8/17/08 Captain Jack's Repossession Repo Cruise to PC thru TPC #15 /Life After the PC

[MrsScooby]

If there are any scrapbook people around.
I had another class last night. Not finished gluing everything on, but when I do it will look like this:

http://www.scrapbooks-plus.com/images/Classes/SB0114lg.jpg

Now we just need snow:rolleyes1

[MrsScooby]

Phew what a day. So I woke this morning still feeling really bad as I have for the past week. So I went to urgent care and came home diagnosed with bronchitis and pink eye in both eyes. No wonder I wasn't getting better! At least I have antibiotics now so hopefully I'll get better and not worse. If it triggers my asthma I'm in big trouble since I'm pregnant!

We gave Sydney a piece of cake for her birthday (2 today!) with 2 candles. She wanted to keep blowing out the candles and wanted nothing to do with the cake! *sigh* someday she'll want to eat!

Terri hope you're feeling better soon:hug:
When are you due:confused3

[cruisin'Mike]

If there are any scrapbook people around.
I had another class last night. Not finished gluing everything on, but when I do it will look like this:

http://www.scrapbooks-plus.com/images/Classes/SB0114lg.jpg

Now we just need snow:rolleyes1

That's really nice Laurie. Linda got a Cricut for Christmas, and I've been playing around with it too. Maybe someday we'll actually get around to making a scrapbook page.

[MrsScooby]

That's really nice Laurie. Linda got a Cricut for Christmas, and I've been playing around with it too. Maybe someday we'll actually get around to making a scrapbook page.

Mike, the woman who made the kits for the class used a Cricut to make many of the letters and shapes.
I'm just learning now- following someone else's lead and design.
Eventually I'll get confident enough to make a scrapbook for last year's TOAL:rolleyes:
I just didn't want to ruin the cool page kits I got at the scrapbook meet.
Now at least I know which glue to use:woohoo:

Gonna ask Santa for a Cricut next Christmas:idea:

[rillsung]

Terri hope you're feeling better soon:hug:
When are you due:confused3

Thanks! I am feeling much better now! Turns out Sydney is also sick now too :( I took her in on Tuesday for pink eye (like mom) and she also has an ear infection. So we're taking the same drugs right now.

I'm 16 weeks, due July 2nd. Haven't seen a Dr yet (Love NM healthcare....) but I feel fine except for this bronchitis! Baby's kicking like crazy already! We see the OB on Monday and have genetic counseling and ultrasound scheduled for Friday (a week from tomorrow). Finally got them to realize that we are high risk because of everything with Sydney and they should be doing something!!

[MrsScooby]

Thanks! I am feeling much better now! Turns out Sydney is also sick now too :( I took her in on Tuesday for pink eye (like mom) and she also has an ear infection. So we're taking the same drugs right now.

I'm 17 weeks, due July 2nd. Haven't seen a Dr yet (Love NM healthcare....) but I feel fine except for this bronchitis! Baby's kicking like crazy already! We see the OB on Monday and have genetic counseling and ultrasound scheduled for Friday (a week from tomorrow). Finally got them to realize that we are high risk because of everything with Sydney and they should be doing something!!

Yeah, that pink eye does tend to travel through families very quickly:rolleyes:

Glad you are feeling the baby so strongly:thumbsup2 Having to wait until 18 weeks to see the doc and get an ultrasound would make me so nervous:guilty: Being your second though you know what you need as far as vitamins and stuff:confused3
Do they let you tape the ultrasound ? The radiaologist for my oldest told us to bring a blank tape (private ins), but the one for my DD wouldn't let me (HMO):confused3
Let us know how everything goes:grouphug:

[rillsung]

Yeah, that pink eye does tend to travel through families very quickly:rolleyes:

Glad you are feeling the baby so strongly:thumbsup2 Having to wait until 18 weeks to see the doc and get an ultrasound would make me so nervous:guilty: Being your second though you know what you need as far as vitamins and stuff:confused3
Do they let you tape the ultrasound ? The radiaologist for my oldest told us to bring a blank tape (private ins), but the one for my DD wouldn't let me (HMO):confused3
Let us know how everything goes:grouphug:

Yeah I think it depends on who does it and what equipment they have. With my last pregnancy, the first 2 ultrasounds we took a tape in. On the second one the guy apparently didn't hit "record" UGH! The later ultrasounds that we had, they would only give us a few pictures printed and on CD. We forgot to ask what these people do. I need to call so that we can take what we need :)

Yeah I'm getting lots of anxiety due to the issues we had with Sydney. I would probably feel better if we could actually see a Dr! We did see a nurse at about 8 weeks and got the big packet of stuff of what to do and what to avoid. And being my second pregnancy, at least I do have a good idea of what to expect.

[Stepht5]

If there are any scrapbook people around.
I had another class last night. Not finished gluing everything on, but when I do it will look like this:

http://www.scrapbooks-plus.com/images/Classes/SB0114lg.jpg

Now we just need snow:rolleyes1

That is a way cute design!!!!!

[Stepht5]

I thought I would post this for the Bacon lovers......

"J&D's Bacon Salt is a calorie-free, fat-free, vegetarian and kosher seasoning that makes everything taste like bacon! "

I think next time I'm at Central Market I am going to have to look for this stuff! LOL!

[dahuffy]

Finally got them to realize that we are high risk because of everything with Sydney and they should be doing something!!

Well duh!! ;) Who says they know everything?

[Stepht5]

I got this link an email today and thought about our new scrapbookers! This would be a good album for a *nonscrapper* or someone that has a million scrapbooks to do and just wants to finish something!!! :)

http://www.scrapjazz.com/topics/Themes/Travel/2028.php

[MrsScooby]

I got this link an email today and thought about our new scrapbookers! This would be a good album for a *nonscrapper* or someone that has a million scrapbooks to do and just wants to finish something!!! :)

http://www.scrapjazz.com/topics/Themes/Travel/2028.php

Wow, very cool Steph:thumbsup2
Thanks:goodvibes

[arlenesp]

Phew what a day. So I woke this morning still feeling really bad as I have for the past week. So I went to urgent care and came home diagnosed with bronchitis and pink eye in both eyes. No wonder I wasn't getting better! At least I have antibiotics now so hopefully I'll get better and not worse. If it triggers my asthma I'm in big trouble since I'm pregnant!

We gave Sydney a piece of cake for her birthday (2 today!) with 2 candles. She wanted to keep blowing out the candles and wanted nothing to do with the cake! *sigh* someday she'll want to eat!

I was at the Drs Thursday and they had a poster all about the feeding and swallowing clinic sponsered by Fl Hospital here in Orlando.See you have a reason to move to WDW. Hope all your medical problems get ironed out. I know how frustrating it is to get someone to truly understand your concerns.

[Stepht5]

I'm 16 weeks, due July 2nd. Haven't seen a Dr yet (Love NM healthcare....) but I feel fine except for this bronchitis! Baby's kicking like crazy already! We see the OB on Monday and have genetic counseling and ultrasound scheduled for Friday (a week from tomorrow). Finally got them to realize that we are high risk because of everything with Sydney and they should be doing something!!

:hug:
I hope all goes well. Claire loves praying for new babies and their mommies. :)

[wheelerkidz3]

hi all!! haven't been on here in awhile...but wanted to post a hello from the residence inn...cocoa beach! we are in our room ready for bed, and waiting to board the wonder tomorrow morning!!!!:cool1: we watched the magic sail away today...it was sad to see her...thinking of the wonderful TOAL we were all on!!
well, hope everyone is doing good! congrats terri to you on your pg! we are also pg...and due a month after you. it was scary for us to find out, cuz of the mc we had before the toal...it was like deja vu, since we would be the same number of weeks pg for this trip as we were for the toal. went to the doc though and heard a heartbeat last thursday...so it seems all is well....keeping fingers and toes crossed!
well, here is a pic of the magic sailing by...not sure where we were exactly...we pulled over into some deep sea fishing parking lot. just as the magic blew her horn, a boat full of fishermen pulled up with lots of dead fish! yuck!!! we ended up moving down a ways to watch her sail by...(gotta say it was strange watching them sail away...lots of people had sweatshirts, and we even saw what seemed to be a few winter coats!! still better than being in snowy NY though!)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/wheelerkidz3/DISNEYJAN2009067.jpg

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

hi all!! haven't been on here in awhile...but wanted to post a hello from the residence inn...cocoa beach! we are in our room ready for bed, and waiting to board the wonder tomorrow morning!!!!:cool1: we watched the magic sail away today...it was sad to see her...thinking of the wonderful TOAL we were all on!!
well, hope everyone is doing good! congrats terri to you on your pg! we are also pg...and due a month after you. it was scary for us to find out, cuz of the mc we had before the toal...it was like deja vu, since we would be the same number of weeks pg for this trip as we were for the toal. went to the doc though and heard a heartbeat last thursday...so it seems all is well....keeping fingers and toes crossed!
well, here is a pic of the magic sailing by...not sure where we were exactly...we pulled over into some deep sea fishing parking lot. just as the magic blew her horn, a boat full of fishermen pulled up with lots of dead fish! yuck!!! we ended up moving down a ways to watch her sail by...(gotta say it was strange watching them sail away...lots of people had sweatshirts, and we even saw what seemed to be a few winter coats!! still better than being in snowy NY though!)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/wheelerkidz3/DISNEYJAN2009067.jpg


Have fun on your cruise! Congrats on expecting..I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!

[Caropooh]

hi all!! haven't been on here in awhile...but wanted to post a hello from the residence inn...cocoa beach! we are in our room ready for bed, and waiting to board the wonder tomorrow morning!!!!:cool1: we watched the magic sail away today...it was sad to see her...thinking of the wonderful TOAL we were all on!!
well, hope everyone is doing good! congrats terri to you on your pg! we are also pg...and due a month after you. it was scary for us to find out, cuz of the mc we had before the toal...it was like deja vu, since we would be the same number of weeks pg for this trip as we were for the toal. went to the doc though and heard a heartbeat last thursday...so it seems all is well....keeping fingers and toes crossed!
well, here is a pic of the magic sailing by...not sure where we were exactly...we pulled over into some deep sea fishing parking lot. just as the magic blew her horn, a boat full of fishermen pulled up with lots of dead fish! yuck!!! we ended up moving down a ways to watch her sail by...(gotta say it was strange watching them sail away...lots of people had sweatshirts, and we even saw what seemed to be a few winter coats!! still better than being in snowy NY though!)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/wheelerkidz3/DISNEYJAN2009067.jpg
Congrats on your pregnancy! Keeping everything crossed!
Have fun on the cruise! This will be a long shot, but.....
If while you are on board you happen to run into a tall, blond teenager whos name is Jake, please tell him Alana says HI!! This is her "boyfriend!" He's 14, but says he's 15 because his birthday is Feb 16! Let him know he's also missing finals!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Here are some pics of Tori's birthday party. Her official birthday is actually he 29th but her party was yesterday. We took 9 girls to lunch and a movie. We had the party room at the movie theater. Tori's theme was "puppy" and the movie was Hotel for Dogs. The party also included a tour of the projection room in the theater.

The birthday girl and her birthday cake "puppy paw-print"
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/dgbeyea/toricake.jpg

The birthday girl and her presents/cake
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/dgbeyea/presents.jpg

The projection room at the theater
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/dgbeyea/projection.jpg

Various trailers that they show before the movies
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/dgbeyea/trailer.jpg

And finally..the party room...
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/dgbeyea/partyroom.jpg

[MrsScooby]

hi all!! haven't been on here in awhile...but wanted to post a hello from the residence inn...cocoa beach! we are in our room ready for bed, and waiting to board the wonder tomorrow morning!!!!:cool1: we watched the magic sail away today...it was sad to see her...thinking of the wonderful TOAL we were all on!!
well, hope everyone is doing good! congrats terri to you on your pg! we are also pg...and due a month after you. it was scary for us to find out, cuz of the mc we had before the toal...it was like deja vu, since we would be the same number of weeks pg for this trip as we were for the toal. went to the doc though and heard a heartbeat last thursday...so it seems all is well....keeping fingers and toes crossed!
well, here is a pic of the magic sailing by...not sure where we were exactly...we pulled over into some deep sea fishing parking lot. just as the magic blew her horn, a boat full of fishermen pulled up with lots of dead fish! yuck!!! we ended up moving down a ways to watch her sail by...(gotta say it was strange watching them sail away...lots of people had sweatshirts, and we even saw what seemed to be a few winter coats!! still better than being in snowy NY though!)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/wheelerkidz3/DISNEYJAN2009067.jpg

Congrats:cheer2: :cheer2:
Gotta love the first time you hear that heartbeat:thumbsup2
Great pic too:goodvibes

[MrsScooby]

HAPPY BIRHDAY TORI


http://coolest-birthday-cakes.shippony.com/images/animals/dog/dalmation/dog-birthday-cake-recipe-05.jpg

[MrsScooby]

Here are some pics of Tori's birthday party. Her official birthday is actually he 29th but her party was yesterday. We took 9 girls to lunch and a movie. We had the party room at the movie theater. Tori's theme was "puppy" and the movie was Hotel for Dogs. The party also included a tour of the projection room in the theater.

