Calling All 8/19/06 Special Western Cruisers! AKA "The Cruisin' Castaways" Part 2 [Archive] - Page 19 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Walsh clan

07-04-2006, 02:30 AM

Happy 4th July! Hope the weather is good!

Today not good here, very warm but very wet (surprise, surprise!) :rotfl:

Terry, loved the photos! Hope John and Craig are feeling better. Great to put faces to names! :goodvibes

Tina, talk away! It's a part of life and it is better sometimes to be able to talk to those who are not directly involved. :love:

Doreen, love the necklace!! Is that Lia Sophia? Is that only based in the US or is it worldwide?

:cheer2: Welcome Elaine! Yep, we're cruising for the first time too! :cheer2:

Lori, missed it yesterday but Happy Anniversary!

Linda, I hope you see some light at the end of the tunnel financially... not easy I know.

Denise (Aurora's Mommy), Sometimes people like to go on power trips... you can be the bigger person and let them be childish! Hope things are improving on the work front.

Hello other two Denise's as well!

Ed, are you in any of the photos?

Enough for now! Must do some work...

Moira. :sunny:

kap158

07-04-2006, 04:58 AM

Happy 230th Birthday America!!!! :bday:

What time is the party Mary Rose??? party: Can you send directions??

I would like to take this moment to welcome Doreen's and my sister Elaine :hug: who will be joining us on cruise!! :boat: :welcome:

We will have to introduce her to our smoothie party and the margaritas!!! (don't worry Elaine I will be the designated driver!!) :car: :teeth:

This is the first time the three of us sisters have taken a trip together! :cheer2: Can DCL handle this????????????

Well anyway I hope everyone has a happy 4th!!!

Verandah Man

07-04-2006, 05:17 AM

http://www.verandahman.com/Patriotic%20Boy.bmp
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!!!

Terry, loved the pics, thanks for posting them!!! I turned my computer off at 10:00pm last night, and you guys went crazy posting. Congrats on reaching 500 pages and 7500 posts last night!!!

DisCrazzy

07-04-2006, 06:06 AM

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY 4TH OF JULY EVERYONE!!!!

Jennifer

Reenieny18

07-04-2006, 06:12 AM

Karen you will be the DD.. now thats a riot.. MARYROSE how is the hair today???

ANDY.. we were a bit silly last night. I was sending TERRY my pics,since of course I have no clue how to post them.. SOMEONE HELP ME!!!!!

ED KUDOOS.. on page 7500.. I never say that post... we were trying to get to 500... It took forever to get there.

MORIA.. yes its only in the USA. but I can ship it to you If you wanted to do a book party,lol :banana: The LS party on board will be on MONDAY in KARENS room at I think 2pm.. smoothies, cheese planters, mixed drinks, plenty of water.lol :teeth: Its a day at sea.. all she needs is about 1.2-2 hrs of your time.. maybe even on deck 9 like we did last time for our informal meet. I am trying to get the PROMANADE deck as well.... we will see...

HAPPY 4th OF JULY EVERYONE

DOREEN

castoff

07-04-2006, 07:21 AM

Reading the posts you girls were cracking me up. :rotfl2: Thanks for the laugh.

Mary Rose :Hope the salad turns out great today uhhh I mean your BBQ. The only thing I think you can do is wash you hair over & over again.

Terry: Thanks for sharing the brunch pictures !! Almost felt like I was there. :rolleyes1 You LOOK GREAT !!!! Almost like a kid. :cheer2:

Doreen:We live in the same state so it makes sense for me getting blamed about the weather but New Jersey??? :confused3 Come on now :rotfl2: Love you back :grouphug:

Elaine: :welcome: to the group !!

Jonathan finally has a day off goes back to work tomorrow and it's just us today so I think we are going to the movies today. No fireworks kinda a low key day but wanted to wish everyone else a GREAT 4th . :goodvibes

SeaSpray

07-04-2006, 07:37 AM

Ah Terry so you Do indulge ocassionally and I see the picture proves itl Was that the blue martinis/varnish martinis you were talking about yesterday? Where the heck did I get the idea that you didn't drink? Not that it matters of course, just an odd assumption on my part. Must be because we often met up over fancy coffees! Can't wait to meet at Cove Cafe again friend!

Now back to trying to remove Olive Oil from my hair Ugh! Stay tuned!

Mary Rose

Yes, that was the nasty-tasting varnish-tasting blue martini I was telling you about! blech! But they looked so pretty we (my sisters in law and I) didn't want to stop drinking them. The more we sipped them, the better we thought they tasted. :rotfl: They were quite strong!!!

We had stopped into the martini bar before dinner to get a drink. We ended up giggling all through dinner that night and I never did get the formal pictures taken during that cruise (Royal Caribbean cruise) that I wanted. :rolleyes1 And this was all because of 1 very strong, gross tasting, but pretty, drink!

I don't drink a real lot, but I do like to indulge in the occasional adult beverage! :teeth:

And I still can't believe that several of you thought I don't drink at all... LOL Here's some more proof, from the DCL cruise in 2004:
http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/images/D1940365.JPG

Verandah Man

07-04-2006, 07:49 AM

I don't drink a real lot, but I do like to indulge in the occasional adult beverage! :teeth:

And I still can't believe that several of you thought I don't drink at all... LOL Here's some more proof, from the DCL cruise in 2004:
http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/images/D1940365.JPG

I don't know about that Terry, look at all them empty glasses in front of you and John, looks like you did rather well for yourself there, how ever did you manage to stay on your feet, LOL!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

http://www.verandahman.com/Patriotic%20Boy.bmp
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!!!

RobinMarie

07-04-2006, 07:49 AM

I just read on the Fools board two more folks are joining this cruise. They will make excellent additions to this group.

Happy 4th everyone! Hopefully everyone has the day off!

castoff

07-04-2006, 08:00 AM

ughh !! :furious: Jonathan's work just called and they really need him so he's going to work from 2-9. He also has to work 9-5 tomorrow. That's 7 days straight so far and he doesn't have his schedule for after that.

PoohJen

07-04-2006, 08:29 AM

Reenieny18

07-04-2006, 08:46 AM

Verandah Man

07-04-2006, 08:53 AM

ANDY YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT FROM MY MOUTH.. Terry look at the picture in more detail and then look at what you sadi about indulging a bit or occasionally.. :lmao: :rotfl2: I have tears now.. What a group of people we really are..3 some 4 somes. wahoo!! :banana: smoothie parties and backpack parties all day at the adult pool...!!!

DOREEN

Doreen and Karen,

Our AC Moore is open today 9a-6p, guess where I'm headed, LOL!!!

Andy

http://www.verandahman.com/Patriotic%20Boy.bmp
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!!!

Ct_TiggerFan

07-04-2006, 09:46 AM

Doreen and Karen,

Our AC Moore is open today 9a-6p, guess where I'm headed, LOL!!!

Andy

http://www.verandahman.com/Patriotic%20Boy.bmp
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!!!

I see we get our teeshirts at the same place too lol

Verandah Man

07-04-2006, 09:52 AM

I see we get our teeshirts at the same place too lol

Yep, looks that way Ed!!! :thumbsup2

Hazel and I are headed there right now!!! ;)

http://www.verandahman.com/Patriotic%20Boy.bmp
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!!!

allshookup

07-04-2006, 10:09 AM

Happy 4th of July, Everyone!!!

Moira, don't tell me they won't give you today off?!!! ;)

Diane, my DH (early 40's) just received his teaching certificate (he switched careers from business) He had been a stay-at-home dad with our kids for a few years, really enjoyed it, took a permanent sub job for a few years to see how he liked teaching. Now we are just waiting to hear about a permanent full time position... pixiedust:

:welcome: Welcome Lainie!!! :welcome: You've got quite a crowd you're sailing with, no doubt you'll have an extraordinary vacation!!!

To all you NJ brunchers - what a happy (and did I mention young looking?!) group! :cheer2:

Jen: Thanks for the words of encouragement...I can use all I can get right now. I have a some tough decisions ahead of me!

My DH is working too & since tomorrow is my DD's 12th birthday, I really have to do my homework today. Not a fun 4th! But we did see fireworks last night!

Welcome to Elaine! I think we're going to have a blast before this cruise even gets started!! You guys are too funny! I got a good chuckle catching up on posts from last night!

Terry: It was fun reading what name goes with what face from the meet. Of course I would've known Bev & her daughter no problem since we had the opportunity to meet before. Thanks for posting! And if you want to prove you drink...that post from the cruise will do it!!! LOL

Diane

Lainie1222

07-04-2006, 11:07 AM

thanks to all for the warm welcomes. Cannot wait to set sail. any and all advice is welcomed!!!

mickeymom923

07-04-2006, 12:19 PM

Hi everyone,

After reading all the posts - do I hear 600? 600 anyone. :thumbsup2 Less then 7 weeks to go - can we hit 600 pages? Will it be Doreen again? This is my contribution to it.

Bev

mickeymom923

07-04-2006, 12:25 PM

Mjasp

07-04-2006, 12:39 PM

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY TO EVERYONE.

Mary Rose - sorry I can't come to your BBQ but I took Lindsay to see wrestling last night. We came home really late and I'm just too tired to make it. I'm sure you won't miss me with the 200 other Cruising Castaways. lol Hope it turns out great.

Tina - just want you to know I'm thinking of you. I watched the video :happytv: again. I'm still scared. :scared1:

Only 58 weeks until the Explorer Cruise. :banana: Who else is going?

Bev

Bev...I will start the countdown on the Explorer thread. Is it 58 weeks for sure?

MaryRose...I can't make it either, sorry Are you going to have too much food left over now that Bev and I can't make it?

Verandah Man

07-04-2006, 01:39 PM

People watching the Space Shuttle launch in front of the Two Palms webcam.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/tpc33.jpg

http://www.verandahman.com/Patriotic%20Boy.bmp
Have a Happy and Safe Holiday!!!

mickeymom923

07-04-2006, 01:40 PM

I am getting sooooo tired of all these T-storms that we have been getting. It was so nice and sunny before. :sunny: DS and his gf left this morning to go to Wildwood for the day. They wanted to watch the fireworks on the :beach: Now it's getting so cloudy and the weather guy is calling for more severe T-storms tonight. Of course I worry until they get home.

Now I really feel old. The other day I rented a movie "Rumor has it". Did anyone see it? Basically they keep referring to the movie "The Graduate" which I really liked but DD, DS and GF had no idea what "The Graduate" is. They don't know who Anne Bancroft or Dustin Hoffman is either.

Bev

poohbear926

07-04-2006, 01:59 PM

um sorry to correct you mom but i do to know the movie the graduate and who dustin hoffman is. and you may be old on the outside but your always young at heart.

princess crazy

07-04-2006, 03:00 PM

HAPPY 4TH EVERYBODY!! :cheer2:

Looks like everyone has been quite busy and having some great times! :sunny: Glad you all had fun at your meet--looks like alot of fun!

Getting ready to head out to my folks for a picnic dinner and then off to see the fireworks!! :wizard:

Andy--Just a thanks for the transfers--got them yesterday--I may pm you with a question. Yes I still need to get you a pic and mail your money due for everything along with it. I will try to work on finding a pic tomorrow and get that out to you right away. Thanks again! :sunny:

Ed-- Please wish Caitlain a belated Happy 9th from us! :wave: Our Dd will be turning 9 the day before we leave so we have a 9th celebration coming up too! I sent you a pm a while back with a name change for one of the magnets---Did You get that?? Just let me know and I will get payment off to you too.

Can hardly believe this cruise is coming up so fast :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I don't remember who this would go to but we would be interested in some of the pens maybe 6 or so. Just let me know who to send payment to and also for the Leis too.

FYI: We just booked the Fury Catamarn Snorkle in Cozumel the other day and I know there are a few going on here---our DD has been practicing in the pool with her new snorkel equip and says she would love to do it. I'm kinda excited because DH and I have been on a few catamaran snorkle trips but in the way past if you know what I mean---so we know how fun they can be. If anyone has any info on this that they know of lately we would love to hear. Also I think I read where it would be good to bring your own food from the ship for lunch but thought I read a thread from a trip report made just a few days ago that you could'nt take food from the boat on this excursion??? Can anyone shed any light??

Well, hope you all have a wonderful Independence celebration and thanks for everyone's help!! :sunny:

Ct_TiggerFan

07-04-2006, 04:22 PM

HAPPY 4TH EVERYBODY!! :cheer2:

Ed-- Please wish Caitlain a belated Happy 9th from us! :wave: Our Dd will be turning 9 the day before we leave so we have a 9th celebration coming up too! I sent you a pm a while back with a name change for one of the magnets---Did You get that?? Just let me know and I will get payment off to you too.

Yes I got the change and you should receive the magnets in the next couple of days, just depends on the mail service.

Happy 4th all

RobinMarie

07-04-2006, 04:35 PM

:)

Verandah Man 1248
SeaSpray 718
castoff 652
Ct_TiggerFan 619
sandygirl 402
Reenieny18 400
Mjasp 300
mickeymom923 282
newholidayx2 270
O'BWV 236
florida sun 203
lynr 175
ElliotFan 173
allshookup 160
winnyis 129
kap158 120
Walsh clan 103
8 Ears 84
PoohJen 80
RobinMarie 75
MoranClan 73
Laurabearz 69
mikayla'sMom 67
zack&alexmom 53
Andrew DEREK UK 53
Buddy Bear 50
Dizzyworld 46
TootyJane 45
Miffy2003 44
DisCrazzy 36
SamRoc 34
AboutTheMouse 33
lwilliam 33
Colestat 32
Aurora's Mommy 27
Steve's Wife 24
DMMarla07860 21
Ski-and-Sea 20
msdisney53 20
poohbear926 19
Diamond_Girls 18
CRSNDSNY 15
Bmwdsny 13
famof8 13
Sarah'sMomfrom PA 13

Ct_TiggerFan

07-04-2006, 05:53 PM

Im in fourth, Not bad for starting about 150 pages behind the group.

Moving up fast :rotfl:

mickeymom923

07-04-2006, 06:19 PM

Andy - you're only about 1000 posts more than me. :rotfl2: I better start posting more. :rotfl:

Bev

Verandah Man

07-04-2006, 06:23 PM

Andy - you're only about 1000 posts more than me. :rotfl2: I better start posting more. :rotfl:

Bev

Hey Bev, either that or I really need to get a life!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

http://www.verandahman.com/Patriotic%20Boy.bmp

Verandah Man

07-04-2006, 06:24 PM

Ski-and-Sea

07-04-2006, 06:54 PM

[QUOTE=mickeymom923]I am getting sooooo tired of all these T-storms that we have been getting. It was so nice and sunny before. :sunny:

Amen to that....the storms really ruined our day. Within an hour of getting to the town pool we had to bail out. Skies did clear up later in the afternoon but kind of ruined the enthusiasm.

castoff

07-04-2006, 09:55 PM

Hello All :wave2: After some discussion on the phone with some friends :grouphug: I will continue to update and vent when needed. I know how many people here truly care and I do appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers and I am sure you can understand I am not always in my right mind . :crazy: One min. she's doing good the next really bad it changes so much.

Thanks to a special friend :hug: it took alot of courage to talk with Chuck tonight about the cruise. I was just ready to cancel. The guilt was laying heavy on my heart. :sad1: The only way I can explain it is I feel the need to have her blessing in a way or know it's o.k if we go. So ONLY if Mom is having a good day tomorrow Chuck will talk to her about it. Chuck also told me Mom picked out something special she wants me to have and wrote out a card and he's bringing it home. Oh great need to buy more tissues.

castoff

07-04-2006, 09:59 PM

Pen update.........

O'BWV
Walsh Clan
Dizzyworld
SeaSpray
DisCrazzy
Kap158
Reenieny
Msdisney
Ct Tigger Fan
Famof8
Steve's wife
zack&alexmom
Princess crazy

If I have left anyone off please let me know. :)

jweiss

07-05-2006, 01:00 AM

We booked this cruise back in 8/04. Then, while onboard in 8/05 got tempted by the 11 day in Sept. Hemmed and hawed and hemmed and hawed, cancelled this cruise and paid for the Sept cruise. Then, recently, something unexpected came up and once and for all, we are back on this cruise!!! Lost my favorite cabin, my onboard credit and discount, but it'll be good anyway.
I'm excited to finally get to meet my long lost cousin, Bev!!! Chelsea and Emilie both have friends on this cruise who they are excited to see again!!!
BTW, our family has grown, unexpectedly, since I was last on this thread....
We are now, Jennifer, Chelsea DD-15, Emilie DD-2, and Liliana DD-7 months. Can't wait till August!!!!!

Reenieny18

07-05-2006, 05:04 AM

JWEISS> congrats on coming back with us.. It will be so much fun..

TINA>> I know you will be with us..If I can go with all the terrible stuff in my life..( as I told you).. you can be there too.. Besides we are having a LS party on board. and you can book one from KAREN and then I get to go to your house after..lol

Bev.. 600 huh?? thats alot of writing to do from now till say.. next week...

ELAINE is getting so excited to be on board with us.. :cheer2: TINA please add her and DANIEL and MARTY to the pen collection as well.. She was telling everyone she is going on a cruise but didnt know to where.. :beach:

We had awful storms here yesterday.. Good thing we had large tarps out for the BBQ here.. DANIEL did all the cooking and got rave reviews.. except from my nephew who works at the RESTAURANT that my sister and BIL own...lol
Still the food was safe.. At one time I make a BV &7 the rain came so hard that I ran ,, well ok WADDLED for cover and it was more like a H20 and 7..YUKKK!!! :stir: :drinking:
Continue on next page for 600..lol

DOREEN

Reenieny18

07-05-2006, 05:10 AM

DIANE.. :bday: :cake: to your daughter.. Its nice to see another JULY birthday.. mine is in 2 weeks..

MARYROSE how was the BBQ. did they all fit inthe family room?? Did anyone notice your hair?? or um smell it??lol :rotfl: I bet your eyes looked ravashing though/ :p

DORI.. where are you.. are you and DEVIN still coming? come out to play with us and let us know..

DARLENE. where have you been.. are you a granma yet??

BEV dont forget to bring the book to work with you...

Terry did craig tell you that AA called you yesterday? :drinking1 I was in a mood..lol :rotfl2: :lmao: that picture is so funny...

Are we at 600??lol

DOREEN

SeaSpray

07-05-2006, 05:33 AM

Good morning everyone :wave2:

Welcome back, jweiss!! :)

I realize that I have a few people (families) to add to Page 1, and I'll try and get around to it soon.

Doreen: Craig said you called, he didn't say that you were representing AA in any capacity though. :teeth: We had company over for a BBQ yesterday so John and I were out picking up steaks when you called.

I have a second interview with one of the companies I've interviewed with, today at 11am. This job is for slightly less pay, and only 30 hours. Con: less take-home pay each week. Pro: Seems like it'd be a MUCH more managable transition to go to, from being a stay at home mom for the last 18+ years! Last week I interviewed with 2 HR people. Today they want me to interview with the woman I'd be directly working with, and they want to show me around the department. Sounds promising, but I'm not counting my chickens yet. lol

Verandah Man

07-05-2006, 05:42 AM

Doreen, please make sure to check your PM's.

Andy

Steve's Wife

07-05-2006, 10:06 AM

Good luck, Terry!

Andy & Ed: We
We've got our cabin door magnets on the refrigerator. Yesterday, at our barbecue, our 3 year old niece was to taken by them that she took them off the refrigertor and carried them around with her for much of the afternoon. I was finally able to trade for them with a Minnie Mouse coaster, a stack of Cars dixie cups, and about half a dozen other Disney magnets. They were quite a hit!

:wave2:
Lori

Verandah Man

07-05-2006, 10:41 AM

Buddy Bear

07-05-2006, 11:04 AM

AboutTheMouse

07-05-2006, 11:45 AM

I hope that everyone had a great 4th! The weather here was mixed - some rain in the mornings and really humid. Then yesterday was just beautiful! Sorry to those on the east coast, since we sent the storms your way.

I spent most of Monday night designing our door magnet and I finally succeeded! It took both my DH and I, a web design program called Fireworks and a lot of learning on my part, but its done! I'd post a pic for you all, but I don't know how ...

Has anyone done any shopping yet for the cruise? I went out over the weekend since it seems like a lot of clearance sales were going on for the holiday. Anyone score any really good deals?

Only 66 days until we sail!

Denise

P.S. Tina - we'll take a couple of pens (4) if it is not too late. Let me know how much I owe you for them.

RobinMarie

07-05-2006, 12:35 PM

Welcome Back Jennifer!

Victoria is planning her babysitting situation! She is psyched!

castoff

07-05-2006, 02:12 PM

Diane: Happy Birthday To your Daughter !
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/tazzinna/birthday1.jpg

castoff

07-05-2006, 02:18 PM

Jennifer: :welcome: back to the group. :goodvibes

Terry: Time to bring out the super PD. Have faith the right job is trying to find you. :goodvibes http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/tazzinna/superpdust.gif

Doreen: I am writing down the amounts each family wants for pens. I have you down for 4 correct?

Denise: The pens are on me. Nothing fancy just a stick pen with a little message on it. :)

castoff

07-05-2006, 02:22 PM

Pen Update..........

O'BWV
Walsh Clan
Dizzyworld
SeaSpray
DisCrazzy
Kap158
Reenieny
Msdisney
Ct Tigger Fan
Famof8
Steve's wife
zack&alexmom
Princess crazy
About The Mouse

Anyone Else ???

PoohJen

07-05-2006, 02:30 PM

Only 66 days until we sail!

HUH???!!! Is this a test?! :confused3 -- I'm easily fooled these days!!!:crazy: I'm counting T minus 45 days til sail!!! :banana: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

I know I'm not good at math but...I have been counting this down from the 700s!!!! :rotfl2:

mickeymom923

07-05-2006, 04:36 PM

Okay, only 96 more pages to go. We can do it. :thumbsup2

Welcome back cuz. Jennifer, it'll be nice to finally meet you and your family.
We're planning a reunion cruise next year on the Explorer of the Seas. PM me for more details.

Tina - yes, please put me down for the hot pink pens. :rotfl:

Doreen - I brought the book into work today and it disappeared. I last saw it on a table in the breakroom so I'm hoping someone took it to order jewelry.

For everyone who had a bar-b-que yesterday, I hope the weather held up for you.

Bev :sunny:

SeaSpray

07-05-2006, 04:56 PM

Yay! I went on the second interview today and met with the woman that I'll be directly working for. She showed me around the offices and explained in more detail what my job would entail. I really felt very comfortable there; they even have a computer with INTERNET CONNECTION set up in the breakroom so people can go online during their breaks and lunch! Ok, I can deal with that! LOL

The HR woman called me this afternoon and offered me the job. She's going to over-night the offer package to me, and I start on Monday! :cool1: This job seems like a perfect fit for me, and it seems to be a very nice group of people. Now to go through my closet and collect all of my business clothes. lol

Verandah Man

07-05-2006, 05:00 PM

Congrats Terry, you go girl!!! :cheer2: :yay: :banana: :cheer2:

mickeymom923

07-05-2006, 05:11 PM

Terry - Congratulations. :woohoo: Did you have any doubt that you would get it? How's Craig and John feeling? Hope all is well.

Bev

RobinMarie

07-05-2006, 05:12 PM

Excellent news Terry! Congratulations!

MomsGoneGoofy

07-05-2006, 05:40 PM

Congratulations Terry. :woohoo: I didn't even get to talk to you at Peter Pank's about your job interviews. There were so many other conversations going on .

After listening to all the good times you all have had, I just might have to look into taking a smoothy machine on our next cruise. You all seem to have a great time after a few smoothies, lol!!

I had a good time meeting everyone. I wish Andy and Hazel could have made it, we will meet sometime friend.

castoff

07-05-2006, 06:18 PM

Terry: Congrats on getting the job !
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a325/tazzinna/GlitterMickey.jpg

Denise W

07-05-2006, 06:21 PM

Congratulations Terry, that is wonderful news!!!

Denise

castoff

07-05-2006, 06:21 PM

Tina - yes, please put me down for the hot pink pens. :rotfl:
Bev :sunny:

Bev: Who said anything about hot pink? :confused3 I thought neon green was the " In " color for this year. :rotfl2: I added you to the list. Just so you know you were getting pens either way. :teeth:

Verandah Man

07-05-2006, 06:23 PM

I wish Andy and Hazel could have made it, we will meet sometime friend.

Will do Elaine!!! :thumbsup2

I would have done anything to have been with all of you instead of where I was on Sunday, but family obligations had to come first. :rolleyes:

Mjasp

07-05-2006, 06:38 PM

Terry...CONGRATS ON THE JOB WTG :cheer2:

Andy...Are you cruising the Explorer with us???

Bev...So far is it only you, me and Tina? MaryRose and Lyn sounded interested and Terry MAY do it if she doesn't wander, I mean WONDER "DISNEY WONDER that is. LOL

zack&alexmom

07-05-2006, 07:15 PM

I was off the computer for two days and you guys exploded. I'm pretty low on that posting list - I guess I better catch up.

Terry - Congrats on the job. I think 30 hours a week would be great. A good transition from an occasional day to every week. As long as you tell them that you will be gone for 10 days or so in August.

I felt like I had so much time for this cruise and now I am starting to feel like I need to hurry up and start getting things done for the cruise. My niece is getting married on the 22nd and her bachlaurette(?sp) is this Saturday. That is going to take up a lot of my time between now & the 22nd.

Welcome to all of the new additions - we get bigger by the day. Doreen - sorry that Jacyln won't be coming but it will be nice to meet two of your sisters. Do you have any other sisters or is that?

We had storms all weekend - lost power for 6 hours on Sunday.

Linda

Verandah Man

07-05-2006, 07:17 PM

Andy...Are you cruising the Explorer with us???

I'm afraid the next time we cruise won't be until the summer of 2008. :guilty:

Ct_TiggerFan

07-05-2006, 07:50 PM

Terry

Congrats on the Job,

Way to go

PoohJen

07-05-2006, 08:03 PM

WooHoo!!! Congratulations Terry!!! :cool1: :cheer2: party: Good luck with the new job!!! :thumbsup2

Reenieny18

07-05-2006, 08:18 PM

WTG TERRY... :drinking1 :drinking1 Drinks all around.. MAry ROSE are you into drinking ARBER MIST SMOOTHIES YET!!!??

Linda we have a wedding on the 22nd as well at Wysockis>? where is yours?

My sister ELAINE is buying out all the stores for this cruise.. She is so excited.. And no I only have the 2 sisters.. She went to et her passport today too!! :banana:

Bev just let me know when you get all the oders in.. and We can close out the show.. If MARYROSE< DENISE< SUE AND TERRY and something we will add to it..

ANDY I sent you another check for the decales.. The shirts came today and I am so glad I had them made in the SLIME GREEN, they look great :artist: . I will have to go tomorrow to ACMOORE for KARENS.. I have a 40% coupon as well :Pinkbounc It was difficult to see JACLYNS though..:( :sad2: ..

Chulk it up to experience.
Are we at page 600 yet??

DOREEN

zack&alexmom

07-05-2006, 08:27 PM

My wedding is in Central Square with the reception in Oswego. That would have been funny if we were both at Wysocki's.

Reenieny18

07-05-2006, 09:25 PM

I know,, that would have been kind of neat too LINDA,, darn... Is your son going to any boy scouts camps this summer>??
My son is going to DELAWARE the end of the month.. :thumbsup2

DOREEN

allshookup

07-05-2006, 09:29 PM

Doreen & Tina: Thanks for wishing my DD a Happy Birthday! We went into Boston and ate at Top of the Hub. It is located at the top of the Prudential Center, one of the tallest buildings in Boston. It has a gorgeous view but it is also very expensive! Geez & I thought the Cali Grill was bad until I saw this bill..... :scared1: Oh well the food was good & it was a special occasion!

Terry: Congrats! Congrats! Congrats! Sounds like things are working out for you & I'm glad!

Linda: I am starting to feel rushed too! I haven't done anything I planned to so far...like lose more than a few pounds for instance. :blush: I am excited but I need more time! :hourglass

I really need to keep up with this thread because I am seriously lagging behind in posts! :surfweb:

Take Care Everyone!
Diane

Steve's Wife

07-05-2006, 09:53 PM

Congrats, Terry! It sounds like a perfect fit! :thumbsup2

Doreen: I love the mousecream bar counter!

Now I'm going to drag myself off to bed -- between the barbecue yesterday and the clean up today, I'm just plain pooped.
:wave2:
Lori

zack&alexmom

07-05-2006, 10:04 PM

Doreeen - Zack is going to day camp in Constantia for a week. He is really only a cub scout but my husband is an assistant scout master so Zack goes with him a lot.

Diane - Don't even get me started, the weight just keeps going up and up and my options for what I am going to wear on this cruise just keeps going down and down. Of course I only use a third of everything I bring anyway so I don't know why I bother.

I am getting a summer cold and I hate them. When I have a cold I want to lay in bed curled up under the blankets and I don't think that will work this week. Oh well, at least they usually don't last as long. Talk to everybody tomorrow.

Linda

Verandah Man

07-06-2006, 05:23 AM

Yet another wet morning, my "ark" is now being built!!! :rotfl2:

Mjasp

07-06-2006, 05:40 AM

I'm afraid the next time we cruise won't be until the summer of 2008. :guilty:

Andy...I would check into it. It is LESS expensive then DCL and NO AIRFARE OR PRE NIGHT!!!! DID I say it is a 9 night cruise but you only need to take a week off from work, because it leaves Friday night and return Sunday night

SeaSpray

07-06-2006, 06:04 AM

I am getting a summer cold and I hate them. When I have a cold I want to lay in bed curled up under the blankets and I don't think that will work this week. Oh well, at least they usually don't last as long. Talk to everybody tomorrow.

Linda

I have a summer cold too. It started yesterday with sneezing and a stuffy nose, but as of this morning it's a full-blown cold. Blah! I'm drinking hot tea right now, and taking decongestant. I hope you feel better soon, Linda!

newholidayx2

07-06-2006, 06:22 AM

Good morning everyone
Terry - hope you feel better soon
DS, his friend and I just returned from 6days up in the NH White Mtns. DSs friend & I actually hiked up Indian Head! Woohoo 70mins up, 45mins back
Our 2 little bunnies (who we adopted early June) have been running around the living/dining room.
Just had the main floor (mstr bed, mstr bath, kitchen, dining/living, den, front bath) painted. Now its time for new curtains, etc and perhaps a new floor!
Only 5 more weeks and we're off for our 2wks in WDW.
Have a good cruise everyone

Verandah Man

07-06-2006, 07:13 AM

Andy...I would check into it. It is LESS expensive then DCL and NO AIRFARE OR PRE NIGHT!!!! DID I say it is a 9 night cruise but you only need to take a week off from work, because it leaves Friday night and return Sunday night

I did check the pricing the other day as a matter of fact, it was like $2,997 for the three of us in an inside cabin. However, Angelina will be getting her driver's license next year and we already promised her that we would help her get a car and pay for her first year of car insurance, and living in NJ, that isn't going to be cheap!!! :rolleyes: Our car insurance is already going to be higher because of Hazel's accident last month, I'm not looking forward to when our new car insurance premiums begin in December. :sad2:

PoohJen

07-06-2006, 07:15 AM

Doreen - love the Mickey Bar counter! I hadn't noticed it previously!!! I'll bet you'll see a lot of copycat tickers soon (i.e., I'll be leading the way!) :thumbsup2

Linda and Terry - yuck! summer colds stink! I find they are hard to lose - better take care of them from the get-go! :sick:

Linda, Josh is in boy scouts, he is camping in NC this summer. He signed up for a ton of badge work, to stay on track toward Eagle. His pack has a great percentage of teens earning their Eagles. :thumbsup2

Walsh clan

07-06-2006, 08:11 AM

Yay! lol

Well done you! Way to go! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Reenieny18

07-06-2006, 08:19 AM

Morning everyone.. JEN, I found those last night and fooled around with it.. I just had to add one to my sister KARENS name.. I think mineis cuter of course.. and the ICECREAM bars bring back such fond memories...After 2 yrs of the fish I needed a change..lol

Ok Time to do LS work here. I have some shows to do..lol
DOREEN

PoohJen

07-06-2006, 08:24 AM

Gotta try out my new ticker... ;)

Walsh clan

07-06-2006, 08:38 AM

Gotta try out my new ticker... ;)

Very cool - but then again, that's you! :cool1: Trend setter extraordinaire! :thumbsup2 BTW, I presume you all know that we spell things differently over on this side of the water? If not, you must think I am a terrible speller!

Things like "check", we spell it "cheque" (Ed, your cheque is in the post, I PM'd you!)
Or organize, we spell it organise...
Or gray, we spell it grey
Or color, we spell it colour

Key words such as cocktails, cruise, sun, holidays & food - we all spell the same!

Ok, enough blabbering.... later...Moira. :goodvibes

PoohJen

07-06-2006, 08:59 AM

Moira,
I can see neither you or I are accomplishing anything at work today; may as well call it a day! :drinking1

and it's raining here! What's up with that?!!! Did you north-easterners send this my way???
It's David Wright bobblehead night at the Mets farm league game tonite! We need sunny skies by game time! :sunny:

Walsh clan

07-06-2006, 09:04 AM

It's David Wright bobblehead night at the Mets farm league game tonite! We need sunny skies by game time! :sunny:

And that drink looks like a Murphy's!! Long Live STOUT! :thumbsup2

What is bobblehead night??? Best one yet! I can't even begin to imagine!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao:

PoohJen

07-06-2006, 09:35 AM

And that drink looks like a Murphy's!! Long Live STOUT! :thumbsup2

What is bobblehead night??? Best one yet! I can't even begin to imagine!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao:

For your sake, we'll call it a Murphy's (but you know it's a Guiness, right?!) To be a good sport, I'll make sure DH tries a Murphy's next St. Pat's Day (he's more of a Coronas Light with a lime man in the summer). :drinking:
Ah, the treasured bobble head. It's a little statue of a (various famous) sports figure with a really big head on a spring that bobbles up and down. An American tradition! :banana:

Here's a bobblehead pic (http://cgi.ebay.com/DAVID-WRIGHT-NEW-YORK-METS-BOBBLEHEAD-BOBBLE-HEAD_W0QQitemZ280003667587QQihZ018QQcategoryZ37604 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) On Bobblehead Night, they give free Bobbleheads to all the kids that come out for the game! :crazy: :cool1:

Walsh clan

07-06-2006, 10:12 AM

For your sake, we'll call it a Murphy's (but you know it's a Guiness, right?!) To be a good sport, I'll make sure DH tries a Murphy's next St. Pat's Day (he's more of a Coronas Light with a lime man in the summer). :drinking:
Ah, the treasured bobble head. It's a little statue of a (various famous) sports figure with a really big head on a spring that bobbles up and down. An American tradition! :banana:

I like it!

Alright, it's a Guinness, but Murphy's tastes much better (honest it does!).

Look! You are only a few off your 1000th post!

PoohJen

07-06-2006, 11:00 AM

Look! You are only a few off your 1000th post!

Ooh! Should I...

PoohJen

07-06-2006, 11:01 AM

....pull a....

PoohJen

07-06-2006, 11:02 AM

...CT Tigger Fan maneuver??!!! :rolleyes1 :teeth:

PoohJen

07-06-2006, 11:05 AM

Look! You are only a few off your 1000th post!

Aack!!! I can't handle the pressure! :crazy: 1000th post! (yes, I know VMan has posted more than 1000 to this thread alone!)

1000. Hmm, it's got to be a good one. Something special...makes you laugh, makes you cry. A little whimsical, a little philosophical, but not too profound...Suggestions??? "just a spoonful of sugar"...nah.

I'll get back to you on this... :scratchin

Aurora's Mommy

07-06-2006, 02:57 PM

PoohJen: Good luck on that 1000th post from one of us down here in the mere double digits!

Andy: Verandah Man can't have an inside cabin! (can he?)

For all of you who read my rant last week about my work frustrations, thanks for listening, the kind words, and just a quick update. My supervisor has been informed of the error of his ways, and he has rectified the situation, so things are vastly improved.

Now, on to the topics that are so near and dear to many of us: Dieting and shopping! I have finally come to terms with the fact that that last 10 pounds is not going to come off before the cruise and so I have begun shopping for new clothes. I went to buy a bathing suit last weekend :crazy2: Everything is really picked over, so I decided to go mail order. So, I lock myself in my room with a tape measure, catalog, and a box of tissues. Now, I didn't expect to be pleased, but, omigosh, my chest measurement didn't even register on the measurement chart! :sad2: I can't even fill a size 6! Needless to say, the hips and waist were there, so I ordered something to fit my hips and I'm hoping for the best.

On the bright side, I found a dress for formal night (and, yipee, it has a sewn in padded bra!). The only problem is that it is short (around knee length), and the youngsters I work with tell me you don't wear nylons anymore?! When did that happen? Don't know if I will be comfortable sans nylons.

Well, everyone have a nice weekend.

Later

Dizzyworld

07-06-2006, 03:30 PM

It's pretty neat to hear of the boys doing scouts. My DS is somewhere in PA north of Phili. for this very wet week. He is hoping, and we are hoping even more, that he will go on to be an Eagle too. This is so nice for the kids on this cruise.

Jen....happy 1,000 post. I know you'll reach it before I get back on.

Moire....I got a good chuckle just imagining what your mind was thinking a bobblehead was :rotfl2:

We have sun today. :cool1: The weather is beautiful. Regretfully my DD still has some pain from swimmer's ear, so we are doing other things instead of going to the pool.

????? For those of you in NJ, are the beaches in Cape May closed? MY DD is headed with her Godmother for their girl's week together. They own a beach house in Cape May and in DE so their plans are fine. I was just wondering.

Time to get ready to go teach tonight..................TTFN............

Ct_TiggerFan

07-06-2006, 06:31 PM

Come on Jen, You can do it, 1000 posts,

We are all waiting. :)

Verandah Man

07-06-2006, 07:13 PM

Anyone going to see pirate: POTC 2 pirate: tonight at 12:01am? Me, I'll be in bed and fast asleep at that time. :lmao:

Ct_TiggerFan

07-06-2006, 07:22 PM

Not me, I didnt see the first one, and have no plans for no 2.

Reenieny18

07-06-2006, 08:14 PM

POOH JENN come on.. you gotta do it tonight..

ANDY I SEE you found the new ticker place too!! isnt it a neat place for TICKERS??

Ok here is my contributions to the CRUISIN CASTAWAYS>> BUBBLES!!!! :goodvibes I went and got 72 bottles of bubbles and slime green ribbon.. now the project is to tie the littel ribbons around all the bottles.. UGGG!!!! :thumbsup2

My son is going to Rhode Island for boy scout camp on the 24th...Normally he does get rained on too.. This yr its to far to travel for parents day..

GINNY>> you there lately ... DORI.. are you still coming with us??
DARLENE where have you been as well???

DOREEN

SeaSpray

07-06-2006, 08:50 PM

Well I went shopping today and bought a few new things to expand my "business casual" wardrobe for work. I have the worst laryngitis today! My niece just called me from the beach in New Jersey where they're showing a movie on the beach and she didn't believe it was really me, when I answered the phone. LOL I just hope this doesn't turn into bronchitis! I have 3 days to get all better before I start work on Monday. I even went out and bought fresh lemons and honey to put into hot tea. I hope it helps soon. :sick:

Doreen, when I first read your post I thought it said you found LIME GREEN BUBBLES. :rotfl:

PoohJen: We're all waiting for your 1000th post! :3dglasses

I'm really going to try and resist seeing the new Pirates movie until we're on the cruise, but not sure I'll be able to wait that long. pirate: Our anniversary is this Saturday and I'm thinking that'd make a great movie to go see pirate: popcorn::

Reenieny18

07-06-2006, 09:04 PM

Margarita Tasting on the Magic

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I attended this event on the June 24th cruise and it was very different than what I expected. The person presenting gave some great information on the history and types of Tequila. Margaritas are one of my favorite drinks and the actual tasting was not to my liking. They start you off by giving you a shot of Jose Cuervo Gold and you lick salt off your hand and bite a lime after. The lime and salt is only for the Cuervo. Next they give you a shot of a higher quality Tequila. I don't like doing shots and used the salt and lime anyway. Straight Tequila is nasty. Next, they give you another shot of a very good Tequila. Still nasty to me and I once again used the salt and lime to the dismay of the presenter. Finally, they bring out two small Margaritas that could have fit into a Dixie cup. One Strawberry and one regular. I would have traded the shots for 8 mini Margaritas if given a choice. They were good but I could still taste the shots. Is doing shots of Tequila considered Margarita tasting? I'm sure some people who attended enjoyed the pure taste of Tequila, but if you don't do shots, you may want to spend the money at the bar getting real Margaritas. I did leave the room with a buzz and maybe that was the real purpose of the presentation. Thought I would share this with the future cruisers.

Just read this on another thread.. Interesting to know this info prior to the cruise...

DANIEL and I are looking at the thread of the foods.. Man are we hungry now for the midnight dessert buffets...

DOREEN

Reenieny18

07-06-2006, 09:07 PM

ok trying to post 7600 :confused3 pages.. did I do it??

castoff

07-06-2006, 09:34 PM

Terry: Sending PD your way. hope you feel better soon. :wizard: I haven't seen the first pirate movie yet. I would like to see the second one. Probaly should see the first one first huh? :rolleyes1

Doreen: The bubbles sound like a fun idea. :thumbsup2 I like all the new tickers. I just can't read the print on where your getting them from. :3dglasses

castoff

07-06-2006, 09:39 PM

For all of you who read my rant last week about my work frustrations, thanks for listening, the kind words, and just a quick update. My supervisor has been informed of the error of his ways, and he has rectified the situation, so things are vastly improved.
On the bright side, I found a dress for formal night (and, yipee, it has a sewn in padded bra!). The only problem is that it is short (around knee length), and the youngsters I work with tell me you don't wear nylons anymore?! When did that happen? Don't know if I will be comfortable sans nylons.

Well, everyone have a nice weekend.

Later

Denise: Glad to hear things are improving at work. :goodvibes I noticed on our 2004 cruise alot of people not wearing nylons. I try to get a good pedicure before going on a cruise and picking one polish to wear for the entire cruise, :rotfl2: Knee length isn't so bad.

Reenieny18

07-06-2006, 09:49 PM

TINA<< just click on the the clicker.. and it will take you to the mouse house..lol .. they are so cute.. ARe you telling me your getting old and cant see the fine print?? :rotfl2:

Doreen

Ct_TiggerFan

07-06-2006, 10:20 PM

Night all

Walsh clan

07-07-2006, 02:43 AM

Aack!!! I can't handle the pressure! :crazy: 1000th post! (yes, I know VMan has posted more than 1000 to this thread alone!)

1000. Hmm, it's got to be a good one. Something special...makes you laugh, makes you cry. A little whimsical, a little philosophical, but not too profound...Suggestions??? "just a spoonful of sugar"...nah.

I'll get back to you on this... :scratchin

Waiting patiently for your 1000 post - feel it's going to be a good one! I even got up early on my day off to check if you had hit it! :thumbsup2

Denise, I would love to share with you what I thought bobblehead was about, but here is not the place!! :rotfl2: :lmao:

Terry, hope the throat is getting better!

Linda, glad to see the work thing working itself out! I am still frantically dieting but getting nowhere fast - 7lbs down but I need to lose at least another 7 before the holiday (and to be honest another 14lbs after it!).

Sun is shining, birds are singing, school is out so we are out for the day! :bounce:

Later!

Moira.

Verandah Man

07-07-2006, 04:49 AM

The :sunny: is shining bright here this morning as well, and a cool breeze is blowing, this is probably going to be one of the top 10 days of the year, if only we had about 364 other days just like this one!!! :thumbsup2

The area that I was working in yesterday has a creek that runs along side the housing development. With all the rain we have been having the creek overflowed it's banks at high tide. I could actually stand there and watch the water rise and come over the banks. One street that I had been on about 30 minutes prior, was completely under water, I am so glad I got those meters read when I did, but I felt so bad for those families whose yards were completely submerged. I went back to check later in the day, and the water was back down, but a lot of the water still remained in the peoples yards.

Here's wishing everyone a GREAT weekend!!! :woohoo:

RobinMarie

07-07-2006, 05:43 AM

Margarita Tasting on the Magic

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I attended this event on the June 24th cruise and it was very different than what I expected. The person presenting gave some great information on the history and types of Tequila. Margaritas are one of my favorite drinks and the actual tasting was not to my liking. They start you off by giving you a shot of Jose Cuervo Gold and you lick salt off your hand and bite a lime after. The lime and salt is only for the Cuervo. Next they give you a shot of a higher quality Tequila. I don't like doing shots and used the salt and lime anyway. Straight Tequila is nasty. Next, they give you another shot of a very good Tequila. Still nasty to me and I once again used the salt and lime to the dismay of the presenter. Finally, they bring out two small Margaritas that could have fit into a Dixie cup. One Strawberry and one regular. I would have traded the shots for 8 mini Margaritas if given a choice. They were good but I could still taste the shots. Is doing shots of Tequila considered Margarita tasting? I'm sure some people who attended enjoyed the pure taste of Tequila, but if you don't do shots, you may want to spend the money at the bar getting real Margaritas. I did leave the room with a buzz and maybe that was the real purpose of the presentation. Thought I would share this with the future cruisers.

Just read this on another thread.. Interesting to know this info prior to the cruise...

DOREEN

Thanks for the description. That does not sound anything like the martini tasting I attended last summer.

SeaSpray

07-07-2006, 05:46 AM

PrincessKate

07-07-2006, 06:46 AM

Moira; I'm with you on the diet thing but you're ahead of me by 3 lbs! It sure gets harder to lose weight as you get older - 2 yrs ago, I went on a diet and lost 12 lbs in 4 weeks; it was AWESOME! This time around, I've been at it almost 4 weeks and I've only lost 4 lbs - and I'm stuck!!!! Yuck! Is there such a thing as diet PD? I need a truckload!!!

POTC 2: so did anyone go and see it in the middle of the night? Is it suitable for 7 yr olds? I've been hesitating about letting my DD see the first one (I saw it a long time ago but I forget how "scary" it was). Now that the likelyhood of #2 being shown on the cruise is apparently quite high, I'm tempted to rent it... any opinions?

Doreen: the last time I had tequila, I was in University (a LONG, LONG time ago!) and it made me so violently ill that now I can't even stand the smell of it... too bad because Margarita are usually so pretty... now let's talk Daiquiris and I'm in!!!

Julie

Reenieny18

07-07-2006, 06:48 AM

From 2yrs ago to 6 weeks.. WOW!!!! can you beleive it !! :goodvibes

We finally have some great sun here today as well.. Maybe I can go out for a ride in the 'STANG.. :drive: Last night I tried to take it with DANIEL and MARTY ..darn it, heard me try to start it up.... sure enough he made DANIEL go to the back and he sat up front. I had no clue how to start the sucker up even,,( so I guess I needed him). I can shift with no problem .. its getting up those darn hills (well ok the little ANT hills at the end of the streets..) :rotfl: And he made me go to that same street over and over again..lol.MARY ROSE its like a street at your corner.. Not really a hill but enough of a roll to get over..lol :lmao: I had beeping at me. starring at me. OH WELL!! :car:

Terry how are you feeing? :sick: better I hope.

MOIRA... are you guys still in school over there? We end school anywhere from end of MAY to end of JUNE in the STATES...

ANDY I got another SLIME GREEN t-shrirt. I will be sending it along failry soon.

Ok off to do some work here.. TERRY.. enjoy the day off before the work week starts again... :woohoo:

DOREEN

PrincessKate

07-07-2006, 06:55 AM

There must be! Come on Canucks, stand up and be counted!!! DH, DD (7) and I are from the Greater Toronto Area, and we're flying down this time (we usually drive), leaving from Buffalo on SWA. :wave2:

When we were on the ship last year (Wonder, 4nts), we were actually quite surprised at how many crew members were Canadian - actually, it was amazing to see how far some crew members had travelled to work on the Ship, but then again, I'd travel "to infinity and beyond" (I know, corny!) for the chance to work on this floating paradise! Wouldn't you? We're working on DD to set her sights on such a job (so mom and dad can get a discount!!!) :teeth:

Julie

SeaSpray

07-07-2006, 07:07 AM

Julie: I can't stand tequila either, no margaritas for me! I like drinks made with rum, like pina colada! We have friends from Toronto that we may be cruising with next winter. :sail: We stayed in Canada for 5 days when we took the kids to Niagara Falls back in 2001, and we loved it. I have pictures from that trip on my web site. :3dglasses

Doreen: John said the same exact thing to me as he was leaving to go to work "Enjoy your last day off!" Geez, it's like next week will be the end of the world or something. Then again, it WILL be the end of the world as *I* know it! :rotfl: Party's over! :joker: Ah well, I feel very fortunate to have been a stay at home mom for basically the last 18+ years. :goodvibes Now I'm looking forward to a paycheck again! :smooth: And the hours I'll be working (9am - 3:30pm) are actually quite nice. I won't have to leave here until 8:30am, which is over an hour after John and the boys will be leaving in the morning (Well, it'll depend which classes Craig has on which days, but I know he has morning classes almost every day for the fall semester), so that'll be nice, I'll have time to check my email and check the DIS boards before leaving for work. Then I'll be home by 4pm each day which leaves time to get things done such as dry cleaners, food shopping, banking, doctor's appts, etc. Ask me how I feel a week from now, after my first full week back at work! :crazy:

I'm sipping hot tea with lemon and honey. I'm feeling a bit better today. My throat doesn't hurt as much, the laryngitis is a bit better, and I don't feel quite as congested. :)

Tomorrow is our anniversary and John's been asking me what I'd like to do. I think we'll start the day with brunch at our favorite restaurant. Not sure what I want to do the rest of the day though :scratchin

Have a great weekend everyone! :wave2:

Sarah'sMomfrom PA

07-07-2006, 08:06 AM

Terry...good luck on the job and hope you feel better! Congrats on the anniversary!

Sun is shining bright and the next few days are supposed to be beautiful..sunny and 85 every day. We also had alot of flooding in our area due to the Susquehanna, Delaware and Lackawanna River spilling its banks. We watched video of flooding where houses went down the creek. They actually closed Interstate 81 (a major north/south interstate) from 10 miles from us to the New York border. I've never heard that done before.

Doreen...how far are you from the Carousel Mall? We are thinking of taking a trek up there before the cruise. Were you in Scranton recently? That's where I work...where were you? Mary Jo

Ct_TiggerFan

07-07-2006, 08:38 AM

:hourglass :banana: :cool1: :dance3: :woohoo: :sail: :boat: :fish: :sunny: ONLY 6 weeks to go until our cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :hourglass :banana: :cool1: :dance3: :woohoo: :sail: :boat: :fish: :sunny:

Its hard to believe , 6 weeks to go.
Which means to me, 5 weeks from Today I start Vacation, and the following day we leave for WDW.

I got to get busy finalizing the trip and all the things that need to get done before the cruise.

Reenieny18

07-07-2006, 08:40 AM

MARY JO. I am 7 miles from there..you take the main road from there and turn left and a right and the next right is my street..lol My daughter works at STEVE MADDEN at the mall...We drove through SCRANTON on SUNDAY after the BRUNCH...

In FEBRUARY I will be back there for a Lia Sophia mtg too.. We went to the RADISSON train station I think. Yeah the flooding was pretty bad along RT 81 and the NYS THRUWAY. We were pretty lucky.

Let me know when you will be here if I I dont have a show maybe I can meet up with you for a soda or something..

DOREEN

Steve's Wife

07-07-2006, 10:54 AM

Terry -- hope you continue to feel better! Have a wonderful anniversary tomorrow party:. I hope you have a chance to really celebrate! :cake:
:wave:
Lori

PoohJen

07-07-2006, 12:49 PM

:cool1: Yup, that's my 1000th Post!!!! A good reason to party!!! :banana: :drinking1 party:

Sorry to keep you in suspense...I told you I was going to Bobblehead Night! Tides won 1-0 w/ a homer in the 9th (woo hoo! I didn't want to wait for extra innings!); kids got to run the bases after. DH and son Kieran were picked to do one of those between-innings contests out on the field. They had fun and won the prize (doh! it was sponsored by Hamburger Helper - lame HH t-shirts!!!!). :crazy: Best of all, the rain stopped just long enough for some tailgating and the whole game; it poured soon after I left the park. :sunny:

Denise, I am NOT willing to give up on the dieting just yet!!! (although I've learned that just saying the word "diet" doesn't really mean anything; apparently I have to change some eating habits to qualify). sigh. I still have all 10 (plus a few more) of the 10 lbs I said I'd lose way back when....I guess I have to put my money where my mouth is, and try a little harder. Starting tomorrow... :rolleyes1 To all of you on the road to success, keep going, and congrats on all your hard work!!!! :worship: :thumbsup2

Ct_TiggerFan

07-07-2006, 01:37 PM

I'm down 65lbs from the meet last Aug at Trails End, but the last month has been like a yo yo, First I lose 2 or 3lbs then next time its back on, Its been that way for the past month and 1/2 :furious:

I hope to lose another 10 or so before the cruise but I dont know,

The only good thing I am maintaining and not putting on any additional.

Ct_TiggerFan

07-07-2006, 01:39 PM

:cool1: Yup, that's my 1000th Post!!!! A good reason to party!!! :banana: :drinking1 party: :thumbsup2

Congrats on 1000 and more.

Sarah'sMomfrom PA

07-07-2006, 02:43 PM

Doreen...my daughter loves Steve Madden! I'm sure that she'll drop some dough in there..LOL...I hate to buy clothes and shoes in NY though since we don't pay tax on either. My dad used to actually work in that train station before it was the hotel. It is a beautiful building and they left it go in disrepair until the Hilton originally bought it.

Jen...congratulations on #1000....were the Tides the Norfolk Tides...the local team in my area is the Wilkes Barre/Scranton Red Barons and I know that they always play the Norfolk Tides (or anyway they did)!

Ed....congratulations on the weight loss...quite an achievement!

Verandah Man

07-07-2006, 03:06 PM

Congrats on #1000 Jen, here's to the next 10,000!!!!! :thumbsup2

canadian princess

07-07-2006, 03:21 PM

More Canadian Cruisers

We (DH, DD-8yrs and myself) are form the Windsor area.
We will be flying out of Detroit.

Reenieny18

07-07-2006, 04:19 PM

ANDY, We got more mail today.. They are great looking. My sister ELAINE came over after work to pick hers up too! I think she couldnt get here fast enough though..
I really love the green colored shirts for the DIS MEETS!!!

Ok I need a count for BUBBLE BOTTLES
Reenie 5

just let me know and I will be sure to get enough of them and more ribbon to tie around them..

DOREEN

Denise W

07-07-2006, 04:32 PM

Terry, Happy Anniversary tomorrow! Our anniversary is today and we just went to see the Pirates movie to celebrate it!

Great movie, but might be scary for younger children (more so than the 1st one).

Denise

kap158

07-07-2006, 06:14 PM

Hi Everyone :wave:
I just got my computer rebooted amd fixed finally :badpc: We had a bad storm roll thru here on Wednesday and it knocked out the cable and of course the internet. I have been trying since yesterday am to reboot and it finally took tonite!! :cheer2: I was going thru withdrawal :surfweb: Now I have to catch up on everything. Alot of reading to do and alot of shopping to catch up on.

Andy :artist: - Got the magnets today. They are "FANTASTIC"!!

I also got a package from cafe express. I bought a tote bag that says "Cruisin Castaways".

Terry -Congrats on the new job!!
Also have a "Happy Anniversary"!!!

Have a Great Weekend everyone!!!

PoohJen

07-07-2006, 06:26 PM

:yay: :sail: Welcome Canadian Princess!!! :welcome: :disrocks: C'mon in and make yourselves at home! :sunny: :joker:

zack&alexmom

07-07-2006, 06:35 PM

Still pretty sick - I didn't even turn the computer on yesterday. I will try to catch up. I did try to add a new ticker, we will see if it works. It is going to be a beautiful weekend but I think I am going to spend most of it in bed. I haven't quite given in to buying the new clothes yet but I may have to soon. I think I will wait a few more weeks to see if things go on sale. Disney store is having there semi-annual sale and it killed me not to have the money to do my shopping. I usually get a lot of Christmas and birthday presents at this sale.

Terry - Hope you are feeling better. Good luck on Monday. You will get used to going back to work and if you like the place it won't be bad - on occasion you might actually look forward to the adult company.

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Linda

Reenieny18

07-07-2006, 07:44 PM

TERRY how was dinner... did you go to a movie too?? what did you eat? and of course DRINK???

So far still 5 bottles of bubbles for the sail away party... anyone else???

Linda hope your feeling better soon..

DOREEN

mickeymom923

07-07-2006, 07:53 PM

Doreen - can I get 3 bottles of bubbles and I'll pay you for them.

Terry - I hope you feel better and wishing you and John a "Happy Anniversary". Good luck on Monday - not that you'll need it. You'll be fine. :thumbsup2

Wow - bubbles, leis, pens, magnets, what can I do?

Have a great weekend.

Bev

SeaSpray

07-07-2006, 08:08 PM

Thanks for all of the Happy Anniversary wishes, everyone!!! :goodvibes

Doreen: Our anniversary is tomorrow (Saturday)! I made a cake today and wrote "Happy Anniversary" on it :bride: :groom:
Tomorrow we're going to sleep in, then go out to brunch. I really want to wait and see Pirates 2 while we're on the cruise. pirate: Tomorrow afternoon John and I are going to take a ride so he can show me the back roads to take to get to my job. As of now I only know 1 way to get there, but from what I understand there any many ways which are much shorter than the way I've been going. I know we're going out to dinner tomorrow night, but I haven't decided where, yet. Mexican? Formal restaurant where we had our reception?? :scratchin I'll see how I feel tomorrow and then decide.

Doreen, please put us down for 4 bottles of SLIME GREEN bubbles! LOL :bounce:

Linda: I'm sorry you're still feeling so sick. For the last couple of days I've been taking Airborne, Tylenol, hot tea with honey and fresh lemon, and a decongestant every 4 - 6 hours. I really need to make sure I'm all better for my first day of work on Monday. I hope you feel better soon. :hug: Thanks for the words of encouragement for going back to work. I'm hoping that I end up enjoying this job; it sure has the potential to be a pleasant work experience. They showed me all around the offices and they have a really nice break/lunch room with a spring water cooler, fridge, microwave, a few tables, a huge window that overlooks a back grassy area (I love to be able to see sunlight during the day, when I'm indoors), and they even have a computer with internet set up in there too, so the employees can go online during their breaks and lunch. The woman I'll be working with directly seemed like a very nice, down-to-earth person. I was told that the company throws pizza parties and hosts catered lunches fairly regularly for the employees. Also, I was told they'll often send someone out in the afternoon to bring back ice cream or iced coffees for everyone. Gee, I'll be low man on the totem pole, think they'll be sending me out? LOL

Karen: I'm glad you got your computer back up and running! Welcome back :surfweb:

Denise: HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! :bride: :groom:

Canadian Princess: WELCOME! :welcome:

Jen: Congrats on your 1000th post!!! :cheer2: :cool1:

Ed: I'm still really impressed with your weightloss efforts! You've done so well this past year. :cheer2:

PoohJen

07-07-2006, 08:55 PM

Terry,
My mom stayed at home for over 20 years. When she went back to work she found she really loved it!! She loved the environment, having more $$, making new friends. She moved up quickly too and took on alot of responsibility over the years. She just retired this spring - and is loving that too! :rotfl: :rotfl:

Good luck Monday! And best wishes for this next stage in your life! :thumbsup2

Dizzyworld

07-07-2006, 09:41 PM

Terry.....good luck with the new job. Sounds like a nice place to work. Ice cream breaks....lucky you.

Welcome back on Karen. May your computer run forever.

Happy Anniversary Terry and DH and Denise and DH....wishing you many magical years together.

Verandah Man

07-07-2006, 10:22 PM

Buddy Bear

07-07-2006, 10:45 PM

OK, I was waiting for Terry to sign off, I hope she is now signed off for the rest of the night. Anyhow, I just wanted to wish Terry and John a very Happy Anniversary!!!

Andy you are sneaky. Great work as per usual.

Happy Anniversary Terry and John.

BTW...John is wearing a Seaside Heights shirt. My parents have had a house in Ortley Beach (next town over) since 1969. I spent my youth (or is that misspent youth :rotfl: ) on the Seaside Heights boardwalk.

Jeff

Buddy Bear

07-07-2006, 10:52 PM

zack&alexmom

07-07-2006, 11:35 PM

Terry - HAPPY ANNIVERSARY - Enjoy your day. Your new company sounds great. Just remember that after a few weeks you won't feel so new and before you know it you will be showing others around.

Doreen - if you have bubbles left we will take some.

My husband wanted to go see POTC2 tomorrow and I wouldn't let him. I told him he has to wait until we are on the ship. Let's hope it is showing while we are on there or I will be in trouble.

Time to take the Nyquil and pass out. Hopefully the nose won't run quite so much in the morning.

Linda

Verandah Man

07-07-2006, 11:59 PM

We have been very busy getting our house ready for sale so I haven't been posting much at all, but I wanted to share with you what we received in the mail today.

http://www.paperkitten.com/disney/twicethemagic.jpg

I thought it would be great to wear these T-shirts during the cruise instead of getting them on CC on the last day of the cruise.

They should make a great embarkation photo!! :banana: :cool1:

Jeff

Very nice shirts there Jeff!!! :thumbsup2

I think I should take some of that Nyquil Linda so I can get some sleep. I'm not sick, I had a glass of Cherry Kool-Aid with Angelina tonight as we were watching TV and I am so wound up it's not funny. :banana: :yay: :bounce: :Pinkbounc

Reenieny18

07-08-2006, 03:01 AM

Nice job ANDY.. Thats the photo from BRUNCH.. Terry you have to post the other pics I sent you as well. There was a better pic of MARTY and I too!!

BUDDY BEAR.. nice shirts as well...

LINDA.. aww to sleep again.. I am dog sitting this weekend and woke up at 3am.. so I thought I would just come on over here. I hate to see dogs in crates. I know he likes it and its good for them.. but I spoil my babies..
We are also having a neighborhood garage sale..nothing is out yet.. :confused3

Wow - bubbles, leis, pens, magnets, what can I do?
Thats how we all felt too(my sisters..) so I came up with the bubbles.... :woohoo:

Well, maybe i can catch a cat nap here before I have to go home.
TERRY AND JOHN HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and many more to come...ok bottles of bubbles for sail away partyReenie 5
Terry 4
Linda ( how many)
Bev 3

Andrew DEREK UK

07-08-2006, 05:16 AM

Good morning all, when do you think they will start sending the cruise Docs out? we are getting close to the month mark, but I am going to the USA over a week before

Verandah Man

07-08-2006, 05:21 AM

Good morning all, when do you think they will start sending the cruise Docs out? we are getting close to the month mark, but I am going to the USA over a week before

Hi Andrew,

We got our docs, for our May cruise this year, just between two and three weeks before our sailing date.

O'BWV

07-08-2006, 08:29 AM

Hi Everybody!!

Okay, I've awaken from my 4th of July BBQ coma! Everything went well. Some rain, lots of work, but we survived to tell the tale! I then worked on Wed & Thurs (tough) and went to Seaside Hts. yesterday with my immediate family and had a ball. Great weather and even Greater company!

Terry - Congrats on the JOB and Happy Anniversary!!

Andy - Got the GREAT magnets, Love them, and thanks very much!

Doreen - Bubbles for us please!!

Gotta go catch up on many pages of posts but wanted to jump in to say hi to everyone 6 WEEKS TO GO! WOO HOO!!

Today I have a 2nd Bday party, a doctors appt. and dinner tonight with dear friends and tomorrow we have a Kelly Clarkson concert. This summer is wearing me out alright. I REALLY NEED A VACATION!!!!

Mary Rose

Ski-and-Sea

07-08-2006, 08:54 AM

We have been very busy getting our house ready for sale so I haven't been posting much at all, but I wanted to share with you what we received in the mail today.

http://www.paperkitten.com/disney/twicethemagic.jpg

I thought it would be great to wear these T-shirts during the cruise instead of getting them on CC on the last day of the cruise.

They should make a great embarkation photo!! :banana: :cool1:

Jeff

Love those shirts!!!!!! Did we hear that DCL doesn't sell them until the second day at CC or did they wise up and started selling them on the first day at CC?

SeaSpray

07-08-2006, 09:15 AM

OK, I was waiting for Terry to sign off, I hope she is now signed off for the rest of the night. Anyhow, I just wanted to wish Terry and John a very Happy Anniversary!!!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/JohnandTerry.jpg

Wow Andy, thank you so much!!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes That is such a great graphic!!!!!! :teeth: I showed John and he was impressed! Thank you so much for creating that!!! :artist: And I love your new countdown timer!!!!! :teeth:

Verandah Man

07-08-2006, 09:48 AM

Wow Andy, thank you so much!!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes That is such a great graphic!!!!!! :teeth: I showed John and he was impressed! Thank you so much for creating that!!! :artist: And I love your new countdown timer!!!!! :teeth:

I was up late last night, on a Cherry Kool-Aid sugar high, lol, and wanted to do a little something special for you and John. I was looking at the brunch photos again last evening, and that's when the idea hit me for your anniversary gift from me.

While I was up until 2am, I decided to play around a little with my countdown timer as well, and thought the Mickey waving hand was kind of neat to use. I'm looking to get two of those hands for my mom and I to use along the shoreline as y'all sailaway. I also will be wearing one of my "BRIGHT" safety green t-shirts that I have to wear for work. Anyone that will be looking towards Jetty Park, from the ship, will be able to spot me on the 19th, LOL!!! :rotfl:

zack&alexmom

07-08-2006, 10:57 AM

Doreen - 6 for me please.

Andy - the Nyquil didn't even do too well last night and I have a killer headache this morning.

I have to go to my neice's bachlaurtte party tonight but I think I will be going out to dinner and then coming home. I hope to take the kids to the beach tomorrow. It feels like the summer is just slipping away. We don't even have our deck furniture out yet because we have to re-do the deck because the deck stain we put on in the fall peeled off during the winter. Time for some more medicine and maybe a nap.

Linda

Buddy Bear

07-08-2006, 11:06 AM

Love those shirts!!!!!! Did we hear that DCL doesn't sell them until the second day at CC or did they wise up and started selling them on the first day at CC?

I asked someone who was on last weeks Double Dip to buy them for me. From reading the thread they are still only selling them on Friday and not Sunday which is why I wanted them now.

It seems silly to get a shirt for a cruise on the afternoon of the last day. We want to wear them from the beginning. I also saw that DCL created a special backdrop for the Double Dip embarkation photo so I thought the shirts would make a great photo with the new backdrop. (I plan too much) :rotfl2:

Jeff

allshookup

07-08-2006, 11:54 AM

I was up late last night, on a Cherry Kool-Aid sugar high, lol, and wanted to do a little something special for you and John. I was looking at the brunch photos again last evening, and that's when the idea hit me for your anniversary gift from me.

While I was up until 2am, I decided to play around a little with my countdown timer as well, and thought the Mickey waving hand was kind of neat to use. I'm looking to get two of those hands for my mom and I to use along the shoreline as y'all sailaway. I also will be wearing one of my "BRIGHT" safety green t-shirts that I have to wear for work. Anyone that will be looking towards Jetty Park, from the ship, will be able to spot me on the 19th, LOL!!! :rotfl:

Andy: You are one "Wild N Crazy Guy!" :crazy: I will definitely be keeping my eye out for your bright green shirt!

Terry: Happy Anniversary!!!

Jeff: What an awesome idea! You guys will look great!

Linda: Hope you feel better!

Diane

Buddy Bear

07-08-2006, 12:49 PM

Andy: You are one "Wild N Crazy Guy!" :crazy: I will definitely be keeping my eye out for your bright green shirt!

Jeff: What an awesome idea! You guys will look great!

Diane

Thank you. BTW...since we are on the subject of T-shirts and Andy has been kind enough to make the cooliest T-shirts for our Double Dip was there going to be a group shot of all of us wearing Andy's T-shirts?

Ii would be a nice memory for us and Andy too. A little thank you for his hard work. :thumbsup2

Jeff

Verandah Man

07-08-2006, 01:27 PM

Thank you. BTW...since we are on the subject of T-shirts and Andy has been kind enough to make the cooliest T-shirts for our Double Dip was there going to be a group shot of all of us wearing Andy's T-shirts?

Ii would be a nice memory for us and Andy too. A little thank you for his hard work. :thumbsup2

Jeff

What a neat idea Jeff, I would love to see a pic like that!!!

Back in 1999 I went with a group from our church on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. There were 45 people in our group and I made many t-shirts and sweatshirts for the group. It was planned to have a group photo taken during our trip with the shirts on. Here is a link to that group photo: http://image03.webshots.com/3/1/91/65/8819165WwJAsvWmGa_ph.jpg

Walsh clan

07-08-2006, 03:22 PM

Jen, 1000 posts! Congrats! :goodvibes

Terry, Happy Happy Anniversary today to both of you! Hope it was a lovely day! You deserve it! And good luck in work on Monday! :thumbsup2

Doreen, we have two levels of school here - primary from 5 to approx 12 and secondary from 12-18. Secondary finishes in early June and returns the last days of August. Primary finishes the last days of June and returns also on last days of August... So at least it is quieter on the roads now when going to work! Would love two bubbles too please! Terry (of course) also gave us some but we might as well all have one... Will give you $$'s for them.. :)

Linda, :wave2: feeling any better?

Julie, I live in a constant battle with weight. I love everything about food, a have such a sweet tooth! :rotfl:

Ed, look how far you have come! Well done but keep it up! :thumbsup2

Andy, lovely picture for Terry and John. You have a heart of gold! :love: Was the Holy Land a great experience? John's grandmother, who is 84 went many times and she loved it!

Jeff, your shirts look great! :thumbsup2

Was at a honeymoon party last night (prior to the wedding all the girls meet up and give items for the honeymoon which have to be opened when blindfolded, great fun!) Drank too much Hennessy brandy and am now suffering! But I will survive! Self inflicted! The bride and groom are going on a RCCL cruise out of Miami the week we come back - sounds great too!

Bye for now!

M.

Ct_TiggerFan

07-08-2006, 03:53 PM

Ok,

I need your thoughts,

After seeing the shirts buddy Bear had sent to him, I thought how neat that was.

While disney might be a little upset if I did my own shirts with this design, could I get away with a door magnet with this design,

http://www.cttiggerfan.com/Magnets/2x.jpg

I added some sand and water to finsh off the pic.

Verandah Man

07-08-2006, 04:35 PM

Was the Holy Land a great experience? John's grandmother, who is 84 went many times and she loved it!

All I can say is, IT WAS AN AWESOME 10 DAYS!!!!! :thumbsup2

Dizzyworld

07-08-2006, 04:38 PM

Ed........it looks really nice. It would make a nice magnet. Good question though.

Jeff...... a group picture with the shirts would be fun for Andy and for all of us too.

Dizzyworld

07-08-2006, 04:40 PM

Andy...would love to see your picture but I can't get it to link up. Any ideas on what to do?

Verandah Man

07-08-2006, 04:49 PM

Andy...would love to see your picture but I can't get it to link up. Any ideas on what to do?

I just loaded the pic into my photobucket account, here is the pic.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/RIDERSOFTHECAMELS.jpg

We called our group, "Riders of the Camels" this was the day that we actually got to ride the camels at the Mt. of Olives, Jerusalem is in the background.

mickeymom923

07-08-2006, 05:00 PM

Hi everyone,

Hey Andy or Ed - is there anyway we can get shirts like that? I really like them too.

Terry and John - again HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and many many more.

Tina - my thoughts are with you. :grouphug:

Doreen - the Radisson reservation is under either "Cruising Castaways" or Trans World Travel (Bev). :confused3 For those who I am holding reservations for please PM me as I need cc# etc to guarantee these reservations.

I can't wait for our cruise :thumbsup2 but by the time it comes, the summer will almost be over.

Are we at 600 yet? Where's Doreen? :rotfl2:

Bev :sunny:

Ct_TiggerFan

07-08-2006, 05:06 PM

Bev

As Disney is selling this design on CC, I am nor sure it would be a good ideal to make shirts using that design. If we changed it possibly it might be ok.

Anyone is free to download the image and play with it for your own use.

Verandah Man

07-08-2006, 05:53 PM

Bev,

My iron and printer are taking a much deserved rest, as am I, after I finish these last few shirts and magnets!!!!! :lmao:

Andy

Ski-and-Sea

07-08-2006, 06:18 PM

CT Tigger.....thanks for posting the image. I agree we can't use it on t-shirts but I'm having fun playing around with the image.

Buddy Bear.....I think a group photo with the t-shirts is a great idea, count us in.

I do not understand the logic of waiting until the 2nd CC day to sell the "Twice the Magic" t-shirts.

Reenieny18

07-08-2006, 06:30 PM

Andy.. dont take to much of a rest.. I have to send you KARENS bright green t shirt... Our AC MOORE has so many of them.. than you get 40% off its even better..

ED love the magnet.. Love to be creative like that.

We had a neighboorhood GARAGE SALE this weekend.. Made almost $200 for today for my mom and I.. Not bad for not advertising.. The whole block was loaded with people and we are the last block.. So Ithink its pretty good.
I am totally tired..but that is another story.

BEV I tried to call it under CASTAWAYS and your name and they had no such number.. I have my own RESESIE.. let me know what your price was for a king suite..The lady on the phone went through all the blocks of rooms and nothing was close to your name at all... or anyone elses name in our group..

TBC.....DOREEN

Reenieny18

07-08-2006, 06:34 PM

ok trying to get to page 600

MARYROSE.. glad you survived.. How is the hair doing? TERRY how was yesterday.??

Ok bubbles..to blow at send off...

REENIE 5
TERRY 4
LINDA 6
MORIA 2( thats all?)
MARYROSE 4
BEV 3

ANYONE ELSE???
DOREEN

Verandah Man

07-08-2006, 06:39 PM

Not to worry Doreen, I already have Karen's iron-on transfer printed off and will add that to her shirt when it arrives. I was just busting on Bev!!! :rotfl2:

This is me tonight.................... :happytv: I'm chillin' watching the Wonderful World of Disney!!!

Reenieny18

07-08-2006, 07:32 PM

OK, thanks Andy................enjoy your :happytv:

just bumpin' us up on the page!! :cool1:

Doreen {but Daniel wrote this one}

Ct_TiggerFan

07-08-2006, 09:40 PM

Another Bump

Reenieny18

07-09-2006, 04:17 AM

Good morning everyone.. :sunny: Another early day here for me.. Yell if you need me I am awake.. But not at home...Another day of dog sitting. They didnt tell me it was FIRWORK weekend here in the VILLAGE they live in.. The poor dog was so scared.. I had to stay with him and he wouldnt eat..

Today will be the last day of the neighboorhood garage sale too. Than I can get my house back in order. Al that doesnt go..>> RESCUE MISSION.. :woohoo:

SO we begin our 6 week stretch.. Elaine has been so busy shopping for the cruise. What an excuse to go shopping. I think she will be bringing about 8 pieces of luggage..lol Me on the other had... Havent even thought about it.. Well maybe a little. I definatetly cant foget my MAGETS and Thirts...

What time is everyone getting to the RADDISON on FRIDAY??

TERRY what town car service do you use. Or has anyone used in the past with great rates??

We just need one way since we will rent a car going to CAPE CANAVERAL. We need something the day we come back...
Any info is helpful..

Thanks and have a great SUNDAY :woohoo:

:dance3: less than 6 weeks :dance3:

Verandah Man

07-09-2006, 04:58 AM

My mom and I plan on driving down from her place to the Radisson early Friday afternoon, probably arriving around 3pm so we can get checked in.

I guess we should start a list of who is planning to meet at Grills Friday night 8/18 at 5pm for dinner. Grills does not take reservations after 4pm, so if we have a number of people that are planning on being there, I can give them a count when I get there and let them know how many seats we will need. I'll start the list off.

Andy - 2
Tina - 4

Andrew DEREK UK

07-09-2006, 06:34 AM

Hi Andrew,

We got our docs, for our May cruise this year, just between two and three weeks before our sailing date.

Thank you, last year for the PC 14 DAY cruise I received them here in the UK about one month before, but I wanted to know how quickly they are going out currently.

castoff

07-09-2006, 08:12 AM

Terry: Happy Belated Anniversay ! :bride: :groom: I hope you had a nice day yesterday. :goodvibes Good luck tomorrow at your " First " day at work. :goodvibes

Andy: That was some very nice creative work you did for the anniversary sign for Terry & John. :thumbsup2

Doreen: You can put us down for 1 bottle of bubbles. Either in person or spirit. Things change on a dime around here. Hope you understand. I am just trying to go with the flow. :)

Bev: All I can say is :thanks: :hug:

castoff

07-09-2006, 08:17 AM

castoff

07-09-2006, 08:21 AM

mickeymom923

07-09-2006, 08:23 AM

Our flight comes in around 1 so depending on baggage etc, I assume we will be arriving at the Radisson by 3. Andy - please add 3 of us. Where's Grills?

Terry - good luck tomorrow.

Tina - I sent you a PM

Where's Darlene been?

Lindsay went to see POC2 last night. She enjoyed it even though she didn't see the first one yet. Guess I'll be renting the first one later. :rotfl2:

To everyone - hope you enjoy today. Here in Philly it's :sunny:

Bev

Verandah Man

07-09-2006, 08:23 AM

Tina here is a :grouphug: for you and your family.

If anybody knows about change at the drop of a hat, it is me, you and your family are always in our thoughts and prayers!!! :goodvibes

Verandah Man

07-09-2006, 08:25 AM

Grills Meet Friday 8/18 5pm:

Andy - 2
Tina - 4
Bev - 3

Grills is only about a five minute drive from the Radisson. It is along the shoreline of the Port Canaveral channel where the ships sail from.

Verandah Man

07-09-2006, 08:46 AM

Here is the link for Grills website:http://www.visitgrills.com/

SamRoc

07-09-2006, 09:39 AM

Hi Everyone! :wave2: Yesterday I went to a bridal shower for my friends daughter who is getting married on the cruise. Their names are Lisa and John and they will be getting married Thursday night on the ship. At first my friend Theresa was going to have the shower tuesday night on the ship but she realized there would be so much going on, that we wouldn't want to miss anything. They got alot of nice things, and I got my friend Theresa a white baseball hat that says "Mother of the Bride" that she can wear on the cruise. I got them a cute Mickey and Minnie Bridal cake topper last time I was at Disney. Can't wait for the cruise!
Susan

SeaSpray

07-09-2006, 09:42 AM

Good morning everyone :sunny:

Andy: Our flight doesn't land until around 5pm, so we'll have to miss Grills. I hope you all have a nice dinner together! :) We'll probably go to Zachary's for dinner that night, or the restaurant in the Radisson. I think there's also a pizza place nearby too. :scratchin

Doreen: We always used Tiffany Towncar. Their rates are about the same as the other limo companies, but we've been using them for the last 5 years and have always had good service from them. We usually book their 10-person stretch limo. It's a fun, relaxed way to start and end the vacation. I have the price quote here somewhere. You can always call them (or any of the towncar/limo companies) and they'll give you a quote right over the phone.
http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/3/3_10_6.gif

Thanks for all the good wishes for my first day of work tomorrow. I feel like I'm going to need them! LOL :surfweb:

O'BWV

07-09-2006, 09:52 AM

Good Morning Friends! A week ago today we were having breakfast together and six weeks from now we'll be doing it again!!

Doreen - Can you put me down for 6 bubbles please? Thanks

Andy - Can I get back to you about dinner? We are renting a car from Tampa to the Rad and then turning it in so I don't know if we'll have transportation to Grills. Thanks.

Susan - You did mention your friends wedding on the cruise. That is going to be great. Are you travelling with a large crowd? (besides us of course LOL)

Tonight we have the Kelly Clarkson concert at the PNC Arts Center. Say a prayer for DH & me I have a feeling it's going to be a beaut!

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone!

Mary Rose

Verandah Man

07-09-2006, 09:59 AM

Andy - Can I get back to you about dinner? We are renting a car from Tampa to the Rad and then turning it in so I don't know if we'll have transportation to Grills. Thanks.

Sure, no problem Mary Rose.

I always turn my rental car in on Saturday morning, the car rental offices open around 8am, this way I have a car incase I need it until Saturday morning. Just thought I'd share that with you!!!

Ct_TiggerFan

07-09-2006, 10:02 AM

Pardon me, I know I missed the posting on the bubbles

Please refresh this boy's memory on what it is.

Andrew DEREK UK

07-09-2006, 10:14 AM

Pardon me, I know I missed the posting on the bubbles

Please refresh this boy's memory on what it is.

Just seen a list saying we are dinner linked so I wish to say hello!

O'BWV

07-09-2006, 10:17 AM

Thanks Andy, keeping the car til the next morning might be just the ticket! I'll research. I have a car on hold with Thrifty. Who do you use?

Ed - Doreen is bringing up bubbles for the Sailaway Party with Cruisin' Castaway ribbons attached.

Terry - Good Luck tomorrow. You sound like I did 1 1/2 years ago. Don't be nervous, everything will be fine. Working stinks, but at least outside the home you get paid for what you do!

Also Terry, I signed DH John up for Parasailing on Castaway Cay on Sunday at 11:30. Can you add his name to the itinerary. It's a surprise and when I saw my friends Doreen, Elaine, Dizzyworld and Ed where going at the time and knew he'd be in good hands! Will you guys take care of this Land Lubber's husband please? Anyway, how does it work? Do you all go out on a boat? If so, how long does it take? Maybe I'll book me a massage!

Thanks,
Mary Rose

Dizzyworld

07-09-2006, 10:25 AM

Thanks for showing your group picture Andy. It looks like it was a great trip.

Also...A big thank you for the iron on transfers. I fogot to email you that I received them. You're a sweetheart. :thumbsup2

TTFN,
Shirley

Verandah Man

07-09-2006, 11:03 AM

Thanks Andy, keeping the car til the next morning might be just the ticket! I'll research. I have a car on hold with Thrifty. Who do you use?

I use Budget, as their office is within walking distance from the Radisson.

5by5

07-09-2006, 11:18 AM

Hi everyone! We're back from our annual week at the beach with family and friends. The weather wasn't as good this year but a good time was had by all. Traffic was a NIGHTMARE this year though. :guilty:

I haven't read through all 14 new pages yet but it sounds like the NJ cruise meet was great! Sorry we missed it.

Now that were just over a month away the pre-cruise panic is setting in!! What am I forgetting?!!!!! :confused:

5by5

5by5

07-09-2006, 11:30 AM

I almost forgot....

FORZA AZZURRI!!!!!!!!

:moped:

Ct_TiggerFan

07-09-2006, 02:41 PM

Just seen a list saying we are dinner linked so I wish to say hello!

Well hello right back. I think we have a good group together on the early dinner rotation. Hoping we get the APL rotation they are putting in for.

Ct_TiggerFan

07-09-2006, 02:49 PM

Doreen,

Put us down for 3 of the bubbles.

Ed

famof8

07-09-2006, 03:44 PM

Doreen
Famof8 would love six bubbles. DH and I will be helping the younger ones, so that will be enough!
Thanks, tons, for sharing!
Joyce

O'BWV

07-09-2006, 04:37 PM

Okay, after all the discussions last week at brunch about trip insurance I bit the bullet and bought it today. Terry, (thank you) I searched your posts to come up with the Access America phone no. you told me about and they told me they actually have the family assist/AAA on their website now. Anyway, my delay in purchase was because it was around four hundred dollars to include Taryn's two friends instead of the $150 or so I am use to paying. Access America allowed me to purchase a policy where my kids are free this cost $121 for us four. Each friend needed their own policy which, because they are third in each room only came to around $1000 of coverage needed, cost $37 each. So for $185 I'm covered and that's another thing behind me now. Probably like everyone else, I'm not so much worried about losing the $ is I has to cancel (well I'm somewhat worried about that) but I'm more afraid of a medical emergency. I know that can add up really quick.

Okay, off the Kelly Clarkson!

Later,
Mary Rose

Reenieny18

07-09-2006, 04:41 PM

BUBBLE COUNT...

Doreen 5
Terry 4
Bev 3
LINDA 6
Tina1
Moira 2
MaryRose 6
Ed 3
Joyce 6

MARYROSE.. that is so great about JOHN..We will take grat care of him...lol I have a camera with video on it too.. Karen and Marty are going to the ADULT beach for that 45 min -1hr... :goodvibes Elaine has never done it before either.. It will be a riot to see her up there..lol

Terry.. I will have to call them and see what way is better.

ANDY I was going to use AVIS since I am a prefered customer..but I wonder if HERTZ would be better to walk back from.. If we had to though.. I hope someone would give me a ride back from AVIS which is down the rose from the RADISON.. (ANYTAKERS??)) :teeth:

ED the riboons are just the slime green color nothing special .. but I thought if we all are getting things.. it would be nice to be holding bubbles with green ribbons on them..

TERRY.. get to bed early and get plenty of rest.. Eat a good breakfest and get to work on time.. No horsing around in the AM..lol
HAVE A GREAT DAY AT WORK.... :woohoo:

DOREEN

Reenieny18

07-09-2006, 04:44 PM

Bye MARY ROSE>. enjoy the show...and glad you got the insurance..
DOREEN

Verandah Man

07-09-2006, 05:46 PM

ANDY I was going to use AVIS since I am a prefered customer..but I wonder if HERTZ would be better to walk back from

Doreen, I think you mean Budget not Hertz don't you? I just sent you an e-mail by the way about Budget.

SeaSpray

07-09-2006, 05:54 PM

Hi again everyone :wave2:

We just got back from driving 2 different ways to where I'll be working. LOL John grew up in the town right next to where the company is located so he knows that area very well. Now, just to remember it tomorrow! :teeth: It's only about a half hour, door to door, so that's not too bad. :hourglass

No more staying up late and thinking "Well if I'm tired in the morning I can always go back to bed after John and the kids leave" :rotfl: Not that I ever do go back to sleep, but the option is there! At least I'll have an hour or so to myself before I have to leave, so I'm feeling good about that. :sunny: I'll have time to check my email and the DIS boards and have that first cup of coffee! :surfweb: I'm trying to pretend that I'll just be gone doing something for a few hours each day. It's not a job, right??!! :lmao: Like I said the other day, I'll see how I feel and what I think about this, at the end of the week! :rolleyes1 LOL Can you tell I'm an optimistic person? I can take almost any situation and only focus on the positives. :3dglasses

Ok...onto cruise news!!

I've updated Page 1 again! I'm so sorry to those I had forgotten to add on, but I think the list is up to date now. If it's not, and you're still not on the list, please let me know. Life's been quite busy for me, for the last couple of months. Had a son graduate high school, had college orientations to attend, had 2 graduation parties to plan (1 of which was out of state), planned the DIS brunch last week, went to the Jersey Shore for a few days in there somewhere... and had to keep the household up and running! HA! Now that I think about it, going to work will be a cinch! LOL :teeth:

Oh Joyce, I keep forgetting to post our picture from our lunch meet! I'll add that soon too!! We really did enjoy getting to meet you and Nathan! :grouphug:

I will update my Itinerary page soon. I'll add on John to the Parasailing excursion, and add Elaine in there too. Doreen, is she going to be Parasailing too? Does anyone else have anything to be added to the Itinerary Page? Here's the link to it, once again: http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/html/CruisingCastaways.htm

Am I forgetting anything else?? :scratchin

Ed: Thanks for the info, I'll be sending a check within a day or two! I love the design of those magnets, can't wait to see them! :goodvibes

Bev & Doreen: I definitely want to order a couple of things from the LS catalog. When is the order due? I need to wait until I get my first paycheck to place the order though, and that won't be until a week from Thursday. Is that too late? Can I give you the order and then send payment then? Let me know how it works ok? Thanks :smooth:

TO EVERYONE WHO'S ON THE PALO PRIVATE DINING ROOM LISTS: I'll be contacting the woman at Group Specialists soon. Are you all still interested in attending the meals that I have you down for?? Please let me know soon because I've had several people send me messages, asking to be put on a "Wait List". Thanks! :)

Mary Rose: Enjoy the concert! I remember going to see David Cassidy TWICE at the PNC Center (formerly the Garden State Arts Center)! LOL

sandygirl

07-09-2006, 06:11 PM

I just loaded the pic into my photobucket account, here is the pic.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/RIDERSOFTHECAMELS.jpg

We called our group, "Riders of the Camels" this was the day that we actually got to ride the camels at the Mt. of Olives, Jerusalem is in the background.
Andy

I miss Sam SO MUCH. Nice photo.

Darlene

Verandah Man

07-09-2006, 06:37 PM

Andy

I miss Sam SO MUCH. Nice photo.

Darlene

I was looking through my Holy Land photos the other night and thought the same thing everytime I saw a pic with Sam in it, he is truly missed by many.

sandygirl

07-09-2006, 06:40 PM

I just sat here and read all the posts from June 30th on. Not a small feat since you have all had so much going on in your lives. Congratulations for all the exciting and happy things and condolences for the stresses and unhappy things. :grouphug:

We have had our share of both.

HAPPY! I am a grandmom! Brandon Michael was born July 1st and he is doing really well. He was early and weighed in at 6 lbs 4 oz. I have not had the chance to hold him and tell him how much he is loved because he is in FL and we are in NJ. Sigh...

NOT SO HAPPY. We are trying to finalize everything from Stan's mom's death. Much paperwork and family drama.

My mom is selling her home of 35 years and buying a manufactured home in an over 55 community. More paperwork and family drama.

REALLY NOT SO HAPPY. Stan is being scheduled for surgery to resect his colon again. The chemo was not as successful as hoped. He also has an issue with his kidney and his prostrate is enlarged. He LOOKS great. Of course he is a very close cousin to the Energizer Bunny and the family resemblance is uncanny. They just keep going. :love:

We will not cancel this cruise until the doctors have given their final word on surgery. It all depends on the date. Of course the surgeon is going on vacation for 2 weeks at the beginning of August. I really need this cruise to look forward to and am finding it difficult to talk about it knowing we may not go. Our cruises have truly been the best FAMILY TIME we have ever spent. So, we will be there, God-willing. FAMILY TIME is our priority.

My best to all our Cruisin' Castaways...
Darlene :butterfly

Verandah Man

07-09-2006, 06:48 PM

Darlene,

Congrats on the birth of your grandson :cloud9: and we will keep Stan in our thoughts and prayers. Here is a :grouphug: from our family to yours.

mickeymom923

07-09-2006, 08:17 PM

This is for everyone that booked a room at the Radisson on 8/18/06. If you did not get the group rate that I have, please call the Radisson back. You will have to give them your confirmation # and tell them there is a group rate that is being held under TRANS WORLD TRAVEL & VACATION CENTER. This was suppposed to be under Cruising Castaways which is why I've gotten alot of PM's that the Radisson doesn't have it listed. The main Radisson number has it under TRANS WORLD TRAVEL & VACATION CENTER. They will adjust your price to our group rate. If there are any problems, please call me at 215-219-5400 or PM me. I was able to get a group rate to save my DIS friends money.

Bev

mickeymom923

07-09-2006, 08:29 PM

Darlene and family - welcome to baby Brandon Michael. :banana: Please post a picture when you can. I'm sorry to hear about Stan not doing that well. Please know that Stan and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. pixiedust: pixiedust:

Andy - I also rented a car from the airport to take us to the Radisson so I guess I'll keep it until the next morning also. Plus I always forget to pack something and need to run out to the store before the cruise to get it.

Doreen - when do you need the orders in for the LS party?

Terry - can't wait to hear how your first day back to work went. How are you feeling? Whatever list I'm on for Palo's (I think it's the brunch), yes we still want to go. Thanks for all the work you put into this.

Lindsay lost her voice for a few days. Between Lindsay not having a voice and my mom normally having a hard time hearing - it was like a comedy show around here. :happytv: :rotfl2:

To everyone - take care.

Bev Weiss

Verandah Man

07-09-2006, 08:55 PM

SamRoc

07-09-2006, 09:59 PM

Susan - You did mention your friends wedding on the cruise. That is going to be great. Are you travelling with a large crowd? (besides us of course LOL)

Mary Rose

Hi Mary Rose, I am not quite sure how many are traveling with the wedding! The number as changed a few times, but so far its about 25 people. When my friend asked us to come with them over a year ago, I think she was so surprised that i answered yes so quickly. We did the Mary Kate/Ashley 3 night Magic cruise about 6 years ago and have never taken a 7 night cruise before. Looking forward to seeing everyone again from the brunch on the cruise and i am sure the kids will have a great time.
Susan

Buddy Bear

07-09-2006, 10:02 PM

Our group is growing!!!

Grills Meet Friday 8/18 5pm:

Andy - 2
Tina - 4
Bev - 3
Mark - 7

Grills is only about a five minute drive from the Radisson. It is along the shoreline of the Port Canaveral channel where the ships sail from. Here is Grills website link: www.visitgrills.com

We would love to join you but we are driving down from NJ and stopping in Daytona for a few days. We will be driving from Daytona to PC the morning of the 19th so we can't make Grills this time around, perhaps next time it sounds fun.

O'BWV

07-09-2006, 10:23 PM

Hi Everyone! Back from the concert and except for some temporary deafness, we remain unscathed! Actually it was a great show! I love Kelly Clarkson.

Andy - I'm going to keep the car until morning too so add 6 to dinner please! It ought to be fun!

Bev- Thanks for the info at the Rad. will call them tomorrow. I will shore up my LS order and email it to you really soon!

Darlene - my good friend! Congrats on the birth of your grandson! Babies are such a joy and I hope you get to hold him soon. Prayers and hugs to Stan the Man and to you and Sandy too! I truly hope you can make the cruise but I most especially hope that Stan gets well soon! Please keep us posted. You are never far out of my thoughts!

Susan - 25 people! That should be a blast. You know what, you are part of two really big groups on the ship. Everywhere you go you'll know someone. I hope we catch sight of the bride & groom on the ship. I love that sort of thing. Looking forward to seeing you and yours next month too!

Doreen - Thanks for taking care of my John! I think I'll join Marty and Karen (the other landlubbers) at Serenity Bay.

Terry - Good luck tomorrow! Thanks for keeping up page 1! You do know which wait list I requested right?

Hi Everyone else that I didn't hit here! Have a beautiful Monday! UGH

Mary Rose

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 04:08 AM

Our group is growing!!!

Grills Meet Friday 8/18 5pm:

Andy - 2
Tina - 4
Bev - 3
Mark - 7
Mary Rose - 6

Grills is only about a five minute drive from the Radisson. It is along the shoreline of the Port Canaveral channel where the ships sail from. Here is Grills website link: www.visitgrills.com

SeaSpray

07-10-2006, 05:20 AM

Good morning, everyone! :surfweb:

ahh... Day 1 of my new job! I'm awake and all dressed already and I don't have to leave for another 2 hours. LOL I'm curious to see how today goes. I'll be reporting back this afternoon. :teeth:

Darlene: Congratulations!! How exciting, a new baby!! :cloud9: I hope you get to see him soon. :goodvibes
I'm so sorry to hear that Stan needs more surgery. Please let him know that he, and all of you, are always in my thoughts. I can understand why you can't really get too excited about the cruise because of the fact that you may have to miss it. I hope that's not the case, and I hope that Stan will be well enough to cruise with us. It just wouldn't be the same without the three of you. :grouphug:

RobinMarie

07-10-2006, 05:38 AM

Darlene,

Congratulations on becoming such a young grandmother! I hope you hold your new baby grandson soon! I was hoping to hear more positive news about your upcoming trip but I am glad you checked in. We've been thinking about you.

SeaSpray

07-10-2006, 09:22 AM

Checking in from break! It's going very well so far! They even gave me a "welcome" gift; a company coffee mug filled with candies, and a card welcoming me to the company. It was all wrapped up with ribbons. How nice is THAT?!?!? :sunny: I'm alone in the breakroom so that's why I decided to log on here. Ok, back to work in 4 minutes! lol

allshookup

07-10-2006, 10:21 AM

Andy: Put 4 more down for grills. We arrive in Orlando at 10am so we will have had plenty of time to hang out by the pool for a while before dinner.

Bev: Thanks for blocking those rooms & getting a group rate but we ended up booking the Radisson at a really low govt. rate...thanks to Andy's advice.

Doreen: If it's not too late I will take 2 bubbles for the kids.

Darlene: Congrats on the birth of your grandson. How exciting that must be! Good thoughts for you & Stan also.

Terry: Sounds like a great company to work for! It will take time to really feel comfortable there but it sounds like you are already fitting right in. Good luck!

Mary Rose: Glad the concert was fun!

Okay is that it? Oooops no a wedding was mentioned....

Susan: As if a 7 night cruise wasn't exciting enough, you will also be attending a wedding! Now that sounds like a blast!

Hello to everyone else & take care!
Diane

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 10:25 AM

Our group is growing!!!

Grills Meet Friday 8/18 5pm:

Andy - 2
Tina - 4
Bev - 3
Mark - 7
Mary Rose - 6
Diane - 4

Grills is only about a five minute drive from the Radisson. It is along the shoreline of the Port Canaveral channel where the ships sail from. Here is Grills website link: www.visitgrills.com

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 10:35 AM

I have a confession to make, for the past few weeks I have been working behind the scenes about trying to get my mom and I on this cruise. I finally got the call I was hoping for at 8:15 this morning.

Thanks to Ed, who told me that the August 19th cruise was open for the Florida Resident Rates a few weeks ago, and since my mom is a Florida resident, I was able to get us a room (cat. 11) for less than $1400.00

As soon as I got the call I was hoping for, I quickly called DCL and booked us a cabin, as there weren't many cabins left at the Florida Resident Rate.

So, if you haven't seen my new countdown clock in my siggie, take a look and see what it says!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:cool1: :banana: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :woohoo: :dance3: :bounce: :yay:

I should also mention that both Hazel and Angelina told me to go for it if I could get my mom and I a cabin. They have a family obligation to attend the week of the cruise, and since I was sick for the first five days of our May cruise my girls said I deserve to be on the Cruisin' Castaways sailing. :thumbsup2

PoohJen

07-10-2006, 10:45 AM

WooHoo!!! Welcome Aboard Andy and Andy's Mom!!!!

Sorry I won't be able to meet Angelina and Hazel, but am glad to finally get to meet you!!! :cool1:

Walsh clan

07-10-2006, 10:47 AM

ANDY!

That's the best news! Delighted that we'll get the chance to meet instead of straining our eyes as we sail away to make sure we spot you! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 10:50 AM

WooHoo!!! Welcome Aboard Andy and Andy's Mom!!!!

Sorry I won't be able to meet Angelina and Hazel, but am glad to finally get to meet you!!! :cool1:

Thanks!!! My mom's name is Vi, and she is very excited about sailing again (so soon) as well!!!

Needless to say, I have been on :cloud9: all morning long!!! Now I have to get some lunch and then get back to work. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone!!!

Andy

Ct_TiggerFan

07-10-2006, 10:51 AM

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 10:56 AM

Andy,

Welcome Back, :cool1: so glad it worked out for you.

I had in the back of my mind you might just surprise everybody on the morning of the 19th and just walk onboard when everybody else was boarding :rotfl2:

I was thinking of doing just that, but I'm just too excited to keep this news in!!! LOL!!!

Thanks for the tip Ed, that's what got it all started!!!

allshookup

07-10-2006, 11:06 AM

OMG that is soooooooo exciting Andy!!!! I can't believe it! I was excited you were able to join us at the Radisson & now this! I am also glad I don't have to strain my eyes to pick out your lime green t-shirt on the dock! LOL

:dance3:

Dizzyworld

07-10-2006, 12:29 PM

Andy........that's great news!! :banana: :banana: I'm so excited that you will be sailing with us. And how lucky for you that you get to go on two cruises in the same year. :thumbsup2 With your cold left behind on the other cruise, it will be smooth sailing from here on out. I just hope to get to talk to you more this time around. :goodvibes

WELCOME BACK ANDY!!!

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 01:17 PM

I just called the Radisson and got my mom and I booked for 10:00am on the 8/19 shuttle to the DCL Terminal!!! :banana: :yay: :banana:

mickeymom923

07-10-2006, 02:24 PM

Andy - that's great news. I'm so glad you were able to make it work. :banana: Do you have early or late seating?

Terry - congrats on making it thru your 1st day back to work. It's sounds like a nice place to work.

Diana - everytime Lindsay and I eat at "99" we think of you. lol.

For the people arriving at the Radisson in the evening - are we having a DIS meet in the evening after Grills to meet everyone???? If so, what time will everyone by there by?

Bev

Steve's Wife

07-10-2006, 02:42 PM

Andy: So glad you and your mom will be aboard! Congratulations on a successful scheme. Of course that means more t-shirt and magnet making for you...
:goodvibes
Lori

Bmwdsny

07-10-2006, 02:44 PM

well well well, so i will get to meet you, Verandahman, after all!!!! :thumbsup2

Glad you could make it!! ;)

look forward to meet you and your mom!!!

Hello everyone here!! :wave2: just got back from WDW!!! now looking forward to go back in 32 days!!!!

alicedisney

07-10-2006, 02:53 PM

Welcome Back Aboard Andy! The cruise would not have been the same without you. Now Tom and I can look forward to bumping into you all over the ship. Let Hazel know we will miss her.
Alice

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 02:57 PM

I have to make this quick, I'm on my way out the door to see the foot doctor. I have bursitis in my right foot and it's time to get another cortisone shot. It's been two years since the last one, so I'm due for another one.

No need to make my mom and I t-shirts as I made them for my family before our meet at WDW last August. I just have to find my shirt as it was stored away after we returned home so it wouldn't get dirty.

We have late dining, so Bev I guess I can send you my ressie number and get linked up again for dinner???

Mel, look for a large white envelope in the mail either Wednesday or Thursday, looking forward to meeting you and everyone else as well!!!

Did I mention I was a tad bit excited I will be sailing with y'all!!!

:cool1: :banana: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :woohoo: :yay: :dance3: :bounce:

castoff

07-10-2006, 03:06 PM

castoff

07-10-2006, 03:13 PM

Terry: Sounds like you work for a great company ! What a way to start your first day with a gift ! :thumbsup2

Andy: :welcome: Back :welcome: Back Oh did I say :welcome: Back ?
Couldn't believe it when I read it. Great news ! Sorry about Hazel & Angelina but I guess 2 out of 4 ain't bad? :confused3

castoff

07-10-2006, 03:16 PM

Pen Update.............

O'BWV
Walsh Clan
Dizzyworld
SeaSpray
DisCrazzy
Kap158
Reenieny
Msdisney
Ct Tigger Fan
Famof8
Steve's wife
zack&alexmom
Princess crazy
About The Mouse
Mickeymom923
Verandah Man
Colestat

Last Call..............Anyone else??? :)

Ski-and-Sea

07-10-2006, 03:20 PM

Great news Andy!!!!!!! It was just too weird you making all the t-shirts/magnets but not being on the cruise yourself.

Now we definitely need a group shot of everyone wearing the t-shirts.

Colestat

07-10-2006, 04:21 PM

Wow - Congrat's Andy! I thought it must be so hard for you to be making all those shirts and magnets and not be actually cruising with us. We look forward to seeing you again, sorry Hazel and Angelina can't make it.

Darlene - my prayers are with you and Stan. I hope all works out and you can cruise.

Not sure who the correct people are but I would love a couple bubbles and pens.

I can't believe how close this cruise is. I have to start packing.

kap158

07-10-2006, 04:24 PM

Andy,

Boy are you sneaky!!!! :banana: I am glad we will finally be able to meet the "Veranda Man". :boat: I felt bad that you were making everything for us but not sailing with us. :grouphug: Now there is really something to celebrate! party:

Terry - How was your first day at work???

Can everyone keep Doreen and her family in your prayers, she needs alot of pixiedust: come here way this week. I will let her explain when she gets the chance. This cruise :boat: could not have come at a better time!

MaryRose - can you add my sister Elaine to the list for a pen if it is not too late? Also, you are more then welcome to join Marty and me at Serenity Bay while your husband parasails. The last time I cruised I did have a cabana massage and it was "AWESOME"! I am thinking about it again but I would also like to enjoy just lounging at the beach! :beach:

Talk to you later!!!!

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 05:15 PM

That's right, with two stops at Castaway Cay, maybe I'll actually get to Serenity Beach this cruise!!! With four prior cruises under my belt, I still have not made it there.

Just got off the phone with Bev. I gave her my ressie number and she is calling DCL to have my mom and I added to the large group at 8pm for dinner. I know we are going to have a "BLAST" on this cruise.

Hazel is sad to be missing it, but she and her sister are in charge of a family gathering on their side of the family (it's a baby shower thingy) that's why Hazel can't make this trip.

I did get my cortisone shot and my foot is aching like crazy, hopefully by tomorrow it will start feeling better.

Terry, I was happy to read your post earlier today, sounds like everything is working out real nice at your new job!!! :thumbsup2

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 05:29 PM

Bev, your PM box is full and overflowing, the PM I just sent you came bouncing back to me, LOL!!!

sandygirl

07-10-2006, 05:46 PM

ANDY
It's wonderful that you and your mom will make the cruise!! Maybe we will finally cruise together. Hugs to Hazel and Angelina, who will be missed.

TINA
Thinking of you.

TERRY
What a great first day! It is always nice to feel welcomed. I'm sure tomorrow will be just as nice.

MARY ROSE
I can't wait to see you again. I saw a photo of the Peter Pank brunch and the kids are so grown. Your hair is longer, too. Nice.

For now, I am trying to switch our plans around to include the cruise but going home directly instead of staying at WDW the week after. We may be able to spend the week before the cruise. Of course it means changing all kinds of reservations: DVC points for VWL, 2 nights at Shades of Green, not to mention airplane and ground transportation. And that is all contingent upon surgery being scheduled for 8/28 instead of 8/7. If it is 8/7 then all plans are off. And Stan is still scheduled for a procedure on 7/21 that has to go well. Sound confusing? And this is the FUN part!

Talk soon,
Darlene

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 07:20 PM

Our group is growing!!!

Grills Meet Friday 8/18 5pm:

Andy - 2 Verandah Man
Tina - 4 castoff
Bev - 3 mickeymom923
Mark - 7 Mark & Sandra
Mary Rose - 6 O'BWV
Diane - 4 allshookup
Denise - 3 Denise W

Grills is only about a five minute drive from the Radisson. It is along the shoreline of the Port Canaveral channel where the ships sail from. Here is Grills website link: www.visitgrills.com

zack&alexmom

07-10-2006, 07:39 PM

Andy - How exciting!!! I was trying to catch up on the posts and I noticed your ticker and I thought that it was strange but it didn't click until a few posts later when I read the good news. Sorry that DW & DD can't make it but we are all glad that you and your Mom will be with us.

Darlene - Congrats on the baby, post some pictures when you can. :grouphug: So sorry to hear about Stan. Hopefully the surgery will be after the cruise and you guys can have some good times before the recovery begins.

Tina - How are things going. Please PM me if you need me.

Doreen - :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: :grouphug: Hope everything is ok. PM if you need to talk.

Terry - this sounds like a really great place to work. I have never heard of anything so sweet.

I finally watched POTC popcorn:: last night. Now I can't wait to watch the second one on the ship.

Hope everyone had a good Monday!!!

Linda

PoohJen

07-10-2006, 07:41 PM

Darlene, a belated CONGRATULATIONS on your new grandson!!!! HOw exciting!!! I hope all goes well for your husband, and that you two are able to enjoy your wonderful little grandson!!! :cloud9: pixiedust:

Verandah Man

07-10-2006, 07:55 PM

Angelina and her friend Trish went to see POTC 2 today, they both said they enjoyed the original POTC more than POTC 2.

SeaSpray

07-10-2006, 07:58 PM

Good evening, everyone... :wave2:

Karen: Please let Doreen know that we're thinking of her and sending good thoughts. Also, please let her know that I have some good news to give her. :)

Andy: I was really hoping you'd find a way onto this cruise, whether in a cabin of your own or smuggled in one of our suitcases!!!! :lmao: Congrats on booking this cruise, again!! :banana: :woohoo:

Oh, I have some news regarding the Palo private dining room: The dinner that was scheduled for Sunday night might have to be switched to Tuesday night. Tuesday is Costa Maya day. Will this be a problem for anyone? Please let me know, I am in contact with the Group Specialist this week, and waiting to hear back from her.

Work today really flew by! I'd work a little and next thing you know they were sending me on a break or lunch :teeth: I left my Welcome present at work, I'll make sure to bring it home tomorrow. :)

DisCrazzy

07-10-2006, 08:53 PM

DH & I just got back from seeing Pirates 2. While I did enjoy the movie, I must say that I liked the first one better. I definately did not like the ending of this one. It just left me hanging. However, I did like the views of Orlando Bloom. :love: He is a hottie! :blush:

Jennifer

O'BWV

07-10-2006, 09:42 PM

ANDY!!! YIPPEE!!!! What absolutely FANTABULOUS news! And what a great wife & daughter you have too! Tell them will miss them both. Looking forward to meeting you and your Mom. Also, what a great rate too!

Terry - Sounds like a good first day. That's a good sign! I have to check, but if I'm on the Sunday dinner then Tuesday would be fine also. Thanks

Karen - Hi Pal! Tina is the one with the pens and I'm sure she saw your post. I am glow necklaces, pins and magnets which I will include you all in. Our group is growing so I need to order more pins I think!

Darlene - You such a doll! My kids are definitely much more grown up in the two years since our last cruise (Sandy too I bet). My son, who was 11 and 5'1" on our last cruise is now 13 and 5'10"! Nine inches in two years Yikes! I am keeping up high hopes that you guys will be joining us! Love to Stan.

Bev - I want to switch to late seating, I fear I'll be too rushed at the early seating. Can I link ressie with you guys? Can you tell me what I need to do. Thanks Bev!

Doreen - Hang in there friend, things are bound to get better soon!

Tina - How are thing on the homefront? How's Chuck and your MIL? Hugs to all of you!

Hi Ed & Moira & Diane & Jen & Jennifer & Linda & Lori & Sue & Susan & the Denises & Andrew & Jeff & Ski & Shirley & all my other friends! Can't wait to meet you all next month! We are getting to be a sizeable group now aren't we?

Mary Rose

O'BWV

07-10-2006, 09:48 PM

Jennifer - So you like Orlando Bloom, so does my daughter. Although I do think he's cute, it's Johnny Depp that I think is dreamy (weird, yes, but sooooo handsome) I especially like his look in Pirates. I like the eyeliner thing. What the heck that means or what it says about me I don't know! My daughter thinks he's awful looking. Go figure, must be that ole' generation gap. Thanks for the review!

Mary Rose

castoff

07-10-2006, 09:56 PM

Sue: I have you on the list for some pens. :)

Karen: I told Doreen some pages back I had Elaine told for a pen. She isn't showing up on list because I have her counted as a number in her traveling party. Does that make sense? If it would make her feel better what's her screen name again and I will put her on the list. :thumbsup2 Please let Doreen know sending much PD and good vibes. :wizard: :wizard: :goodvibes :goodvibes

Andy: Thanks for the link to Grills. Looks like a nice place to eat and GOOD company to boot. :goodvibes

castoff

07-10-2006, 10:09 PM

Thanks for those asking about my MIL and Chuck...............Chuck is already back on the road. He brought home some gifts from his Mom to me. A beautiful personal card that I will treasure always. :) She gave me a heart pendant with a 2 tone rose that she wore every Mothers Day. She also gave me what's called a smiley Angel pin that's 18k gold with diamond glow wings. On the bottom of the card it reads " Brings a smile every day, and happiness to light the way. " In her card she told me that she would always be looking down on me with a smile on her face. On the angel it has a HUGE smile on it. I have never seen anything like it and I decided to get both peices put on my charm bracelet.
My MIL is on Morphine and Hospice light will help her go to the light when ready. She is now wheel chair bound. I talk with her on a limited basis so other loved ones can talk with her because she is not up alot of the time. Chuck feels like that was the last time he will see his Mother alive and is not dealing with things well since he came back. My friends here are WONDERFUL and I keep busy. :)

Steve's Wife

07-10-2006, 11:20 PM

Tina: Stay strong. :grouphug:

pirate:
We just got back from seeing PoC2 and we both liked it. I think it's kind of like the LOTR thing, though, where the first movie establishes the "world" of the movie and so some of the amazement drops away. I thought parts were terribly clever; Steve thought that they could have trimmed about half an hour (of course, that may have been the large soda speaking). One thing's for sure, I want to see everybody's palm before we head out to the open seas!

:wave:
Lori

P.S. Mary Rose: About half of my 8th grade girls last year considered themselves to be the future Mrs. Orlando Bloom, although about a third of them preferred the blonde, pointy-eared Middle Earth version. I think there's a shorter wait in the Johnny Depp line.

CARAMELTINK

07-10-2006, 11:42 PM

THE MOVIE...I saw the trailer for this Disney movie on Saturday. It looks like a really great movie. It starts 8/25; any chance we may get to see it on the ship?

Walsh clan

07-11-2006, 02:41 AM

Tina, Beautiful words and beautiful presents from your MIL. :love:

Susan, I love weddings and I can imagine it is going to be extra special on a cruise ship (Tina can vouch for that I can imagine!). Hope you have a great time at it! :sunny:

Darlene, congrats on the birth of your grandson. Very fine name! Hope all goes well over the next couple of days and hopefully we'll meet both you and Stan on the cruise. :goodvibes

Doreen, hope you are keeping ok - make sure you bring your LS book on the cruise, after all the Irish Market might be ripe for the picking!!! Just heard this morning that Ireland are number 2 on the welathy nations league (I think per head of population) behind Japan but I don't seem to be seeing much of it!! :rotfl:

Terry, sounds like a nice place to work! And you're getting paid for it too! Always a bonus... :teeth:

Mary Rose, I with you on Johnny Depp, by far my favourite!

Hello everyone else! :wave:

Happy Tuesday!

M.

PS Quick question? Will I be able to pick up pirate gear in WDW prior to the cruise for Caoimhe? All gear here very lame!

Verandah Man

07-11-2006, 04:17 AM

Good Morning All,

For those meeting at Grills on the 18th, don't forget to print off your 10% discount coupon from their website, here is a direct link where you can find the coupon: http://www.visitgrills.com/discounts.php

So far, we have 29 people on the list to meet at Grills on the 18th, anyone else interested???

Grills Seafood Deck & Tiki Bar
321-868-2226

Our group is growing!!!

Grills Meet Friday 8/18 5pm:

Andy - 2 Verandah Man
Tina - 4 castoff
Bev - 3 mickeymom923
Mark - 7 Mark & Sandra
Mary Rose - 6 O'BWV
Diane - 4 allshookup
Denise - 3 Denise W

Grills is only about a five minute drive from the Radisson. It is along the shoreline of the Port Canaveral channel where the ships sail from. Here is Grills website link: www.visitgrills.com

Verandah Man

07-11-2006, 04:23 AM

PS Quick question? Will I be able to pick up pirate gear in WDW prior to the cruise for Caoimhe? All gear here very lame!

With POTC 2 just being released, I'm sure you should be able to find some pirate stuff at WDW Moira. Anything in particular you are looking for?

Reenieny18

07-11-2006, 04:54 AM

BUBBLE UPDATE..

Doreen 5
Terry 4 if i missed someone let me know.. please!!!
Bev 3
LINDA 6
Tina 2
Moira 2
MaryRose 6
Ed 3
Joyce 6(famof8)
All shook up-Diane 2
Colestat 2

I went and got 4 more boxes last night..

Its really some rough seas around here.. DARLENE.. so happy for you and STAN for being grand parents.. you must be so proud.. I am so sorry you have to go through this all over again with STAN. He is strong and will get through this. TRUST ME... I know that TUNNEL IS VERY DARK!!

TINA.. prayers with you and CHUCK for an easy trastition.. I am glad he had a good visit with his mom and she sent you some lovely memories as well..

TERRY.. WAHOO what a frist day back to the real work world you had.. I bet you are so excited.. I personally think you would have made a better LIA SOPHIA advisor but..... :woohoo:

MOIRA.. KAREN is have a LS party on board. I am bringing the whole line with me so we can order and have a show there back in IRELEND.. You can tke books back with you and do a book show and I can send it to you that way and still have all the benefits too!! PLEASE BRING CASH OR CREDIT CARDS

MARYROSE.. I was going to tell you that JOHN can have a 3 some.. and you can too at SB with my HUBBY and KAREN,lol but I think I heard that KAREN is going to do the PARASILING as well..LOL.. Wait till I tell DANIEL that one.. No wait I better make sure he is not drinking anything..lol
We are going to have so much fun onthat 1130 PARASILING :Pinkbounc

I have to tell you .. You guys have kept me going for the last 7 months.. This board is great and what a wonderful group of people you all are.. SOme of you know what I have been going through.. and I appreciate you support in all ways..This truly is where dreams come true and friendship blooms..

And lastly.. ANDY WTG!!!! :banana: So glad you and your mom will be with us.. What floor are you on?? I was going to ask you for the banner you nade a few months back so we could display it proudly off the ship for you..lol

I need some sleep.. oh look so the sun :sunny: is up now.. Have a great day everyone.

DOREEN

Verandah Man

07-11-2006, 05:08 AM

What floor are you on??

We are on deck 6. :goodvibes

Walsh clan

07-11-2006, 05:53 AM

We are on deck 6. :goodvibes

So are we! :thumbsup2

I just want to make sure that we have something to wear on Pirate Night! pirate:

Ok Doreen, I will bring the dosh, you bring the jewelry!

M.

SeaSpray

07-11-2006, 06:03 AM

Good morning, everyone :sunny:

Doreen: I sent you an email. I hope that small bit of news at least gave you a smile, you surely deserve one :hug:

Karen: I'll try and remember to add you.. wait..I'll go do it now. lol OK! It's done, I just added you in with Doreen and Elaine and Daniel, and the 11:30am parasailing group! Have fun! :teeth:

Palo dinner info:

Ok, here are the people who would be effected by the dinner change:

SeaSpray + DH

ReenieNY + DH + KAP158 + Lainie

mickeymom + DMom

O'BWV + DH

SandyGirl + DH

VerandahMan + DMom

If Tuesday night dinner would NOT work for you, please let me know. This is the dinner that was originally planned for Sunday night. I'm sorry for any inconvenience this change may cause! :blush:

CARAMELTINK: If a Disney movie is going to be opening on August 25th, then I think there's a good chance they'll play it on our cruise. I know they've done the "PremEar At Sea" onboard the ships for all of the new Disney movies. :3dglasses

Tina: What a beautiful thing your MIL has done in sending you those gifts, both the tangible (jewelry) and intangible (the letter). I know how special they must be to you. Hugs to you and Chuck and your family. :grouphug:

SeaSpray

07-11-2006, 06:07 AM

Moira: I meant to say that they did have plenty of pirate accessories at the gift shop in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride when we were there in May. We bought eye patches (corny, I know! LOL), and I got a neat pirate hat for DH to wear. They also sell the "pirates medallions", you know, the necklace that Elizabeth Swann had in the original Pirates movie. It looks like the pirates' Aztec gold, on a chain. Not expensive at all, as I recall. I think the necklace was $10 - $12. The hat was probably around $20 (it's brown and looks like the 3-point hat that Jack Sparrow wears), and the eye patches were only a couple of dollars each. Happy plundering! pirate: :teeth: