10/24/2009 Bash On the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) - Thread #18

[medicalman]

Two things I have learned about shopping....The first Item I liked was always the Item eventually purchased after shopping countless hours...:thumbsup2

Second thing: Always buy the most expensive, because you get a lot more for not that much more....:confused3

Walt :cool1:

Well you're definately right about that one. But its still fun. Its a girl thing. We are programmed to do it.
Must say though Sean and Scott made a lovely pair last year shopping together in Virginia. Lori and i couldn't stop laughing at them when they back with loads of clothes.

[Walt & Di]

I tend to do my homework before I shop. Particularly for a big item. For example, I am eligible for a new phone next week, so I have been reading everything I can find about the BlackBerry Storm. I might as well get the best! I have never had a nice cell phone, so this time I am splurging!

Been thinking about a home Blackberry as well since I am losing my work BB...Would like to hear the results...:thumbsup2

What service provider do you use? :)

Walt :cool1:

[medicalman]

Diane
The place i was watching in Texas was Fort Worth not Fort William - thats is Scotland. Dumb me!!
Anyway it looked really nice but in the end they bought a tiny cottage in scotland instead. Must have been mad:thumbsup2

[Walt & Di]

So, there is a money tree in Texas as well??? :lmao:

No, we only have Oil Wells....:happytv: :goodvibes

Walt :cool1:

[Walt & Di]

Awwww, that is sweet! :flower3: I think you deserve a smoocher for that!


Thanks and yes I was flirting :happytv: :happytv: :happytv: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Shy Walt :cool1:

[Walt & Di]

Do I dare try to claim this FO? I am 0-2 today.



:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Walt & Di]

Well you're definately right about that one. But its still fun. Its a girl thing. We are programmed to do it.
Must say though Sean and Scott made a lovely pair last year shopping together in Virginia. Lori and i couldn't stop laughing at them when they back with loads of clothes.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :worship: :worship: :worship:

[Walt & Di]

Back to work...I'll check in when I get there.


:scratchin :teleport: :laundy: :mic:

[cntkg1]

Well technically speaking, my initials aren't J.E.F.F. That is just the spelling of my name. :snooty: :lmao:

Care to try again? :rotfl2:

PFFFFFT!!!!:snooty:

Nancy, can I have more than one answer :rolleyes1


With Kira and Rob....Grand Wailea Resort in Maui :love:

Just Rob and I...Turtle Island :cloud9:

Future...In a suite on the new ship, sailing to Hawaii :lovestruc



(Jeff, I think Nancy meant "time" as in past/future, not duration of the trip ;) So stop being such a grouch http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-violent081.gif

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: )

Yes, Cass, you can have more than one answer. Since it's my game, I make up the rules. :rotfl:

When I meant "Time" I actually meant, time off from work, vacation lists, stuff like that. And.....I'M NOT GROUCHY!!!!:laughing:

I have a black belt in shopping and the shoes to match! We'll get along just fine!

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

You haven't seen grouchy yet! :rotfl2: Neither have you, but you're about to. :goodvibes

Hey, isn't it nice to have it back to the old days when Nancy and I would take jabs at each other? :hug:

But remember Jeff, we got into some trouble for that didn't we? You don't know how it pains me to be so nice to you now. (JK). :hug:

[captchris]

Been thinking about a home Blackberry as well since I am losing my work BB...Would like to hear the results...:thumbsup2

What service provider do you use? :)

Walt :cool1:
I haven't yet got a BB. It isn't considered an official expense for work, but I want to get one so that I have access to the internet while sitting places like doctor's offices, outside a store while Elaine shops (couldn't resist that one!). I also like the calendar application on it. I think I will even be able to DIS mobily! I get reimbursed a portion of my cell phone charges for work. They pay for the basic service, and we are responsible for any add ons.

We have Verizon Wireless. When I moved to CT, I had AT&T formerly known as Cingular, but got rid of it and paid the early termination fees. The service was terrible. I was dropping calls like crazy and despite the ads, I did not have "more bars in more places!" We switched to Verizon Wireless because it seemed to be the bigger network in this area of the country. The service is good and I really can't complain.

Right now I am using a crappy LG Chocolate. I can't stand that phone and can't wait to get rid of it! Elaine had one too, but hers kept dying on her. On the 3rd time, she just got a new one. She has an LG ENV2. Its a decent phone and she has become a text queen on it.

[millerpjm]

Do you have Dish TV. We have a DVR but its with our cable Co. At present we have 62 channels but with Dish you get 200 and we would have 2 DVR's. for the same price im paying for cable.
Dan

Yes, our TV is through Dish Network. We've had it for at least a couple of years, and I have no complaints. I thinkwe have a smaller package (maybe 120 or 180 - I forget) but we have all the channels we need, and the price is better than cable. We don't watch a ton of TV, but we have the kids' channels that DS likes (Disney Channel, of course!) and SciFi, Bravo, TLC, etc. for us. We also get local channels - that's what sold us on it. Once we could get local channels we were ready to switch.

[captchris]

Do I dare try to claim this FO? I am 0-2 today.

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Make that 1-3. In baseball that will get me in the Hall of Fame!

[cntkg1]

I haven't yet got a BB. It isn't considered an official expense for work, but I want to get one so that I have access to the internet while sitting places like doctor's offices, outside a store while Elaine shops (couldn't resist that one!). I also like the calendar application on it. I think I will even be able to DIS mobily! I get reimbursed a portion of my cell phone charges for work. They pay for the basic service, and we are responsible for any add ons.

We have Verizon Wireless. When I moved to CT, I had AT&T formerly known as Cingular, but got rid of it and paid the early termination fees. The service was terrible. I was dropping calls like crazy and despite the ads, I did not have "more bars in more places!" We switched to Verizon Wireless because it seemed to be the bigger network in this area of the country. The service is good and I really can't complain.

Right now I am using a crappy LG Chocolate. I can't stand that phone and can't wait to get rid of it! Elaine had one too, but hers kept dying on her. On the 3rd time, she just got a new one. She has an LG ENV2. Its a decent phone and she has become a text queen on it.

Well, don't get an iPhone either Chris. Two of my kids have them and hate them. Constantly losing calls. They can't wait until their contracts are up in June.

[captchris]

Well, don't get an iPhone either Chris. Two of my kids have them and hate them. Constantly losing calls. They can't wait until their contracts are up in June.
My neighbor just got an iPhone and loves it. That's what convinced me to try for the BlackBerry Storm. I want the touch screen. I was just going to get a BlackBerry Curve until I played with her phone.

[dizneycrazy4]

If money was no object and neither is time, name ONE place you'd like to spend 1 week in.

My answer: A new Disney ship on a cruise to Hawaii :lovestruc

Alaskan or Hawaiian cruise

[millerpjm]

Well, don't get an iPhone either Chris. Two of my kids have them and hate them. Constantly losing calls. They can't wait until their contracts are up in June.

Pete was considering an iPhone until he talked to a couple of people around here who have one and they said the cell coverage isn't good at all. He got an iPod touch instead, and we both have Motorola phones. I like the quality of my Motorola much better than the 2 LG phones I had before it.

[captchris]

Pete was considering an iPhone until he talked to a couple of people around here who have one and they said the cell coverage isn't good at all. He got an iPod touch instead, and we both have Motorola phones. I like the quality of my Motorola much better than the 2 LG phones I had before it.
My LG Chocolate has terrible call quality. The microphone picks up everything. I try to only talk on it, when no one is around or no conversations because it picks up everything. This is especially true in the car. I have been on the phone with people and they can tell from the background noise that I am in a car from the road noise, etc that the phone picks up.

[dizneycrazy4]

Boy, someone's looking at all the teeny details today! :lmao: :rotfl:

On our wish list of vacations, there is a trip to England when Thomas is older - old enough to appreciate seeing the sights but young enough to not mind travelling with Mom and Dad!

I hope that the memories of our family vacations, that our kids never tire of vacationing w/mom & dad. We have never vacationed w/out our kids.

[danandnan]

Yes, our TV is through Dish Network. We've had it for at least a couple of years, and I have no complaints. I thinkwe have a smaller package (maybe 120 or 180 - I forget) but we have all the channels we need, and the price is better than cable. We don't watch a ton of TV, but we have the kids' channels that DS likes (Disney Channel, of course!) and SciFi, Bravo, TLC, etc. for us. We also get local channels - that's what sold us on it. Once we could get local channels we were ready to switch.

Thanks for the in very helpful.

Dan

[dizneycrazy4]

Funny, I don't remember inviting either of you guys!!! :lmao:

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[Walt & Di]

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"Logan"

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Happy Birthday Logan from your friends in San Antonio Texas. Walt and Di

[njprincess]

Well, don't get an iPhone either Chris. Two of my kids have them and hate them. Constantly losing calls. They can't wait until their contracts are up in June.

My neighbor just got an iPhone and loves it. That's what convinced me to try for the BlackBerry Storm. I want the touch screen. I was just going to get a BlackBerry Curve until I played with her phone.

Pete was considering an iPhone until he talked to a couple of people around here who have one and they said the cell coverage isn't good at all. He got an iPod touch instead, and we both have Motorola phones. I like the quality of my Motorola much better than the 2 LG phones I had before it.

A lot of this has to do with the area you live in. The AT&T/Cingular coverage here is pretty good but I've not heard the same for other parts of the country. Also, the 2nd version uses the G3 network, which has been a big problem in parts of the country where this service isn't really widely available. I'm glad I held onto my old iPhone!

I've had an iPhone since the beginning and I can't imagine living without it! It's so much more than a phone - the technology is so much further along than anyone elses touch screens. And with all the apps you can add now, it's even better. I love the fact that the QWERTY keyboard only pops up when you need it. I have arthritis and I just can't handle the Crackberry keyboard on certain days.

But the bestest part is that it's software driven!!! So if you have a problem all you need to do is resync it, just like your iPod. Poof - everything is back where it should be - no more lost contacts or text messages!

[Walt & Di]

Hey - I AM there!!! If you look in the back left of the picture, you can see Mary, Mark and my back! (Mary was my sister-for-the-day since we had a Group 2 Boarding Card!)

Great picture. Can't wait!! Di

[Walt & Di]

That's why I "ride" a Harley with Di ;)

Hey Mike, Will that get me smoochers :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :thumbsup2

Walt :cool1: :moped:

If you lucky. Di

[Walt & Di]

Return to Hong Kong with Di to relive the moments when I was there during Christmas 1971 :goodvibes

Walt :cool1: :thumbsup2

Okay, I'm ready. My dream vacation would be to travel Europe. I would like to take Erika my youngest daughter to see Germany where she was born. Di

[Walt & Di]

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Wow! That is neat. Too bad we were not there on the Magic at this time. Di

[millerpjm]

I hope that the memories of our family vacations, that our kids never tire of vacationing w/mom & dad. We have never vacationed w/out our kids.

Pete and I have done a couple of weekend trips without Thomas, but that's it. I couldn't leave him behind for a week. That's why I loved the cruise...he was there, he was having fun, but Mom and Dad got some time to themselves also. It was the perfect mesh of "adult getaway" and family vacation. But we've also done trips up to Door County as a family, and that was so much fun too.

I think the key is planning age-appropriate trips. Right now, we're doing Disney stuff, beach/lake/pool type trips. When he's a bit older, Pete wants to take us out to Washington DC, Virginia, and stuff like that. It wouldn't make a lot of sense to Thomas now, but once he's further along in school, seeing the Lincoln Memorial 9for example) will mean something.

[Walt & Di]

We just got DirecTV and I absolutely love it. The reception is good, channel lineup is great. I will never go back to cable.


Sounds good to me. When I do shop, I know exactly what I am getting, I get it and get out.

That is the truth. He gets what he wants and needs then gets out. He likes to shop online too. I would rather go to the store. I am not much of a shopper but once in awhile I like to go. He is no shopper anymore. He used to be about 15 years ago. Di

[Verandah Man]

I haven't yet got a BB. It isn't considered an official expense for work, but I want to get one so that I have access to the internet while sitting places like doctor's offices, outside a store while Elaine shops (couldn't resist that one!). I also like the calendar application on it. I think I will even be able to DIS mobily! I get reimbursed a portion of my cell phone charges for work. They pay for the basic service, and we are responsible for any add ons.

We have Verizon Wireless. When I moved to CT, I had AT&T formerly known as Cingular, but got rid of it and paid the early termination fees. The service was terrible. I was dropping calls like crazy and despite the ads, I did not have "more bars in more places!" We switched to Verizon Wireless because it seemed to be the bigger network in this area of the country. The service is good and I really can't complain.

Right now I am using a crappy LG Chocolate. I can't stand that phone and can't wait to get rid of it! Elaine had one too, but hers kept dying on her. On the 3rd time, she just got a new one. She has an LG ENV2. Its a decent phone and she has become a text queen on it.


We switched from Cingular/AT&T to Verizon Wireless and our Verizon service is horrible, many more dropped calls with Verizon than we ever had with Cingular/AT&T. The only reason we switched is because Lina had more friends with Verizon and the texting plan was better for her. Once our service plan ends in August, I think Hazel and I are going back to AT&T and Lina can stay with Verizon if she wants, she can get her own plan then.......:laughing:

[captchris]

I love the fact that the QWERTY keyboard only pops up when you need it. I have arthritis and I just can't handle the Crackberry keyboard on certain days.
The new BlackBerry storm has a full touch screen with pop up QWERTY. The touch screen sold me after playing with my neighbor's iPhone. If I had AT&T, I would get an iPhone. The BB Storm will be good enough for me.

[captchris]

We switched from Cingular/AT&T to Verizon Wireless and our Verizon service is horrible, many more dropped calls with Verizon than we ever had with Cingular/AT&T. The only reason we switched is because Lina had more friends with Verizon and the texting plan was better for her. Once our service plan ends in August, I think Hazel and I are going back to AT&T and Lina can stay with Verizon if she wants, she can get her own plan then.......:laughing:
The opposite happened for us. I had a better plan with Cingular/AT&T, but I had to go outside of my house to make calls, and I was still having them dropped. We are very satisfied with Verizon in this area.

[Walt & Di]

Do I dare try to claim this FO? I am 0-2 today.

Great job Chris. Walt also researches before he shops. You both are two peas in a pod. Diane

[Walt & Di]

So, there is a money tree in Texas as well??? :lmao:
No money trees in Texas. Di :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Walt & Di]

Diane
The place i was watching in Texas was Fort Worth not Fort William - thats is Scotland. Dumb me!!
Anyway it looked really nice but in the end they bought a tiny cottage in scotland instead. Must have been mad:thumbsup2

I looked up Fort Williams and Fort Worth did come up. That is close to where my daughter Erika lives. It is nice there. Diane

[Verandah Man]

The opposite happened for us. I had a better plan with Cingular/AT&T, but I had to go outside of my house to make calls, and I was still having them dropped. We are very satisfied with Verizon in this area.



LOL!!! That's what we have to do with our Verizon Wireless service!!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[Verandah Man]

OK, back to work for me..........:wave2:

[njprincess]

If you lucky. Di

Oh, c'mon Di - he deserves smoocher for that comment! :lovestruc

Okay, I'm ready. My dream vacation would be to travel Europe. I would like to take Erika my youngest daughter to see Germany where she was born. Di

Both of my Dad's parents were born and raised in Germany and I've never been there :sad:

We switched from Cingular/AT&T to Verizon Wireless and our Verizon service is horrible, many more dropped calls with Verizon than we ever had with Cingular/AT&T. The only reason we switched is because Lina had more friends with Verizon and the texting plan was better for her. Once our service plan ends in August, I think Hazel and I are going back to AT&T and Lina can stay with Verizon if she wants, she can get her own plan then.......:laughing:

And you live in NJ, where AT&T coverage is much better in a lot of areas. I remember being on the beach in Lavallette a few years ago and none of the Verizon people could complete a call but my phone worked fine :thumbsup2 (I better shut up now since Verizon is one of our customers, but so is AT&T)

The new BlackBerry storm has a full touch screen with pop up QWERTY. The touch screen sold me after playing with my neighbor's iPhone. If I had AT&T, I would get an iPhone. The BB Storm will be good enough for me.

Much better! :thumbsup2 That stupid Crackberry keyboard takes up so much room and STILL has the little, tiny keys. Don't know much about the BB Storm. Can you sync the Storm with your computer, like the iPhone (you use iTunes, just like your iPod:thumbsup2 )?

[Walt & Di]

Well, don't get an iPhone either Chris. Two of my kids have them and hate them. Constantly losing calls. They can't wait until their contracts are up in June.

Elijah and Kristen have Instinct. It is like Iphone except it is with Sprint. Diane

[captchris]

LOL!!! That's what we have to do with our Verizon Wireless service!!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Luckily for us it was summer time!

[GOS]

Evening

Caribbean Beach Resort.:banana: And I'm also thinking it was taken from the walkway at the end of Jamaica right before crossing the bridge to Trinidad???

You're right. Knew you'd get it.

[danandnan]

We switched from Cingular/AT&T to Verizon Wireless and our Verizon service is horrible, many more dropped calls with Verizon than we ever had with Cingular/AT&T. The only reason we switched is because Lina had more friends with Verizon and the texting plan was better for her. Once our service plan ends in August, I think Hazel and I are going back to AT&T and Lina can stay with Verizon if she wants, she can get her own plan then.......:laughing:


Thats funny Andy because our whole family is with verison and we have no problems what so ever. Im a retired General Dynamics employee from Bath Iron Works here in Maine and they give retired people with GD 20% discount off our monthly bill.
Our whole family is with Verison we have great tower signel. Myself Nancy my three boys and ther wives are with verison.

Dan

[GOS]

You sound like AFEG. Every night on the repo it was either Chicken or Steak. Granted he had a potato on the side and either broccoli or cauliflower. That was dinner pretty much for 15 nights.

Oh, can't forget all the chicken fingers he had in the afternoon as well.

Surprisingly, he had a pizza with tuna fish on it in Palo though.

What about the curry and roast beef and yorkshire pudding we had one evening.

[GOS]

Hmmm, only ONE meal Nancy????? :scared1:


Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie!!!!!!!!!! :love: :lovestruc Oh wait, that's not a meal...ok....

For an appy...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

For Entree...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie


For dessert...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie


THERE! Now that's a meal!!! :thumbsup2 :lmao: :rotfl2:


FINE! Hot dog and fries and...

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie :woohoo:

I'm with you Cass.

[GOS]

Oh, is that what those things were??? :confused3

Speaking of dessert, I need to post my favorite from the Flying Fish:

Key Lime pie, with Oreo crust. The white stuff on top isn't whipped cream, it's panna cotta! Over to the left is pineapple sorbet on a vanilla cookie! :cloud9: Oh wait, I forgot the 'chocolate accoutrements'!
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That looks yummy. Give me desserts every time.

[Karen Mouse]

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"Logan"
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Happy birthday Loganparty: :bday: party: :bday: party: :bday:

How about syrup on breakfast sausages. I know that one gets you Brits going too. :rotfl:

:scared: I'd rather eat the plate

I'll send you what I find, but you're probably looking at $65-$75 for the one day. However, this is without any insurance which I think you need, correct? We are covered by our auto insurance and credit cards. If I remember correctly, you are not.

You may want to consider one-way DCL transfers instead. Those should be $35 each, so a total of $105. However, if you don't leave until late afternoon, that may not be best either.

We definitely need a car as we're off to Kennedy that day then onto DTD for dinner then our flight home later that evening. Its gonna be a loooong day

If money was no object and neither is time, name ONE place you'd like to spend 1 week in.

My answer: A new Disney ship on a cruise to Hawaii :lovestruc

Ooooh Nancy - I'd be right behind you... I'd book the Walt suite - theres plenty of room for us all:goodvibes

Nothing special, he just wanted cinniman rolls. I had to go heat the oven and all, you know. :rotfl2:

Tonight we are going for Italian. He loves his pasta. We're taking him to Bravo.

Then the kid, for his treat for school, says he wants to take cheese, sausage and crackers. What happen to cupcakes, cookies or brownies? :confused3

Tell you, this kid is strange. Must take after his mom. :rotfl2:

Cheese and crackers sound good to me:thumbsup2 - maybe its you thats wierd and not Logan or Suz:rolleyes1 :lmao: just kidding:flower3:

This one's easy.....DH and I would be all over the UK, looking at castles.

If we weren't limited by time either, it would be the UK to look at castles, then Germany to look at castles.

Really?... England?... you must be mad:rotfl2: ... I'd choose to be anywhere BUT England:lmao:

Still no snow here.:sad1: Did Neil make it to Plymouth okay?

Yes thanks, it was down to one lane in parts and theres flooding where he is, but he got there. He's still there:rolleyes: - hopefully due home tomorrow or Thursday.

[GOS]

ok - you asked for it, we could use some company
These are from yesterday- Navarre Beach where we were bike riding. The road is still closed from Hurrican Ivan, but you can bike & walk.

This beach has been renourished so the sand is not as white as Destin, it needs a few years in the sun.

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Gosh that looks beautiful.

[captchris]

Thats funny Andy because our whole family is with verison and we have no problems what so ever. Im a retired General Dynamics employee from Bath Iron Works here in Maine and they give retired people with GD 20% discount off our monthly bill.
Our whole family is with Verison we have great tower signel. Myself Nancy my three boys and ther wives are with verison.

Dan
Dan we get a 15% discount from Verizon as Salvation Army employees. I just had to show either a business card, or insurance card to the sales rep.

[JLDSMD]

What about the curry and roast beef and yorkshire pudding we had one evening.

Don't believe AFEG ate the Curry. Roast beef is the same as steak (more or less - still beef).

[Karen Mouse]

So here's a question, why is it 3.5X as much to fly from Chicago to the UK than it is for the UK to fly to Chicago? :confused3

Same airline and flights, just reversing the course. It doesn't matter if the flight there is on the same day as what would be the UKers return flight. They are just robbing us blind for that.

Sorry UKers, if I could have gotten the $378 RT ($328 for DS), we'd be there. Instead, it is $1,344 with no child discounts per ticket.

Wow! - thats steep!:scared1: - please dont complain though - its probably the one and only thing we get cheaper than you do:rotfl2: ... everything else is twice as much money and half the quality or portion size:rolleyes:

We are thinking of doing that too. Its on St Thomas right. I get confused which island has what on it? Need to do more research:thumbsup2

Me too, I havent even begun to research it yet. All my trvel planning except car hire is done thoguh:thumbsup2

I hate shopping. I avoid it like the plague.

You're a man,... men just dont "get it":rolleyes:

PFFFFFT!!!!:snooty:

I love it when you do this:lmao: ... it says so much in so few letters:lmao:

I can just see you doing it now:lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Cheese and crackers sound good to me:thumbsup2 - maybe its you thats wierd and not Logan or Suz:rolleyes1 :lmao: just kidding:flower3:



Karen,

It is only the cheese and crackers. No wine dear. Still want it? :rotfl2:

[GOS]

Pics from Paradise Point, St. Thomas--August 2004

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Those are great Andy.

[JLDSMD]

Dan we get a 15% discount from Verizon as Salvation Army employees. I just had to show either a business card, or insurance card to the sales rep.

Suz gets 20% off through her office with Verizon. In a recent Consumer Report, Verizon ranked either 1 or 2 in all the major markets for service.

We're happy with it here.

[GOS]

Time to start getting ready for work, see all you Fine Folks later on........:wave2:

Not gonna answer this one.

[Karen Mouse]

Alaskan cruise

Alaska = cold = :scared:

Okay, I'm ready. My dream vacation would be to travel Europe. I would like to take Erika my youngest daughter to see Germany where she was born. Di

Parts of Germany are beautiful. Neil works for a german company and goes on business most years to Heidelberg. Its a georgous town. Ellis and I went with him once. Berlin is also fascinating, but obviously for very differnet reasons.


Both of my Dad's parents were born and raised in Germany and I've never been there :sad:

:hug: You will one day

Karen,

It is only the cheese and crackers. No wine dear. Still want it? :rotfl2:

:eek: you know me too well:lmao: ... I'd smuggle my own in ;) :lmao: ...

[GOS]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Birthdayballoons.gif
"Logan"
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Goofywithbirthdaycake.gif

And from us too. I hope he had a good day.

[GOS]

If money was no object and neither is time, name ONE place you'd like to spend 1 week in.

My answer: A new Disney ship on a cruise to Hawaii :lovestruc

We'll be with you on that Nancy.

[captchris]

Suz gets 20% off through her office with Verizon. In a recent Consumer Report, Verizon ranked either 1 or 2 in all the major markets for service.

We're happy with it here.
Yeah I have no complaints. I am looking forward to getting my BlackBerry Storm next week. I just thought I would recap in case you didn't read back. Thats what started this conversation. That and the shopping debate.

[Karen Mouse]

Well, I'm glad today is over...

Its been one of those days:sad2:

Havent had 2 minutes to myself and I still have a dozen more jobs to do before I get a hot bath. I'm ready to drop.

Why is it some days just go on and on and on and on.:confused3

Ellis did his investiture tonight into Cubs (yes - I have photos;) :lmao: ) so that was nice, but it also meant I had to spend an hour with my mother:scared: :sad2: - thats two days running now:scared:

Anyway peeps, I'm off to do my jobs then soak in the bath.

byeeeeeeeeeeee

[GOS]

Where did that fab body come from!! He didnt look like that when he was on X Factor.

He's been in Grease on the West End for some time. Think he had to tone up for that.

[GOS]

Oh good, thankyou, is it similar to Grand Caymen for shopping?

Yep...lots of jewellry shops.

[JLDSMD]

:eek: you know me too well:lmao: ... I'd smuggle my own in ;) :lmao: ...


Alrighty, you all heard it. This mother is going to smuggle wine into the school. :rotfl2:

[GOS]

Thanks for that Kathy. You sound like a good shopper. My type of girl. Love the jewellery shops and Sean loves watches so that will be on my list.:thumbsup2

I won't tell Rick about watches...otherwise I won't see him for dust.

[JLDSMD]

Yeah I have no complaints. I am looking forward to getting my BlackBerry Storm next week. I just thought I would recap in case you didn't read back. Thats what started this conversation. That and the shopping debate.

Is that the new touch screen one? Suz says she wants one of those, but she really doesn't have a need. I just want to get a simple EnV, or what ever it is called. It has the full keyboard (flip up type). We'd then add the 250 text message plan to each phone for $5 per line. We'd never use more than 250 of them in a month, but at $0.75 each, they add up quickly.

[GOS]

Yes thanks, it was down to one lane in parts and theres flooding where he is, but he got there. He's still there:rolleyes: - hopefully due home tomorrow or Thursday.

Yes, after the dreadful snow storms, we now have really bad floods.

[disgrits]

Is that the new touch screen one? Suz says she wants one of those, but she really doesn't have a need. I just want to get a simple EnV, or what ever it is called. It has the full keyboard (flip up type). We'd then add the 250 text message plan to each phone for $5 per line. We'd never use more than 250 of them in a month, but at $0.75 each, they add up quickly.

We're switching to Verizon in April when our contract with AT&T is up. We have our house phone, cable and internet with them....Rob's work phone is with Verizon as well, but we don't have to pay that bill.....As for texting, I don't do it. I would probably be as addicted to it as my daughter if I did have it. I really have no need for it. In fact, I kinda enjoy forgetting my cell phone at home so no one can reach me...

Does anyone ever feel like that, too....like you're TOO connected?

[GOS]

Alaska = cold = :scared:



Karen..it's not as cold as you think, unless you head towards the ice flows. It was very beautiful though.

[GOS]

Well, I'm glad today is over...

Its been one of those days:sad2:

Havent had 2 minutes to myself and I still have a dozen more jobs to do before I get a hot bath. I'm ready to drop.

Why is it some days just go on and on and on and on.:confused3

Ellis did his investiture tonight into Cubs (yes - I have photos;) :lmao: ) so that was nice, but it also meant I had to spend an hour with my mother:scared: :sad2: - thats two days running now:scared:

Anyway peeps, I'm off to do my jobs then soak in the bath.

byeeeeeeeeeeee

Have a long hot soak Karen. Have a better day tomorrow.

[GOS]

Is that the new touch screen one? Suz says she wants one of those, but she really doesn't have a need. I just want to get a simple EnV, or what ever it is called. It has the full keyboard (flip up type). We'd then add the 250 text message plan to each phone for $5 per line. We'd never use more than 250 of them in a month, but at $0.75 each, they add up quickly.

I have a IPhone and love it. Rick recommends that you look at the Nokia 52100 as a good substitute.

[millerpjm]

Really?... England?... you must be mad:rotfl2: ... I'd choose to be anywhere BUT England:lmao:


DH is a history nut...we'd love to travel all over Europe, but England, Scotland, Ireland are at the top of the list....then Germany, then Spain, then Italy...I think we could skip France though.

[Verandah Man]

Is that the new touch screen one? Suz says she wants one of those, but she really doesn't have a need. I just want to get a simple EnV, or what ever it is called. It has the full keyboard (flip up type). We'd then add the 250 text message plan to each phone for $5 per line. We'd never use more than 250 of them in a month, but at $0.75 each, they add up quickly.



Lina has had her EnV since August 2007, it's a wonder she hasn't worn the keyboard out with all the texting she does...........:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[Verandah Man]

We're switching to Verizon in April when our contract with AT&T is up. We have our house phone, cable and internet with them....Rob's work phone is with Verizon as well, but we don't have to pay that bill.....As for texting, I don't do it. I would probably be as addicted to it as my daughter if I did have it. I really have no need for it. In fact, I kinda enjoy forgetting my cell phone at home so no one can reach me...

Does anyone ever feel like that, too....like you're TOO connected?


Yes, I feel that way a lot of times...........:rolleyes:

[Verandah Man]

Cell phone FO :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[captchris]

Is that the new touch screen one? Suz says she wants one of those, but she really doesn't have a need. I just want to get a simple EnV, or what ever it is called. It has the full keyboard (flip up type). We'd then add the 250 text message plan to each phone for $5 per line. We'd never use more than 250 of them in a month, but at $0.75 each, they add up quickly.
Elaine has that phone and absolutely loves it. Its a nice phone. Yes the storm is the full touchscreen BlackBerry.

[Dyerneeds]

We're switching to Verizon in April when our contract with AT&T is up. We have our house phone, cable and internet with them....Rob's work phone is with Verizon as well, but we don't have to pay that bill.....As for texting, I don't do it. I would probably be as addicted to it as my daughter if I did have it. I really have no need for it. In fact, I kinda enjoy forgetting my cell phone at home so no one can reach me...

Does anyone ever feel like that, too....like you're TOO connected?

me, me ,me.:thumbsup2
i underdstand the need for girls to have a cell phone in this day and age.
(security wise)
i've got a cell too but dont carry it all the time. probably should, but i hate it.
we dont do texting at all!!
we do have at&t / cingular and are pretty happy with the "bars".
we could go back to the old days of a "party line" phone.:laughing:
now i'm showing my age.:eek:

[Dyerneeds]

Walt loves Krispy Kremes. I guess since he does not eat them hardly anymore they are going belly up. He has not kept them in business like he use to. :confused3 :confused3 Diane

we've been good lately too. no donuts. its killing me.
but i am down 7 lbs
That's why I "ride" a Harley with Di ;)

Hey Mike, Will that get me smoochers :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :thumbsup2

Walt :cool1: :moped:
oh i'm sure that'll do it buddy. stick with me and we'll have our babes giving us smoochers the whole cruise.:cloud9: :cloud9: :cool2: :cool2:
If you lucky. Di

see!! there you go walt.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
she cant resist your boyish charm:cool2: :cool1:

[Dyerneeds]

If money was no object and neither is time, name ONE place you'd like to spend 1 week in.

My answer: A new Disney ship on a cruise to Hawaii :lovestruc

hmmmm. add us to that list.:cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:

[Dyerneeds]

I hate shopping. I avoid it like the plague.

Hey Chris...Been looking for a way to Bond...I agree with you....:) :goodvibes

Walt :cool1:

i actually like shopping with robin. (but not grocery shopping)(or book stores)
we were in the book store over the weekend and robin said "i could spend hrs in the book store if you didnt hate it so much":rolleyes1 :laughing:
to which i responded " i like magazines, but i'm not allowed to look at them"
:laughing: :lmao:

[Dyerneeds]

world record for thread killing by the dawg .:sad1:

later gang.:cool2:

[Walt & Di]

we've been good lately too. no donuts. its killing me.
but i am down 7 lbs

oh i'm sure that'll do it buddy. stick with me and we'll have our babes giving us smoochers the whole cruise.:cloud9: :cloud9: :cool2: :cool2:


see!! there you go walt.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
she cant resist your boyish charm:cool2: :cool1:


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :happytv: :happytv: :happytv: :happytv: :happytv: :happytv: :happytv: :happytv: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:

CONGRATS ON THE 7LBS

[Verandah Man]

we've been good lately too. no donuts. its killing me.
but i am down 7 lbs




Good job there Mike!!! :thumbsup2

[goofyfreak]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Birthdayballoons.gif
"Logan"
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Goofywithbirthdaycake.gif

DITTO!:banana:

[goofyfreak]

If money was no object and neither is time, name ONE place you'd like to spend 1 week in.

My answer: A new Disney ship on a cruise to Hawaii :lovestruc

Gotta think about that one. Although I might steal yours. That sounds wonderful :thumbsup2

[goofyfreak]

Where did that fab body come from!! He didnt look like that when he was on X Factor.

Too bad we don't get that show here.:lmao:

[disgrits]

Hi, Lori. :goodvibes How's it going?

[captchris]

i actually like shopping with robin. (but not grocery shopping)(or book stores)
we were in the book store over the weekend and robin said "i could spend hrs in the book store if you didnt hate it so much":rolleyes1 :laughing:
to which i responded " i like magazines, but i'm not allowed to look at them"
:laughing: :lmao:
Grocery shopping is the thing I dislike the most!

[goofyfreak]

(Jeff, I think Nancy meant "time" as in past/future, not duration of the trip ;) So stop being such a grouch http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-violent081.gif

:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: )

I love that smiley!!!!!:rotfl:

[cntkg1]

I love it when you do this:lmao: ... it says so much in so few letters:lmao:

I can just see you doing it now:lmao:

Karen, I can assure you that it looks exactly as it sounds. :lmao:

We're switching to Verizon in April when our contract with AT&T is up. We have our house phone, cable and internet with them....Rob's work phone is with Verizon as well, but we don't have to pay that bill.....As for texting, I don't do it. I would probably be as addicted to it as my daughter if I did have it. I really have no need for it. In fact, I kinda enjoy forgetting my cell phone at home so no one can reach me...

Does anyone ever feel like that, too....like you're TOO connected?

Me too Paige. However, I am thankful for the day "caller id" was invented. :thumbsup2

me, me ,me.:thumbsup2
i underdstand the need for girls to have a cell phone in this day and age.
(security wise)
i've got a cell too but dont carry it all the time. probably should, but i hate it.
we dont do texting at all!!
we do have at&t / cingular and are pretty happy with the "bars".
we could go back to the old days of a "party line" phone.:laughing:
now i'm showing my age.:eek:

A party line! That's a blast from the past Mike. My brother and I used to listen in on our neighbor. She was having an affair and we knew all about it. :rolleyes1

we've been good lately too. no donuts. its killing me.
but i am down 7 lbs

oh i'm sure that'll do it buddy. stick with me and we'll have our babes giving us smoochers the whole cruise.:cloud9: :cloud9: :cool2: :cool2:


see!! there you go walt.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
she cant resist your boyish charm:cool2: :cool1:

Good job on the 7 pounds Dawg. :banana:

i actually like shopping with robin. (but not grocery shopping)(or book stores)
we were in the book store over the weekend and robin said "i could spend hrs in the book store if you didnt hate it so much":rolleyes1 :laughing:
to which i responded " i like magazines, but i'm not allowed to look at them"
:laughing: :lmao:

:lmao: :lmao:

[disgrits]

Me too Paige. However, I am thankful for the day "caller id" was invented. :thumbsup2



Yes, I like caller ID too. I have such a problem with scams and tele-marketers. That do not call thing doesn't work for me.:headache:

[njprincess]

A party line! That's a blast from the past Mike. My brother and I used to listen in on our neighbor. She was having an affair and we knew all about it. :rolleyes1

Believe it or not, there are still a few around out in very rural areas!

[tikimimi]

Hey Everyone! I am all caught up -

:bday: Happy Birthday, Logan!!!

Mike - Congrats on the weight loss.

One week, no time constraint - :confused3 no monetary constraint - Hmmmm - I'm still dealing with the one week - no time constraint. I have way too many places I want to see that I haven't been and too many to which I want to return but this time with my handsome husband!

[captchris]

Hey Everyone! I am all caught up
How long did it take to catch up? I have been trying to stay as caught up as possible as chatty as we have been lately!

[Verandah Man]

Believe it or not, there are still a few around out in very rural areas!

In our area of Lake County, Florida there were still party lines when my gandmother was living down there(1995). It was strange, when we would visit, to pick up the phone and hear people talking already........:rotfl:

Our house is around the corner from where my grandmother lived, but we have a single line at our place, no party lines for me........:rolleyes:

[tikimimi]

How long did it take to catch up? I have been trying to stay as caught up as possible as chatty as we have been lately!
I didn't time it, but it didn't seem too long. Sometimes I read a couple fo pages at work too. I think there were only 8 or 10 pages I hadn't read.

[captchris]

I didn't time it, but it didn't seem too long. Sometimes I read a couple fo pages at work too. I think there were only 8 or 10 pages I hadn't read.
8-10 isn't bad then.

[danandnan]

Is that the new touch screen one? Suz says she wants one of those, but she really doesn't have a need. I just want to get a simple EnV, or what ever it is called. It has the full keyboard (flip up type). We'd then add the 250 text message plan to each phone for $5 per line. We'd never use more than 250 of them in a month, but at $0.75 each, they add up quickly.
I have the new LG Voyger which is a touch screen. It took me a couple of day to get use to it now I wouldn't go any way.

DAN

[Verandah Man]

Since Biggest Loser will be coming on within the next 30 minutes, I'm going to sign off for the night. :upsidedow

Good Night All.........:wave2:

[danandnan]

Originally Posted by MarkRG http://www.disboards.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30194516#post30194516)
Hope everyone's having a good day, here's your update. :)

I had a good visit with Mary at lunch. But she's bored.

So, you can tell how better she is. She was told by her doctor the only reason they're keeping her in at this point is for one of the medications. She's on a product called Coumadin which suppresses blood clotting and they have to get the dosage right, too little and it won't provide any clot protection, too much and open wounds won't stop bleeding. As of right now the blood tests are not showing high enough levels, so, we wait.

[tikimimi]

Originally Posted by MarkRG http://www.disboards.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30194516#post30194516)
Hope everyone's having a good day, here's your update. :)

I had a good visit with Mary at lunch. But she's bored.

So, you can tell how better she is. She was told by her doctor the only reason they're keeping her in at this point is for one of the medications. She's on a product called Coumadin which suppresses blood clotting and they have to get the dosage right, too little and it won't provide any clot protection, too much and open wounds won't stop bleeding. As of right now the blood tests are not showing high enough levels, so, we wait.
Mary just posted on Facebook - she is home but still in need of prayers and pixie dust!

[Dyerneeds]

A party line! That's a blast from the past Mike. My brother and I used to listen in on our neighbor. She was having an affair and we knew all about it. :rolleyes1


robins parents had one when we were dating in high school.
we could always here people picking up to listen.;) ;)
but we were good.:angel: :angel:

[tikimimi]

Party lines were hilarious! Of course, I used to love to just pick up the receiver and listen in on my sisters' conversations. :lmao:

[goofyfreak]

Well you're definately right about that one. But its still fun. Its a girl thing. We are programmed to do it.
Must say though Sean and Scott made a lovely pair last year shopping together in Virginia. Lori and i couldn't stop laughing at them when they back with loads of clothes.

They did enjoy themselves, finding all those deals.:thumbsup2

[njprincess]

This one is for Heather. I could do this as a "where in the world" but I don't think anyone would get it. OK, we'll give it a try, where is this located and what is it made from?:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/DSCN1278.jpg

[B9erSteve]

Hello from Orlando! I thought that I'd spend a few postings to tell everyone about our trip so far. I wish that I had pics to share but I forgot our adapter for the computer so I can't transfer the pics yet. Here goes. If I bore anyone feel free to skip my postings. I am wordy!

[B9erSteve]

Day One:
Today was Epcot day. We started our day with a trip to the Norwegian Pavilion. Castle Akershus to be exact to have breakfast with the Princesses. Upon entering Leah and Stuart got their picture taken with Belle. Then we were shown our table. Breakfast started and we noted Mulan making her rounds from table to table. The breakfast was about 50% buffet style and 50% served. Buffet consisted of rolls, biscuits, Danishes and croissants. In addition to the breads was a lush layout of various fruits as well as salmon and cheeses. On the table was a potato/cheese mixture yummy scrambled eggs accompanied by bacon and sausage. We all ate ourselves silly! Mulan finally came by the table and she was very interactive with the kids. This was already starting out to be one of the best character breakfasts that I had ever done (I’ve NEVER been happy with a character breakfast at Disneyland). Since it took a while for Mulan to get to us and it appeared that we were nearing the end of our meal, I started to worry. We should have had at least 4 Princesses stop by the table. Only 1 so far! Then suddenly in quick succession, Aurora, Jasmine and Snow White came by and we finished the breakfast feeling that we both got a yummy meal and a fun time. I’ve got some great video of the encounters that I will probably put on you tube.

We spent much of the day in the Future world segment of Epcot, seeing many of the things that we missed on the first trip. The temperature here in Florida this time of year starts out fairly chilly in the morning, warming up nicely in the afternoon (we had to shed all of our coats by 11 a.m.) and cooling off quite a bit once the sun goes down. Here’s a run-down of the wait times of the park right now (for those of my friends online who are interested):
At 9:48am we hit Test Track with a 20 minute stated wait and boarded in just 14 minutes.
Mission Space at 10:28am had a 5 minute wait for both orange and green sections and we didn’t wait nearly that long. However, after we got off the ride the orange section wait time had increased to 20 minutes.
Spaceship Earth at 10:56 am quoted a 30 minute wait time and we were on in 11 minutes.
The Seas with Nemo and friends at 11:39 quoted a 15 minute wait time and we waited 13 minutes.
Living with the Land at 12:44am stated 5 minutes wait and we were onboard in much less time.
Soarin’ at 1:52pm quoted a 60 minute wait and we only waited 34 minutes.
And the last ride of the day was Maelstrom at 3:50 with at 30 minute quoted wait time and we were sailing in 13 minutes.

We also took advantage of the new Kim Possible secret agent adventure in Norway. We were given a cell phone with secret instructions to travel about the land Helping Kim Possible solve a mystery. The Phones were a lot of fun with all of their interactivity and the elements of the surroundings synchronized with the activity of the phone made for a really fun time. My kids LOVED this activity. (7 and 4 years) .

When it was time to call it a day we were all ready to go back to the resort. We had a light meal at the Riverside Mill and then strolled over to the playground on Ol’ Man Island. The kids had a great time while Laura and I enjoyed s’mores by the campfire. We finally got into our room at 7pm exhausted. Well, off to bed to start a new adventure in the Morning!

[B9erSteve]

Day Two:
Animal Kingdom day. We started today off very late. I set the alarm clock but it did not go off. And I had forgotten to schedule a wake-up call. As a result we woke at 7:10 when we wanted to be awake at 6:00! After a getting ready as quickly as possible and boarding the bus, we were deposited at Animal Kingdom at 8:25. Park hours today were 9-6 with an extra magic hour in the morning, which meant that we blew half of our head start! As is my custom we made a bee-line for the Kilimanjaro Safari then ran across the park to Expedition: Everest we got a fast pass and then went for the Kali River Rapids. The Safari was great. The kids loved seeing the animals, Stuart really didn’t remember much of this from before so he was pretty happy with it. Leah however did NOT like the river rapids. Even with a poncho, she got a small amount of water on her jeans and was miserable. Leah was too short for Everest and we had to switch pass it. Stuart kept his eyes closed on much of his first ride but for his second ride we was a bit more brave. In Dino-land USA the kids really enjoyed the playground area and found an area where they could dig in sand and uncover mammoth bones. I think they could have spent much of the day there. For Lunch I had planned for the Tusker House in Africa. It turned out to be wildly popular with a very long wait list. Luckily we had reservations and only waited about 10 minutes. Since we made our reservations during a set time for the restaurant we got a pass for preferred seating at the Finding Nemo Musical. The lunch was yummy. It was buffet-style which wasn’t so good for Laura, who wanted to relax. But it was all-you-can-eat which appealed to the kids since they were able to pick what they wanted to eat and they got plenty of it. (Nice not to having to force them to eat.) The only gripe I had here was a waiter who wasn’t very attentive. It took a long time for us to get our drinks (I was almost finished eating!) and while he did refill, he needed to be prompted. But what really got me was after I told him that we were finished eating it took him a full 25 minutes from request to signing the bill. Now, I’ve never been a waiter before but I figure that if I were, I’d want to turn over a table as quickly as possible to maximize my tip income. So if a patron told me that he was ready to leave, I would facilitate his exit in due haste! Needless to say, I wasn’t overly generous in the tip category. So now we needed to hurry along to make the show. But we happened upon a small hidden area where Winnie, Eeyore and Tigger were hanging out. We were one of the first in line for this treat and once word got around a very long line ensued. Even with the short line, we waited a bit because the Characters were very good at spending time with each child. It was really pretty cool. When we reached the show were just in time. Because of the tickets we scored at Tusker house we had great seats waiting for us w/o any line to stand in. The show was primo! After this Laura wanted to get some more pics of the kids so we headed to Camp Minnie-Mickey, where Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy were waiting. This was probably one of the greatest Character Meets that we have ever done. Including the Disney Cruise. There was never a long line for any of the Characters. And again each Character took time with each child. Still we were in and out in record time for having met 4 characters. By this time our day in the Animal Kingdom was done and it was time to board a nearly empty bus back to the resort. Had a great meal at the Riverside Mill again and then relaxed at the campfire again while the kids played in the playground. We ended the day with plenty of time to get a good nights sleep. Here’s the stats for the day.

So far the Disney Dining Plan has saved me $41.66 on the food that we have purchased.

Wait Times:
Kilimanjaro Safari at 8:50 showed a wait time of 10 minutes and we actually waited 6 minutes.
Kali River Rapids opened at 10:00 and we arrived there at 10:07 and walked on.
Expedition: Everest at 10:31 had a wait time listed of 25 minutes. We had gotten a fast pass (first one of the trip) and walked on at 10:40.
Dinosaur at 11:43 showed a wait time of 30 minutes and actually took us 19 minutes to begin our ride.
Primeval Whirl at 4:03pm showed a wait time of 35 minutes (due to technical difficulties) and we got in line anyway and only waited 13 minutes.

We haven’t dined in the Riverside Mill yet for breakfast but its usually pretty sparse when we are there. I’ve asked about the rumored closures in other buildings but those I asked either did not know or will not say. The Ol’ Man Island Pool seems to be getting some major attention. I’ve been told that the pool is being resurfaced and I see that in places they have actually removed large areas of the gunite. In addition to the pool the slide is also be refinished. I was told that they were even working on it’s structural integrity. I’ll try to post some pics. If there’s been any cutbacks at all in WDW I have to say that I’d be hard pressed to come up with a way that it has affected our vacation.

[B9erSteve]

Day 3:
Rest Day! We slept in today. Then got up to eat at Boatwright’s which is the Table Service dining establishment. They are closing this for breakfast later this month, so I wanted to enjoy it while it lasted. I have to say, I’m not sure why they are closing for breakfast. From what I saw the restaurant was empty with only a few families dining. Yet when we asked for a table we were made to wait! Lack of employees? Not from where I stood. Were we one of the few families looking to dine there? Nope. Quite a few checked in behind us and continued to do so once we were seated. I have to say that the closure must have some other reason than the economy. After breakfast we planned to go to Downtown Disney where I spent a small fortune on souvenirs. Our pin collection grew nicely though. Laura and I went to a DVC presentation. Unfortunately, It took about two hours of our time and really dented my plans for the day. But we got a lot more information on the vacation club and we think that should we invest in it we will have our eyes wide open. I tell you, they sure make it inviting to buy now rather than later. I almost jumped at it, but I really want to buy when I have money in hand rather than borrowing it. Enough about that, after DVC we ate at Earl of Sandwich which had very yummy sandwiches. And boarded a boat for a ride back to our resort.

We passed the tree houses that are being rebuilt. They look almost completed. We were told that they will be DVC properties when completed. We got our swimsuits and headed back to swim at Port Orleans: French Quarter. Here’s my appraisal of the PO:FQ Pool was great, the kids loved the slide. The property is beautiful much nicer than I expected. The food court was small and I didn’t prefer many of the choices. Although they had a better pizza selection than Riverside which only offers cheese and pepperoni. The employees at the food court were sluggish and did not exude a very Disneyesque atmosphere. The gift shop was also small and uninspired. We decided to walk back to Riverside rather than taking the boat and it was a great walk and beautiful in the moonlight. I wish that I could bottle the essence of that walk and take it home to share with everyone. But nothing I could do would really relate how nice it was. Pictures would be drab, video would be boring, and my pitiful words would be less than adequate. Suffice to say it was one of those moments that needs to be experienced and savored for it is gone too fast.

[Dyerneeds]

hey steve!!! great to hear from you guys!!!.
:wizard: :wizard:

[B9erSteve]

That's it, I'm for now. I'll post more when I get a chance.

[B9erSteve]

Hey Mike! Nice to see you online too! I'm catching up on things online tonight.

[Dyerneeds]

just so everyone knows... theres no truth to the rumor that steve has made suggestions to disney on how to upgrade the osbornes family christmas lights.
:rolleyes1 :lmao:

but he could:worship: :worship:

[B9erSteve]

I told Laura that working for disney's Christmas lights was a dream job for me. she was dubious.

[captchris]

Day One:
Today was Epcot day. We started our day with a trip to the Norwegian Pavilion. Castle Akershus to be exact to have breakfast with the Princesses. Upon entering Leah and Stuart got their picture taken with Belle. Then we were shown our table. Breakfast started and we noted Mulan making her rounds from table to table. The breakfast was about 50% buffet style and 50% served. Buffet consisted of rolls, biscuits, Danishes and croissants. In addition to the breads was a lush layout of various fruits as well as salmon and cheeses. On the table was a potato/cheese mixture yummy scrambled eggs accompanied by bacon and sausage. We all ate ourselves silly! Mulan finally came by the table and she was very interactive with the kids. This was already starting out to be one of the best character breakfasts that I had ever done (I’ve NEVER been happy with a character breakfast at Disneyland). Since it took a while for Mulan to get to us and it appeared that we were nearing the end of our meal, I started to worry. We should have had at least 4 Princesses stop by the table. Only 1 so far! Then suddenly in quick succession, Aurora, Jasmine and Snow White came by and we finished the breakfast feeling that we both got a yummy meal and a fun time. I’ve got some great video of the encounters that I will probably put on you tube.
On our last trip to WDW we had chosen this breakfast, and believe it or not we got it free! :cool1: :cool1:

There was a power failure at the Askershus Restaurant, so we were directed to Electric Umbrella and told to order whatever we wanted that it was complimentary. When we were done eating, we were told to walk to Askershus where the Princesses would greet us. They had a walkway roped off and we were able to greet each princess individually. It was a nice private meet and greet and free to boot!

[Dyerneeds]

:lmao: :rotfl2: kali river rapids.
one year, robin, cassie and i rode it 11 times straight. it wasnt crowded so they just let us stay on. robin and cassie kept getting soaked, but i somehow managed to stay mostly dry. robin even made me change seats a few times, but we still spun and they got soaked and i didnt.:confused3
she kept saying "we're riding this thing till you get wet!!!!"
good times:grouphug:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Fellow BoBer's I need some input. Nancy and I are considering changing from cable tv to the Dish Network. If anybody out there has Dish how do you like it?

DAN

Dan, we changed from cable TV to the Dish Network about 2 years ago. We have been happy with that decision :thumbsup2 In fact we just signed a new contract with them for another 18 months over the weekend, we lowered our monthly rate and got an upgraded HD DVR :cool1: If you have any specific questions I'll try and answer them or better yet ask my DH Al who is the TV expert in the family.

[captchris]

:lmao: :rotfl2: kali river rapids.
one year, robin, cassie and i rode it 11 times straight. it wasnt crowded so they just let us stay on. robin and cassie kept getting soaked, but i somehow managed to stay mostly dry. robin even made me change seats a few times, but we still spun and they got soaked and i didnt.:confused3
she kept saying "we're riding this thing till you get wet!!!!"
good times:grouphug:
The last time we rode it, I stayed dry and Elaine got soaked. You may remember that there is a kiosk right outside the exit that sells, shorts, t shirts and even underwear. Elaine needed it all. I think it cost me about $60 for her "replacement" clothes.

[Dyerneeds]

I told Laura that working for disney's Christmas lights was a dream job for me. she was dubious.

i'll bet.:thumbsup2
the kids wouldnt mind though eh??

how was the free flight?
is flying better when its free??:thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

The last time we rode it, I stayed dry and Elaine got soaked. You may remember that there is a kiosk right outside the exit that sells, shorts, t shirts and even underwear. Elaine needed it all. I think it cost me about $60 for her "replacement" clothes.

as i recall, we brought a change of clothes, just in case.
but i didnt need them.:rolleyes1

[Dyerneeds]

hey heather... wheres becky hiding??:rolleyes1 lurking?:laughing:

[Cheryl N. WI]

Did you know, of the 36 cruise yet to sail before ours, only 9 will be going on the Traditional Eastern Cruise? The other Easterns will stop in either St. Croix or Tortola.

If we didn't get messed up with August, our cruise would have been going to St. Croix (the second Eastern in a month was tending to go to the "special" destination, but because there were 3 Easterns in August, the first cruise each month starting in Sept goes to the "special" islands).

One of the doctors at work just got back from an Eastern with a stop in St. Croix. She said it was very nice. She also said the Magic was not very full and the servers were really trying to make a good impression so you'd rebook. She said they were offering all kinds of incentives for rebooking and "referrals", it really seemed to her like Disney is hurting financially.

[njprincess]

Just updated my trip report with the Wildlife Discovery Tour.

[Dyerneeds]

we're thinking of making the trip to iowa may 9th for robins graduation.:thumbsup2
working on the details now. we'd be awfull close to WI.;) ;)

[JLDSMD]

One of the doctors at work just got back from an Eastern with a stop in St. Croix. She said it was very nice. She also said the Magic was not very full and the servers were really trying to make a good impression so you'd rebook. She said they were offering all kinds of incentives for rebooking and "referrals", it really seemed to her like Disney is hurting financially.

They are hurting I believe. They extended the "7 for 4" offer now through Aug 15. I bet the "free dining" comes in after that.

I suspect huge discounts on rooms for October.

I also think that there will be a lot of upgrades for this group. If they can't fill the ship in Winter, they sure aint going to fill it in October. I bet most of the inside cabins will get windows and the windows get a balcony. Us in the SPH rooms won't get anything.

These are tough times.

[JLDSMD]

we're thinking of making the trip to iowa may 9th for robins graduation.:thumbsup2
working on the details now. we'd be awfull close to WI.;) ;)

That's very close to WI. Depending where, we actually boarder IA. Let us know if you're passing through. We can plan a meet.

[Cheryl N. WI]

I hope that the memories of our family vacations, that our kids never tire of vacationing w/mom & dad. We have never vacationed w/out our kids.

We have wonderful memories of our family vacations too that I would never give up! Rachel says we will never be able to vacation without her, she'll want to come with us forever ;)

[Cheryl N. WI]

They are hurting I believe. They extended the "7 for 4" offer now through Aug 15. I bet the "free dining" comes in after that.

I suspect huge discounts on rooms for October.

I also think that there will be a lot of upgrades for this group. If they can't fill the ship in Winter, they sure aint going to fill it in October. I bet most of the inside cabins will get windows and the windows get a balcony. Us in the SPH rooms won't get anything.

These are tough times.

I had seen on the mousesavers site last week that they were goingto extend the "7 for 4" offer. I don't ever remember them having discounts like this through the summer before, but then again they also had some pretty good discounts right up to Christmas Eve too which I don't remember seeing. Last time I checked available rooms for our cruise there weren't as many as I thought there would be but with the way things are going there could still be a lot of cancellations.

[JLDSMD]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Birthdayballoons.gif
"Logan"
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/Goofywithbirthdaycake.gif

Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday again Logan!

Happy Birthday to Jeff's DS!"

:bday: Happy Birthday Logan!!! :bday:
party:

Happy Birthday Logan! :cake: party: :bday:

party: :bday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOGAN.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOGAN :dance3:

Uncle Walt and Aunt Di from Texas :thumbsup2 :cool1:

Happy Birthday Logan from your friends in San Antonio Texas. Walt and Di

Happy birthday Loganparty: :bday: party: :bday: party: :bday:


And from us too. I hope he had a good day.

DITTO!:banana:

:bday: Happy Birthday, Logan!!!


Logan says thank you for all the birthday wishes. He had a great day.

[Dyerneeds]

That's very close to WI. Depending where, we actually boarder IA. Let us know if you're passing through. We can plan a meet.

will do.:thumbsup2 its about 3 hrs from the goose according to map quest.

[Cheryl N. WI]

Logan says thank you for all the birthday wishes. He had a great day.

Rachel said to wish him a happy birthday from her too :goodvibes

[Dyerneeds]

We have wonderful memories of our family vacations too that I would never give up! Rachel says we will never be able to vacation without her, she'll want to come with us forever ;)

:lmao: :rotfl2:
i remember a few years ago, my sis and her husband took a trip to wdw with their girls. (19 and 21). he made the comment that this would probably be the last family trip for them.:grouphug:
to which the oldest daughter replied " no way dad. as long as you and mom are paying, we'll go with you":laughing:

[Dyerneeds]

quick, wake him up and tell him we said happy birthday too.:thumbsup2 :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

I had seen on the mousesavers site last week that they were goingto extend the "7 for 4" offer. I don't ever remember them having discounts like this through the summer before, but then again they also had some pretty good discounts right up to Christmas Eve too which I don't remember seeing. Last time I checked available rooms for our cruise there weren't as many as I thought there would be but with the way things are going there could still be a lot of cancellations.

I think there will be a few cancellations by the 75 day mark.

The prices though for our cruise don't seem to be much higher than when we booked. I think only about $100 more if that.

I was going to check to see how many of each balcony category were available. However, that's time consuming, so it may have to wait.

[captchris]

Logan says thank you for all the birthday wishes. He had a great day.
Hope he had a great day!

[Dyerneeds]

nite all.:cool2:

[JLDSMD]

quick, wake him up and tell him we said happy birthday too.:thumbsup2 :lmao:

He's still up. I'll tell him before he goes to bed. We're giving him some extra time up to play his Nintendo DS.

[Cheryl N. WI]

That's it, I'm for now. I'll post more when I get a chance.

Great reports so far Steve :thumbsup2 It sounds like you're having a good time! Can't wait to see pictures!

[Cheryl N. WI]

:lmao: :rotfl2:
i remember a few years ago, my sis and her husband took a trip to wdw with their girls. (19 and 21). he made the comment that this would probably be the last family trip for them.:grouphug:
to which the oldest daughter replied " no way dad. as long as you and mom are paying, we'll go with you":laughing:

I think that's what Rachel is thinking, as long as she can get a payed for vacation out of us she'll be there :rolleyes1

[JLDSMD]

Hope he had a great day!

It was. We were close to a record high (not sure if we got it or not). We took him for Italian tonight. He loves pasta.

[JLDSMD]

nite all.:cool2:

Night Dawg.

[Cheryl N. WI]

I think there will be a few cancellations by the 75 day mark.

The prices though for our cruise don't seem to be much higher than when we booked. I think only about $100 more if that.

I was going to check to see how many of each balcony category were available. However, that's time consuming, so it may have to wait.

When I checked a few weeks ago there were only 2 cat 6 rooms available, I was surprised. There were quite a few cat 5 rooms available though.

[Cheryl N. WI]

I'm off for the night too. One of my new favorite shows, Leverage, just started.

[JLDSMD]

O.K., I need to go back and read a few pages. I only skimmed over a few near the end of the day, so I think I have about 10 pages.

I did see that Steve posted. Interested to see his reports.

I'll be back in a while.

[captchris]

Goodnight Mike and Cheryl.

[JLDSMD]

When I checked a few weeks ago there were only 2 cat 6 rooms available, I was surprised. There were quite a few cat 5 rooms available though.

Only 2?! That is very surprising.

I bet a lot of Cat 5's and 4's are out there though.

[JLDSMD]

Night Cheryl.

[captchris]

Only 2?! That is very surprising.

I bet a lot of Cat 5's and 4's are out there though.
I wouldn't mind an upgrade, but we have an actual room assignment so I am not optimistic.

[JLDSMD]

When I checked a few weeks ago there were only 2 cat 6 rooms available, I was surprised. There were quite a few cat 5 rooms available though.

Only 2?! That is very surprising.

I bet a lot of Cat 5's and 4's are out there though.


I'm shocked. I just put in for Cat 6 and our cruise is only GTY.

WOW!

Didn't know our cruise was that popular.

[JLDSMD]

I wouldn't mind an upgrade, but we have an actual room assignment so I am not optimistic.

We had a room assignment when we got our one and only upgrade. We had room 2550 and got upgraded to a Cat 7. :woohoo:

[goofyfreak]

Hi, Lori. :goodvibes How's it going?

Sorry I missed you. I am just now trying to finish catching up.

[captchris]

We had a room assignment when we got our one and only upgrade. We had room 2550 and got upgraded to a Cat 7. :woohoo:
A 9 to a 7? Very nice!

[JLDSMD]

A 9 to a 7? Very nice!

We were happy. Other people were getting 3 category upgrades - 9 to 6. I'll take any upgrade though.

[captchris]

We are booked in an 11 this time. Last cruise we had a SPH room (5522).

[Walt & Di]

We're switching to Verizon in April when our contract with AT&T is up. We have our house phone, cable and internet with them....Rob's work phone is with Verizon as well, but we don't have to pay that bill.....As for texting, I don't do it. I would probably be as addicted to it as my daughter if I did have it. I really have no need for it. In fact, I kinda enjoy forgetting my cell phone at home so no one can reach me...

Does anyone ever feel like that, too....like you're TOO connected?

I am just the opposite. I love having my cell phone. It is also my house phone. I get calls all through out the day from my girls. They call me all the time. We all have Sprint. Diane

[JLDSMD]

A party line! That's a blast from the past Mike. My brother and I used to listen in on our neighbor. She was having an affair and we knew all about it. :rolleyes1


Believe it or not, there are still a few around out in very rural areas!


They're still in the cities as well. Just have to dial 900 first. :rotfl2:

[JLDSMD]

This one is for Heather. I could do this as a "where in the world" but I don't think anyone would get it. OK, we'll give it a try, where is this located and what is it made from?:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/DSCN1278.jpg


My guess is it is made of Jelly Beans (or Jelly Belly's) and it is in a candy store somewhere (such as Goofy's Candy Co. - maybe on Westside?).

[JLDSMD]

We are booked in an 11 this time. Last cruise we had a SPH room (5522).

I'm sure you wouldn't mind an upgrade to a 9 though, right?

It would be a free window. Only problem is you will have to go down to Deck 2 (which I never have a problem with).

[JLDSMD]

Well it looks like everyone has gone to bed, so I may as well do the same.

Talk to everyone tomorrow.

[captchris]

I'm sure you wouldn't mind an upgrade to a 9 though, right?

It would be a free window. Only problem is you will have to go down to Deck 2 (which I never have a problem with).
I loved having the window with the SPH room.

[Walt & Di]

me, me ,me.:thumbsup2
i underdstand the need for girls to have a cell phone in this day and age.
(security wise)
i've got a cell too but dont carry it all the time. probably should, but i hate it.
we dont do texting at all!!
we do have at&t / cingular and are pretty happy with the "bars".
we could go back to the old days of a "party line" phone.:laughing:
now i'm showing my age.:eek:

We had a party line when I grew up. We would pick up the phone and someone else would be talking. Also we had to listen for the different rings. I guess I'm showing my age. Di

[Walt & Di]

we've been good lately too. no donuts. its killing me.
but i am down 7 lbs

oh i'm sure that'll do it buddy. stick with me and we'll have our babes giving us smoochers the whole cruise.:cloud9: :cloud9: :cool2: :cool2:


see!! there you go walt.:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
she cant resist your boyish charm:cool2: :cool1:

Good job on your weight loss Mike. Diane:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Walt & Di]

hmmmm. add us to that list.:cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:




Us too. I have never been to Hawaii. It would be fun to go there on a Disney cruise someday. Count us in. Diane

[Walt & Di]

Day One:
Today was Epcot day. We started our day with a trip to the Norwegian Pavilion. Castle Akershus to be exact to have breakfast with the Princesses. Upon entering Leah and Stuart got their picture taken with Belle. Then we were shown our table. Breakfast started and we noted Mulan making her rounds from table to table. The breakfast was about 50% buffet style and 50% served. Buffet consisted of rolls, biscuits, Danishes and croissants. In addition to the breads was a lush layout of various fruits as well as salmon and cheeses. On the table was a potato/cheese mixture yummy scrambled eggs accompanied by bacon and sausage. We all ate ourselves silly! Mulan finally came by the table and she was very interactive with the kids. This was already starting out to be one of the best character breakfasts that I had ever done (I’ve NEVER been happy with a character breakfast at Disneyland). Since it took a while for Mulan to get to us and it appeared that we were nearing the end of our meal, I started to worry. We should have had at least 4 Princesses stop by the table. Only 1 so far! Then suddenly in quick succession, Aurora, Jasmine and Snow White came by and we finished the breakfast feeling that we both got a yummy meal and a fun time. I’ve got some great video of the encounters that I will probably put on you tube.

We spent much of the day in the Future world segment of Epcot, seeing many of the things that we missed on the first trip. The temperature here in Florida this time of year starts out fairly chilly in the morning, warming up nicely in the afternoon (we had to shed all of our coats by 11 a.m.) and cooling off quite a bit once the sun goes down. Here’s a run-down of the wait times of the park right now (for those of my friends online who are interested):
At 9:48am we hit Test Track with a 20 minute stated wait and boarded in just 14 minutes.
Mission Space at 10:28am had a 5 minute wait for both orange and green sections and we didn’t wait nearly that long. However, after we got off the ride the orange section wait time had increased to 20 minutes.
Spaceship Earth at 10:56 am quoted a 30 minute wait time and we were on in 11 minutes.
The Seas with Nemo and friends at 11:39 quoted a 15 minute wait time and we waited 13 minutes.
Living with the Land at 12:44am stated 5 minutes wait and we were onboard in much less time.
Soarin’ at 1:52pm quoted a 60 minute wait and we only waited 34 minutes.
And the last ride of the day was Maelstrom at 3:50 with at 30 minute quoted wait time and we were sailing in 13 minutes.

We also took advantage of the new Kim Possible secret agent adventure in Norway. We were given a cell phone with secret instructions to travel about the land Helping Kim Possible solve a mystery. The Phones were a lot of fun with all of their interactivity and the elements of the surroundings synchronized with the activity of the phone made for a really fun time. My kids LOVED this activity. (7 and 4 years) .

When it was time to call it a day we were all ready to go back to the resort. We had a light meal at the Riverside Mill and then strolled over to the playground on Ol’ Man Island. The kids had a great time while Laura and I enjoyed s’mores by the campfire. We finally got into our room at 7pm exhausted. Well, off to bed to start a new adventure in the Morning!

Sounds like your family had a great day. I have never heard of The Kim Possible mystery. That is one thing the grandkids and I haven't done. Well keep up the great trip report. Di

[Walt & Di]

Day 3:
Rest Day! We slept in today. Then got up to eat at Boatwright’s which is the Table Service dining establishment. They are closing this for breakfast later this month, so I wanted to enjoy it while it lasted. I have to say, I’m not sure why they are closing for breakfast. From what I saw the restaurant was empty with only a few families dining. Yet when we asked for a table we were made to wait! Lack of employees? Not from where I stood. Were we one of the few families looking to dine there? Nope. Quite a few checked in behind us and continued to do so once we were seated. I have to say that the closure must have some other reason than the economy. After breakfast we planned to go to Downtown Disney where I spent a small fortune on souvenirs. Our pin collection grew nicely though. Laura and I went to a DVC presentation. Unfortunately, It took about two hours of our time and really dented my plans for the day. But we got a lot more information on the vacation club and we think that should we invest in it we will have our eyes wide open. I tell you, they sure make it inviting to buy now rather than later. I almost jumped at it, but I really want to buy when I have money in hand rather than borrowing it. Enough about that, after DVC we ate at Earl of Sandwich which had very yummy sandwiches. And boarded a boat for a ride back to our resort.

We passed the tree houses that are being rebuilt. They look almost completed. We were told that they will be DVC properties when completed. We got our swimsuits and headed back to swim at Port Orleans: French Quarter. Here’s my appraisal of the PO:FQ Pool was great, the kids loved the slide. The property is beautiful much nicer than I expected. The food court was small and I didn’t prefer many of the choices. Although they had a better pizza selection than Riverside which only offers cheese and pepperoni. The employees at the food court were sluggish and did not exude a very Disneyesque atmosphere. The gift shop was also small and uninspired. We decided to walk back to Riverside rather than taking the boat and it was a great walk and beautiful in the moonlight. I wish that I could bottle the essence of that walk and take it home to share with everyone. But nothing I could do would really relate how nice it was. Pictures would be drab, video would be boring, and my pitiful words would be less than adequate. Suffice to say it was one of those moments that needs to be experienced and savored for it is gone too fast.

Another great two days Steve. I learned about Earl of Sandwich while at DTD. We loved it. Really enjoyed my three cheese sandwich. I think that is what it was called. Now we have one in San Antonio. I don't think it will ever do the business the one does in DTD. Di

[Walt & Di]

:lmao: :rotfl2: kali river rapids.
one year, robin, cassie and i rode it 11 times straight. it wasnt crowded so they just let us stay on. robin and cassie kept getting soaked, but i somehow managed to stay mostly dry. robin even made me change seats a few times, but we still spun and they got soaked and i didnt.:confused3
she kept saying "we're riding this thing till you get wet!!!!"
good times:grouphug:

The last time grandkids and I were at Animal Kingdom (June, 2008) they rode Kali River Rapids continously for probably an hour. They also kept riding Everest. At least 5 times. I rode Everest the first time but I needed to get off since I felt alittle queezy. (sp) They had a blast and were soaken wet from the Rapids. Diane

[Walt & Di]

Good night. We had a bad hail/rain storm tonite. Alittle spooky. Kids and dog were afraid Kristen my daughter said. Erika my daughter in Dallas said she was under a tornado warning. wow weird weather all of sudden. I wish it rained more for our poor grass. Walt and I took Asiah out for ribs tonite. That is what she picked for her supper treat. She had a great time. The entire time she kept on saying it was scrumptous.(sp) It was a real barbecue place so there was no plates. We ate on paper. She got a charge out of this. Napkins were paper towels rolls on the table. She never eats bread and she ate two pieces. She said the bread was squishy not like her mom's bread. She was so cute. She was lots of fun to listen to her tell us all kinds of stories about school. Elijah went with mom to school for Mom and son dinner. Well it is 1130 and I am pooped. I better get to bed. Diane

[Karen Mouse]

Alrighty, you all heard it. This mother is going to smuggle wine into the school. :rotfl2:

It wouldnt be the first time:rotfl2: .... and we always have a bar at school functions.

Yes, after the dreadful snow storms, we now have really bad floods.

:sad2:

Karen..it's not as cold as you think, unless you head towards the ice flows. It was very beautiful though.

Still cant convince me Heather:goodvibes

Have a long hot soak Karen. Have a better day tomorrow.

Thanks Heather - I do feel better today:hug:

I think we could skip France though.

:thumbsup2 I dont blame you - its full of French people:scared:

Karen, I can assure you that it looks exactly as it sounds. :lmao:

I'm going to have to start pffting people - it sounds quite therapeutic:lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

They are hurting I believe. They extended the "7 for 4" offer now through Aug 15. I bet the "free dining" comes in after that.

I suspect huge discounts on rooms for October.

I also think that there will be a lot of upgrades for this group. If they can't fill the ship in Winter, they sure aint going to fill it in October. I bet most of the inside cabins will get windows and the windows get a balcony. Us in the SPH rooms won't get anything.

These are tough times.

Strange you should mention that - one of my jobs on my list for today is to price up a cat 12 instead of our SPH. If its loads cheaper we may swap.:rolleyes:

I'm shocked. I just put in for Cat 6 and our cruise is only GTY.

WOW!

Didn't know our cruise was that popular.

Its because we're on it;) :lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

Uh!:confused3

Just looked up our cruise prices

no cat 12's left,

cat 11 is $3047.74

We're only paying $2551.74 for our SPH:eek: - I'm staying put!

I didnt think it would have gone up that much!:eek:

[goofyfreak]

Day 3:
Rest Day! We slept in today. Then got up to eat at Boatwright’s which is the Table Service dining establishment. They are closing this for breakfast later this month, so I wanted to enjoy it while it lasted. I have to say, I’m not sure why they are closing for breakfast. From what I saw the restaurant was empty with only a few families dining. Yet when we asked for a table we were made to wait! Lack of employees? Not from where I stood. Were we one of the few families looking to dine there? Nope. Quite a few checked in behind us and continued to do so once we were seated. I have to say that the closure must have some other reason than the economy. After breakfast we planned to go to Downtown Disney where I spent a small fortune on souvenirs. Our pin collection grew nicely though. Laura and I went to a DVC presentation. Unfortunately, It took about two hours of our time and really dented my plans for the day. But we got a lot more information on the vacation club and we think that should we invest in it we will have our eyes wide open. I tell you, they sure make it inviting to buy now rather than later. I almost jumped at it, but I really want to buy when I have money in hand rather than borrowing it. Enough about that, after DVC we ate at Earl of Sandwich which had very yummy sandwiches. And boarded a boat for a ride back to our resort.

We passed the tree houses that are being rebuilt. They look almost completed. We were told that they will be DVC properties when completed. We got our swimsuits and headed back to swim at Port Orleans: French Quarter. Here’s my appraisal of the PO:FQ Pool was great, the kids loved the slide. The property is beautiful much nicer than I expected. The food court was small and I didn’t prefer many of the choices. Although they had a better pizza selection than Riverside which only offers cheese and pepperoni. The employees at the food court were sluggish and did not exude a very Disneyesque atmosphere. The gift shop was also small and uninspired. We decided to walk back to Riverside rather than taking the boat and it was a great walk and beautiful in the moonlight. I wish that I could bottle the essence of that walk and take it home to share with everyone. But nothing I could do would really relate how nice it was. Pictures would be drab, video would be boring, and my pitiful words would be less than adequate. Suffice to say it was one of those moments that needs to be experienced and savored for it is gone too fast.

Steve, great report. I can't wait to hear more. :thumbsup2 Sounds like a grand time.:banana:

[Verandah Man]

Just popping in to say Good Morning, running late, will have to catch up later, bye for now..........:wave2:

[goofyfreak]

Good morning all. :flower3:

[JLDSMD]

Uh!:confused3

Just looked up our cruise prices

no cat 12's left,

cat 11 is $3047.74

We're only paying $2551.74 for our SPH:eek: - I'm staying put!

I didnt think it would have gone up that much!:eek:


Karen,

You priced it wrong. You took the price from the first page of the reservation. You need to go in a couple pages and remove the Transfers ($207 for the 3 of you) and the insurance ($277). The net before the 10% discount you got for rebooking onboard would be $2,563.74.

Now in looking at an email I had from our Dreams rep, the discount about is about $230 for the rooms you and I have, so if you even figure $200, the total for the Cat 11 should price out around $2,375. Only about a $175 savings, but you'll be giving up the window.

I'd keep the window, but if you give it up, I know there are several people on this board that are interested in your room. ;)

[JLDSMD]

Quiet morning/overnight on the thread.

Guess I'll do some work now. I'll check back before I leave the house.

[Karen Mouse]

Karen,

You priced it wrong. You took the price from the first page of the reservation. You need to go in a couple pages and remove the Transfers ($207 for the 3 of you) and the insurance ($277). The net before the 10% discount you got for rebooking onboard would be $2,563.74.

Now in looking at an email I had from our Dreams rep, the discount about is about $230 for the rooms you and I have, so if you even figure $200, the total for the Cat 11 should price out around $2,375. Only about a $175 savings, but you'll be giving up the window.

I'd keep the window, but if you give it up, I know there are several people on this board that are interested in your room. ;)

Thanks Jeff - I guessed I was doing something wrong.. theres no way I'd sacrifice my free window for $175:rotfl:

[cntkg1]

This one is for Heather. I could do this as a "where in the world" but I don't think anyone would get it. OK, we'll give it a try, where is this located and what is it made from?:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/DSCN1278.jpg

I was going to guess Jelly Belly's too but I have no idea where it is.

They're still in the cities as well. Just have to dial 900 first. :rotfl2:

How do you know? :goodvibes

We had a party line when I grew up. We would pick up the phone and someone else would be talking. Also we had to listen for the different rings. I guess I'm showing my age. Di

I forgot all about the special ring Di. I remember that too now. :rotfl:

Good night. We had a bad hail/rain storm tonite. Alittle spooky. Kids and dog were afraid Kristen my daughter said. Erika my daughter in Dallas said she was under a tornado warning. wow weird weather all of sudden. I wish it rained more for our poor grass. Walt and I took Asiah out for ribs tonite. That is what she picked for her supper treat. She had a great time. The entire time she kept on saying it was scrumptous.(sp) It was a real barbecue place so there was no plates. We ate on paper. She got a charge out of this. Napkins were paper towels rolls on the table. She never eats bread and she ate two pieces. She said the bread was squishy not like her mom's bread. She was so cute. She was lots of fun to listen to her tell us all kinds of stories about school. Elijah went with mom to school for Mom and son dinner. Well it is 1130 and I am pooped. I better get to bed. Diane

I just love listening to kids talk. They are amazing! :love:



I'm going to have to start pffting people - it sounds quite therapeutic:lmao:

There's nothing like a good Pfffft, to make you feel better. :laughing:

[Verandah Man]

Oh Karen--your double was on the treadmill next to me again this morning......I almost said "G'day Mate" to her as she was getting on her treadmill.........:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[Verandah Man]

Still running way behind schedule, I guess I will catch up on the thread at lunchtime, or after work...........:wave2:

[Verandah Man]

Running Late FO

[cntkg1]

If you were marooned on a deserted island, what ONE item (not person) would you wish you had taken along? (Note: You would be rescued after 2 weeks no matter what you chose to take along).


No serious answers allowed and no picking apart my question!!:rotfl:

My answer: Chocolate. :thumbsup2



(Side Note: This is my theme for this year's family Christmas party, so good answers will be appreciated)

[cntkg1]

Who's the biggest thread killer?

Answer: Moi

[JLDSMD]

Thanks Jeff - I guessed I was doing something wrong.. theres no way I'd sacrifice my free window for $175:rotfl:

That's what I thought. It is totally worth it. Plus, being close to the kids club will be good (on those late nights when the boys don't want to leave until after 11:00 :faint: ).

[JLDSMD]

I was going to guess Jelly Belly's too but I have no idea where it is.


Oh sure, steal my answer. Pffft. :snooty: :rotfl2:

[JLDSMD]

How do you know? :goodvibes


Late night TV when you can't sleep. I also made a million dollars before Suz woke up. :rotfl:

[JLDSMD]

No serious answers allowed and no picking apart my question!!:rotfl:


Well that just took the fun out of it. :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

If you were marooned on a desserted island, what ONE item (not person) would you wish you had taken along? (Note: You would be rescued after 2 weeks no matter what you chose to take along).


No serious answers allowed and no picking apart my question!!:rotfl:

My answer: Chocolate. :thumbsup2



(Side Note: This is my theme for this year's family Christmas party, so good answers will be appreciated)


O.K., I'm reading through this question, and I have some good "after 9" questions. :rotfl2:

[njprincess]

My guess is it is made of Jelly Beans (or Jelly Belly's) and it is in a candy store somewhere (such as Goofy's Candy Co. - maybe on Westside?).

Not jelly beans. Not a candy store.

I was going to guess Jelly Belly's too but I have no idea where it is.

Not jelly beans, but it is kind of on the right track. Look very closely at the little pieces! ;)

I'll wait for Heather to guess before I give you the answer.

If you were marooned on a desserted island, what ONE item (not person) would you wish you had taken along? (Note: You would be rescued after 2 weeks no matter what you chose to take along).


No serious answers allowed and no picking apart my question!!:rotfl:

My answer: Chocolate. :thumbsup2

(Side Note: This is my theme for this year's family Christmas party, so good answers will be appreciated)

My kitties, Nicky & Sasha (they only count as one because they are always together.)

[JLDSMD]

Not jelly beans. Not a candy store.



Not jelly beans, but it is kind of on the right track. Look very closely at the little pieces! ;)



M&M's?

[danandnan]

Good Morning Everybody


Fort Walton Beach Where are you???

[millerpjm]

If you were marooned on a desserted island, what ONE item (not person) would you wish you had taken along? (Note: You would be rescued after 2 weeks no matter what you chose to take along).


No serious answers allowed and no picking apart my question!!:rotfl:

My answer: Chocolate. :thumbsup2



(Side Note: This is my theme for this year's family Christmas party, so good answers will be appreciated)


Well if it's a desserted island (as opposed to a deserted island), I would have to say cheesecake.

If it's a deserted island, my iPod....

(Sorry Nancy, couldn't resist!)

[A fat english gent]

Just a quick fly by to say hope everyone is doing good and to let anyone on here who's interested we've given up 8034 a mid ship CAT3 a much sort after room,lady said it wouldn't go back into the system until later today but i just wanted to make sure "anyone" here got first refusal on this fabulous room,sorry for the short notice but had to act on something else real quick...

Take care

Chris

[millerpjm]

We had a room assignment when we got our one and only upgrade. We had room 2550 and got upgraded to a Cat 7. :woohoo:

We were happy. Other people were getting 3 category upgrades - 9 to 6. I'll take any upgrade though.

Is there any rhyme or reason to upgrades? The only reason I ask (since I am happy with our cat 8) is we'll be linked with my in-laws and such and we have 4 rooms right in a row.

[millerpjm]

we're thinking of making the trip to iowa may 9th for robins graduation.:thumbsup2
working on the details now. we'd be awfull close to WI.;) ;)

That's very close to WI. Depending where, we actually boarder IA. Let us know if you're passing through. We can plan a meet.

Hey, we'd be up for a meet! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[millerpjm]

DISmeet FO!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[njprincess]

M&M's?

Correct. :)

Is there any rhyme or reason to upgrades? The only reason I ask (since I am happy with our cat 8) is we'll be linked with my in-laws and such and we have 4 rooms right in a row.

I think they do take the linking into account when they do upgrades.

We have been upgraded twice, once from Cat 2 to Cat 1 (yes, that would be the Walt Disney Suite - I still can't believe it!) and another time from Cat 6 to Cat 4. In both cases, we were notified by our TA a week prior to the cruise, not at the pier.

On both cruises, upgrades were available at the pier, for a price which was cheaper than at booking. We met some people that paid to upgrade at the pier. At some point at sign went up that said 'Captain Mickey says the ship is full and there are no upgrades available'. I have also heard that some people have gotten upgrades at the pier, but I haven't actually seen it or met anyone who got one of these.

[cntkg1]

O.K., I'm reading through this question, and I have some good "after 9" questions. :rotfl2:

Tony already came up with that answer. :scared1:

Just a quick fly by to say hope everyone is doing good and to let anyone on here who's interested we've given up 8034 a mid ship CAT3 a much sort after room,lady said it wouldn't go back into the system until later today but i just wanted to make sure "anyone" here got first refusal on this fabulous room,sorry for the short notice but had to act on something else real quick...

Take care

Chris

A "fly by"? That's all I get Chris? After all we've been through?? All those special years. The kids! What will the kids think? I thought I was someone special. Guess not..... :sad1:

[danandnan]

Good Morning Kathy



http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/KathyandPluto.jpg

[cntkg1]

Correct. :)



I think they do take the linking into account when they do upgrades.

We have been upgraded twice, once from Cat 2 to Cat 1 (yes, that would be the Walt Disney Suite - I still can't believe it!) and another time from Cat 6 to Cat 4. In both cases, we were notified by our TA a week prior to the cruise, not at the pier.

On both cruises, upgrades were available at the pier, for a price which was cheaper than at booking. We met some people that paid to upgrade at the pier. At some point at sign went up that said 'Captain Mickey says the ship is full and there are no upgrades available'. I have also heard that some people have gotten upgrades at the pier, but I haven't actually seen it or met anyone who got one of these.

Kathy, I would love to see some pics from the Walt suite. :love:

[Karen Mouse]

There's nothing like a good Pfffft, to make you feel better. :laughing:

I feel like pffting someone today:mad: - see next post:sad2:

Oh Karen--your double was on the treadmill next to me again this morning......I almost said "G'day Mate" to her as she was getting on her treadmill.........:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

If she's real super skinny and georgous its definately me:goodvibes - you need to sneek a camera in and get her piccie - just dont get arrested for photographing strangers!:eek:

If you were marooned on a deserted island, what ONE item (not person) would you wish you had taken along? (Note: You would be rescued after 2 weeks no matter what you chose to take along).


No serious answers allowed and no picking apart my question!!:rotfl:

My answer: Chocolate. :thumbsup2



(Side Note: This is my theme for this year's family Christmas party, so good answers will be appreciated)

Right at this moment I could do with a large bottle of wine:rolleyes:

That's what I thought. It is totally worth it. Plus, being close to the kids club will be good (on those late nights when the boys don't want to leave until after 11:00 :faint: ).

That means we can be in the hot tub or bar til 11:yay:

Oh sure, steal my answer. Pffft. :snooty: :rotfl2:

Could pffft be the new f.o.:rotfl:

Just a quick fly by to say hope everyone is doing good and to let anyone on here who's interested we've given up 8034 a mid ship CAT3 a much sort after room,lady said it wouldn't go back into the system until later today but i just wanted to make sure "anyone" here got first refusal on this fabulous room,sorry for the short notice but had to act on something else real quick...

Take care

Chris

You are still cruising arent you?:confused3

[Karen Mouse]

Just got home from school to find my patio window has been smashed:sad2: - its a BIG pane of glass.:rolleyes: .. $200 exceess on our insurance policy:rolleyes: .. I think it was one of the kids from the school as it looks like a stone has hit it from over the fence:sad2:

I've had enough.. if the opcean was closer I'd do a "Reggie Perrin" and disappear

pffffffft to all stone throwing brats!

[Karen Mouse]

Kathy, I would love to see some pics from the Walt suite. :love:

Me too - post some piccies to cheer me up:flower3:

[millerpjm]

Just got home from school to find my patio window has been smashed:sad2: - its a BIG pane of glass.:rolleyes: .. $200 exceess on our insurance policy:rolleyes: .. I think it was one of the kids from the school as it looks like a stone has hit it from over the fence:sad2:

I've had enough.. if the opcean was closer I'd do a "Reggie Perrin" and disappear

pffffffft to all stone throwing brats!

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Sorry about your window!

[Karen Mouse]

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Sorry about your window!

Thanks Jen:hug: .. I could just do without it this week:rolleyes:

I've gotta wait in all day now for the emergency team to come and make the house secure then again another day for it to be fixed:rolleyes:

[millerpjm]

Correct. :)



I think they do take the linking into account when they do upgrades.

We have been upgraded twice, once from Cat 2 to Cat 1 (yes, that would be the Walt Disney Suite - I still can't believe it!) and another time from Cat 6 to Cat 4. In both cases, we were notified by our TA a week prior to the cruise, not at the pier.

On both cruises, upgrades were available at the pier, for a price which was cheaper than at booking. We met some people that paid to upgrade at the pier. At some point at sign went up that said 'Captain Mickey says the ship is full and there are no upgrades available'. I have also heard that some people have gotten upgrades at the pier, but I haven't actually seen it or met anyone who got one of these.

Wow...the Walt Suite!! Yes, pics please!

I don't really care about an upgrade too much (we liked our location last time, and we're just down the hall a couple of rooms from where we were in 2007) but it would be a really good way to escape the in-laws! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

[cntkg1]

Just got home from school to find my patio window has been smashed:sad2: - its a BIG pane of glass.:rolleyes: .. $200 exceess on our insurance policy:rolleyes: .. I think it was one of the kids from the school as it looks like a stone has hit it from over the fence:sad2:

I've had enough.. if the opcean was closer I'd do a "Reggie Perrin" and disappear

pffffffft to all stone throwing brats!

Definitely worth a Pfffft Karen. :hug:

[captchris]

Good morning everyone! We have an incredibly busy day...meetings after meetings. Oh well, at least it will fly by.

Nancy G, I have to think up a non serious answer for your question. My first thought was a magnifying glass, so I could make fire, but that constitutes a serious answer. :lmao:

[njprincess]

Good Morning Kathy

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/KathyandPluto.jpg

Hi Dan!

Just got home from school to find my patio window has been smashed:sad2: - its a BIG pane of glass.:rolleyes: .. $200 exceess on our insurance policy:rolleyes: .. I think it was one of the kids from the school as it looks like a stone has hit it from over the fence:sad2:

I've had enough.. if the opcean was closer I'd do a "Reggie Perrin" and disappear

pffffffft to all stone throwing brats!

Oh, poor Karen! Here's some pixiedust: for you

Wow...the Walt Suite!! Yes, pics please!

I don't really care about an upgrade too much (we liked our location last time, and we're just down the hall a couple of rooms from where we were in 2007) but it would be a really good way to escape the in-laws! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

I will look for pictures

Good morning everyone! We have an incredibly busy day...meetings after meetings. Oh well, at least it will fly by.

Nancy G, I have to think up a non serious answer for your question. My first thought was a magnifying glass, so I could make fire, but that constitutes a serious answer. :lmao:

Did you say you are left handed??? :rotfl:

[Walt & Di]

Me too - post some piccies to cheer me up:flower3:


I like to see some pictures too Kathy. Di

[Walt & Di]

I feel like pffting someone today:mad: - see next post:sad2:



If she's real super skinny and georgous its definately me:goodvibes - you need to sneek a camera in and get her piccie - just dont get arrested for photographing strangers!:eek:



Right at this moment I could do with a large bottle of wine:rolleyes:



That means we can be in the hot tub or bar til 11:yay:



Could pffft be the new f.o.:rotfl:



You are still cruising arent you?:confused3

I am wondering the same thing. Are you still cruising with us? :confused3 Di

[Walt & Di]

I will have to think too Nancy. Well I am off to school with grandkids. I will volunteer in the library putting books back and then to lunchroom to help the little kiddies. While I am at lunch I will eat lunch with Elijah and Asiah. They like me to bring them something on Wednesday. They don't like this Mexican food day. Walt has less than 3 weeks of work left. Can you believe it? Well talk to you all later. Diane

[njprincess]

Kathy, I would love to see some pics from the Walt suite. :love:

Me too - post some piccies to cheer me up:flower3:

Wow...the Walt Suite!! Yes, pics please!


Just a few for now, I will see if I can scan some more later this week:


http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0008.jpg

Living room:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0006.jpg

That's my Dad, waaaaaay on the end of the balcony:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0003.jpg

The dining room:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0005.jpg

[Walt & Di]

I just looked back and I got a FO. I must be the only one online at this time. :rotfl2: :cool1: :cheer2:

[njprincess]

I will have to think too Nancy. Well I am off to school with grandkids. I will volunteer in the library putting books back and then to lunchroom to help the little kiddies. While I am at lunch I will eat lunch with Elijah and Asiah. They like me to bring them something on Wednesday. They don't like this Mexican food day. Walt has less than 3 weeks of work left. Can you believe it? Well talk to you all later. Diane

How exciting!!! :yay:

[Nerbiepie]

Good morning everyone!

To an island with me?... hmm a hammock! lol

I't wed and one more day closer to my long weekend yay!

Tonight hopefully it is Cass and Kira pj night while we talk everything disney!!
Love this night..lol It gets me thru the week :thumbsup2

Hope everyone is doing well
hugs to those who need them! :hug:

[Nerbiepie]

Just a few for now, I will see if I can scan some more later this week:


http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0008.jpg

Living room:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0006.jpg

That's my Dad, waaaaaay on the end of the balcony:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0003.jpg

The dining room:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0005.jpg

um WOW!!! that would have been soooo awsome!!! :woohoo:

[njprincess]

um WOW!!! that would have been soooo awsome!!! :woohoo:

It was!!! Mom & Dad's 50th wedding anniversary.

[Karen Mouse]

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0008.jpg

Living room:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0006.jpg

That's my Dad, waaaaaay on the end of the balcony:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0003.jpg

The dining room:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/scan0005.jpg

Wow!:yay: ... just remember you're friends if you get that kinda upgrade again;)

[Nerbiepie]

It was!!! Mom & Dad's 50th wedding anniversary.

AWWWWwwwwww that is like a cherry on top! :lovestruc

[Timon]

If you were marooned on a deserted island, what ONE item (not person) would you wish you had taken along? (Note: You would be rescued after 2 weeks no matter what you chose to take along).


No serious answers allowed and no picking apart my question!!:rotfl:

My answer: Chocolate. :thumbsup2

(Side Note: This is my theme for this year's family Christmas party, so good answers will be appreciated)

Hmmm.....

A laptop!!!!! With extra batteries :lmao:

Just got home from school to find my patio window has been smashed:sad2: - its a BIG pane of glass.:rolleyes: .. $200 exceess on our insurance policy:rolleyes: .. I think it was one of the kids from the school as it looks like a stone has hit it from over the fence:sad2:

I've had enough.. if the opcean was closer I'd do a "Reggie Perrin" and disappear

pffffffft to all stone throwing brats!

Sorry to hear that Karen!!! :headache: :hug: We used to live next to a school, well about 2 blocks away and during the 3 years we were there, we were vandalized 4 times and almost set on fire once! :scared1:

Here's some pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: to get through it!



Tonight hopefully it is Cass and Kira pj night while we talk everything disney!!
Love this night..lol It gets me thru the week :thumbsup2


Absodoodalylutely!! :woohoo:

[Timon]

Great pics Kathy! What a wonderful way to celebrate their 50th :love:

[njprincess]

Wow!:yay: ... just remember you're friends if you get that kinda upgrade again;)

You bet!!! :thumbsup2 Cocktails in the Walt Suite!!! On us! (there is a butler's pantry for the 'help' to serve us from!)

AWWWWwwwwww that is like a cherry on top! :lovestruc

It was beautiful! I'll have to scan the family picture we had taken on formal night - Frank actually has a Mickey Mouse bow tie and cumberbund!

Great pics Kathy! What a wonderful way to celebrate their 50th :love:

It sure was! Maybe Kira will take you and Rob for your 50th Anniversary! :laughing:

[Walt & Di]

If you were marooned on a deserted island, what ONE item (not person) would you wish you had taken along? (Note: You would be rescued after 2 weeks no matter what you chose to take along).


No serious answers allowed and no picking apart my question!!:rotfl:

My answer: Chocolate. :thumbsup2





(Side Note: This is my theme for this year's family Christmas party, so good answers will be appreciated)

Extra Large jar of Peanut Butter :thumbsup2

Walt :cool1:

[Nerbiepie]

Wow it is slow on here today!.. lol been used to poping back on here and there and have 5 or more pages to read..lol

Today is going by pretty fast.. think it's cause I have something to look forward to!..lol

[Nerbiepie]

looking forward to FO!

[njprincess]

Wow it is slow on here today!.. lol been used to poping back on here and there and have 5 or more pages to read..lol

Today is going by pretty fast.. think it's cause I have something to look forward to!..lol

I think we should have an 'online' PJ party one night!

[Timon]

I just read that WDW has new mugs now!!! :mad: I like the old ones with the resort logo on them, it was a great keepsake! We still have all our mugs from the different resorts we've stayed at.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/02/11/new-walt-disney-world-resort-mugs/#more-1548

[cntkg1]

It was!!! Mom & Dad's 50th wedding anniversary.

How very special for them. :lovestruc

Wow!:yay: ... just remember you're friends if you get that kinda upgrade again;)

Yup, DISmeet in Kathy's cabin!! :banana:

I think we should have an 'online' PJ party one night!

Oh boy, wait until the Dawg reads this post. :scared1:

[cntkg1]

I just read that WDW has new mugs now!!! :mad: I like the old ones with the resort logo on them, it was a great keepsake! We still have all our mugs from the different resorts we've stayed at.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/02/11/new-walt-disney-world-resort-mugs/#more-1548

Those look pretty cool to me but I did like the Resort specific ones better. We have 3 different ones from Caribbean Beach, one from Port Orleans and even one from the Disney Cruise Line. A friend of ours bought us each one off of eBay for our 25th wedding anniversary cruise in 2005. Of course, I still have my CC mugs that my Konked Kooler came in sitting right here on my desk at work. :cutie:

[Nerbiepie]

I just read that WDW has new mugs now!!! :mad: I like the old ones with the resort logo on them, it was a great keepsake! We still have all our mugs from the different resorts we've stayed at.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/02/11/new-walt-disney-world-resort-mugs/#more-1548

LOL your missing the silver linning here sweetness... now you need to go back and get the new ones!!!! :lmao:

[cntkg1]

Wow it is slow on here today!.. lol been used to poping back on here and there and have 5 or more pages to read..lol

Today is going by pretty fast.. think it's cause I have something to look forward to!..lol


It's "stupid slow" here at work today. Good thing I brought along a couple magazines to read. I'm also bugging Jeff with a ton of email too. :lmao:

I sure wish I could partake in one of those Disney Wednesday Night with you guys Bernie. It sounds like so much fun. :goodvibes

[Nerbiepie]

Oh Hey Cass did you see Air Canada's deal.. buggers only good till Oct 31.. one more freaking day was all I needed!! $283 each way... after Oct $464

[Nerbiepie]

It's "stupid slow" here at work today. Good thing I brought along a couple magazines to read. I'm also bugging Jeff with a ton of email too. :lmao:

I sure wish I could partake in one of those Disney Wednesday Night with you guys Bernie. It sounds like so much fun. :goodvibes

hehehe yeah... we talk Disney... gripe/brag about husbands..lol then top it off with "I WANNA GO RIGHT NOW!!!" talk..lol

and to have more there.. would be a blast!! :woohoo:

[Nerbiepie]

I think we should have an 'online' PJ party one night!

hehehe we do every night! I don't know about anyone else but as soon as i am home I am in jammies!!

[cntkg1]

Does anyone know how much it is to park at the port? I thought it was about $8.00 per day. ????:confused3

[Timon]

LOL your missing the silver linning here sweetness... now you need to go back and get the new ones!!!! :lmao:


Yeah, but I was looking forward to adding an AKL one to my collection :rolleyes:


It's "stupid slow" here at work today. Good thing I brought along a couple magazines to read. I'm also bugging Jeff with a ton of email too. :lmao:

I sure wish I could partake in one of those Disney Wednesday Night with you guys Bernie. It sounds like so much fun. :goodvibes

I wish you could join us!! :goodvibes

Oh Hey Cass did you see Air Canada's deal.. buggers only good till Oct 31.. one more freaking day was all I needed!! $283 each way... after Oct $464

That didn't include taxes though I don't think, so $283 each way plus taxes is not a good deal :sad2: I hate Air Canada :headache:

Does anyone know how much it is to park at the port? I thought it was about $8.00 per day. ????:confused3


$15 per night Nancy...

http://www.portcanaveral.org/cruising/parking.php

[Verandah Man]

Baby Bear woke up this morning with the stomach bug :sick: that is going around and Poppa Bear started feeling poorly :sick: after lunch. Another hour or so to go, to finish my work day, than I'm coming home and going straight to bed. See what Momma Bear started in our house this week......:guilty:

Won't be doing any catching up on the thread today at all........:sad2:

[GOS]

we've been good lately too. no donuts. its killing me.
but i am down 7 lbs


:banana: :banana: :banana: Way to go Mike.

[GOS]

This one is for Heather. I could do this as a "where in the world" but I don't think anyone would get it. OK, we'll give it a try, where is this located and what is it made from?:

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/DSCN1278.jpg

It looks like marbles (or sweets) and as it's such a modern picture, it could be at the Contemporary. I'm not at all sure.

[GOS]

Hello from Orlando! I thought that I'd spend a few postings to tell everyone about our trip so far. I wish that I had pics to share but I forgot our adapter for the computer so I can't transfer the pics yet. Here goes. If I bore anyone feel free to skip my postings. I am wordy!

Wow...looks like you having such a fun time. Thanks the update.

[GOS]

The last time we rode it, I stayed dry and Elaine got soaked. You may remember that there is a kiosk right outside the exit that sells, shorts, t shirts and even underwear. Elaine needed it all. I think it cost me about $60 for her "replacement" clothes.

Been there, done that.:lmao: :lmao:

[GOS]

They are hurting I believe. They extended the "7 for 4" offer now through Aug 15. I bet the "free dining" comes in after that.

I suspect huge discounts on rooms for October.

I also think that there will be a lot of upgrades for this group. If they can't fill the ship in Winter, they sure aint going to fill it in October. I bet most of the inside cabins will get windows and the windows get a balcony. Us in the SPH rooms won't get anything.

These are tough times.

I think they need to bring their prices down a bit.

[Nerbiepie]

So with all this talk of upgrades I have to admit I would love to be bumped up for my first cruise.. if it was just Sean and I going I would have spent the same amount as now and gotten a verandah (drool). I am having high hopes of getting something because I booked in may and with the fuel surcharge thing everyone else rebooked.. so maybe...perhaps... I hope...lol but I will still be just as thrilled to be there no matter where we end up..lol

But if Jeff is right and everything is filling up.. I might be just outta luck huh?..lol

oh well meeting you guys will make up for any short comings I think :woohoo:

[GOS]

If you were marooned on a deserted island, what ONE item (not person) would you wish you had taken along? (Note: You would be rescued after 2 weeks no matter what you chose to take along).


No serious answers allowed and no picking apart my question!!:rotfl:

My answer: Chocolate. :thumbsup2



(Side Note: This is my theme for this year's family Christmas party, so good answers will be appreciated)

A bed?:rotfl:

[GOS]

Not jelly beans. Not a candy store.



Not jelly beans, but it is kind of on the right track. Look very closely at the little pieces! ;)

I'll wait for Heather to guess before I give you the answer.



My kitties, Nicky & Sasha (they only count as one because they are always together.)

Sorry, but I had to wait till I got home to answer.

[GOS]

Just a quick fly by to say hope everyone is doing good and to let anyone on here who's interested we've given up 8034 a mid ship CAT3 a much sort after room,lady said it wouldn't go back into the system until later today but i just wanted to make sure "anyone" here got first refusal on this fabulous room,sorry for the short notice but had to act on something else real quick...

Take care

Chris

Please don't say you're not coming now.:eek:

[GOS]

Just got home from school to find my patio window has been smashed:sad2: - its a BIG pane of glass.:rolleyes: .. $200 exceess on our insurance policy:rolleyes: .. I think it was one of the kids from the school as it looks like a stone has hit it from over the fence:sad2:

I've had enough.. if the opcean was closer I'd do a "Reggie Perrin" and disappear

pffffffft to all stone throwing brats!

Oh no...that must've been one hell of a stone.

[GOS]

I just read that WDW has new mugs now!!! :mad: I like the old ones with the resort logo on them, it was a great keepsake! We still have all our mugs from the different resorts we've stayed at.

http://www.disunplugged.com/2009/02/11/new-walt-disney-world-resort-mugs/#more-1548

So does that mean that you can free refills at any of the resorts with these mugs?

[njprincess]

It looks like marbles (or sweets) and as it's such a modern picture, it could be at the Contemporary. I'm not at all sure.

Ok, it is M&Ms and it's one of two. Here's the shop where you can see it at the Contemporary (if you look really close, you can see it in the shop):

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/DSCN1256.jpg

[GOS]

Does anyone know how much it is to park at the port? I thought it was about $8.00 per day. ????:confused3

We haven't parked at the Port for some years. One web site quotes parking at the Port is $15 a day.

[GOS]

Ok, it is M&Ms and it's one of two. Here's the shop where you can see it at the Contemporary (if you look really close, you can see it in the shop):

http://i492.photobucket.com/albums/rr289/outback_girl/DSCN1256.jpg

Well I was right with the Contemporary, but it doesn't look like M&M's.

Looking again, it looks like bubble gum balls.

[disgrits]

We haven't parked at the Port for some years. One web site quotes parking at the Port is $15 a day.

I think you're right, Heather.

[Verandah Man]

Poppa Bear is home and heading for bed with a 101* fever, good night all......:wave2: