09/13/09 SSMC09 S.S. Member Cruise 2009 - Part 2!

[susieq55]

yes on the passports i think

[susieq55]

DARN - I missed it again! :headache:

[bsusanmb]

Did I win?

Sorry SuzyQ....it was a matter of chance...

[wltdsnyfan]

By the way, I finally got an answer from the camp director about posting the photo of my sand sculpture and she said she would rather I not. Of course, I will respect their privacy. But I can bring the photos with me on the cruise and hopefully share them with you.

Sue,

I could understand her reasoning. Looking forward to seeingthem on the cruise.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

P.S. Glad you got to the site with the link.

[djstweety]

Hi Everyone!

Wanted to share my D23 necklace that I got through Disney Movie Rewards. The picture does not do it justice but I will have on the cruise. I got the points for buying Disney movies. I joined on Disney site. I have gotten allot of nice things from them for free. They even pay the postage.


http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/girlwolf/IMG_0068.jpg

take care
flo
:surfweb:

Looks real nice Flo.

Well went to work today, stayed 2 hours and turned around and came home and went to bed. The new pressure medicine, brought my pressure right where it should be but, I had to get up alot last night and did not sleep well, so I came home a slept almost all day. Doc says it may take two or three weeks for my body to adjust.:eek:

[wltdsnyfan]

Congrats Kristing on the :bride:

and

Susan on the pirate:

[wltdsnyfan]

Looks real nice Flo.

Well went to work today, stayed 2 hours and turned around and came home and went to bed. The new pressure medicine, brought my pressure right where it should be but, I had to get up alot last night and did not sleep well, so I came home a slept almost all day. Doc says it may take two or three weeks for my body to adjust.:eek:

Dianne,

So sorry you are having so much trouble with your meds. Here is some :wizard: and a :grouphug:

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[WDWLVR]

Congrats Kristin on the :bride::bride::bride:

Congrats Susan on the pirate:pirate:pirate:


It was a big one so worth 3 each!:thumbsup2

[djstweety]

Dianne,

So sorry you are having so much trouble with your meds. Here is some :wizard: and a :grouphug:

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

Thanks Flo

[djstweety]

Well I booked transportation on Disney Bus to and from port today :cool1:

Glad thats done. Now all I need are my excursions. Everything else is done except for the packing.:dance3:

[djstweety]

Congrats Kristing on the :bride:

and

Susan on the pirate:

Kudos on a job well done...congrats:worship:

[Time4disneynow]

:woohoo::banana::yay:

Congrats Kristin on :bride::bride::bride:

Congrats Susan on pirate:pirate:pirate:

:cheer2::dance3::banana:


Take care....Monika:flower3:

[BigDogHU75]

Congrats Kristin on the :bride: & Susan on the pirate:

[ravross]

Our favorite thing to get when we get back to our cabin at night is the "all Hands on Deck" which is a cheese and fruit plate. It can be slightly different everytime because of the cheese selection, but that with a hot cup of tea just makes my evening complete.

Just can't wait!! :goodvibes

ME TOO!

Hi Everyone!

Wanted to share my D23 necklace that I got through Disney Movie Rewards. The picture does not do it justice but I will have on the cruise. I got the points for buying Disney movies. I joined on Disney site. I have gotten allot of nice things from them for free. They even pay the postage.
take care
flo
:surfweb:[/B][/COLOR]

That looks like a beautiful necklace, I'm going to check out the website!

Congrats Kristin on the :bride::bride::bride:

Congrats Susan on the pirate:pirate:pirate:


It was a big one so worth 3 each!:thumbsup2




Congratulations! Someday I'll get one.

How do I post a picture? Here is a link to the pictures I took on the Wanyama safari we did today at the AKL! It rained before we went out and was overcast while we were on the Safari. We had a great time and the dinner that followed included wine and was very delicious.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ravross/WanyamaSafari?feat=directlink

I hope everyone has a magical evening!

[BCVOwner2002]

Well I booked transportation on Disney Bus to and from port today :cool1:

Glad thats done. Now all I need are my excursions. Everything else is done except for the packing.:dance3:

Looks like we will use DCL transportation too. I was hoping there would be more interest but no big deal. There is still plenty of time to make transportation arrangements.

As far as who people can call for transportation, I would suggest FL Tours since they are listed on the DIS as well.

Well, time for bed. Congrats on the pirate: and princess:

[wltdsnyfan]

Well I booked transportation on Disney Bus to and from port today :cool1:

Glad thats done. Now all I need are my excursions. Everything else is done except for the packing.:dance3:

Dianne,

That is what we are taking to. I also think quite a few of as are doing that. Maybe we will be on the same bus and we could still have a pary bus.:rotfl:

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

ME TOO!



That looks like a beautiful necklace, I'm going to check out the website!

When we joined D23 I wanted something with it on there and Now I have it and it was free. That is the best part.

How do I post a picture? Here is a link to the pictures I took on the safari if anyone is interested.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ravross/WanyamaSafari?feat=directlink


Ravonne,

Thanks for sharing the pricures they were great. Looked like a good time.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[susieq55]

Congrats Kristing on the :bride:

and

Susan on the pirate:

Great job - congrats! Maybe next time . . . we"ll see! I'll keep trying - after all, isn't that the fun of it all! :thumbsup2

[susieq55]

ME TOO!


See, we truly are twins at heart!!

[bsusanmb]

congrats kristin on the :bride::bride::bride:

congrats susan on the pirate:pirate:pirate:


it was a big one so worth 3 each!:thumbsup2


wow, 3!!!!!! I picked the right time to turn on my laptop!!!!

[djstweety]

ME TOO!



That looks like a beautiful necklace, I'm going to check out the website!





Congratulations! Someday I'll get one.

How do I post a picture? Here is a link to the pictures I took on the Wanyama safari we did today at the AKL! It rained before we went out and was overcast while we were on the Safari. We had a great time and the dinner that followed included wine and was very delicious.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ravross/WanyamaSafari?feat=directlink

I hope everyone has a magical evening!

The photos are awesome thanks for sharing.

Dianne,

That is what we are taking to. I also think quite a few of as are doing that. Maybe we will be on the same bus and we could still have a pary bus.:rotfl:

take care
flo
:surfweb:

Sounds good to me....very possible I am at BCV and you are at boardwalk correct.

[2princess 2pirates]

Congrats Kristin on the :bride::bride::bride:

Congrats Susan on the pirate:pirate:pirate:


It was a big one so worth 3 each!:thumbsup2


Thank you, I didn't realize it was worth 3:yay:

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

Very excited!!

I was able to book DS and I for parasailing at noon on Monday. :cool1:

Monika - I think I recall you mentioning you booked the same time for yourself and Michael. Should be fun.

I also booked a cabana massage for myself on Wednesday. Ahhh. I can not wait.

I checked but nothing available for Palo. I will just have to make sure I get booked on the SSMC10 and get a ressie at the 90 day mark.

[djstweety]

Very excited!!

I was able to book DS and I for parasailing at noon on Monday. :cool1:

Monika - I think I recall you mentioning you booked the same time for yourself and Michael. Should be fun.

I also booked a cabana massage for myself on Wednesday. Ahhh. I can not wait.

I checked but nothing available for Palo. I will just have to make sure I get booked on the SSMC10 and get a ressie at the 90 day mark.

Morning, I am excited also, Booked DH for parasailing on Monday at 2.:dance3:

Also booked a couples cabana massage for Wendesday at 9:00 , I got the last one.:banana::banana: I would think we can make it intime for the group cruise photo at 10:30 :banana:

[wltdsnyfan]

Very excited!!

I was able to book DS and I for parasailing at noon on Monday. :cool1:

Monika - I think I recall you mentioning you booked the same time for yourself and Michael. Should be fun.

I also booked a cabana massage for myself on Wednesday. Ahhh. I can not wait.

I checked but nothing available for Palo. I will just have to make sure I get booked on the SSMC10 and get a ressie at the 90 day mark.

Sounds like you have a good plan in place.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Good Morning Everyone!

Have a good day.

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[susieq55]

Rise and Shine, everyone! :flower3:

Looks like it might be a nice day here, but we are expecting thundershowers later - we'll see.

Looks like alot of us are parasailing!! I know I can't wait.

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone!

ME TOO!



That looks like a beautiful necklace, I'm going to check out the website!





Congratulations! Someday I'll get one.

How do I post a picture? Here is a link to the pictures I took on the Wanyama safari we did today at the AKL! It rained before we went out and was overcast while we were on the Safari. We had a great time and the dinner that followed included wine and was very delicious.

http://picasaweb.google.com/ravross/WanyamaSafari?feat=directlink

I hope everyone has a magical evening!

Thanks for the pictures. If you want to post a picture here on the DIS you've already made the right start by having them on a hosting website. To add an actual picture lick on the little yellow box at the top of the text window. It looks like it has a mountain in it. That will bring up a box and you just put the URL of the photo you want to post and then hit enter. Hope that helps.

wow, 3!!!!!! I picked the right time to turn on my laptop!!!!

Thank you, I didn't realize it was worth 3:yay:

Well I'm not the official :bride: and pirate: keeper but I know the 999th and 1000th posts get 3. Congrats!

Very excited!!

I was able to book DS and I for parasailing at noon on Monday. :cool1:

Monika - I think I recall you mentioning you booked the same time for yourself and Michael. Should be fun.

I also booked a cabana massage for myself on Wednesday. Ahhh. I can not wait.

I checked but nothing available for Palo. I will just have to make sure I get booked on the SSMC10 and get a ressie at the 90 day mark.

Morning, I am excited also, Booked DH for parasailing on Monday at 2.:dance3:

Also booked a couples cabana massage for Wendesday at 9:00 , I got the last one.:banana::banana: I would think we can make it intime for the group cruise photo at 10:30 :banana:

You will love the cabana massage. So restful! Dianne - you might be cutting it close for the group picture but I'm sure if you let the person giving the massage know they can get you out in time. We'll be able to tell which one is you in the picture because you'll look the most relaxed! :)

[WDWLVR]

Happy 50th Birthday Ravonne (ravross)!
:bday::cake::bday::cake::bday:

[WDWLVR]

Member Gallery Update!

Come meet Sue (Susieq55) who is sailing with her DH John, DS Dustin, DB (brother) Steve and DSIL (sister-in-law) Kathy.

[susieq55]

Happy Birthday, Ravonne!

party: Have a happy, magical day!party:

[wltdsnyfan]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/girlwolf/clipmickbirth.gif

Happy Birthday
Ravonne

[wltdsnyfan]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/girlwolf/mickey-minnie-back-to-back1.jpg

Happy Anniversary

Annmarie and Tom

[WDWLVR]

Happy Anniversary Annmarie & Tom!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[wltdsnyfan]

Sounds good to me....very possible I am at BCV and you are at boardwalk correct.

Dianne,

Yes, we are at the boardwalk. I called Magical Express to see what hotels they go to. To make a long story short I went to 4 places and could not get an answer.

One good thing about takingthe magical express is ( I was reading the DCL contract) that we register at the hotel before we get on the bus. So I would think that all we have to to at port is get are pics taken. Not sure. We will see.

Have a good day.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[bsusanmb]

Happy Tuesday!

Can you sign up for the next DVC cruise while you are on the ship or do you have to call in like everyone else?

How do I send a picture of me and DH to be put on the member page?

Let's see, I must have nother question...:confused3 Guess not yet.

Happy birthday and anniversary!!

yesterday I went on the cruse website and there was still brunch at Palo and dinner
Susan

[dvc4life]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/girlwolf/clipmickbirth.gif

Happy Birthday
Ravonne

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/girlwolf/mickey-minnie-back-to-back1.jpg

Happy Anniversary

Annmarie and Tom


From me too! Hope you all have a great day! :flower3:

[dvc4life]

Good Tuesday Morning! :goodvibes

Another beautiful day here in the midwest. I wish it were like this all year long.

Well, we have actually started packing for the cruise. When we got home from Disney in June, we just left one big suitcase out in our bedroom and when we think of something we don't want to forget we have been throwing it in! Just this morning I put my DCL beer mug in! Don't want to forget that! :rotfl:

[WDWLVR]

Happy Tuesday!

Can you sign up for the next DVC cruise while you are on the ship or do you have to call in like everyone else?

How do I send a picture of me and DH to be put on the member page?

Let's see, I must have nother question...:confused3 Guess not yet.

Happy birthday and anniversary!!

yesterday I went on the cruse website and there was still brunch at Palo and dinner
Susan


Susan - they usually announce the next cruise while on the current one but everyone calls in the same day. There are two exceptions to that.

1) If they offer a free cruise for adding on like they have done the past 2 years.

2) if they pull a stund like they did in 2006. Denied on the ship that there was another Member Cruise planned (even though a 4 night date had been dropped from DCL's calendar). Then announcing a special call in date and lottery for first time cruisers. That pissed a lot of people off!

As for sending a picture in you just need to attach it as a .jpg to an e-mail. The address is on the main web page.

[OKWMEMBER]

ES (Elizabeth Swan)Update!!! Parley!!!:bride:

MEAGON2222 got the 1899th post and therefore earns an ES!!!:thumbsup2
2princess 2pirates got the 1999th post and therefore earns 3 ESes!!!:banana:

Every 99th post = 1 ES
Every 499th post = 2 ESes
Every 999th post = 3 ESes

The current score is:

wltdsnyfan - 14 ESes (299th,799th,999th,1099th,2999th,P2 199th,P2 399th,P2 999th,P2 1699th)
KellyJeanDVC - 8 ESes (2299th,2399th,2699th,2799th,3199th,3299th,
P2 99th,P2 299th)
BigDogHU75 - 8 ESes (1199th,2499th,2599th,P2 1299th,P2 1399th,P2 1499th)
dvc4life - 8 ESes (1299th,2899th,3099th,3599th,P2 699th,P2 899th,P2 1099th,P2 1599th)
manascarfan - 7 ESes (1499th,1599th,1699th,2099th,2199th,3399th)
WDWLVR - 4 ESes (399th,1999th)
Donald is #1 - 3 ESes (99th,1399th,3700th)
Beastly - 3 ESes (1899th,P2 599th, P2 799th)
2princess 2pirates - 3 ESes (P2 1999th)
mnra - 2 Eses (499th)
BCVOwner2002 - 2 ESes (699th,899th)
djstweety - 2 ESes (3499th)
FaithTrustnPixieDust - 2 ESes (P2 500th)
ohiominnie - 1 ES (199th)
Time4disneynow - 1 ES (599th)
rbcheek - 1 ES (1799th)
OKWMEMBER - 1 ES (P2 1199th)
bsusanmb - 1 ES (P2 1799th)
MEAGON2222 - 1 ES (P2 1899th)

The next milestone is at the 2099th post and is worth 1 (One,Uno) ES!!!:sail:

[OKWMEMBER]

Pirate Update!!! Aaaarggghhh!!!pirate:

BigDogHU75 got the 1900th post and therefore earns another Pirate!!!:thumbsup2
bsusanmb got the 2000th post and therefore earns three more Pirates!!!:banana:

Every 100th post = 1 Pirate
Every 500th post = 2 Pirates
Every 1000th post = 3 Pirates

The current score is:

wltdsnyfan - 22 Pirates (100th,900th,1400th,2000th,2300th,2700th,2900th,
3200th,3400th.3500th,3700th,P2 100th,P2 200th,P2 400th,P2 1000th,P2 1100th,P2 1500th)
BigDogHU75 - 9 Pirates (500th,800th,1000th,P2 1400th,P2 1600th,P2 1900th)
WDWLVR - 8 Pirates (400th,1500th,3000th,P2 500th)
manascarfan - 4 Pirates (1600th,1700th,2500th)
dvc4life - 5 Pirates (1300th,2400th,3100th,3600th,P2 900th)
Time4disneynow - 4 Pirates (600th,700th,1800th,P2 800th)
bsusanmb - 4 Pirates (P2 1800th,P2 2000th)
Beastly - 3 Pirates (1900th,2200th,P2 600th)
BCVOwner2002 - 2 Pirates (300th,2800th)
KellyJeanDVC - 2 Pirates (2600th,3300th)
djstweety - 2 Pirates (P2 300th,P2 700th)
iluvdisney - 1 Pirate (200th)
been2marceline - 1 Pirate (1100th)
ohiominnie - 1 Pirate (1200th)
njprincess - 1 Pirate (2100th)
OKWMEMBER - 1 Pirate (P2 1200th)
mnra - 1 Pirate (P2 1300th)
rbcheek - 1 Pirate (P2 1700th)

The next milestone is at the 2100th post and is worth 1 (One,Uno) Pirate!!!:sail:

[seaulater]

120 points or more for the Big Fig. Here are the incentives from last years cruise:

Here are the incentives:

BLT points good until 2060, AKL points good until 2057. Base incentives for booking - $5 per point off of Bay Lake Towers (which is selling for $112 per point before this reduction) or $8 per point off of Animal Kingdom Lodge (which is selling for $104 per point before the production. This is good for adding on anything over 120 points.

For 120 point in addition to the above you get a special Mickey Big Fig Statue and a 4 night stay in the new Treehouse Villas before booking opens to the general public.

For 200 point add on you get a 5 night stay Savannah view at AKL in a 2 bedroom, fast passes good for your whole family for the length of stay and $250 visa gift card or $250 shipboard credit on this cruise.

For 270 point add on you get either a 7 night stay in a Magic Kingdom 2 bedroom at BLT (with fast passes), or if you don’t want to wait until BLT opens a 4 night stay in the Contemporary Tower, or a Cat 6 stateroom for 2 on next years Member Cruise to be held 9/13/09. This comes with a $300 visa card or shipboard credit.

For 360 points you get the special ABD Backstage Member Exclusive Tour on May 12,2009 for 2, or any one of 10 other ABD trips. This comes with a $400 visa card or shipboard credit.

For 500 points there is a 7 night stay at the Grand Wailea in Maui in an ocean view room, or the exclusive Member ABD trip to Italy on 7/20/09 or any ABD for 2. This comes with a $750 visa credit or shipboard credit.

Mary, thanks for answering the question. I would have to search through my stuff to find it. Someone asked about a picture. I'll take one, but will have to wait until Jamie returns from drill camp since she has the camera.

Finished my fish extender gifts last night. Just have one more thing to add (the goody inside), but will have to wait to buy that till the week before the cruise!

One more thing to check off my list!

[madaboutpooh]

Yesterday I had asked a question about if I need to get passports for my family on this cruise. I recieved one response of an I think so. Does anyone know for sure if passports are required for this cruise? I think I may be in a time crunch if so.

[erionm]

Effective June 1, 2009, all U.S. citizens are now required to present a passport book, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document when entering the United States.
Please Note: Children under age 16 will be able to continue crossing land and sea borders using only a U.S. birth certificate (or other form of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate.). The original birth certificate or a copy may be used. See the Department of Homeland Security's Ready, Set.. Go! for more information on the changing travel requirements.

WHTI-Compliant Travel Documents for U.S. citizen travel via land and sea, as of January 31, 2008:
Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST)
State Issued Enhanced Driver’s License (when available)
Enhanced Tribal Cards (when available)
U.S. Military Identification with Military Travel Orders
U.S. Merchant Mariner Document when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business
Native American Tribal Photo Identification Card
Form I-872 American Indian Card


http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html

[wltdsnyfan]

Yesterday I had asked a question about if I need to get passports for my family on this cruise. I recieved one response of an I think so. Does anyone know for sure if passports are required for this cruise? I think I may be in a time crunch if so.

On the discussion part (towards the top of the page) of the DCL is a post called:

*** Dis DCL FAQ - New alphabetical listing of DCL information***

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2068966

Since it is alphabetical if you page down to the “P” you will see it.

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[madaboutpooh]

Thank you very much to the 2 previous posters. That was just the info that I needed, thank you again.

[WDWLVR]

Mary, thanks for answering the question. I would have to search through my stuff to find it. Someone asked about a picture. I'll take one, but will have to wait until Jamie returns from drill camp since she has the camera.

Finished my fish extender gifts last night. Just have one more thing to add (the goody inside), but will have to wait to buy that till the week before the cruise!

One more thing to check off my list!

Here's a picture we took of it on the cruise:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/36347bigfig.jpg

[seaulater]

Here's a picture we took of it on the cruise:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/36347bigfig.jpg

Thanks Mary! Yep, that's exactly what I got. I also got a card with it documenting the limited edition of 250 pieces, designed by Don Ducky Williams. I think mine said 139 of 250.

[BCVOwner2002]

Rise and Shine, everyone! :flower3:

Looks like it might be a nice day here, but we are expecting thundershowers later - we'll see.

Looks like alot of us are parasailing!! I know I can't wait.

I'm usually up most of the night but I'll have to get used coming to the DIS again.:surfweb:
Annmarie

[susieq55]

Here's a picture we took of it on the cruise:

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/36347bigfig.jpg

Mary, what is Mickey holding in his hand? Thereis a little bit of glare in that area of the photo. But what a lovely piece!

[djstweety]

From me too! Hope you all have a great day! :flower3:

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Happy Birthday
Ravonne

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Happy Anniversary

Annmarie and Tom

Hope you all had a wonderful day!!!!!!!:dance3::dance3::dance3:

[BigDogHU75]

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Happy Birthday
Ravonne

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Happy Anniversary

Annmarie and Tom

Happy Birthday Ravonne!
party:party:party:
Happy Anniversary Annmarie & Tom!

[BCVOwner2002]

I appreciate the kind congrats and warm wished I received from so many people. That is one of the things I like about this place!! Annmarie (and Tom)

[BCVOwner2002]

:bday::cake:ravrossparty:

[bsusanmb]

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Happy Birthday
Ravonne

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Happy Anniversary

Annmarie and Tom

:banana::banana::banana:HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAVONNE:banana::banana::banana:

:love::banana::love:HAPPY ANNIVERSARY ANNMARIE AND TOM:love::love:

[WDWLVR]

Mary, what is Mickey holding in his hand? Thereis a little bit of glare in that area of the photo. But what a lovely piece!

It's a crystal ball with the DVC logo inside (well not sure if it is real crystal but you get the idea).



PDFG and all our friends who need it!

[bsusanmb]

I don't have a vacation all summer....so I am dying for the cruise!! I love to look at the photos from previous Disney cruises. I don't know if I will ever be able to do all of the things I wanted to do with my new knees. They just don't always go the way I want them to or as fast as I want them to. And forget about ever kneeling...no way. Maybe after a year or year and a half it will be better. The surgeon told me it take that long to be really healed, and it's been 6 months. I go see him in July and I know I need to have my left one manipulated under anesthesia due to scar tissue. HOpefully it won't be too bad.

It will be fun to meet all of you...the more I read and the more I post, it is like I already know you!!

I was able to change my Dec DVC ressie from 11/29 to 12/5 in a two bedroom to 12/12 to 12/18 in a two bedroom. The airfare was wicked expensive for the Thanksgiving weekend. And since I am paying for 5 of us, I decided to change. I hope the crowds aren't too too bad. I know that I will never go again when Pop Warner is there!!!!

:surfweb::happytv: this is me...doing both at the same time, and also reading a few pages of my book! Who says there is no such thing as multitasking?

Susan

[WDWLVR]

Not from a Member Cruise but one of my favorite pictures of Mark on Castaway Cay!

http://monorailgreen.info/May02/P5142263.jpg

[djstweety]

I don't have a vacation all summer....so I am dying for the cruise!! I love to look at the photos from previous Disney cruises. I don't know if I will ever be able to do all of the things I wanted to do with my new knees. They just don't always go the way I want them to or as fast as I want them to. And forget about ever kneeling...no way. Maybe after a year or year and a half it will be better. The surgeon told me it take that long to be really healed, and it's been 6 months. I go see him in July and I know I need to have my left one manipulated under anesthesia due to scar tissue. HOpefully it won't be too bad.

It will be fun to meet all of you...the more I read and the more I post, it is like I already know you!!

I was able to change my Dec DVC ressie from 11/29 to 12/5 in a two bedroom to 12/12 to 12/18 in a two bedroom. The airfare was wicked expensive for the Thanksgiving weekend. And since I am paying for 5 of us, I decided to change. I hope the crowds aren't too too bad. I know that I will never go again when Pop Warner is there!!!!

:surfweb::happytv: this is me...doing both at the same time, and also reading a few pages of my book! Who says there is no such thing as multitasking?

Susan

We were there last December during pop warner,,,it was not bad at all

[Donald is #1]

Wow! I haven't been on for 2 days and I am 9 pages behind! :scared1:


I just filled out the final form on the DCL web site for the cruise. That was the credit card auth. We are all done.

Butin reading it says that there is a form we both have to sign and birng with, I did not see it or get one to print and sign? Does any one know what it is or were I might have gone wrong. I do this for all the cruises but this time I did not see now form.

thanks
flo
:surfweb:


Um, does this mean that I should be filling out something on the cruise website? :confused3




Happy 50th Birthday Ravonne :bday::cake::bday::cake::bday:



Happy Anniversary Annmarie & Tom! :banana::banana::banana:

[wltdsnyfan]

Not from a Member Cruise but one of my favorite pictures of Mark on Castaway Cay!

http://monorailgreen.info/May02/P5142263.jpg

Very nice picture of Mark. He looks so relaxed.

Wish I was there now.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Wow! I haven't been on for 2 days and I am 9 pages behind! :scared1:





Um, does this mean that I should be filling out something on the cruise website? :confused3


Robbie,

I register on line so I don't have to fill out paper work. I did the credit card info so that is in the system now and I registered each passanger. That part was easy they already had are passport info in it all I had to do is change the emergency contact info. Since my DS will be home it is him.

DOes this make sense now?

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[Donald is #1]

Robbie,

I register on line so I don't have to fill out paper work. I did the credit card info so that is in the system now and I registered each passanger. That part was easy they already had are passport info in it all I had to do is change the emergency contact info. Since my DS will be home it is him.

DOes this make sense now?

take care
flo
:surfweb:

Yes it does. Thanks! :thumbsup2 I think that I will wait until Sandi gets her passport in.

[wltdsnyfan]

Yes it does. Thanks! :thumbsup2 I think that I will wait until Sandi gets her passport in.

Don't blame you! THen it is done once and you are all done.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Morning Everyone!

Happy Hump Day!

Have a good one!

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone - happy Wednesday!

Happy July 1st as well. One month closer to cruising!

Have a great day everyone!

[WDWLVR]

Our July celebrations:

http://itsmeela.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/mickey_happy_birthday.gif

We have no July birthdays in the member gallery.



http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q15/patnl34/weddingimages/MinnieMickeyWedding.gif
Happy Anniversary!

7/4 Nancy & Bruce
(Beastly)

[susieq55]

Good Morning, Fellow Cruisers!

Happy Wednesday! Starting out a bit cloudy here after nighttime rain. But it's my day to go to my mom's, get her to the hairdresser, and then since DH and DS are at camp, I'll probably stay the rest of the day and have dinner with her, She really likes that. :goodvibes

Anyway, here I go with my questions again. When you (anyone) deliver your gifts to the fishextenders, what time of day do you try to do that and do you try to do it secretly and not get "caught" (like Santa!) or do you try to actually meet the people when you deliver? :confused3

[bsusanmb]

Not from a Member Cruise but one of my favorite pictures of Mark on Castaway Cay!
http://monorailgreen.info/May02/P5142263.jpg


Calgon, take me away!!!

[bsusanmb]

We were there last December during pop warner,,,it was not bad at all

Oh, my gosh, when we were there, the adults were so so rude. I was embarrassed by their bahavior. I am sure that the good, nice ones far outnumber the bad, but as always, it is the bad that you notice and remember. DH did enjoy going to the football games and it gave me time alone to SHOP!!

[bsusanmb]

Good Morning, Fellow Cruisers!

Happy Wednesday! Starting out a bit cloudy here after nighttime rain. But it's my day to go to my mom's, get her to the hairdresser, and then since DH and DS are at camp, I'll probably stay the rest of the day and have dinner with her, She really likes that. :goodvibes

Anyway, here I go with my questions again. When you (anyone) deliver your gifts to the fishextenders, what time of day do you try to do that and do you try to do it secretly and not get "caught" (like Santa!) or do you try to actually meet the people when you deliver? :confused3

It was so nice and cool last night here in PA for sleeping and then I also woke up to fog!!

No hump day this week...we have off on Friday (you know us Federal employees)...

I just put my FE stuff out when I get a chance to do it. I am so busy trying not to miss anything, and also, it is a big ship with a lot of people spread out, so I had to do it in two trips. Don't know what others do, but I just do it when I find the time and the energy!

Happy Wednesday (Thursday in my mind!)

[WDWLVR]

Good Morning, Fellow Cruisers!

Happy Wednesday! Starting out a bit cloudy here after nighttime rain. But it's my day to go to my mom's, get her to the hairdresser, and then since DH and DS are at camp, I'll probably stay the rest of the day and have dinner with her, She really likes that. :goodvibes

Anyway, here I go with my questions again. When you (anyone) deliver your gifts to the fishextenders, what time of day do you try to do that and do you try to do it secretly and not get "caught" (like Santa!) or do you try to actually meet the people when you deliver? :confused3

The last couple of cruises we've usually done it in the evening during the second show (assuming it is a show we've seen before). The halls are usually quiet because most people are either at the show or at dinner. I love walking the halls and seeing how my fellow DISers have decorated their doors.

[wltdsnyfan]

Good Morning, Fellow Cruisers!

Happy Wednesday! Starting out a bit cloudy here after nighttime rain. But it's my day to go to my mom's, get her to the hairdresser, and then since DH and DS are at camp, I'll probably stay the rest of the day and have dinner with her, She really likes that. :goodvibes

Anyway, here I go with my questions again. When you (anyone) deliver your gifts to the fishextenders, what time of day do you try to do that and do you try to do it secretly and not get "caught" (like Santa!) or do you try to actually meet the people when you deliver? :confused3



Sue,

I to do mine in the evening. I start at the top and work my way down. Half way through I stop in the room to get the rest. I like to do mine all in one evening. By the time I get to the last floor I take the elevator back to my room.

take care and have a good da with your mom.

flo
:surfweb:

[dvc4life]

Not from a Member Cruise but one of my favorite pictures of Mark on Castaway Cay!

http://monorailgreen.info/May02/P5142263.jpg


Love this picture! He looks so relaxed.

Wish I was there now!

Soon.

[dvc4life]

Good Wednesday morning!

Today is Friday for me. Taking tomorrow off and have Friday off for our holiday. Thank goodness.

Have a great day! :flower3:

[wltdsnyfan]

In case any one is intrested Disney store on line has a huge 4th of July sale.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[seaulater]

We usually deliver our gifts in the evening too and try to be secret about it. We usually split up with our mini navigator in hand and we go deck by deck and meet in the middle then head down to the next deck.

If we have tons, we usually take 1/2 and then stop in the stateroom to pick up the other 1/2.

It doesn't really take too long to deliver, and I agree with Mary, half the fun is looking at how everyone has decorated their door and to see how the FE has evolved since it was introduced on the inaugural Panama Canal Cruise back in 2005.

My FE gifts are just about done. I've been putting the finishing touches on them this week. I will just have to wait to put in the last little "goody" until the week before I leave home.

[susieq55]

Good evening everyone!
Thanks for the responses about the FE gifts - I think I'll follow suit and do them in the evenings inbetween activities or shows. You guys really make it fun to be on this. I think it has really enhanced my joy of cruising! Thanks again.

Day at mom's was very nice. While she was at the hairdressers, I ran around and did some errands for her. Then we did a few things around her house, got Boston Market for dinner and now I'm home, after watching the first inning of the Phillies game with her. She loves her Phillies!

Flo, thanks for the happy thoughts earlier. :flower3:

[wltdsnyfan]

Good evening everyone!
Thanks for the responses about the FE gifts - I think I'll follow suit and do them in the evenings inbetween activities or shows. You guys really make it fun to be on this. I think it has really enhanced my joy of cruising! Thanks again.

Day at mom's was very nice. While she was at the hairdressers, I ran around and did some errands for her. Then we did a few things around her house, got Boston Market for dinner and now I'm home, after watching the first inning of the Phillies game with her. She loves her Phillies!

Flo, thanks for the happy thoughts earlier. :flower3:

Sue,

Glad you had a good day with your mom.

I know what you mean about talking to everyone and makeing it fun. I feel the same way. We are getting closer and closer.

Take care and have a good evening.

flo
:surfweb:

[susieq55]

I know there was another question I meant to ask.

Do you put a tag or something on the gift to say who it's from or are they all anonymous?

[wltdsnyfan]

I know there was another question I meant to ask.

Do you put a tag or something on the gift to say who it's from or are they all anonymous?

Sue,

That is also up to you. This time I put tags on them other times I have not. I got creative.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[Donald is #1]

Does anyone know the cruise number for the member cruise? Also does anyone know what country the ship is registered in?

[susieq55]

Does anyone know the cruise number for the member cruise? Also does anyone know what country the ship is registered in?

The ship's registry is the Bahamas. I don't know about the number - sorry.

[Donald is #1]

The ship's registry is the Bahamas. I don't know about the number - sorry.

Thanks! That helps. :goodvibes

[BCVOwner2002]

We did ours on the second day to CC. We did this between 10 and 12 so it didn't take up our whole day. The good thing too was that most people were heading to CC so it was quiet other than us and the stewards. I am (hopeful) nope I AM DETERMINED that I will be healthy enough to do these alone.

[bsusanmb]

well, I know I will be doing mine alone...DH thinks I am NUTS!!! "What are you going to do with all that junk?" Party Pooper!

:love2:

I had so much stuff for the kids on the last cruise that I couldn't put them in the FE's. I had to put them in a grocery bag and hang them on the door...
So, I can't get that carried away this time...but that Disney outlet here in Hershey just calls out to me. I got so many toys for kids for cheap! I just had to have them!

Susan

[susieq55]

That Disney outlet sounds like a great store!

I'll be up to pick up my DH and DS from boy scout camp that I think is near there - maybe - on Friday. Do you know where Hawk Mountain is?

[bsusanmb]

That Disney outlet sounds like a great store!

I'll be up to pick up my DH and DS from boy scout camp that I think is near there - maybe - on Friday. Do you know where Hawk Mountain is?

No, but the Disney Outlet in Hershey is just adjacent to Hershey Park. There is also an outlet in the Lancaster Outlets.

They are having a huge clearance sale right now. Someone on the budget board got a ton of stuff for her kids for $90 for Christmas.

I got plush for $1 to $3 last year, and puzzles, art sets, all kinds of stuff.
I have to get there tomorrow...

[wltdsnyfan]

Good Morning Everyone!

Hope you have a godd day.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone. Happy Thursday!

This is my Friday as we are off tomorrow! :yay:

We usually put our names on the gifts and this year is no exception. :)

Robbie - not sure what you mean about cruise number? Do you need this for something or were you just curious how many previous cruises the Wonder has taken?

[susieq55]

Good Morning everyone!

Happy Day today - for some the end of the work week! It's sunny right at the moment, but we're forecast for storms on and off all day - yippee! At least the weekend is supposed to be nice.

Talked to my DH last night - and the troop is having a wonderful time. Seems the only problem is the food! Not enough of it and how things are being run at the kitchen. But he says the program is running very well and the boys are having a blast - rain or shine

How do you insert a photo on this page? :confused3

[wltdsnyfan]

Good Morning everyone!

Happy Day today - for some the end of the work week! It's sunny right at the moment, but we're forecast for storms on and off all day - yippee! At least the weekend is supposed to be nice.

Talked to my DH last night - and the troop is having a wonderful time. Seems the only problem is the food! Not enough of it and how things are being run at the kitchen. But he says the program is running very well and the boys are having a blast - rain or shine

How do you insert a photo on this page? :confused3

Sue,

Glad the boys are having fun!:)

You would first have to down load it to at site like photobucket (that is what I use) then post the one that says IMG on the page.

Hope this helps.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[djstweety]

Good Morning all, not a Friday for me....:sad1:

But, I am suspose to get a extra day of vacation for later.

Well its off to work I go. Its end of the month balancing, yesterday was a 10 1/2 hour work day for me.

Its a shame I am not hourly.

DH has been released by home care, now its off to the blood lab for him today. and he starts regular therapy on Monday. He really can't stand being in this house any longer.

I told him to get on her and talk to all of you, but he won't. Oh well he is not much for typing.

Oh, DGD is up and I need to get her breakfast ready before I go, so see you later.

[wltdsnyfan]

Good Morning all, not a Friday for me....:sad1:

But, I am suspose to get a extra day of vacation for later.

Well its off to work I go. Its end of the month balancing, yesterday was a 10 1/2 hour work day for me.

Its a shame I am not hourly.

DH has been released by home care, now its off to the blood lab for him today. and he starts regular therapy on Monday. He really can't stand being in this house any longer.

I told him to get on her and talk to all of you, but he won't. Oh well he is not much for typing.

Oh, DGD is up and I need to get her breakfast ready before I go, so see you later.

Dianne,

You sure had a long day yesterday. When you have days like that it is hard to get up and go back in the office the next morning. You feel like you just go home.

Good for your husband. Sounds like he is doing good. Yes, tell him to get on and visit with us. I know my DH does not get on either.

Have a good day.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[susieq55]

Sue,

Glad the boys are having fun!:)

You would first have to down load it to at site like photobucket (that is what I use) then post the one that says IMG on the page.

Hope this helps.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

As I said before, I'm not real great with the tech part of the computer, but when DS gets home I'll have him show me.

I have a really cute picture of him on CC I wanted to share.

Thanks, Flo:flower3:

[bsusanmb]

Happy Day...Thank goodness it is Thursday and I can sleep in tomorrow!!

Here's a Makayla story...4 years old...she was going on a field trip with daycare to the miniature horse farm in Gettysburg PA. So in the am, daddy was getting her dressed and she was all excited, he told her she needed to be good and listen to her teacher, to behave herself, and to eat all the lunch that mommy packed her...

When they were on the way to daycare, her mommy started to tell her that she needed to listen to her teachers, and behave, and...Makayla interrupted,
"yea,yea,yea, just get me there.."

That's Makayla!

Anxious to get to the Disney store tonight!:cool1:
Susan

[bsusanmb]

Ok, we are almost there, who will get the pirate and ES?

[susieq55]

I wish I can I wish I can.

[bsusanmb]

Come on, Sue, you can do it!

[susieq55]

me, me. Please.

[bsusanmb]

Yea, you did it!

[wltdsnyfan]

Question of the day

It has been a while so I though I would post one.

This is for any one that has sailed DCL before. Let’s give the first time cruisers an idea on why we go to one or the other.

When you first get on the Ship were to you go and eat Parrot Cay or Beach Blanket and Why?

[wltdsnyfan]

Congrats Susan on the :bride:

and

Congrats Sue on the pirate:

[susieq55]

YIPPEE!
I DID IT!
Thank you, thank you!

:jumping1:

[WDWLVR]

Congratulations to Susan on the :bride:


Congratulations to Sue on the pirate:

[bsusanmb]

Congratulations to Susan on the :bride:


Congratulations to Sue on the pirate:

Thanks! That's like Sue squared, or Susan squared!!

Congratulations Sue, you finally did it!
I was so excited the first time I got a pirate and now I am hooked...it's fun!

Susan

[susieq55]

Question of the day

It has been a while so I though I would post one.

This is for any one that has sailed DCL before. Let’s give the first time cruisers an idea on why we go to one or the other.

When you first get on the Ship were to you go and eat Parrot Cay or Beach Blanket and Why?

For some reason, we have always gone into Parrot Cay. Maybe because that is where we have been directed, but sometimes because it has been either very warm or very windy (which it can on the coast) and we didn't feel like sitting outside at that time. Plus, they usually have a band playing, and DS likes that, too.

[WDWLVR]

When you first get on the Ship were to you go and eat Parrot Cay or Beach Blanket and Why?

We always go up to deck 9 (Beach Blanket on the Wonder/Topsiders on the Magic). I'd much rather sit outside than in an air conditioned room. Maybe it's because we're coming from the Midwest. :confused3 I know last year there were a lot of DISers up at Beach Blanket.

When we travel with friends like Karen who have kids we grab a table by the pool. Last April when Karen and I got up to the table after handling Palo reservations her son Nick was eating pizza. I had never tried the pizza on the ship and it looked so good that's what I got for lunch.

The kids get to swim right away, and we get to enjoy a nice lunch.

[susieq55]

Thanks! That's like Sue squared, or Susan squared!!

Congratulations Sue, you finally did it!
I was so excited the first time I got a pirate and now I am hooked...it's fun!

Susan

Thanks, Susan. Congrats to you too! Yep, have to admit, I hooked - on the whole thing! :banana:

[dvc4life]

Question of the day

It has been a while so I though I would post one.

This is for any one that has sailed DCL before. Let’s give the first time cruisers an idea on why we go to one or the other.

When you first get on the Ship were to you go and eat Parrot Cay or Beach Blanket and Why?

Good Morning. Congrats Sue and Susan on the :bride: and pirate:. It is a day off for me. Yeah!

Flo - as to your question of the day - we have usually eaten at Beach Blanket or Top Siders. Just because it is easy and, like Mary, we like to be outside. But this year I would like to try Parrot Cay for a change. I just can't wait!!!!!!!

[miker1251]

When you first get on the Ship were to you go and eat Parrot Cay or Beach Blanket and Why?

Beach Blanket because it is easy and has outside seating.

[bsusanmb]

Question of the day

It has been a while so I though I would post one.

This is for any one that has sailed DCL before. Let’s give the first time cruisers an idea on why we go to one or the other.

When you first get on the Ship were to you go and eat Parrot Cay or Beach Blanket and Why?

We have gone to Beach Blanket because of recommendations from others here on the Dis. I think this time we will try Parrot Cay...hey, if I don't like it, I can always go to Beach Blanket or get pizza, right?

This is like planning a wedding...so excited, but when it is over, I am going to be so depressed!

Susan

[seaulater]

Question of the day

It has been a while so I though I would post one.

This is for any one that has sailed DCL before. Let’s give the first time cruisers an idea on why we go to one or the other.

When you first get on the Ship were to you go and eat Parrot Cay or Beach Blanket and Why?

We have done both. Usually go to Parrot Cay if we are with a large group of dis'ers and it is easier to sit and have a whole group of tables together and visit.

If we are in a smaller group or by ourselves we usually head up to Beach Blanket or Topsiders (depending if we are on the Wonder or the Magic). Then we usually grab something out by the pool too!

This time, since I will have my brother in law (1st cruise) and sister (2nd cruise) with me, we will probably go to Parrot Cay. My BIL is an architect and I know he is going to be totally amazed from his first steps onto the ship!

In fact, I think we will do the tour that is like at 1:30 p.m. around the ship. I've never done it before in all my cruises and my BIL would find it fascinating.

[OKWMEMBER]

ES (Elizabeth Swan)Update!!! Parley!!!:bride:

bsusanmb got the 2099th post and therefore earns another ES!!!:thumbsup2

Every 99th post = 1 ES
Every 499th post = 2 ESes
Every 999th post = 3 ESes

The current score is:

wltdsnyfan - 14 ESes (299th,799th,999th,1099th,2999th,P2 199th,P2 399th,P2 999th,P2 1699th)
KellyJeanDVC - 8 ESes (2299th,2399th,2699th,2799th,3199th,3299th,
P2 99th,P2 299th)
BigDogHU75 - 8 ESes (1199th,2499th,2599th,P2 1299th,P2 1399th,P2 1499th)
dvc4life - 8 ESes (1299th,2899th,3099th,3599th,P2 699th,P2 899th,P2 1099th,P2 1599th)
manascarfan - 7 ESes (1499th,1599th,1699th,2099th,2199th,3399th)
WDWLVR - 4 ESes (399th,1999th)
Donald is #1 - 3 ESes (99th,1399th,3700th)
Beastly - 3 ESes (1899th,P2 599th, P2 799th)
2princess 2pirates - 3 ESes (P2 1999th)
mnra - 2 Eses (499th)
BCVOwner2002 - 2 ESes (699th,899th)
djstweety - 2 ESes (3499th)
FaithTrustnPixieDust - 2 ESes (P2 499th)
bsusanmb - 2 ESes (P2 1799th,P2 2099th)
ohiominnie - 1 ES (199th)
Time4disneynow - 1 ES (599th)
rbcheek - 1 ES (1799th)
OKWMEMBER - 1 ES (P2 1199th)
MEAGON2222 - 1 ES (P2 1899th)

The next milestone is at the 2199th post and is worth 1 (One,Uno) ES!!!:sail:

[OKWMEMBER]

Pirate Update!!! Aaaarggghhh!!!pirate:

susieq55 got the 2100th post and therefore earns a Pirate!!!:thumbsup2

Every 100th post = 1 Pirate
Every 500th post = 2 Pirates
Every 1000th post = 3 Pirates

The current score is:

wltdsnyfan - 22 Pirates (100th,900th,1400th,2000th,2300th,2700th,2900th,
3200th,3400th.3500th,3700th,P2 100th,P2 200th,P2 400th,P2 1000th,P2 1100th,P2 1500th)
BigDogHU75 - 9 Pirates (500th,800th,1000th,P2 1400th,P2 1600th,P2 1900th)
WDWLVR - 8 Pirates (400th,1500th,3000th,P2 500th)
manascarfan - 4 Pirates (1600th,1700th,2500th)
dvc4life - 5 Pirates (1300th,2400th,3100th,3600th,P2 900th)
Time4disneynow - 4 Pirates (600th,700th,1800th,P2 800th)
bsusanmb - 4 Pirates (P2 1800th,P2 2000th)
Beastly - 3 Pirates (1900th,2200th,P2 600th)
BCVOwner2002 - 2 Pirates (300th,2800th)
KellyJeanDVC - 2 Pirates (2600th,3300th)
djstweety - 2 Pirates (P2 300th,P2 700th)
iluvdisney - 1 Pirate (200th)
been2marceline - 1 Pirate (1100th)
ohiominnie - 1 Pirate (1200th)
njprincess - 1 Pirate (2100th)
OKWMEMBER - 1 Pirate (P2 1200th)
mnra - 1 Pirate (P2 1300th)
rbcheek - 1 Pirate (P2 1700th)
susieq55 - 1 Pirate (P2 2100th)

The next milestone is at the 2200th post and is worth 1 (One,Uno) Pirate!!!:sail:

[BigDogHU75]

Congrats Susan on the :bride:

and

Congrats Sue on the pirate:

Susan & Sue, congratulations from me too.

[bsusanmb]

One of my best friends from high school works here at the hospital and her husband does too. I have known him and his dad for over 30 years. He is about 55, and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, had surgery, and was scheduled this am to see the oncologist. After my friend left for work this morning, he shot himself in the head. He was medivac'd to Hershey Medical Center. I have worked with people who have survived this and it is never good.

I can't imagine what my friend is going through.

Susan

[WDWLVR]

One of my best friends from high school works here at the hospital and her husband does too. I have known him and his dad for over 30 years. He is about 55, and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, had surgery, and was scheduled this am to see the oncologist. After my friend left for work this morning, he shot himself in the head. He was medivac'd to Hershey Medical Center. I have worked with people who have survived this and it is never good.

I can't imagine what my friend is going through.

Susan

Oh Susan how very sad. Prayers for the family. :hug:

[WDWLVR]

I could use a few prayers myself though nothing as serious as Susan. I had bloodwork done at lunch today and my platelets are back down under 100. Now they still can go up in 3 days as I'm scheduled for chemo on Monday. If you have the time and are so inclined please say a prayer that they go back up and I can have chemo as scheduled.

Thank you all!

[wltdsnyfan]

One of my best friends from high school works here at the hospital and her husband does too. I have known him and his dad for over 30 years. He is about 55, and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, had surgery, and was scheduled this am to see the oncologist. After my friend left for work this morning, he shot himself in the head. He was medivac'd to Hershey Medical Center. I have worked with people who have survived this and it is never good.

I can't imagine what my friend is going through.

Susan

Susan,

My heart goes out to you and the family! I got goose bumps reading this.

pixiedust:pixiedust: and prayers for all of you.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[bsusanmb]

I could use a few prayers myself though nothing as serious as Susan. I had bloodwork done at lunch today and my platelets are back down under 100. Now they still can go up in 3 days as I'm scheduled for chemo on Monday. If you have the time and are so inclined please say a prayer that they go back up and I can have chemo as scheduled.

Thank you all!

You are in my prayers, Mary.:hug:

Susan

[wltdsnyfan]

I could use a few prayers myself though nothing as serious as Susan. I had bloodwork done at lunch today and my platelets are back down under 100. Now they still can go up in 3 days as I'm scheduled for chemo on Monday. If you have the time and are so inclined please say a prayer that they go back up and I can have chemo as scheduled.

Thank you all!

Prayers and pixiedust: that it goes upand you can have chemo on Monday.:grouphug:

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[susieq55]

One of my best friends from high school works here at the hospital and her husband does too. I have known him and his dad for over 30 years. He is about 55, and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, had surgery, and was scheduled this am to see the oncologist. After my friend left for work this morning, he shot himself in the head. He was medivac'd to Hershey Medical Center. I have worked with people who have survived this and it is never good.

I can't imagine what my friend is going through.

Susan

Susan,
I'm so very sorry to hear this news. My prayers will be with you and your friend and all the family.

[susieq55]

I could use a few prayers myself though nothing as serious as Susan. I had bloodwork done at lunch today and my platelets are back down under 100. Now they still can go up in 3 days as I'm scheduled for chemo on Monday. If you have the time and are so inclined please say a prayer that they go back up and I can have chemo as scheduled.

Thank you all!

My prayers and some extra happy thoughts are with you, Mary. I hope the numbers go up and your chemo can stay on schedule!! :love:

[dvc4life]

One of my best friends from high school works here at the hospital and her husband does too. I have known him and his dad for over 30 years. He is about 55, and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, had surgery, and was scheduled this am to see the oncologist. After my friend left for work this morning, he shot himself in the head. He was medivac'd to Hershey Medical Center. I have worked with people who have survived this and it is never good.

I can't imagine what my friend is going through.

Susan

How sad for all the family and friends of his. Hope all turns out for everyone involved. Good thoughts are sent your way.

I could use a few prayers myself though nothing as serious as Susan. I had bloodwork done at lunch today and my platelets are back down under 100. Now they still can go up in 3 days as I'm scheduled for chemo on Monday. If you have the time and are so inclined please say a prayer that they go back up and I can have chemo as scheduled.

Thank you all!


Mary - good thoughts are being sent your way hoping that your platelets go back up so you can continue with your treatment on Monday. Sending you some Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust! ;)

[BCVOwner2002]

Congratulations to Susan on the princess: and Congratulations to Sue on the pirate:

Oh My Gosh! Susan, what a sad situation! My dad had pancreatic cancer and I know how difficult it is for the family. I hope they have a good support group of family, neighbors, friends, co-workers, etc. to help her get through this. How sad!:grouphug:

Oh Mary, you'll receive a lot of :grouphug: too! I hope the platelets go back up so you can continue your scheduled treatment! :grouphug:

pixiedust: and :grouphug: to anyone who may need them (in one way or another).

Annmarie

[bsusanmb]

Well, it is a somber day today. Our friend's husband has died. Well, he was our friend also. He was dead on arrival at the hospital. He had lost a lot of weight in the past few months, and then he was admitted to the hospital rather in a rush with prostate cancer. He had said that the doctor told him that they "got it all". But I think that his cancer had metasticized. I think. He shot himself in the head. It is so sad. I don't know the entire medical story, but prostate cancer is so slow growing and so curable. Men live 20 to 30 years most times.

About 3 years ago my girlfriend had her colon removed due to ulcerative colitis. She was off work for 6 months. They gave her a temporary ileostomy and then they reattached her small intestine, giving her a pouch. She has to take antibiotics and lomotil for diarrhea every day.

They have a son and two young grandsons.

My heart just aches for them, and particularly for my girlfriend. I don't know how I would feel, but I know that I would be feeling that there must have been something I could have done, something I missed, hurt, anger, loneliness...

She is 59, like me, and has a very good job as business manager for nursing. She has 37 years of service at the VA and can retire. I think she will, I don't think she will have the strength to deal with all of this and work.

Well, friends, life is so precious. Take care,
Susan

[wltdsnyfan]

Well, it is a somber day today. Our friend's husband has died. Well, he was our friend also. He was dead on arrival at the hospital. He had lost a lot of weight in the past few months, and then he was admitted to the hospital rather in a rush with prostate cancer. He had said that the doctor told him that they "got it all". But I think that his cancer had metasticized. I think. He shot himself in the head. It is so sad. I don't know the entire medical story, but prostate cancer is so slow growing and so curable. Men live 20 to 30 years most times.

About 3 years ago my girlfriend had her colon removed due to ulcerative colitis. She was off work for 6 months. They gave her a temporary ileostomy and then they reattached her small intestine, giving her a pouch. She has to take antibiotics and lomotil for diarrhea every day.

They have a son and two young grandsons.

My heart just aches for them, and particularly for my girlfriend. I don't know how I would feel, but I know that I would be feeling that there must have been something I could have done, something I missed, hurt, anger, loneliness...

She is 59, like me, and has a very good job as business manager for nursing. She has 37 years of service at the VA and can retire. I think she will, I don't think she will have the strength to deal with all of this and work.

Well, friends, life is so precious. Take care,
Susan

Susan,

So sorry to hear that.

Thoughts and prays for family and friends.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[Donald is #1]

Robbie - not sure what you mean about cruise number? Do you need this for something or were you just curious how many previous cruises the Wonder has taken?


Usually there is a number for the cruise similar to a "flight number" for an airline. I was looking it for it so that I could fill out some paperwork at work.

[Donald is #1]

Congrats Susan on the :bride:

and

Congrats Sue on the pirate:

I could use a few prayers myself though nothing as serious as Susan. I had bloodwork done at lunch today and my platelets are back down under 100. Now they still can go up in 3 days as I'm scheduled for chemo on Monday. If you have the time and are so inclined please say a prayer that they go back up and I can have chemo as scheduled.

Thank you all!

pixiedust: Good luck on Monday. :grouphug:

Well, it is a somber day today. Our friend's husband has died. Well, he was our friend also. He was dead on arrival at the hospital. He had lost a lot of weight in the past few months, and then he was admitted to the hospital rather in a rush with prostate cancer. He had said that the doctor told him that they "got it all". But I think that his cancer had metasticized. I think. He shot himself in the head. It is so sad. I don't know the entire medical story, but prostate cancer is so slow growing and so curable. Men live 20 to 30 years most times.

About 3 years ago my girlfriend had her colon removed due to ulcerative colitis. She was off work for 6 months. They gave her a temporary ileostomy and then they reattached her small intestine, giving her a pouch. She has to take antibiotics and lomotil for diarrhea every day.

They have a son and two young grandsons.

My heart just aches for them, and particularly for my girlfriend. I don't know how I would feel, but I know that I would be feeling that there must have been something I could have done, something I missed, hurt, anger, loneliness...

She is 59, like me, and has a very good job as business manager for nursing. She has 37 years of service at the VA and can retire. I think she will, I don't think she will have the strength to deal with all of this and work.

Well, friends, life is so precious. Take care,
Susan


Oh no, that is so sad! :grouphug:

[dvc4life]

Well, it is a somber day today. Our friend's husband has died. Well, he was our friend also. He was dead on arrival at the hospital. He had lost a lot of weight in the past few months, and then he was admitted to the hospital rather in a rush with prostate cancer. He had said that the doctor told him that they "got it all". But I think that his cancer had metasticized. I think. He shot himself in the head. It is so sad. I don't know the entire medical story, but prostate cancer is so slow growing and so curable. Men live 20 to 30 years most times.

About 3 years ago my girlfriend had her colon removed due to ulcerative colitis. She was off work for 6 months. They gave her a temporary ileostomy and then they reattached her small intestine, giving her a pouch. She has to take antibiotics and lomotil for diarrhea every day.

They have a son and two young grandsons.

My heart just aches for them, and particularly for my girlfriend. I don't know how I would feel, but I know that I would be feeling that there must have been something I could have done, something I missed, hurt, anger, loneliness...

She is 59, like me, and has a very good job as business manager for nursing. She has 37 years of service at the VA and can retire. I think she will, I don't think she will have the strength to deal with all of this and work.

Well, friends, life is so precious. Take care,
Susan


So sorry to hear.

[wltdsnyfan]

Usually there is a number for the cruise similar to a "flight number" for an airline. I was looking it for it so that I could fill out some paperwork at work.

Robbie,

I just went and looked at my paper work and the only number I see is my ress number. I never knew there was another number. Lean some thing new ever yday.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[Donald is #1]

Question of the day

It has been a while so I though I would post one.

This is for any one that has sailed DCL before. Let’s give the first time cruisers an idea on why we go to one or the other.

When you first get on the Ship were to you go and eat Parrot Cay or Beach Blanket and Why?


Wow, I didn't know that there are 2 options for lunch on the first day.:thumbsup2

[BigDogHU75]

I could use a few prayers myself though nothing as serious as Susan. I had bloodwork done at lunch today and my platelets are back down under 100. Now they still can go up in 3 days as I'm scheduled for chemo on Monday. If you have the time and are so inclined please say a prayer that they go back up and I can have chemo as scheduled.

Thank you all!
Mary, you are in my prayers.

Well, it is a somber day today. Our friend's husband has died. Well, he was our friend also. He was dead on arrival at the hospital. He had lost a lot of weight in the past few months, and then he was admitted to the hospital rather in a rush with prostate cancer. He had said that the doctor told him that they "got it all". But I think that his cancer had metasticized. I think. He shot himself in the head. It is so sad. I don't know the entire medical story, but prostate cancer is so slow growing and so curable. Men live 20 to 30 years most times.

About 3 years ago my girlfriend had her colon removed due to ulcerative colitis. She was off work for 6 months. They gave her a temporary ileostomy and then they reattached her small intestine, giving her a pouch. She has to take antibiotics and lomotil for diarrhea every day.

They have a son and two young grandsons.

My heart just aches for them, and particularly for my girlfriend. I don't know how I would feel, but I know that I would be feeling that there must have been something I could have done, something I missed, hurt, anger, loneliness...

She is 59, like me, and has a very good job as business manager for nursing. She has 37 years of service at the VA and can retire. I think she will, I don't think she will have the strength to deal with all of this and work.

Well, friends, life is so precious. Take care,
Susan

Sorry to hear that. You and your friends are in my prayers.

[wltdsnyfan]

Wow, I didn't know that there are 2 options for lunch on the first day.:thumbsup2

Robbie,

Glad I informed you of it. We have done both. In Parrrot Cay you are seated and there are servers that bring you your drinks. THey are both self serve lunch but one is in side the other is out side. Also, in Parret Cay they some times have live musick. I think the last time there were people playing the bongs and such.

Not sure were were are gong to eat yet . WIll decide when we board.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[BCVOwner2002]

Robbie,

Glad I informed you of it. We have done both. In Parrrot Cay you are seated and there are servers that bring you your drinks. THey are both self serve lunch but one is in side the other is out side. Also, in Parret Cay they some times have live musick. I think the last time there were people playing the bongs and such.

Not sure were were are gong to eat yet . WIll decide when we board.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

That's us too. We usually decide once onboard but the weather can change our plans too.

Annmarie

[djstweety]

One of my best friends from high school works here at the hospital and her husband does too. I have known him and his dad for over 30 years. He is about 55, and was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer, had surgery, and was scheduled this am to see the oncologist. After my friend left for work this morning, he shot himself in the head. He was medivac'd to Hershey Medical Center. I have worked with people who have survived this and it is never good.

I can't imagine what my friend is going through.

Susan

OMG...sooooooo sorry. here are some pixie dust for your friendpixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

I could use a few prayers myself though nothing as serious as Susan. I had bloodwork done at lunch today and my platelets are back down under 100. Now they still can go up in 3 days as I'm scheduled for chemo on Monday. If you have the time and are so inclined please say a prayer that they go back up and I can have chemo as scheduled.

Thank you all!

Mary, I am sending you best wishespixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust: and a few:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: and many prayers

[susieq55]

Question of the day

It has been a while so I though I would post one.

This is for any one that has sailed DCL before. Let’s give the first time cruisers an idea on why we go to one or the other.

When you first get on the Ship were to you go and eat Parrot Cay or Beach Blanket and Why?

Okay, guys! My question back to you.

I'm bringing along on this cruise my DBFF Gail. It is her very first cruise - of any kind! Which do you think she would be more impressed with?

[bsusanmb]

Thank you friends for your prayers andpixiedust:

I am going to spend a day of solitude tomorrow. DH is going golfing, and I will just stay home and reflect on my blessings.

You guys are the best! :love:

Susan

[wltdsnyfan]

Okay, guys! My question back to you.

I'm bringing along on this cruise my DBFF Gail. It is her very first cruise - of any kind! Which do you think she would be more impressed with?

Sue,

If it is a nice day DBFF may enjoy sitting out side. If you sit on the side of the ship that faces the terminal you could watch the people getting on and them loading the luggage.

At Parrot Cay DBFF would get the island theme.

As you can see I am not much help.:)

Take care and have a good evening.

When does DH and DS come home?

flo
:surfweb:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone - happy Friday!

I'm ready to enjoy this 3 day weekend. Mark has to work today so I'm on my own. Thinking of heading out to the mall for a little shopping.

Thanks for all the prayers. I know they are helping!

Sue - I think either would make a good impression. For me that first lunch isn't a big deal. I'd say your decision would be better made on how you want to enjoy the first lunch. Inside being served your drinks or outside getting everything on a tray. To me the "wow" happens later. As you walk around the ship, at sailaway, at dinner each evening. Another thing to remember is that you'll have your carry-on luggage with you no matter where you eat. I think that is one reason many like Parrot Cay. A little more room to spread out and many leave their carry-ons up front.

[susieq55]

Sue,

If it is a nice day DBFF may enjoy sitting out side. If you sit on the side of the ship that faces the terminal you could watch the people getting on and them loading the luggage.

At Parrot Cay DBFF would get the island theme.

As you can see I am not much help.:)

Take care and have a good evening.

When does DH and DS come home?

flo
:surfweb:

I think you may be right - I'll have to wait to see what the weather is like - but people watching is always fun - or funny! :laughing:

DH and DS are finishing camp today. I am riding up there with another scout family this morning - around 9 am - and after a stop at a nearby campground to set up their family trailer, we'll drive over the the boy scout camp and hang out there most of the afternoon. Then there is a family BBQ dinner and closing campfire. It has been ages since I've seen one, so I'm excited about going. :yay:

Then we'll go alittle more north to our friends house - another scout family - in the Poconos, PA. On Saturday, we're going to the (and forgive the spelling) Kutztown Folk Festival and Fair. I've always heard about it but have never gone, so I'm excited about that too. Then home again on Sunday morning, about a 2 1/2 hour drive.

[susieq55]

Good morning everyone - happy Friday!

I'm ready to enjoy this 3 day weekend. Mark has to work today so I'm on my own. Thinking of heading out to the mall for a little shopping.

Thanks for all the prayers. I know they are helping!

Sue - I think either would make a good impression. For me that first lunch isn't a big deal. I'd say your decision would be better made on how you want to enjoy the first lunch. Inside being served your drinks or outside getting everything on a tray. To me the "wow" happens later. As you walk around the ship, at sailaway, at dinner each evening. Another thing to remember is that you'll have your carry-on luggage with you no matter where you eat. I think that is one reason many like Parrot Cay. A little more room to spread out and many leave their carry-ons up front.

Mary, the more I thought about it that lunch has been nice, but as you say, the "wow" happens later! I think I'm excited and waiting for the look on her face when we first walk on the ship into the grand lobby!

[Beastly]

pixiedust:pixiedust:Mary...

Nancy and I wish you the best. I am looking forward to see you at 5:30 am on the ship walking aroung the deck while i get my cup of coffee !

[wltdsnyfan]

I think you may be right - I'll have to wait to see what the weather is like - but people watching is always fun - or funny! :laughing:

DH and DS are finishing camp today. I am riding up there with another scout family this morning - around 9 am - and after a stop at a nearby campground to set up their family trailer, we'll drive over the the boy scout camp and hang out there most of the afternoon. Then there is a family BBQ dinner and closing campfire. It has been ages since I've seen one, so I'm excited about going. :yay:

Then we'll go alittle more north to our friends house - another scout family - in the Poconos, PA. On Saturday, we're going to the (and forgive the spelling) Kutztown Folk Festival and Fair. I've always heard about it but have never gone, so I'm excited about that too. Then home again on Sunday morning, about a 2 1/2 hour drive.

Sue,

We went tothe Poconos on are honeymoon almost 31 years ago. It is go pretty out there. we even went to a nice zoo that is some were around there. We landed in wilksboro airport. When the pilot tells you they are going to land he realy means it.

take care and have fun at the campfire.

flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Good Morning Everyone!

Hope you all have a good day.

Mary, shopping sounds good!:)

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[susieq55]

My ride should be here real soon.

Everyone have a wonderful and safe July 4th!!

I'll hop back on Sunday when I get back - until then, happy thoughts all around!
:dance3:

[bsusanmb]

OH THE POCONOS...I love it there. When I was young we used to go to a beautiful cabin on the lake. It is so peaceful. DH and I drive up occasionally to see different areas. There is a great shopping outlet there too. When DD was a cheerleader in HS, they went to cheerleading camp in the Poconos every summer. I always went on the last day to watch them compete...such fun.

My wow factor when I first got on the ship was just the ship!! I couldn't believe it. Got the drink of the day..and walked around a bit, sat outside and ate shrimp, watched people, and then scouted out a good place to watch the sail away party. I had only been on one Carnival cruise, and DH was never on a cruise...I remember that day so well on the first Disney cruise.
The ship was so beautiful and everything was unbelievable.

Going to go to the Disney store today at the outlets in Hershey. Nice quiet day alone, which is really unusualy for me...usually surrounded by DH, one or two DD's and one or 2 or more toddler grandchildren....the weather is beautiful, it stormed like crazy last night and poured, and now it is a little overcast with a nice cool breeze. Hard to believe it is July in PA.

I spend last night surfing the Dis, and I am so disheartened that SSR owners are do disliked by other owners. I don't offer my two cents...because you can't convince anyone that you LOVE SSR and that is your preference in resorts. I have stayed at all the others with exception of BWV, and don't really have the desire to stay there, but even though I own at VWL, I love SSR. I think it might be that it reminds me of the condos at Surfide Beach and Myrtle Beach where my family lived for over 20 years. It is so pretty, cheery and airy and like a little community...reminds me too of summers when I was a kid and always going the same week on vacation and seeing the same families year after year. Maybe it is because I am such a northerner (Yankee as the people in SC called me) and it just is beautiful to me! You know, Saratoga NY. I like the home away from home...I don't want a hotel feel like the others. I like my private entrance. Oh well.

Happy Friday!

Blessings,
Susan

[wltdsnyfan]

Susan,

Sounds like you are going to have a great day!:)

We all like days like that once in a while.

Enjoy.

take care and have fun shopping.

flo
:surfweb:

[WDWLVR]

Speaking of a wow factor - DVC usually has a nice surprise in the atrium. Here's the one from 2007:

http://monorailgreen.info/member2007/upload/02.jpg

[wltdsnyfan]

Speaking of a wow factor - DVC usually has a nice surprise in the atrium. Here's the one from 2007:

http://monorailgreen.info/member2007/upload/02.jpg



Wow!

Thanks for sharing that Mary! That is so cool!

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Hello my fellow SSM09 Cruisers!

I am posting this because the linked dinning request cut off is only about 28 days away.
And there were some additions. So if you would like to be added please let me know.

Below is the list of people that have sent me there info to link dinning so far.
If you sent me and e mail or PM and do not see your name please re send. I do not have it, sorry.

If you need the information on what the Linked Dinning is all about or would like to know who to notify if you would like to par take, please see the first post on the first page of this thread.

If you plan on doing this I will need the information before the end of July. I need to send of to DCL.

Early

Rbcheek
Boosgram
Ehaggerty
Distweety
Miker1251
Donald is #1
BVCOwner2002



Late

Time4Disneynow
Bsusanmb
KellyjeanDVC
Alex’s Mom


If you have any question let me know.

flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

I went over to the port cam and got concered. I did not see the magic. I was like wow some thing must have happend at sea. I went to DCL site nothing there. Then I realized it was Friday not Saturday.:lmao:

With DH and DS home and working out side on things I thought it was Saturday.

Oh well.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[ravross]

Hi everyone!

Thank you so much for all the Birthday wishes!

We spent the last 5 days at AKL. What a beautiful resort. I'm jealous of everyone who owns there. We loved spending time on our balcony watching the animals, giraffes are mesmerizing! We stayed in the Jambo house. I did walk over to Kidani Village, the pool there looks great especially if you have children, there is a wonderful, type of water park with fountains and water guns.

For all of you who love the California Grill, boy are you right! We had a fantastic meal there on my B'day. It was an added bonus to watch the water light parade from the restaurant. You could even here the music.

So, bear with me as I catch up on what I missed!

Thanks for the pictures. If you want to post a picture here on the DIS you've already made the right start by having them on a hosting website. To add an actual picture lick on the little yellow box at the top of the text window. It looks like it has a mountain in it. That will bring up a box and you just put the URL of the photo you want to post and then hit enter. Hope that helps.

Thanks!

Well, we have actually started packing for the cruise. When we got home from Disney in June, we just left one big suitcase out in our bedroom and when we think of something we don't want to forget we have been throwing it in! Just this morning I put my DCL beer mug in! Don't want to forget that! :rotfl:

This is such a great idea, I'm starting today (if I can keep my cat out of it)

The surgeon told me it take that long to be really healed, and it's been 6 months. I go see him in July and I know I need to have my left one manipulated under anesthesia due to scar tissue. HOpefully it won't be too bad.
Susan

Under anesthesia, it won't be to bad! Hopefully you will get better movement afterwords. Good luck and keep up the good work.

Wow! I haven't been on for 2 days and I am 9 pages behind! :scared1:

OH boy, my problem too! I am trying to catch up missing 5 days!

Annmarie & Tom, Nancy & Bruce :love: Happy (belated) Anniversary!

well, I know I will be doing mine alone...DH thinks I am NUTS!!! "What are you going to do with all that junk?" Party Pooper!
Susan

I haven't broken the news to my husband yet. He does have a lot of Grumpy tee shirts. He should get along well with your DH.

I told him to get on her and talk to all of you, but he won't. Oh well he is not much for typing.
It looks like all of our DH's will get along!

me, me. Please.
Congratulations:banana:

I'm bringing along on this cruise my DBFF Gail. It is her very first cruise - of any kind!

It is so fun to bring someone along who has never experienced a cruise, let alone, a Disney Cruise. But our favorite thing was always the show, Disney Dreams.



I am going to spend a day of solitude tomorrow.

Susan

You will be in my thoughts

Good morning everyone - happy Friday!

I'm ready to enjoy this 3 day weekend. Mark has to work today so I'm on my own. Thinking of heading out to the mall for a little shopping.

Thanks for all the prayers. I know they are helping!


Stay strong, we will be wishing for high platelet counts for you this Monday.

I'm sure I missed some stuff, you all have been a chatty group. We will be cruising before we know it!

[Donald is #1]

Robbie,

I just went and looked at my paper work and the only number I see is my ress number. I never knew there was another number. Lean some thing new ever yday.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

Hmmm, thanks for looking. I guess that I will submit the paperwork without it.

[bsusanmb]

I went over to the port cam and got concered. I did not see the magic. I was like wow some thing must have happend at sea. I went to DCL site nothing there. Then I realized it was Friday not Saturday.:lmao:

With DH and DS home and working out side on things I thought it was Saturday.

Oh well.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

You are funny, Flo!!! Sounds like something I would do!
Susan

[bsusanmb]

Ravonne,
Welcome home. Your comments were too funny. Grumpy..yep, that's DH. Only when it comes to spending money and dragging stuff with me, and putting stuff in closets, well, stuff in general, I guess!

I loved AKL too, but didn't buy there because it is just too dark for me...must be my old age...can't see without light. But we have stayed prior to AKL being the DVC in the concierge's and it was FABULOUS...we were given a tour of the large suites, can't think of what they were called, but it is where Kelly Ripa has stayed, and Michael Jackson...and our concierge staff was so wonderful...gave us gifts, arranged for special things, like DH being the Veteran of the Day at MK for the flag ceremony.

We stayed in May at the Kidani and loved it too. But again, too dark for me.
I think it is beautiful. Loved the pool at Kidani and my little grandson loved the water area and the canons.

We love the food at California Grill. When we are on the DDP, we always try to get ressies there. But I will say that my dinner at Palo's was even better than anything I have had at Ca Grill. Might have just been what I ordered at Palo's, but it was to die for! I love food.

Can't wait to meet you on the cruise!

Blessings,
Susan

[bsusanmb]

Speaking of a wow factor - DVC usually has a nice surprise in the atrium. Here's the one from 2007:

http://monorailgreen.info/member2007/upload/02.jpg

WOW WOW WOW, Mary! I am like a little kid!
:love: Susan

[BCVOwner2002]

Hello my fellow SSM09 Cruisers!

I am posting this because the linked dinning request cut off is only about 28 days away.
And there were some additions. So if you would like to be added please let me know.

Below is the list of people that have sent me there info to link dinning so far.
If you sent me and e mail or PM and do not see your name please re send. I do not have it, sorry.

If you need the information on what the Linked Dinning is all about or would like to know who to notify if you would like to par take, please see the first post on the first page of this thread.

If you plan on doing this I will need the information before the end of July. I need to send of to DCL.

Early

Rbcheek
Boosgram
Ehaggerty
Distweety
Miker1251
Donald is #1
BVCOwner2002



Late

Time4Disneynow
Bsusanmb
KellyjeanDVC
Alex’s Mom


If you have any question let me know.

flo
:surfweb:

Thanks so much for putting this together! :)

[bsusanmb]

Well, had a nice quiet day to myself. Just laid around in bed and watched tv, played with Riley my 5 pound Maltese, napped, and thought a lot about my own mortality and how quickly lives change...and then the phone woke me at 1pm...WHAT 1pm, what am I doing home on my holiday????

So, showered, and got an Angus burger to go at McDonald's, then a pineapple sundae at Dairy Queen, parked under a shade tree and inhaled that sundae and then off to the Disney outlet...

Ok, so, I am going to bore you with the details. I bought a whole bunch, and then decided to go back in and buy more! The first time there was no one in line to pay. The second time, the line was about 25 deep, so I shopped some more until the line went down...it was great. Sales plus 40 to 60% off the sale prices...so here is what I got:

White Enchanted Wedding Gown 29.99 reg price 79.50
Enchanged silver shoes 8.99, reg price 25.00
4 pairs of long sleeve, long leg pj's all for 14.36 reg price 50.00
Sleeping Beauty nightgown 8.00 reg price 34.50
Ariel nightgown 5.99 reg price 29.50
Ariel nightgown 5.99 reg price 19.50
Buster the Dog 2.99 reg price 14.50
2 Mickey Mouse shorts/shirt sets 17.98 reg price 49.00
princess notebook 2.20 reg price 5.50
Mickey Mouse jumbo coloring book 2.99 reg price 9.50
Little Einstein drum with instruments 5.99 reg price 19.50
Cars PVC figures/Handy Manny PVC figures 16.00 reg price 20.00
Cars double zipped art set 6.00 reg price 16.50
Tinkerball double zipped art set 6.00 reg price 16.50
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Golf Set 5.99 reg price 19.50
Cars long sleeve shirt 3.59 reg price 14.50
Princess bathrobe 5.99 reg price 29.50
Buzz beach towel 3.59 reg price 14.50
Tigger tee 2.99 reg 5.00
princess pool sandals 4.79 reg price 12.50
2 pairs sunglasses 3.24 reg price 13.00
Tigger light up sneakers 5.99 reg price 19.50
Toys PVC figures 8.00 reg price 12.50

Total price 182.22
Reg price 534.50

savings 352.28

ok, you can double check my math...but I did use the calculator

I had so much FUN...I love sales. Most of it will be put away for Christmas.
I got the princess gown for Makayla for our Christmas trip...all of her princess dresses are a size 2/3 and she will be 5 in Jan...but they all still fit, just they are now tea length...she will love this beautiful white gown...I will take her to BBB and have one of those hair styles with the hair pieces in it...she will really think she is the cat's meow.

Gave Cameron his light up Tigger sneaks and sunglasses tonight...he doesn't talk real well, just sentences, but he said WOW WOW WOW...and "that's funny". He was quite thrilled with his shoes and sunglasses.

Then I came home and fortunately DH had just gotten home with DS from golf and they had a good day. I brought the 3 huge bags of stuff in and told him I bought stuff for Christmas, DS said that was a good idea...DH said, oh, good...WHAT???? The grinch said good? Oh well, goes to show you what a day of golf with the boys will do for you...

And then we sat down and had some cheese and crackers and talked about life..then I decided to add up my savings...and here I am....
and that's all I have to say about that!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Feels like Sat to me, and I will be all nutsed up by Monday!

Susan

[ravross]

I loved AKL too, but didn't buy there because it is just too dark for me...must be my old age...can't see without light. But we have stayed prior to AKL being the DVC in the concierge's and it was FABULOUS...

Loved the pool at Kidani and my little grandson loved the water area and the canons.

We love the food at California Grill. When we are on the DDP, we always try to get ressies there. But I will say that my dinner at Palo's was even better than anything I have had at Ca Grill. Might have just been what I ordered at Palo's, but it was to die for! I love food.

Can't wait to meet you on the cruise!

Blessings,
Susan

I have to agree with you, even with ALL the lights on in the room, I felt like I should pull out a flashlight!

I am excited about Palo's, we do have a brunch reservation and a dinner reservation. We have eaten there once before and we loved it.


So, showered, and got an Angus burger to go at McDonald's, then a pineapple sundae at Dairy Queen, parked under a shade tree and inhaled that sundae and then off to the Disney outlet...

Ok, so, I am going to bore you with the details. I bought a whole bunch, and then decided to go back in and buy more! The first time there was no one in line to pay. The second time, the line was about 25 deep, so I shopped some more until the line went down...it was great. Sales plus 40 to 60% off the sale prices...so here is what I got:


savings 352.28

ok, you can double check my math...but I did use the calculator

WHAT???? The grinch said good?

Susan

Tee Hee, perfect day, angus burgers, great dessert under a shady tree, saving $328.28 AND a happy husband! Wow!

We are going to have a fun cruise.

Have a great 4th of July!

[bsusanmb]

I have to agree with you, even with ALL the lights on in the room, I felt like I should pull out a flashlight!

I am excited about Palo's, we do have a brunch reservation and a dinner reservation. We have eaten there once before and we loved it.



Tee Hee, perfect day, angus burgers, great dessert under a shady tree, saving $328.28 AND a happy husband! Wow!

We are going to have a fun cruise.

Have a great 4th of July!

WOW...you should write for Cliff Notes...great synopsis! TEE HEE:laughing:
Yep, the best thing about the day was a sleeping, happy lion...don't wake the lion whatever you do!

Never had the brunch at Palo's...I don't do well with buffets...I stuff myself until I feel like I need an ambulance! But, we have reservations for the brunch and I can't wait...never was able to get ressies there for brunch and the pictures everyone is posting look WONDERFUL...

I am just so anxious to find out what our theme is, and then I guess on the ship we find out who our guests of honor are...I would have loved to have met Marty Sklar...I think that's his correct name. I have seen in on the travel channel and discover channel shows about Disney and he amazes me...and to have known Mr. Disney..WOW.

I am in my bedroom right now, flanked by about 8 big Mickey pictures, drawings, and a wooden Mickey on the wall, a stock certificate with Mickey on it, about 25 Mickey figures, and my MICKEY MOUSE TV....my grandkids always ask me why my tv has Mickey ears!! HA HA:lmao: Gotta love it

I think I may go back to the Disney Store tomorrow and see what they might have put out...like EARLY when it opens! Need to find some things for my FE's!

Happy Saturday in half an hour!

Susan

[wltdsnyfan]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/girlwolf/clipoohamericans.gif

Morning!


Hope everyone has a Happy and safe 4th!


take care
flo
:surfweb:

[WDWLVR]

http://disney-clipart.com/4th-July/characters/4th-July-Mickey-Donald-Rocket.jpg

Happy 4th of July!



Let us not forget the men and women who have served and our serving to keep our country free!

[wltdsnyfan]

You are funny, Flo!!! Sounds like something I would do!
Susan

Susan,

Glad I am not alone. After I was like Duh! I feel like today should be Sunday.

Thanks so much for putting this together! :)

Annmarie,

No problem. I like to do things like that.

Well, had a nice quiet day to myself. Just laid around in bed and watched tv, played with Riley my 5 pound Maltese, napped, and thought a lot about my own mortality and how quickly lives change...and then the phone woke me at 1pm...WHAT 1pm, what am I doing home on my holiday????

So, showered, and got an Angus burger to go at McDonald's, then a pineapple sundae at Dairy Queen, parked under a shade tree and inhaled that sundae and then off to the Disney outlet...

Ok, so, I am going to bore you with the details. I bought a whole bunch, and then decided to go back in and buy more! The first time there was no one in line to pay. The second time, the line was about 25 deep, so I shopped some more until the line went down...it was great. Sales plus 40 to 60% off the sale prices...so here is what I got:

White Enchanted Wedding Gown 29.99 reg price 79.50
Enchanged silver shoes 8.99, reg price 25.00
4 pairs of long sleeve, long leg pj's all for 14.36 reg price 50.00
Sleeping Beauty nightgown 8.00 reg price 34.50
Ariel nightgown 5.99 reg price 29.50
Ariel nightgown 5.99 reg price 19.50
Buster the Dog 2.99 reg price 14.50
2 Mickey Mouse shorts/shirt sets 17.98 reg price 49.00
princess notebook 2.20 reg price 5.50
Mickey Mouse jumbo coloring book 2.99 reg price 9.50
Little Einstein drum with instruments 5.99 reg price 19.50
Cars PVC figures/Handy Manny PVC figures 16.00 reg price 20.00
Cars double zipped art set 6.00 reg price 16.50
Tinkerball double zipped art set 6.00 reg price 16.50
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Golf Set 5.99 reg price 19.50
Cars long sleeve shirt 3.59 reg price 14.50
Princess bathrobe 5.99 reg price 29.50
Buzz beach towel 3.59 reg price 14.50
Tigger tee 2.99 reg 5.00
princess pool sandals 4.79 reg price 12.50
2 pairs sunglasses 3.24 reg price 13.00
Tigger light up sneakers 5.99 reg price 19.50
Toys PVC figures 8.00 reg price 12.50

Total price 182.22
Reg price 534.50

savings 352.28

ok, you can double check my math...but I did use the calculator

I had so much FUN...I love sales. Most of it will be put away for Christmas.
I got the princess gown for Makayla for our Christmas trip...all of her princess dresses are a size 2/3 and she will be 5 in Jan...but they all still fit, just they are now tea length...she will love this beautiful white gown...I will take her to BBB and have one of those hair styles with the hair pieces in it...she will really think she is the cat's meow.

Gave Cameron his light up Tigger sneaks and sunglasses tonight...he doesn't talk real well, just sentences, but he said WOW WOW WOW...and "that's funny". He was quite thrilled with his shoes and sunglasses.

Then I came home and fortunately DH had just gotten home with DS from golf and they had a good day. I brought the 3 huge bags of stuff in and told him I bought stuff for Christmas, DS said that was a good idea...DH said, oh, good...WHAT???? The grinch said good? Oh well, goes to show you what a day of golf with the boys will do for you...

And then we sat down and had some cheese and crackers and talked about life..then I decided to add up my savings...and here I am....
and that's all I have to say about that!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Feels like Sat to me, and I will be all nutsed up by Monday!

Susan

Susan,

Sounds like you had a great day! We all need one of those once in a while. Great shopping day to. That is a great savings.

Best part is telling DH and him not going junk.

Take care everyone.

flo
:surfweb:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone - happy Saturday!

Had a nice quiet day yesterday. Watched some TV in the morning then headed out to my local outdoor mall. Did a lot of walking around, people watching, shopping and looking at things. Didn't buy very much. I went with two things in mind and only got one. The one I couldn't get is my favorite perfume called Laila from Norway. I first got it down in Epcot and love it. I've since picked it up at Nordstrom's but they are doing some remodeling in ours and I couldn't find it. Oh well I'm not out and it will give me an excuse to buy in in September!

Rest of the day just kind of chilled and even took a nap. A nice low pressure day.

We don't really have any plans for today. Might walk to the parade but that will be about it.

Hope everyone enjoys the holiday!

[wltdsnyfan]

I am such a sap.

I am sitting here watching the show Wedding Day on TNT and the tears are falling down my checks.

The wedding they are planning is for two solders that just came back from Iraq. They have been engaged since 2004 but have not been together for 10 months. This could not be more perfect to watch this on the 4th. They so deserve it.

Just wanted to share

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[bsusanmb]

Mary, sounds like you had my same kind of day...with one exception...I spent too much money! I have to check out your perfume. I splurged one time in France and bought perfume and I still have some of it. Lately, I have this one called Beach by Bobbi Brown...it smells just like that smell from we were kids and used Coppertone at the beach...it smells so so good and just brings back memories. I used to love the smell of Coppertone.

Flo, you are such a sweetie...working at the VA, these young kids that come in who served in Iraq look so so young. I am used to caring for WWII, Korea and Viet Nam era vets. My uncle was shot down over Nagasaki when he was only 20. He was a fighter pilot and left a young wife and baby. DH retired from Air Force and our son is in Air Force. So far, his job has kept him stateside. He works on fighter planes.

It is beautiful again today. Sunny, no humidity, nice breeze..just a perfect day. Won't go to the fireworks...after seeing them in WDW, it is a disappointment. No plans except this evening might play mini golf with grandson, DS and DDIN.

Happy 4th of July everyone. Have a wonderful day!

Blessings,
Susan

[wltdsnyfan]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/girlwolf/mickey-minnie-back-to-back1.jpg

Happy Anniversary

“Bruce and Nancy”.

[BigDogHU75]

happy anniversary bruce & nancy!
Enjoy your day.

[ehagerty]

I know you probably all know this, but I'll write it down, just in case.....

Most people have a favorite perfume - I have about 15. Strong likes and dislikes - but in the "likes" I have quite a range.

Anyway, we'll come back to that. After one of our earlier WDW vacations (1993), I must have used a new Lancome face cream for the first time, because every time I put it on, once I got home, I would flashback to standing in front if the mirror at OKW - a very happy place.

Ever since, I've "used" that awareness to create new flashback opportunities. I bought a perfume in Epcot/France in 1998. I thought it would always remind me of Epcot, but because I took it Medjugorje, it is that experience that floods my memory when I use it.

Fast forward to the DVC member cruise 2007 - I had been spritzing myself with Leila whenever in Epcot/Norway for many years - always thinking that I would eventually buy it. Supposedly, you could only get it at Epcot, on the cruise and in Norway (today, you can also get it online). I bought it early in the cruise (at least I saved sales tax), used it every day - and now, whenever I use it at home, whoosh - I have a DVC member cruise flashback (great stuff!!). (Note, it wasn't available on May 23, 2009 cruise - don't know if it was a co-incidence or not).

I also bring home as many shampoos from the cruise as I can - which I use daily (until they run out) - again, another temporary flashback-mini-vacation.

I also buy a soap from Basin, use it during the vacation time, then bring it (and a couple of back ups) home - every time I wash my hands, whoosh - you get the idea!!!

The concept here is - if you want to create this association, buy it early and use it throughout the vacation (rather than waiting until the end and not using it until you get home). Pleasant flashbacks are nice mini-vacations throughout the day. Kind of like the smell of pine and the association of Christmas trees......

.

[WDWLVR]

Happy Anniversary Bruce & Nancy!

:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

[rbcheek]

I haven't been around lately, but just wanted to wish everyone a great Independance Day.
And Happy Anniversary to Bruce & Nancy, I hope your fireworks are just as great as when you first started.

[BoosGram]

OMG, I was afraid I'd never be able to chat again. For some reason, I've been unable to log in for weeks. Today, after trying for probably the fourth or fifth time, I FINALLY was able to change my password and log on. So, hi everybody! Happy belated birthdays and anniversaries, too.

Prayers have been said for Mary and Susan; so sorry to hear about what's happened.

We spent a week at the beach in early June (Emerald Isle in NC, one of my very favorite places) and DGD1 decided she didn't need any more help in walking. She went from baby pinball (bouncing off of all the furniture) to walking all around the beach house just like that. Now every day she's saying new words. She's just the joy of my life right now.

As for Flo's question, we have always gone to Parrot Cay for lunch because DH's tolerance for eating while sweating is very low. We also like not having to walk around w/trays. But if we had little ones w/us, I'll bet poolside would be the place for us.

Am I correct in thinking that we won't have a group bus? I think we'll probably go w/Disney transportation if so (mental note: call DVC to arrange for bus).

[wltdsnyfan]

OMG, I was afraid I'd never be able to chat again. For some reason, I've been unable to log in for weeks. Today, after trying for probably the fourth or fifth time, I FINALLY was able to change my password and log on. So, hi everybody! Happy belated birthdays and anniversaries, too.

Prayers have been said for Mary and Susan; so sorry to hear about what's happened.

We spent a week at the beach in early June (Emerald Isle in NC, one of my very favorite places) and DGD1 decided she didn't need any more help in walking. She went from baby pinball (bouncing off of all the furniture) to walking all around the beach house just like that. Now every day she's saying new words. She's just the joy of my life right now.

As for Flo's question, we have always gone to Parrot Cay for lunch because DH's tolerance for eating while sweating is very low. We also like not having to walk around w/trays. But if we had little ones w/us, I'll bet poolside would be the place for us.

Am I correct in thinking that we won't have a group bus? I think we'll probably go w/Disney transportation if so (mental note: call DVC to arrange for bus).

Hi Joanne!

Glad you were able to get back on. We missed you.:) I know I would have been going crazy not being able toget on.

You are correct there is not bus. BUt as it turns out allot of us are taking the Magical Express so we may still have allot of us on one bus.

Sounds like your DGD is a blast.

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[djstweety]

Alert. I just found lime green Disney T-shirt @ disney shopping.com on sale for 9.99

I am getting one for DH and myself...just thought I would share:cool1:

[Donald is #1]

Well, had a nice quiet day to myself. Just laid around in bed and watched tv, played with Riley my 5 pound Maltese, napped, and thought a lot about my own mortality and how quickly lives change...and then the phone woke me at 1pm...WHAT 1pm, what am I doing home on my holiday????

So, showered, and got an Angus burger to go at McDonald's, then a pineapple sundae at Dairy Queen, parked under a shade tree and inhaled that sundae and then off to the Disney outlet...

Ok, so, I am going to bore you with the details. I bought a whole bunch, and then decided to go back in and buy more! The first time there was no one in line to pay. The second time, the line was about 25 deep, so I shopped some more until the line went down...it was great. Sales plus 40 to 60% off the sale prices...so here is what I got:

White Enchanted Wedding Gown 29.99 reg price 79.50
Enchanged silver shoes 8.99, reg price 25.00
4 pairs of long sleeve, long leg pj's all for 14.36 reg price 50.00
Sleeping Beauty nightgown 8.00 reg price 34.50
Ariel nightgown 5.99 reg price 29.50
Ariel nightgown 5.99 reg price 19.50
Buster the Dog 2.99 reg price 14.50
2 Mickey Mouse shorts/shirt sets 17.98 reg price 49.00
princess notebook 2.20 reg price 5.50
Mickey Mouse jumbo coloring book 2.99 reg price 9.50
Little Einstein drum with instruments 5.99 reg price 19.50
Cars PVC figures/Handy Manny PVC figures 16.00 reg price 20.00
Cars double zipped art set 6.00 reg price 16.50
Tinkerball double zipped art set 6.00 reg price 16.50
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Golf Set 5.99 reg price 19.50
Cars long sleeve shirt 3.59 reg price 14.50
Princess bathrobe 5.99 reg price 29.50
Buzz beach towel 3.59 reg price 14.50
Tigger tee 2.99 reg 5.00
princess pool sandals 4.79 reg price 12.50
2 pairs sunglasses 3.24 reg price 13.00
Tigger light up sneakers 5.99 reg price 19.50
Toys PVC figures 8.00 reg price 12.50

Total price 182.22
Reg price 534.50

savings 352.28

ok, you can double check my math...but I did use the calculator

I had so much FUN...I love sales. Most of it will be put away for Christmas.
I got the princess gown for Makayla for our Christmas trip...all of her princess dresses are a size 2/3 and she will be 5 in Jan...but they all still fit, just they are now tea length...she will love this beautiful white gown...I will take her to BBB and have one of those hair styles with the hair pieces in it...she will really think she is the cat's meow.

Gave Cameron his light up Tigger sneaks and sunglasses tonight...he doesn't talk real well, just sentences, but he said WOW WOW WOW...and "that's funny". He was quite thrilled with his shoes and sunglasses.

Then I came home and fortunately DH had just gotten home with DS from golf and they had a good day. I brought the 3 huge bags of stuff in and told him I bought stuff for Christmas, DS said that was a good idea...DH said, oh, good...WHAT???? The grinch said good? Oh well, goes to show you what a day of golf with the boys will do for you...

And then we sat down and had some cheese and crackers and talked about life..then I decided to add up my savings...and here I am....
and that's all I have to say about that!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Feels like Sat to me, and I will be all nutsed up by Monday!

Susan


Wow, its a good thing that I wasn't paying attention a few weeks ago, or I definitely would have headed to the outlet from Gettysburg a week ago and filled my car. :rotfl2:

Happy Anniversary Bruce & Nancy!

:love: :love: :love: :love: :love: :love:


Happy Anniversary from me too! :banana:

[djstweety]

Wow, its a good thing that I wasn't paying attention a few weeks ago, or I definitely would have headed to the outlet from Gettysburg a week ago and filled my car. :rotfl2:



Happy Anniversary from me too! :banana:

Congrats on the great buys and Happy Anniversary...:banana::banana:

[bsusanmb]

I know you probably all know this, but I'll write it down, just in case.....

Most people have a favorite perfume - I have about 15. Strong likes and dislikes - but in the "likes" I have quite a range.

Anyway, we'll come back to that. After one of our earlier WDW vacations (1993), I must have used a new Lancome face cream for the first time, because every time I put it on, once I got home, I would flashback to standing in front if the mirror at OKW - a very happy place.

Ever since, I've "used" that awareness to create new flashback opportunities. I bought a perfume in Epcot/France in 1998. I thought it would always remind me of Epcot, but because I took it Medjugorje, it is that experience that floods my memory when I use it.

Fast forward to the DVC member cruise 2007 - I had been spritzing myself with Leila whenever in Epcot/Norway for many years - always thinking that I would eventually buy it. Supposedly, you could only get it at Epcot, on the cruise and in Norway (today, you can also get it online). I bought it early in the cruise (at least I saved sales tax), used it every day - and now, whenever I use it at home, whoosh - I have a DVC member cruise flashback (great stuff!!). (Note, it wasn't available on May 23, 2009 cruise - don't know if it was a co-incidence or not).

I also bring home as many shampoos from the cruise as I can - which I use daily (until they run out) - again, another temporary flashback-mini-vacation.

I also buy a soap from Basin, use it during the vacation time, then bring it (and a couple of back ups) home - every time I wash my hands, whoosh - you get the idea!!!

The concept here is - if you want to create this association, buy it early and use it throughout the vacation (rather than waiting until the end and not using it until you get home). Pleasant flashbacks are nice mini-vacations throughout the day. Kind of like the smell of pine and the association of Christmas trees......

.

Oh, I love this...I was sitting hear like a wierdo sniffing the air as I read it!
Don't you just love Basin? I buy those bath bombs...love them. Isn't it something how a scent evokes such memories?

Susan

[bsusanmb]

Welcome back, Joanne. Thanks for your kind thoughts.

Susan

[wltdsnyfan]

I love were I live. They have the fire works display at the park. We are only about 2 block away. We could sit on chairs on the sidewalk and avoid the crouds. So that is what we did and they were beautiful.

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[bsusanmb]

I love were I live. They have the fire works display at the park. We are only about 2 block away. We could sit on chairs on the sidewalk and avoid the crouds. So that is what we did and they were beautiful.

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

That's great! DD took DGS who is 2 to fireworks, well not into the park, but nearby where they could see them easily, and I thought he would freak at the noise...nope..WOW, WOW, WOW...his favorite word..he loved them. So maybe he will be ok at Wishes in December. It is so beautiful here in PA...no air conditioner, no humidity, nice breeze coming in the windows...so peaceful.

You know how when a door closes, God opens a window? Well, I had contacted one of my girlfriends from high school...class of 1968, who moved right after HS and lives in the midwest...on facebook and told her about our friend's husband and now we have re-established our friendship after all these years. It is so wonderful...we just picked up where we left off...we know each other so well and that is comforting. Just love that girl!

Susan

[WDWLVR]

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/36347ssmc2009G.gif

Good morning Member Cruisers!
We sail in 10 weeks!

[WDWLVR]

A picture for today from the 2007 cruise:

http://monorailgreen.info/member2007/upload/12.jpg

[ravross]

Good morning everyone. I hope your 4th of July was safe and happy.

How great Flo, to be able to walk out your door and watch the fire works! We were lazy and chose to watch the New York fire works (Macy's) display on TV. WOW! I could almost smell the smoke!

Speaking about scents, I love the smell of the ocean, that somewhat musty, salty, warm, sandy smell. Have you ever had a balcony stateroom and kept the door open all night?

I do love the Basin also! But, my DH won't go in, to overwhelming for him, thats good though, because I can go in and touch and smell it all to my hearts content.:rotfl:

[wltdsnyfan]

Mary,

Thanks for the count down clock!;) WHen I get up on a Sunday morning I can't wait to turn my laptop on and see how many weeks till we will be on the

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/girlwolf/Wonder8-1.jpg

Next weeks is going to look even better.:woohoo::woohoo:

take care
flo

[wltdsnyfan]

Good Morning Everyone!

It is a beautiful morning here.

Susan and Ravonne: Yes, it is nice to walk out the door and watch. The only bad thing yesterday is the guy behind me decided to blow off a display of them at about 11:00 clock. Oh well it is only once a year.

Ravonne - No we have never slept with the door open. BUt we have always gone durring the summer so it was always to warm.

Susan - Glad you conected with a long lost friend. That is always nice.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[dvc4life]

Good Sunday Morning.

It is finally going to be nice here today. We have had cold, rainy weather here the last two days. Yesterdays high was 68! :scared1: We had a great party on Friday though. It stopped raining long enough for the fireworks to go off and they were great!

Flo - glad you enjoyed the fireworks without having to go far.

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo: 10 Weeks :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

That looks so good.

Thanks for the photo Mary. I can't wait till we retake the island! :lmao:

[wltdsnyfan]

1 Killed, 8 Hurt in Monorail crash

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As being reported on CNN:



Quote:
Breaking News: Deadly Disney World Monorail Crash

POSTED: Sunday, July 5, 2009

At 2am Sunday morning, Reedy Creek Emergency Services responded to a call at the Ticket and Transportation Center at the Magic Kingdom. Two monorails collided. 8 people were evaluated total following the crash. One monorail driver was killed. The other driver is fine physically. There were 5 to 6 guests on the monorail at the time of the crash. Disney World Public Relations tells Local 6 that they will release more information later this morning. They are on scene right now gathering information about the incident.

A witness tells Local 6 that he heard a huge crashing noise when the monorails collided. He was able to get pictures and video of frazzled guests walking off the train.

Another report indicates that a moving pink train hit a stationary purple train.

Local 6 has obtained dramatic pictures from the scene of the crash. Stay with Local 6 for more information about this crash.


Found this on the disscussion part. My heart goes out to the family and friends and prayers to.

flo

[ravross]

1 Killed, 8 Hurt in Monorail crash

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As being reported on CNN:



Quote:
Breaking News: Deadly Disney World Monorail Crash

POSTED: Sunday, July 5, 2009

At 2am Sunday morning, Reedy Creek Emergency Services responded to a call at the Ticket and Transportation Center at the Magic Kingdom. Two monorails collided. 8 people were evaluated total following the crash. One monorail driver was killed. The other driver is fine physically. There were 5 to 6 guests on the monorail at the time of the crash. Disney World Public Relations tells Local 6 that they will release more information later this morning. They are on scene right now gathering information about the incident.

A witness tells Local 6 that he heard a huge crashing noise when the monorails collided. He was able to get pictures and video of frazzled guests walking off the train.

Another report indicates that a moving pink train hit a stationary purple train.

Local 6 has obtained dramatic pictures from the scene of the crash. Stay with Local 6 for more information about this crash.


Found this on the disscussion part. My heart goes out to the family and friends and prayers to.

flo

Oh, this is just so sad and must have been very frightening for the small group on board. Thank heaven it happened at a time when not many riders were aboard. There is a picture of the damage also at http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/05/u.s.disney.monorail/

Thanks Flo for letting us know about this.

[wltdsnyfan]

Oh, this is just so sad and must have been very frightening for the small group on board. Thank heaven it happened at a time when not many riders were aboard. There is a picture of the damage also at http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/05/u.s.disney.monorail/

Thanks Flo for letting us know about this.

I was schocked when I saw the picture on CNN. They don't go that fast coming into a stop, so I could not believe the damage. I am happy the people that were on there are ok. Not that they will not remember this for the rest of there lives.

I also thought they were equiped with a divice that stops this from happening?

flo

[ravross]

I also thought they were equiped with a divice that stops this from happening?

flo

I found the following statement,

When the train detects there are fewer than two holdpoints between itself and the preceding train, the emergency brakes are immediately applied and cannot be released until sufficient spacing becomes available, or the operator explicitly overrides the system.

[wltdsnyfan]

I found the following statement,

When the train detects there are fewer than two holdpoints between itself and the preceding train, the emergency brakes are immediately applied and cannot be released until sufficient spacing becomes available, or the operator explicitly overrides the system.



Ravross,

Thank you for finding the statmenet. Now I know I am not nuts (will not sure about that). So time will tell what happend.

Still sad.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[ravross]

Flo,

Off of the sad note, are you finally getting better weather (less rain) and drying out?

Ravonne

[wltdsnyfan]

Flo,

Off of the sad note, are you finally getting better weather (less rain) and drying out?

Ravonne

Ravonne,

I agree.

Yes we are gettng better weather. Thanks for asking.

Yesterday I was beginning to think that we were not going to have the fire works display. It rained on and off most of the day, then the sun lite up the sky and it turned out to be a nice evening. It is in the 70's here right now and not humid with is a good think.

How is it by you.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[Donald is #1]

That monorail crash is scary! :scared1: Thank God that it didn't occur at park opening or closing.

[ravross]

Ravonne,

I agree.

Yes we are gettng better weather. Thanks for asking.

Yesterday I was beginning to think that we were not going to have the fire works display. It rained on and off most of the day, then the sun lite up the sky and it turned out to be a nice evening. It is in the 70's here right now and not humid with is a good think.

How is it by you.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

Rain off and on, but it's Florida. Hot and humid, but I often see that it is hotter and more humid up north:lmao:

I live near the ocean, here is a link to the beach I go to; http://evsjupiter.netfirms.com/main.htm

I enjoy the beach but between work and home, I don't go nearly enough.:mad:

But that makes vacation even sweeter. I loved Mary's picture of Castaway Cay. I can't think of a better island to be on. Wouldn't it be great to stay overnight there?

Ravonne

[wltdsnyfan]

Rain off and on, but it's Florida. Hot and humid, but I often see that it is hotter and more humid up northe1:lmao:

I live near the ocean, here is a link to the beach I go to; http://evsjupiter.netfirms.com/main.htm

I enjoy the beach but between work and home, I don't go nearly enough.:mad:

But that makes vacation even sweeter. I loved Mary's picture of Castaway Cay. I can't think of a better island to be on. Wouldn't it be great to stay overnight there?

Ravonne



Ravonne,

That beach is beautiful. Oh how I would like to be there now.

In the future (about5 years) we will be living in FL to. That is were we want to retire.

There is a crew that stays there but I do remember reading that the bugs are so bad at night that you can't stay out on the island. I bet that is why the ships don't stay docked there at night.

flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Question of the day:

What would you like to see on the new ships that the Magic or Wonder do not currently have?

[ravross]

Ravonne,

That beach is beautiful. Oh how I would like to be there now.

In the future (about5 years) we will be living in FL to. That is were we want to retire.

There is a crew that stays there but I do remember reading that the bugs are so bad at night that you can't stay out on the island. I bet that is why the ships don't stay docked there at night.

flo
:surfweb:

Ooh, I didn't think about the bugs!

[wltdsnyfan]

Ravonne:

Congrats on the pirate:

[djstweety]

So sad about the CM, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

We are leaving in a little while for the funeral home a dear friend, a retired :firefight firefighter, who my DH and DS had worked with. Died of natural causes. Totaly unexpected.:sad::sad:

Have to get there early since DH can not walk very far, just yet.:sad::sad:
Service is tomorrow, So I took the morning off from work.

[rbcheek]

So, I think we need another sunrise on the Wonder

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/rbcheek/August2007078.jpg

[wltdsnyfan]

Ooh, I didn't think about the bugs!

Just going there 2 times is going to be nice.;)

I have never been on a cruise that has done that.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[ravross]

Ravonne:

Congrats on the pirate:

Yea! I finally got one, and you got the :bride:! Congratulations!

[Donald is #1]

Well, I am still toying with moving the first 2 nights of my December trip to a non-DVC resort. Since my trip starts on a Friday (10 nights Kidani), I have been toying with moving the first 2 nights to a deluxe (preferrably) or moderate resort that I haven't stayed at before.

I keep watching for the AP rates to come out, but nothing yet. I just went on the WDW website and priced it out and for the prices of the GF or the Poly, I won't be staying there unless there is an excellent discount. However, the moderate prices aren't that bad. So maybe I will make a switch. :rolleyes1

[ravross]

So sad about the CM, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

We are leaving in a little while for the funeral home a dear friend, a retired :firefight firefighter, who my DH and DS had worked with. Died of natural causes. Totaly unexpected.:sad::sad:

Have to get there early since DH can not walk very far, just yet.:sad::sad:
Service is tomorrow, So I took the morning off from work.

I'm very sorry for your loss of your friend. You and your DH will be in my thoughts.

Ravonne

[wltdsnyfan]

Well, I am still toying with moving the first 2 nights of my December trip to a non-DVC resort. Since my trip starts on a Friday (10 nights Kidani), I have been toying with moving the first 2 nights to a deluxe (preferrably) or moderate resort that I haven't stayed at before.

I keep watching for the AP rates to come out, but nothing yet. I just went on the WDW website and priced it out and for the prices of the GF or the Poly, I won't be staying there unless there is an excellent discount. However, the moderate prices aren't that bad. So maybe I will make a switch. :rolleyes1

Robbie,

Before we bought DVC we used to stay at the Caribbean Beach. I love the décor there and I also like the main pool. They have a water fall and a slide. It is nice. Oh they also have pirate themes room now.

Any were you stay on property is nice.


Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[Donald is #1]

Flo congrats on the :bride:

Ravonne congrats on the pirate:

[wltdsnyfan]

So sad about the CM, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

We are leaving in a little while for the funeral home a dear friend, a retired :firefight firefighter, who my DH and DS had worked with. Died of natural causes. Totaly unexpected.:sad::sad:

Have to get there early since DH can not walk very far, just yet.:sad::sad:
Service is tomorrow, So I took the morning off from work.

Dianne,

Sorry about the loss!

That is so sad.

Prayers and :wizard:

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[Donald is #1]

Robbie,

Before we bought DVC we used to stay at the Caribbean Beach. I love the décor there and I also like the main pool. They have a water fall and a slide. It is nice. Oh they also have pirate themes room now.

Any were you stay on property is nice.


Take care
flo
:surfweb:

Yeah, the prices of the moderates really make it tempting. I just checked the AP site and the AP rates only go through the first week of October. But the moderates are on $89 per night with that rate.

[wltdsnyfan]

Yeah, the prices of the moderates really make it tempting. I just checked the AP site and the AP rates only go through the first week of October. But the moderates are on $89 per night with that rate.



They have by the main pool a tiki bar. It is cute. They also have island players singing and playing the bongs on some days.

You can rent bikes and boats there to.

That is a good rate for AP.

[miker1251]

Question of the day:

What would you like to see on the new ships that the Magic or Wonder do not currently have?


Me!!

[wltdsnyfan]

Me!!

I love your answer.:rotfl2:

Have a good day!

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[wltdsnyfan]

Question of the day:

What would you like to see on the new ships that the Magic or Wonder do not currently have?

I would like to see a domed pool, with a clear tops so that in bad weather you could at least go by the pool and feel out side. WOuld be nice if they could do over each pool but not sure if possible.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[MarkRG]

To add a bit of technical about that horrible accident. Reports are, that being the last run of the night at 2am, and they were moving monorails off the beam, the collision detection system was shut off which also locks the monorails down to 15mph.

After reading this report (http://www.attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2009/07/05/the-latest-on-the-early-morning-crash-between-two-disney-monorails/)(Thanks Karen), sounds like he may have been resting in his cockpit after working long shifts for the holiday, waiting his turn to park it for the night when he got run into. :(

[bsusanmb]

http://photopost.wdwinfo.com/data/500/36347ssmc2009G.gif

Good morning Member Cruisers!
We sail in 10 weeks!




A picture for today from the 2007 cruise:

http://monorailgreen.info/member2007/upload/12.jpg

WOW, 10 weeks, how wonderful...Love the photo..feel like I am there!



1 Killed, 8 Hurt in Monorail crash

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As being reported on CNN:



Quote:
Breaking News: Deadly Disney World Monorail Crash

POSTED: Sunday, July 5, 2009

At 2am Sunday morning, Reedy Creek Emergency Services responded to a call at the Ticket and Transportation Center at the Magic Kingdom. Two monorails collided. 8 people were evaluated total following the crash. One monorail driver was killed. The other driver is fine physically. There were 5 to 6 guests on the monorail at the time of the crash. Disney World Public Relations tells Local 6 that they will release more information later this morning. They are on scene right now gathering information about the incident.

A witness tells Local 6 that he heard a huge crashing noise when the monorails collided. He was able to get pictures and video of frazzled guests walking off the train.

Another report indicates that a moving pink train hit a stationary purple train.

Local 6 has obtained dramatic pictures from the scene of the crash. Stay with Local 6 for more information about this crash.


Found this on the disscussion part. My heart goes out to the family and friends and prayers to.

flo


I couldn't believe this!!!! How does something like this happen? My heart goes out to the families also. I guess any computer can fail. I saw the video that the person took and it was frightening.

Susan

[bsusanmb]

Speaking about scents, I love the smell of the ocean, that somewhat musty, salty, warm, sandy smell. Have you ever had a balcony stateroom and kept the door open all night?

I do love the Basin also! But, my DH won't go in, to overwhelming for him, thats good though, because I can go in and touch and smell it all to my hearts content.:rotfl:

Yes, and that is what I love about my Beach fragrance from Bobbi Brown..it's all that plus the Coppertone..MMMMM....and I can't get into the Basin myself. DH has to pick up everything and tap it, sniff it, look at it...even in the grocery store!!

Mary,

Thanks for the count down clock!;) WHen I get up on a Sunday morning I can't wait to turn my laptop on and see how many weeks till we will be on the

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b58/girlwolf/Wonder8-1.jpg

Next weeks is going to look even better.:woohoo::woohoo:

take care
flo

Where is the countdown clock?

Rain off and on, but it's Florida. Hot and humid, but I often see that it is hotter and more humid up north:lmao:

I live near the ocean, here is a link to the beach I go to; http://evsjupiter.netfirms.com/main.htm

I enjoy the beach but between work and home, I don't go nearly enough.:mad:

But that makes vacation even sweeter. I loved Mary's picture of Castaway Cay. I can't think of a better island to be on. Wouldn't it be great to stay overnight there?

Ravonne

Love your beach pics...beautiful. My parents lived at Surfside Beach in SC and they went there for the beach...but rarely went there! You are right, with work and home, they didn't go much at all. I used to go there and soak in the sun from sunup to sundown...that's what we did back then and now my skin is so damaged...the darker the better...loved it. And now I get a burn as soon as I go in the sun! My favorite beach was in Destin Fl, the Gulf Coast...so beautiful and peaceful.

Question of the day:

What would you like to see on the new ships that the Magic or Wonder do not currently have?

MORE SHOPS!!! MORE STUFF TO BUY. LOL. And I like the idea of the pools being covered in case of bad weather. But I would shop, not swim anyhow.

Ravonne:

Congrats on the pirate:

Congrats, Ravonne!

Just going there 2 times is going to be nice.;)

I have never been on a cruise that has done that.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

I know! I am excited about that. Who wants to go to Nassau? I did swim with the dolphins at Paradise Island...but I would much rather be on Disney property.

Yea! I finally got one, and you got the :bride:! Congratulations!

Yes, congrats on the ES!

Susan

[wltdsnyfan]

Susan,

We were a talktive bunch. The countdown is on Page 219.

I like the idea of shops that would be nice.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

[Time4disneynow]

Hello Everyone,

I hope you are having a great weekend.:thumbsup2


:cool1::dance3::banana:

Congrats Flo on :bride:

Congrats Ravonne on pirate:

:cheer2::yay::woohoo:



Have a good day. :)

Take care.....Monika :flower3:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone. I hope your 4th of July was safe and happy.

How great Flo, to be able to walk out your door and watch the fire works! We were lazy and chose to watch the New York fire works (Macy's) display on TV. WOW! I could almost smell the smoke!

Speaking about scents, I love the smell of the ocean, that somewhat musty, salty, warm, sandy smell. Have you ever had a balcony stateroom and kept the door open all night?

I do love the Basin also! But, my DH won't go in, to overwhelming for him, thats good though, because I can go in and touch and smell it all to my hearts content.:rotfl:


We opted to watch the fireworks from Boston. They always do such a great job. We can usually see the local ones from our back yard but we've been spoiled by Disney. :)

We love Basin as well and will have to stop by after the cruise and stock up. I also love the H20 brand they use on the ship. Used to have a store in the mall near us but it closed.
Oh, this is just so sad and must have been very frightening for the small group on board. Thank heaven it happened at a time when not many riders were aboard. There is a picture of the damage also at http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/07/05/u.s.disney.monorail/

Thanks Flo for letting us know about this.

Very sad indeed. I think the late hour and long days the drivers were working had a lot to do with it.

Question of the day:

What would you like to see on the new ships that the Magic or Wonder do not currently have?


I would like to see the new ships outfitted to make an Alaskan cruise more enjoyable. Or they could refit the Magic or Wonder to do that.

So sad about the CM, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

We are leaving in a little while for the funeral home a dear friend, a retired :firefight firefighter, who my DH and DS had worked with. Died of natural causes. Totaly unexpected.:sad::sad:

Have to get there early since DH can not walk very far, just yet.:sad::sad:
Service is tomorrow, So I took the morning off from work.

Sorry to hear about your friend. :hug: to you and DH.

So, I think we need another sunrise on the Wonder

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m18/rbcheek/August2007078.jpg

Beautiful shot Ray - thanks for sharing!

Well, I am still toying with moving the first 2 nights of my December trip to a non-DVC resort. Since my trip starts on a Friday (10 nights Kidani), I have been toying with moving the first 2 nights to a deluxe (preferrably) or moderate resort that I haven't stayed at before.

I keep watching for the AP rates to come out, but nothing yet. I just went on the WDW website and priced it out and for the prices of the GF or the Poly, I won't be staying there unless there is an excellent discount. However, the moderate prices aren't that bad. So maybe I will make a switch. :rolleyes1

Robbie - when in December are you going?




Congrats to Flo on the :bride:

Congrats to Ravonne on the pirate:






PDFG and all our friends who need it.

[Donald is #1]

Robbie - when in December are you going?




I will be at WDW from 12/4 until 12/15. Currently I am booked at Kidani the entire time, but I am considering moving a day or 2 to another resort.

[Donald is #1]

Well, I have been thinking about driving to WDW for one of my trips instead of flying, mostly for the adventure of it. My target trip had been my Aug '10 trip with my nephew but he wasn't so keen on driving. (Its about a 20 hour drive from here.) So as I was driving down to visit my mother today, my mind was going over the options. Since it is a 1.5 hour drive, I have lots of time to think.

Anyways, since Sandi is going with me on the cruise, if we drove then I would haev 2 drivers (versus just 1 for my solo December trip). Well I called Sandi and she is game. So now we just need to figure out when we would leave and get back. This does mean that I may cancel our BCV reservation for the night before because in the scenarios that we are looking at, we would arrive in the early evening on Saturday so we may jsut want to stay near the port.

[susieq55]

Question of the day:

What would you like to see on the new ships that the Magic or Wonder do not currently have?

Hi everyone!

Back home from the Poconos. DH and DS survived Boy Scout camp and had a fabulous time. Went to the Kutztown Folk Festival on Saturday - it was a beautiful day and the fair was great! Definitely ate too much but the foods were fantastic! UMMMM funnel cake!

DH has been sitting behind me as we caught up with all of the news and he said he'd like to see either a "flo-rider" (that surfing like wave pool thing) or a climbing wall. I think the covered pool would be nice - like one of those retractable glass roofs.

Congrats, Flo and Ravonne on the ES and Pirate! Yeah, Ravonne now we finally have one each!! :yay:

[susieq55]

Well, I have been thinking about driving to WDW for one of my trips instead of flying, mostly for the adventure of it. My target trip had been my Aug '10 trip with my nephew but he wasn't so keen on driving. (Its about a 20 hour drive from here.) So as I was driving down to visit my mother today, my mind was going over the options. Since it is a 1.5 hour drive, I have lots of time to think.

Anyways, since Sandi is going with me on the cruise, if we drove then I would haev 2 drivers (versus just 1 for my solo December trip). Well I called Sandi and she is game. So now we just need to figure out when we would leave and get back. This does mean that I may cancel our BCV reservation for the night before because in the scenarios that we are looking at, we would arrive in the early evening on Saturday so we may jsut want to stay near the port.

Wow, are you sure it only takes you 20 hours from NH! We live in southern NJ, my DH has a lead foot, I'm lucky if I get a bathroom break, AND we drive in the middle of the night so no traffic! And THIS takes us 16 hours (our record time)! :rotfl2:

[dvc4life]

1 Killed, 8 Hurt in Monorail crash

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

As being reported on CNN:



Quote:
Breaking News: Deadly Disney World Monorail Crash

POSTED: Sunday, July 5, 2009

At 2am Sunday morning, Reedy Creek Emergency Services responded to a call at the Ticket and Transportation Center at the Magic Kingdom. Two monorails collided. 8 people were evaluated total following the crash. One monorail driver was killed. The other driver is fine physically. There were 5 to 6 guests on the monorail at the time of the crash. Disney World Public Relations tells Local 6 that they will release more information later this morning. They are on scene right now gathering information about the incident.

A witness tells Local 6 that he heard a huge crashing noise when the monorails collided. He was able to get pictures and video of frazzled guests walking off the train.

Another report indicates that a moving pink train hit a stationary purple train.

Local 6 has obtained dramatic pictures from the scene of the crash. Stay with Local 6 for more information about this crash.


Found this on the disscussion part. My heart goes out to the family and friends and prayers to.

flo



Okay, I'm a little behind, but OMG, how terrible. I just can't believe that this happened. How sad for the family of the CM driving the monorail. We were literally shocked when we saw this. I never ever thought this could happen. Like Flo said, we thought there were crash devices to divert a collision. So sad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all involved. :sad1:

[Donald is #1]

Wow, are you sure it only takes you 20 hours from NH! We live in southern NJ, my DH has a lead foot, I'm lucky if I get a bathroom break, AND we drive in the middle of the night so no traffic! And THIS takes us 16 hours (our record time)! :rotfl2:

Actually, the 20 hours is without stops. I figure that we will split it into 2 or 3 days.

[dvc4life]

Wow, are you sure it only takes you 20 hours from NH! We live in southern NJ, my DH has a lead foot, I'm lucky if I get a bathroom break, AND we drive in the middle of the night so no traffic! And THIS takes us 16 hours (our record time)! :rotfl2:

Sue - It usually takes us 23 hours drive time from Central Iowa. We have been leaving home around 2:30 in the morning and driving to Atlanta, GA. We usually stop around 6-7:00 pm. Talk about a long day. Last time we drove, March of 2008, was when the tornado went through downtown Atlanta, and we were driving in it! And I was driving. Scary ! :scared1:
The only good thing is we get up early the next day and the drive is not that bad then. We get to Disney by 12-1:00pm. And when they say Welcome Home, it is so worth it! :yay:

[WDWLVR]

Robbie - we love driving down and the Member Cruise is the perfect time for it. You won't have to worry how to get some of those gifts (which in the past have been large) on the plane.

We usually take 2 days. First day we leave super early (like 4 am) and drive as far as Macon, GA. The next day we leave early (about 5 am) and get into Disney early afternoon.

If you are coming down 95 and getting in Saturday evening you would be better off staying at the port. Some stay at the Radisson as they allow parking there while on the cruise. We've stayed there before and it isn't bad. Our last couple of trips (not Member Cruises) we've stayed at the Hampton Inn. Easy access to the beach which we like to go to in the morning before heading over to the port. It even includes breakfast.

As for December we'll just miss you as we head home on the 3rd.

[Donald is #1]

Robbie - we love driving down and the Member Cruise is the perfect time for it. You won't have to worry how to get some of those gifts (which in the past have been large) on the plane.

We usually take 2 days. First day we leave super early (like 4 am) and drive as far as Macon, GA. The next day we leave early (about 5 am) and get into Disney early afternoon.

If you are coming down 95 and getting in Saturday evening you would be better off staying at the port. Some stay at the Radisson as they allow parking there while on the cruise. We've stayed there before and it isn't bad. Our last couple of trips (not Member Cruises) we've stayed at the Hampton Inn. Easy access to the beach which we like to go to in the morning before heading over to the port. It even includes breakfast.

As for December we'll just miss you as we head home on the 3rd.

Excellent advice thanks! Yes we will be coming down 95. That is why I was thinking about maybe cancelling our BCV reservation. Also, we won't arrive in time for the precruise meet. So I am thinking about staying on the coast.

[ravross]

My favorite answer to what is missing from the Magic and the Wonder

Me!!

With the runner up of a covered pool

I would like to see a domed pool, with a clear tops so that in bad weather you could at least go by the pool and feel out side. WOuld be nice if they could do over each pool but not sure if possible.

take care
flo
:surfweb:

Closely followed by shopping

MORE SHOPS!!! MORE STUFF TO BUY. LOL. And I like the idea of the pools being covered in case of bad weather. But I would shop, not swim anyhow.

Susan

I have to go look for that Bobbi Brown fragrance "Beach" Thanks Susan!

Hi everyone!

Back home from the Poconos. DH and DS survived Boy Scout camp and had a fabulous time. Went to the Kutztown Folk Festival on Saturday - it was a beautiful day and the fair was great! Definitely ate too much but the foods were fantastic! UMMMM funnel cake!

DH has been sitting behind me as we caught up with all of the news and he said he'd like to see either a "flo-rider" (that surfing like wave pool thing) or a climbing wall. I think the covered pool would be nice - like one of those retractable glass roofs.

Congrats, Flo and Ravonne on the ES and Pirate! Yeah, Ravonne now we finally have one each!! :yay:

I love funnel cake, just with the powdered sugar. Unfortunately, I could eat it every day, maybe, twice a day!

The "flo-rider" sounds really fun, great idea!

Sue - It usually takes us 23 hours drive time from Central Iowa. We have been leaving home around 2:30 in the morning and driving to Atlanta, GA. We usually stop around 6-7:00 pm. Talk about a long day. Last time we drove, March of 2008, was when the tornado went through downtown Atlanta, and we were driving in it! And I was driving. Scary ! :scared1:
The only good thing is we get up early the next day and the drive is not that bad then. We get to Disney by 12-1:00pm. And when they say Welcome Home, it is so worth it! :yay:

Welcome home, what a wonderful thing to hear after a long trip!

[ravross]

Mary,

I keep thinking of the grains of sand on Castaway Cay. I hope tomorrow that your platelets are as abundant as those grains of sand. Stay strong!:grouphug:

Ravonne

[bsusanmb]

Mary,

I keep thinking of the grains of sand on Castaway Cay. I hope tomorrow that your platelets are as abundant as those grains of sand. Stay strong!:grouphug:

Ravonne

Ah, that was so sweet...yes, Mary...those platelets need to get hopping! Thinking of you, and hope all goes well..Prayers and pixiedust:
Blessings,
Susan

[bsusanmb]

So sad about the CM, my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

We are leaving in a little while for the funeral home a dear friend, a retired :firefight firefighter, who my DH and DS had worked with. Died of natural causes. Totaly unexpected.:sad::sad:

Have to get there early since DH can not walk very far, just yet.:sad::sad:
Service is tomorrow, So I took the morning off from work.

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and the family.

I must have missed this...what happened to your husband that he can't walk very far? Or maybe I am asking too many questions...sorry.

Susan

[djstweety]

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and the family.

I must have missed this...what happened to your husband that he can't walk very far? Or maybe I am asking too many questions...sorry.

Susan

Dh had knee replacement on the 8th of June. And is getting around using an cane. He is getting better everyday. I booked him for parasailing for the trip, I hope he is up to it.

[wltdsnyfan]

Mary,

Here is to good new for you tomorrow.:grouphug:

Also, some pixiedust: and prayers,

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[susieq55]

Mary,

I keep thinking of the grains of sand on Castaway Cay. I hope tomorrow that your platelets are as abundant as those grains of sand. Stay strong!:grouphug:

Ravonne

Ditto, Mary!

Many happy thoughts and prayers are coming your way! :love:

[bsusanmb]

Dh had knee replacement on the 8th of June. And is getting around using an cane. He is getting better everyday. I booked him for parasailing for the trip, I hope he is up to it.

WOW...he and I can compare scars!!! Hope he is doing his exercises faithfully. I hated those exercises so much...I wish I had only had one knee done at a time and I would have had to suffer X2 everytime I did those miserable exercises...

I tried to dance like I used to dance at the wedding two weeks ago...you know, the electric slide, and land of a thousand dances...and my knees just wouldn't do what I wanted them to do...I was like DARN knees...but I had fun anyway.

Susan

[djstweety]

WOW...he and I can compare scars!!! Hope he is doing his exercises faithfully. I hated those exercises so much...I wish I had only had one knee done at a time and I would have had to suffer X2 everytime I did those miserable exercises...

I tried to dance like I used to dance at the wedding two weeks ago...you know, the electric slide, and land of a thousand dances...and my knees just wouldn't do what I wanted them to do...I was like DARN knees...but I had fun anyway.

Susan

we will see, he only had the one done, doc said he would only do one at a time. I think that was a good idea, And yes he is doing plenty of excersing.

[wltdsnyfan]

Morning Fellow SSM09 Cruisers!

Hope you all have a good week.

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

[WDWLVR]

Good morning everyone - happy Monday!


Excellent advice thanks! Yes we will be coming down 95. That is why I was thinking about maybe cancelling our BCV reservation. Also, we won't arrive in time for the precruise meet. So I am thinking about staying on the coast.

Glad I could help. Sorry to hear you won't be at the Beach Club meet but I hope you come to the on board meet!

Mary,

I keep thinking of the grains of sand on Castaway Cay. I hope tomorrow that your platelets are as abundant as those grains of sand. Stay strong!:grouphug:

Ravonne

Ah, that was so sweet...yes, Mary...those platelets need to get hopping! Thinking of you, and hope all goes well..Prayers and pixiedust:
Blessings,
Susan

Mary,

Here is to good new for you tomorrow.:grouphug:

Also, some pixiedust: and prayers,

Take care
flo
:surfweb:

Ditto, Mary!

Many happy thoughts and prayers are coming your way! :love:

Thank you everyone for the good thoughts and prayers. If I can't have chemo today I'll just go into work a little late. I'm more prepared for it this time than last where it knocked the wind out of my sail. Hopefully all the prayers worked and my platelets are up. I'll let you all know later.

[dvc4life]

Good Monday Morning.

Good luck today Mary. Hope all goes well for you.

Have a great day! :flower3:

[bsusanmb]

Good morning! Happy Monday...argh, Mondays, hate Mondays, and DH woke me up late this am and I had to rush around like a maniac to be ready on time! But I have on my Beach fragrance, so I can close my eyes and smell the beach with my Coppertone on and I am 7 years old again...WOO HOO..ok, I am getting carried away again.:dancer:

:banana:Susan

[djstweety]

Good morning! Happy Monday...argh, Mondays, hate Mondays, and DH woke me up late this am and I had to rush around like a maniac to be ready on time! But I have on my Beach fragrance, so I can close my eyes and smell the beach with my Coppertone on and I am 7 years old again...WOO HOO..ok, I am getting carried away again.:dancer:

:banana:Susan

Good for you

[djstweety]

Good luck Marypixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

[Time4disneynow]

Good Morning everyone.

Mary sending you lots of pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:. As always...you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care. :hug:

It's a beautiful day here in Southern Delaware...The high for the day 83 degrees and partly sunny. Great!!!!

Have a good day.

Take care....Monika :flower3:

[BoosGram]

To paraphrase you, Mary, PDFM and all our friends who need it! pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:pixiedust:

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

I have a question which I am pretty sure I already know the answer to but I am going to ask it anyway.

Dress policy at dinner.... No shorts.....Are kids not permitted to wear dress shorts at dinner? I believe a while back I read somewhere that shorts were not permitted at the restaurants for dinner.

Can someone please confirm whether this is accurate.

This is not an issue for DD as she would probably be wearing one of her dresses. DS is another story. He is going to hate it if he has to wear pants on vacation. :confused3

If this is true I better start getting him used to the idea now.

UPDATE: When booking our transportation from WDW to Port today, I inquired with the CM assisting me regarding the dress policy for children. He did some research for me and found that anyone age 13 or under is permitted to wear shorts as long as they are appropriate. They ask the parents/guardians to use their best judgement in determining what is appropriate. No cuts offs of course. This is not a problem as DS will have dress shorts and shirts. I am so relieved.

At the age of 10, DS is 5' 3 1/2" and 145 lbs so everything he wears is adult sizes. I have to get all his pants altered so as you can imagine he does not have too many options. As fast as he grows nothing lasts more than one season.

[FaithTrustnPixieDust]

Mary,

Thinking of you today. Sending you lots of love. :grouphug:

I find myself constantly checking to see if you posted so we know if you were able to get your treatment today.

Lisa & Kids :grouphug:

[wltdsnyfan]

Just a reminder:

If you would like to partake in the linked dinning during the SSM09 I will need your information by the end of this month (July 31st). More info is on page 1 of this thread.
If you have any questions let me know.

Also, the cut off for partaking in the fish extender is August 12th.

If you would like a copy of the spread sheet of who is partaking in the fish extender exchange send me your e mail address and some time with in the week after cut off I will e mail you’re the list.

Take care
Flo
:surfweb: