12/16/06 10-day holiday cruise Part 3

[magiroux]

OK, ANYBODY OUT THERE???? :listen: :listen: :listen:

:bored: :bored: :bored:

...or, do I just have to keep talking to myself :hyper2: :chat: :hyper2: :chat: :hyper2:

[magiroux]

Thanks for asking about the salon thing for me.

I didn't add that my neighbours behind me were partying loudly until 3:40 a.m. and because I had my bedroom window open had no sleep until I closed the window in frustration, dozed off to sleep only to be awoken by one of my lovelies.

The weather today is going be beauitiful here - summer like- perfect for a Charity Run - I walk - no running for me.

We live just outside of Toronto (20 min) to downtown and perhaps we will have clear sky's at the lake- minus the Toronto Fog.

Have a good day and good luck with phoning Disney.

I and my dh would be interested in joining the DIS group for Palo Brunch so if there is room, please add us to the group.

Thanks again

Denise

Great...please PM me, so I can keep all the info in one folder...thanks

[magiroux]

HEY....POST #8000 goes to yours truly :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I guess talking to yourself pays off sometimes :goodvibes

[KSDTink]

I tried to call DCL but the reservation desk isn't open on weekends! I will call them tomorrow morning. Ugh.

Sounds like we may have enough for the room!!!

[mickg7dyd]

Hi,
I got through to DCL and they sorted the problem re not being able to make online reservations. Managed to get all 3 Palo reservations we wanted surprisingly there was a lot too choose from.

Mick.

:smooth:

[HAPPY-AT-DISNEY]

hi,
i am also booked on the holiday cruise..was up at 3am booking excursions and palos.
see ya soon
happy-at-disney

[magiroux]

hi,
i am also booked on the holiday cruise..was up at 3am booking excursions and palos.
see ya soon
happy-at-disney

:welcome: Welcome on board, HAPPY AT DISNEY :welcome:

Jump on in the frey :cool1: :cool1:

Were you able to get all the bookings you wanted?

[magiroux]

Update on the Palo Brunch Room

DCLGoddess (1)
Dee47 (1)
KSDTink (2)
Magiroux (2)
yargrnhoj (2)
tink&cinderella (2)
Allison & richard (2)

We now have enough to request the room and there is room for just two more people.

I will keep everyone updated on the progress I am able to make with DCL.

[magiroux]

Hi,
I got through to DCL and they sorted the problem re not being able to make online reservations. Managed to get all 3 Palo reservations we wanted surprisingly there was a lot too choose from.

Mick.

:smooth:

That's great, Mick. Did they say what the problem was????

[dee47]

That's great, Mick. Did they say what the problem was????

I think they ususally keep spots for phone and onboard resies. That is, not everything is available online.

ETA: umm...no, my name's not Mick. Sorry for jumping in like that! :teeth:

[DCLgodess]

ATTN:


My mom is going to try and get a dive boat in St. Lucia since i called DCL and they said the ressies were gone with the concierge booking...

ST. LUCIA DIVING
Anybody wanting to join the boat my mom is going to reserve should send me their name, and PADI dive card number (a photocopy through email (both sides) would be awesome!)...

KEY WEST DIVING
Anybody wanting to dive in Key West on a 2 tank afternoon dive should send me their name, and PADI dive card number (a photocopy through email (both sides) would be awesome!)...

[KSDTink]

I just spoke to someone with DCL about the dive excursions. He couldn't see them either. He suggested I call back tomorrow when the excursion manager will be in. He said it is possible they haven't opened them up yet due to contracts with the outside vendors or many other reasons. Anyway, I will call back tomorrow and let you all know what I find out.

[DCLgodess]

Kat check the post right before yours...its mine with info from DCL

[tink&cinderella]

Hi again

This is a bit off the beatin path - but I thought I would ask for some advice.

Does anyone know where to get some Disney items - small in size to fit into a small stocking?? I run a Charity event here as a volunteer on December 2, 2006 for underpriviledged children who come to a "breakfast with Santa" - It's about a 2 hour drive for me to Buffalo so I could go and pick up stuff at the stores there. Last year I had 148 children and their parent/caregivers come for breakfast, each recieved a gift, colouring book etc. As everything is based on donations I need to keep the costs very minimal. I would like to make peronalized stockings for each child with some small treats in it which they would get upon sitting down at the table.

I have a Santa to give out gifts and Belle is coming to sign autographs and sing. So before the Cruise I still have to wrap all those gifts and organize the event. The look on these children's faces are priceless and really brings the spirit of Christmas home to me.

I know that I'll be running around like a crazy person just prior to this, and going on our trip will be a well deserved break.

I was also going to ask the person who is making the stockings for the cruise if there is a pattern that she uses or can point me into the right direction in finding one.

Thanks for any information and sorry for asking an unrelated question on this forum.
Denise

[Donalds_best_pal]

We just made the final payment! yay!... Anyone know what nights are formal and semi formal this cruise? Or have an idea?

TIA

[tink&cinderella]

DCL Godess

I tried to e-mail you my information but the email was returned by the mail server saying something about not liking the recipient? :confused3 and the mail could not be delivered.

Denise

[DCLgodess]

send to Agent.Jethro.Gibbs@gmail.com

[KSDTink]

Hi again

This is a bit off the beatin path - but I thought I would ask for some advice.

Does anyone know where to get some Disney items - small in size to fit into a small stocking?? I run a Charity event here as a volunteer on December 2, 2006 for underpriviledged children who come to a "breakfast with Santa" - It's about a 2 hour drive for me to Buffalo so I could go and pick up stuff at the stores there. Last year I had 148 children and their parent/caregivers come for breakfast, each recieved a gift, colouring book etc. As everything is based on donations I need to keep the costs very minimal. I would like to make peronalized stockings for each child with some small treats in it which they would get upon sitting down at the table.

I have a Santa to give out gifts and Belle is coming to sign autographs and sing. So before the Cruise I still have to wrap all those gifts and organize the event. The look on these children's faces are priceless and really brings the spirit of Christmas home to me.

I know that I'll be running around like a crazy person just prior to this, and going on our trip will be a well deserved break.

I was also going to ask the person who is making the stockings for the cruise if there is a pattern that she uses or can point me into the right direction in finding one.

Thanks for any information and sorry for asking an unrelated question on this forum.
Denise

Right now Target has a lot of Disney Princess and Pooh stuff in the dollar bins at the front of the stores. I checked ours out today and they had journals, mechanical pencils, pencils with stampers on top, stickers, magnets, sticky notes, etc. Each package was $1. You might be able to find something there.

[KSDTink]

Hey, has anyone heard from Sue (dobelover) lately???? I haven't seen her around and she hasn't responded to my pm about the stockings. I am worried that something might have happened to either her or her mother. :confused3

And has anyone heard any word from Heidi or Holly what their status is? Inquiring minds want to know! :joker:

[KSDTink]

Speaking of stockings....

I haven't heard from the following about preference in characters on their stockings:

HAPPY-AT-DISNEY
Dobelover
Juletime
Palatkacruisers
Nejthelion
windermerejudy
The Land and Sea Guy
Xmjackson
Belle63
J&Bdisney
mickg7dyd

If your name is on the list and you are still sailing with us and would like to have a stocking to hang on the fish outside your door please let me know which of the following characters you would like:

Hercules
7 Dwarves
Lady and the Tramp
Eeyore

(I just got two Eeyore ones as I was starting to run short so they were not on earlier listings, sorry). They are on a first come, first served basis so please let me know soon!

Thanks!!!!!

[wdwgoose]

HAY ALL
just stopped in. SORRY its STACEYS FRIENDS SHARONS sister past away this morning,
she is on the wonder for the 11 day mom's only cruise with the group.

She got the call about 2 pm they are trying to get her a flight to phenix,

WOW



gaRRy

[DCLgodess]

wow things are so hectic...i need to pm people who apparently missed my huge memo in my siggy

[PirateCutie05]

Hey, has anyone heard from Sue (dobelover) lately???? I haven't seen her around and she hasn't responded to my pm about the stockings. I am worried that something might have happened to either her or her mother. :confused3

And has anyone heard any word from Heidi or Holly what their status is? Inquiring minds want to know! :joker:
*sigh* I was waiting for a more positive answer to post. But the outlook doesn't look so good. My parents sent an e-mail and got some kind of bogus reply but I guess the coach said he'd talk to Hayley. Ultimately it came down to that it was Hayley's decision. The last I heard from Holly was that Hayley had said just go without her. I think Holly may have said something about we were considering going without her, but I highly doubt that would ever be something we would do. An option that was proposed as an alternative to the cruise was us going to Atlantis (on Nassau) at the end of December. I'm not 100% sure what the final decision is, but I think it's very close to a no cruise for us. :guilty: :sad2:

And I was so looking forward to horseback riding on St. Lucia. :(

[magiroux]

Speaking of stockings....

I haven't heard from the following about preference in characters on their stockings:

HAPPY-AT-DISNEY
Dobelover
Juletime
Palatkacruisers
Nejthelion
windermerejudy
The Land and Sea Guy
Xmjackson
Belle63
J&Bdisney
mickg7dyd

If your name is on the list and you are still sailing with us and would like to have a stocking to hang on the fish outside your door please let me know which of the following characters you would like:

Hercules
7 Dwarves
Lady and the Tramp
Eeyore

(I just got two Eeyore ones as I was starting to run short so they were not on earlier listings, sorry). They are on a first come, first served basis so please let me know soon!

Thanks!!!!!

Kat, Dobelover had to cancel the cruise. She sent me a message a while ago to tell me she and her Mom had to pull out of the Palo Brunch Room meet.
ETA: They did not have to cancel for health reasons. Last I spoke with her, they were both doing fine.

Can't speak for the rest of the crowd you have listed though :confused3 .

Come on guys...chime on in and grab a stocking so you can hang them on your fish-mail hook and get all kinds of special surprises from your fellow DISers throughout the cruise :teeth: .

Hey, are you making a list of what cabins/DISers will have stockings hanging? That is something that the kids would get a kick out of doing....going around and putting special things in the stockings on their parent's request, of course. They can be like our errand girls/boys :thumbsup2

Kat, are we still using the cable ties to secure them to the fish hook. If so, I would be happy to keep an eye for them. You can usually find them cheap at the dollar stores around here.

[DCLgodess]

*sigh* I was waiting for a more positive answer to post. But the outlook doesn't look so good. My parents sent an e-mail and got some kind of bogus reply but I guess the coach said he'd talk to Hayley. Ultimately it came down to that it was Hayley's decision. The last I heard from Holly was that Hayley had said just go without her. I think Holly may have said something about we were considering going without her, but I highly doubt that would ever be something we would do. An option that was proposed as an alternative to the cruise was us going to Atlantis (on Nassau) at the end of December. I'm not 100% sure what the final decision is, but I think it's very close to a no cruise for us. :guilty: :sad2:

And I was so looking forward to horseback riding on St. Lucia. :(

we are so sorry to see you go if that is indeed the case...

SUE IS NOT COMING?! WHAT?!!! AH!! another name on my list bites the dust

[magiroux]

*sigh* I was waiting for a more positive answer to post. But the outlook doesn't look so good. My parents sent an e-mail and got some kind of bogus reply but I guess the coach said he'd talk to Hayley. Ultimately it came down to that it was Hayley's decision. The last I heard from Holly was that Hayley had said just go without her. I think Holly may have said something about we were considering going without her, but I highly doubt that would ever be something we would do. An option that was proposed as an alternative to the cruise was us going to Atlantis (on Nassau) at the end of December. I'm not 100% sure what the final decision is, but I think it's very close to a no cruise for us. :guilty: :sad2:

And I was so looking forward to horseback riding on St. Lucia. :(

Total Bummer, Heidi. I will still send some Pixie Dust your way in hoping that somehow things work themselves out for your family.

When do you have to decide by....I forget when final payment is due.

[PirateCutie05]

we are so sorry to see you go if that is indeed the case...
Yes it will be very sad. And it's not like it's in her coach's hands anymore. It's her choice right now, and she's saying go without her. Holly said that she is trying to see where swimming will take her this year. But sadly since she's a senior it can't really take her anywhere.
I guess the last day to cancel is October 2 so I will let you guys know the final decision then.

[PirateCutie05]

Total Bummer, Heidi. I will still send some Pixie Dust your way in hoping that somehow things work themselves out for your family.

When do you have to decide by....I forget when final payment is due.
Thanks Mary Ann. I am trying to stay very optimistic about it.
October 2nd is the deadline.

[magiroux]

HAY ALL
just stopped in. WVMD his wife francis sister past away this morning,
she is on the wonder for the 11 day mom's only cruise with the group.

She got the call about 2 pm they are trying to get her a flight to phinix,

WOW



gaRRy

WOW is right gaRRry...That is very sad. I met Francis only very briefly last cruise. She is a very nice lady. What happened???

[wdwgoose]

I'm waiting for the wonder to sail by.


She was only 53 something just happened
she was at her cabin last weekend and got a some leg, they had test set to run on her nexted week.



by the way SuE and them are on the 11 day wonder cruise too.




gaRRy

[karaeric]

Oh dear gaRry! That's not good at all. Our thoughts go out to them...

jEn, I'm going to email you about diving. We were actually thinking of diving in Antigua since the waters there were so georgeous the last time we went. Any chance your mom would be interested? If so, we would also dive Key West.

I'm thinking that the answer Kat got from DCL onthe diving is probably more acurate than what you go Jen. But those mixed responses are also classic for DCL...Don't give up yet!

Bummer that Sue isn't going any longer!

[magiroux]

Hi again

This is a bit off the beatin path - but I thought I would ask for some advice.

Does anyone know where to get some Disney items - small in size to fit into a small stocking?? I run a Charity event here as a volunteer on December 2, 2006 for underpriviledged children who come to a "breakfast with Santa" - It's about a 2 hour drive for me to Buffalo so I could go and pick up stuff at the stores there. Last year I had 148 children and their parent/caregivers come for breakfast, each recieved a gift, colouring book etc. As everything is based on donations I need to keep the costs very minimal. I would like to make peronalized stockings for each child with some small treats in it which they would get upon sitting down at the table.

I have a Santa to give out gifts and Belle is coming to sign autographs and sing. So before the Cruise I still have to wrap all those gifts and organize the event. The look on these children's faces are priceless and really brings the spirit of Christmas home to me.

I know that I'll be running around like a crazy person just prior to this, and going on our trip will be a well deserved break.

I was also going to ask the person who is making the stockings for the cruise if there is a pattern that she uses or can point me into the right direction in finding one.

Thanks for any information and sorry for asking an unrelated question on this forum.
Denise

Denise, I don't know how set you are on them being Disney items, but when I do stuff like this I start by cold calling area busineses that may be able to donate...Walmarts, Targets and stores like that. All the big ones have community relations depts. and most time it is just a matter of filling out paperwork on your charity for their accounting/inventory records. I am amazed how much is available for donation just for the asking from these big stores. Since they go for the community relations aspect, I would start where your charity is being held.

Also, I would think that Oriental Trading should have the stockings you describe at a very reasonable price.

Post on the "budget board" requesting a "free shipping" code when you are close to ordering. They usually always have one out there.

[fabulusk]

Wow - you guys were busy last night. I have updated the yahoo site with what people are doing. We have a few more days before we can book. Keep your fingers crossed that we can snag the am Brig too.

[DCLgodess]

jEn, I'm going to email you about diving. We were actually thinking of diving in Antigua since the waters there were so georgeous the last time we went. Any chance your mom would be interested? If so, we would also dive Key West.

yeah if you can get someone in Antigua to answer you we'd love to come...we've been trying for 3 months for a response..lol... Send the info for Key West...its a 1 pm dive with Captain's Corner...the more poeple we have...the more personal the experience

[dee47]

HAY ALL
just stopped in. WVMD his wife francis sister past away this morning,
she is on the wonder for the 11 day mom's only cruise with the group.

She got the call about 2 pm they are trying to get her a flight to phinix,

WOW



gaRRy

Oh no, GaRy, that's so sad!!!! I hope Frances doesn't have to deal with flight hassles on top of that.

Wow, that's just horrible! And only 53...

[DCLgodess]

i am taking it you all know the person who garry is reffering to

[magiroux]

i am taking it you all know the person who garry is reffering to


Yes, they were on the 2004 10 Day

[DCLgodess]

well we met garry during the lifeboat drill so i wasn't a DIS member yet.

[tink&cinderella]

Kat, are we still using the cable ties to secure them to the fish hook. If so, I would be happy to keep an eye for them. You can usually find them cheap at the dollar stores around here.

Hi again

No need to buy the cable ties - DH can get tons at work. The choice is clear/white ones or black ones either from 4 inches to a foot long. Just let me know how many you need and which colour and length you think would be best and we would be happy to supply the cable ties.

Also can someone closer to the date of the sailing or after October 2, 2006 please post the approximate number of cabins and/or individulals that are in the cabins so that we can pack the appropriate number of "treats" and/or special items for the trip.

Thank you to all of you with the great suggestions for my Charity Event in December. I will be sure to check them out.

Denise

[wdwgoose]

OKAY ALL I MADE A BAD MISTAKE I AM SO SORRY


IT IS STACEYS FRIEND SHARONS SISTER THIS HAPPENED TOO


I misunderstood on the cell phone what I was getting told

AGAIN I AM SO SORRY I USED THE WRONG NAME



STACEYS friend going on the cruise with them ITS HER SISTER

I feel really bad to have made this mistake.


but other than the soreness in her leg she was very healthy.




gaRRy

[wdwgoose]

WELL I hope ME BEING SORRY FOR MY MISTAKE HAS GOTTEN TO EVERYONE

AGAIN I FEEL REALLY BAD FOR HEARING IT WRONG


so on that note


everyone have a nice night



gaRRy

[karaeric]

WELL I hope ME BEING SORRY FOR MY MISTAKE HAS GOTTEN TO EVERYONE

AGAIN I FEEL REALLY BAD FOR HEARING IT WRONG


so on that note


everyone have a nice night



gaRRy
No worries gaRRy. We understand. Thanks for the update, and you have a good evening. Still early here, but we're waiting for things to cool down a bit before we walk the dog and que dinner of steak.

Hey, is there a meet scheduled for boarding day? I'm finally starting to plan out our trip now that spa, excursions, and Palo are set up.

[karaeric]

pirate: pirate: ARGH! gaRRY, you set me up for a TOP! You da MAN! pirate: pirate:

[DCLgodess]

No worries gaRRy. We understand. Thanks for the update, and you have a good evening. Still early here, but we're waiting for things to cool down a bit before we walk the dog and que dinner of steak.

Hey, is there a meet scheduled for boarding day? I'm finally starting to plan out our trip now that spa, excursions, and Palo are set up.

sailaway party of course :) give everyone a chance to get adjusted and the easiest place to meet is there...don't know where yet....but i'll post it on the site...keep checking

[PalatkaCruisers]

YES!!!!! We are still going on the cruise. Haven't viewed this board in awhile due to work and other happenings. It get you are doing this and my 7 yr daughter will be surprised. If you have Lady and Tramp or Eeyore left it woulg be great. Plan on getting involved more now that it is closer. Have spent the day reading old posts. Again, THANKS!!

Rick

[KSDTink]

Probably white or clear cable ties (the kind that CAN'T be undone and redone) and longer is better I would think. Thanks! When I have a total I will let everyone know. I will also pass the list to jen so she can post it on her site.

[DCLgodess]

welcome back!

[PalatkaCruisers]

Hello everyone!

Finally got back to this board and have spent several hours trying to catchup on what has been happening. We knew that we could start reserving excursions, Palos, etc. and I had my wife do this at 3 this morning since she can type faster. Wasn't a pretty site when I woke her since I knew this was the only way to get the AM Unicorn trip in St. Lucia. My wife and daughter will be winging it in Key West while I take the thriller powerboat trip, the Riviera Beach in St. Martian, Island tour in Antiqua and Megans Bay in St. Thomas. We still haven't been able to get my wifes spa reservations due to server problems and tonight the site wouldn't pull up our reservation. Our daughter still doesn't know we are cruising for Christmas and will be surprised when we arrive since we are suppose to be going to my brothers for the holidays. We have told her that her next cruise was to Alaska in 2008 since our money tree has been well picked and she thinks we should plant another.

[DCLgodess]

I have an idea!!


I can hack into the ship's control for this thing....

http://www.wdwinfo.com/Photos/DCL_Magic/images/B_DepartureParty_02.jpg
and post messages for all of us!!!

THAT SCREEN IS AMAZING!!!! It's got to be a Pioneer!!

[karaeric]

Hello everyone!

Finally got back to this board and have spent several hours trying to catchup on what has been happening. We knew that we could start reserving excursions, Palos, etc. and I had my wife do this at 3 this morning since she can type faster. Wasn't a pretty site when I woke her since I knew this was the only way to get the AM Unicorn trip in St. Lucia. My wife and daughter will be winging it in Key West while I take the thriller powerboat trip, the Riviera Beach in St. Martian, Island tour in Antiqua and Megans Bay in St. Thomas. We still haven't been able to get my wifes spa reservations due to server problems and tonight the site wouldn't pull up our reservation. Our daughter still doesn't know we are cruising for Christmas and will be surprised when we arrive since we are suppose to be going to my brothers for the holidays. We have told her that her next cruise was to Alaska in 2008 since our money tree has been well picked and she thinks we should plant another.
Hi there! Which powerboat ride in Key West did you signe up for? Right now we're signed up for the powerboat ride too, though we might dive instead...

Glad you were able to book last night. Did your DW forgive you this morning? :lmao:

DH and I stayed up to book, but it was only midnight for us, so not as bad. Good thing we did too, because we had a fellow cruiser call us at 1 am to ask US what their ressie # was so they could go online to book. Yikes, good thing we were still up. :badpc:

Anyhoo...hope everyone had a nice weekend.

[PalatkaCruisers]

She forgave me since I let her sleep in this morning till 10:30. She booked me for the White Knuckle Thrill Ride. Hope you both make it, if not, enjoy your dive.

Thanks, Rick

[DCLgodess]

i woke my mom up at 3am because she forgot to pay off the cruise. So i woke her up and made her give me her credit card number so i could pay both reservation #s off and make the ressies. The whole call and stuff lasted 4 minutes. I was making reservations by 3:05am


she wasn't mad...my step-dad was

[karaeric]

She forgave me since I let her sleep in this morning till 10:30. She booked me for the White Knuckle Thrill Ride. Hope you both make it, if not, enjoy your dive.

Thanks, Rick
Which time, Rick? When we booked, there were two times for the Powerboat tour. We chose the second one, leaving at 12:55.

[DCLgodess]

Kara, are you guys going to be interested in diving with us in Key West?

[karaeric]

Kara, are you guys going to be interested in diving with us in Key West?
Only if we can find a way to dive in Antigua too. We decided we don't want to drag dive gear with us for just one dive stop. I am willing to call some dive operators in Antigua if you have an idea of how many people we have diving and the which dive operator(s) are worth it. PM me...the powerboat thing was booked before I knew you had a dive thing in Key West, but we've been diving in St. Thomas (so-so), and don't want to dive in St. Lucia.

[DCLgodess]

okay...if you email me at Agent.Jehtro.Gibbs@gmail.com i can send the dive shops for our port your way. We loved diving in St. Thomas and already did the Brig Unicorn so we want to dive in St. Lucia. Diving in st lucia was gone so we have to make arrangements.

[KSDTink]

Kara, DH will want to dive in Antigua too, so there will be another to add to that party...

Jen, how clear do you need to pic of his padi card? I can't get the one we have very clear but I do have the numbers.

[fabulusk]

Rick (PalatkaCruisers) I think your cabin is stuck right between our cabins. :crowded: It will be like one big happy family :rotfl2: :rotfl: .

Good to hear ya!

Well we are getting so excited! We can't book for another few days though you know since we are newbies and all.

Chat with you all later.

[DCLgodess]

Kara, DH will want to dive in Antigua too, so there will be another to add to that party...

Jen, how clear do you need to pic of his padi card? I can't get the one we have very clear but I do have the numbers.

the pic you sent me is fine

[karaeric]

Hi Jen. I tried sending you an email to your gmail account but got a reject message, Failed to accept recipients. I was sending from my work email...

[DCLgodess]

try sending to Agent.Jethro.Gibbs@gmail.com

[windermerejudy]

Hi everyone! Just a quick note to let you know what we got.
Monday Palo dinner 6pm,
Tuesday Palo brunch 10:30
Wed (STM) We are doing a pirate snorkel through an outside group that allows the kids to go.
Thurs (St. Lucia) We are going whale watching on a charter. Possibly space if anyone is interested.
Friday (Antigua) I think we are going to a beach. I have heard Turners beach is the place to go. I guess you can see the volcano erupting on Monserrat.
Sat (STT) Magens Beach
Sun Palo brunch on our other room 11
Palo dinner 6 (probably won't keep both) This was all we could get.

On the stocking----I don't know Kat. What are the options again?

Judy

[wdwgoose]

Hi juDy

how are you ???????

I see your LUCKY POST # 777



Have a good day



gaRRy

[Thistle]

Hi, we'll be going on this cruise. I'm Bronwen, DH is David and our dd Morgan (15 - always looking for someone to hang out with) It's our 6th Disney cruise but first on any sort of holiday so we are looking forward to the fun it will bring and we love the idea it's 10 DAYS! So far I've only booked Palo things, brunch on Keywest day and dinner on the first sea day. We're hoping that it won't interfere with pirate night like it did on our last cruise. I called the cruise line but they didn't have the calender for this cruise yet. Booked Mo into the teen thing on Castaway but so far no excursions for us just yet. Having a hard time deciding.

[KSDTink]

Thistle, welcome to the group. :welcome: Where are you from? and where is your cabin? Our groups seems to be growing lately!!!! The more the merrier!!!!

I am starting to think we need a welcome type PM to send with a list of the activities, etc so we can just send it out!!!!!

[Thistle]

Speaking of stockings....

I haven't heard from the following about preference in characters on their stockings:

HAPPY-AT-DISNEY
Dobelover
Juletime
Palatkacruisers
Nejthelion
windermerejudy
The Land and Sea Guy
Xmjackson
Belle63
J&Bdisney
mickg7dyd

If your name is on the list and you are still sailing with us and would like to have a stocking to hang on the fish outside your door please let me know which of the following characters you would like:

Hercules
7 Dwarves
Lady and the Tramp
Eeyore

(I just got two Eeyore ones as I was starting to run short so they were not on earlier listings, sorry). They are on a first come, first served basis so please let me know soon!

Thanks!!!!!

Is this just for people who have been on the list and are friends?

[Thistle]

Thistle, welcome to the group. :welcome: Where are you from? and where is your cabin? Our groups seems to be growing lately!!!! The more the merrier!!!!

I am starting to think we need a welcome type PM to send with a list of the activities, etc so we can just send it out!!!!!


Hi Tink, thanks for the welcome!! A list of activities would be great, I want to be in them all!!

We're from Melbourne, Florida, so getting to the ship in nice and easy! Our cabin is 6317. We booked kinda late and not much was left, but hey, we're on the cruise so who the heck cares!!

[PirateCutie05]

Hi Tink, thanks for the welcome!! A list of activities would be great, I want to be in them all!!

We're from Melbourne, Florida, so getting to the ship in nice and easy! Our cabin is 6317. We booked kinda late and not much was left, but hey, we're on the cruise so who the heck cares!!
Hey cool! We have friends in Melbourne! :goodvibes

Latest Update: Holly and I will be sitting down to discuss with our parents the possibility of going without Hayley in 2 weeks. Will let you know the final decision when we get back from our trip to WDW. :thumbsup2

[KSDTink]

Is this just for people who have been on the list and are friends?

This is for everyone in our DIS group! Let me know which one you want and I will put your DIS name on it and bring it with in December!!!!

[Thistle]

Fabby dooo!! DH loves Eeyore so that's the one we'll go with. Thanks so much!

[tink&cinderella]

Hi

Do we have an approximate number of people and/or number of cabins that are going from the DIS so we may organize what we may bring to put into those stockings as little surprises.

Thanks

Denise

[tink&cinderella]

My questions seem endless tonight.

I read somewhere I think on the 2005 X-mas cruise thread about an ornament exchange. Are we doing one? It may have already been discussed and perhaps I missed it. If so, how does this work and is there anyone organizing this.

I would certainly be interested.

Denise

[magiroux]

Hi

Do we have an approximate number of people and/or number of cabins that are going from the DIS so we may organize what we may bring to put into those stockings as little surprises.

Thanks

Denise

As long as people have sent Jen thier info, I guess that would be the best way to keep track of felow DISers and their cabin numbers. Although I know there are people on her cruising list that have not posted on this thread in months/years , and we don't know if the are actually still cruising with us or not :confused3 . But, I think that is the best listing available to give a people count at this point.

[DCLgodess]

I have people who don't post in this thread sending me info...AT LEAST POST ONCE!!!!!!

OMG! my mom emailed DCL and we got diving in St. Lucia through the cruise. YAY!!!! See, its proof that if you ask, you just might recieve!

[magiroux]

My questions seem endless tonight.

I read somewhere I think on the 2005 X-mas cruise thread about an ornament exchange. Are we doing one? It may have already been discussed and perhaps I missed it. If so, how does this work and is there anyone organizing this.

I would certainly be interested.

Denise

We have talked about it from time to time, but I don't think (I could be wrong) that anyone has stepped up to organize an Ornament Exchange Dis Meet.

Last X-mas I went on, we did a Yankee Swap (we called it a pirate swap in honor of the pirate party) and we had a blast!!!

[magiroux]

I have people who don't post in this thread sending me info...AT LEAST POST ONCE!!!!!!

OMG! my mom emailed DCL and we got diving in St. Lucia through the cruise. YAY!!!! See, its proof that if you ask, you just might recieve!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Way to go Jen's Mom :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[magiroux]

Hey cool! We have friends in Melbourne! :goodvibes

Latest Update: Holly and I will be sitting down to discuss with our parents the possibility of going without Hayley in 2 weeks. Will let you know the final decision when we get back from our trip to WDW. :thumbsup2

Good Luck, Heidi & Holly.

[magiroux]

Is this just for people who have been on the list and are friends?

Consider yourself on the list and our newest DIS friend


:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

[KSDTink]

I have people who don't post in this thread sending me info...AT LEAST POST ONCE!!!!!!

OMG! my mom emailed DCL and we got diving in St. Lucia through the cruise. YAY!!!! See, its proof that if you ask, you just might recieve!


How did she do that??? DH REALLLLLLLLY wants to do that one and if you guys are doing it through DCL we will have to look at some other route unless we can get them to do that too.

[KSDTink]

Well, I just sent them one too, we will see if that does any good. I still cannot believe they would only have enough space on those for the concierge guests. :furious: What about people who have never cruised? Doesn't DCL think that maybe they would want to dive? Just because you have never cruised doesn't mean you aren't a certified diver!

Sorry, rant over.....

[magiroux]

They MUST have room for just one more, Kat :confused3

[KSDTink]

I have people who don't post in this thread sending me info...AT LEAST POST ONCE!!!!!!



Yes, please do! If I don't have your DIS name with it's correct capitalization, etc I cannot pm you about stockings and then you will be left out and that would be no fun! I want to include anyone that wants to be a part of it but if I don't know you are on the list and what your character preference is, I can't include you. And I am running low so if we get many more people added I need to know how many more stockings I will need to get. So PLEASE, if you haven't posted but have emailed Jen, please at least pm me with your DIS name and a character preference if you would like to be included on the stocking list!

[KSDTink]

They MUST have room for just one more, Kat :confused3

One would think!

DH was not happy when I told him yesterday. He said if he could only do one dive he wasn't going to bother bringing his scuba stuff at all and to cancel the one I got for him. I tild him Jen's folks were going to book some others but now that they got St. Lucia through DCL that that still only gives him 2 unless I get good news from DCL. We will cross our fingers and hope for pixiedust: .

Sam is still telling me I am obsessed with pirates. I was depressed this weekend because the movie is no longer in town :( . her comment came because I told her tomorrow is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! pirate: Argh Matey!

[PirateCutie05]

Good Luck, Heidi & Holly.
Thanks Mary Ann! :goodvibes

[PirateCutie05]

One would think!

DH was not happy when I told him yesterday. He said if he could only do one dive he wasn't going to bother bringing his scuba stuff at all and to cancel the one I got for him. I tild him Jen's folks were going to book some others but now that they got St. Lucia through DCL that that still only gives him 2 unless I get good news from DCL. We will cross our fingers and hope for pixiedust: .

Sam is still telling me I am obsessed with pirates. I was depressed this weekend because the movie is no longer in town :( . her comment came because I told her tomorrow is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! pirate: Argh Matey!
Oh yeeaahh! Thanks for reminding me about Talk Like a Pirate Day Kat! :goodvibes We just got a movie theater on campus and it has a POTC:DMC movie poster up saying "coming soon" so hopefully I'll still be able to see it! :goodvibes And for 2 dollars too! :cool1:

[fabulusk]

Stopping in to say hi. If you are interested in the yahoo site, feel free to check it out. I have been updating it as much as possible. But anyone can add their own information in the calendar and events section.

[magiroux]

Sam is still telling me I am obsessed with pirates. I was depressed this weekend because the movie is no longer in town :( . her comment came because I told her tomorrow is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! pirate: Argh Matey!

OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you OK? Were you able to get out of bed or was the depression just too debilitating to deal with? :rolleyes1 :lmao: :lmao:

Hopefully, Talk Like a Pirate Day will make the sun shine in your life again :sunny: , if only for a short while :goodvibes

You are too funny.

[magiroux]

Stopping in to say hi. If you are interested in the yahoo site, feel free to check it out. I have been updating it as much as possible. But anyone can add their own information in the calendar and events section.

Angela, the calender looks great :thumbsup2

Thanks for putting it together for us. BTW, I'm Peg on Yahoo groups (in case you were wondering). DH is AL. Long story................

[Thistle]

Hey Kat, there wasn't a Dumbo on your list was there... kinda hiding behind Hercules or something? :)

[DCLgodess]

How did she do that??? DH REALLLLLLLLY wants to do that one and if you guys are doing it through DCL we will have to look at some other route unless we can get them to do that too.

we are friends with the president of DCL. We had the table next to him on the last cruise at dinner. And we happened to go on the same Brig Unicorn trip...my sister and his duaghter became really good friends. He invited us to go on the bridge while leaving castaway cay. it was the most amazing experience of my life...

anyway...email them and tell them you were on at 3:00am and there was nothing and its really not fair. My mom sent the email to the Excursion manager, President, CEO, Head of Hastle free sailing, etc. Everyone she could include she did.

[DCLgodess]

Stopping in to say hi. If you are interested in the yahoo site, feel free to check it out. I have been updating it as much as possible. But anyone can add their own information in the calendar and events section.

i do not have yahoo (even though i have a screen name)...want to add stuff but can't :(.

[fabulusk]

Jen - I don't think you have to have yahoo.

Jen there is no horseback riding listed for St. Lucia must have gone to the 105 dayers too. Sick'em Jen. I may need some of those email addresses. :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[KSDTink]

OH NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you OK? Were you able to get out of bed or was the depression just too debilitating to deal with? :rolleyes1 :lmao: :lmao:

Hopefully, Talk Like a Pirate Day will make the sun shine in your life again :sunny: , if only for a short while :goodvibes

You are too funny.

Yeah, I am hoping our dollar theatre gets it soon. We have casual day at work all week for customer support week and one of th guys at work is so into talk like a pirate day that on talk like a pirate day he gets into the talk like a pirate thing so much he tries to get people to talk like a pirate thing so much he tries to get people to dress like pirate thing too. One year he actually had a dress like a pirate contest! I am going wear my POTC T-shirt today. :goodvibes Any you should see my office!! DH just shrugs his shoulders at me at that one! :lmao: pirate: pirate: pirate:

[KSDTink]

Hey Kat, there wasn't a Dumbo on your list was there... kinda hiding behind Hercules or something? :)

Dumbo was already spoken for, sorry. :dumbo:

[Thistle]

Thanks Kat, I had a feeling when I saw him flying around the board.

Bronwen

[PirateCutie05]

Jen - I don't think you have to have yahoo.

Jen there is no horseback riding listed for St. Lucia must have gone to the 105 dayers too. Sick'em Jen. I may need some of those email addresses. :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:
Oh no! I really wanted to do that! :guilty:

[fabulusk]

Good Morning all-

Well things keep picking up speed around here. DS starts flag football soon and indoor soccer. We have two PTA events and three Eagle events over the next few weeks. In addition we have practices and committee meetings. I am going to need this vacation. :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

Just thought I would share. Update on the horse, well it is healing but it is way worse than the initial evaluation. How he missed severing anything vital I do not know. We are still dressing and treating it daily and it will be a very long recovery. But he is in good spirits and the swelling is minimal if any and he is actually trotting and galloping on it at feeding times so who knows. Guess we will leave it in God's hands.

Have a great day all.

Oh has anyone ever done the 4X4 excursion thing on St. Lucia? If so, can you tell me do you drive yourself? Is it a vehicle? Is it like a Sandrail? Just wondering a friend of ours did something like this in Alaska and had a blast.

[fabulusk]

Heidi,

I emailed Belle Chavel Stables. They provide the excursions for Disney. I had touched base with them several months ago and she stated that it was $55 person. So I just recently emailed her again to see if they are still doing it and if Disney is just sold out. I will keep you posted.

[DCLgodess]

Jen - I don't think you have to have yahoo.

Jen there is no horseback riding listed for St. Lucia must have gone to the 105 dayers too. Sick'em Jen. I may need some of those email addresses. :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

there was never any horseback riding listed....there hasn't been since about July.....

[DCLgodess]

Okay to make organization simpler i am going to remove the island column from the list (since it was used to pass the time) and replace it with an excursions column. I am going to put the excursions each family is doing along with the times. That way we can see who is going where and when.

So send the excursions to Agent.Jethro.Gibbs@gmail.com please use EXCURSIONS as the subject for those of you are already on the list

[PirateCutie05]

Heidi,

I emailed Belle Chavel Stables. They provide the excursions for Disney. I had touched base with them several months ago and she stated that it was $55 person. So I just recently emailed her again to see if they are still doing it and if Disney is just sold out. I will keep you posted.
Thanks Angela! It's good to know, in case we do end up going. :goodvibes

there was never any horseback riding listed....there hasn't been since about July.....
Hmm...July would probably be about the last time I checked the excursions list for St. Lucia. :rotfl: Well that's disappointing...maybe I can just do it on my own? I'd kill someone if I had to miss this excursion two cruises in a row!

[DCLgodess]

Thanks Angela! It's good to know, in case we do end up going. :goodvibes


Hmm...July would probably be about the last time I checked the excursions list for St. Lucia. :rotfl: Well that's disappointing...maybe I can just do it on my own? I'd kill someone if I had to miss this excursion two cruises in a row!

alot of things are disappearing of the litss. You can no longer rent Jetskis unless you go on the eco tour at castaway cay. Some of the excursions at St. Maarten are gone and some are added. St. Thomas had a lot of things changed. And the horseback riding is gone from St. Lucia. I hadn't seen it up there for months so i was always confused as to what you all were talking about.

[karaeric]

Yeah, I am hoping our dollar theatre gets it soon. We have casual day at work all week for customer support week and one of th guys at work is so into talk like a pirate day that on talk like a pirate day he gets into the talk like a pirate thing so much he tries to get people to talk like a pirate thing so much he tries to get people to dress like pirate thing too. One year he actually had a dress like a pirate contest! I am going wear my POTC T-shirt today. :goodvibes Any you should see my office!! DH just shrugs his shoulders at me at that one! :lmao: pirate: pirate: pirate:
Okay Kat, have another cup of coffee... :coffee:

You cracked me up with this post!!

[KSDTink]

I must not have been paying attention, tooooo busy at work. sorry.

So is anyone going to arrange diving at St Lucia? dh is pretty bummed about that.

[DCLgodess]

I must not have been paying attention, tooooo busy at work. sorry.

So is anyone going to arrange diving at St Lucia? dh is pretty bummed about that.

did you email DCL Kat? Keep checking because unlike you, we had 4 people. You only have 1 and are more likely to get in.

[KSDTink]

did you email DCL Kat? Keep checking because unlike you, we had 4 people. You only have 1 and are more likely to get in.


I did and haven't heard anything back. No openings on their site either, I just checked. I was going to call today but did not have time. I need to try to do that tomorrow if I have time.

[Thistle]

St Lucia won't even open for me. I booked a few more things today but that section won't show a thing for me. I think they may be having some issues with the site.

[DCLgodess]

I did and haven't heard anything back. No openings on their site either, I just checked. I was going to call today but did not have time. I need to try to do that tomorrow if I have time.

keep fighting kat!

[KSDTink]

All I get is St, Maarten, a few in St Thomas and Castaway Key. Either they are indeed having problems or almost EVERYTHING is booked. That will make the 1st timers very upset I imagine. Hopefully I will have time to try to call them today.

Gotta get to the bank and get cash for my trip this weekend too. Off to the great northwest. I won't be around from Thursday evening until sometime Tuesday as my brother and I are going with my dad up to Vancouver, BC to celebrate Dad's 75th brithday this weekend. His birthday was actually a couple of weeks ago, but hey.....

[KSDTink]

I got information from the Grand Pineapple Beach on Antigua on their Day Passes for anyone who was interested.

http://www.allegroantigua.com/english/daypass.phtml

Is the link to the site with the day pass info. It is $50 (US) per person + gratuities for the 9a-6p, or $45 per person + gratuities for the 10:30a-6p. Childredn 3-11 are $25 and children 12-15 are $35. Plus there is still transportation to and from. And the ship is supposed to depart at 6:30 so one would definitely want to leave well before 6p to make sure we got back to the ship well on time!

It looks like it is at least a 10-15 or so mile taxi ride and I have no idea what the fares or travel time would be on that.... but it's a start on the info anyway.....

[magiroux]

I got information from the Grand Pineapple Beach on Antigua on their Day Passes for anyone who was interested.

http://www.allegroantigua.com/english/daypass.phtml

Is the link to the site with the day pass info. It is $50 (US) per person + gratuities for the 9a-6p, or $45 per person + gratuities for the 10:30a-6p. Childredn 3-11 are $25 and children 12-15 are $35. Plus there is still transportation to and from. And the ship is supposed to depart at 6:30 so one would definitely want to leave well before 6p to make sure we got back to the ship well on time!

It looks like it is at least a 10-15 or so mile taxi ride and I have no idea what the fares or travel time would be on that.... but it's a start on the info anyway.....

Is this something you are interested in doing, Kat. I am going to look into a group taxi since they were taking about the taxi fare skyrockting to this place.

Last time we left about 3-4pm and it was plenty of time to enjoy the day and get back to the ship.

Dee expressed maybe wanting to go in on cab fare....anyone else???? If I have a head count, I can look into it. The more, the merrier...and cheaper :goodvibes .

[DCLgodess]

morning all...


REPOST!
Okay to make organization simpler i am going to remove the island column from the list (since it was used to pass the time) and replace it with an excursions column. I am going to put the excursions each family is doing along with the times. That way we can see who is going where and when.

So send the excursions to Agent.Jethro.Gibbs@gmail.com please use EXCURSIONS as the subject for those of you are already on the list

[KSDTink]

Is this something you are interested in doing, Kat. I am going to look into a group taxi since they were taking about the taxi fare skyrockting to this place.

Last time we left about 3-4pm and it was plenty of time to enjoy the day and get back to the ship.

Dee expressed maybe wanting to go in on cab fare....anyone else???? If I have a head count, I can look into it. The more, the merrier...and cheaper :goodvibes .

I might. I am not sure what DH is going to do here.

IS ANYONE DOING ANY NON- DISNEY SCUBA EXCURSIONS ON ANTIGUA???

If DH goes off and does something Sam might be into it, but I just don't know yet. I might just wander a bit in port. At this point we are spending an awful lot on excursions so I may have to sit out any big expenses on at least on island.... I will let you know. Mostly I was just posting the info for anyone who was interested.

We were wanting the silicone bracelets though...two small size (I have tiny wrists) and one adult. Don't know if DH will actually wear it or not but I am going to get him one anyway!

[KSDTink]

I contacted DCL this morning. I was told there is a glitch in the online booking system. If you book Palo first it often blocks out other ressies and the is likely what happened with the scuba excursions. They are going to see what they can do and I am supposed to check back on my reservation this afternoon. Hmmmmm. They said there should be a lot more showing as open that what I am seeing, she even looked under my reservation and was very surprised at how little was showing as available and said that was not right. I will let you know what happens.

[KSDTink]

St Lucia won't even open for me. I booked a few more things today but that section won't show a thing for me. I think they may be having some issues with the site.

See my previous post....call them!

[Thistle]

Thanks Kat!

[DCLgodess]

IS ANYONE DOING ANY NON- DISNEY SCUBA EXCURSIONS ON ANTIGUA???


We are trying to get a ressie booked, but nobody will contact us back. I will give you the numbers if you wanna try Kat. There are 3 shops right in the town we dock at.

and Kat, that sounds like a big excuse that DCL gave you...I ONLY booked shore excursions, and still didn't see anything

[magiroux]

I contacted DCL this morning. I was told there is a glitch in the online booking system. If you book Palo first it often blocks out other ressies and the is likely what happened with the scuba excursions. They are going to see what they can do and I am supposed to check back on my reservation this afternoon. Hmmmmm. They said there should be a lot more showing as open that what I am seeing, she even looked under my reservation and was very surprised at how little was showing as available and said that was not right. I will let you know what happens.

Actually, I think this did happen to me......

After I booked Palo's, I could not bring up St Lucia...only Western Ports came up as an option for me. It was really wierd. I had to log out and after I went back in I could see what I was supposed to see :confused3 .

I read about people having trouble booking on-line all the time on the main boards. Hey...I wonder if you posted some of the problems you are having over there, someone might shed a little light with thier own experience????

[DCLgodess]

that yes i can see that happening...but when you don't book Palo before hand and things still don't show up...then THAt is the excursions either sold out or not existing

[KSDTink]

DCL got DH added for St. Lucia. Nothing yet on St. Maarten but as long as Jen's folks are getting the one setup for Key West that makes 3 and he will be happy.

[DCLgodess]

DCL got DH added for St. Lucia. Nothing yet on St. Maarten but as long as Jen's folks are getting the one setup for Key West that makes 3 and he will be happy.

YAY! that's good news Kat. If its any consolation...St. Maarten had 12 foot swells.

[KSDTink]

I will see if DH wants to try to book Antigua or if he thinks three is enough. I have something booked on St. Maarten for myself and DD and now we get nothing showing up so I can't book for him so I am not sure what to do on that. Maybe call DCL back, I guess.

[DCLgodess]

my family is only doing 3 unless we can get a dive in Antigua. But you have to remember...its 2 tanks a trip so its actually 6 dives.


Kat, can you send my an excursion list..even if you aren't finalized yet. Its easier to modify than acutally add the info in...

[dee47]

I'm definetly game for Pineapple Beach, esp. if we can share cab fare!

[KSDTink]

Hmm, I still see nothing listed for St. Maarten and St. Lucia, but I now see listings for St. John and Antigua, which I didn't earlier. Nothing for Key West either but I am not doing any excursions on Key West.

[DCLgodess]

wow...its amazing to think that since 12am on sunday...we've posted about 15 pages!!! way to go!!

[sugaswim]

my parents called from st thomas today. what losers! :rotfl2:

i'm not sure if heidi has posted recently. i've been busy the last several days. but there is a very good chancce we're still coming! hayley has decided that she wants to do the swimming stuff but said we could still go if we wanted. and my mom is leaning more towards it because it now was HER decision to stay. and she pointed out to my mom that she'd only be home a couple days before we got back. she can't come home till the 23rd and we'd get home the 26th. and christmas is kind of just another day. and we can do the whole present shabang on another day. i don't know. we're all (me, heidi, mom and dad) are going to talk about it end of next week while we're at disney cause we have to decide what we want to do before the 2nd. my mom called and asked about if they took 1 off the room but that 1 later decided she wanted to be added what would happen and would she be able to. so i think we're more than likely still going to come! :Pinkbounc

[KSDTink]

Holly, that would be sad that your sister won't be able to do, but if you are all in agreement, glad to still have the rest of you aboard.

[KSDTink]

Wow, I got home and had a voice mail from DCL!!!! :sunny: They confirmed they had gotten the St. Lucia scuba stuff taken care of. They also said they were still looking into what was going on with St. Maarten and would call back sometime tomorrow to let me know!! :goodvibes Wow, talk about customer service!!!!!! I was surprised that they called back. So now just hoping for DH's sake they get that taken care of.

Jen, he doesn't care about the swells. He had worse in Hawaii!!!

[KSDTink]

Has anyone been on Disneyshopping.com lately??? pirate: !!!!!! They are taking preorders for Pirates II on DVD with a release date of December 5!!!!! Hooray!!!!!!

[magiroux]

Has anyone been on Disneyshopping.com lately??? pirate: !!!!!! They are taking preorders for Pirates II on DVD with a release date of December 5!!!!! Hooray!!!!!!

Are they offering any movie posters of lithos as an incentive to pre-order??????

[DCLgodess]

Wow, I got home and had a voice mail from DCL!!!! :sunny: They confirmed they had gotten the St. Lucia scuba stuff taken care of. They also said they were still looking into what was going on with St. Maarten and would call back sometime tomorrow to let me know!! :goodvibes Wow, talk about customer service!!!!!! I was surprised that they called back. So now just hoping for DH's sake they get that taken care of.

Jen, he doesn't care about the swells. He had worse in Hawaii!!!

Yup DCL said they will be glad to help as long as we keep promoting DCL...i said of course!

[KSDTink]

Nope, a $10 on line Disney shopping gift card.

[DCLgodess]

Nope, a $10 on line Disney shopping gift card.

they gave you a gift card?

[magiroux]

They are doing the same thing for the "Cars" pre-order. I'd rather have the lithos myself.

I have been collecting them going all the way back to Hunchback.

BTW, congrats on the excursions working out for DH. Tell him, see all this planning and obsessing pays off sometimes :rolleyes1

[DCLgodess]

Amazon.com now lists POTC II as being released December 5th...when they put up the date...it's usually final...YAY!!!!

[karaeric]

Hi all. Been swamped at work again. DH and I leave in a week for our trip to London and Ireland. We have so much to do, and work just seems to keep getting busier and busier!! :badpc:

Anywho, Jen, I emailed you again about the Antigua diving companies you found. We'll call them this weekend if you send us the information. I emailed your gmail account...

Ooooh! PotC II is ready for pre-order?!? DH will be SO happy!! pirate:

[DCLgodess]

yup its already available for pre-order. very excited!!! something to watch on the plane!

I just emailed you back Kara. I had the email all ready to go waiting for yours.

[KSDTink]

No, I didn't preorder so I didn't get a gift card. That's what you get if you do preorder.

Last post for a few days as I am off for vacation. No good news on the St. Maarten dive. Oh well.

[DCLgodess]

No, I didn't preorder so I didn't get a gift card. That's what you get if you do preorder.

Last post for a few days as I am off for vacation. No good news on the St. Maarten dive. Oh well.

see ya Kat....enjoy your vacation

[wdwgoose]

HAY ALL


SAFE TRAVELS near or FAR


have A good time.


good night all




gaRRy

[Thistle]

I can't reserve any of the St Lucia excursions because of some site glitch and frankly none of them look all that interesting to me anyway. Anyone been there before and found things they liked to do? I can't go on small boats, I get terribly sea sick, so that's out. I would like to find something that's just not so touristy. Thanks for your ideas.

[DCLgodess]

its the caribbean...most of the excursions are going to deal with boats and water...sorry thistle

Hey garry...my mom and dave say hi!!!!

[wdwgoose]

GOOD MORNIN ALL


jEn hope you did not wake them up???????????

so hows college going down there?????????????????

I see you might have a nasty storm your way ??????????

off to have more coffee


later

gaRRy

[DCLgodess]

nasty storm? when? hmm guess i should check the weather...*opens weather.com * lol...

no i did not wake them up...they called me

college is always interesting...guys here are um interesting

[fabulusk]

Good Morning

Off to run errands. Chat with you all later.

[DCLgodess]

hello angela

[dee47]

Hey Jen, for someone who misses her BF, you sure notice the guys in college an awful lot... :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[DCLgodess]

Hey Jen, for someone who misses her BF, you sure notice the guys in college an awful lot... :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

i miss him so much!!!!!!!! my heart breaks everytime we have to go bed...we IM every night

my entire major is 99% guys. There are like 4 girls....in all 4 years there are only 4 girls...lol...so i am with guys alot...some of them i am with more than i like because they are kinda creepy

[fabulusk]

Jen - I totally set you up for that top! Four years goes by pretty quickly.

Oh this whole excursion thing is driving me nuts! Because Ryan will only be 7 at the time of sailing there are a few things that we wanted to do but you have to be 8. So I guess I will be figuring it out soon. I cannot get the people from Belle Chavel to email me back. When I contacted them before it took a couple of weeks I think. But we are probably not going to be doing in horseback riding.

["Got Disney"]

fabulusk...thanks for showing me this site. You posted it for me over at cruisecritic. Momof2boys over there. This is much more infomative. :) You posted on "Christmas on the magic anyone 2006"

[DCLgodess]

Jen - I totally set you up for that top! Four years goes by pretty quickly.

Oh this whole excursion thing is driving me nuts! Because Ryan will only be 7 at the time of sailing there are a few things that we wanted to do but you have to be 8. So I guess I will be figuring it out soon. I cannot get the people from Belle Chavel to email me back. When I contacted them before it took a couple of weeks I think. But we are probably not going to be doing in horseback riding.

yup thanks for that top :)

Angela i don't think there is any horseback riding. I asked them in july about it and they said no. But i donno. lol...

"Got Disney" read my signature if you are going on this crusie....

[fabulusk]

:welcome: Got Disney :disrocks:

Glad you made it here!!

[fabulusk]

OK - I think we have a tentative plan for excursions. But this is subject to change as you know that we cannot book for a few more days.

But here it goes:

KEY WEST
Old Town Trolley or Conch Train Tour (K-09)

***I think we will probably want to go to the southern most point and do the tour and then possibly take Ryan back to the Magic and then head off for some Flying Monkeys and to Jimmy's Place for Margaritas. But are open for suggestions and want to hear what you guys are thinking.


http://fogartyskeywest.com/flymonkey.htm
Flying Monkeys DISboard meet at 3 p.m.

http://www.margaritaville.com/cafe_KW.php
Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville


ANTIGUA
http://www.antiguaadventures.com/t-ortx-jeep.html
4x4 Jeep thing through DCL
***This might be kind of fun! A friend of ours did a similar thing in Alaska and they had a great time.


ST. MAARTEN
Under 2 Flags Island Tour (SM-06)


ST. THOMAS http://paradisepointtramway.com/
Skyride to Paradise Point (ST-23)

ST. LUCIA
Caribbean Pirate Extravaganza (SL-03)

CASTAWAY CAY
Castaway Cay Island Cruise (C-19)

So what do you think? :confused3 :moped:

[DCLgodess]

Angela...can you email that to me so i can add it to your line on the list? I am keeping all the emails stored on my account.

[PalatkaCruisers]

Rick (PalatkaCruisers) I think your cabin is stuck right between our cabins. :crowded: It will be like one big happy family :rotfl2: :rotfl: .

Good to hear ya!

Well we are getting so excited! We can't book for another few days though you know since we are newbies and all.

Chat with you all later.


Yes I noticed we split up your group on this cruise. We rebooked this room this trip after having it for the last xmas cruise. Hopefully we won't bother your group with our rowdiness. (Ha Ha) Look forward to meeting all your group for this trip along with everyone else going on this cruise.

[DCLgodess]

Rick...i laughed so hard when i realized it was your room that split the group of 15...hahaha! i put in your info to the database first...and when i went to import angela's i just about died....its so ironic...of ALL the rooms...you are in THAT room haha

[karaeric]

Good evening! Trying to pack for our trip to Ireland and get the house and critters ready...

On our way to Ireland we are stopping in London to visit with a couple we met at our dinner table from the last Christmas cruise and bacame friends with them. They will also be on this cruise with us, along with 2 other couples from our same table.

Hi garRy!!! Hope you're having fun.

[DCLgodess]

Kara...did you call antigua yet?

[karaeric]

Kara...did you call antigua yet?
Hi Jen. Not yet, probably tomorrow morning. I work very long hours during the week, so weekends are the only time to do this kind of "calling." I will let everyone know what we come up with.

[DCLgodess]

i understand kara...okay thanks so much

[fabulusk]

Jen - I emailed you. Thanks for putting that info in and helping to make everyone's vacation extra special.

:thumbsup2 :cheer2:

[fabulusk]

Oh Jen... and thanks for returning the favor of the top! :cool1: pirate:

["Got Disney"]

[QUOTE=fabulusk]OK - I think we have a tentative plan for excursions. But this is subject to change as you know that we cannot book for a few more days.

But here it goes:

KEY WEST
Old Town Trolley or Conch Train Tour (K-09)

***I think we will probably want to go to the southern most point and do the tour and then possibly take Ryan back to the Magic and then head off for some Flying Monkeys and to Jimmy's Place for Margaritas. But are open for suggestions and want to hear what you guys are thinking.


http://fogartyskeywest.com/flymonkey.htm
Flying Monkeys DISboard meet at 3 p.m.

http://www.margaritaville.com/cafe_KW.php
Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville


ANTIGUA
http://www.antiguaadventures.com/t-ortx-jeep.html
4x4 Jeep thing through DCL
***This might be kind of fun! A friend of ours did a similar thing in Alaska and they had a great time.


ST. MAARTEN
Under 2 Flags Island Tour (SM-06)


ST. THOMAS http://paradisepointtramway.com/
Skyride to Paradise Point (ST-23)

ST. LUCIA
Caribbean Pirate Extravaganza (SL-03)

CASTAWAY CAY
Castaway Cay Island Cruise (C-19)

So what do you think? :confused3 :moped:[/QUOTE


We are doing the 4x4 in Antgua (heared lots of fun) and also St. Lucia-Pirate Extravaganza...heared lots of fun stuff about that!!!

[PirateCutie05]

Yes I noticed we split up your group on this cruise. We rebooked this room this trip after having it for the last xmas cruise. Hopefully we won't bother your group with our rowdiness. (Ha Ha) Look forward to meeting all your group for this trip along with everyone else going on this cruise.
Hey! My dad rebooked the room for this cruise that we had on the last 10 night Christmas cruise too! :goodvibes

[tink&cinderella]

Good morning all.

I am wondering if any of you have 8 or 9 year old dd's that are going on the cruise??

My dd is 8 and a little dissapointed that she cannt go to the club with her 4 year old sister who it appears is doing many more "fantasy" fairty tale stuff ie: dosedo with snow white etc. DD8 is worried about being with the big kids.

I thought it may be nice to have some of the children connect prior to the cruise via letters or email - like a pre-cruise pen pal.(Letter writing is a requirement in their grade 3 curriculum also)

So if any of you have dd's who are 8 or 9 years old who would be interested that would be great.

Thanks

Denise

[DCLgodess]

Jen - I emailed you. Thanks for putting that info in and helping to make everyone's vacation extra special.

:thumbsup2 :cheer2:

no problem...you're welcome for the top

["Got Disney"]

Good morning all.
I am wondering if any of you have 8 or 9 year old dd's that are going on the cruise??

My dd is 8 and a little dissapointed that she cannt go to the club with her 4 year old sister who it appears is doing many more "fantasy" fairty tale stuff ie: dosedo with snow white etc. DD8 is worried about being with the big kids.

I thought it may be nice to have some of the children connect prior to the cruise via letters or email - like a pre-cruise pen pal.(Letter writing is a requirement in their grade 3 curriculum also)

So if any of you have dd's who are 8 or 9 years old who would be interested that would be great.

Thanks

Denise

I do not have a DD but do have son (10). He likes girls and boys and is very friendly and would love I'm sure to chat with your daughter. They will both be in The Oceaneer lab. If you can not find anyone, and she wants she can chatt with my son till a dd comes along.

[DCLgodess]

where is everybody today? hmm...

[Disney Rocks]

Good morning all.

I am wondering if any of you have 8 or 9 year old dd's that are going on the cruise??

My dd is 8 and a little dissapointed that she cannt go to the club with her 4 year old sister who it appears is doing many more "fantasy" fairty tale stuff ie: dosedo with snow white etc. DD8 is worried about being with the big kids.

I thought it may be nice to have some of the children connect prior to the cruise via letters or email - like a pre-cruise pen pal.(Letter writing is a requirement in their grade 3 curriculum also)

So if any of you have dd's who are 8 or 9 years old who would be interested that would be great.

Thanks

Denise

Hi Denise:

We have an 8 and a 10 year old DD. I am sure they would love to meet another little girl prior to the cruise. They had emailed two sisters before our last cruise and it was neat when they actually met on the cruise.

Take care.

[Donalds_best_pal]

Just wanted to say hey and see how everyones weekend is going. I know I have been a little out of touch with this group on here. The move to CA took a lot of time and energy out of the family. Then after getting here and settleing in, all my time and energy has focoused on school and work. Can you believe we are under 90 days away! Its amazing, it will be here before we know it.

[Donalds_best_pal]

Good morning all.

I am wondering if any of you have 8 or 9 year old dd's that are going on the cruise??

My dd is 8 and a little dissapointed that she cannt go to the club with her 4 year old sister who it appears is doing many more "fantasy" fairty tale stuff ie: dosedo with snow white etc. DD8 is worried about being with the big kids.

I thought it may be nice to have some of the children connect prior to the cruise via letters or email - like a pre-cruise pen pal.(Letter writing is a requirement in their grade 3 curriculum also)

So if any of you have dd's who are 8 or 9 years old who would be interested that would be great.

Thanks

Denise


Just wanted to say my 8 year old sister will be there! This is her 4th cruise and she cant wait like the rest of us. Definitely should try getting them to be pen pals or something. She is also in 3rd grade

["Got Disney"]

Donalds best pa...Where did you move to in California? We live in SanDiego :)

[fabulusk]

Robin - are your son's going on the 4X4 Excursion too. I am pretty sure our Ryan is going. I am so glad to hear someone else is doing it too.

Ryan is 7 and he would love to email or pen pal with someone.

["Got Disney"]

Yes they are and we are going at the P.M. time. Have read alot of fun things about this excursion so decided to try it. We do a lot of the excursions that DC has but independently. We are doing this one through DCL :)

[dee47]

Here are our excursions:

KW: Back to Nature Kayak Tour 12:15-3. Afterwards -- who knows? :confused3

St. Lucia: AM Pirates pirate:

St Thomas: Atlantis Sub 9:40-12:10. Afterwards we'll probably do Paradise Point on our own.

CC: Walking and Kayak Nature Adventure (we like kayaking!) -- 9:30-12:45. Stingrays 3-4.

I could only get Palo brunch at 11 on 12/24. Kat, if the room falls through, maybe they'll let me join your table at 10:30? (I'm subtle, aren't I?) :teeth:

Palo dinner with our non-DIS (GASP!) friends from last cruise on Tuesday the 19th at 8:30 PM.

I'm thinking of doing the Pineapple Beach in Antigua, if we can get a group for a cab.

However, if my son doesn't change his attitude soon, I'm calling off the cruise. :furious: :furious: :furious:

[DCLgodess]

because i often miss whole pages and do not back read as i probably should...all info to be added to the list should be PMed or emailed to me....its the surest way to make sure i get the info thanks all....

I got your info Dee...will add it tomorrow as its now 2am...

[dee47]

Jen, I so set you up for this TOP!! :)

What are you doing up so late????

[DCLgodess]

Jen, I so set you up for this TOP!! :)

What are you doing up so late????

thanks for the top Dee!

I was watching movies with some friends...

["Got Disney"]

Dee,
we are also doing the A.M. Pirates Extraveganza.

Robin

[dee47]

Dee,
we are also doing the A.M. Pirates Extraveganza.

Robin

COOL! There'll be a whole bunch of DISers on this one!

[DCLgodess]

last 10 day..the Pres of DCL was on the AM Brig Unicorn...he was so nice...he answered our questions about the new ship with a true answer but one we already knew...He didn't blow us off...then we started talking about how they had never been away from home during christmas and i talked to him about the mechanics of the ships and stuff like that. Made the boat ride go a lot faster.

[fabulusk]

Just dropping in for a quick hi! Busy weekend. But the bet part stopped in North Bend and did some shopping!!! Almost found the perfect little black dress, but it was too long bodied for me would have been fine if I was 5'7". :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao: Oh well guess I will have to keep shopping around. Darn it. :teeth: :confused3

Have a great evening!

[DCLgodess]

i am so short that nothing ever fits...so i always just buy the dress and then get it altered...

[tink&cinderella]

Hi Denise:

We have an 8 and a 10 year old DD. I am sure they would love to meet another little girl prior to the cruise. They had emailed two sisters before our last cruise and it was neat when they actually met on the cruise.

Take care.

Thanks to all of you who have responded - I am sure she would love to speak with all of the dd's and ds's in the approximate same age range. (I can only figure out how to quote one of you) sorry. Please pm me for my daughter's personal e-mail address - This is going to be her 3rd cruise - her first time in the lab.

Thanks to all of you.

Denise

[DCLgodess]

my sister is going to be 15...she makes friends really easily and will be hanging out at the teen club often.

["Got Disney"]

For those of you who have sailed in December...what is the weather like and how warm is the water? Are shorts good at all ports and what about the evenings. I see kids and adults in shorts in the pictures. We always sail from May-September when it is warmer. :) inquiring minds want to know????

[dee47]

For those of you who have sailed in December...what is the weather like and how warm is the water? Are shorts good at all ports and what about the evenings. I see kids and adults in shorts in the pictures. We always sail from May-September when it is warmer. :) inquiring minds want to know????
Got Disney -- once we get out of the Bahamas, you can count on swimsuit (or shorts) weather. FL & the Bahamas are hard to call in December. Last time, it was freezing on CC, but Orlando wasn't bad -- a light jacket in the eves was fine, and we actually used the pool at BCV during the day. On the other hand, sailaway day was COLD!

Does that help??? Or am I just confusing you?

["Got Disney"]

No Dee47, you are not confussing me. We have a Beach house an hr away from WDW so know it is cold that time of year in Florida. Mostly in the evenings. How are the Keys that time of year...is it the same as the Bahamas? we live in SanDiego and it is cold here around Christmas. Will the kids need Jeans for the evenings or just fine running around the ship in shorts, as they do in the summer?

[DCLgodess]

last 10 day the hurricanes ripped the nets at CC and so we couldn't swim because there were barecudas (sp?)...i personally don't mind them because i dive with them all the time...but other people may be frightened.

[Bakerteam]

Hi Denise-

My family will also be going on the Holiday Cruise. I have a DD who's 9 (and her sister who's 12) who would love to have a Pen Pal. Unfortunately, since I haven't posted much it will not let me send you a PM. Could you try and send us one? This will be our 2nd cruise.

If anyone else wants to send a PM for my other DD, that would be great!

Thanks-
Eileen

[DCLgodess]

hey Eileen...read my signature..all the awesome info to get caught up is in my signature... welcome aboard


BTW..i;m Jen you webmistress for this cruise

[fabulusk]

:welcome: Eileen

Oh I thought I would let you all know, we received our passports already. :cool1: It was quick. We went and applied for them Sep. 1 and had them in hand Sep 21.

Have a great evening. Off to football practice.

[DCLgodess]

lol...my mom's took 2 months! we have all ours because we go to the caribbean to dive quite often

["Got Disney"]

Got Disney -- once we get out of the Bahamas, you can count on swimsuit (or shorts) weather. FL & the Bahamas are hard to call in December. Last time, it was freezing on CC, but Orlando wasn't bad -- a light jacket in the eves was fine, and we actually used the pool at BCV during the day. On the other hand, sailaway day was COLD!

Does that help??? Or am I just confusing you?


Thanks Dee,
We will be staying at WDW, BCV for 5 days prior the cruise. We love it there!!!!


Robin :goofy: Billie :eeyore: Branden :donald: Michael :tigger:

[DCLgodess]

Robin, i have the old navigators with the forcasted weather on them...they are at


http://www.estel-miire.org/cruiselist/onboard.php

click on one of the days...the order of ports and days at sea is the same..

[tink&cinderella]

Tis the season to be planning - falalala la la la.

Thanks for the navigator thread - I am in my glory and excited to be planning and fantazising about the trip.

We are so excited and can hardly wait.

DCL goddess thanks for all the extra work you are doing - along with some of your helpers -those that have taken on extra projects ie; the stocking etc.

:)

Denise

["Got Disney"]

Robin, i have the old navigators with the forcasted weather on them...they are at


http://www.estel-miire.org/cruiselist/onboard.php

click on one of the days...the order of ports and days at sea is the same..



Thanks Jen.... :)


Robin :surfweb:

[DCLgodess]

You're welcome to the both of you...just trying to spread the excitment...for me making websites is exciting

["Got Disney"]

Jen....I looked but could not find it on the pages,could you please tell me what page to look on :confused3
Thanks :)

[DCLgodess]

go to

http://www.estel-miire.org/cruiselist/onboard.php

then click on one of the blue links (will be 18-1... 18-2..etc)...this will pull up a navigator from one of those days

[dee47]

Thanks Dee,
We will be staying at WDW, BCV for 5 days prior the cruise. We love it there!!!!


Robin :goofy: Billie :eeyore: Branden :donald: Michael :tigger:

HEY!!!!!!! We'll be there too!!!!!!! Let's meet at Beaches and Cream!

[DCLgodess]

HEY!!!!!!! We'll be there too!!!!!!! Let's meet at Beaches and Cream!

you all are sooo lucky...i wanted to stay after...but mom didn't like it the last time around...well she did but it was too long for her.

[KSDTink]

Hey all, I'm back! Got an email from DCL saying they got DH in for the St. Maarten Scuba!

[DCLgodess]

Hey all, I'm back! Got an email from DCL saying they got DH in for the St. Maarten Scuba!

rock on Kat! i will add that excursion to your name!

[KSDTink]

Thanks Jen!! DH will be happy. I haven't talked to him since I found out as he is in Minnesota. A nice surprise for him.

I had an interesting experience in Canada. You may remember that Sam Elliot is one of the guys on my island list. Well, one of the forms of public transportation in Vancouver is the SeaBus that takes you across from Vancouver to North Vancouver. We were coming back Saturday night and I saw this guy two rows away that I swore was Sam Elliot. I think I creeped him out because I kept looking at him. I wasn't completely sure but knew that if I could here him talk I'd know. Well, his cellphone rang and he answered it and sure enough, you can't miss that voice! I think he figured out that I knew who he was, though, because when we got to the dock he hustled out of there so fast!

["Got Disney"]

HEY!!!!!!! We'll be there too!!!!!!! Let's meet at Beaches and Cream!

Dee,
Sounds like a plan....when do you arrive? we get there on Dec. 11th?

[dee47]

Dee,
Sounds like a plan....when do you arrive? we get there on Dec. 11th?

We get there the 10th, in the eve. What time do you get in on the 11th? Remind me again who's saiing w/you. It will be me and DS 10.

["Got Disney"]

We get there the 10th, in the eve. What time do you get in on the 11th? Remind me again who's saiing w/you. It will be me and DS 10.


:) We get in on Monday around 6:00 pm. We tryed for a flight over the weekend but all booked for good time departure so had to take Monday. It will be Me(48), Dh(53), Ds(12),Ds(10). We are also going on the 4x4 p.m. and PiratesEx. a.m. and the skyride in St. Thomas as you also I Love Martinies" have you tried the Martini Flight-5 Martinies for $15.00 before you sail?They also have the beer and fofo drink flight also.. :drinking1

["Got Disney"]

go to

http://www.estel-miire.org/cruiselist/onboard.php

then click on one of the blue links (will be 18-1... 18-2..etc)...this will pull up a navigator from one of those days


I can pull up the Navigator pages but cant seem to find the weather on them. I see sunrise, sunset but no weather???o O'where O'where could it be :crazy:

[dee47]

:) We get in on Monday around 6:00 pm. We tryed for a flight over the weekend but all booked for good time departure so had to take Monday. It will be Me(48), Dh(53), Ds(12),Ds(10). We are also going on the 4x4 p.m. and PiratesEx. a.m. and the skyride in St. Thomas as you also I Love Martinies" have you tried the Martini Flight-5 Martinies for $15.00 before you sail?They also have the beer and fofo drink flight also.. :drinking1

LOL I'm not much of a drinker -- I'll have a glass of Merlot or Kahlua and cream once in a great while, but not much else.

My son would be so happy to hear of another 10 y/o boy! How about planning something for the 12th? I'll PM you.

[DCLgodess]

I can pull up the Navigator pages but cant seem to find the weather on them. I see sunrise, sunset but no weather???o O'where O'where could it be :crazy:

hmm for some reason i though the weather was on there but maybe it was on the tv instead...i can't remember...sorry...it isn't on there...but i do have pictures (keep in mind that i am hypothermic so the air/water feels cooler to me than normal) on my site at http://www.estel-miire.org/coppermine where you can see how we were dressed...i will try to make a list of the weather if you are interested.

[yargrnhoj]

:) We get in on Monday around 6:00 pm. We tryed for a flight over the weekend but all booked for good time departure so had to take Monday. It will be Me(48), Dh(53), Ds(12),Ds(10). We are also going on the 4x4 p.m. and PiratesEx. a.m. and the skyride in St. Thomas as you also I Love Martinies" have you tried the Martini Flight-5 Martinies for $15.00 before you sail?They also have the beer and fofo drink flight also.. :drinking1

We have a DS13 (by just a month, though) and DS10 as well. The boys will be on the AM Brig Unicorn and we'll all be on the skyride in St. Thomas.

BTW, if there is anybody with EARLY seating who wants to consider linking reservations for dinner, let's discuss. We're a party of five, (no Jennifer Love Hewitts in the bunch, though). I know some DISers were discussing late seating linking, but since our DD4 will not handle eating that late, we had to go early.

["Got Disney"]

hmm for some reason i though the weather was on there but maybe it was on the tv instead...i can't remember...sorry...it isn't on there...but i do have pictures (keep in mind that i am hypothermic so the air/water feels cooler to me than normal) on my site at http://www.estel-miire.org/coppermine where you can see how we were dressed...i will try to make a list of the weather if you are interested.

:) Thanks Jen....great pictures and I love your prom dress!! I am a horse person also. Have owned an App and a Bay. My 10y.o is also a horse person where my 12 yo thinks that they are dirty stinky animals....lol go figure. Are you western or English...Western here and barral racer.

Robin pluto: Billie pirate: Branden :goofy: Michael :rockband:

["Got Disney"]

LOL I'm not much of a drinker -- I'll have a glass of Merlot or Kahlua and cream once in a great while, but not much else.

My son would be so happy to hear of another 10 y/o boy! How about planning something for the 12th? I'll PM you.


Not much of a drinker either...but fun when I get on board to get those martinis...it just seems to start off my vacation with doing something I don't get a chance to do that often. :) On the 12th we are going to be going to the Mickeys Magic Christmas thing...have you ever done that and are you this year? Will also be going to the pool during the day that day for awhile since we will have till midnight to play.

[DCLgodess]

:) Thanks Jen....great pictures and I love your prom dress!! I am a horse person also. Have owned an App and a Bay. My 10y.o is also a horse person where my 12 yo thinks that they are dirty stinky animals....lol go figure. Are you western or English...Western here and barral racer.

Robin pluto: Billie pirate: Branden :goofy: Michael :rockband:
Western and rodeo, reining, cutting...I rope..run barrels and poles, rein and cut...Been to the Quarter Horse congress with my previous two horses and placed in the Top 10 in the pole bending...that's my favorite....my current hores traces back to the sire of Scamper (as a barrel racer i'm sure you know who scamper is) lol...I also have dibs on a Duns Gotta Gun (by hollywood dun it) colt next year...

["Got Disney"]

Western and rodeo, reining, cutting...I rope..run barrels and poles, rein and cut...Been to the Quarter Horse congress with my previous two horses and placed in the Top 10 in the pole bending...that's my favorite....my current hores traces back to the sire of Scamper (as a barrel racer i'm sure you know who scamper is) lol...I also have dibs on a Duns Gotta Gun (by hollywood dun it) colt next year...

That is so way cool!!! your experiance is awesome!!!! Scamper is a hall of famer barrell racer around the 80s wow have not hered that name in a long time...gee can I come and live with you?? I have wanted to get another horse for awhile but I love horses that are green and of course Michael cant ride a horse like that, even once I brake it in some. Dont want the resposability of 2 horsed even with full board. Can get one and rent one that is older and calmer for him. I have given him riding lessens. How many horses does your family own? Dont you just love the smell of horse manure in the morning lol....something only a horse lover can respect. :)

[dee47]

Not much of a drinker either...but fun when I get on board to get those martinis...it just seems to start off my vacation with doing something I don't get a chance to do that often. :) On the 12th we are going to be going to the Mickeys Magic Christmas thing...have you ever done that and are you this year? Will also be going to the pool during the day that day for awhile since we will have till midnight to play.

We're doing MVMCP on the 14th... We did it before the last 10-night (2004) and it was SO COOL!!! You'll have fun!

We can probably be persuaded to go to the pool on the 12th... :lmao: :lmao: I think DS loves the BCV pool more than the parks! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[magiroux]

Thanks Jen!! DH will be happy. I haven't talked to him since I found out as he is in Minnesota. A nice surprise for him.

I had an interesting experience in Canada. You may remember that Sam Elliot is one of the guys on my island list. Well, one of the forms of public transportation in Vancouver is the SeaBus that takes you across from Vancouver to North Vancouver. We were coming back Saturday night and I saw this guy two rows away that I swore was Sam Elliot. I think I creeped him out because I kept looking at him. I wasn't completely sure but knew that if I could here him talk I'd know. Well, his cellphone rang and he answered it and sure enough, you can't miss that voice! I think he figured out that I knew who he was, though, because when we got to the dock he hustled out of there so fast!

Very cool, Kat.

As I was reading your story, all I could hear over and over, in my head, is "Beef, it's what's for dinner", in that very distinct voice. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[fabulusk]

Hi all - Hey for those of you that are on the yahoo site too. That reminder about booking was just supposed to come to me. Sorry, I know, no one likes a lot of email.

Well Got Disney - Robin (I love that we have horse people here too)- I have a Big Kicks Hobby Horse son. We showed western and english and barreled and such when we needed the extra points, Quarter Horse, Buckskin, Zone and 4-H. He was the 1988 IBHA Buckskin Reserve World Champion HUS. He has been retired for quite some time. The funny thing is my son had been riding him a bit. He is 24. Very good shape except three weeks ago he put his leg though the neighbors fence 4X4 wire squares not sure how long he was stuck (30 mins - hour behore we got to him) but man he tore up his leg. We have been dressing twice a day. Looks like he is going to make it though this but I had been considering letting my son finish up his supreme championship points. Oh well right now he is sound on the leg but we will see as the wound starts to rebuild skin and tissue. The vet is optimistic so we have our fingers crossed. It seemed like I cried every day for the first two weeks. But now there seems to be some hope.

Here is a crazy coincidence - June I had the issue with my left leg, July, DS crashed his bike and had the rock in his left leg and stitches, Sept horse had his left leg stuck in the fence. So are we done yet!! :confused3

["Got Disney"]

Angela,
That depends...how many left legs are left? I would keep them all hidden,lol. Sorry about your horse,you must have just freaked when you found him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!glad to here that he is sound and healing. Ill say a prayer for him and all the left, left legs in your family including your horses other left.... :)

Robin

[tink&cinderella]

We're doing MVMCP on the 14th... We did it before the last 10-night (2004) and it was SO COOL!!! You'll have fun!

We can probably be persuaded to go to the pool on the 12th... :lmao: :lmao: I think DS loves the BCV pool more than the parks! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

HI

We are also at WDW prior to the cruise and will be doing the MVMCP on the 14th.

Can't wait

Denise

[DCLgodess]

That is so way cool!!! your experiance is awesome!!!! Scamper is a hall of famer barrell racer around the 80s wow have not hered that name in a long time...gee can I come and live with you?? I have wanted to get another horse for awhile but I love horses that are green and of course Michael cant ride a horse like that, even once I brake it in some. Dont want the resposability of 2 horsed even with full board. Can get one and rent one that is older and calmer for him. I have given him riding lessens. How many horses does your family own? Dont you just love the smell of horse manure in the morning lol....something only a horse lover can respect. :)

i own them all (play the stock market buy horses lol!)...and i own 1 full horse...the great grandaughter of Gill's Sonny Boy and grandaughter of Streakin Sixes....That's Boo that you see in the picture...

I own a share of Smart Play a paint stallion who is son of Smart Chic Olena and is a NRHA world qualifier...

I put a down payment of a son of Duns Gotta Gun...

so i have 1 horse..next spring it will be 2 :-D

["Got Disney"]

That is for sure some great horse flesh....and alot of work! But more importantly a lot of FUN!!!!Enjoy.... and next time you race think of me...how I miss that.
Robin

["Got Disney"]

HI

We are also at WDW prior to the cruise and will be doing the MVMCP on the 14th.

Can't wait

Denise

Where will you be staying at WDW? We are at BCV and so is Dee47.

[DCLgodess]

That is for sure some great horse flesh....and alot of work! But more importantly a lot of FUN!!!!Enjoy.... and next time you race think of me...how I miss that.
Robin

so do i...Boo is only 3...Streakers (the term used for Streakin Six's offspring) are slow to develop in the knees..she won't race until 5...i miss chasing cans...mostly i miss pole bending...barrel racing is about who has the best horse...Pole bending takes skill...my old grey horse could churn out 19/20 second runs at AGE 18...he had skill

["Got Disney"]

It is hard to hang on during pole bending...have you ever fallen off? Need a good horse with good knees and fast for that sport... An App or Paint are great for that sport...Did you use your paint or quarter horse for that? And your right that is SKILL!! Riding ROCKS!!!! :)

[DCLgodess]

It is hard to hang on during pole bending...have you ever fallen off? Need a good horse with good knees and fast for that sport... An App or Paint are great for that sport...Did you use your paint or quarter horse for that? And your right that is SKILL!! Riding ROCKS!!!! :)

not during competition...practice all the time because i would practice without a saddle or bridle....just a halter and lead rope..silly me...Quarter horses...i'm not a fan of apps..

[DCLgodess]

the rules they have for ages in staterooms seem silly to me...I am 18 but i can't have my own room with my sister because she's only 15? crazy!

["Got Disney"]

Questions:about WDW at Christmas before DC

1..Has anyone gone to The Candlelight Processional ?
2 Has anyone eatan at the Rose and Crown or Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki?
3. Has anyone taken the Horse drawn Carriage ride?

Inquiring mind want to know?

Geesh planning these trips are so tiresome and time consuming! Someday I will pay someone to do all this...just tell them what I want and they do the work and we just go and enjoy!

Also any recommendations on what is real fun to do there at Chrismas? Have been there many times but not during the xmas holiday? Have checked out the other threads but would like your opinions...


Robin :crazy:

[DCLgodess]

Questions:about WDW at Christmas before DC

1..Has anyone gone to The Candlelight Processional ?
2 Has anyone eatan at the Rose and Crown or Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki?
3. Has anyone taken the Horse drawn Carriage ride?

Inquiring mind want to know?

Geesh planning these trips are so tiresome and time consuming! Someday I will pay someone to do all this...just tell them what I want and they do the work and we just go and enjoy!

Also any recommendations on what is real fun to do there at Chrismas? Have been there many times but not during the xmas holiday? Have checked out the other threads but would like your opinions...


Robin :crazy:

i would def. suggest making reservations as early as possible...everything is so crowded...the Steak restuarant in the Yacht Club is a must....if you love steak go there its amazing....make sure to utilize your fast pass (ride times for test track were always greater than 3 hours for groups and 1.5 hrs for single rider...space mountain was 4+ for groups and 2 for standby)...as far as what do see...make sure to see Illuminations...that's always fun...i don't know what else to say...we just did all our favorite things...

[magiroux]

Questions:about WDW at Christmas before DC

1..Has anyone gone to The Candlelight Processional ?
2 Has anyone eatan at the Rose and Crown or Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki?
3. Has anyone taken the Horse drawn Carriage ride?

Inquiring mind want to know?

Geesh planning these trips are so tiresome and time consuming! Someday I will pay someone to do all this...just tell them what I want and they do the work and we just go and enjoy!

Also any recommendations on what is real fun to do there at Chrismas? Have been there many times but not during the xmas holiday? Have checked out the other threads but would like your opinions...


Robin :crazy:

First of all..... :welcome: Welcome to the thread, Robin :welcome: Sorry, I know I'm a little late with that.

To answer your inquiry -

1. Yes
2. No
3. No

1. We went in 2002 to the CLP and did the dinner pkg. I loved the show and I would highly recommend it, along with doing the Dining Pkg to make the wait a little more bearable. We were going to do it again this year (we are going to WDW after cruising), but while I loved it, DD & DH were so indifferent to the whole thing, I decided to skip it.

[DCLgodess]

hello magiroux, how's it going?

[KSDTink]

Wowsers! Terrific thunderstorms out there tonight and lots of rain! Hmmmm. Have to keep an eye on things.

Got my Crocs primas yesterday. I like them but they will take a little getting used to as they are enclosed so the heels rub a little. I need to warm them a bit and stretch them, I think. They didn't have black in my size so I ordered silver. I do like them. Not fancy dress dressy but definitely dressier than the regular ones. Still waiting to see the themed Disney ones!

[dee47]

Geesh planning these trips are so tiresome and time consuming! Someday I will pay someone to do all this...just tell them what I want and they do the work and we just go and enjoy!
Robin :crazy:

It's called a travel agent. PM me.

Or call DU.

[magiroux]

hello magiroux, how's it going?

It's going good, Jen. I've been a little busy lately. Once school starts it seems like I turn into a chaffuer (sp?).

How's school going? Are you getting to see your boyfriend on weekends when you go home?

I've been trying to keep up with the goings on over here, but I don't think I've read anything about what's up with Holly & Heidi :confused3 :confused3 . Hopefully, I missed them announcing some good news :wizard: .

[magiroux]

T.O.P. pirate: pirate:

Haven't got one of those in a while :cheer2: :cheer2:

[fabulusk]

Hi everyone - off to football practice. Wow life keeps picking up speed. It used to go so slow. What happened? Oh well no time to ponder that now too many things to do.

Chat with you soon.

[Disney Rocks]

HI

We are also at WDW prior to the cruise and will be doing the MVMCP on the 14th.

Can't wait

Denise

We have tickets for MVMCP on the 14th as well. We will arrive at WDW on December 9 and have a few things planned for that week including supper at Cinderella's Castle and some character meals. Another thing we will be doing is the My Disney Princess Tea Party. It is expensive but is a surprise for our little girls. Sure hope it is worthwhile. From what I have read, it sounds like children enjoy it.

See everyone soon.

[PirateCutie05]

It's going good, Jen. I've been a little busy lately. Once school starts it seems like I turn into a chaffuer (sp?).

How's school going? Are you getting to see your boyfriend on weekends when you go home?

I've been trying to keep up with the goings on over here, but I don't think I've read anything about what's up with Holly & Heidi :confused3 :confused3 . Hopefully, I missed them announcing some good news :wizard: .
I am leaving tomorrow afternoon to join my parents in the World. Holly is flying down Friday afternoon. The two of us will be discussing with our parents the possibility of cruising without Hayley. It looks like that is what will happen, and we will be joining you all in December on the Magic. But send some pixie dust our way just in case! :goodvibes

[wdwgoose]

GOOD NIGHT ALL



gaRRy

[wdwgoose]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPS

GOOD LUCK HEIDI & HOLLY









gaRRy

["Got Disney"]

Okay...have spent the day figuring out what we were going to be doing whils at DW...how does this sound

Monday- Arrive in pm and head over to MGM- open till 10:00 that night

Tuesday- Go to one of the parks in a.m go to pool at BC if warm enough for
about 2 hrs-go back out to play-Dinner at Clam Bake at 5:30,
MVMCP from 7-12

Wednesday- Parks- than at 7:15-9:00 Hoop Dee Doo dinner show, than at
9:30-10:00 Carriage ride around Wilderness-back to BC let kids
swim in HEATED pool or go to Downtown Disney and play.

Thursday- Parks- 5:45 dinner at Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki and 8:15 show
Candellight Processional- than not sure

Friday- Parks- Animal kingdom-dinner at Boma at 5:10- than hit Illuminations -
Back to Epcoy to play and see Illuninations.

Any changes or must sees...hard when the parks for the most part close at around 7:00...We will see parades and such in between these times. Thanks for fast passes or life as we know it at Disney would just be SLOWWWWW!!!!!

:tinker: Robin

[yargrnhoj]

i would def. suggest making reservations as early as possible...everything is so crowded...the Steak restuarant in the Yacht Club is a must....if you love steak go there its amazing....make sure to utilize your fast pass (ride times for test track were always greater than 3 hours for groups and 1.5 hrs for single rider...space mountain was 4+ for groups and 2 for standby)...as far as what do see...make sure to see Illuminations...that's always fun...i don't know what else to say...we just did all our favorite things...

Random data point #2, SWMBO and I ate at the Yacht Club steakhouse last summer and were unimpressed. Mostly had to do with having to send my steak back twice. First I ordered it medium and it came back mooing. (I mean, barely cooked). So I told them I wanted a pink center. The second time wasn't much better. I can't eat rare meat, it upsets my stomach and I explained that. My wife didn't think much of her steak either. We both thought Le Cellier in Canada (Epcot) was better.

But to each his own. We may have caught the place on a bad night.

[dee47]

OK, here are my ADRs for the pre-cruise week. Got Disney, we MUST meet sometime at BCV that week!

Also -- shall those of us doing the MVMCP on the 14th meet someplace? At least for a short meeting? In '04 we all watched Wishes together...

12/11 Ohana 8:30AM

12/11 Cindy's Castle 1:05PM

12/12 50s Prime Time Diner 1:05PM

12/13 Mexico 1PM

12/15 RFC @ AK 5:45PM

I may have to do LTT or CPP in addition to the above...And Garden Grill...Or Chef Mickey...

[DCLgodess]

Random data point #2, SWMBO and I ate at the Yacht Club steakhouse last summer and were unimpressed. Mostly had to do with having to send my steak back twice. First I ordered it medium and it came back mooing. (I mean, barely cooked). So I told them I wanted a pink center. The second time wasn't much better. I can't eat rare meat, it upsets my stomach and I explained that. My wife didn't think much of her steak either. We both thought Le Cellier in Canada (Epcot) was better.

But to each his own. We may have caught the place on a bad night.

oh i eat nothing more than rare beef (raw is good too..Steak tar tar yummy!)...so we love it...each steajk house has different definitions of medium...i'm sorry you didn't like it...we've never had a bad meal

[KSDTink]

MMMM, steak tar tar. Yummmy. I like my hamburgers pink inside and my steaks red! No grey meat for me!!!!!

[fabulusk]

Good Morning - We get to book in a couple of days! :cool1:

[dee47]

Good morning!

How's everyone who's NOT renting a car getting to port? I have the DCL transport option, but last time I used it we got onboard at 2:30 PM (YUCK!). Any preferences on car / shuttle companies? I would hate to rent a car for just 1 day...

[yargrnhoj]

oh i eat nothing more than rare beef (raw is good too..Steak tar tar yummy!)...so we love it...each steajk house has different definitions of medium...i'm sorry you didn't like it...we've never had a bad meal

Yeah, it wasn't the first time I sent it back that bothered me. It was the second. When I said -- "just a touch of pink in the center", that is enough for most of the steakhouses to figure out -- even Outback can usually get it right after that and they are one of the worst for consistent steak, IMHO. Living in Chicagoland, we have lots of good steakhouses and I rarely, pun intended, have a problem.

Seems like the cook either was afraid to overcook the steak, which is often a sign of either a bad cook or a bad cut of meat, or didn't care.