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

[bonzie1]

Is anyone bringing their blinky's from last year? I'm debating. :scratchin I'm not sure I would wear them but if anyone else is bringing them, I might be swayed into at least giving them a try -- although after wearing my Athen's all summer, it would be hard to switch.



I'll be bringing mine! They STILL light up. While they're not the most comfortable things, I can't imagine going on a Disney cruise without them :rotfl2:

[WDWLVR]

Well we've just proven things don't get lost in the fluff. Barb asked some cruise questions and 4 of us tackled them at the same time! :thumbsup2

[WDWLVR]

And on to an early morning milestone!

[bonzie1]

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.

[Diana Lyn]

Well we've just proven things don't get lost in the fluff. Barb asked some cruise questions and 4 of us tackled them at the same time! :thumbsup2

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

[alikat99]

Ok everyone...you are all doing a great job getting the post count way up there! Congratulations to you all. Unfortunately I am a little puzzled that I haven't received many details as to the Member cruise itself. I guess i was expecting more details from DVC on tips of what to bring, what to expect, what to be prepared for, etc.

We are leaving on the 17th so i am really in panic mode. As far as the cruise...should i bring beach towels for the ship and the island or are they available? Do adults get dressed up for Pirate night for the most part or do most leave it to the kids to get decked out only?
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.


Not that I want to sound like a lush or anything (I am not) but can we bring our own bottle of wine in our suitcase or will they scan, see it and take it away?
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.


Someone mentioned having a Mickey "hand" for autographs which i think is great but where do i get that and do the kids have to hold on to them to get signatures or can you turn them in for signatures on the ship? If so how, where, what?
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.


And then...forgive me because I forgot where to get a copy of this threads' meeting places to meet and greet when we get on the ship? Furthermore, we will be getting to the ship fairly early and i'm not quite sure what we should do, sign in with, etc., instead of just being in awe of our surroundings? I figure take care of business first and then RELAX! BY the way what is a Konk cooler anyway?
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.

I don't want to feel lost and stressed when we get there. All I know is that we are wearing our awesome looking members cruise tees onto the ship. Any further help, information, details would be so helpful. :confused: :confused: :confused: PLEASE HELP!!!

[cgcw]

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!

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:

[alikat99]

I've had our suitcases on the guestroom bed for a month or so already, putting stuff up there/in them as I come across it. But now I'm in a state of panic because we leave in 2 days and I don't think everything is going to fit. It just seems we'll need more clothes for this cruise than our normal trips to WDW, plus all the other stuff to bring. I'm seriously thinking about going out and buying at least one bigger suitcase tomorrow. (All of ours are 22" rollaboards or smaller, for when we used to only take carry-ons.)
Or, you can ship things ahead of time for things that you might only use on the cruise.

[WDWLVR]

Congrats to Diana on post #23,000!


Congrats to Amy on reply #23,000!

[#1Mouse]

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

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

[cgcw]

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.

Robin, not cooking is a good thing :thumbsup2 Oh my, I sound like Martha Stewart. ;)

It sounds like the construction is progressing. Just imagine how nice it will be to come home and have the floors done.

[alikat99]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1247909

Morning All,

It's gonna take me two days to catch up!

The link up top is a little tidbit for those overplanners!

Looks like the Wonder is already chartered for the same time next year!

;) :lmao: ;)

j
Someone mentioned that about a month or so ago, so I guess this may be a possibility that they'll announce it on our cruise.

[#1Mouse]

:chat: CONGRATULATIONS KAREN ON 400 POSTS :chat:

[WDWLVR]

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HALYNA & MIKE

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

[#1Mouse]

:Pinkbounc CONGRATULATIONS CURT ON 600 POSTS :Pinkbounc

[alikat99]

Congrats to Diana on post #23,000!


Congrats to Amy on reply #23,000!
WOW, I didn't even realize!!!

[alikat99]

:groom: :bride: Happy Anniversary Halyna & Mike!!!:bride: :groom:

[Diana Lyn]

WOW, I didn't even realize!!!

Me neither!! GO US!! :cool1:

[Diana Lyn]

:groom: :bride: Happy Anniversary Halyna & Mike!!!:bride: :groom:

[BriarRose59]

I feel the same way, I am going to try it with CJ...we will see how bad mine looks!

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!

[bonzie1]

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


Good morning Member Cruisers
- we sail in 10 days!





10 DAYS!!! :faint:

We fly out one week from today and I'm not ready...

But I'm going anyway! :rotfl2:

[bonzie1]

Congrats to Diana on post #23,000!


Congrats to Amy on reply #23,000!

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

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

[cgcw]

Well we've just proven things don't get lost in the fluff. Barb asked some cruise questions and 4 of us tackled them at the same time! :thumbsup2

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

[cgcw]

Congrats to Diana on post #23,000!


Congrats to Amy on reply #23,000!

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

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

[BriarRose59]

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.

Robin, have you moved your valuables out of the house? A friend of mine had her house flood because of a broken washer hose and they had to move into a hotel for 3 months while there house was redone. While the workmen were there, they got into her jewelry box and someone took her jewelry. They never proved who did it and most of her pieces were just costume, but there were a few expensive pieces and some that cannot be replaced. Please be careful what you leave in the house.

[cgcw]

:love: Happy Anniversary Halyna & Mike :love:

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

[#1Mouse]

CONGRATULATIONS ON THE 23,000 POSTS

:Pinkbounc Yea to Diana and Amy and a good set up to Georgie:Pinkbounc


Wasn't it just this past weekend that we hit 21,000?

[#1Mouse]

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

[WDWLVR]

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!

[bonzie1]

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!


SNOW!!! ALREADY??? Brrrrrr :cold:

It's really raining here on the East Coast :umbrella:

Can't wait until we're all on Castaway Cay!!! :beach:

[gometros]

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!!

It DOES seem to go to commercial more than other shows, doesn't it?

[ohiominnie]

As I remember towels are available at CC as you disembark you just grab what you need.

Yes. They are. But the CM's look at you very funny if you ask for more than the number of ppl in your family. We all went up once (4 of us) and the CM said "how many?" I said "6." He said "how many in your family?" I said "4"....he gave me 4.

We fixed that the next time.....

I went to one CM and said "4" and Mike went to another and said "4."

DCL, if you're going to give me a towel the size of a hand towel, my larger body is going to need more than one!! :rolleyes:

[ohiominnie]

Wow - woke up to 7 pages to read this morning. Hope you late night (or should I say early morning) poster got some sleep.

After I logged off here, I took a Benadryl. Yes, I took a Benadryl at 3am!! Turned off my alarm and ended up sleeping till 8:30. No way I was going to function and get through today's hectic day without sleep!!

[gometros]

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


I was close, I figured we'd make it last night, but I didn't account for losing Curt and Karen to the game :teeth:

[WDWLVR]

After I logged off here, I took a Benadryl. Yes, I took a Benadryl at 3am!! Turned off my alarm and ended up sleeping till 8:30. No way I was going to function and get through today's hectic day without sleep!!

So Karen - I meant to post this yesterday. I read Mike's latest article (yes before you even posted the link - remember I am his #1 fan outside of family). Anyway - are the kids getting phones for Christmas?????

[gometros]

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!

Sam Champion of GMA is reporting from Chicago this morning and he said it was in the 30s with a wind chill in the 20s and all I can think of is how good the Florida sun is going to feel to you northerners next week.

[MaryJ]

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

Not "THE Others" :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[ohiominnie]

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

Today's tip comes from Karen (ohiominnie).

Make sure that one of the FIRST things you do is get your child(ren)s wristband from the clubs....

I remember hearing the story of a smaller kid who got separated, but they were very easy to get back to mom and dad b/c they had their wristband already on.

Great tip Karen - thanks for sharing!




Gosh, with all of these great tips I have, I should cruise more often!! :lmao:

For those who haven't done this....remember, you can register your kids online before you head to FL. It will ask for the child's name, preferred name, any medical or behavioral issues they should know about, which ppl have permission to pick your child up fromt he clubs, and if you want to give your child check in and check out privledges. DO NOT WORRY....all of this information can be changed when you get there if you change your mind.

Then when you get to the terminal, head to the back, right corner and you can finish the process. If you do online check in, it's very simple and quick....you get your kids wrist bands (child MUST be present, do don't leave them with dad) and they'll give you your pager and tell you how to use it. You can also pick up the schedule for what the kids will be doing during the cruise. :)

ANOTHER TIP......this is also an important one....
(lucky you, you get TWO tips today!!!!)
When you return your pager on the last night, they will give you a receipt showing that you returned it. DO NOT PACK THAT RECEIPT IN YOUR LUGGAGE YOU LEAVE OUT IN THE HALLWAY!!! KEEP IT CLOSE BY IN YOUR CARRY OFF BAG!!! I say this because if you do not return the pager, you will be charged $250!!! :earseek: One time we returned the pager and got the receipt. Luckily, I had it close by with me because we got our final bill and we were charged $250 for not turning the pager in!! A quick trip to guest services with the receipt and the charge was removed from our account. Hope this helps!!

[MaryJ]

I'll tell you, this is the clumsiest cat known to man. He is not in the least bit graceful! He has fallen off the fridge before (NOT landing feet first) when he was asleep and rolled.

DUH!What I want to know is how the cat jumped up on the fridge in the first place? Does he have springs in his legs or tail or something? :tigger:

[WDWLVR]

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.

[cgcw]

Sam Champion of GMA is reporting from Chicago this morning and he said it was in the 30s with a wind chill in the 20s and all I can think of is how good the Florida sun is going to feel to you northerners next week.

:cold: :cold: :cold: :cold:

Do we win the losers prize?? :sad2:

[ohiominnie]

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


party: party: party:

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:





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

Most of us are going on a cruise! Most of us are going on a cruise!


party: party: party:

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

[ohiominnie]

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!

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!

[alikat99]

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!
Well, it's a beautiful mid-80s day today, with lows in the high 60s in central FL. It looks like we're gonna have WONDERful weather next week!!!

[ohiominnie]

So Karen - I meant to post this yesterday. I read Mike's latest article (yes before you even posted the link - remember I am his #1 fan outside of family). Anyway - are the kids getting phones for Christmas?????

HA HA HA. Mike read me his article and I said "sure, make me the bad guy!" :lmao:

Why would my kids need cell phones???? I'm with them nearly 24/7! If they called me it'd be from the play room!

[scrappy910]

I know you all are into cruise packing and planning, but I just read on the DVC thread that the new DVC area will be at Animal Kingdom. (Gail maybe now John will buy those additional points) It reportedly was on the Orlando news last night. Cheryl and Todd did you hear anything? Of course, we know that new DVC rumors run wild. I know I enjoyed Animal Kingdom when Gail and I stayed there last March. Anyone else hear anything?????

Carol
(living vicariously through you all since we had to cancel our reservation for this cruise)

[ohiominnie]

What I want to know is how the cat jumped up on the fridge in the first place? Does he have springs in his legs or tail or something? :tigger:

You don't have cats, do you? He jumps onto the counter and then up on the fridge. He has been found in some strange places!!! (my favorite was the time he got stuck between the screen and the open window!!!! :lmao:

[Dallas92]

Thanks for all the helpful info. Can't tell I'm Spazzing out can ya?

This is our first member cruise so I just want to be prepared.

BTW that's great news to hear that we'll be "neighbors" onboard. I also noticed that you are from Brockton...My Father-in-law lives there. Small World!

guess we'll have to take part in one of those coolers together! :wave2:

[alikat99]

What I want to know is how the cat jumped up on the fridge in the first place? Does he have springs in his legs or tail or something? :tigger:
When I was growing up, we used to have a cat that slept on top of the fridge. He would just jump on the counter then up to the fridge. She also used to climb up on top of the top cabinets and sleep up there too.

Even weirder, we used to have a cat that slept on top of doors. Yes, on top of the door. She would balance herself (how she got up there is a mystery) on top of the doors when they were open.

[bcvprincesses]

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

Hey Karen I told you we will all watch it with you. I wonder if they will show it on the big screen on deck. :confused3

[ohiominnie]

Carol
(living vicariously through you all since we had to cancel our reservation for this cruise)

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

[WDWLVR]

HA HA HA. Mike read me his article and I said "sure, make me the bad guy!" :lmao:

Why would my kids need cell phones???? I'm with them nearly 24/7! If they called me it'd be from the play room!

True - its not like they are going to call you to pick them up from school! :lmao:

[alikat99]

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.
OOhhhh, if that's the case, we may just buy some points there!!!

[scrappy910]

I know you all are into cruise packing and planning, but I just read on the DVC thread that the new DVC area will be at Animal Kingdom. (Gail maybe now John will buy those additional points) It reportedly was on the Orlando news last night. Cheryl and Todd did you hear anything? Of course, we know that new DVC rumors run wild. I know I enjoyed Animal Kingdom when Gail and I stayed there last March. Anyone else hear anything?????

Carol
(living vicariously through you all since we had to cancel our reservation for this cruise)

Sorry Mary, didn't see that you had already posted this.

Carol

[#1Mouse]

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 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???

[bonzie1]

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!

Seeing pictures like this really bring home the point to me, that I really need to be thankful each and every day for the all blessings we have. Some days, I wonder where the joy has disappeared to, but, there really are things to be thankful for every day. :goodvibes

My goodness! That poor family. To have to endure a tragedy like that.

[#1Mouse]

I know you all are into cruise packing and planning, but I just read on the DVC thread that the new DVC area will be at Animal Kingdom. (Gail maybe now John will buy those additional points) It reportedly was on the Orlando news last night. Cheryl and Todd did you hear anything? Of course, we know that new DVC rumors run wild. I know I enjoyed Animal Kingdom when Gail and I stayed there last March. Anyone else hear anything?????

Carol
(living vicariously through you all since we had to cancel our reservation for this cruise)

John buy more points - now that's funny! He says it doesn't matter how many points I had I would still need to borrow from next year.

[WDWLVR]

Sorry Mary, didn't see that you had already posted this.

Carol

No worries Carol - it is all about sharing. Better 2 or 3 of us post it than no one does!

[bcvprincesses]

I know you all are into cruise packing and planning, but I just read on the DVC thread that the new DVC area will be at Animal Kingdom. (Gail maybe now John will buy those additional points) It reportedly was on the Orlando news last night.

I would love to have points there. I guess I should have been saving money all this time. http://bestsmileys.com/money/3.gif

[MarkRG]

I LOVE the Carousel of Progress song/show too. Which brings me to a major gripe about old Disney vs new Disney. I have the answer to why many of the new attractions don't have the same impact as older ones that are sadly gone. I could make Disney so GREAT if they only would hire me. Here's the answer. MUSIC...yup it's almost that simple. Almost all of the attractions my family and I remember it's because we take the song home with us. It burns a special place in our memory. Songs are emotional links. The old horizons, the old Listen to the Land boat ride,and the old figment ride all have that in common. The newer attractions lack that. OK off my soapbox!

A lot of the newer rides arn't exactly sing along songs per say... but I can think of at least one right off the top of my head.

Ev'rybody has a laughing place, a laughing place to go ho ho!

A lot of the newer rides do have memorable parts though.

I can hum the music of Soarin', and of course there's your flight attendant Patrick. And the do de do do, do de do do of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. I would be willing to bet the new Nemo ride has some kind of musical theming going on. And Philharmagic is one long piece of music from beginnning to end :)

And some of the older rides don't exactly have a sing along song either.

Jungle Cruise right off the top of my head is more memorable for the campy bad joking of the boat captain than anything else. And the old simpler rides like the Starjets rely more on theming than anything else, even moreso at Disneyland than WDW.

[cgcw]

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. :)

[bcvprincesses]

Congratulations Amy, Diana, Karen and Curt.
It is freezing here today. http://bestsmileys.com/cold/13.gif I finally broke down and turned on the heat. The weather man said there might be snow this afternoon or tonight. I'm just not ready for this. I am so glad we will be warm soon. I can't wait.

Tom bought his costume last night. I think the shipping was more than the costume. I still have to find a shirt or make a shirt. We'll see.

[alikat99]

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!!!

[bcvprincesses]

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 Amy. I was just going to look at that thread. I can't wait.

[alikat99]

It is freezing here today. http://bestsmileys.com/cold/13.gif I finally broke down and turned on the heat. The weather man said there might be snow this afternoon or tonight. I'm just not ready for this. I am so glad we will be warm soon. I can't wait.

Tom bought his costume last night. I think the shipping was more than the costume. I still have to find a shirt or make a shirt. We'll see.

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

I just turned off the air conditioning the other day!!!!

[Garfield]

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:
Good (Thursday) Morning Everyone!
pixiedust:

[MarkRG]

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!

Wow. Stay safe over there.

[scrappy910]

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

We can keep each other company waiting for the cruisers to post any tidbit of info they learn. Have to warn you though, I currently live in Florida but was born and raised in Michigan... so you know what that means...

GO BLUE!!!

My husband are son-in-law are both from Ohio, so we are fine during football season until November and then its everyone for themselves.

Carol

[Garfield]

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!

Oh-We-Oh, Magg-lio!

:thumbsup2

[cgcw]

I know you all are into cruise packing and planning, but I just read on the DVC thread that the new DVC area will be at Animal Kingdom. (Gail maybe now John will buy those additional points) It reportedly was on the Orlando news last night. Cheryl and Todd did you hear anything? Of course, we know that new DVC rumors run wild. I know I enjoyed Animal Kingdom when Gail and I stayed there last March. Anyone else hear anything?????

Carol
(living vicariously through you all since we had to cancel our reservation for this cruise)

Hi Carol! :wave: Nice to see you! Sorry your missing this cruise, maybe the next one will work for you. :goodvibes

[cherylp3]

Congrats to Curt on 600 posts and Karen on 400 posts

[ohiominnie]

We can keep each other company waiting for the cruisers to post any tidbit of info they learn. Have to warn you though, I currently live in Florida but was born and raised in Michigan... so you know what that means...

GO BLUE!!!


My husband are son-in-law are both from Ohio, so we are fine during football season until November and then its everyone for themselves.

Carol

I just want to warn you that the cruise week is tech week and opening night for my son's play. Which means LONG hours of rehearsal and lots of time away from home. Plus there is school. And household chores. So if I'm not around to chat with you it's NOT because you're from THAT state (which I cannot say during football season, it's considered a profanity!) :lmao: :lmao:

[cherylp3]

Happy Anniversary Halyna & Mike!!

[cherylp3]

Congrats on post and reply 23,000 Diana and Amy!-

[scrappy910]

Hi Carol! :wave: Nice to see you! Sorry your missing this cruise, maybe the next one will work for you. :goodvibes

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 thinking it is probably best we aren't going since I am still trying to get my act together from the 11 night cruise. 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

[#1Mouse]

Congratulations Amy, Diana, Karen and Curt.
It is freezing here today. http://bestsmileys.com/cold/13.gif I finally broke down and turned on the heat. The weather man said there might be snow this afternoon or tonight. I'm just not ready for this. I am so glad we will be warm soon. I can't wait.

Tom bought his costume last night. I think the shipping was more than the costume. I still have to find a shirt or make a shirt. We'll see.

Ann Marie, my dd just called about a half hour ago from Oakland University and said it was snowing really hard. I just looked out the window and it's now snowing really big flakes outside here

[cherylp3]

We don't watch the local news. But I checked wftv.com website and there is no mention of the new resort.

Cheryl

[cherylp3]

Here is the Orlando Sentinel article on VAKL folks

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-disneyhotel1206oct12,0,133757.story?coll=orl-home-headlines

[#1Mouse]

Here is the Orlando Sentinel article on VAKL folks

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-disneyhotel1206oct12,0,133757.story?coll=orl-home-headlines

Thanks for the article Cheryl. This sounds really neat, I can't wait to see them.

Is the amount of DVC accomadations comparable in size to what is at BCV?

[cherylp3]

According to someone on the other thread
VWL has 136 villas
BCV has 205 villas
BWV has 383 villas

[alikat99]

Here is the Orlando Sentinel article on VAKL folks

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-disneyhotel1206oct12,0,133757.story?coll=orl-home-headlines
Wow, next fall!!! Wonder when they'll start selling???

"Development of the Animal Kingdom Villas is scheduled in phases, with units to begin opening in fall 2007. The project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2009.

The first phase will include 134 remodeled accommodations on the fifth and sixth floors of the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and additional phases will include the building of 324 vacation properties in a new building at the resort."

[scrappy910]

I just want to warn you that the cruise week is tech week and opening night for my son's play. Which means LONG hours of rehearsal and lots of time away from home. Plus there is school. And household chores. So if I'm not around to chat with you it's NOT because you're from THAT state (which I cannot say during football season, it's considered a profanity!) :lmao: :lmao:

Hmmmm, by your # of posts it doesn't seem that there is much that can get in the way of posting. :cool1: And aren't you a member of the infamous blabbermouths???? We'll get Stacy over here also to keep us company while the cruisers are at sea. But I do understand that sometimes life does have its way of getting into our best laid plans.

Carol

[ohiominnie]

Here is the Orlando Sentinel article on VAKL folks

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-disneyhotel1206oct12,0,133757.story?coll=orl-home-headlines


I obviously can't follow all of the DIS (trouble enough keeping up with THIS thread)....

is VAKL INSTEAD of the ones at the Contemporary? Or in ADDITION TO? :confused3

[ohiominnie]

Hmmmm, by your # of posts it doesn't seem that there is much that can get in the way of posting. :cool1: And aren't you a member of the infamous blabbermouths???? We'll get Stacy over here also to keep us company while the cruisers are at sea. But I do understand that sometimes life does have its way of getting into our best laid plans.

Carol

Actually, you misread my post. :) I was hinting that since you were a fan of THAT TEAM, I wouldn't talk to you.

But I will. Because I know that ppl make mistakes in their life and I can still like them in spite of those. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[ohiominnie]

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

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

Of course, we expect a picture when it gets there. ;)

[gometros]

I obviously can't follow all of the DIS (trouble enough keeping up with THIS thread)....

is VAKL INSTEAD of the ones at the Contemporary? Or in ADDITION TO? :confused3

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

[ohiominnie]

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

That very well could be. Just assumed that b/c someone found plans it was pretty definite. Hmmmm

[cherylp3]

Yes Sandy is right Contemp. was a rumor based on a picture from an Architecht website and CM rumors that they were doing something at contemp. or the STOL port (airline strip)

[MaryJ]

You don't have cats, do you? He jumps onto the counter and then up on the fridge. He has been found in some strange places!!! (my favorite was the time he got stuck between the screen and the open window!!!! :lmao:Actually, yes we do. We share our home with 3 cats, but none of them jump onto the fridge. My DD has a cat that loves to eat bread. He will tear into a package with his teeth to get to it. He even learned how to open the bread box to have a snack when she and her hubby are at work. They ended up putting the bread box on top of the fridge because that's the only place he can't get to it!!

[MaryJ]

Wow, next fall!!! Wonder when they'll start selling???

"Development of the Animal Kingdom Villas is scheduled in phases, with units to begin opening in fall 2007. The project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2009.

The first phase will include 134 remodeled accommodations on the fifth and sixth floors of the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and additional phases will include the building of 324 vacation properties in a new building at the resort."
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.

[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

[MaryJ]

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! Oh well, I'll just crank up the heater in the car.

Try not to post too much while I'm gone! :wave:

[fireplug]

Tina I think you might have passed Steve on the list. :)

I am gonna do my best to make that a TEMPORARY pass! :teeth:

SQuid

[fireplug]

Congrats to Tina on the top of page 1500! BTW I checked and you have passed steve on the chatters list. You've got Curt in your sights!


Hmmm I sense another challenge............... :surfweb:

SQuid

[fireplug]

Ok all. I am at home and can't keep up. I am trying to help Jessica with her spelling and Brooke with her math. How am I expected to decide which is more important, school or Dis. :rotfl2:

Congratulations to everyone that had a milestone lately. I am impressed. :cheer2:

Thanks for the packing lists. I have printed them off and it will make it so much easier. I can't believe I've never used one in the past.

Ok time to go back to school.


One word PRIORITIZE Dis #1 and work down from there.

Squid

[fireplug]

Gail, Congrats on 2,000 posts!!! :cheer2:

I cant remember if I did this or not so


CONGRATS GAIL!

SQuid

[fireplug]

Here is my song for the day. pirate:

YO HO (A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME) From Arthur Levine,

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We pillage, we plunder, we rifle, and loot,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We kidnap and ravage and don't give a hoot,
Drink up me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We extort, we pilfer, we filch, and sack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
Maraud and embezzle, and even high-jack,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.
We kindle and char, inflame and ignite,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We burn up the city, we're really a fright,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.

We're rascals, scoundrels, villans, and knaves,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.
We're devils and black sheep, really bad eggs,
Drink up, me 'earties, yo ho.


I play this VERY loud in my Avalanche! :woohoo:

Squid

[chipscinderelly]

Ooops, I think I missed those milestones.

Congratulations, Karen, on #400!

Congratulations, Curt, on #600!



I missed them too - CONGRATULATIONS!

[iluvdisney]

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!

[fireplug]

If I did I wasnt trying to...just keeping up, so when I see all of you on the cruise I will sorta remember

well I will remember you as the girl who passed me MISSY :rotfl2:


SQuid

[fireplug]

All caught up finally...
(Hint...Steve and Curt...nows your chance to catch back up) :rolleyes:


Working on it at a feverish pace! pirate:

Squid :firefight

[chipscinderelly]

Congrats to Diana on post #23,000!


Congrats to Amy on reply #23,000!

[alikat99]

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 think that it would be WONDERful if they allowed us to buy onboard next week. I'm just thinking that if they are going to be ready next fall, then they are going to start selling soon. Maybe that's why they are offereing members $15/point off for SSR right now, because they know that they are going to sell VAKL at full price. I told Chris about it, and he said that maybe we'll have to add on another 50 points at VAKL, not that we need them, but it would be pretty cool. Maybe I can convince him to get 70 points, to bring us up to a total of 400 (we have 330 VWL points).

[fireplug]

Morning??? Its almost lunch time!!! :teeth: ;)


I am darn near 24 hours behind....... But in catch up mode! :moped:

Squid

[chipscinderelly]

:love: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HALYNA & MIKE:love:

[bcvprincesses]

Ann Marie, my dd just called about a half hour ago from Oakland University and said it was snowing really hard. I just looked out the window and it's now snowing really big flakes outside here

Hey Gail that is where I went to nursing school. It sure has changed since I graduated.

We just had a blizzard here. I couldn't see the neighbors house and now there are huge flakes. It would be beautiful if it was December. :rotfl2: http://bestsmileys.com/cold/9.gif

[alikat99]

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! Oh well, I'll just crank up the heater in the car.

Try not to post too much while I'm gone! :wave:
Sounds like fun, Mary!! I'm going to try to do mine next week sometime, because you just have to have pretty feet for 2 days at the beach!!! :thumbsup2

Oh, and Mary, you are 20 posts from a milestone too!!!

[fireplug]

Still morning here in Utah too. That's the problem. The East Coast gets going about 4 a.m. my time every morning! Then there is 20 pages + to catch up on!


Well sweetie thats what ALARM clocks are for. You'll get used to 4 am before long and then you will already be on East coast time when you get to Fla.

DOUBLE BONUS! :thumbsup2

Squid

[fireplug]

Yes, yes, I know, sometimes though, work gets in my way :tongue:


Do what I do and post AT work. :surfweb:

SQuid

[chipscinderelly]

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 exciting! LOL now not exciting enough at this point for us to sell our smaller SSR contract and add on AKL, unless they put some strange rules in place on staying there then I might consider it!

Here's hoping Contemporary gets some ground soon - I really want DVC there.

[bcvprincesses]

Wow, next fall!!! Wonder when they'll start selling???

"Development of the Animal Kingdom Villas is scheduled in phases, with units to begin opening in fall 2007. The project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2009.

The first phase will include 134 remodeled accommodations on the fifth and sixth floors of the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and additional phases will include the building of 324 vacation properties in a new building at the resort."
So if the member cruise is really Oct 21 next year we could all stay at AKV. That would be so much fun. I have always wanted to stay there.

[MarkRG]

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!

:wave: Mary! Glad to hear you're thru the first leg of the trip.

Eh, the snow is a freak cold snap that isn't even sticking to the ground here. By afternoon probably won't even know we had any. And it is cold, something I know you don't welcome at all. Have fun down there, we'll see you very soon!

[alikat99]

Ooohhh, and Julie is very close to a milestone too!!!

[fireplug]

Good quality or not, I would never spend $75 for a t-shirt. It would have to be encrusted with gold!! Heck, I have a hard time paying over $30-40 for any piece of clothing. I guess that I'm just a cheapskate!!!


Imagine my pain when I bought Coleen her fur coat! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid139/pddeca3d932161c81ed412eb2d98b4020/f6ff6c67.jpg


She is LOVELY in it though isnt she? :love: :love: :love:


Squid

[alikat99]

So if the member cruise is really Oct 21 next year we could all stay at AKV. That would be so much fun. I have always wanted to stay there.
OOhhh, now that's an idea!!! :thumbsup2

[chipscinderelly]

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

I just turned off the air conditioning the other day!!!!

LOL we still have the AC in the on and tonight it's going to be 40 so today will be a heat and AC day!

[fireplug]

What can I say I've been involved in some very chatty threads. If you do a sort of the cruise meets threads I've been involved in 4 of the top 10.

#1 Blabbermouths - 50,914 of which 3,060 are mine (#6 on that list)

#2 Dec. 04 10 day holiday cruise - 26,307 of which 2,821 are mine (#2 on list)

#4 This thread 22,520 of which 2,298 are mine (I'm #3)

#10 SSMC05 thread 14,318 of which 1,759 are mine (I'm #2)

By the time its all said and done 3rd place is very reachable possibly even 2nd!

Squid

[chipscinderelly]

Wow, next fall!!! Wonder when they'll start selling???

"Development of the Animal Kingdom Villas is scheduled in phases, with units to begin opening in fall 2007. The project is scheduled to be completed by spring 2009.

The first phase will include 134 remodeled accommodations on the fifth and sixth floors of the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and additional phases will include the building of 324 vacation properties in a new building at the resort."

Thank goodness they are planning more or we'd all have to buy to stay there! I've not read the article yet (thanks Cheryl for the link) but have heard that the GV will hold more people possibly than other resorts - WOO HOO!

[cherylp3]

Thats a good reminder - If you ever wanted to stay at AKL conceirge on points - you should do so soon otherwise you'll have to use cash when DVC at AKL opens.

[fireplug]

:Pinkbounc Our giclee came today via Fed Ex. :Pinkbounc



Ours came yesterday too! It is very cool!

Squid

[chipscinderelly]

Yes Sandy is right Contemp. was a rumor based on a picture from an Architecht website and CM rumors that they were doing something at contemp. or the STOL port (airline strip)

word now is that VAKL then DL then Contemp.

DL would be interesting, but I know we won't buy there.

[fireplug]

Hey there! In all of the excitement I forgot to tell you......


MY DOC SHOWED UP LAST EVENING AROUND 5:45!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



and this morning around 8:45 he left for work again!



:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:



Did he bring in your Giclee???? :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:


SQuid

[chipscinderelly]

Thats a good reminder - If you ever wanted to stay at AKL conceirge on points - you should do so soon otherwise you'll have to use cash when DVC at AKL opens.

Thanks Cheryl - great thought!

[Garfield]

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

Green Flag!

Go Steve Go !!!

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

[fireplug]

Our giclee came today via Fed Ex.
I really like it. It is nicer that I expected. Here is a dumb question. Do you hang it as is or put it in some kind of frame?

Ours is going to get framed. Taking it to Michaels next framing sale!

Squid

[fireplug]

I saw a picture over on the DVC forums of someone who framed it with a plain white frame with no glass. I like that idea. I think they said they were able to buy a ready-made from which helps too.


Being canvas, I dont think you would want glass over it. All of our canvas prints are withour glass.

Squid

[#1Mouse]

Hey Gail that is where I went to nursing school. It sure has changed since I graduated.

We just had a blizzard here. I couldn't see the neighbors house and now there are huge flakes. It would be beautiful if it was December. :rotfl2: http://bestsmileys.com/cold/9.gif

She's in the teaching program there. They now have new dorm buildings. Deanna plays indoor soccer there during the winter. Nice campus.

Yikes, now we have hail!

[fireplug]

Must have been before or after they dropped off ours! :cool1:


It POSSIBLY could have been at the exact same time :wizard:

Or not :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


SQuid

[MarkRG]

Being canvas, I dont think you would want glass over it. All of our canvas prints are withour glass.

Squid

And you're the first to mention its construction. Until I saw it last night I imagined something in the format of a litho. It's actually the same format as an oil painting, canvas stretched over a box frame. I also wouldn't put that under glass.

[fireplug]

Then I opened it up and saw the fun box inside. Love the pop up candles!

Did you all also see there are people over on the DVC forums who are against DVC wasting our money for this (though I really think it comes out of the marketing budget). Of course many of them are most likely also the ones who don't like the idea of a Member Cruise because it is a rip-off. :)

That print put a smile on my face for the rest of the day!

We agreed. Smiled most of the day, even though the weather was blustery and rainy.

Squid

[fireplug]

We are double packing...one smaller suitcase inside of a larger one!

We have done this before BUT I think we are just packing light and leaving room. We should be okay!

Squid

[#1Mouse]

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

[tinkerbelle77]

I really should at least TRY to go to sleep. I think I'll take a little something to settle my tummy and hope for the best. At least it hasn't gotten worse....so maybe it's not a bug. Maybe it's just the stress....
who...me? stressed? :earseek: :earseek:
Hope your feeling better this morning!

[#1Mouse]

Here it is 1/2 hr later at 11:00 am. Bright blue sky and a few clouds.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/gailz625/FirstSnow6.jpg

[fireplug]

I can't get my candles to pop up :sad2:

John might be able to help . He may have more "practice" getting things to "pop up" :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Does the money for the DVC marketing budget come out of our maintenance fees? I didn't think it did.

I suppose some of it does but I am sure most is built into their costs.

Sure the Member Cruise cost more, but does that make it a rip off - I guess to some it does, but we'll have fun without them anyways :Pinkbounc

If they dont like it dont go. Besides no one forced us to buy into the cruise we wanted to go. I dont think we feel ripped off at all.


Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

Sorry to leave you, Robin....
but if you're really chatty you can get to the milestone before anyone else gets up! :)
So we left ya all alone here, Did you hit the milestone?

[#1Mouse]

And at 11:30 am we now have little sleet/hail balls.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/gailz625/FirstSnow5.jpg

[fireplug]

Our 16 lb lhaso apso is known as psycho dog around the neighborhood

Hes an attack dog I tell ya, a real KILLER! :rolleyes1


SQuid

[tinkerbelle77]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1247909

Morning All,

It's gonna take me two days to catch up!

The link up top is a little tidbit for those overplanners!

Looks like the Wonder is already chartered for the same time next year!

;) :lmao: ;)

j
Dont know if we will make this one, I dont want to take the kids out of school again...but who knows!

[fireplug]

I guess that's why there are 9 of them already listed on ebay. Not to mention the 6 or so which have already been sold. They are not for everyone and we all have the right to do what we want to do with them.

What I don't agree with is that some can buy extras from DVC (because they are members) and then re-sell them on ebay. :(

I think it's really nice that everyone is getting one. But I can see the argument where it's not right to resell them if bought directly through DVC. In that case, it's going to end up costing someone (us??) more because there are those ebay sharks looking to make a profit.

Are they getting more than $50 for them? I think I heard that is what DVC is charging for additional copies.

SQuid

[fireplug]

Oh, I'm sure we know a few like that ;)

At least one :rolleyes1

Squid

[fireplug]

I looked just for curiousity and am constinetly amazed at whaat people sell on eBay. Someone even had the vacation planner for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com/DISNEY-VACATION-CLUB-VACATION-PLANNING-GUIDE-2007-08_W0QQitemZ270037278245QQihZ017QQcategoryZ1372QQr dZ1QQcmdZViewItem


$13.00 shipping They are Goofy! :teeth: :teeth:


Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

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. Thanks for the great morning post...I know it will be used!

[fireplug]

I'm thinking it's going to be framed. I can't imagine it hanging on the wall without one -- to me it would look naked. Although the print does go around the sides, I don't think it will look right.

I plan to take it up to Michael's and see what they suggest.

I saw the one over on the DVC Board done in white, but I was thinking maybe a sky blue color might draw it out a bit more. I need to see what they suggest at Michael's.

Yoohoo, Steve, now that I think about it, where is your SIL's Michael's located?


In Tinley Park. Just off I80 at the Tinley exit Southbound Rt. at the first light and into the strip mall area. last store. Ask for Jason :teeth:


Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

Congrats to Diana on post #23,000!


Congrats to Amy on reply #23,000!
Congrats...I really thought Robin was going to get it last night! :cheer2:

[fireplug]

Play your cards, right, Mr. and you might too! :teeth:

popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::


Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

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

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

Happy Anniversary!! :love:

[fireplug]

John, Gail can't get here candles to pop up :tongue:


Glad to see I wasnt the only one who thought John should be helping.

SQuid

[ohanafamily]

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:

[tinkerbelle77]

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!
It snowed, but not much stuck...I went home about 830 and left the house at 1030 and there was snow on the ground and on my car!!! Its way too soon for that!!!

[tinkerbelle77]

Yes. They are. But the CM's look at you very funny if you ask for more than the number of ppl in your family. We all went up once (4 of us) and the CM said "how many?" I said "6." He said "how many in your family?" I said "4"....he gave me 4.

We fixed that the next time.....

I went to one CM and said "4" and Mike went to another and said "4."

DCL, if you're going to give me a towel the size of a hand towel, my larger body is going to need more than one!! :rolleyes:
I'm going to have to remember that, I always like to have enough towel to cover me!

[tinkerbelle77]

Sam Champion of GMA is reporting from Chicago this morning and he said it was in the 30s with a wind chill in the 20s and all I can think of is how good the Florida sun is going to feel to you northerners next week.
After this morning here in Chicago, I think 60 would feel good to me...I cant wait for warm weather...I dont like cold, and snow!

[tinkerbelle77]

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 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!

[tinkerbelle77]

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!
Wow Karen, I'm glad to hear you guys are all ok!

[ohiominnie]

Hope your feeling better this morning!

Yes. I think it was just my mind racing with all of the things I have to do (and I'm not even cruising!) Which then upset my stomach. :(

Thx for asking!

[#1Mouse]

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:

I'm sure with Tina and Steve on their marathon posting, we could be there!

[ohiominnie]

So we left ya all alone here, Did you hit the milestone?

Nope. I left shortly after and took a Benadryl! :)

[ohiominnie]

And at 11:30 am we now have little sleet/hail balls.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/gailz625/FirstSnow5.jpg


So your state is like ours......if you don't like the weather, wait 10 minutes, it will change! :lmao:

[ohiominnie]

In Tinley Park. Just off I80 at the Tinley exit Southbound Rt. at the first light and into the strip mall area. last store. Ask for Jason :teeth:


Squid

I think I'll save a lot of money just going somewhere closer! :lmao:

[tinkerbelle77]

Well, it's a beautiful mid-80s day today, with lows in the high 60s in central FL. It looks like we're gonna have WONDERful weather next week!!!
Thanks for rubbing that in!! ;) :rolleyes: I dont think its going to warm here again until spring!!

[Diana Lyn]

I need to stop leaving my house because every time I go....I come back to 8-10 pages to catch up on.

I only have one comment so far---

AKL Villas!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::c heer2::cheer2:

In Mary's GTKYFCC a few million posts ago--AKL was my request!!! :cool1: We need points and I can't think of a better place to do an Add-On!!!

[tinkerbelle77]

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. :)
I bet that would be a cute pic..all the kids looking out at the snow!!! My girls wanted to take their snow pants to school this morning!

[rsschneck]

SNOW!!! ALREADY??? Brrrrrr :cold:

It's really raining here on the East Coast :umbrella:

Can't wait until we're all on Castaway Cay!!! :beach:

In the liquid sunshine state we have been in the 70's to 80 range. It has been beautiful!

[cherylp3]

Roxann, you have a funky link where your avatar should be.

[#1Mouse]

Ok, I know I'm the last to catch on to everything but, I just noticed Roxann's tag - cute, cute!

[fireplug]

On the 11 night cruise I saw a person putting pens from the CC party in her pocket as she made her rounds to each table - yep, pens just like it showed up on eBay right after! :rolleyes:

I would bite her hand if she reached for my free pen! :furious:

Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

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
:wizard: pixiedust: Good Luck!!!

[tinkerbelle77]

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! Oh well, I'll just crank up the heater in the car.

Try not to post too much while I'm gone! :wave:
Ohhh, a pedicure...I'm going for mine next week, I cant wait...I LOVE pedicures!!!

[tinkerbelle77]

I am gonna do my best to make that a TEMPORARY pass! :teeth:

SQuid
Is that a challenge??? Or a threat??? :rotfl2: :lmao:

[fireplug]

Come on Curt!! You boys had all your Hooters girls!! I need me some eye candy! :lmao:

Yeah Curt give her some EYE CANDY! ;)

Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

Hmmm I sense another challenge............... :surfweb:

SQuid
Aww...as of this post it is a challenge...Good Luck!

[tinkerbelle77]

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!
Glad to see you checking in, and that everything is going great!!

[fireplug]

Hey now! Isn't this a family board?!?!? :blush:

What???? family board couples dont do that?????


SQuid

[gometros]

Thats a good reminder - If you ever wanted to stay at AKL conceirge on points - you should do so soon otherwise you'll have to use cash when DVC at AKL opens.

Which is the concierge level on points - Delux Savannah view or Kilimanjoro Club?

[tinkerbelle77]

well I will remember you as the girl who passed me MISSY :rotfl2:


SQuid
Well you do that, I thought you were up for a challenge to try to make it only temporary! :sunny: ;)

[fireplug]

Mr. Hottie Ordonez.....................I'm betting I'm old enough to be his mother :rolleyes:

But you would still be a hottie, mama :love: :love:


Squid

[cgcw]

Actually, yes we do. We share our home with 3 cats, but none of them jump onto the fridge. My DD has a cat that loves to eat bread. He will tear into a package with his teeth to get to it. He even learned how to open the bread box to have a snack when she and her hubby are at work. They ended up putting the bread box on top of the fridge because that's the only place he can't get to it!!

Funny & amazing!!! :rotfl2: I'm not a cat person but our dog also loves bread.

[fireplug]

Karen, you wouldn't be making reference to that "other baseball" team now would you? :rolleyes1


I think she meant the one that LOST in the first round of the playoffs!

Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

Working on it at a feverish pace! pirate:

Squid :firefight
Well get busy then, You should have most of tonight to catch up, I will be doing stuff with the kids...So get busy!!!

[fireplug]

(How sad is this? I'll hit 400 posts due to my lusting for Magglio Ordonez...) :blush:


On a scale of 1-10 maybe a 2 its not that sad at all.................

Squid

[cgcw]

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 your way of thinking, Mary. We too are not in the market for more points but it would be very tempting.

We stayed at AKL once....the kids loved it. I'm sure it will be on our list of places to stay. :thumbsup2

[tinkerbelle77]

Do what I do and post AT work. :surfweb:

SQuid
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!

[fireplug]

Yep, and Cheryl too!

See, no problem with having duplicates of the cover. After all, the end product ends up in our hands, so we should like what we pick out to start with.

I agree not that my opinion counts for much since I will be a rookie Cj member...........


SQuid

[tinkerbelle77]

Imagine my pain when I bought Coleen her fur coat! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid139/pddeca3d932161c81ed412eb2d98b4020/f6ff6c67.jpg


She is LOVELY in it though isnt she? :love: :love: :love:


Squid
Very nice coat...I have one of those, but I didnt pay for it...It was a gift from my aunt!

[fireplug]

No, I only scanned 6 of them. I didn't want to clog up the thread


Clog away! I'd love to see the rest of your pages.


Yeah clog away we like looking at pages!

Squid

[chipscinderelly]

I would bite her hand if she reached for my free pen! :furious:

Squid

Ooh Ooh we have another BITER!!! :rotfl2:

[gometros]

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.

[chipscinderelly]

What???? family board couples dont do that?????


SQuid

Isn't how they became families ;)

[fireplug]

I'm not sure how I feel about "pimp Mickey." :earseek:

I would be more leary of "hooker Minnie"! :smooth:


SQuid

[tinkerbelle77]

Ours came yesterday too! It is very cool!

Squid
Now I really feel like I am the only one who hasnt received one!

[tinkerbelle77]

We have done this before BUT I think we are just packing light and leaving room. We should be okay!

Squid
Packing light with 2 kids is not easy...they tend to spill at east once a day, and need 2 outfits a day...but this time they are old enough to drag their own suitcases!

[tinkerbelle77]

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
Looks like it did here, but then stopped as suddenly as it started!

[fireplug]

Did he think he was entitled to the piano from the Walt Suite also? That's probably why everything is now glued down on the shelves and attached to the walls.

Or it COULD be that its a SHIP and it moves :confused3

But if you really want that many pens go ask at guest services I am sure they would try and help put.

Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

Here it is 1/2 hr later at 11:00 am. Bright blue sky and a few clouds.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c53/gailz625/FirstSnow6.jpg
No bright blue skies here, but the snow has stopped!

[fireplug]

The Fed Ex truck just pulled up to my house!!! :mickeyjum :donald: :ccat: :tigger:


ETA: A U TOP and a giclee too!


YAY FedEx comes through again!

Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

In Tinley Park. Just off I80 at the Tinley exit Southbound Rt. at the first light and into the strip mall area. last store. Ask for Jason :teeth:


Squid
When the postman or fedex man decides that ebaying mine is a bad idea, and I finally receive it I may just take it there...I am not too far from there!!!

[tinkerbelle77]

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:Dont know if we will before 24 hours, but I know we will before the end of the week!

[fireplug]

Has anyone seen the new series of Walt posters? I'm just dying for one but I need it in 11x14 sz not poster size. I was just going to get them each as postcards and put into one collage frame. May still do that. I think only Art of Disney is carrying them.

Squid note: Go to Art of Disney store! :artist:

SQuid

[WDWLVR]

No bright blue skies here, but the snow has stopped!

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.

[fireplug]

I got cruise docs!!! :banana:

YAY now you can rest easy........well sort of at least. pirate:


Squid :firefight

[tinkerbelle77]

Yes. I think it was just my mind racing with all of the things I have to do (and I'm not even cruising!) Which then upset my stomach. :(

Thx for asking!
I know that, I have that happen to me at times!

[fireplug]

I don't know if any of you have been following the NYC plane crash, but they just said it was NY Yankees pitcher Cory Lidle piloting the plane. :guilty: It's like Thurmon Munson all over again. (And yes, I realize I'm dating myself!)

The whole story is sad. Thoughts and Prayers for all involved.

And I remember the Thurman Munson tragedy too I was already out of HS when that happened

Squid

[tinkerbelle77]

Nope. I left shortly after and took a Benadryl! :)
I should have taken one of those, I felt horrible this morning!

[chipscinderelly]

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 - nope, not a private conversation :) all are welcome! We don't have a ton of info from DVC this year so it's chat chat till we cruise!

Technically the parking is for only those staying at BC and BCV and they do check every car coming in. When we asked the question related to our welcome party at Epcot we were told that Boardwalk has easier parking as they have the evening activities that are for all WDW guests and they have some parking that isn't behind the gate (don't recall if that's the case right now).

But you can park at BC if you are going to eat at Beaches and Creme or Cape May cafe :)

[fireplug]

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

Squid

[Diana Lyn]

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.

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!

[Garfield]

I would be more leary of "hooker Minnie"! :smooth:


SQuid


I prefer "Madame Minnie" as it has a regal ring to it :tongue:

[fireplug]

Pardon my interrupting again. Just wanted to tell some of my friends here, in advance, to have a WONDERful time!!

I'm jealous that you all will get to sail the Wonder right after drydock...and that you're sailing period..... but mostly am envious of the great relationship most of you seem to have. You have a great thread here...and all sound like you're going to have a blast. I hope so!!

ENJOY!!!


Well since a few of us met in 03 for the cruise with YOU, I think you have had a positive effect on us too.

I will take lots of pics to share in April.


Squid

[fireplug]

Well, now the more I think about it, everyone on the boat is going to be getting off the same exact time so really they can't penalize us for getting to the stingray thing when we do as long as we stick together!

As long as we get into Castaway Cay before RCL and Carnival do you should be fine :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


SQuid

[tinkerbelle77]

I need to stop leaving my house because every time I go....I come back to 8-10 pages to catch up on.

I only have one comment so far---

AKL Villas!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::cheer2::c heer2::cheer2:

In Mary's GTKYFCC a few million posts ago--AKL was my request!!! :cool1: We need points and I can't think of a better place to do an Add-On!!!
The same thing happens to me, I am headed out to lunch now, and dont think I will get back on for awile...I do have some insurance back logged that they havent paid yet!

[Garfield]

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

Squid

Kick It Up a Notch Steve! ::yes::

[fireplug]

Thats so true...I would never sell something like this...I guess its because I love to collect anything Disney...but some people dont care!
When you run your DVC membership as a "rental buisness" you may get more than one too.


SQuid

[Diana Lyn]

Has anyone seen the new series of Walt posters? I'm just dying for one but I need it in 11x14 sz not poster size. I was just going to get them each as postcards and put into one collage frame. May still do that. I think only Art of Disney is carrying them.

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

[fireplug]

Ok, ya'll thought the vacation planning guide was a tacky thing to sell. Didja look at the other things this seller has up on ebay?

This is my favorite:

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Disney-Vacation-Club-Channel-Guides-Cannot-be-Bought_W0QQitemZ6631758775QQihZ012QQcategoryZ35861 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


They are darn proud of their shipping arent they!

Squid

[seaulater]

As long as we get into Castaway Cay before RCL and Carnival do you should be fine :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:


SQuid

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!

[seaulater]

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


SQuid

Was told by DVC on the 11 Night last month that the attorneys have been busy writing letters to those purchasing as a "rental business" to cease and desist.

Must be something in our ownership papers about that. Of course, I don't have time to read all that..............too busy trying to stay caught up on the disboards (and besides, we use all our points, and I would love to add more!)

[cgcw]

In Tinley Park. Just off I80 at the Tinley exit Southbound Rt. at the first light and into the strip mall area. last store. Ask for Jason :teeth:


Squid

Thanks. It might be worth a drive out that way to work with him. It's really not that far from us --- and my Mom lives out that way anyways.

I think we'll plan to call first, though, to make sure he's working that day.

[seaulater]

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

I love these. Where did you get them? I was in the Art of Disney two weeks ago and did not see in DTD. Would love to buy them to add to our wall!

[alikat99]

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.
It poured buckets here a little earlier, but at least it's not raining anymore, but the skies are still a little grey. But, you know how FL goes, it will probably be sunny in just a hour or 2.

[WDWLVR]

It poured buckets here a little earlier, but at least it's not raining anymore, but the skies are still a little grey. But, you know how FL goes, it will probably be sunny in just a hour or 2.

Exactly - the old "if you don't like the weather wait a minute and it will change".

[alikat99]

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
I LOVE those Diana!!! Where did you get them???

[WDWLVR]

Julie - I think you need these for the reception:


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

[fireplug]

:rolleyes: OK, So the challange to reach 600 posts didnt take that long...whats next?

1000 so get going MISSY! :surfweb:


SQuid

[curtdennis]

Thanks for all the helpful info. Can't tell I'm Spazzing out can ya?

This is our first member cruise so I just want to be prepared.

BTW that's great news to hear that we'll be "neighbors" onboard. I also noticed that you are from Brockton...My Father-in-law lives there. Small World!

guess we'll have to take part in one of those coolers together! :wave2:

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

[Diana Lyn]

I love these. Where did you get them? I was in the Art of Disney two weeks ago and did not see in DTD. Would love to buy them to add to our wall!

:scratchin I think I just found a way to make some quick AKL add on cash! :rotfl2: I'll start the bidding at $50! :lmao:


I bought them in August, I hadn't seen them anywhere on property except for the shop inside the Castle--the one with all the Lenox and Crystal pieces in it. I believe they had them poster sized too. These were only $15!!! They fit perfectly in the DisneyStore litho frames so I think they are 11x14. :confused3

[fireplug]

Tina- congrats on 600 posts! Now take a break and slow down - you are going to wear yourself out by cruise time!


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


SQuid

[WDWLVR]

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


SQuid

Shhhh - I didn't want her to pass me :lmao:

[Diana Lyn]

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 my goodness! They're cute, but for $1200, I'd rather go on another Disney trip!

[fireplug]

Bear looks ready for the mailmans hand to poke through for a snack!

Squid


That made me spit pop at my screen! :rotfl2:


I have that affect on alot of peolpe! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Squid

[fireplug]

It would be unthinkable to skip the park. I wish we lived close enough to just stop by the park - I envy all the Florida and California residents. One day, One day it might just happen!


Make sure your GUEST room is large enough for visitors :grouphug:

SQuid

[fireplug]

I agree we need to hear the story. Dale and Karen are here tonight we may have to phone Michigan for details.

Squid


Is it wrong to quote yourself?????

ANYWAY Did call Mi last night but APPARENTLY the lines to call back were knocked out by the storm.......................

At least they better have been cause we didnt get a callback :sad1:

SQuid

[fireplug]

I don't believe it. I'm caught up! :cool1:


Good for you :rolleyes:


I am STILL way behind! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:


SQuid

[Garfield]

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

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

[curtdennis]

Hey Gail that is where I went to nursing school. It sure has changed since I graduated.

We just had a blizzard here. I couldn't see the neighbors house and now there are huge flakes. It would be beautiful if it was December. :rotfl2: http://bestsmileys.com/cold/9.gif

Don't you love the "lake effect"?!?! As youy can see I'm ten pages down. But working on it.....

[fireplug]

I make for some great entertainment on the cruise....

but alas....good news......my THING came from DVC. :)

Why did THEY have it???? :confused3


SQuid

[curtdennis]

Do what I do and post AT work. :surfweb:

SQuid

Me too Brudda, unfortunately it's the days that I am off that I fall behind on...

Does that mean I need to go to work more??? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[fireplug]

Usually I dont buy if they are charging enough to ship me the statue of liberty...I cant stand when people make a profit off of shipping


My thoughts exactly!

Squid

[gometros]

Looks like it did here, but then stopped as suddenly as it started!

I have a friend in Lansing who says it's snowing like crazy there. Two inches on the ground already.

[fireplug]

Sorry, this is just WRONG. WRONG. WRONG. WRONG.

Has the media lost ALL sense of decency????

I dint know most of them ever had any.

Squid

[curtdennis]

word now is that VAKL then DL then Contemp.

DL would be interesting, but I know we won't buy there.

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.

[gometros]

Sandy - nope, not a private conversation :) all are welcome! We don't have a ton of info from DVC this year so it's chat chat till we cruise!

I guess I was being too subtle. I was making fun of Tina and Steve dominating the thread this morning :teeth:

[chipscinderelly]

Julie - I think you need these for the reception:


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

OOOH definately - one for each guest right? :rotfl2:

[fireplug]

Count us in the Stingray 500 as well on Monday!

:moped: :moped:

SQuid

[Garfield]

pirate: Aye, keep on postin' ste'e Ye'll ne'er get me buried booty!

http://bestsmileys.com/whipping/2.gif :firefight

[fireplug]

If you do, be sure and share with the rest of us. :rotfl2:

Nothing to share . Never got a return call :sad1:

SQuid

[curtdennis]

Quote:
Originally Posted by 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



Green Flag!

Go Steve Go !!!

Careful though you don't want this to happen....
http://bestsmileys.com/cars/2.gif

[fireplug]

I know, I know, but I can try!.

Do or Do Not......There is NO TRY! :yoda:


SQuid

[#1Mouse]

Is it wrong to quote yourself?????

ANYWAY Did call Mi last night but APPARENTLY the lines to call back were knocked out by the storm.......................

At least they better have been cause we didnt get a callback :sad1:

SQuid

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.

[curtdennis]

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:

We're gonna give it one heckofa try!!!

[fireplug]

WOW . I missed that...
Yesterday on Racheal Ray she said she was 39.... I had no clue...

TV make up is wonderful isnt it! :artist: :artist:

SQuid