**JULY 11, 2010*** Double Dip Wonder!

[ldalvarado]

Why does work always have to blow up right before I leave on vacation?! :confused:

[WV Space Monkey]

DITTO!!!

Just stopping by to wish you all a Bon Voyage -- one week from today y'all will be on the ship!! :woohoo:

Congrats Kristin & Nick. I know your wedding will be beautiful. :cloud9: Sending best wishes for a lifetime of happiness as husband & wife. :goodvibes

Thanks for the thoughtful words, sorry to hear you wont be going with us.


Once again raining here and I have WAY too much to finish by Thursday night. Woah, that's tomorrow :scared1: Guess thats all I get to write... gotta get back to work.

[WDWLVR]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2009/10/disney-sports-announces-new-wine-dine-half-marathon/


The perfect race for Jim!

http://parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com/media/disneyparks/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/wine&dineLARGE.jpg

[justmestace]

Why does work always have to blow up right before I leave on vacation?! :confused:



It's the LAW. Things just always have to go wrong when we want to go somewhere. Sorry it happened to you, too. But that means you're a true member of the team!

[justmestace]

;)[SIZE="3"]Hi, I will be going on the Wonder this Sunday, too. I am a traveling with two boys ages 6 and 16. I know it is a little late but I just found out recently about this. I have read some threads and learned a lot (especially about packing) I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am super excited about our first Disney cruise.:dance3: (and overwhelmed, too, so many things :confused: Well, I hope someone gets to read this message. :grouphug:


WELCOME!!! Please take a look at the first page of this thread, and come and say hi at our DIS Meet!!! The more, the merrier!! And of course, the kids are welcome for that and the picture, too.

[WDWLVR]

Hey Stacey - you stated on the main boards you have this trip booked through Dreams Unlimited. Really :confused::confused::confused::confused:

[justmestace]

Hey Stacey - you stated on the main boards you have this trip booked through Dreams Unlimited. Really :confused::confused::confused::confused:


Oh leave the stupid old lady alone. I've totally lost my mind. I'll go delete it.

[justmestace]

:cheer2::cheer2:And now for the GREAT news!! I went online to print my boarding pass and pay for my bag, and I was offered an upgrade to FIRST CLASS!!! Cost me $80 but SOOOO worth it to me!! And no charge to check TWO bags!!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

I feel so much better. More room, two bags free, and a meal!!

[WDWLVR]

Oh leave the stupid old lady alone. I've totally lost my mind. I'll go delete it.


Sorry just couldn't resist. I thought maybe you knew something I didn't. :rotfl:

:cheer2::cheer2:And now for the GREAT news!! I went online to print my boarding pass and pay for my bag, and I was offered an upgrade to FIRST CLASS!!! Cost me $80 but SOOOO worth it to me!! And no charge to check TWO bags!!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

I feel so much better. More room, two bags free, and a meal!!

Great news - enjoy!

[ldalvarado]

I decided to fork out the $60 for the Early Bird check in with Southwest. I love the idea that they check us in automatically, and 12 hours earlier than the regular check in time to boot. Especially handy for the return trip... now I won't have to track down a 'puter.

[flrealtorgrl]

What is the earliest you can arrive at the terminal? :confused3 I'm a platinum member so I know there's some special line or something...but I just really love getting the most out of the boarding day and try to squeeze in any extra minutes I can. Thanks in advance for the reply. Can't wait for the double dip! :cloud9:

[justmestace]

I decided to fork out the $60 for the Early Bird check in with Southwest. I love the idea that they check us in automatically, and 12 hours earlier than the regular check in time to boot. Especially handy for the return trip... now I won't have to track down a 'puter.


I've done that a few times, and it really worked out well. I was always at least #A25 or higher. Which is great, because the first 10 or 15 numbers are held for some kind of premium members, and very few of them ever show.
Remember to take your receipt with you, just in case there's any doubt that you paid for that service. :thumbsup2

[chip&dale&fun]

Why does work always have to blow up right before I leave on vacation?! :confused:

What she said!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[justmestace]

What is the earliest you can arrive at the terminal? :confused3 I'm a platinum member so I know there's some special line or something...but I just really love getting the most out of the boarding day and try to squeeze in any extra minutes I can. Thanks in advance for the reply. Can't wait for the double dip! :cloud9:


I honestly don't know, but someone will pipe in soon. My guess would be 10:00.

[flrealtorgrl]

I honestly don't know, but someone will pipe in soon. My guess would be 10:00.

Thanks...I was thinking of shooting for 10. :)

[ldalvarado]

The port opens at 10, but lately I have heard that the line forms before then and most of them are folks wanting upgrades. Someone posted a few weeks ago that by 10:15, there were none left. Something like that. But you can get in starting at 10. The lines will be big then. Better at 10:30/11:00. Of course, no boarding until 12 Noon (officially).

[flrealtorgrl]

Thanks for the info! :goodvibes

[chip&dale&fun]

The port opens at 10, but lately I have heard that the line forms before then and most of them are folks wanting upgrades. Someone posted a few weeks ago that by 10:15, there were none left. Something like that. But you can get in starting at 10. The lines will be big then. Better at 10:30/11:00. Of course, no boarding until 12 Noon (officially).

I thought you needed to wait until you boarded to confirm an upgrade?????

[justmestace]

I thought you needed to wait until you boarded to confirm an upgrade?????

Last summer, when we did the Tortola cruise, we were in line (in the rain) outside the terminal by...well, what time did we leave you all at breakfast?...9:00 or 9:30. Everyone who was there that early wanted an upgrade.
As soon as they let us inside the terminal to check in, we then asked for upgrades and if one was available, we were sent (with our paperwork) to a lady at the far right hand side of the check-in windows.

So anyway...upgrades are done at check in, before you board the ship.

[chip&dale&fun]

Thanks - guess that is why I never got an upgrade when I asked when I boarded :rotfl2: Nevermind.

OK, we are packed - translation, stuff is tossed into cases. I think we had less cases when we did the 15 day and we had a tux and a gown and diver gear:lmao: This is not possible.

But we are driving, I am tired and do not wish to wrestle the packing into the normal efficient jigsaw puzzle shape.

It's quiet tonight, I guess everyone is on the road or otherwise occupied.

Have a fun night.

PS - Happy Birthday Ringo.

[princess2]

thanks for the info...... for sure, I'll know next time and something tells me there will be a next time........:wizard: well......I'll be there....can't wait.....let the fun begin! Now.....back to packing......I am almost done!

[justmestace]

I have things literally STUFFED into two bags. I have more now than I did for Alaska, and that was cold weather, heavy clothes!
But in my own defense, I AM heading up to San Fran, too. No way am I washing clothes on the ship! Maybe if we had more sea days, but not this time.


Going to try to go to bed early. I have to leave the house at 7am for my flight. I hope I can sleep on the plane, so Vicki isn't picking up a cranky nag.:laughing:
I just know I won't sleep tonight....."I'm too excited to sleep".....LOVED that commercial!


Safe travels to everyone! See you Sunday, if I don't get back on here before then.

[scuba diver]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2009/10/disney-sports-announces-new-wine-dine-half-marathon/


The perfect race for Jim!

http://parksandresorts.wdpromedia.com/media/disneyparks/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/wine&dineLARGE.jpg

Thanks for thinking of me. I looked at this race when it was first announced and made the tough decision to pass.

Disney races have gotten so expensive. If I remember it is $120 which includes 1 taste and 1 wine sample. For family and friends to be at the finish line, they have to buy a $35 ticket, each.

Disney does have the best medals and this one being a first, it was really tempting but I'm starting to really like small races with no Hassle Factor.....like the CC 5K. I think I'll do that one twice. :cool1:

[scuba diver]

I have things literally STUFFED into two bags. I have more now than I did for Alaska, and that was cold weather, heavy clothes!
But in my own defense, I AM heading up to San Fran, too. No way am I washing clothes on the ship! Maybe if we had more sea days, but not this time.


Going to try to go to bed early. I have to leave the house at 7am for my flight. I hope I can sleep on the plane, so Vicki isn't picking up a cranky nag.:laughing:
I just know I won't sleep tonight....."I'm too excited to sleep".....LOVED that commercial!


Safe travels to everyone! See you Sunday, if I don't get back on here before then.

Going to bed early to leave the house at 7:00 am??? :confused3

I might think of going to bed early when I have to leave the house at 3:00 am.

I guess you will not be getting up early with the coffee group.

[Kaizen]

Good nite Stacey! Safe travels! I am just starting to pull stuff out to pack! Alexa is spending the night at her friend's so I am going to get in there and give her a gentle (?) start! Jim is on his own and I will work on my stuff tomorrow night. It's really coming down to the wire. Why is this so much more intense than a regular 5 day vacation??? Yikes!

[JennyJ]

Safe travels everyone!!! Almost time!! :)

[justmestace]

Going to bed early to leave the house at 7:00 am??? :confused3

I might think of going to bed early when I have to leave the house at 3:00 am.

I guess you will not be getting up early with the coffee group.



I'm usually up reading until 2am. So anything before midnight IS early for me. And I don't have to clock in.

Unless you come to our balcony, you won't see me up early for coffee. I don't leave the room until I've had at least two cups. Before that, I bite.:stitch2:

[justmestace]

Signing out! Will try to post from my phone...if I can figure out how.


Safe Travels, everyone!!!

See you on the WONDER.:sail:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!


We sail in 3 days!

WONDERful Wedding in 4 days!


party:party:party:party:

[WDWLVR]

We're heading out shortly. See you all soon!

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[chip&dale&fun]

I have things literally STUFFED into two bags. I have more now than I did for Alaska, and that was cold weather, heavy clothes!
But in my own defense, I AM heading up to San Fran, too. No way am I washing clothes on the ship! Maybe if we had more sea days, but not this time.


Going to try to go to bed early. I have to leave the house at 7am for my flight. I hope I can sleep on the plane, so Vicki isn't picking up a cranky nag.:laughing:
I just know I won't sleep tonight....."I'm too excited to sleep".....LOVED that commercial!


Safe travels to everyone! See you Sunday, if I don't get back on here before then.

You should be up now Stacey!!!!!!!! Good Morning.

[chip&dale&fun]

Thanks for thinking of me. I looked at this race when it was first announced and made the tough decision to pass.

Disney races have gotten so expensive. If I remember it is $120 which includes 1 taste and 1 wine sample. For family and friends to be at the finish line, they have to buy a $35 ticket, each.

Disney does have the best medals and this one being a first, it was really tempting but I'm starting to really like small races with no Hassle Factor.....like the CC 5K. I think I'll do that one twice. :cool1:

Jim, do you think they will let me walk the 5K - although the gym routine we had on the PC was perfect so I may stick to that.

I looked at the Princess 1/2 marathon and was tempted until I saw the price -- I think it was $240????? Yikes - that is a dinner at V/A....

[chip&dale&fun]

Good nite Stacey! Safe travels! I am just starting to pull stuff out to pack! Alexa is spending the night at her friend's so I am going to get in there and give her a gentle (?) start! Jim is on his own and I will work on my stuff tomorrow night. It's really coming down to the wire. Why is this so much more intense than a regular 5 day vacation??? Yikes!

Because it is DISNEY and you get to meet all your new friends!!!!:grouphug:

Hope that the packing works better than the stuffing technique employed by Stacey and me. :rotfl:

[chip&dale&fun]

Safe travels everyone!!! Almost time!! :)

You as well....:banana::banana::banana:

[chip&dale&fun]

Good morning everyone!


We sail in 3 days!

WONDERful Wedding in 4 days!


party:party:party:party:


Mary - thanks for taking the time to post the early morning WAKE UP call....

Safe travels for you...and you are in luck - it is cooler in Florida than anywhere else in the nation right now....At least that is what our local weather forecasters are saying.:laughing:

[WVMD]

Safe travels to all - can't wait to see everybody!

I work 7a-5p tomorrow and then I'm done too. Our flight is at 1pm on Saturday....

Virgil
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[scuba diver]

Jim, do you think they will let me walk the 5K - although the gym routine we had on the PC was perfect so I may stick to that.

I looked at the Princess 1/2 marathon and was tempted until I saw the price -- I think it was $240????? Yikes - that is a dinner at V/A....



Yes, you can walk the 5K. It is a very informal run. They meet at the gangway. Walk to the map. Explain the route and then everyone goes.

There is no pacing, no timing, no finish line, you don't even need to return.

Walking would be fine.

[ldalvarado]

Going to bed early to leave the house at 7:00 am???


:rotfl: I'm with you, leaving the house at 7 is late for me on a normal day. But I understand that everyone has a different clock.

Our flight is at 7:30 on Saturday, so we are leaving the house at 5:00 a.m. That means I need to be up no later than 4:00 a.m., but I am certain that I will neither go to bed early (too much to do!) nor sleep a wink (scared of oversleeping!). I am always a mess on travel day because I get no sleep and leave to early and it is always so busy.

Does anyone know if the Radisson will let you use their pool on check in day, even before you can officially check-in? I think by the time the kids and I get to MCO, pick up the car, head to port, eat lunch, run to Walmart, etc. we will still have time before check-in. It would be nice to relax by the pool.

[ldalvarado]

Good nite Stacey! Safe travels! I am just starting to pull stuff out to pack! Alexa is spending the night at her friend's so I am going to get in there and give her a gentle (?) start! Jim is on his own and I will work on my stuff tomorrow night. It's really coming down to the wire. Why is this so much more intense than a regular 5 day vacation??? Yikes!


It is intense for me because there is something about being on the ship that translates in my mind as "no Walmart." I usually don't panic on vacations because if I forget something, I can go buy it. The ship has some sundries and clothes, but it ain't cheap. I dunno... :confused3: goofy thing to be worried about I guess.

[ldalvarado]

We're heading out shortly. See you all soon!

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Oh Mary, thank you for posting this! She is beautiful! I can't wait!

[WV Space Monkey]

See everyone there. Might check in again tonight if I have a chance. We still haven't started packing and our flight is at 6:20 tomorrow morning so everything needs to be done by tonight.

[ldalvarado]

One more question... about this:

Sunday Morning Pre-Cruise Breakfast at Grill's... 8:30 am. Be there, or be square! And hungry.


I don't see on Grill's website that they do breakfast. Am I missing something?

[macaroni]

;)[SIZE="3"]Hi, I will be going on the Wonder this Sunday, too. I am a traveling with two boys ages 6 and 16. I know it is a little late but I just found out recently about this. I have read some threads and learned a lot (especially about packing) I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am super excited about our first Disney cruise.:dance3: (and overwhelmed, too, so many things :confused: Well, I hope someone gets to read this message. :grouphug:

Hello! You will love the cruise. This is my son's third cruise and first time as an adult. Your boys will love the ship and all that there is to enjoy. I can't wait to hit the beach. Bring lots of sunscreen and sunglasses. See you soon.

Macaroni

[Kaizen]

See everyone there. Might check in again tonight if I have a chance. We still haven't started packing and our flight is at 6:20 tomorrow morning so everything needs to be done by tonight.


My kind of guy!! LOL! I have to work on packing tonite. I was too wiped out yesterday to do much. I have to work on Friday all day and our flight is at 10am on Sat so I have to get crackin'!. It will all work out and we will wonder why we all stressed so much!

[macaroni]

:cheer2::cheer2:And now for the GREAT news!! I went online to print my boarding pass and pay for my bag, and I was offered an upgrade to FIRST CLASS!!! Cost me $80 but SOOOO worth it to me!! And no charge to check TWO bags!!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

I feel so much better. More room, two bags free, and a meal!!

Congratulations! I have always wanted that to happen to me. We just keep going steerage though. Enjoy the experience!

[chip&dale&fun]

One more question... about this:



I don't see on Grill's website that they do breakfast. Am I missing something?

The website does not have the menu posted and it says Lunch/Dinner...so I called and Grills in Cocoa is OPEN for breakfast until 10:30 - the Melborne beach location is not open for breakfast.

Whew! Thanks for checking....

[WVMD]

More pictures up....Additional pictures in album 3 - and a new album entitled Russian Ballet, Catherine's Palace and the Hermitage.. (I knew I had pictures missing....)

http://vwsmaltz.phanfare.com

Virgil
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[scuba diver]

I finished packing last night....my lunch for today that is.

Matt starts his journey today. He makes his way into MSP tonight and then arrives in MCO tomorrow afternoon. :cool1:

The one down side of being local is that everyone else gets to start their vacation early while we are still here dealing with the everyday stuff.

I want to be on vacation now too!!! :sick:

Off to work I go. :mad:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!


We sail in 2 days!

WONDERful Wedding in 3 days!


party:party:party:party:

[WDWLVR]

Ready to get back on the road! Safe travels to all traveling today!

Jim thanks for holding down the fort for us all.

[chip&dale&fun]

I finished packing last night....my lunch for today that is.

Matt starts his journey today. He makes his way into MSP tonight and then arrives in MCO tomorrow afternoon. :cool1:

The one down side of being local is that everyone else gets to start their vacation early while we are still here dealing with the everyday stuff.

I want to be on vacation now too!!! :sick:

Off to work I go. :mad:

I'm right behind you --- work that is :lmao:
It's chilly here...I almost needed a sweater for my walk this morning. Cool, Crisp, dew everywhere....Did I miss something? Is it Fall? I actually heard Florida is the coolest place right now. OK, now that is strange!

We are however finished packing, although I am now working on the unpacking part of it.

Note to self: Do not pack the clothes you intend to wear for boarding in the checked bag........silly me....

[chip&dale&fun]

I'm right behind you --- work that is :lmao:

We are however finished packing, although I am now working on the unpacking part of it.

Note to self: Do not pack the clothes you intend to wear for boarding in the checked bag........

What am I? Chopped Liver??????


(sorry GaRRy)..

[chip&dale&fun]

Good morning everyone!


We sail in 2 days!

WONDERful Wedding in 3 days!


party:party:party:party:


Thanks Mary - You are up early...ready for a fun day at WDW?????

[WVMD]

I finished packing last night....my lunch for today that is.

Matt starts his journey today. He makes his way into MSP tonight and then arrives in MCO tomorrow afternoon. :cool1:

The one down side of being local is that everyone else gets to start their vacation early while we are still here dealing with the everyday stuff.

I want to be on vacation now too!!! :sick:

Off to work I go. :mad:
Don't worry Jim, I'm working too.... Waiting patiently for the text from Kristin that they made it to Orlando and got their marriage license...

Virgil
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[Kaizen]

Another worker bee here too!! LOL! I have a full day at work unfortunately and then have to finish packing. Didn't seem like we had that much stuff until we started getting it into suitcases....and we're not done yet!

We will be heading down tomorrow and have a full day of running around already planned (mostly cruise related stuff) before the BIG DAY!

Virgil, as far as I can remember, getting the license in Orlando was a very smooth process, albeit a VERY interesting one! We have a few stories about that! Anyway, worry not, they should be fine.

Gotta get to work! to those already on vacation, enjoy the day!!

[princess2]

:thumbsup2 2 DAYS FOR OUR WONDERFUL CRUISE. I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!;):dance3::woohoo::cheer2:

[jship210]

:cheer2::cheer2:And now for the GREAT news!! I went online to print my boarding pass and pay for my bag, and I was offered an upgrade to FIRST CLASS!!! Cost me $80 but SOOOO worth it to me!! And no charge to check TWO bags!!! :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:

I feel so much better. More room, two bags free, and a meal!!


WOW!!! Lucky you! I once asked to upgrade to first class, traveling by myself, the woman told it would be $2,000. Holy Smokes! :eek: I told he I didn't want to FLY the darn thing just sit up front!!
Safe Travels everyone!

[chip&dale&fun]

Another worker bee here too!! LOL! I have a full day at work unfortunately and then have to finish packing. Didn't seem like we had that much stuff until we started getting it into suitcases....and we're not done yet!

We will be heading down tomorrow and have a full day of running around already planned (mostly cruise related stuff) before the BIG DAY!

Virgil, as far as I can remember, getting the license in Orlando was a very smooth process, albeit a VERY interesting one! We have a few stories about that! Anyway, worry not, they should be fine.

