller books/pages ans your are already given a theme in which to help do your layout.

Did you all read the reports on the DVC forum that they announced there will be DVC Villas at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Pretty cool. We won't be buying points there but would be willing to try it at some point just like we've tried almost all the other DVC locations.
I will definately try staying there!!

True - its not like they are going to call you to pick them up from school! :lmao:
Now That's funny!!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Still catching up.........

[tinkerbelle77]

I guess I was a little premature to say my giclee was being sold on ebay...I havent been home to get it yet, but my mom picked it up off my front door!

:cool1: :cheer2: I got my giclee!!! :cheer2: :cool1:

[tinkerbelle77]

I received a PM this afternoon from someone who clearly wanted to hide thir identity(the name was opened today), stating that I am posting too much, and they know I was challenged but its getting to be annoying, and I should stop. Well, I wasnt sure what to do, Keep it to me, or share it with all of you, and see if this person is right! Am I being annoying?

[rsschneck]

We added on 250 last member cruise and took a free 7 night vacation to Hong Kong Disneyland this last May. It was awesome!

Very Cool! Would love to hear about Hong Kong DL.

[rsschneck]

I currently have 250 and am considering adding at least 150!...Maybe more if it includes a free trip!

We have 520 and I don't think I could convince DH we NEED more!;)

[rsschneck]

Just wanted to share some of the Magic that Jeff and his lovely Mom shared with us. Monday or Tuesday this week Matt and I received SEVERAL packages at home and were busy opening them up. One was interesting as we had no idea who it was from... as we opened the box I gasped... it was a TMX ELMO!!!!!!

I wanted to wait to share until I knew who had been so gracious to send us one and now I can - so THANKS JEFF AND JEFF's MOM! - we're blessed and cannot wait to send her a thank you note with the check!

How nice!:thumbsup2

[dvcChrisVWL]

I received a PM this afternoon from someone who clearly wanted to hide thir identity(the name was opened today), stating that I am posting too much, and they know I was challenged but its getting to be annoying, and I should stop. Well, I wasnt sure what to do, Keep it to me, or share it with all of you, and see if this person is right! Am I being annoying?Maybe - noone can keep up . Some poeple are stopping reading.

[rsschneck]

Congrats to ALL the milestone posts! They are all happening so quickly these days it is hard to keep up!;)

I don't think I will be able to keep my #8 chat spot on this thread the way Tina is posting these days!:lmao: :lmao::lmao:

[rsschneck]

I received a PM this afternoon from someone who clearly wanted to hide thir identity(the name was opened today), stating that I am posting too much, and they know I was challenged but its getting to be annoying, and I should stop. Well, I wasnt sure what to do, Keep it to me, or share it with all of you, and see if this person is right! Am I being annoying?

How sad!:guilty: Chat away :chat: this is what these boards are for, right?

[tinkerbelle77]

Congrats to ALL the milestone posts! They are all happening so quickly these days it is hard to keep up!;)

I don't think I will be able to keep my #8 chat spot on this thread the way Tina is posting these days!:lmao: :lmao::lmao:
Congrats on post 2400!
I'm not trying to take your spot, just trying to keep up with all of you!

[dvcChrisVWL]

Maybe - noone can keep up . Some poeple are stopping reading.If it really bothers someone, though, they can edit their profile and add you to their ignore list like this:

User CP ->
Buddy / Ignore Lists (near the bottom on the left) ->
(add user name to ignore list) ->
click Update Ignore List

Happy Posting!

[alikat99]

I received a PM this afternoon from someone who clearly wanted to hide thir identity(the name was opened today), stating that I am posting too much, and they know I was challenged but its getting to be annoying, and I should stop. Well, I wasnt sure what to do, Keep it to me, or share it with all of you, and see if this person is right! Am I being annoying?
In all seriousness, Tina, I wouldn't call it annoying, rather I would say it's overwhelming!! Like I said earlier (and NO, I can't seem to stay away), I just can't keep up with hundreds of posts a day. We're getting down to just 1 week from the cruise. This is the time that people are going to be starting to ask some serious cruise questions, and give people advice for packing, traveling, etc. This is the time that we all should be having fun posting to get ready for the cruise. And, I know that you're having fun replying (along with a few others), and I know that we joked about the milestones, but some of us just don't have hours to wade through all of the posts!!

Please don't take it as an attack, rather as a request, to have fun, but let's not go crazy with 50 posts a day (or whatever it is).

[IleneF]

http://www.bussongs.com/songs/its_a_small_world_after_all_short.php

It's a world of laughter
- A world of tears
It's a world of hopes
- And a world of fears
There's so much that we share
- That it's time we're aware
It's a small world after all

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world


There is just one moon
- And one golden sun
And a smile means
- Friendship to every one
Though the mountains divide
- And the oceans are wide
It's a small world after all

It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small world after all
It's a small, small world
NOW Curt, BEHAVE! Sheesh!

[tinkerbelle77]

How sad!:guilty: Chat away :chat: this is what these boards are for, right?
I wasnt sure if everyone was feeling the same way, personally I dont think I'm doing anything wrong...its all in fun is the way I feel!

[crzy4dals]

What do they look like?

I bought these in August even though I don't have any more room on my walls, I made some. They have Walt quotes on them. I get teary just reading them and smile whenever I pass them. Are these the ones? OK, so I'm not a photographer, but you get the idea!


http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/DSC04493.jpg
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a113/dianalyn1225/DSC04492.jpg


These are great..

[IleneF]

I'm SOOOO FAR behind..YIKES!
And I think I'm missing some posts but I'm trying to make sense of it all.

Diana,
Yes those are the posters! I WANT them! But alas I have no wall space :-( So I need to get them as 8.10 or postcards. I want to do a collage with like three openings for the postcards.

[IleneF]

It's scary when so far behind mean like from 2pm...TODAY!

[WDWLVR]

My fear with all the posting that has gone on in the last couple of days is that real questions are going to get lost in the shuffle of all the fluff. It isn't any one posters fault, rather the group getting caught up in the excitement of the cruise itself.

I partially blame myself for listing previous threads and what their post counts were. That isn't fair. Mainly because those threads were around for a lot longer period of time than this thread.

Plus it doesn't matter if we end up with 100 more posts, or a 1000 more posts between now and cruise time. What matters is that everyone can enjoy the thread and anyone who wants a question asked can ask it and get some answers.

Many times in the past I've gotten pm's from people who think the thread is too chatty (and I'm talking months ago when I got the first one). This thread is all about being chatty and getting to know each other. At the same time I would hate to see it get to a point where regulars want to stop reading and posting. If that is happening we can only begin to guess what the not so regulars are thinking.

So while I don't want to end the celebrations and I don't want the posting to stop. I, personally, would like to see it slow down to a regular pace where everyone can be a part of it and everyone can keep up.

Just my 2 cents.

[alikat99]

I wasnt sure if everyone was feeling the same way, personally I dont think I'm doing anything wrong...its all in fun is the way I feel!
Ok, here I am being Switzerland again!!!

Tina, you're not doing anything wrong at all!! And, it is supposed to be all in fun!! But, several have mentioned in the past couple of days that the amount of posts are overwhelming (me included, and you know that I'm a chatter, that's for sure). I'm not saying that you shouldn't reply to people and have fun, but some replies in the past couple of days from several people have been just a smilie or a one word reply. And, when we multiply that by the number of posts and the number of people making them, it makes for hundreds of posts.

I know that last year, we had a lot of people stop into the thread in the last few days asking questions, and I'd hate for them to not find the answers to their questions.

So, keep on posting, but let's ALL try not to reach 30,000 posts by the cruise. :rotfl2:

[cgcw]

Just wanted to share some of the Magic that Jeff and his lovely Mom shared with us. Monday or Tuesday this week Matt and I received SEVERAL packages at home and were busy opening them up. One was interesting as we had no idea who it was from... as we opened the box I gasped... it was a TMX ELMO!!!!!!

I wanted to wait to share until I knew who had been so gracious to send us one and now I can - so THANKS JEFF AND JEFF's MOM! - we're blessed and cannot wait to send her a thank you note with the check!

