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

ElliotFan

04-10-2005, 04:23 PM

Hey gang! Sorry that I've been out of touch, but life has been rather berserk latey.

Sue - Happy belated birthdy. I guess that we'll both be at the dis-meet in spirit.

Andy - Sorry to hear that you're having trouble with your knee again. I keep looking for a body-shop that will sell me a new body. If I run across one I'll let you know. LOL

Lisa - Late birthday greetings and good wishes to you too!

Doreen - Congrats to Daniel! Devin is quite a brain too. My problem with him is motivation. He would rather play around than do school work. I just had a discussion with him yesterday about how school is the training ground for the working world and he needs to work some on his 'work ethic'. I have another appointment with the periodonist on Wednesday. He thinks that he can repair my splint rather than having to replace it. (I destroy them by grinding so hard that I crack them - on both sides!) The doc is worried about my bite. It looks like I hit on the right side before I do on the left at this point. I have to clamp down hard to make the left side close tight. He's talking about me having an MRI on my jaw to see whether the joint on the right side is starting to deteriorate.

Carol - Welcome to our crazy little family!

Diane, Bev & Mary - Good luck in school. Glad that I'm done with school, at least in the formal sense. Being in the IT industry, my education never ends. The company requires us to do training on a regular basis to keep our skills up-to-date. (Ed should be familiar with that scenario, too.)

Tina - Glad that you had a great trip to Vegas. I hope to make a trip to the Grand Canyon sometime in the future as well.

Ginny - Sorry that your husband didn't get the job in Florida. I admire anyone that has the time and fortitude to put on a garage sale. I really should, but it's just so much easier to gather up the stuff I don't want anymore and donate it to the local Battered Womens Shelter here in town. They really appreciate it, because many women get out with only the clothes on their back.

Darlene - A trip to the Bronx zoo, huh? I've always wanted to visit New York. It's on my "Places to visit before I die list" as well.

Lyn - I haven't heard anything from DCL about the passport thing. But being so close to the Canadian border here, it was plastered all over our news this last week. It will also affect folks that want to travel up to Canada or down to Mexico.

Laura - Welcome to you too! I had to laugh about your son's "nickname" (stinkerboy). By the time Devin was three he had gained the nickname "booger", because he can be such a little 'educated donkey'. I have no idea where he gets it! :rolleyes1 (just both parents!)

Barb - Welcome! Gee, are we gonna have to call you guys Barb1 and Barb2, just to keep you straight? :rotfl:

To anyone else I missed - I hope that life is treating you well.

Now, I have something to say that I don't want to, but need to...
I'm afraid that I'm going to have to let you guys down. I'm not going to be able to make two different t-shirts for this group, it's just getting too large. I figured out that I would have to make about one t-shirt a day for the next year to cover everyone and I just don't see it happening. (I need time to sleep, work, clean house, etc.) I still plan to do the t-shirt for the Hurricane Frances survivors. (that's a much smaller group and I can pull that one off.) I would like to recommend we use the t-shirts that Andy designed as the 'official' t-shirts for the Cruisin' Castaways group. (Andy, can you post the link again?) I'm really sorry about this, I feel badly about pulling back my offer! :sad1:

Now to something lighter...
The rest of my office furniture is due to show up on Thursday. So, by the end of next weekend, I should have my home office completely set-up (except for the high-speed internet connection). I'm really looking forward to working from home full-time. I did it this last week, since Devin was on spring break from school. It really worked out well. (Especially since I spent most of the week fighting a moderate case of the flu. You should have seen my sitting at my desk wrapped up in a blanket the other day. But, I was able to get quite a bit done.)

Take care and I'll yak at y'all later!

Dori :cool1:

Ct_TiggerFan

04-10-2005, 05:18 PM

Hey gang! Sorry that I've been out of touch, but life has been rather berserk latey.

Diane, Bev & Mary - Good luck in school. Glad that I'm done with school, at least in the formal sense. Being in the IT industry, my education never ends. The company requires us to do training on a regular basis to keep our skills up-to-date. (Ed should be familiar with that scenario, too.)
Dori :cool1:

Dori,

Good to hear from you, Glad the home office is comming together.
You are going to love the cable modem once you have it set up.

I think in IT its not so much that the education never stops, but we just absorb new things by touch or look. Its the nature of the beast we work with.

Dont feel bad about the Tee shirts, we are at 170 plus at this point and the way its going I'm still laying odds we will be at over 200 at this rate.

newholidayx2

04-10-2005, 05:51 PM

We were on a Western cruise in 03 with many DISers. One family bought lime green & light blue tshirts and sold them for our cruise (I believe $10 ea). They say "To be a kid again Disney cruise" w/the date. Not sure where he ordered them from. But we could all recognize each other which was nice.

He also had a newsletter emailed out several times before our cruise.

He brought a bubble machine and most of us were on Deck 10 looking down at the sailaway party as we left port.
That Mon (first sea day) we had a wine tasting party on the back of deck 7. We all brought a bottle or 2 onboard w/us and shared. Brought cheese platters from room service. May be an idea for us too?
In Cozumel we all got together for a DIS mini-golf tournament. Sally closed down her place except for us DISers.
In Grand Cayman we had a boat reserved for snorkeling.
Some of us sat together for a while at Castaway Cay.

Verandah Man

04-10-2005, 06:06 PM

sandygirl

04-10-2005, 06:37 PM

WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW CASTAWAY CRUISERS!

Dori
Don't worry about the t-shirts, I'm sure everyone understands. And you are welcome to jump in on our Bronx Zoo trip. Glad to hear the home office is shaping up the way you want it too. Hang in there through the transition.

Ginny
Good going with the garage sale! That should pay for a lot of ice!!

Doreen
I hear that Ginny is buying all the ice with her garage sale money. Sounds like Jaclyn's birthday was wonderful. Was it her first time in a limo? I had my first ride in a limo when I was 40 years old, and that was just for a few short blocks taking us to Stan's swearing in as Deputy Chief.

Terry
I would love to have breakfast and see you all on the 24th but I don't think it is going to work out. I have tickets to the Three Little Bakers Dinner Theater in Delaware that afternoon. And Stan is taking Sandy to her Girl Scout Banquet. I will miss you all!

Andy
A weekend visit to Florida is the perfect gift to yourself!

Tina
I haven't had a chance to look at your pictures yet but I can't wait see them.

Later,
Darlene

Ct_TiggerFan

04-10-2005, 07:24 PM

Andy, I noticed the link and love the yellow and green shirts,
Almost too many choices to make :rotfl2:

Laurabearz

04-10-2005, 07:26 PM

Dori--the link has been in my signature ever since I first posted the design, I guess that no one has noticed it being there, and I didn't want to keep bringing mention to it. Here is the link that will take you to the Cafepress site where my design is: The Cruisin' Castaways 2006 (http://www.cafepress.com/castaways2006) As I said earlier, the link is also found in the bottom of my signature box.
I clicked on that link thinking it would take me to a list of all of us with our cabin numbers and such.... maybe if you tweeked the name to read CruiseWear for the Cruising Castaways it would get more hits.

BTW Has anyone done a site for this cruise? We were suppose to sail on the repo cruise this May and someone did a great site that even showed where we all were staying.

I would be willing to put something together, it wold help me to catch up with everyone..... is there a master list of cabin assignments?

Verandah Man

04-10-2005, 07:32 PM

Thanks for the idea Laura, I didn't think about doing that. I have made the change in my signature. Also, my family will be in cabin 2066.

Ct_TiggerFan

04-10-2005, 07:57 PM

Hi Laura

We are staying in 6088
Dining time requested:main

Ed, dw-Beth & dd -Caitlin(9) at time of cruise.

Andy,

If everyone wants to use your design, (which by the way is very good)
We should come up with an offical color shirt.

Can you imangine over 200 people with the same shirt at the sail away celerbration. :cool1: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Reenieny18

04-10-2005, 08:52 PM

DARLENE, as it was, my neighbor brought both my kids home in a limo for me when they were born... it was so neat leaving the hospital where I worked with a newborn in a LIMO.. I cant wait to hear the comments from school tomorrow..

Terry, I am wondering if we should change the date to a more available date for everyone... I would want to make it easy for everyone.. Jaclyn wants CRAIG to come too,,lol :rotfl:

WELCOME to all the new familes.. Ihope you feel at home..

DORI.. the shirts on ANDY's site.. are those the ones you are making?? and are you making all those choices???THATS A LOT OF WORK FOR YOU???

NEWHOLIDAYx2.. we have many DISMEETS.. we have smoothoe parties with each other we meet at the pools, the shows and dinners. Many of us have linked together for dinners already so we will be sitting by each other too.. I am on the 5th floor and have second seating. I have linked with Terry, Andy, Lynn, Tina , Sue, and anyone that is linked with them. Any one that is interested..... let us know in PVT message and we can call DISNEY and add you as well ...

GINNY... we are having a garage sale the first weekend in MAY .. weather permitting... :wizard:

Ginny, DARLENE,JOANNA and BOBBY are you guys all first seating still??? LINDA what about you?? where are you?? ED are you linked with anyone for diner time yet??

Doreen

Verandah Man

04-10-2005, 08:53 PM

Ed--On our first two 7 day cruises, I made a design for t-shirts and made most of them myself using mainly white t-shirts, but there were many requests for the t-shirts to be put on different colors, which at times I had trouble getting. When I found CafePress, I thought this was the right answer, now anyone can choose the color and style of the items they like. Hazel and I already have our t-shirts in the lime green color t's, as you can see in the photo that Angelina just took of me with the t-shirt on. I was going to use Hazel to model the t-shirt, but she is ready for bed and didn't want to change, so I had to be the model, LOL!!! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :scared1:

http://www.verandahman.com/Andy%202006.JPG

allshookup

04-10-2005, 08:54 PM

Dori: Thanks for the luck! At the way things are going...I'm sure gonna need it. I have a final I'm SUPPOSE to be working on, but I'd much rather talk to you guys! Sorry to hear about your jaw. I hope you're not in a lot of pain. Don't worry about the T-shirts at all. It was nice of you to even consider it.

Andy: The design looks great! I like that we can order almost anything we want. I will definitely be buying a magnet for my stateroom door! I still have the one from our 2003 cruise on my fridge. We will miss you in Florida by one week. Too bad but I hope you have a Happy 50th!

Welcome to the new castaways and Hi to all you other castaways!!! :wave2:

Diane

Verandah Man

04-10-2005, 08:57 PM

Doreen--the items that are seen on CafePress are ordered through them on their website, they make all the items and ship them out, which is another time saver.

Reenieny18

04-10-2005, 09:01 PM

DIANE>. hold up on buying a magnet.. BOBBY and CINDY made magnets for us on the last cruise,.. and all he asked for payments was a beer..lol they were in the shape of MICKEY MOUSE in the LIME GREEN and his kids loved finding all our cabins,,lol ( I think)...

Great modeling ANDY....ok who has the design pattern for these shirts.. I know DORI is doing a SILK SCREEN... with all the inks..but what PATTERN??? and what style?? DORI.. I need to send you a larger size tank.. so I will need an address and I bet Jaclyn will want a tank top as well... Let me know.

Doreen

Reenieny18

04-10-2005, 09:05 PM

ANDY.. how did they get our name for the cruise?? can they add the exact date too?? Do you know these people?? and are these just iron decals??

Thanks for your answers :goodvibes

Doreen

Verandah Man

04-10-2005, 09:12 PM

The design is mine and I sent it to them as a jpeg file. The designs are put on the shirts using iron-on transfers. I selected the other different items to have the design put on using products that I found on their website.

I'll be making white t-shirts for Hazel and I using my design and iron-on transfers as well. I couldn't buy any lime green t's from A.C. Moore, that's why I ordered my lime green t's from CafePress.

Reenieny18

04-10-2005, 09:22 PM

We have 2 AC MOORES here in SYRACUSE.. I go there on WEDNESDAY before my KNITTING class... I will look to see if they have lime green.. I like the LIME color better.. or maybe I will get white and dye it LIME if I have too... So you have the IRON ONS???

I will let you know if I have any here...

Doreen

Verandah Man

04-10-2005, 09:26 PM

ElliotFan

04-10-2005, 10:54 PM

Doreen - Here's the design for the 'hurricane survivor' t-shirts.

http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/albums/tee-Shirt-Designs/Lost_at_Sea.jpg

And here's the picture of Hurricane Frances that I used to make the design.

http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/albums/tee-Shirt-Designs/Frances_5.jpg

Since the design is in black, white and shades of gray, I'm gonna let each of you pick the color that you want for the t-shirt. (I can even get lime green!) I can also get sizes up to XXXL (XXL & XXXL will cost a bit more, though).

Dori :cool1:

newholidayx2

04-11-2005, 05:28 AM

Hey what about another "Survivor" tshirt? I can use a Survivor tshirt from our 02 Norwalk cruise - anyone else on this cruise that was suppose to be on that one? or affected during that time?

I was thinking last night that this cruise will cost too much. But then I talked myself back into it saying "I need a cruise with no unhappy memories associated with it" so Im going no matter what!

newholidayx2

04-11-2005, 05:34 AM

whos on main dining? has everyone already asked for their dining rotation?

Ct_TiggerFan

04-11-2005, 07:55 AM

whos on main dining? has everyone already asked for their dining rotation?

We're on the main dining schedule.

Doreen, No we havent linked with anyone yet. Being a first timer I'm still taking it all in. Luckly I have more than a year to still get up to speed :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Andy, hmmm with multiple colors and type of shirts, I think my packing just got a whole lot easier. :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I wish they wouldnt call it the "Norwalk" virus. I used to live in a town called Norwalk :rotfl: :rotfl: At least it wasnt that "Norwalk" where it first got its name.

newholidayx2

04-11-2005, 02:47 PM

Verandah Man

04-11-2005, 02:56 PM

Oh Barb, the fun has just begun, NOT!!!

Best of luck on Wednesday!!!

Laurabearz

04-11-2005, 03:28 PM

well today was not an easy day - around noontime the middle school principal called me to come pickup Jonathan - he was SUSPENDED for fighting!
l
((((((Hugs))))))))

8 Ears

04-11-2005, 03:34 PM

From one Mom of DS 10 and a VERY DS 13 to any and all Mom's of DS's :grouphug:

Mary

Laurabearz

04-11-2005, 03:59 PM

We are officailly booked! Put the deposit down with DU and bought insurance thru insuremytrip.com

I have even started a change fund..... AKA doing laundry :banana:

lynr

04-11-2005, 04:11 PM

Barb: Being the mom of two boys (18 & 25) I can feel your pain :grouphug: . The good news is they do eventually survive this and go onto bigger problems. Seriously don't sweat it we have all been there in one way or another.

Laura: Congrats on booking :cheer2: I used insuremytrip.com this time also. They were the cheapest I could find that had everything I wanted.

Lyn

Verandah Man

04-11-2005, 04:14 PM

I've used insuremytrip.com for out three previous cruises, and I've got to get this one insured as well, I keep forgetting about doing that. I've got to get on the stick!!!

mickeymom923

04-11-2005, 04:37 PM

Hi everyone :wave:

I just got home from work and I was pleasantly surprised. When DD Lindsay and I went to the Disney's "On the Record" in January, I ordered the CD which was supposed to be sent out in March. I forgot about it and today I received it in the mail. Can't wait to listen to it.

What a beautiful day :sunny: today was. Hope everyone is enjoying it.

Have to study for a test tomorrow night. :teacher:

Bev ::MickeyMo

sandygirl

04-11-2005, 06:48 PM

well today was not an easy day - around noontime the middle school principal called me to come pickup Jonathan - he was SUSPENDED for fighting!
obviously i wasnt there so i have no idea what really happened - Jon goes back Wed after I have a morn meeting w/the principal
Dave may be taking Tues off to be home w/him - make sure no tv, PS2, etc

Oh man - he hasnt even made it to teenager hood yet! this IS the first time this has happened

good thing I color my hair - lol

Just keep telling yourself, "It's all an adventure, it's all an adventure...".

Seriously, give Jonathan time to explain what happened from his point of view. IMHO the school is not always right or at least the child is not always ALL wrong. I am sure you will both grow THROUGH the experience. If he were perfect he wouldn't need parents. Good thing he has you. Good luck on Wed. :grouphug:

And remember it is all an adventure! pirate:

Darlene

newholidayx2

04-12-2005, 06:23 AM

awww thanks everyone - Dave is home w/Jon today. He did take the tv, PS2, etc away from Jon - Im not sure for how long
Seems there were 4 kids teasing Jon's friend Tyler. Instead of sticking up for Tyler Jon had a fight w/him - thats what Dave's mostly mad about. Suppose to stick up for your friends.

On the other hand its a quiet morn here as they are both still sleeping. Im heading out for my walk soon so I can get myself to work.

Reenieny18

04-12-2005, 07:21 AM

DORI... love your design. and I want that on a tank top if I can find one... I really do not like TEE SHIRTS.. or maybe a long shirt that I can wear as a lounger..and than ANDYS in the bright GREEN that we can wear at the meet like we did last time when we all wore something of BRIGHT GREEN... For my family I will need 4 of your design and 7 of ANDYS since my mom and her husband are going with us this time..

LYNN and TERRY and anyone else with teenagers HELLLLPPPPP!!!!! I let JACLYN back the car out of the drive way.. I am so scared.. for one thing I have a T&C VAN and its big.. its not a little SATURN like KAREN has.. And its still not paid for and It still looks like brand new to me..lol she will get her permit on THURSDAY.. AWWWWW :smooth: :crazy:

newholidayx2...good thing I color my hair >>>> what color do you use.. we can share perhaps... :rotfl: :goodvibes

TERRY any news on a brunch?? I leave on FRIDAY??? WE should put in for a weekend of AUGUST 19 this year for an ANNIVERSARY BASH.. kind of like a warm up party.. ANY OFFERS ON THAT weekend?? that is a FRIDAY?? MARY ROSE?? will your house be ready for some tents??lol
and porta potties..lol :goodvibes :goodvibes

Doreen

Verandah Man

04-12-2005, 07:26 AM

Happy Tuesday Morning,

My car was hit by another car on my way to work this morning. Thankfully, no injuries, but my front fender was crushed. The neighbor two doors down from us backed out of her driveway and didn't see me pulling away from our house. I laid on the horn and stopped, but it was too late, she continued pulling out of her driveway. The poor girl was so upset, I told her as long as no one was hurt, that's the main thing. Hazel is on the phone with our insurance company right now.

Laurabearz

04-12-2005, 07:33 AM

VM... what a wonderful way to start a Tuesday! I have super spidey senses working overtime when I back out of our driveway. 1/2 the houses around here are all pulling out at the same time to take their kids to school. I swear we need a good car pool around here.

Today I have to call our accountant and beg him to do our taxes so late in the game. I finally have all the paperwork. I hate taxes! LOL

Reenieny18

04-12-2005, 07:34 AM

OH ANDY... I am glad you are all ok.. Please dont tell me she was a teenager....how much damage?? Does this mean a day off from work??

WHO IS LIVING IN VIRGINIA?? I know we have KAREN and I think there was 2 other familes there?? I want to know what the weather is going to be like at VIRGINIA BEACH FOR THIS WEEKEND??? anyone know???

Doreen

8 Ears

04-12-2005, 07:53 AM

Oh Andy! Glad to hear noone was injured. Have a better afternoon. :flower:

I am home with Bryan DS 10 today. He has not felt well since Thursday. I thought over the weekend he would get to feeling better but no luck. I tried to get him to stay home yesterday but got all upset thinking of all the work he would have to make up. So I called his teacher and she talked to him about not having it due until when they get back from vacation. Suppose I should be happy he did not want to miss school but it is awful when they feel as though they can not stay home. What a rat race already for a 4th grader!!

Will sit and watch a movie with him, without his brother. Always positive in the lining somewhere.

:crazy:

Ct_TiggerFan

04-12-2005, 08:11 AM

Andy,

Glad no one was hurt. I know that sinking feeling as you see it happening.

Brrrr It was cold this morning walking the dog. Where did spring go :confused3

oh well back to work,

Catch you all later

Verandah Man

04-12-2005, 10:44 AM

The whole front fender (bumper) will need to be replaced since it is all one piece. The girl is in her early 20's. She had her daughter in thte car seat and she looked to be about 2 years old. The driver said she was running late for a doctor appointment and as she was backing out, she only looked once, that was a few seconds before I started pulling away from the house. The girl has already been in touch with her insurance company and told them the accident was her fault. A rep from her insurance company will be here in the next few days to look over the car. As luck would have it, the other car on suffered a few scratches to the back bumper.

We're having a good day here...the school nurse just called...Angelina is at the nurses office complaining of a sore throat and earache. Well, at least the car is here so Hazel can take Angelina to the doc this afternoon.

I'll tell you what...it's been quite chilly and windy walking around reading meters this morning. It feels like November instead of April. At least it is :sunny: and not :umbrella:.

SeaSpray

04-12-2005, 11:44 AM

Gotta cancel this cruise. Sorry everyone. I was really looking forward to it :(

8 Ears

04-12-2005, 11:50 AM

Terry, say it isn't so! Was so looking forward to meeting you!

Mary

Laurabearz

04-12-2005, 12:09 PM

Gotta cancel this cruise. Sorry everyone. I was really looking forward to it :(
((((Hugs)))) I hope it is nothing serious..... ((((Hugs)))

TootyJane

04-12-2005, 12:30 PM

Gotta cancel this cruise. Sorry everyone. I was really looking forward to it :(

{{{Terry}}}, I was so looking forward to meeting you and your family!! Hope you having to cancel is nothing serious.

winnyis

04-12-2005, 01:14 PM

Terry so sorry to hear that you have to cancel. I hope whatever the reason isnt a serious one.

SeaSpray

04-12-2005, 02:09 PM

Thanks everyone, everything's fine. It's nothing serious at all. I haven't actually called to cancel it yet....I'm holding out to see if something else can be worked out. Long story, but again, nothing at all serious or really bad. I just hate to cancel right now because we got such an excellent rate plus the onboard credit, got the exact cabins we wanted, etc and if we cancel and then decided we could go afterall, it'd cost so much more to rebook it. :sad2: I'm just feeling kind of down right now, and not sure what to do. :worried: :confused: :sad2:

Verandah Man

04-12-2005, 02:13 PM

Hi Terry--sending good thoughts your way!!! :flower: I surely hope you don't have to cancel, but if you should, I fully understand, as I've had to make cruise change dates in the past myself.

allshookup

04-12-2005, 02:34 PM

Terry: I am soooo sorry you have to cancel too! If you don't need the deposit maybe you could hold off canceling for a while to see if things change. Wish you the best!

Andy: Sorry to hear about your accident but glad nobody was hurt!

Diane

Ct_TiggerFan

04-12-2005, 02:54 PM

Terry,

Hope it works out for you. At least you have some time before you have a penalty for cancelling. Maybe time will work something out for you.

Glad to hear It's nothing serious.

florida sun

04-12-2005, 03:03 PM

Terry

My thoughts are with you :grouphug: :grouphug: Here's hoping you can work something out :flower:

Sue :wave:

lynr

04-12-2005, 03:33 PM

Gotta cancel this cruise. Sorry everyone. I was really looking forward to it :(

Terry: Please say it isn't so. :sad1:

Please hold off cancelling as long as you can. Things might turn around and you will be able to go. In the meantime if you need to talk email me.

Lyn

mickeymom923

04-12-2005, 03:37 PM

Hi everyone, :wave:

Terry - I'm really sorry to hear that you might have to cancel this cruise. It's over a year away. Hopefully things will work out and you can still go. If you don't have to cancel yet, maybe by waiting something will work out. :sad1: :wizard:

Andy - sorry to hear about the accident but glad you weren't hurt.

Doreen - my son learned to drive on my T&C mini van. I took him out and he took lessons from AAA and classroom instruction there too. He's also driven my SUV and is a good driver. I was terrified when I used to take him out to practice. He's had his license 2 1/2 years; has his own car; and is a tremendous help to me. He takes DD Lindsay to school for me; takes my mom on errands and doctor's appointments; and yes I still worry when he's out until he comes in. I understand how you feel.

Hi to everyone else that I didn't mention. Gotta go to school in a few minutes. We're having a test tonight.

Bev

newholidayx2

04-12-2005, 07:26 PM

Terry - any way you dont have to cancel? have you thought all angles, etc?

Andy - glad everyone is ok

Reenieny18

04-12-2005, 08:32 PM

Terry, please dont cancel till the last possible minute. Things have a strange way of working out.. Trust me.. I have been down and out.. I am here if you need to talk.. :grouphug:

I hope all is well with you and JOHN and the kids...

Doreen

zack&alexmom

04-12-2005, 10:55 PM

Terry - I really hope that you don't have to cancel. We are all looking forward to meeting (or seeing you again) you.

Andy - I know that feeling. Glad that everybody is ok.

Everyone else - I will try to get back on soon. I do try to catch up every few days but my work is moving and we have had dance recitals and tomorrow is Kindergarten musical. It seems like there isn't a minute in the day. Hope all is well with everyone else and welcome to all of our new members. We are on the 5th floor and have main seating. Will be DH, DD(8), DS(6), MIL, SIL, and myself.

I have pictures from my last two cruises (one Wonder & one Carnival Glory) but I need to email you to be able to see them. If anyone wants to see them just PM me with your email and I will send an invitation.

Linda

newholidayx2

04-13-2005, 05:42 AM

OMG! Its Wed morn! I get to talk to the principal in about 1/2hr from now - Wish me luck - Im hoping I can keep my mouth shut -
Ive seen my kid come home w/bruises, called school and nothing has happened. Now we've been on both ends of this situation.

Terry - I believe we have until sometime next June (75 days ahead) to get full deposit returned - full balance due June 5th

Im hoping to hang on until that time - if a big expense comes up btwn now & then maybe we should cancel but Im gonna try hanging on as long as possible

Verandah Man

04-13-2005, 06:03 AM

Barb--best ot luck to you today!!! :grouphug:

newholidayx2

04-13-2005, 07:20 AM

im back - sitting here w/a coffee relaxing before heading to work
There were apologies all around - after principal sent jon back to class she told me "this is my first time meeting him, we meet the troublemakers all the time, he seems like a good kid"
then on the way out of the bldg I ran into Tyler & his mom - both were apologizing to me - told them jon was punished yesterday and hopefully the boys can make up and be friends again - feel better now

Ct_TiggerFan

04-13-2005, 07:37 AM

Barb,

Glad everything worked out ok.

Hope everyone is doing ok. I got into work early today, but need to leave for a visit to the dentist. (Only a cleaning today), Then if Im lucky one more visit next week and then I'm over for a while.

sandygirl

04-13-2005, 08:05 AM

BARB
I'm so glad things went well at school this morning. Take care.
Darlene

Laurabearz

04-13-2005, 09:49 AM

I am happy that things went well for you this morning. I dread my first call from the school. ((((Hugs))))

CT.... you reminded me... I need to make a cleaning appt with my dentist also...

Verandah Man

04-13-2005, 10:34 AM

Barb--glad things worked out well!!!

Ed--My next visit to the dentist is after our August vacation in WDW!!!

Ct_TiggerFan

04-13-2005, 12:18 PM

Barb--glad things worked out well!!!

Ed--My next visit to the dentist is after our August vacation in WDW!!!

Hmm well there's reason enough to stay in WDW a longer time :rotfl2:

newholidayx2

04-13-2005, 02:52 PM

Andy- Jon & both go to the dentist next three days after we return from WDW this Aug
Jon's annual doctors apt is the day before we leave (Im hoping I can extend my sick time that day and pack!)

Verandah Man

04-13-2005, 03:05 PM

Yea, I just love my every six month check-ups and cleanings at the dentist, NOT!!! :rotfl2:

I never went to the dentist in my life until the age of 24, that's when I started working for the township and got dental insurance, since getting the insurance, I've gone every six months for the past 26 years. Well, somtimes more when the dentist finds a cavity, or worse yet, I need a root canal done. :scared1: :scared: :faint:

I had a root canal started the day before I flew to Florida in December 1988, if that wasn't an enjoyable flight!!! :sad2: By the time the plane landed, I thought my head was going to explode. :eek:

mickeymom923

04-13-2005, 03:45 PM

Hi everyone :wave:

Barb- I'm glad things worked out well. :banana:

Andy - I'm not sure which I hate more - the dentist or the gyn. LOL I don't like either one. :sad2: :sad2:

Darlene - how's Stan doing? How's your son?

We had a great :sunny: day in Philly.

Bev ::MickeyMo

TootyJane

04-13-2005, 04:16 PM

Yea, I just love my every six month check-ups and cleanings at the dentist, NOT!!! :rotfl2:

Andy, you think going every six months is bad??? I go every three months since I had periodontal surgery (talk about unpleasant!!) about 6 years ago. In fact, I go on the 22nd.

Bev, I can honestly say I hate going to the dentist more than the gyn since I see the dentist 4x year and the gyn only 1x year :)

florida sun

04-13-2005, 04:47 PM

Hello my cruise buddies,

How are you all, well I hope. Had a very busy day today as I had to do a 250 mile round trip to visit one of our new stores in Coventry England, thankfully the roads were good today with not to much traffic about and the weather was very kind to me.

Had good news from Vicki's school today, she gained a distinction in Office Tech and recieved a certificate which will help her to get into college. She also became the lead drum player with the school band. Pass me those headache tablets now, as she has to practice at home even more now,seriously though I am thrilled to bits. Vicki In Action In Our Music Den

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid164/pa3016dbcf14e0a13e46b62e835cbe346/f47a1312.jpg

Linda: Have sent you a pm, would love to see your photos.

Barb: So glad everything went ok at your sons school.

Hi to everybody else, got to dash,Desparate Housewives is about to start.

Sue :wave:

Verandah Man

04-13-2005, 04:55 PM

Oh Sue, my head is pounding even more looking at all those drums!!!

Way to go Vicki, but take it easy on your mum!!! :cool1:

Verandah Man

04-13-2005, 06:51 PM

Guess who's flying on Southwest again, and so soon???

Yes, it's me!!! But I'll be up at 12:01am next Thursday morning printing off my boarding pass!!! :rotfl:

I just got off their website and booked my flight for next Thursday night April 21st flying into Orlando. My mom wanted to pay for my ticket as a birthday gift from her, and since she had an $80.80 credit with Southwest, I said, "Why not, I'll give them another chance!!!"

My mom and I will be driving back to NJ and will probably leave Saturday morning to head back. I'm sure my mom wants to be here for my "Surprise 50th Birthday Party," that no one has told me about, that's why it is a surprise!!! :rotfl2: What would really be a surprise, is if I don't have a Surprise 50th Birthday Party, then I will be walking around with a lot of egg on my face!!! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

8 Ears

04-14-2005, 05:35 AM

Vicki, you go girl! :rockband:

Sue, I will be thinking of you :music:

Barb, I am glad things worked out for you :sunny:

OK, Dad is well on the mend now BUT DS 10 9 Bryan has been sick off and on for over a month now! Well finally broke down and took him the ER last night. Just knowing that they would say take him home and let him get some sleep and plenty of liquids blah, blah, blah... He has Mono! I feel like such a shmuck :blush: for not going earlier!! Now we know and he is home until after April vacation.

On the other hand we are SO proud of DS 13 Kyle who got a Most Improved Award for Social Studies yesterday. :banana: It comes from the teacher who he says is the toughest on him! :cheer2:

Everyone have a great day!!

Mary :wizard:

Verandah Man

04-14-2005, 05:48 AM

Mary--sending plenty of :grouphug: your way. I know it isn't any fun having a little one being so sick.

sandygirl

04-14-2005, 08:16 AM

Student of the Month for March 2005...

drum roll please (Vicki)....

Sandra!

We are so proud of her!

Darlene

sandygirl

04-14-2005, 08:23 AM

MARY
Mono isn't as easy to recognize as you may think. Don't feel bad. I did the same thing with my son (whose name is Brian!) when he was about 13. Now that Bryan is diagnosed you can take care of it. I remember feeling like such a "bad mom" because I hadn't diagnosed properly. I'll share with you what a doctor told me, "You are not the doctor, you're the mom and you are doing a good job."

Darlene

sandygirl

04-14-2005, 08:41 AM

Bev: Stan is doing ok. He is experiencing some minor side effects: fatigue, loss of taste, etc. But overall he is ok. The man goes to work every morning and takes off the afternoons he has treatment. God bless him.

My son (#3) is doing well. Preparing to transition into civilian life. He started a Basic EMT course yesterday. He wants to be a Paramedic. School was never easy for him and I am so proud of him for doing this. Keep him in your prayers. And all the boys and girls still overseas.

My Grandmom is "old". At least that is the diagnosis from her physician. We've had lots of bad nights with her and my poor mom is so stressed. And all the doctor can say is she is "old". Well, she is 91.

Darlene

8 Ears

04-14-2005, 09:42 AM

Darlene, thank you for picking me up. :goodvibes

Many congrats to Sandra! Way to go! :cloud9:

Thanks Andy for the :grouphug: . How are you feeling after you fender bender? Were you stiff the day after? Sounds like it was just a little bump though so hopefully you are fine.

All of you are just the best! Have a good one! :earsgirl:

Mary

SeaSpray

04-14-2005, 10:13 AM

Hi everyone :wave2:

Thanks to everyone who sent me PMs, emails, and phone calls. I truly appreciated the concern :grouphug:

For now, we are not going to cancel. I am sorry if I caused anyone to worry; in a nutshell, DH and I panicked when we realized that next summer DS17 would be graduating high school and starting college (we don't even know yet which college), our insurance payments for DH's medical expenses just went up to $500/month which we just found out that day, etc etc.

Like I said, it was just not a great day and a lot of things hit us at once, and we thought, for the moment anyway, that it'd be prudent for us to just cancel that cruise. But after talking and putting things into perspective, we realize that there's no reason to think we won't be able to do the cruise next summer. :)

8 Ears

04-14-2005, 10:28 AM

Phew! welcome back Terry! :grouphug:

Mary

lynr

04-14-2005, 10:33 AM

Terry:

:cool1: :banana: Thank goodness you made my day! :wave:

Sometimes I know that money issues just overwhelm me, but usually after I think it over, talk about it and get a good nights sleep they look different in the morning.

Lyn

Laurabearz

04-14-2005, 10:35 AM

VM.... Have fun!

Terry.... glad your holding off your decision... I was about to take it personally... since I just signed onto the cruise.... ;)

Lovely day here today. Wind is chilly, but the sun is out. RIght now I am running out all the gas in the snow blower.... I hope I am not tempting fate.

Verandah Man

04-14-2005, 11:04 AM

Home for lunch...Hazel just got back from taking the car to the auto body shop to get the parts ordered. Our car goes in Monday April 18th to get repaired. The insurance adjuster was out this morning to look the car over and gave us a check to get the car fixed and to have a rental car for two days. One little bump like that and the damage total was nearly $800.00, but like I said before, the important thing is that everyone was fine.

Way to go Sandra!!! :cool1: :cheer2: :banana: Three cheers for you!!!

Even though you didn't officially leave us Terry, may I say, WELCOME BACK!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

O.K. people, it's time to eat my lunch!!! :wave2:

TootyJane

04-14-2005, 11:51 AM

Terry, glad to hear that you're holding off on cancelling. Dh and I will be in the same boat as you and yours since our ds will be graduating that June as well. This whole college thing is so crazy. Nonetheless, dh will not consider not going on this cruise as this probably will be our last cruise as a family for a while.

Andy, I didn't say anything before but I'm glad no one was hurt except for your bumper :)

Darlene, give my congrats to Sandra :cheer2:

Ct_TiggerFan

04-14-2005, 01:20 PM

Terry,

Thats more than understandable. There never seems to be enough money to go around, or everytime I get a step ahead something else pops up.

It all works out in the end. Glad you decided to wait a while longer to decide.

Andy, That figure sounds about right. A few years a go someone clipped my left fender. I was lucky, her insurance agency took care of everything quickly.

Glad to hear they are takeing care of you.

Way to go Sandra, Vickey and Kyle. :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :cool1: :cheer2:

newholidayx2

04-14-2005, 06:51 PM

Terry - Im so glad you decided not to cancel
Ive also been considering not going through w/DCL. I mean there are lots of other cruiselines out there where we can get a verandah for less $. (We have until next June to pay in full or cancel. No decision needs to be made at this time.)

However, I cant get myself on a ship and not "know" anyone. DH is the kind that wants to sit on his verandah w/his book. Im the type that wants to get out and socialize (well at least to say hello) It will be nice to "know" some ppl before getting onboard ship.

I was recently debating whether or not to stick w/DCL. Im making an Aug itinerary and if we dont do DCL next summer we would be activating our APs earlier this Aug. I think Im going to wait. We would still get 11days from the APs in Aug - and waiting gives us more pool hopping time. What better time to take advantage of the DVC pool hopping priviledge than in Aug!

So are we back to making a MA/CT DISmeet? whatsup?

SeaSpray

04-15-2005, 07:08 AM

:sunny: :boat: 70 weeks to go!!!! :boat: :sunny:

Thanks for all of the nice comments, everyone! :grouphug:

Regarding the NJ meet for April: We've decided to hold off until the summer when hopefully more people could make it.

Regarding the MA/New England meet: I am open to any and all suggestions regarding dates and place :)

Verandah Man

04-15-2005, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the countdown Terry...70 weeks, it's getting closer!!!

It sure is a chilly start to the day here in South Jersey. I just came home to get my heavier coat to wear BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! This time next Friday, I'll be relaxing in Florida where I know it will be warmer. Only problem though, my mom and I will probably start back for the drive north on Saturday, what a bummer!!!

SeaSpray

04-15-2005, 07:31 AM

Ct_TiggerFan

04-15-2005, 04:29 PM

Verandah Man

04-15-2005, 04:41 PM

Andy, just remember to bring back some of the Fl weather :cool1:
Enjoy your short trip. :goodvibes

I'll take an empty suitcase with me and fill it with some of that nice Florida :sunny: weather!!! :cool1:

newholidayx2

04-15-2005, 04:57 PM

enjoy your trip Andy

Jonathan & I still need to wait another 11wks before we go away again
July 1-5 camping in Maine (in a cabin w/kitchenette & bathroom)
then 16days later July 21-27 to the NH beaches

hey! but at least its spring - the nearby farm w/baby animals will be opening soon

Ct_TiggerFan

04-16-2005, 12:07 PM

Happy Saturday.

Hope all are well. The board seems slow today, Guess everyone is enjoying the weather.

Catch you all later

ElliotFan

04-16-2005, 02:36 PM

Hey gang - How's it goin'?

Terry - I'm so glad that you'll be able to sail with us again. It just wouldn't be the same without you. I understand perfectly about the money stuff. Somehow, my car always knows when I get my mechanic paid off. (It's times like that, that I know God has a sense of humor and he's :rotfl2: at me!)

Andy - Enjoy Florida. :sunny: I'm glad that your car was the only one hurt!

Mary - Glad that you've finally found out what was making Bryan sick. I can only imagine what you've gone through. Fortunately, Devin has always been extremely healthy. Nothing worse than a bad cold and a couple of ear infections in his entire life. I'm not sure how well I would handle it if he got really sick.

Darlene - I'm glad that Stan is handling chemo so well. I remember when my best friend was on chemo - some days were good, but others weren't. Tell Sandy congratulations for me. I'll keep your son in my thoughts and prayers. Even though he wasn't very good in school, it's amazing how well they can apply themselves when it's something that they really want. (I have a few family members and friends that have proven it to me.)

Sue - Sounds like it's time to stock up on earplugs and Tylenol! You may even want to buy stock in the company. :teeth: Give Vicky my congratulations.

Everyone Else - Hope that things are going well. :goodvibes :grouphug:

I was up until about midnight last night building furniture (gotta love Ikea), but at least my office is about 90% complete now. YEA! Now all I have to do is get my high-speed internet connection and I'll be all set to go!

I'm anxiously awaiting my income tax return, so I can finish paying off this cruise (and my property taxes). I hope that it will get here soon. I still have airfare to deal with for this trip, but I'm figuring that it will come out of next years tax return.

Well, I guess that I better go. I've got all of my weekend 'domestic crud' to deal with yet (dishes, laundry, paying bills, etc).

Dori :cool1:

Verandah Man

04-16-2005, 02:44 PM

Have fun doing your "domestic crud" Dori!!!

Hazel and Angelina are getting ready to take me out for my birthday dinner. Since my birthday is during the middle of the week, we thought tonight would be better to celebrate. Not sure where we are going to wind up, my top three choices are Applebees, Olive Garden and The Lone Star. It's my choice, so I told the girls wherever the car stops, that's where we are dining. I sure hope the car doesn't break down in front of McDonald's or Burger King, but stranger things have happened to me, LOL!!! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

8 Ears

04-16-2005, 03:57 PM

Oh Andy, you are too funny!! :rotfl:

Dori, I am thankful to have finally figured out what was up with poor Bry. Now that we look back there were so lmany symptoms and they go back a good 7-8 weeks. :guilty: I did notice he did not seem as tired this morning as in the past so hopefullly he is on the up swing.

:cloud9: What a gorgeous day here!! Not sure how high it got but know it was in the 60's!! :sunny:

Have a great weekend all. And April vacation for those that are on it this week! :banana:

allshookup

04-16-2005, 03:59 PM

Just got word that our Norwegian Dawn cruise out of NY for tomorrow is postponed! The Dawn hit severe weather off Cape Hatteras last night & a rogue wave broke 2 cabin windows. At least 4 people were injured & 62 cabins were flooded. I understand that people are camped out in the Atruim. I'm just glad nobody was severly injured! They went to Charleston for repairs & should then be heading to NY tomorrow. NCL is saying we will leave Monday at the earliest. Lots of buzz on the cruise critic boards!

Diane

Verandah Man

04-16-2005, 05:44 PM

WOW Diane, I'm glad you weren't on the ship when that happened. I wish you nothing but calm seas and bright sunny skies!!!

We just returned from Applebees, where I started off my birthday dinner with a Bahama Mama, follwed by a stack of ribits and some buttermilk battered fried shrimp, with garlic mashed potatoes and mixed steamed veggies. We are leaving the cake and ice cream for after dinner on Wednesday evening at home. I feel as though I could pop right about now, LOL!!! Time to put on the old comfy sweatpants!!!

Later All

Laurabearz

04-16-2005, 05:48 PM

New Holiday got me thinking.... it is such a long time until the cruise anyone else have trips between now and then???

I am almost embarassed to say all that we have going on..... lol

I have a girls trip to Miami next month, then as a family we are going to Disneys HHI resort in June, a 3day DCL cruise in September, girls cruise in Oct (Carnival 4 day), a family trip (with friends) to the BWV in December, Spring Break 2006 at BCV, then the August 2006 Cruise.

I would also love to squeek in a trip to Disneyland this August, but not sure if DH would go for it.... Maybe a quicky trip for my oldest two and I.....

allshookup

04-16-2005, 06:50 PM

Andy thanks for your well wishes. That dinner sounds yummy! You are making me hungry! Happy 50th!!!

SeaSpray

04-16-2005, 08:54 PM

Dori: Glad your home office is almost complete! What color did you paint it? Any kind of decor "theme"? :) We got a lot of "domestic crud" done today too. Although, after the winter we had, it feels SOOO good to be outside on the weekends doing work around the yard. :sunny: We finished building the small retaining wall in the backyard, and then we began setting down the decorative bricks around my existing flower beds which run all the way around 3 sides of the house (front and both sides). We also plan on putting in a patio area in the back. And a new roof....and new fence around the back, etc. lol

Andy: I'm glad you enjoyed your meal and that your car didn't stop in front of McDonald's. :earboy2:

allshookup: I'm glad your DS is feeling a bit better. My DS17 was sick 2 weeks ago and his doctor mentioned mono to me because he said it's going around right now. I hope your DS continues to feel better with each day.

Diane: Wow, I can't believe that about the Norwegian Dawn!!! I hope they get the ship all fixed so you can get going on your cruise. I hope those injured are doing ok!!

Laura: You've got a lot of great vacation plans!! :sunny: We have our Disney World trip this July, and then I spend a lot of time at the New Jersey shore in the summer. No other big plans, other than those, and the cruise in 2006 :boat:

Ed: I think you're right! I bet a lot of us were out enjoying the great weather today :sunny:

Laurabearz

04-16-2005, 09:25 PM

We spent most of the day inside... my BIL's had a birthday party... One was turning 50 and the other turned 40. Lots of family and friends so we didnt miss not being outside.

Kids had a blast and I think they are still on a sugar high... My oldest said since it was two birthdays wrapped into one... they should have TWO peice of cake.... who can argue with that logic! :rotfl2:

Terry.... spending a lot of time on the Jesry Shore sounds wonderful.

Ct_TiggerFan

04-16-2005, 09:38 PM

Andy the dinner sounded great. Yummmmm

Diane, I hope your cruise works out, smooth sailing all the way.

Dori, Glad your home office is taking shape.

Dori , Terry I know what you mean, seems like when I start to get ahead something happens to eat up the money.

Today I had to hired a contractor to fix our steps and breezeway.
The last couple of winters have not been kind. :sad2: This house was built in 1946 and the concreate steps and breezeway have begun to break down. :earseek:

sandygirl

04-17-2005, 09:04 AM

HI EVERYONE!

Sandy & I spent yesterday at a Girl Scout Day and had a good time. It was a little chilly to be outside all day but she earned a badge and did some neat crafts. Radio Disney was a huge disappointment. Won't go out of my way to see them again. Hugely unorganized and overrated.

Dori, thanks for thinking of DS#3 and his college class. Guess what? He earned a 93.5 on his test on Friday!! 6 chapters of material, including the human anatomy! I am so proud and happy for him. He did it all on his own, his beautiful wife was in FL looking for a house and interviewing for a job. I asked him how he decided to study and he said he just kept doing all the Practice Tests until he could get them right without looking at the book. Whatever works! He had a wonderful elementary school teacher who told me that he would be very successful once he was out of the traditional school system. And now he is a successful Marine, a successful husband, and looks like he will be a successful college student and move on to be a successful Paramedic.

Laura, sounds like you enjoy traveling as much as I do. We have a trip to VA for a friend's son's college graduation in May. A few day trips after that until school is out. Then in July Sandra and I will be in Cape May for a week. We will be in CA at DL in August and then board the Magic for a 2 week cruise through the Panama Canal to FL. Then we will spend Labor Day weekend at BCV. By then I will be out of vacation days until Jan but will take weekend or day trips. Girl Scout camping will be in Oct.

Gotta go, everyone else. Take care. Hope everything is going well.

Darlene

Verandah Man

04-17-2005, 09:37 AM

Hi All,

We are suffering from DCL withdraw and are considering on making a change to this summer's vacation plans. We are looking at the possibility of taking a 4 day cruise on the Wonder in August, and maybe still doing a couple days at WDW. I'm getting out my DVC Vacation Planner book and seeing what we can work out. Last night at dinner(family meeting time), Angelina said she would much rather take a 4 day cruise on the Wonder instead of spending 6 nights at WDW. I've got to get busy so Hazel can make a call to DVC on Monday.

Laurabearz

04-17-2005, 10:15 AM

WOOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!! I just ask DH what he thought about me taking the girls to Disneyland this August and he said go for it with one request... I find someone to watch boy for a couple of hours here and there while we are gone.

Tickled PINK!! But also nervous. DD6 is tall enough to ride just about everything, but DD4 needs to grow another 1 or 2 to be able to get on Indy... LOL She is hovering at 40 1/2 inches barefooted....

ANd then there is the question of weather (not the right spelling for this version of weather, but I can never figure out the right spelling of it for this meaning... lol) or not I can handle the girls 24/7 on my own. DH and I are really a team. Does Disneyland offer kids clubs too???

I am sooo jazzed. As much as I love WDW... Disneyland was my first love. I have been to Disneyland well over 300 times in my childhood. I cant wait to take the girls ont he storybook boats and on the Materhorn. But I have been reading the DL boards and soooo much has changed there....

I CANT WAIT!!!!!

Verandah Man

04-17-2005, 11:10 AM

If all goes according to plan, we have selected the 4 day Wonder leaving August 14th, then will be spending 3 nights at WDW after the cruise. Hazel will be calling DVC MS after she drops the car off at the auto body shop on Monday. This will be our first time on the Wonder after three cruises on the Magic.

Verandah Man

04-17-2005, 11:29 AM

allshookup

04-17-2005, 12:00 PM

Thanks for posting that Andy! We are scheduled to leave NY tomorrow afternoon. We were a bit disappointed to have our cruise cut short by a day & I guess we will be skipping their private Island Great Stirrup Cay, but I can't complain. I can't imagine what it was like to be sailing during that storm! At least we are going & the weather looks to be beautiful all week.

I hope you have a great cruise on the Wonder in August!!!

Hope everyone else has a great week, especially if you're on vacation like us! Be healthy!

Diane

sandygirl

04-17-2005, 12:20 PM

ANDY
Gotta' love a man who isn't afraid of change! Hope DVC comes through for you and you can book the Wonder. I'd love to hear what you have to say about a 4nt after only sailing 7nt.
Darlene

Verandah Man

04-17-2005, 12:57 PM

ANDY
Gotta' love a man who isn't afraid of change! Hope DVC comes through for you and you can book the Wonder. I'd love to hear what you have to say about a 4nt after only sailing 7nt.
Darlene

Hazel and I did a 4 night cruise on the Magic this past January. It was the special sailing to get the Magic back on schedule after the 10 day Christmas Cruise. We both enjoyed the four day cruise and said we wouldn't mind doing it again, except this time it would be on the Wonder instead of the Magic. We just have to wait until Monday and see what, if anything, is available with using DVC points and cash.

Ct_TiggerFan

04-17-2005, 01:15 PM

Andy,

I hope you can get what you want at a price your happy with.
We almost booked that cruise as our first cruise, but them we will be spending my bday ( 8/15) with my brother and his family in Ala.

Happy sailing.

newholidayx2

04-17-2005, 04:47 PM

Andy - will you be checking into Ft Wilderness the day you get back from the Wonder Cruise? I did actually check on that cruise before I booked us at the Lodge

SeaSpray

04-17-2005, 04:52 PM

Andy: I hope you're able to book the Wonder for the dates you want! 4 nights on the cruise :boat: then 3 nights at WDW ::MickeyMo , that's a perfect vacation :sunny:

Verandah Man

04-17-2005, 05:00 PM

Barb--Will know more on Monday, but we are looking at staying at the Port Orleans Resort for three nights after the four day cruise. We will still be able to make the meet at the Trail's End on Friday night August 19th, as we won't be checking out of WDW until Sunday morning.

Terry--Yes, this will be the best of both worlds as long as we can get everything worked out!!!

mickeymom923

04-17-2005, 06:01 PM

Hi everyone :wave:

Andy - I hope things work out for you with the WONDERful cruise. I'm glad the dinner is still on at Trail's End on the 19th. In case I forget. Happy 50th :banana: I'm not always on line except for when we were trying to reach 200 pages. Now that we're shooting for 500 by the 19th, I'll have to get on more. :rotfl:

Congrats to Vicki and Sandra. Great job.

Mary - hope Bryan is feeling better.

Terry - I'm so glad you decided not to cancel the cruise yet and hopefully not at all :dancer:

Today was such a beautiful :sunny: day in Philly I decided to go to Atlantic City with DD Lindsay princess: . While going over the Betsy Ross Bridge, I heard a noise like I drove over something. As we got to the bottom of the bridge, I was hearing other weird noises so I pulled over to the side of the bridge/road and discovered I had a flat tire. I called AAA but didn't know exactly where to tell them I was. I was a little nervous waiting for them. Anyway, about 65 minutes later they found me and changed my tire. We ended up going to Cherry Hill Mall instead. Tomorrow, I'll have to buy a new tire. I don't even have 6000 miles on my car yet. :sad2:

Question for anyone who owns Disney timesharing - how is it different than owning timeshares at other places? I own in the Poconos and Myrtle Beach and exchange each year for the Kissimmee area. Thanks.

Bev ::MickeyMo

Laurabearz

04-17-2005, 07:20 PM

Question for anyone who owns Disney timesharing - how is it different than owning timeshares at other places? I own in the Poconos and Myrtle Beach and exchange each year for the Kissimmee area. Thanks.

Bev ::MickeyMo

Disney uses a point based system. You get an allotted amount of poiints a year (min buy in from Disney is 150 points) Different times of the year, different resorts, Sunday-thursday less points than Friday and saturday, different sized units all cost different amount of points. You can get a studio on low season at OKW Sun-Thurs for as low as 8 points a night.... all the way up 158 points for a Grand Villa at the BoardWalk Villas for ONE saturday night over Christmas. Most are in between <grin>

You can bank and or borrow points from one year to another... so if you only want to hit the World every other year you can bank your 150 to the next year and book a stay using 300 points...

The DVC board here on the DIS is great.... The FAQ at the top of the fourm is filled with great info.

HTH

Verandah Man

04-18-2005, 10:54 AM

Things didn't go quite according to plan today, so it looks as though we will keep our Fort Wilderness ressie for August. The only cabin that was available to sleep four people was a cat. 4 and the price was just way too much for me. I can be very frugal at times, and this was one of those times. LOL!!!

We're still looking forward to our stay at Fort Wilderness!!! :cool1: :banana:

Laurabearz

04-18-2005, 11:50 AM

We are thinking about staying in the cabins at Ft Wilderness posiblely for spring break 2006... 3 or 4 days there then 4 or 5 days at BCV....

Even though it isnt your first choice... it is still a great choice! :cool1:

Luv2Dream

04-18-2005, 01:48 PM

Verandah Man

04-18-2005, 02:03 PM

:wave2: Hi Lynn--Welcome Aboard the Cruisin' Castaways 2006 Cruise!!! It's cool you are joining us on this cruise, seems like quite a few of the "Ship of Fools" cruisers will be sailing on this cruise as well!!!

Andy

8 Ears

04-18-2005, 02:59 PM

Welcome Lynn, Pete and Mary (Mary is such a great name, isn't it!?!) :cool1:

Mary

newholidayx2

04-18-2005, 03:21 PM

Lynn - where in central MA? We're from Oxford

newholidayx2

04-18-2005, 03:25 PM

I got lucky with member services today (get your minds out of the gutter- lol)
Called about the 25% DVC cash discount and got VWL for Aug 19-21
no changing for us now - we'll be at the VWL Aug 13-19 on pts then staying in the Villas Aug 19-21 on cash - before switching to the BCV for another 6nights
Aug here we come! Jon & I have started sitting outside to work on our tans - and Im dragging his butt around the "gerbil track" w/me too

sandygirl

04-18-2005, 04:03 PM

WELCOME LYNN!

We are on the repo cruise with you. I hope Mary and Sandra can get to know each other. That would be so fun!

Darlene

Laurabearz

04-18-2005, 04:16 PM

Today I booked this cruise, without the knowledge of my DH or my DD who will be especially thrilled about being on the boat once again with Victoria. My name is Lynn, my husband is Pete (PapaBro) and my daughter, Mary and we are also on the 8/20/05 Repositioing cruise with many cruisers from this cruise as well. I've always wanted to do a double scoop of Castaway Cay and the week is perfect since it's before school starts. I just couldn't wait until August to book as that was my original plan. Yipppeeee......another cruise to plan for, another countdown clock to start !!! :banana:
Your sneaky.... But I will fess up... I havent told DH about the cruise either. I did read him a post about how much a cruise went up for this one DISer who had booked months ago... The price was up $3400 bucks since they booked... I figure I will tell him next spring, and also let him know the price increase.... it will soften the blow!

So glad your aboard!!!

AND...

I changed my siggy... I really wanted to add a countdown for Disneyland so I had to bump the cruise countdown. :sad:

Thankfully this thread is around and a lot of you have countdowns!! :flower:

Luv2Dream

04-18-2005, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the welcome aboards, Andy, Darlene, Laura and Oxfordite! I'm sneaky but not that sneaky. The minute my husband walked in the house I confessed. I said "I did a crazy thing today, hon". He said "what now?" Hey, I resemble that remark !!! LOL I showed him the cruise receipt for the down payment and he just smiled and said "When?" Gotta love that man......gotta love him.....

RobinMarie

04-18-2005, 04:56 PM

Ct_TiggerFan

04-18-2005, 05:44 PM

Lynn,

Welcome Aboard.

Looks like their are now a few 9 yo girls that will be onbaord.

We are Ed, Beth & Caitlin, (another 9 yo at time of cruise).

newholidayx2

04-19-2005, 05:33 AM

Good morning everyone
Have a good day

Mjasp

04-19-2005, 04:25 PM

Hi All...Just stopping in to say hi :wave2: and to welcome all the newcomers to this thread :flower:

Hope everyone is doing well, we leave for Orlando on Saturday :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Was thinking of cancelling our 8/19 cruise and booking Easter 2006 on the Norwegian Dawn out of NY. It was a 10 night to the Eastern Caribbean for a few hundred dollars more (and a balcony stateroom) than this cruise. BUT now I am having second thoughts after what happened. Wonder if it is the fault of the captain for taking the ship into the storm instead of getting back a day late (and losing money) by keeping the ship in calm waters. What do you all think?

Andy...Where did you get your timer from?

Hope everyone is well, we are finally getting back to normalcy.

Talk to you all soon

Joanna

Verandah Man

04-19-2005, 05:11 PM

Hi Joanna,

Click on this link and it will take you to the countdown timer site: http://v50.net/

lynr

04-19-2005, 06:49 PM

Andy: Thanks for the new countdown timer. I like these much better.

Lynn: Welcome aboard! Our little group just keeps on growing.

Joanna: You can't cancel this cruise it's not allowed!!!!

Hope everyone is having this fabulous weather that we are having here in NJ. :sunny:

Lyn

canadian princess

04-19-2005, 06:56 PM

Have been reading this board for a while and finally decided to take the plunge and register. We (DH, DD -8yrs when cruising, and myself) will be joining you on the 08-19-2006 Cruise. We were not on the 2004 cruise but we did get "stuck" in Disney World for a few extra days at the time you were "stuck on the ship" So I feel that we may have a little in common.
This is our first cruise so I have gained a wealth of info from you guys.
We originally booked for the Aug 5th cruise but changed it because of price difference (wich I learned of on these boards over the last few weeks).
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Anita

Mjasp

04-19-2005, 07:02 PM

Hi Anita...WELCOME to the DIS boards and this thread. Only a handful of us were stuck on the 8/28 Magic the rest are all fellow DISers (including you now) who will hopefully be stuck at sea on this cruise with us. LOL

Now how do I get the "Bulletin Board" to disappear from my signature.

American Idol is on now, I loved BO but he said something stupid last week.

8 Ears

04-19-2005, 07:59 PM

Welcome Anita and family :grouphug:

Where in Canada do you live? We are mear Rumford/Mexico, Maine really not that far to some parts of Canada.

Once again, welcome! :flower:

Ct_TiggerFan

04-19-2005, 08:11 PM

Laurabearz

04-19-2005, 08:34 PM

HI Anita!!! :wave2:

Welcome to the DIS and the Cruisin Castaways!

Verandah Man

04-19-2005, 09:03 PM

Anita--Welcome Aboard Matey to the Cruisin' Castaways 2006!!!

Joanna--you will have to go into your UserCP and open your signature box then delete your old countdown clock.

Mjasp

04-19-2005, 09:11 PM

Thanks Andy....That is what I did. I am now counting down until our summer vacation and we didn't start our spring vacation yet LOL

sandygirl

04-19-2005, 10:33 PM

GLAD TO HAVE YOU ONBOARD, ANITA!

It's nice to know you have already saved some money. And you wound up with all the Cruisin' Castaways as a sailing bonus! Good for you!!

Joanna...I hope you decide to stick it out with us!
Darlene

Ct_TiggerFan

04-20-2005, 07:35 AM

Good morning all.

Andy, quick question.

Did you decide if your taking that cruise this Aug?

winnyis

04-20-2005, 07:43 AM

Happy 50th Birthday Andy!!
:cheer2: :banana: :cool1: :Pinkbounc :cake: :bday:

lynr

04-20-2005, 08:19 AM

:banana: :cake: HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY THE BIG 50 :bday:

Have a great day,

Lyn

SeaSpray

04-20-2005, 09:39 AM

:sunny: GREETINGS FROM THE JERSEY SHORE!!! :sunny: The weather is awesome and I'm having a great time :teeth:

Just wanted to stop in and say HI to all of you! Not sure if I'll have computer access on Friday or not for the Weekly Countdown. Maybe Friday night I will. I'll be back home Sunday night.

Bye for now, everybody :grouphug:

Verandah Man

04-20-2005, 10:51 AM

Thanks for the birthday wishes!!!

I got to work this morning, and my work car was all decorated with Happy 50th Birthday Wishes from my co-workers. I got a good laugh out of that, I just wish I had my camera so I could have gotten a few photos. It took me over ten minutes to get all the decorations off, the car windows were plastered with signs.

I just arrived home a few minutes ago for lunch, and Hazel had the front of the house and the living room all decorated with "Over the Hill" signs and balloons. Will take some photos of them later, Hazel is taking me out to lunch for my birthday so I have to get a move on it.

Ed--no we decided to stick with the Fort Wilderness plans. The only cabin that was available for the four of us was a cat. 4 for over $6000.00, a little too much for a four day cruise.

Thanks again everyone!!!

Andy

TootyJane

04-20-2005, 11:14 AM

Happy Birthday Andy :bday:

sandygirl

04-20-2005, 11:28 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
"50TH"
ANDY

Hope you have a "Magical" day! :wizard:

Darlene

8 Ears

04-20-2005, 11:33 AM

A very Happy Birthday Andy!! :banana: :cheer2: :bday:

Laurabearz

04-20-2005, 11:49 AM

Ed--no we decided to stick with the Fort Wilderness plans. The only cabin that was available for the four of us was a cat. 4 for over $6000.00, a little too much for a four day cruise.

Thanks again everyone!!!

Andy
It is nice to know that there are people in this world older than me Happy 50th birthday Andy!!!

Wow... $6000.... only about $2000 less than our 2 cat 6's for the 7 day... I would have stuck with the origanl plans too....

Verandah Man

04-20-2005, 11:54 AM

It is nice to know that there are people in this world older than me Happy 50th birthday Andy!!!

Wow... $6000.... only about $2000 less than our 2 cat 6's for the 7 day... I would have stuck with the origanl plans too....

Yea, especially sine we are staying in a FW Cabin for six nights using our DVC points!!!

Time to get back to work, had a nice lunch with my wifey-poo!!!!!

Lator Gators!!!!!

Ct_TiggerFan

04-20-2005, 01:21 PM

Thanks for the birthday wishes!!!

Ed--no we decided to stick with the Fort Wilderness plans. The only cabin that was available for the four of us was a cat. 4 for over $6000.00, a little too much for a four day cruise.

Thanks again everyone!!!

Andy

Happy 50th Birthday Andy!!
:banana: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cool1: :bounce: :jumping1: :bday: :thewave:

Ouch over $6000.00, :earseek: I dont blame you.
enjoy the FtW cabins.

florida sun

04-20-2005, 01:52 PM

Happy 50th Birthday Andy

Have a great day

Sue and Vicki xx

Verandah Man

04-20-2005, 04:48 PM

Thanks again everyone for the birthday wishes, it has been a most interesting day, to say the least!!!

mickeymom923

04-20-2005, 05:01 PM

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY ANDY

:dancer: :bday: :cake: :banana: :cheer2: :thewave:

Bev ::MickeyMo

mickeymom923

04-20-2005, 05:03 PM

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY ANDY

:dancer: :bday: :cake: :banana: :cheer2: :thewave:

newholidayx2

04-20-2005, 05:24 PM

Happy Birthday Andy

Verandah Man

04-20-2005, 05:44 PM

Here I am after shortly arriving home from work this afternoon, and before I took my much needed power nap!!! Hitting 50 has taken it's toll on me already!!! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

http://www.verandahman.com/Andy%20with%20cake%20and%20sign.JPG
50 and Proud of It!!! well almost LOL!!!

Mjasp

04-20-2005, 06:04 PM

HAPPY 50th AND MANY MORE HEALTHY ONES

Joanna and family

Luv2Dream

04-20-2005, 06:16 PM

Happy Birthday Andy from Lynn, Pete and Mary (who still has that Wendy postcard by the way!!!) I hope the next 50 are just as wonderful. :bday: :cake: :dancer: :jumping1:

zack&alexmom

04-20-2005, 08:01 PM

:jumping1: Happy 50th Birthday, Andy. Hope it is the best one yet. :jumping1: :bday:

castoff

04-20-2005, 09:09 PM

Andy:Happy 50th Birthday !! :bday: :cake: :Pinkbounc :bounce :cheer2: :cheer2: : Sounds like you had a nice day.

Verandah Man

04-21-2005, 04:40 AM

Reenieny18

04-21-2005, 11:14 AM

OK so I am the odd ball....

HAPPY BE-LATED BIRTHDAYI hope it was a great one......

Been real busy here. Trouble in paradise. I hope to be on soon again..

Doreen

Laurabearz

04-21-2005, 12:25 PM

Hazel woke me up at 12:00 last night so I could get on the Southwest website and print off my boarding pass for tonight's flight to Florida. I'm in "Group A" for this flight. It pays to check-in at 12:01am the day of your flight with Southwest, LOL!!!
I would love to be in Group 'C' and be seperated from my kids for the flight, but SWA always seems to make it easy for us all to sit together, no matter where we are in line....

I keep hoping though....

((((Doreen))))) I hope the rough winds in paradise blow thru quickly ((((Hugs))))

sandygirl

04-21-2005, 02:34 PM

DOREEN

:grouphug:

Darlene

Verandah Man

04-21-2005, 03:28 PM

Doreen--another :hug: from me!!!

I've got to go and get ready for my flight, Rapid Rover is picking me up at 5:30 to take me to the airport.

Bye All!!!

florida sun

04-21-2005, 03:46 PM

Doreen another big :grouphug: from me as well, Take Care.

Andy

Have a safe journey and a lovley time.

Sue :wave:

newholidayx2

04-21-2005, 06:40 PM

did you guys see that a Royal Carib ship hit a dock in Costa Maya?

TootyJane

04-21-2005, 07:48 PM

did you guys see that a Royal Carib ship hit a dock in Costa Maya?

Yes, I saw that!!! There is a picture at Cruise Critic. Someone had posted that it was about 45' by 6' -- pretty big. Glad no one was hurt.

Verandah Man

04-22-2005, 12:37 AM

Hi All,

Had a very nice flight to Orlando. I sat next to a woman whose daughter is a CM in the Magic Kingdom, I guess you know we talked about Disney the entire flight. She also shared that she has visited the DIS on occasion since her DD became a CM this past January. Her DD is part of the college intern program. It was quite funny, this woman was sitting next to me in Philly airport and she had on a black pant suit with lime green stripes running through it and also had on a lime green blouse and reading a WDW book. I asked her if she was a DIS member, she said no, then asked why. I told her I thought she might have been because she had so much lime green on and she was reading the WDW book. We had a good laugh about that. She was in line behind me as we boarded the plane and she asked if it was allright if she could sit next to me. I had on my Vero Beach shirt, my DVC baseball cap and pulling my Mickey carry-on bag. I guess she figured I was as much a Disney nut as she was, LOL!!!

That two hour flight just flew by, no pun intended!!!

Well dear folks, it's 1:30am, and I need to get some shut-eye. Believe it or not, we have to take my mom's friend to the Orlando Airport tomorrow evening so she can catch a flight to Vegas to visit her daughter. My mom and I are hoping to get down to visit Shirley at her shop Saturday morning. We might even hang around and try to get some shots of the Magic as it sails away.

Will check in later,

Andy

newholidayx2

04-22-2005, 05:35 AM

Andy - glad to hear you had a good flight down.
With that much lime green I would have asked her too.
Enjoy your trip

Its off to the farm for us today - yippee - Spring has officially begun :Pinkbounc

MoranClan

04-22-2005, 05:55 AM

Yes, I saw that!!! There is a picture at Cruise Critic. Someone had posted that it was about 45' by 6' -- pretty big. Glad no one was hurt.

Hello Everyone..

Happy B-Day Andy...Sorry its late..Been sick for the past week...bad allergies triggerd real bad Bronchitis...

http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/cmh1.jpg
http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/cmh2.jpg
http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/cmh3.jpg

Its amazing how winds and water current can change so quickly..

At least no one was injured..

So far been a real bad 2 weeks for cruise ships...

Take care..

Bobby

Verandah Man

04-22-2005, 06:31 AM

Thanks for the birthday greetings Bobby, and I hope you're feeling better real soon!!! We had Angelina to the doctors twice this week because of her allergies, it's really bad right now. Yesterday as I was walking around reading water meters my eyes starting burning and I started sneezing something terrible, and usually I don't have too much trouble in the Spring.

They are some amazing photos of that cruise ship, wow, is all I can say!!!

It's a beautiful morning here today in Lake County, Florida!!! I think I'm going to fix myself a cup tea and go sit out side for a little while.

Catch up with y'all later :wave2:

Laurabearz

04-22-2005, 09:16 AM

http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/cmh1.jpg

Its amazing how winds and water current can change so quickly..

At least no one was injured..

So far been a real bad 2 weeks for cruise ships...

Take care..

Bobby

This photo cracks me up.... we should play the caption game with it.... Bert... Its a hole.... No, it's a gash, I think it is more like a slice.... My vote is for a gash..... DO we have bandaides that big??? Would neosporin help??

Now.... would you opt to sail back to NO on her??? Or would you fly back?? DH said he would fly back.... he figures the repairs will be made quickly and shortcuts would be taken.....

I bet there was some cursing going on at the helm! LOL

Poor boat ((((hugs))))

kath1210

04-22-2005, 09:49 AM

Wow! What a big group going on this cruise! I booked this about a week ago. We are going on our first cruise on May 1, 2005 (4-night Wonder) and I KNOW we will love it. :banana:

AAA had a group rate for this cruise, so we got a Category 6 for $5080. I thought that was pretty good! I just found out, though, that DS will have to miss the first 3 days of school for this trip. What the heck - it'll only be 10th grade! :confused3

Anyway, on the cruise will be me(46 at the time of sailing), DH (45), DS(15) and DD(12). Wow! My kids will be so old by then! :earseek:

This seems like a nice group. I did not yet get a chance to read all of the posts. Are there plans for a DIS get-together onboard?

castoff

04-22-2005, 11:49 AM

Kath1210: Welcome aboard Kathy and family. It will be myself and DH sailing this time without the kids. My DS is 14 and my DD is 11. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.........I think when you cruise next month you could re-book your cruise on board and get a 10% discount and 200.00 on board credit. Since you just booked this cruise you might save more money. :teeth:

Andy: Hope your having a wonderful time in :sunny: Fla. !!

8 Ears

04-22-2005, 03:59 PM

Welcome Kathy and family! :wave:

Uh, we are just getting home from a lovely 2-day mini vacation. Tim took 2! yup 2 whole days off. All 4 of us went to Seabrook NH and stayed at the Hampshire Inn. We swam, swam, chatted, talked and just hung out as a family with no phone calls, no work, no company over. We had a great time! :cool1:

30 what more days of school until summer vacation??

Have a great weekend all!!

Mary :flower:

newholidayx2

04-22-2005, 05:59 PM

Hi Mary - I believe the Hampshire Inn is right down the street from the Best Western in Seabrook - right off the highway?

Jonathan & I do the 6night pkg there every summer. I do it to break up 2 summer wks - usually Th to Wed. Cant beat the price! I believe it's $420ish - cont brkfst. Animals, kiddie rides, waterslide. Need to take their trolley (or drive) to the beach though - cant walk.

newholidayx2

04-22-2005, 06:01 PM

wow! great price on the cruise Kath
We're paying $4800 and thats only a cat 7 (actually its a downgraded cat 6) for DH, DS(who'll be 14 on cruise) and myself

8 Ears

04-22-2005, 07:13 PM

Yes Kathy you are correct. We have stayed there several times now. It is just far enough away without being too far. It takes about 2 1/2 hours for us to get there. Like this trip we stop in Portland at the mall to break it up.

For another get a way we also enjoy Embassy Suites right by the Portland (Maine) Jet Port.

How far from Seabrook are you?

Mary

Ct_TiggerFan

04-22-2005, 08:25 PM

Kath1210: and family welcome aboard
I supect they will be many Dis meetings onboard and land :rotfl2:

Andy glad you had an enjoyable flight this time, getting up at midnight was worth the effort.

dd is having a sleep over at a friends house tonight, The house seems so silence. Dw and I went out to a fancy dinner tonight

Happy weekend All and for Terry
:sunny: :bounce: 69 weeks to go!!!! :sunny: :rockband:

Verandah Man

04-23-2005, 11:04 AM

Hi All,

Kath1210--Welcome Aboard Mates to the Cruisin' Castaways 2006 Cruise!!!!

I'm sitting here on the computer in the back room of Shirley's shop "The Perfect Gift." Shirley said to say hello to everyone on the DIS!!!

My mom and I will be returning to her place later this afternoon, then will begin our drive to NJ on Sunday morning.

I tried getting on the boards later yesterday morning and early afternoon but didn't have any luck. We came down to Merritt Island last evening and spent the night at my cousin's house, then had breakfast at Zachary's that is next to the Radisson. My mom and I surprised Shirley with our visit, she had no idea we were in the area, the look on her face, when she saw us, was priceless!!!

Another picture perfect day here on the coast. I nearly cried as I saw the Magic in port and knowing I wasn't getting to board her for a while. There was an article in the local paper this morning about the Magic heading for California. I picked up a copy of the newspaper, but haven't had time to read the whole article yet.

Well guys, I guess that's all the news for now. Shirley is busy working on baskets because she is trying to get out of the shop early today.

Bye for now,

Andy

Ct_TiggerFan

04-23-2005, 01:05 PM

HI Andy,
You was not the only person having problems logging onto the board yesterday afternoon. I tried several times between 3 and 5 pm and had the same problem

Guess they must of have an outage.

Sounds like your having a great time in FL.

Have a safe trip home

Ed

Laurabearz

04-23-2005, 03:12 PM

Welcome Kathy and Family!!!!

Mary... isnt it nice to get away from it all even for a couple of days... I hope it recharged you...

CT Tigger... How was your evening??? We cherish all nights out without the kids... lol

Andy.... sounds like your having a great time...

We went to a surprise birthday party today... surprise it was... she was totally surprised!!!!

And it SNOWED here today.... cruel Chicago spring... Snow and it's April 23rd. (just a flurry here and there, but stilll... SNOW????)

florida sun

04-23-2005, 04:08 PM

Hi Guys

Hope you are all well.
The weather here in the Uk has been a bit mixed today, raining all morning but lovley and sunny all afternoon. Have been working away from home a lot this week in London.

I am off on a girly trip next weekend to Valencia. We are going to celebrate my good friends 40th birthday. We fly out on Friday and return home on Monday, we are really looking forward to it.

Andy: Good to hear to had a safe journey over to Florida and everything is well. You must give me details of what Shirley does when we meet in August as I would love to arrange a basket for the cruise for Vicki's Birthday. Have a safe journey home. :cheer2:

Barb: Hope you had a good time down on the farm. :cool1:

Bobby: Those are amazing pictures you posted, dont know if I would want to travel back on the ship like that though. Hope you are feeling better :flower:

Laura: If I have'nt said this already Welcome aboard, it's great that so many other familes on the Dis are joining the cruise, oh my goodness, more snow, I thought that was all over with now. Hope you enjoyed the party you went too. :sunny:

Kath: Welcome aboard to you too, my daughter and I will be cruising, I will be 45 and my daughter will be 16, 2 days before the cruise, Look forward to meeting you. :goodvibes

Tina: Hi there my dear neighbour, How are you? Hope everything is ok with you, loved your photos from Vagas :)

Mary: How are you? Hope you are well. :earsgirl:

Ed: Thanks for putting the countdown on in Terrys absence. Did you enjoy your fancy meal? Your right about the boards, could not get on from here either :cool1:

Linda: I meant to post this before, but thank you very much for letting me see your cruise photos they were fabulous. :flower:

Doreen: Hope things are better with you, your in my thoughts :flower:

Darlene: Hope you and Stan are well and the treatment is still progressing well. :sunny:

To all my other cruise buddies,Mary Rose, Ginny, Karen, Terry,Bev, Joanna and anybody else I have forgotten :wave2:

Sue :wave:

8 Ears

04-23-2005, 04:26 PM

Hello Sue! Thanks for asking. We are well here. Bryan is still trying to kick the mono thing but has GREATLY improved.

It has been a rainy day here as well. I would be grumpier about it if we did not need it, we had not of had 2 sunny and warm weeks and Bryan did not need to rest still.

Less than 40 days of school left!

Hope you are having a relaxing weekend :umbrella:

Verandah Man

04-23-2005, 05:32 PM

Man oh man, we had a cool front go through Florida this afternoon. My mom and I had just left Dixie Crossroads after having Rock Shrimp and Corn Fritters for lunch. When we went into DC it was 86 degrees, when we came out it was raining ever so lightly and 74 degrees BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! Luckily, I had my winter parka with me in the car, LOL!!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

See what happens when you turn 50, you get cold real fast!!! :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

I'm so bad today, but NO white stuff here!!!

8 Ears

04-23-2005, 06:36 PM

Oh Andy, let me just say I feel for you :cold: ; NOT!!! Here in this part of Maine anyway today it barely made 50! :earseek:

In all honesty though, glad you are enjoying time with your Mom. Safe travels :moped:

Mary

Laurabearz

04-23-2005, 06:55 PM

Oh Andy, let me just say I feel for you :cold: ; NOT!!! Here in this part of Maine anyway today it barely made 50! :earseek:
Mary
Here in Chicagoland it is currently 38 plus we had some SNOW!!!

Laura <---- who is off to check her calender to make sure it is April

8 Ears

04-23-2005, 07:11 PM

OK Laura, no more belly aching from me :umbrella:

zack&alexmom

04-23-2005, 11:37 PM

Andy - Drive safely. I can't feel too bad for you, we are supposed to get snow tomorrow.

Sue - I'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. Have fun on your girls weekend. I need one of those myself.

Tina - Hope all is well. PM when you have a chance and let me know what is going on. We need to get together with Doreen and plan a day.

My sister was at WDW this week - I was so jealous!!! I wan't to be there!!! We are probably going to FL in August to see my mother's new place in Venice, FL - I keep trying to figure out a way to afford to go to WDW for a few days. It would be perfect because it would be when everybody else is there. I don't know if we can swing it though. We just got approved for a home equity loan to put enlarge our garage and put in a driveway and a front porch so I think that we are going to be pretty tapped out by then. Time will tell.

Welcome aboard to everybody that has joined us recently.

Linda

Verandah Man

04-24-2005, 05:43 AM

Hi Guys,

We're getting ready to leave for NJ so I'll check in on the flip side after I return home.

Have a MAGICal Sunday!!! :flower: :sunny: :flower:

Andy

castoff

04-24-2005, 07:12 AM

Sue: Glad you and everyone else enjoyed the Vegas pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them. :teeth: It's funny your going to celebrate a friends birthday next weekend. My b-day is on the 30th. I will have to start saying I am 40 something. :rolleyes: Have fun !!

Andy: Saw some nasty weather on t.v for DC. You talked about light rain they were talking about tornadoes. Did you take all the warm weather with you? :rotfl2: Since you have been gone it's been rain and now snow for today. Oh I have had enough.........

Linda: I also enjoyed your pictures. It brought back some nice memories for me. Get together sounds nice. Congrats on the home improvements. There is always something to do when you own your home.

Doreen:How are things going? Any better? Hang in there. :wizard:

Laura: Did the snow melt yet? The system you got is what we are getting now but not as bad. Our weather is usually a day behind you. :cool1:

Heather: Where have you been? Hope all is well.

Bev: How is the weather your way? :umbrella:

Kids go back to school tomorrow..........It will take them a day or two to get back on schedule. :rolleyes1

Hope everyone enjoys what's left of there weekend. Tina :wave:

newholidayx2

04-24-2005, 08:06 AM

Glad I took Fri off (sick day). It was the only day this wknd we could get out of the house! The rain's been awful.
Took Jon to see King's Ransom yesterday - it was okay. Hadnt been to the movies for a while.
Jon has a friend over today. I may try to combine all these Disney trip notes I have for Aug. Only 21more days and I get to start making those PSs!

Hoping for good weather next wknd - want to return to the farm

SeaSpray

04-24-2005, 06:03 PM

Hi everyone:

Just got back from NJ this afternoon. I had a great time visiting my sister and niece, and the NJ shore was kind enough to have mostly EXCELLENT weather, except for yesterday which didn't matter anyway because we were indoors all day.

Ed: Thanks for handling the countdown for this week :)

Welcome to all the new Cruising Castaways! Welcome Aboard :boat:

A hug :grouphug: for all of my old friends, too.

newholidayx2

04-24-2005, 06:07 PM

welcome back Terry

8 Ears

04-24-2005, 06:43 PM

Welcome back Terry, we missed you :goodvibes

Mary

Ct_TiggerFan

04-24-2005, 07:27 PM

Terry not a problem, welcome home.

Well today I got to thinking, I have about another 102 days before we return to Disney for the first time since 1997.
Kept thinking thats still a long time to go,
So I dug our Dept 56 Disney Village out of storgae and set it up for a taste of Disney, and to help build the fun for my dd.

In case your missing Disney too here are a few photos of my Village

http://www.snapfish.com/share/p=145241114388376388/l=46688282/otsc=SYE/otsi=SALB

Enjoy.

Verandah Man

04-25-2005, 11:47 AM

Ed--really enjoyed looking at the Disney Village!!! Of course seeing the Disney Magic on Saturday and knowing I wasn't getting back on her until August of 2006 was quite sickening.

My mom and I arrived back here to my house around 11:30 this morning. We drove until 12:30 last night then stopped and got a few hours sleep and we were back on the road at 8am this morning. I'm so glad that drive is over with. I'm trying to talk my mom into taking the auto train back to Florida. She would exit the train about 30 minutes from where she lives. It's after taking these kind of trips that I'm glad there are flights available to take to and from Florida, LOL!!!

I'll check back later, I still have many messages to check, and I want to get them finished before Angelina arrives home from school.

allshookup

04-25-2005, 08:05 PM

Just back from our "6" day cruise on the Dawn. Even though we were short a day due to the wave hitting the week before...I can't complain. We had beautiful weather & the capt'n decided to skip Miami & go to their private island Great Stirrup Cay. I'm glad because we can do Miami anytime but I really wanted a beatiful Bahama Beach day & we got it! This is our second time sailing her & she is a beauty. I especially love the choice of 10 restaurants & eating anytime we wish. The staff is great, the food is good & the mini-suite is very similar to a cat. 6, but when I saw the Wonder pull in next to us in Nassau....I was really homesick for the Magic! Of course any cruise is better than a day on land! When I got home yesterday I couldn't believe I had to make my own cup of tea! Reality stinks!!!

Andy: hope your 50th was grand! Loved the pics!!

Sue: enjoy your weekend with the girls!

Terry: glad you had fun in NJ!

Welcome new cruisers!

Hi to everyone else!

Diane

SeaSpray

04-25-2005, 08:13 PM

Andy: I'm glad you and your mom made the trip back home safely :)

Diane: Welcome home! I'm so glad you had a good cruise. What a shame about that storm and wave that hit the ship. You're right; ANY cruise is better than being at home, but I don't think any other cruise ships compare to the DCL ships :boat:

castoff

04-26-2005, 06:55 AM

Diane: Glad you were able to still go on your cruise and you had :sunny: weather. How does the private Island compare to Castaway Cay ? Tina

Verandah Man

04-26-2005, 07:35 AM

Hi Diane--glad to hear that you were still able to take your cruise and that you had a nice time!!!

It's back to the real world for me as well, back at work this morning reading those water meters, oh joy!!!!! LOL!!! At least it is a beautiful :sunny: day, with temps going up to 70 degrees today!!! :banana:

Laurabearz

04-26-2005, 07:51 AM

yesterday I tried to book the FOrt WIlderness Cabins for our Spring Break trip March 2006... I couldnt book it!!! To far in advance they say!!! Bah Hum Bug... dont they know that DVCers and Cruisers like to book EARLY!!!!

Today I am calling for the golf cart rental.... And I might make Hoop Dee doo reservations...

All of this is to try to take my mind of the Repo cruise we were going to take (leaving in two weeks... I am sooooo heart broken)

I am bumming badly.

Cool, chilly day here... but at least the sun is out.

allshookup

04-26-2005, 09:35 AM

Diane: Glad you were able to still go on your cruise and you had :sunny: weather. How does the private Island compare to Castaway Cay ? Tina

Honestly Tina there is no comparison. Don't get me wrong, I love going to the beach & just about any beach will do, but Great Stirrup Cay does not hold a candle to Castaway Cay and I'll tell you why. First it's very small. Everyone crowds onto a little strip of sand. You have to take tenders over & that requires standing in line for tender tickets. We opted to wait until noon time when the called "on your own service". By then there was no wait for tenders & we headed over to an area that was relatively quiet, with plenty of chairs, but also a bit rocky. When we walked down the cement walk-way, it was covered in sand & debris & I said to my DH, "if this was Disney, this walk-way would be painted & swept clean". They do have a barbeque, band, bars, shops, but only one bathroom (it was big but a pain to walk to). There is word that they have sand fleas & although I never saw any, we did end up with a few tiny bites.

Diane

castoff

04-26-2005, 11:39 AM

Diane: Great description Thank you. That will take care of the curosity I had. I wouldn't like having to tender just to get there. Your right at least it was a beach and you had :sunny: weather. Tina

florida sun

04-26-2005, 04:21 PM

Hi Guys

Just had to log on and tell you that I booked my flights today, for this cruise, got a great deal as they only came out this week, we fly into Orlando on August 17th 2006, we will spend 2 nights in a hotel somewhere(no idea where yet)7 days cruise, then 5 days back on Disney soil somewhere.

They also had premium gold seats available and as we fly out on Vickis 16th birthday and she will have just finished sitting her very importent GCSE exams, I thought it would be rude not to book them, would,nt it. :rotfl2:

I cant believe I now have almost everything sorted, and that's before I go to WDW this year, Yippee, can you tell how excited I am.

Time for a little boogie I think. :cool1: :banana: :banana: :cool1: :banana:

Speak soon

Sue :wave:

Verandah Man

04-26-2005, 04:34 PM

:banana: :banana: :banana: Boogie on Sue!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

SeaSpray

04-26-2005, 04:35 PM

Sue: Congrats on booking your airfare for 2006! :flower: I agree, you definitely HAD to get the premium seats :teeth: I like to book things in advance too, but I just checked on Delta's web site and they're only taking bookings for up to March of 2006. So I'll have to be patient and wait a few more months. :earboy2:

castoff

04-26-2005, 05:08 PM

Sue: That's Awesome !! :dancer: :banana: :banana: We haven't even thought about airline tickets yet. I do know we will fly out t5he day before cruise.

Laurabearz

04-26-2005, 05:33 PM

Wow Sue... Your really ahead of the game! ANyone else have their airfare booked???

I still havent booked our airfare for our Sept 2005 cruise!

Are premium gold seats like first class seats???

newholidayx2

04-26-2005, 07:13 PM

SeaSpray

04-26-2005, 08:07 PM

Terry: where do you fly Delta from? This Aug Jonathan & I will be flying Song from Hartford direct - (usually we go Delta from Providence but then there's a change in Atlanta)
Jonathan & I are planning on flying down Aug 12, 2006 - spend Sat-Fri at WDW. (thats why we're waiting to activate our APs this Aug). Dave will fly down Fri, rent a car, pick us up and we'll drive over to the port. Most likely will stay at the Radisson again.

Barb: We always fly out of Logan (Boston) because it's the closest airport to us (Boston is only about a half hour away), and Delta/Song has non-stops flights directly to Orlando.

We'll definitely be flying down at least the day before the cruise, and stay at the Radisson again. That worked out really well for us last year and it gave a lot of us DISers the opportunity to meet.

mickeymom923

04-26-2005, 09:24 PM

Hi everyone

Welcome to the new people. :wave:

Terry - welcome back. Hope everything went well on your trip.

Andy - welcome back. Hope you had a great 50th. The first time you flew on Southwest you didn't really like it. Was it better this time? Would you fly SW again?

Diane - welcome back. Is there still any damage to the ship or was it all cleaned up by your cruise?

Doreen - hope things are okay.

Hello to everyone else. Hope all is well.

Bev

Verandah Man

04-26-2005, 09:56 PM

This flight was much better then the first one we took, I guess because I knew what to expect. I was also fifth in line in Group A, so I boarded very early. I'd fly with Southwest again. Our flight did leave 40 minutes late, but we did make up most of that time in the air, as we landed just 5 minutes after our scheduled arrival time.

SeaSpray

04-26-2005, 10:16 PM

Terry - welcome back. Hope everything went well on your trip.

Bev

Hi Bev :wave2:

Thanks, I had an excellent trip :)

8 Ears

04-27-2005, 09:44 AM

Hello all! Uh alas, Bryan is not over the Mono thing. He was able to make it to school all day Monday and Tuesday. Today I know I woke him up when I went into to see if he was awake :confused3 . Told him he could go when his Dad went in. but he jumped up and said he was going in with me. They start school at 8:15 and at 9:45 I got the call he had fallen asleep! So here I am home with him snoring away and the rain pouring down. :umbrella: Gosh, that sounds like a line from a horror/mystery book :rotfl:

We had minor flooding Monday and today they say we could get 3-4 inches between today and tomorrow!! :rolleyes: Glad we live up on a hill. Maybe I should have DH bring home some milk :sad2:

Hope you all are having a more MAGICal day :wizard:

newholidayx2

04-27-2005, 10:01 AM

Im sorry Bryan isnt feeling better - poor kid

SeaSpray

04-27-2005, 10:02 AM

Awww, I hope he's feeling better soon. I guess he wasn't quite well enough to go back to school yet.

8 Ears

04-27-2005, 10:12 AM

Thanks for the well wishes for Bryan. I will pass them on when he gets up. Tomorrow we are back to our orignal plan of him only going a half day.

:rotfl: OK, I guess we actually started today :)

Mary

Verandah Man

04-27-2005, 10:50 AM

Mary--sending more PD your way, it sure sounds you can use it!!!!!

castoff

04-27-2005, 12:51 PM

Mary: Sorry Bryan still isn't feeling well. Is there anything the doctor's can do for him? Sending pixie your way. Tina :wizard: :wizard:

ElliotFan

04-27-2005, 01:27 PM

Hey All! I figured that I better check in.

Sorry to be out of the loop, but as crazy as my life normally is... the last 10 -12 days have gone over the top. (Andy, I'm with you I want to run away with Mickey NOW!!!!)

We have a deadline for work at the end of the week. I ended up putting over 60 hours last week to make sure that we'd make the deadline. (I worked all of last weekend - ICK! Sometimes I hate being salaried. All I have to say is that I better get a decent bonus out of it.)

My high-speed internet went in on Monday. I love it. SOOOOOO much better then dial-up. It's part of the reason I haven't been able to keep up with the board - I didn't have enough bandwidth from home to have the board up on top of all the windows I have to have open to do my job properly. (Not a problem now, though. So , I should be able to keep in touch better.) I felt so sorry for the technician that did it for me, it took him about 4.5 hours to get in in and working properly. More than half of it was spent trying to get my work laptop to talk to the router. There ended up being two different problems. The wireless network card in the laptop was old enough (3-4 years old now) that it wasn't talking to the router. The guy a sweetheart and threw in a new wireless card without charging me for it. The other issue was that there appears to be two other wireless networks in my neighborhood. He changed the frequency setting on the router (there are 11 channels) and that cleared up the interference. Now I'm high-speed and wireless - woo hoo!

Yesterday was an absolute fiasco! I woke up with a splitting headache that wouldn't go away. So, I was late starting my workday. Then to top it off, what was supposed to be a 15 minute rescue mission to jump-start my brother's truck turned into a 2+ hour long comedy of errors... don't ask! As a result I had to work until nearly 9 PM last night to get my time in.

I am SOOO in need of a vacation at this point, but am going to have to wait until Devin and I head down to Disneyland the last week of July. (Although I am take one day off next week to go Mother's Day shopping with my Mom. It's been a while since we've been able to run off, just the two of us. It should be a good time. Shopping and lunch - can't get much better than that!)

Well, I better get back to work... after I go track down some lunch.

Dori :wave:

allshookup

04-27-2005, 02:43 PM

Bev: There were railings missing from the front of the ship when we boarded, we saw them working while we were in Nassau, & by the time we disembarked in NY the railings were back in place. I guess the 2 employee jacuzzi's were swept right off the ship, but they didn't appear to be in any hurry to fix them. I also heard that if you went down to deck 9 you would've seen where they were fixing carpet etc. but we never ventured down there.

Mary: Also sending wishes for Bryan's good health!

Sue: I can't believe you got airfare already...that's terrific!

Terry: I think we will be booking Song too. They seem to have the best rates out of Boston. We may go to Disney for a few days first. We did an excursion on this past cruise to the Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach & my kids loved it! They had a pirate themed kid's pool, hair-brading, & even ceramics. I was planning to stay at the Raddison the night before but I'm starting to consider the Holiday Inn for a couple of days. Maybe we'll do the Radisson before & the Holiday Inn after instead of rushing right back home to Boston! Hmmmm decisions decisions!

Diane

SeaSpray

04-27-2005, 04:11 PM

Dori: It's good to "see" you! I'm sorry you had such a lousy day yesterday, between the headache and all the time it took to help your brother with his truck. I'm glad you're enjoying your new faster, wireless internet connection! :)

Diane: We've had very good experiences with Delta/Song and Logan so far, so we're sticking with them. I know a lot of people go down to T.F.Green, but it's actually a longer drive to get there than Boston, for us. Hey, you never know, we could end up on the same flights if our plans match up. :earboy2: I still don't know for sure exactly what our plans will be, for before and after the cruise. At the very least, we'll be flying in the day before, and most likely staying at the Radisson. We practically took over the lobby last year, and I have a feeling that we'll be an even bigger group next year! :) I can't believe we still have over a year to go. :earseek:

newholidayx2

04-27-2005, 06:02 PM

We rented a car from Avis to get us from the airport to the Radisson back in 03. Met another DIS family there for dinner, swimming (and they took Jon for the night!)

Ct_TiggerFan

04-27-2005, 09:26 PM

Hi all,

Hope all are doing well.

Dori, welcome to the land of High Speed Internet,
Sounds like the home office is taking shape. I know the feeling of putting in those sixty hour weeks, we are gearing up for a major rollout of a new "killler app" as the develpers are refering to it, :rotfl2: yea Killer allright, expect thats what happens to us support folks as you know. :rotfl2:

Mary, here are a few more pd heading your way for Bryan :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Andy hope you got all you wanted for your Bday.

well TTFN
ed

Verandah Man

04-27-2005, 09:48 PM

sandygirl

04-28-2005, 02:42 PM

Today Sandra came to work with me for TAKE YOUR DAUGHTER/SON TO WORK DAY! This is our first experience and it was a wonderfully positive day. I'll hire her any day. She worked very well and caught on quickly. And just to make it over the top special...today is my birthday so I got to celebrate all day with my favorite girl!

Take care Everyone,
Darlene

florida sun

04-28-2005, 03:08 PM

Hi Guys

Just a very quick Hello and Goodbye from me, as I have to get to bed soon as I am leving 5am in the morning to catch my flight to Valencia. Will catch up with you all when I get back.

Happy happy birthday Darlene.

Sue :wave:

lynr

04-28-2005, 03:09 PM

Darlene: :bday: :cake: :grouphug: :wave:

Have a great day.

Lyn

Verandah Man

04-28-2005, 03:14 PM

:bday: :rockband: :dancer: :thewave:

Happy Birthday Darlene!!!

newholidayx2

04-28-2005, 03:17 PM

Happy Birthday Darlene - hope you have a Magical Day :Pinkbounc

Im on hold w/Disney Dining at the moment - want to ask about Trails End Aug 19th - IF we need to give a credit card how do you want to go about this? How many of us have either DDE or AP discount? I have both - thinking we can use my DDE disc & Jon's AP since the cards need to be in diff names.

Its almost May 1st - May 15th (day Jon becomes a teenager) I get to start calling Disney Dining every morn for 14 days!

newholidayx2

04-28-2005, 03:51 PM

man i sent this once, ripped up my notes and had to piece them back together!

anyways while on hold they called Shirley at Disney dining for me 407-939-7707

the largest table at Disney dining is 6, they can reserve up to 12

we could go thru disney dining and 2 of us reserve tables for 12 or go through disney dining and 4 of us reserve tables for 6

no matter who we book through they dont guarantee tables will be together
we would need to reserve four tables of 6

can apply DDE and APs - person w/card would need to pay the bill and be reimbursed from the others

if we reserve thru grp dining they automatically put add a 10% gratuity

have 48hrs prior to cancel grp dining or person is charged - how do we get a hold of one another if we're already at WDW?

castoff

04-28-2005, 05:18 PM

Darlene: :bday: :cake: :cheer2: :cheer2: What a nice way to spend your birthday with your daughter !! :flower: Tina

ElliotFan

04-28-2005, 05:30 PM

Darlene - Happy Birthday!

Sue - Have a great trip!

Here's something one of my friends emailed me this morning.
This is for the ladies in the group. Enjoy!

Dear All,

My thighs were stolen from me during the night a few years ago. It was just that quick. I went to sleep in my body and woke up with someone else's thighs. The new ones had the texture of cooked oatmeal. Who would have done such a cruel thing to legs that had been mine for years? Whose thighs were these and what happened to mine? I spent the entire summer looking for my thighs. Finally, hurt and angry, I resigned myself to living out my life in trousers and Sheer Energy tights.

Then, just when my guard was down, the thieves struck again. My bum was next. I knew it was the same gang, because they took pains to match my new rear end (although badly attached at least three inches lower than my original) to the thighs they stuck me with earlier. Now, my rear complemented my legs, lump for lump. Frantic, I prayed that long skirts would stay in fashion.

It was two years ago when I realized my arms had been switched. One morning I was fixing my hair and I watched horrified but fascinated as the flesh of my upper arms swung to and fro with the motion of the hairbrush. This was really getting scary. My body was being replaced one section at a time.
How clever and fiendish.

Age? Age had nothing to do with it. Age is supposed to creep up, unnoticed, something like maturity. NO! I was being attacked repeatedly and without warning. In despair, I gave up my T-shirts. What could they do to me next?

My poor neck disappeared more quickly than the Thanksgiving turkey it now resembled.

That's why I decided to tell my story. I can't take on the medical profession by myself. Women of the world, wake up and smell the coffee!

That really isn't plastic that those surgeons are using. You KNOW where they are getting those replacement parts, don't you?

The next time you suspect someone has had a face "lifted", look again. Was it lifted from you?

I think I finally found my thighs... and I hope that Cindy Crawford paid a really good price for them!

This is not a hoax. This is happening to women in every town, every night.

WARN YOUR FRIENDS!

P.S. I must say that last year I thought someone had stolen my breasts. I was lying in bed and they were gone! As I jumped out of bed I was relieved to see that they had just been hiding in my armpits as I slept.
Now I keep them hidden in my waistband.

Dori :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

castoff

04-28-2005, 07:16 PM

Dori: That was really funny ! :rotfl: Thanks for sharing. Tina

ElliotFan

04-28-2005, 07:22 PM

Dori: That was really funny ! :rotfl: Thanks for sharing. Tina

I emailed her back and told her that it would be absolutely hillarious if it wasn't so true! :rotfl2:

Dori :cool1:

8 Ears

04-28-2005, 07:47 PM

Well while I was snoozing seems as though you all were keeping it lively on here. :rotfl:

How is Bryan feeling? Better, did a 1/2 day again today and only took a 1 hour nap instead of the 3 or 4.

How am I feeling? So much better after I got home from work and slept from 4:30 until 8:00 tonight; oh my. I was just tired, I DO NOT have Mono ;) :guilty: :rolleyes:

Have to say how wonderful my children are and Kyle's best friend are. I woke up to a picked up house, floor swept and washed, dishwasher running and supper being prepared!! :angel: Gotta give them credit.

Everyone have a good evening, not sure when I am going to bed :hourglass

sandygirl

04-28-2005, 08:39 PM

:blush: Thanks guys.

Darlene

mickeymom923

04-28-2005, 09:20 PM

HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY DARLENE AND MANY MORE :banana: :dancer: :bday: :cake: :thewave:

Bev ::MickeyMo

SeaSpray

04-28-2005, 11:11 PM

:sunny: :boat: 68 weeks to go!!! :boat: :sunny:

Verandah Man

04-29-2005, 05:07 AM

Thanks Terry, another week is in the record books!!! :banana: :cool1: :banana:

castoff

04-29-2005, 10:34 AM

Good Late Morning ! :wave:
Just made a small payment on cruise. :Pinkbounc It feels good to do that.

Terry: Thanks for the countdown. :goodvibes I think that's why I made the payment.

Have a good day everyone ! :sunny:

Laurabearz

04-29-2005, 11:29 AM

:sunny: :boat: 68 weeks to go!!! :boat: :sunny:
AWESOME!!!

MoranClan

04-29-2005, 11:41 AM

today is my birthday so I got to celebrate all day with my favorite girl!

Take care Everyone,
Darlene

Hello Darlene..

:bday: to you,
:bday: to you,
:bday: Dear Darlene
:bday: to you

Hope you had a great day..

The 28th is my mothers B-Day also...

Love Bobby and Cindy

Reenieny18

04-29-2005, 03:28 PM

:cake: HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY DARLENE :bday:

I hope it was a great one... Today is DANIELS birthday the BIG 12.... To be young again....

Well the CURSE still follows me and I cant seem to dig my way out of it.. If you want to hear my sad tale read on if not .. fast forward to the next post.

I cashed my 2- WEEKS worth of check this past MONDAY and deposited only a minor portion of it... since it is DANIELS bday I needed cash to buy his gifts and have a part for food for the next two weeks... well some one took it from my purse at SCHOOL.. the whole ENVELOPE of MONEY.... We called the SHERIFFS but with out a witness... I am out of luck...
Oh it gets better.. On WEDNESDAY.. I am opening a can at school. since I work in the CAFE... and the can was really crushed... well the can popped opened and slashed my hand just under my thumb and I was taken to the ER for several STITCHES... on the left HAND...

I NEED A VACATION NOW>>>>>> :grouphug: so that is why I have not been on in some time. I have had a string of bad luck and not in a good mood.. Please send pixie dust and prayers to us. DANIEL is so good about waiting for a birthday gift till I get paid again.. I do have great kids... and love them so much... I miss you all... and will be back on here soon when my life gets in a better mood.. keep the laughs coming... I need them..

Doreen