September 17, 2006 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean Part 3

[Eeyore1928]

You guys are rocking tonight....just might make the 8,000 mark tonight. Are we on track for the big 10,000 mark? Anyone know?

[LetsGoSteelers]

Gee...I sure hope our excursion in St Lucia doesn't run late....we aren't supposed to be back at the ship until 6:30 pm......guess we won't be doing any shopping there outside of our excursion.

That was my concern, we were looking at the Herod's tour that is 7.5 hrs.....not sure that is going to work if we are only there from 12-7pm.

Anyone else doing the Herod's tour?

[LetsGoSteelers]

someone was looking for a pirate shirt the other day...who was that?

[papa]

This is shamless, but why not

[papa]

Try for the magic number

[papa]

That is a good number

[papa]

To Try for

[papa]

I hope that I make it

[papa]

It would be so nice

[papa]

If it works out to be

[papa]

Me that makes it to be

[papa]

The one to #8001

[LetsGoSteelers]

pirate: pirate: Gotcha! pirate: pirate:

WOOOOO HOOOOOO......!!!

:dancer: 8000! :dancer:
............. party:

:cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1:

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

[papa]

I almost did

[LetsGoSteelers]

I almost did

sorry papa, I couldn;t resist, especially the way you tried to just shamelessly rack up the posts, I felt the sudden urge to sneak in there, like someone did to me on the 500th Top O' the page posting...so close yet so far...capt'n crash, the cycle is complete, I've crossed over to the dark side :darth:

[winotracy]

That Ivan! He's a sneaky one!! Trying to get out of the photo op by changing his screenname, stealing 8000 from kind, good-hearted papa like the pirate: he is. Watch out!!

Way to go Ivan!! :lmao: :goodvibes

[captaincrash]

pirate: pirate: Gotcha! pirate: pirate:

WOOOOO HOOOOOO......!!!

:dancer: 8000! :dancer:
............. party:

:cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1:

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

I was soooo happy to see this well timed "poaching" effort! <Sob*> it makes me feel the Dark side has hope yet....


Yeah... 3:20AM ... just got awakened by the 2 Y.O. and got her AND Mom resettled... but NOW I'm up... so I got restive and decided to kick up the wifi connection here at the Holiday Inn. I wuz busy and slightly tired all day. I kno... compared to some (EG PIT) my driving just under 300 miles was nothing... but about 60% was on 1 lan country roads and freeway speeds. I get nervous with onrushing traffic at a 110-130 MPH closing speed and barely 5-6' seperating us.... I tend to hug the right line... then we get a couple of unexpected bicyclists out here (!!!!) that I had to be alert for - plus a few CHP already working other motorists over who keep me on my toes for being "proper".

SO... aside from all that .... I was on-line very little yesterday. I only managed 3 or 4 postings I think. We ended up stopping at 3 Walmarts between Sunday evening and last nite 11PM. ONE had the Bubba Mugs! I paid the "average" of four bucks... which is OK... but of potential interest to us DIS bretheren... another customer in line noted my purchases and volunteered a thought: They had purchased one of the smaller Bubba Mugs and they RETURNED IT. The guy warned that his gasket in the lid came off and once that was off and lost - his leaked all over him when he tried to drink from it. I was not sure if HE lost the gasket or he bought it without the gasket to begin with. I took a hard look at mine and feel it should stay put in the lid. BUT I'm keeping my Walmart receipt on the fridge for a couple weeks while I "test" one of my Bubba mugs for servicability. I do expect it to perform as expected though.

#1

[captaincrash]

http://www.messengermods.com/data/media/87/starwars3-darth_vader.jpg
Calling all Jedi !!!!

Hi everyone !

Will not make the Quota for the day !
Have to work Grave yard again $$$ :teeth:
Goodnight

but that is ok some of you have some catching up to do :sunny:
Here is the list of what you have posted so far !!

SCOTT H 889 :badpc: :surfweb:
Hygiene99 788
BobandLee 682
winotracy 597
Mickey&JoshNut 330
icunurse_celeste 288
captaincrash 206 impressive :thumbsup2
Tigger&Bubba 192
krdisneybound 187
DisneyPinDiva 180
pahrumpgirl 180
PrettyInTink 177
papa 175
glindamood 146
kpros 145
MommaluvsDis 144
seaulater 134
Sunshine56 96
bluewaves 90
moocow35 90
sandysplayhouse 86
webray 84
Tink33 79
rotary2808 79
gouodux 79
EnchantedPlayroom 73
eeyorelvr10 71
Q's My Princess 67
bonzie1 61
IMonso 59
piglet33 56
first timers 52
Kitster 51
justmestace 48
EpcotKilterFan 47
dan and scott 47
aphoenix 46
Kborn 44
alikat99 43
minniemouse71 36
BethE 36
dobelover 32
strawberryblonde 31
sweetsue 30
mdvasquez 28
WebmasterRegina 26
Chessa 24
Keggy 23
@GoofyNut 23
Dopeylover54 23
DisneyBlonde 22
butlersdidit 21
tigger24 21
spros 20
SuzieDizney 19
kimkatmom 19
disforever 18
Cindi0511 17
JimboCh 17
jjupiter 17
PatriciaH 16
Eeyore1928 16
cotomom 16

tap & dap 15
cruzincricketts 15
airforcemomof2 15
tde1969 14
gatour 14

scrappy910 13
Rob_b 13
LetsGoSteelers 13
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Strissel 12
Corwin17 12
Dancind 11
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S.Sunshine 10
Mickbee 10
rcostello1 8
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Hi everyone! It's been a LOOONG time! .....

So what's up with all the posts? Is this some contest to see who can post the most? Ewww - that even rhymed.

.....

Sweet Sue

http://62.41.27.210/media/images/600/600_44.jpg

Wecome back Sue... the September 17, 2006 - 11 Night Southern Caribbean Repubic is in cosmic flex, a Sith Lord has emerged on the thread and the "....Dark side of the Force is POWERFUL... beware it... CONSUME you it will...." especially in the prescence of these secret Sith Lords who keep proddin' the thread count towards 10,000 ... then 100,000 thus keeping the top spots beyond MY GRASP!!
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Now... I am hosting the Mickey Ice Cream Race Challenge ... and have NEVER mentioned ANYTHING about any "contest" or RACE to see WHO can POST the most. Shucks, I'm still trying to read backwards to catch up on the "fun" I've missed this last day or so! Not to mention the 350+ pages preceeding my recent inclusion here barely a month ago! :confused3

But consider....

http://www.geocities.com/randyinc_nz/wallpaper/files/darth_vader.jpg

Join forces with "us" in defeating the "Emporer" and his lackies... and together (in some sort of loosly run dictatorship) we can rule the Galaxy! You don't know the POWER or the Dark side. Try it with a frappachino or hot chocolate next to your keyboard... it is nice... really it is. :surfweb: So... WHAT on Earth am I talking about? I don't know - as I'm just barely awake after having been roused by my loudly complaining (now asleep again) 2.75 yeasr old.

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
#2?

Signature with-held to conceal my Sith influenced identity

[bluewaves]

:lmao: Of course this would only work if you explained she is an up-and-coming contemporary artist that focuses on abstract art and it's symbolism. For example, to many people the lump of clay on my coffee table is just a lump of clay. But to the art patrons of the world - the blue grey sculpture symbolishes the life force of an elephant blending with the cool blue water of the local watering hole. The grey protuberances symbolize the ritual cleansing and erotic feel as the elephant splahes water over it's ears and upon it's back.

So how's that for starters? :lmao:

Sweet Sue


All I can say is "SOLD" that is what you would hear! :lmao: :rotfl: :goodvibes

[bluewaves]

My husband and 9 y.o. son are just poopers. Yea, I said it, "poopers". Can I say that on the disboards? They don't wanna do the Jammie Breakfast. That's alright! I'm the one in the family who does the packing and the laundry. They'll see just what's left to wear in their respective drawers the morning of the breakfast. That's right. Nothing but Mickey. And if they don't come down to breakfast, I'll just cry & be mopey all day.

Sandy

This is a family joke - "His jammies will be on his list to wear" so he won't have a choice.

[captaincrash]

177! I'm a slacker!
Gotta get posting.
Boy are the people in the party america store gonna think we are some kind of freaks when they see dh trying on their grass skirts :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Don't feel so bad about on-lookers when you try on grass skirts. Ya know... way before the GSF was even mentioned (right after I introduced myself as joining the cruise here) I already HAD a grass skirt on hand!!!!

Don't ask me to explain THAT one... well... OK... I don't really know what we're doing with one in an adult size ... but when my spouse saw some of the funny modified pictures with ME appearing in a grass skirt she started asking what it was all about - and I said I might have to consider going aboard with one ... and she dug one up from storage!!!! Yeah... we already had one. I still wonder a bit. :confused3

#3

[captaincrash]

I'm still working on excursions. :crazy: I really want to do an aerial tour. Waiting for a reply. Got my fingers crossed for a great one. Antigua, Montserrat. pixiedust:

#3

FIXED WING? We did something like that in Grand Cayman ... and you can count us among those who would be "interested" in anything that developed here - depending on timing and all the other variables that go into getting everyone on the "same page"! :thumbsup2

#4

[bluewaves]

pirate: pirate: Gotcha! pirate: pirate:

WOOOOO HOOOOOO......!!!

:dancer: 8000! :dancer:
............. party:

:cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1:

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

Papa - you were had!!! Okay IMonso - you dirty rat (said in my best cheesy voice possible)

[bluewaves]

Okay, I quickly caught up and now I must go...taking little one to pre-k and then Hubby will be picking up MIL today for a few days visit. How exciting!?!? We'll probably be doing quite a bit of shopping...

BBFN!

Now, look at that. :thumbsup2 I didn't even try and I ended up getting the bottom post and the top post all in a day! Well, now.... :cool1:

(At least on my computer I got the top and the bottom - and, yeah, that's all that counts.) :rotfl: :goodvibes

[captaincrash]

OK....

... I'm finally caught up.... G'nite folks!!!!

#5
:cloud9:

[icunurse_celeste]

Good morning all. I've given up hope on trying to keep up with the boards. So, if there is anything major I am missing- someone please tell me.

Scott, I wanted to let you know that I did better with the ear thing and scuba on Sunday. As I was by myself at the deep end of the pool- I was able to go down at my own pace and take the time to clear my ears. I think when I was working in pairs that I felt like I had to keep up with them- and hence the two holes in my left ear drum.

For anyone thinking about putting their little kids in a bubble makers scuba class, I would highly recommend it! Noah loved it. They let them hang out in full scuba gear, but couldn't go past 4 feet. He did great and had fun. After the older kids went to the deep end of the pool, he practiced his snorkeling skills.


Have a great day everyone! :cheer2:

[glindamood]

Don't forget to sign up for Secret Mickey's! You must PM me or Minniemouse71 depending on your age the information listed below.

Secret Mickey

Are you interested in being a Secret Mickey (secret pal) while we are on our cruise? . We will have two categories – one for the under 21 group that would like to participate (we will further divide this group based on responses to match as closely as possible) and another for the adults. Dollar limit on total number of gifts for the under 21 age group is $20-$25 ($4-$5 each) and the adults $30-$35 ($6-$7 each gift). You will need to provide at least five gifts for your SM.

If you are interested, we need the following information in a PM
· DIS name of at least one family member
· Real name and age if in the U21 group, grade too
· Cabin number (for deliveries)
· Favorite Disney character
. Favorite color
· Your likes (DCL, scrapbooking, collects stamps, wine, Konk Koolers
(hey, I'll have one of those), wine, the beach)
· Any specific dislikes (I don’t drink, allergic to peanuts)
· Departure date for your cruise vacation

This information will be passed on to the person that is your SM so let us know whatever would help them be a good SM for you.