:sad1: Those are happy tears!! That was extremely nice of Jeff & his Mom to do. That's just awesome!!!! :jumping1:

Way to go, Jeff!! Definately a true friend, but I already knew that! :)

[cherylp3]

I think somehow with all the excitement we got carried away. Sometimes I'll be off in the afternoon and there will be a few pages. I also am wondering about people who ask questions getting lost., overall we should try to have fun but reminds ourselves that there are others reading who may not be able to catch up.

[tinkerbelle77]

I owe all of you an apology...I got wrapped up in excitement and didnt realize how much I have been posting...its not to boost my post count, it was just in fun...I dont really have any excuse, I guess its excitement, insomnia, and speed reading. I read 2-3 times faster than the average person, and sometimes it to my advantage, but this time its not. So I am saying I'm sorry for the excessive posting, and I will try to keep it down!

[cgcw]

I received a PM this afternoon from someone who clearly wanted to hide thir identity(the name was opened today), stating that I am posting too much, and they know I was challenged but its getting to be annoying, and I should stop. Well, I wasnt sure what to do, Keep it to me, or share it with all of you, and see if this person is right! Am I being annoying?

Tina, I haven't been able to catch up from when I started this morning until it looks like now. I spend a lot of time here and haven't had a problem keeping up until now. I know there have been several challenges made the last couple of days --- to increase post counts, to reach a maximum on the thread. The bottom line is that we should all be having a lot of fun. I'm sure there are days where I overpost as well (really, I know, hard to believe isn't it?!? :worried: ). I guess the bottom line is that you have to do what you feel is best. Right now, with it being so close to the cruise, everyone is excited and everyone is trying to fit the most into the time we have left. I know that given a choice, what we have to do in order to sail will come before posting on the thread.

I'm out of here for the night -- it's my TV night and I hope I can catch up with the rest of what's been posted in the morning.

[Stitch#1]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I just turned off the air conditioning the other day!!!!
Oh sure just rub it in while some of us wake up and throw our sweats on because it's chilly in the house. Could that be because it's like 35 degrees outside in the morning! BBRRRRRR!!!

Ooh Ooh we have another BITER!!! :rotfl2:
Watch out Diana!!!

hmmmm post cards = scrapbook potential
SQuid
I like the way you think!

I think Cameron wants to ride in the car with Curt and they can sing together. :rotfl2: Stacy and Karen can ride on the bus with us.
That could be arranged!!!!

Rum and Diet Coke................ Rum and Diet Coke
Just keep telling myself its wont be that long now. :thumbsup2 :cool1: :thumbsup2
Squid
Save one for me!!! I'll down a few with ya! :thumbsup2

I'm right with you Cindy! Keeping up now is like a full time job!
Hey and you get to check the boards during the day! I have to wait till like 5:30 pm and have a whole days worth of posts to catch up on!!!

Just wanted to share some of the Magic that Jeff and his lovely Mom shared with us. Monday or Tuesday this week Matt and I received SEVERAL packages at home and were busy opening them up. One was interesting as we had no idea who it was from... as we opened the box I gasped... it was a TMX ELMO!!!!!!

I wanted to wait to share until I knew who had been so gracious to send us one and now I can - so THANKS JEFF AND JEFF's MOM! - we're blessed and cannot wait to send her a thank you note with the check!
Awesome News!!!!
Heck I still haven't seen that thing in person just on TV.
Yea Jeff is our hero!!!

[IleneF]

I received a PM this afternoon from someone who clearly wanted to hide thir identity(the name was opened today), stating that I am posting too much, and they know I was challenged but its getting to be annoying, and I should stop. Well, I wasnt sure what to do, Keep it to me, or share it with all of you, and see if this person is right! Am I being annoying?

Are you kidding me? Must be a joke!

[Diana Lyn]

I think somehow with all the excitement we got carried away. Sometimes I'll be off in the afternoon and there will be a few pages. I also am wondering about people who ask questions getting lost., overall we should try to have fun but reminds ourselves that there are others reading who may not be able to catch up.

Cheryl, I think you have said it really well. We're all really excited and I've gotten caught up in it too.

I said my peace before, but it's been really hard leaving for the gym in the morning, coming home in a couple of hours and having 10 pages to read.

Another thing that I just want to mention because I'm a high poster and feel like I'm being scrutinized by the number next to my name. I've been posting on this thread since the day I got home from SSMC05 13 months ago, so my 1700 posts have been over a whole year. That averages out to less than 4 posts a day.

I think I was the one who said this last year but it applies now too---Let's move along, nothing to see here! We're going on a cruise next week!! Let's get ready to party!! party:

[BriarRose59]

Ah yes, I have that NEXT Wednesday nite. Looking forward to it..Enjoy yours , Mary!

I have a mani/pedi next Wednesday after bowling! Enjoy it girls!

[crzy4dals]

Whew, I am caught up. Being a 1st time cruiser, I feel I have to read all the posts. There might just be that one MOST IMPORTANT tip that I might miss if I do not read them all . I have a word doc that I copy the tips I think I will most use. I will say it is all fun and DH keeps asking me what are you going to do once we are on the cruise? You are going to be going through DTs not having the laptop at your side. HA HA HA...

This thread has been great and I am looking forward to the next (last) 8 days of reading and contributing. I would hate for some of my "new friends" to stop posting because of the crazyness of today. You have all been so helpful in my quest to make this a great trip for my family. I cannot wait to meet each of you in person.

Tonight is my TV night as well... I will check in and see what s up. Have a great evening everyone. I am glad that everyone seems to have received all of our packages from DVC... Now is the time to put all of our planning to work..

See ya real soon.

[seaulater]

My fear with all the posting that has gone on in the last couple of days is that real questions are going to get lost in the shuffle of all the fluff. It isn't any one posters fault, rather the group getting caught up in the excitement of the cruise itself.

I partially blame myself for listing previous threads and what their post counts were. That isn't fair. Mainly because those threads were around for a lot longer period of time than this thread.

Plus it doesn't matter if we end up with 100 more posts, or a 1000 more posts between now and cruise time. What matters is that everyone can enjoy the thread and anyone who wants a question asked can ask it and get some answers.

Many times in the past I've gotten pm's from people who think the thread is too chatty (and I'm talking months ago when I got the first one). This thread is all about being chatty and getting to know each other. At the same time I would hate to see it get to a point where regulars want to stop reading and posting. If that is happening we can only begin to guess what the not so regulars are thinking.

So while I don't want to end the celebrations and I don't want the posting to stop. I, personally, would like to see it slow down to a regular pace where everyone can be a part of it and everyone can keep up.

Just my 2 cents.

Months ago I had to quit checking the thread because I couldn't keep up with all the posts everyday, especially since I was active on another thread (the 11 night cruise in September). I would periodically check in and scan to see if I missed anything (which I did), but that's my own fault. Now that the other cruise is done, I have been checking daily and trying to get involved.

One thing that has really helped on other threads I've been on is Peter (Hygiene99) has been on our cruise and he has been gracious enough to have on page 1 of the particular thread a summary of all the important info. This has really been helpful, so when someone new came in or asked what was going on the reponse was Page 1, post 5.

If they announce the next DVC cruise on board, maybe one of the regulars who post daily would be willing to do this for the next DVC cruise. I know it is really helpful!

That's my nickel's worth (inflation, you know!)

[IleneF]

Are you kidding me? Must be a joke!

Opps! Guess it wasn't a joke. It has been hard to keep up but I just whiz by the short replys so it wasn't a bother to me. What is hard for me is to find the post where I left off. If I get an email with a link it's supposed to start where I left off but I find sometimes it seems to skip a few pages and then I miss some posts. Like I missed Diana's post about my posters and I missed Barb's reply about being neighbors but I caught them as quotes in other's posts. A little annoying but don't know how to solve it.

[BriarRose59]

I like to visit AKL, I LOVE the themeing and also the restaurants but I'm the only one in my family that does, I guess their tastes aren't as adventurous. But I wouldn't want to stay there..too far off the beaten path. I love the proximity of BCV to Downtown Disney, EPCOT and MGM and the Boardwalk at night. Only MK and AK are a bit of a distance. I don't think I'd like it the other way around.

My family doesn't like it much either. I don't know what it is about the decor, but I don't think we would buy there. If I were to add on any time soon, I guess I would try for a few more points at BWV. I have a small contract there, as well as my main one at SSR.

[Diana Lyn]

I am glad that everyone seems to have received all of our packages from DVC... Now is the time to put all of our planning to work..

See ya real soon.

Wait...wait...wait.....While I have received my docs.....I have not received my giclee yet!!! So don't be all happy just yet!! :lmao:

[BriarRose59]

I guess I was a little premature to say my giclee was being sold on ebay...I havent been home to get it yet, but my mom picked it up off my front door!

:cool1: :cheer2: I got my giclee!!! :cheer2: :cool1:

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!

[alikat99]

One thing that has really helped on other threads I've been on is Peter (Hygiene99) has been on our cruise and he has been gracious enough to have on page 1 of the particular thread a summary of all the important info. This has really been helpful, so when someone new came in or asked what was going on the reponse was Page 1, post 5.

If they announce the next DVC cruise on board, maybe one of the regulars who post daily would be willing to do this for the next DVC cruise. I know it is really helpful!

That's my nickel's worth (inflation, you know!)
That's why I'm happy that in this thread we have Mark & Mary's website. They really have kept all of the most important information up there.

[MarkRG]

That's why I'm happy that in this thread we have Mark & Mary's website. They really have kept all of the most important information up there.

Thanks :)

And that IS already in the first post on this thread too.

[cherylp3]

Or maybe we have 2 threads - 1 for chatty and 1 informational.

[crzy4dals]

Wait...wait...wait.....While I have received my docs.....I have not received my giclee yet!!! So don't be all happy just yet!! :lmao:

:worship: My humble apologies... I thought that I caught in these posts that you got yours too... pixiedust: Yours will come tomorrow. Just try what I did... click you heels and say may be tomorrow.

[BriarRose59]

Opps! Guess it wasn't a joke. It has been hard to keep up but I just whiz by the short replys so it wasn't a bother to me. What is hard for me is to find the post where I left off. If I get an email with a link it's supposed to start where I left off but I find sometimes it seems to skip a few pages and then I miss some posts. Like I missed Diana's post about my posters and I missed Barb's reply about being neighbors but I caught them as quotes in other's posts. A little annoying but don't know how to solve it.

It has been such a whirlwind the past few days that I have started leaving the page up with the last post I read, then hit the refresh button when I return to my computer. That takes less time than trying to remember which post I read last. I have enjoyed all the chatting, but I think we need to slow down also. We have to save something to talk about on the ship!

[alikat99]

I think I was the one who said this last year but it applies now too---Let's move along, nothing to see here! We're going on a cruise next week!! Let's get ready to party!! party:

Well said!! Let's not let whatever drama that has occurred today dampen the excitement of the fact that we're ALL (ok, except for Karen) cruising in just a few, short days!!!

Let the countdown begin!!!!

[crzy4dals]

Hey DVC planning dudes and dudettes....


Where is our final email with all of the juicey stuff?????? We all would like to pin down those final details........

[rsschneck]

Congrats on post 2400!
I'm not trying to take your spot, just trying to keep up with all of you!

Wow! I did not know I was even close to a milestone myself! Seems like yesterday when I hit 2,000.:rotfl:

[bcvprincesses]

http://www.fisher-price.com/img/product_shots/H9207_b_1.jpg

That is great news. Way to go Jeff and your mom. So does anyone else need one before Christmas? I have been looking everywhere we go. I will stay on the hunt if anyone else needs one.

[MarkRG]

Hey DVC planning dudes and dudettes....


Where is our final email with all of the juicey stuff?????? We all would like to pin down those final details........

No idea. If it isn't on the site I havn't recieved it yet. As soon as it shows(even if we're on the road already) I will add it in.

[seaulater]

That's why I'm happy that in this thread we have Mark & Mary's website. They really have kept all of the most important information up there.

We have a website also which had everyone's pictures and all, but it is really easy to just have a summary of all the events on pg. 1 instead of going to another website, IMHO.

[okwdreamin]

:love: :love: Happy Anniversary Halyna & Mike!!! :love: :love:

[Copper3]

Hi everyone. I have been pretty busy in the last week and a half and I see the thread has as well.

Tina, You did nothing wrong and don't feel that you did, whoever sent her that PM (if they were on this thread) - that was pretty low. :sad2: The thread being so big has kept me away for some of the time. I have been busy with family visit, then work, then sports last weekend and this week I had to prepare for a medical procedure so I haven't been able to keep up. If anyone is upset about the questions getting lost in this thread, why don't the people asking questions go to the DVC board and post their questions like LIFERBABE did on the link to this cruise thread. It's obvious she doesn't want to get to involved in our thread which is both about day-to-day activities of the people on it and things having to do with the cruise. That may solve some of these problems. And this wasn't meant to be a knock on LIFERBABE but more of a way to go. Same with those who frequent this thread, I have really enjoyed getting to know you all thru the Internet and look forward to the meets and time on the ship together. :disrocks:

Getting back to my medical procedure, I had a colonoscopy done today and the results were very good: One polyp and some internal hemorhoids (sp?). My mom had colon cancer about 6 years ago (she's been cancer free five years now :woohoo: ) and I have had trouble with my bowels for some time so I thought I would get it over with before the cruise but I'm fine now. Thanks for asking about me! :thumbsup2

About the Elmo: After reading on the thread here about them I went looking here in Lakeland for them that night but came up empty. I told my mom about it on the phone that night and what a hard time they were to get. Well, she found one the next day when she happened to be in Costco and they were just putting them out. They were limited to one per person otherwise she would have bought a few. I am still looking for more so if anyone else wants one and I find one I'll PM you like I did with Julie. Also, I'm one of the nuts that goes out on Thanksgiving Friday so if I see one then I'll pick it up. Diana, you're next. Anyone else looking for one?

For those I have missed:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Welcome!!!

Congratulations!!!

I received my glicee on Tuesday. I am excited about AKL but disappointed about CRV being shelved.

Congratulations to the Tigers and their fans on a thorough domination of the Yankees. They really surprised me with how dominant they were. Now, they are doing that to the A's. GO TIGERS!!! :thumbsup2

Who hasn't got booed yet? 2 people from this thread booed me so that means I have 4 to send out. :hmghost:

If I don't respond tonight that means I am watching Survivor and clearing room on my Tivo for next week's WDW/Cruise trip.

Curt, How did I do with the smilies :) today? :confused:

[WDWLVR]

Jeff - nice to hear from you. Sorry to hear what you are going through, but happy that the results seem good.

[WDWLVR]

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah Tip Of The Day!


If you would like a copy of the tips I put up a word document in the gallery with them. I'm going to be a few tips short so I may be making some up between now and Thursday (which is when I'm going to post the last one).

Sorry it is in the gallery but that is the area I update and I don't want to go into the main page which is Mark's and mess it up. :)

BTW when I was uploading it I found a bunch of typo's. Hope I caught them all but if I didn't please forgive me (and fix them yourself). ;)

[cherylp3]

I want to say that there have been other dvc cruise threads, if I see them I try to answer. If not I will refer them to Mark and Mary's site. Mark and Mary have been really generous hosts, and if they'd rather post info on their personal site thats their business.
Also I read and post in other places and message boards, and we have the biggest group of member cruisers here.

Thank you again Mark and Mary, I appreciate your efforts!

[Garfield]

Wait...wait...wait.....While I have received my docs.....I have not received my giclee yet!!! So don't be all happy just yet!! :lmao:

Mr FedEx (hunk of) man, please deliver Diana's giclee soon so that all us DISers can continue being happy http://bestsmileys.com/happy/2.gif

[seaulater]

THE GREAT PIRATE GROUP PHOTO!

If you would like to take part in the Great Pirate Group Photo, here are the details:

1. On Pirate Night, meet in the atrium in front of Tritons at 7:50 p.m. SHARP!

2. Everyone will get in their place for picture.

3. At 7:55 p.m., a Disney Character in pirate attire (in the past we have had Pirate Mickey, Minnie; another time Capt. Hook and Mr. Smee; and another time Captain Mickey alone) will come to front and center for our photo opportunity.

4. At 7:55 p.m., Shutters Photographer will shoot about 6-10 pictures from one deck above (on deck 4 between elevators) telling everyone to look up and smile!

5. At approximately 10 p.m. that evening, there will be numerous copies of the photo in Shutters, 8 x 10 in size for purchase.

That's what will happen for the pirate photo. If you would like to participate, we will see you in the atrium at 7:50 p.m.

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

[alikat99]

Jeff - I'm REALLY glad to hear that you're doing well!!! Can't wait to see you again VERY soon!!!

[alikat99]

THE GREAT PIRATE GROUP PHOTO!

If you would like to take part in the Great Pirate Group Photo, here are the details:

1. On Pirate Night, meet in the atrium in front of Tritons at 7:50 p.m. SHARP!

2. Everyone will get in their place for picture.

3. At 7:55 p.m., a Disney Character in pirate attire (in the past we have had Pirate Mickey, Minnie; another time Capt. Hook and Mr. Smee; and another time Captain Mickey alone) will come to front and center for our photo opportunity.

4. At 7:55 p.m., Shutters Photographer will shoot about 6-10 pictures from one deck above (on deck 4 between elevators) telling everyone to look up and smile!

5. At approximately 10 p.m. that evening, there will be numerous copies of the photo in Shutters, 8 x 10 in size for purchase.

That's what will happen for the pirate photo. If you would like to participate, we will see you in the atrium at 7:50 p.m.

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:
AWESOME, Thanks Linda!!!

[Copper3]

I want to say that there have been other dvc cruise threads, if I see them I try to answer. If not I will refer them to Mark and Mary's site. Mark and Mary have been really generous hosts, and if they'd rather post info on their personal site thats their business.
Also I read and post in other places and message boards, and we have the biggest group of member cruisers here.

Thank you again Mark and Mary, I appreciate your efforts!

Well said Cheryl, thanks Mark and Mary!!! :thumbsup2

[WDWLVR]

THE GREAT PIRATE GROUP PHOTO!

If you would like to take part in the Great Pirate Group Photo, here are the details:

1. On Pirate Night, meet in the atrium in front of Tritons at 7:50 p.m. SHARP!

2. Everyone will get in their place for picture.

3. At 7:55 p.m., a Disney Character in pirate attire (in the past we have had Pirate Mickey, Minnie; another time Capt. Hook and Mr. Smee; and another time Captain Mickey alone) will come to front and center for our photo opportunity.

4. At 7:55 p.m., Shutters Photographer will shoot about 6-10 pictures from one deck above (on deck 4 between elevators) telling everyone to look up and smile!

5. At approximately 10 p.m. that evening, there will be numerous copies of the photo in Shutters, 8 x 10 in size for purchase.

That's what will happen for the pirate photo. If you would like to participate, we will see you in the atrium at 7:50 p.m.

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

Sounds cool - thanks Linda. I still love my group photo from the 10 day (it was just a regular one not a pirate one but I still love it).

[MarkRG]

I want to say that there have been other dvc cruise threads, if I see them I try to answer. If not I will refer them to Mark and Mary's site. Mark and Mary have been really generous hosts, and if they'd rather post info on their personal site thats their business.
Also I read and post in other places and message boards, and we have the biggest group of member cruisers here.

Thank you again Mark and Mary, I appreciate your efforts!

You're welcome!

The main reason we do it at a website instead of in the thread is simple, flexibility. The board is reasonably so for just plain text, but you start adding charts, graphics, yadda yadda yadda.... a lot of that simply can't really be done here with any real formatting.

I guess I should philosophise some more but I'll just ask you to read this instead: My thoughts on the meets (http://monorailgreen.info/thoughts/thoughts.htm)

[MarkRG]

Sounds cool - thanks Linda. I still love my group photo from the 10 day (it was just a regular one not a pirate one but I still love it).

And when I get home I'll add that in too :)

[Diana Lyn]

Jeff--Glad to see you and glad that everything checked out ok.

I don't need an Elmo anymore I was lucky enough to get one off of TRU.com a week or so ago. I haven't gotten it yet, but it's supposedly in the mail! Thanks alot though!

[Diana Lyn]

Mr FedEx (hunk of) man, please deliver Diana's giclee soon so that all us DISers can continue being happy http://bestsmileys.com/happy/2.gif


There will be no happiness on the thread until I get my giclee!!! :furious: :maleficen

:lmao:

If I don't get it by Monday, I'm gonna call that snot ball DVC guy and ask him to track another package for me! :lmao:

[Garfield]

Hi everyone. I have been pretty busy in the last week and a half and I see the thread has as well.


Good :) to have you back Jeff and in good health :thumbsup2

[Copper3]

Jeff--Glad to see you and glad that everything checked out ok.

I don't need an Elmo anymore I was lucky enough to get one off of TRU.com a week or so ago. I haven't gotten it yet, but it's supposedly in the mail! Thanks alot though!

Awesome! party:

[seaulater]

Here's a copy of one of our pirate group photos:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/seaulater/disney/scan0011-1.jpg

[Garfield]

There will be no happiness on the thread until I get my giclee!!! :furious: :maleficen

:lmao:

If I don't get it by Monday, I'm gonna call that snot ball DVC guy and ask him to track another package for me! :lmao:


If Momma ain't happy - nobodys happy! http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/8.gif http://bestsmileys.com/biting/3.gif

[ConleyFam]

I'm right with you Cindy! Keeping up now is like a full time job!

I'm thinking I just may have to sit out for a few days to get everything I need to do done and just catch up with you guys in chat on Friday and Sunday nights. After all, there's only a week left, how much can I really miss? :rotfl2:

Ok, since I have a job I have to skip, like, 50 pages at a time just to read the most current posts.
On my front, the good news items are...
Tim is feeling much better :thumbsup2
We received our glicee yesterday :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
I found my Disney Dining Experience and Disney Rewards cards :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
I found my packing list from last year :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
We will be in Disney World this time next week! :cheer2: :thumbsup2 :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :thumbsup2 :cheer2: :Pinkbounc
Yipee

Chris

[cherylp3]

Diana,
If you call him - ask him where our last email is?

[#1Mouse]

Just wanted to share some of the Magic that Jeff and his lovely Mom shared with us. Monday or Tuesday this week Matt and I received SEVERAL packages at home and were busy opening them up. One was interesting as we had no idea who it was from... as we opened the box I gasped... it was a TMX ELMO!!!!!!

I wanted to wait to share until I knew who had been so gracious to send us one and now I can - so THANKS JEFF AND JEFF's MOM! - we're blessed and cannot wait to send her a thank you note with the check!

That was really cool. See it is a good thing to have internet friends! Glad you were able to get your TMX Elmo.

[#1Mouse]

:chat: CONGRATULATIONS ROXANN ON 2400 POSTS :chat:

[fireplug]

Am deffinately interested in VISITING anything that they build at DL. It's been close to thirty years since I've been there so I wanna go BACK.

It was 30 this year for me. My one and only visit to DL.

Squid

[fireplug]

I went and checked my caller id and yep, there's a call from you about 8 PM (7 your time). There's no message on my answering machine so that can only mean that either you left a message with Diane or the Dog. I believe it probably was Diane since the Dog would have passed a message on.

We did talk to one of the girls. She remembered Coleen but not SQUID :confused3 :confused3 What up with THAT???

Anyway you can call her tonight if you want she will be happy to yak with you!

SQuid

[fireplug]

Well Diane just walked in and I asked her if anyone called last night. She gave me the "Oops, that's right Squid called and I think you are suppose to call him back".

She's 20 and missing her brain, scares me that in 2 years she'll be a school teacher :scared1:

:teeth: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

SQuid

[tinkerbelle77]

Jeff...glad to hear that everything went OK for you today!!! Thanks for your support!! I just dont want to have anyone angry with me, I want to cruise with friends, and enjoy myself...not have to deal with angry people...this is all about having fun!!! And thats what I plan to do no matter what!!!

[#1Mouse]

I read 2-3 times faster than the average person, and sometimes it to my advantage, but this time its not.

I just got a Nintendo DS and they have these brain exercises to do each day. One of them is reading. You have to read aloud and at the end it tells you your speed. Like 5.7 sylables (sp) a second. Not sure if that's fast or not.

[Stitch#1]

THE GREAT PIRATE GROUP PHOTO! pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

Thanks for the Info.
I can't wait to do this!!

[fireplug]

No chance Cindy!!! I have to say that with the recent chattiness, I'm going to probably have to kinda drop off because I just can't keep up (and I'm a stay-at-home mom).

I love that people have decided to try to reach that big milestone, but quite frankly, I can't read pages and pages in just a couple hours of being gone. Good luck with the milestone and could someone let me know if any plans change or any big DIS news happens.

Love you guys...See you in a little over a week!!!


Sorry if I am causing issues with posting too much I will slow down

Steve

[Stitch#1]

That was really cool. See it is a good thing to have internet friends! Glad you were able to get your TMX Elmo.

I totally agree. Just think if it wasn't for DVC and this thread Julie would not have Elmo. And to think some people think talking to others on the internet means we are hooking up with serial killers!! :lmao: :lmao:

[#1Mouse]

Getting back to my medical procedure, I had a colonoscopy done today and the results were very good: One polyp and some internal hemorhoids (sp?). My mom had colon cancer about 6 years ago (she's been cancer free five years now :woohoo: ) and I have had trouble with my bowels for some time so I thought I would get it over with before the cruise but I'm fine now. Thanks for asking about me! :thumbsup2


Glad to hear the results were very good.

Are they still using that nasty stuff you have to drink the night before. I think it was called (I'm sure not spelled this way) Go Lightly?

[cherylp3]

lol because when I had to drink the junk for my ct Todd was saying it would make me glow - so Gail's post made me think of Glow Lighty (I know silly. )

[MarkRG]

Ok, I am now home and have updated the website.

I included Linda's call for the pirate photo, as well as a number of small fixes and some additional cruiser info that I had been meaning to add. :)

[fireplug]

My fear with all the posting that has gone on in the last couple of days is that real questions are going to get lost in the shuffle of all the fluff. It isn't any one posters fault, rather the group getting caught up in the excitement of the cruise itself.

I partially blame myself for listing previous threads and what their post counts were. That isn't fair. Mainly because those threads were around for a lot longer period of time than this thread.

Plus it doesn't matter if we end up with 100 more posts, or a 1000 more posts between now and cruise time. What matters is that everyone can enjoy the thread and anyone who wants a question asked can ask it and get some answers.

Many times in the past I've gotten pm's from people who think the thread is too chatty (and I'm talking months ago when I got the first one). This thread is all about being chatty and getting to know each other. At the same time I would hate to see it get to a point where regulars want to stop reading and posting. If that is happening we can only begin to guess what the not so regulars are thinking.

So while I don't want to end the celebrations and I don't want the posting to stop. I, personally, would like to see it slow down to a regular pace where everyone can be a part of it and everyone can keep up.

Just my 2 cents.


I will behave I promise :guilty:

Steve

[Niagara2]

:surfweb: We are having a real live lake effect snow storm here!!!!! Some school closings have already been announced and my kids have not had a snow day in two years. This is early October and the weather man says this is a record. It is real heavy snow and we are not to go out of house due to downed power lines and tree limbs in the streets. We may have 6 inches by the morning. I hate cold and snow and this early really stinks.
Now, leaving in a week for the cruise is making this bearable. I might try to catch up on all the posts if we are home bound tomorrow due to the storm. That is, if the cable stays on! :surfweb:

[Garfield]

I totally agree. Just think if it wasn't for DVC and this thread Julie would not have Elmo. And to think some people think talking to others on the internet means we are hooking up with serial killers!! :lmao: :lmao:


Stacy, I believe you meant to say "surreal characters" ::yes::

[crzy4dals]

:surfweb: We are having a real live lake effect snow storm here!!!!! Some school closings have already been announced and my kids have not had a snow day in two years. This is early October and the weather man says this is a record. It is real heavy snow and we are not to go out of house due to downed power lines and tree limbs in the streets. We may have 6 inches by the morning. I hate cold and snow and this early really stinks.
Now, leaving in a week for the cruise is making this bearable. I might try to catch up on all the posts if we are home bound tomorrow due to the storm. That is, if the cable stays on! :surfweb:

WOW 6 inches.... We had some really good squalls today as well. At one point it looked like we were in a snow globe. But it all disappeared.

[fireplug]

Here's a copy of one of our pirate group photos:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/seaulater/disney/scan0011-1.jpg


Thats is QUITE a group shot!

Squid

[Diana Lyn]

:surfweb: We are having a real live lake effect snow storm here!!!!! Some school closings have already been announced and my kids have not had a snow day in two years. This is early October and the weather man says this is a record. It is real heavy snow and we are not to go out of house due to downed power lines and tree limbs in the streets. We may have 6 inches by the morning. I hate cold and snow and this early really stinks.
Now, leaving in a week for the cruise is making this bearable. I might try to catch up on all the posts if we are home bound tomorrow due to the storm. That is, if the cable stays on! :surfweb:

You just make sure you keep all that snow on your side of the state!!

[Niagara2]

Looks like it is getting worst here. The town a few miles away just flashed on the TV to have all policemen to report to headquarters as the Town in Under A State Of Emegency!! I am on my way to gather all the flashlights, and candles. It is nights like this that I wish we had a real fireplace instead of a gas one that uses an electric start. The news stations are calling this storm "Historic".

[ohiominnie]

Answering and commenting all in one post....find your name on the list. :) You may be there more than once!



Squid (can't remember your first name....is it Steve?)...anyway...thought of you today. Saw a new Hooters is opening on the west side of Columbus. It opens on the 16th!

Cindy....not a cat person, huh? After two failed puppy attempts we figured we sure as heck aren't dog ppl!!!

Linda....do you know if you can rent occasionally? We've never done it, but we've talked about it occasionally. Is it just the mega-renters they are cracking down on?

Mary....nice Mickey ears... can't believe the price...and what's with "as seen in Seventeen magazine???" MUST we promote $1200 pieces of jewlery to teens?

Tina...diet coke and amaretto? hmmmm.....i might have to try that. amaretto sours are my favorite mixed drinks. :)

All of you...I know I've been gone since 1:20, but my goodness, everytime I get to a new page, the page count goes one higher. I still have no idea what page this ends at and I'm afraid to look for fear of losing my place (or my mind!!!)

Squid again.....you said ":stir: :stir: :rolleyes1:rolleyes1".....good point!

Amy, I'm a stay at home mom too....But...answer me this....if I'm a stay at home mom, why was I gone today from 1:20 until 9:00??? :lmao:

Gail and everyone.....BE CAREFUL printing out labels with your cabin number on them....in case they upgrade you. Happened to us once. Of course, if you're in the Walt or Roy, it's a given! :lmao:

Robin...WOW. That's major construction! It is amazing how fast (or how slow) they can go.

Tina....you are NOT being annoying. Sounds like someone is being a party pooper. Hmmm.....I wonder....forward the PM to me. Because Mike writes Mouse Matters, he does have access to some DIS features. I can download the message and run it through the DIS identifier program. It will spew out an IP address and match it up with the other 90,000 usernames on the DIS. I'll have a match for you shortly. ;) There, that should make whoever wrote it sweat a little, eh?

Mary.....hope my making these answers ONE post instead of several will help slow down the post count. Be careful....I remember saying the same thing you just said when ppl were trying to get 1000 posts a day on the double scoop thread. Quite possibly that's when I was labeled "ohiomeanie" and that didn't sit well with me. :(

Amy....but if the posts are only a smile or a one word reply they are very very easy to scroll by quickly. I know I can scroll through a whole page in less than a minute or two by skimming and looking for key words.....like "ohiominnie" :)
Julie....glad you got your Elmo. Tickle away!!!! :rotfl2::rotfl2: (what an appropriate smilie)

MARK AND MARY ROCK! :) I never want to cruise without them again!!! (insert evil stalker music here)

ampen the excitement of the fact that we're ALL (ok, except for Karen) cruising in just a few, short days!!!
Thanks for remembering to leave me out!!!! :lmao:
Oh, I'll be cruising alright....I'll be doing about 72mph back and forth to Columbus every day while you're gone!

Gail....you have BRAIN AGE??? That's pretty cool, isn't it??? I have the lowest brain age of everyone in my family (that doesn't sound good does it??? but it is!!)

Stacy....maybe not serial killers, but what about serial ticklers??? :lmao: :lmao:

Whew....looks like I caught up.....I did READ everyone's post....just didn't comment on every single little thing. :)

[ohiominnie]

Oh yeah....one more thing....I had to share this:

BEFORE:


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/ohiominnie/IMG_3737.jpg


and AFTER:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/ohiominnie/IMG_3745.jpg

[WDWLVR]

Looks like it is getting worst here. The town a few miles away just flashed on the TV to have all policemen to report to headquarters as the Town in Under A State Of Emegency!! I am on my way to gather all the flashlights, and candles. It is nights like this that I wish we had a real fireplace instead of a gas one that uses an electric start. The news stations are calling this storm "Historic".

Yikes - sounds scary. Stay safe! This is way early in the year for snow storms!

[#1Mouse]

Looks like it is getting worst here. The town a few miles away just flashed on the TV to have all policemen to report to headquarters as the Town in Under A State Of Emegency!! I am on my way to gather all the flashlights, and candles. It is nights like this that I wish we had a real fireplace instead of a gas one that uses an electric start. The news stations are calling this storm "Historic".

Wow that's crazy! It did snow here off and on all day and finally a little started to stick to the grass but nothing like you guys are getting. Yikes - I hope you guys don't lose power.

[fireplug]

Looks like it is getting worst here. The town a few miles away just flashed on the TV to have all policemen to report to headquarters as the Town in Under A State Of Emegency!! I am on my way to gather all the flashlights, and candles. It is nights like this that I wish we had a real fireplace instead of a gas one that uses an electric start. The news stations are calling this storm "Historic".


WOW..............all I can say is stay safe and warm

Steve

[sanddune]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
HALYNA & MIKE !!
:bride: :groom::cake: :bride: :groom:

[RRBB]

Or, you can ship things ahead of time for things that you might only use on the cruise.We've already shipped a box to the BCV. But at this point I think I'll just invest in a larger suitcase. I was checking them out at Macy's today and found a really nice/neat one that has a built in scale so you'll know before you hit the airport if your over weight limit or not. I can't remember the brand, but if it's part of the sale that starts tomorrow I'll probably get it. (The salesman suggested I wait one more day if I could since most of the department will be on sale. Some pieces are even going to be 50% off plus an additional 15% off. I think those savings will go into the Konk Kooler fund. ;))

[RRBB]

:love: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HALYNA & MIKE! :love:

[sanddune]

Wow it took me 4 1/2 hrs to read all the post!

Just steam cleaned all the carpets today. I hope to start packing tomorrow.My mother and father in law are staying at our house with the boys.(clean ,clean ,clean!)I'm still going to forget something . I know it!
I'll check back in tomorrow!

Niagara2 stay safe!pixiedust:

[alikat99]

Looks like it is getting worst here. The town a few miles away just flashed on the TV to have all policemen to report to headquarters as the Town in Under A State Of Emegency!! I am on my way to gather all the flashlights, and candles. It is nights like this that I wish we had a real fireplace instead of a gas one that uses an electric start. The news stations are calling this storm "Historic".
OMG - snow storms in October!! You really will need a vacation in central FL and the Bahamas!!! Stay safe!!!!

[chipscinderelly]

Congrats!!!...I knew someone would come through for you...I actually found out that Costco will be receiving them the week we are gone, of course!

Thanks Tina - isn't that always the case?

[chipscinderelly]

I received a PM this afternoon from someone who clearly wanted to hide thir identity(the name was opened today), stating that I am posting too much, and they know I was challenged but its getting to be annoying, and I should stop. Well, I wasnt sure what to do, Keep it to me, or share it with all of you, and see if this person is right! Am I being annoying?

Ok I hope this is a joke because NO Tina, you are not annoying!!!

[alikat99]

Oh yeah....one more thing....I had to share this:

BEFORE:


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/ohiominnie/IMG_3737.jpg


and AFTER:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/ohiominnie/IMG_3745.jpg
Awww, he looks cute, and it's not too drastic of a change!!! When you said blonde, I was thinking white blond!!!

[Diana Lyn]

We've already shipped a box to the BCV. But at this point I think I'll just invest in a larger suitcase. I was checking them out at Macy's today and found a really nice/neat one that has a built in scale so you'll know before you hit the airport if your over weight limit or not. I can't remember the brand, but if it's part of the sale that starts tomorrow I'll probably get it. (The salesman suggested I wait one more day if I could since most of the department will be on sale. Some pieces are even going to be 50% off plus an additional 15% off. I think those savings will go into the Konk Kooler fund. ;))

Let me know what the name is if you go back and get it. I'm always sweating it out with the weight limit on my bags and we need another bigger sized suitcase.

Last year with all our SSMC05 booty, we were overweight on our one bag. Our porter decided to distract the ticket guy at the counter so he didn't see the weight on the scale and the guy got a fat tip from us for doing do!

[chipscinderelly]

We've already shipped a box to the BCV. But at this point I think I'll just invest in a larger suitcase. I was checking them out at Macy's today and found a really nice/neat one that has a built in scale so you'll know before you hit the airport if your over weight limit or not. I can't remember the brand, but if it's part of the sale that starts tomorrow I'll probably get it. (The salesman suggested I wait one more day if I could since most of the department will be on sale. Some pieces are even going to be 50% off plus an additional 15% off. I think those savings will go into the Konk Kooler fund. ;))

Robin - if you find that one is on sale will you shoot me a PM or something? I love luggage (seriously) and wow that sounds like a piece we need right now!

[alikat99]

Ok, so I just did a search on the luggage with the built-in scale because I was very intrigued!!! I found this article and apparently they are pretty new and being released at Macy's.

http://www.keepmedia.com/pubs/USATODAY/2006/04/07/1378058?extID=10032&oliID=213

[ConleyFam]

Hi everyone. I have been pretty busy in the last week and a half and I see the thread has as well.

Tina, You did nothing wrong and don't feel that you did, whoever sent her that PM (if they were on this thread) - that was pretty low. :sad2: The thread being so big has kept me away for some of the time. I have been busy with family visit, then work, then sports last weekend and this week I had to prepare for a medical procedure so I haven't been able to keep up. If anyone is upset about the questions getting lost in this thread, why don't the people asking questions go to the DVC board and post their questions like LIFERBABE did on the link to this cruise thread. It's obvious she doesn't want to get to involved in our thread which is both about day-to-day activities of the people on it and things having to do with the cruise. That may solve some of these problems. And this wasn't meant to be a knock on LIFERBABE but more of a way to go. Same with those who frequent this thread, I have really enjoyed getting to know you all thru the Internet and look forward to the meets and time on the ship together. :disrocks:

Getting back to my medical procedure, I had a colonoscopy done today and the results were very good: One polyp and some internal hemorhoids (sp?). My mom had colon cancer about 6 years ago (she's been cancer free five years now :woohoo: ) and I have had trouble with my bowels for some time so I thought I would get it over with before the cruise but I'm fine now. Thanks for asking about me! :thumbsup2

About the Elmo: After reading on the thread here about them I went looking here in Lakeland for them that night but came up empty. I told my mom about it on the phone that night and what a hard time they were to get. Well, she found one the next day when she happened to be in Costco and they were just putting them out. They were limited to one per person otherwise she would have bought a few. I am still looking for more so if anyone else wants one and I find one I'll PM you like I did with Julie. Also, I'm one of the nuts that goes out on Thanksgiving Friday so if I see one then I'll pick it up. Diana, you're next. Anyone else looking for one?

For those I have missed:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Welcome!!!

Congratulations!!!

I received my glicee on Tuesday. I am excited about AKL but disappointed about CRV being shelved.

Congratulations to the Tigers and their fans on a thorough domination of the Yankees. They really surprised me with how dominant they were. Now, they are doing that to the A's. GO TIGERS!!! :thumbsup2

Who hasn't got booed yet? 2 people from this thread booed me so that means I have 4 to send out. :hmghost:

If I don't respond tonight that means I am watching Survivor and clearing room on my Tivo for next week's WDW/Cruise trip.

Curt, How did I do with the smilies :) today? :confused:


You rock! What a nice thing to do getting the Elmo for Julie.
Glad everything worked out well with your colonoscopy. I used to have bowel issues. After my DH had one, his Dr said if he could change one thing for everyone having bowel problems he would have everyone take fiber pills every day. He takes 2 everyday. I have found taking 1 to 1 1/2 every day keeps everything "smooth sailing"! I don't know if you Dr recommended this to you, but if it helps anyone, it is worth it.

OK - I guess I have now given all of you too much information! I think I will need to stay hidden from everyone on the cruise....have fun.

Chris

PS Just kidding

[chipscinderelly]

Jeff - glad to hear your procedure went well! I think we are similar in age and I had one last year and I remember all to well it's non too fun.... so I hope you are feeling well :)

So after the posts today who else is afraid to post on the thread? :wave: Yep, I am and I am sad that this close to the cruise this has happened.... hope that all feelings are healed before we cruise as I know Matt and I are up for a rockin good time with everyone!

[ConleyFam]

Looks like it is getting worst here. The town a few miles away just flashed on the TV to have all policemen to report to headquarters as the Town in Under A State Of Emegency!! I am on my way to gather all the flashlights, and candles. It is nights like this that I wish we had a real fireplace instead of a gas one that uses an electric start. The news stations are calling this storm "Historic".

OK, DH and I were just complaining that the weather has been too nice in NJ. We would like it to be cooler - so we enjoy the warmth of Florida even more.
I now realize - maybe some nice fall weather isn't too bad. I hope your snow melts quickly.
Chris

[fireplug]

So after the posts today who else is afraid to post on the thread? :wave: Yep, I am and I am sad that this close to the cruise this has happened.... hope that all feelings are healed before we cruise

:wave: :wave: But I am sorry to have been part of the cause. :guilty:

I just got a little too exhuberant. Hope no one was too upset.

Steve

[chipscinderelly]

:wave: :wave: But I am sorry to have been part of the cause. :guilty:

I just got a little too exhuberant. Hope no one was too upset.

Steve

Steve - no worries, I wasn't upset at all with the posting!

Tina - you either :) and I am sorry someone felt the need to send you a PM and hide behind their true identity.

[BCVOwner2002]

I'm still back on page 1520-something. It's been a very hectic day at the office and I just shut down my work laptop. Too wired to go to bed so I thought I'd stop in for a few (posts - not :drinking1 ) :lmao:

Hope everyone who will be on the road this weekend heading to FL has a safe trip.

[BCVOwner2002]

And I'm in FITS about being on vacation when they're in the World Series!!!http://bestsmileys.com/fainting/1.gif I mean - who knew? No one could have even dreamed in December that they would have a shot at the Fall Classic this year. I've already warned my Dad that he's on VCR duty for the entire Series. I feel like a bad fan right now... <sigh> http://bestsmileys.com/sad/8.gif

Grumble Grumble Growl http://bestsmileys.com/angry1/19.gif

Don't feel that way! Who knows, maybe you'll be able to watch the game from the ship.

[rsschneck]

THE GREAT PIRATE GROUP PHOTO!

If you would like to take part in the Great Pirate Group Photo, here are the details:

1. On Pirate Night, meet in the atrium in front of Tritons at 7:50 p.m. SHARP!

2. Everyone will get in their place for picture.

3. At 7:55 p.m., a Disney Character in pirate attire (in the past we have had Pirate Mickey, Minnie; another time Capt. Hook and Mr. Smee; and another time Captain Mickey alone) will come to front and center for our photo opportunity.

4. At 7:55 p.m., Shutters Photographer will shoot about 6-10 pictures from one deck above (on deck 4 between elevators) telling everyone to look up and smile!

5. At approximately 10 p.m. that evening, there will be numerous copies of the photo in Shutters, 8 x 10 in size for purchase.

That's what will happen for the pirate photo. If you would like to participate, we will see you in the atrium at 7:50 p.m.

pirate: pirate: pirate: pirate:

Count us in! ARRRR Me Matey!pirate:

[MarkRG]

Don't feel that way! Who knows, maybe you'll be able to watch the game from the ship.

Maybe? More like definitely. They can pull stations outside the 'ABC family' of Disney Stations. They usually don't, but for playoffs/championship games they typically even run a party in the sports bar, Diversions.

[BCVOwner2002]

I'll be joining you for that :drinking1 !

Okay! It's a date! I had to tell the bar tenders how to make a kool-aid last year so if a few of us are drinking them they won't forget it!! I believe Cindy said she'll try one too! :drinking1

[BCVOwner2002]

Good point. Look at all the attraction songs we've been "singing" around here.

I've been listening to me Disney 50th anniversary cd every day for the past few months while driving to/from work or our drives to Philadelphia. Yo Ho! Yo Ho! I pirate's life for me!

[BCVOwner2002]

Because it's LOADED with commercials. Thank goodness for my Tivo. Now that we are caught up with all of the past Lost episodes, it's hard to wait a week for more!! I agree! Someone needs to tell ABC to cut out some of the commercials. If I wasn't so busy trying to catch up on posts while watching Lost and sending instant messages maybe I could keep track of the number of minutes spent on commercials! Nah! I'd rather read posts, send instant messages, watch :happytv: and . . . . oh yeah . . . . talk to Tom so that he doesn't think I'm ignoring him! :rotfl2:

[BCVOwner2002]

WOW! Can't believe it's 2:38 am and there are others up with me.

Not "THE Others" :lmao: :lmao: I think you are watching too much LOST! Or could it be you are on the DIS too much? Nah! What was I thinking! There is never enough time to be on the DIS! I really need to find a few more hours each day!

At least I shouldn't have withdrawals while on the cruise. Especially since you'll all be there with me! Well, except for one or two people who will be posting away trying to take over first place. :lmao: You know who you are! Don't try and deny it! Blaming football season on your reason for not cruising with us! Yeah! We know! We know! :rotfl:

[rsschneck]

Jeff it is nice to hear from you. We missed you! I am Glad all your "procedures" have turned out well.

Did I tell you guys today that "I CAN"T WAIT UNTIL VACATION!!!":cheer2:

[BCVOwner2002]

I have a roller that is big enough to fit both DD's in...we usually take that a few others...we never travel very light!

:lmao: Do you put them through as checked luggage or carry ons? :lmao:

[BCVOwner2002]

I finally caught up after falling behind yesterday. But what do you expect when there are over 500 posts in one day to read. So now it's almost 2am and I have a busy day tomorrow, starting with a music class with Ian. Then it's off to find some larger suitcases and major packing. Looks like I won't be cooking anymore before we leave because BIL is in town so we're going out to dinner with him, and whoever cooks the night before leaving town.

Oh, a quick update on our construction. The garage was painted today, but all the stuff that was in it was left outside. :confused3 (David and I were at the musicals so had no clue this would happen until we got home.) Tomorrow (since I haven't slept yet ;)) the furniture in the den and dining room is being moved out to the garage. Monday the process of replacing the hardwoods downstairs begins - not really comfortable with this being done while we're gone but I have a few people planning to check up here periodically for us. Oh, and I think I've finally picked out colors for the new rooms upstairs.
Wow! You've got a busy schedule. You'll have to share your color schemes with us!

[BCVOwner2002]

Dallas92 :wave2:

On bringing wine...
I've brought wine in my suitcase. Put it in a cardboard tube from Michaels so it wouldn't break... had no problem

Konc Kooler from the DCL website...


Konk Kooler
Ingredients
1/2 ounce dark rum
3/4 ounce light rum
1 ounce passion fruit juice
1 pina colada mix
1 ounce orange juice
Directions
1. Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously.
2. Serve in a tall glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with a wedge of tropical fruit.

Ewww! No konk koolers for me! I got so sick from drinking rum when I was in college! I can't even stand the smell of it. It was all that rum's fault! It had nothing to do with me :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 151 rum!

That's why you'll never hear me say so why is all the rum gone because all of you (and Tom) can have it all! I'll drink my kool-aid or find another non-rum drink to :drinking1 while :sail: !

[BCVOwner2002]

You know what they say-- GMTA!! :cool1:

Congratulations on post #23,000 Diana! :thumbsup2

[BCVOwner2002]

I see that now. I hope she comes back before her answers get lost in the fluff. ;)

Do you want some peanut butter to go with all that fluff? :lmao:

[BCVOwner2002]

They reported snow at O'Hare airport over night. May get some more this afternoon but nothing that will stick as we are supposed to be in the 40's.

One week from today we begin our drive down!

I heard that on GMA this morning and thought of you! I hope you have good enough weather by next week so that you'll have an enjoyable drive to FL.

[rsschneck]

I forgot to post a Thank You to all the bus riders. As it turns out the price I was quoted wasn't the price we were charged. We ended up paying a fuel surcharge. Understandable with current gas prices. Orlando Buses and Tours was still the least expensive transfer I was quoted even with the unexpected gas surcharge. I did want to Thank Everyone because we had enough money for the bus, surcharge and tip! I can't wait!

[BCVOwner2002]

Did you all read the reports on the DVC forum that they announced there will be DVC Villas at Animal Kingdom Lodge? Pretty cool. We won't be buying points there but would be willing to try it at some point just like we've tried almost all the other DVC locations.

I'm having a hard enough time keeping up with this thread - never mind the DVC forum! I'll just rely on nice folks like yourself to fill me in on the important stuff going on at WDW, DVC, etc. :lmao:

[BCVOwner2002]

I haven't read that yet, but it sounds pretty cool. I've liked our stays at AKL even though it's so far away. I don't expect we will buy points there either, but we will try it.

Did you see the post about DCL has a charter in Oct 21, 07. Think it could be another DVC cruise??? That would be great except I don't think my boss will let me take vacation in October again due to the fact that the following year's budget has to be submitted, reviewed, revised and resubmitted in October. Of course, if we were told about the next cruise while on this one . . . and we are able to make reservations for it while on board . . . maybe I can get away with going again! :banana:

[BCVOwner2002]

Oh Joy, Oh Joy. :sad2: :faint:


It's snowing here :cold: :cold: :cold:



:sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

It's going to be fun taking all the kids to gymnastics this morning.

:sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:



It's really coming down and sticking! The kids are staring out the window -- I guess when you're 2, you don't remember or know exactly what that white stuff is. :)

Cindy - you can keep all the snow in your "neck of the woods". I don't want to see any of that or even think about it until next month! Give me that FL :sunny: any day! What's that commercial - a bad day in Florida beats a good day anywhere else? I totally agree!

[BCVOwner2002]

Hey everyone - well I just took a look at the Wonder dry dock thread and it seems that the Wonder is back on it's way to FL as of this morning!!! I'll be excited to see the trip reports next Thursday from those that leave on Sunday on the newly refurbished WONDER!!!

Thanks for sharing. I haven't checked out that thread in a few days. Who has time? You folks keep me busy enough right here! :surfweb:

[BCVOwner2002]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I just turned off the air conditioning the other day!!!! - Okay! Don't rub it in!! At least I can say that we haven't turned on the heat yet! I'm not looking forward to that!

[BCVOwner2002]

Happy Anniversary Halyna & Mike!! :love:

[BCVOwner2002]

It would be neat if they'd start selling to DVC members on the cruise. I'm not sure that we're in the financial shape right now to buy, but that would be a hard one to pass up, since AKL was designed by the same guy that did VWL and it's the ONLY place we have points. DD's and I stayed at AKL a few years ago, and I have to say it's my favorite resort next to VWL.

Hmm! It sure would be nice to do a small add on since there aren't going to be a lot of rooms there initially. I don't think we can afford to add on any more right now. Then again, maybe DVC will have another sweet deal like they did last year on SSMC05.

[rsschneck]

Hmm! It sure would be nice to do a small add on since there aren't going to be a lot of rooms there initially. I don't think we can afford to add on any more right now. Then again, maybe DVC will have another sweet deal like they did last year on SSMC05.

I told DH were the next DVC was going and he said we might have to do an add on!:cheer2: I didn't think those words would come out of his mouth.

What was the incintive on last years cruise?

[BCVOwner2002]

I didnt hear that, but I would enjoy points there...my DD's are both animal lovers, and would love to stay there...We are looking to buy more points maybe we will hold off!

We stayed there two years ago on points. It was great! We would do it again if points allowed. I think I feel a small add on coming our way in the near future!!

[BCVOwner2002]

Ok, I know I'm the last to catch on to everything but, I just noticed Roxann's tag - cute, cute! I know! I thought it was very appropriate! Especially after all the posts and emails - not to mention calls to the bus companies and more emails.

[BCVOwner2002]

Ohhh, a pedicure...I'm going for mine next week, I cant wait...I LOVE pedicures!!!

I'm going next week too! I'm not sure what color I'm going to get. At first, I thought another light color but now that I'm getting into the pirate: mood, maybe something dark would be more appropriate!

[BCVOwner2002]

Which is the concierge level on points - Delux Savannah view or Kilimanjoro Club? I believe it was Kilimanjaro Club.

[BCVOwner2002]

Thats the only way to keep up, if I worked as much as I posted I would only have to be here 2 days a week! This is my busiest time of the year. Well now until the budget is finalized and then again at year end since we have to close one budget year and open the next. Any way, I'm lucky I can keep up with the work emails I receive each day while in the office. There is no way that I could post here too. Maybe during a slow time or a quick stop to read a thread or two but other than that I can't do it at work. That's why it's after midnight and I've still got over 20 pages to get through! :surfweb:

[BCVOwner2002]

I feel like I'm cutting into a private conversation :rolleyes:

I have a question that I'm pretty sure has been discussed before, but I wasn't paying much attention at the time not thinking it applied to me. But now that I've convinced myself to purchase APs for this year, my plans have changed slightly.

What are the parking rules at the Beach Club Villas for DVC members not staying at the resort. We're not staying at a WDW resort pre-cruise and plan on attending the DIS meet at the Beach Club on Saturday. Now that we'll have APs, we'll also spend some time in the World Showcase, since it's so close. It would be so much easier to park at the Beach Club than the main EPCOT parking lot. Sandy - I'll send you a pm too but I'm staying at BCV before the cruise. If you want, you can say you are coming to visit me and then you can park at BCV. Well, this isn't a lie. You are coming to see me and many of your other DIS friends but at least this will get you on property without any problems. Annmarie

[BCVOwner2002]

Actually, rumor has it that DVC is holding us hostage and not docking until 10:30 so we all add on points before they will let us get off the ship!

Okay everyone! Bring your wallets, purses, check books, credit cards or whatever other means you will be using for your point add-ons! There could be a long line waiting to sign people up. Get a good night's sleep and set your alarm for earlier than usual! :rotfl2:

[BCVOwner2002]

Shhhh - I didn't want her to pass me :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: With the rate of posts, we could all be left in the dust. Wait a minute! I think I already have been left behind!! Oh well! :lmao:

[BCVOwner2002]

Coleen has two of them. I may not recognize my date for Pirate Night pirate:


Squid Tom said the same thing to me. I said if the wig gets uncomfortable I can always just take it off. Then I added but I'd make sure I let him know. I'd hate it if he took another wench . . . I mean . . . woman back to our cabin that night! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: