Where are all the 10/12 Western Magic cruisers??

[BeanoC]

The thread(s) for those of us on the 7-day Western Magic on 10/12/02 seem to have disappeared!

I see the 10/5 and 10/19 threads going strong, so I decided I would try to 'revive' the 10/12 group!

Only about 135 days to go... We'd better get things planned!

DW and I hope to host an informal wine tasting/DIS gathering
on one night of the cruise. We need lots of feedback from everyone interested so we can all pick a night and time for it.

Denine, I hope I can count on you guys to be there! I wish we were on back-to-back cruises also, but we decided to go for the suite this time and do the back-to-back next summer when the kids are out of school.

Everyone else, please introduce yourself to 'Beano'... We had so much fun meeting people here on the boards last year and then getting together on the cruise. It was great - so let's do it again!


Don't be shy!!!!


'Beano'
:cool:

[3cheers4DIS]

Hi Beano!
we've been wondering where the thread has gone too, but have been kept happy these last 2 weeks reading all the great things about the Western cruise! You're right only 135 days left to make such important desisions such as which morning to to the Brunch thing? Can DH beat his record for buying T shirts with so many great opportunities on offer ( I survived stingray city? )

lets start planning:)

[BeanoC]

Hi 3cheers!

I think we'll do Palo's brunch on Sunday again this year. I actually like the brunch better than Palo's dinner, I think!

The next decision is when to get together for a wine drinking, um, I mean wine tasting! We really enjoyed it last year so we are happy to host it this year, if folks are interested.

Nice to have you 'on board', 3cheers! :)



'Beano':cool:

[BeanoC]

:bounce: Bump! :bounce:

I don't want another 10/12 thread to get lost in the shuffle!

Where is everyone? :)




'Beano'

[Drez]

Hey there!
My wife and I are all set for our 10/12 western cruise!
This will be our third DCL venture, it ought to be quite fun :)

[okwmiester]

Hey Beanoc:

Looks like we sail again on the same date! I was your neighbor on the Oct cruise last year and we also attended the wine tasting with the othe dis'rs. You can count us in again for another wine tasting. I am not sure which day will work best, however, I think it might be better to have it earlier in the cruise rather than at the end.

Doug and Christy

[Canigo]

Beano
WE just signed on and we will be there Ed and Sue and our 2 girls Ashley 8 and Taylor 5.We also go to Disney every Oct or cruise
ED

[zellda]

We also will be on the 10/12 Western. :) This will be our third Disney cruise as well. Just DH and me, a week of cruising and a week at WDW for the Food and Wine Festival (tried to talk DH into back to back cruises, but no luck). Can't wait.

[BeanoC]

Hey, awesome... Looks like maybe I have this thread runnin' again!

Doug and Christy, we remember you well. We look forward to seeing you again - same cabin, different hosts! :) Curious though - why do you feel like we should have the gathering earlier? I have no argument, just wondering what your thinking is. Anything is good with me!


Canigo - Welcome :)

We have 2 kids also, DS 12, DD 10. We look forward to meeting you!!



zellda - We were at the Food and Wine Festival 2 years ago, and we envy you! What a great thing to experience at Epcot. Good stuff...We look forward to welcoming you also to our DIS gathering aboard the Magic.

Who else?? :) :)




'Beano'

[paulcrsb]

Beano,

It's great to hear from you! Wine tasting was fun last year and we're looking forward to doing it again.
By the way we'd like to take you guys out for drinks some evening as a thank-you for the excellent video you put together last year!

Paul & Pam

[MO64RN]

Hi Beano!
I thought the Oct. 12 thread died as well and was wondering if I would be the only one aboard.This will be our second cruise along with my DH, DS12, and DD9. We have been so looking forward to it. I am especially looking forward to cruising the Western Itinerary. A brunch and wine tasting sounds great.:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[3cheers4DIS]

Beano

Mmmm I think you are right, Sunday looks like the best option for Brunch, because the buffets on both sea days look too good to miss. The only thing that concerns me is that the times listed are something like 10.30 to 11.30....do you think this is the time you have to book for, or do they kick you out at 11.30?!!!:(

It would be great if we could somehow organise a combination DIS meet with Brunch? how does everyone else feel?

and yes, wine tasting would be great


Carol, Iain & Kev (12......13 on our Grand Cayman day!)

[BeanoC]

Paulcrsb - Great to hear from you. I didn't realize that you guys were on this cruise too! That makes 4 couples that I know of from last year! Cool.
Just you and Pam, or your kids again too? (We'll be happy to take you up on that drink ,by the way !) ;)

MO64RN: Our DS is 12, DD is 10 so it would be fun to get them together also. Maybe we can figure out if they have any common interests. Our kids love the pool and Mickey slide, but weren't too thrilled with the labs. They would rather swim, etc. DS is trying to talk me into bringing his Playstation 2 so he can play video games in the room!

It sounds like you guys are on the right track as far as organizing a brunch/wine tasting. Maybe each couple can order some appetizers from room service and we can have that and a few bottles of 'grape juice' in our stateroom! Last year we just had cheese and crackers, maybe we can spice things up a bit this time.

Keep the ideas coming!!!


'Beano' :cool:

[okwmiester]

Beanoc:

Getting back to you about the suggestion for wine tasting time, I am also in favor of a brunch wine tasting on Sunday. Considering the size of the deck that comes with your cat. 3 room it will be a great way to spend an afternoon and frat with Dis'rs early in the cruise. I think the wine tasting at night was great but folks were recouping from a big meal which made it tough to indulge in cheese and etc. Sounds like we will be leaning more toward refreshing cold deck wines such as pino grigio, chardonay, or sauvignon blanc?????

can' wait!

Doug and Christy
Cori (14 and Connor 9)

[3cheers4DIS]

sorry I think I'm getting mixed up already!

I was thinking of Palo's Brunch on Sunday before Key West....and a seperate wine tasting thing ( 2 DIS meets for the price of 1:) )

I for one couldn't drink wine then hike round all Key West has to offer!

Is anyone else staying at the Raddisson on the Friday night?


Beano..... We went out yesterday to get DS a PS2, He's been after one for months, we might just about be able to prise him away from it for long enough to holiday in October!:D

[BeanoC]

3cheers - We are staying at the Radisson friday night. I hope we can say hello! You can identify us by all the lime-green ribbon on our bags. I trust everyone on this thread knows about the ribbon???

We have planned all along to do brunch at Palo's on Sunday. If it becomes a DIS group brunch, that's great too!

OKWMeister - Sounds like you're the wine expert... I don't know a chardonnay from a chianti!! But I do like the idea of possibly an afternoon
gathering on our verandah. Truthfully, I am just there for the socializing with my DIS friends. You are more likely to see me with a mug of beer rather than a glass of wine!

If we do it in the afternoon, we should do it on thursday, since most of us will be busy with excursions the other days.

Just over 4 months to go!!


'Beano' :cool:

[MO64RN]

Beano,
Our kids our about the same age. That is great. My DS loves video games. I am sure your DS and my DS will get along great. He liked the lab but mostly late at night during the free play hours using the computer etc. He was there till midnight most of the time. He is a night owl. Stays up later than me most nights. He also loves sports, especially baseball.

My DD loves crafts and drawing. She likes video games and playing on the computer but not as much as my DS. Both my children love swimming and the Mickey slide. They also liked going to the movies while on the cruise.

I don't know about the lime- green ribbon. Can you fill me in? I found this board very shortly before our first Disney Cruise.

How is it possible to organize a Palo Brunch with the DIS'ers? This sounds like a great idea but how do we guarantee we will all get a ressie at the same time?

I am looking forward to meeting all the DIS'ers. This is so cool.

P.S. I am not much of a wine drinker either but am always willing to try hoping to find one I will like. It's a social thing.:bounce: :bounce: :sunny:

[BeanoC]

MO64RN -

Sounds like our boys could have some fun together. My son hasn't latched on to sports yet much, even though his dad is a fanatic! He still prefers the video games. Both our kids also loved going to the movies on board. I think they saw 4 movies last year. Anyway, we look forward to meeting you all.

As for the lime green ribbon - it's sort of a 'tradition' started here on the DIS boards - I have no idea by whom. Here's what we all do:

Go to a craft supply store or the like, and purchase some inexpensive lime-green ribbon - the kind you might wrap around gifts, etc.

Put a few strands on each of your bags, camera cases, strollers if you have them - everything! Then, fellow DIS'ers can recognize you by it. (I also find it VERY helpful in identifying our bags as they come around the carousel at the airport !)

Last year, as we boarded the bus at the terminal, a lady glanced over at my camera bag (I ALWAYS have a camera with me - that's another story!!) She says to me, "Oh, do you post on the DIS boards??" I said yes, I'm 'Beano'.

"BEANO!!?" :)

Turns out it was somebody we had been chatting with here for many months prior to the cruise. Anyway, it's a great way to identify yourself to other DIS'ers and also to help you find your bags at the airport! Some of us have also taken to wearing lime-green t-shirts so we can't possibily be missed.
The ultimate fashion statement in new-age obnoxious!

I also produced a video of our cruise last year, with all the DIS folks in it. Ask 'em about it, and if you're interested I could send you a copy - just to help you get in the cruising mood. 'Denine' or 'paulcsrb' can tell you if it was any good.

Talk to you soon!


'Beano' :cool:

[MO64RN]

Thanks Beano,

I will geet my green ribbons before the cruise. What type of video did you produce? Sounds neat. What kind of sports does your DH like? My DH is also a sports fanatic. In fact he is freaking out that he may miss some baseball playoff games while on the cruise. Problem solved with the internet cafe. I told him to get the unlimited usage so he can keep tabs on the games and scores. I have been so looking forward to this cruise. We didn't cruise last year and when I heard about the Western Itinerary I booked immediately. It also works out perfect that my kids are off school that week so I don't have to pull them out. Our first cruise I did but as they get older it gets harder to do so. Keep me psted of the brunch and wine tasting. Looking forward to meeting you and the family.

This is an odd question but what does Beano stand for? Just curious.

[BeanoC]

MO64RN -

Just to clear any confusion - You asked about my 'DH' ? I AM the DH!!

(Beano is male... ) ;)

And as for sports - My biggest concern last year was how to follow the NFL (football) while onboard. I went to the ESPN lounge, drank beer, watched football, and thought HARD - How could life possibly be better??? ;)

I also plan to have full usage of the internet this year so I can communicate with my employees (thus justifying a write-off!) and to keep posted on other sports I may miss at ESPN.

It's true I missed most of the World Series last year, but as Dodger fan - it didn't matter! I do love New York, especially after 9/11, but God help me - I hate those Yankees! (Spoken like a true Dodger fan).

And to answer your question about 'Beano'...

My name is Ben. Casual friends call me Ben. Business associates call me Ben.

Family and dear friends know me as Beano! It's a moniker my grandfather tacked on me many years ago, and it stuck. If you call me Beano, we must be friends. If we're on a Disney cruise together and drinking wine in my suite... we're friends!!

(And if you're familiar with the gas remedy by the same name - just a coincidence I assure you!) ;)



'Beano'

:cool:

[okwmiester]

Keeping the tread alive!!

My DD will be 14 next year in October but is not too much into the teen lounge on deck 9. She is quite active and loves to engage in ping pong, basketball , swim, etc. She also LOVES to draw (very artistic). She is also movie crazy on the cruise and at home plays Soccer and Volleyball.

I'm wondering if others may have a DD that has similar interest (thankfuilly she is not at all boy crazy so she is quite content with the engaging in the things listed above.

DS (9) is kind of the same and is wildly crazy about baseball (Long live the Twins!). Both kids would love to hook up with other kids on the cruise (last year DD got into a little email and instant messaging with another DIS'rs DD

Beenoc: HOw can I score one of those videos from last cruise??? I also will be happy to set you up with a couple of cocktails in exchange for a copy.

[paulcrsb]

MO64RN

To answer your question about Beano's video, he put together an excellent video complete with Disney music showing Dis members through out the cruise. It was a great memento of the cruise and our time with the DIS group.

Paul
:) :) :)

[BeanoC]

OKWMiester -

Email me your address and I'll send out a copy of the video. Sorry, I thought you had already received one. I've sent out so many, I lost track. And I'll take you up on that cocktail! :)

That goes for anyone else too I guess... If I send out enough copies of the video, I can drink for free all week! (j/k)


'Beano':cool:

[Denine]

Beano: It looks like we finally have a sucessful thread! I tried a couple of times, but gave up. We will definitely be there!

The video was awesome!

I agree. We should have the wine party earlier in the day. We were stuffed from dinner to have any of the wine & Cheese. Thursday afternoon sounds good!

[MO64RN]

OMG! Beano,
I am so sorry. You are right. I didn't realize you were the DH. Your last post threw me off when you referred to yourself in the third person. When referring to your DS you said "His Dad is a fanatic." Oh well, no offense taken I hope. I just hope now that you get along with my DH who is also a sports fanatic. I hate to tell you though that he is a die hard NY Yankee fan. We are originally from NY and my DH was born and bread in the Bronx. I on the other hand am from Long Island. We moved to FL eight years ago. I would love to see the video. That is if you forgive me?

Hi Denine,
How is the RN business treating you. I am in the process of looking for a new job. I hope I find one soon. There are tons out there but need one well suited.

Paulcrbs
Thank you for answering the question about the video. I can't wait to meet you all. I am so excited.

[BeanoC]

MO64RN - You're forgiven! :) I know I refer to myself in the third person sometimes so your confusion is understandable - besides I think the majority of those posting here are women.
However, when we meet, maybe we should keep our sports loyalties to ourselves!! ;) Yankee and Dodger fans aren't always a good mix! If it helps, I certainly don't hate the Yankees like I do the S.F. Giants!!!! If they played each other in the World Series, I'd be the biggest Yankee fan in the world! I don't so much hate the Yanks as I do George Steinbrenner. He always bugged me. But enough of that! I'll be concentrating on football during the cruise anyway.

If you're really interested in seeing the video I made I can send it to you. Just email me your address. It may not be as much fun to watch as it is to those of us who are in it, but it's still 30 minutes of the Disney Magic! You'll get to be in this year's version though. Hope you're not camera shy!


Denine and paulcsrb - Thanks for the positive reviews! I'm really glad everyone enjoyed it that much. I love making them. Too bad happylady, goose and flyingcircus aren't on this cruise too, it would be a full-blown reunion!

Speaking of flyingcircus, have any of you heard anything from her at all?? I have not been able to get in touch with her since the cruise. She disappeared from the boards and I never got to send her a video. I hope all is ok with her.


By the way - Nothing has really been said yet, but I am assuming we will include our kids in this get together? I think they would enjoy meeting new friends as much as we do! I hope we can get them together before thursday though - maybe they can have some fun together all week long in the pool, lab, etc.
What 'cha think?



'Beano' :cool:

[CathyCanada]

We'll be there too! Celebrating my DD's 18th birthday on the 13th. Hope to meet some of you!
CC

[Denine]

Maureen: The RN business is doing great right now. I am sure you will not have a hard time finding a new position. They will probably be fighting for you!

Beano: I thought Goose was coming on this cruise? Or did she decide against it? I haven't heard a thing from flyingcircus. I think Legs22 is cruising in 10-03. Maybe we can have a reunion then.

[okwmiester]

Beanoc

email heading your way with my address.

I am all for getting the kids in on something early in the cruise. any ideas??? The last time our dis group gathered for a disembarkment toast on deck 10 and each had bubbles in hand!

[3cheers4DIS]

Beano

yes, it would be great to say hello at the Raddisson before we cruise. Yes, we did know about the lime green thing....if we forget the ribbons I can always wear my snorkle and flippers, they're lime green too!:D


Is anyone else 'doing Disney' before or after our cruise? We are 'going home' to the Boardwalk for a week before and a week after cruising. This will be the very first time we have stayed at our home resort since joining DVC 2 years ago and it will be really nice to think that we still have something to look forward to once the cruise is over. As one of the most expensive bits of our holiday is the Transatlantc flight, we like to make it worthwhile once we get over to your side of the pond!

Webmaster Cathy.... it is our sons 13th birthday on the 15th!
have you planned anything special for your Daughters 18th ( apart from the cruise,that is!)

[CathyCanada]

Just the "Happy Birsday" :) at dinner. And she is getting to parasail on Castaway Cay. What about you 3cheers?

[3cheers4DIS]

Webmaster Cathy .... I am thinking about ordering something from Shirley at The perfect gift, I'm not sure what...except I want it to contain a helium "Happy Birthday" balloon. I can just imagine DS' face when we go into the stateroom for the first time!

Also, we will be in Grand Cayman on his birthday, and he is really keen to swim with the stingrays, we have already booked with Captain Marvins to do this. I don't think he realises just how lucky he is, I think when I was 13 I was happy to have a few friends round to the house to have a "disco" in my bedroom:D

If your DD is 18 on the 13th, that means she will be able to do Palo's if we all Brunch on Sunday :)

Carol

[BeanoC]

Denine - I don't think wdwgoose will be on this cruise. I think they said budget constraints prevented it. I do believe they were on the 5/12 western cruise last month though.

3cheers - We will be at CBR/WDW for a week before the cruise.
The kids are big time pin traders so will will spend lots of time at Epcot; we also plan to spend one day at TL. We are going to Kennedy Space Center on Friday, then staying at the Radisson that night. I wish we could spend another week there after the cruise, but I gotta get back to work to pay for all of it!!

And as OKWMiester mentioned, we did have a sail-away DIS get together with bubbles last year, which I definitely think we should do again. It's a great way to start off the cruise and to introduce ourselves.


'Beano':cool:

[MO64RN]

I think a DIS sail away party would be great. It will be a wonderful opportunity for everybody to meet right away. I have anxiously been waiting my BonVoyage drink. Just a little more than four months to go.

[BeanoC]

Recently I saw a pic of a group of DIS'ers on deck at the sail away party, and they all had lime-green t-shirts on with their online names printed on them. They looked so cool! :)


Just an idea... ;)



'Beano'

[okwmiester]

Webmaster Cathy:

Last year my 8 year old celebrated his birthday at one of the evening dinners. the wait staff made a big deal and brought him a cake and the head waiter presented him with a "very special" Mickey Birthday cruise Pin!!

Doug

[Denine]

Beano: I knew goose had the May trip, but I thought she cave and decided to do October as well. I guess they decided against it.

I still have bubbles from last October for the sailaway. I can't wait.

I just booked another cruise for January! We will be sailing Holland America's Veendam. We now have 3 cruises booked!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[BeanoC]

Denine - you could be right about goose, and I hope you are. I'd love to see them. I just thought she had said they weren't going.

How exciting that you have 3 more cruises planned! I had originally planned back-to-back this year, but decided to do a week at WDW and then the cruise, with the cat 3 suite. If they still offer great deals when you re-book while onboard, I think I will book back-to-back for next year. Only problem with that is, I can't afford the suite for 2 weeks! It will be hard going from the suite back down to a cat. 5 stateroom. Oh well!

We leave for WDW in exactly 4 months! Still seems like a long time but I know from experience that it will be here in no time.
For some reason, I feel more excited this year than ever before!

'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

HEY!!! COUNT US IN!!!
We just booked the cruise that I won! :)

Right now there are 4 of us, me and dh and two girls (13 & 15).

It night change, but dh and I are definites!

We have sailed on the 3 and 4 night, but this is our first 7 night!!
Wahoo!!!!

So, what excursions does everyone plan on doing??

Kamy :)

[MarkMichaels]

We are going to be on this cruise too! Going to MNSSHP Friday night, then heading to the Radisson to meet up with friends for the Cruise Saturday morning. (thanks to these boards we both got the $59 fall rate)

We have two kids, ds 7 & dd 5, our friends have a ds 4. This will be our second disney cruise but first 7 day disney cruise.

Can't wait to get back to the ESPN lounge!

[BeanoC]

kamgen - welcome aboard! :)

I hope you will join our group for the sail-away party on deck, as well as at our wine-tasting/ DIS get together, which most likely will be held on thursday.

MarkMichaels - Ditto that for you guys!

I too am anxious to revisit the ESPN lounge. Mostly to stay on top of the week's NFL action, but also to catch the World Series, if it's a good one. I will also have to have internet access so I can send the NFL results to my website ;)

We'll be staying at the Radisson friday night also - maybe we'll bump into each other. Just look for the green ribbons!


'Beano':cool:

[okwmiester]

Welcome aboard Kamgen! I am also cruising with a 13 year old dd who will be on her second cruise. She is an avid pin trader and Eeyore fan. Hopefully the girls will get to meet at the sail away bubbles event on Saturday!

Beanoc: I never tried ESPN last cruise, someone told me they fell short on cable channel options and the choices were liminted for viewing key events?? is thes true?

Doug Chrisy
Cori 13 and Connor 8

[3cheers4DIS]

Hi Kamgen....and congratulations on winning your cruise. What did you have to do?

We haven't planned to do any of the Disney excursions. In Key West we will probably do the trolley tour on our own ( I've read somewhere that if you do it yourself you can get off and on where you like, but if you do the ships own tour, you have to stay on the train!, don't know if thats true or not! )

In GC we have booked to do an half day snorkel and stingray city excursion with Captain Marvins and at Cozamel we plan to get to Chankanaab by taxi, which looks a lot cheaper than going with Disney.

We booked this cruise last November, and it seemed so far away then, but like Beano said, the next 4 months will just wizz by!:)

[BeanoC]

Okwmiester -

ESPN was a little limited, but they at least had the "ticker" which updates the scores repeatedly, which is what I needed anyway.
But with something as big as the World Series going on, I can't imagine that they won't be showing it. The one thing that did bother me about ESPN though? The smoke! :mad:

They allow smoking in there and it really bothered me. Cigarette smoke everywhere. Yuck. But otherwise it was nice to relax, catch the scores and enjoy a beer.


As for excursions, anything we plan we will do on our own because of cost and time flexibility. Probably Capt. Marvin's for snorkeling in Cayman; not sure about Cozumel but I expect DW to take me shopping! Oh boy... ;)


'Beano'

[MO64RN]

I posted a thread on this subject not to long ago. (The ESPN Lounge and the PlayoffsWorld Series) I got very negative feedback. DH will get the unlimited internet so he can get the play by play on MLB. He almost cancelled the cruise. Here is the link to the thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=187933[/URL]

[CathyCanada]

Carol I think I will give Shirley a call and have a basket sent for Meg too, I know she would LOVE that! Thanks.

Doug, I hope they still give the pins, I know they did last year.

Would love to meet everyone at a Sailaway Party. We usually do the Champagne Brunch on Sunday, I've already forgotten, is that the plan?
CC

[kamgen]

Hey everybody!

OKWmeister- we are bringing our two younger cousins (Stacy age 13 and Nicole age 16). This is their first cruise ever! Hopefully the will meet some new friends to do things with, especially while we go to Palo Brunch and High Tea!!! :)

So, what is the meeting plans??
Keep me posted.

We are thinking about doing the Schooner Sail in Key West, the stingray city in GC, and not sure yet what we would do in Cozumel.

Kamy :)

Cruisers: Tim & Kamy and Stacy and Nicole

[Denine]

Welcome new cruisers! Congratulations on winning the cruise Kamgen!:D

We may not book any excursions for our 2 weeks on board. I am hoping the bike riding tour is available in Cozumel, we will do Key West on our own and find someting to do in Grand Cayman.

I am so excited about having 3 upcoming cruises!!! The only problem is that summer has to be over before they get here :(
It hasn't even arrived yet!
I am sure we will book another Disney cruise on board for next year if they are still doing that promotion.

[okwmiester]

I remember last year hearing one of the commentaters say that Kurt Shillings entire family was on the Disney Cruise Without him since he booked the cruise prior to knowing the the baseball season would be extended a week (from 911). It just so happened that that extension put the Worl Seriens game seven the same time his entire family was at Castaway Cay without him!!!

[BeanoC]

Denine - We are hoping to take advantage of on-board booking discounts too so we can do back-to-back next year. We need to go in July though. Has anyone here cruised in July? I am wondering what to expect, weatherwise. Hotter than Oct. I am sure, but what about the seas? We can't take the kids out of school that long so we need to do it over vacation.

I can't imagine 2 weeks on the Magic! Sounds like heaven, eh Denine? ;)


'Beano'

[kamgen]

Is anyone getting anxious??? LOL!

I can't help it, I really wanna go!

This is the first year I want summer to hurry up and get over! LOL!

Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Kamy -

I know what you mean, It's strange, but we are more excited this year than last, even though we've "been there done that".
I love the California summer, so I will enjoy the next 3 months. Still, I'll be glad when October gets here.

MO64RN and OKWMiester -

I have your videos ready to go and will send them out later today. Hope you enjoy!



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

I read somewhere that another group had Palo Brunch together and it was all set up for them. It would be nice to do that I think. Does anyone know how we can organize this? I would think that DCL could accomodate a group ahead of time instead of all of us rushing to the PALO ressie table! :) LOL!

Also, the sail away party sounds awesome. Especially since it will give the kids & teens a chance to meet some new friends early in the cruise! :)


Beano: since we were not there last year, can you explain how your "wine tasting" was? Did everyone bring a bottle, did you supply it, etc?
Most people do not know this, but we have fabulous wine made here in Northern Michigan. We would love to bring some along.

Thanks and cannot wait to meet everyone!

Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Kamy - Our wine tasting was a very informal gathering in suite #8102. Several people brought wine (I'd say we had 8 or 9 bottles), while others brought cheese and cracker platters, chocolate dipped strawberries, etc.

It would be wonderful if you could bring a bottle or 2 from Michigan! Some people brought wine on board with them last year, others purchased their wine in port. I'd like to bring some from home as well, I am just hesitant to lug it all the way across the country in my suitcase...

It will be a very laid-back social gathering for DIS'ers to chat and have fun - the wine isn't all that important! :)

We are looking forward to it !!!



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Wine not important??? Beano did I hear you correctly??

Just kidding! LOL!! :)

Sounds great. We always bring some with us every time we go on vacation. We will bring some with us for sure! Great to share things you can't get in other states. :)

Thanks for the info!!

Kamy :)

[MO64RN]

Kamy,

I know what you mean about being excited. I can't get this cruise out of my mind. You must be especially excited since yours will be FREE? How awesome for you and your family. I am just curious, What category room do you get for free?

I also agree about the Palo brunch that DCL should help us all with the ressie. I wonder how many we will be all together?

Beano,

I am looking forward to seeing the tape. Do you know how we book the Palo brunch or how many we will be all together? I will probably bring food to the wine tasting being I know nothing about wine.

All Oct 12th cruisers,

Only a little more than 4 months to go. Lets keep this thread alive!!!!!!!

[BeanoC]

I have doubts about DCL helping us all reserve a time together at Palos. We'll probably just have to agree on a time and all try to grab it at the ressie scramble!

Personally I prefer an earlier brunch, say around 11:00AM.
Any thoughts?


As for the number of people - it's still 4 months away, so we may pick up some new people throught this thread as time goes on. But, even with those of us frequenting this thread now, I'd say we have around 16-18? Already a pretty good size group for brunch. The more the merrier, I say! :)


'Beano'

[Denine]

Beano: I can't wait for 2 weeks on the Magic. I am sure it will be like Heaven!!! I hope you get to do it in July. We haven't sailed in the summer. We were looking into it for this summer, but the prices were too high. That is how we ended up with 2 weeks on the Magic in October.
Wasn't goose able to pre-book at Palo's since she was in the mini-suite? Maybe you could do that and we could all get put at the table/s you booked for brunch?

I think we had more than 8-9 bottles of wine. At least it seemed like it. I know we brought 2 bottles of locally made wine. We will probably bring wine from the same company again. The 10-19 group wants to have a wine tasting party too. Maybe I should bring a suitcase just for wine ;)

[kamgen]

Oh Boy, this is gonna be fun!!! LOL!! :)

It is so hard to contain all the excitement. With all this hoopla, dh and I forgot about our excitement that we are going to WDW for Labor Day Weekend! :)
I gotta focus on that first! :)

Can't wait to cruise,
Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Denine -

Perhaps being a concierge guest will make it easier for us to book Palo's, but I wonder if they will let me book for that many people?
I'd be glad to handle it if it can be done that way. All I need is a head count!

So, let me get up-to-date here everyone...

What have we basically decided - Sunday brunch at Palo's, Thursday afternoon for wine-tasting?

(Geez, you'd think we were leaving next week!! ;) )



'Beano'

[Denine]

(Geez, you'd think we were leaving next week!! ;) )



'Beano' [/B][/QUOTE]

We're not??????? :D

Beano: Since you are the concierge guest, I guess you could talk to them. It won't hurt to ask about reserving Palo's for a certain number of close friends :smooth:

[kamgen]

Beano - is brunch a "lock" for Sunday? The only reason I ask is that most of the excursions meet at 12:30 and I wouldn't want to cut my brunch short! LOL!
Seriously though, we are interested, I just want to plan accordingly...since we leave next week! ROFL! :)

Thursday sounds good for a tasting. At sea days make it easier for everyone. :)

Denine- I thought we were leaving soon too! :) :) :)

Can't wait to cruise!

Kamy :)

[kamgen]

Well, we had a "bummer" last night.
One of the girls we were going to bring, Nicole, cannot go.
Her school will not allow her to miss a week of school. They are on 8 week terms (unlike many other high schools) and if she misses 5 consecutive days, she looses credit.
It's not right in my opinion, but it is what it is. So, she is really bummed out. Dh and I plan to plan another trip (summer or holiday time) to take her somewhere. What a stinker!!! :(

SO, we are now back to deciding on another kid!! We have two choices, one boy age 13 and one girl age 15.
SO, we will let you all know.

This really put a damper on our excitement, but on with the planning!!

Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Kamy -

I wouldn't say Sunday is a 'lock' for brunch, we just prefer that day based on past experience. But hey - who put me in charge anyway? :)

If anyone has any objections to Sunday brunch, please LMK otherwise I will continue planning in that direction. I'll be glad to ask the concierge if I can book for a large group. Do we have a head count yet? I know we may get more newcomers yet, but where do we stand now? 16 people? 18?

I think Thursday is the best choice for our DIS get together since it is our day at sea - I can't see us planning something when we're in port. I do think it should be in the early afternoon though, so as not to spoil dinner! And doing it after dinner, nobody wants any of the munchies, so... 'Dats what I think.

Keep the ideas comin' everyone!


'Beano' :cool:

[kamgen]

Beano - Sorry if I came off like I was "mad" about Sunday. I was just curious. :) We need someone in charge, and I for one am glad it is you! :) With all your experience and all. LOL!

Count dh and I in for brunch.

As for the wine tasting, either sea day is fine with us. Just let us know and we are there! :)



Can't wait to cruise!
Kamy :)

[3cheers4DIS]

Beano
count us in for Sunday brunch and wine tasting whenever. We can easily bring some wine over the pond with us, maybe not English though, we're not really known for our wine;)

Carol & Iain

[kamgen]

Carol & Iain - great to see we will be able to meet some people from the UK! :) You might not be known for wine, but one of my favorite stores is in the UK (Lush) and we do not have any in the states! Ahhhhh...how nice it would be to have a "bath bomb"! :)
LOL!! I just have to stick to mail order until we get one! :)


Can't wait to cruise and meet all of you!!!

Kamy

[MO64RN]

You can count on us (2) for brunch. Also for the DIS wine tasting. Can't wait to meet everyone. Can't wait to cruise.

[BeanoC]

Wow, it's so great to get all these positive responses! By my count, we have 18 as of now, but...

As I said before, everyone's kids are welcome too! Do you guys think we should keep this an adult gathering? Either way is ok with me - maybe there isn't much for the kids to do anyway, unless they like wine, in which case we should talk! ;)

LMK if you'd rather let the kids go and do their own thing so we can visit as adults, or if you'd like to include them. This is afterall a democracy!


Also - I would like to have each party's stateroom number, if you wouldn't mind. That way I can always establish contact with anyone we miss. Please email it to me rather than posting it on this open forum. Also, if you're uncomfortable with this, I understand that too! I just don't want anyone getting left out, and even with plans being made here, I can tell you from experience that once on board, things can get pretty fast-paced and hectic sometimes. It's easy to lose track of time, which is really a good thing on vacation! But I wanted to leave a phone message for everyone on the day of our DIS gathering, if I may. I have an email link attached here.


Looking forward to meeting everyone, and to seeing some "old DIS friends" again!!



'Beano' :cool:

[kamgen]

Disregard me post about Nicole! She can go!!! :)
Her mom, dh aunt, called her school and told them that her daughter WAS going and that this was a once in a lifetime chance for her. They are arranging for her to make up her credits and everything.
We are so happy!!!! Just wanted to share!! :)

See you all soon!!

Kamy :)

[Denine]

Kamy: That is great about Nicole!

Beano: I was going to suggest a printout of everyone and their cabin number. It was nice having it last time!
We got our new DCL video. We watched it, then a 1999 version for adults and then yours. Yours, by far, made us want to go back on the cruise. And, by the way, yes you did miss someone at the end, ME.:D

Count us in for brunch and the wine tasting. Just a reminder to everyone, the brunch is adults only at Palo. The wine tasting party is for everyone, unless of course the kids don't want to go.
Sunday is a sea day so there are no excursions.

Happy planning :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Denine]

Beano: Look at the thread titled "Palo Group Reservations"

[BeanoC]

Denine -

Ok, 2 things: I looked at that post about Palo's - That's great news! I will be glad to make the ressie for that. How about 11:00 AM Sunday, if available? Thought I'd make it for 16 people. Sound ok?

Also - I watched my video again the other night. I was SO embarrassed! :eek:

I tell you, I reviewed my list of DIS names a hundred times and I just KNEW I had them all! I am SO sorry I forgot you guys!!
I'll make it up to you in this year's video and give you top billing!
What a bonehead I am. (And you 2 probably appear in the video as much or more than anyone!!)


'Beano'

[3cheers4DIS]

Kamy...might just find room in our cases for a Lush bath bomb or two!
they're my favourites too, Iain works near to the store at Covent Garden so I always get great big gift boxes for Christmas, Birthday etc, I get withdrawal symptons when I run out. LOL


Beano..just the two of us for wine tasting I think, unless DS decides he prefers our company to exploring the ship! :D

[MO64RN]

Hey Denine and Beano,

I watched the video today and said to myself "Beano missed Denine, I wonder if he realized it." Then I saw your posts. LOL. The video was great. It didn't matter that I didn't know the people. The scenery and the music makes me want to cruise even more. Also seeing the BonVoyage drink was a real tease.

Denine, I think I found a new job. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

[okwmiester]

Count us in for the brunch and wine taasting Beanoc! Also thanks for the video. By the way, our room number is 7574 which is directly across the ship from our old room (thought we would check out the view from the other side)

thanks

[MO64RN]

Just wanted to know if anyone thinks we should do the DIS brunch Mon. instead since it is a day at sea? It doesn't matter to me either way since I don't think we are doing any of the Key West excursions. I thought others might be and I don't to miss meeting everyone.

[okwmiester]

Maureen:

You've got a good point there....It is likely we will be at port on Sunday. What do others think about Monday??

Doug and Chisty

[kamgen]

We are open to Sunday or Monday. We do plan to do an excursion in KW, but not until 12:30, so we could leave brunch early.
Whatever is decided, we will be there!! :)

Carol: how lucky you are! Lush is awesome! Ahhhh..I love just thinking about it! LOL!


Kamy :)

[Denine]

Beano: Don't worry about it. We thought it was funny! I didn't say anything before, because I didn't want you to feel bad about it. We are looking forward to the next installment: 10-12-02!

Maureen: I'll keep my fingers crossed about that job!

I don't care what day or what time we have brunch. Just let me know and we will be there! Just looking at the food on Beano's video again, really makes me want to go. I need those crab legs and sweet pizza!

[BeanoC]

Denine - Glad you're a good sport about it! You can BET I won't forget ya this year!!

I am thinking that Mon. would be better for brunch since Sunday is Key West. I would still like to do it around 11:00 AM if everyone is OK with that.

On Thurs., I thought we'd get together at our place around 3-ish, that way people are hungry enough after lunch but still have time to get hungry again for dinner! :)

It's not like it'll be a feast anyway, just munchies 'n stuff (and wine), but I hate it when food goes to waist - I mean WASTE!!

OKWMiester - did you watch the video yet? LMK if you enjoyed it.



'Beano' :cool:

[okwmiester]

Beano:

I am amazed at the quality of that video! WOW! What a great memory. I am sharing it with my neaighbor who will be taking their first disney cruise in August. Thanks again for sending it to us.

Doug

[BeanoC]

Doug - You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. :)


I think that just leaves flyingcircus as the lone cruiser to not receive the video - but it seems she has disappeared from the face of the earth! Sure wish I could send her one also. I haven't seen her online here since before the cruise last year...

I am already looking forward to making another video. I'll ask you all once again - is anyone camera shy? I will be filming constantly, so look out!! I am sensitive to the fact that some people may be uncomfortable with having their kids videotaped.
I don't want to seem like some goofball running around filming children, ya know? On the other hand, the kids always seem to enjoy watching these videos much more if they're in them!

I also try to take some video at times when those being filmed are unaware of it, which can appear to be a little strange! :eek: Know what I mean? It's just that candid shots are so much better than posed shots. Anyway, enough rambling - I just want you all to know where I am comin' from as far as videotaping is concerned.

Is it October yet???



'Beano' :cool:

[kamgen]

Beano
Feel free to video us! Especially for our aunt who would love to see her kids enjoying the cruise (just edit out any arguments! LOL!) We are so excited to be bringing our younger cousins on their first cruise ever! And DCL is the best! :)

We are so excited! Since we were not there last year, I can only imagine the video! Can't wait to be a part of it! :)

Wishing for October! :)

Kamy

[BeanoC]

Kamy - I hope not to let you down with this year's video!
Trouble is, I REALLY liked the music I used last year. It was very fitting and much of that musc was playing on the ship all week long too, so it was perfect. I hope I can find some more good stuff this year. Otherwise, count on some good footage of everyone having a great time! (Maybe we can get Denine to wear a lampshade after a few glasses of wine!) j/k Denine :)

Last year I had the video finished by mid November and sent out by Thanksgiving. I'll aim for that again this time.

I just sent final payment to my TL, so this cruise is now officially MINE! :bounce:

All I need now is airline tickets and limo ressies and we're good to go!


'Beano'

[kamgen]

Is it October yet?????

:)

Kamy

[BeanoC]

Well I got my OBNOXIOUS lime-green t-shirt in the mail this week!
It has "Beano" embroidered on the front and "DIS Group" on the back! You can see me comin' a mile away. :) I'll be wearing it for the sail away party.

Only 114 days to go... Seems like forever huh?


'Beano' :cool:

[kamgen]

Beano! How did you get a shirt like that?? I can't find anything lime green! :)

We are sure to find you now! LOL!!
We are planning on wearing bright yellow matching Disney shirts.
Wish they were lime green! (or do I????) LOL!!


Kamy

[Denine]

Beano: The only video you are likely to get of me after a few glasses of wine, is me sleeping on your couch! If you want to see me dancing with a lampshade, you have to charge me up with caffeine :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Brunch: 11 AM on Monday sounds good. Wine party on Thursday at 3 PM sound good.

I can't wait!!!!!!!

[BeanoC]

Kamy - The shirt was sent to me as a gift from some wonderful friends we met on last year's cruise. They were also on the inaugural western cruise in May, and that is what it says on the back of the shirt ! See how nice the people you meet here are?? :)

Denine - I'll make sure we have some coffee just for you! That just means more wine for me LOL

I STILL don't have my plane tickets. The fares are absolutely outrageous! Do you guys think they will be cheaper next month, or should I bite the bullet and buy now? I was hoping the airlines would have some 'fall rates' available for Oct. travel. These fares are killing me! One way or another, we'll be there, I just don't want to pay a thousand dollars (yes, a thousand) more than last year! Where is flyingcircus when I need her?



'Beano' :cool:

[okwmiester]

Beano:

Priceline.com here we come!

flights from Minnesota are running a bit high but not too bad. We bit the bullet a while ago and picked up a connecting flight for about $700 for our family of four. We also booked the Radison for $59 for Friday night. Still waiting to figure out ground transportation yet.

I am still in awe of your video! What was the response from wdwgoose about the innagural cruise? I hear they went without siblings....Sounds like they must have been celebrating something??

Doug

[MO64RN]

Beano,
Did you tryOrbitz.com (http://orbitz.com) ? They will search for the lowest available fare on the dates you want. What airport do you fly out of? Are you flying into Orlando? I know you can get a good deal. If you don't find one now I would wait until Aug. then check again. Oct. is a low travel season in Orlando. Generally the fares are pretty good. I wouldn't pay much more than $200-250 Unless of course you want to fly first class. Hope Orbitz helps. I have had pretty good luck.

[BeanoC]

Guys, thanks for the responses. I really appreciate all the help!
I have tried Orbitz, Travelocity, SideStep, etc. They all have basically the same fares. Biggest problem is, I need to fly out of Fresno, CA, which is a small airport so I have to go to LAX and then on to Orlando. American flies Fresno to Dallas and then to Orlando, but the price is about the same. I agree that I should probably be patient and wait until Aug. in hopes of lower fall fares.
But as far as everything else:

- The cruise is now paid for. YEAH!!

- CBR Ressies are confirmed and nearly paid.

- Got tickets to KSC for Friday.

- Friday night at Radisson is booked and paid.

- Planning to use Happy Limo or Tiffany and surprise the family with stretch limo service this year. Can't book it until I have flight numbers though!

My credit card company loves me!! :)

How about everyone else? Got all your ducks in a row??



'Beano'

[MO64RN]

I've got all my ducks in a row. I don't want to make everyone jealous but I will. We have only about a 1 hour drive to Port Canaveral. So we will park there. All I need to do now is pack. It's a little early to do that. Plus I am sure I will need to do some precruise shopping.

Can't wait until October!!!!!!!!:p

[3cheers4DIS]

we're almost ready!

BWV and cruise ressies booked last November with DVC points

Raddison booked for the night before the cruise ( I haven't noticed the $99 go from my account yet, I think they wait until you show? )

Flights bookd last month.....we were waiting to see if the prices came down at all, but they didn't, and then we got scared that if we waited much longer to book, then all the good flights would be gone ( a lot of the flights get to MCO really late at night, and we really wanted to fly on 777's because of the TV on the back of each seat:D ) We ended up booking United from London Heathrow to Washington, then Washington to Orlando, we hit Orlando at about 4pm which is ideal.

Discovery cove booked for the first monday of our holiday ( so we can get some practice snorkelling in before the cruise! )

Captain Marvins booked for our GC day


We still need to book the hire car and book our dog into kennels, but apart from that, thats it!......apart from saving some spending money and doing a lot more planning!!!:D Roll on October!

Carol

[Denine]

The 10-12 cruise was booked with points. We still have to make final payment on the 10-19 cruise. I have to check when that is due. We are driving, but haven't figured out where we are staying the night before. We looked into Disney's HH resort like we have done before, but they want too many points for 1 night in October. We will figure something out. We probably aren't doing any excursions this time around. We spent a lot of money on our April Panama Canal cruise. We are trying to keep the expenses down this trip. I figure that just being on the Magic for 14 days should be good enough!!!!

[BeanoC]

MO64RN - You don't know how much I envy you! A one hour drive? Don't I wish. Gonna cost me $1,700 bucks to fly there. I guess the drinks are on you? ;)

3cheers - You will really enjoy Discovery Cove. We went there in 2000 and had a ball. The dolphin swim was wonderful, but too short. The snorkeling area was SO relaxing and a one-of-a-kind experience. ENJOY!!

I'm wondering - Who else in our group is staying at the Radisson Friday night? We may have to start this DIS party early!! :)



'Beano'

[MarkMichaels]

Is anybody else going to MNSSHP the night before we sail? We've got our room at the Radisson, but not planning on getting there till 1 in the morning.

[3cheers4DIS]

Hi Markmichaels! not the night before the cruise, but we are lucky enough to be going back to BWV after cruising and hope to do MNSSHP then. I can't remember which nights they are doing it this year, but I know there are more earlier dates than there were in 2000. If I remember correctly, we went home on 10/28 and the first one was that night, so we couldn't go.

Has anyone been before? does everyone dress up? ( Halloween costumes and clothes for formal nights on the cruise. Yikes, its a good job we have a good luggage allowance!)

Beano, yes, we are all really looking forward to doing DC, none of us have ever swam with dolphins before, can't wait!
I'm all for meeting up at the Raddison on the Friday night, a few pre cruise drinks by the pool, what could be better?:D

[MarkMichaels]

We went last year in the rain to MNSSHP, and most of the kids looked like they were in costumes under their rain slickers. This year, were not going to dress up since we don't want to lug more than we need to for the boat. About half of the adults had costumes last year.

We actually skipped most of the extra stuff last year, face painting and family pictures had huge lines, but you could get right on most of the rides! Once the parade hit, fantasy land was almost completley empty and we ran from ride to ride, stopping for the fireworks, which were really cool.

See everyone on the boat!

[kamgen]

Not to rub it in or anything, but....our cruise and airfare were all paid for! I won the cruise on the radio and it included transfers and airfare. SO, we are set to go. Just need to pack and get ready to book our excursions!

Beano- I hope you have better luck with the airfares. We usually drive, and at 18 hours it is still a haul. But this being paid for with airfare is a real perk for us! :) I hope you can find good fares.


Can't wait to cruise with everyone!!!
Kamy

[okwmiester]

What is MNSSHP?

Doug

[BeanoC]

Doug -

It's (M)ickey's (N)ot (S)o (S)cary (H)alloween (P)arty at the Magic Kingdom...


:)



'Beano'

[okwmiester]

So If we arrive early enough on Friday, it might behoove one to swing by wdw to check it out prior to driving to the Radison Port Canaveral??

Doug

[MarkMichaels]

okwmeister,

If your planning on swinging by wdw Friday, I would call ahead and get your tickets. I doubt that it would sell out, but its always nice to have tickets in hand. MNSSHP runs from 7pm to midnight and cost about $25 per adult and $20 per child. Lots of activities going on and its better than E-nights because the whole park is open.

We moved our flights up so we get in to Orlando at 1:30 pm Friday now, just enough time for a little mini-golf, downtown disney, supper and off to the party.

This would really be a great suprise for the family. If I could hold a secret, I would have suprised my kids.

Mark

[Denine]

MarkMichaels: Welcome to the 10-12 cruise.

Beano: About music for the video. Since we are going to Key West, some Jimmy Buffet would be a good choice ;)

[okwmiester]

Markmichaels:

Thanks for the details, Iam going to look into it and check out my flight arrivals.

Doug

[BeanoC]

Denine - I remember hearing a Jimmy Buffet CD playing in one of the stores we were shopping in on St. Maarten last year. That's a good idea, maybe I'll use some of that music this year... Guess I'll have a margarita and think about it ;)


So -

Who is going to be in WDW before the cruise, and where is everyone staying?

Who all is staying at the Radisson Fri. night?

We are at CBR for a week before the cruise and we will be at the Rad. fri. night.


'Beano'
:cool:

[okwmiester]

Beano:

I have a reservsation for the Radison Friday night and I was planning on an evening at poolside. Now I have to re think whether or not to go to wdw and participate in MNSSHP? That might make it for a very long night (I need to gage our family's energy level for all that activity and late night driving)

Doug

[BeanoC]

Doug - That's a tough one. For us, our kids are too old to get excited about MNSSHP, not to mention the expense of it, so we are better off with a relaxing evening at the Radisson. We also want to spend the entire day Friday at Kennedy Space Center, and then just unwind before the cruise starts.

Hope to see you and many other DIS'ers at the Rad Friday night!!



'Beano':cool:

[BeanoC]

:Pinkbounc Where is everybody? :Pinkbounc



Our thread was all the way down to page 3 so I thought I'd bump us back up!

DW found a lime-green Winnie The Pooh T-shirt at KMart of all places! So it looks like we will all be decked out in obnoxious lime green for the sail-away!

A little over 3 months to go! :)



'Beano'

[Denine]

Beano: It is summer. I guess everyone has other things to do besides post to the board. I know I have been busy.
I need to get more margarita mix before I can have one.

I wish we were going to Disney in october, but we can't do 2 weeks on the boat and Disney. We probably won't make it back for a trip until May next year. We did have our trip in January and we stopped at the Marketplace on our way to Port Everglades in April. Just a very little Disney fix. Besided we had just purchased our first camcorder and needed a case for it;) I also got a matching camera case.

[MO64RN]

I am still here. Just counting the days.:p

[kamgen]

I am here too! I usually only post during weekdays (ya know, I try to utilize my time at work LOL!!)

Just counting the days. Dh and I are getting excited about our little WDW weekend coming up (Aug 30-Sept 2), so that is first.
I still cannot wait for the cruise. After two 4 night cruises and one 3 night, we are so psyched for the 7night!!!! Yahoo!!!!

You see, I have a hard time containing myself.
Hope to chat more soon!

Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Well, in spite of everybody's busy summer schedule, I thought I'd bump this up again to keep it alive.

I hope you will all think of me next Monday (July 15th). I am going in for a procedure to remove scar tissue from my heart, in order to prevent an arrhthymia that is messing with me! I am not a wimp, I just don't like the thought of a camera-aided tube going all the way up my femoral artery and into my heart so they can shoot lasers at it!! But once they remove the tissue, I'll be normal again... well, maybe not normal, but better!! ;)

Until then, I can't have any caffeine, aspirin, over-the-counter stimulants or (gasp!) alcohol!!!

OK, enough whining from Beano.

Just over 3 months guys... I have a feeling it will sneak up on us faster than we think. Hope so! I have been stocking up on stuff, such as sunscreen, water shoes, etc. We have a big box in the laundry room where we keep all the things we buy for the trip. It is affectionately known as "The Disney Box". I have purchased 16 blank video tapes so far - only 8 or 10 more and I'll have enough for the cruise! LOL

See y'all soon!!



'Beano':cool:

[iluvorlando]

Beano - Prayers and Pixie Dust for your procedure. Hope it goes smoothly!:D

[MO64RN]

Hey Beano,

Good luck with your procedure. I hope everything goes smooth for you.

I think you mentioned spending time before the cruise at KSC. Let me know if you would be interested in a coupon? I have one for a free child adm. and $$ off for others in the party.

[MO64RN]

I just noticed on my last post only 100 days to go from today. Whoopeee!!!!!!! Can't wait.....:p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

[MarkMichaels]

Hope all goes well Beano.

On another note though, I feel like I'm gonna be on a boat with a bunch of slackers. I mean come on people, those 9/28/02 cruisers have over 1000 posts! :D

Hope everyone had a good 4th, now lets get back to work!

[Denine]

Good luck with your procedure on the 15th Beano!

Now we don't want to be a bunch of slackers! But, we could not keep up with the Cruisetoberfest people last year either. They are a chatty bunch!

Have a good weekend. I actually have the whole weekend off.:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[3cheers4DIS]

Good luck with the procedure Beano, just keep thinking good thoughts ( about the upcomming cruise of course! )

sorry we havent been slacking, but for some reason we couldn't log on to the forum, so although we could read everyone elses posts, we couldn't post our own! just tried again for the hundreth time and got on ( hurrah! )

less than 100 days to go now! it's funny, it seems a lot nearer now it's only a two digit number:D

[BeanoC]

3 months from tomorrow we leave!! :)

I know our cruise isn't until Oct. 12th, but we leave for WDW on Oct. 7th. Suddenly, 3 months sounds 'right around the corner'...

Hey, guess what I got in the mail today???

My Castaway Club membership!!!! Only took 'em 9 months!

So, we are officially CC members and returning Disney cruisers... big deal huh?


Here's a brief tidbit I must share:

Our in-laws were here for the 4th of July. They watched our cruise video.
They said "Better you than us. We'd never do it. That stupid mouse would drive us crazy before the end of the first day. That must have been a horrible week. Disney is so awful."

Can you imagine? Now I know why we only see these people once a year or so!! LOL


'Beano':cool:

[3cheers4DIS]

:) it could have been worse Beano....your in laws might have wanted to join you on your next cruise!!


Well, not that we like to plan or anything ( there are no "planners" on DIS, surely ) but we are now busy planning NEXT years holiday. We intend to buy PAP's for this October because we will be at BWV the week before and the week after the cruise, so to get our moneys worth out of the passes we will vacation next August and stay at the Boardwalk (hopefully)for a massive 17 days. If that isn't greedy enough, we also intend to spend some time on the Gulf coast!

[okwmiester]

Beano:

Our prayers are with you Beano and our best for a speedy recovery. Good timing to take care of these details so you will be in tip-top shape come October 12th!

Doug

[Denine]

Beano: Sounds like my FIL. We have talked about moving to Florida. His response was that we could then go to WDW every day. It sounds good, but he made it sound like it was a bad thing! At least I know they won't try to horn in on a vacation.

3cheers: Sounds wonderful. I can only imagine what 3 weeks of Disney at one time would be like. But, I understand that crossing the ocean can be very expensive and to make the most of your time while you are here.

[3cheers4DIS]

Denine - yes the airfare is a big chunk of our holiday costs, especially now DS is 12 and is classed as an adult - it won't ever stop us comming over though - we're hooked!:D

[kamgen]

Hey everybody!

Sorry, I have been gone awhile, just hada busy 4th weekend.

Beano - good luck with your procedure!

We are not slackers, we are just so busy planning our cruise! LOL!!
Seriously, we are so excited. Less than 3 months to go, and less than 8 weeks till I am at WDW! Yahoo!


Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Well, my search for decent airfare continues...

I thought maybe once we hit the 3 month mark, I might see some better fares, but NOOOOO! You guys realize we have just 12 weeks to go, right? :)

Still looking at $1,700.00 to get from CA to FL! Bummer. Guess I better do something pretty soon though. I mean, since we paid for the cruise and all, we might as well go! LOL

3cheers, I can only imagine what you folks must have to pay. Although, it is over 3,000 miles for me too, so maybe it doesn't cost you more than me! Anyway, gonna have to bite the bullet I guess.

I go to my cardiologist Monday - I hope that after that, airfare is still by biggest worry!!



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Beano - Sorry to hear about the airfare. What are your travel dates and where are you flying in from? LAX, SNA, etc??

Delta has some fares from SNA-MCO for $235pp. Not sure if that helps.

Maybe if we all put our feelers out and watch close, we can help!

Good luck!

I cannot believe it is almost here!LOL! The two girls (younger cousins) we are bringing are coming over to our house this weekend. We are going to watch the DCL video and go over the excursions and stuff! They have never seen all of this, so it is kind of exciting!

Can't wait!

Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Kamy - We plan to go out of LAX... We have to get there from Fresno first, though. Fresno airport = FAT (Fresno Air Terminal).
It's just not worth it to drive to LA and leave the car there for 2 weeks. So, we need to go FAT to MCO, early 10/7/02 and leave MCO noon-ish 10/19/02. So far the best I can do is around 1,650 bucks via United... Ouch. SO, on with the search!!!

Too bad I didn't know about your cousin's visit a few days earlier, I'd have made sure you had my Disney video to watch! Or did I send you one?? I've lost track...

You think it's exciting now, wait until the last 2 or 3 days before we leave... it's incredible! :) :)


'Beano'

[kamgen]

Wow! Hope you can find something cheaper. I mean, even to save few hundred bucks (more to spend on the cruise LOL!)

The lowest I see right now is $353pp rt.
I will keep an eye out too!


I don't have the video from last year, but that's okay. They will love just seeing the DCL video. They are pretty much still in shock that we invited them. Should be a great time!

Kamy :)

[Denine]

Beano: Yikes!!!!!!!!! I am glad we can drive.

Well, add me to the surgery list. I am having a laparoscopy on Tuesday to find out if I have endometriosis. I hate surgery, but I don't have any choice anymore. I have put it off long enough. I go for pre-testing on Friday.

[BeanoC]

Denine - Prayers and pixie dust go to you!! :)

Can you now imagine the topic of discussion at our DIS gathering? "So, who's been under the knife the most, recently??"

Sounds like 'dem old folks on the Golden Princess!!!! ;)

We're too young for all of this! As for me, I will be better than ever and ready to Rock and Roll, come October! And Denine: So will you!!!

I'm looking forward to this cruise now more than ever!

Life is too short... live it.


'Beano' :cool:

[paulcrsb]

Hi Beano!

Good luck on your heart thing. I had a triple bypass a little over 6 years ago and I've felt great ever since. I agree with your "life is too short" philosophy. That's why we like to travel and meet new people.
Sorry I haven't been "chatting" but I've been having some major job issues lately. The television station that I work at was bought by another station here in town and is consolidated meaning about 75% of the staff is being let go. It's pretty grim around here right now.
On a brighter note we've got our plane tickets and have the cruise almost paid off. So job or not we'll be there!

Paul:D :D :D

[MarkMichaels]

I hope everything goes well for everyone! Nobody should ever have job/health issues to deal with on vacation, especially a Disney vacation. Somebody call a senator and pass a new law on that.

On a bright note for me, we paid off our cruise last week and reserved the Polynesian and Hard Rock for spring break 03. Now, if they only have some great on board cruise discounts for next October!
:bounce:

[Denine]

Beano: Thanks! And, no we don't want to be like the old people cruises. Just looking forward to getting it over with and getting some answers.

Paul: Hope things start to look up at your job!

[paulcrsb]

Thanks Denine!

I wish all the best for you on Tuesday with your procedure.

Paul:D :D :D

[BeanoC]

Paul - you seem way too young to have had bypass surgery! I thought you looked healthy as a horse. But ya know, they say a glass of wine is actually good for your heart... so how's about my room (8102), thursday, around 3PM? :)

Are you guys cruising alone this time or are your kids coming with you again?


Denine - I hope all the answers you get are positive ones and things work out great. If it's not too personal to ask such a thing on this thread... Are ya hopin' for a rugrat in the near future? ;) God knows you deserve it. Just think good thoughts!

OH - and in case you all are wondering if ANYPLACE is sacred? The answer is NO!! Beano just bought an underwater housing for the 'ol video camera, so if we happen to be snorkeling together... yep, I'll be filming ya! I don't know where we will snorkel in Cayman and/or Cozumel, but I will be patrolling Castaway Cay with it!! Smile for the camera!!! LOL


"Hey? Was that Jacques Cousteau? Nah, it's just Beano." ;)

[kamgen]

Beano- You are hilarious!!!! LOL!! :)

Guess I better lose some weight! Ya know, the camera does add 10 lbs. LOL!!


Kamy :)

[MarkMichaels]

Beano, you got a underwater housing for a regular camcorder? That would be really cool. Do you know if they make them for all kinds of camcorders? Just curious, we love to take pictures snorkeling and that would be really fun to have.

Mark

[paulcrsb]

Hi Beano!

We'll be there for the wine tasting. We had such a good time last year there's no way we'd miss it.

My 19yo son will be joining us on our cruise this year.

Paul

[BeanoC]

MarkMichaels - Yes, it's a custom designed housing for a regular camcorder. I have 2 digital camcorders, so I ordered a housing for my Sony Dcr-Trv740. Trouble is, the housing costs as much as the camera! :)

Kamy - Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, here comes Beano! That 10 pounds is going right back on ya once you start eating that cruise food!



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Beano - just make sure you tape all you can of me on the first day! Once I hit Palo, it is all over!! LOL!!!!


I am really excited to meet everyone! This is our first cruise where we will have kids (teens) with us! It is going to be great to share it with them and with all of you!

Man, is it October yet?????


Kamy :p :p :p :p

[Regina]

I usually only look at the DVC board, but I'm glad I decided to take a peek here.

Add me and my DH to the 10/12 cruisers!!:p :p

Brunch and the DIS get-together sound great.:bounce: :bounce:

I have a "guarantee" so I don't have my stateroom number yet.:(

I hope that everyone's surgeries go well.

And Denine, I almost fell off of my chair when I saw that you sailed on the Veendam! That was our honeymoon cruise ship 23 years ago from NY to Bermuda. I'm amazed that it's still afloat!;)

[BeanoC]

Regina -

Welcome to our group! :)

A number of us are fast becoming friends here, and most of us have never even met yet. However, Denine and her DH, paulcrsb and his DW, okwmiester and his DW and myself and my DW were all on a cruise together last year. We look forward to seeing each other again and to meeting new DIS friends!! We are having our DIS get together on thursday, around 3PM in our suite, #8102. You and your DH are more than welcome to join us!

We are still discussing brunch, as to what day and time, and how many people. I will look into making the reservation through concierge, if possible.

3 months from today we sail!!! :bounce:



'Beano'

[kamgen]

Welcome to the group regina!!!!
We are so excited to meet everyone! (I think I am obsessed with this cruise! LOL!!) :P

Kamy :)

[MarkMichaels]

Is there a "best night" to try and get Palo resies? I was thinking of Monday so we would only have to have our kids dress up for one formal night. Thursday is lobster night and we can't miss that, my kids both have a taste for it!

We didn't try Palos on the three night cruise, have to make sure we get there this time.

Thanks,
Mark

[Denine]

Regina: Welcome Home! (to the Disney Magic.) This must be a new Veendam, it was built in 1996. Holland America likes to reuse names.

Paul: You have to bring more of that wine from Oregon, it was really good!

Beano: We tried for several years to have children. It didn't work. We have been on the list to adopt for 3 years. So far, that isn't working out either. But, we are finally OK with it. We love to travel and think of the positives of no children. I only used to think of the negatives.
Good Luck on Monday. I am sending some pd your way. I had my pre-op testing today. They took some blood and of all things, one the samples was a pregnancy test


:rolleyes:

It is a good thing that I don't snorkel!
I hope everyone has a good weekend!;)

[Regina]

Ah, so it's the VEENDAM II. :p :p Do they still give out those dutch boy and girl hats? Those cracked me up.:)

Cathy Canada and I have cruised together, and much to her surprise I'm joining her again! (Surprise/regret, what's the difference?;) )

I'm looking forward to meeting all of you. I know that I'll have something in common with OKWmeister.:D

I can't wait!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[Denine]

Regina: This will be our first cruise with HAL. It is in January. I can't wait. But of course I can't wait for our 2 DCL cruises in October.
OKW is our home resort too. We love that place. Are you cruising on points? We are doing the 10-12 cruise on points and the 10-19 cruise with cash. We booked it onboard last year.

Oh, and Beano: I am glad we don't snorkel ;)

[Regina]

Oh DUH!! (note to self: look at the year in the dates )

Denine, you're DVC too??? Just think how thrilled everyone will be when we educate them about the finer points of membership.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

We're not using points for this cruise. Just cold, hard cash in the form of an American Express card.;)

That's amazing that you're doing back to back cruises!:D

[BeanoC]

We listened to the pitch about DVC from a guy at a booth in Downtown Disney 2 years ago. It just didn't seem to make sense for us. We're on the west coast, so we can make no more than 1 trip a year. As our kids get older, they won't want to go to WDW anymore. It seemed awfully expensive to buy in. So, we're just paying for these trips individually.

Now, if DVC included time at the Moorea Beachcomber Hotel in Tahiti, we may have to reconsider joining! :)



Denine - If I can't get ya on film with a lampshade on your head, and you don't snorkel, how am I supposed to get any useable video of you? LOL


'Beano' :cool:

[Denine]

Regina: We have been DVC members since 1995 and love it!!!!!!!
We are looking forward to getting more free DVC stuff on board. My can coozies are wearing out. I use them at work to keep my pop cold, and of course advertise DVC.:D

Beano: Hum, lets see... I guess you could sneak up on us at the ice cream stand again ;)


Is it October yet :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[BeanoC]

Denine - First of all, my apologies if I made a personal issue too public.
My sister and her husband tried for 12 years and never got pregnant. They were in line for adoption for about 4 years before anything came along. The finally were able to adopt a newborn boy (the birth mother actually lived with them for a short while). He's 18 now and I think everyone's forgotten that he was adopted! So keep faith -

May all your dreams come true! :)

And by the way, you can count on me to come up with something better than just catching you eating ice cream again!!!! BEWARE. LOL


'Beano' :cool:

[kamgen]

Hey guys! We are DVC too! We love it and really are happy we joined! :)

Hope everyone had a good weekend! We are still counting down to October! LOL!!


Kamy

[Denine]

Beano: No apologies necessary! I am not ashamed of our inability to have children or our desire to adopt. In fact, if I talk about it, it opens it up so that more people will not feel it is a taboo subject. Also, the more people that know we are looking to adopt, the more people may know of someone that is looking to place a child for adoption!

I would rather people know we cannot have children, than people thinking that we don't want any or are selfish or whatever crazy things that go through peoples minds. I have always been open to discussing these things. You never know if the person standing right next to you is having the same problem. If you start a conversation, then you both know you are not alone! Maybe that is the nurse in me, I don't know :D

And, I am sure you will catch us doing something on the ship when we don't know you are looking :smooth:

How did your procedure go today?
I will post about mine when I am feeling up to it.

[kamgen]

Denine - thanks for posting your thoughts on my thread about adoption on the community board! You are right. Until we started talking about it, we never realized how many people we knew who had done it, considered it, etc.

It will be great to meet you!!! :)

Beano- Hope you are feeling well! post soon and take care!!

Kamy

[okwmiester]

Welcome to the group Regina!

Say DVCREG, About two years ago I remember we introduced each other on the dis chat board (which I haven't been to of late), I remember you were a great help, thanks again!

It's great that many of us are DVC members, it makes for interesting conversation. I think that makes four of us. We have been DVC members since 92'. We used points last year for the cruise, however, this year we decided to use cash (as you know the points increased dramatically for the cruise).

Beanoc: Sometime soon we may want to create a list of participants like "happylady" created last year. It was nice to have everyone's name and name and ages of the kids. The list also had cabin numbers on it (it wanted, we could include excursion choices on the list as well. I would be happy to volunteer to create this list if there is an interest among the group.


Doug

[kamgen]

Doug- that sounds like a great idea! I think Beano was trying to put something similar together!
Adding the excursions would be great so we could see if we are doing things together (even though we will be all trying to hide from "Beano the filmmaker"! LOL!!!)

Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Doug - Most definitely a necessary item! (The list). I have in fact started working on that, and have gotten a few of the stateroom numbers from folks. Let me ask everyone again:

Those willing, please email me your stateroom number, kids ages, etc., excursions... anything else you care to share! I know some of you have done so already. I'll have copies of the list to hand out at the port on Saturday morning. Since I won't know some of you, you can identify me by my obnoxious lime-green shirt which says "Beano" on the front! (Chances are I'll also be carrying a video camera!!) I'll also be with a beautiful lady and 2 kids wearing lime green!

Let's see... 3 months from today is Cayman, right? :)




'Beano'

P.S. I had another idea. If you have a nice jpeg of you and/or your family, please attach it to your email, if you want to. I'll put it on the 'flyer'... Just a thought.

[Regina]

I most definitely remember you OKWmeister. I'm still hosting DVC chat on Sunday nights, along with TNRobin and Doc. Somehow, between Robin and I, the talk often drifts to cruising.;)

Beano, I hope that you aren't hard to pick out from the rest of the crowd wearing lime-green Beano shirts.

I have to sit down and do some planning. That will requires days of "I don't know, what do you want to do?":p :p

I'm very happy that I found this thread.:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[BeanoC]

dvcreg - Who knows - maybe I'll start a new fad! Lime greeen Beano shirts!
What a trendsetter I am. ;)

Well I had my cardio exam today - looks like an SVT. For those among us who are NOT nurses, that's a Supraventricular Tachycardia. Once they pinpoint it they can tell me whether I can have ablation. I sure hope so - it'd be nice to be rid of this! In any case, looks like I'll live. Guess that means I'll make the cruise!

Don't forget to gimme your room #'s, etc. so I can give all the DIS'ers here a list.


'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Beano - with all the excitement, I can't remember my stateroom number! LOL!!! I will check at home and email it to you!
There are 4 of us, Kamy and Tim (me and dh) and two teens, Stacy age 13 and Nikki age 16.

Glad to hear you'll live! take care of yourself, you'll need all your hype and energy for this cruise! Not to mention the ability to eat and drink more than humanly necessary! LOL!

Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Guys, here's who I have on my list so far:


"Kamgen" (4 people)

"Denine" (2)

"3Cheers4DIS" (2)?

"MO64RN" (4)

"dvcreg" (2) ?

"OKWMiester" (3)? (is it 3 or 4, Doug?)

"paulcsrb" (3)

"MarkMichaels" (2) ?

"Zellda" ???

"Canigo" (4)

"Drez" ???

"WebmasterCathyCanada" (2) ?


I put a question mark where I was unsure of how many people.
The last few ppl on the list haven't posted since page 1, so I hope they 'resurface' before we cruise.

Is there anyone I missed? (I didn't miss you THIS time, Denine!!)

I'd still like to have room #'s and stuff from you guys!
Doug, I think I lost you room #, if I could have it again please.

This puts us somewhere in the neighborhood of 30 people, which would be a very nice gathering! We'll definitely need the verandah for this one! Hmmm, better order more wine too! ;)



'Beano'

[kamgen]

Beano- thanks for organizing this! Could you put the ages of the kids on the final list too? That way, they could get to know who will be in the same activites as them. Just an idea! :)

Also, we will bring a few bottles of Michigan wine to share! :)
Can't wait!!! :)


Kamy

[3cheers4DIS]

Beano - there are 3 of us, not 2

Me - Carol
DH - Iain
and DS - Kevin - who will be 13 on our Grand Cayman day!


Im sure I e-mailed you with our room number didn't I?

Pleased to hear you've had your procedure and will be ok for our cruise:D

[Regina]

You can get rid of the question mark by my name. It's definitely a party of 2 for this trip. :D

[BeanoC]

3cheers - Ok, 3 people. I'll make the change. Yes, I have your room #.
And thanks for the well wishes, but I haven't had the procedure yet, I've only been diagnosed as to which procedure to have. I'll have it in a couple of weeks. It's called 'Ablation' - they snake a lazer and a camera (Wait! - did he say camera??) up my femoral artery into my heart and... BAM! If I suddenly disappear from this post... guess it didn't go too well!

Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep! (Flatline, git it?) ;)


Kamy - I hope to put as much info on the sheet as I can, it's just a matter of what you guys give me. If I have the ages of the kids, I'll include them. I agree that it would help 'group' the kids, so to speak.

Here's the stuff I'd like to have on the list:

DIS name, followed by spouse's name and kid's names and/or ages.

Stateroom number.

Booked excursions, if any.


That's it I guess.


Hey - they're videotaping my procedure for me. Maybe I can include it in the vacation video... "Beano's pre-cruise heart surgery!"

...Or not. Ya, let's go with not. ;)


'Beano'

[kamgen]

Beano - oh, come on....don't you want to share it with us?!?!? LOL!!!!!!
JK!


Kamy :)

[MarkMichaels]

There will be 4 of us, me 35, dw 29 Kim (for the past couple years), ds 7 Matthew, dd 5 Allison.

I think our room # is 6610. I doubt we'll book any Disney excursions, my daughter was too young for any of the ones we wanted. We did book Capt. Marvin for the morning in Cayman, and I think we are going to Mr. Sanchos in Cozumel.

[okwmiester]

Beano:

That will be 4 in our group. My spouse and I pluse dd (13) and ds (8), but birthdays comming up for both kids.

My stateroom is 7574.

thanks
doug

[3cheers4DIS]

oops, sorry Beano for the mistake...well, good luck for the procedure yet to come:D

Markmichaels.....which Captain Marvins trip are you booked on, the half day morning trip with 3 stops or the 2 hour 2 stop one?

we have booked for the 3 stop one, we would have loved to do the full day excursion including lunch at the beach, but thorght that it didn't leave much time to get back to the boat afterwards ( and buy those famous rumcakes on the way!)

[MarkMichaels]

We are doing the 2 stop short trip. This will be our kids first snorkel trip, so we thought the short one would work better.

Plus, that left the afternoon open to sit on the beach.:cool:

[snelsonbrown]

Hello there.
this is Shirley and I noticed your cruise will be the western and the same weekend I will be in Key West - if there is anything I can do while all of you are down there - just let me know - also remember that I have a bunch of pamplets that could help while you are in Key West and also discount coupons - all you have to do is send me a self address envelope with about $3.00 postage and it will be sent to you - no strings attached -
Hope to see you all in Key West on the 13th of October.
(a real conch with the real scoop on Key West)
As always
Shirley

[kamgen]

Thanks Shirley!

Doug- I see you have a dd (13)! We have two teens (13 & 16, both girls!) This should be a great group!

Can't wait to cruise!
Kamy :)

[Pricem]

Hello everyone, My DW and DD (6) and myself will be on the 10/12 cruise. We are ready I wish it was 10/12 already.

I do have a couple of questions for people that have sailed before (ie Beano-I am counting on you). 1) Will the Radison shuttle us over to the port even with the $59 room? There web site has a shuttle package starting at $109 a room. 2)how do you get the $59 room-is there a code or coupon I need? 3) The dolphin thing sounds great. Does everyone on the excurison get to get a ride on one of the dolphins or do you just swim with them? 4) Does the Magic have secret porthole rooms like the wonder? Witch rooms as I will be in Cat 10. 5) Can you get off the ship even if you do not go on a Disney sponsored excursion? 6) The Surial Ritual Chamber sounds nice to rekindle the marriage and get into the vacation mode. However I have a DD as mentioned above. When is a good time to try to book the chamber when I know my DD (6) will be having fun without us?


Beano good luck with the procedure and airline tickets. Also, have you checked into flying out of Ontario, CA. When I lived in CA we use to fly out of there alot due to cost, ease (instead of LAX) and low parking fees. I do not remember how far it is from LA but i think it is around 1 hour drive.

Dianne, don't give up on the Adoption. We were married for 5 years with nothing. We had a "procedure" and a 1/2. Nothing. Two years into the adoption process we were presented with our gift from god. speed ahead six years and you should be able to meet her on the cruise. We are truly blessed.

Anyone else with a Dd around six going on the cruise? Mine likes everything disney, running around, talking, computers and is not shy one bit (she gets that from being a military brat).

We would love to link up on the get togethers if possible to gain all of your insights and to thank you for the messages on the board.

[BeanoC]

Pricem - Welcome to the DIS boards... and welcome to our 10/12 thread!!

I actually have to fly out of Fresno to get to LAX, so I'm afraid Ontario won't help - but thanks!!

You are welcome to join our gatherings on board - DW and I are hosting an informal winetasting get together in our suite on thursday the 17th. If I may ask for your stateroom number, I'll be able to get in touch with you on board!
There are secret porthole rooms on the Magic but I don't know where they are. I am certain some of the folks on this thread will be able to answer you.
As far as the Radisson shuttle, it is my understanding that anyone staying there can use the shuttle to get to port. Am I right guys?

You can get off the ship any 'ol time you please, you do not have to be with a Disney excursion. It is best however if you only get off the ship when it's in port. ;) In fact, we have never taken a Disney-sponsored excursion... and probably never will. Much easier, cheaper and more flexible to do things on your own.

The Surial bath was a very nice experience. Sign up for whatever day and time you prefer, then check your DD into the kid's club for that period. Maybe check the navigator for an event your DD is interested in, then schedule your Surial to coiincide with that.

I can't elaborate on the dolphin swim 'cuz we've never one the one in Cozumel.

We have 2 kids, DS 12 and DD 10 - our DD loves younger kids and is really good with them. I'd love to introduce her to your DD and maybe they will enjoy each other's company. I think ours is a natural born babysitter! Even when she is on vacation, I notice her watching out for smaller kids in the pool. :)

Glad to have you aboard! Keep the questions coming. We are always happy to answer anything we can. There are some wonderful people in this group.
(BTW - It's "Denine", not "Dianne"... ;) ) There are also a number of other young kids in our group so I'm sure your DD will have no shortage of new friends. We look forward to meeting you!


'Beano' :cool:

[3cheers4DIS]

Thanks Shirley, you are so kind to everyone on these cruises. I will be in touch soon as I would like one of your wonderful baskets for my DS who will be 13 while we are cruising!

Pricem - yes the Raddison $59 room does include the use of their shuttle, we checked when we phoned for our reservation. The code for this deal was "fall" but there is a new thread on this board regarding this and I think the code is changing soon, or has already changed. Welcome to our thread!

:D

Markmichaels - a pity! we could have been on the same trip!you could have seen us in our lime green DIS snorkle gear LOL!!

[kamgen]

I am so excited that I can barely contain myself!!! UGH!!!! ROFL!! :) :) :)

Thank goodness I will get a Disney fix when I invade WDW Labor Day weekend! :)

So, anyone else having a hard time deciding what excursions or things to do?? We thought we were decided, but I seem to be wavering back and forth!

Welcome to all the new people just signing in!! :)


Kamy

[MarkMichaels]

3cheers, looks like I was wrong, we are on half day 10 - 1 trip with Captain Marvin.

Kamgen, I'm jealous, we only get one night of Disney before the cruise. Going to have to wait until March for more.

We haven't decided on anything in Key West. I'm thinking of skipping dinner on the boat so we can spend the evening wandering around Malory square and watching the sunset.

[zellda]

There are just two of us, stateroom 7626. Don't have any excursions booked yet, can't decide which ones are best. But we are REALLY looking forward to this cruise! We will be at the Radisson on Friday before the cruise as well.

Beano - best of luck with the ablation - we've spent a lot of time at the hospital this summer (first with son, then daughter-in-law who both had surgery - and both very successful!).

Looking forward to meeting everyone,

Phyllis

[MO64RN]

Hi Everyone! It seems I have been off the board for a while. I missed a lot. The email notification did not work. I also had computer problems, started a new job and had house guests but I am glad to be back and counting the days. Only 12 weeks to go.

Welcome all newcomers!!

Good look Beano with your procedure and don't even think of coming near me underwater with that camera. You will be lucky to get me on land. LOL.

We have not signed up for any excursions as of yet and am not sure that we will. We will probably do the ports on our own.

Still looking forward to meeting everyone.

[snelsonbrown]

To everyone that is thinking of doing their own excurtions in Key West - I do have coupons and information that will cut expenses down - Key Cat which is right at Mallory Square offers all types of water sports and rentals for one and a good discount - you can still send me a self address/postage envelope and will make sure you have it all to look over before making final decisions - I will be in Key West the weekend of this cruise and will be available for any help needed while you are in Key West - will make sure you have my cell phone number to contact me while in Key West.
Have a fun time getting ready for your cruise.
Always
Shirley

[Denine]

Hi all,
Just checking in. I had my surgery on Tuesday. All went well, althought I still feel prett yucky.
He removed some abnormal tissue from my uterus, but I have to wait fo the pathology report to find out if it is endo.
Talk to you when I feel more up to it.

[BeanoC]

Denine - Glad you came through surgery ok. I hope you feel 100% soon! I have a follow-up with my cardiologist on Monday to schedule my ablation. The sooner the better, that way we'll both be 100% by cruise time!

Shirley - I would love to arrange for a nice basket in our stateroom for this cruise. Do you have a website? If not I can call your 800 # and we can discuss it. We are clueless about Key West so we'll take whatever info you have!

MO64RN - Welcome back! Just remember, if you hear the theme from "Jaws" playing while you're in the water - it's not a shark, it's Beano! (with a camera). ;)

3 months from today our cruise is over :(


'Beano'

[kamgen]

Over????
Man, Beano, nothing like being pessimistic! LOL! :)
If I think about it being "over" I will lose my mind. (Didn't I already do that???:rolleyes: )

Looks like a great group! Can't wait to meet everyone!

I won't be on the DIS at all this weekend. We leave in a few hours for Toronto. We have tickets to see The Lion King tomorrow night (gotta get my Disney fix somehow). So have a nice weekend everyone!!
:)

Kamy

[BeanoC]

Kamy, of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the least! ;)

Have a great weekend!


Suddenly, I can't seem to get the flights I want. I was waiting for fares to come down, and now all my flights are sold out!! ARRRRGGGH! Now what?

I have been checking Travelocity 4 or 5 times a day! I finally realized that fares are as low as they're gonna get, so I broke down and put in my ressie. It comes back saying, "Sorry, those flights are no longer available as they are sold out." Uh oh.

Oh well, I'll figure something out. If not - have a great cruise, guys! LOL



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Beano - keep the faith! You can't miss it! :)
You may just have to fly from Fresno to Detroit and then to MCO. We have more flights to MCO than we know what to do with! LOL!!!

I am confident it will all work out!

Well, I am off! Take care!

Kamy

[Denine]

I just read my drugged-up post. It could have been worse. I could be on Percocet instead of Darvocet.
Oh, Beano. I may have some nice pictures for the video ;) I think there are a couple of my ovaries and something of my uterus. Jerry has seen them, I have not. We could really make it interesting this year.
I called the DR this afternoon, but my pathology report wont be ready until newt week. I di dn't want to wait until my follow-up on the 29th but I guess I will have to.

[happylady]

AAAUUUGGGHHH!!!! :( :( I tried and tried not to read some of your posts, but my fingers kept hitting the wrong keys taking me to this site.;) So, I've decided to live vacariously through everyone going on the 10/12 Magic. We wish we were able to join you and make this cruise. Maybe next year.

First off:

Denine - been there, done that, have the t-shirt! Five years worth of furstatiion and tears. Found a new fertility doctor and was pregnant 3 months later. Thank God every day that in 1989 we decided to move north of Orlando. Found new Doc....the rest is history. If it's your dream..it'll happen.

Beanco - Did you talk to legs22? Her DD had the albration (sp?) in the spring. She might be able to give you some, "been there" information.

Told my DH that the evening of your get together in beanco's suite, we'll crack open the bottle of 'breitenbach first crush' given to us in May by wdwgoose and watch beanos' video of our 10/13/01 cruise.

Our wishes are with the 10/12/02 group for a smooth and fulfilling trip. Have a chocolate shouffle for me.:D

[BeanoC]

Happylady - So NICE to hear from you !!! You're so sweet...

If you were on this cruise and I wasn't, I'd probably hate you for life!! ;)

I'm kidding of course...

I remember that legs' DD had a procedure but forgot that it was the same as me! I should definitely email her to get her perspective. Thanks for the reminder. I hereby promise to raise my glass and offer a toast to our 'missing DIS friends' Kathy and Phil - Cheers!

Denine - We're too much. Instead of a vacation video, why don't you and I just do a Learning Channel Special?? "Today's show will explore the complications of the female reproductive system, followed by some goofball with a wacked-out ticker".


What's the difference?? Only your GynoCardiologist knows for sure!


(I know, I'm twisted.)


:p :p :p



'Beano'

[Denine]

Beano: OMG!!! At least it doesn't hurt when I laugh anymore!

Happylady: Nice to hear from you! We will be happy to have a toast to you guys!

[happylady]

Denine - forgot to mention one of the best things about being last of your friends to have kids....hand-me-downs . I really didn't have to buy anything for Steven until around his 2nd birthday...but of course I never told Phil that. ;)

[MO64RN]

Shirley
Where do I send my self addressed stamped envelope. I would love the info and coupons for key west.

I hope all of you "sick" people are recuperating well.

Beano
You seem awfully young to have cardiac problems? BTW, my friend saw your video and loved it. She is going 7/27. I am so jealous.

I hope everybody is getting their trip insurance. I know that I still would like to purchase some. You never know what can happen.

12 weeks from yesterday. It wil be here before you know it.
:p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p :p

[kamgen]

Hey everybody!
We are back from Toronto and back at work (UGH!!)
We really enjoyed our weekend and The Lion King was fabulous (as was all the shopping I did! LOL!)

We are going to be pretty busy up until the cruise, so I am hoping it makes it go by faster. We are starting our adoption work this week (application, homestudy, etc) so that will keep my mind really busy. :)

Denine- glad to hear you are feeling better. I hate when it hurts to laugh! :) I hope everything works out for you. After months on Clomid, we are moving on with adoption. I wish you the best of luck!

Beano- take care of yourself! We need a healthy cameraman to keep up with us! :)

Kamy :)

[Denine]

Kamy: Good luck with the adoption process. The Homestudy was no problem. It was the application process where you have to write a ton of stuff and putting together our Profile, that was a pain. For those of you that don't know, a profile is pretty much a resume fo why you would be a good parent and stuff about you and your SO. It usually includes pictures. Birth parents choose the adoptive parents these days based on what they want in a parent. They read several profiles and choose whom they want to speak to. The fewer hang-ups you have, the faster you will be chosen. Hence, we have been waiting for 3 years. We have 1 year left on our homestudy. They have to updated every 2 years.
And some people say adoption is the easy way out! Yeah right!

Happylady: I didn't have the surgery in hopes of becoming pregnant. I had it because I couldn't take the pain anymore. I could probably become preganant if Jerry didn't have problems. We are still palnning the adoption route.

[kamgen]

Denine - Thanks for the wishes. We are actually planning to adopt a set of siblings (ages 1-7) who are already waiting. We do not have our hearts set on a baby, so for us this was the way to go! Best of luck in your wait. I know it is hard. Hopefully on the cruise, we will have promising news!

Is anyone doing Capt. Marvin's Stingray excursion in GC??? We are thinking about it!

Kamy

[BeanoC]

Hi guys!

Well, after review of my 24 hr. heart monitor, my Doc has determined that I am not a candidate for ablation - so no surgery for Beano! Instead they are putting me on medication for 8 weeks, thinking it will knock out this arrhythmia. So instead of going under the knife, I'll just be on drugs!
Fortunately I should be done with all this before the cruise so I can just
relax and enjoy myself the way I am suppose to!

We can't seem to decide on ANYTHING when it comes to excursions! DS and I want to snorkel, DW and DD want to shop. The catch is, DW wants us all to be together... hmmmm... could be tricky, unless they have underwater shopping! A compromise is probably in order - snorkeling in Cozumel, shopping in Cayman. I think we just plan to do Key West 'spur of the moment', and I think I'll send a self addressed envelope to Shirley for her info on KW.

DW thinks we should have our DIS gathering at 2:00 PM rather than 3, so we have plenty of time together before we have to get ready for dinner. We have early seating and it takes DW a looooong time to get ready! :)
Any objections to 2:00 PM ??

Maureen - Who is your friend that saw my video?? I am curious to know how they got it!

Kamy - I am splitting my pixie dust between you guys and Denine and Jerry. I have special adoption pixie dust, ya know! ;)

Gonna be a great cruise, everyone. Can we leave now????



'Beano' :cool:

[kamgen]

Beano - Great News! Drugs are wonderful! LOL!!! :) I sliced my thumb on a potato slicer last month (pretty badly I might add) and I got great pain killing drugs for that! :)

Thanks for the pixie dust. Dh (Tim) and I are getting all our stuff together for our home study, so we can use all the "dust" we can get. The agency is very hopeful that we will have a child (or children) in our home before Christmas. Would make this year extra special :)

2pm sounds wonderful! Even though we have late seating, we like to get ready for dinner before the nightly show. Great idea.

Excursions for us are the same way! I don't want to "miss anything" being at an excursion all day. Dh prefers to not shop too much (he has the "3 minute rule" for shopping) :)
We plan (as of now) to possibly take the trolley tour in KW, so we can get on and off at our leisure and see the area. We plan to do Capt Marvins stingray excurion in GC and the Catamaran Snorkel trip in Cozumel. But, those could change. :)

Only 5 weeks from Friday and I am at WDW. Still, I can't help but be totatlly excited for this cruise!! Are you sure it isn't October yet??? :)


Kamy

[Denine]

Beano: I win!!! The last one under the knife before the cruise:p Hopefully the drugs will work. If you don't mind, what did he put you on?

Kamy: Good luck to you! We had originally talked about adopting a toddler, but were told there are no toddlers. So we decided on a baby. My problem is, I am a nurse at work. I don't want to be one at home too. That's what I would be to so many of the kids out there. If it is meant to be, we will have a child. If not, Jerry and I have come to terms with it and are prepared to live without children. This was not an easy decision to make. It has taken several years to realize it is OK if we don't have kids.

The change in time is fine with us. We are very flexible this cruise. We have no plans, no excursions, nothing. Just take it as it comes.

[BeanoC]

Denine - He put me on Toprol XL, which is a brand name for Metoprolol. It is his opinion that this arrhythmia will 'burn itself out' within 6-8 months, and a 8 week course of this medication may stop it earlier. We'll see!!

Although we enjoyed St. John last year, it was "go-go-go, rush-rush-rush". We don't want that this year, so we plan on a much more laid-back cruise. One snorkeling trip (plus CC), and one shopping trip. We also plan to get in some 'ship time' while everyone else is in port, which is a nice time to enjoy the pools and hot tubs!

Looks like it's 2:00 PM for our gathering on thursday. I hope to have everyone's room number before we sail, so I will call and remind y'all.



'Beano':cool:

[MO64RN]

Beano,

Glad to hear they are going to try medication therapy instead of surgery. As for my friend who saw the video. Well, I gave it to her. Duh!!!!! LOL. Did you remember you sent it to me?

I also posted back a while that I have a ticket for a free child to KSC and wanted to know if you wanted it? Also if any one is interested in doing any of the Disney Water parks I have one for that also. If any one is interested just let me know.

I have not been getting my email notification for this site. Any one else having a problem?

Can't wait for the cruise. Is it October yet?

[BeanoC]

Maureen - I guess the medication is already affecting my brain!
I totally forgot that I sent you one. DOH!!!! :jester:

We plan to go to Typhoon Lagoon on Wed. Oct. 9th, so maybe we could work something out for the ticket you have :)
Now that DS is 12, he's an "adult" in the eyes of the parks and airlines.. but DD is still 10 so Nah Nah Nah!


I have already paid for 4 passes to KSC, but I do appreciate you thinkin' of me!



'Beano':cool:

[MO64RN]

ugh! I just looked at the coupon and its only good thru Sept 30th. Sorry. I goofed.

[BeanoC]

Guess what Fed Ex brought me today?

My plane tickets - Woo hoo!! :bounce:

I finally found a deal I could live with, so I booked it and now I have those puppies in my hand, so it's a done deal.

Now I can book the limos to pick us up! I think I'll try Cartier Limo this year - they have been very quick to respond and they seem reliable so I'll give 'em a turn.

Pretty soon we can all start whining "Why haven't I got my docs yet??" Another 5 or 6 weeks and we'll start to see them coming in. Then it feels more real!



'Beano':cool:

[MarkMichaels]

I think you are correct Beano, we are already running to our mailbox daily hoping our docs will be there.

We could play a little game called last one to get their cruise docs buys the first beer at the ESPN club.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

[tarzanman]

Hello all. I am Kamgen's DH. She has been buggin me to post a little hello but I am not that type of poster. I like to post when I have something to contribute. She has been contributing pretty well for the both of us.

Beano - I wanted to let you know that a second opinion is always good when it comes to your heart. I have had a Radiofrequency Ablation to correct SVT. I was diagnosed with it at 12 years old. It got worse and worse until I was in the hospital almost once a week because of it. They put me on all kinds of drugs to try to correct it and nothing worked. I was set up for a little experiment which today is one of the most common heart surgeries. My third cardiologist finally okayed me for the procedure and it worked. The arythmia never returned. I wish you all the best and would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

I am looking forward to the cruise! Work is getting old fast. Cant wait to meet you all.

[Denine]

I found out yesterday that I do have endometriosis. I talked to my doc and he said he took 5 biopsies and they all came back positive. I guess I will find out on Monday where we go from here.

Beano: Toprol is a good drug. I hope it works for you!

I start back to work tomorrow! It has been nice being off for a little while.

[kamgen]

Denine- Hope all works out for you. This is probably not what you wanted to hear. Sometimes I think it is better to actually know what is wrong then to have the doctors say they can't explain it. (which is my problem) :)

Slow day at work, wish I was cruising! :)

Kamy

[BeanoC]

Denine - I agree with Kamy: It probably wasn't the easiest thing to hear, but at least now you know and can move forward to get better right? :) Now you can get back in your routine at work, and the next 2 months will fly by and then... cruise time!

Tarzanman - Thanks for posting. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences. I agree that second (and even third) opinions are invaluable. After reviewing my Holter monitor results, my doctor determined that I have an irregular ventricular contraction, as opposed to scar tissue interrupting my normal rhythm, as previously thought. So, he says ablation is a mute point because there's nothing to ablate. I had 867 occurances during the 24 hr. period!!

I must say that in the 3 days I have been taking Toprol, I have had very few occurances, so I'll give it a little time before seeking other advice. It seems to be working. The only thing I don't like is that it makes me sleeeeepy! :o


Ok - I have my plane tickets, I have my limo ressies, have my resort ressies, have my KSC tickets, have most everything. So now:

I want my docs I want my docs I want my docs! ;)



'Beano'

[kamgen]

Beano: I want my docs too!!

Kamy :)

[3cheers4DIS]

Markmichaels.....:( it looks as if we will be buying that first round of drinks.....we will probably wait a month after you all have your docs for ours to travel over the pond!!!:D

[BeanoC]

Last year, we were the last in our group of DIS'ers to get our docs and it drove me crazy!! We didn't get them until 10 days before we left. (We spent a week in WDW before the cruise). If that happens again this year, my head may explode.:mad:




'Beano'

[kamgen]

Beano - if your head explodes, does that mean we have to cancel the wine party?? LOL!! :p


I hate waiting for the docs. It just doesn't feel real until you get them!

Kamy

[Denine]

I have suspected endo for some time. I had put the surgery off for 2 years and finally decided it had to be done. I was trying conservative treatments first. I would have been more surprised if he had not found endo. At least I know for sure that I have it.

Work went OK today. It was nice and quiet, almost too quiet. I was hurting though. But, there were no emergencies or crises. I actually got to sit for an hour doing paperwork. That is unheard of when you are a nurse. I go back tomorrow and then Sunday and then Monday I have my follow-up appointment.


I want my docs too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!

[kamgen]

Denine - Take care of yourself! We need all the energy we can get for this cruise! LOL! :)

This waiting is driving me nuts. :)

5 weeks from tomorrow we are in WDW and then the cruise countdown will really begin!
UGH! I am so impatient! :p :p :p

Kamy

[BeanoC]

Wow, do I feel like a new man!!

Sorry guys - I know you have all heard enough about my health concerns, but I am so jazzed right now I had to say something!

After averaging more than 850 irregular ventricular contractions EVERY DAY for so long , I have not had even a single one in 4 days now!!! What an unbelievable relief. I feel like I've got a new heart... I am ready to take on the world. But more importantly, I am ready to cruise on the Disney Magic and have one hell of a great time!!

(Besides, my thread was down to page 3 and it needed a bump!)


Life is good ;)



'Beano'

[kamgen]

Good for you Beano!!!!

Glad to hear you are feeling better! Just think, it is getting closer every day! Soon, we will be at the Sailaway Party and I will be drinking a Bon Voyage (or two....or three....) :)



Kamy

[Denine]

Beano: That is great news. I told you Toprol was a good drug!

I still hurt today, but I will be ready for that cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kamgen]

Should I start packing ??!!!???!

ROFL:p :cool: :p :cool:

Kamy

[Denine]

Kamy: Packing is an adventure. Save it until the day before, like we do! :D

[BeanoC]

OK Denine, now you're really making me feel like an anal-compulsive cruise planner!

Not only am I always surfing these boards... but I started packing a month ago!

We have this big box in our bedroom closet and we're constantly adding stuff to it; sunscreen, water shoes, film, etc. Next to it sits a five-gallon water bottle (the kind they deliver drinking water in) and we use that to put our spare change in. Last year we had almost a thousand bucks!

Nothing like planning ahead ;)



'Beano':cool:

[MO64RN]

I bought my lime green t-shirt this weekend. I am getting ready but not packing yet. Way to early for me. I am with Denine. I save it for the last minute.

Beano and Denine,
I am glad you are both feeling better. I don't want any body to be sick on the cruise.

Kamy,
I will join you for the BonVoyage drink. Its my favorite!!!!

Can't wait until Oct. I am jealous. My friend is on the Magic right now.

[kamgen]

Just checking in on Monday morning. Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Yep, Bonvoyage is one of my favorite drinks too! I cannot wait to get my hands on it! :) LOL!

Beano- we save our spare change in a big Absolute botel (empty of course) ! :)


Is it October yet????

Kamy

[Pricem]

Hi again everyone. Beano glad to hear you are doing better.

Does anyone know where I could get a Bell Costume for my daughter that does not cost 45-50 dollars? I have searched on the net but it seems they all run around that price.:) I would like it for one of the formal nights on the cruise.

[BeanoC]

Kamy - Ah, a bottle of Absolut and a bottle of Spicy Bloody Mary mix! That wouldn't be too bad out on the verandah about 8:00AM!
or 9AM, or 10... ;)


We are making a trek to Target, Sam's Club, etc. this weekend to stock up on all the essentials; Bonine, Aspirin, shampoo, sunscreen, film, etc. so we will be ready to go. It's really starting to feel like it's "right around the corner" now.

Have any of you used Cartier Towncar before? I have ressies with them for our limos this year. I hope they perform as good as they make themselves sound!

2 and a half months! :p



'Beano'

[kamgen]

Hey Beano! :)

Dh is a huge fan of Absolut and Cranberry Juice! :) And I put my Absolut in my White Russians. (We sound like a bunch of lushes! LOL!) I say...who cares?!?!?!? :)

I love Bonine. It totally helps me. I take two at boarding and it works great!

Is Target far from you?? You did say "treK". :)

4 weeks from Friday and we are at WDW!! Yahoo!!!
Busy though...we start our homestudy (adoption) this week. Stressful but exciting!

Kamy

[BeanoC]

Kamy - They are breaking ground on a new Target here where I live, but it won't be done for about 6 months. For now,we have to drive about 35 miles to go there! (I live in a town of 10,000 people - it's amazing that we are even getting one!)

Kamy, if this cruise is as much fun as it sounds, I hope we remember it! ;) Absolut, wine, beer... LOL

We may have to refer to "Beano's video" to recall the trip :p

Last year, we used "Simply Motion", which is a Tylenol brand motion sickness tablet containing bonine. It worked wonders for my DD and DW; my son and I had no problems and didn't need any. (I use the beer to offset the motion of the ship!) The girls took one tablet the first day and never had any trouble the rest of the cruise.


Is everyone getting trip insurance??

I have never gotten it before but am wondering if it would be worth it. Since we are going to WDW for a week before the cruise, I am not concerned about missing the ship. But as far as illness - you never can tell what might happen. Do you know where I can get it, since I didn't purchase it when I booked?

What'ya think?


'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Beano- 35 miles to a Target!!! Holy cow! :)
We have 4 Targets (that I know of) within a 25 minute drive! :) We are bombarded with them. :)

dh never needs anything either. He never gets motion sick, he rarely gets sick at all. Me, I am addicted to coasters and rides, but that first night on the ship I feel a little too much "rockin and rollin"! So, bonine it is for me...mixed with a few bon voyages, wine, and beer! :)

I think this cruise is going to be fabulous! I cannot wait.

We have never gotten trip insurance. I worry, but I am not sure it is worth it. I have had instances where I was ill on vacation, but I don't know. I am going on this cruise if I have to grow wings to get there. :)


Kamy

[MO64RN]

I am seriously considering getting it.I am afraid if something were to happen while on the trip and I or a family member needed to see the Dr. Or needed and antibiotic.Or worst case senario someone needed to be airlifted. Here is a link to a good article about travel insurance http://www.insure.com/travel/travel.html[/URL] I need to investigate more about what is covered on my personal Health Ins. and also on my credit card.

[kamgen]

Good morning everyone!!!

One more day closer to cruising!

Just reserved Capt Marvin's Stingray excursion for Grand Cayman day. We are getting excited!!! :)

Kamy

[kamgen]

Good morning everyone!!!

One more day closer to cruising!

Just reserved Capt Marvin's Stingray excursion for Grand Cayman day. We are getting excited!!! :)

Kamy

[BeanoC]

Kamy, are you doing Capt. Marvin's as a Disney excursion or on your own?

Guys, I ran into a problem with the underwater housing for my camcorder, and may not resolve it before we cruise... so you may have to do without seeing underwater shots of everyone's tooshie !

:eek:


'Beano'

[kamgen]

Beano - oh darn, and I so wanted everyone to see my bum from the underwater perseptive ROTFL!!!! :)

We are doing it directly through Captain Marvin's. It is less costly and comes highly recommended. Plus, the staff there is so friendly and we feel comfortable doing it. Also, the times are better for us and we are doing the 2 hour one.

What about you guys? What excursions are you doing?

Kamy

[BeanoC]

Kamy, we haven't booked anything yet in the way of excursions. I really don't know what to do. DS and I will snorkel somewhere, I just don't know when or where yet. I expect we will snorkel some on CC, but I want to do some better snorkeling as well, either in Cayman or Cozumel. Any suggestions? We also will be shopping somewhere, I am sure. My wife will be on a mission for tanzanite!

That's really the only aspect of our trip that is still up in the air. Everything else is booked and done, but shore excursions remain a question mark.

I'd be happy to hear any ideas you guys have!

(Kamy, are you and I ALWAYS on these boards or what??) ;)


'Beano'

[kamgen]

Beano - you are so funny! My dh thinks I am the only one on the boards. You see, I have them up all day at work. I am an admin and work on my computer all day. In between things, I check the boards. I am rarely ever on at home! LOL!!! SO, that is my reason....what is yours??? :)
I wish more people were here during the day. :)


As far as excursions, here is what we are planning (in case anyone cares LOL!):
KW- we plan to do this on our own. Probably the trolley tour since you can get off and on at your leisure if you do not go through DCL and it is cheaper. We were originally doing the Schooner Sail, but the place that does it is closed in Sept/Oct

GC- Capt Marvins snorkel at the barrier reef and stingray city (11:15am) - not through DCL

Cozumel - this is our iffy one. But we will probably do the Fury Catamaran Snorkel and Beach Party (through DCL). We love catamarans and I want to snorkel and one hour on the beach is enough for us when we plan to be at CC all day. :)

As for shopping...I am with your wife on this one...but I am not looking for jewelry. :) We plan to spend a little while before or after excursions to get some sightseeing and shopping in (gotta find things like rum, key lime pie, etc). :)

The excursion times were big for us. We did not want to spend an entire day in port on one excursion, so these fit nicely.

Hope this helps!
And Beano- don't be ashamed that we are always here...we have our priorities in order! ROTFL!!!! :)

Kamy

[BeanoC]

I am an admin and work on my computer all day. In between things, I check the boards. I am rarely ever on at home! LOL!!! SO, that is my reason....what is yours???

I own the company and if I want to surf the boards all day, I jolly well can! :) :)

I am always doing something on the computer, whether it's working in Quickbooks or Word, or emailing this or that... so I keep the DIS site handy and check in frequently. But I also get on the boards at home. Does that scream 'get a life' or what???


'Beano'

[kamgen]

Beano- look at me with my quick response. Would've been quicker but I had to get my lunch. Now, back on the boards! LOL!

If you don't mind me asking, what type of company do you own?
Just learning more about my fellow cruisers!

Also, did you check with DCL about setting up the group brunch??
Are you planning on doing Palo High Tea??


Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Kamy, I own a funeral home... Sorry you asked?? ;)

I have not checked with DCL as yet about group brunch. I expect to do that through concierge services, but I don't think I can do it this far in advance. I shall check into it !!!



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Beano - no, I am not sorry I asked. That really explains your sense of humor! :smooth:

I trust you will take care of it! :)
We will be scrambling for spa, palo dinner, and I am sure I will want to change my dining rotation. (I am so darned particular!)

Kamy :)

[Denine]

Good Grief!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can anyone else get a word in edgewise??

Since we are old fashioned and only have one phone line, I can't stay on all the time. Sometimes Jerry works from home.

Beano: We also have a change jar where the money is reserved for vacations. I have my master packing list on the computer. I modify it based on where we are going and then the day before we throw it all in the luggage! I wondered when you were going to get around to telling everyone what you do for a living. As last year, if anyone has any problems, us nurses will try to fix you. If we can't we will send you Beano's way!

I bought a tanzanite pendant in Cozumel in April. It matches the earrings I bought in St. Maartin last year. I am always looking at Tanzanite. They have a Tanzanite Interantional and right now i can't remember where I bought my pendant.

[kamgen]

Hey Denine!
That is why I don't go online from home much. One phone line and Tim is working a lot. :)

I have never gotten myself into too much jewelry. But, I could start now. :)

Kamy :)

[BeanoC]

Welcome back to the discussion Denine! :)

I wasn't trying to hide what I do for a living, I guess it just never came up. It's not as macabre as most people think. Some funeral professionals are quite normal - not me of course - but some!

:p :p :p :p


Well I bought a new mask today for snorkeling - 110 bucks! Yikes. For what it cost I should have gotten a free meal with it.

I do believe I am ready to go... Now what am I suppose to do for the next 75 days? Work???? :mad:


'Beano'

[kamgen]

Beano - speaking of work, I am getting ready to call it a day. One more day down and 75 to go...ugh!

Whoa, costly little mask wasn't it??? Should've at least gotten a meal...or even a piece of candy! :)


Well, I will check in tomorrow morning (as usual, since I am "always" here!)
Actually, my boss is traveling tomorrow, so I will be extra bored. :)

Is it time for those docs to come yet???!!!!????:p

Kamy

[MO64RN]

Wow, What interaction between Beano and Kamgen today. Almost like being in a chat room. LOL.

I have a good friend who's husband is also in the funeral home business in NY. He is fairly normal. But Beano you do seem a bit obsessive, compulsive when it comes to this cruise. LOL. I guess that is why I originally thought you were female. I didn't think it possible but I believe you are more excited about this trip then I am.

It's a good Idea you bought your own snorkel gear. I am considering buying 2 sets for my family to share. DH isn't much of a swimmer so I will take the kids one at a time at CC. By the time you pay the rental it is almost cheaper to buy it. I think Sports Authority is having some good deals. The only thing I haven't seen in the stores is that little rubble inflatable that they had to keep you on the surface. Maybe I will try a scuba shop.

As far as being on these boards......Well, I read everyday but as you can see from my number of posts I only reply when I feel I have something to contribute. Doesn't mean I am not here. I am getting closer to Veteran Status. Hope to make it there by the cruise.

Internet access for me is fairly easy since we have AOL
HighSpeed with a cable modem. The only time I can't get on is if someone else is hogging the computer.

Can't wait to meet everyone!!!!

[BeanoC]

Uh oh, Kamy - they're starting to talk about us now! ;) You don't think they've found us out, do you?

Only joking, all! (Remember - my DW reads this thread too!)


Maureen - SOOOO... obsessive/compulsive am I??? WELL! :mad:

Jus' kidding! :) You BET I am obsessive about this (and every) family vacation. They mean a great deal to me. In just a few short years, our kids will be grown and gone - these are the times that I treasure and I make as much of them as I can. There was a time not so long ago when I thought we may never realize our 'dream vacation' to Florida/WDW. Now, here we are staring in the face of our THIRD trip there, and our second Disney Cruise!
These times together and these memories are priceless. I spend this much time on these boards because I want to make this vacation everything I can make it. Since my kids have already been on the Magic, I felt I had to do a few things to top last year! So far, the cat. 3 suite is the biggest difference.
I have a few more tricks up my sleeve though! Getting to know you guys here on this board, and ultimately meeting on the ship, really adds alot to the vacation for me.

Life is short... Carpe Diem. :cool:


'Beano'

[kamgen]

Good morning everyone! Here is another day closer to cruising!! :)

Don't worry Beano...we'll just be close friends before we even meet! :) LOL!

I also have new news this morning...DH and I decided to try and spend a family week over New Years at HHI (we are DVC members). And low and behold, I was able to book a 2 bedroom this morning. I am excited. :)

Beano- I agree with you completely about vacations. They are VERY important to dh and I and we cannot wait until we have adopted our children so we can start making memories with them.

Kamy

[Denine]

Beano: Are you up for father of the year?
Jerry's mom's best friend's family owned a funeral home. She grew up playing in it. They got a real shock though one day when a corpse sat straight up!!! I am glad there are people like you that do your job. I don't "do" dead people. I don't cae if I am a nurse. I get them when they are still warm.
OK, enough of this!

I am so ready to go on this cruise!

[BeanoC]

Denine - Father of the year? I dunno 'bout that. I spend 60-70 hours a week in this darn funeral home, so I miss out on a lot with the kids. I have always felt bad about that. Maybe these Disney trips are done out of guilt, huh? :)


After today, the calendar will say August... one more step closer to cruise time!!




'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Hey...it's Beano...checkin in for the morning report! LOL!!!! :)

You sound like you are a great dad, so take the darn compliment! :)

Whew, after today, I am in the same month as my WDW trip....golly gee am I excited! LOL!

And now we just booked HH for December. Am I a crazy one or not? I cannot stand not planning something and the cruise is pretty much planned, thanks to my insane obsession to these boards! ROFL!!!! :p :p

Beano - I sent you an email with our stateroom and information.

Kamy :)