7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 4

[jilljill]

Welcome to Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 4



Meet your fellow Ballyhoo'ers

(New Ballyhoo'ers, PM jilljill with info to be added to the roster!)

1. Disname:Caropooh-Carolyn
Disname:Alanapapa-Andrew
DD14(16 on cruise)-Alana
DD9(11 on cruise)-Kathryn
This will be DH and my 5th cruise, DD's 4th
Cat 9 stateroom 2606 Aft starboard
We live just south of Seattle, WA
I work for Boeing
Andrew works for REI(Recreational Equipment Incorporated)

2. Disname: cruisin'Mike
Real name: Mike
Pharmacy school student, graduating in May 2009!!
DW: Linda (on the DIS as cruisin'Linda, but but usually just posts under my ID or makes me post for her.) Nurse who is putting her husband (me!) through pharmacy school, and for doing so, deserves whatever vacation she wants!
DS11: Zack (will be 12 on the cruise) - Likes Star Wars, soccer, swimming
DS9: Nick (will be 10 on the cruise) - Likes Pokemon, swimming, soccer
DD9: Hailey (will be 10 on the cruise) - Likes Hannah Montana, High School musical, dancing, basketball
We're in a Cat 4 GTY.
This will be our 7th DCL cruise.

3. We're in too! This will be our 5th Disney Cruise, and we were on the August 8 Med Cruise last year.
We are:
Disname:ladyvet-Beth
DH: Dan
DS: Caleb (14 at cruise time)
DD: Ivey (12 at cruise time)
We are veterinarians who hail from Lenoir, NC
We're Cat 5 room 7052

4. DisName: Flora Fan
First Name: Cindy - Crochet, photography
Family: DH/Joe - surfing the net, politics
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Cat #: 7570

5.Disname: Friend_of_piglet
First name ( of main poster) Sooz (Susie really)Hobbies Disney,Travel, Tv addicted. I'm a Disney Castmemeber. I have been for nearly 8 years.I don't work in the parks though. I'm really shy( hence the piglet name)
Family with you
DPARENTS-Carl (retired), Alicia (retired)
Location.We live in Los Angeles.
We wanted the same cabin we in on the eastern repo. which we got. Cat 6 6620

6.Disname: jilljill
First name (of main poster) Barb
Hobbies Disney Travel, & former CM of 8½ yrs
Family with you
DH Jay
DD Alexa, will be 16 when we cruise
My brother, sis in law, and nephew (who will turn 15 on the cruise)
English friends and kids (16,12,8)
Location.Where you live Newark, DE & Windermere, FL
Cat number if assigned. 7620, cat. 7 aft
We have done 8 DCL cruises. This will be my brother and family's first DCL cruise, as well as my UK friend's first cruise.

7. Sadly JoAnn and family have had to cancel.
Disname:jlawall-- JoAnn - teacher (mostly me)
Ken - self-employed real estate
DD25 Tara Ad school graduate living in NYC
DD23 Tracy Grad school student
DD20 Jessica Junior in college
We are booked Cat. 6 6598 & Cat. 11 6599 (Also currently booked on July 30th REPO Cat. 6 6080.......we'll see ) We'll be celebrating our 30th anniversary on this trip

8. DIS name: Disney Fool
first name: Vera
booked: Cat 9, #2568
family: myself, and Arielle, my friend's 19-year-old daughter (will be 21 when we cruise) who is very excited to go
We're from New England, (Massachusetts--home of the bean and the cod)
interests: world travel, crocheting, piano, books AND FOOD!!!
I've been to Oslo, and Copenhagen before. Never been to St. Petersburg --and I'm dying to see the Hermitage Museum. Hello, All

9. Disname: hawaiian mickey (Henry)
hawaiian Minnie (Brenda)
We both love to travel and eat good food.
late seating
Cat 9 -2076
8th cruise

10. Disname: flower91882
First name ( of main poster): Danielle. Hobbies: dance, video games, crafts
DH: James. Hobbies: video games, martial arts, cooking
Location: Outside Washington, DC
Cat number if assigned: Cat 11. #7121

11. Disname: “Hanover"
First name of main poster: Danielle: Human Resources Director/ Hobbies: scrapbooking, photography
DH Derek:full time police officer in Maryland/part time wedding disc jockey
Keegan (DSthen 13--now 11): sports fanatic--especially football and baseball, loves to draw, listen to music, skateboard, video games
Brennan (DS then 9--now 7): loves to draw, loves all sports-- especially wrestling and baseball, video games, Star Wars and Pokemon)
MIL Joyce: MD financial investor
We are from Hanover, (surprise!) Pennsylvania--famous for Utz and Snyder's snack foods, Hanover Shoe Farms (race horse breeders) and located about 15 minutes from Gettysburg. This will be our 11th DCL cruise
Cat 6 and Cat 11

12. Disname: ANDREW DEREK UK
First name ( of main poster) ANDREW Hobbies Travel, Trains Sci Fi
Family with you
DW/ Susan Hobbies Movies Music
DD/ Alice 12 now Hobbies Art, Keyboard, music, homework!!!
DS, Stephen 10 Hobbies X Box 360 Trains Guitar
Location.Where you live London UK, to the East of the City in Essex
Cat number if assigned. Midship Cat 3. 8532
Kids also post as AL'N'STEVE

13. Sadly Izzi and family have had to cancel.
Disname: DISNEYNUTINLONDON
First name ( of main poster) Isabel (Izzi to my friends)Hobbies Disney, Travelling, my family & friends
Family with you
DH/ Paul Hobbies Football, food
DS/ Joshua will be 14 Hobbies PS3, speaking to his friends on his mobile !!!
DS/ Ethan will be 11 Hobbies PS3, football
Location.Where you live North London UK.
Cat number if assigned. Midship Cat 4. 8028 at the moment

14. Disname:MrsG
Main Poster: Maryann - biology teacher
DH: Tom - banker
We live in Malverne (Long Island), NY
Cabin Cat 6 #6580 - same one we had on the Med.
We are empty nesters who enjoy cruising just the two of us. Will be celebrating our 33 wedding anniversary in 2010. Both of us have always wanted to see the Baltics and can't wait!!!!

15. DIS name:Celestine
Names: Celestine, DH Paul, DD Lauren (10 when we cruise), DD Hermione (5 when we cruise)
Hobbies: arts/crafts, Disney!!
Lives: Reading, England
Cabin: 7535, cat11

16. Disname MEG'N'WALT
First name ( of main poster) Dagmar Hobbies Travel,movies, pirates, bellydance
Family with you
DH/ Jos Hobbies Movies, reserve officer
DS/ Walt age 7 on the cruise. Hobbies old cars (herbie), wall.e..
Location :Lede, Belgium (between Ghent and Brussels)
Cat number: Midship Cat 9. 2570
Med cruise : 08/08/07 - 18/08/07
Baltic cruise will be our 5th on the Magic

17. Disname: BishopFamily
First name (main poster): Richard
Family with you :
DW- Nancy
DS- Jordan 12 (time of cruise)
DD- Abby 7
Location: Near Portland, Oregon
Stateroom: 5522 (SPH)
We also have the 8-night Dover-To-Barcelona cruise (b2b)


18. Disname: salliep
First name ( of main poster): Sallie. Hobbies:scrap booking, home-keeping,crafts, reading tons of magazines, cooking, spending time with DH and DD
DH: Jimmy. Hobbies: spending time with family, reading, traveling
Location: Long Island, NY
DD: Carley will be almost 16 when we cruise
Cat number if assigned: Cat 5. #7072

19. Bellelinus (Julie)
traveling with daughters Elizabeth, Katherine, and Meredith
New York City
5520

20. Disname : BluegrassBelles
Donna - Computer Programmer
Joan - Pharmacist
Sandy - Interior Designer
Sarah - Law Student
This will be our eighth and ninth Disney Cruise (b2b 8 night to Barcelona)
Cat 4 Stateroom 8556
We are from Lexington, KY and did the Mexican Riviera the first time, 11 night June Med Cruise and WB PC May 08

21. Disname: Downrivermama- Tina
Hobbies: Reading, crafts, travel
DD- Kaitlin (will be 12)
Hobbies: Collects postcards, likes HSM, Hannah Montana, iCarly, choir and dance.
We are in Wyandotte, MI about 8 miles south of Detroit.
Celebrations:
My 50th birthday 7/20 and Kaitlin will be starting middle school

22. DIS Name: eeyorelvr10
REAL Name: Laura (main poster) turning my favorite number on the cruise - 44)
DH: Steve 44
DS: Andrew 25
DD: Megan (Turning 24 on the cruise)
DD: April - 18 possibly a graduation gift for her too.
DMIL: Janet - can't say her age - she'll kill me.
Celebrations:
Laura's Birthday: 7/23
Laura & Steve's anniversary: 7/21
Megan's Birthday: 7/20
Janet's anniversary: 7/21
Andrew's Birthday: 7/7
We are in connecting Cat 10's not sure what the other one is but one is 2607

23. DIS name: Kouris Family
traveling with Hawaiian Mickey and Tiny Bubbles
So we have 4, Kay, Mark, Christian 9 and Hannah 6
we will be celebrating our 15th Anniversary on this cruise.
Very much looking forward to this cruise.
This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. Med 7-7-07, Mexico 6-29-08
We are on floor 7 Cat. 11

24. The Drexel Family
Disname: Bullseye Baby~ Janie (47 at cruise time)
DH- Dave 47 at cruise time
DS- Riley 17 at cruise time
DD- Sierra 13 at cruise time

25. DisBoard Name: Pixie Dust II
Harole Ann & Garry :angel: Harper
Grandson Ryan
Live in northern West Virginia about 35 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, PA
dh - Garry - retired high school band director
me - retired excutive secretary county Board of Education
Hobbies - Travel and enjoying our family
Most recent Disney Cruises - Mediterranean, 2007
Eastern Caribbean -Family Cruise - 2008

26. DIS name: Marla Hellwig
this will be our 2nd dcl cruise and just me (Marla) and my daughter (Kara) who is currently a senior in high school and has no clue what she wants to do when she graduates next June
She is wrapping up her marching band high school career and her swim season (swims for 2 teams) has started I will try to check in when I can and more than likely won't be able to keep up

27. Tiny Bubbles
Traveling with Hawaiian Mickey and Kouris Family

28. Dis Name: 4KittyMagic
Real Name: DH: Jeff DW: Diane DD: Kylie
This is our 5th Disney Cruise
Cat 6: 6078
From Sunny Las Vegas, Nevada
Looking forward to seeing our Rome-ancing the Mouse
Friends Again!

29.Silver 7
Mark & Teresa
David DS 19 (21 on cruise) College Student, video games, computers
Stephen 16 (17 on cruise) (Foreign Exchange student in 2008/2009 in Kiel, Germany) Sports, music
We live in Houston and this is our 5th Disney Cruise. We were on the June 16th Med and the Transatlantic.
Cat 4 Stateroom ??? (its a MYSTERY )

30.Disname: MrsScooby
First name ( of main poster): Laurie
Hobbies:Reading (scifi/fantasy/mystery novels), Dis Board, Disney Pin Collecting, Biotech patent examiner
Family with you:
DH Darren
DS Andrew, will be 16 when we cruise
DD Kelly, will be 13 when we cruise
Location(Where you live): Fairfax VA
Cat number if assigned: 5014 (cat 8)
Celebrations: our 18th wedding anniversary 7/19/2010

31.Disname RJAYL
Me- Robert, On the Dole anyone got a quarter for a cruise
DW-Denise Full time Home Agitator
DS-Allen will be 17 (Hockey Computer X-Box PS-3)
DD-Arielle will be 15 (Figure Skating Reading Annoying siblings & Parents Speaks French Fluently!)
DD-Karisa will be 9 (Figure Skating, Talking, Learning to Speak French Fluently?)
DD-Shaina age at time will be 6 (Hockey Bouncing general mischief & mayhem!)
We are just outside of Boston
We are doing Captains/early/main Dining
We are located some where on Deck 8 on the opposite side away from Andrew!
My first Trip to WDW was 1971 we stayed at the Poly

32. DisneyDoc1895, real name Ken
DW is AnitaDisneyVacation
DD#1 will be 8
DD#2 will be 10
We are from just north of Philly, but I already have my FL license and plan to move there someday
This will be our 3rd DCL cruise, we did the EB Repo this August

33. Karen aka Madisonznana
my DH Bob is Madisonzpapa even though he doesn't play here!
Madison (our DGD) will be 8 at the time of the cruise.
My BIL Randy
His DW Alina
Their girls, Rheanna who will be 10 and Shelby who also will be 10


34. Msec (Michelle)
DH, DD14 and DD12

35. Disname: jjsmith
Me: Rob
Wife: Toni
DD 12(on cruise)-Addie (dance, theatre, texting)
DS 10(on cruise)-Sam (video games, sports)
This will be our 2nd Disney cruise
Cat 6 stateroom GTY
We live just south of Cincinnati in N. Ky

36. Disname: disneycruising (Cindy)
DH
DD (16)
DS (14)
DS (12)
DD (10)
We live in Northern California.
We have 3 B2B cruise booked right now. This one... the July 30th --8 night & Aug 7th --11 night med. We will have to see as the time gets closer... what ones we can truly afford.

37. Disname: tfitz
from Hilton Head SC
Me and husband plus three kids:
DD(11 at time of cruise)
DD(6 at time of cruise)
DD(4 at time of cruise)
This will be our 7th cruise with Disney
Cat 4, starboard midship requested

38. Disname: ladyvet
Beth
Dan
Caleb (14 at sailing)
Ivey (12 at sailing)

39. Disname: Samanthasmom1- Monica
DH: Scott
DD: (will be 6 when we cruise)- Samantha
Cat. 9 room # 2632 (I think) right now
We live in Albuquerque, New Mexico
We will be celebrating our DD's 7th birthday. She turns 7 on the last day (7/30).
We have been to Disney World many times in the past couple of years but have never been on a DCL cruise.

40. DIS name: KathyInCitrus
Mundane name: Kathy (with Mary & Sandy)
I'll be in cabin 5012. I don't know the other cabin number yet.
I live in Florida full-time, Mary & Sandy live in Rhode Island in the summer, Key West in the winter. They visit me on the way down and back.
I am "between" positions at the moment and studying for a degree in communication; Mary & Sandy are retired Navy medical types.
[OK, so I'm not 20-something] Let's just keep it friendly and call me a baby boomer and leave it at that.

41. DIS name: Disney Pata (Joyce)
my husbands name is Rich
Dining First Seating
Cabin #6566 for both cruises - we are doing b2b 7/18 & 7/30
We live in the City of Orange, In OC, CA
This is our 5th cruise

42. Disname: mstinson14 Real name Sharon
Daughter turning 14 on July 25 2010.
mom
dad
category 11 room 7035 will have fish extender

43. Disname:Doingitagain - Marie
DH -Tim
DD21 (on cruise) - Beth
DD18 (on cruise) - Michael
This will be our 8th cruise (9th for DD)
Cat 3
We live in Minnesota, close to the airport in the metro area

44. disname: caven 553 - Brent (36)
DW - Lisa (35)
DD - Larissa (6)
Father in law - Ken
Mother in law - Linda
Sister in law - Laura (25)
Brother in law - Leon (30)




Links to Useful Information

General
http://cpbaltic08.blog.co.uk/
http://www.worldtimezone.com/time-europe.htm
http://www.oanda.com/ (foreign currency exchange rates)
http://www.xe.com/ (foreign currency exchange rates)
http://www2.absolut.com/customTempla...lut.com/icebar (See individual links for Absolut icebars in London and Stockhlom)
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...7,0.07081&z=14(Google map with links)
http://www.shoretrips.com/common/search2.asp?rcode=BAL
http://www.discoverthebaltic.com/
http://www.inyourpocket.com/ In Your Pocket city guides website. Download of the guides of each city are also available. I believe they may update the cities quarterly

Dover and London, England
http://www.doverport.co.uk/
http://www.londontoolkit.com/travel/heathrow_dover.htm
http://www.visitlondon.com/
http://www.itv.com/Lifestyle/Greates...FQO11AodWkRyzg
http://www.belowzerolondon.com/icebar/index.html(Absolut icebar)
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx(London transport info)
http://www.touristguides.org.uk/index
http://www.enjoyengland.com/Attracti...me-Tunnels.htm(Dover Castle and Secret Wartime Tunnels)
http://www.enjoyengland.com/destinat...Dover&MED=St
http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/

London airport codes for those that need to know are:

Heathrow - LHR
Gatwick - LGW
Stansted - STN
Luton - LTN


Oslo, Norway
http://www.visitoslo.com/en/advantages.52087.en.html
http://www.ohv.oslo.no/cgi-bin/ohv/i...1&sprakid=3295(cruise ship port)
http://www.visitoslo.com/en/
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/travel/23hour.html


Copenhagen, Denmark
http://www.europeportreviews.com/Copenhagen.htm
http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/
http://www.tivoli.dk/composite-5023.htm Tivoli Gardens


Warnemunde, Germany
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...rnemuende.html
http://heinbloed-cruiseguides.blogspot.com/

This is borrowed this from cruisecritic. This guy lives in Germany and is full of so much info on the Warnemunde area and other areas in Germany. His pictures are very detailed with information and gives very specific instructions or walking, biking or going by train.
There are several links on the right hand side to click on for more info.

If anyone has any questions that can't be found on his site I'm sure you could go over to cruisecritic on the European boards and ask him directly

St. Petersburg, Russia
http://www.anastasiaworld.com/enghtml/index.html
http://www.europeportreviews.com/St.Petersburg.htm
http://folkshow.ru/en.htm

Tallinn, Estonia
http://www.europeportreviews.com/Tallin.htm
http://www.brentjes.com/tallinnwalk.html

Stockholm, Sweden
http://www.visit-stockholm.com/index.htm
http://www.sl.se/Templates/SubStart.aspx?id=1906
http://www.nordicseahotel.se/en/The-...bar-Stockholm/(Absolut icebar)

From Barb (Jilljill): Train, coach or private transfers.

Easiest place to catch the train or coach is Victoria Station, but there are a couple of other connection options in the city. There are many private transfers available but can be outrageous due to the distance, about 2 hours.
Last summer we used the National Express Coach and it was around $60 for the 3 of us one way. Had I booked it sooner it would have been cheaper. Will definately book it at 12 weeks out for this cruise.

I've found some links for transfers:

http://www.acxtransfers.com/dover.htm
http://www.adlg.co.uk/dover.htm
http://portcullis-uk.com/11.html
http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
http://www.landflight.co.uk/ (Silverline are a private taxi service)



An offer only for 7/18/2010 cruisers:
Originally Posted by Celestine
London Tourist Info
I know I'll probably live to regret this, however....if anyone would like tourist info. on London, sites etc. I am happy to collate stuff & send on. Please PM me with your snail mail address & an ideas your thinking about, or particular interests, e.g. I'd hate to send an art philistine like myself a whole load of stuff on the numerous galleries in London! I will also include some maps & tube planners etc.
Please send a PM to Celestine if you want to take her up on her most gracious offer.


Official Pirate List
The first number is the thread number, the second is the pirate post number.

1-1000 - Bellelinus - "Pirate Czarina"
1-2000 - Disneynutinlondon - "Queen Chattylicious"
1-3000 - Bellelinus- "Pirate Czarina"

2-1000 - RJAYL - "Bloody Robert the Kidd'rrr"
2-2000 - Caropooh - "Countess Ballyhoo of the Baltic"
2-3000 - jlawall - "Captain Lucky"

3-1000 - cruisin'Mike - "Captain Bling (of the Gold-Coast Bling's)"
3-2000 - MrsScooby - "Pirate Scooby "
3-3000 - Bellelinus- "Pirate Czarina"
3-4000 - Bellelinus- "Pirate Czarina" (Yes, we did hit over 4000 posts on this thread!)

4-1000 - RJAYL - "Bloody Robert the Kidd'rrr"
4-2000 - MrsScooby - "Pirate Scooby "
4-3000 - RJAYL - "Bloody Robert the Kidd'rrr"


Link to Barbs photos from here 2008 Baltic cruise. The link takes you to the middle of the photo posts, so you will need to view back a few posts and forward a few posts to see them all.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2006323&page=227


Links to previous threads

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 1 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1974960

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 2 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2006323

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 3 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2057967

[Disneynutinlondon]

I'm in and 'm the first :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: I wonder who'll be next ???

[RJAYL]

I'm in and 'm the first :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: I wonder who'll be next ???:headache: :mad: :sick:

[jlawall]

:headache: :mad: :sick:

I'm not sure what this means........are you mad that Izzie beat you to it?:confused3

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Boo! :rolleyes:

[alanapapa]

I might need to post a few here too, before my Caro does, I might have a higher post count for just a little while.

[bellelinus]

Boo! :rolleyes:

You frightened me! Go post on the other thread and let's finish it up!:goodvibes

[Andrew DEREK UK]

You frightened me! Go post on the other thread and let's finish it up!:goodvibes

I do not believe that, I do that to the people on the 'wonder' thread.


Now funny thing,

New thread started up saying DCL considering San Diego as a home port, for West cost cruises.

I posted that at least TWICE on different threads, in the last two months!!!! (and was told it wouldn't happen! why will people not listen to me?)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30610777&posted=1#post30610777
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30250931#post30250931&highlight=San+Diego

[Madisonznana]

I do not believe that, I do that to the people on the 'wonder' thread.


Now funny thing,

New thread started up saying DCL considering San Diego as a home port, for West cost cruises.

I posted that at least TWICE on different threads, in the last two months!!!! (and was told it wouldn't happen! why will people not listen to me?)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30610777&posted=1#post30610777
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30250931#post30250931&highlight=San+Diego

I live only a bit over an hour from San Diego!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I live only a bit over an hour from San Diego!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:

You might be lucky then........:wizard:




But............

Whilst I have posted about this since early January it could be a 'ploy' to knock down costs at LA, the same was done with Tampa and PC to get a good deal at PC.

[Caropooh]

I might need to post a few here too, before my Caro does, I might have a higher post count for just a little while.

You were ahead of me for awhile, but now we are even!

[bellelinus]

Hey Barb, I noticed that the first post still says to PM Izzy for additions or changes . . . that should be you as long as you are in charge of the first post . . .

[MrsG]

Just thought I'd subscribe to the new thread!

[alanapapa]

You were ahead of me for awhile, but now we are even!

We will have to see about that.

[alanapapa]

We will have to see about that.

See I am ahead of you again.:rotfl:

[MrsG]

Who am I to get between a DH & DW!!!!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[jlawall]

I live only a bit over an hour from San Diego!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana:

I love San Diego.........

[bellelinus]

I love San Diego.........

I agree . . . I just think it would be strange for DCL to use a port farther away from Disneyland . . . not that San Diego is that far from Anaheim, I suppose. I suspect Andrew is correct and DCL is bargaining for the best deal.

[jlawall]

I agree . . . I just think it would be strange for DCL to use a port farther away from Disneyland . . . not that San Diego is that far from Anaheim, I suppose. I suspect Andrew is correct and DCL is bargaining for the best deal.

Well we both know that Andrew is correct.:cutie:

[jilljill]

Hey Barb, I noticed that the first post still says to PM Izzy for additions or changes . . . that should be you as long as you are in charge of the first post . . .

Thanks, I changed it.

[bellelinus]

Well we both know that Andrew is correct.:cutie:

Absolutely (at least when it comes to DCL . . .;) )

[alanapapa]

Who am I to get between a DH & DW!!!!!!:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

It is okay, we are used to our friends trying to make sense out of our (MY) ramblings.

[alanapapa]

I might need to post a few here too, before my Caro does, I might have a higher post count for just a little while.

You were ahead of me for awhile, but now we are even!

We will have to see about that.

See I am ahead of you again.:rotfl:

I think this is my fifth to you one.

[jlawall]

Up and running........we're still alive on Part 3:cool1:

[Caropooh]

This is something we will NEVER see again!

alanapapa 5
bellelinus 4
jlawall 4
Andrew DEREK UK 3
jilljill 2
MrsG 2
Caropooh 1
Madisonznana 1
RJAYL 1
Disneynutinlondon 1

[jlawall]

This is something we will NEVER see again!

alanapapa 5
bellelinus 4
jlawall 4
Andrew DEREK UK 3
jilljill 2
MrsG 2
Caropooh 1
Madisonznana 1
RJAYL 1
Disneynutinlondon 1


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :thumbsup2

[Caropooh]

OK, can someone explain to me why if I'm the first to get up in the morning in my house, I'm the last one to go to bed? :confused3

[danfromca]

I do not believe that, I do that to the people on the 'wonder' thread.


Now funny thing,

New thread started up saying DCL considering San Diego as a home port, for West cost cruises.

I posted that at least TWICE on different threads, in the last two months!!!! (and was told it wouldn't happen! why will people not listen to me?)

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30610777&posted=1#post30610777
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30250931#post30250931&highlight=San+Diego

You might be lucky then........:wizard:




But............

Whilst I have posted about this since early January it could be a 'ploy' to knock down costs at LA, the same was done with Tampa and PC to get a good deal at PC.

Nothing against San Diego, but it would have to be an amazing deal for them to walk away from all the advantages of Long Beach. Not only do you have more flexibility in terms of offering vacation packages, you have potentially huge staff savings as they can cross-train current Disney cast members to handle much of the shore activities, registration, etc.

[bellelinus]

OK, can someone explain to me why if I'm the first to get up in the morning in my house, I'm the last one to go to bed? :confused3

Because you are the woman of the house! :goodvibes It's just always that way:confused3

[alanapapa]

This is something we will NEVER see again!

alanapapa 5
bellelinus 4
jlawall 4
Andrew DEREK UK 3
jilljill 2
MrsG 2
Caropooh 1
Madisonznana 1
RJAYL 1
Disneynutinlondon 1


Stranger things have been known to happen.

[jlawall]

OK, can someone explain to me why if I'm the first to get up in the morning in my house, I'm the last one to go to bed? :confused3

Ditto

[alanapapa]

OK, can someone explain to me why if I'm the first to get up in the morning in my house, I'm the last one to go to bed? :confused3

Because you are the woman of the house! :goodvibes It's just always that way:confused3

You make it sound like you are always the last to bed. I try to stay up until you are asleep so my snoring will not bother you.

[Caropooh]

You make it sound like you are always the last to bed. I try to stay up until you are asleep so my snoring will not bother you.

umm dear, you were snoring away AND had the light off when I came to bed last night!

[alanapapa]

umm dear, you were snoring away AND had the light off when I came to bed last night!

I realize that. Last night I was very tired for some reason, which is why it took awhile for me to go assist the fluffing of part 3.

[Disneynutinlondon]

Ok ketchup here as well..... I was so busy this morning on the other thread :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Disneynutinlondon]

Right back to part 3 now to get it finished off .... TTFN part 4

[alanapapa]

Ok ketchup here as well..... I was so busy this morning on the other thread :rotfl: :rotfl:

Did you get any "real" work done??

[MrsG]

Hi,
Just checking in. I though for sure we'd be closed down by now. What's the magic number to end a thread again?

[alanapapa]

Hi,
Just checking in. I though for sure we'd be closed down by now. What's the magic number to end a thread again?

250 pages or 3750 posts.

[Disneynutinlondon]

Did you get any "real" work done??

No :surfweb: :surfweb: :lmao: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :surfweb: :surfweb:

[Disneynutinlondon]

Thread 3 is still going, please don't start here till we finish off there

[jlawall]

Too late

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I agree . . . I just think it would be strange for DCL to use a port farther away from Disneyland . . . not that San Diego is that far from Anaheim, I suppose. I suspect Andrew is correct and DCL is bargaining for the best deal.

Well we both know that Andrew is correct.:cutie:

Nothing against San Diego, but it would have to be an amazing deal for them to walk away from all the advantages of Long Beach. Not only do you have more flexibility in terms of offering vacation packages, you have potentially huge staff savings as they can cross-train current Disney cast members to handle much of the shore activities, registration, etc.


To all...

I was careful in my postings on San Diego, as its one you could get egg on your face, I was a little surprised the 'confirming' newspaper article came out now, but it was nice to 'confirm' what some of the rumors were.

We have seen this before, a few years ago, DCL was 'seriously' thinking about moving its operations to Tampa, so serious that it was able to negotiate a great deal at PC, where PC pay a lot of the improvements.

Tampa would have added time travailing from WDW, two hours instead of one, and yes staff costs, registration costs etc, but PC took it seriously.

The same is true on SD, it could be a ply by DCL to hammer out a great deal, they are going to have the Magic there all year round so they need the best deal.

Its sensible to look at the options and no go with just one port. I do not know the area's problems on traffic as well as you guys but feel the situation on distance is exactly the same for SD as Tampa.

SD however helps the potential for trips to Hawaii, as the ships are Bahama registered so have to have one port outside USA,they can quickly call at Mexico before traveling across the pacific.

I would say its 50/50 at the moment.

[bellelinus]

To all...

I was careful in my postings on San Diego, as its one you could get egg on your face, I was a little surprised the 'confirming' newspaper article came out now, but it was nice to 'confirm' what some of the rumors were.

We have seen this before, a few years ago, DCL was 'seriously' thinking about moving its operations to Tampa, so serious that it was able to negotiate a great deal at PC, where PC pay a lot of the improvements.

Tampa would have added time travailing from WDW, two hours instead of one, and yes staff costs, registration costs etc, but PC took it seriously.

The same is true on SD, it could be a ply by DCL to hammer out a great deal, they are going to have the Magic there all year round so they need the best deal.

Its sensible to look at the options and no go with just one port. I do not know the area's problems on traffic as well as you guys but feel the situation on distance is exactly the same for SD as Tampa.

SD however helps the potential for trips to Hawaii, as the ships are Bahama registered so have to have one port outside USA,they can quickly call at Mexico before traveling across the pacific.

I would say its 50/50 at the moment.

Andrew, what do you think they plan to do with the ship there? Will they still go to Alaska without the Glacier Bay permit? Hawaii despite the long Pacific crossing? Of course they will do the Mex Riviera part of the year, but what else? You are a font of knowledge!

[Caropooh]

Andrew, what do you think they plan to do with the ship there? Will they still go to Alaska without the Glacier Bay permit? Hawaii despite the long Pacific crossing? Of course they will do the Mex Riviera part of the year, but what else? You are a font of knowledge!

I'd still take Alaska, even without Glacier Bay!

[bellelinus]

I'd still take Alaska, even without Glacier Bay!

I agree . . . it's just hard to know how much retrofitting of the ship would be necessary and it was strange when they pulled out of the competition for that.

[bellelinus]

R.I.P., thread 3!
(finally!)

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp137/sailorsaturn312/Un%20Dead/a2.jpg

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew, what do you think they plan to do with the ship there? Will they still go to Alaska without the Glacier Bay permit? Hawaii despite the long Pacific crossing? Of course they will do the Mex Riviera part of the year, but what else? You are a font of knowledge!

I'd still take Alaska, even without Glacier Bay!

Earlier this year I posted and thought:-


Early Wesbound Repo I posted Feb/March and that article says those dates.
Then 7 night Mex Riviera
Then I said like Europe /Baltic2010, a small repo up the coast,
Alaska cruises,
Then a small repo back


Then more Mex Riviera, but NO E/bound repo.

Questions now on the Alaska bit, will they go without Glacier bay? DCL said, 'they' pulled out, views were they would have got 1 license, but with conditions but DCL pulled out saying it didn't fit with their plans. Alaska income against costs its not as good as elsewhere.

So I think IMHO Alaska is off, but thats opinion.

[Madisonznana]

R.I.P., thread 3!
(finally!)

http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp137/sailorsaturn312/Un%20Dead/a2.jpg


I had the last post!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: post #4082
Thanks for all your hard work Izzi!!:yay: :cheer2: :cheer2: :yay:

[Madisonznana]

:rotfl: Boy Izzi, I had a good time on the ketcup. I sang along as you were bumping up the numbers. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Disneynutinlondon]

I had the last post!!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: post #4082
Thanks for all your hard work Izzi!!:yay: :cheer2: :cheer2: :yay:

You're welcome Karen, they don't call me Queen Chattylicious for nothing you know !!!! I was just reading this morning posts...boy I did go on didn't I ?? I must have added 10 or more pages :scared1: :scared1:

[Disneynutinlondon]

:rotfl: Boy Izzi, I had a good time on the ketcup. I sang along as you were bumping up the numbers. :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Karen, it was fun doing it although very fustrating as the boards were terribly slow and work kept getting in the way :lmao: :lmao:

[Disneynutinlondon]

Time for bed, night night play nice :grouphug:

[bellelinus]

Earlier this year I posted and thought:-


Early Wesbound Repo I posted Feb/March and that article says those dates.
Then 7 night Mex Riviera
Then I said like Europe /Baltic2010, a small repo up the coast,
Alaska cruises,
Then a small repo back


Then more Mex Riviera, but NO E/bound repo.

Questions now on the Alaska bit, will they go without Glacier bay? DCL said, 'they' pulled out, views were they would have got 1 license, but with conditions but DCL pulled out saying it didn't fit with their plans. Alaska income against costs its not as good as elsewhere.

So I think IMHO Alaska is off, but thats opinion.

Then what would do they do if they don't go to Alaska? Can they generate enough income with Mexican Riviera cruises? Can they go farther into central America and explore any exotic ports there? Hawaii? What do you think?

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Then what would do they do if they don't go to Alaska? Can they generate enough income with Mexican Riviera cruises? Can they go farther into central America and explore any exotic ports there? Hawaii? What do you think?

Good questions, Now they have a new boss it can all change, I discounted Hawaii a lot re the high number of sea days in a row, but a couple of cruises there is possible from SD.

I wouldn't 'rule' Alaska completely out but I do think personally its dead.

Maybe longer Mexican Riviera cruises down to Acapulco for say 10/11 nights?

[bellelinus]

Good questions, Now they have a new boss it can all change, I discounted Hawaii a lot re the high number of sea days in a row, but a couple of cruises there is possible from SD.

I wouldn't 'rule' Alaska completely out but I do think personally its dead.

Maybe longer Mexican Riviera cruises down to Acapulco for say 10/11 nights?

Personally I was terribly underwhelmed by Acapulco, but perhaps there are some other more southern ports they could use to make a nice 10/11 night itinerary . . .

It's going to be interesting. With the economy what it is, and a new CEO, they must be taking a second look at everything.

[bellelinus]

Of course our state department just issued a warning about travel to Mexicao because the drug wars are the worst they have ever been, so DCL has to worry a bit about that as well . . .

[eeyorelvr10]

Subscribing....


Now off to the hospital... looks like the doctors finally came in and are finally talking hospice. Its grey and rainy here in Sunny CA. What an oxymoron :)

Anyway, as I mentioned - just subscribing.

TTYL

[bellelinus]

Subscribing....


Now off to the hospital... looks like the doctors finally came in and are finally talking hospice. Its grey and rainy here in Sunny CA. What an oxymoron :)

Anyway, as I mentioned - just subscribing.

TTYL

Hi Laura -- don't know if you got my message on the other thread, but please send my regards to Steve, and of course you always have my love:love: let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Personally I was terribly underwhelmed by Acapulco, but perhaps there are some other more southern ports they could use to make a nice 10/11 night itinerary . . .

It's going to be interesting. With the economy what it is, and a new CEO, they must be taking a second look at everything.

Yes, been to Acapulco three times and I agree, but... its shore trips and income, there is lots to do there, and lots of commission to be earnt, like the Dolphins at Cici water park etc.

Its not just the destination its the income, ie Europe in 2007 did very well because of a high take up on expensive shore trips which DCL takes a good commission on.

Nothing can be ruled in or out with a new boss and basically Disney Will Be looking for quick changes (income) but in reality unless you 'pull' 2010 Europe cruises, the earliest he can do anything is 2011. And with new ships he has more choice.

We know the new ships will go from PC, and with the economy as it is they will play safe, West coast is a 'banker' and its on the three year cycle so I cannot see the foundations on that changing.

[RJAYL]

To all...

I was careful in my postings on San Diego, as its one you could get egg on your face, I was a little surprised the 'confirming' newspaper article came out now, but it was nice to 'confirm' what some of the rumors were.

We have seen this before, a few years ago, DCL was 'seriously' thinking about moving its operations to Tampa, so serious that it was able to negotiate a great deal at PC, where PC pay a lot of the improvements.

Tampa would have added time travailing from WDW, two hours instead of one, and yes staff costs, registration costs etc, but PC took it seriously.

The same is true on SD, it could be a ply by DCL to hammer out a great deal, they are going to have the Magic there all year round so they need the best deal.

Its sensible to look at the options and no go with just one port. I do not know the area's problems on traffic as well as you guys but feel the situation on distance is exactly the same for SD as Tampa.

SD however helps the potential for trips to Hawaii, as the ships are Bahama registered so have to have one port outside USA,they can quickly call at Mexico before traveling across the pacific.

I would say its 50/50 at the moment.

Yeah Baby Lets go to Hawaii!:banana: :cool1: :yay: :dance3: :woohoo:

[bellelinus]

Yes, been to Acapulco three times and I agree, but... its shore trips and income, there is lots to do there, and lots of commission to be earnt, like the Dolphins at Cici water park etc.

Its not just the destination its the income, ie Europe in 2007 did very well because of a high take up on expensive shore trips which DCL takes a good commission on.

Nothing can be ruled in or out with a new boss and basically Disney Will Be looking for quick changes (income) but in reality unless you 'pull' 2010 Europe cruises, the earliest he can do anything is 2011. And with new ships he has more choice.

We know the new ships will go from PC, and with the economy as it is they will play safe, West coast is a 'banker' and its on the three year cycle so I cannot see the foundations on that changing.

In a strange way, the state dept. warning about Mexico could actually bring DCL more income if people choose to stay with DCL excursions rather than doing it on their own.

[bellelinus]

Yeah Baby Lets go to Hawaii!:banana: :cool1: :yay: :dance3: :woohoo:

I would do it, because i have had 6 sea days in a row on the transAtlantic and enjoyed it, but some may not care for how long it takes to get there and back . . .

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Yeah Baby Lets go to Hawaii!:banana: :cool1: :yay: :dance3: :woohoo:

I think with Alaska no longer a favorite, Hawaii has gone up a little in the odds, but I personally think they would make a mistake going there more than a few times.

What people 'say' they will do and 'actually do' is to separate things, lots of people do say they want to Cruise DCL in Hawaii, they thing of the islands and many port of call, but they do not think of the Pacific ocean and loads of sea days in a row. That will put many off.

I have been to Honolulu and didn't like it.

[RJAYL]

I would do it, because i have had 6 sea days in a row on the transAtlantic and enjoyed it, but some may not care for how long it takes to get there and back . . .

I have been thinking that once the new DVc resort opens up in Hawaii, they would do cruises back & forth with a stop in Mexico to make it legal!popcorn::

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I have been thinking that once the new DVc resort opens up in Hawaii, they would do cruises back & forth with a stop in Mexico to make it legal!popcorn::

They would not be able to 'dock' that that DVC resort, people link the two together, it has a port but it cannot accomodate cruise ships.

But a 'link' is possible.

[danfromca]

To all...

I was careful in my postings on San Diego, as its one you could get egg on your face, I was a little surprised the 'confirming' newspaper article came out now, but it was nice to 'confirm' what some of the rumors were.

We have seen this before, a few years ago, DCL was 'seriously' thinking about moving its operations to Tampa, so serious that it was able to negotiate a great deal at PC, where PC pay a lot of the improvements.

Tampa would have added time travailing from WDW, two hours instead of one, and yes staff costs, registration costs etc, but PC took it seriously.

The same is true on SD, it could be a ply by DCL to hammer out a great deal, they are going to have the Magic there all year round so they need the best deal.

Its sensible to look at the options and no go with just one port. I do not know the area's problems on traffic as well as you guys but feel the situation on distance is exactly the same for SD as Tampa.

SD however helps the potential for trips to Hawaii, as the ships are Bahama registered so have to have one port outside USA,they can quickly call at Mexico before traveling across the pacific.

I would say its 50/50 at the moment.

Personally I was terribly underwhelmed by Acapulco, but perhaps there are some other more southern ports they could use to make a nice 10/11 night itinerary . . .

It's going to be interesting. With the economy what it is, and a new CEO, they must be taking a second look at everything.

Yes, been to Acapulco three times and I agree, but... its shore trips and income, there is lots to do there, and lots of commission to be earnt, like the Dolphins at Cici water park etc.

Its not just the destination its the income, ie Europe in 2007 did very well because of a high take up on expensive shore trips which DCL takes a good commission on.

Nothing can be ruled in or out with a new boss and basically Disney Will Be looking for quick changes (income) but in reality unless you 'pull' 2010 Europe cruises, the earliest he can do anything is 2011. And with new ships he has more choice.

We know the new ships will go from PC, and with the economy as it is they will play safe, West coast is a 'banker' and its on the three year cycle so I cannot see the foundations on that changing.

I don't think they'll reinvent the wheel. Carnival and RC have a proven year round business model of 3/4 night cruises out of Long Beach. Visits to Mexico, Catalina, San Diego. DCL does the same 3/4 night gig out of PC on the Wonder.

I think that's most of what you'll see on the West Coast. Lots of package deals with Disneyland. Discounts for annual pass holders. They'll be able to draw not only on the tourist business, but the huge local market (Orlando metropolitan area has 2 million residents, vs 17 million L.A.). Basically treat the ship like a third theme park.

Regarding San Diego - traffic IS a big deal. A huge deal. One can't express in mere words the nature of traffic in the L.A. area. I used to live there, and every time I visit it's worse. Took me 90 minutes last week to get from Burbank to Buena Park (should have been 30 minutes).
Even Disneyland to Long Beach is a mess - San Diego is unimaginable.

Anyway, that's my guess. Wouldn't go against Andrew though - I'm sure he has DCL headquarters wired with hidden listening devices. :rolleyes1

[jilljill]

Subscribing....


Now off to the hospital... looks like the doctors finally came in and are finally talking hospice. Its grey and rainy here in Sunny CA. What an oxymoron :)

Anyway, as I mentioned - just subscribing.

TTYL

More prayers to you and your family. :grouphug: :flower3:

[jlawall]

Yeah Baby Lets go to Hawaii!:banana: :cool1: :yay: :dance3: :woohoo:

I'm in.:goodvibes :woohoo:

[jlawall]

I think with Alaska no longer a favorite, Hawaii has gone up a little in the odds, but I personally think they would make a mistake going there more than a few times.

What people 'say' they will do and 'actually do' is to separate things, lots of people do say they want to Cruise DCL in Hawaii, they thing of the islands and many port of call, but they do not think of the Pacific ocean and loads of sea days in a row. That will put many off.

I have been to Honolulu and didn't like it. Honolulu is not the definite port to me........we've been to Maui and Kauai and not yet Big Island but all the islands are so amazing..........HAWAII IS MY DEFINITE NOT TO BE MISSED CRUISE local............:banana:

[jlawall]

I don't think they'll reinvent the wheel. Carnival and RC have a proven year round business model of 3/4 night cruises out of Long Beach. Visits to Mexico, Catalina, San Diego. DCL does the same 3/4 night gig out of PC on the Wonder.

I think that's most of what you'll see on the West Coast. Lots of package deals with Disneyland. Discounts for annual pass holders. They'll be able to draw not only on the tourist business, but the huge local market (Orlando metropolitan area has 2 million residents, vs 17 million L.A.). Basically treat the ship like a third theme park.

Regarding San Diego - traffic IS a big deal. A huge deal. One can't express in mere words the nature of traffic in the L.A. area. I used to live there, and every time I visit it's worse. Took me 90 minutes last week to get from Burbank to Buena Park (should have been 30 minutes).
Even Disneyland to Long Beach is a mess - San Diego is unimaginable.

Anyway, that's my guess. Wouldn't go against Andrew though - I'm sure he has DCL headquarters wired with hidden listening devices. :rolleyes1

The traffic issue confirms my personal experience........:sad2:

[Madisonznana]

Personally I was terribly underwhelmed by Acapulco, but perhaps there are some other more southern ports they could use to make a nice 10/11 night itinerary . . .

It's going to be interesting. With the economy what it is, and a new CEO, they must be taking a second look at everything.

I did not go with Disney, but I did go to the Mexican Riviera and I wasn't too impressed with any stop. I said I would never go again, but I might force :rotfl: myself to go on the Magic.

[Madisonznana]

Subscribing....


Now off to the hospital... looks like the doctors finally came in and are finally talking hospice. Its grey and rainy here in Sunny CA. What an oxymoron :)

Anyway, as I mentioned - just subscribing.

TTYL

Prayers for you and your family.:grouphug:

[jlawall]

Prayers for you and your family.:grouphug:
Yes, Laura, we are all thinking of you tonight...........:hug:

[Madisonznana]

I don't think they'll reinvent the wheel. Carnival and RC have a proven year round business model of 3/4 night cruises out of Long Beach. Visits to Mexico, Catalina, San Diego. DCL does the same 3/4 night gig out of PC on the Wonder.



Those are usually known as the booze cruise. People go for the long weekend to drink and party. They can be quite uncomfortable for families. I have only been on one but let me tell you some of the people to see`:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: DCL would be a great change for those with families, no explaining to kids why that girl across the room can't walk straight and has no idea why her top is half off.:confused3

[Madisonznana]

The traffic issue confirms my personal experience........:sad2:

Traffic?? What traffic? :confused3 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I guess I am just to used to it.

[jlawall]

Traffic?? What traffic? :confused3 :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
I guess I am just to used to it.

Well, despite the supremely better weather, I have never encountered the traffic of SoCal..........not even driving in NYC compares to that...........:confused3

[jlawall]

Things are much less exciting tonight..........:confused3

[Madisonznana]

I am happy about that, because I am not half the fluffer Izzi is!!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[jilljill]

Things are much less exciting tonight..........:confused3

Joann you could make it more exciting since you are only 4 away from 10000. :woohoo:

[jlawall]

Joann you could make it more exciting since you are only 4 away from 10000. :woohoo:

oh sorry:confused3

[jilljill]

oh sorry:confused3
No need to be sorry. :flower3:

[jlawall]

Ok, so as I've said..........I've been on these boards since 2002, just after I departed from my first 7 day in tears.........I loved it so much, I was determined to get a job onboard! After I got over that, I kept posting and the rest is history!:goodvibes

[bellelinus]

I did not go with Disney, but I did go to the Mexican Riviera and I wasn't too impressed with any stop. I said I would never go again, but I might force :rotfl: myself to go on the Magic.

On the PC repo cruise this past summer, we stopped at Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, and I would go back to both -- I also heard good things about Matzalan from those who did the 7 night cruises that stopped there. I just didn't care for Acapulco.

[bellelinus]

Ok, so as I've said..........I've been on these boards since 2002, just after I departed from my first 7 day in tears.........I loved it so much, I was determined to get a job onboard! After I got over that, I kept posting and the rest is history!:goodvibes

And you are almost to your historic post! Quintuple digits!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[jlawall]

On the PC repo cruise this past summer, we stopped at Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, and I would go back to both -- I also heard good things about Matzalan from those who did the 7 night cruises that stopped there. I just didn't care for Acapulco.

We did Cabo, Matzatlan and Puerto Vallarta on our West Coast trip and although we made some terrific DISfriends on that trip, it was far by my least favorite cruise as far as ports go.

[bellelinus]

Congrats JoAnn!

10,000 postings!

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[bellelinus]

We did Cabo, Matzatlan and Puerto Vallarta on our West Coast trip and although we made some terrific DISfriends on that trip, it was far by my least favorite cruise as far as ports go.

Well, I liked Cabo and PV as well as any of the Caribbean ports I have been to, so I would go there again:goodvibes

[cruisin'Mike]

Hi Everybody. Just checking in to the new thread. There's no way i could keep up with the old one. I did my 3 day intensive board review course last week, and I started another new rotation this week. Only about 10 more weeks until graduation!

[jlawall]

Hi Everybody. Just checking in to the new thread. There's no way i could keep up with the old one. I did my 3 day intensive board review course last week, and I started another new rotation this week. Only about 10 more weeks until graduation! You will make it!:wizard:

[jlawall]

Congrats JoAnn!

10,000 postings!

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Thx!:goodvibes :grouphug: pirate: :rolleyes:

[jilljill]

Hi Everybody. Just checking in to the new thread. There's no way i could keep up with the old one. I did my 3 day intensive board review course last week, and I started another new rotation this week. Only about 10 more weeks until graduation!

:yay: You go Mike. :yay: You are almost there.

[jilljill]

Congrats JoAnn!

10,000 postings!

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:worship: :woohoo: :dance3:

[jilljill]

On the PC repo cruise this past summer, we stopped at Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, and I would go back to both -- I also heard good things about Matzalan from those who did the 7 night cruises that stopped there. I just didn't care for Acapulco.

We spent a week in PV about 16 or 17 years ago and liked it. It's so different seeing the Mexican ports from a longer stay than just a few hours.
We liked Matzalan when we were there on the MR in 2005, did a great tour with Matzalan Frank, who posts on the DIS every so often. Wasn't too thrilled with Cabo because it was so hot and humid and I was miserable in the humidity. But what we saw of Cabo was pretty was really clean.

I would go on another MR cruise with DCL, now that I know to expect a whole different crowd than what we are used to sailing with in the Caribbean or to the Bahamas.

[danfromca]

On the PC repo cruise this past summer, we stopped at Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, and I would go back to both -- I also heard good things about Matzalan from those who did the 7 night cruises that stopped there. I just didn't care for Acapulco.

Unfortunately, a 3/4 day cruise won't get you that far south. Ensenada is the most common port for the short cruises. Blech. But Catalina is pretty nice. And there's plenty to do in San Diego.

[bellelinus]

Hi Everybody. Just checking in to the new thread. There's no way i could keep up with the old one. I did my 3 day intensive board review course last week, and I started another new rotation this week. Only about 10 more weeks until graduation!

Congrats, Mike, for being able to see the light at the end of the tunnel!:thumbsup2

Unfortunately, a 3/4 day cruise won't get you that far south. Ensenada is the most common port for the short cruises. Blech. But Catalina is pretty nice. And there's plenty to do in San Diego.

I wouldn't do a short cruise on the west coast -- If I'm going to CA, I would make it a longer trip, do DL and a beach for a few days and then do a longer cruise (7 days or more) if they had it . . .

[Caropooh]

GOOD MORNING,AFTERNOON AND EVENING BALLYHOOERS!!!!!

My baby is 10 today! Where did the time go?

[jilljill]

GOOD MORNING,AFTERNOON AND EVENING BALLYHOOERS!!!!!

My baby is 10 today! Where did the time go?

party: party: party: party: party:

:cake: :cake: :cake: :cake: :cake:

:bday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHRYN :bday:


The dreaded 10!!! That means she's now full price at WDW. :sad1: :scared1:

[MrsG]

Congrats on 10,000 JoAnn!!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:


Happy 10th Birthday Kathryn!!!

[MrsG]

Andrew,


Thanks again for all the info. If the Magic will be kept in CA, any ideas about the Wonder?????? I'm assuming the two new ships will take over the Caribbean itineraries as they will be based out of PC??????

[Madisonznana]

On the PC repo cruise this past summer, we stopped at Cabo and Puerto Vallarta, and I would go back to both -- I also heard good things about Matzalan from those who did the 7 night cruises that stopped there. I just didn't care for Acapulco.

We went in October and maybe it was just the excursions we went on. But the humidity way like 120%. I was on an excursion that involved a folk show, shopping and the a buffet at a resort were we could swim. After shopping we had to walk 2 blocks to the resort. It took 10 minutes to change, my clothes were stuck to me. I have never experienced that before.

[Madisonznana]

Congrats JoAnn!

10,000 postings!

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:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :yay: :yay: :yay: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Madisonznana]

Hi Everybody. Just checking in to the new thread. There's no way i could keep up with the old one. I did my 3 day intensive board review course last week, and I started another new rotation this week. Only about 10 more weeks until graduation!

Way to go Mike!! It's all down hill from here!;)

[Marla Hellwig]

:wave2:

babysitting mice again today - oh the joy :scared1:

[RJAYL]

:wave2:

babysitting mice again today - oh the joy :scared1:

Huh better get some Decon!:3dglasses popcorn:: :thumbsup2

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Andrew,


Thanks again for all the info. If the Magic will be kept in CA, any ideas about the Wonder?????? I'm assuming the two new ships will take over the Caribbean itineraries as they will be based out of PC??????

Firstly, evening all, working on my new laptop, a bit slow on the internet, but I presume it will speed up.

Only one ship will move in 2011 as the new ships come in 2011 and 2012, There is debate if the first new ship takes over the wonder route or the Magic 7 night routes, I thought the 7 night ones.

I guess Europe will be included and longer carribean cruises when both ships arrive but the old ships will have major refits for a longer drydock

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I don't think they'll reinvent the wheel. Carnival and RC have a proven year round business model of 3/4 night cruises out of Long Beach. Visits to Mexico, Catalina, San Diego. DCL does the same 3/4 night gig out of PC on the Wonder.

I think that's most of what you'll see on the West Coast. Lots of package deals with Disneyland. Discounts for annual pass holders. They'll be able to draw not only on the tourist business, but the huge local market (Orlando metropolitan area has 2 million residents, vs 17 million L.A.). Basically treat the ship like a third theme park.

Regarding San Diego - traffic IS a big deal. A huge deal. One can't express in mere words the nature of traffic in the L.A. area. I used to live there, and every time I visit it's worse. Took me 90 minutes last week to get from Burbank to Buena Park (should have been 30 minutes).
Even Disneyland to Long Beach is a mess - San Diego is unimaginable.

Anyway, that's my guess. Wouldn't go against Andrew though - I'm sure he has DCL headquarters wired with hidden listening devices. :rolleyes1

Honolulu is not the definite port to me........we've been to Maui and Kauai and not yet Big Island but all the islands are so amazing..........HAWAII IS MY DEFINITE NOT TO BE MISSED CRUISE local............:banana:

Read...interesting, as on my new laptop and its slooooow, will come back later

[bellelinus]

We went in October and maybe it was just the excursions we went on. But the humidity way like 120%. I was on an excursion that involved a folk show, shopping and the a buffet at a resort were we could swim. After shopping we had to walk 2 blocks to the resort. It took 10 minutes to change, my clothes were stuck to me. I have never experienced that before.

In Cabo we did a 2 hour private horseback ride along the beach with Red Rose stables (took a taxi there), then took a taxi to the beach, rented a few chairs, some drinks and food, and enjoyed the rest of the day. I thought the water and beach were lovely there -- much like Huntington Beach, CA, which I love. In PV, we ziplined with Los Veranos (again, took a taxi to their place, then a bus from there with their group) -- super fun.

[Caropooh]

:wave2:

babysitting mice again today - oh the joy :scared1:

are they behaving well?

[bellelinus]

Happy birthday, Kathryn!

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[Andrew DEREK UK]

OK Slowly getting this new laptop to speed up a bit, think its downloading a lot of stuff......

[MrsG]

I heard that the water is not very warm in the summer time on the western coast of Mexico. Any truth to it?

[jilljill]

Evening all.
I've been working on planning a quick trip to WDW next weekend. Flying down with DD and nephew Thurs. night and then driving back on Sunday with them and my brother - should be interesting. He has to go back and pick up his new Harley that he had to leave in my friend's garage since he didn't want to ride back in the snow Sunday/Monday.

[bellelinus]

I heard that the water is not very warm in the summer time on the western coast of Mexico. Any truth to it?

Not for me in the middle of August in Cabo -- the water was very warm, with nice big waves and very smooth clean sand.

[bellelinus]

Evening all.
I've been working on planning a quick trip to WDW next weekend. Flying down with DD and nephew Thurs. night and then driving back on Sunday with them and my brother - should be interesting. He has to go back and pick up his new Harley that he had to leave in my friend's garage since he didn't want to ride back in the snow Sunday/Monday.

Cool! We get to WDW on March 15, which if I am reading your post correctly, is the day you leave:rotfl:

[bellelinus]

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[bellelinus]

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[jilljill]

Cool! We get to WDW on March 15, which if I am reading your post correctly, is the day you leave:rotfl:

Yes, we leave on the 15th. I guess you'll be flying over us as we head up 95. :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:

[jlawall]

GOOD MORNING,AFTERNOON AND EVENING BALLYHOOERS!!!!!

My baby is 10 today! Where did the time go?

She must be in 4th grade, my specialty!! HB!!:lovestruc

[jlawall]

I heard that the water is not very warm in the summer time on the western coast of Mexico. Any truth to it?

It was fine in late July when we were there........the West Coast cruises had a lot of cool weather in 2005 but our week was excellent each day:goodvibes

[jlawall]

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Thx Julie, looks like great memories!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Marla Hellwig]

no decon for these mice

they belong to Kara's biotech class showcase's experiements

[danfromca]

OK Slowly getting this new laptop to speed up a bit, think its downloading a lot of stuff......

So, which laptop did you end up getting?

Dan

[jlawall]

Happy birthday, Kathryn!

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:thumbsup2

[jlawall]

Evening all.
I've been working on planning a quick trip to WDW next weekend. Flying down with DD and nephew Thurs. night and then driving back on Sunday with them and my brother - should be interesting. He has to go back and pick up his new Harley that he had to leave in my friend's garage since he didn't want to ride back in the snow Sunday/Monday.

Hey sounds like a great plan.........I'm always in for the quick trip to WDW!
:cool1:

[jilljill]

Hey sounds like a great plan.........I'm always in for the quick trip to WDW!
:cool1:

I just hope I survive with 2 teens and my brother. :headache: :dance3: :rotfl2: :upsidedow :headache:

[jlawall]

I just hope I survive with 2 teens and my brother. :headache: :dance3: :rotfl2: :upsidedow :headache:

Details, details..........where are you staying, which parks will you visit???:cool1:

[Caropooh]

Kathryn would like to tell everybody thank you for the birthday wishes! She had a very good day!
Yes JoAnn , she is in the 4th grade!

[bellelinus]

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[jilljill]

Details, details..........where are you staying, which parks will you visit???:cool1:

Tentative details so far: stay at Pop Thurs. night to take advantage of ME services and EMH at Epcot Friday night. Friday & Sat. night we will stay with my friend's right behind the MK, where the motorcycle has been parked. Friday will definately be Epcot and don't know about another park or not. Saturday we will go down and have a look around at Mousesurplus and see if there's anything there we can't live without and hit another park, not sure which. Leave early Sunday morning and drive home.

[jilljill]

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Thanks for reminding me, the snow days this week have me all confused on the days. :dance3: :confused3 :upsidedow

[Caropooh]

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WOO HOO!!!!
It was cold (28 degrees) and foggy out this morning on the way to work. They are saying we could maybe get a little snow tomorrow night. This has been the craziest winter for us. :upsidedow

[Disneynutinlondon]

Tentative details so far: stay at Pop Thurs. night to take advantage of ME services and EMH at Epcot Friday night. Friday & Sat. night we will stay with my friend's right behind the MK, where the motorcycle has been parked. Friday will definately be Epcot and don't know about another park or not. Saturday we will go down and have a look around at Mousesurplus and see if there's anything there we can't live without and hit another park, not sure which. Leave early Sunday morning and drive home.

That's one place I really want to visit next time we get to WDW. I've bought some stuff from them on Ebay but I never knew they existed when we were last in Florida.

[jilljill]

That's one place I really want to visit next time we get to WDW. I've bought some stuff from them on Ebay but I never knew they existed when we were last in Florida.

Oh my.....you will need a huge trunk to get things home if you go to the warehouse. We were at the old warehouse so I'm curious to go to the new one. I'll definatley report back to you on how it was. We'll probably go there again next month when we are down Easter week.
I am hoping they have DCL deck chairs.

[jilljill]

In case anyone wants to look at Mousurplus's website: http://mousesurplus.myshopify.com/

[Disneynutinlondon]

Oh my.....you will need a huge trunk to get things home if you go to the warehouse. We were at the old warehouse so I'm curious to go to the new one. I'll definatley report back to you on how it was. We'll probably go there again next month when we are down Easter week.
I am hoping they have DCL deck chairs.

Oh I would so like a set of them ...... maybe 4 loungers and 4 uprights

[jilljill]

Oh I would so like a set of them ...... maybe 4 loungers and 4 uprights

I don't see them on their website, but that doesn't mean anything. I'm really hoping. :wizard:

[Disneynutinlondon]

I don't see them on their website, but that doesn't mean anything. I'm really hoping. :wizard:


Good luck ....... I did see a thread a while back about someone who mamaged to get 2 loungers and they looked FAB !!

[Disneynutinlondon]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7928289.stm

Check this out, passengers fished out of the drink after ship's gangplank broke !!!

[RJAYL]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7928289.stm

Check this out, passengers fished out of the drink after ship's gangplank broke !!!

Wow must of been a mighty Disser Wind!:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Andrew you need to check it out for the Price line commercial intro with Captain Kirk!:thumbsup2 :worship: :lmao:

[BluegrassBelles]

Happy Weekend!! We are finally getting some warmer weather this weekend (in the 70's tomorrow).

We are so ready to go somewhere warm. Sarah has spring break next week and is going to Kiawah and studying for midterms on the beach.

:yay: :yay: :yay:

[jlawall]

Tentative details so far: stay at Pop Thurs. night to take advantage of ME services and EMH at Epcot Friday night. Friday & Sat. night we will stay with my friend's right behind the MK, where the motorcycle has been parked. Friday will definately be Epcot and don't know about another park or not. Saturday we will go down and have a look around at Mousesurplus and see if there's anything there we can't live without and hit another park, not sure which. Leave early Sunday morning and drive home.

Thanks!:thumbsup2

[jlawall]

Happy Weekend!! We are finally getting some warmer weather this weekend (in the 70's tomorrow).

We are so ready to go somewhere warm. Sarah has spring break next week and is going to Kiawah and studying for midterms on the beach.

:yay: :yay: :yay:

Us, too......bring it on Spring!:goodvibes

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Wow must of been a mighty Disser Wind!:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Andrew you need to check it out for the Price line commercial intro with Captain Kirk!:thumbsup2 :worship: :lmao:

Beam me up scotty.:thumbsup2

[jilljill]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7928289.stm

Check this out, passengers fished out of the drink after ship's gangplank broke !!!

That's horrible. I hope they are doing ok.

[jlawall]

I don't know......a dip in the sea would do me good right now......jkjkjkjk:fish:

[RJAYL]

I don't know......a dip in the sea would do me good right now......jkjkjkjk:fish:

Remind me and I will be glad to throw you over the companionway while we are on the cruise!:lmao: :thumbsup2 :rotfl: :lovestruc :banana: :laughing: :scared1: :cloud9: :3dglasses

[BluegrassBelles]

Where did everyone go? No posts since 1:50 pm!! We weren't even on the first page anymore.

[RJAYL]

Where did everyone go? No posts since 1:50 pm!! We weren't even on the first page anymore.

They all jumped off the companionway!:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :laughing:

[jlawall]

Remind me and I will be glad to throw you over the companionway while we are on the cruise!:lmao: :thumbsup2 :rotfl: :lovestruc :banana: :laughing: :scared1: :cloud9: :3dglasses

Thank you Robby, you made my day.:sail:

[jilljill]

Where did everyone go? No posts since 1:50 pm!! We weren't even on the first page anymore.

I've been searching houses online to look at next weekend and gathering info on the neighborhood and such.

Can't believe we dropped to page 2. :scared1:

[jilljill]

They all jumped off the companionway!:lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :laughing:

.....or where they pushed?!? :confused3 :rotfl2: :scared1: :dance3: :rolleyes1 :scared:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Morning all!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

[bellelinus]

Morning all!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

Morning, Andrew! How are things in London this morning? We in NYC are about to have a nice warm spring day:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[RJAYL]

Thank you Robby, you made my day.:sail:

We strive to please JoJo :thumbsup2 :lmao:

[RJAYL]

.....or where they pushed?!? :confused3 :rotfl2: :scared1: :dance3: :rolleyes1 :scared:

Only Darkwing Duck knows for sure (usually I would say the shadow but this is a Disney thread!):lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :laughing:

[jlawall]

Morning, Andrew! How are things in London this morning? We in NYC are about to have a nice warm spring day:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
We missed it by one weekend!!!

[RJAYL]

Morning all!!!!!!!:thumbsup2

Morning, Andrew! How are things in London this morning? We in NYC are about to have a nice warm spring day:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

Morning to both of you early riser's & all the other Disser's at sea, now I am Mustard!;)

It is a beutiful spring day here in the Valley of the Blue Hills.:goodvibes

I am off to my accountant's this morning (after dropping my oldest daughter off at figure skating) wish me luck!:worship: :scared1:

[jlawall]

Off to the hairdressers here........have a nice day all!:goodvibes Enjoy the Spring!!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Morning, Andrew! How are things in London this morning? We in NYC are about to have a nice warm spring day:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

Morning to both of you early riser's & all the other Disser's at sea, now I am Mustard!;)

It is a beutiful spring day here in the Valley of the Blue Hills.:goodvibes

I am off to my accountant's this morning (after dropping my oldest daughter off at figure skating) wish me luck!:worship: :scared1:

Yes we have a nice spring day here, not too warm but better than the last few cold days, at one point on Wednesday night I was driving and suddendly we had a ice and hail storm my car was covered so was the road, and all traffic came to a stop.

The strange thing was it was local, as after not moving for 20 mins or so, we then all started up and just down the road it was dry and no snow or ice?

I am working on my new laptop DD Alice is on hers now and we have funally set up a Wiifi netwrok for the house, and she is happy as her ITouch works on it as well.

[bellelinus]

I've been searching houses online to look at next weekend and gathering info on the neighborhood and such.

Can't believe we dropped to page 2. :scared1:

Hey Barb -- I'm going to Opal's on 52nd Street for lunch today -- some nice person gave me a gift certificate:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[bellelinus]

Yes we have a nice spring day here, not too warm but better than the last few cold days, at one point on Wednesday night I was driving and suddendly we had a ice and hail storm my car was covered so was the road, and all traffic came to a stop.

The strange thing was it was local, as after not moving for 20 mins or so, we then all started up and just down the road it was dry and no snow or ice?

I am working on my new laptop DD Alice is on hers now and we have funally set up a Wiifi netwrok for the house, and she is happy as her ITouch works on it as well.

Weather can be abrupt like that -- thank goodness there wasn't an accident with sudden ice and hail:scared1:

[jilljill]

Hey Barb -- I'm going to Opal's on 52nd Street for lunch today -- some nice person gave me a gift certificate:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Enjoy your lunch and let me know now it was. :hug: :flower3:

[Caropooh]

Good morning! It's nice out right now, but we could see a little snow later today.
Kathryn's birthday party is this afternoon! She's having it at a gymnastics place!

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Weather can be abrupt like that -- thank goodness there wasn't an accident with sudden ice and hail:scared1:

I would say here in the UK, from what I remember we never seemed to get this sudden events, yes we have had hail,snow winds before, but not these local extremes, it was cold but sunny my car said 5c then it came down and the temp dropped to 0 in a minute or so.

We have had our coldest winter for 18 years+ now, hope with spring coming we are getting away from it, its sunny at 6am to 6pm now so looking good.

[bellelinus]

Enjoy your lunch and let me know now it was. :hug: :flower3:

I shall!:thumbsup2 I'll give you the run down on what we ordered as well:goodvibes We will leave around 12:30 or so . . .

I would say here in the UK, from what I remember we never seemed to get this sudden events, yes we have had hail,snow winds before, but not these local extremes, it was cold but sunny my car said 5c then it came down and the temp dropped to 0 in a minute or so.

We have had our coldest winter for 18 years+ now, hope with spring coming we are getting away from it, its sunny at 6am to 6pm now so looking good.

Remember that climate change caused by human factors (better name than global warming) leads to more extremes, so not surprising, really.:sad2:

[jilljill]

Reminder for all on this side of the pond...

...tonight is 'spring forward', don't forget to turn your clocks up 1 hour. Ugh...1 less hour of sleep tonight. :headache: :cloud9:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Reminder for all on this side of the pond...

...tonight is 'spring forward', don't forget to turn your clocks up 1 hour. Ugh...1 less hour of sleep tonight. :headache: :cloud9:

AND THIS SIDE, DO NOT DO IT TONIGHT...

Dont know why as we swap to months before longest night, but swap for Spring three months after it, think of all the extra fuel wasted. USA seems 'ahead' of us, well it will be.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

OK

Think I have mastered this,

I have a new laptop.

Set up a WiiFi network,

All going well.

Now whats this button...

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Why cant it have spellcheck?

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Then the Mrs says you cant spend money on yourself what about me,


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Ah, well true love, we have the cruise to look forward to in the summer, and no problems..


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In a Cat 3 with little gifts....

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[bellelinus]

Reminder for all on this side of the pond...

...tonight is 'spring forward', don't forget to turn your clocks up 1 hour. Ugh...1 less hour of sleep tonight. :headache: :cloud9:

Thanks for the reminder, Barb --

Back from lunch -- it was very cozy. We had Angus burgers with fries for some and onion rings for others . . . I had a mimosa . . . and hot chocolate lava cakes for dessert! Yes, just like DCL! It was great, Barb -- thanks very much for the certificate.:love:

[jlawall]

Well I just drove to the beach, it's now cloudy and in the high 50s..........not doing much this weekend, just chillin'.................glad to hear that your new computer is hooked up, Andy, glad lunch was nice Julie, have a great party, Carolyn, happy planning, Barb................best wishes to the rest of us across the country and the pond............maybe the UK will get some of our mild weather next week!:goodvibes

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Well I just drove to the beach, it's now cloudy and in the high 50s..........not doing much this weekend, just chillin'.................glad to hear that your new computer is hooked up, Andy, glad lunch was nice Julie, have a great party, Carolyn, happy planning, Barb................best wishes to the rest of us across the country and the pond............maybe the UK will get some of our mild weather next week!:goodvibes

Just had a 'crash' on it, WINDOW's came up saying there is an update, clicked ok and then after a small time crashed and had to restore, just bringing back stuff now.

[jlawall]

Sorry to hear that, technology is always a "ride"..........GL with all that!

[jilljill]

Julie I'm so glad that you enjoyed your lunch and it sounded very good. The funny thing about what you ordered, DD kept saying all afternoon she wanted a burger and fries for dinner but steak was already defrosted. She'll get her burger and fries tomorrow, glad you were able to enjoy them today. :thumbsup2

[jilljill]

Joann sounds like you should have stayed home and enjoyed the record breaking temps here. I had a couple windows and doors open it was so nice.

[Madisonznana]

Hi fellow cruisers!! It was a nice day here too. Sunny, :cool1: about 73. Really beautiful. We ran around a bit, had Mexican food for lunch, Went to BevMo and bought 5 bottles of wine. Not that we plan to drink them all tonight! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Tomorrow we are going to see our daughter in her new house. I thought we were going to be spending the weekend helping her move in, but they got in without us. So tomorrow we get to go see most of it put together without having to do the work. :banana: :banana:

Having fun with the new computer yet, Andrew?:surfweb:

[danfromca]

Reminder for all on this side of the pond...

...tonight is 'spring forward', don't forget to turn your clocks up 1 hour. Ugh...1 less hour of sleep tonight. :headache: :cloud9:

NOOOOO!!!!! How dare they take my sleep away!!!!!

Just had a 'crash' on it, WINDOW's came up saying there is an update, clicked ok and then after a small time crashed and had to restore, just bringing back stuff now.

Good ol' Windows. So... which laptop did you end up getting?

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Sorry to hear that, technology is always a "ride"..........GL with all that!

NOOOOO!!!!! How dare they take my sleep away!!!!!



Good ol' Windows. So... which laptop did you end up getting?

Its a HP 17 inch one with blue ray and dual processor, Webcam etc

[danfromca]

Its a HP 17 inch one with blue ray and dual processor, Webcam etc

Nice. Hard to go wrong with HP.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Nice. Hard to go wrong with HP.

Seems ok at the time for the price and what I will use it for, We have HP Printers etc already, so wasn't against the brand, but in the end it just met the needs.

It has a special function 'book Palo' one click and 3 ressies booked at 00:00:rotfl:(remote control, so I can stay in bed)

[bellelinus]

Julie I'm so glad that you enjoyed your lunch and it sounded very good. The funny thing about what you ordered, DD kept saying all afternoon she wanted a burger and fries for dinner but steak was already defrosted. She'll get her burger and fries tomorrow, glad you were able to enjoy them today. :thumbsup2

They were very good burgers, too -- my middle daughter is a real burger expert and thought they were up in the top tier of her mental rankings! Hope Alexa enjoys her burger today:goodvibes Thanks again for the gift.

Joann sounds like you should have stayed home and enjoyed the record breaking temps here. I had a couple windows and doors open it was so nice.

I had windows open as well! My youngest and I took our dogs to the nearby dog run in Carl Schurz park later in the afternoon and it was so warm and pleasant, we couldn't believe it.



It has a special function 'book Palo' one click and 3 ressies booked at 00:00:rotfl:(remote control, so I can stay in bed)

You already had that, though, Andrew -- it's called concierge service!:rotfl2:

[bellelinus]

It's already happened, but just one more reminder for those in the US:

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z316/bettyboop6896/Spring/spring_forward.jpg

[Andrew DEREK UK]

They were very good burgers, too -- my middle daughter is a real burger expert and thought they were up in the top tier of her mental rankings! Hope Alexa enjoys her burger today:goodvibes Thanks again for the gift.
I had windows open as well! My youngest and I took our dogs to the nearby dog run in Carl Schurz park later in the afternoon and it was so warm and pleasant, we couldn't believe it.


You already had that, though, Andrew -- it's called concierge service!:rotfl2::lmao: You mean I paid for a new laptop for nothing??

[RJAYL]

Seems ok at the time for the price and what I will use it for, We have HP Printers etc already, so wasn't against the brand, but in the end it just met the needs.

It has a special function 'book Palo' one click and 3 ressies booked at 00:00:rotfl:(remote control, so I can stay in bed)

What you be smokin mund?:lmao: ;)

[RJAYL]

You already had that, though, Andrew -- it's called concierge service!:rotfl2:

Sometimes it is good sometimes it is just okay!:confused3 :surfweb: popcorn::
Boy that was an easy Mustard!:upsidedow

We have a Purim Carnival to attend today!:banana: :dance3:

Fun for the little ones!:cool1: :thumbsup2

[bellelinus]

:lmao: You mean I paid for a new laptop for nothing??

No, because it allows you to check in with your friends on the Dis:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Caropooh]

The crazy weather continues! We have maybe 1/2" of snow on the ground, with more possible throughout today and tomorrow. I know it's not much, but it's MARCH!!!!!! :confused3

[Andrew DEREK UK]

What you be smokin mund?:lmao: ;)
BBQ Ribs, dute.
No, because it allows you to check in with your friends on the Dis:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Ahh, I knew there would be a reason, my Mrs thinks I just like spending money!

[cruisin'Mike]

It's already happened, but just one more reminder for those in the US:

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z316/bettyboop6896/Spring/spring_forward.jpg

Morning everybody.

Also don't forget to change the batteries in your
smoke detectors.

http://www.mountprospect.org/services/fire_department/fire_prevention/education/smoke_detector.jpg

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Morning everybody.

Also don't forget to change the batteries in your
smoke detectors.

http://www.mountprospect.org/services/fire_department/fire_prevention/education/smoke_detector.jpg

Good point just changed my smoke detector.

[jilljill]

The crazy weather continues! We have maybe 1/2" of snow on the ground, with more possible throughout today and tomorrow. I know it's not much, but it's MARCH!!!!!! :confused3

You have had more than your share of snow this winter. Very strange indeed. :confused3 :eek:

[BluegrassBelles]

We also bought a HP in January (desktop version). One month after getting it home and all updated, had a hard drive crash. So they sent me a new hard drive for me to install!! I took it to work and had 4 volunteers to install the hard drive. (The wonders of working in IT). It only took them 10 minutes to change out the drive and they had all the correct size tools.

Three hours later and Windows was reinstalled. Still working on installing all of the other programs from the old computer(again).

Did do the taxes this weekend.

[Andrew DEREK UK]

We also bought a HP in January (desktop version). One month after getting it home and all updated, had a hard drive crash. So they sent me a new hard drive for me to install!! I took it to work and had 4 volunteers to install the hard drive. (The wonders of working in IT). It only took them 10 minutes to change out the drive and they had all the correct size tools.

Three hours later and Windows was reinstalled. Still working on installing all of the other programs from the old computer(again).

Did do the taxes this weekend.

I have had two 'crashes' since I started using it, both of them when the system said Windows has updates for you, I installed and then it crashed, I have restored my operating system and now installed after a Norton check.

Hopefully it will settle down.:surfweb:

[jlawall]

Joann sounds like you should have stayed home and enjoyed the record breaking temps here. I had a couple windows and doors open it was so nice.

Today was pretty nice, I got in my bike ride and then my "Rents" and I sat on the beach and had lunch, it was sunny but cooler on the beach..........still summer is finally coming closer...............can you believe it...........THERE WERE PEOPLE SURFING..............crazy!:confused3 :goodvibes

[jlawall]

Hi fellow cruisers!! It was a nice day here too. Sunny, :cool1: about 73. Really beautiful. We ran around a bit, had Mexican food for lunch, Went to BevMo and bought 5 bottles of wine. Not that we plan to drink them all tonight! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Tomorrow we are going to see our daughter in her new house. I thought we were going to be spending the weekend helping her move in, but they got in without us. So tomorrow we get to go see most of it put together without having to do the work. :banana: :banana:

Having fun with the new computer yet, Andrew?:surfweb:

Hey, I THINK WE HAD THE SAME WEATHER THIS WEEKEND!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[jlawall]

NOOOOO!!!!! How dare they take my sleep away!!!!!

Today was a "piece of cake"...........tomorrow will be the true test.............:rolleyes1

[jlawall]

We have a Purim Carnival to attend today!:banana: :dance3: :thumbsup2

I had my hamentashen on Friday......am I still part of the group as an honorary?:cutie:

[danfromca]

We also bought a HP in January (desktop version). One month after getting it home and all updated, had a hard drive crash. So they sent me a new hard drive for me to install!! I took it to work and had 4 volunteers to install the hard drive. (The wonders of working in IT). It only took them 10 minutes to change out the drive and they had all the correct size tools.

Three hours later and Windows was reinstalled. Still working on installing all of the other programs from the old computer(again).

Did do the taxes this weekend.

I've been gradually bringing up a new desktop machine. Built this one myself - it's been a while, but none of the machines I found had quite the right combination of features.

I have had two 'crashes' since I started using it, both of them when the system said Windows has updates for you, I installed and then it crashed, I have restored my operating system and now installed after a Norton check.

Hopefully it will settle down.:surfweb:

Windows? Settle down? What a peculiar concept.... :rolleyes1

[Andrew DEREK UK]

I've been gradually bringing up a new desktop machine. Built this one myself - it's been a while, but none of the machines I found had quite the right combination of features.



Windows? Settle down? What a peculiar concept.... :rolleyes1
Agree....I think the updates caused the issue, Now if this PC has been in store for a time in its box, then its getting a lot in one go, I looked at the list and it was very long, so a fix on a fix, might cause the crash.

[jlawall]

I've been gradually bringing up a new desktop machine. Built this one myself - it's been a while, but none of the machines I found had quite the right combination of features.



Windows? Settle down? What a peculiar concept.... :rolleyes1

Agree....I think the updates caused the issue, Now if this PC has been in store for a time in its box, then its getting a lot in one go, I looked at the list and it was very long, so a fix on a fix, might cause the crash.

Computer Geek Chat!:goodvibes ;) :surfweb:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Computer Geek Chat!:goodvibes ;) :surfweb:

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/ANDREWPORTER/computer1.gif


We all have our pre set images of geeks.....

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/ANDREWPORTER/computer.jpg

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/ANDREWPORTER/Computer-1.jpg

But not all are the same.

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r259/ANDREWPORTER/computernerd2.jpg

[jlawall]

Ok, thx Andrew...........:confused3

[jilljill]

Computer Geek Chat!:goodvibes ;) :surfweb:

I thought they were speaking greek. :confused3 :surfweb: :dance3: :confused3

This is why I call my personal 'geek squad' when I have computer issues, a good friend of mine. I have no clue how to fix the problems. :confused3 :upsidedow

[eeyorelvr10]

:sad1:

Hi Everyone. Just thought I'd let you have an update on the FIL business. Unfortunately, it is not good. My FIL passed away on Wednesday night about 8:40 pm. But something wonderful did come out of it. He was released (really shouldn't have been) from the hospital and arrived at his home about 7:15. He managed to crack a joke when the EMTs were placing him in the ambulance, all he wanted to know was whether he had to drive home himself. :upsidedow He managed to hang in long enough to say more final words of wisdom before he slipped into sleep/coma and he was surrounded by his wife, one son (my DH) and his grandchildren and myself. He was in dire pain at the end and was on 10mg of morphine pr hour but he was fully aware of everyone and everything. He never really became delirious or delusional which I am very grateful for. The hospice nurse arrived at 8:25 and he said that he seen him take two shallow breathes but he passed during the inital exam. One of the last persons to see him and hold his hand was my youngest and for this I am eternally gratefull. This was our first "real close loss" and I am extremely proud of how April handled it. I was very worried she would have nightmares but she has handled it like a trooper. She even sat at his bedside until the mortuary guy arrived to pick up the body.

So here is what I will say. As a person who normally has not had to deal with death and on the contrary has avoided talk of death, I was always afraid of thinking about it and wanted to pass in a hospital. But after this experience, I must say, when I pass, if its illness related, I would really love to pass surrounded by my loved ones as my FIL - Larry did - at home. He was in dire pain but he knew we were all there. I expected to have nightmares and be scarred but you kow - other than the normal guilt, Its not been a bad experience at all. We have even been over at my MIL's house every day since his passing and it is not "weird". He passed in the living room but somehow, none of my children are avoiding it. The only thing is that no one is sitting in Grandpa's chair. I believe this might be a bit normal and eventually someone will sit there. Other than that, things are moving ahead. Megan and I have started working on a photo slideshow which we will show at the memorial service and at the banquet. This I believe has helped everyone move on a bit as we had to scan all the pictures before we could start work on the slideshow.

So I want to thank all of you that have kept my family and I in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and rest assured that I will do in kind if you ever need me too pray for you or your family. I will probably not be on until after the service which is supposed to occur on Sunday, March 15. From now until then, I am running around with my MIL and DH making arrangements and setting up stuff and picking up out of town guests. We are going to have a Celebration of Life after the memorial service as Larry specifically told us he didn't want any of us to cry over him. So instead, per his wishes, we will celebrate a life well-lived and a man who I can was I was proud to have known.


OK.....on to your regularly scheduled programming.

:grouphug: :flower3:

XOXOXO

Laura

[Disneynutinlondon]

:sad1:

Hi Everyone. Just thought I'd let you have an update on the FIL business. Unfortunately, it is not good. My FIL passed away on Wednesday night about 8:40 pm. But something wonderful did come out of it. He was released (really shouldn't have been) from the hospital and arrived at his home about 7:15. He managed to crack a joke when the EMTs were placing him in the ambulance, all he wanted to know was whether he had to drive home himself. :upsidedow He managed to hang in long enough to say more final words of wisdom before he slipped into sleep/coma and he was surrounded by his wife, one son (my DH) and his grandchildren and myself. He was in dire pain at the end and was on 10mg of morphine pr hour but he was fully aware of everyone and everything. He never really became delirious or delusional which I am very grateful for. The hospice nurse arrived at 8:25 and he said that he seen him take two shallow breathes but he passed during the inital exam. One of the last persons to see him and hold his hand was my youngest and for this I am eternally gratefull. This was our first "real close loss" and I am extremely proud of how April handled it. I was very worried she would have nightmares but she has handled it like a trooper. She even sat at his bedside until the mortuary guy arrived to pick up the body.

So here is what I will say. As a person who normally has not had to deal with death and on the contrary has avoided talk of death, I was always afraid of thinking about it and wanted to pass in a hospital. But after this experience, I must say, when I pass, if its illness related, I would really love to pass surrounded by my loved ones as my FIL - Larry did - at home. He was in dire pain but he knew we were all there. I expected to have nightmares and be scarred but you kow - other than the normal guilt, Its not been a bad experience at all. We have even been over at my MIL's house every day since his passing and it is not "weird". He passed in the living room but somehow, none of my children are avoiding it. The only thing is that no one is sitting in Grandpa's chair. I believe this might be a bit normal and eventually someone will sit there. Other than that, things are moving ahead. Megan and I have started working on a photo slideshow which we will show at the memorial service and at the banquet. This I believe has helped everyone move on a bit as we had to scan all the pictures before we could start work on the slideshow.

So I want to thank all of you that have kept my family and I in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and rest assured that I will do in kind if you ever need me too pray for you or your family. I will probably not be on until after the service which is supposed to occur on Sunday, March 15. From now until then, I am running around with my MIL and DH making arrangements and setting up stuff and picking up out of town guests. We are going to have a Celebration of Life after the memorial service as Larry specifically told us he didn't want any of us to cry over him. So instead, per his wishes, we will celebrate a life well-lived and a man who I can was I was proud to have known.


OK.....on to your regularly scheduled programming.

:grouphug: :flower3:

XOXOXO

Laura#


Laura I am so glad that the end was peaceful for all of you.

"I wish you long life"

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[BluegrassBelles]

Laura

So sorry for your loss. Glad that you have good memories. You will still be in our prayers.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

[bellelinus]

:sad1:

Hi Everyone. Just thought I'd let you have an update on the FIL business. Unfortunately, it is not good. My FIL passed away on Wednesday night about 8:40 pm. But something wonderful did come out of it. He was released (really shouldn't have been) from the hospital and arrived at his home about 7:15. He managed to crack a joke when the EMTs were placing him in the ambulance, all he wanted to know was whether he had to drive home himself. :upsidedow He managed to hang in long enough to say more final words of wisdom before he slipped into sleep/coma and he was surrounded by his wife, one son (my DH) and his grandchildren and myself. He was in dire pain at the end and was on 10mg of morphine pr hour but he was fully aware of everyone and everything. He never really became delirious or delusional which I am very grateful for. The hospice nurse arrived at 8:25 and he said that he seen him take two shallow breathes but he passed during the inital exam. One of the last persons to see him and hold his hand was my youngest and for this I am eternally gratefull. This was our first "real close loss" and I am extremely proud of how April handled it. I was very worried she would have nightmares but she has handled it like a trooper. She even sat at his bedside until the mortuary guy arrived to pick up the body.

So here is what I will say. As a person who normally has not had to deal with death and on the contrary has avoided talk of death, I was always afraid of thinking about it and wanted to pass in a hospital. But after this experience, I must say, when I pass, if its illness related, I would really love to pass surrounded by my loved ones as my FIL - Larry did - at home. He was in dire pain but he knew we were all there. I expected to have nightmares and be scarred but you kow - other than the normal guilt, Its not been a bad experience at all. We have even been over at my MIL's house every day since his passing and it is not "weird". He passed in the living room but somehow, none of my children are avoiding it. The only thing is that no one is sitting in Grandpa's chair. I believe this might be a bit normal and eventually someone will sit there. Other than that, things are moving ahead. Megan and I have started working on a photo slideshow which we will show at the memorial service and at the banquet. This I believe has helped everyone move on a bit as we had to scan all the pictures before we could start work on the slideshow.

So I want to thank all of you that have kept my family and I in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and rest assured that I will do in kind if you ever need me too pray for you or your family. I will probably not be on until after the service which is supposed to occur on Sunday, March 15. From now until then, I am running around with my MIL and DH making arrangements and setting up stuff and picking up out of town guests. We are going to have a Celebration of Life after the memorial service as Larry specifically told us he didn't want any of us to cry over him. So instead, per his wishes, we will celebrate a life well-lived and a man who I can was I was proud to have known.


OK.....on to your regularly scheduled programming.

:grouphug: :flower3:

XOXOXO

Laura

As sad as it is that he is gone, it is a wonderful way for him to go, at home surrounded by friends. It's odd, but a good friend of mine here in the city has had a father ill for quite some time and he died at home on Saturday, and we were just talking about how much better that is than being in the hospital in such a cold and clinical environment.

Much love to you, Laura -- my condolences to Steve -- and special admiration for April . . . Be sure and let me know if there is anything I can do and feel free to call . . .:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

[RJAYL]

:sad1:

Hi Everyone. Just thought I'd let you have an update on the FIL business. Unfortunately, it is not good. My FIL passed away on Wednesday night about 8:40 pm. But something wonderful did come out of it. He was released (really shouldn't have been) from the hospital and arrived at his home about 7:15. He managed to crack a joke when the EMTs were placing him in the ambulance, all he wanted to know was whether he had to drive home himself. :upsidedow He managed to hang in long enough to say more final words of wisdom before he slipped into sleep/coma and he was surrounded by his wife, one son (my DH) and his grandchildren and myself. He was in dire pain at the end and was on 10mg of morphine pr hour but he was fully aware of everyone and everything. He never really became delirious or delusional which I am very grateful for. The hospice nurse arrived at 8:25 and he said that he seen him take two shallow breathes but he passed during the inital exam. One of the last persons to see him and hold his hand was my youngest and for this I am eternally gratefull. This was our first "real close loss" and I am extremely proud of how April handled it. I was very worried she would have nightmares but she has handled it like a trooper. She even sat at his bedside until the mortuary guy arrived to pick up the body.

So here is what I will say. As a person who normally has not had to deal with death and on the contrary has avoided talk of death, I was always afraid of thinking about it and wanted to pass in a hospital. But after this experience, I must say, when I pass, if its illness related, I would really love to pass surrounded by my loved ones as my FIL - Larry did - at home. He was in dire pain but he knew we were all there. I expected to have nightmares and be scarred but you kow - other than the normal guilt, Its not been a bad experience at all. We have even been over at my MIL's house every day since his passing and it is not "weird". He passed in the living room but somehow, none of my children are avoiding it. The only thing is that no one is sitting in Grandpa's chair. I believe this might be a bit normal and eventually someone will sit there. Other than that, things are moving ahead. Megan and I have started working on a photo slideshow which we will show at the memorial service and at the banquet. This I believe has helped everyone move on a bit as we had to scan all the pictures before we could start work on the slideshow.

So I want to thank all of you that have kept my family and I in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and rest assured that I will do in kind if you ever need me too pray for you or your family. I will probably not be on until after the service which is supposed to occur on Sunday, March 15. From now until then, I am running around with my MIL and DH making arrangements and setting up stuff and picking up out of town guests. We are going to have a Celebration of Life after the memorial service as Larry specifically told us he didn't want any of us to cry over him. So instead, per his wishes, we will celebrate a life well-lived and a man who I can was I was proud to have known.


OK.....on to your regularly scheduled programming.

:grouphug: :flower3:

XOXOXO

Laura

Deeply sorry for your loss,:flower3:

[Sandaneli]

:sad1:

Hi Everyone. Just thought I'd let you have an update on the FIL business. Unfortunately, it is not good. My FIL passed away on Wednesday night about 8:40 pm. But something wonderful did come out of it. He was released (really shouldn't have been) from the hospital and arrived at his home about 7:15. He managed to crack a joke when the EMTs were placing him in the ambulance, all he wanted to know was whether he had to drive home himself. :upsidedow He managed to hang in long enough to say more final words of wisdom before he slipped into sleep/coma and he was surrounded by his wife, one son (my DH) and his grandchildren and myself. He was in dire pain at the end and was on 10mg of morphine pr hour but he was fully aware of everyone and everything. He never really became delirious or delusional which I am very grateful for. The hospice nurse arrived at 8:25 and he said that he seen him take two shallow breathes but he passed during the inital exam. One of the last persons to see him and hold his hand was my youngest and for this I am eternally gratefull. This was our first "real close loss" and I am extremely proud of how April handled it. I was very worried she would have nightmares but she has handled it like a trooper. She even sat at his bedside until the mortuary guy arrived to pick up the body.

So here is what I will say. As a person who normally has not had to deal with death and on the contrary has avoided talk of death, I was always afraid of thinking about it and wanted to pass in a hospital. But after this experience, I must say, when I pass, if its illness related, I would really love to pass surrounded by my loved ones as my FIL - Larry did - at home. He was in dire pain but he knew we were all there. I expected to have nightmares and be scarred but you kow - other than the normal guilt, Its not been a bad experience at all. We have even been over at my MIL's house every day since his passing and it is not "weird". He passed in the living room but somehow, none of my children are avoiding it. The only thing is that no one is sitting in Grandpa's chair. I believe this might be a bit normal and eventually someone will sit there. Other than that, things are moving ahead. Megan and I have started working on a photo slideshow which we will show at the memorial service and at the banquet. This I believe has helped everyone move on a bit as we had to scan all the pictures before we could start work on the slideshow.

So I want to thank all of you that have kept my family and I in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and rest assured that I will do in kind if you ever need me too pray for you or your family. I will probably not be on until after the service which is supposed to occur on Sunday, March 15. From now until then, I am running around with my MIL and DH making arrangements and setting up stuff and picking up out of town guests. We are going to have a Celebration of Life after the memorial service as Larry specifically told us he didn't want any of us to cry over him. So instead, per his wishes, we will celebrate a life well-lived and a man who I can was I was proud to have known.


OK.....on to your regularly scheduled programming.

:grouphug: :flower3:

XOXOXO

Laura

Laura,
I'm sorry to hear about your FIL. You have described his passing in a very loving way. While it can never be easy to lose some one close to you, seeing it happen peacefully with loved ones around does give some comfort. I will continue to pray for you and your family as you adjust to this change in your family.

Sandra

[jlawall]

:sad1:

Hi Everyone. Just thought I'd let you have an update on the FIL business. Unfortunately, it is not good. My FIL passed away on Wednesday night about 8:40 pm. But something wonderful did come out of it. He was released (really shouldn't have been) from the hospital and arrived at his home about 7:15. He managed to crack a joke when the EMTs were placing him in the ambulance, all he wanted to know was whether he had to drive home himself. :upsidedow He managed to hang in long enough to say more final words of wisdom before he slipped into sleep/coma and he was surrounded by his wife, one son (my DH) and his grandchildren and myself. He was in dire pain at the end and was on 10mg of morphine pr hour but he was fully aware of everyone and everything. He never really became delirious or delusional which I am very grateful for. The hospice nurse arrived at 8:25 and he said that he seen him take two shallow breathes but he passed during the inital exam. One of the last persons to see him and hold his hand was my youngest and for this I am eternally gratefull. This was our first "real close loss" and I am extremely proud of how April handled it. I was very worried she would have nightmares but she has handled it like a trooper. She even sat at his bedside until the mortuary guy arrived to pick up the body.

So here is what I will say. As a person who normally has not had to deal with death and on the contrary has avoided talk of death, I was always afraid of thinking about it and wanted to pass in a hospital. But after this experience, I must say, when I pass, if its illness related, I would really love to pass surrounded by my loved ones as my FIL - Larry did - at home. He was in dire pain but he knew we were all there. I expected to have nightmares and be scarred but you kow - other than the normal guilt, Its not been a bad experience at all. We have even been over at my MIL's house every day since his passing and it is not "weird". He passed in the living room but somehow, none of my children are avoiding it. The only thing is that no one is sitting in Grandpa's chair. I believe this might be a bit normal and eventually someone will sit there. Other than that, things are moving ahead. Megan and I have started working on a photo slideshow which we will show at the memorial service and at the banquet. This I believe has helped everyone move on a bit as we had to scan all the pictures before we could start work on the slideshow.

So I want to thank all of you that have kept my family and I in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and rest assured that I will do in kind if you ever need me too pray for you or your family. I will probably not be on until after the service which is supposed to occur on Sunday, March 15. From now until then, I am running around with my MIL and DH making arrangements and setting up stuff and picking up out of town guests. We are going to have a Celebration of Life after the memorial service as Larry specifically told us he didn't want any of us to cry over him. So instead, per his wishes, we will celebrate a life well-lived and a man who I can was I was proud to have known.


OK.....on to your regularly scheduled programming.

:grouphug: :flower3:

XOXOXO

Laura:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Wow, thank you so much for sharing that with us........your family and MIL continues to remain in our prayers.........:hug:

[jilljill]

Laura, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We will continue to keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. :grouphug: :flower3:


In time you will find comfort that he passed away at home surrounded by his loved ones and not by himself in a clinical environment. It's good that he was able to talk with everyone for a little bit. :angel:
I still have the last note my father wrote to me just over 2 years ago, he wanted to make sure that I went down to the beach house and bring back his Wheaties so he could have b'fast every morning. I told him I had already brought them back up for him. Sadly he passed away in his sleep a couple of hours later, at my house, but at least he knew his Wheaties would be waiting for him in the morning.

[MrsG]

Laura,

Our hearts go out to you and your family.:love: :love:
You will all be in our prayers. :hug:

[Caropooh]

It's snowing AGAIN!!! This is just crazy. :confused3 Mother Nature is one confused lady!

[Caropooh]

Laura, our prayers are going out to you and the family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm sure it meant alot to your FIL to be able to go home one last time and die there. :grouphug:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Ok, thx Andrew...........:confused3

I thought they were speaking greek. :confused3 :surfweb: :dance3: :confused3

This is why I call my personal 'geek squad' when I have computer issues, a good friend of mine. I have no clue how to fix the problems. :confused3 :upsidedow

So is it Greek or geek?????

:sad1:

Hi Everyone. Just thought I'd let you have an update on the FIL business. Unfortunately, it is not good. My FIL passed away on Wednesday night about 8:40 pm. But something wonderful did come out of it. He was released (really shouldn't have been) from the hospital and arrived at his home about 7:15. He managed to crack a joke when the EMTs were placing him in the ambulance, all he wanted to know was whether he had to drive home himself. :upsidedow He managed to hang in long enough to say more final words of wisdom before he slipped into sleep/coma and he was surrounded by his wife, one son (my DH) and his grandchildren and myself. He was in dire pain at the end and was on 10mg of morphine pr hour but he was fully aware of everyone and everything. He never really became delirious or delusional which I am very grateful for. The hospice nurse arrived at 8:25 and he said that he seen him take two shallow breathes but he passed during the inital exam. One of the last persons to see him and hold his hand was my youngest and for this I am eternally gratefull. This was our first "real close loss" and I am extremely proud of how April handled it. I was very worried she would have nightmares but she has handled it like a trooper. She even sat at his bedside until the mortuary guy arrived to pick up the body.

So here is what I will say. As a person who normally has not had to deal with death and on the contrary has avoided talk of death, I was always afraid of thinking about it and wanted to pass in a hospital. But after this experience, I must say, when I pass, if its illness related, I would really love to pass surrounded by my loved ones as my FIL - Larry did - at home. He was in dire pain but he knew we were all there. I expected to have nightmares and be scarred but you kow - other than the normal guilt, Its not been a bad experience at all. We have even been over at my MIL's house every day since his passing and it is not "weird". He passed in the living room but somehow, none of my children are avoiding it. The only thing is that no one is sitting in Grandpa's chair. I believe this might be a bit normal and eventually someone will sit there. Other than that, things are moving ahead. Megan and I have started working on a photo slideshow which we will show at the memorial service and at the banquet. This I believe has helped everyone move on a bit as we had to scan all the pictures before we could start work on the slideshow.

So I want to thank all of you that have kept my family and I in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and rest assured that I will do in kind if you ever need me too pray for you or your family. I will probably not be on until after the service which is supposed to occur on Sunday, March 15. From now until then, I am running around with my MIL and DH making arrangements and setting up stuff and picking up out of town guests. We are going to have a Celebration of Life after the memorial service as Larry specifically told us he didn't want any of us to cry over him. So instead, per his wishes, we will celebrate a life well-lived and a man who I can was I was proud to have known.


OK.....on to your regularly scheduled programming.

:grouphug: :flower3:

XOXOXO

Laura
Please accept my condolences Laura.

[Madisonznana]

Hey, I THINK WE HAD THE SAME WEATHER THIS WEEKEND!!!:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

That is great news! I love that kind of weather, not cold and not hot!! My famiy likes to call it Mom weather!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :cool1:

[Madisonznana]

I've been gradually bringing up a new desktop machine. Built this one myself - it's been a while, but none of the machines I found had quite the right combination of features.



Windows? Settle down? What a peculiar concept.... :rolleyes1

I know it's the VISTA :mad: I never had so many problems before. I too bought a HP laptop right before Christmas. Mine is 16" and I have a fingerprint security thingie :confused3 which I haven't figured out how to use. I've got to say there have been some very interesting problems. I am very glad I bought Best Buys' all inclusive 3 year warranty!:idea: ;)

[Madisonznana]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :sad1:

Hi Everyone. Just thought I'd let you have an update on the FIL business. Unfortunately, it is not good. My FIL passed away on Wednesday night about 8:40 pm. But something wonderful did come out of it. He was released (really shouldn't have been) from the hospital and arrived at his home about 7:15. He managed to crack a joke when the EMTs were placing him in the ambulance, all he wanted to know was whether he had to drive home himself. :upsidedow He managed to hang in long enough to say more final words of wisdom before he slipped into sleep/coma and he was surrounded by his wife, one son (my DH) and his grandchildren and myself. He was in dire pain at the end and was on 10mg of morphine pr hour but he was fully aware of everyone and everything. He never really became delirious or delusional which I am very grateful for. The hospice nurse arrived at 8:25 and he said that he seen him take two shallow breathes but he passed during the inital exam. One of the last persons to see him and hold his hand was my youngest and for this I am eternally gratefull. This was our first "real close loss" and I am extremely proud of how April handled it. I was very worried she would have nightmares but she has handled it like a trooper. She even sat at his bedside until the mortuary guy arrived to pick up the body.

So here is what I will say. As a person who normally has not had to deal with death and on the contrary has avoided talk of death, I was always afraid of thinking about it and wanted to pass in a hospital. But after this experience, I must say, when I pass, if its illness related, I would really love to pass surrounded by my loved ones as my FIL - Larry did - at home. He was in dire pain but he knew we were all there. I expected to have nightmares and be scarred but you kow - other than the normal guilt, Its not been a bad experience at all. We have even been over at my MIL's house every day since his passing and it is not "weird". He passed in the living room but somehow, none of my children are avoiding it. The only thing is that no one is sitting in Grandpa's chair. I believe this might be a bit normal and eventually someone will sit there. Other than that, things are moving ahead. Megan and I have started working on a photo slideshow which we will show at the memorial service and at the banquet. This I believe has helped everyone move on a bit as we had to scan all the pictures before we could start work on the slideshow.

So I want to thank all of you that have kept my family and I in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and rest assured that I will do in kind if you ever need me too pray for you or your family. I will probably not be on until after the service which is supposed to occur on Sunday, March 15. From now until then, I am running around with my MIL and DH making arrangements and setting up stuff and picking up out of town guests. We are going to have a Celebration of Life after the memorial service as Larry specifically told us he didn't want any of us to cry over him. So instead, per his wishes, we will celebrate a life well-lived and a man who I can was I was proud to have known.


OK.....on to your regularly scheduled programming.

:grouphug: :flower3:

XOXOXO

Laura

You're right Laura, that would be the best way to pass. I am so glad your children are handling everything so easily. This is probably a great comfort to their grandmother and father. Continued prayers for you and your family.
:grouphug: :grouphug: :flower3: :flower3: :flower3:

[Madisonznana]

It's snowing AGAIN!!! This is just crazy. :confused3 Mother Nature is one confused lady!

And I suppose you are going to keep all of that cold and precipitation up there??!!!!!:rolleyes2 :rolleyes2 :rolleyes2

[Madisonznana]

Okay so here I am, all caught up and there isn't anyone to play with. I have soooooooooooooooooo much time on my hands. :surfweb: I only have 4 or 5 loads of :laundy: to do. DH wants to go to Costco or Sam's Club, I don't have anything to wear. California really frowns on people going grocery shopping in their night gowns. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :scared1: :scared1: :lmao:
We are back to cool weather. 54 degrees right now at 12:32 pm and cloudy.
Time to get to work. I think the pile :laundy: just multiplied when I wasn't looking~ :scared1:

[jilljill]

Okay so here I am, all caught up and there isn't anyone to play with. I have soooooooooooooooooo much time on my hands. :surfweb: I only have 4 or 5 loads of :laundy: to do. DH wants to go to Costco or Sam's Club, I don't have anything to wear. California really frowns on people going grocery shopping in their night gowns. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :scared1: :scared1: :lmao:
We are back to cool weather. 54 degrees right now at 12:32 pm and cloudy.
Time to get to work. I think the pile :laundy: just multiplied when I wasn't looking~ :scared1:

I was watching The View this morning and they were all bundled up since the show was live and it was 8:00am. Then stupid Miley Cyrus had to come on making a fashion statement wearing a sleeveless, thin dress saying how cold she was. Well duh....the rest of the ladies and audience were wearing coats, sweaters or sweatshirts. :confused3

[jilljill]

So is it Greek or geek?????

It's actually both: you all were speaking Greek; my friend is my personal Geek Squad. Geek Squad is the computer techs at one of the chain electronics stores here. They will come to your house and install computers or home theaters systems or answer your questions in the store.

[jilljill]

It's snowing AGAIN!!! This is just crazy. :confused3 Mother Nature is one confused lady!

:confused3 :confused3 :confused3 I just don't get your weather, but don't send it east. It's going to get colder here this week, but WDW should be in the 80's this weekend. :woohoo:

[MrsG]

I have some very sad news to share with you all. I just heard from Harole Ann. Garry past away from a massive stroke yesterday while they were visiting for their grandson's wrestling tournament. He died surrounded by his family, but it was still a shock.

So please keep Harole Ann and her family in your prayers.

This is enough bad news from our Dis friends. Let's hope we only hear happy news from now on.

[bellelinus]

I have some very sad news to share with you all. I just heard from Harole Ann. Garry past away from a massive stroke yesterday while they were visiting for their grandson's wrestling tournament. He died surrounded by his family, but it was still a shock.

So please keep Harole Ann and her family in your prayers.

This is enough bad news from our Dis friends. Let's hope we only hear happy news from now on.

Thanks so much for this terrible news, MaryAnn . . . I have emailed Harole Ann and feel a bit emotionally adrift with all the deaths with our friends this week. I just came home from being with a friend who is planning what he will say at his father's funeral, which I will attend on Wednesday.

Harole Ann and Garry were a tremendous couple and a pleasure to be around, and I can hardly imagine one without the other -- and I know Harole Ann is feeling much the same now.

[cruisin'Mike]

:sad1:

Hi Everyone. Just thought I'd let you have an update on the FIL business. Unfortunately, it is not good. My FIL passed away on Wednesday night about 8:40 pm. But something wonderful did come out of it. He was released (really shouldn't have been) from the hospital and arrived at his home about 7:15. He managed to crack a joke when the EMTs were placing him in the ambulance, all he wanted to know was whether he had to drive home himself. :upsidedow He managed to hang in long enough to say more final words of wisdom before he slipped into sleep/coma and he was surrounded by his wife, one son (my DH) and his grandchildren and myself. He was in dire pain at the end and was on 10mg of morphine pr hour but he was fully aware of everyone and everything. He never really became delirious or delusional which I am very grateful for. The hospice nurse arrived at 8:25 and he said that he seen him take two shallow breathes but he passed during the inital exam. One of the last persons to see him and hold his hand was my youngest and for this I am eternally gratefull. This was our first "real close loss" and I am extremely proud of how April handled it. I was very worried she would have nightmares but she has handled it like a trooper. She even sat at his bedside until the mortuary guy arrived to pick up the body.

So here is what I will say. As a person who normally has not had to deal with death and on the contrary has avoided talk of death, I was always afraid of thinking about it and wanted to pass in a hospital. But after this experience, I must say, when I pass, if its illness related, I would really love to pass surrounded by my loved ones as my FIL - Larry did - at home. He was in dire pain but he knew we were all there. I expected to have nightmares and be scarred but you kow - other than the normal guilt, Its not been a bad experience at all. We have even been over at my MIL's house every day since his passing and it is not "weird". He passed in the living room but somehow, none of my children are avoiding it. The only thing is that no one is sitting in Grandpa's chair. I believe this might be a bit normal and eventually someone will sit there. Other than that, things are moving ahead. Megan and I have started working on a photo slideshow which we will show at the memorial service and at the banquet. This I believe has helped everyone move on a bit as we had to scan all the pictures before we could start work on the slideshow.

So I want to thank all of you that have kept my family and I in your prayers. I thank you from the bottom of my heart and rest assured that I will do in kind if you ever need me too pray for you or your family. I will probably not be on until after the service which is supposed to occur on Sunday, March 15. From now until then, I am running around with my MIL and DH making arrangements and setting up stuff and picking up out of town guests. We are going to have a Celebration of Life after the memorial service as Larry specifically told us he didn't want any of us to cry over him. So instead, per his wishes, we will celebrate a life well-lived and a man who I can was I was proud to have known.


OK.....on to your regularly scheduled programming.

:grouphug: :flower3:

XOXOXO

Laura

Laura, our deepest sympathies to your family. I am sad to hear of your FIL's passing, but I am glad that it was peaceful and he was surrounded by his loved ones. I'm sure he is at peace now. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

I have some very sad news to share with you all. I just heard from Harole Ann. Garry past away from a massive stroke yesterday while they were visiting for their grandson's wrestling tournament. He died surrounded by his family, but it was still a shock.

So please keep Harole Ann and her family in your prayers.

This is enough bad news from our Dis friends. Let's hope we only hear happy news from now on.

We will keep Harole Ann and her family in our thoughts and prayers as well. Please pass along our condolences.

[Caropooh]

My condolences to Harole Ann and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this tragic time. :grouphug:

[Caropooh]

And I suppose you are going to keep all of that cold and precipitation up there??!!!!!:rolleyes2 :rolleyes2 :rolleyes2

:confused3 :confused3 :confused3 I just don't get your weather, but don't send it east. It's going to get colder here this week, but WDW should be in the 80's this weekend. :woohoo:
I'll do my best to keep it all here. I can't make any promises though! Weather seems to have a mind of its own and does what it wants!

[jilljill]

I have some very sad news to share with you all. I just heard from Harole Ann. Garry past away from a massive stroke yesterday while they were visiting for their grandson's wrestling tournament. He died surrounded by his family, but it was still a shock.

So please keep Harole Ann and her family in your prayers.

This is enough bad news from our Dis friends. Let's hope we only hear happy news from now on.

Harole Ann and her family will also be in our thoughts and prayers. :grouphug: :flower3:
Please let her know her DIS family is thinking of them.

[jlawall]

I have some very sad news to share with you all. I just heard from Harole Ann. Garry past away from a massive stroke yesterday while they were visiting for their grandson's wrestling tournament. He died surrounded by his family, but it was still a shock.

So please keep Harole Ann and her family in your prayers.

This is enough bad news from our Dis friends. Let's hope we only hear happy news from now on.

Thanks so much for this terrible news, MaryAnn . . . I have emailed Harole Ann and feel a bit emotionally adrift with all the deaths with our friends this week. I just came home from being with a friend who is planning what he will say at his father's funeral, which I will attend on Wednesday.

Harole Ann and Garry were a tremendous couple and a pleasure to be around, and I can hardly imagine one without the other -- and I know Harole Ann is feeling much the same now.

Laura, our deepest sympathies to your family. I am sad to hear of your FIL's passing, but I am glad that it was peaceful and he was surrounded by his loved ones. I'm sure he is at peace now. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.



We will keep Harole Ann and her family in our thoughts and prayers as well. Please pass along our condolences.

My condolences to Harole Ann and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them all at this tragic time. :grouphug:

Harole Ann and her family will also be in our thoughts and prayers. :grouphug: :flower3:
Please let her know her DIS family is thinking of them.
I just wanted to share some backstory on Harole Ann and Garry......they are from West Virginia, we met them on the Med cruise 2007. They were scheduled to join us in 2010. Harole Ann has such enthusiasm for Disney, cruising, and their family. They were one of the first couples we met on the cruise in 2007. We did some wine tasting with them and Harole Ann sent us a CD of our group following our trip. A really lovely couple.......thx so much to Maryann for sharing this with all of us.......:hug: :hug: :hug:

[tfitz]

We just booked this cruise while onboard Magic last week. So excited! We are from Hilton Head, SC and have three daughters who will be 11, 6 and 4 at the time of sailing.

[jlawall]

:welcome: We just booked this cruise while onboard Magic last week. So excited! We are from Hilton Head, SC and have three daughters who will be 11, 6 and 4 at the time of sailing.

:dance3:

[Disneynutinlondon]

I have some very sad news to share with you all. I just heard from Harole Ann. Garry past away from a massive stroke yesterday while they were visiting for their grandson's wrestling tournament. He died surrounded by his family, but it was still a shock.

So please keep Harole Ann and her family in your prayers.

This is enough bad news from our Dis friends. Let's hope we only hear happy news from now on.


Oh my gosh :scared1: Thank you so much for letting us know, they were such a wonderful couple it was a pleasure getting to know them on the Med cruise. Thank goodness they had a fantastic christmas and cruise with all their family.

[Disneynutinlondon]

I have some very sad news to share with you all. I just heard from Harole Ann. Garry past away from a massive stroke yesterday while they were visiting for their grandson's wrestling tournament. He died surrounded by his family, but it was still a shock.

So please keep Harole Ann and her family in your prayers.

This is enough bad news from our Dis friends. Let's hope we only hear happy news from now on.


Oh my gosh :scared1: Thank you so much for letting us know, they were such a wonderful couple it was a pleasure getting to know them on the Med cruise. Thank goodness they had a fantastic christmas and cruise with all their family.

[Disneynutinlondon]

ooooops sorry no idea how that happened ???

[bellelinus]

We just booked this cruise while onboard Magic last week. So excited! We are from Hilton Head, SC and have three daughters who will be 11, 6 and 4 at the time of sailing.

Welcome aboard:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[BluegrassBelles]

I have some very sad news to share with you all. I just heard from Harole Ann. Garry past away from a massive stroke yesterday while they were visiting for their grandson's wrestling tournament. He died surrounded by his family, but it was still a shock.

So please keep Harole Ann and her family in your prayers.

This is enough bad news from our Dis friends. Let's hope we only hear happy news from now on.

We will keep Harole Ann in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to her and her family.

[BluegrassBelles]

We just booked this cruise while onboard Magic last week. So excited! We are from Hilton Head, SC and have three daughters who will be 11, 6 and 4 at the time of sailing.

Welcome aboard. Jump right into the great fellowship found here. (Beware, we do like to chat). :dance3: :dance3:

[Caropooh]

We just booked this cruise while onboard Magic last week. So excited! We are from Hilton Head, SC and have three daughters who will be 11, 6 and 4 at the time of sailing.
Hi and welcome aboard! As others have said, jump right in! We have a daughter who will be 11 then also!

[jilljill]

ooooops sorry no idea how that happened ???

We aren't on a run, no need for double posting. :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:
I have noticed other threads with double postings as well, so it's not you.

[jlawall]

Good morning all........I'm feeling the time change this morning........:crazy2:

[jilljill]

Good morning all........I'm feeling the time change this morning........:crazy2:

Good luck, don't let the kids knock you down today. :rotfl2: :grouphug:

[Caropooh]

We aren't on a run, no need for double posting. :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:
I have noticed other threads with double postings as well, so it's not you.
I'm thinking she is just trying to boost her post count! ;)

[jilljill]

We just booked this cruise while onboard Magic last week. So excited! We are from Hilton Head, SC and have three daughters who will be 11, 6 and 4 at the time of sailing.

:welcome:
Welcome aboard along with the rest of the Ballyhoo'ers.
Just jump right in and join in with the chatting when you can.

I found your info on the main meets locator thread and have added your info to our thread on page 1.
If you read thru post #1 you will see who else is sailing, along with lots of useful information for the various ports.

[jilljill]

I'm thinking she is just trying to boost her post count! ;)

:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :dance3:

[Disneynutinlondon]

We aren't on a run, no need for double posting. :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2: :rotfl:
I have noticed other threads with double postings as well, so it's not you.


Whew thank goodness for that:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[Disneynutinlondon]

I'm thinking she is just trying to boost her post count! ;)

:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :dance3:

HEY no fair :sad2: :sad2: you not supposed to besmerch my character :angel: :angel: :angel:

[Disneynutinlondon]

Anyone ever done their family tree ??

My sister and I have been looking at it off and on for a while now. We've been able to go back to all 8 of our great, great grandparents but they were the first generation to arrive in the UK from Russia, Lithuania and Litvia.

Last Saturday we met a long lost 3rd cousin on my maternal grandfathers side who we didn't know about and we had a great afternoon sharing info.

What I would really like to do now is go back further but I think that would require a lottery win to fund it :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

[jlawall]

Anyone ever done their family tree ??

My sister and I have been looking at it off and on for a while now. We've been able to go back to all 8 of our great, great grandparents but they were the first generation to arrive in the UK from Russia, Lithuania and Litvia.

Last Saturday we met a long lost 3rd cousin on my maternal grandfathers side who we didn't know about and we had a great afternoon sharing info.

What I would really like to do now is go back further but I think that would require a lottery win to fund it :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

Yes, we found out that on my dad's side, we're from the Munich area and we come from a long line of farmers. His name is Hopf, which is possibly a form of the word "hops" which is used to make beer. There is a "Hopf" beer produced in the Munich area, so we believe that they are distant relatives. Anyone try "Hopf" beer?http://www.hopfweisse.de/

[jlawall]

On my mother's side, there is a large Italian family. They are originally from the Naples area but have mostly moved to Milan. My mother is contact with her cousins and has visited a few times.