Gotta get to work! to those already on vacation, enjoy the day!!

work, work, work, work, work, work,

[ldalvarado]

Got me all packed last night save for a couple of toiletries that I will use tomorrow. Gotta attack the kid piles tonight and organize my carry on bag. Oh, and find my corkscrew so I can pack it!

[WVMD]

Yay!! Kristin just texted that they have their marriage license... one less thing to worry about...

Virgil
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[chip&dale&fun]

Yay!! Kristin just texted that they have their marriage license... one less thing to worry about...

Virgil
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Just keep saying "I DO"...there easy....

[chip&dale&fun]

Things to do before cruise....

Have a flat tire and spend the afternoon at the tire shop.


YUP.....

[lisarae]

Got home from work. Got my Cimzia shots that help my Crohns's so I can eat on this cruise. Hubby got everything finished up at his work so he could have next week off, but he still doesn't know what we are doing. I am not telling him.

Got to get packed. I always pack too much. Always! Trying to get rid of him so I can pack. If be sees me running between rooms with flip flops and shorts and swim suits, it might give it away. I actually have been stashing stuff in the back room, but I still have to grab some things out of my closet.

Oh, one good thing that happened today - the lay-off that was supposed to happen was postponed. Some contractor people around my cube at work were very worried, so at least the mood was a little better when they found they weren't going to have to clean out their desks today.

Well. I better get packing. Not taking formal wear this time: just don't want to deal with it. We are backwards as a couple, Steve likes dressing up and I hate it. We won't look tacky, just not dressy.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

[Kaizen]

Finished packing! Good God, this seems like a lot of stuff! Oh well, if anyone needs something, come see me - I'll probably have it to spare! LOL!

See you all on the ship! :cool1:We are going to TRY to make it to Grills bit I'm playing that one by ear.

Signing off til we sail!

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!


We sail in tomorrow!

WONDERful Wedding in 2 days!


party:party:party:party:

[WDWLVR]

Safe travels to all! Can't wait to see everyone!

Don't forget the DIS meet at 3pm Sunday in the Promenade Lounge!

[chip&dale&fun]

Finished packing! Good God, this seems like a lot of stuff! Oh well, if anyone needs something, come see me - I'll probably have it to spare! LOL!

See you all on the ship! :cool1:We are going to TRY to make it to Grills bit I'm playing that one by ear.

Signing off til we sail!

See you then and hope all the packing went well....can't wait to see the Surprise on DH's face when we all call him STEVE.....

[chip&dale&fun]

Good morning everyone!


We sail in tomorrow!

WONDERful Wedding in 2 days!


party:party:party:party:


Good Morning Mary and Safe Travels to all who are leaving today.

Must go wash car - why? somehow it is now covered with greasey slime.

icky

[WVMD]

Good Morning all. We're packed and ready to go. I've checked and double checked to make sure that we have everything.... Even Frances... who managed to go on the Baltic Cruise with 1 bra and a sports bra... (of course that was my fault...)...

Safe travels to all...

Virgil
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[princess2]

:banana::banana::drive:party::jumping2::ccat:tigge r::mickeyjumGOOD MORNING, ONE MORE DAY! the kids are sleeping, I think I am done packing, my nails are done....and today I'll clean the car and officially close the kitchen for a whole week......:cheer2::woohoo:See you soon~

[scuba diver]

Matt is here. Packages delivered to the wedding party. Packing is done.

Only thing remaining is to get a 90 minute run in at 5:00 so we can be a Grills at 8:30 :thumbsup2

See you in the morniing. :woohoo:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!


We sail today!

WONDERful Wedding tomorrow!


party:party:party:party:

[CajunGirl2]

Just popping in to tell everyone to have a WONDERful cruise!!! Hope the wedding tomorrow is absolutely beautiful. Can't wait to see pics when you all return.

Ang

[chip&dale&fun]

WE ARE BACK!!!!

Had a WONDERful cruise - a beautiful fairy tale wedding, a great reunion and lots and lots of fun and relaxation. More posts and pics to come I am sure.

Most folks are still traveling or enjoying a few days at WDW.
Some of us are diving, others of us had morning dive called due to high seas despite the forecast. So, it is time to join the group that is doing laundry.

Have a good weekend all....

[WDWLVR]

We're not home yet but on the way. Stopped in TN to see family.

Great cruise! So many great memories. Thanks to all who made it so special!


BTW if anyone has a picture from Grills I'd love to see it. We brought the camera in and forgot to take a picture of the group.

[WDWLVR]

Here's a couple of my favorite shots:

With Sam and Irene in Parrot Cay

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The DISers after the wedding (missing Virgil and Nick as they were doing the official photos at that time):

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Mark and I celebrating our upcoming 20th anniversary at Palo.

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[JennyJ]

Hello!! We're home and settled back in...

I am sorry we missed the meet up, but traveling with kids things can be so unpredictable and we just couldn't get there. :(

The cruise was fantastic! We had an amazing time. Even got a special meeting with the characters on the last night of the cruise that made our great trip, FANTASTIC!! So sad I have to wait so long to go again!!

[princess2]

:rolleyes1:rolleyes1:laughing:HELLO, everyone....I just made it back home.....we stayed to visit Kennedy Space Center, which the kids loved. We, too, missed the group meet......it was all very overwhelming and the kids were wild......I walked by but it was too early, and then I totally missed it.....anyway....I did get to witness the wedding from a distance.....it was just beautiful.....I witnessed the father of the bride kissing her on the cheek right before she walked......it was so moving and tender........anyway.....our first Disney cruise....definitely unforgettable and just amazing........we will do it again.......:goodvibes:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::yay ::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[wdwgoose]

well I'm home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111

hate to see it when the sun comes up

not looking good

WELL I could bale the grass seems it NEVER GOT CUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



flight delayed mine was not the only one

SORRY virgil & francis hope yours was better than mine



good night all



gaRRy

[WVMD]

Made it home - got to bed at 0130 - up and at work for a 12 hour shift... back to reality...

Thanks to all the DISers for making it so special!

Virgil
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[ldalvarado]

We had a blast on this cruise! Woo hoo! What great weather and a terrific sailing! :cool1:

[WDWLVR]

Realize I never really checked in that we were home. We are! :rotfl: No time for a real trip report but here are some of my favorite moments from the cruise:



Seeing the Main Street Electrical Parade again (ok not really cruise related but it was great to see).
Breakfast at Grills Sunday morning...what a great way to start the cruise.
The wedding...just beautiful.
The reception at Outlook Cafe - what a beautiful room.
The couples spa villa and our hot stone massage. Bliss!
Adding on 100 points at Aulani...can't wait to stay there.
Winning a $300 OBC at the DVC presentation on Nassau day.
Palo dinner with our awesome server Julia!
Palo brunch with the gang...thanks Virgil!
The group picture in the atrium...always a favorite DIS activity.
The wine/cheese party in the Walt Suite. Nice!
Being the first ones in the water at Serenity Bay and snorkeling with Mark and Frances.

Of course we had a great time doing many other things like our nightly dinners, my morning tea time with Jim and Garry, and getting to see both Toy Story 3 and The Sorcerer's Apprentice. All in all a really great cruise!

[scuba diver]

I think Virgil summed it up nicely, "Thanks to all the DISers who made this special".

The cruise was fun, but the people made it great. :lovestruc

[chip&dale&fun]

I think Virgil summed it up nicely, "Thanks to all the DISers who made this special".

The cruise was fun, but the people made it great. :lovestruc

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!:g oodvibes

[justmestace]

Heading home from San Fran today. COLD here! Anxious to see the family
Will post more tomorrow.

[ua1992]

Amazing cruise ! Had a blast ! Thanks to everyone who did the fish extenders - it was our first time doing them and our DD loved it !

[justmestace]

Another Diser asked me what day and time the CClub party was....does anyone remember?

I'm home....seems odd for now. My pain is a lot less intense than it had been, hoping it will get better and better every day. I didn't take any meds yesterday (until bedtime) at all and found out just how bad it can get without them. :( I wish it hadn't happened, but I still had a good time, and am so glad I got to spend time with all of my old and new friends!

[chip&dale&fun]

Another Diser asked me what day and time the CClub party was....does anyone remember?

I'm home....seems odd for now. My pain is a lot less intense than it had been, hoping it will get better and better every day. I didn't take any meds yesterday (until bedtime) at all and found out just how bad it can get without them. :( I wish it hadn't happened, but I still had a good time, and am so glad I got to spend time with all of my old and new friends!

We had a Castaway Cay Party? We did? Really? When???

Stacey - sorry that you are not feeling well....take care of yourself.

[justmestace]

Gotta love this....Virgil has that look "I really want to cry, but people are looking at me!"



http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/119.jpg

[WVMD]

Gotta love this....Virgil has that look "I really want to cry, but people are looking at me!"



http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/119.jpg
I was trying so hard not to cry - somebody yelled "Don't cry Virgil" and it made me chuckle and helped me get through it....

Virgil
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[jship210]

I was trying so hard not to cry - somebody yelled "Don't cry Virgil" and it made me chuckle and helped me get through it....

Virgil
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What a beautiful day for a beautiful bride! We watched from the side lines. Congratulations. :thumbsup2

[Kaizen]

Just got home last night (from Florida) and had one hell of a "welcome back" from work today:scared1: Oh well! It was worth it! Thank you all for making this such a memorable cruise! It was the most amazing time! I enjoyed EVERYTHING! One of my favorite times was meeting all of you. You guys are a GREAT group! I would love to keep in touch! I didn't have time to pick up a copy of the group photo from Shutters so if anyone would be willing to email me a copy I would greatly appreciate it. I had NO IDEA how hectic the last 12 hours on the ship are! So little time! We manage to fit 10 pounds of s#!t in a 5 pound bag in record time so that we could catch the Dreams show. I had a hard time taking that last step off the ship on Friday. Not ready to give it up but so incredibly exhausted. We looked like 3 zombies on the shuttle to the rental car!:lmao: Bet they see that a lot!
Stacey ~ hope you are feeling better. I am sorry you had to go through that. Alexa sends hugs and Christian's autograph! Not the last part - I don't think you could pry that away from her!:laughing:but she does send hugs!

[justmestace]

well I'm home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111

hate to see it when the sun comes up

not looking good

WELL I could bale the grass seems it NEVER GOT CUT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



flight delayed mine was not the only one

SORRY virgil & francis hope yours was better than mine



good night all



gaRRy



What happened with your flights?

[MarkRG]

What happened with your flights?

They both got delayed by the weather that was all over the eastern half of the US.

[justmestace]

They both got delayed by the weather that was all over the eastern half of the US.


I guess I got out in the nick of time. My only flight delay was one hour in Dallas because they switched us from a larger plane to a smaller one, and had to ask for volunteers to be bumped.

[WVMD]

What happened with your flights?
Yea - we got home at 130am.... Since we both worked in the morning... it wasn't a pretty sight. Our flight was actually delayed because a plane had a maintenance issue early in the day and it moved everything else around,.... Oh well....

Virgil
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[ldalvarado]

We had such a blast on this cruise. Here are a few photos:

http://lisadenise.smugmug.com/Vacation/Disney-Cruise-July-2010/Disney-Cruise-July-2010-099/940738935_GAGD3-S.jpg
http://lisadenise.smugmug.com/Vacation/Disney-Cruise-July-2010/Disney-Cruise-July-2010-135/940766846_A2fBH-S.jpg
http://lisadenise.smugmug.com/Vacation/Disney-Cruise-July-2010/Disney-Cruise-July-2010-207/940819433_dDW6c-S.jpg
http://lisadenise.smugmug.com/Vacation/Disney-Cruise-July-2010/Disney-Cruise-July-2010-213/940823811_jqETR-S.jpg
http://lisadenise.smugmug.com/Vacation/Disney-Cruise-July-2010/Disney-Cruise-July-2010-250/940845900_RQo2U-S.jpg
http://lisadenise.smugmug.com/Vacation/Disney-Cruise-July-2010/Disney-Cruise-July-2010-326/941786356_fAZqt-S.jpg
http://lisadenise.smugmug.com/Vacation/Disney-Cruise-July-2010/Disney-Cruise-July-2010-390/941825784_KUgmT-S.jpg
http://lisadenise.smugmug.com/Vacation/Disney-Cruise-July-2010/Disney-Cruise-July-2010-530/941908376_YasYh-S.jpg
http://lisadenise.smugmug.com/Vacation/Disney-Cruise-July-2010/Disney-Cruise-July-2010-550/941962013_ygXev-S.jpg

Thanks to Suzanne (kaizen) for taking this photo for me.
http://lisadenise.smugmug.com/Vacation/Disney-Cruise-July-2010/Disney-Cruise-July-2010-675/942005170_BDJZc-S.jpg

[justmestace]

GREAT pictures, Lisa!!!

[justmestace]

Stacey ~ hope you are feeling better. I am sorry you had to go through that. Alexa sends hugs and Christian's autograph! Not the last part - I don't think you could pry that away from her!:laughing:but she does send hugs!


I'm like a walking zombie, too. I'm glad to be home and not pushing myself any more. The pain is only there when I don't take the Vicodin. :laughing:

Tell Alexa she can always photocopy that autograph for me. :rolleyes1 KIDDING! But you can tease her by telling her that Christiaan came to talk to me at my dinner table one night! :cloud9:

[ldalvarado]

Christian... he was funny. "We just do that to confuse you." :rotfl:

My DDs and I didn't get to hang with the DIS board crew as much as I would have liked, but you guys definitely made the trip fun. This was our first FE and the girls couldn't get enough of it. They especially enjoyed the delivering part of it.

It was hard for us to leave. My little one cried. :sad1: But we headed to the WDW area for two nights and that helped a bit. This was after we stopped and got new glasses for my oldest after I managed to lose her paid on CC :sad2: By the time we came home on Sunday, we were ready to be back in Houston.

[justmestace]

Here's a shot of Christiaan and I comparing baby pics....:cutie:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v444/justmestace/420.jpg

[justmestace]

Most of my trip pics are up on Webshots. Just click on the picture below. Will add the rest tonight or tomorrow.


http://thumb13.webshots.net/t/83/83/6/24/68/2260624680106474733eChsAd_th.jpg (http://travel.webshots.com/album/578220349gLjGSX)

[WDWLVR]

Great pictures Lisa & Stacey - thanks for sharing.

One of my favorite Christiaan moments was as we were walking on deck 4 and "Sean Connery" came over the speaker. :)

[WDWLVR]

Another Diser asked me what day and time the CClub party was....does anyone remember?



Finally remembered to look while I'm at home. It wasn't in the navigator I only saw it listed on the Castaway Club sheet we got. I also know why we didn't go. It was 10:45 on Wednesday. That's the only sea day which means brunch and we had 11 am brunch scheduled. Seems kind of silly to put it opposite brunch when so many repeat cruisers go to brunch. Oh well - we couldn't do everything. :confused3

[justmestace]

Great pictures Lisa & Stacey - thanks for sharing.

One of my favorite Christiaan moments was as we were walking on deck 4 and "Sean Connery" came over the speaker. :)


I was taking pictures on Route 66 and ran into Susanne and family when we heard this announcement. He has done it on our last couple of cruises, too, and I still think it's funny. This time, he even cracked himself up!

[justmestace]

Finally remembered to look while I'm at home. It wasn't in the navigator I only saw it listed on the Castaway Club sheet we got. I also know why we didn't go. It was 10:45 on Wednesday. That's the only sea day which means brunch and we had 11 am brunch scheduled. Seems kind of silly to put it opposite brunch when so many repeat cruisers go to brunch. Oh well - we couldn't do everything. :confused3



Thanks...I relayed the message on to the person who was asking.

I quit going when they started taking a certain couple up front and making a big deal out of them and the number of cruises they've done.

[WDWLVR]

Just got home last night (from Florida) and had one hell of a "welcome back" from work today:scared1: Oh well! It was worth it! Thank you all for making this such a memorable cruise! It was the most amazing time! I enjoyed EVERYTHING! One of my favorite times was meeting all of you. You guys are a GREAT group! I would love to keep in touch! I didn't have time to pick up a copy of the group photo from Shutters so if anyone would be willing to email me a copy I would greatly appreciate it. I had NO IDEA how hectic the last 12 hours on the ship are! So little time! We manage to fit 10 pounds of s#!t in a 5 pound bag in record time so that we could catch the Dreams show. I had a hard time taking that last step off the ship on Friday. Not ready to give it up but so incredibly exhausted. We looked like 3 zombies on the shuttle to the rental car!:lmao: Bet they see that a lot!
Stacey ~ hope you are feeling better. I am sorry you had to go through that. Alexa sends hugs and Christian's autograph! Not the last part - I don't think you could pry that away from her!:laughing:but she does send hugs!


Suzanne - I've got a scan of the group picture I can send you. Drop me a pm with your e-mail and I'll get it off to you.

[justmestace]

GarRy actually got off the ship and tried to turn around and go back! Vicki and I "lost" him, and there he was.....:rotfl:


Thank you, everyone, for all of the great Fish Extender gifts. You all put a lot of time, thought and effort into them, and they were fantastic. :worship::worship:

[justmestace]

Susanne, check your in box, I sent a PM.;)

[WDWLVR]

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/julydiserssmall1.jpg (http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/dis-meets/p56203-wedding-cruise-group.html)


Here is the group - now Suzanne knows first hand why we aren't often standing by our own family. :lmao:

[Kaizen]

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/julydiserssmall1.jpg (http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/dis-meets/p56203-wedding-cruise-group.html)


Here is the group - now Suzanne knows first hand why we aren't often standing by our own family. :lmao:

No kidding! Jim looks like a native!!:rotfl2: Didn't realize he got so tanned! That was without a doubt the best vacation ever! There was nothing I would change except for the wind on CC - it prevented us from parasailing:sad1: Thanks again everyone!

[jship210]

OK, who wants to do it again??? :cool1:

[Kaizen]

That's the only reason I am going to work tomorrow!!1:rotfl2:

[justmestace]

OK, who wants to do it again??? :cool1:



I DO!! Without falling down, please.:rotfl2:

[justmestace]

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/medium/julydiserssmall1.jpg (http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/dis-meets/p56203-wedding-cruise-group.html)


Here is the group - now Suzanne knows first hand why we aren't often standing by our own family. :lmao:


I just realized that except for the "Wandering Mark", you can almost draw a straight line down the middle, with all the Blabbermouths on one side.
Didn't the photographer move Mark??

[justmestace]

No kidding! Jim looks like a native!!:rotfl2: Didn't realize he got so tanned! That was without a doubt the best vacation ever! There was nothing I would change except for the wind on CC - it prevented us from parasailing:sad1: Thanks again everyone!


You should probably be glad they canceled it. One year, the kids and I went out with Virgil's family. There was almost no wind, so the boat just kept going further and further away from Castaway Cay. We were darn near all the way to Abaco. And the ride back took forever. I think they idled the whole way. I thought we were going to miss the ship! We all said we could have swum back faster than the boat. :sad2:

[WDWLVR]

I just realized that except for the "Wandering Mark", you can almost draw a straight line down the middle, with all the Blabbermouths on one side.
Didn't the photographer move Mark??


Yep - he was standing next to Sam I think and the photographer moved him over to the other side. At least since we are wearing matching outfits we're easy to point out. :)

Alexa got moved over to the other side as well. I think that is when Susanne joked that she now knew why we get spread out in these photos.

I love these group shots especially when going to look back years later.

[WDWLVR]

You should probably be glad they canceled it. One year, the kids and I went out with Virgil's family. There was almost no wind, so the boat just kept going further and further away from Castaway Cay. We were darn near all the way to Abaco. And the ride back took forever. I think they idled the whole way. I thought we were going to miss the ship! We all said we could have swum back faster than the boat. :sad2:

See now just the opposite happened when I went parasailing. The took us way way out as well but since we were running late they booked it back to the ship and we were all drenched!

[chip&dale&fun]

OK, who wants to do it again??? :cool1:

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEE:lovestruc

[justmestace]

See now just the opposite happened when I went parasailing. The took us way way out as well but since we were running late they booked it back to the ship and we were all drenched!


Maybe ours was having engine trouble and they didn't want to tell us. I wonder if they would have sent a lifeboat out after us, if we didn't get back on the ship on time?


Which reminds me....on our last CC day, I was back onboard by noon. Just before we were ready to pull out, I got a phone call in the room, asking me if I was onboard. (Well, yes...I answered!) and then they asked me if I knew if Nicholas Blackman were onboard. :confused3 I told them I had no idea and that they'd need to call his room. :laughing: How many did they think I was sharing with, anyway???:lmao::lmao:

[Kaizen]

I am amazed that they got confused with who was on and off ship as their system seemed pretty sophisticated to me. What a nightmare to be left behind!!

[justmestace]

That second morning on Castaway Cay, the card scanners weren't working. When I got off, they just waved me on....Vicki said when they got off, they were writing down names and room numbers. I thought they had it fixed by noon when I got back on, because they scanned my card.
:confused3:confused3
It's probably not as big a worry as far as having unwanted people get on the ship in Castaway Cay, but it certainly would be easy enough for a passenger to get left behind there. (I've thought about trying it on purpose once or twice:cutie:)
Someone did leave an awfully nice stroller by the tram stop. Garry, Vicki and I could not believe all the people who walked past it, and yet, not one person took the initiative to deliver it to the ship. :sad2:

[wdwgoose]

ok, who wants to do it again??? :cool1:





me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ldalvarado]

I always imagined that the CMs do a sweep of CC looking for stray people. I know we stayed on day 2 until about 4:15 and they were definitely out in force cleaning up. As for the stroller, I lost my DD's glasses at CC and Guest Services said they sweep CC and the dock for lost articles. Whatever gets swept up before departure gets sent to GS. The rest is held until the ship returns (apparently they hold items by date and ship).

[justmestace]

Did they find the glasses? Do they have a phone number to call to see if they found them after we left, or are you just out of luck? I know you said you had to get new ones.

The stroller was still there as we pulled out. What a shame, it looked like a nice one. I can't imagine forgetting it. But I'm of the opinion that if your youngest needs a stroller, then they're too young. We didn't take ours to Disneyland or any place like that, until they were old enough to handle the walking by themselves. I'm always stunned by the brand new babies I see in the parks.:sad2: And the strollers on a cruise ship are a nuisance.

[ldalvarado]

Did they find the glasses? Do they have a phone number to call to see if they found them after we left, or are you just out of luck? I know you said you had to get new ones.

No. They had me fill out a form at GS describing the item, and giving them my contact info. She said they spend quite a bit of time rummaging through Lost and Found trying to match articles with forms folks fill out, but they already had a whole bunch of glasses and sunglasses, so I imagine that they are a little more difficult to match up with owners.

What's funny is that my DD absolutely loved her old glasses and was so sad when she found out I lost them. She cried and was convinced she would never find another pair she liked as much as those, but she is very happy with her new pair and has received so many compliments that I think she likes them better.

Kudos to Eyeglass World on Merritt Island!

[justmestace]

No. They had me fill out a form at GS describing the item, and giving them my contact info. She said they spend quite a bit of time rummaging through Lost and Found trying to match articles with forms folks fill out, but they already had a whole bunch of glasses and sunglasses, so I imagine that they are a little more difficult to match up with owners.

What's funny is that my DD absolutely loved her old glasses and was so sad when she found out I lost them. She cried and was convinced she would never find another pair she liked as much as those, but she is very happy with her new pair and has received so many compliments that I think she likes them better.

Kudos to Eyeglass World on Merritt Island!


I've been to the Lost and Found warehouse behind WDW and the largest amount of anything "lost" they had there were glasses and sunglasses. It's an interesting place, funny the things people manage to lose.
Congrats on finding a place to get new ones, and finding ones she liked. I know first hand how hard it is to find glasses I like!:cool2:

[ldalvarado]

I've been to the Lost and Found warehouse behind WDW

I bet that was interesting! When I worked in retail and food, people did leave behind really odd things.

I can't say enough good things about the folks at Eyeglass World. They were so accomodating and helpful. I couldn't get in touch with my DD's optometrist so I could get a copy of her prescription, but EW did exams for $39 and got her right in and the exam was super quick. We rolled up at 9:15 and at 11:45 we drove away with new glasses.

[wdwgoose]

GOOD MORNIN ALL

we had rain



AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wdwgoose]

IT was great to cruise with everyone OLDER and newbies. The friendship and love was great, I know I was not around much but it is a health issue. SO I do hope to be around to do it AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this year has been hard on me and I know I have to down size alot, the farm the horses, work and start out alot slower. It will be hard to give up some of my babies, They have help in many ways but then life does have its ups and downs. I do hope to find great caring homes for them. So this time next year I should not have as much or even any.

I went back on antibiotics again, so far taking it slower so I can do more. Lost of 1000 bales of hay from rain.

okay back to work

THANK YOU to all my cruise was great I wish the garry banner could have been put up at grills as the ship went by but they would not do it.

have a good day all


gaRRy

[wdwgoose]

WELL as long as I'm here



time for a TOP






gaRRy

[justmestace]

IT was great to cruise with everyone OLDER and newbies. The friendship and love was great, I know I was not around much but it is a health issue. SO I do hope to be around to do it AGAIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
this year has been hard on me and I know I have to down size alot, the farm the horses, work and start out alot slower. It will be hard to give up some of my babies, They have help in many ways but then life does have its ups and downs. I do hope to find great caring homes for them. So this time next year I should not have as much or even any.

I went back on antibiotics again, so far taking it slower so I can do more. Lost of 1000 bales of hay from rain.

okay back to work

THANK YOU to all my cruise was great I wish the garry banner could have been put up at grills as the ship went by but they would not do it.

have a good day all


gaRRy



You got a raw deal, my friend.

At least you had some (probably unwanted) company in the room while you were (trying to) rest. :cutie:

[wdwgoose]

You got a raw deal, my friend.

At least you had some (probably unwanted) company in the room while you were (trying to) rest. :cutie:

not sure I would say that about DW but YOU DID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SO I'm not going there !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


even the chain saw did not bother me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WOULD DO IT AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1


how bout next week????????????????????

maybee a few dives in with some friends ???????????????????????



ok nap time

[justmestace]

I'd like to finish healing and be pain free before we do it again, but I definitely feel the need for a Do-Over!
One day for sure, we will be doing a Celebration Cruise, in honor of a new liver.

[Kaizen]

That sounds like the PERFECT reason to celebrate!!:thumbsup2. Wish I would have run into more of my DIS friends on the boat. It's funny, I seemed to run into the same people (that I didn't know) over and over at the most random places and others I never seemed to see. Guess I wasn't at the right place at the right time!

[wdwgoose]

GOOD MORNIN ALL


we got rain !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gaRRy

[wdwgoose]

I'd like to finish healing and be pain free before we do it again, but I definitely feel the need for a Do-Over!
One day for sure, we will be doing a Celebration Cruise, in honor of a new liver.






ANY DONORS ?????????????????????????????



even half ??????????????????????????


think of it as a WIEGHT LOSS PROGRAM ???????????????????????


just not the same food as on the ship !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




work to do



gaRRy

[WDWLVR]

I'd like to finish healing and be pain free before we do it again, but I definitely feel the need for a Do-Over!
One day for sure, we will be doing a Celebration Cruise, in honor of a new liver.

I think that is a WONDERful reason for another cruise! Let's hope it comes soon!

That sounds like the PERFECT reason to celebrate!!:thumbsup2. Wish I would have run into more of my DIS friends on the boat. It's funny, I seemed to run into the same people (that I didn't know) over and over at the most random places and others I never seemed to see. Guess I wasn't at the right place at the right time!
Isn't it strange how that happens. It happens every cruise. You can talk to some online and really get to know them but unless you are linked for dinner or show up at a pre-arranged event you never see them. One of the reasons we switched to late seating for this cruise. I was afraid I'd never see my Blabbermouth friends if I didn't.

[justmestace]

ANY DONORS ?????????????????????????????



even half ??????????????????????????


think of it as a WIEGHT LOSS PROGRAM ???????????????????????


just not the same food as on the ship !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




work to do



gaRRy



I told Jared he should step up to the plate and get tested. Jay and I are both O+, so that means Jared should be, too, right??

It's raining here too. Not too much so far.

I might have to go to Omaha a week early. Megan's blood pressure isn't good and she may have to deliver earlier than they'd thought before. I should know by tomorrow or Monday morning at the latest.

[wdwgoose]

I told Jared he should step up to the plate and get tested. Jay and I are both O+, so that means Jared should be, too, right??

It's raining here too. Not too much so far.

I might have to go to Omaha a week early. Megan's blood pressure isn't good and she may have to deliver earlier than they'd thought before. I should know by tomorrow or Monday morning at the latest.




WELL MORE IMPORTANT ?????????????????????????????


WHAT BLOOD TYPE IS THE MAILMAN or is it MILKMAN ?????????????


LOL LOL LOL




gaRRy

[justmestace]

WELL MORE IMPORTANT ?????????????????????????????


WHAT BLOOD TYPE IS THE MAILMAN or is it MILKMAN ?????????????


LOL LOL LOL




gaRRy



Jay says it's the UPS guy, since he used to ask me out to lunch....until he realized Jay and I were married. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[Kaizen]

I can see some benefits of late seating but I can't imagine being full so late in the night! Plus, I think it was better for us given Alexa is still young. Either way, I enjoyed the dinner very much! Now I have to work at losing the weight I gained!! LOL! Maybe in time for the next cruise......

[justmestace]

We eat late at home, too, so it's never been an issue for us. I think when we first cruised, we decided to go with late so we had more time to get ready after we'd been in port all day.
On the Alaska cruise, we chose our dinner time, which was 7:15/7:30-ish. That worked out a lot better. Six seems too early, and yes, 8:00 is a touch late.
But it's fun to be able to stay at the table and lounge over dessert and a cup of coffee without feeling we're being chased out, too.
Both have their plusses and minuses.

[ldalvarado]

This was our first late dining and I loved it. The kids and I had time to relax, walk around, and not rush when we got back on the ship or done with our afternoon activities. Alanna usually ate fast and ran to the clubs, and if either one of them got tired after they ate, they just went off to the room. We loved our table mates though, so that helped make for pleasant dining. I never felt terribly full after dinner, but I learned my lesson on past cruises though. I try things, but I don't finish them unless they WOW me. Speaking of... not a big fan of the lobster ravioli that everyone raves about. :confused3

**Please note that the above statement regarding not eating too much DID NOT apply for my Palo brunch. That was spectacular, and I ate everything in sight! :rotfl2:

[chip&dale&fun]

I can see some benefits of late seating but I can't imagine being full so late in the night! Plus, I think it was better for us given Alexa is still young. Either way, I enjoyed the dinner very much! Now I have to work at losing the weight I gained!! LOL! Maybe in time for the next cruise......


Oh my - does this bring back memories - True confession - Our first cruise was 4 nights - and it was right after New Years (Jan 2 I think) so we took our "Christmas outfits", to dress for dinner. Our last night was Palo. We also had the Romance at Sea package and not knowing anything (or this board), we had Breakfast in bed, followed by Palo's brunch, followed by Palo's dinner.

Of course, before then we had to sample every drink of the day and eat everything and every where. I remember having to put on my velvet pants with the elastic waist for the Palo's dinner because Nothing Fit. Same with Sam. Debarcation day was worse. :rotfl:

Then I came home and looked up the definition of "moderation". I already knew the definitionof "over-indulgence".:lmao::lmao:

[Kaizen]

Hope I get another chance to try this moderation thing on a cruise! I promise to try to be good:worship:

[ldalvarado]

Did anyone else book another cruise on board? I book for a 4 day in December 2011 on the Dream, but I'm not sure if it will stick. I am not sure about cruising in December (any thoughts BTW?) because of the weather, but my schedule is too tight to go in summer 2011. I might push it to summer 2012 when the schedules come out this fall, but I did get a pretty good deal on the 4 day.

[chip&dale&fun]

So those of you who booked on board, even dummy dates - WHAT ARE THEY? I miss our countdown from Mary each week.......

Time to plan another cruise.

[ldalvarado]

We booked the December 18, 2011 sailing on the Dream (4 night).

[wdwgoose]

GOOD MORNIN ALL



looks like a VERY HOT ONE TODAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1111
must be time to cut hay again.

[Kaizen]

We also booked a dummy date for 12/11 but that is such a hectic time at work for me that I think we will find something that fits my schedule better. Not sure what that is yet.

[WDWLVR]

We didn't book onboard this time as we have our Alaska cruise booked for next year already. Not sure when we'll cruise after that because our plan for 2012 is Hawaii.

Well I have a lot less stress than I've had the past couple of months. Layoffs are looming at my company and I was pretty sure I was going to be one of the ones cut (we're heavy in middle management where I am). Yesterday I was offered a different job in a different department. I'm now going to be the cost analyst in the Accounting Department. I'm very happy especially when you consider what the alternative could have been. Plus it is a great department with great people and I get to learn some new software and some new skill sets. So no longer in management but it is a secure position and I don't have to look for a new company and start all over. All in all a very good thing and I'm happy.

[chip&dale&fun]

We did not book, but we do have a cruise planned in 2011, so we may book another then.....

[wdwgoose]

well did we all go on a cruise ????????????????????

this thread is mooooooooooooooooooooooving slow

[wdwgoose]

GOOD MORNIN ALL


are we still here ???????????????????????