We will have a get together on one of the last two sea days returning to Castaway to “fess up” and thank our SM for being so thoughtful and making our cruise even better.

Please send your PM’s to Minniemouse71 for the under 21’s and I will take the adult’s notices no later than August 25th. You will have your SM before you leave for your cruise vacation – in case you want to do some shopping at home.

Questions – ask away.

[gismo1554]

Only 5 posts? What's with that? I'm sure I've done more than that! Oh well clearly not.

[captaincrash]

Just noticed this slightly older posting from ... Sunday?.....

But, but, but....you don't understand! You travel around all day, every day, with your husband. You see each other day in, day out. My situation is a little bit different....

I fell in love :love: with someone who lives all the way across the country from me. I live on the west coast and he lives in Michigan. He was just here for 5 weeks and during that time I fell 4 weeks (at least!) behind on all my computer stuff. Now he's gone home (until the cruise) and I'm finally able to get caught up -- if you all would just stop posting so dang much! :badpc:

I really am trying to help organize a few things for the cruise, so I will be posting a few posts tonight. I will try to stay more involved from here on, but real life does get in the way! And I can't read or post from work like some of you do, so if I come home from work to 10 or 20 new pages, well, I'm sure you know how that goes. I spend every night trying to catch up!

So if you don't hear from me on a regular basis, that's why. :guilty:

Beth
aka Captain Bess Flint pirate:

Beth....

you're totally RIGHT... and in my book you're A-OK. And more so if you would join us in our rally against the "Emporer" of the Souther Carib Republic ... soon to be renamed "Empire of the Southern Carib 17th Cruise"... maybe. The Dark side of the "Force" is powerful... CONSUME you it will (so Yoda sez-yeah... like it's gonna TAKE ME OVER or something... right?!?). SO ... if you'd embrace the Dark Side of the Force than I'm sure this mad 10 a day posting thing would get you in it's talons!

http://www.infowars.com/images2/cartoons/emperor_bush_dictator_quote.jpg

So - join with us in resisting the Sith Emporer - LOL!!!!

Please don't judge my silly rampage here. I know I'm not all that perfect in my prose and humor - but I try. :rolleyes: Oh is that what you call it.

Oh yeah... Wasn't I going to sleep? Yeah - I was... and now I'm not ... and maybe in a few minutes I will again.

But - I was awakened by my spouse and asked to LOOK for something online... and I did ... and now Im awake again. :confused3 Go figure...

#6

[captaincrash]

Only 5 posts? What's with that? I'm sure I've done more than that! Oh well clearly not.

GISMO....

Join us in resisting the Emporer - by making a run at 5 or 10 postings a day! Join the fray and lets' let the emporer know the republic and democracy lives! OK.... I think I'm mixing my Star Wars movie "bites" badly now. And (for me) this being early AM is probably why it's so. :goodvibes

But ... with 5 (no - now 6) posts to date .... I'd say, ... young Jedi .... much you have to .... contribute... or so - that's almost how Yoda might have quipped it!

http://www.nerf-herders-anonymous.net/Rubes_yoda_comic.jpg

So - with that - I think I speak for all of us when I invite you to contribute more postings - and more frequently! The more the merrier, so to speak!

#7

[captaincrash]

You guys are rocking tonight....just might make the 8,000 mark tonight. Are we on track for the big 10,000 mark? Anyone know?

From the last time I spoke of the 10 a day from 10 enthusiasts post... I had estimated we would barely make it in given the number of days remaining ... And now I'd say with less than 2000 to go and 39 days til embarkation... "I" could get us to 10,000 by myself ... well with a little help from SCOTT H (889); Hygiene99 (788) and BobandLee (682)! LOL! :lmao: Well... it would go a lot easier with a teaming mob of happy DIS folks too!

So... lets' not slacken the pace... as 2,000 is still a huge intimidating number. And it really is not about getting to 10,000... or even your personal tally for total contributions to the thread... it's really all about what YOU are getting out of this "community" conversation here. Yeah, some folks only have ... 6 .... postings. That's fine. AS 6 is more than 1 - or none. AND maybe 6 is all that are needed. Fewer comments - greater impact maybe? Or conversely... like ME ... more postings and verbage and potentially NO impact! BUT - just the same - step up and read, post or move aside and make room for your cabin mate (if there is one) to check out the thread and consider joining actively in evolving fun! :thumbsup2

In case anyone was wondering ... that was the emereging "dictator" in me... as didn't Anakin tell Padame that he (and her) could rule the Galaxy once that inconvenient Sith Lord .. Darth Scott ... er rather Sideous has been overtaken in the posting count. Like THAT willl ever happen! LOL!

http://rebelshaven.com/Images/Palpatine/Palpatine006.jpg

#8

[Scott H]

Now these are my jammies...
http://www.webundies.com/images/cp090s2mt.jpg
need to find something appropriate for the top part. :lmao:

Hey Bob Those are KEWL!!! Where did ya find them????

[winotracy]

I have seen one of the entrants for the younger group and all I can say is I'm glad we're not in that category!! :thumbsup2 :cool1: Christina you did a great job!!

[winotracy]

Today's going to be a lot harder for me to get to 10 posts. Between work and golf tonight, don't know if it will happen. This is post #3 for me today. :rolleyes:

[Scott H]

O.K. Pete, ya talked me into it.....

Tomorrow Night, same bat time, same bat channel...........

http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/jimmy_buffett.jpg
listen in on Radio Margaritaville (http://www.radiomargaritaville.com/listen_now.htm) and join Scott and I in our parrothead "banter" @8 edt

Jimmy's going to be in Indy and I am going to be home! :sad:
but Thank God the Tiki Bar will be Open.

I'll be there, "the Lord willing and the creek don't rise".... trivia question, who used to end his TV show with that line???? This one really date me. But I named my first dog after him, a beagle non the less.

[winotracy]

I just bought some pirates of the caribbean PJs from DisneyShopping. 20% off next three days. Of course, I had to get a new tie for Bill and a couple other things too :rotfl2:

[winotracy]

I'll be there, "the Lord willing and the creek don't rise".... trivia question, who used to end his TV show with that line???? This one really date me. But I named my first dog after him, a beagle non the less.

Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts?

[Scott H]

That was my concern, we were looking at the Herod's tour that is 7.5 hrs.....not sure that is going to work if we are only there from 12-7pm.

Anyone else doing the Herod's tour?

Is that 7.5 hours of taking a census???? get it Census - Herod -- King Herod.... :teeth: :teeth: :rotfl:

OK OK OK Sorry

[captaincrash]

WOW. We passed 7800 and CaptainCrunch was not here to cheer us on! :cheer2:

Well...

... even though it may sometimes seem as if I'm a bit of a NUT :crazy: here with volume and nature of MY contontributions here (if you can call them that) I do have pending issues off the DIS. Eat, sleep (yes I actually sleep every other day - or so it seems sometimes!) and work/play and so on.

ANd I am sorry I was not there to cheer everyone on with the passing of 7800 a few days ago! I just noticed there was a series of postings I had NOT seen til now. And i am about to try and go catch some shut eye before the kids wake me up later this morning!

I just gotta wander backwards a little bit more to get to a posting where I can post a 10th meaninful contribution/reply for today :rolleyes: ....

#9

[Tigger&Bubba]

I am assembling my Mickey gifts. This is major fun. I have two of the five ready to go. (I had to get one of each for myself as well). :goodvibes
#1

[lmhannon2004]

i thought i'd make it to post 8!!! so good afternoon everyone- bought my Crocs yesterday for the cruise. :cool1: Is anyone here form the Orlando area- if so, can you let me know if the crocs shop there has crocs cloud? my mums diabetic and I would love to get these for her as a pre cruise trip.

Thanks,

Lynn

[captaincrash]

One great thing about our job is that we can take off whenever we want, however long we want. It's just a question of how much $$$ we have floating around :cool1: As long as we turn their truck in to them.
OT, but has anyone ever been on an Alaskan cruise? I have always wanted to go but I want a ship comparable to DCL or I ain't going. Dh wants to do the whole shebang. Land and sea. Just wondering if anyone had any reccomendations. We will be going around 2008. I want to just wait until disney decides to go but :rolleyes: dh says go asap.

I, too, am a proud owner of a hot pink razor. DH "bought " it for me. Bought meaning got it free for signing another contract with cingular. :woohoo: I don't know how to work half the features but hey, it's pink, what else matters?

My spouse has wanted a PINK Razor... you're gonna have to give us a nod :thumbsup2 or warn us :sad2: on that phone in a bit - as she is sort of close to swapping hers' for it!

And now... I'm done for now...

TTFN!

http://www.bombayelectronics.com/Cell/Motorola/motorola_v3_pink.jpg

#10

[Tigger&Bubba]

I'll be there, "the Lord willing and the creek don't rise".... trivia question, who used to end his TV show with that line???? This one really date me. But I named my first dog after him, a beagle non the less.

No clue, and I thought we were about the same age. I'm not going to guess either because we all know how good i am at that! :rotfl2:

#2

[Scott H]

Good morning all. I've given up hope on trying to keep up with the boards. So, if there is anything major I am missing- someone please tell me.

Scott, I wanted to let you know that I did better with the ear thing and scuba on Sunday. As I was by myself at the deep end of the pool- I was able to go down at my own pace and take the time to clear my ears. I think when I was working in pairs that I felt like I had to keep up with them- and hence the two holes in my left ear drum.

For anyone thinking about putting their little kids in a bubble makers scuba class, I would highly recommend it! Noah loved it. They let them hang out in full scuba gear, but couldn't go past 4 feet. He did great and had fun. After the older kids went to the deep end of the pool, he practiced his snorkeling skills.


Have a great day everyone! :cheer2:

Good to hear Celeste, We pause this post for a commercial, after our Move to Cheyenne, Soggy Moose Diving will be open for business and we can do almost any SCUBA class for ya. Now back to our program.

Because of Lynn’s slow ear clearing, we have her get in before me, and start her descent, other diver get in and I follow and sometime it works out. Also it is a good idea to let the divemaster where ever you are know that you have slow ears.

[Tigger&Bubba]

i thought i'd make it to post 8!!! so good afternoon everyone- bought my Crocs yesterday for the cruise. :cool1: Is anyone here form the Orlando area- if so, can you let me know if the crocs shop there has crocs cloud? my mums diabetic and I would love to get these for her as a pre cruise trip.

Thanks,

Lynn

Lynn, is it afternoon where you are. Are you in Europe or Africa?
Croc store is LD for me.
#4

[Scott H]

Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts?

Nope, now I am trying to think what he said???? There goes my day :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Scott H]

i thought i'd make it to post 8!!! so good afternoon everyone- bought my Crocs yesterday for the cruise. :cool1: Is anyone here form the Orlando area- if so, can you let me know if the crocs shop there has crocs cloud? my mums diabetic and I would love to get these for her as a pre cruise trip.

Thanks,

Lynn

Lynn, if ya need to go to the Crocs web site and order there.

Speaking of Crocs, has anyone used the Croc Butter????

[winotracy]

Nope, now I am trying to think what he said???? There goes my day :rotfl: :rotfl:

Tennessee Ernie Ford's show. :confused3

[Scott H]

Tennessee Ernie Ford's show. :confused3

That's It very good...

[winotracy]

I Googled it :teeth:

[spros]

Here's a list of people who have signed up for Tag. It's really a lot of fun. All you have to do is send me a PM so I know you want to be included:

Tigger & Bubba
Pahrumpgirl
Eyeorelvr10
butlersdidit
sandym
#1mouse
firsttimers
glindamood
Scott H
myfairygodmother
winotracy
scrappy910
mommaluvsDis
wrabitdad
kborn
sweetsue

Don't get left out of the fun. Send a PM today.

[SuzieDizney]

WOW.....Am I behind in reading!! ...like about a few hundred posts!!!

Hope everyone is well, we are all doing great :sunny: , school starts tomorrow for my boys :guilty: ...way to early for me, we are having too much fun this summer!!

Can someone catch me up to speed on the Palo Brunch for the group, are we still on or????? :confused3 :confused3

Talk to you later!! ;)

[PrettyInTink]

My spouse has wanted a PINK Razor... you're gonna have to give us a nod :thumbsup2 or warn us :sad2: on that phone in a bit - as she is sort of close to swapping hers' for it!

And now... I'm done for now...

TTFN!

http://www.bombayelectronics.com/Cell/Motorola/motorola_v3_pink.jpg

#10
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 Two thumbs up! I'm clumsy and have dropped this phone a zillion times and it still works. Some pretty cool features I'm still learning about too!

[SuzieDizney]

...forgot this.....

I think I read where someone was keeping track on excursions....here are ours!!

St. Thomas
Captain Nautica St. John Snorkeling Expedition
Suzie, Brian, Billy DS13, Aussie DS10, Bretty DS8

Barbados
Five Star Catamaran and Turtle Encounter
Suzie, Brian, Billy DS13, Aussie DS10, Bretty DS8

I still don't know what to do for Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts????
Any Ideas for Family things with 8 year old???

Have a great day!! :cool1:

[winotracy]

...forgot this.....

I think I read where someone was keeping track on excursions....here are ours!!

St. Thomas
Captain Nautica St. John Snorkeling Expedition
Suzie, Brian, Billy DS13, Aussie DS10, Bretty DS8

Barbados
Five Star Catamaran and Turtle Encounter
Suzie, Brian, Billy DS13, Aussie DS10, Bretty DS8

I still don't know what to do for Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts????
Any Ideas for Family things with 8 year old???

Have a great day!! :cool1:

Send a PM to Mickey&JoshNut to get included on the list!! :)

[rotary2808]

...forgot this.....

I think I read where someone was keeping track on excursions....here are ours!!

St. Thomas
Captain Nautica St. John Snorkeling Expedition
Suzie, Brian, Billy DS13, Aussie DS10, Bretty DS8

Barbados
Five Star Catamaran and Turtle Encounter
Suzie, Brian, Billy DS13, Aussie DS10, Bretty DS8

I still don't know what to do for Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts????
Any Ideas for Family things with 8 year old???

Have a great day!! :cool1:

In St. Kitts there is a railroad tour of the island that they might find interesting.

Morning everyone. This is post #1 for me.

[LetsGoSteelers]

Hi All, I keep seeing mention of DVC this and that and was curious how their program works. Can their "points" be used for the DCL? How many would you need to accumulate?

I ran across this for sale, well it says pending but just wanted to get an idea of the price range for these things.

dvc for sale (http://www.timeshareresalepros.com/propertySearch/details.asp?propertyId=2642)

tks!

[Mickey&JoshNut]

The Official Disney Wonder DisBoard Jammie Breakfast
DATE: Tuesday, September 19th
LOCATION: Triton's
TIME: 8 am - 9:30 am

We will arrange for a picture to be taken of all of us in our Disney Jammies.

Please PM me, or post here, if you'd like to attend. The more the merrier.

Please note: you do not need to wear Disney PJ's to attend, but PJ's of some sort are mandatory :rotfl2:

This event is shaping up to be larger than the one on the Magic last year, as our count currently stands at 95 participants.

Mickey&JoshNut (1)
DisneyPinDiva (1)
KimKatMom (2)
Krdisneybound (5)
ScottH (2)
BobandLee (2)
Glindamood (2)
Tigger&Bubba (2)
PrettyinTink (2)
Airforcemomof2 (4)
Hygiene99 (2)
Winotracy (2)
Spros/Kpros (2)
Disforever (1)
wrabitdad (2)
Kitster/Corwin17 (2)
CaptainCrash (4)
Imhannon2004 (2)
Pahrumpgirl (4)
Chessa (3)
myfairygodmother (2)
tigger24 (3)
minniemouse71 (2)
Q’s my princess (2)
seaulater (2)
Strissel (3)
charwac1 (2)
kborn (3)
icunurse Celeste (7)
bluewaves (3)
annrae (2)
Luvdis31 (2)
aphoenix (2)
IMonso/LetsGoSteelers (5)
Sweet Sue (3)
Suzie Dizney (5)

If you notice that your name is missing or the count is incorrect please send me a PM.

Deadline to register is September 1, 2006.

[rotary2808]

Hi All, I keep seeing mention of DVC this and that and was curious how their program works. Can their "points" be used for the DCL? How many would you need to accumulate?

I ran across this for sale, well it says pending but just wanted to get an idea of the price range for these things.

dvc for sale (http://www.timeshareresalepros.com/propertySearch/details.asp?propertyId=2642)

tks!

When you buy into DVC you purchase so many points. I can't think of what the min. is, but you can buy however many you want. Points can be used at DVC hotels, several Disney resorts around the world, the cruise line, and at other hotels around the world.

For the cruise line, the points are based on length of cruise and stateroom category.

Although I'm sure there is someone out there who can explain all of this better than me. I'm a DVC novice. :lmao:

#2

[Scott H]

When you buy into DVC you purchase so many points. I can't think of what the min. is, but you can buy however many you want. Points can be used at DVC hotels, several Disney resorts around the world, the cruise line, and at other hotels around the world.

For the cruise line, the points are based on length of cruise and stateroom category.

Although I'm sure there is someone out there who can explain all of this better than me. I'm a DVC novice. :lmao:

#2

That's very well done..

Also can check out the DVC site on Disney.com and the DVC sections here on the DIS boards.

[LetsGoSteelers]

That's very well done..

Also can check out the DVC site on Disney.com and the DVC sections here on the DIS boards.

thanks, I did browse through the site. they give you some samples of how many points for std room etc, but not any real details.

How could you find out how many points a Cat 4 would be for a 7 night for example, or a combination of rooms? I'd like to know what I'm getting myself into.....

I kinda don;t like the fact that it has an end date, I thought most timeshare / point programs can go on infinitum, pass it on to your kids etc.

[LetsGoSteelers]

I feel like Dory, posting, posting, just keep posting ... :goodvibes

[LetsGoSteelers]

ok, one more for now....got 8050 those are my roulette numbers

5, 8 and 0 , dbl 0

[Scott H]

4 Deluxe Family Stateroom with Verandah for 2006 Western Route


VALUE SEASON 271 Pts
Jan 14, 28
Sep 9, 23


REGULAR SEASON 344 Pts

Feb 11, 25
May 6, 20
Aug 26
Oct 7, 21
Nov 4
Dec 2


PEAK SEASON 402 Pts

Mar 11, 25
Apr 22
Jun 3, 17
Jul 1, 15, 29
Aug 12


HOLIDAY SEASON 428 Pts

Apr 8
Nov 18
Dec 30

[kpros]

I know lots of people say that using DVC points for cruises is a bad value. And lots of people rents their points and then use cash for the cruise.

We recently bought into DVC at the time that we were going to book out two Med cruises. So we bought into DVC and then used points for both cruises (yes, we had to use about 2.5 years worth of points).

But we figured that we were getting a "2 for 1" use of the same dollars that the cruise would have cost us (use the dollars to buy into DVC and then use the points for the cruise). And we still plan to use points in the future for cruises.

At this point, we are happy DVC members.

Ken

[icunurse_celeste]

I decided to poke my head in again...I'm having lunch. peanut butter & graham crackers, chicken noodle soup, and pineapple chunks....feels like kindergarten.


Scott- too bad the Soogy Moose isn't closer, need to get my advanced certification in by November. I'm thinking about going lobstering. Have you heard of the hydrooptix masks?


I need to PM for SM & tag...

[Scott H]

I know lots of people say that using DVC points for cruises is a bad value. And lots of people rents their points and then use cash for the cruise.

We recently bought into DVC at the time that we were going to book out two Med cruises. So we bought into DVC and then used points for both cruises (yes, we had to use about 2.5 years worth of points).

But we figured that we were getting a "2 for 1" use of the same dollars that the cruise would have cost us (use the dollars to buy into DVC and then use the points for the cruise). And we still plan to use points in the future for cruises.

At this point, we are happy DVC members.

Ken

Ken, as I respect your opinion, I was glad to hear your logic, as that is what I used when we bought.

[tde1969]

...forgot this.....

I think I read where someone was keeping track on excursions....here are ours!!

St. Thomas
Captain Nautica St. John Snorkeling Expedition
Suzie, Brian, Billy DS13, Aussie DS10, Bretty DS8

Barbados
Five Star Catamaran and Turtle Encounter
Suzie, Brian, Billy DS13, Aussie DS10, Bretty DS8

I still don't know what to do for Antigua, St. Lucia, St. Kitts????
Any Ideas for Family things with 8 year old???

Have a great day!! :cool1:

We have a 8 year old son, so at St. Kitts we are doing the train, since he loves the idea of being on a train and it takes you to see Brimstone Fort which should be alot of fun for him. I checked the fort out on line and it looks pretty cool with alot of pictures i'm sure he'll want to take with his camera.

St lucia, we are doing the pirate trip, since he loves pirates and it's one of the ships from the first pirates movie.

Antigua, we are doing the Seafari, just because he loves snorkling.

Hope that helps.

[Scott H]

Celeste, I have heard of the hydrooptix masks but have not played with them. Lynn and I have used the Seavision masks, for quite a while. Lynn's is corrected and mine is not. As you have learned the thing with masks is the fit, so that should be checked first. We have found that Seavision masks seem to have an almost universal fit.

I would try and find a shop that has the hydrooptix masks and see if they would let ya try it before ya buy.

Lynn may have more to say re perscription masks...

[rotary2808]

Thanks, :thumbsup2 I tried my best since we've only been members for a year and this trip will be the first time we've used our points. We're not doing the cruise part on points, but we are doing WDW and the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge.

Did anyone ever figure out what gift basket Mommaluvdis was talking about? It's supposed to have something to do with DVC, but I have no idea what or how you go about getting it.

#3 :thumbsup2

[captaincrash]

4 Deluxe Family Stateroom with Verandah for 2006 Western Route


VALUE SEASON 271 Pts
Jan 14, 28
Sep 9, 23


REGULAR SEASON 344 Pts

Feb 11, 25
May 6, 20
Aug 26
Oct 7, 21
Nov 4
Dec 2


PEAK SEASON 402 Pts

Mar 11, 25
Apr 22
Jun 3, 17
Jul 1, 15, 29
Aug 12


HOLIDAY SEASON 428 Pts

Apr 8
Nov 18
Dec 30

Interesting...

... I never knew how it worked before. Now I've stopped to ask Qs from the folks at the DVC carts before but they want to have me go for a presentation to find out the details. And heck - I'm usuallly enroute to havin' fun at one of their parks or similar when I encounter them.... so no way ... unless they are going to compensate me properly.... the timing suits me.

So... for having read your postings folks - what do I get? DO I get a shopping gift cert? .. Noooooo. Do I get an extra discount off a sailing? Nooooo. Well then how about a hand full of Mickey pops? Nooooo. That's what I thought... Heh-hee-heh! Well - at least I did not have to endure the smiling sophmoric pressure tactics so common to these presentations!

http://www.telcom.es/~jcastjr/starwars/vaderstr.jpg
If this is the Ambassadors' unit and week then where is the Ambassador?

#11

[rotary2808]

Captain, maybe you should attend one of the presentations on the ship. There will be plenty of time on this one to take just a little bit of time to see what it's all about. And who knows, you might get something. I know last year they had hats and lanyards they were handing out, so you might be able to get a little something.

Post #4

[seaulater]

I know lots of people say that using DVC points for cruises is a bad value. And lots of people rents their points and then use cash for the cruise.

We recently bought into DVC at the time that we were going to book out two Med cruises. So we bought into DVC and then used points for both cruises (yes, we had to use about 2.5 years worth of points).

But we figured that we were getting a "2 for 1" use of the same dollars that the cruise would have cost us (use the dollars to buy into DVC and then use the points for the cruise). And we still plan to use points in the future for cruises.

At this point, we are happy DVC members.

Ken

Very good! You must have a great mentor.........................

On another note, with regards to the points for sale on a DVC resale, the points figure to about $72.00 per point. Disney always has the first right of refusal and since points sell for over $100 each now, my guess is that they would take it back and not let the deal close so as to keep the value of the points up.

We bought back in 1994. We have been on numerous cruises and have added points every now and then (although we are not the DVC king like Scott), we added 250 last year on the DVC member cruise and got a free trip to Hong Kong Disneyland for 7 nights, hotel, park admissions, free food, gifts, etc.

If you are thinking of adding on, the owner cruise always has some great incentives. We now have 650 points.

Linda

[seaulater]

Interesting...

... I never knew how it worked before. Now I've stopped to ask Qs from the folks at the DVC carts before but they want to have me go for a presentation to find out the details. And heck - I'm usuallly enroute to havin' fun at one of their parks or similar when I encounter them.... so no way ... unless they are going to compensate me properly.... the timing suits me.

So... for having read your postings folks - what do I get? DO I get a shopping gift cert? .. Noooooo. Do I get an extra discount off a sailing? Nooooo. Well then how about a hand full of Mickey pops? Nooooo. That's what I thought... Heh-hee-heh! Well - at least I did not have to endure the smiling sophmoric pressure tactics so common to these presentations!

http://www.telcom.es/~jcastjr/starwars/vaderstr.jpg
If this is the Ambassadors' unit and week then where is the Ambassador?

#11

Disney doesn't pressure you, the product sells itself. We left and went home and decided after we had got home. They didn't even encourage us to buy when we saw the presentation. They wanted us to think about it. I had some friends buy in last year when we were at WDW and they went to the booth. They got an incentive to go to the presentation. I think you have to ask for it.

Also, the guys at the kiosks can't give out the information because they are not licensed to do any part of the presentation as from what I have been told.

Linda

[Scott H]

In 1991 when we bought there was no high pressure on DVC's part, I was the high pressure part just wanting them to cut to the chase and tell me how much.

Oh Captain C, at the end of the presentations at WDW you get ICE CREAM....

[rotary2808]

Very good! You must have a great mentor.........................

On another note, with regards to the points for sale on a DVC resale, the points figure to about $72.00 per point. Disney always has the first right of refusal and since points sell for over $100 each now, my guess is that they would take it back and not let the deal close so as to keep the value of the points up.

We bought back in 1994. We have been on numerous cruises and have added points every now and then (although we are not the DVC king like Scott), we added 250 last year on the DVC member cruise and got a free trip to Hong Kong Disneyland for 7 nights, hotel, park admissions, free food, gifts, etc.

If you are thinking of adding on, the owner cruise always has some great incentives. We now have 650 points.

Linda

What a deal just for buying 250 points!!!

#5

[rotary2808]

We almost bought when DVC first opened and all they had was the Disney Vacation Club, which became Old Key West. At the time, though we felt that it didn't work to the way we planned our trips, but now with how they're raising prices and just today I read that they've taken alot of the restuarants we normally eat at off the Dining Plan, the DVC is starting to look like the better option.

#6

[captaincrash]

In St. Kitts there is a railroad tour of the island that they might find interesting.

Morning everyone. This is post #1 for me.

I think I saw somewhere that the St Kitts railroad tour was sort of pricey... it would be cheaper to get a fixed wing aerial tour! Of course... I have not googled it ... yet. OK.. here it is....

http://www.stkittsscenicrailway.com/page4.htm

http://www.stkittsscenicrailway.com/images/trainside.jpg

So, the options are....

A. The Scenic Railway Tour consists of 30-mile train ride and circles the island is approximately 4 hours. This tour departs from and returns to our Needsmust Station which is located at the airport.

B. The Rail/Bus Combo Tour consists of a 18 mile train ride and 12 miles by Bus. This options provides you with opportunity to see the island by Rail and Road. The tour is timed to take 3 hours and 30 minutes total, with 2 hours 30 minutes spent on the rail trip. (NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL PASSENGERS)

The site posted prices as US$89.00 grown ups US$44.50 kids (3-11 years). So it seems to me as if the pricing is NOT as steep as I thought I read elsewhere. You suppose we coule get a discout if we got everyone of the 95 folks doing the pajama party to go on this rail tour? Naturally, we'd all do the rail tour in our pajamas! :rolleyes:

http://www.stkittsscenicrailway.com/page4.2.jpghttp://work.colum.edu/~briley/blog/archives/train_sm.jpg

#12

[rotary2808]

I can't remember how much it is through DCL. :confused3

#7

[LetsGoSteelers]

I think I saw somewhere that the St Kitts railroad tour was sort of pricey... it would be cheaper to get a fixed wing aerial tour! Of course... I have not googled it ... yet. OK.. here it is....

http://www.stkittsscenicrailway.com/page4.htm

http://www.stkittsscenicrailway.com/images/trainside.jpg

So, the options are....

A. The Scenic Railway Tour consists of 30-mile train ride and circles the island is approximately 4 hours. This tour departs from and returns to our Needsmust Station which is located at the airport.

B. The Rail/Bus Combo Tour consists of a 18 mile train ride and 12 miles by Bus. This options provides you with opportunity to see the island by Rail and Road. The tour is timed to take 3 hours and 30 minutes total, with 2 hours 30 minutes spent on the rail trip. (NOW AVAILABLE TO ALL PASSENGERS)

The site posted prices as US$89.00 grown ups US$44.50 kids (3-11 years). So it seems to me as if the pricing is NOT as steep as I thought I read elsewhere. You suppose we coule get a discout if we got everyone of the 95 folks doing the pajama party to go on this rail tour? Naturally, we'd all do the rail tour in our pajamas! :rolleyes:

http://www.stkittsscenicrailway.com/page4.2.jpghttp://work.colum.edu/~briley/blog/archives/train_sm.jpg

#12

sounds like a nice trip but it doesn;t seem like it stops anywhere (ie. beaches, waterfalls, etc) or goes through the rain forest?

[Hygiene99]

Hi everyone :cool1:

You know we have not signed up for much !
must get on the Ball !!
wine tasting and FE contest :thumbsup2
and will attend Jamie breakfast !!

oh and who can forget the GSF :woohoo:

BOB, Just Getting home from the Graveyard shift !! long day :guilty: :rolleyes:
around here that is 11 to 7 :teeth:

It is always this way before the big Layoff :lmao:
early September

Computers are funny ! You never know when they are going to Crash !! :lmao:
( 2 AM ) Well Back to the OLDE Fashioned way ! Book it !!
Hey we got the job Done ! the olde Fashioned way !!
Did not let the CRASH stop us ! :teeth:

Then BOSS comes off like it is Our fault ! :rotfl2: 8 year old Computer ..
Deal with it!! :lmao:
ok Going to take a nap.. :happytv:
Thanks for listening to my vent :grouphug:

Wont make the Quota :wave2: :lmao:

OH YEAH , We have a cruise Booked on points !
not this one ! :teeth: taking 4 kids on a cruse is not Cheap !
points help make it possible.. :blush:
kids will love this for sure. :smooth:
Aunty Jenn and uncle Pete with 4 kids for 5 days :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :guilty:
where is Aunty T when you need her!! :rotfl:

Straight A report card kids only Cruise !!! :goodvibes

[LetsGoSteelers]

We almost bought when DVC first opened and all they had was the Disney Vacation Club, which became Old Key West. At the time, though we felt that it didn't work to the way we planned our trips, but now with how they're raising prices and just today I read that they've taken alot of the restuarants we normally eat at off the Dining Plan, the DVC is starting to look like the better option.

#6

i'm confused...i thought DVC was the timeshare-like/points vacation program, is there something else? :confused3

[rotary2808]

i'm confused...i thought DVC was the timeshare-like/points vacation program, is there something else? :confused3

No, it is a timeshare. Sorry if that got confusing. When DVC first started up, they only had one hotel and it was known as the Disney Vacation Club. When they started building more DVC hotels, they changed the name to Old Key West.

#8

[LetsGoSteelers]

What a deal just for buying 250 points!!!

#5

hmmm, considering they spent $25K I think they well paid for it but I could be wrong. It does sound like a great bonus though.

What is an owner cruise?

and thanks all for your comments and feedback on the DVC

at first thought, it sounds expensive with the lowest option on value season being 251 pts, that does equate to appx $25K if it is $100/point. but then you think this is over the course of what some 45 yrs so I guess it keeps on giving.

Another question, do the points required go up over time so that you have to buy more points?


I think we were looking at $5,500k for a 7day cruise ... if you take 250 points over 45 years thats over 11k points. If we were to spend an avg of 400 pts for a family of 5 (is that normal?) then it seems to work out to 27-28 vacations you could take over that period.

whew...that's alot of disney, now that explains why most of you have gone over the deep end :crazy:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[kpros]

We almost bought when DVC first opened and all they had was the Disney Vacation Club, which became Old Key West. At the time, though we felt that it didn't work to the way we planned our trips, but now with how they're raising prices and just today I read that they've taken alot of the restuarants we normally eat at off the Dining Plan, the DVC is starting to look like the better option.

#6

Emily

Where did you read about changes to the dining plan?

Ken

[LetsGoSteelers]

dupe...sorry

[rotary2808]

Emily

Where did you read about changes to the dining plan?

Ken

All Ears Net. The link to it is on their main page. Lots of dining changes starting January 1, 2007.

#9

[rotary2808]

hmmm, considering they spent $25K I think they well paid for it but I could be wrong. It does sound like a great bonus though.

What is an owner cruise?

and thanks all for your comments and feedback on the DVC

at first thought, it sounds expensive with the lowest option on value season being 251 pts, that does equate to appx $25K if it is $100/point. but then you think this is over the course of what some 45 yrs so I guess it keeps on giving.

Another question, do the points required go up over time so that you have to buy more points?


I think we were looking at $5,500k for a 7day cruise ... if you take 250 points over 45 years thats over 11k points. If we were to spend an avg of 400 pts for a family of 5 (is that normal?) then it seems to work out to 27-28 vacations you could take over that period.

whew...that's alot of disney, now that explains why most of you have gone over the deep end :rotfl:

The only one of those I can really answer is what the owner's cruise is? Each September, DVC charters the Wonder for a 4 night DVC owner's only cruise. That cruise is only available to DVC members. I haven't been on one so that's about all I know about it. :lmao:

#10!!!

Ok, I put in my quota of 10 posts for today, does that mean I can shut up now? :lmao:

[rotary2808]

Of course for as much as you spend to get points they should give you something in return. When it's in points you don't think about it as much as you do if there is a $ in front of it. :lmao:

#11

[winotracy]

OH YEAH , We have a cruise Booked on points !
not this one ! :teeth: taking 4 kids on a cruse is not Cheap !
points help make it possible.. :blush:
kids will love this for sure. :smooth:
Aunty Jenn and uncle Pete with 4 kids for 5 days :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :guilty:
where is Aunty T when you need her!! :rotfl:

Straight A report card kids only Cruise !!! :goodvibes

:wave: Right here!! You taking me too?? :teeth: You know the twins would love it! I am from a different state ya know :lmao:

[captaincrash]

OK...

Checking out of my room now... got maybe 3 or 4 hours ahead of me driving (stop and go some of the way) to get home. Cheers folks!

:thumbsup2

Lucky #13

[captaincrash]

Awww shucks - I'm gonna miss the run to 8100 now... it's just 21 away! Maybe I can monitor from the lobby as we're checking out but not leaving the hotel for an hour or so...


\anyone up for a friendly sprint to 8100???? :lmao:

#14

[LetsGoSteelers]

this sounds like one heckuva deal...anyone wanna buy 1000 points?

1000 points (http://www.dvc-resales.com/detail.cfm?ID=OKW1000-04-0503)

[LetsGoSteelers]

Another question, I'm seeing various resales listed from several resorts...I'm assuming all that really does is affect the price you paid as additional resorts came online. As new resorts were added prices went up...which is where the mention of currently $100 / point came from.

So if you buy a resale at one of these lower prices, does it affect your ability to get other resorts or does it matter? I'm just guessing since I really don;t know much about this...

For example, if you were to buy one of the key west resales at appx 70ish range per point, would it affect how many points needed to stay at the wilderness lodge or any other resort?

Scott re; the info on the DCL, are special cruises also open to using DVC points or is it just the std 3, 4 and 7 night cruises?

Each of the resales also list a month, I'm also assuming that is just your anniversary date (not when you have to use them as opposed to some timeshares that are week-based) which would be when your main fees are due and points become avail.....

doh! oh yeah forgot about those (yes we've been to a few presentations but its been awhile)

ok, what do those tend to run, ie maint fees, etc - any other costs involved?

tks again!!!

[rotary2808]

Might do it if it was at the Wilderness Lodge Villas instead, but I don't know if we'd want that many points. I doubt we'd use that many and we'd always end up banking probably half of it. :lmao:

#12 (before too long I will pass Captain for today's total. :lmao: ) Wow, I really should be doing some work shouldn't I?

[rotary2808]

The points stay the same no matter where your home resort (the one you buy into) is.

The only thing that is different is your booking window. If you bought that 1000 points at Old Key West, then that would be your home resort. Booking for your home resort is 11 months from your arrival date. Any other DVC property you wish to stay at opens to you for booking at the 9(?) month window.

The month listed is your points year. Like ours is September to September.

#13, Captain here I come. :lmao:

[kimkatmom]

Hi Everyone

Had a great time in Napa over the weekend. I really like the Iron Horse vineyard and winery.

Ken

The weather was wonderful here over the weekend. Hope you had a wonderful time -- you should see the traffic today. Good call to come last weekend. The closer it gets to September, the harder it is to travel through the valley.

Next time you plan to come to the valley, PM me and I'll try to give you some secrets.

Leslye

[LetsGoSteelers]

The points stay the same no matter where your home resort (the one you buy into) is.

The only thing that is different is your booking window. If you bought that 1000 points at Old Key West, then that would be your home resort. Booking for your home resort is 11 months from your arrival date. Any other DVC property you wish to stay at opens to you for booking at the 9(?) month window.

The month listed is your points year. Like ours is September to September.

#13, Captain here I come. :lmao:

ahh i see, tks!

[LetsGoSteelers]

time to bump this to the next page, been here long enough today....mmmmmmppphhhhhhhh <-- pushing the page over...lol

8100 will occur on this page, gotta step out....good luck to you all!

[kpros]

The weather was wonderful here over the weekend. Hope you had a wonderful time -- you should see the traffic today. Good call to come last weekend. The closer it gets to September, the harder it is to travel through the valley.

Next time you plan to come to the valley, PM me and I'll try to give you some secrets.

Leslye

Thanks Leslye - we will keep that in mind. We joined a couple of the wine clubs while we were there, so that means we have to go back more often to take advantage of the free tastings. There are a few Disboarders we would like to stop in and say hi to in the Napa area.

Ken

[winotracy]

Thanks Leslye - we will keep that in mind. We joined a couple of the wine clubs while we were there, so that means we have to go back more often to take advantage of the free tastings. There are a few Disboarders we would like to stop in and say hi to in the Napa area.

Ken

Believe it or not, I've never been to Napa. Been to Monterey and Temecula. Monterey was fun, but so far between all the wineries.

[winotracy]

Only eight more posts for me to get to 2000 :thumbsup2 :cool1:

[winotracy]

Maybe I do talk too much :confused3

[Scott H]

hmmm, considering they spent $25K I think they well paid for it but I could be wrong. It does sound like a great bonus though.

What is an owner cruise?

and thanks all for your comments and feedback on the DVC

at first thought, it sounds expensive with the lowest option on value season being 251 pts, that does equate to appx $25K if it is $100/point. but then you think this is over the course of what some 45 yrs so I guess it keeps on giving.

Another question, do the points required go up over time so that you have to buy more points?


I think we were looking at $5,500k for a 7day cruise ... if you take 250 points over 45 years thats over 11k points. If we were to spend an avg of 400 pts for a family of 5 (is that normal?) then it seems to work out to 27-28 vacations you could take over that period.

whew...that's alot of disney, now that explains why most of you have gone over the deep end :crazy:

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:


The number of points needed for various offerings and accommodation may go up or they may go down. At the various resorts they are leveled, so if a stay during the value season goes down, an stay during an other season would have to go up. For other offerings such as WDW resorts, adventure collection, cruise line,... etc these are separate contracts between the vendor and DVC, and they are renewed on an annual basis, and yes some of those have gone up, esp DCL.

The points I quoted were per person, for the first and second passengers, then there are kids points or adult points for the other members of your party.

So far all cruises, special ones included have been made available for DVC points exchange. All of our cruises have been on points, i.e. PC and this cruise and the Med crossing.

[MommaluvsDis]

Sorry, I've been on the phone with a friend from Texas and since she called me I didn't think it was polite to cut the conversation short! Yeah right! :rotfl2: Anyway, the gift basket I'm talking about is free to anyone who bought their timeshare from Tom and his crew at The Timeshare Store. It's a, from all accounts, lovely basket that his wife put together for Timeshare customers. Steve and I will pick ours up in Sept as we bought thru them in Sept of 04.

Thanks, :thumbsup2 I tried my best since we've only been members for a year and this trip will be the first time we've used our points. We're not doing the cruise part on points, but we are doing WDW and the Villas at the Wilderness Lodge.

Did anyone ever figure out what gift basket Mommaluvdis was talking about? It's supposed to have something to do with DVC, but I have no idea what or how you go about getting it.

#3 :thumbsup2

[captaincrash]

OK... 8 to go....
#15

[winotracy]

Gotta go golfing in just a little bit so I won't see 2000 until later and have a nice race everyone :happytv:

[captaincrash]

5 to go
#16

[winotracy]

I thought you went home CC?

[captaincrash]

I thought you went home CC?

In the lobby - just finished lunch...

they have a terminal here - I have an addiction... it's amore'!

[winotracy]

In the lobby - just finished lunch...

they have a terminal here - I have an addiction... it's amore'!

No Fair :guilty:

[winotracy]

giving it one last chance!!

[LetsGoSteelers]

The points I quoted were per person, for the first and second passengers, then there are kids points or adult points for the other members of your party.




THUD!!! :faint: :eek:

OMG!! I thought that was for the group....250pts per person? yikes

[captaincrash]

did I get it?

Awwww RATS! And so another baby cow is born... gotta go now!

TTFN!

[winotracy]

One more for good measure, though I'm sure someone (CC) stole it from me!

[captaincrash]

THUD!!! :faint: :eek:

OMG!! I thought that was for the group....250pts per person? yikes

Cheeers!

YA GOT ME!

ttfn!

[LetsGoSteelers]

giving it one last chance!!

OMG! I'm so sorry tracy, I wasn;t even trying to get it this time, I was just getting over the shock of what Scott posted on the prices....didn;t even realize all those other posts showed up. I feel bad now.. :sad2:

[rotary2808]

Sorry, I've been on the phone with a friend from Texas and since she called me I didn't think it was polite to cut the conversation short! Yeah right! :rotfl2: Anyway, the gift basket I'm talking about is free to anyone who bought their timeshare from Tom and his crew at The Timeshare Store. It's a, from all accounts, lovely basket that his wife put together for Timeshare customers. Steve and I will pick ours up in Sept as we bought thru them in Sept of 04.

Oh, okay. I thought maybe it was something available to all DVC members.

#14 :cheer2:

[Scott H]

THUD!!! :faint: :eek:

OMG!! I thought that was for the group....250pts per person? yikes


Cat 4 for a family of 4 2 adults adn 2 kids ages 6-12 qould be 756 points

Cat 11 same group would be 436 points.

[LetsGoSteelers]

OMG! I'm so sorry tracy, I wasn;t even trying to get it this time, I was just getting over the shock of what Scott posted on the prices....didn;t even realize all those other posts showed up. I feel bad now.. :sad2:

although we should all go after crash, because if I hadn;t posted, he was next, right there trying to steal it from you....that terrible captn crash, we're gonna have to prepare the plank for him... pirate:

[rotary2808]

OMG! I'm so sorry tracy, I wasn;t even trying to get it this time, I was just getting over the shock of what Scott posted on the prices....didn;t even realize all those other posts showed up. I feel bad now.. :sad2:

It doesn't sound so bad until you realize that point. I think with DCL & DVC you just have to sit down and do the math. The monetary cost of the cruise and the monetary cost of the points for the cruise and then compare the two.

#15

[LetsGoSteelers]

Cat 4 for a family of 4 2 adults adn 2 kids ages 6-12 qould be 756 points

Cat 11 same group would be 436 points.

hmm, ok well maybe that's not tooo bad, we actually have 5

two adults, 17, 8 & 2

so that was for a cat 4 7 wk?

scott, where is it you are getting this from? can you share a link? I saw the point calculator on the DIS site but it only listed resorts, not DCL from what I could tell.

anyway, thanks again for all the helpful info!

[rotary2808]

Alright, I too have to call it quits for a few hours. It's almost quitting time. But I think 16 posts in an 8 hour period is a pretty good contribution.

"I'll give you a topic, talk amongst yourselfs."- Dana Carvey, the Church Lady. :lmao:

Later guys!!!!

[MommaluvsDis]

Basically, what DVC is is paying lump sum and then the maintenance fees for your room. If you're use to staying in first rate rooms then you'll be good to go. Steve and I use ours for both resort DVC rooms and cruise suites. A lot of people say it's not a good idea to cruise on points as it costs more if you figure $10 per point value. But, I love calling member services, paying my $75 booking fee and forgetting about it. Now this is after the initial investment.

We are very happy with the DVC. You will not find a hard pressure sales pitch. If you want DVC, you have to go to them.

[kimkatmom]

Believe it or not, I've never been to Napa. Been to Monterey and Temecula. Monterey was fun, but so far between all the wineries.

You've never been to Napa???? With a name like "winotracy" - that just doesn't make much sense. It's kinda like someone asking me why I don't drink wine. When you're born and raised here, it's no big deal. The only wine I drink is "Page." It's amazing!

P.S. Tracy, great job on the news letter this month. Only one more!!!

[MommaluvsDis]

Okay, here's the Fish Extender contest participant list. Please check and if I've omitted you, please PM or email me and let me know.

Children's category

Michelle - Rockolamama
Cindi - Cindi0511
Sandy - Strissel


Adult's Category

Tracy - winotracy
Alex and Carolyn - first timers
Peter - Hygiene99
Gail - glindamood
Shari and Ken - kpros and spros
Lynn and Scott - ScottH
Julie - Chessa
PrettyInTink
Diana - Tigger&Bubba
Andy - luvdiz2
Butlersdidit
BethE
Kathy - Disforever
Linda and Robert - seaulater
(sorry Linda! Had you on the master list, just didn't carry it forward!)

[LetsGoSteelers]

Basically, what DVC is is paying lump sum and then the maintenance fees for your room. If you're use to staying in first rate rooms then you'll be good to go. Steve and I use ours for both resort DVC rooms and cruise suites. A lot of people say it's not a good idea to cruise on points as it costs more if you figure $10 per point value. But, I love calling member services, paying my $75 booking fee and forgetting about it. Now this is after the initial investment.

We are very happy with the DVC. You will not find a hard pressure sales pitch. If you want DVC, you have to go to them.

.....$10 per point, I thought it was appx $100 / pt?

in either case it does sound like a good value (I was just getting over the shock of thinking it was 250-400 for the cat 4 room and not per person) , i guess i'm just missing one other piece of the puzzle and that is the yearly maint fee?

do you know what the maint fee would be if you had say 250 pts?

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Okay, here's the Fish Extender contest participant list. Please check and if I've omitted you, please PM or email me and let me know.

Children's category

Michelle - Rockolamama
Cindi - Cindi0511
Sandy - Strissel


Adult's Category

Tracy - winotracy
Alex and Carolyn - first timers
Peter - Hygiene99
Gail - glindamood
Shari and Ken - kpros and spros
Lynn and Scott - ScottH
Julie - Chessa
PrettyInTink
Diana - Tigger&Bubba
Andy - luvdiz2
Butlersdidit
BethE
Kathy - Disforever

Oh My....I can't believe I forgot to register Leslie (DisneyPinDiva) and I......please include us in the Adult category.

[Hygiene99]

Cat 4 for a family of 4 2 adults adn 2 kids ages 6-12 qould be 756 points

Cat 11 same group would be 436 points.
Each point usually rents for about $10.00

Ok now take those 750 points over to the Dvc rent trade board, list them there for $10.00 each to rent !

giving you $7500.00 to spend on a cruise . :teeth:

Then go over to the DCL website and price out a cat 4 cruise for the FAM.

7-NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE
March 24-31, 2007
(Ship: Disney Magic)
Stateroom: 2 Adults and 2 Children (Ages 4 and 10)
Total Price: $$ 8,445.20
no insurance no transfers.

School vacation week ? :goodvibes

See the difference ! less to use the points in this case. :teeth:

The way we feel is, they are your points use them as you wish..

just wish we had more . :teeth:

[Scott H]

.....$10 per point, I thought it was appx $100 / pt?

in either case it does sound like a good value (I was just getting over the shock of thinking it was 250-400 for the cat 4 room and not per person) , i guess i'm just missing one other piece of the puzzle and that is the yearly maint fee?

do you know what the maint fee would be if you had say 250 pts?


The $10 per point is the approximate yearly value of a point. i.e. a 50 point reservation would have a cash value of $500.

Maint fees vary depending on your home resort a ball park number would be about $5 per point per year.

Add about a 107 points to the figure I gave you for your family of 5, that is the appox 2007 point numbers for a western cruise.

Point numbers are from a DVC members only site.

[kpros]

Believe it or not, I've never been to Napa. Been to Monterey and Temecula. Monterey was fun, but so far between all the wineries.

Hi Tracy

We've only been twice. But I think we will be going back more often. We did nothing but sparkling wines this trip. Korbel and Iron Horse on Friday after the drive up. Mumms, Chandon, Gloria Ferrer and Domaine Carneros on Sat.

After all that, we were almost ready to go back to Mumms before the drive home on Sunday, and then decided not to.

Great fun, but it can get expensive.

Ken

[Scott H]

Basically, what DVC is is paying lump sum and then the maintenance fees for your room. If you're use to staying in first rate rooms then you'll be good to go. Steve and I use ours for both resort DVC rooms and cruise suites. A lot of people say it's not a good idea to cruise on points as it costs more if you figure $10 per point value. But, I love calling member services, paying my $75 booking fee and forgetting about it. Now this is after the initial investment.

We are very happy with the DVC. You will not find a hard pressure sales pitch. If you want DVC, you have to go to them.

I agree 100% and it sounds like DVC is taking note of people that rent their points out an a regular basis. I never plan on renting out our points, we use them.

[Hygiene99]

Alright, I too have to call it quits for a few hours. It's almost quitting time. But I think 16 posts in an 8 hour period is a pretty good contribution.

"I'll give you a topic, talk amongst yourselfs."- Dana Carvey, the Church Lady. :lmao:

Later guys!!!!



the church lady (http://www.wavsource.com/snds_2006-08-05_186579749867616/tv/snl/carvey_church_lady.wav) :teeth:

LOL (http://www.wavsource.com/snds_2006-08-05_186579749867616/tv/snl/carvey_church_satan2.wav)


AHH (http://www.disneydreamer.com/WDtribute.htm)

[Hygiene99]

Point numbers are from a DVC members only site.

you have to be a member to get in !! :teeth: :lmao: :rotfl: :goodvibes

ok im tired.. :guilty:

[Scott H]

you have to be a member to get in !! :teeth: :lmao: :rotfl: :goodvibes

ok im tired.. :guilty:

Yes you do,

hey you other DVC Members, if I get something wrong please correct me, Thanks, I don't want to missguide anyone.

Peter working later tonight???

Bob, my Tiki bar opened early tonight, it was a rather long day.

[seaulater]

The other thing with using points, is you are not paying resort taxes and fees when you go.

Nothing like checking out and your room bill is absolutely ZERO dollars!

Also, when we added our points (250) and got the free Hong Kong trip, they were not $100 per point. Prices just went up I think around July 1st this year.

Plus, you can usually have them back date points and they will give you last year, this year and next, so when you buy say 250 points, you could actually use 750 immediately by banking, using, and borrowing.

I can tell you that we have more than paid for our DVC ownership in cruises and vacations thus far. If you are a Disney fan and keep going back over and over, I can't imagine paying over and over for cruises and rooms.

Nothing I like better than booking a cruise and paying $75.00 for the booking fee! YIPEE!

Linda

[seaulater]

14 day med repo $75.00

the cash price alone made it worth it using DVC points and I get to use them over and over and over again!

(Sorry, I love DVC and am so glad we bought in in 1994). Only wish we were like Scott and bought in 1991.

Also, I know many people who are kicking themselves who didn't buy back in the 90's and are now just buying in.

Okay headed home to work on the mini-navigator!

Linda

[Hygiene99]

Yes you do,

hey you other DVC Members, if I get something wrong please correct me, Thanks, I don't want to missguide anyone.

Peter working later tonight???

Bob, my Tiki bar opened early tonight, it was a rather long day.

May I please have a Grass skirt. or 2 :teeth:

[MommaluvsDis]

We absolutely love our DVC too! Go over on the DVC boards and post that you cruise on points! Man they really flame :furious: you there but it's okay, I can take it!

We bought mainly so that we could cruise more often and it's allowing us to do just that.

Our first DCL trip we were not members and it costs us $8,000 for 4 adults. That would have been a nice downpayment on a DVC membership! :sad2:

We were thinking about doing the DC members only cruise next year but our DS will be getting married so I think we'll give them our points and let them cruise for their honeymoon.

[MommaluvsDis]

Hey seaulater,

I wish we'd've bought in '94 instead of 2004! ;)

[rotary2808]

Scott, I know I'll need correcting too. I'm still so new at all of this, but I do have a pretty good idea of how it all works.

That's #17 (I think)

[Scott H]

Scott, I know I'll need correcting too. I'm still so new at all of this, but I do have a pretty good idea of how it all works.

That's #17 (I think)

You have a very good grasp on DVC, on e has gotta stay on top of it all to maximize one's use. Often I think I am missing something.

[BobandLee]

Did you ever do anything that later you wish you hadn't?

Arrghhh!
http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/sunandmoon/language/www/US/IN/Noblesville.gif

Would've been a great night for PHINS UP!

[Scott H]

It's OK open up that Tiki Bar and get your License to Chill

[BobandLee]

It's OK open up that Tiki Bar and get your License to Chill
It's open pal! Oh Boy!

Was really busy for a couple hours. Home. Make the Key Lime Pie, grill the burgers and then "booze in the blender". So we are now done with dinner, having the Margs. I will have that pie later.

Time to catch up on the PM's and the posts. Man!

[BobandLee]

Don't feel so bad about on-lookers when you try on grass skirts. Ya know... way before the GSF was even mentioned (right after I introduced myself as joining the cruise here) I already HAD a grass skirt on hand!!!!

Don't ask me to explain THAT one... well... OK... I don't really know what we're doing with one in an adult size ... but when my spouse saw some of the funny modified pictures with ME appearing in a grass skirt she started asking what it was all about - and I said I might have to consider going aboard with one ... and she dug one up from storage!!!! Yeah... we already had one. I still wonder a bit. :confused3

#3
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a99/CanalCruiser/other/TomSkirt.jpg
Just in case anyone forgot. :)

[Scott H]

some things we just can not forget, try as we may.

[BobandLee]

If I were there,
right now we would be discussing all of the crazies we saw in the parking lot, complaining about the $10 margaritas and watching the t-shirt shooter.
If.


But, this is the next best thing. Here with the Dis-Friends. :thumbsup2
Hey Jimmy's on.

[BobandLee]

.. BOB, Just Getting home from the Graveyard shift !! long day :guilty: :rolleyes:
around here that is 11 to 7 :teeth:
...

Been there, done that, Pete.

[BobandLee]

HOT HOT HOT..............sorry TDCNala :teeth:

[BobandLee]

Okay, here's the Fish Extender contest participant list. Please check and if I've omitted you, please PM or email me and let me know.

Children's category

Michelle - Rockolamama
Cindi - Cindi0511
Sandy - Strissel


Adult's Category

Tracy - winotracy
Alex and Carolyn - first timers
Peter - Hygiene99
Gail - glindamood
Shari and Ken - kpros and spros
Lynn and Scott - ScottH
Julie - Chessa
PrettyInTink
Diana - Tigger&Bubba
Andy - luvdiz2
Butlersdidit
BethE
Kathy - Disforever
Linda and Robert - seaulater
(sorry Linda! Had you on the master list, just didn't carry it forward!)

Please add us to the list. I will have to compete fair and square now. No blackmail. pirate:

[sweetsue]

Good to hear Celeste, We pause this post for a commercial, after our Move to Cheyenne, Soggy Moose Diving will be open for business and we can do almost any SCUBA class for ya. Now back to our program.

Because of Lynn’s slow ear clearing, we have her get in before me, and start her descent, other diver get in and I follow and sometime it works out. Also it is a good idea to let the divemaster where ever you are know that you have slow ears.

One of the other things we used to tell students was to try taking Sudafed before the class. It seems to really help ear clearing. After going up and down 75 times chasing students, I found Sudafed to be quite helpful for me! It's safe with diving.

Not sure where Celeste is diving now, but it is also easier to clear in warmer water than colder water. So, hopefully you're currently diving in some frigid pool or lake, and will have an easy time in the Caribbean!

Speaking of which - is anyone diving in St. Thomas that would mind having a tag-along? I didn't setup any diving (DNana doesn't dive) but am getting an itch to go... St. Thomas is the only place left where I don't already have an excursion.

Sweet Sue

[LetsGoSteelers]

I agree 100% and it sounds like DVC is taking note of people that rent their points out an a regular basis. I never plan on renting out our points, we use them.

Does that mean you are not supposed to rent them out?

[Scott H]

One of the other things we used to tell students was to try taking Sudafed before the class. It seems to really help ear clearing. After going up and down 75 times chasing students, I found Sudafed to be quite helpful for me! It's safe with diving.

Not sure where Celeste is diving now, but it is also easier to clear in warmer water than colder water. So, hopefully you're currently diving in some frigid pool or lake, and will have an easy time in the Caribbean!

Speaking of which - is anyone diving in St. Thomas that would mind having a tag-along? I didn't setup any diving (DNana doesn't dive) but am getting an itch to go... St. Thomas is the only place left where I don't already have an excursion.

Sweet Sue

I think some of us are diving there. We are, actually diving where ever we can.

Affrin we found to be better than sudafed, lasts longer, although there is a new sudafed 12 hour. Had one student take sudafed and she was biouncing off the walls, so now I tell folks to try it before they dive to see how it affects them.

[LetsGoSteelers]

The other thing with using points, is you are not paying resort taxes and fees when you go.

Nothing like checking out and your room bill is absolutely ZERO dollars!

Also, when we added our points (250) and got the free Hong Kong trip, they were not $100 per point. Prices just went up I think around July 1st this year.

Plus, you can usually have them back date points and they will give you last year, this year and next, so when you buy say 250 points, you could actually use 750 immediately by banking, using, and borrowing.

I can tell you that we have more than paid for our DVC ownership in cruises and vacations thus far. If you are a Disney fan and keep going back over and over, I can't imagine paying over and over for cruises and rooms.

Nothing I like better than booking a cruise and paying $75.00 for the booking fee! YIPEE!

Linda

wow considering all those tricks i can see how you come out ahead. As with anything i guess its all in knowing how to work the system. That's why I am asking all you experienced DISners, no one better to know the ins and outs

Thanks all!

[sweetsue]

Okay, here's the Fish Extender contest participant list. Please check and if I've omitted you, please PM or email me and let me know.

Children's category

Michelle - Rockolamama
Cindi - Cindi0511
Sandy - Strissel


Adult's Category

Tracy - winotracy
Alex and Carolyn - first timers
Peter - Hygiene99
Gail - glindamood
Shari and Ken - kpros and spros
Lynn and Scott - ScottH
Julie - Chessa
PrettyInTink
Diana - Tigger&Bubba
Andy - luvdiz2
Butlersdidit
BethE
Kathy - Disforever
Linda and Robert - seaulater
(sorry Linda! Had you on the master list, just didn't carry it forward!)

We've been forgotten!!!!! I knew I was gone from the boards for too long. We're in the "extremely creatively-challenged family" category. But basically, Christina did the whole thing - I just paid for it. So, sweetsue is in the "Children" category.

Sweet Sue

[LetsGoSteelers]

14 day med repo $75.00

Linda

well, that sounds great but its really $75 + the annual maint fee that you pay.

I know its still cheap but when you borrow you will also pay the maint fee and not use points that following year right?

well... unless of course you still have some left over and/or rent addtl points.

i guess that helps you too, you can rent addtl points w/o having to pay the additional maint normally required for those points.

[LetsGoSteelers]

For those that are not DVC members, how did you book this cruise?

a. straight thru disney website
b. Dreams unlimited - how was the discount?
c. other travel agent

?

[Scott H]

well, that sounds great but its really $75 + the annual maint fee that you pay.

I know its still cheap but when you borrow you will also pay the maint fee and not use points that following year right?

well... unless of course you still have some left over and/or rent addtl points.

i guess that helps you too, you can rent addtl points w/o having to pay the additional maint normally required for those points.

The Maint fees are yours to pay every year.

Come Monday, well today felt like a monday....

[sweetsue]

I think some of us are diving there. We are, actually diving where ever we can.

Affrin we found to be better than sudafed, lasts longer, although there is a new sudafed 12 hour. Had one student take sudafed and she was biouncing off the walls, so now I tell folks to try it before they dive to see how it affects them.

Smart idea on trying in advance. I never tried the Affrin before. Is Affrin the nose spray medicine?

Keep me in mind if you end up diving in St. Thomas... will PM more info.

Sweet Sue

[Scott H]

Smart idea on trying in advance. I never tried the Affrin before. Is Affrin the nose spray medicine?

Keep me in mind if you end up diving in St. Thomas... will PM more info.

Sweet Sue

yep the spray stuff......


Floradays >>>>>> yeah!!!!!

[BobandLee]

For those that are not DVC members, how did you book this cruise?

a. straight thru disney website
b. Dreams unlimited - how was the discount?
c. other travel agent

?

We are DVC members, but we did a half and half. One with points and one with cash, because of a shortage of points from last year.

Now if we had a gazillion points, that would not be a problem.

FLORIDAYS!

[BobandLee]

CHANGES!

"Visions of good times that brought so much pleasure
Makes me want to go back again.
If it suddenly ended tomorrow,
I could somehow adjust to the fall.
Good times and riches and xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
I've seen more than I can recall"

one of my favorite concert songs!

[Scott H]

Cheeseburger is a native plant in Indiana?????

[BobandLee]

Yes! Here at this house anyway.

No fair that Sirius is ahead of RM! :sad2:

[sweetsue]

Calling all Radisson guests - and anyone else in the Port Canaveral area!

On Saturday afternoon - say around 2:30 ish? let's MEET poolside by the funny looking tiki hut and see if we can talk the bartender into trying to make Konk Koolers! Kids (if you have them) can splash and play in the pool It'll be practice for CC. After a cooler or two (alcoholic or otherwise) - we'll head over to Grills to watch the Magic glide by on it's way out of port.

Tracy posted a list in the newsletter - but I'd like to get a final count. I'll be calling Grills to beg them to set aside some prime viewing room for our group. Having never been to Grills before, this could be quite entertaining. Any suggestions from former Grill-ee's?

So far I have the following:

SweetSue (3), Harry in Michigan (1), BethE (1), Krdisneybound (2), BobandLee (2), SuzieDisney (3) and PrettyInTink (2)

Let me know if there is anyone else interested - even if you aren't staying at the Radisson. It's a chance to meet up with your fellow DISers before the cruise and take a rare shot of the Magic leaving port (I'm usually ON the Magic...).

Sweet Sue

[Scott H]

Yes! Here at this house anyway.

No fair that Sirius is ahead of RM! :sad2:

New Tune !!!!

[BobandLee]

Cheeseburger is a native plant in Indiana?????
State flower Indiana.....sounds like an idea for a T-shirt

doggone...I heard about this song and I don't have the recorder cued up :sad2:

[Scott H]

Kewl conch salad in shade of old Nassau!!!

I like it, KEWL TUNE

[BobandLee]

Kewl conch salad in shade of old Nassau!!!

I like it, KEWL TUNE
Be out in October

[Scott H]

Hey Bob, do you think we could get them to do this tune at the sailaway......LOL

[BobandLee]

Hey Bob, do you think we could get them to do this tune at the sailaway......LOL
WDWGDAS?

[Scott H]

Yeah Southern Cross!!!!!

[Scott H]

WDWGDAS?

That one and Southern Cross

[BobandLee]

Southern Cross....you don't have to stay up late tonight.

[Mickey&JoshNut]

WDWGDAS?

I see Bob and Scott are talking their own language again....

[Scott H]

I see Bob and Scott are talking their own language again....

Tune into Radio Margaritaville and join the party......

Magic kind of medicine

[BobandLee]

I see Bob and Scott are talking their own language again....
:confused3 What is it you don't understand.


One Particular Harbor! Hulahttp://members.aol.com/robertj85/hula.gif Hulahttp://members.aol.com/robertj85/hula.gif Hulahttp://members.aol.com/robertj85/hula.gif

[Hygiene99]

Calling all Radisson guests - and anyone else in the Port Canaveral area!

On Saturday afternoon - say around 2:30 ish? let's MEET poolside by the funny looking tiki hut and see if we can talk the bartender into trying to make Konk Koolers! Kids (if you have them) can splash and play in the pool It'll be practice for CC. After a cooler or two (alcoholic or otherwise) - we'll head over to Grills to watch the Magic glide by on it's way out of port.

Tracy posted a list in the newsletter - but I'd like to get a final count. I'll be calling Grills to beg them to set aside some prime viewing room for our group. Having never been to Grills before, this could be quite entertaining. Any suggestions from former Grill-ee's?

So far I have the following:

SweetSue (3), Harry in Michigan (1), BethE (1), Krdisneybound (2), BobandLee (2), SuzieDisney (3) and PrettyInTink (2)

Let me know if there is anyone else interested - even if you aren't staying at the Radisson. It's a chance to meet up with your fellow DISers before the cruise and take a rare shot of the Magic leaving port (I'm usually ON the Magic...).

Sweet Sue
prettyintink
May not be going ! I think she post she was going to the world instead :confused3 :confused3

[BobandLee]

Most mysterious calling harbour
So far but yet so near
I can see the day when my hair's full gray
And I finally disappear.........BUT NOT YET!

Hula, Hula, Hula

[Hygiene99]

Does that mean you are not supposed to rent them out?

Sounds hard .. to call ??
I mean we have 2 different Family or friends using our points
for stays before or after the Cruise .. one is Jenns brother, Gave him and his wife 2 nights for xmas present. and the other shall remain nameless.
But only has about 30 something days to her B2SB cruises :lmao: :lmao: :)
And likes DVC resorts :blush: No rent how do they know ?

GN B&S :guilty:

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Tune into Radio Margaritaville and join the party......

Magic kind of medicine

Scott...remember I am in the land of the North....don't believe we have Radio Margaritaville here....

[Scott H]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid211/p69d674baa6a911192b34593c60fb1331/ed99d7d6.jpg

My one Particular Harbour..... Where the Children Play and all is safe within,,,,, :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[BobandLee]

Scott...remember I am in the land of the North....don't believe we have Radio Margaritaville here....
RadioMargaritaville (http://radiomargaritaville.com/_listen/windows_hi.htm) CLICK

[Scott H]

Scott...remember I am in the land of the North....don't believe we have Radio Margaritaville here....

Bob would you please post the link as Margaritaville is a state of mind not a place.....

[Scott H]

Nevermind he beat me to it.....

It is intermission time..... Jimmy will be back soon, got to get teh Malamutes ready fo warewolf

[Scott H]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid174/p7091db7b79b00782a57eb0a0be7907dc/f39ca632.jpg

Is it time for PHINS!!!!!

[BobandLee]

Nevermind he beat me to it.....

It is intermission time..... Jimmy will be back soon, got to get teh Malamutes ready fo warewolf
There is a full moon tonight. Almost

Will there be a Video?

[Mickey&JoshNut]

RadioMargaritaville (http://radiomargaritaville.com/_listen/windows_hi.htm) CLICK

Is this always the same link.....like I should save it as a favourite?????

[Scott H]

What a great Star Spangled Banner!!!!

Took my mind to the Punch Bowl in Hawaii.

[Scott H]

Is this always the same link.....like I should save it as a favourite?????

Most assureadly!!!!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/pdadb8db14c4c045146b5a779c9203946/f6d43b80.jpg

Malamutes getting ready!!!!

[MommaluvsDis]

Okay, here's the Fish Extender contest participant list. Please check and if I've omitted you, please PM or email me and let me know.

Children's category

Michelle - Rockolamama
Cindi - Cindi0511
Sandy - Strissel


Adult's Category

Tracy - winotracy
Alex and Carolyn - first timers
Peter - Hygiene99
Gail - glindamood
Shari and Ken - kpros and spros
Lynn and Scott - ScottH
Julie - Chessa
PrettyInTink
Diana - Tigger&Bubba
Andy - luvdiz2
Butlersdidit
BethE
Kathy - Disforever
Linda and Robert - seaulater
(sorry Linda! Had you on the master list, just didn't carry it forward!)


Edited to add:

Adult
minniemouse71 - Vickie
BobandLee

Children
sweetsue

[BobandLee]

Most assureadly!!!!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/pdadb8db14c4c045146b5a779c9203946/f6d43b80.jpg

Malamutes getting ready!!!!
I love that! :)
Lee thought those were the greatest guys. Still talks about them.

[Scott H]

I love that! :)

They will do anything for a treat, gotta love um...

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Edited to add:

Adult
minniemouse71 - Vickie
BobandLee

Children
sweetsue


You missed Leslie and I.....please add Mickey&JoshNut and DisneyPinDiva to the adult category....

[BobandLee]

assureadly or soitenly? :lmao:

The full moon has risen above the trees. Wooooooooooo.

[winotracy]

Sounds hard .. to call ??
I mean we have 2 different Family or friends using our points
for stays before or after the Cruise .. one is Jenns brother, Gave him and his wife 2 nights for xmas present. and the other shall remain nameless.
But only has about 30 something days to her B2SB cruises :lmao: :lmao: :)
And likes DVC resorts :blush: No rent how do they know ?

GN B&S :guilty:

31 :teeth: :teeth:

If we ever stop taking vacations, we might be able to afford to buy DVC. Still catching up :guilty: But looking forward to BCV!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :love:

[Scott H]

"who's gona steal the deck chairs" ........

[BobandLee]

You missed Leslie and I.....please add Mickey&JoshNut and DisneyPinDiva to the adult category....

I understand you in the adult category, but DPD? :lmao:
Maybe you could enter both. :lmao:

[BobandLee]

"who's gona steal the deck chairs" ........
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[PrettyInTink]

Hey Ya'll! I just finished my driving duties for the day as we head through Salt Lake City. Just trying to get caught up! Boy people sure have come out of the wood work lately! :thumbsup2 Just more posts to get us to 10,000.

We will not be attending the Radisson Meet as previously planned. Instead Kevin and I will be crashing the wine and cheese meet with Scott and Lynn. :banana: I was looking forward to the Radisson but DH needs some new clothes and he maintains that the outlets in Orlando are the holy grail. Plus he has withdrawels if we stay anywhere off site. :love: :love: I still find somewhere at the world to stay. :confused3 :confused3 Trying to decide!

I am doing good on my diet (oh, but how I miss my cracker barrel biscuits and gravy :sad2: ) But I just keep thinking of how GREAT al the cruise food is and that keeps me going! popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

[BobandLee]

Tracy, I know what you can bring me back from Key West.....
A key lime pie from the Blonde Giraffe. :love:

[MommaluvsDis]

As you can see, anticipation is at an all time high for the

Fish Extender Contest!!

This is an exciting event that we know you will want to be a part of!

We, the judges, are looking forward to seeing your creation!

Good luck to you all,

Denise

Judges,
Carol and Doug (pahrumpgirl)
Kay (krdisneybound)
Helen and John (helenfisher419)
last but not least,
Denise and Steve (Mommaluvsdis)

[Scott H]

PnT will add you guys to the Wine and Cheese List for OKW... KEWL!!!

Good luck getting through SLC and I-80 eastbound.

[MommaluvsDis]

Just a quick note. If you haven't spoken for your fish extender from pahrumpgirl and you are planning on doing so, then please do so soon.

[BobandLee]

We will not be attending the Radisson Meet as previously planned. Instead Kevin and I will be crashing the wine and cheese meet with Scott and Lynn. :banana:
PnT will add you guys to the Wine and Cheese List for OKW... KEWL!!!

Good luck getting through SLC and I-80 eastbound.

Going to the geritol party, huh?

[Scott H]

Going to the geritol party, huh?

Hey that's the good stuff to chase a B-12 vit with LOL, I am growing older but no where up, for sure.....

[MommaluvsDis]

I wish I knew how many more posts I have to reach my 10 for the day! :confused3

[BobandLee]

CaptainCrunch should be popping up soon. We're getting close to another milestone number.

[Scott H]

He better do warewolf soon these guys are getting excited


BOAT DRINKS!!!!!!!!!!

Better patch up that freezer!!!!

[MommaluvsDis]

Where's everyone at tonight?

[MommaluvsDis]

It's getting close to 8200!

[BobandLee]

six holes in my freezer


I've got mine


Oh so kewl........8200

[MommaluvsDis]

Where you at CC?

[Scott H]

We are in MargarittaVille

[MommaluvsDis]

Boband Lee,

8200! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[PrettyInTink]

Kevin says he IS the geritol crowd :lmao: pirate:

Scott H-
Is this grand event flip flop casual or do I have to dust off my fancy duds?
Do we need to bring anything (ie. wine, beer, snacks)?

My internet card is about to lose service in 30-45 minutes so I won't make my 10 for the day I'm afraid!

[Scott H]

Warewolf!!!!!!

[MommaluvsDis]

We are in MargarittaVille


Go ahead, I'll follow the trail of pop tops. Maybe I won't step on one! :teeth:

[BobandLee]

We are in MargarittaVille
Had my vitamin C and agave.

Here you go pups!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/pdadb8db14c4c045146b5a779c9203946/f6d43b80.jpg

[Scott H]

Kevin says he IS the geritol crowd :lmao: pirate:

Scott H-
Is this grand event flip flop casual or do I have to dust off my fancy duds?
Do we need to bring anything (ie. wine, beer, snacks)?

My internet card is about to lose service in 30-45 minutes so I won't make my 10 for the day I'm afraid!

Flip Flop casual for sure, BYOB, we will have munchies and Tracy is getting some great cheese.....

[BobandLee]

¡bailar! ¡bailar! ¡bailar!

[Scott H]

Go ahead, I'll follow the trail of pop tops. Maybe I won't step on one! :teeth:

Be carefull not to blow out your flip flop!!!!!

Now where is that salt shaker??????

Time to dance like there is no one around.....

Bailar todo la noche'

[Scott H]

Wish they would let us do the DECK Party Music, that would be different for sure....

[Scott H]

great brass section.... wow

[winotracy]

Tracy, I know what you can bring me back from Key West.....
A key lime pie from the Blonde Giraffe. :love:

We are planning to go there!

[BobandLee]

Be carefull not to blow out your flip flop!!!!!

Now where is that salt shaker??????

Time to dance like there is no one around.....

Bailar todo la noche'

I'm glad it's dark out here. Neighbors can't see me dance.

OOOOOh. Dixie Chicken!

[BobandLee]

We are planning to go there!

:sad: :sad: :sad:

[winotracy]

:sad: :sad: :sad:

Have the crew on the Wonder make you a Key Lime Pie! They did that for my birthday last year :thumbsup2

[BobandLee]

Did you ever do anything that later you wish you hadn't?

Arrghhh!
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Would've been a great night for PHINS UP!

Definitely Regeting right now. :sad2:

[BobandLee]

Have the crew on the Wonder make you a Key Lime Pie! They did that for my birthday last year :thumbsup2
O.K kids, which night will be my "birthday"? :teeth:

[Scott H]

regret not there might have been a volvcanic erruption !!!

[Scott H]

O.K kids, which night will be my "birthday"? :teeth:

Then Lee's B-day, then My B-day, then Lynn's B-day, hey I think I see a pattern here!!!!!

WHere is that Salt Shaker????????

It's a real beauty a Buzzlight Year cutie

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid208/pdf431f7ded9dfe4b7b0db17e33d90ca0/ee69cd57.jpg

[BobandLee]

regret not there might have been a volvcanic erruption !!!
I think this one would have been worth the $150 a piece. :thumbsup2

SALT! SALT! SALT!

[LetsGoSteelers]

Most assureadly!!!!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid141/pdadb8db14c4c045146b5a779c9203946/f6d43b80.jpg

Malamutes getting ready!!!!

wow those are beautiful!

[PrettyInTink]

Hey you parrotheads- Does JB sing Brown-Eyed Girl at every concert? That right there would be enough to make me buy tickets! I only like that song when he sings it and it makes this Blue-eyed girl get up and dance! :cool1:

[LetsGoSteelers]

"who's gona steal the deck chairs" ........

umm, not sure what you are referring to but I'm always up for a little midnight requisitioning... :goodvibes

[Scott H]

Hey you parrotheads- Does JB sing Brown-Eyed Girl at every concert? That right there would be enough to make me buy tickets! I only like that song when he sings it and it makes this Blue-eyed girl get up and dance! :cool1:

he opened with it tonight

few more songs to go.....


Here we are.....

[BobandLee]

Hey you parrotheads- Does JB sing Brown-Eyed Girl at every concert? That right there would be enough to make me buy tickets! I only like that song when he sings it and it makes this Blue-eyed girl get up and dance! :cool1:
I think that he did for all of the 10 years that I went.

[Scott H]

umm, not sure what you are referring to but I'm always up for a little midnight requisitioning... :goodvibes

Ask Elaine, mickeyjoshnut, we have pictures.... :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Scott H]

wow those are beautiful!

Our Kids, and we are proud of them, even though they are very silly, we love um

they have a great heart...

[LetsGoSteelers]

six holes in my freezer


I've got mine


Oh so kewl........8200

congrats Bob :dancer:

[Scott H]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid174/p7091db7b79b00782a57eb0a0be7907dc/f39ca632.jpg


PHINS UP!!!!!!!

[LetsGoSteelers]

Kevin says he IS the geritol crowd :lmao: pirate:

Scott H-
Is this grand event flip flop casual or do I have to dust off my fancy duds?
Do we need to bring anything (ie. wine, beer, snacks)?

My internet card is about to lose service in 30-45 minutes so I won't make my 10 for the day I'm afraid!

PIT, I've been meaning to ask you, what exactly do you use for your wireless internet svc? Appx how much does it cost?

tks

[Scott H]

Did some one say feeding frenzy!!!!!!

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid211/p3057e97f6d5262962a3583b80ef5a05a/ed997830.jpg

[BobandLee]

umm, not sure what you are referring to but I'm always up for a little midnight requisitioning... :goodvibes
Ask Elaine, mickeyjoshnut, we have pictures.... :rotfl: :rotfl:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/seaulater/PanamaCanal2117.jpg

[Scott H]

Yes I Am A Pirate!!!!

[BobandLee]

pirate: YES, I am a Pirate! pirate:

an over forty victim of fate.......

goodnight.

[LetsGoSteelers]

Ask Elaine, mickeyjoshnut, we have pictures.... :rotfl: :rotfl:

alright guys, what are you all talking about?

[LetsGoSteelers]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/seaulater/PanamaCanal2117.jpg

so where exactly are you guys running off to with those?