Nice pics Des:thumbsup2
A theater near us used to have the same party deal and the tour of the projection booth was always a big hit. Unfortunately they don't do it anymore.

Have you found a puppy for her yet ?

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Nice pics Des:thumbsup2
A theater near us used to have the same party deal and the tour of the projection booth was always a big hit. Unfortunately they don't do it anymore.

Have you found a puppy for her yet ?

No, we haven't found the puppy yet..we found another one and he is available but the more we thought about the next few weeks...the more we decided we have to wait. Next weekend we are going out of town for the day and then the following we are having a big Super Bowl party here and don't want to scare the poor thing. We are spending Valentine's day at the GC at DL so..we told Tori after Valentine's Day..she can look. For her birthday - she rec'd a few PetSmart gift cards to buy goodies for her dog ..we thought it was a cute idea from her friends.

[dahuffy]

Just popping in to say hi...."HI" :wave2:

[dahuffy]

http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=dog+cake&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&**=video_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title#hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=dog%20cake&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&**=video_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title&start=10:dogdance:

[mousehouseman]

http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=dog+cake&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&**=video_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title#hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=dog%20cake&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&**=video_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title&start=10:dogdance:


This was so cool!!!!

[mousehouseman]

Hey Des, send me the link for the DVC rooms. I keep asking Cheryl but she's to busy farming!!!!!
Those of you on facebook will know what I'm talking about.


Thanks,
John

[smeecanada]

Hey Des, send me the link for the DVC rooms. I keep asking Cheryl but she's to busy farming!!!!!
Those of you on facebook will know what I'm talking about.


Thanks,
John

So, how about explain of those of us aren't on facebook :confused3

[mousehouseman]

So, how about explain of those of us aren't on facebook :confused3

You would have to get Cheryl to explain, I'm not on it either.

[smeecanada]

You would have to get Cheryl to explain, I'm not on it either.


Oh, Cheryl .......

[tom31b]

So, how about explain of those of us aren't on facebook :confused3

Its just beyond explaining.....

Its a virtual farm

[Stepht5]

Hey Des, send me the link for the DVC rooms. I keep asking Cheryl but she's to busy farming!!!!!
Those of you on facebook will know what I'm talking about.

Thanks,
John

Its just beyond explaining.....

Its a virtual farm

And I'm still trying to figure out why/how I got sucked into it......I have now expanded my farm....... :scratchin

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hey Des, send me the link for the DVC rooms. I keep asking Cheryl but she's to busy farming!!!!!
Those of you on facebook will know what I'm talking about.


Thanks,
John

I PM'd you with the link!

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

http://video.google.com/videosearch?hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=dog+cake&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&**=video_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title#hl=en&lr=&as_qdr=all&q=dog%20cake&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&**=video_result_group&resnum=4&ct=title&start=10:dogdance:

That was awesome! Tori loved it.. Thanks!

[smeecanada]

And I'm still trying to figure out why/how I got sucked into it......I have now expanded my farm....... :scratchin

Is it an online game through Facebook? I really need to look into setting up Facebook - one of these days - maybe once I'm finished with Yearends.

Also, got hooked on playing "A Ticket to Ride" online - anyone else want to play?

[micmse2003]

If there are any scrapbook people around.
I had another class last night. Not finished gluing everything on, but when I do it will look like this:

http://www.scrapbooks-plus.com/images/Classes/SB0114lg.jpg

Now we just need snow:rolleyes1

Wow....almost makes me want to scrapbook my first cruise from 3 years ago.:lmao:

Snow.....How many feet of the ugly white stuff would you like!!:angel:

Yeah I think it depends on who does it and what equipment they have. With my last pregnancy, the first 2 ultrasounds we took a tape in. On the second one the guy apparently didn't hit "record" UGH! The later ultrasounds that we had, they would only give us a few pictures printed and on CD. We forgot to ask what these people do. I need to call so that we can take what we need :)

Yeah I'm getting lots of anxiety due to the issues we had with Sydney. I would probably feel better if we could actually see a Dr! We did see a nurse at about 8 weeks and got the big packet of stuff of what to do and what to avoid. And being my second pregnancy, at least I do have a good idea of what to expect.

I am sure everything will be just fine and you will be in out prayers.:flower3: Just don't come to Chicago in February. This has been a very severe winter.::yes::

hi all!! haven't been on here in awhile...but wanted to post a hello from the residence inn...cocoa beach! we are in our room ready for bed, and waiting to board the wonder tomorrow morning!!!!:cool1: we watched the magic sail away today...it was sad to see her...thinking of the wonderful TOAL we were all on!!
well, hope everyone is doing good! congrats terri to you on your pg! we are also pg...and due a month after you. it was scary for us to find out, cuz of the mc we had before the toal...it was like deja vu, since we would be the same number of weeks pg for this trip as we were for the toal. went to the doc though and heard a heartbeat last thursday...so it seems all is well....keeping fingers and toes crossed!
well, here is a pic of the magic sailing by...not sure where we were exactly...we pulled over into some deep sea fishing parking lot. just as the magic blew her horn, a boat full of fishermen pulled up with lots of dead fish! yuck!!! we ended up moving down a ways to watch her sail by...(gotta say it was strange watching them sail away...lots of people had sweatshirts, and we even saw what seemed to be a few winter coats!! still better than being in snowy NY though!)
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b153/wheelerkidz3/DISNEYJAN2009067.jpg

Just three words. I am jealous!!!:sad2: Have a good time.:cheer2:

Here are some pics of Tori's birthday party. Her official birthday is actually he 29th but her party was yesterday. We took 9 girls to lunch and a movie. We had the party room at the movie theater. Tori's theme was "puppy" and the movie was Hotel for Dogs. The party also included a tour of the projection room in the theater.

The birthday girl and her birthday cake "puppy paw-print"
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/dgbeyea/toricake.jpg

The birthday girl and her presents/cake
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll19/dgbeyea/presents.jpg



Cute cake and what kind of theater was it.:confused3

I PM'd you with the link!

Thanks......::yes:: ::yes::

Is it an online game through Facebook? I really need to look into setting up Facebook - one of these days - maybe once I'm finished with Yearends.

Also, got hooked on playing "A Ticket to Ride" online - anyone else want to play?

Oh Wendy....there is not only the farm, Lil Green Patch, Cove, and sooooo many others I am hooked on. It is like playing a Sim game.:hyper: :hyper:

[cruisin'Mike]

Oh Wendy....there is not only the farm, Lil Green Patch, Cove, and sooooo many others I am hooked on. It is like playing a Sim game.:hyper: :hyper:

Since you've been spending so much time farming, I gave your lil green patch a hot tub so you can relax there! :thumbsup2

[Stepht5]

Is it an online game through Facebook? I really need to look into setting up Facebook - one of these days - maybe once I'm finished with Yearends.

Also, got hooked on playing "A Ticket to Ride" online - anyone else want to play?

Yes, an online game through Facebook. I do enjoy Facebook soooo much more then I did Myspace. In fact I really didn't enjoy Myspace -- I tease my kids because I think I got my *Myspace* around the time Elvis (almost 11) was a baby. So, I had mine ALOT longer then my big kids had theirs! LOL!

Facebook is quick and easy -- I go to *status updates* and look over everyone's first thing in the morning. And see if anyone has written a note that I need to read, etc...
I sent some of you my DH's link.

Since you've been spending so much time farming, I gave your lil green patch a hot tub so you can relax there! :thumbsup2

:rotfl2:

[rillsung]

well, hope everyone is doing good! congrats terri to you on your pg! we are also pg...and due a month after you. it was scary for us to find out, cuz of the mc we had before the toal...it was like deja vu, since we would be the same number of weeks pg for this trip as we were for the toal. went to the doc though and heard a heartbeat last thursday...so it seems all is well....keeping fingers and toes crossed!


Thanks and congrats to you too!! That's exciting news!


I am sure everything will be just fine and you will be in out prayers.:flower3: Just don't come to Chicago in February. This has been a very severe winter.::yes::


Oh Wendy....there is not only the farm, Lil Green Patch, Cove, and sooooo many others I am hooked on. It is like playing a Sim game.:hyper: :hyper:

Yeah I am pretty sure everything will be fine this time too! We finally saw the Dr yesterday and heard the heartbeat :yay:

We are not coming to Chicago in Feb, mostly due to the weather out there (it's been in the 50's for the past week here!)

Yup she got me sucked into the virtual farm too! I also have a virtual city, a zoo, and am trying to stop global warming.... Oh and a vampire game too....

[MrsScooby]

Its just beyond explaining.....

Its a virtual farm
I guess I can see the attraction in the middle of winter to be able to grow things:upsidedow
Sounds like the computer zoo game my DD likes.

Is it an online game through Facebook? I really need to look into setting up Facebook - one of these days - maybe once I'm finished with Yearends.

Also, got hooked on playing "A Ticket to Ride" online - anyone else want to play?
I just got signed up on facebook a short time ago. My DS kinda helped me a bit with the set-up:rolleyes:
Now I've got all these people writing stuff on my wall, none of it important:confused3
I have no idea how they are doing, but I know what they had for breakfast and what tv show they are watching:rolleyes:

Wow....almost makes me want to scrapbook my first cruise from 3 years ago.:lmao:

Snow.....How many feet of the ugly white stuff would you like!!:angel:


We've had zero snow so far this winter. I'm gonna have to find a ski resort we can go tubing at to get good pics for the scrapbook page:rolleyes:



Yup she got me sucked into the virtual farm too! I also have a virtual city, a zoo, and am trying to stop global warming.... Oh and a vampire game too....

A vampire game, cool:thumbsup2
I'm gonna have to check that one out:lmao:

[tom31b]

And I'm still trying to figure out why/how I got sucked into it......I have now expanded my farm....... :scratchin

And now you are trying to suck DH in?

[Stepht5]

And now you are trying to suck DH in?

::yes:: :lmao: For months he only had 1 friend -- a friend from High School....... I kept making fun of him so, he finally friended me.....and that was the beginning...... :rotfl:

He'll never play the games...they would interfere with his WOW time. :rolleyes:

Of course I may force him to accept Flair from me..... :upsidedow

[cruisin'Mike]

Happy Birthday Desiree!

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[captaincrash]

Hello...

Just passing through as I have not visited in some time now. Todays' been busy as I installed a new garbage disposal (what a mess) ... and I bought the HD Camcorder off todays' WOOT ... a 720p with native 5mp CMOS sensor that records to SD card... at $130 it qualifies as a toy considering I paid 5x that much for my 1080p Canon HF100. I was thinking this might work as an occasional all-in-one recording security camera since it has automated recording when movement is detected - plus it seems to work as a 5MP still camera with a built in flash. It records 25 minutes at 720p and 30FPS with 1GB ... so an 8GB SDHC card will record 200 minutes in HD ... or a lot more at lower resolutions!

http://www.electronichouse.com/images/uploads/polaroid-dvc00725f.jpghttp://www.chinatraderonline.com/Files/Gifts-and-Crafts/Toys-and-Games/Tank/1-12-R-C-Tank-12333529228.jpg

At any rate - this Polaroid is todays' "toy of the day" purchase. I was thinking - maybe I could get creative with it - maybe put it on a R/C car or tank (I have a good sized R/C tank) or maybe strap it to the dog or perhaps now I have an excuse for buying a big R/C helicopter to carry this carry to record flights around various places of interest? If it crashed or was lost I'm only out $130 + the cost of the vehicle. OR... at this price it would be OK for the kids to use occassionally. Better to use this cheaspie camera versus the 1080p Canon HF100 which cost 5X as much.

Aside from that = alls been well around here... we just started AYSO soccer with Alicia coaching again - in fact, I have to run now as a practice session is starting in 45 minutes.

Hope everyones' been well - or at least limping through the days OK.

And may I add our Happy Birthday well wishes to Desiree:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e362/bwatts65/HappyBirthdayDanceTwist.gif

[rillsung]

::yes:: :lmao: For months he only had 1 friend -- a friend from High School....... I kept making fun of him so, he finally friended me.....and that was the beginning...... :rotfl:

He'll never play the games...they would interfere with his WOW time. :rolleyes:

Of course I may force him to accept Flair from me..... :upsidedow

I am banned from playing WoW.... Seriously, DH has the router set up so that I can't play MMORPGs at all... Apparently he loses a wife when I play...

[micmse2003]

Happy Birthday Desiree!!!

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[micmse2003]

And now you are trying to suck DH in?

It is all your fault we all got suckered into facebook. :sad1: I was very content to post on the Dis. :hyper: Now I have no time.:crazy2:

Since you've been spending so much time farming, I gave your lil green patch a hot tub so you can relax there! :thumbsup2

Thanks Mike.....but now I have no time to relax because I am one of your crew with the fishing game. :rolleyes2 :rolleyes2

Thanks and congrats to you too!! That's exciting news!




Yeah I am pretty sure everything will be fine this time too! We finally saw the Dr yesterday and heard the heartbeat :yay:

Hi little baby.:wave2:

We are not coming to Chicago in Feb, mostly due to the weather out there (it's been in the 50's for the past week here!)

You are not missing a thing!!::yes::

Yup she got me sucked into the virtual farm too! I also have a virtual city, a zoo, and am trying to stop global warming.... Oh and a vampire game too....

I see we got you into the fishing game besides the farm too!!!:angel: :angel: :lmao: :lmao:


.

[Stepht5]

I am banned from playing WoW.... Seriously, DH has the router set up so that I can't play MMORPGs at all... Apparently he loses a wife when I play...

I know a couple of women, my age, that play WOW. They both started so that they would have something in common with their teenage sons. ;) I know that one of them doesn't do much else anymore......I think her dh works an evening shift...and her teenage son is now away at college....
During the day she is a kindergarten teacher. :)

I have never been interested in those types of games......most of our kids & dh play them..... For years Jon only played after the kids went to bed, at night. Well....then he wasn't getting to bed until 2 or 3am...... So, now they play together -- in the same room and they do their *raids* and *stuff* together. And now Jon is in bed by midnight. ;)
My husband hasn't watched a tv show (except Family Guy......) in years.

His routine is pretty much...come home from work, we eat dinner....he watches Simpsons (or something like it) with the kids and then Elvis & Jon get on and play WOW. Claire has brought her tray, with play doh, in the office so, she can hang out with them this week. :)
Samantha & I have been at the theater every evening for rehearsals.
They play for a couple of hours and then Jon puts the kids to bed -- even when I am home in the evening it has always been *Jon's job* to give the kids baths (when they are babies & little) and get them ready for bed. He brings them to me to kiss good night. ;)

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Thank you for the birthday wishes!

[mousehouseman]

I PM'd you with the link!


Got it. Thanks

[MrsScooby]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DESIREE


http://www.chocolate.com/dimages/product_images/3277-7-inch-red-velvet-cake_280x280.jpg

[dahuffy]

That was awesome! Tori loved it.. Thanks!

Your so welcome!

[dahuffy]

Hello...

Just passing through as I have not visited in some time now. Todays' been busy as I installed a new garbage disposal (what a mess) ... and I bought the HD Camcorder off todays' WOOT ... a 720p with native 5mp CMOS sensor that records to SD card... at $130 it qualifies as a toy considering I paid 5x that much for my 1080p Canon HF100. I was thinking this might work as an occasional all-in-one recording security camera since it has automated recording when movement is detected - plus it seems to work as a 5MP still camera with a built in flash. It records 25 minutes at 720p and 30FPS with 1GB ... so an 8GB SDHC card will record 200 minutes in HD ... or a lot more at lower resolutions!

http://www.electronichouse.com/images/uploads/polaroid-dvc00725f.jpghttp://www.chinatraderonline.com/Files/Gifts-and-Crafts/Toys-and-Games/Tank/1-12-R-C-Tank-12333529228.jpg

At any rate - this Polaroid is todays' "toy of the day" purchase. I was thinking - maybe I could get creative with it - maybe put it on a R/C car or tank (I have a good sized R/C tank) or maybe strap it to the dog or perhaps now I have an excuse for buying a big R/C helicopter to carry this carry to record flights around various places of interest? If it crashed or was lost I'm only out $130 + the cost of the vehicle. OR... at this price it would be OK for the kids to use occassionally. Better to use this cheaspie camera versus the 1080p Canon HF100 which cost 5X as much.

Aside from that = alls been well around here... we just started AYSO soccer with Alicia coaching again - in fact, I have to run now as a practice session is starting in 45 minutes.

Hope everyones' been well - or at least limping through the days OK.

And may I add our Happy Birthday well wishes to Desiree:

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e362/bwatts65/HappyBirthdayDanceTwist.gif

Tom, Kevin has installed a small camera into one of his train locomotives and it plays back on a t.v. It's really cool when it passes other trains or goes through tunnels. Also has sound in it...fun way to eavesdrop! ;)

[Stepht5]

Tom, Kevin has installed a small camera into one of his train locomotives and it plays back on a t.v. It's really cool when it passes other trains or goes through tunnels. Also has sound in it...fun way to eavesdrop! ;)

That is cool!

[MrsScooby]

Hello...

Just passing through as I have not visited in some time now.
Tom, tons of people on facebook now:flower3:
Even have a PC Repo Group there.

[Stepht5]

Tom, tons of people on facebook now:flower3:
Even have a PC Repo Group there.

ANd we seem to be having fun...... :lmao:

[rillsung]

ANd we seem to be having fun...... :lmao:

And wasting waaaay too much time!

[AndyR]

Why is the rum gone.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JImcvtJzIK8

Andy

[dahuffy]

Why is the rum gone.....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JImcvtJzIK8

Andy

Funny!

[m&m's mom]

Someone help!
I just signed up for Facebook and as soon as I logged on I already have "Friends". Are they looking at people I have in my address book from Yahoo? That's the only thing I can figure out. :confused3

[tom31b]

Someone help!
I just signed up for Facebook and as soon as I logged on I already have "Friends". Are they looking at people I have in my address book from Yahoo? That's the only thing I can figure out. :confused3

Yes, if you gave them your login info for yahoo

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a352/GoofyontheHiSeas/Groundhogs/pirate-squirrel.jpg

[DisneyVegas1]

Okay all you California Pirates , Me ,SM,Destin,Monica and Trevoy will be at Disneyland Friday thru Monday Feb 13th thru the 16th if any of you wanna come out to say Hey (Andy,Roger and a few others I know have AP's ...LOL )

Please let me know , PM me for my Cell number if you need it ..


In NO way does this affect March Meet ...this is just a quick extra trip since we got some develoer points from buying Grand Californian DVC


pirate:

[dahuffy]

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z92/dazzlej2/cat/groundhog-day/do-not-disturb.gif (http://www.dazzlejunction.com/)

[AndyR]

Okay all you California Pirates , Me ,SM,Destin,Monica and Trevoy will be at Disneyland Friday thru Monday Feb 13th thru the 16th if any of you wanna come out to say Hey (Andy,Roger and a few others I know have AP's ...LOL )

Please let me know , PM me for my Cell number if you need it ..


In NO way does this affect March Meet ...this is just a quick extra trip since we got some develoer points from buying Grand Californian DVC


pirate:


Arrr Capt'n....we be leaving for WDW on Weds, not back until after Presidents Weekend. Have fun on the left coast.

Take what you can!

Andy

[Stepht5]

Arrr Capt'n....we be leaving for WDW on Weds, not back until after Presidents Weekend. Have fun on the left coast.

Take what you can!

Andy

Have fun at your SIL's wedding!!!!!!

[DisneyVegas1]

Arrr Capt'n....we be leaving for WDW on Weds, not back until after Presidents Weekend. Have fun on the left coast.

Take what you can!

Andy

Give Nothing Back !! We will see you in March then

pirate:

[dahuffy]

What a way to start your day!
http://oklahomacity.cox.net/cci/entertainmentnews/national?_mode=view&_state=maximized&view=article&id=D964F8K80&_action=validatearticle

[tom31b]

Just a reminder that you can view, order or download photos from our photo sharing site located at http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com

We purchased access to the picture site for one year, so at the end of July it will go away. There are many, many wonderful photos (over 12,000 of them) and I encourage you to take advantage while its there.


Posting this again to help you out

Viewing Tutorial

When you go to the photo page, you will see this:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671267_4P3MB-M.jpg

If you scroll down, you will see the photo galleries

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671283_UAYXj-L.jpg

Click on one of the galleries and you will see a page similar to this:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671299_5dUn9-L.jpg

To flip through the pages, use the controls for next/prev:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343675028_4nC9Z-M.jpg

When you find an image you want, click on it:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671315_HS9uj-L.jpg

This will open the image in the larger window

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671330_2TLH5-L.jpg

When you put your mouse over this larger image, a menu will appear

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671216_iwdKB-M.jpg

Select the size image you would like and click, opening the image by itself (here large selected)

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671235_wGG4i-L.jpg

You can then "right click" and select "save image as" (or similar depending on your browser)

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671244_2KBQK-M.jpg

This will save the image to your computer.

You can also select "buy: photo" to have the image printed and sent to you. Their prices are reasonable and quality is excellent

[tom31b]

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/364567408_EKJnq-L.jpg

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/364586568_zFG6H-L.jpg

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/367741090_TSbsc-L.jpg

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/382370226_6gcMu-L.jpg

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/382914306_K9RvS-L.jpg

Its also not too late to upload, I can send you instructions if you need them

[dahuffy]

Thanks for the reminder Tom.

[Stepht5]

Tom,
You are quite the handy guy there with the screenshots and Green arrows. :thumbsup2
And you're not a gamer? I thought only gamers took screenshots.......

[tom31b]

Tom,
You are quite the handy guy there with the screenshots and Green arrows. :thumbsup2
And you're not a gamer? I thought only gamers took screenshots.......

Nope, not a gamer, but do have to develop training on some of the on-line apps we use, so screen shots come in handy

[dahuffy]

http://oklahomacity.cox.net/cci/entertainmentnews/national?_mode=view&_state=maximized&view=article&id=D968AJ3G0&_action=validatearticle

[Stepht5]

http://oklahomacity.cox.net/cci/entertainmentnews/national?_mode=view&_state=maximized&view=article&id=D968AJ3G0&_action=validatearticle

:sad2: Some people need a real life....

[dahuffy]

1.) The tornadoes that came through OKCity today were not anywhere near us.

2.) The results from my recent Stress Test came back and they're not good. It came back abnormal and he wants to run a Cath again(3rd time) and possibly put in another stent. The surgery part doesn't bother me,it's the no lifting or squatting for 6 weeks that does! :headache:

[got2travel]

1.) The tornadoes that came through OKCity today were not anywhere near us.

2.) The results from my recent Stress Test came back and they're not good. It came back abnormal and he wants to run a Cath again(3rd time) and possibly put in another stent. The surgery part doesn't bother me,it's the no lifting or squatting for 6 weeks that does! :headache:


Didn't even hear about any tornadoes but so glad it wasn't near you.


I feel for you Debi. I've been through so many of these with my mom. I'm praying it's just a blip on the test and there is not a lot of damage in there. Have they scheduled you yet?


edited: I see on another thread that it's Monday. I'll put in a special request with Mickey this weekend so he'll send you some special Disney wishes. Maybe I'll see if Tinkerbell has some extra pixie dust too.

[dahuffy]

Didn't even hear about any tornadoes but so glad it wasn't near you.


I feel for you Debi. I've been through so many of these with my mom. I'm praying it's just a blip on the test and there is not a lot of damage in there. Have they scheduled you yet?


edited: I see on another thread that it's Monday. I'll put in a special request with Mickey this weekend so he'll send you some special Disney wishes. Maybe I'll see if Tinkerbell has some extra pixie dust too.

Thank you sweetie. :cutie:

[rillsung]

1.) The tornadoes that came through OKCity today were not anywhere near us.

2.) The results from my recent Stress Test came back and they're not good. It came back abnormal and he wants to run a Cath again(3rd time) and possibly put in another stent. The surgery part doesn't bother me,it's the no lifting or squatting for 6 weeks that does! :headache:

Hm I read that originally as "Tomatoes"... It wasn't till I read the response that I realized. Guess I should go to sleep LOL!

Sorry to hear what you're going through!

[arlenesp]

Debi, hope everything goes OK.... You have certainly had a challenging winter. :grouphug:

On another note:sad2: , those of you who met my DH knew he was battling brain cancer. He had an operation in 2004 and was back on Chemo last year. We agonized about whether he was well enough to take the trip but he wouldn't miss it for anything. Some of you were aware he lost that fight Jan 21. I want to thank all of our friends who made the TOAL truly that. Rich was so grateful he got to meet many of you and I have many happy pictures and videos to cherish. He loved them so much, he even had me put them on his desktop so he could watch them all the time. Thanks Guys.. Thank You to those of you with all your kind thoughts and support. :love: It really meant so much. We are still getting over the shock of the suddenness of it but time does seem to heal. I am looking forward to seeing those of you coming to Orlando this summer.:goodvibes

[smeecanada]

On another note:sad2: , those of you who met my DH knew he was battling brain cancer. He had an operation in 2004 and was back on Chemo last year. We agonized about whether he was well enough to take the trip but he wouldn't miss it for anything. Some of you were aware he lost that fight Jan 21.


So sorry to read about your sad news, Arlene. It is wonderful that Rich was able to make the trip and you were able to make some wonderful memories together. With deepest sympathy. :grouphug:

[got2travel]

Quick post before I start work. As soon as I finish up today I'll be on the road to DL. :cool1:


Debi - I'll be thinking of you on Monday. We want a report in when its all over. Tell Kevin to post. Or call one of us and we can post an update. I'll pm my phone number.

Happy Valentine's Day to everyone. :love: If you don't have somoene special, do what I'm am, go do something you love. That's part of my justification for this little weekend jaunt to DL.

[wheelerkidz3]

Debi, hope everything goes OK.... You have certainly had a challenging winter. :grouphug:

On another note:sad2: , those of you who met my DH knew he was battling brain cancer. He had an operation in 2004 and was back on Chemo last year. We agonized about whether he was well enough to take the trip but he wouldn't miss it for anything. Some of you were aware he lost that fight Jan 21. I want to thank all of our friends who made the TOAL truly that. Rich was so grateful he got to meet many of you and I have many happy pictures and videos to cherish. He loved them so much, he even had me put them on his desktop so he could watch them all the time. Thanks Guys.. Thank You to those of you with all your kind thoughts and support. :love: It really meant so much. We are still getting over the shock of the suddenness of it but time does seem to heal. I am looking forward to seeing those of you coming to Orlando this summer.:goodvibes

:grouphug: arlene! i'm so sorry to hear this. :grouphug:

[allshookup]

Debi, hope everything goes OK.... You have certainly had a challenging winter. :grouphug:

On another note:sad2: , those of you who met my DH knew he was battling brain cancer. He had an operation in 2004 and was back on Chemo last year. We agonized about whether he was well enough to take the trip but he wouldn't miss it for anything. Some of you were aware he lost that fight Jan 21. I want to thank all of our friends who made the TOAL truly that. Rich was so grateful he got to meet many of you and I have many happy pictures and videos to cherish. He loved them so much, he even had me put them on his desktop so he could watch them all the time. Thanks Guys.. Thank You to those of you with all your kind thoughts and support. :love: It really meant so much. We are still getting over the shock of the suddenness of it but time does seem to heal. I am looking forward to seeing those of you coming to Orlando this summer.:goodvibes

Oh Arlene I am so very sorry! I knew he wasn't doing well, but I had no idea that he passed. It was wonderful to have met you both on the cruise & I am also glad that he was able to make that trip. I also know it was very difficult for you, and he was so lucky to have someone as wonderful as you by his side. Even through all you difficulties, you still managed to find time to put a smile on so many faces, including mine! I wish you peace in this time of sorrow! :hug:

[jship210]

Debi, hope everything goes OK.... You have certainly had a challenging winter. :grouphug:

On another note:sad2: , those of you who met my DH knew he was battling brain cancer. He had an operation in 2004 and was back on Chemo last year. We agonized about whether he was well enough to take the trip but he wouldn't miss it for anything. Some of you were aware he lost that fight Jan 21. I want to thank all of our friends who made the TOAL truly that. Rich was so grateful he got to meet many of you and I have many happy pictures and videos to cherish. He loved them so much, he even had me put them on his desktop so he could watch them all the time. Thanks Guys.. Thank You to those of you with all your kind thoughts and support. :love: It really meant so much. We are still getting over the shock of the suddenness of it but time does seem to heal. I am looking forward to seeing those of you coming to Orlando this summer.:goodvibes

:sad1: :hug: you're in our thoughts

[Downrivermama]

Debi, hope everything goes OK.... You have certainly had a challenging winter. :grouphug:

On another note:sad2: , those of you who met my DH knew he was battling brain cancer. He had an operation in 2004 and was back on Chemo last year. We agonized about whether he was well enough to take the trip but he wouldn't miss it for anything. Some of you were aware he lost that fight Jan 21. I want to thank all of our friends who made the TOAL truly that. Rich was so grateful he got to meet many of you and I have many happy pictures and videos to cherish. He loved them so much, he even had me put them on his desktop so he could watch them all the time. Thanks Guys.. Thank You to those of you with all your kind thoughts and support. :love: It really meant so much. We are still getting over the shock of the suddenness of it but time does seem to heal. I am looking forward to seeing those of you coming to Orlando this summer.:goodvibes

Oh my gosh Arlene, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize that he had passed. Cherish the memories. You know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.:hug:

[dahuffy]

Debi - I'll be thinking of you on Monday. We want a report in when its all over. Tell Kevin to post. Or call one of us and we can post an update. I'll pm my phone number.


Just a quick note.....I'm Home!!! I did have another small blockage,so he put in another stent. Had to spend the night(never get any rest in a hospital :headache: ) and I was discharged at noon today. Have been taking it easy all day and just resting in the bed with Kiki. Kitties can be very comforting when you don't feel well. :cat:

I will be back to work by Monday. I want to thank you all for your sweet thoughts and prayers,it helps to know that I have so many wonderful,caring friends. :grouphug:

[arlenesp]

Just a quick note.....I'm Home!!! I did have another small blockage,so he put in another stent. Had to spend the night(never get any rest in a hospital :headache: ) and I was discharged at noon today. Have been taking it easy all day and just resting in the bed with Kiki. Kitties can be very comforting when you don't feel well. :cat:

I will be back to work by Monday. I want to thank you all for your sweet thoughts and prayers,it helps to know that I have so many wonderful,caring friends. :grouphug:

Glad to hear it was quick and you are doing well.:goodvibes

[mousehouseman]

Arlene, keep looking for those money trees to send Cheryl for her farm.:lmao: :laughing: I want to retire early.


John

[arlenesp]

John you will need to fight me for them.:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[AndyR]

Hi all,
we're just back from 10 days at WDW (Con & ALK). Susan's little sister got married at the Wedding Pavaillion (Sarah was the flower girl), with reception at the GF. Spent one day at the Kennedy Space center.

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2150/img0177copynj1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

M&M showed up for dancing and cake cutting:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4093/img0321copyqv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

And Wishes was spectacular as ever:
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1228/img6599copyse9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

All the pics are at:

http://andyr.smugmug.com/share/Zj8unugINX1dI

Andy

[magiroux]

Debi, hope everything goes OK.... You have certainly had a challenging winter. :grouphug:

On another note:sad2: , those of you who met my DH knew he was battling brain cancer. He had an operation in 2004 and was back on Chemo last year. We agonized about whether he was well enough to take the trip but he wouldn't miss it for anything. Some of you were aware he lost that fight Jan 21. I want to thank all of our friends who made the TOAL truly that. Rich was so grateful he got to meet many of you and I have many happy pictures and videos to cherish. He loved them so much, he even had me put them on his desktop so he could watch them all the time. Thanks Guys.. Thank You to those of you with all your kind thoughts and support. :love: It really meant so much. We are still getting over the shock of the suddenness of it but time does seem to heal. I am looking forward to seeing those of you coming to Orlando this summer.:goodvibes

Oh, Arlene....I am so sad to hear of Rich's passing. My deepest condolences to you and your family.......

[rillsung]

Arlene, keep looking for those money trees to send Cheryl for her farm.:lmao: :laughing: I want to retire early.


John

I can't figure out what everyone sees in this farm thing... I find it sorta boring.

Has anyone else noticed that this thread pretty much died now that so many are on Facebook?

[cruisin'Mike]

Hi all,
we're just back from 10 days at WDW (Con & ALK). Susan's little sister got married at the Wedding Pavaillion (Sarah was the flower girl), with reception at the GF. Spent one day at the Kennedy Space center.

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2150/img0177copynj1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

M&M showed up for dancing and cake cutting:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/4093/img0321copyqv8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

And Wishes was spectacular as ever:
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1228/img6599copyse9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

All the pics are at:

http://andyr.smugmug.com/share/Zj8unugINX1dI

Andy


Thanks for sharing the pics Andy. They're beautiful. Your DD looks like she has grown up so much since the summer.

[AndyR]

I can't figure out what everyone sees in this farm thing... I find it sorta boring.

Has anyone else noticed that this thread pretty much died now that so many are on Facebook?

Ok, I'll take the bait - just joined Facebook, how do I find the group?

Andy

[cruisin'Mike]

Ok, I'll take the bait - just joined Facebook, how do I find the group?

Andy

The easiest way is to search for "PC Pirates 2008" . A lot of us have joined this group, so you can go through the members list and "friend" us. From there, we'll all probably stalk you! Have fun.

[AndyR]

Thanks Mike.

Andy

[mousehouseman]

I can't figure out what everyone sees in this farm thing... I find it sorta boring.

Has anyone else noticed that this thread pretty much died now that so many are on Facebook?

Yep:(

[4fosterkids]

Hi all
I have not been able to follow many threads lately due to "life". I hope today finds you all well and happy. Seeing this thread in my subscriptions always brings a smile to my face and very happy TOAL memories.
I have been on Facebook for a while with alot of old high school and childhood friends, so I'm thrilled to see many of you have started up over there too.
Arlene, my prayers to you and your family for your loss. I'm so glad you have wonderful memories.

[cruisin'Mike]

Hi all
I have not been able to follow many threads lately due to "life". I hope today finds you all well and happy. Seeing this thread in my subscriptions always brings a smile to my face and very happy TOAL memories.
I have been on Facebook for a while with alot of old high school and childhood friends, so I'm thrilled to see many of you have started up over there too.
Arlene, my prayers to you and your family for your loss. I'm so glad you have wonderful memories.

Hi Jill! Nice to see you on here. I was just thinking of you and your family the other day when I watched my slideshow from the TOAl for the umpteenth time. Hope you are all doing well.

[Stepht5]

Hi all,
we're just back from 10 days at WDW (Con & ALK). Susan's little sister got married at the Wedding Pavaillion (Sarah was the flower girl), with reception at the GF. Spent one day at the Kennedy Space center.

http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/2150/img0177copynj1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Andy

It all looks wonderful!!! We have seen many a Bride gettig her picture taken there! LOL!
Your SIL & dd look beautiful!!!

The easiest way is to search for "PC Pirates 2008" . A lot of us have joined this group, so you can go through the members list and "friend" us. From there, we'll all probably stalk you! Have fun.

Isn't that the truth. :lmao:

[radioclash2]

Debi, hope everything goes OK.... You have certainly had a challenging winter. :grouphug:

On another note:sad2: , those of you who met my DH knew he was battling brain cancer. He had an operation in 2004 and was back on Chemo last year. We agonized about whether he was well enough to take the trip but he wouldn't miss it for anything. Some of you were aware he lost that fight Jan 21. I want to thank all of our friends who made the TOAL truly that. Rich was so grateful he got to meet many of you and I have many happy pictures and videos to cherish. He loved them so much, he even had me put them on his desktop so he could watch them all the time. Thanks Guys.. Thank You to those of you with all your kind thoughts and support. :love: It really meant so much. We are still getting over the shock of the suddenness of it but time does seem to heal. I am looking forward to seeing those of you coming to Orlando this summer.:goodvibes


Oh, Arlene, I am so sorry to hear this. I haven't been on the DIS in so long, but found myself with an extra hour this morning.

My prayers are with you. How wonderful that you and Rich got to enjoy the TOAL. I hope that this part of your life journey is not too unbearable.

[radioclash2]

Just a quick note.....I'm Home!!! I did have another small blockage,so he put in another stent. Had to spend the night(never get any rest in a hospital :headache: ) and I was discharged at noon today. Have been taking it easy all day and just resting in the bed with Kiki. Kitties can be very comforting when you don't feel well. :cat:

I will be back to work by Monday. I want to thank you all for your sweet thoughts and prayers,it helps to know that I have so many wonderful,caring friends. :grouphug:

Speedy recovery Deb

[4fosterkids]

Hi Jill! Nice to see you on here. I was just thinking of you and your family the other day when I watched my slideshow from the TOAl for the umpteenth time. Hope you are all doing well.

Thanks! I've been scrapbooking the cruise lately and everybody LOVES to relive every picture.
The family is good...Kallie is busy with cheer and a wizard of oz play, Parker is playing basketball, Beau is heading into touring season for drumline with Pulse percussion and Jordan & Jill are less then 100 days from the wedding, so they are busy with planning. I fit both jobs in there somehow, too...LOL
How about you guys?

[arlenesp]

Hi all
I have not been able to follow many threads lately due to "life". I hope today finds you all well and happy. Seeing this thread in my subscriptions always brings a smile to my face and very happy TOAL memories.
I have been on Facebook for a while with alot of old high school and childhood friends, so I'm thrilled to see many of you have started up over there too.
Arlene, my prayers to you and your family for your loss. I'm so glad you have wonderful memories.

It truly was a TOAL.

Oh, Arlene, I am so sorry to hear this. I haven't been on the DIS in so long, but found myself with an extra hour this morning.

My prayers are with you. How wonderful that you and Rich got to enjoy the TOAL. I hope that this part of your life journey is not too unbearable.

Hi Lisa. Thanks. I came to the realization, this is the first time I am living alone.:scared1: I'm not very good company to myself.:lmao: At least the dog is starting to come around. He was never my puppy so it is hard for him to accept me. Coordinating the kids to come walk him in the afternoon is more stressful than I thought.So my Sunday lunch hour,I go home to spend a few minutes with him. He can't cross his legs for 12 hours.:lmao:

Rich was a tremendous Yankee fan, in fact we announced our engagement at a Yankee game 40 yrs ago Aug. So when we were making the final arrangements the kids were practically hysterical when they saw a Yankees Urn. The decision was made. He went out wearing the Championship cap and pin and is sitting in his office still spying on the neighbors.:rotfl2: Some things never change. Sometimes we need a bit of levity to get thru the day............

Looking forward to seeing everyone in August.

Debi glad everything worked out.

[arlenesp]

Saw this article in the Sentinel today. It is about the rehab on It's a Small World.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/orl-liv-small-world022209,0,7911700.story

[micmse2003]

Saw this article in the Sentinel today. It is about the rehab on It's a Small World.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/orl-liv-small-world022209,0,7911700.story

Thanks Arelene..it was an interesting article. See I can be away from FB for a few mintues.:rotfl: :rotfl:

[arlenesp]

For those of you that haven't booked any airline yet for the summer check out this article.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/news/sfl-flzairfares0225sbfeb25,0,2939024.story

[smeecanada]

For those of you that haven't booked any airline yet for the summer check out this article.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/news/sfl-flzairfares0225sbfeb25,0,2939024.story


Thanks for posting this Arlene. We've booked the JUL04 Eastern, so will be heading down around June 30. Just starting to look into airfare.

Has anyone flown Air Tran? How solvent are they? I don't know much about them - so a little leary when they are the cheapest ones going. Will probably end up with Alaska, Delta or Continental.

[silmarg]

Thanks for posting this Arlene. We've booked the JUL04 Eastern, so will be heading down around June 30. Just starting to look into airfare.

Has anyone flown Air Tran? How solvent are they? I don't know much about them - so a little leary when they are the cheapest ones going. Will probably end up with Alaska, Delta or Continental.

Hi Wendy!

We flew AirTran last week. We went to WDW for an impromptu buy 4 get 7 deal. I had no problems w Airtran. They are based out of Orlando. According to the DIS Transportation boards, they seem to have a reputation of altering the times of their flights, but we had no issues.

Flights to Orlando (from NYC) last week were $600rt (since the NY schools have off for the whole week) so we took Airtran out of Baltimore for $150rt (I a sucker for a bargain).

Stay well,
Sil

[mousehouseman]

Thanks Arelene..it was an interesting article. See I can be away from FB for a few mintues.:rotfl: :rotfl:


Now lets see how long you can get away from the computer!!!!!!!!!!!:surfweb:

[Stepht5]

Rich was a tremendous Yankee fan, in fact we announced our engagement at a Yankee game 40 yrs ago Aug. So when we were making the final arrangements the kids were practically hysterical when they saw a Yankees Urn. The decision was made. He went out wearing the Championship cap and pin and is sitting in his office still spying on the neighbors.:rotfl2: Some things never change. Sometimes we need a bit of levity to get thru the day............

:hug: I agree. I'm thinking about you. And I'm glad the dog is coming around!

Now lets see how long you can get away from the computer!!!!!!!!!!!:surfweb:

:lmao: Asking an awful lot, aren't you John??

[silmarg]

On another note:sad2: , those of you who met my DH knew he was battling brain cancer. He had an operation in 2004 and was back on Chemo last year. We agonized about whether he was well enough to take the trip but he wouldn't miss it for anything. Some of you were aware he lost that fight Jan 21. I want to thank all of our friends who made the TOAL truly that. Rich was so grateful he got to meet many of you and I have many happy pictures and videos to cherish. He loved them so much, he even had me put them on his desktop so he could watch them all the time. Thanks Guys.. Thank You to those of you with all your kind thoughts and support. :love: It really meant so much. We are still getting over the shock of the suddenness of it but time does seem to heal. I am looking forward to seeing those of you coming to Orlando this summer.:goodvibes


I am sooo sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and your family.

[silmarg]

Just a quick note.....I'm Home!!! I did have another small blockage,so he put in another stent. Had to spend the night(never get any rest in a hospital :headache: ) and I was discharged at noon today. Have been taking it easy all day and just resting in the bed with Kiki. Kitties can be very comforting when you don't feel well. :cat:

I will be back to work by Monday. I want to thank you all for your sweet thoughts and prayers,it helps to know that I have so many wonderful,caring friends. :grouphug:

I hope you are feeling better Deb!

[arlenesp]

Now lets see how long you can get away from the computer!!!!!!!!!!!:surfweb:

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

I just want to thank all of you for the cards and sincere thoughts and emails. Greatly appreciated. They really helped. :hug: Looking forward to seeing you guys this summer. Just don't expect me to go traipsing thru the park at the heat of the day.You know I don't do well in the heat.It's bad enough I'm going to the park Aug 7th with 2 of my cooworkers that have the same birthday.:thumbsup2 I may not have recuperated from that :lmao:

Medicare is still my nemesis but the good news is they started a health advocate plan at work and she said she will help with all the paperwork. :thumbsup2 Plus my Drs office said they can call it in as well. All this due to the fact I didn't know I had to tell them there was a new primary insurance. :headache: So hopefully with all this help they may get their act together. but I highly doubt it will come easy

[rillsung]

Now lets see how long you can get away from the computer!!!!!!!!!!!:surfweb:

So why haven't you broken down and joined Facebook yet?

I'm proud to say I've been away from the computer for the better part of a week. Just 30 mins or so every couple of days to check email and FB message... My screen on my laptop is almost kaput... Actually we thought it was totally dead, but it seems to be working today for some reason... The other reason is that the desktop is upstairs and I've been confined to the couch mostly for the last week. I woke last Saturday with the WORST pain in my leg ever! Steve had to carry me to the bathroom and then downstairs and to the car for the ER trip (Yeah it was THAT bad). By the time I got downstairs, I was dizzy and had to sit down before even going to the car. Many pregnant women have sciatic nerve issues while pregnant. Well apparently you can have the same issue with a nerve that runs in the front where the leg bends. Only, instead of a back ache that when I had it with Sydney, I could still move around, even though it hurt, I could not move my leg at all without excruciating pain! So since the desktop was upstairs, I chose to have steve carry me only once LOL! Luckuly, I am almost better now. I don't have full movement in my leg still and really shouldn't be carrying Sydney. But there isn't really any pain left... it just feels kinda weird. I am trying really hard not to overdo things to make it bad again (if that's even what happened originally!)

[dahuffy]

I hope you are feeling better Deb!

Thank you Sil.

[dahuffy]

So why haven't you broken down and joined Facebook yet?

I'm proud to say I've been away from the computer for the better part of a week. Just 30 mins or so every couple of days to check email and FB message... My screen on my laptop is almost kaput... Actually we thought it was totally dead, but it seems to be working today for some reason... The other reason is that the desktop is upstairs and I've been confined to the couch mostly for the last week. I woke last Saturday with the WORST pain in my leg ever! Steve had to carry me to the bathroom and then downstairs and to the car for the ER trip (Yeah it was THAT bad). By the time I got downstairs, I was dizzy and had to sit down before even going to the car. Many pregnant women have sciatic nerve issues while pregnant. Well apparently you can have the same issue with a nerve that runs in the front where the leg bends. Only, instead of a back ache that when I had it with Sydney, I could still move around, even though it hurt, I could not move my leg at all without excruciating pain! So since the desktop was upstairs, I chose to have steve carry me only once LOL! Luckuly, I am almost better now. I don't have full movement in my leg still and really shouldn't be carrying Sydney. But there isn't really any pain left... it just feels kinda weird. I am trying really hard not to overdo things to make it bad again (if that's even what happened originally!)

You better be careful Lady! I need a "Shaking Finger At You" icon. ;)

[Stepht5]

Medicare is still my nemesis but the good news is they started a health advocate plan at work and she said she will help with all the paperwork. :thumbsup2 Plus my Drs office said they can call it in as well. All this due to the fact I didn't know I had to tell them there was a new primary insurance. :headache: So hopefully with all this help they may get their act together. but I highly doubt it will come easy

OH!!! I hope it is resolved soon!!!!!! What a pain in the hiney!

So why haven't you broken down and joined Facebook yet?

I'm proud to say I've been away from the computer for the better part of a week. Just 30 mins or so every couple of days to check email and FB message... My screen on my laptop is almost kaput... Actually we thought it was totally dead, but it seems to be working today for some reason... The other reason is that the desktop is upstairs and I've been confined to the couch mostly for the last week. I woke last Saturday with the WORST pain in my leg ever! Steve had to carry me to the bathroom and then downstairs and to the car for the ER trip (Yeah it was THAT bad). By the time I got downstairs, I was dizzy and had to sit down before even going to the car. Many pregnant women have sciatic nerve issues while pregnant. Well apparently you can have the same issue with a nerve that runs in the front where the leg bends. Only, instead of a back ache that when I had it with Sydney, I could still move around, even though it hurt, I could not move my leg at all without excruciating pain! So since the desktop was upstairs, I chose to have steve carry me only once LOL! Luckuly, I am almost better now. I don't have full movement in my leg still and really shouldn't be carrying Sydney. But there isn't really any pain left... it just feels kinda weird. I am trying really hard not to overdo things to make it bad again (if that's even what happened originally!)

:sad2: Oh, Terri!!! I've had the sciatica pain -- unfortunately it stayed with me after the last couple of babies! -- but, that sounds HORRIBLE!!!
I certainly hope (and pray) that it doesn't come back!!!!

[mousehouseman]

[QUOTE=rillsung;30557639]So why haven't you broken down and joined Facebook yet? {QUOTE]

Well for one, we only have the one computer at home, and I can't get near that one. (2) I can't do it at work. But at least I have control of the TV at night, so I get to watch what I want.

You better be taking care of yourself>

John

[rillsung]

:sad2: Oh, Terri!!! I've had the sciatica pain -- unfortunately it stayed with me after the last couple of babies! -- but, that sounds HORRIBLE!!!
I certainly hope (and pray) that it doesn't come back!!!!

Thanks... I'm doing good now, though my leg still feels a tiny bit weird. I too am really hoping that it doesn't return....


Well for one, we only have the one computer at home, and I can't get near that one. (2) I can't do it at work. But at least I have control of the TV at night, so I get to watch what I want.

You better be taking care of yourself>

John

I am taking care of myself :) And the 2 girls too!


Did I ever mention on here that Sydney is eating on her own?!! She's a bit of a pig at times! Breakfast is 1-2 Eggo waffles, lunch and dinner are equally large! It's probably been 2mo since I've used the tube at all!!!

[smeecanada]

I am taking care of myself :) And the 2 girls too!

Did I ever mention on here that Sydney is eating on her own?!! She's a bit of a pig at times! Breakfast is 1-2 Eggo waffles, lunch and dinner are equally large! It's probably been 2mo since I've used the tube at all!!!

That's great news that Sydney is eating on her own. Did you ever get into the clinic program?

I'm assuming by your post that the newest addition is going to be a girl? Congrats.

[got2travel]

Thanks... I'm doing good now, though my leg still feels a tiny bit weird. I too am really hoping that it doesn't return....



I am taking care of myself :) And the 2 girls too!


Did I ever mention on here that Sydney is eating on her own?!! She's a bit of a pig at times! Breakfast is 1-2 Eggo waffles, lunch and dinner are equally large! It's probably been 2mo since I've used the tube at all!!!


I hadn't heard that Sydney is eating. That's wonderful news!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:


Now is that 2 girls as in Sydney and the new one.....or are you having twins???

[cruisin'Mike]

Thanks... I'm doing good now, though my leg still feels a tiny bit weird. I too am really hoping that it doesn't return....



I am taking care of myself :) And the 2 girls too!


Did I ever mention on here that Sydney is eating on her own?!! She's a bit of a pig at times! Breakfast is 1-2 Eggo waffles, lunch and dinner are equally large! It's probably been 2mo since I've used the tube at all!!!

That's great news Terri!

[rillsung]

That's great news that Sydney is eating on her own. Did you ever get into the clinic program?

I'm assuming by your post that the newest addition is going to be a girl? Congrats.

Yes, somehow that clinic seems to have done a lot of good for her. I can't even tell you what exactly they did. Maybe she was just ready and the different circumstance for a week is what did it. *shrug*

I hadn't heard that Sydney is eating. That's wonderful news!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:


Now is that 2 girls as in Sydney and the new one.....or are you having twins???

Yep the new little one (and only 1!) is another girl. At least the ultrasound tech was pretty sure anyway LOL! My in-laws don't believe it till the baby is born since my nephew was supposed to be a girl....

[Stepht5]

Speaking of babies....for those of you not on FB.... Our oldest dd & her dh are Blessing us with a grandson around Aug 17th. :goodvibes

Claire (7) has decided that she will be the coolest Aunt ever...She is going to teach the baby his first word and it will be.....*poop* Because when you are 7 that word is hilarious. And it is even funnier (to her) because she knows that we don't want her saying it! LOL!

Jon is already telling me to convince our dd not to nurse exclusivly because he wants the baby to stay with us ALOT. :rotfl: He has plans for that baby!!! :goodvibes

[AndyR]

Yea Terri on your little one eating and
Yea Steph on the addition.

Andy

[Stepht5]

Yea Terri on your little one eating and
Yea Steph on the addition.

Andy

Thanks, Andy. :)

[villagesbarbara]

The local ABC news in orlando just reported that DCL plans to move the Wonder to LA in 2011. Can't wait to hear about that repo. I wonder if it will sell out as fast?

Barbara

[AndyR]

Sign me up.

Andy

[mousehouseman]

The local ABC news in orlando just reported that DCL plans to move the Wonder to LA in 2011. Can't wait to hear about that repo. I wonder if it will sell out as fast?

Barbara

I don't think it will be hard to convince Cheryl and I to flip our 2010 cruise, to another repo.

:banana::banana::thumbsup2

John

[tom31b]

The local ABC news in orlando just reported that DCL plans to move the Wonder to LA in 2011. Can't wait to hear about that repo. I wonder if it will sell out as fast?

Barbara

I think its going to be a more "adult" trip as the lease in LA begins January 1 and the Wonder is scheduled for a December 23 (Roger's Birthday) 7 night Western and a December 30 Eastern (the Magic is doing 10+ night cruises then). That would mean its out on cruises till January 6. So unless one of the new ships is in service early to take these cruises, the earliest any repo would leave is January 6, although I wonder if the Wonder will go to Virginia first for a dry dock and do a February repo?

[got2travel]

Is there a season for Panama Canal crossings? I seem to remember we were the first ship to kick off the cruise season at Columbia. So now I'm really starting to wonder when they'll take her over.

I don't know if I want to go the other direction. I might constantly feel like we are going the wrong way. :rotfl:

[villagesbarbara]

Is there a season for Panama Canal crossings? I seem to remember we were the first ship to kick off the cruise season at Columbia. So now I'm really starting to wonder when they'll take her over.

I don't know if I want to go the other direction. I might constantly feel like we are going the wrong way. :rotfl:

Our oldest DD couldn't make the last repo, but she is going to be on sabbatical the 10/11 school year so this could be her chance to go. We were hoping that any repo would be later in the spring when the youngest is done with the spring semester and it could be a real family trip. But any move would probably have to wait till the new ship is delivered. Has anyone heard anything about when the new ship is scheduled to arrive in Florida?

Barbara

[Stepht5]

I don't think it will be hard to convince Cheryl and I to flip our 2010 cruise, to another repo.

:banana::banana::thumbsup2

John

Us, too!!! :yay:

Is there a season for Panama Canal crossings? I seem to remember we were the first ship to kick off the cruise season at Columbia. So now I'm really starting to wonder when they'll take her over.

I don't know if I want to go the other direction. I might constantly feel like we are going the wrong way. :rotfl:


:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[tom31b]

Just another reminder that you can view, order or download photos from our photo sharing site located at http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com

We purchased access to the picture site for one year, so at the end of July it will go away. There are many, many wonderful photos (over 12,000 of them) and I encourage you to take advantage while its there.


Posting this again to help you out

Viewing Tutorial

When you go to the photo page, you will see this:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671267_4P3MB-M.jpg

If you scroll down, you will see the photo galleries

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671283_UAYXj-L.jpg

Click on one of the galleries and you will see a page similar to this:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671299_5dUn9-L.jpg

To flip through the pages, use the controls for next/prev:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343675028_4nC9Z-M.jpg

When you find an image you want, click on it:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671315_HS9uj-L.jpg

This will open the image in the larger window

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671330_2TLH5-L.jpg

When you put your mouse over this larger image, a menu will appear

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671216_iwdKB-M.jpg

Select the size image you would like and click, opening the image by itself (here large selected)

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671235_wGG4i-L.jpg

You can then "right click" and select "save image as" (or similar depending on your browser)

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671244_2KBQK-M.jpg

This will save the image to your computer.

You can also select "buy: photo" to have the image printed and sent to you. Their prices are reasonable and quality is excellent

[Stepht5]

Just another reminder that you can view, order or download photos from our photo sharing site located at http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com

We purchased access to the picture site for one year, so at the end of July it will go away. There are many, many wonderful photos (over 12,000 of them) and I encourage you to take advantage while its there.


Posting this again to help you out



Have I told you recently how much your screenshot skills impress me? :lmao:

[tom31b]

Have I told you recently how much your screenshot skills impress me? :lmao:

Shift + Prnt Scrn ... not too hard.....LOL

[Stepht5]

Shift + Prnt Scrn ... not too hard.....LOL

You do it so well! :upsidedow

[tom31b]

You do it so well! :upsidedow

But apparently I have missed all the good websites.

[jship210]

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii64/gatalks/Easter-Tigger-Handstand.jpg

Happy Easter Pirates!

Jack

[Stepht5]

But apparently I have missed all the good websites.

Oh, I'm sure you have seen much better ones in your time. :rotfl:

[Stepht5]

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii64/gatalks/Easter-Tigger-Handstand.jpg

Happy Easter Pirates!

Jack


I hope you and yours had a wonderful Easter Season!

[mousehouseman]

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Disney Wonder to Sail from Los Angeles Starting in 2011
Disney Cruise Line announced on March 30, 2009 that it plans to reposition the Disney Wonder from its Florida base in Port Canaveral to the West Coast in 2011. The company is working with the Port of Los Angeles to finalize a two-year agreement with a three-year extension option. The contract will be considered by the Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners on April 2, 2009.

If approved, the new Disney Wonder sailings could generate more than 250,000 guests passing through the Port of Los Angeles over a five-year period.

The addition of a new homeport for Disney Cruise Line is part of the overall expansion plan for The Walt Disney Company. Two new ships, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, will arrive in Florida’s Port Canaveral in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

Disney Cruise Line has successfully tested the West Coast market with two summer seasons of Mexican Riviera itineraries from the Port of Los Angeles. The Disney Magic cruise ship first called on the West Coast during the summer of 2005 as part of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary and returned again during the summer of 2008. Disney Cruise Line has not yet announced the details of its itineraries for 2011.

John

[tom31b]

Cheryl already booked this one, didn't she tell you?

This was posted in the Mousesaver newsletter




Disney Wonder to Sail from Los Angeles Starting in 2011
Disney Cruise Line announced on March 30, 2009 that it plans to reposition the Disney Wonder from its Florida base in Port Canaveral to the West Coast in 2011. The company is working with the Port of Los Angeles to finalize a two-year agreement with a three-year extension option. The contract will be considered by the Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners on April 2, 2009.

If approved, the new Disney Wonder sailings could generate more than 250,000 guests passing through the Port of Los Angeles over a five-year period.

The addition of a new homeport for Disney Cruise Line is part of the overall expansion plan for The Walt Disney Company. Two new ships, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, will arrive in Florida’s Port Canaveral in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

Disney Cruise Line has successfully tested the West Coast market with two summer seasons of Mexican Riviera itineraries from the Port of Los Angeles. The Disney Magic cruise ship first called on the West Coast during the summer of 2005 as part of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary and returned again during the summer of 2008. Disney Cruise Line has not yet announced the details of its itineraries for 2011.

John

[Stepht5]

John..... you and Cheryl should talk more often...But, then she would have to get off of Mafia Wars! :lmao::rotfl2:


This was posted in the Mousesaver newsletter


Disney Wonder to Sail from Los Angeles Starting in 2011
Disney Cruise Line announced on March 30, 2009 that it plans to reposition the Disney Wonder from its Florida base in Port Canaveral to the West Coast in 2011. The company is working with the Port of Los Angeles to finalize a two-year agreement with a three-year extension option. The contract will be considered by the Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners on April 2, 2009.

If approved, the new Disney Wonder sailings could generate more than 250,000 guests passing through the Port of Los Angeles over a five-year period.

The addition of a new homeport for Disney Cruise Line is part of the overall expansion plan for The Walt Disney Company. Two new ships, Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy, will arrive in Florida’s Port Canaveral in 2011 and 2012, respectively.

Disney Cruise Line has successfully tested the West Coast market with two summer seasons of Mexican Riviera itineraries from the Port of Los Angeles. The Disney Magic cruise ship first called on the West Coast during the summer of 2005 as part of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary and returned again during the summer of 2008. Disney Cruise Line has not yet announced the details of its itineraries for 2011.

John

[mousehouseman]

Cheryl already booked this one, didn't she tell you?

John..... you and Cheryl should talk more often...But, then she would have to get off of Mafia Wars! :lmao::rotfl2:



Cheryl:confused::confused:Cheryl:confused3: I know the name sounds familiar, just can't place her though.
Let's see blonde hair, with a poodle on top of her head. Nope just don't know who that is:laughing::laughing::laughing:

[tom31b]

Cheryl:confused::confused:Cheryl:confused3: I know the name sounds familiar, just can't place her though.
Let's see blonde hair, with a poodle on top of her head. Nope just don't know who that is:laughing::laughing::laughing:

That's right, John don't you talk to Don Poodles?

[rillsung]

Cheryl:confused::confused:Cheryl:confused3: I know the name sounds familiar, just can't place her though.
Let's see blonde hair, with a poodle on top of her head. Nope just don't know who that is:laughing::laughing::laughing:

Well get on your facebook account and chat with her! :rotfl2:

[Stepht5]

Well get on your facebook account and chat with her! :rotfl2:

:rotfl::rotfl2::rotfl: I don't think Cheryl has told him his password, yet! Or did she even tell him that she made him a facebook acct???? :laughing:

[rillsung]

:rotfl::rotfl2::rotfl: I don't think Cheryl has told him his password, yet! Or did she even tell him that she made him a facebook acct???? :laughing:

Hehehe that's what I was wondering!!

[smeecanada]

Hehehe that's what I was wondering!!

:wave2: Hi, Terri

How are you doing? Counting the days down yet?

[rillsung]

:wave2: Hi, Terri

How are you doing? Counting the days down yet?

:wave2: 73! :thumbsup2

I'm doing great! And the baby's doing great! And Sydney's doing great too... we haven't used her tube for feeding since mid-January :)

[Stepht5]

:wave2: 73! :thumbsup2

I'm doing great! And the baby's doing great! And Sydney's doing great too... we haven't used her tube for feeding since mid-January :)

I am so glad that Sidney is eating so well!!!!! :yay:

[smeecanada]

:wave2: 73! :thumbsup2

I'm doing great! And the baby's doing great! And Sydney's doing great too... we haven't used her tube for feeding since mid-January :)

Wonderful news. Did you get over the pinched nerve issue? Glad Sydney is doing so well - hope it continues for you.

[rillsung]

Wonderful news. Did you get over the pinched nerve issue? Glad Sydney is doing so well - hope it continues for you.

Yeah I did! That's the weirdest thing. I was telling my OB at the last visit that I was afraid it was going to last the rest of the pregnancy or at least come back. She agreed. It lasted a couple of weeks, but is totally gone now (cross your fingers!)

[Stepht5]

Yeah I did! That's the weirdest thing. I was telling my OB at the last visit that I was afraid it was going to last the rest of the pregnancy or at least come back. She agreed. It lasted a couple of weeks, but is totally gone now (cross your fingers!)

Crossing my fingers for you!!!!

[smeecanada]

Yeah I did! That's the weirdest thing. I was telling my OB at the last visit that I was afraid it was going to last the rest of the pregnancy or at least come back. She agreed. It lasted a couple of weeks, but is totally gone now (cross your fingers!)

That's sort of similar to what I experienced. Erica sat on some nerve about 6 weeks prior to delivery. Our ensuite entrance is right at the end of the bed more or less. Would take me 10 minutes or more to get upright from bed and go 8 feet during the night. It went away at some point before delivery - but man it was annoying and painful for a few weeks. Fingers crossed that your little one doesn't move back onto the nerve before delivery.

[got2travel]

Just popping in to say "Hi"

[tom31b]

Just popping in to say "Hi"

Hi back!

Love that sig that goes from one to the other

[renegade7]

Just popping in to say hi! Heading to Disneyland to check out their food and wine event next week. The 5 days for the price of 3 worked on me. Hope all is well for everyone - finally getting to see the light at the end of the tunnel at work.

[dahuffy]

Love and Kisses to ya'll! :)

[geffric]

Hi to all.. miss talking to you..

[arlenesp]

Hi :surfweb:

[FINCANTIERI]

Hi :surfweb:

Hi Arlene from all of us here in NY. Jack:goodvibes

[rillsung]

Hi everyone!

[micmse2003]

Hi Jack and Peter too. Are you all planning on meeting us this August?? We have quite a reunion.

[SDHoneymooner]

Just popping in to say hi! It's been a while. Hope everyone is doing well.

TTFN
Jen & Mike (the honeymooners!)

[FINCANTIERI]

Hi Jack and Peter too. Are you all planning on meeting us this August?? We have quite a reunion.

We will all be there the week of 8-15 and then we sail on the Magic.

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

We will be there 8/12-8/22. Most people will be there the week of the 15th. Hope we get to see you guys.

[arlenesp]

We will all be there the week of 8-15 and then we sail on the Magic.

I'm jealous about the cruise. Hope to see you guys. Send love to the family:goodvibes

[silmarg]

Howdy folks!

We were planning to to do the Aug 30th 4 day on the Wonder, then doing 5 days in the parks... but we needed to alter the itinerary, and will now just be doing the World from Aug 30 to Sept 7.

If anyone is in town...

[tom31b]

Howdy folks!

We were planning to to do the Aug 30th 4 day on the Wonder, then doing 5 days in the parks... but we needed to alter the itinerary, and will now just be doing the World from Aug 30 to Sept 7.

If anyone is in town...

You will just be missing a bunch of us that will be in the parks various dates from August 12 through 23.

[rillsung]

Man I'm so envious of all of you taking Disney trips this year... This will be the longest since I met Steve without a Disney trip of some sort! We will likely go an entire year without a trip unless we decide to squeeze one to Disneyland in in the fall....

[got2travel]

Man I'm so envious of all of you taking Disney trips this year... This will be the longest since I met Steve without a Disney trip of some sort! We will likely go an entire year without a trip unless we decide to squeeze one to Disneyland in in the fall....


You have a very good reason for not taking a trip. When's the little one due? You're a brave soul for considering a Fall trip with an infant.

[got2travel]

Just thought I'd share this with all of you.....

Most of you know my mother made both my Tia Dalma and DS's Ragetti costumes. But did you know she did this without ever seeing the movies? She worked off a few pictures that I printed up for her.

Well, Dead Man's Chest was on this week and she caught some of it, enough to see each of our characters. She was shocked to see how well she did. She didn't know the characters names but knew right away which ones to look for because her costumes were so right on.

I hugged her and thanked her again for doing such a great job. I love my mommy!!! :love:

[Stepht5]

Just thought I'd share this with all of you.....

Most of you know my mother made both my Tia Dalma and DS's Ragetti costumes. But did you know she did this without ever seeing the movies? She worked off a few pictures that I printed up for her.

Well, Dead Man's Chest was on this week and she caught some of it, enough to see each of our characters. She was shocked to see how well she did. She didn't know the characters names but knew right away which ones to look for because her costumes were so right on.

I hugged her and thanked her again for doing such a great job. I love my mommy!!! :love:

WOW! I'm even more impressed. :) SHe's a very talented seamstress.

[Stepht5]

Jon is now complaining that we don't have a Cruise planned...... He's the one that didn't want me booking anything! UGH!

[smeecanada]

Hi, Everyone :wave2:

For those of you going the Baltic next year - there is a Canadian Travel writer writing a live blog right now. He just wrote about St. Petersburg.

http://blogs.portsandbows.com/portsandbows/blogs/portsandbows/archive/2009/06/08/st-petersburg-magnificent.aspx

Thought it might be of interest to some of you.

Let me know if the link doesn't work.

[smeecanada]

Some more of Phil Reimer's blog links:

Helsinki:

http://blogs.portsandbows.com/portsandbows/blogs/portsandbows/archive/2009/06/07/helsinki-cold-weather-warm-people.aspx

Stockholm:

http://blogs.portsandbows.com/portsandbows/blogs/portsandbows/archive/2009/06/06/windy-stockholm.aspx

Let me know if the links don't work. :)

[Stepht5]

Wendy. I couldn't get them to work... It may be user error! LOL! I'll try again later!

[smeecanada]

Wendy. I couldn't get them to work... It may be user error! LOL! I'll try again later!

Thanks, Steph. I fixed them - it didn't like the double http:// - off to fix them over on the Dummy cruise thread.:goodvibes

[rillsung]

You have a very good reason for not taking a trip. When's the little one due? You're a brave soul for considering a Fall trip with an infant.

The baby's due July 2nd! Less than 3 weeks already! Our fall trip will likely not be a Disney trip anyhow... We're planning on going to Chicago to see my inlaws and Michigan to see my BIL and SIL and their new baby (she's due the beginning of Sept) We'll see which trip (Disney or Chicago) sounds better when the time comes to book though LOL!

[Downrivermama]

The baby's due July 2nd! Less than 3 weeks already! Our fall trip will likely not be a Disney trip anyhow... We're planning on going to Chicago to see my inlaws and Michigan to see my BIL and SIL and their new baby (she's due the beginning of Sept) We'll see which trip (Disney or Chicago) sounds better when the time comes to book though LOL!

Where in MI?

[smeecanada]

Great write up by Phil Reimer (a Canadian Travel Writer) about what to see and do in Copenhagen. With recommendations from a Canadian living in Copenhagen.

http://blogs.portsandbows.com/portsandbows/blogs/portsandbows/archive/2009/06/12/copenhagen-some-great-help.aspx

[rillsung]

Where in MI?

Caledonia is where they live.

[BibbidyBobbidyBoo]

Jon is now complaining that we don't have a Cruise planned...... He's the one that didn't want me booking anything! UGH!
Men!
Oh NOW he says something.... after you missed the bargain cruises and could have cruised with us again on the May 30th bargain cruise! argh LOL

[tom31b]

Just a reminder that you can view, order or download photos from our photo sharing site located at http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com

We purchased access to the picture site for one year, so at the end of July it will go away. There are many, many wonderful photos (over 12,000 of them) and I encourage you to take advantage while its there.


Posting this again to help you out

Viewing Tutorial

When you go to the photo page, you will see this:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671267_4P3MB-M.jpg

If you scroll down, you will see the photo galleries

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671283_UAYXj-L.jpg

Click on one of the galleries and you will see a page similar to this:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671299_5dUn9-L.jpg

To flip through the pages, use the controls for next/prev:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343675028_4nC9Z-M.jpg

When you find an image you want, click on it:

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671315_HS9uj-L.jpg

This will open the image in the larger window

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671330_2TLH5-L.jpg

When you put your mouse over this larger image, a menu will appear

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671216_iwdKB-M.jpg

Select the size image you would like and click, opening the image by itself (here large selected)

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671235_wGG4i-L.jpg

You can then "right click" and select "save image as" (or similar depending on your browser)

http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com/photos/343671244_2KBQK-M.jpg

This will save the image to your computer.

You can also select "buy: photo" to have the image printed and sent to you. Their prices are reasonable and quality is excellent

[AndyR]

Hi Tom,
thanks for the reminder.

Andy

[Stepht5]

Men!
Oh NOW he says something.... after you missed the bargain cruises and could have cruised with us again on the May 30th bargain cruise! argh LOL

Exactly! :thumbsup2


Although too many things happened in May -- I think I emailed you and told you what was going on -- and we had to cancel all of our trip plans in May & June, Family reunion didn't count. ;)

We are now hoping to add either another Fall trip (we are already doing WDW in Spet/Oct) or a trip in Dec or Jan.

Our 30th anniversary is at the end of the year and Jon would like him & I to do something.....he thinks we should do DCL without the kids..... we'll see. I am just not up to planning another trip for us. I did so much reading and researching for May/June trips that I don't even care! LOL!

[disfreaks]

Hey guys,
Since we lost all of our first week of pictures, I am re-creating our trip without us being in the pictures. I am looking for some pictures of the Girl/Boy Scout patch swap. I didn't see any on the pirate picture sight, so I am hoping that someone has some and could pm me?

Thanks!

[smeecanada]

Hey guys,
Since we lost all of our first week of pictures, I am re-creating our trip without us being in the pictures. I am looking for some pictures of the Girl/Boy Scout patch swap. I didn't see any on the pirate picture sight, so I am hoping that someone has some and could pm me?

Thanks!

I wasn't at the swap, but I think Roger took some pics. Look on the pirate site again.

[disfreaks]

Ok, I will look again! Thanks smeecanada!:thumbsup2

[smeecanada]

Ok, I will look again! Thanks smeecanada!:thumbsup2


Sorry scrap that idea. :( I was thinking of the postcard swap. Good luck in your search for some pics. Can you remember any Disers that were there? Maybe PM them. Anyone remember which Diser was in charge of the patch swap?

[A Litle Pixie Dust]

Hey guys,
Since we lost all of our first week of pictures, I am re-creating our trip without us being in the pictures. I am looking for some pictures of the Girl/Boy Scout patch swap. I didn't see any on the pirate picture sight, so I am hoping that someone has some and could pm me?

Thanks!

I forgot my camera that day but I think Caropooh took pictures that day. You might want to PM her and check.

[rillsung]

Many of you already know from Facebook, but for those that aren't on Facebook, my daughter Elizabeth Pearl was born on 7-7-09 at 7:59AM, weighing 7lbs, 7oz and 20 inches long. We came home 24 hours later, a big change from the 3mo later with Sydney! We're both doing great! If you would like to see pictures, here is a link:

Elizabeth (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=142246&id=574286118&l=f6b09e53ae)

[smeecanada]

Many of you already know from Facebook, but for those that aren't on Facebook, my daughter Elizabeth Pearl was born on 7-7-09 at 7:59AM, weighing 7lbs, 7oz and 20 inches long. We came home 24 hours later, a big change from the 3mo later with Sydney! We're both doing great! If you would like to see pictures, here is a link:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=142246&id=574286118&l=f6b09e53ae (Elizabeth)


Congrats, Terri and Steve and big sister Sydney. I was wondering about you and the little one. But, darn the link doesn't work to see pics.

Lucky you - two little princesses to spoil now.

[rillsung]

Congrats, Terri and Steve and big sister Sydney. I was wondering about you and the little one. But, darn the link doesn't work to see pics.

Lucky you - two little princesses to spoil now.

Thanks :) Try the link again.. I messed it up earlier!

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=142246&id=574286118&l=f6b09e53ae

[RRBB]

Just a reminder that you can view, order or download photos from our photo sharing site located at http://thepiratezone.smugmug.com

We purchased access to the picture site for one year, so at the end of July it will go away. There are many, many wonderful photos (over 12,000 of them) and I encourage you to take advantage while its there.


Thanks for this reminder a few weeks ago. I've been working my way through all the wonderful photos everyone shared. I got about 3/4 of the way through them by yesterday and thought I had today and tomorrow to finish. Alas, they are gone already - NUTS!!! It's my own fault for waiting so long to check them out. I'm sure the rest were equally as good.

[silmarg]

Isnt this the weekend that many of the TOALers were getting together for a meet - or was it last weekend?

I only know this because I know were are heading down to WDW on Aug 29, and I recall that I would "just" be missing the festivities.

Anyone have any photos?

I wish everyone well.

Is tomorrow our one year anniversary of the Canal transit? Boy I wish I could go back in time!

[AndyR]

Isnt this the weekend that many of the TOALers were getting together for a meet - or was it last weekend?

I only know this because I know were are heading down to WDW on Aug 29, and I recall that I would "just" be missing the festivities.

Anyone have any photos?

I wish everyone well.

Is tomorrow our one year anniversary of the Canal transit? Boy I wish I could go back in time!

It was last week. I saw a post elsewhere that a lot were headed home this past Fri/Sat.

Tom or Roger posted that they had approx 30 for the Ohana dinner plus another 10 for Wishes.

Andy

[tom31b]

Isnt this the weekend that many of the TOALers were getting together for a meet - or was it last weekend?

I only know this because I know were are heading down to WDW on Aug 29, and I recall that I would "just" be missing the festivities.

Anyone have any photos?

I wish everyone well.

Is tomorrow our one year anniversary of the Canal transit? Boy I wish I could go back in time!

Sil,

It was over the last ten days that a bunch were there. If you are on facebook, look for one of us, there were a bunch of pics posted by Roger, Des and others.

[tom31b]

Cool article on the improvements being made to CC (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/destinations/cruises/orl-livdisney-castaway-travel083009aug30,0,6854765.story) for the new boats, complete with pictures (http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/destinations/cruises/orl-pg-disney-castaway-cay-pictures,0,300505.photogallery)

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2009-08/48855186.jpg

[GoofyontheHiSeas]

Sorry I forgot to post some group photos from our reunion from a week ago.
Kimmy and Cherie
http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/627916780_ivwyp-L.jpg

Party at Des' room at AKL
http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/628520581_3zBvt-L.jpg

From Prime Time Diner
http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/629473104_mh6P9-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/629331660_CymDU-L.jpg

Trouble maker
http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/629340987_EYJHM-L.jpg

Grand Gathering at Epcot
http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/629842680_7yX3U-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/629843217_2RPwu-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/629843952_8JEEc-L.jpg

Ohana
http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/630036136_Z9MHm-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/630037188_xK9KQ-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/630037441_tjkAQ-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/630037579_X6WtG-L.jpg

Lightpainting on the beach of OFL
http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/630081807_Edbgy-L.jpg

1900 Park Fare
http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/628569510_Kcktb-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/628570345_xubVA-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/628570968_MrfgB-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/628569161_M57HD-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/628780311_6Xc8h-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/628572895_TSaYx-L.jpg

http://fourweeksphotography.smugmug.com/photos/628760661_MbR5u-L.jpg

[ReAnSt]

Great pictures of the DIS meet.

Welcome Elizabeth Pearl. Congrats Terri, Steve and Big Sis Sydney.

Disfreaks- I have pictures of the Boy/Girl Scout Swap. Sorry I can not recall your name. Please PM me your email address and I will gladly email them to you.

[renegade7]

Sorry I forgot to post some group photos from our reunion from a week ago.


Looks like it was a blast! Wish I could have made it, but need to save my vacation time for next year. 1 year from Friday I leave for Barcelona!

[smeecanada]

Wow. Great pics. Thanks Roger. Wish we could have been there, but the Alaska cruise interfered. Counting down to Sept .11 9am when they announce the 2011 itineraries.

[rillsung]

Great pictures of the DIS meet.

Welcome Elizabeth Pearl. Congrats Terri, Steve and Big Sis Sydney.

Disfreaks- I have pictures of the Boy/Girl Scout Swap. Sorry I can not recall your name. Please PM me your email address and I will gladly email them to you.

Thanks :)

[geffric]

Thanks for the pic Roger..

I haven't checked this thread in forever.. so happy to all and hugs too..


Congrats on the new baby, Terri and family..


We are planning on the Alaska cruise too.. Hopping I find a job before them and can pay for it..:thumbsup2

[allshookup]

Thanks for posting Roger! We truly had a fantastic time & it really reinforces what a great bunch we had on the PC! For those that missed it...there's always next year! :goodvibes

Doubt we'll be doing another cruise anytime soon, but I would LOVE to do Alaska someday. I need to find a job too Susan, but first I have to stop being a professional student. ;)

[m&m's mom]

Some of us EBRepo cruisers are trying to coordinate Alaska 2011. Yell if anyone is considering so maybe we can coordinate. :)

[Lil' Grumpy]

:yay:...susan! i'm glad you posted..been waiting/hoping,

sorry for being rude @ wdw.....:flower3: [according to my wife..],

fyi, we did not eat bkft, & it was getting close to noon...but i didn't
mean for you to rush...really.

anyhoot, she dragged me to the dvc...show. we went in 2002 &
wasn't interested....in what they had back then. did you know about
the new bay lake tower? we always..wanted a monorail resort...
....so we brought 321 points. [ i know not alot...but it all we could
afford....right now..,i told my wife...she going have to make more
money.]

the new cruises...did not helped..us. esp. the pc cruise...jan. 6th.!
.....[ we were hoping closer..to spring break...not right after christmas,
because....we are now planning a 2-weeks christmas...@ blt. ]

however, we might...cx our next year....europe, for the new ta, if
...they are decent times.

and we liked the new cc club....tiers. just was hoping to have used
it...for the wonder's pc cruise.

wow..i still can't believe running into you. how's scott? does he know
your...vacation plans? you do know...it's cold up there? :rolleyes1

got a scarf?

[smeecanada]

We're going! Haven't decided when yet though. :yay:

If anyone needs info about Vancouver or Victoria - let me know.

[KSDisneyDad]

Sorry I forgot to post some group photos from our reunion from a week ago.


Great pictures Roger!! Wish we could have moved our vacation one week later to join the rest of the meets. Darn school and football schedules! It cost us meeting up with everyone else and free dining! It was fun seeing everyone at Des's room though.

Some of us EBRepo cruisers are trying to coordinate Alaska 2011. Yell if anyone is considering so maybe we can coordinate. :)

I believe June has been watching the facebook conversation on this. We would love to join in depending on the cost. At this rate, we'll never become DVC members. :goodvibes

[geffric]

Some of us EBRepo cruisers are trying to coordinate Alaska 2011. Yell if anyone is considering so maybe we can coordinate. :)


Well I was thinking of taking the boys for Eric's graduation from High school but he stuck his nose up and said he wanted to go to the DVC in Hawaii ..if he goes anywhere..

then DH said.. we could go on the 8/30 cruise just the 2 of us since both kids will be in college.. and we will be heavily in debt but child free..LOL
- last alaska cruise ( yes we know it will be cold but..) and on the cruise back to LA for the same price as taking the kids in June.. sounds good to me..

[smeecanada]

- last alaska cruise ( yes we know it will be cold but..) and on the cruise back to LA for the same price as taking the kids in June.. sounds good to me..

It won't be that cold. It's still short sleeve/capri weather here.

Anyways, plan sounds great. FYI - there is a bit of a gap between the last Alaska cruise and then the repo back to LA. Drydock somewhere maybe?

[4boons]

We are looking at the May 31, 2011 Alaska

[geffric]

It won't be that cold. It's still short sleeve/capri weather here.

Anyways, plan sounds great. FYI - there is a bit of a gap between the last Alaska cruise and then the repo back to LA. Drydock somewhere maybe?

A gap?? really?? then maybe we will get a chance to visit Vancouver a bit.. that would be nice..

[smeecanada]

A gap?? really?? then maybe we will get a chance to visit Vancouver a bit.. that would be nice..

It's a fair gap. I think the last Alaska cruise returns to Vancouver on Sept. 6 and the Vancouver - LA repo doesn't leave until Sept. 20.

There are quite a few places they can do drydock around here. Vancouver/Victoria and Seattle. Victoria did three cruise ship drydocks this past spring.

[rillsung]

It's a fair gap. I think the last Alaska cruise returns to Vancouver on Sept. 6 and the Vancouver - LA repo doesn't leave until Sept. 20.

There are quite a few places they can do drydock around here. Vancouver/Victoria and Seattle. Victoria did three cruise ship drydocks this past spring.

Well the gap will throw out any thoughts of doing the last Alaska cruise and then LA repo like some have talked about doing.

Someone mentioned prices... Have they been posted somewhere? That will be a huge factor in us deciding to go or not...

[geffric]

It's a fair gap. I think the last Alaska cruise returns to Vancouver on Sept. 6 and the Vancouver - LA repo doesn't leave until Sept. 20.

There are quite a few places they can do drydock around here. Vancouver/Victoria and Seattle. Victoria did three cruise ship drydocks this past spring.

well I am sad.. just thought we could do both.. bother.. oh well..

[smeecanada]

Well the gap will throw out any thoughts of doing the last Alaska cruise and then LA repo like some have talked about doing.

Someone mentioned prices... Have they been posted somewhere? That will be a huge factor in us deciding to go or not...

I think starting price for the Alaska ones is $939US. Prices will be posted on Sept. 28th. However, the DIS mods are hoping the lucky smucks who can begin booking on the 21st will let us lower smucks know the pricing available. Supposedly a thread will be started.

The CAT's are also changing for the 2011 sailings. Haven't really look into this, but have read a bit about it. Now a tier system 11A, 11B, 11C etc. CAT 1 - CAT3 are a letter now.

[rillsung]

I think starting price for the Alaska ones is $939US. Prices will be posted on Sept. 28th. However, the DIS mods are hoping the lucky smucks who can begin booking on the 21st will let us lower smucks know the pricing available. Supposedly a thread will be started.

The CAT's are also changing for the 2011 sailings. Haven't really look into this, but have read a bit about it. Now a tier system 11A, 11B, 11C etc. CAT 1 - CAT3 are a letter now.

So just to confuse us or what?

[got2travel]

I think starting price for the Alaska ones is $939US. Prices will be posted on Sept. 28th. However, the DIS mods are hoping the lucky smucks who can begin booking on the 21st will let us lower smucks know the pricing available. Supposedly a thread will be started.

The CAT's are also changing for the 2011 sailings. Haven't really look into this, but have read a bit about it. Now a tier system 11A, 11B, 11C etc. CAT 1 - CAT3 are a letter now.


Hadn't heard that about the CATs, but then I haven't been following the cruise board either.

I'm guessing that would mean that a 9 or 10 on Deck 1 would cost less than a 9 or 10 on Deck 2?? Something like that?

[smeecanada]

Hadn't heard that about the CATs, but then I haven't been following the cruise board either.

I'm guessing that would mean that a 9 or 10 on Deck 1 would cost less than a 9 or 10 on Deck 2?? Something like that?

From DCL website

Question
What are the stateroom categories and how do they differ?
Answer

Concierge Suites offer the ultimate in comfort and spaciousness in order to meet all your needs for both family time and alone time. Our finest accommodation is the Royal Suite with Verandah.

Category R Ship Accommodations: Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah sleeps 7.
Category S Ship Accommodations: Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite with Verandah sleeps 7.
Category T Ship Accommodations: Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah sleeps 5.



Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah is a spacious room with the feel of the ocean breeze from your own private verandah. The Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator's Verandah has special nautical decor and a large open-air porthole above the railing.

Categories 4A, 4B, 4E Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah sleeps 5.
Categories 5A, 5B, 5C Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah sleeps 3 or 4.
Category 6A Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah sleeps 3 or 4.
Category 7A Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator's Verandah sleeps 3.



Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom is a room full of style and a stunning view of the horizon through your own personal porthole (accommodations on Deck 1 include 2 smaller portholes).

Categories 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom sleeps 3 or 4.



Deluxe Inside Stateroom offers uncommon spaciousness along with Disney's distinguished nautical fittings, natural woods and imported tiles.

Categories 10A, 10B, 10C Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Inside Stateroom sleeps 3 or 4.
Category 11A, 11B, 11C Ship Accommodations: Standard Inside Stateroom sleeps 3 or 4.

Staterooms that sleep 4 or more Guests utilize a pull-down berth.

[geffric]

MY understanding is that the 11C is the old Cat 12..:confused3

[rillsung]

MY understanding is that the 11C is the old Cat 12..:confused3

That's what I was thinking too.

[arlenesp]

From DCL website

Question
What are the stateroom categories and how do they differ?
Answer

Concierge Suites offer the ultimate in comfort and spaciousness in order to meet all your needs for both family time and alone time. Our finest accommodation is the Royal Suite with Verandah.

Category R Ship Accommodations: Concierge Royal Suite with Verandah sleeps 7.
Category S Ship Accommodations: Concierge 2-Bedroom Suite with Verandah sleeps 7.
Category T Ship Accommodations: Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah sleeps 5.



Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah is a spacious room with the feel of the ocean breeze from your own private verandah. The Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator's Verandah has special nautical decor and a large open-air porthole above the railing.

Categories 4A, 4B, 4E Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Family Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah sleeps 5.
Categories 5A, 5B, 5C Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah sleeps 3 or 4.
Category 6A Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah sleeps 3 or 4.
Category 7A Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator's Verandah sleeps 3.



Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom is a room full of style and a stunning view of the horizon through your own personal porthole (accommodations on Deck 1 include 2 smaller portholes).

Categories 9A, 9B, 9C, 9D Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom sleeps 3 or 4.



Deluxe Inside Stateroom offers uncommon spaciousness along with Disney's distinguished nautical fittings, natural woods and imported tiles.

Categories 10A, 10B, 10C Ship Accommodations: Deluxe Inside Stateroom sleeps 3 or 4.
Category 11A, 11B, 11C Ship Accommodations: Standard Inside Stateroom sleeps 3 or 4.

Staterooms that sleep 4 or more Guests utilize a pull-down berth.

Is 8 missing?

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Is 8 missing?

Nope current CAT8 and CAT9 will be the new CAT9A,9B,9C,9D's....

Confusing huh!

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