October 27, 2007 - Cruising around the Moon - A Magical All Hallows Eve Part 2

[disneyfanforever]

Oh no, dizzi! I would call DCL directly and maybe they can help you. Let us know what happens. I hope everything works out!

[vital]

I ws just on phone with costco ready to book and had cc in hand, she was taking all the informationa nd noticed my childrens names where different than mine, she said the biological father had to notorize a paper, i have not been in contact with him in over 10 years, my DD birthcertificate says father unknown becasue of him, what am i to do....any onehave this problem....please help!

SAD DIZZI!

No, no, no! Just go to the website to order a passport and you can find a form to fill out and get notarized if the father is not available. It has a space on it to tell why the father isn't available. Go read the site, it's a government site, google passport and it will come up. I just had my ex get it notarized b/c I don't want to depend on him getting off of work to go with us to get the passports. I've been on 2 cruises with Ethan and only showed his BC with no questions asked. Both cruises were post 9-11. Don't freak out just yet. If you need anymore info, let me know!

[Disneygrl36]

Yeah, Paula to the rescue. Hope it all works out ok Dizzi.
Been a lot of bad news lately.......hope things get better & that our group stays intact. Sending all :goodvibes: goodvibes & pixiedust pixiedust: for better days ahead.

[rer1972]

Well, another morning another workout! I like anything mint/chocolate, caramel/chocolate, plain chocolate or skittles! I don't really care for nuts in anything (minds out of gutter Chris and Ronnie). When it's closer to the DAY, we can get a list together and go from there. I really don't mind packing my car with food! LOL!

Well, off to shower. Hope y'all have a great day!pirate:

:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:
:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:
:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:
:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:
:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:
:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:

[Babs417]

Dizzi my DD got the form notarized and no one looked at it. It was for her DD. We went on the Disney cruise lastMay.Do what Paula said and you shouldnt have a pproblem.:thumbsup2 :goodvibes ;) :) :cutie:

[vital]

:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:
:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:
:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:
:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:
:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:
:teacher: I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts. I will not talk about nuts.:teacher:

See! I know you better than you think!:cool2:

[vital]

Ain't it lovely when you wake up and hear rain? Makes me want to stay in bed, but I'm now feeling guilty when I don't get up and work out. Yesssssssssss, now it's become a habit again. Not particularly one I enjoy, but a habit.

Where is everyone? I seem to be missing a few peeps in my head!

CAN WE GO YET?pirate:

[Kimmielee]

I'm working 10 - 11 hours a day now and only get to check what's going on every few days. :sad1: I can't believe how incredibly busy we are. Our loan volume is up 70%.

Working this Saturday again. I MISS Y'ALL so much... but hey.... this can't last forever, right?

Hugs to everyone and I hope all the issues and potential cancellations end up working out for the best! :grouphug:

CAN WE GO YET????????? :cool1:

[dizzi]

vital, can you tell me where i go to get this form to have notorized, i cannot seem to find it.
It isnt for the passport though the lady at COSTCO said i would need a paper from the father just stating that he can be taken on the cruise.
But then the lady at DCL said if we do as much as we can, Like have the BC and the marriage and the divorce papers and the paper that states i changed my name back to my maiden name, and anything else that states he is soley in my care, that i should be fine.
But it is those last few words that scare me...."SHOULD BE" fine.

If i go ahead and book when is the latest i can cancel without loosing too much money?

[vital]

vital, can you tell me where i go to get this form to have notorized, i cannot seem to find it.
It isnt for the passport though the lady at COSTCO said i would need a paper from the father just stating that he can be taken on the cruise.
But then the lady at DCL said if we do as much as we can, Like have the BC and the marriage and the divorce papers and the paper that states i changed my name back to my maiden name, and anything else that states he is soley in my care, that i should be fine.
But it is those last few words that scare me...."SHOULD BE" fine.

If i go ahead and book when is the latest i can cancel without loosing too much money?

That is just insane to me. I booked just my child and I and no one has mentioned any of that. I'll be really pissed off if I get to port and need some paperwork that nobody told me about. They'll have to call the police! Like I said, I've been on 2 cruises with him WITHOUT his father and never thought twice about it and never was asked anything.

Here is the site where I downloaded the form. It's the government site so it may also help answer some of your questions.

http://travel.state.gov/passport/forms/ds3053/ds3053_846.html

[vital]

Here is the exact form.
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/80106.pdf If you look on section 5, there is a place for you to explain the reason why the other parent is unable to sign. It looks like all you have to do is write unknown, or something to that effect in front of the notary and things should be OK for the passport. Now, if the government will give you a freaking passport to the world, then Disney should let you get on their boat!

[dizzi]

Thank you so much,
oh i will be pissed too, but i guess i will be more hurt than anything to have brought my kids to see the ship leave without them.
Did you say your son does have the same last name as you,
I think this is what gave the Costco lady like an alert to say soemthing since 3 of the 4 of us traveling to egthr have different last names.
I am just going to make sure i have all my ducks in a row and i am goign to see a lawyer too.

[dizzi]

cant wait to mee you!
thank you!

[vital]

He has his dad's last name and I changed mine back to my maiden name. It was this way for both cruises. I guess I can bring copies of my divorce decree just in case. I'm thinking since we will have our passports, nothing should be questioned since both parents are supposed to agree on letting the child even get one.

[PaDisneyCouple]

I'm catching up.

Pam-my congrats on the weight loss!! You soooo deserve this cruise :banana:
If only I had 3 wishes... :genie: I would wish away all of the DISers difficulties.

Paula-you continue to be an inspiration. with all the exercising you must be about a size zero :yay:

Not sure if we are dressing up for Halloween. whenever I talk to Sean about costumes for Pirates and/or halloween he says, "where are we going to fit this in our luggage?" I tell him not to worry. We do not have offspring but i would like to bring candy. I'll tell Sean we need to go to Chocolate World at Hershey before the cruise to get the freshest goodies for DIS friends! :hyper:

C

[dizzi]

PAdisneycouple, that is an awesome idea, i always love going in there and smelling that chocolate! My mom lives only about 2 hours from there and my kidsd are flying up there this summer and going to HERSHEY PARK!

[dizzi]

WE ARE BOOKED WE ARE BOOKED !!!!!!!!!:cool1: :lmao: :goodvibes :)

I think i am sooooo HAPPY!:banana:

I am still fretting over some of the minor child paperwork but i think we will have it settled by the time we get ready to check!:hippie:

ROOM 6116
And i chose to have late dining time, i think that will be best for us.:confused3 I guess we will know for next time!, if not!

[PaDisneyCouple]

WE ARE BOOKED WE ARE BOOKED !!!!!!!!!:cool1: :lmao: :goodvibes :)

I think i am sooooo HAPPY!:banana:

I am still fretting over some of the minor child paperwork but i think we will have it settled by the time we get ready to check!:hippie:

ROOM 6116
And i chose to have late dining time, i think that will be best for us.:confused3 I guess we will know for next time!, if not!

Awesome :banana:

Hopefully this begins a trend and things will work out for other moon cruisers. We cant lose anyone! we'll be a great group, very visible in our lime green! others will see us and say "who are those crazy people? we want to be with them!" :crazy:

C

[vital]

I think I'm in trouble. I just got an email from my dad and he said all the grandkids (us) are going to be booked in a balcony room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm scared I'll be ruined for life!!!!!!!!!!!!! The kids (my dad and siblings) are being booked into suites!!!!! And the grandparents are in the penthouse! I'm really excited now!!!!!!! :cool1: :banana: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: pirate:


For those that don't remember, my grandparents are taking all of the kids, grandkids and great grandkids on an 8 day Eastern Caribbean Carnival Cruise on the Liberty July 21!

[vital]

Paula-you continue to be an inspiration. with all the exercising you must be about a size zero :yay:


C
How sweet, but far from a zero! My badonka donk won't allow for it:lmao:

[disneyfanforever]

vital, your cruise with all of your family sounds fantastic. I would love my family to have big get together like that. I can't wait to hear how it goes.

PADisneyCouple, I would love to go to anyplace with a name like Chocolate World. Just the name itself sounds great. I can only imagine how it smells there. (I think I am starting drool, I am so hungry on this stupid diet/exercise thing)

dizzi, I am so glad you are booked! I am glad everything has worked out, and it is official that you are going.

[Babs417]

Paula you are one lucky girl!

[Babs417]

:thumbsup2 ;) :) :cutie: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[rer1972]

See! I know you better than you think!:cool2:

Eerie isn't it?:eek:

[rer1972]

I'm catching up.

Pam-my congrats on the weight loss!! You soooo deserve this cruise :banana:
If only I had 3 wishes... :genie: I would wish away all of the DISers difficulties.

Paula-you continue to be an inspiration. with all the exercising you must be about a size zero :yay:

Not sure if we are dressing up for Halloween. whenever I talk to Sean about costumes for Pirates and/or halloween he says, "where are we going to fit this in our luggage?" I tell him not to worry. We do not have offspring but i would like to bring candy. I'll tell Sean we need to go to Chocolate World at Hershey before the cruise to get the freshest goodies for DIS friends! :hyper:

C

Mmmmmmmm, chocolate:teeth: Um, do ya have to be a kid to get some of that candy???????:rolleyes1

[rer1972]

I had to share...
How POC:Dead Man's Chest Should Have Ended
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7XFyQhT1sw

[PaDisneyCouple]

Tuesday: 73 nice
Wednesday: 80! Wow :cool1:
Friday: rain until 0830, then 3 hours of sleet, now 4-6 inches of snow coming :confused3 :cold:

If I ask nicely, may we please cruise yet?

Or, at least get me to my first vacation in May.

:groom:

[dizzi]

PLease know that i am asking a real question and not trying to stir up anything.......We (DD AND I) would really like to dress up almost semi formal every night for dinner, and DS AND DH will do it if i say so, but will we be totally out of place on the nights that are not designated for this kind of dress.
Obvioulsy we will not do this for Pirate night!

THANKS:goodvibes

[pjpoohbear]

I think you will be fine, I wore black dress pants and different fancy blouses, with black mules with sparkle, every night, and I am not a dressy person. I was fine. Others wore those disney tropical sets several nights, khakis on others, and then went semi/formal on the recommended nights.

[PaDisneyCouple]

vital, your cruise with all of your family sounds fantastic. I would love my family to have big get together like that. I can't wait to hear how it goes.

PADisneyCouple, I would love to go to anyplace with a name like Chocolate World. Just the name itself sounds great. I can only imagine how it smells there. (I think I am starting drool, I am so hungry on this stupid diet/exercise thing)

dizzi, I am so glad you are booked! I am glad everything has worked out, and it is official that you are going.

First, a disclaimer. No, I am not being paid to say these things. Some of you may already know this, but for those who don't here is more info to give you a chocolate craving.

The main road through the center of Hershey is Chocolate Avenue. There is also a Cocoa Avenue. There is usually a nice, faint smell of chocolate (depends on the wind, I think). The hotel that Milton Hershey built, The Hotel Hershey, has a well-known spa where you can get a cocoa scrub, soak in a chocolate bath and do other chocolaty things (no, we have never been there---much too expensive). But we have dined at the Circular dining room (Mr Hershey didn't want anyone to have a bad seat so he made it a circle with many windows) The appetizer I had was scallops dusted with cocoa powder.

It is not our beloved Disney, but if anyone is in the area, you may want to visit this town that chocolate built.
:)

C

[pjpoohbear]

Sean, we had several cruisers visit the heresy spa before our cruise in December, they really liked it. Said it was so worth it, lol.

[disneyfanforever]

PADisneyCouple, now I think you are just taunting us to make those of us who live in less fortunate places jealous. You are killing me with all the Hershey chocolate stuff. I am so hungry on this diet, and what you are describing sounds to good to be true. Really though, I would love to visit there. It sounds fantastic. I don't think we have anything that comes remotely close to that level of perfection here in Arkansas. It's pretty here and everything but it definitely doesn't smell like chocolate.

As far as dressing up goes, we will probably do what we did last time. I wore dress slacks and a nice blouse every night. Boys wore khakis and nice shirts (polo type shirts on less formal nights and nice button downs on more formal nights). I think you will be fine in whatever you choose to wear. People were wearing a little bit of everything when we were on the cruise.

[jordgubben]

Ok, I'm back... and now (sort of) caught up. We moved into a new home at the end of January... and then the hard drive promptly crashed. No big thing though since our street is so new that we're not in anyone's database and therefore can't get high speed internet from anyone (and here we were hoping for FIOS) until they figure out our street exists. So we decided to scrap it all and fly to Sweden for two weeks (ok, that was pre-planned). But, not we're back and I'm flying along on *gasp* dial-up.

PADisneyCouple: DH and I are Elizabethtown College alum. We met there and our cheap off campus get away was always to head to Hershey. I can't tell you how many times I've been on the Chocolate World ride. One day I was disappointed because they were handing out Coco Puffs at the end instead of Hershey bars. Another time, there were warning signs up stating they weren't handing out chocolate that day (Twizzlers instead, surprisingly there were no riots). We've even taken the trolley ride twice (that you have to pay for). We've even taken the trolley ride twice (one was a holiday version). It's really nice and actually quite interesting and something else I would suggest.

But enough about Hershey...
We're so excited about this cruise. We tell everyone that we're going to be on Castaway Cay on our 5th anniversary and of course no one else really gets the excitement of something like that except for other DISers.

Though we don't have little ones I'm definitely bringing candy to give out. How fun! Not sure about dressing up. I have to wear a canary yellow (whoopie.) bridesmaid dress in May and someone called is a Belle dress (sorry, but no) which got me thinking but so far no ideas. Pirate night also a toss up though we have pirate ears if we cop out on that one.

So, is there stuff planned so far? I can't believe how many DISers are on this cruise!

[Babs417]

Well I hope everyone has a great weekend. I belong to a dirtbike club and we are putting on our race this weekend. Cant beleive their is snow. The bikes have to go 100 miles through the woods at high speed. Well wish us luck and I hope knowone gets hurt.:goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;) :) :cutie: :shamrock: Oh I forgot we booked our flight today:flower3:

[A fat english gent]

Morning peps,welcome back babs....:)

[vital]

Well, I'm about to leave to get started for the St Patrick's Day Parade! We are having some green jello shots, green beer and somewhere in between a parade!:lmao: Since I'll have one hand on a beer and the other hand throwing beads, I won't be able to take any pictures. Oh well, y'all will just have to trust me when I tell you the fun I had! It's going to be sunny and in the 60's! That's a recepie for GOOD TIMES!pirate:

Have a great day y'all!

[Disneygrl36]

Wow, Paula your St Patty's Day sounds way more fun than mine.

I am helping host a bridal shower for my cousin today. :bride: Woohoo!!!!! Later will be fun though after going out to dinner with the parental units & my bro & sis in law that are in from out of town for the shower, DH bro sis-in-law & I will be heading out for some adult beverages in celebration!!!!

Enough about the chocolate you all are killing a girl on Weight Watchers!!!!!! I have always wanted to see Hershey. It's on my to do list especially the spa!!

Dizzi I also think you will be fine no matter how you dress.....you see a wide range on the ship & congrats on getting booked.

Welcome back jordgrubben.....nice to know there are a few other couples out there without kids among us.

Ya'll have a great ST Patty's Day :shamrock:

[jordgubben]

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! :thumbsup2

[pjpoohbear]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/36_15_30.gif
HAPPY ST. PATTY's DAY

[PaDisneyCouple]

Happy St Pats, all. The local parade has been cancelled, due to the 10-12 inches of snow we got yesterday. :bride: and I attacked the driveway this morning. It went quite well. I blew it off around 1300, and again at 1900, yesterday. Had an inch or so on it this morning. Worst was the plowed-in part near the street. A bolt fell off the lip on the underside of the blower, and it keeps peeling back. This leads me to going nowhere. Have to get it fixed. Shopping at Lowes time.
I think you'll be fine with your planned attire. Chris will probably do some sundresses (or whatever their correct term is) for dinner. I'll be in khakis and golf/hawaiian shirts. Probably dressing up for both pirates and halloween dinners. Current projections have them on different nights. Perhaps DCL will combine them?
For fun this afternoon, we've selected the Family Room to attack. This means going through all piles of stuff and cleaning/organizing. As a reward, we plan to watch some of the POC-DMC bonus features tonight.

Have a nice day.

:groom:

[PaDisneyCouple]

Thought we'd share some :goodvibes before full cleaning starts. You see, one needs happy, peppy cleaning music. Especially since we're working in the FR, where the stereo is. Our 6-disc changer's current selections:
p1 Official WDW soundtrack disc 1
p2 Official WDW soundtrack disc 2
p3 Epcot Illuminations soundtrack
p4 AK soundtrack
p5 James Brickman- The Disney Collection
p6 DCL Castaway Club CD
Hit random play, and let the games begin...
How bad have you got it? :lmao: :banana:

S&C

[dizzi]

pj , thanks,

This is giving me a chance to be creative with my DD and tech her to sew, we are making several of our dresses and costumes and her designs are very dressy.

[dizzi]

PA disney.......we looked into staying at HERSHEy once and we thought the prices were crazy high too.

although i would love to have a chocolate spa treatment soemday!

[dizzi]

PA Disney...okay you might have chocolate, but now that you have snow, i am no longer envious!!!

SOOOO glad to be having SUNNY weather today!

It is very nice here, but tooo cold inside, My Dh insist on air conditioner already, i have on a sweatshirt with the hod up.
I 'M GOING OUTSIDE!!!!!!!!!!!

[A fat english gent]

Sunday morning BUMP...:)

[PaDisneyCouple]

We need the sweet smell of Hershey nearby to conteract the smell we get from the paper mill just west of town. Believe me, we get its smell far more often than we get to Hershey.
What we really enjoy, and will be doing soon, is going to the beautiful Finger Lakes :cloud9: No chocolate smells there. Just fresh air.

Sean

[vital]

Well, I survived another St Paddy's Day parade! There were an estimated 50,000 people there and I believe they were all yelling at the same time! We had a fantastic time! I'll post the site with our pics on it when they update it. Now it's OFFICIALLY spring around here!pirate:

[dizzi]

TICKER FACTORY, countdown?

When i read a post and see this, is that the correct countdown as i am reading it, OR was it the correct countdown when it was posted?

DID I SAY THAT RIGHT?

[dizzi]

DD and i sat down and designed our pirates costumes last night, now i just have to purchase the material and get to sewing!pirate:

[jordgubben]

I think the ticker factory tickers are always current even if you go back and look at an older post since your signature changes everywhere if you make a change, not just on posts going forward.

I'm off to attempt a recipe I found for chewy granola bars since it seems Quaker stopped making ones with fruit years ago (I can only find candy versions now) and any other brands coat them with a "yogurt" substance.

If anyone has any yummy easy recipes that they love please PM me. I'm still learning this whole cooking thing and am always looking for ideas.

[jordgubben]

If you like stand up might I suggest tuning in for Christopher Titus' special on Comedy Central today (10pm Eastern). DH, bros and I went to see the end of the world tour earlier this year. and it was awesome!

[PaDisneyCouple]

TICKER FACTORY, countdown?

When i read a post and see this, is that the correct countdown as i am reading it, OR was it the correct countdown when it was posted?

DID I SAY THAT RIGHT?

I just checked our countdown, and then hit refresh. It changed, so I think it is the current amount of time.

The Bears won, and scored 6 or more goals, so its wings at Hooters time again!

Planning some summer activities together today. :bride: wants to go on a kayaking trip and do some bird watching. There are eagles nesting along the Susquehanna in the area.

Treated ourselves to some cruise planning after such productive cleaning time yesterday. Sounds like we might not do any excursions on St Martin. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the ship, and then some shopping on Front Street. It appears that there's a beach near by, too? Then we'll head back to enjoy the empty ship. Is there that much to do along Front and Back Streets in Phillipsburg?

Sean

[dizzi]

We did some poster making tonight, we are all really enjoying this prep time to our big cruise.
My Dh wanted to know if, we can bring sand back onto the boat from CC. We have sand from several other places and he wanted to be able to join that with it!:lmao:

[Babs417]

Well our 70 dirtbike race is history. We had 384 Men and women riding dirtbikes through the woods. Noone hurt what a great day. Both of my daughters came to help. Paula Im glad you had agood parade. Melanie how was your shower?:goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;) :) :cutie: Back to the woods tomarrow to clean up

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Hi all,

Hope everyone had a great St Paddy's day:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
We Went to a hockey game and then to the local Irish pub for green beer.

I was reading on another post that the travel channel is having some curise shows featuring DCL. As it happens, I do not get this channel and I was wondering if anyone could make me a VHS or DVD copy. I would gladly pay for any shipping charges. It would be awesome to see the ship before I actually get to go.
TIA
Angie:goodvibes

[PaDisneyCouple]

DD and i sat down and designed our pirates costumes last night, now i just have to purchase the material and get to sewing!pirate:

I'm hoping to do this soon also. We watched bonus material on POC DMC pirate: on Saturday and I'm feeling inspired. I also have an idea for Halloween costume that I need to research. If I follow thru with this, DH will be happy because the costumes should not take up too much space. (no, we are NOT getting them from Wicked Weasel) ;)

Off to work. The roads are completely clear of snow. Now everyone will come out of hiding and it will be a very busy day at work. :badpc:

[Disneygrl36]

Babs, the shower turned out very well. Thanks for asking. We had a good crowd too & my cousin got lots of good loot which is the most important thing right?

Our dinner out was good too & my brother announced that they are moving back home & he is going to law school. Yeah. :banana: They are in Chapel Hill right now & he was working on his doctorate in French. I will be very glad to have them home. The 4 of us went out after dinner to celebrate & the boys had Guiness in honor of St Patty's day. :shamrock:

I have a terrible sinus infection. I am home sick today. I ran a fever off & on all night & feel like this :sick:. At least I can catch up on the DIS today.

[jordgubben]

I was just glancing over our cruise reservation and have a question for those of you coming in the night before:

Where are you staying and how are you getting to the ship?

I ask because on other boards I’ve noticed that sometimes it makes sense for a few DISers to get together and book a larger vehicle to get from A to B.

My husband and I are scheduled to land a few minutes before midnight on Friday, October 26th and so we’ll probably stay somewhere close to the airport. For our last cruise we arrived late Friday night and stayed at the Crowne Plaza which has a free airport shuttle that we took back to the airport the morning of the cruise and hopped on the DCL bus. If it were to prove more cost effective to travel with a group we would be happy to do so provided we would still arrive at the terminal before noon. If there are others who are interested I could look into costs, etc.

[A fat english gent]

WOW it's gone quite on here...back friday:rotfl2:

[pjpoohbear]

I was just glancing over our cruise reservation and have a question for those of you coming in the night before:

Where are you staying and how are you getting to the ship?

I ask because on other boards I’ve noticed that sometimes it makes sense for a few DISers to get together and book a larger vehicle to get from A to B.

I knowthis will not help you, but we, DM & I, are now thinking that we will book a 14 passenager van and group up with other DISer from WDW to PC and maybe back to MCO.

I planned on 8-10 people in the van to allow for extra luggage room. I think it worked out to around $20-$25/person one way, including tip and taxes.

[pjpoohbear]

We have a flight to WDW! After much angst with Jetblue and BUF being the only airport without a schedule for October, every other airport opened schedule on Saturday, we booked a flight via Boston... $115.00 one way@. Still a good savings over flying out of Toronto. If we can get the same for our return in November I will be happy.

ETA - But we now have to fly in one day early, aww life is tough sometimes. And it means I might need to stay in a normal room (where is the fainting smilie?) at DL next year, it was to be my first stay in Conc, but I will still be on site at DL, so life is good.

[vital]

We have a flight to WDW! After much angst with Jetblue and BUF being the only airport without a schedule for October, every other airport opened schedule on Saturday, we booked a flight via Boston... $115.00 one way@. Still a good savings over flying out of Toronto. If we can get the same for our return in November I will be happy.

ETA - But we now have to fly in one day early, aww life is tough sometimes. And it means I might need to stay in a normal room (where is the fainting smilie?) at DL next year, it was to be my first stay in Conc, but I will still be on site at DL, so life is good.

I'm driving for this cruise, but for my July cruise I'm trying to book a flight. You wouldn't believe how much they are trying to charge for a flight! The $198 flights are at the buttcrack of dawn or late in the evening. Good grief! I live in the flight plan of our airport and it's a Delta hub so you'd think I'd get a better price:sad2:

[DreamCruiser100]

Finally feeling "strong" enough to post up without getting teary eyed:sad1:

I DID reapply for the Visa, even though DH was furious after I did it.........He is better now, but I am waiting and wishing for pixie dust.... I have found online a few other cards that are interest free for 6 months but none have a rewards program we would use or have the benefits of the Disney Card and since we don't USE credit cards DH will more than likely refuse to listen to me if I discuss it:mad: He does seem to understand how disappointed I am, BUT still thinks that maybe it just wasn't meant to be, and also that I should STICK UP for whats right....................:sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1: :sad1:
I JUST WANT TO GO ON MY DISNEY CRUISE!!!!I am NOT giving up hope, I even picked up a few more goodies to stash away while at the store today. WHERE THERES A WILL THERES A WAY RIGHT???????????

[PaDisneyCouple]

DC100-
Right! Show them by taking maximum advantage of the card, while denying them their precious interest charges and fees. Remind them who's boss.

[pjpoohbear]

That's what i do, haven't paid interest in about 4 years, but still get free cash back, with no yearly fee.

[Babs417]

Jordgubben we are staying at the Raddison on friday. We should get to MCO around 2:30 their is 19 of us.:goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;) :) :cutie:

[vital]

We are planning on coming in the Thursday night before and staying at WDW for the MNSSHP! I'm so excited even though I've been planning for our other cruise since it's a lot sooner! I think it's like 122 days!

I need to buy a new scale. All this exercising and I don't even know if I've lost a pound. I think I have b/c my pants are a little looser. I'll have to see some numbers though.

It's been kinda quiet around here lately! Where y'all at?pirate:

[DreamCruiser100]

saving from bottom of page two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hope everyone is having a great day:flower3:

[pjpoohbear]

So, how goes the hunt for the CC deal to save the cruise?

[Disneygrl36]

Pj...good deal on your flights. We haven't booked ours yet...but it almost always ends up costing us 300$ a piece round trip on Delta from TN which is ridiculous but we just can't seem to think about driving.

Pam...I am so hoping things work out for you. Keeping everything crossed that I can.

We will be flying in on Oct 27th & probably staying at Wilderness Lodge. I can call next Tuesday for our ressies. Right now we have DCL transfers booked, but are thinking about changing that to a town car or something else because we got to port so late last time...we don't want to get there super early but it was after 2 when DCL took us last time.

Still :sick: with the sinus crud. The doctor I work for sent me home today because I was still running a fever this morning....I went in anyway because I wanted to get back to work. Oh well, at least I got an antibiotic in me now & am feeling better this afternoon.

[pjpoohbear]

Melaine, we get on the ship on the 27th. Are you staying at VWL after the cruise?

[vital]

It finally happened! I was asked those four words today that every girl wants to hear! Have you lost weight~!:lmao: :cool1: :banana:

[ohsodisney]

Thought I would pop in to say a quick hello to everyone and that I miss you all. I have an aweful flu bug that has been sticking around for over a week now. Unfortunatley I have still had to work so by the time I get home I am simply exhausted.

Paula , awesome job on the weight loss, you go girl :cool1: I have still been going to the gym almost everyday, it seems as thou it is the only time I feel better, I typically stay for an hour and do my tread and elipitcal then hit the sauna. I think I have leveled out since I have not notice much of a change lately. I am at a happy 120 now so I am going to start on weights, OH I HATE weights!:scared1:

We having been planning the summer camping trips . So far 2 stays at Jellystone , 1 week at Lake George and 1 week in Maine. We LOVE the group with go with , they are a great bunch and drinkers like myself :drinking1 :drinking1 We play a game called Moosy Moosy many nights and I always seem to get screwed so now I am going bring a bottle of schnaps instead of the hard liquior.

Babs , glad you had a good time at the Dis.:yay:

Jordgubben , We are coming in on Wednesday staying at All Star Movies. We thought the girls would really enjoy that resort. They picked it themselves :) My parents are also cruising with us so we opted for the Disney transfers, only problem we had last time with that is we didn't arrive to the ship unitl well after 1:30. :sad2:

Pam, glad that you PMed me. I know it will work out for you. I am keeping my fingers crossed and sending more pixie dust your way pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Well going back to read all the posts I have missed.

[Disneygrl36]

Melaine, we get on the ship on the 27th. Are you staying at VWL after the cruise?

No PJ I really am sick :sick: I meant the 26th...we are flying in on Friday & going to the party & then will get to port the next day. Sorry for being a dork....but the sinus meds are messing with my already addled brain.

[Disneygrl36]

It finally happened! I was asked those four words today that every girl wants to hear! Have you lost weight~!:lmao: :cool1: :banana:

You go Paula.......:banana: :cool1: :banana: :cool1:

[dizzi]

vital, CONGRATS...
I would go for soemone just saying, are you trying to loose weight.

I have decided to go back on my weight watcher though...started today i did do too bad for the first day.

I am allowed 21 points and it is 8pm and i have had 14 so i can have a great bed time snack!!!!!!!!!!!!

I dont plan on weighing mysekf for about 2 weeks and see how it goes, but i just dont get in enough exercise, when i get home i am too tired, and i just cannot exercise at 3AM

GOOO VITAL!!!!!!!!:banana:

[dizzi]

We are driving, we only live about 3 hours south, we have not decided yet if we are driving up that morning or the night before, i want to be there VERY VERY EARLY !!!!! so it may be the night before!

[dizzi]

What is the earliest you can start checking in?
GOSH i am soooo freaking excited about this today for some reason i have talked about it today to anyone who woudl listen!!!!!!!!:banana: :banana:

[vital]

Thank y'all for the words of encouragement. It's hard and not very much fun to get up so freaking early, but you gotta do what you gotta do!

Dizzi----I'm going to be flying into FLL in July. I need a cheap, decent hotel near both the port and the airport. Is that possible? Also, how far is the airport from Port Everglades? My grandparents live in Boynton Beach. Is that near you?
Go for WW! My friend has lost 13lbs so far in 2 months on it. She's not even exercising. I have another friend doing the Nutrisystem thing you see so much of on TV and she's lost 33lbs in 7 weeks! She's also not exercising. Byatches! I could starve myself and not lose an ounce. I have to move and I can eat pretty much what I want. Life is cruel sometimes!

[tsoccer5]

Trish, Tom, J.T. (6) and Kerry (4) will be joining you in October.
I need to take some time and read up on the history of this group.
Looking forward to cruising with you all.
:flower3:

[Disneygrl36]

:welcome: tsoccer5........the more the merrier.

[dizzi]

TSOCCER..WELCOME WELOCME!:goodvibes :banana:

[dizzi]

vital....boynton beach is about 40 minutes north of us via interstate.
as for a hotel, be very very careful, with the cheap hotels around here, be VERY VERY CAREFUL, fort lauderdale BEACH area is beautiful and great but some areas are really horrible and unsafe!!!!!!!!
The airport is about 10 minutes give or take from the port, cant say i have ever driven it straight , but also traffic can play a HUGE part in how long it takes from point A to B.
For instance it takes me about 6 minutes to go to work yet it take me about 20 + minutes to get home!
If you get some addresses you would like me to check on for hotels i would be glad to do that, let me know!

[vital]

vital....boynton beach is about 40 minutes north of us via interstate.
as for a hotel, be very very careful, with the cheap hotels around here, be VERY VERY CAREFUL, fort lauderdale BEACH area is beautiful and great but some areas are really horrible and unsafe!!!!!!!!
The airport is about 10 minutes give or take from the port, cant say i have ever driven it straight , but also traffic can play a HUGE part in how long it takes from point A to B.
For instance it takes me about 6 minutes to go to work yet it take me about 20 + minutes to get home!
If you get some addresses you would like me to check on for hotels i would be glad to do that, let me know!

Sounds like where I live. I had to tell a pharmaceutical sales rep to stay outside of the city limits and only in a certain area! It's a shame that the world has come to this! I'm going to do some research tomorrow and get some addy's to you. Thanks so much!

Night!

[ohsodisney]

http://www.greatsmileys.com/image/laugh%5E_%5Egeorgia%5E_%5E2%5E_%5E0%5E_%5EWELCOME+ TSOCCER+%5E_%5E.gif (http://www.greatsmileys.com)

Oh WOW , I feel like such a bad Mommy. :sad2:
My girls came home with 2 projects this afternoon and I had my headache so I decided to do them both right away just in case it got worse. One was so cue , it was making a clock :)
I promised that we would read tonight before bed as we always do. I was trying to get some items posted on Ebay so I asked them to get in my bed and I would be right up. When I got upstairs they were both soundasleep, Yes the guilt has set in :sad1: BAD BAD MOM.
They are such good little girls and have been absolutley wonderful since Barry has been away. I couldn't ask for better children.

[vital]

Trish, Tom, J.T. (6) and Kerry (4) will be joining you in October.
I need to take some time and read up on the history of this group.
Looking forward to cruising with you all.
:flower3:

Come on aboard! We are a friendly bunch. Although, some of us (me) have a strange sense of humor sometimes! Is JT a boy or girl? My son and Kimmielee's son will be 8 at cruise time. I know there are more young 'uns, but can't remember all of their ages! Y'all forgive me!pirate:

[vital]

http://www.greatsmileys.com/image/laugh%5E_%5Egeorgia%5E_%5E2%5E_%5E0%5E_%5EWELCOME+ TSOCCER+%5E_%5E.gif (http://www.greatsmileys.com)

Oh WOW , I feel like such a bad Mommy. :sad2:
My girls came home with 2 projects this afternoon and I had my headache so I decided to do them both right away just in case it got worse. One was so cue , it was making a clock :)
I promised that we would read tonight before bed as we always do. I was trying to get some items posted on Ebay so I asked them to get in my bed and I would be right up. When I got upstairs they were both soundasleep, Yes the guilt has set in :sad1: BAD BAD MOM.
They are such good little girls and have been absolutley wonderful since Barry has been away. I couldn't ask for better children.

They'll forgive you! Why don't you make them a special dinner tomorrow night and make up for it? Like their favorite meal, even if it's hotdogs and ice cream!

Do y'all still have snow? It's been in the 80's here! WOOHOO!:dance3: pirate:

[dizzi]

kids LOVE sleeping in moms bed, they probablly thought it was a treat!!!

We cant do everything even with the TITLE "MOM"!

[dizzi]

vital...i will be watching for the address, or you can pm me or email me, dont know if i can give my email address on here or not.....

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Can anyone help me get a copy of the travel channel high liting the DCL?
I know I don't get on line too much but I know this group is friendly and very helpful.....anyone?:confused3

[ohsodisney]

Paula , The snow is fianlly starting to melt. It looks like the next week or so it may be somewhere around 50 or more so I hope the rest goes.
I may take the girls to Pizza Hut tomorrow night. I know they LOVE pizza :)

Dizzi . The girls always start off in my bed when Barry is away but I typically move them to the couchs in our bedroom so I can't get my bed back :cloud9: . I get to nervous if they are not near me. Barry says we have to move them back to their rooms soon, I don't think they have been there in 3 months.

Greatwhite, I am not sure if I can help, sorry, but I'm sure someone can.

[pjpoohbear]

Trish, Tom, J.T. (6) and Kerry (4) will be joining you in October.
I need to take some time and read up on the history of this group.
Looking forward to cruising with you all.
:flower3:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b325/pjpoohbear/welcome4.gif

[vital]

Have you tried the Travel Channels website? Maybe they sell copies there. I don't have a Tivo or DVR so I can't help. I'm sorry!

Another day, another work out. I can't tell you how much I'd rather sleep in when the alarm goes off, but when I'm finished working out, I feel so much better!

[ohsodisney]

Good Morning Paula :sunny:
I'm up with ya. I am heading to the gym as well. They finally got some new bikes, it's about time. My trainer said I need to change up my workout so now I am going to try the new bike. I am definetly not a fan of it however.

Time for my coffee :coffee: this is the earliest I have been to the gym in awhile. I know what you mean about feeling good afterwards, I think thats my addiction part.
I have been eye balling some cute sports swimsuits at Athleta.com and Title Nine, LOVE those on-line stores , I'm addicted to them as well.

Have a good workout and wonderful day :wave:

[Kimmielee]

Trish, Tom, J.T. (6) and Kerry (4) will be joining you in October.
I need to take some time and read up on the history of this group.
Looking forward to cruising with you all.
:flower3:

:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :yay: party: So glad that you are joining us!!! I'll update the roster sometime today and add your family!! Let me know if J.T and Kerry are boys or girls... I'm assuming boys... but hey, I'd hate to be wrong and offend!!

Hey everyone :grouphug: I hate to admit that the reason I have time to check the boards and try to catch up on the last 7 - 10 days is because I have to go to a funeral this morning for my Aunt. :sad1: Noah went to the funeral home last night (a first for him) and I was a bit worried about it freaking him out but he was fascinated.

So.... after the funeral, I'll have some down time for the first time in FOREVER - I feel like all I do is work :surfweb: but as I remind my staff every day... it's better than not having a job! :rolleyes1

I miss everyone:flower3: and can't wait to see what everyone has been up to! I'll be back this afternoon! :goodvibes

[Kimmielee]

PJPoohbear- from Canada & her Mom (59)
Kimmielee - from MI (aka Kim1)- with DS (Noah - 8) and Sarah (our sitter) ***Celebrating her 24th birthday on 10-24!
KimSue68 (aka Kim3) - with her DH, DS (6) and DD (4)
Babs417 - KimSue's Mom!
***KimSue68's Sister - with her DD (12), DS (8) and DS (4) and MIL too!
LoriLuvsDisney - with her DH, DD (12) and DS (10) ***Celebrating 25th Wedding Anniversary and DD's birthday on Halloween night!!!
Vital - from MS (aka Paula) with DS (Ethan - 8)
Mr. Gent - from UK (aka Chris) - with DW (Hazel) DD (Jess - 22), DS (Ryan -13) and DD (Rosie - 13)
rer1972 - from TX (aka Ronnie) - Single Gentleman ready to dance!
Lynnderella (aka Lynn) and 2 other families - 1Princessesmom - with her DH, DD (6) and DS (5), 2 DH's and 2 DW's, DD (6) DS (4), DD (4) and DB turning 1!!
PaDisneyCouple - from PA, duh (aka Sean & Christine)***Celebrating their 10th Wedding Anniversary!
101DalmFan - with her DH!!
Rambler5678 - with his DW and DD (3)
Brianne&Sami'sMom - with DH, DD (Brianne - 9) and DD (Sami - 4), Mom and Mom's friend
4evryng - with her DH, DS (5) and DS (7)
dmonroe (aka Dana) - with DH (Ward) and DS (Braden - 3) and DS (Logan - 8)
Chesire Figment from FL (aka CF) - not officially booked but hoping to!
Tluvs2talk (aka Teri) - with DH (Rick), DB, DSIL and their two teens!!***Celebrating Teri's Birthday on October 30th!
Disneygrl36 from TN (aka Melanie) - with DH (Eric) ***Celebrating Melanie's 40th Birthday on Halloween!!
jordgubben - with her DH!! ***Celebrating their 5th Wedding Anniversary!
kchartsf - with her DH, DD (7), MIL and FIL
GreatWhiteNorth - leaving DH home so she can hang with us for a week!
ohsodisney - from NY (aka Maria) - with her DH, DD's (McKenna and Holly -6) and her Mom and Dad! Celebrating McKenna's and Holly's birthday on Halloween!!!!!
DreamCruiser100 - from FL (aka Pam) - with her DH and DD (8)
parrotheadmom (aka Lynette) - with her DH, DD (11) and DD (8) ***Celebrating her 36th birthday on October 29th!!!
dkal95 - from MO with her DH, DD (Lauren - 4) and DD (Ashlyn Makena - 9)
dizzi - with her DH, DS (14) and DD (11)
disneyfanforever - with her DH, DS (10) and DS (6)
tsoccer5 (aka Trish) - with her DH Tom, DS (J.T. - 6) and DD (Kerry - 5)
:donald: :mickeyjum :hmghost: :tigger: :sulley: :maleficen :goofy: :stitch: :figment: :simba: :dumbo: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

[Kimmielee]

I think I'm in trouble. I just got an email from my dad and he said all the grandkids (us) are going to be booked in a balcony room!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm scared I'll be ruined for life!!!!!!!!!!!!! The kids (my dad and siblings) are being booked into suites!!!!! And the grandparents are in the penthouse! I'm really excited now!!!!!!! :cool1: :banana: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: pirate: Are you SURE they aren't adopting??? :lmao:

First, a disclaimer. No, I am not being paid to say these things. Some of you may already know this, but for those who don't here is more info to give you a chocolate craving.

The main road through the center of Hershey is Chocolate Avenue. There is also a Cocoa Avenue. There is usually a nice, faint smell of chocolate (depends on the wind, I think). The hotel that Milton Hershey built, The Hotel Hershey, has a well-known spa where you can get a cocoa scrub, soak in a chocolate bath and do other chocolaty things (no, we have never been there---much too expensive). But we have dined at the Circular dining room (Mr Hershey didn't want anyone to have a bad seat so he made it a circle with many windows) The appetizer I had was scallops dusted with cocoa powder.

It is not our beloved Disney, but if anyone is in the area, you may want to visit this town that chocolate built.
:)

C Oh MY GOSH!!! I think I need a summer road trip and this sounds decadent!!! :thumbsup2

Well, I survived another St Paddy's Day parade! There were an estimated 50,000 people there and I believe they were all yelling at the same time! We had a fantastic time! I'll post the site with our pics on it when they update it. Now it's OFFICIALLY spring around here!pirate: Do we have pics yet???? :confused3

I think the ticker factory tickers are always current even if you go back and look at an older post since your signature changes everywhere if you make a change, not just on posts going forward.

I'm off to attempt a recipe I found for chewy granola bars since it seems Quaker stopped making ones with fruit years ago (I can only find candy versions now) and any other brands coat them with a "yogurt" substance.

If anyone has any yummy easy recipes that they love please PM me. I'm still learning this whole cooking thing and am always looking for ideas. I'll find and post a thread from the Community Board that has some awesome recipes on it..... :surfweb: Let me go look.....

[PaDisneyCouple]

Can anyone help me get a copy of the travel channel high liting the DCL?
I know I don't get on line too much but I know this group is friendly and very helpful.....anyone?:confused3

I'll try to keep my eyes peeled for the next airing of the Travel Channel DCL show. I usually search for "Disney" once every 2 weeks or so on their web site, and write down what is being shown when. If I can get it, is plain old vcr tape ok? We don't have any way to make a DVD.
Sean

[vital]

Dizzi- What about the
Comfort Inn Airport/Cruise Port South
or the
Hilton Ft. Lauderdale Airport


Thanks!

[Kimmielee]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1058064

[Disneygrl36]

CAN WE GO YET?????????????:lmao:
Sorry, I'm still :sick: & feel so yucky that I am dreaming of this trip & the :beach: at Castaway Cay.

[dizzi]

vital ,...... just gettin in from work 8pm, after being there since 8a, this morning, tomorrow i get off early and i will check on the addresses of both of these and see if they are in good neighborhoods!, by the names i would assume yes, but you know what happens when we assume, RIGHT?:goodvibes

[jordgubben]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1058064

Thanks so much! I'm trying to be better about cooking and I've found that if I have a plan before I get home I'm much more successful (really once I've sat down it's all over).

I LOVE "Good Eats" so I just bought Alton Brown's "I'm Just Here for the Food". My understanding is that it's more how to cook things than just recipes. I hope so because my magic wand is on the fritz...:wizard:

[pjpoohbear]

Alton is great, have you seen his new look on Iron Chef America, very bad boy, hmmmm.

[Disneygrl36]

Pj.........can we "borrow" the cruise icon in your siggie for our siggies too????

[rer1972]

Hey folks:wave: just dropping in to say hello.

[vital]

CAN WE GO YET?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kimmielee]

Alton is great, have you seen his new look on Iron Chef America, very bad boy, hmmmm.


Pj - are we to assume that you'd enjoy a night with this bad boy? :rolleyes1

[Kimmielee]

CAN WE GO YET?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wish... but we are almost at 7 months!! :cool1:

[Kimmielee]

CAN WE GO YET?????????????:lmao:
Sorry, I'm still :sick: & feel so yucky that I am dreaming of this trip & the :beach: at Castaway Cay.

Hope you feel better soon Melanie! :hug: There were a lot of people that were at the funeral home that were/had been sick with the flu. :sick: I'm hoping that we had our sick shields up and we don't get it!!

Well, severe thunderstorm warnings out this morning.... tornado watches in some areas.

Spring has sprung!!! http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t223/KimmieleeInLO/MickeyRains.gif

[pjpoohbear]

Pj - are we to assume that you'd enjoy a night with this bad boy? :rolleyes1

I have a DisDD Geek button that say "In bed with McDreamy," hmmm....:lmao:

Ps, Kimmielee, I want to add the mickey egg, but I am at photo limit :( and I got a warning last week. Bad Pj

[jordgubben]

Alton is great, have you seen his new look on Iron Chef America, very bad boy, hmmmm.

Sounds like I'm going to have to set my DVR for Iron Chef. I’ve also recently read on ABs website that they are going to be taping another Feasting on Asphalt. :smooth:

[DreamCruiser100]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s67/M_I_C_K_E_Y/MouseDesigncopy.jpg

Found this on another thread in the regular forums......Thought it would be cute as a DIS awareness sign!! It is under Amy's Designs. I noticed on the thread that she let many others use her designs. Her Signs are awesome CHECK IT OUT!!

[DreamCruiser100]

Here is the link to the thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1371910

[pjpoohbear]

Pj - are we to assume that you'd enjoy a night with this bad boy? :rolleyes1

I love watching his shows, something about his voice, :love: .

[dizzi]

VITAL

I spoke with my DH and looked up both of these hotels, we both agree that they would both be okay. The Hilton being in the better area of the 2. The Comfort Inn is going to be in an area that is close to a large strip mall. which has a DAVE AND BUSTERS so it can be full of all ages of kids at any time of the late evening.

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Sean, we still have a VCR . I would really appriciate it if you can record one of the shows. I can send you a PM with my address, etc.
Thanks, Angie

[tsoccer5]

You all are sooooo much more talkative than my cruise board for our cruise in a week!!! LOL

J.T. is a boy and will be 6 when we cruise
Kerry is actually a girl and will be almost 5 when we cruise (yes they are that close in age)

and to remember their names.... they are = John Kerry ;-) that usually helps.

I get my cruise fix next week, we drive to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday the 31st and board the Carribean Princess for a 7 lovely days on April fools day!
I am busy stressing about that cruise, so I will be more active over here once we return. We booked two GUAR cabins on that cruise (due to spring break it was cheaper to get two cabins for 2 each than it was to get one for 4!).... but alas they still have not assigned our rooms, so the planner in me will not know where we are logistically until we get there and it is killing me.

We are on deck 7 when we sail with you all.

I am trying to browse through the history on this thread, but BOY you are a talkative bunch, it could take me a year to "catch up"

Trish

[dizzi]

Has anyone done any deciding on their excursions?

I am thinking that it is going to be

For St. Maarten...the 2 flags bus tour,
For St. Thomas....St Thomas open air tour and the skyride to Paradise.
for CC................Might be leaning towards the 4-in-1 package?????

Can anyone give me any good or bad points about any of these?

I dont want to do too much but dont want to do tooo little either!:confused3

[vital]

Has anyone done any deciding on their excursions?

I am thinking that it is going to be

For St. Maarten...the 2 flags bus tour,
For St. Thomas....St Thomas open air tour and the skyride to Paradise.
for CC................Might be leaning towards the 4-in-1 package?????

Can anyone give me any good or bad points about any of these?

I dont want to do too much but dont want to do tooo little either!:confused3

Thank you so much for the info! I was leaning towards the Hilton since it's only 85 bucks a night! You read it right!:laughing:

As far as excursions, I'm planning on doing the Doubloon Sail and Snorkel on St Thomas and that's about it. I plan on riding to the beach at the end of the runway so we can check out the big jets landing on our heads:scared1: For CC, I'm planning on putting Ethan in the kids club for the morning and chilling on the adult only beach with the largest konch kooler I can find and just sit.

Since we are going on a cruise in July to St Thomas, I'm not really sweating it much. I may not even do the Doubloon. Depends on what we do in July. We are going to St John and Antigua to snorkel at some fantastic beaches on my quest to see a sea turtle in the wild. If we do see a turtle, my quest will be fulfilled and we may just go to Blackbeard's Castle and check things out. Who knows! I'll let you know for sure in August!

Good grief, I didn't mean to go on and on! I'm just so excited to be going on 2 cruises I don't know how to act! :cool1: pirate:

[vital]

You all are sooooo much more talkative than my cruise board for our cruise in a week!!! LOL

J.T. is a boy and will be 6 when we cruise
Kerry is actually a girl and will be almost 5 when we cruise (yes they are that close in age)

and to remember their names.... they are = John Kerry ;-) that usually helps.

I get my cruise fix next week, we drive to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday the 31st and board the Carribean Princess for a 7 lovely days on April fools day!
I am busy stressing about that cruise, so I will be more active over here once we return. We booked two GUAR cabins on that cruise (due to spring break it was cheaper to get two cabins for 2 each than it was to get one for 4!).... but alas they still have not assigned our rooms, so the planner in me will not know where we are logistically until we get there and it is killing me.

We are on deck 7 when we sail with you all.

I am trying to browse through the history on this thread, but BOY you are a talkative bunch, it could take me a year to "catch up"

Trish

Believe it or not, we've actually slowed down a little! We can be a quick group, but a lot have been working more, sick or just MIA!

What state do you live in? You say you are driving to FLL so I'm thinking FL? Do you like how I avoided the word ASSUME?!:lmao:

[Disneygrl36]

Thanks for the design link Pam....I only looked at the first page, but those are great. Will definetly have to remember that when it gets time to make door signs.

Feeling so much better today.....thank you Zithromax :lmao: Glad tomorrow is Friday!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone up to anything fun this weekend?

Wow to cruises so close together......Paula & tscocer5 must have been extra good this year.

We are soooooooo close to the 7 month mark. :woohoo:

[Kimmielee]

Feeling so much better today.....thank you Zithromax :lmao: Glad tomorrow is Friday!!!!!!!!!!

Anyone up to anything fun this weekend?

Wow to cruises so close together......Paula & tscocer5 must have been extra good this year.

We are soooooooo close to the 7 month mark. :woohoo: I'm so glad you are feeling better!!!! My Brother's entire family is down with Strep Throat and I was with everyone of them... hugs included, at the funeral yesterday. Rut ro.... :confused3 As for fun for the weekend... let me describe my work life right now.... OH MY GOSH!! In four years, our "queue" (which is a virtual file drawer full of our loans) has NEVER had more than 300 work items. When I left tonight, the queue had 475 in it!!! :sad2:

I have a DisDD Geek button that say "In bed with McDreamy," hmmm....:lmao:

Ps, Kimmielee, I want to add the mickey egg, but I am at photo limit :( and I got a warning last week. Bad Pj Pj... Bad? :confused3 My dear, if you were busted, why not moi? :rolleyes1

You all are sooooo much more talkative than my cruise board for our cruise in a week!!! LOL

I am trying to browse through the history on this thread, but BOY you are a talkative bunch, it could take me a year to "catch up"

Trish Hey, no need to play catch up... just start from here and know that it doesn't take long to figure us out. By the way... I'm "that girl"... the one that dumps her friends for a boy... :lmao: At least that's what Chris (A fat english gent) thinks!!!:rotfl2:

[DreamCruiser100]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s67/M_I_C_K_E_Y/JackSparrow_edited-1.jpg[/QUOTE]

FOR VITAL, from Amy's Design thread.

Hi!! Everyone, just peeking in. I got lost on another thread. I still don't have any GOOD news but I am just going about things as normal, I have decided that if I have to I will go to the bank and cash in a CD, DH will probably be pissed but I figure one good look at the MAGIC and some pixie dust and He'll be happy I was so persistent.

Remember as we get closer that I am only 30 minutes from the world and if you need anything picked up from DTD or want me to pick up something so you don't have to travel with it I would be more than happy to help out.

I haven't CUOP'd so I hope everyone is feeling better and that all is well:yay:

[PaDisneyCouple]

Cruise Do's and Don'ts is on the Travel Channel right now.
fyi,
Sean & Christine

[pjpoohbear]

Pj... Bad? :confused3 My dear, if you were busted, why not moi? :rolleyes1


I was bad for weeks, then I posted on a thread that the webmaster was reading and bam, infraction, too many pics in signature. You have to get caught.:coffee:

[ohsodisney]

Kimmi, I ment to say a few posts back that I am so sorry about your Aunt. I hope you and Noah are doing better. It is sooooo hard to lose loved ones.

Tonight was a family night at school. I went to the gym prior thinking the entire time " Maria don't sweat Maria Don't sweat",well I did and I am quite sure I wasn't smelling exactly like a flower but I did spray myself a few times with my sample perfumes. OH BY the Way, sample perfumes are a great way to pack alot of scents without having to bring huge bottles. I purchase all of mine off Ebay and it was one of my best vacation purchases.
The girls had such a good time and played all the games. Our principal Mr Ward called the bingo for the kids and you would have thought he has been doing it all his life. He should call Bingo on cruises :rotfl: The girls even won 4 books :yay: of course which all had to be read tonight.

Can anyone tell me what the heck the new rules are on the airlines and what we can bring? What about shampoos and hairsprays and lotions ? I don't think I quite understand it. Can I pack all that stuff in my suitcase for non-carryon and not worry?

O.K you guys I did it !!! I made my woohoo appointment . Yes I'm sure many of you thought you heard the last of it , and were probally hoping and praying so. I found an amazing DR up here, I had people tell me only wonderful stuff about him. Plus DH said I better do it now before I spend all his bonuses elsewhere, ya know piddle it away, which I am good at. It is May 25th. :)

Off to bed for me. I'm sure I won't fall asleep till 12:00 or so but I try everynight, then I get the muchies around 10 or 11.

[DreamCruiser100]

BUMP.......GOOD MORNING!! Just putting us up there with all the other October Cruise threads, there are 3 at the top:goodvibes

[DreamCruiser100]

Thanks Sean and Christine for the heads up. I was able to TIVO it when it came on again at midnight. I missed the other special that was on earlier but I am sure it will play again.

[Kimmielee]

I'm sitting here with wet hair... dreading going into work (which I rarely do that) and wishing it was late September....and we had 30 days to go! :cool1:

Noah's Pinewood Derby race is tomorrow. I'll post a pic if I can. He had a great time making his car... I hope it rolls!! :rotfl2:

[PaDisneyCouple]

Can anyone tell me what the heck the new rules are on the airlines and what we can bring? What about shampoos and hairsprays and lotions ? I don't think I quite understand it. Can I pack all that stuff in my suitcase for non-carryon and not worry?

Chris and I believe you can bring whatever size you want in your non-carryon. But carried on stuff has to be <3 ounces (each container). And it (the carried on stuff) has to fit into a one quart size plastic bag. If you have any liquid medications, you should pack them in a separate 1 quart plastic bag. Meds don't count towards the limit. Of course, meds should be in a properly labeled container.

Here's a link to the TSA web site: http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm

Hope this helps,
S&C

[PaDisneyCouple]

Here is another TSA link. It is the security checkpoint waiting times page. You can plug in your airport, day of flight, and time of flight. It will give you the min/max/average waiting times, based upon recent data. It also gives you the wait times for a couple of hours +/- your desired timeframe.
Sean

http://waittime.tsa.dhs.gov/index.html

[tsoccer5]

so yes it is 12 hours, but my kids are awesome travelers, they have to be, because we have not slowed down since we had them

Any hotel suggestions near the port and reasonable for a family of 4? we were so late in jumping on the cruise next week that we are staying up in Boca Saturday night and even through hotwire we paid $114 but it is spring break and we did get a suite at a place that includes breakfast

gotta run

[ohsodisney]

Hi Christine, Thank you soooo much. It looks as thou the best bet for us would be to pack all shampoos, lotions, hairsprays and such in our checked bags and other items like Kennas meds in the carryons. Remember when it use to be so easy to pack, not anymore, but I do understand their reasoning.

Oh my goodness can you believe it is going to be 50's this weekend and then mid 60's next week here? FINALLY. However they are calling for a blast of old man winter to hit again sometime around April 3rd, WHAT , how can they predict that so far out?

Have a wonderful weekend everyone :)

Tomorrow we are going to Wacky Wayetts with my friend from Peru. They have hamburgers there that have the fries right in them HEHE they are unbelievable good. The girls LOVE it there because it place resembles a barn inside with painting of farm animals and such. They also have pretend horses that still only cost .10 cents a ride.

[pjpoohbear]

O.K you guys I did it !!! I made my woohoo appointment . Yes I'm sure many of you thought you heard the last of it , and were probally hoping and praying so. I found an amazing DR up here, I had people tell me only wonderful stuff about him. Plus DH said I better do it now before I spend all his bonuses elsewhere, ya know piddle it away, which I am good at. It is May 25th. :)

:woohoo:

[Babs417]

I wouldnt carry on any liquid on the plane. Not worth the trouble. I bout a water after securety and had to throw it out. We are staying atthe Raddison on Friday. Nice pool Tiki Bar with food. I think they might be having a dog show that weekend but it will make things intresting. This weekend is my DGS B-Day going to be 8 and my DD B-Day also going to be busy. Have a great spring weekend everyone:goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;) :) :cutie: :flower3:

[Disneygrl36]

Lovin' the Captain Jack door sign :pirate: Bet that shows up on Paula's door.

:woohoo: for Maria's new woohoo's

Likin' the way you think Pam :thumbsup2

Loved the cruise do/don'ts on Travel Channel...they gave Disney lots of air time. :cool: Why cause Disney rocks :banana: which is why we are all so excited to go in October!!!!!

Got an invitation to my cousin's bachelorette/lingerie party for next Friday night so I guess that is what I will be doing...good grief. It's hard to think of buying lingerie for your baby cousin (she's not a baby really she's 24 but to me she's still a little girl).

Have a great weekend everyone.....off to see the in-laws tomorrow for lunch. Gotta get my cousin's wedding gift (a wedding cross stitch that I made) framed & out to dinner & possibly to a jazz place with DH as our Saturday night date.

Can we go yet???????

[disneyfanforever]

I go away for a couple of days and I miss over 4 pages. Wow!

Welcome tsoccer5! My boys will be 10 and 6 when we cruise. Brady is my 6 year old (he turned 6 on Monday) and I am sure he would love to meet your kids. Do your kids by chance play soccer? That is my boys' favorite sport.

My week has been both good and bad. We celebrated Brady's birthday which was good. My DH left on a business trip for the week on Monday (very bad). I pretty much spent my week running to and from soccer practices and games with the kids and helping with homework.

My boys did however leave bright and early yesterday morning for a week in Disney World with my parents. Their flights made it there safely and they are having a great time. I, however, rear ended another car on the way to work yesterday morning. It was not my best day. Luckily, everyone was okay, but now my insurance will probably go up.

I love the POC Jack Sparrow picture posted here. Do you guys think POC 3 will be playing while we are on the ship? I hope so. My oldest would love to watch that on the cruise.

[Disneygrl36]

:grouphug: for DFF.....sorry to hear about your accident. Hope you are ok. Also, hope your boys have a marvelous time at the WORLD.

That would be awesome to see POC 3 on the ship. pirate:

[pjpoohbear]

POC1 and POC2 are still playing on the ship right now, we will get to see POC 3 on the ship.

POC1 plays on the Dumbotron right after the party and POC2 shows in the BVT right after the party, don't know what they will do once all three are out, lol.

[Babs417]

DFF bummer I hate when that happens

[vital]

POC1 and POC2 are still playing on the ship right now, we will get to see POC 3 on the ship.

POC1 plays on the Dumbotron right after the party and POC2 shows in the BVT right after the party, don't know what they will do once all three are out, lol.

Oh goodie! I'll get my Jack fix! Uh oh, I may even OD:faint:

[vital]

Um, has anyone notice we are almost at the 6 MONTH MARK? CAN WE GO YET?:banana:

[dizzi]

sorry about your fender bender disney fan

[dizzi]

whoo hoo.............6months!!!!!!!!!!

That is SOOOOOO freakin COOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

[Kimmielee]

Where is everyone??? :confused3

Noah had his pinewood derby race yesterday. :car: He placed third and had a blast!!! I'm uploading pictures now...

David is up north with is DD - he's coming home tonight. I'm making a roast, taters, onions, carrots.... I've heard a way to a man's heart is through his stomach.... or is that still true?

I worked 7 hours yesterday and have to work today as well. I can't wait to get past this volume surge and for my assistant manager to return! :yay: Less than 30 days and she's back!! 29 to be exact. Actually 28 days, 23 hours and 29 minutes! But who's counting? :dance3:

Well, off to feed Noah and his buddy that spent the night breakfast. Then to Church.... and then... back to work. GRRRRRRR.... I told my staff that NO ONE will be working Easter weekend... no way! We all need a break!

DFF, sorry about your rear ender... glad that YOU are ok though!!:hug:

Ronnie - I see you stopped by to say hello... so HELLO!!! :wave2:

Babs - when security wouldn't let you take the water on board... had you opened it? I thought I heard that if it was unopened, it was ok to take on board? Noah HAS to drink something during take off or landing to deal with his ears... Do I need a Dr.'s note?:confused3

Paula - woman you give me encouragement - I haven't been to the gym in weeks working the way I am. I'm paying for the right to say I "belong". :rolleyes:

Who has the next cruise? :sail: I think my ticker flips to 6 months tomorrow!!!

CAN WE GO YET??????

[Babs417]

Kimmi I was in Phil airport las fall went through sicurty[cant spell sorry] bought water went to go no plane had to through it away. I wasent going to fight about it. Had to throughbreakfest away that we bought for the kids.$$$:confused3 . You just have to goalong with it all.

[disneyfanforever]

Thanks for all the nice comments about my little accident. I am so thankful my kids weren't in the car and everyone is fine.

My boys are having a fantastic time at Disney World with my parents. I wish I was there with them, but I have to work all this week. They are riding rides and hugging characters so I am happy knowing they are happy.

Kimmi, congrats to your son on his derby race. It sounds like he did great and had a blast.

My DH and I don't know what to do with ourselves without the boys. We went out to eat and we actually watched Casino Royale last night without interruptions. It was nice but I miss my boys.

I am so ready for our cruise!

[dizzi]

gosh DFF, I would be sooo jealous for my kids to be at Disney and not me.

[dizzi]

My son and his girl friend flew in last night from WVU. They are on spring break. We thought we were going to go to the beach today but seems a bit chilly , everyone is still asleep, so mayeb if not we will just go down by water and eat lunch.

Tomorrow we are going to do a tour of MIAMI!

HAVE A GOOD ONE GUYS!

[dizzi]

kimmi

I feel for you sweetie, i just got off 9 days in a row and my shortest day was a 10 hour day.

I know how bad it it hurts!

Take a day off soon!

[vital]

I finally feel alive again! I tell all of my friends that I must have that seasonal mood thing because when the weather stays above 65 for a few weeks and the sun is shining, I feel alive! In the winter when the sun is shining, it might as well be raining. I can't stand cold weather! It's in the 80's here and I'm loving it! We are 4 inches below our normal rainfall which is great for my mood but terrible for those that have allergies! Everything is yellow. My truck looks like it's green when it's blue with yellow on top!:lmao: Yesterday was a productive day around here, mowed yard, washed truck, saw TMNT, ate sushi (Ethan's choice) and hung in the hood with the neighbors. This evening we are going to go fishing in the lake across from my house. Doubt we catch anything because I only use worms and a cork! Ethan wants to go so we will go.

Have a great Sunday everyone!pirate:

[Kimmielee]

Noah wants to see it.... did Ethan like it?

It's 63 here today... Sun comes and goes...:goodvibes I'm logging in to work :surfweb: and doing laundry at the same time.:laundy: Could life be any better? :dance3:

Church was awesome this morning... I learned a lot and feel ready to face another week. :cloud9:

[disneyfanforever]

How was TMNT? My boys want to see that when they get back from their vacation.

It is beautiful here today as well. I wish tomorrow wasn't Monday. It is too nice to go to work.

My mom gave me her Disney Photo Pass number so I can log on and see the pictures that have been taken of the boys at Disney World. It is so weird to see my youngest getting his picture taken with all the characters and me not be there with him. They have never been anywhere like this without me there with them. I really wish I was at Disney with them right now, but my DH and I couldn't take off that much time to go with them. My parents are having a blast with the boys, and I know my boys are having the time of their lives. By the way, when looking at the pictures, I noticed that the Meet the Robinson characters were out and about. I didn't know they were out in the parks yet. Both my boys want to see that movie as well.

[vital]

TMNT Review: I was going to the movies thinking I could take a nap like I sometimes do when Ethan picks the movie:lmao: . This movie is actually good! I had to explain a few things to him b/c the movie starts 3,000 yrs ago and once he "got it" he didn't ask anymore questions. There were adults in there without kids watching also. I figured they probably liked them in their youth as well. Overall I give it two thumbs up:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 .:rotfl2:

Sorry, I couldn't resist! I'm making roast and potatoes with broccoli and cheese. Yummy! We went fishing and caught some sticks and algea, but that was about it. We got to see 6 male ducks fight over one poor lady duck. She was trying her best to get away but they surrounded her. Now that was something to see. I also gave Ethan a little lesson in why the male ducks were fighting over the gal. "they want to marry her". Good enough for now!:rotfl2:

[tsoccer5]

I do have to admit to being young enough to have seen the original tmnt movie in high school out with friends at the theatre... so I will probably take him =-)

We started really packing today for our cruise on the Carribean Princess that leaves next Sunday, we drive to the port on Saturday, so we will be familiar with the area when we go in October. I will be so happy to be on vacation in a week.

Now I just need to figure out what we are forgetting to bring, we have two cabins this time (4th cruise and first and possibly only time with two cabins for the 4 of us) so I need two power strips and some other things...

:cool1: I am ready to go now!

I will probably keep reading this week as I will be totally procrastinating and checking the princess board hourly!

have a great week

[dizzi]

I took my oldest son to see the original movie, back in the day. i do believe i slept through it then, i was very young then and i believe i had a hang over. He is down for spring break from college this week and we thought we would go and see the new one.

[vital]

UGH! Y'all remind me to exercise on the weekends! I figured since I was washing the car and mowing the yard that would count for my exercise. I use Sunday as my day off. I went up on my weights this morning and feel like I've never done weights in my life! I only went up 3lbs! Oh well, maybe it's b/c I'm getting OLD!:lmao:

[disneyfanforever]

My diet was completely blown this weekend hanging out with DH without the kids. I gained 2 lbs. Not cool at all but I did have a great time. Now I have got to regain control and start exercising and eating right again.

Everyone have a great day! I guess I better go to work now.

[dizzi]

i almost forgot it was monday, Everyone here took the day off to take a tour of Miami with my DS.

have a great day!

i think today we are officially at
6MONTHS:banana: :hippie: :woohoo: :cool2:

[Babs417]

Yesterday was my DGS 8th Bday party was rock climbing fun to watch. We were all together and talked about the cruise their are 19 og us. Its becomming more real. It is going to happen:goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;) :) :cutie:

[pjpoohbear]

i almost forgot it was monday, Everyone here took the day off to take a tour of Miami with my DS.

have a great day!

i think today we are officially at
6MONTHS:banana: :hippie: :woohoo: :cool2:


7 months :hug:

[DreamCruiser100]

Good News............ NO I haven't heard anything from Disney VISA, but I am giving them 2 more weeks then I am cashing in a CD and we are CRUISING!!!!

THAT'S NOT THE GOOD NEWS
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

DH has given up hope and KNOWS I am going on this cruise come h@!! or Hurricane LOL, so he FINALLY is starting to show signs of interest again...

BUT THAT'S NOT THE GOOD NEWS
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

The GOOD news is DH gave his ok for me to book the October 25,2008 DOUBLE DIP while on board.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo:

Is it ok to join the thread even though I am not booking till we are aboard this year?? I see that some of you have already booked it. Will it be ok if I wait?? I should still be able to book and get a decent Cat. 9 RIGHT????


YEAH I AM SOO EXCITED!!!

[PaDisneyCouple]

Good News............ NO I haven't heard anything from Disney VISA, but I am giving them 2 more weeks then I am cashing in a CD and we are CRUISING!!!!

THAT'S NOT THE GOOD NEWS
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

DH has given up hope and KNOWS I am going on this cruise come h@!! or Hurricane LOL, so he FINALLY is starting to show signs of interest again...

BUT THAT'S NOT THE GOOD NEWS
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

The GOOD news is DH gave his ok for me to book the October 25,2008 DOUBLE DIP while on board.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo:

Is it ok to join the thread even though I am not booking till we are aboard this year?? I see that some of you have already booked it. Will it be ok if I wait?? I should still be able to book and get a decent Cat. 9 RIGHT????


YEAH I AM SOO EXCITED!!!

Oh, Happy Day!
I don't see any problem with joining that thread now. Getting a decent cat 9, I don't know. We're not experienced enough. I'd think it wouldn't be too much of an issue. One thing I read somewhere, perhaps from Mommasita, was to fill out a slip requesting a quote the day we board. This way, you can beat the rush to the desk as the week goes on.

Sean

[vital]

Good News............ NO I haven't heard anything from Disney VISA, but I am giving them 2 more weeks then I am cashing in a CD and we are CRUISING!!!!

THAT'S NOT THE GOOD NEWS
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

DH has given up hope and KNOWS I am going on this cruise come h@!! or Hurricane LOL, so he FINALLY is starting to show signs of interest again...

BUT THAT'S NOT THE GOOD NEWS
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

The GOOD news is DH gave his ok for me to book the October 25,2008 DOUBLE DIP while on board.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo:

Is it ok to join the thread even though I am not booking till we are aboard this year?? I see that some of you have already booked it. Will it be ok if I wait?? I should still be able to book and get a decent Cat. 9 RIGHT????


YEAH I AM SOO EXCITED!!!

YAY! We knew you would do it! I think I'll be skipping a cruise next year since we are doing 2 this yearpirate: Probably just go to WDW or hang out for a week in Gulf Shores, AL. I'll just have to wait and see what happens!pirate:

[dizzi]

ohhhh bummer 7 months

oh well 7 months is better than nothing!:cool1:

[Disneygrl36]

Yeah for Pam.........:banana: :banana: :banana:

Wow Babs...19 of you. You guys are going to be a big group. Is it all family?

Probably no cruise for us in 2008...thinking maybe California (with a visit to the original motherland) in Mayish & not sure what yet in the fall...maybe up North somewhere.

Get to call for DVC ressies for Oct 26th tomorrow....really hoping to get Wilderness Lodge. Wish us luck.

7 months :cool1: :cheer2: :yay: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :mickeyjum :goofy:
One guy for each month to go....it will be here before we know it.

Also not too long til we go to the beach :beach:...yippee.

[Kimmielee]

I also gave Ethan a little lesson in why the male ducks were fighting over the gal. "they want to marry her". Good enough for now!:rotfl2: Ok, I'll have to remember that one!! :lmao:

ohhhh bummer 7 months

oh well 7 months is better than nothing!:cool1: Amen Dizzi!!! Our countdown started at 500+ days!! It's getting closer!!



7 months :cool1: :cheer2: :yay: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :mickeyjum :goofy:
One guy for each month to go....it will be here before we know it.

Can't I keep just one guy until then? Do I have to do 7 guys?? :rotfl:

[Kimmielee]

Good News............ NO I haven't heard anything from Disney VISA, but I am giving them 2 more weeks then I am cashing in a CD and we are CRUISING!!!!

THAT'S NOT THE GOOD NEWS
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

DH has given up hope and KNOWS I am going on this cruise come h@!! or Hurricane LOL, so he FINALLY is starting to show signs of interest again...

BUT THAT'S NOT THE GOOD NEWS
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

The GOOD news is DH gave his ok for me to book the October 25,2008 DOUBLE DIP while on board.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo: :woohoo: :cheer2: :woohoo:

Is it ok to join the thread even though I am not booking till we are aboard this year?? I see that some of you have already booked it. Will it be ok if I wait?? I should still be able to book and get a decent Cat. 9 RIGHT????


YEAH I AM SOO EXCITED!!! I'm SOOOOO happy for you!! Our group wouldn't be the same without you Pam!!! :cloud9:

[Disneygrl36]

Can't I keep just one guy until then? Do I have to do 7 guys?? :rotfl:

ruh roh...........don't tell my hubby I was talking about 7 guys. :lmao:

[dizzi]

Which one of us said they were thinkingof being the Morton salt girl for Halloween?
Please let me know.

If you still plan to do this or not. My DH bought me a Mickey Mouse rain coat and matching Umbrella off Disney site i just got it. And I would like to(maybe) use it as a costume if it wouldnt be too close to your costume, i was just thinking of wearing it with the boots i am using for pirates night. this way i dont have to bring anything extra. Except maybe a hat.

this is always tentative as i use the womans perrogative(sp?) more times than i care to count!

[rer1972]

How is everyone!!!!:wave:

[DreamCruiser100]

Does anyones DH golf??? I would like to surprise DH with the Golf excursion to Mahogony Run in St. Thomas, but I am not a golfer and I am sure he would rather go with someone he "knows" LOL ( 'cause I really do "know" all of you;) )
DD8 and I can manage shopping on our own or just hanging out. Are any of you willing to give up your DH for a few hours????

The tours I am looking at are the "DUCK" tour in St. Maarten, my DD has always wanted to do this and DH is taking her to Discovery Cove for her birthday so the dolphin encounter isn't a must do now.

I also have looked into the Atlantis submarine tour for St. Thomas if golfing doesn't work out.

Oh, and is anyone dining late?? WHEN I get rebooked we are going to choose late seating. Does anyone want to link up?

[Babs417]

Disneygrl36 15 are family the rest are close friends 9 are kids I cant wait:goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;) :) :cutie:

[dizzi]

Dream cruiser, i might be willing to give up Dh for a golf excursion for him.

And we are eating late. I just thought this would work out better for us, as not to have to rush to get things done before dinner time.

[dizzi]

dream cruiser........... how many children do you have and how old?

[DreamCruiser100]

ONE Miracle DD age 8 1/2 when we cruise

[DreamCruiser100]

Only saw your last post the first time:goodvibes

I know DH would be really excited if I told him he could play golf, he was been unwilling to get excited since the "VISA" incident. He doesn't even know they have a golf excursion and I know he would love it. Our DD will probably eat in the Club a few times, as she is looking forward to "eating like a grown-up" and is definitely a social butterfly.

[DreamCruiser100]

Dizzi, I see your from Ft. Lauderdale, We are in that area sometimes for Truck shows, mabe we could "DO" lunch:idea:

[dizzi]

Lunch would be awesome!

I have 2 pink and black pirate eye patches , that say pirate princess on them, if anyone wants them!

We will not be using them, as they will not match our costumes.
i can just bring them along with me.

[DreamCruiser100]

Would love one of the Pink Pirate princess patches for DD. I sent you a pm.

[vital]

Morning all! I've actually had to turn the airconditioner on the past few days! Loving it but won't like the bill:scared: . This pollen is killing everyone around here. Nuclear yellow powder is on EVERYTHING! Claritin is scarce on the shelves at Target.

I tried on my bathing suits from last year and almost passed out. Please, for the sake of your own sanity, at least get a little color before you try on a bathing suit. It'll make you look better! My white self is horrible in a bathing suit at the moment. :scared1: At least when we cruise I'll still have a little of my Caribbean sun left from first one!pirate:

Okie dokie, must go shower unless I want to run off everyone I come in contact with!:lmao:

[ohsodisney]

Pam . OMG I am soooooo excited for you . I thought I may have lost one of my drinking and Bingo buddies . YIPPY WOOHOO :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Hope everyone is doing well. sorry I haven't been on much it's just been so nutty around here since the snow has been melting and once again I am enjoying my 4 mile bridges walk with my friend. We go everyday , well when I am not working at 2:00. Then the gym in the morning for an hour and the gym at night for an hour. My fit by 40 plan is going better then expected and I am working my **** off to do it, it does feel pretty darn good thou. Down to 116 but I am sure the woohoos will add 5 pounds or so HEHE :lmao:

Well off to the post office.

Have a wonderful night everyone.

I have been keeping up with you all just no time really to post lately. I'm sure during the Summer I may disappear even more. But I love ya all.:)

[Disneygrl36]

:cool1: :cool1: We got Wilderness Lodge studio for Oct 26th just like we wanted :cool1: :cool1:
Now when do the MNSSHP tickets go on sale????
Will be calling next month for dinner ressies for that night as well when we hit the 6 month mark.
Excursions....pretty well decided on Rhino Riders & St John island tour I think. Still want to do the Spa Suite & I am giving up the dolphins for that I think as DH said I had to choose.
Good to see you Maria.....I've been missing you. :goodvibes:
You & Paula are going to put all of us to shame with all that excercising. I have got to get my butt in gear. Happily Weight Watchers is going better. Down 2lbs this week....headed back in the right direction. Have been walking more since it's getting so nice & springy out, but still no commited excercise program yet. I am hoping to use you girls as motivation to get my butt back to doing the FIRM.

CAN WE GO YET???????? :sail:

[Kimmielee]

I believe the MNSSHP tickets go on sale May 1st.... at least they have the last couple of years. :goodvibes

I can't wait ... this is the month that we can start making dining ressies... we should all try to make dinner ressies in MK so we can stay in the park while they shut down and transform it... What would be your choice? Crystal Palace, Tony's Town Square or Liberty Tree Tavern? :confused3

We did this two years ago... went back to the hotel for an early afternoon rest, returned to the park at 4 ish... had an early dinner at 5 ish... and then when the park "re-opened" with all the cool Halloween stuff we were already there! :cool1:

CAN WE GO YET?????????????????????????

[Babs417]

Bump:goodvibes ;) :) :cutie:

[vital]

OK, once again y'all need to talk me into doing MNSSHP vs getting a park hopper. First of all, how late does MGM stay open in the fall? That would be my first deciding factor. I just know Ethan is going to want to go to MGM and see Indiana Jones and he won't understand that we can only go to MK. I was thinking if we went to MK during the day Friday and hopped to MGM while everyone was at MNSSHP we'd have a blast. But then again, I don't want to miss something that I'll probably never see again!

OK, too much thinking this early in the morning. I'll probably just end up going to MGM during the day and MNSSHP at night. The lines are short for the rides at MNSSHP aren't they? He's not much into trick or treating. He'll do it here, but I know when we are at MK he'll be ready to ride instead of wait in line for candy.

My brain hurts now! I must go shower and get ready for work!pirate:

[Karen Mouse]

Forgive me for gatecrashing - just wondered if you have heard off Chris (AFEG) lately?

He's disapeared from our 20th Oct thread - we thought he might be lurking over here:confused3

If you see him, please tell him to come over and say hello.

Happy cruising everybody - we promise to leave the ship in one piece when we've finished with it on the 27th;)

[vital]

Forgive me for gatecrashing - just wondered if you have heard off Chris (AFEG) lately?

He's disapeared from our 20th Oct thread - we thought he might be lurking over here:confused3

If you see him, please tell him to come over and say hello.

Happy cruising everybody - we promise to leave the ship in one piece when we've finished with it on the 27th;)

Last I saw of him here he said, "see ya Friday" and that was last week. Haven't heard from him since.

Just leave enough for the martini tasting!pirate:

[Babs417]

were did he go how can we find him:confused3 :confused3 :idea: :scared:

[dizzi]

I just got an exciting email and wanted to share....
I am going to be trying out for PROJECT RUNWAY April 5th.

I hope i make it but i hope it doesnt interfere with the cruise!

So excited i have to go and sew every minute until then!:cool1:

[disneyfanforever]

Oh my gosh, dizzi, that is so exciting. My sister absolutely loves that show. What an exciting opportunity. How did you apply? You must be really great! I can't sew anything. I am so excited for you. What type of things are you making?

My boys are still having an absolute blast with my parents in Disney World. My oldest DS who is 9 (Tyler) went with my dad to a Spring Training Atlanta Braves game last night and had lots of fun. I think they were all heading back to EPCOT today to do some of the things they hadn't done yet. Did I mention how much I wish I was there?
I am glad my boys are having fun.

[Lindy Loo]

Hi there, my names Linda and I will be cruising on the Magic on the 20th Oct. Chris will also be cruising with us, and then staying on, to party with you guys too ! ( Lucky s*d! :lmao: )


He has kind of disappeared off our thread, which is a bit of a worry?:confused3 ..... and we miss him:hug:

Just wondering if you have heard from him?, and if you do, tell him to get back over to our thread, *** im kicking his butt on the post counts ! :)


Will try not to drink the bar dry on our cruise...... any idea where we could "stow" so we could stay on for an extra week ? :confused3


Have a great cruise

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[dizzi]

Well i have been trying to apply for awhile now, but i couldnt get any information ,and then when i got home today i had an email that siad they are doing open casting call here in miami.
I dont know what i am going to take or make, It is only 7 days away so i will be having my own sew off here, at home, i have to take 3 items!

[ohsodisney]

Hi Lindy LOo. I am now starting to get worried about Chris as well. He was always on chatting with me first thing in the morning and I miss that, it started my day off right :)
Wow you lucky DD'ers. No idea where you can stow away, my only thought would be to, NO. I can't say that, well what the heck, hook up with one of the , NO never mind. Sorry about that. I sure hope you leave some liquior for us :lmao:

[ohsodisney]

Pam , Wow 21 pounds thats awesome, you are doing well. I just hhave an addiction with the gym and some of the bald guys there are kinda cute to look at HEHE :lmao: :rotfl: . Never really cared for bald guys but these ones put most men to shame:rolleyes1 My friend is also doing well with her weight loss and I think it is because I call her everyday day and tell her she is coming with me :) I oove to motivate others to do well, plus I tell them they will just plain feel better.

[PaDisneyCouple]

dizzi: happy for you. I swear off Project Runway each new season (don't know why), and am back to watching it within 3 episodes. We don't do many reality shows, but we keep coming back to this one.

And now, for a shameless plug: We've decided to post a trip report from our 10/05 cruise. Dated, to say the least. But we thought we'd share. Here's a link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1399800

Sean

[PaDisneyCouple]

Oh, almost forgot: been seeing rumors of a massive Disney show marathon coming. I checked the Travel Channel web-site yesterday. On 4/1 (better not be an April Fool's joke!) they're showing nothing but Disney shows from 1400-2400 Eastern time. :banana: :banana: :happytv:

:groom:

[LoriLuvsDisney]

Just dropping in to say HI! Just spent the last hour catching up with everything.

Haven't been on in awhile, but still can't wait to go. I too have been on a diet! Our community swimming pool opens this Saturday (BRRR!) and I promised the kids this year that I'd put a swimming suit on and go play with them!

A little under 7 months to go! Can't wait. We're staying in DW for a couple days after the cruise so I'm crossing my fingers to get our DVC accomodations we want, can't make the ressie's until next week though. We figured since we are going all the way accross country might as well spend an extra couple days. Of course, the kids aren't complaining - no school for a few more days! I only have a 25th Wedding Anniversay once:love: :love:

[Disneygrl36]

So......now 2 folks have come over checking on Chris....anybody find out what's up with him???? :confused3:

Paula.......we love MNSSHP. I think in the fall MGM tends to close around 7pm. I think you guys would love the party....we went on Halloween night in 2004 & still had almost no wait for rides. It really is a lot of fun & the parade & fireworks are really cool. You will have fun no matter what you decide, but my vote is for the party. You can get in around 4 with your ticket & ride rides, then eat dinner & be ready for the party to start at 7.

Dizzi....good luck with the Project Runway casting call :shamrock:

Lori......wow 25 years that is awesome.

[dizzi]

Just spent the last hour and half cutting out the bottom of a dress.
I must pick up speed or i will never have all this stuff done by casting call day.

But now back to reality i have to iron clothes for tomoorw and get in bed.

good night all

[Kimmielee]

OK, once again y'all need to talk me into doing MNSSHP vs getting a park hopper.

My dear ... MNSSHP is not about the trick or treating... I think, if anything, that is the least of all reasons that we go. Noah isn't a big candy eater and quite frankly prefers to hand out the goods vs. run around and get them! :rotfl:

MNSSHP is about seeing the park all transformed into a Halloween Party, the characters dressed up in their Halloween costumes and the almost no line rides!!!!

The beginning of the MNSSHP parade is AMAZING!!!! I won't ruin it for you... but you HAVE to see it!! :woohoo:

If no one is interested in doing dinner... I might take Sarah and Noah to Cinderella's castle for dinner that night. We'll be on the dining plan and it takes 2 dinner credits. Sarah won't even be here the first night we are and we plan on going to DTD that night to have dinner with two of my underwriters that live in FL anyway so I'll have enough credits. Sarah is a HUGE princess fan... and I think it would be special to have her first dinner at WDW in Cinderella's Castle... don't you?:cloud9:

[DreamCruiser100]

WOO HOO DIZZI!! Way to go, I can barely sew on a button:goodvibes

Paula: MNNSHP is a must!! I here "JACK" will be there LOL, It really is a fun time and the ride wait is at a minimum.


Kimmie, We will meet for dinner if you like, just let me know the details.

Spent the day at DTD with my DD and my niece. We had a blast and I started making my list of CRUISE MUST HAVES. They have SO MUCH POC stuff!!!
and the Princess dresses are getting SOOO fancy!! They are just stunning.
DD wants to be Minnie for Halloween and they have the cutest sparkling dress and accessories!! and best of all

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
DD was picked as ARTIST OF THE DAY!!!! ( she was coloring at "Pooh Corner" waiting for me to finish shopping with her cousin) and a CM came over and gave her a Disney Dreams certificate stating she was the artist of the day and placed her drawing in a frame for all to see. DD was thrilled:wizard:

She also received a pin and an art set from another CM. I will try to load up the pics ASAP. What a great day.

Have a wonderful day tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DreamCruiser100]

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Sorry its sideways!!

Just Checking out the PIRATE GEAR!!!
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[DreamCruiser100]

Saving us from Page 2

Have a great day everyone!!!!
:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

[A fat english gent]

Wow many thanks for the concern am great just got held up home for a few days....off to read what ive missed....:rotfl2:

[Kimmielee]

Wow many thanks for the concern am great just got held up home for a few days....off to read what ive missed....:rotfl2:

Um.... held up or tied up? :lmao:

[A fat english gent]

Um.... held up or tied up? :lmao:

Kimm darling am simply not that kinda chap....How's the loving going dear?...Does Hazel need to buy a hat yet?....:rotfl2:

[Kimmielee]

Kimm darling am simply not that kinda chap....How's the loving going dear?...Does Hazel need to buy a hat yet?....:rotfl2:

No hat required... I broke up with David. Too many issues with the EX, child support and anger. He was afraid to be happy!!! I need a happy man!!! :goodvibes

[pjpoohbear]

awww, Kim

But you seem good with it, right?

[dizzi]

Kimmi...i just love when a woman knows when to break up ...shows real strength! AWESOME!!!!! WOMEN RULE!!!!!

[A fat english gent]

Er hello am still here girl....:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[dizzi]

GOSH, i just dont see how i am ging to have enough time to make 3 items before this casting call, i am trying to see if they are having others that i could fly to, 6 days is just not enough time with work and kids to get 3 items made to my anal, perfectiosnist needs.:eek:

[A fat english gent]

No hat required... I broke up with David. Too many issues with the EX, child support and anger. He was afraid to be happy!!! I need a happy man!!! :goodvibes

Sorry to hear that love,HIS loss,am afraid some of us men just love to play the victim,not all i may add......:rotfl2:

[tsoccer5]

we leave tomorrow night to start the drive down to Fort Lauderdale for our spring break cruise on the Caribbean Princess. I will not be telling the kids that we will be basically driving by Disney to get there.

But I am ready to be there already! party:

That being said when I get back I will be ready to start day dreaming about our October Cruise =-).

My questions:
How do I convince DH to do the night at the MK, sorry I can not remember the abbreviation for the Halloween night, the night before we cruise? It would require another day off for him and another for each child off of school...

I see you all talking about booking reservations, spa treatments, etc at 3am? How far out is that? I assumed it was after final payment, but could I be wrong?

This is our 5th cruise but our first on Disney, so any other insider information will be greatly appreciated.

Well our bags are 90% packed and I convinced DH to make our way to Savannah after work tomorrow night and then down to Fort Lauderdale we go the next day for our Sunday departure.

I look forward to getting to know everyone more when we return!

Happy Easter
tsoccer and crew

:tigger: :tink: pirate: ::MinnieMo

[dizzi]

I am going to willingly admit that i am soo freakin jealous of you right now!

[Kimmielee]

we leave tomorrow night to start the drive down to Fort Lauderdale for our spring break cruise on the Caribbean Princess. I will not be telling the kids that we will be basically driving by Disney to get there.

But I am ready to be there already! party:


I see you all talking about booking reservations, spa treatments, etc at 3am? How far out is that? I assumed it was after final payment, but could I be wrong?

This is our 5th cruise but our first on Disney, so any other insider information will be greatly appreciated.

Well our bags are 90% packed and I convinced DH to make our way to Savannah after work tomorrow night and then down to Fort Lauderdale we go the next day for our Sunday departure.

I look forward to getting to know everyone more when we return!

Happy Easter
tsoccer and crew

:tigger: :tink: pirate: ::MinnieMo

tsoccer have a GREAT cruise!!! :cheer2: If you see a man in his early fifties wearing shorts and fly away gray hair and his wife wearing jean's and anything with a flag on it... it's my Brother and SIL. They are going on the Spring Break Cruise out of Fort Lauderdale as chaperones for their son on his Senior Trip. Get this... that's ALL they know... the port they leave from. No details, no excursions planned, not a clue about what ports they will visit - can you imagine being so uniformed? :confused3

I am going to willingly admit that i am soo freakin jealous of you right now! Me too dizzi!!! By the way, get back to sewing!! We want to see you on TV!!!

awww, Kim

But you seem good with it, right? I am, simply because I've had reservations from the beginning about these issues and let his dimple blind me. I became his "therapist" and listened to his venting and anger more than anything toward the end. Not a fun relationship! :sad2:

Kimmi...i just love when a woman knows when to break up ...shows real strength! AWESOME!!!!! WOMEN RULE!!!!! Yes, dizzi - we do RULE!!! (Sorry guys, we still love ya!):grouphug:

[dizzi]

I want to go to the MNSSHP!
When can we get tickets, and how can we hook up with everyone?

[pjpoohbear]

we leave tomorrow night to start the drive down to Fort Lauderdale for our spring break cruise on the Caribbean Princess. I will not be telling the kids that we will be basically driving by Disney to get there.

But I am ready to be there already! party:

That being said when I get back I will be ready to start day dreaming about our October Cruise =-).

My questions:
How do I convince DH to do the night at the MK, sorry I can not remember the abbreviation for the Halloween night, the night before we cruise? It would require another day off for him and another for each child off of school...
It is cool, but if it is going to be a problems for school and work, skip it and just arrive ready to party on the ship.
I see you all talking about booking reservations, spa treatments, etc at 3am? How far out is that? I assumed it was after final payment, but could I be wrong?
For Castaway Cay Club members, pervious cruisers, it is 90 days before, for Concierge it is 105 days before, for newbies it is 75 days before. At 3 am on the day you can book, new screens will open on www.disneycruise.com and you can do online booking for palo, spa, excursions, and pre-register kids in the clubs. That is also the best order to do these bookings in.
This is our 5th cruise but our first on Disney, so any other insider information will be greatly appreciated.

Well our bags are 90% packed and I convinced DH to make our way to Savannah after work tomorrow night and then down to Fort Lauderdale we go the next day for our Sunday departure.

I look forward to getting to know everyone more when we return!

Happy Easter
tsoccer and crew

:tigger: :tink: pirate: ::MinnieMo


hints and tips in blue

[Kimmielee]

I want to go to the MNSSHP!
When can we get tickets, and how can we hook up with everyone?

You order the tickets from Disney... they go on sale around May 1st. Those of us that will be there will meet up at sometime to put real faces with the real names! My sitter (Sarah - 24 then) and Noah and I will be there for dinner... trying to decide where so we can stay in the park while they kick everyone else out and transform it from the regular MK to MNSSHP with all the decorations! It's lot's of fun!

The Trick or Treating is pretty lame... it's not about that... it's about seeing the park all dressed up, the cool parade and the park is closed to the general population... it's much less crowded and rides are much easier to get on!

Seeing the characters dressed up for Halloween is cool too. We've done it for 2 of the past 3 years. The weather has always been perfect and the night very special! We were there on Halloween night in 2005!

[dizzi]

Hey just wanting to ask again, if any one saw my post about the MORTON SALT GIRL costume.
I thought for sure soemone said they were going to dress up as this.

ANYONE?

[Kimmielee]

Hey just wanting to ask again, if any one saw my post about the MORTON SALT GIRL costume.
I thought for sure soemone said they were going to dress up as this.

ANYONE?

Not me.... I'm going to be a tourist.... if I can talk one of my co-workers out of her costume she wore last year... It's a hoot!! :lmao:

[Disneygrl36]

Hi everybody...

Dizzi...it wasn't me. I will be Mary Poppins & DH Bert.

We will probably do dinner at Liberty Tree at MNSSHP. Love the characters dressed up in costume & some of the wait staff puts on scary Haunted Mansion type make-up. We did this dinner at our last MNSSHP in 2005.

Kimmie...the castle would be a perfect dinner spot for a Princess lover.
Also, sorry about your break up, but better that than turn yourself into his personal therapist. :hug:

Glad to see ya Chris....you were worrying us folks.

Have an awesome cruise tsoccer5 & family.......so jealous here. Wish we were cruising so soon too!!!!

[Kimmielee]

And now, for a shameless plug: We've decided to post a trip report from our 10/05 cruise. Dated, to say the least. But we thought we'd share. Here's a link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1399800

Sean

I like your report so far!! I'm embarrased to say I started a Pre-Trip report and never finished the real one!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1066412

[Kimmielee]

I think I counted right... but just wanted to be sure....

Those of us that are have sailed with DCL before have to be paid in full and can make ressies by 7/29 (90 days out)... 75 days is 8/13... right?:confused3

If we haven't paid in full by 7/29 then we have to wait until we are paid in full... but that drop dead dead line is 8/13... Right?

[pjpoohbear]

Kimmie you are right, although some of us may have the 07/29/2007 as their cancel date as well, final payment date changed after most of us had booked, and is now 90 days before hand. I am a 8/13/07.

[A fat english gent]

Bump...:)

[PaDisneyCouple]

Here's a link to a thread discussing the 4/1 Disney show marathon on the Travel Channel. They're saying that some (3) of the show will be updated from their original versions. Including the cruise show :boat: . Shows start at 1400, with the new ones at 1900 or 2000.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1403861

Dates we've made note of:
4/29 t-6 months for 10/26 ADR's
7/14 booking Palo, etc for those in suites or who purchased REAS
7/29 Castaway Club (repeat DCL cruisers) booking
8/13 first-time DCL cruisers

Every moment creeping closer... :tiptoe:

Sean

[dizzi]

I just spent $4 of my $2000 cruise budget on some white material for part of my dress i am making.
$1996 to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1:

[vital]

OK, y'all talked me into it. I'm feeling like doodoo today. Pollen is REALLY bad this year, doesn't usually bother me but is wreaking havoc this year. I still got up and did my weights though!

I'm sorry I've been MIA lately, in case y'all even noticed:lmao: . I'm trying to get my family cruise situated. It's kinda fun only having 4 months to decide what to do:rotfl2: . I'll post links to what I've got planned so far. I'll probably do that tonight or tomorrow. I'm cooking some chicken right now and won't have time.

Did I mention I tried on some shorts today? I look like an elephant's ****:scared1: and am only going to eat chicken, cheese, salad and tomatoes for a week (or as long as I can hold out) to try to get some muscle tone!

I'll holla at y'all later. Gotta make sure the chicken isn't burningpirate:

[Babs417]

Bump

[A fat english gent]

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[vital]

Chris! So good to see you again! You need to broadcast the exact days you're going to be gone so nobody will worry!

I'm so excited about our July cruise! Here are some links as promised! The first link is the Eco Tour we are doing on Antigua http://www.adventureantigua.com/tour.html#EcoTour

This link is to the beach on St John where I'll be on a mission to find a sea turtle. Don't worry, if I don't find one, I won't be too disappointed. I'll just have to find one on our crusie!http://www.stjohnbeachguide.com/Beaches/francis.html

Can't y'all just see us sitting there on that beautiful beach! It's not as touristy as others so no facilities. I'm going to bring a collapsable cooler and load it down at the peir with some adult beverages (and Ethan's drinks too) and off we'll go to snorkel and spend the day in paradise!:woohoo:

[PaDisneyCouple]

So, there we were, eating our lunch. Leftovers from 2 different takeout lunches yesterday. DW is leafing through the catalogs. If deemed worthy, they're dated on the back and retained. If not, they're flung over the couch to the recycle basket. Next thing I know, I'm hearing happy hmmmm's from my right. Now, the leftovers are good and all but... As I glance to my right, I see it: the Pottery Barn Kids Catalog has been sent to a couple of DINKS. Again. More happy sounds, and I look closer: PIRATES! :pirate: All sorts of pirate picnic, party, and bedroom stuff. Maps, costumes, plates, napkins, banners, etc. Next page: the bedroom. I'm in trouble here. Wall map, bedding, etc. I've been assured that the master bed and bath are safe. Needless to say, it has been deemed most worthy.

Sean

[pjpoohbear]

Lol

[A fat english gent]

Chris! So good to see you again! You need to broadcast the exact days you're going to be gone so nobody will worry!

I'm so excited about our July cruise! Here are some links as promised! The first link is the Eco Tour we are doing on Antigua http://www.adventureantigua.com/tour.html#EcoTour



Hello Paula love hope you and the little fella are both doing well....Have you been to Antigua before?,it's a beautiful place IMHO...I went away again but got waylayed for 6 days (long story)so i was late on coming home let's see what this week brings.....home Friday I HOPE...:rotfl2:

Hope you all have a great week...:)

ps...were now under 200 days before we head over the pond:dance3: :woohoo: :cool1: :cheer2: :banana: :rotfl2: Are we getting excited?....whatever gave you that idea:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[ohsodisney]

Sean I did see the PBK stuff since that store is a HUGE downfall for me , well for my DH I mean .

Chris, Glad to see ya again . Where have you been hiding ?

Tonight is our card and cookout night with our friends and I just made myself an apple Martini. WOOHOO :drinking1 Althou it looks and tastes nothing like the one I had on the cruise but it will still serve its purpose. Hamburgers, salt potatoes, macaroni salad, baked beans and drinks are on our menu for the night. LOTS & LOTS of drinks:woohoo: , it's been awhile. I even bought the new Bailys with the carmel, not to sure how good it is going to mix with vodka and Vermouth. Oh Well :confused3 , we will see later.:lmao: :rotfl: If DH has to put a blanket on me while I am passed out on the floor by the computer then that means not a good choice.

[dizzi]

Hi guys, HAPPY WEEKEND!

I wish i had a weekend off, but i guess i willhave to wait for the cruise to have that.

[dizzi]

My 20 year old DD has gotten engaged, and set her wedding date for DEC 1,:bride:
i almost cry everytime i say that:scared: ...I dont think it is becasue i am sad, or that i feel like i am loosing my Dd, i think it is becasue it makes me feel old.:cool2:

[Babs417]

On the road again went to Atlantic City with my 2 DD. Went shopping and to dinner, didnt I get a nail in my tire on the way home. Oh well. Sunday I DGD States for gymnastics wishus luck we need it the way things are going Have a great weekend everyone:goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;) :) :cutie: :cheer2:

[A fat english gent]

Good luck Babs....Rosie just taken "one hell of a beating" i lost count after the tenth goal went in :sad1: :sad1: They played girls 18 months older than them and on a full sized pitch with full sized goals....:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: poor kid the tears came and went after the each goal.....oh to be a goalkeeper....:sad2:

[vital]

On the road again went to Atlantic City with my 2 DD. Went shopping and to dinner, didnt I get a nail in my tire on the way home. Oh well. Sunday I DGD States for gymnastics wishus luck we need it the way things are going Have a great weekend everyone:goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;) :) :cutie: :cheer2:

Good luck! I'm sure she'll do great!:banana:

[vital]

Good luck Babs....Rosie just taken "one hell of a beating" i lost count after the tenth goal went in :sad1: :sad1: They played girls 18 months older than them and on a full sized pitch with full sized goals....:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: poor kid the tears came and went after the each goal.....oh to be a goalkeeper....:sad2:

She's a goal keeper!:eek: WOW! Tough gal you have there. This game will make her that much more determined to never let that happen again!

[A fat english gent]

Morning Paula,she's as hard as nails dear but being a keeper she feels she let's the team down when she let's the goals in but it's like i say "how many goals did you stop going in".....:rotfl2:

[vital]

I don't know how to break this to y'all but I'm cancelling the cruise. I can't afford both of them without strapping myself. I'll be at the MNSSHP though! We'll still have fun there. Maybe I can catch up with y'all next year sometime. I'm sorry:sad1:

[Kimmielee]

My 20 year old DD has gotten engaged, and set her wedding date for DEC 1,:bride:
i almost cry everytime i say that:scared: ...I dont think it is becasue i am sad, or that i feel like i am loosing my Dd, i think it is becasue it makes me feel old.:cool2: Congrats to your DD and her fiance!! I can't imagine, as a Mom, what that must feel like...overwhelming happiness with a dose of grieving over the loss of youth and innocence...

On the road again went to Atlantic City with my 2 DD. Went shopping and to dinner, didnt I get a nail in my tire on the way home. Oh well. Sunday I DGD States for gymnastics wishus luck we need it the way things are going Have a great weekend everyone:goodvibes :thumbsup2 ;) :) :cutie: :cheer2: Good luck to DGD!!!! I'm sure she'll do great!! :cheer2:

Good luck Babs....Rosie just taken "one hell of a beating" i lost count after the tenth goal went in :sad1: :sad1: They played girls 18 months older than them and on a full sized pitch with full sized goals....:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: poor kid the tears came and went after the each goal.....oh to be a goalkeeper....:sad2: I believe that the goalkeeper has the hardest job of all... and get's the most blame when things don't go well. Give Rosie a hug!!! I'm sure she worked her **** off!! :hug:

[Kimmielee]

I don't know how to break this to y'all but I'm cancelling the cruise. I can't afford both of them without strapping myself. I'll be at the MNSSHP though! We'll still have fun there. Maybe I can catch up with y'all next year sometime. I'm sorry:sad1:

HA HA HA like we don't know it's April FOOLs Day... what do you think we are...FOOLS??? :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Nice try Paula....

[vital]

HA HA HA like we don't know it's April FOOLs Day... what do you think we are...FOOLS??? :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Nice try Paula....

You should've rolled with me!:banana: Too smart for this early in the morning!:woohoo:

[vital]

APRIL FOOL'S!!!!!

CAN WE GO YET?!pirate:

[Kimmielee]

You should've rolled with me!:banana: Too smart for this early in the morning!:woohoo:

No matter how much my head is full of snot at this moment... you can't fool me... !!! I know you've already paid in full for this one... and the other one is a gift....

I was going to put on here that the break up ended up in engagement and I'm pregnant, so I can't travel being that far along...:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: YOU beat me to it!!!