10/24/2009 Bash on the Boat (I'm with B.O.B.) - Thread #27

[I'm with B.O.B.]

This is Thread #27 of the BOB threads.

Welcome to the "I'm with B.O.B., are you?" Cruise Thread. This cruise has been dubbed the BOB cruise because there are so many cruisers who are celebrating something on board and because of this, it was originally called Bash On the Boat which eventually got shortened to B.O.B. There actually is no one named Bob on this cruise (our KK1 Bob is sadly not joining us this time) but I'm sure all the non-bobers on this cruise would love to be with Bob too :goodvibes


If you're new to our group, you're not alone. Several of us have sailed together before (on the 10/20/07 Western Cruise - a.k.a. Konked Kruisers) and several more are new. To indicate the ones new to the group, we have put an * infront of their DIS name.

Here is the link to Thread #1 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1653493)

Here is the link to Thread #2 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1710010)

Here is the link to Thread #3 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1737202)

Here is the link to Thread #4 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1757306)

Here is the link to Thread #5 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1810633)

Here is the link to Thread #6 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1810633)

Here is the link to Thread #7 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1828307)

Here is the link to Thread #8 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1858359)

Here is the link to Thread #9 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1887474)

Here is the link to Thread #10 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1923643)

Here is the link to Thread #11 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1947653)

Here is the link to Thread #12 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1978035)

Thread #13 was omitted to not inject once ounce of bad luck into this cruise!

Here is the link to Thread #14 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1998498)

Here is the link to Thread #15 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2012721)

Here is the link to Thread #16 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2033961)

Here is the link to Thread #17 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2053469)

Here is the link to Thread #18 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2080997)

Here is the link to Thread #19 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2095937)

Here is the link to Thread #20 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2112435)

Here is the link to Thread #21 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2136021)

Here is the link to Thread #22 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2154932)

Here is the link to Thread #23 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2176554)

Here is the link to Thread #24 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2203730)

Here is the link to Thread #25 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2228813)

Here is the linkg to Thread #26 (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2250976)

The following is the same as the other first posts. For those of you new to our DIS Meet thread - WELCOME. There is plenty of good info in this post.

As usual, I'll be back here to update this post periodically. I will try to keep important information up here for all to reference as well as for all our new friends who come to cruise with us. If something of importance comes up, PM me and I will add the link.

We have dubbed this cruise "The Bash on the Boat" because so many people are celebrating birthdays or anniversaries on this cruise. You will also see "KK2" in the title. As you will read, many of us just sailed together on the 10/20/07 Western Cruise. So, with many of us returning here, we are dubbing this KK2. For those of you who didn't sail with us, please don't feel that you are not part of the group. We are a very open and welcoming/friendly bunch. We had such a great cruise last time, but feel it will be even better this time. Come along and enjoy the fun. We will get off-topic many times over the next 2 years, but it is a great way to get to know everyone.

First, here is the list of Characters:

*2Princes_&_1Princess = Brandee and Justin and their 3 kids. Florida.
A Fat English Gent = Chris and Hazel and their 3 kids. England.
*aquaholics = Alysoun and Russell DD 7 and DS 4. Arizona
B9erSteve = Steve and Laura. They will be traveling with their DS and DD. California.
*Brisully = Brian and his GF Sue. Chicago.
*captchris = Christian and Elaine and our DD 9 and DS 7. Connecticut. (also) Christian's parents and sister.
*CarrianneB = Carrianne and Rob with their 2 DS who will be 7 and 9. Wisconsin.
Cheryl N. WI = Cheryl and Al with their DD Rachel 15. Wisconsin.
*ciao_gina = Gina and Douglas with their DS who will be 7. California.
cntkg1 = Nancy G. and Chuck (a.k.a. Charlie Tuna). Wisconsin.
*danandnan = Dan and Nancy K. Maine
*Dee73 = Ron and Diane and their DS(10) and DD(8) and Diane's parents. Canada.
Disgrits = Paige and Rob. Virginia.
dizneycrazy4 = Janice and Mark with their DS(14) and DD(10). Wisconsin.
Dyerneeds/Tart Annihilator = Mike and Robin. Ohio.
*EPCOT_VA/Tinkerbell.RN = Matthew and Beth and their DD's who will be 10 and 12. Virginia.
*firefighter chris = Chris and Melissa and DD 8. Wisconsin
*Goofy4Ever = Lisa and Quincy and DS(14), DstepS(14). Wisconsin
goofyfreak = Lori and Scott with their 3 kids (also extended family). Virginia
GOS = Heather and Rick. England
*goslingl = Leisha and Tom from Kentucky
*gstroop28 = Angie and Dave and DD's (11 and 8-bday is sailaway). Virginia
*hockeychic = Kim and Mike and their DD who will be 17. Canada
*JENNANDJARYD = Jenn and her DS who will be 12. Colorado
JLDSMD = Jeff and his wife Suz and their DS who will be 9. Wisconsin
*JOANNEL = Joanne and Roger. Florida
Karen Mouse = Karen and Neil and their DS who will also be 9. England
*krazy4cruising = Jennifer and Ariel and DS (5) and DD (6 months). Toronto,Canada
*LeesyUD / DasBeast = Lisa and Dave. Pennsylvania
medicalman = Sean and Cath with their DD. England
*mickeyluv = Pam and Glen and their DD (12). North Carolina (traveling with Jill and Steve and their DD from England)
millerpjm = Jen and Pete with their DS who will be 6. Wisconsin
Morsel = Chris and Lynn. New York
*Nerbie Pie = Bernie and Sean and their kids Bailey and Gary. Calgary, Canada.
*NOKIDZ = Chris and Lori. Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada
Scouter = Rose traveling w/ her friend June (Bob is not coming ). New York
ST Cruisers = Tony and Stacy. Wisconsin.
*sunshinegirl = Tricia and Kevin and their kids Jillian (8) and Cassie (6). Indiana
Timon/Darkrobe = Cass and Rob and their DD Kira (2 at the time of sailing). Calgary, Canada
*tinkerbellmom1 = Sheri and Pat with their DS Dakota and DS Austin 15. Nevada
*tomspixie = Tiffany and Tom. Illinois
Walt & Di = Walt and Di (pretty easy to remember that one). Texas
*larleo = Leona and Larry, Kaylee (18) and Hannah (11) Texas.
*MrPink = Chris, Stacy, DD Rebecca
*QJ411 = Queenie & Dominick with DD3 - Central NJ
*JADA = Angie, Jeff, Dustin (14), Adrienne (11)
*KSFrogge = Angela, Tracy (DH), Chris (17), Rhiannon (10), Hagan (7) - Wichita, Kansas
*thegrays = Chaz (42), Teresa (40), Heather (14), Emily (9)

Friends of the Bash on the Boat--Friends that cannot join us this time around. You will all be missed!
arielhead = Tanya and DH with their DD (will be 14) and DS (will be 9). West Virginia.
CRSNDSNY = Melody and EB with their DD (4) and DS (2). Pennsylvania.
disney1990 = Libby and Skip. Maryland
DISNEYDUET = Shelley and Woody. Virginia.
minnieandmickey = Becky and Sean. California.
mohrt2 = Frank. Connecticut
njprincess = Kathy. New Jersey
Oybolshoi = Brenda and Jason. Missouri.
Team Fun Pants = Kristin and Jesse. Wisconsin.
tikimimi and tikimack--Mimi and Mack. Georgia
kdzgon = Laurie and Chuck and their DGS's (6 and 4). Florida

I will try to update that list as we go. If I forgot anyone or if you want different info posted, please PM me. I will NOT be putting room numbers up on this post.

A good place to start for planning this trip would be Cass' website. She has done a great job to organize almost everything you'll need for this cruise and posting here on the BOB board. Here is the link to Cass' site Cass B.O.B. Information Site

http://www.cassworld.ca/bobers.htm

Here are links to posts that we found important through this and the previous threads.

TRACKING YOUR DOCS
About 2 weeks before your cruise follow this UPS link.
http://wwwapps.ups.com/WebTracking/reference?loc=en_US

In the shipping reference put your cruise confirmation #. In the zip code put your zip or if you used a travel agent put their zip.

This will track your documents. It will give you up to date delivery information. If you used a travel agent it will be sent to them and they will have to get it to you. Most of the stuff that is in the pack you can do online ahead of time now.


IMPORTANT DATES
Online Reservations (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22959140&postcount=8975)

SIGNATURE LINE LOGOS
Besides the logos you can find on Cass' site, here are the ones with the "Ship in the Bottle". (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22685894&postcount=5528)

DIS TAG
As of August 13th, 2009, Dis Tag participation is CLOSED. In order to give everyone sufficient time to buy and prepare their Dis Tag gifts, we needed to have a cut off date and that date is now passed.

If you have any questions or concerns about Dis Tag, please PM Karen Mouse or millerpjm.

Dis Tag List (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33145738&postcount=796)


CLIP ART FOR DOOR MAGNETS
Door Magnet Clip Art (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22490090&postcount=3646)


EXCURSIONS
St. Thomas and St. John DCL Excursions (http://www.cassworld.ca/bob-excursions.htm)

Non Disney Excursions for St. Thomas and St. John (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=22941630&postcount=8752)


In case you're wondering how the points work for the Googley Eye Game (click here). (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31679527&postcount=1710) For the final official post on the thread, click here. (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31680774&postcount=1726)


In case anyone is wondering what the FO game we play here on the B.O.B. cruise meets thread, here is the explanation:
FO is a game (for lack of a better description) that was started on the Konked Kruiser thread that some of us belonged to for the October 07 cruise. The term FO was started by afeg.

Anyway, the game in a nutshell....if you post, and your post is the beginning of a page, then you try to get the second post on the page also. It means you have started a "Fresh One".

Now, this isn't always as easy as it seems - if there are multiple posters on at the same time, and someone else gets the second post, you don't get to "claim the FO". The 40 second rule between postings comes into play.


And finally here are two very handy links for your cruise...

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



List of DIS Tips
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2227769



Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Tips and Tricks



Remember, you can gain entry to MK as early as 4pm on the day you are attending MNSSHP. Use the turnstyles to the very right-hand side
and don't forget to get your wristbands and TOT bags when you enter!

Here's some tips for those of you who have never gone....

-Get there as early as 4pm, use the entrance at the very far right. Make sure they give you your wrist band and trick-or-treat bag!

-Between 5pm and 7pm is the best time to do the rides as most people are leaving the park!

-If you think you will be there until the end of the party, do the second parade as it is less busy. During the first parade, do the rides as everyone is at the parade.

-If you are watching the first parade, make sure you claim your spot about an hour before the parade!

-Watch the fireworks near the hub/tommorowland entrance to get a good view of the witch flying down from the castle! (The witch takes Tink's place during mnsshp)

-Check out the storefront windows along Main Street, they are decorated for Halloween!

-Make sure to ride Haunted Mansion, it is a totally different atmosphere there during the party.

-You can only buy the mnnshp merchandise (pins, t-shirts, music) during mnsshp party hours, so if you want something party specific, check the stores after 7pm.

-If you want to see characters, there's tons in Tomorrowland (near Carousel of Progress usually) and Fantasyland! Some are only ever seen during the party!

-Don't waste your time getting your fortune told, it's cheesy and the lines can take forever!

-If you want lots of candy, stop by the treat stations near the end of the night, they usually give out handfulls then!

-Make sure to enjoy the atmosphere on Main Street USA and the entrance area, especially if you got there at 4pm when the Halloween decorations weren't all up!



BOBer Celebrations

Timon-Anniversary-Rob & Cass October 17th-11 years
Timon-Kira's birthday-November 23rd-turning 3
Morsel (Chris/Lynn)- 39th Anniversary-October 24
Karen Mouse-Neil's 40th - 22 Aug
Karen Mouse-Karen and Neil's 16 year anniv - Nov 22
Karen Mouse-Ellis' birthday September 15th
Karen Mouse -Karen's birthday - September 5th
Disgrits - Anniversary Paige & Rob- Nov 9 - 19 years
millerpjm - Anniversary Jen & Pete- November 28th - 11 years
millerpjm - Jen's Birthday - October 17th
millerpjm - Pete's Birthday - November 14th
JLDSMD - Anniversary Jeff & Suz- October 2nd - 16 years
cntkg1 - Nancy & Chuck Celebrating 30th anniversary a little early - June 14th
ST Cruisers - Stacy's 27th birthday October 21st
ST Cruisers - Tony's 29th birthday November 20th
dyerneeds/ tart annihilator- Mike & Robin 34th anniversary -October 18th
EpcotVa/Tinkerbell.RN - Megan turns 12 and Sarah turns 10, both on October 28th
Cheryl N. WI - Cheryl & Al -22nd Anniversary September 19th
danandnan - Nancy K's birthday October 29th
goslingl - Leisha's birthday August 11th
goslingl - Tom's birthday November 2nd
goslingl - Leisha & Tom 28th Anniversary September 19th
Ciao_Gina - Gina & Douglas 10th Anniversary October 15th
B9erSteve - Anniversary Steve & Laura November 30th
gstroop28- Dave & Angie - 15th Anniversary December 17th
gstroop28- Dave's 42nd Birthday October 19th
gstroop28 - Becca's 8th birthday October 24th
dizneycrazy4 - Janice & Mark - 20th Anniversary June 10th
KSFrogge - Angela & Tracy's 14th Anniversary - September 2nd

[cntkg1]

Whoooo hooo! I'm in!

[JLDSMD]

Checking in.

[Nerbiepie]

Count the Princess in! :lmao:

[JLDSMD]

Oh sure Bernie, come on here. We're trying to close the last thread. Come join the party over there. :cool1:

[Timon]

I'm here :yay:

[disgrits]

I'm here.:goodvibes

[B9erSteve]

I made it to the new thread!

[B9erSteve]

Hey! I like the "I'm with B.O.B" poster. Perfect.

[Dyerneeds]

page 1 for underdog!!:cool2:pirate:

[cntkg1]

Should we try to close this one down tonight too? :lmao:

[disgrits]

Should we try to close this one down tonight too? :lmao:

Tell me what you ate. I had frozen pizza that I didn't like and popcorn at the movie....

[B9erSteve]

guess, I'm all alone. I'll just take my leave and put the kids to bed. See ya'll

[Dyerneeds]

Should we try to close this one down tonight too? :lmao:

i'm in.:thumbsup2 sleep is over rated anyway.:rotfl:
unless i get an offer i cant refuse.:rolleyes1

[Nerbiepie]

Should we try to close this one down tonight too? :lmao:

Party animal!! :woohoo:

[disgrits]

Well, I guess I'm outta here, too. I have 3 snorer's in the bed with me--Rob, Alex and Moose!

[Timon]

Night everyone :wave2:

It's been a slice ;)

[cntkg1]

Tell me what you ate. I had frozen pizza that I didn't like and popcorn at the movie....

Today I had TGIF's Jack Daniel's Chicken. Amazing stuff. I have enough for leftovers and then I end up eating it as soon as I get home. :rotfl2:

guess, I'm all alone. I'll just take my leave and put the kids to bed. See ya'll

Night Steve. I'm out too. :wave:

[Nerbiepie]

Night night Paige

[Dyerneeds]

did Di make it over here yet?

[Tart Annihilator]

Nite Cass & Nancy....

[Nerbiepie]

Night everyone :wave2:

It's been a slice ;)

Today I had TGIF's Jack Daniel's Chicken. Amazing stuff. I have enough for leftovers and then I end up eating it as soon as I get home. :rotfl2:



Night Steve. I'm out too. :wave:

night night guys :hug:

[Tart Annihilator]

Nite Paige

[Dyerneeds]

later fellow bobbers.
:cool2:

[Nerbiepie]

later fellow bobbers.
:cool2:

you going to bed bro?

[Walt & Di]

did Di make it over here yet?

I am here. I was talking on chat with one of my friends from way back when Erika was in high school. She found me on facebook. Can you believe it. Erika just turned 30 last month. How fun to talk to her. But at least I made it to page 2. :yay::woohoo::yay:

[Walt & Di]

Good nite to all my friends. We had a good time tonite. Talk to you all later. I better get to bed too. My eyes are crossing. Diane

[Nerbiepie]

night night all

[QJ411]

Hi everyone - I just wanted to pop in and sub to the new thread. Hope everyone's having a nice weekend! :woohoo:

[danandnan]

Good morning everybody. We made the trip to the new thread:cool1:.
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[millerpjm]

Good morning all...

I'm posting from my new iPod touch!!!! I got an early birthday/anniversary present from DH...

Today I have a big cleaning/organizing day planned. Not a ton of fun,but hopefully productive...

[millerpjm]

Fo?

[captchris]

The Captain is checking in...

Today I had TGIF's Jack Daniel's Chicken. Amazing stuff. I have enough for leftovers and then I end up eating it as soon as I get home. :rotfl2:
I love that stuff! In fact, that's the reason I picked TGIFridays for our New England DIS meet. ;)

[cntkg1]

The Captain is checking in...


I love that stuff! In fact, that's the reason I picked TGIFridays for our New England DIS meet. ;)

Christian, I could lick the plate when I'm done with that stuff! :rotfl: At least you'll relate when I say I can barely wait until I'm home to finish up the leftovers. ;)

*****

Good morning BOBers! :wave:

Whatzup for today? We're going to be painting the trim on the outside of the house (well, Chuck will be painting...I'll be making sure he does it right ;)) and then Tony and Stacy are coming over for dinner and some cruise talk. I'll be posting pictures of the shutter colors for you all to vote on. I can't decide between the black or hunter green.

Later peeps.:cutie:

[gstroop28]

Good morning all...

I'm posting from my new iPod touch!!!! I got an early birthday/anniversary present from DH...

Today I have a big cleaning/organizing day planned. Not a ton of fun,but hopefully productive...

Woooooooo hooooo Jen!! That was my Christmas present from 2008, but then 3 months later we upgraded our cells to the Iphone (which does everything the itouch does except it has a phone)

Isn't it great???? Have fun playing with it and figuring out all the fun features!!

[Dyerneeds]

morning gang.:wizard:

looks like a cruise planning day.:yay: Robins making magnets :thumbsup2, i'll be watching her.:rolleyes1
i've got 60 episodes of Get Smart to watch.:happytv: (love that agent 99:cutie:) she and Marlo Thomas..That Girl.. were my first loves.:love::lovestruc

[B9erSteve]

Good morning all...

I'm posting from my new iPod touch!!!! I got an early birthday/anniversary present from DH...

Today I have a big cleaning/organizing day planned. Not a ton of fun,but hopefully productive...

COOLIO! Careful with that thing. It is addictive. I got to the point where I couldn't go anywhere without it! Then, I wanted internet access in more places and it ultimately ended up with me getting an iPhone. Here's my list of favorite apps:

Acro Bible NIV Plus: (don't get this one right now because they are having technical difficulties with the installation of the new version. But once done it's wonderful to have the entire Bible in such a compact form.

WDW mini-maps: they have one for each park. if you're planning a trip to WDW and arent familiar with their layouts this will be nice.

Countdown+: This is a fun app that countdowns the days until special events.

Documents To Go: The best word processor for the iPhone/iTouch. But their spreadsheet is not ready for prime time yet.

Dots Free: fun game.

eReader or Kindle: apps for reading eBooks. I've used both and they're both great I lean toward Kindle because of the Amazon selection is great and downloading is easy. You'll never want to carry a book around again!

Fandongo: for finding out what's at the movies.

Flood it: fun game.

Ged-View: if you're into Genealogy.

Peggle: just like the computer game. very fun!

Phone flix: for accessing your NetFlix account

Photobucket: for accessing you photobucket account.

Spreadsheet: If you absolutely have to have a spreadsheet program and can't wait until Docs-to-go finishes theirs.

Sudoku (free): fun game.

Toy Story Mania: Awesome! A must have!

[B9erSteve]

Christian, I could lick the plate when I'm done with that stuff! :rotfl: At least you'll relate when I say I can barely wait until I'm home to finish up the leftovers. ;)

*****

Good morning BOBers! :wave:

Whatzup for today? We're going to be painting the trim on the outside of the house (well, Chuck will be painting...I'll be making sure he does it right ;)) and then Tony and Stacy are coming over for dinner and some cruise talk. I'll be posting pictures of the shutter colors for you all to vote on. I can't decide between the black or hunter green.

Later peeps.:cutie:

Already have to say, I love hunter green and nothing tops it.

[B9erSteve]

Woooooooo hooooo Jen!! That was my Christmas present from 2008, but then 3 months later we upgraded our cells to the Iphone (which does everything the itouch does except it has a phone)

Isn't it great???? Have fun playing with it and figuring out all the fun features!!

See... I told ya!

Laura's bugging the crud out of me to get her the iPhone. Luckily, she's not due for an upgrade. Yet.

[B9erSteve]

More days off for me. Yay! I've got to write a Newspaper ad for our Explorer. It needs to sell now that it's working in tip top shape.

[goofyfreak]

Morning guys.
Just checking in realy quick. Back to cleaning.......:headache:

[Dyerneeds]

See... I told ya!

Laura's bugging the crud out of me to get her the iPhone. Luckily, she's not due for an upgrade. Yet.

shhhh. dont tell Robin.:rolleyes1

[Dyerneeds]

you missed a wild nite on the dis last nite lori.:rotfl2::wizard:

[gstroop28]

COOLIO! Careful with that thing. It is addictive. I got to the point where I couldn't go anywhere without it! Then, I wanted internet access in more places and it ultimately ended up with me getting an iPhone. Here's my list of favorite apps:

Acro Bible NIV Plus: (don't get this one right now because they are having technical difficulties with the installation of the new version. But once done it's wonderful to have the entire Bible in such a compact form.

WDW mini-maps: they have one for each park. if you're planning a trip to WDW and arent familiar with their layouts this will be nice.

Countdown+: This is a fun app that countdowns the days until special events.

Documents To Go: The best word processor for the iPhone/iTouch. But their spreadsheet is not ready for prime time yet.

Dots Free: fun game.

eReader or Kindle: apps for reading eBooks. I've used both and they're both great I lean toward Kindle because of the Amazon selection is great and downloading is easy. You'll never want to carry a book around again!

Fandongo: for finding out what's at the movies.

Flood it: fun game.

Ged-View: if you're into Genealogy.

Peggle: just like the computer game. very fun!

Phone flix: for accessing your NetFlix account

Photobucket: for accessing you photobucket account.

Spreadsheet: If you absolutely have to have a spreadsheet program and can't wait until Docs-to-go finishes theirs.

Sudoku (free): fun game.

Toy Story Mania: Awesome! A must have!

Wooo!! Thanks for the suggestions Steve!! I have to agree with you about the Kindle App - I am HOOKED!!! The only downside is that you can't share your books with friends - but I love reading on the app - is FANTASTIC (and I didn't have to shell out $299 for a Kindle!)

[Dyerneeds]

time to ellipicalize. whoops, i owe Cass another quarter for using her word.
:rolleyes1

[captchris]

COOLIO! Careful with that thing. It is addictive. I got to the point where I couldn't go anywhere without it! Then, I wanted internet access in more places and it ultimately ended up with me getting an iPhone. Here's my list of favorite apps:

Acro Bible NIV Plus: (don't get this one right now because they are having technical difficulties with the installation of the new version. But once done it's wonderful to have the entire Bible in such a compact form.

WDW mini-maps: they have one for each park. if you're planning a trip to WDW and arent familiar with their layouts this will be nice.

Countdown+: This is a fun app that countdowns the days until special events.

Documents To Go: The best word processor for the iPhone/iTouch. But their spreadsheet is not ready for prime time yet.

Dots Free: fun game.

eReader or Kindle: apps for reading eBooks. I've used both and they're both great I lean toward Kindle because of the Amazon selection is great and downloading is easy. You'll never want to carry a book around again!

Fandongo: for finding out what's at the movies.

Flood it: fun game.

Ged-View: if you're into Genealogy.

Peggle: just like the computer game. very fun!

Phone flix: for accessing your NetFlix account

Photobucket: for accessing you photobucket account.

Spreadsheet: If you absolutely have to have a spreadsheet program and can't wait until Docs-to-go finishes theirs.

Sudoku (free): fun game.

Toy Story Mania: Awesome! A must have!
I wish I had a good Bible app for my BlackBerry Storm. I can't seem to find one, but maybe I am not looking in the right place. I'll try the BlackBerry App Store again. That is where I get my apps.

[captchris]

Eh, found the Acro Bible NIV but it is $20 bucks!

Cheaper than a good Bible by a lot, so perhaps I should spring for it.

[minnieandmickey]

just popping in to subscribe and say good morning.

[B9erSteve]

Chis, I really like the Acro Bible. it's easy to use and customizable. Really bummed that the Apple version is buggy right now. They say they are working with Apple to figure out the problem. I still have it on my iTouch. Just stupidly deleted it off my iPhone to try to get the upgrade app to load. Now I have to sit in church with the iTouch on one leg for the Bible and the iPhone on the other to write my notes. Major techno geekiness.

[B9erSteve]

Eh, found the Acro Bible NIV but it is $20 bucks!

Cheaper than a good Bible by a lot, so perhaps I should spring for it.

I think that $20 is what it was for the iPhone too. Cool that they have it availiable for the Blackberry.

[Walt & Di]

Christian, I could lick the plate when I'm done with that stuff! :rotfl: At least you'll relate when I say I can barely wait until I'm home to finish up the leftovers. ;)

*****

Good morning BOBers! :wave:

Whatzup for today? We're going to be painting the trim on the outside of the house (well, Chuck will be painting...I'll be making sure he does it right ;)) and then Tony and Stacy are coming over for dinner and some cruise talk. I'll be posting pictures of the shutter colors for you all to vote on. I can't decide between the black or hunter green.

Later peeps.:cutie:

Have a great day Nancy. Miss talking to you. I am so busy I am on all different times of day. Whenever I can find the time. Walt is golfing right now. I should be picking up and putting things away from our last two adventures.

[goofyfreak]

you missed a wild nite on the dis last nite lori.:rotfl2::wizard:

I saw that. I was in bed snoozing.

[Walt & Di]

you missed a wild nite on the dis last nite lori.:rotfl2::wizard:

yeah I think I was up until after midnight talking with everyone. It was lots of fun. Cant wait to do it again or see everyone on the ship. :yay::woohoo::yay:

[Timon]

For those of you who don't follow the DCL board:




Changes to Castaway Cay coming :thumbsup2

http://www.baltimoresun.com/travel/bal-tr.disney30aug30,0,4832410.story

[Timon]

New cabanas

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2009-08/48854511.jpg

Slide

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2009-08/48855186.jpg

[ciao_gina]

Holy cow, peeps!! It took me a while to catch up. I think I skipped a couple of pages.

Anyone heard about baby Madeline?

Chris, we are going to have to trade stories of our NY Italian families. My grandfather and great uncle were part of 'the family' for real.

Good books to read:

Secret life of Bees
Anything by Elizabeth Berg
Anything by Maeve Binchey (especially Tara Road)
Anything by Fannie FLagg who wrote Fried Green Tomatoes
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson (hilarious)
Joy Luck Club
Memoirs of a Geisha
Before Women had Wings

Loved My Uncle Vinney and Marisa Tomei.

O.k. am I caught up?

Going to the farmer's market today and then to my parents house so my mom can start working on my formal night dress. THe last time I wore I Sean was 5 months old and I had a lot of baby fat

[ciao_gina]

http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos4667/6/55/44/2/30/9/930024455605_0_ALB.jpg

http://http://www.kodakgallery.com/PhotoView.jsp?&collid=50565924305.118802455605.1251645988599&photoid=930024455605&folderid=0&view=1&page=2&sort_order=1&albumsperpage=&navfolderid=2008Testing photo attachment...

[B9erSteve]

New cabanas

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2009-08/48854511.jpg

Slide

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/media/photo/2009-08/48855186.jpg

the Cabana was much more than I expected but the slide looks pretty cool.

[millerpjm]

Woooooooo hooooo Jen!! That was my Christmas present from 2008, but then 3 months later we upgraded our cells to the Iphone (which does everything the itouch does except it has a phone)

Isn't it great???? Have fun playing with it and figuring out all the fun features!!

I LOVE it! DH got one last year, and I have been a bit envious...

The coverage for the iphone isn't great in our area yet (plus we have about 1 1/2 years on our cell contract) so I was happy to wait on the iphone for now.

So, anyone with an iphone or itouch, feel free to recommend your favorite apps!

[cntkg1]

For those of you who don't follow the DCL board:




Changes to Castaway Cay coming :thumbsup2

http://www.baltimoresun.com/travel/bal-tr.disney30aug30,0,4832410.story

Too cool. Thanks Cass. :woohoo:




*****

OK folks, here are a couple pictures of the front of the house. I'm trying to decide between the hunter green shutters (on the left) or the black shutters (on the right) for the rest of the house. You really can't see the roof but the shingles are black. The new siding is Pearl (not white).

I really like the green but am afraid that there will be too many colors on the house with it. Black roof, white trim, Pearl Siding and red brick. I also think it might look too Christmasey.

The storm windows are not in the picture either. All the windows are trimmed in black right now, so try to visualize that in there too.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009005.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009006.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009008.jpg


DECISIONS, DECISIONS!!! :scared1:

Steve, still going with the green now that you see it?

[millerpjm]

COOLIO! Careful with that thing. It is addictive. I got to the point where I couldn't go anywhere without it! Then, I wanted internet access in more places and it ultimately ended up with me getting an iPhone. Here's my list of favorite apps:

Acro Bible NIV Plus: (don't get this one right now because they are having technical difficulties with the installation of the new version. But once done it's wonderful to have the entire Bible in such a compact form.

WDW mini-maps: they have one for each park. if you're planning a trip to WDW and arent familiar with their layouts this will be nice.

Countdown+: This is a fun app that countdowns the days until special events.

Documents To Go: The best word processor for the iPhone/iTouch. But their spreadsheet is not ready for prime time yet.

Dots Free: fun game.

eReader or Kindle: apps for reading eBooks. I've used both and they're both great I lean toward Kindle because of the Amazon selection is great and downloading is easy. You'll never want to carry a book around again!

Fandongo: for finding out what's at the movies.

Flood it: fun game.

Ged-View: if you're into Genealogy.

Peggle: just like the computer game. very fun!

Phone flix: for accessing your NetFlix account

Photobucket: for accessing you photobucket account.

Spreadsheet: If you absolutely have to have a spreadsheet program and can't wait until Docs-to-go finishes theirs.

Sudoku (free): fun game.

Toy Story Mania: Awesome! A must have!


LOL! I should have kept reading...awesome list! I have Stanza for an ebook reader - I didn't know you could get Kindle. I will have to discuss that with DH to see if he'd want to do something like that. He loves ebooks - he will read at lunch every day.

I did find a free app to let me keep track of what I eat and stuff - that might be useful to try and get back into the losing weight swing of things.

Sigh...back to cleaning unfortunately, but it's going well. DS just went through toys to get rid of - he got ri of quite a bit which is good!

[Timon]

I like the black Nancy :thumbsup2

[millerpjm]

Too cool. Thanks Cass. :woohoo:




*****

OK folks, here are a couple pictures of the front of the house. I'm trying to decide between the hunter green shutters (on the left) or the black shutters (on the right) for the rest of the house. You really can't see the roof but the shingles are black. The new siding is Pearl (not white).

I really like the green but am afraid that there will be too many colors on the house with it. Black roof, white trim, Pearl Siding and red brick. I also think it might look too Christmasey.

The storm windows are not in the picture either. All the windows are trimmed in black right now, so try to visualize that in there too.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009005.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009006.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009008.jpg


DECISIONS, DECISIONS!!! :scared1:

Steve, still going with the green now that you see it?


When you first described it I was thinking green (but didn't get a chance to post.) Now that I see photos I'd vote black.

[Dyerneeds]

robin likes the black pp goose.

[Dyerneeds]

i just noticed on page #1..B.O.B. has his own dis name and avatar!!:thumbsup2
that BOB is really moving up in the world.:cool2:

[Dyerneeds]

Hey! I like the "I'm with B.O.B" poster. Perfect.

it takes me a while Steve...i'm a little slow.:rolleyes1
hey, i was tired last nite.:lmao:

[Dyerneeds]

For those of you who don't follow the DCL board:




Changes to Castaway Cay coming :thumbsup2

http://www.baltimoresun.com/travel/bal-tr.disney30aug30,0,4832410.story

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[MrPink]

I LOVE it! DH got one last year, and I have been a bit envious...

The coverage for the iphone isn't great in our area yet (plus we have about 1 1/2 years on our cell contract) so I was happy to wait on the iphone for now.

So, anyone with an iphone or itouch, feel free to recommend your favorite apps!

There are a few great apps I have found if you are going to the parks. One is WDW times which pulls from the Disney website and lists all the times for the shows,parades,etc. for any specific day. Also WDW dining is an app that lists every food service location in every park with menus and pricing. They are both very helpful and I am planning to use them when we are in the World before the cruise.:banana::banana::banana:

[ciao_gina]

I love black shutters:thumbsup2

[EPCOT_VA]

COOLIO! Careful with that thing. It is addictive. I got to the point where I couldn't go anywhere without it! Then, I wanted internet access in more places and it ultimately ended up with me getting an iPhone. Here's my list of favorite apps:

Acro Bible NIV Plus: (don't get this one right now because they are having technical difficulties with the installation of the new version. But once done it's wonderful to have the entire Bible in such a compact form.

WDW mini-maps: they have one for each park. if you're planning a trip to WDW and arent familiar with their layouts this will be nice.

Countdown+: This is a fun app that countdowns the days until special events.

Documents To Go: The best word processor for the iPhone/iTouch. But their spreadsheet is not ready for prime time yet.

Dots Free: fun game.

eReader or Kindle: apps for reading eBooks. I've used both and they're both great I lean toward Kindle because of the Amazon selection is great and downloading is easy. You'll never want to carry a book around again!

Fandongo: for finding out what's at the movies.

Flood it: fun game.

Ged-View: if you're into Genealogy.

Peggle: just like the computer game. very fun!

Phone flix: for accessing your NetFlix account

Photobucket: for accessing you photobucket account.

Spreadsheet: If you absolutely have to have a spreadsheet program and can't wait until Docs-to-go finishes theirs.

Sudoku (free): fun game.

Toy Story Mania: Awesome! A must have!

Thanks Steve! I downloaded Fandango! and Countdown + after reading your list. :thumbsup2

Matthew

[medicalman]

I to prefer the black:thumbsup2

[captchris]

Chis, I really like the Acro Bible. it's easy to use and customizable. Really bummed that the Apple version is buggy right now. They say they are working with Apple to figure out the problem. I still have it on my iTouch. Just stupidly deleted it off my iPhone to try to get the upgrade app to load. Now I have to sit in church with the iTouch on one leg for the Bible and the iPhone on the other to write my notes. Major techno geekiness.

I think that $20 is what it was for the iPhone too. Cool that they have it availiable for the Blackberry.
I got it! I was tempted to read my Scripture this morning from my BlackBerry, but went old school instead. I would have raised a few eyebrows.

[captchris]

There are a few great apps I have found if you are going to the parks. One is WDW times which pulls from the Disney website and lists all the times for the shows,parades,etc. for any specific day. Also WDW dining is an app that lists every food service location in every park with menus and pricing. They are both very helpful and I am planning to use them when we are in the World before the cruise.:banana::banana::banana:
I just got bought an app that is WDW Maps. It uses GPS to show you whatever you want to know. It's still downloading to my storm, so I will check it out after it installs.

[cntkg1]

Yes, I'm thinking the green shutters looked better in my head than they do on the house.:lmao: When I put them up this morning, I liked the black much better myself. Thanks kids!! Black it is!!! :woohoo:

Off to the paint store. :cutie:

[captchris]

Yes, I'm thinking the green shutters looked better in my head than they do on the house.:lmao: When I put them up this morning, I liked the black much better myself. Thanks kids!! Black it is!!! :woohoo:

Off to the paint store. :cutie:
I need to paint our shutters too. Maybe next month when it is a little cooler. :rolleyes1

[JOANNEL]

Hi all,

Not much going on here today.

Went to see time travelers wife last night, good movie book was better!!

[gstroop28]

I LOVE it! DH got one last year, and I have been a bit envious...

The coverage for the iphone isn't great in our area yet (plus we have about 1 1/2 years on our cell contract) so I was happy to wait on the iphone for now.

So, anyone with an iphone or itouch, feel free to recommend your favorite apps!

Shoot - I really should not be reading this thread.... makes me want to get more apps for the phone!!! LOL

One game I liked (and it's relatively cheap) is Yahtzee. Another one is the Chipotle ordering app.

I haven't looked for Disney world ones - have to search on those.

Too cool. Thanks Cass. :woohoo:




*****

OK folks, here are a couple pictures of the front of the house. I'm trying to decide between the hunter green shutters (on the left) or the black shutters (on the right) for the rest of the house. You really can't see the roof but the shingles are black. The new siding is Pearl (not white).

I really like the green but am afraid that there will be too many colors on the house with it. Black roof, white trim, Pearl Siding and red brick. I also think it might look too Christmasey.

The storm windows are not in the picture either. All the windows are trimmed in black right now, so try to visualize that in there too.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009005.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009006.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009008.jpg


DECISIONS, DECISIONS!!! :scared1:

Steve, still going with the green now that you see it?

Well - I see it's too late for me to vote - but seeing that Green is my favorite color, I would have gone with that. However, since your house is brick - I would say the black goes the best.

Make sure to share the "after" pics!!:thumbsup2

[KSFrogge]

Got my cruise packet yesterday - been reading it front to back!! We are getting really excited!! :banana::banana:

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Just catching up (again!). Thought I'd add to the iPhone apps list. Matthew has a couple of games. One is "Sally's Spa". The kids and I both played this on our trip to WDW in July. He also has one that is landing airplanes. I don't know what it's called. He put this one on my iPod. It's a bit addictive for how simple the game is. Since he got his iPhone, I've been wanting to upgrade to one too! My old phone uses a stylus and is not very easy. It looked great when I got it, but it's just too fussy to use. So I may be joining the iPhone club soon.

[goofyfreak]

Too cool. Thanks Cass. :woohoo:




*****

OK folks, here are a couple pictures of the front of the house. I'm trying to decide between the hunter green shutters (on the left) or the black shutters (on the right) for the rest of the house. You really can't see the roof but the shingles are black. The new siding is Pearl (not white).

I really like the green but am afraid that there will be too many colors on the house with it. Black roof, white trim, Pearl Siding and red brick. I also think it might look too Christmasey.

The storm windows are not in the picture either. All the windows are trimmed in black right now, so try to visualize that in there too.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009005.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009006.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009008.jpg


DECISIONS, DECISIONS!!! :scared1:

Steve, still going with the green now that you see it?

I vote for black.:thumbsup2

[Disneynut64]

Wow just found the last thread already on a new one. I am amazed. Since i a new to this thread and missed the others. Going to ask if anyone has booked excursions for the islands on their own. not through disney. Have done the eastern before and looking for something different. Sorry if i a repeating something you have probably already talked about.

[firefighter chris]

Hello everyone. Just checking into the new thread. Have not had much time to dis since we are moving. We were not going to move until we bought our house, but my uncle owns a townhouse. So he offered us the oppurtunity to move into it. Lets see here....two bedroom apartment or three bedroom townhouse, for the same rent. Was pretty much a no brainer, but there were some factors. All of which checked out, so we are moving October 1st. But we will probably start moving stuff out next week. And the neighbors are pretty cool. It is is my cousin. Lol. She will have to cook and clean for us now. Lol. And her son is now babysitting. We have it made:)

[ellimeno]

Hi all - I am not much of a poster but we will be joining y'all for this cruise and are so excited! We have 3 families coming with our group and are signed up for DisTag that Karen Mouse is so awesome to coordinate.

Speaking of distag, we found some awesome items - we happened to run across a disney warehouse sale! Even DH was getting excited. What we are thinking of doing is make gift bags by cabin, with extra goodies in there for the cabins with many players. Is that going to be OK? We could not get 92 of everything ; )

Also a question for those who have made FEs, did you feel it was worth the effort to DIY? I can sew but time is a premium and some of the ones on ebay look pretty cute. I am just thinking of sketching the pattern, finding cute fabric, sewing, fixing mistakes (I am not a pro!), etc etc. Hmm...plus I want to make some door magnets, find pirate costumes for everyone, oh and we should book some excursions at some point right? Haha. So this is all fun but I also don't want to stress out too much.

Last question - anyone planning to geocache on excursions? I haven't looked into this yet but our family loves to geocache. (www.geocaching.com if you are curious.)

[Dyerneeds]

Hello everyone. Just checking into the new thread. Have not had much time to dis since we are moving. We were not going to move until we bought our house, but my uncle owns a townhouse. So he offered us the oppurtunity to move into it. Lets see here....two bedroom apartment or three bedroom townhouse, for the same rent. Was pretty much a no brainer, but there were some factors. All of which checked out, so we are moving October 1st. But we will probably start moving stuff out next week. And the neighbors are pretty cool. It is is my cousin. Lol. She will have to cook and clean for us now. Lol. And her son is now babysitting. We have it made:)

sounds like a great deal.:thumbsup2:woohoo:

[Dyerneeds]

Hi all - I am not much of a poster but we will be joining y'all for this cruise and are so excited! We have 3 families coming with our group and are signed up for DisTag that Karen Mouse is so awesome to coordinate.

Speaking of distag, we found some awesome items - we happened to run across a disney warehouse sale! Even DH was getting excited. What we are thinking of doing is make gift bags by cabin, with extra goodies in there for the cabins with many players. Is that going to be OK? We could not get 92 of everything ; )

Also a question for those who have made FEs, did you feel it was worth the effort to DIY? I can sew but time is a premium and some of the ones on ebay look pretty cute. I am just thinking of sketching the pattern, finding cute fabric, sewing, fixing mistakes (I am not a pro!), etc etc. Hmm...plus I want to make some door magnets, find pirate costumes for everyone, oh and we should book some excursions at some point right? Haha. So this is all fun but I also don't want to stress out too much.

Last question - anyone planning to geocache on excursions? I haven't looked into this yet but our family loves to geocache. (www.geocaching.com if you are curious.)

wish i could help you, but i'm pretty much useless. (so my lovely bride of 34 years tells me):lmao::rotfl2:

our son in law is into that geocache stuff. but he's not cruising with us.

[Dyerneeds]

i noticed on a newer navigator that they must have discontinued the scavenger hunt in RBD. thank goodness:scared1:

[gstroop28]

Hi all - I am not much of a poster but we will be joining y'all for this cruise and are so excited! We have 3 families coming with our group and are signed up for DisTag that Karen Mouse is so awesome to coordinate.

Speaking of distag, we found some awesome items - we happened to run across a disney warehouse sale! Even DH was getting excited. What we are thinking of doing is make gift bags by cabin, with extra goodies in there for the cabins with many players. Is that going to be OK? We could not get 92 of everything ; )

Also a question for those who have made FEs, did you feel it was worth the effort to DIY? I can sew but time is a premium and some of the ones on ebay look pretty cute. I am just thinking of sketching the pattern, finding cute fabric, sewing, fixing mistakes (I am not a pro!), etc etc. Hmm...plus I want to make some door magnets, find pirate costumes for everyone, oh and we should book some excursions at some point right? Haha. So this is all fun but I also don't want to stress out too much.

Last question - anyone planning to geocache on excursions? I haven't looked into this yet but our family loves to geocache. (www.geocaching.com if you are curious.)

About the homemade FEs.... I can vouche for that one personally - BUY THE THING!!!! The woman on ebay named Bonny does a great job and it would have been cheaper for her to have done it rather than me buying the material, trying to make it on my own and then fail miserably!! :-) I vote for buying!!:thumbsup2

[B9erSteve]

OK folks, here are a couple pictures of the front of the house. I'm trying to decide between the hunter green shutters (on the left) or the black shutters (on the right) for the rest of the house. You really can't see the roof but the shingles are black. The new siding is Pearl (not white).

I really like the green but am afraid that there will be too many colors on the house with it. Black roof, white trim, Pearl Siding and red brick. I also think it might look too Christmasey.

Hey! What's wrong with Christmasey?!?!?:goodvibes

Yep, I have to agree with everyone else. Black looks pretty good on your house.

I really like the color forest green though!

it takes me a while Steve...i'm a little slow.:rolleyes1
hey, i was tired last nite.:lmao:

:rotfl:

Thanks Steve! I downloaded Fandango! and Countdown + after reading your list. :thumbsup2

Matthew

Excellent choices. Glad to be of service. I really liked the ability to customize pics in Countdown+

I got it! I was tempted to read my Scripture this morning from my BlackBerry, but went old school instead. I would have raised a few eyebrows.

That would have been priceless! :rotfl2:Probably you went with the better choice though.

Got my cruise packet yesterday - been reading it front to back!! We are getting really excited!! :banana::banana:

I love the excitement that the cruise packet generates.

Wow just found the last thread already on a new one. I am amazed. Since i a new to this thread and missed the others. Going to ask if anyone has booked excursions for the islands on their own. not through disney. Have done the eastern before and looking for something different. Sorry if i a repeating something you have probably already talked about.

Hello! I had planned on doing the Pirate cruise in St Maarten, but I spent WAY too much money on my plans pre-cruise and am now thinking about spending a few hundred more post-cruise. I have to shelve that one. We'll be doing beach time.

Hello everyone. Just checking into the new thread. Have not had much time to dis since we are moving. We were not going to move until we bought our house, but my uncle owns a townhouse. So he offered us the oppurtunity to move into it. Lets see here....two bedroom apartment or three bedroom townhouse, for the same rent. Was pretty much a no brainer, but there were some factors. All of which checked out, so we are moving October 1st. But we will probably start moving stuff out next week. And the neighbors are pretty cool. It is is my cousin. Lol. She will have to cook and clean for us now. Lol. And her son is now babysitting. We have it made:)

Sweet Deal. Congrats man.

Hi all - I am not much of a poster but we will be joining y'all for this cruise and are so excited! We have 3 families coming with our group and are signed up for DisTag that Karen Mouse is so awesome to coordinate.

Speaking of distag, we found some awesome items - we happened to run across a disney warehouse sale! Even DH was getting excited. What we are thinking of doing is make gift bags by cabin, with extra goodies in there for the cabins with many players. Is that going to be OK? We could not get 92 of everything ; )

Also a question for those who have made FEs, did you feel it was worth the effort to DIY? I can sew but time is a premium and some of the ones on ebay look pretty cute. I am just thinking of sketching the pattern, finding cute fabric, sewing, fixing mistakes (I am not a pro!), etc etc. Hmm...plus I want to make some door magnets, find pirate costumes for everyone, oh and we should book some excursions at some point right? Haha. So this is all fun but I also don't want to stress out too much.

Last question - anyone planning to geocache on excursions? I haven't looked into this yet but our family loves to geocache. (www.geocaching.com if you are curious.)

1. Nice Score on the werehouse sale! the one around us doesn't start until closer to christmas.
2. Laura thought about doing her own FE but since she procrastinated, I went ahead and bought one from the eBay lady. She was very happy to have that chore lifted from her.
3. I've never geocached, heard about it but I may wait until kids are a bit older.

[captchris]

About the homemade FEs.... I can vouche for that one personally - BUY THE THING!!!! The woman on ebay named Bonny does a great job and it would have been cheaper for her to have done it rather than me buying the material, trying to make it on my own and then fail miserably!! :-) I vote for buying!!:thumbsup2
I looked at ones on Ebay and didn't see any I like. She will custom make them? That might be an idea. How can I find her on Ebay?

[B9erSteve]

I looked at ones on Ebay and didn't see any I like. She will custom make them? That might be an idea. How can I find her on Ebay?

Her eBay name is "ilvdisney2008" If you do a search on eBay you will find all of her auctions. click on her name and you will be taken to her eBay page and there you can see a link to "contact member"

[cntkg1]

Well - I see it's too late for me to vote - but seeing that Green is my favorite color, I would have gone with that. However, since your house is brick - I would say the black goes the best.

Make sure to share the "after" pics!!:thumbsup2

After pictures won't be ready for weeks. I'll get one posted though. ;)

Got my cruise packet yesterday - been reading it front to back!! We are getting really excited!! :banana::banana:

Isn't it fun Angela? :woohoo:

I vote for black.:thumbsup2

Thanks Lori. We're definitely going with the black now. :yay:

Wow just found the last thread already on a new one. I am amazed. Since i a new to this thread and missed the others. Going to ask if anyone has booked excursions for the islands on their own. not through disney. Have done the eastern before and looking for something different. Sorry if i a repeating something you have probably already talked about.

Never booked an excursion on my own. We did, however, do a couple of those local island tours on St Thomas and Grand Cayman and we loved them. Also, don't be sorry for asking questions. That's what this thread is here for. Join in the fun and post more often! :flower3:

i noticed on a newer navigator that they must have discontinued the scavenger hunt in RBD. thank goodness:scared1:


Good, they had some cheaters playing anyway. :scared1:


Hey! What's wrong with Christmasey?!?!?:goodvibes

Yep, I have to agree with everyone else. Black looks pretty good on your house.

I really like the color forest green though!

As soon as I typed that I thought about you Steve. :lmao: I LOVE Christmas too but just didn't want my house to celebrate the season all year long like my neighbors do. They still have their Christmas lights up! :scared1:









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[gstroop28]

I looked at ones on Ebay and didn't see any I like. She will custom make them? That might be an idea. How can I find her on Ebay?

Chris - she will custom make one for you! I added a pocket to the 2 pocket one, added personalization and could choose the fabric. Here is a link to one of her auctions:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Made-Fish-Extender-for-DCL_W0QQitemZ260465675286QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Def aultDomain_0?hash=item3ca4f6cc16&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

This is the person I wanted to order from, but she never got back with me (in all fairness, she went on vacation in July...but still never heard back from her)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mickey-Minnie-Pirate-Princess-Custom-Fish-Extender_W0QQitemZ320418538889QQcmdZViewItemQQptZL H_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4a9a6ee589&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

Here is a picture of mine....
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u183/AngieMann73/FishExtender-Prettyone.jpg

(and for ANOTHER laugh - since it's REALLY slow tonight....here is the comparison next to my unfinished sad attempt:)
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u183/AngieMann73/P1030083.jpg

[captchris]

I bookmarked it. I will contact her tomorrow

Thanks!!!:thumbsup2

[krazy4crusing]

It's been two minutes since the last post. We are only sitting at # 3 on the Cruise meets list... Let's get this party started.
:cool1:

[krazy4crusing]

Has anyone else got their cruise packet yet? My TA says we will get it in mid Sept. If its coming earlier I will have to get her to send it along... she is holding out for both our WDW and DCL stuff.

DH keeps saying he hopes the cruise is all I think it will be!! I am way to excited!! The kids got nothing on me!! :woohoo:

[ellimeno]

Thanks folks for the encouragement to BUY the fish extenders. The ones by Bonnysews look great. I didn't see any listings by ilvdisney2008. I will get ours ordered soon. Have a great evening!

[krazy4crusing]

Congrats on your Distag finds!! I have had the hardest time deciding what to do! I finally have it all figured out...

We love to geocache!! I haven't even thought of looking into it. for the cruise.. one more thing to add to my to do list for when the kids go back to school next week.

Maybe we will do some geocaching if there are some near the beach.:) I wonder if there are any on Castaway Cay!

J.


Hi all - I am not much of a poster but we will be joining y'all for this cruise and are so excited! We have 3 families coming with our group and are signed up for DisTag that Karen Mouse is so awesome to coordinate.

Speaking of distag, we found some awesome items - we happened to run across a disney warehouse sale! Even DH was getting excited. What we are thinking of doing is make gift bags by cabin, with extra goodies in there for the cabins with many players. Is that going to be OK? We could not get 92 of everything ; )

Also a question for those who have made FEs, did you feel it was worth the effort to DIY? I can sew but time is a premium and some of the ones on ebay look pretty cute. I am just thinking of sketching the pattern, finding cute fabric, sewing, fixing mistakes (I am not a pro!), etc etc. Hmm...plus I want to make some door magnets, find pirate costumes for everyone, oh and we should book some excursions at some point right? Haha. So this is all fun but I also don't want to stress out too much.

Last question - anyone planning to geocache on excursions? I haven't looked into this yet but our family loves to geocache. (www.geocaching.com if you are curious.)

[EPCOT_VA]

Hi all - I am not much of a poster but we will be joining y'all for this cruise and are so excited! We have 3 families coming with our group and are signed up for DisTag that Karen Mouse is so awesome to coordinate.

Speaking of distag, we found some awesome items - we happened to run across a disney warehouse sale! Even DH was getting excited. What we are thinking of doing is make gift bags by cabin, with extra goodies in there for the cabins with many players. Is that going to be OK? We could not get 92 of everything ; )

Also a question for those who have made FEs, did you feel it was worth the effort to DIY? I can sew but time is a premium and some of the ones on ebay look pretty cute. I am just thinking of sketching the pattern, finding cute fabric, sewing, fixing mistakes (I am not a pro!), etc etc. Hmm...plus I want to make some door magnets, find pirate costumes for everyone, oh and we should book some excursions at some point right? Haha. So this is all fun but I also don't want to stress out too much.

Last question - anyone planning to geocache on excursions? I haven't looked into this yet but our family loves to geocache. (www.geocaching.com if you are curious.)

Definitely buy your FE. You will be less frustrated and much happier. :thumbsup2

Matthew

[EPCOT_VA]

Here is a picture with our Fish Extender in it.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk50/EPCOT_VA/PIC_170.jpg

Matthew

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Just talking to Matthew today... I seem to be the only one without a googley!

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Here is a picture with our Fish Extender in it.

http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk50/EPCOT_VA/PIC_170.jpg

Matthew

I just wanted to add to the picture. You can't tell from the pic, but it was just the Mickey print and then we added glitter glue and puffy paint to it. The top pocket is plain and you can't see the bottom 3 well enough to see the colors. So, if you buy one, you can always jazz it up yourself. :thumbsup2 The girls had fun painting their pockets!

[firefighter chris]

No posts in almost 30 minutes come on people. I have a bunch of stuff to copy and paste from the last thread. Thank you for closing it.....Lol. But first I have to go and walk for my one hour. I will be back...

[QJ411]

I have a question; hoping that you guys can help. My sister and her fiance will be sailing with us - she decided last minute to book and opted for DCL's transportation. However, we were planning on hiring a van service for all of us (it's 9 of us combined now - 3 cabins). Can she call DCL and cancel the transportation and if they can't issue a refund, perhaps transfer it to an OBC? :confused3




Here is a picture of mine....
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u183/AngieMann73/FishExtender-Prettyone.jpg

(and for ANOTHER laugh - since it's REALLY slow tonight....here is the comparison next to my unfinished sad attempt:)
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u183/AngieMann73/P1030083.jpg

LOL - you should see MY sad attempt...I was running around like mad trying to get everything together that I forgot to order one. The night before we sailed, I was sewing one together. It was incredibly sad...after the cruise was over, I didn't even pack it up to bring home, I just tossed it in the trash. :sad2: This time around, I will be ordering one! :rolleyes1

[B9erSteve]

I have a question; hoping that you guys can help. My sister and her fiance will be sailing with us - she decided last minute to book and opted for DCL's transportation. However, we were planning on hiring a van service for all of us (it's 9 of us combined now - 3 cabins). Can she call DCL and cancel the transportation and if they can't issue a refund, perhaps transfer it to an OBC? :confused3




LOL - you should see MY sad attempt...I was running around like mad trying to get everything together that I forgot to order one. The night before we sailed, I was sewing one together. It was incredibly sad...after the cruise was over, I didn't even pack it up to bring home, I just tossed it in the trash. :sad2: This time around, I will be ordering one! :rolleyes1

best people to ask would be the TA or Disney. But I don't see why not it's still pretty early.

[firefighter chris]

Well I made it home from my walk. Three miles in the books. I have been trying to do this daily, or at least every other day. Now if I could gain the will power to not eat fast food, I would be in great shape.

[danandnan]

Well I made it home from my walk. Three miles in the books. I have been trying to do this daily, or at least every other day. Now if I could gain the will power to not eat fast food, I would be in great shape.
Thats great about walking 3 miles. Nancy and I have been doing three miles every day. Of course Chris she is a WW girl (Weight Watchers ) so we both try to eat right . She does better than me but I seem to do fine.
I have to laugh Chris as you know or maybe not our two oldest boys are full time firefighter in Portland Maine. So oh yes I know how they can eat.:rotfl::rotfl:. And Also GOOD MORNING ALL.

Danhttp://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s320/danandnan/DaveandPete.jpg

[disgrits]

Fish extender question---Do y'all always get things placed in your fish extender? I made one for us last time and will probably use the same one this time around, but nothing was ever left in ours. All the DisTag gifts were in bags, left hanging on the fish. I don't know, I guess that means that if I forget it, it won't be a big deal. Ours is LSU themed, hanging in my boys' bedroom.

[cntkg1]

Fish extender question---Do y'all always get things placed in your fish extender? I made one for us last time and will probably use the same one this time around, but nothing was ever left in ours. All the DisTag gifts were in bags, left hanging on the fish. I don't know, I guess that means that if I forget it, it won't be a big deal. Ours is LSU themed, hanging in my boys' bedroom.

Morning Sistah P :wave:

I guess we had more left in our FE on our first cruise as the gifts weren't as extravagent as those on the KK cruise. But....if you want one from us you better bring your FE because mine aren't hangable. :goodvibes

(Tony's and Stacy's aren't hangable either).

[disgrits]

Morning Sistah P :wave:

I guess we had more left in our FE on our first cruise as the gifts weren't as extravagent as those on the KK cruise. But....if you want one from us you better bring your FE because mine aren't hangable. :goodvibes

(Tony's and Stacy's aren't hangable either).

Ok, no problem. I'll bring mine. It's kinda wimpy compared to the rest, but no biggie I guess. Let me see if I can find a pic....

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l195/disgrits/DSC02056.jpg

[disgrits]

How are you, this morning, Sistah Goose?

[disgrits]

Dang, I hate to post and run, but it has started raining here so I need to take Alex to school....Might as well go to the gym while I'm out. YUCK!

[JOANNEL]

Dang, I hate to post and run, but it has started raining here so I need to take Alex to school....Might as well go to the gym while I'm out. YUCK!

Good morning and have fun, I am offt othe dentist!! Trade ya!

[thegrays]

Good morning everybody! Had a rough weekend, with inventory on Friday & Saturday. I was able to keep up with you guys until Saturday eveining, when you were still around page 238 on the old thread. I've got a couple of hours of catch-up reading before I'm up to current time. You guys are some crazy typers!

[captchris]

Good morning everyone!!!

After having such a long few days, Elaine and I are taking the day off. It will be nice to be at home too, since the kids start school on Wednesday. Tonight, they have an open house at their school where they can go and meet their teachers. We always go to that. Jay will be having Sam's "old" teacher that she had for 2nd and 3rd grade. They are both in intergrated day programs where they combine 2nd and 3rd, 4th and 5th in one class. Sam had the same teacher and was in the same class room for two years. This poor teacher will have one of my kids for four consecutive years!! :lmao: Just kidding, for some reason, they are angels at school. Go figure!

I got another app for my BlackBerry last night. It is called WDW maps. It has maps for all 4 major parks at WDW and uses your GPS to assist you find restrooms, attractions and more. You can make a wishlist and it will map it all out for you. I know my way around the parks, so it will just be a toy for me at MNSSHP.

[thegrays]

Good morning everyone!!!

After having such a long few days, Elaine and I are taking the day off. It will be nice to be at home too, since the kids start school on Wednesday. Tonight, they have an open house at their school where they can go and meet their teachers. We always go to that. Jay will be having Sam's "old" teacher that she had for 2nd and 3rd grade. They are both in intergrated day programs where they combine 2nd and 3rd, 4th and 5th in one class. Sam had the same teacher and was in the same class room for two years. This poor teacher will have one of my kids for four consecutive years!! :lmao: Just kidding, for some reason, they are angels at school. Go figure!

I got another app for my BlackBerry last night. It is called WDW maps. It has maps for all 4 major parks at WDW and uses your GPS to assist you find restrooms, attractions and more. You can make a wishlist and it will map it all out for you. I know my way around the parks, so it will just be a toy for me at MNSSHP.

You're just now starting school up there?!?! Wow, our first day was July 31, and Teresa had to go on the 27th to get her classroom ready. Absolutely crazy!

[captchris]

You're just now starting school up there?!?! Wow, our first day was July 31, and Teresa had to go on the 27th to get her classroom ready. Absolutely crazy!
Yeah, they start Sept. 2nd here and then finish around June 18th. I say around because you never know with the snow days.

[GOS]

Where were my breadcrums people????

Now I've gotta go back and catch up.

Back later.

[thegrays]

Where were my breadcrums people????

Now I've gotta go back and catch up.

Back later.

That's what I'm talking about! I'm still on the final pages from the last thread. pirate:

[GOS]

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33365398&postcount=3552

:welcome: Cindy and girls.

[Scouter]

Well, I guess I'm outta here, too. I have 3 snorer's in the bed with me--Rob, Alex and Moose!

Moose? Isn't that the name of your trainer? Like Robin had Sully:rotfl2:

Wow, you're all sharing the bed?:rolleyes1

[GOS]

For those of you who don't follow the DCL board:




Changes to Castaway Cay coming :thumbsup2

http://www.baltimoresun.com/travel/bal-tr.disney30aug30,0,4832410.story

Very interesting Cass. Thanks for sharing.

[GOS]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/August30th2009008.jpg


DECISIONS, DECISIONS!!! :scared1:

Steve, still going with the green now that you see it?

For what it's worth, I like the green. But it looks like you've already decided on black.

[GOS]

Fish extender question---Do y'all always get things placed in your fish extender? I made one for us last time and will probably use the same one this time around, but nothing was ever left in ours. All the DisTag gifts were in bags, left hanging on the fish. I don't know, I guess that means that if I forget it, it won't be a big deal. Ours is LSU themed, hanging in my boys' bedroom.

We have had things left in our extender Paige.

[GOS]

That's what I'm talking about! I'm still on the final pages from the last thread. pirate:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:We'll I've finally caught up now.

[Scouter]

Holy cow, peeps!! It took me a while to catch up. I think I skipped a couple of pages.

Anyone heard about baby Madeline?

Chris, we are going to have to trade stories of our NY Italian families. My grandfather and great uncle were part of 'the family' for real.

Good books to read:

Secret life of Bees
Anything by Elizabeth Berg
Anything by Maeve Binchey (especially Tara Road)
Anything by Fannie FLagg who wrote Fried Green Tomatoes
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson (hilarious)
Joy Luck Club
Memoirs of a Geisha
Before Women had Wings

Loved My Uncle Vinney and Marisa Tomei.

O.k. am I caught up?

Going to the farmer's market today and then to my parents house so my mom can start working on my formal night dress. THe last time I wore I Sean was 5 months old and I had a lot of baby fat

I'm with you on Joy Luck Club and Mermoirs of a Geisha. Two of my favorites!:thumbsup2

[GOS]

Hi all. It's Bank Holiday Monday (similar to a US public holiday) and wow, do we have a nice day.

Rick's parents left this morning and we have been tidying up since, washing the car, popped over to Mum's and now were here and I've caught up on all the BOB news.

[thegrays]

Questions for everybody. pirate:

1. What is a googley, and how do you get them? :confused3

2. What is FO? I saw the picture of the hat on the last thread, but I still don't get it. If you're from Atlanta like I am, then FO would stand for a Frosted Orange from a restaurant called The Varsity, but you guys are talking something else. :confused:

3. I have created 4 sliders for my siggie, but they all refuse to slide! How do I make it slide? And do I still get to go on the boat if my slider says 8 months? :laughing:

[goslingl]

Just when you thought you could shake me I found you. :lmao::rotfl2::lmao: Wow you all did some chatting over the weekend! It was a beautiful weekend here so we got a lot knocked off Tommy's to do list. We are considering selling our house and buying a patio home. The country club we belong to are having some built on the 4th hole and we thought it may be nice to not have the yard work and maintenance. It seems that Tommy has time to do things at the school but the house seems to be on the bottom of his priority list. My only reservation is how my dogs would adjust. :rolleyes:

[thegrays]

This goes out to Disgrits - Paige, I haven't forgotten that I borrowed 'your' Avatar. I'll give it back to you when we meet up! :lmao:

I saw you guys saying how addictive this stuff can be, and you're right. Problem is, I'm talking to myself! Where'd everybody go? I'm at 'work', but I'm missing everybody. :sad2:

Meantime, I finished reading everything I missed on thread 26; now it's onto thread 27!

[thegrays]

Read page 1 - got the FO! I'm a little slow now, been a really long weekend & I needed to come to work so I could get some rest!

[B9erSteve]

Questions for everybody. pirate:

1. What is a googley, and how do you get them? :confused3

2. What is FO? I saw the picture of the hat on the last thread, but I still don't get it. If you're from Atlanta like I am, then FO would stand for a Frosted Orange from a restaurant called The Varsity, but you guys are talking something else. :confused:

3. I have created 4 sliders for my siggie, but they all refuse to slide! How do I make it slide? And do I still get to go on the boat if my slider says 8 months? :laughing:

1. Every 100th post on a thread earns a googley. if you are the one making the post. (the googley is the smiley turning the ships wheel)

2. F.O. is earned when you succeed in making the first two postings on a page or (fresh one) You have to claim the FO on the second posting. no one keeps track of either game. it's all for fun.

3. I dunno. have you left the slider on for over 24 hours? maybe it has to slide forward in order to set itself (just guessing since I've no idea how it's coded)

[GOS]

Questions for everybody. pirate:

1. What is a googley, and how do you get them? :confused3

2. What is FO? I saw the picture of the hat on the last thread, but I still don't get it. If you're from Atlanta like I am, then FO would stand for a Frosted Orange from a restaurant called The Varsity, but you guys are talking something else. :confused:

3. I have created 4 sliders for my siggie, but they all refuse to slide! How do I make it slide? And do I still get to go on the boat if my slider says 8 months? :laughing:

Googley? http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=31679527&postcount=1710

FO....It's when you start a new page on a thread and then you must post the 2nd post on that same page to claim a FO.

Sliders...now you've lost me.

[GOS]

Looks like Steve got there before me.:rotfl2::rotfl2:

[GOS]

Anyone seen Race to Witch Mountain? The remake of Escape to WM?

[GOS]

We're watching it now and the two leads from the original have cameo's in the remake.

[GOS]

Anyone else had experiences where you are sure you've seen someone before in a movie but can't place their name?

[GOS]

A Bank Holiday FO perhaps?

[GOS]

Read page 1 - got the FO! I'm a little slow now, been a really long weekend & I needed to come to work so I could get some rest!

There you go, Chaz....an example of an FO.

[JOANNEL]

Anyone else had experiences where you are sure you've seen someone before in a movie but can't place their name?

All the time, since Ihave no memory any more:confused3

[GOS]

All the time, since I have no memory any more:confused3

:rotfl2::rotfl2:We've been watching Ugly Betty and Ralph Macchio (Karate Kid) appears in several episodes. He's grown up alot and his features have changed, but I was sure that I knew him from somewhere.

[thegrays]

3. I dunno. have you left the slider on for over 24 hours? maybe it has to slide forward in order to set itself (just guessing since I've no idea how it's coded)

Slider's not moving. Don't care, but I kinda do. I'm still going on the boat no matter WHAT the slider says! :rotfl:

[gstroop28]

Good morning everyone!!!

After having such a long few days, Elaine and I are taking the day off. It will be nice to be at home too, since the kids start school on Wednesday. Tonight, they have an open house at their school where they can go and meet their teachers. We always go to that. Jay will be having Sam's "old" teacher that she had for 2nd and 3rd grade. They are both in intergrated day programs where they combine 2nd and 3rd, 4th and 5th in one class. Sam had the same teacher and was in the same class room for two years. This poor teacher will have one of my kids for four consecutive years!! :lmao: Just kidding, for some reason, they are angels at school. Go figure!

I got another app for my BlackBerry last night. It is called WDW maps. It has maps for all 4 major parks at WDW and uses your GPS to assist you find restrooms, attractions and more. You can make a wishlist and it will map it all out for you. I know my way around the parks, so it will just be a toy for me at MNSSHP.

Oooh - thanks for sharing - I will have to see if they have one for the iPhone. Sounds cool!

You're just now starting school up there?!?! Wow, our first day was July 31, and Teresa had to go on the 27th to get her classroom ready. Absolutely crazy!

Chaz - we don't start school here in central Virginia until September 8th!!!! :scared1: We have a lot of tourism sites (Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg) that employees lots of teens and they need their child labor until after labor day. Arghghg - very frustrating since we are in school until middle of June!

Anyone else had experiences where you are sure you've seen someone before in a movie but can't place their name?

Yep - ALL the time. Wonderful website out there called www.imdb.com - it's a LIFESAVER!!

[Karen Mouse]

Hi all - I am not much of a poster but we will be joining y'all for this cruise and are so excited!

Speaking of distag, we found some awesome items - we happened to run across a disney warehouse sale! Even DH was getting excited. What we are thinking of doing is make gift bags by cabin, with extra goodies in there for the cabins with many players. Is that going to be OK? We could not get 92 of everything ; )

Its one bag per cabin no matter who is in there. Its totally up to you what you put inside. :thumbsup2

Good to see you on here:goodvibes

Where were my breadcrums people????

Now I've gotta go back and catch up.

Back later.

Me too,.... I didnt get crumbs either:sad1:.... that horrible Jeff told everyone not to "crumb" me:sad1::snooty:... me no likey Jeff no more:snooty::goodvibes

[GOS]

Yep - ALL the time. Wonderful website out there called www.imdb.com - it's a LIFESAVER!!

You're not kidding Angie.

[Karen Mouse]

Well, as you can tell I'm back from York. Had a lovely time, took a few photos - I'll post them tomorrow:thumbsup2 It didn't rain once:yay: I walked my little legs off (hopefully that will counteract some of the meals we ate:rolleyes1)

Later peeps:goodvibes

[thegrays]

Chaz - we don't start school here in central Virginia until September 8th!!!! :scared1: We have a lot of tourism sites (Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg) that employees lots of teens and they need their child labor until after labor day. Arghghg - very frustrating since we are in school until middle of June!

:teacher: Teresa's first day way July 24; kids reported July 30. They'll be there until May 27; Teresa has to go until June 2! Then, she goes back July 23, with the kids on July 29. She only gets 7 weeks of summer vacation! :scared1:

[captchris]

Hey everyone...I ran to the store this morning to pick up the kids school uniforms. Even though they go to public school, this year our school district has decided to start school uniforms for all elementary schools. Next year middle schools will follow.
Slider's not moving. Don't care, but I kinda do. I'm still going on the boat no matter WHAT the slider says! :rotfl:
Chaz, thats the same slider I have and it is based on weeks. It will move closer probably next week.

[captchris]

Oh, and while I was out I had an impulse to stop at Borders to pick up the DCL Passporter, but they didn't have it in stock!:scared1: I was disappointed, but will probably just order it in a few day.

[Karen Mouse]

Uhhhh, just unpacked - I hate that part of going away.:sad2: - back to reality and laundry:laundy:

[Karen Mouse]

No packing to do now apart from cruise packing:yay:....... and thats part done already:rotfl:

[Goofy4Ever]

Just dropping in to say "hello". Now that school has started I cannot dis as much. Bummer...just when we are getting so close to the big day :)

Try to get on tonight...Happy Monday.

[Karen Mouse]

Question for the men (or the women who pack for their men:rotfl:)- how many pairs of trousers do you take for palo, palo lunch, formal and semi formal? Neil will change as soon as dinner is over, so I dont want to overpack stuff he wont have on for more than a couple of hours.:confused3 (I'd rather keep the room for my stuff!;):rotfl:)

Also, shoes - what a pain is that! - last time we took some he no longer wnated and left them at the end of the cruise. This time he wants to bring them home as he still like them:rolleyes: - they take up sooooo much space. I can get 4 pairs of mine into the space his one pair take up.

Shirts and ties - I'm taking 3 shirts and 2 ties and he can rotate and mix and match - that'll be enough right for the 4 occassions?:confused3

The rest of his clothes will be laundered at the villa so we dont need to take enough for 14 days this time.:thumbsup2

[thegrays]

Question for the men (or the women who pack for their men:rotfl:)- how many pairs of trousers do you take for palo, palo lunch, formal and semi formal? Neil will change as soon as dinner is over, so I dont want to overpack stuff he wont have on for more than a couple of hours.:confused3 (I'd rather keep the room for my stuff!;):rotfl:)

Also, shoes - what a pain is that! - last time we took some he no longer wnated and left them at the end of the cruise. This time he wants to bring them home as he still like them:rolleyes: - they take up sooooo much space. I can get 4 pairs of mine into the space his one pair take up.

Shirts and ties - I'm taking 3 shirts and 2 ties and he can rotate and mix and match - that'll be enough right for the 4 occassions?:confused3

The rest of his clothes will be laundered at the villa so we dont need to take enough for 14 days this time.:thumbsup2

We've never been to Palo for either lunch or dinner; but I'll take two suits (one for formal nite & one for semi-formal), but I'll take 4 or 5 dress shirts and 7 ties (I wear a tie & dress up every night, but I'm weird). I only use 1 pair of dress shoes, plus sneakers & flop flops.

[captchris]

We have always overpacked, but will have luggage alllowances this time around. As far as shoes, I will pack my sneakers, flip flops and dress shoes.

[B9erSteve]

Anyone seen Race to Witch Mountain? The remake of Escape to WM?

Yep, remake.

We're watching it now and the two leads from the original have cameo's in the remake.

Cool. I've got to see it now. I had a crush on the girl that did the original. I think her name was Daphne in the original and if I remember correctly her real name was Kim.

Anyone else had experiences where you are sure you've seen someone before in a movie but can't place their name?

Yep,that's what IMDB.com is for:rotfl2:

Slider's not moving. Don't care, but I kinda do. I'm still going on the boat no matter WHAT the slider says! :rotfl:

That's the spirit!

Oooh - thanks for sharing - I will have to see if they have one for the iPhone. Sounds cool!



Yes, they do. Runs $.99 per map. Do a search for "Disney."

Hey everyone...I ran to the store this morning to pick up the kids school uniforms. Even though they go to public school, this year our school district has decided to start school uniforms for all elementary schools. Next year middle schools will follow.

Chaz, thats the same slider I have and it is based on weeks. It will move closer probably next week.

There you go. I assumed the coding advanced on a daily basis, but weekly makes sense.

Oh, and while I was out I had an impulse to stop at Borders to pick up the DCL Passporter, but they didn't have it in stock!:scared1: I was disappointed, but will probably just order it in a few day.

funny our boarders was out of it too. I got it at another bookstore. Perused it a couple of times. I really wanted to know if there was anything that I should do for St. Maarten that wasn't listed by Disney, but there wasn't. In fact the author state he owns a vacation home on St. Maarten and says that the traffic there is really bad with frequent slow downs. I took it as meaning "if you're doing anything on your own... make sure you allow a LOT of travel time." Point taken. I'm just going to the beach near the ship and build sand castles. Maybe window shop if the area is not too overrun with hawkers (I HATE that!)

Question for the men (or the women who pack for their men:rotfl:)- how many pairs of trousers do you take for palo, palo lunch, formal and semi formal? Neil will change as soon as dinner is over, so I dont want to overpack stuff he wont have on for more than a couple of hours.:confused3 (I'd rather keep the room for my stuff!;):rotfl:)

Also, shoes - what a pain is that! - last time we took some he no longer wnated and left them at the end of the cruise. This time he wants to bring them home as he still like them:rolleyes: - they take up sooooo much space. I can get 4 pairs of mine into the space his one pair take up.

Shirts and ties - I'm taking 3 shirts and 2 ties and he can rotate and mix and match - that'll be enough right for the 4 occassions?:confused3

The rest of his clothes will be laundered at the villa so we dont need to take enough for 14 days this time.:thumbsup2

I'll have my black dress pants (formal) and khaki dockers (semi formal, I can really dress them up!) I gunning for about 3 pairs of shorts.

For Shirts: A couple of t-shirts when I'm just goofing off. And I have a whole selection of "Hawaiian" style shirts that I plan on taking.

Shoes: Last time I packed like a girl. Too many shoes. I won't do that again. Here's what I packed last time: Black dress shoes, Brown Dress shoes (for pirate night, they helped with the costume), tennis shoes (turned out after the flight to Orlando they were way too small for me and my feet were KILLING ME! never wore them again), and sandals. This time I'm taking my Black dress shoes (I'll make them work with the Dockers) and Sandals. No brown shoes and NO tennis shoes! I'll only be packing the dress shoes (unless they take too much room then I'll wear the dress shoes on the plane and pack the sandals.)

'nuff said?

[B9erSteve]

We have always overpacked, but will have luggage alllowances this time around. As far as shoes, I will pack my sneakers, flip flops and dress shoes.

Yep, we're packing as little as possible. I'll be doing some late night laundry! I'd like to get everything into 3 peices. That will leave us a 1 peice of checked luggage buffer for bringing stuff home.

I hear the airlines have raised the luggage prices again! Delta is charging $20 for the first peice and $30 for the second. Continental (the one we're taking) is charging the same. Luckily, since my ticket was bought before the changes went into effect, I'll pay the lower amount.

For any of you that are affected by the price increases, I know that Delta is allowing passengers to pre-pay for their luggage and if pre-paid you would not be subject to the extra $5 surcharge.

[thegrays]

funny our boarders was out of it too. I got it at another bookstore. Perused it a couple of times. I really wanted to know if there was anything that I should do for St. Maarten that wasn't listed by Disney, but there wasn't. In fact the author state he owns a vacation home on St. Maarten and says that the traffic there is really bad with frequent slow downs. I took it as meaning "if you're doing anything on your own... make sure you allow a LOT of travel time." Point taken. I'm just going to the beach near the ship and build sand castles. Maybe window shop if the area is not too overrun with hawkers (I HATE that!)

I know what you mean about the hawkers - Teresa called them 'land sharks' cause they would circle around every few minutes & ask you the same questions over and over! :headache: Oh well, we're still gonna have fun on this trip! pirate:

[captchris]

funny our boarders was out of it too. I got it at another bookstore. Perused it a couple of times. I really wanted to know if there was anything that I should do for St. Maarten that wasn't listed by Disney, but there wasn't. In fact the author state he owns a vacation home on St. Maarten and says that the traffic there is really bad with frequent slow downs. I took it as meaning "if you're doing anything on your own... make sure you allow a LOT of travel time." Point taken. I'm just going to the beach near the ship and build sand castles. Maybe window shop if the area is not too overrun with hawkers (I HATE that!)
Our Borders didn't have hardly any books period on cruising! I did flip through the WDW Passporter and read up on Port Orleans Riverside.

We are going to the beach near the ship in St. Maarten too. My dad suggested it. This will be their 3rd Eastern and he always just goes to that beach. He thinks its called Great Bay. We are going to rent jet skis while we are there as well.

[goslingl]

Anyone else had experiences where you are sure you've seen someone before in a movie but can't place their name?

All the time and not just in movies. I can bearly remember what my name is most of the time. :lmao:

[goslingl]

Hey everyone...I ran to the store this morning to pick up the kids school uniforms. Even though they go to public school, this year our school district has decided to start school uniforms for all elementary schools. Next year middle schools will follow.

Chaz, thats the same slider I have and it is based on weeks. It will move closer probably next week.

My kids were in uniforms all through school. All but a few schools here are in uniform. I loves it so did the kids as they got older. I think it does make a difference. Each year in July the high scholl that the kids went to would have a uniform exchange so you could get the next size uniform shirts at a much cheaper price.

[goslingl]

Question for the men (or the women who pack for their men:rotfl:)- how many pairs of trousers do you take for palo, palo lunch, formal and semi formal? Neil will change as soon as dinner is over, so I dont want to overpack stuff he wont have on for more than a couple of hours.:confused3 (I'd rather keep the room for my stuff!;):rotfl:)

Also, shoes - what a pain is that! - last time we took some he no longer wnated and left them at the end of the cruise. This time he wants to bring them home as he still like them:rolleyes: - they take up sooooo much space. I can get 4 pairs of mine into the space his one pair take up.

Shirts and ties - I'm taking 3 shirts and 2 ties and he can rotate and mix and match - that'll be enough right for the 4 occassions?:confused3

The rest of his clothes will be laundered at the villa so we dont need to take enough for 14 days this time.:thumbsup2

Karen,

Our first Disney cruise I took dress clothes for Tommy and that is the last time he has let me pack a suit. He will wear dockers and polo shirt most of the time. Megan and I are going to do the Palo bruch but I can not talk him into dinner. I love our table mates so we do not want to give up one night with them. :cloud9:

[B9erSteve]

Our Borders didn't have hardly any books period on cruising! I did flip through the WDW Passporter and read up on Port Orleans Riverside.

We are going to the beach near the ship in St. Maarten too. My dad suggested it. This will be their 3rd Eastern and he always just goes to that beach. He thinks its called Great Bay. We are going to rent jet skis while we are there as well.

Have you been to POR before Chris? We were just there in Feb. I think you made a great choice. We went to POFQ to use their pool (POR was down for refub) and I didn't like their food court at all. Really liked it at POR.

I liked CSR too, but there's already a TON of southwestern type buildings and such where I live, that it really wasn't a big change for me. POR really makes me feel like I'm on vacation. I can't wait to try out their pool this time.

If you have any questions that aren't covered by Passporters then fire away, my memory is fresh.

BTW: the jet ski's sound like a lot of fun!

[A fat english gent]

Karen you came up to York for the weekend?..............You were only 3 miles from our humble home,had you said we've had put down fresh saw dust and swilled out the best room........:snooty:


PAIGE,NOW LOOK HERE MISSY YOU CAN RIDICULE ME OR MY FAMILY BUT NEVER,NOT EVER ABUSE MY BELOVED UNITED.....:sad2:

[A fat english gent]

Karen you came up to York for the weekend?..............You were only 3 miles from our humble home,had you said we've had put down fresh saw dust and swilled out the best room........:snooty:


PAIGE,NOW LOOK HERE MISSY YOU CAN RIDICULE ME OR MY FAMILY BUT NEVER,NOT EVER ABUSE MY BELOVED UNITED.....:sad2:

ps....Heather i too was left without bread crumbs they trying to tell us something dear?.......:rolleyes1

[captchris]

Have you been to POR before Chris? We were just there in Feb. I think you made a great choice. We went to POFQ to use their pool (POR was down for refub) and I didn't like their food court at all. Really liked it at POR.

I liked CSR too, but there's already a TON of southwestern type buildings and such where I live, that it really wasn't a big change for me. POR really makes me feel like I'm on vacation. I can't wait to try out their pool this time.

If you have any questions that aren't covered by Passporters then fire away, my memory is fresh.

BTW: the jet ski's sound like a lot of fun!
We have never been to POR. A couple years ago I was researching possibly taking a WDW vacation for this year. A plan that fell through due to the cruise! :lmao: When I did my research, I really liked the look of POR. I had in my mind to try my hardest to convince Elaine that we should stay there. Her philosophy is get on property, stay in the values and spend the money saved elsewhere. After staying in the values a couple of times, I just wanted a change and I really liked POR.

When I got the fall discount codes, I was thrilled that I was able to get a room at POR for only $20 more than All Star Movies. I am hoping Elaine really likes it and that we will stay there for our next WDW vacation in a couple of years.

Do you prefer the Mansions or Alligator Bayou?

[GOS]

ps....Heather i too was left without bread crumbs they trying to tell us something dear?.......:rolleyes1

Think they are.

[gstroop28]

I know what you mean about the hawkers - Teresa called them 'land sharks' cause they would circle around every few minutes & ask you the same questions over and over! :headache: Oh well, we're still gonna have fun on this trip! pirate:

:lmao: That you talk about the hawkers! We aren't interested in shopping for "jewelery and luxury goods" so I am looking forward to the stalls and stuff. Of course, I lived my teenage years in the Philippines and I'm used to shopping like that!

We have never been to POR. A couple years ago I was researching possibly taking a WDW vacation for this year. A plan that fell through due to the cruise! :lmao: When I did my research, I really liked the look of POR. I had in my mind to try my hardest to convince Elaine that we should stay there. Her philosophy is get on property, stay in the values and spend the money saved elsewhere. After staying in the values a couple of times, I just wanted a change and I really liked POR.

When I got the fall discount codes, I was thrilled that I was able to get a room at POR for only $20 more than All Star Movies. I am hoping Elaine really likes it and that we will stay there for our next WDW vacation in a couple of years.

Do you prefer the Mansions or Alligator Bayou?

Chris - we stayed at PO-R when it was Dixie Landings (for our honeymoon 15 years ago!) We stayed at the Mansions and they were lovely! I don't have any idea where I want to request (since we too are staying there after the cruise and for the MNSSHP). Anyone who has stayed there recently have any opinions (my memory ain't what it used to be!):laughing:

[GOS]

Wow.....the DIS is slow today.

[disgrits]

I'm with you on Joy Luck Club and Mermoirs of a Geisha. Two of my favorites!:thumbsup2

Me too, especially Memoirs of a Geisha.:thumbsup2



Karen you came up to York for the weekend?..............You were only 3 miles from our humble home,had you said we've had put down fresh saw dust and swilled out the best room........:snooty:


PAIGE,NOW LOOK HERE MISSY YOU CAN RIDICULE ME OR MY FAMILY BUT NEVER,NOT EVER ABUSE MY BELOVED UNITED.....:sad2:

Ok, ok, Man U rocks. They're great. Awesome football team. :cheer2:

:lmao: That you talk about the hawkers! We aren't interested in shopping for "jewelery and luxury goods" so I am looking forward to the stalls and stuff. Of course, I lived my teenage years in the Philippines and I'm used to shopping like that!



If this cruise is anything like the Western or the Bahamas, the prices are not nearly as good as the Phillipines.:headache:

[thegrays]

Mostly what bothered us about the land sharks were the ones on the beach. They would come by every 5 minutes, wanting to braid somebody's hair, or sell some t-shirt or towel that they'd been carrying around for days. Couldn't really have any peace & quiet.

[B9erSteve]

We have never been to POR. A couple years ago I was researching possibly taking a WDW vacation for this year. A plan that fell through due to the cruise! :lmao: When I did my research, I really liked the look of POR. I had in my mind to try my hardest to convince Elaine that we should stay there. Her philosophy is get on property, stay in the values and spend the money saved elsewhere. After staying in the values a couple of times, I just wanted a change and I really liked POR.

When I got the fall discount codes, I was thrilled that I was able to get a room at POR for only $20 more than All Star Movies. I am hoping Elaine really likes it and that we will stay there for our next WDW vacation in a couple of years.

Do you prefer the Mansions or Alligator Bayou?

I have to agree with your wife to a degree. That's why I've never stayed in a deluxe. But from what I see of the pics, the Values while rich in theming are rather poor in the foliage department. the pools looked pretty open with no shade. I've always hated being out in the sun too much so that didn't appeal to me much. Room-wise I think that there's not a lot difference to compare so that's not an issue. I have hear that the values are very large and crowded. Something that I've never experienced in the Moderates. I never had a problem in either pools or food courts in the mods.

I got a great deal on our stay this time too and was almost tempted to upgrade to the Wilderness lodge just to try out a deluxe, but ultimately, better sense won out and I stayed put.

I really liked the Mansions. We rode bikes through AB and it was OK but the Mansions felt like we were staying in a mansion! Can't beat the proximity of Magnolia Bend either.

Wow.....the DIS is slow today.

[A fat english gent]

Me too, especially Memoirs of a Geisha.:thumbsup2


My mother warned me about "ladies" like you from the south....:snooty:


Ok, ok, Man U rocks. They're great. Awesome football team. :cheer2:

Maybe the odd Boddingtons may help me forget the pain you caused in abusing my beloved United.....:rolleyes1



Any young hottie fancy taking a fat old balding bloke out for lunch this Saturday?.......:rolleyes1

[Karen Mouse]

Karen you came up to York for the weekend?..............You were only 3 miles from our humble home,had you said we've had put down fresh saw dust and swilled out the best room........:snooty:


ps....Heather i too was left without bread crumbs they trying to tell us something dear?.......:rolleyes1

I was waiting for the invite:rotfl: - jk:goodvibes - I thought you lived near Leeds?

I didnt get crumbs either Chris - maybe they're trying to "ban the Brits":scared1::sad1:

[Tinkerbell.RN]

You're just now starting school up there?!?! Wow, our first day was July 31, and Teresa had to go on the 27th to get her classroom ready. Absolutely crazy!

My kids don't start until next week. It's a little later than usual because it is always the day after Labor Day. So, I have one more week with my sweeties at home.:cutie::lovestruc!

[Tinkerbell.RN]

Anyone seen Race to Witch Mountain? The remake of Escape to WM?

We're watching it now and the two leads from the original have cameo's in the remake.

We just watched it a couple of days ago. It was pretty good, although I'm still a fan of the original. It was more magical and less "blow everything up" action..

I didn't know the originals had cameos. Who were they??

[B9erSteve]

Mostly what bothered us about the land sharks were the ones on the beach. They would come by every 5 minutes, wanting to braid somebody's hair, or sell some t-shirt or towel that they'd been carrying around for days. Couldn't really have any peace & quiet.

I don't do well with that either. I'm usually mild mannered and relaxed. But after having irritated me my co-workers say Angry-Steve comes out and he's not so nice to play.

I had a door-to-door guy come to the house the other day. Usually I politely tell them not interested and close the door.

This guy rings the bell about three times in rapid succession (strike one, I know the sound of my doorbell and know when I need to answer it. Multiple rings only serve to annoy.) Then when I answer the door he has his iPod earphones in, with his back turned to me, dancing (strike two, if you aren't serious enough about whatever you are trying to sell how do you expect me to take you seriously?) Then he turns in an appearantly coreographed move and suddenly appears to notice me. Affects a german accent and launches into a "cutesy" bit about not being from America. (maybe this works to endear some weaker minded fools to him, but he was already on strike two and I was not in the mood for cute.) I cut him off and asked him what it was that brought him to my door. Again he starts into his long-version of the sales pitch. (Strike three, when asked to get to the point, one must always get to the point!) At that time I launched into him about interrupting me with my family time (I really don't get enough) and how rude it was to waste my time in such an inappropriate manner. (Angry-Steve) He couldn't gather up with assorted sales boxes fast enough. I really shook him up.

[Dyerneeds]

I don't do well with that either. I'm usually mild mannered and relaxed. But after having irritated me my co-workers say Angry-Steve comes out and he's not so nice to play.

I had a door-to-door guy come to the house the other day. Usually I politely tell them not interested and close the door.

This guy rings the bell about three times in rapid succession (strike one, I know the sound of my doorbell and know when I need to answer it. Multiple rings only serve to annoy.) Then when I answer the door he has his iPod earphones in, with his back turned to me, dancing (strike two, if you aren't serious enough about whatever you are trying to sell how do you expect me to take you seriously?) Then he turns in an appearantly coreographed move and suddenly appears to notice me. Affects a german accent and launches into a "cutesy" bit about not being from America. (maybe this works to endear some weaker minded fools to him, but he was already on strike two and I was not in the mood for cute.) I cut him off and asked him what it was that brought him to my door. Again he starts into his long-version of the sales pitch. (Strike three, when asked to get to the point, one must always get to the point!) At that time I launched into him about interrupting me with my family time (I really don't get enough) and how rude it was to waste my time in such an inappropriate manner. (Angry-Steve) He couldn't gather up with assorted sales boxes fast enough. I really shook him up.

did "angry steve" have to get out his "angry eyes" ? ala toy story.:3dglasses

[Dyerneeds]

I was waiting for the invite:rotfl: - jk:goodvibes - I thought you lived near Leeds?

I didnt get crumbs either Chris - maybe they're trying to "ban the Brits":scared1::sad1:

NO WAY!! perish the thought.:grouphug: i dont even know how to leave the "breadcrumbs". i think everyone was busy chatting, and we forgot about leaving "crumbs".:guilty:

:flower3::flower3::flower3:

[Dyerneeds]

PAIGE,NOW LOOK HERE MISSY YOU CAN RIDICULE ME OR MY FAMILY BUT NEVER,NOT EVER ABUSE MY BELOVED UNITED.....:sad2:

what is United anyway? badmitton league? tiddleywinks? cricket?:rolleyes1

i feel a "hit man" being sent my way.:eek::scared1:

[JOANNEL]

Karen,

Our first Disney cruise I took dress clothes for Tommy and that is the last time he has let me pack a suit. He will wear dockers and polo shirt most of the time. Megan and I are going to do the Palo bruch but I can not talk him into dinner. I love our table mates so we do not want to give up one night with them. :cloud9:

AWwwwwwwwwwwwww how sweet, we don't care what any one wears. Roger is a polo & docker wearer also.

[Scouter]

Fish extender question---Do y'all always get things placed in your fish extender? I made one for us last time and will probably use the same one this time around, but nothing was ever left in ours. All the DisTag gifts were in bags, left hanging on the fish. I don't know, I guess that means that if I forget it, it won't be a big deal. Ours is LSU themed, hanging in my boys' bedroom.

I'm not bringing one. Never needed it last time. Everyone's stuff was in bags anyway and they hung on the hook.

[Scouter]

Morning Sistah P :wave:

I guess we had more left in our FE on our first cruise as the gifts weren't as extravagent as those on the KK cruise. But....if you want one from us you better bring your FE because mine aren't hangable. :goodvibes

(Tony's and Stacy's aren't hangable either).

UH OH:sad1:

[Scouter]

Just when you thought you could shake me I found you. :lmao::rotfl2::lmao: Wow you all did some chatting over the weekend! It was a beautiful weekend here so we got a lot knocked off Tommy's to do list. We are considering selling our house and buying a patio home. The country club we belong to are having some built on the 4th hole and we thought it may be nice to not have the yard work and maintenance. It seems that Tommy has time to do things at the school but the house seems to be on the bottom of his priority list. My only reservation is how my dogs would adjust. :rolleyes:

Sounds like a good plan Leisha:thumbsup2

No yard work HURRAH!:yay:

[danandnan]

Well I just spent some time catching up from back on page 3! Didn't even try to go back to previous thread. Captured some quotes to respond to.


I like the black Nancy :thumbsup2

Yes, I'm thinking the green shutters looked better in my head than they do on the house.:lmao: When I put them up this morning, I liked the black much better myself. Thanks kids!! Black it is!!! :woohoo:

Off to the paint store. :cutie:

When I captured this quote I was going to vote for black. By the time I finished reading I saw that most everyone agreed & you're going with black! Good choice!

Hi all,

Not much going on here today.

Went to see time travelers wife last night, good movie book was better!!

A friend of mine saw it & told me not to waste my money! Each to his own I guess.

You're just now starting school up there?!?! Wow, our first day was July 31, and Teresa had to go on the 27th to get her classroom ready. Absolutely crazy!


Boy, our summer was barely started by July 31st. School started here today ( some around the area later this week). Usually it's after Labor Day but since it's so late this year it started earlier. And wouldn't you know - this week looks like the best stretch of sunny weather since last spring!!

Just when you thought you could shake me I found you. :lmao::rotfl2::lmao: Wow you all did some chatting over the weekend! It was a beautiful weekend here so we got a lot knocked off Tommy's to do list. We are considering selling our house and buying a patio home. The country club we belong to are having some built on the 4th hole and we thought it may be nice to not have the yard work and maintenance. It seems that Tommy has time to do things at the school but the house seems to be on the bottom of his priority list. My only reservation is how my dogs would adjust. :rolleyes:

That sounds like a great idea! I'd like to do the same thing but we're really tied because of the housing market coupled with the closure of the Navy base here. Houses aren't worth very much right now. Maybe in a few more years.

Question for the men (or the women who pack for their men:rotfl:)- how many pairs of trousers do you take for palo, palo lunch, formal and semi formal? Neil will change as soon as dinner is over, so I dont want to overpack stuff he wont have on for more than a couple of hours.:confused3 (I'd rather keep the room for my stuff!;):rotfl:)

Also, shoes - what a pain is that! - last time we took some he no longer wnated and left them at the end of the cruise. This time he wants to bring them home as he still like them:rolleyes: - they take up sooooo much space. I can get 4 pairs of mine into the space his one pair take up.

Shirts and ties - I'm taking 3 shirts and 2 ties and he can rotate and mix and match - that'll be enough right for the 4 occassions?:confused3

The rest of his clothes will be laundered at the villa so we dont need to take enough for 14 days this time.:thumbsup2

Dan is debating between suit or sport coat/pants, but he can't bring both. I'm trying to bring mix and match outfits becasue like you say, we'll only wear it for a couple hours. I figure one could wear Sunday's outfit again on Friday if necessary!

All the time and not just in movies. I can bearly remember what my name is most of the time. :lmao:

I think it's Leisha isn't it?!!!!

AWwwwwwwwwwwwww how sweet, we don't care what any one wears. Roger is a polo & docker wearer also.


I'm going with the same stuff I wore on our 3 previous cruises. We'll all be neat and clean I'm sure!

Have a good night all!

N

[minnieandmickey]

what is United anyway? badmitton league? tiddleywinks? cricket?:rolleyes1

i feel a "hit man" being sent my way.:eek::scared1:

Ruh Roh Mickey, you are in big trouble now.

I keep telling Sean one of the first things I am buying after my surgery is a Man U tshirt. Unfortunately they don't sell them in pooh girl sizes, only in posh spice sizes. Sean said no wife of mine is going to wear a Man U shirt, this is an Aresnal house. I told him that I will miss him.....:laughing:

[disgrits]

This goes out to Disgrits - Paige, I haven't forgotten that I borrowed 'your' Avatar. I'll give it back to you when we meet up! :lmao:



No biggie. I think everyone can tell the difference in our posts--I have a cajun accent in mine.:rotfl:

[captchris]

Well we went to open house at our kids schools tonight and met with the kids teachers. They were both totally cool about the cruise and both of their first words were, "can I come too?"

[Scouter]

No biggie. I think everyone can tell the difference in our posts--I have a cajun accent in mine.:rotfl:

It actually took me a couple of posts to figure this out:rotfl:
I kept thinking that what was being said was nothing that was right for you Paige.
Then I looked at the screen name and realized.... duh me:rolleyes:

Of course, you post with an accent, I should've know:headache:

[Dyerneeds]

Ruh Roh Mickey, you are in big trouble now.

I keep telling Sean one of the first things I am buying after my surgery is a Man U tshirt. Unfortunately they don't sell them in pooh girl sizes, only in posh spice sizes. Sean said no wife of mine is going to wear a Man U shirt, this is an Aresnal house. I told him that I will miss him.....:laughing:

:rotfl::rotfl:
trouble is my middle name.:rolleyes1

[Dyerneeds]

It's been two minutes since the last post. We are only sitting at # 3 on the Cruise meets list... Let's get this party started.
:cool1:

Has anyone else got their cruise packet yet? My TA says we will get it in mid Sept. If its coming earlier I will have to get her to send it along... she is holding out for both our WDW and DCL stuff.

DH keeps saying he hopes the cruise is all I think it will be!! I am way to excited!! The kids got nothing on me!! :woohoo:

somebodys getting excited!!!:wizard::woohoo::thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

(and for ANOTHER laugh - since it's REALLY slow tonight....here is the comparison next to my unfinished sad attempt:)
http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u183/AngieMann73/P1030083.jpg

oh no angie...:laughing: your's is really good.:rotfl2: i mean it.:lmao:(snicker)
you should bring that one too.(tee hee).:rotfl:
sorry, couldnt resist.:rolleyes1;);)

[Dyerneeds]

wow. disney bought Marvel for 4 billion.:eek:

spiderman coming to disney. who'd have thunk it?popcorn::

[B9erSteve]

Has anyone else got their cruise packet yet? My TA says we will get it in mid Sept. If its coming earlier I will have to get her to send it along... she is holding out for both our WDW and DCL stuff.

DH keeps saying he hopes the cruise is all I think it will be!! I am way to excited!! The kids got nothing on me!! :woohoo:

I was just online looking at all of the FAQ's on Dreams Unlimited. Found out they have a deal with Disney to have the Docs sent directly to the passenger rather to them and then to the passenger. Rockin' good news. I should get my docs early then!

[B9erSteve]

wow. disney bought Marvel for 4 billion.:eek:

spiderman coming to disney. who'd have thunk it?popcorn::

I'm first in Line for the Marvel Cruise Line

[thegrays]

I don't do well with that either. I'm usually mild mannered and relaxed. But after having irritated me my co-workers say Angry-Steve comes out and he's not so nice to play.

I had a door-to-door guy come to the house the other day. Usually I politely tell them not interested and close the door.

This guy rings the bell about three times in rapid succession (strike one, I know the sound of my doorbell and know when I need to answer it. Multiple rings only serve to annoy.) Then when I answer the door he has his iPod earphones in, with his back turned to me, dancing (strike two, if you aren't serious enough about whatever you are trying to sell how do you expect me to take you seriously?) Then he turns in an appearantly coreographed move and suddenly appears to notice me. Affects a german accent and launches into a "cutesy" bit about not being from America. (maybe this works to endear some weaker minded fools to him, but he was already on strike two and I was not in the mood for cute.) I cut him off and asked him what it was that brought him to my door. Again he starts into his long-version of the sales pitch. (Strike three, when asked to get to the point, one must always get to the point!) At that time I launched into him about interrupting me with my family time (I really don't get enough) and how rude it was to waste my time in such an inappropriate manner. (Angry-Steve) He couldn't gather up with assorted sales boxes fast enough. I really shook him up.

So YOURE the guy who slammed the door in my face! All I'm trying to do is sell magazine subscriptions to pay for my Disney Cruise!!:rotfl:

[Dyerneeds]

I'm first in Line for the Marvel Cruise Line

i'm second.:3dglasses:thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

So YOURE the guy who slammed the door in my face! All I'm trying to do is sell magazine subscriptions to pay for my Disney Cruise!!:rotfl:

:rotfl2::lmao::rotfl:

[captchris]

I was just online looking at all of the FAQ's on Dreams Unlimited. Found out they have a deal with Disney to have the Docs sent directly to the passenger rather to them and then to the passenger. Rockin' good news. I should get my docs early then!
On our last cruise with DU we got our docs exactly 3 weeks prior to sailing.

[Dyerneeds]

I was just online looking at all of the FAQ's on Dreams Unlimited. Found out they have a deal with Disney to have the Docs sent directly to the passenger rather to them and then to the passenger. Rockin' good news. I should get my docs early then!

no DU for us.:sad2:
but i'll be checking that DCL site about 5 times a day real soon to see if we get that free upgrade.:wizard:

[thegrays]

No biggie. I think everyone can tell the difference in our posts--I have a cajun accent in mine.:rotfl:

I THOUGHT I noticed that; makes me want some gumbo!

Who's in the Corps; you or your husband?

[Dyerneeds]

chaz!! you got a googley dude.:thumbsup2:woohoo::yay:
this must be your lucky day.:thumbsup2

[Dyerneeds]

On our last cruise with DU we got our docs exactly 3 weeks prior to sailing.

i think ours came 2 weeks out.

[Dyerneeds]

i noticed the online price for the radisson is now $103. what are we booked at now? 109?
waiting to see if it drops more.:wizard:

[Dyerneeds]

I THOUGHT I noticed that; makes me want some gumbo!

Who's in the Corps; you or your husband?

her hubby Rob.:cool2: and he's a big dude.:cool2::worship:

[thegrays]

Semper Fi. And, Thank You, Rob!

[B9erSteve]

So YOURE the guy who slammed the door in my face! All I'm trying to do is sell magazine subscriptions to pay for my Disney Cruise!!:rotfl:

Nice! :lmao:

no DU for us.:sad2:
but i'll be checking that DCL site about 5 times a day real soon to see if we get that free upgrade.:wizard:

Unfortunately, I'm not holding my breath for an upgrade. I'm once again in process of changing things up with my reservation. I want to cancel the DCL transport. (it bums me out to be arriving at 1 or 2 pm!) and instead may take a FL Tours towncar. Same price so I can get to the port earlier. and Maybe. Maybe just snag an upgrade in port. I figure that with all of those Cat 4's avail there is probably a bunch fo Cat 3's avail too. So if the Cat 5's or 6's move up then I might snag a cheap cat 6 upgrade. Or, (here's a big hope against all odds) maybe I might get a cat 3 at a much cheaper price than I could ever book it. Anyway, I have an email out to DU to see if I can cancel the DCL transfers.

[captchris]

Nice! :lmao:



Unfortunately, I'm not holding my breath for an upgrade. I'm once again in process of changing things up with my reservation. I want to cancel the DCL transport. (it bums me out to be arriving at 1 or 2 pm!) and instead may take a FL Tours towncar. Same price so I can get to the port earlier. and Maybe. Maybe just snag an upgrade in port. I figure that with all of those Cat 4's avail there is probably a bunch fo Cat 3's avail too. So if the Cat 5's or 6's move up then I might snag a cheap cat 6 upgrade. Or, (here's a big hope against all odds) maybe I might get a cat 3 at a much cheaper price than I could ever book it. Anyway, I have an email out to DU to see if I can cancel the DCL transfers.
My mom was telling me today that she was hearing about people buying upgrades to Cat 3's for a pretty reasonable cost.

[B9erSteve]

That's what's being reported on the main cruise boards. the calculation is something like $50/day/cabin type. So Cat 9 to Cat 6 should be $350 and add another $350 for a suite. Not bad. I'd go as high as $1000 for a Cat 3. But I'd have to draw the line there. But if some cat 5 or 6 snags it then I'd like to be there to get their cabin for a song!

[captchris]

I am keeping my fingers crossed for an oceanview. If I can swing it, maybe I will look into a port upgrade if any are available to a verandah if it is VERY reasonable. Most likely I will just stay wherever I am assigned.

[JOANNEL]

Chris- how was your weather this week end? Did you get much from the storm. I was watching Ted Kennedy's funeral and they were gettin glots of rain in Boston.

[gstroop28]

My kids don't start until next week. It's a little later than usual because it is always the day after Labor Day. So, I have one more week with my sweeties at home.:cutie::lovestruc!

And your girls are such sweeties!!!:love:


This guy rings the bell about three times in rapid succession (strike one, I know the sound of my doorbell and know when I need to answer it. Multiple rings only serve to annoy.) Then when I answer the door he has his iPod earphones in, with his back turned to me, dancing (strike two, if you aren't serious enough about whatever you are trying to sell how do you expect me to take you seriously?) Then he turns in an appearantly coreographed move and suddenly appears to notice me. Affects a german accent and launches into a "cutesy" bit about not being from America. (maybe this works to endear some weaker minded fools to him, but he was already on strike two and I was not in the mood for cute.) I cut him off and asked him what it was that brought him to my door. Again he starts into his long-version of the sales pitch. (Strike three, when asked to get to the point, one must always get to the point!) At that time I launched into him about interrupting me with my family time (I really don't get enough) and how rude it was to waste my time in such an inappropriate manner. (Angry-Steve) He couldn't gather up with assorted sales boxes fast enough. I really shook him up.

That would have irritated me as well!!

Well we went to open house at our kids schools tonight and met with the kids teachers. They were both totally cool about the cruise and both of their first words were, "can I come too?"

Good to hear that Chris - I will have to tell the teachers next week and I hope they have the same reaction (or maybe I'll let them get to know the girls and they will be very happy to have them be out of their classrooms for a week! :rotfl2:)

oh no angie...:laughing: your's is really good.:rotfl2: i mean it.:lmao:(snicker)
you should bring that one too.(tee hee).:rotfl:
sorry, couldnt resist.:rolleyes1;);)

Guess what your are getting in your Fish Extender....... (I may just "regift" the abominible FE!!):banana:
wow. disney bought Marvel for 4 billion.:eek:

spiderman coming to disney. who'd have thunk it?popcorn::

Dave is excited about it - but I'm wondering what that will do to the Marvel related attractions at Universal!!

[captchris]

Chris- how was your weather this week end? Did you get much from the storm. I was watching Ted Kennedy's funeral and they were gettin glots of rain in Boston.
Friday night and Saturday were very wet. Saturday it pretty much poured all day.

[gstroop28]

I am keeping my fingers crossed for an oceanview. If I can swing it, maybe I will look into a port upgrade if any are available to a verandah if it is VERY reasonable. Most likely I will just stay wherever I am assigned.

I get excited about the fact we may get a "free" upgrade, but I don't think I will want to pay for an upgrade (unless they want to upgrade me to a Category 2 for $5!!:rotfl2:)

Since this is our first cruise, I won't know the difference between a 6 and a 4 (we are booked in a 6 now.

I'll cross my fingers for all of you to get upgrades!!

[gstroop28]

Friday night and Saturday were very wet. Saturday it pretty much poured all day.

Isn't that the day that you were at camp?? Mudville I'm sure (and I bet the kids had a blast!!):cool1:

[Dyerneeds]

Guess what your are getting in your Fish Extender....... (I may just "regift" the abominible FE!!):banana:



:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:
i'll take it.:thumbsup2

i'm sure Letterman would buy it.:laughing::rolleyes1
"Top 10 reasons to buy your FE off ebay"
and the #1 answer is....ANGIES HOMEMADE FE !!
you know i'm just kidding right?:angel:

[captchris]

I get excited about the fact we may get a "free" upgrade, but I don't think I will want to pay for an upgrade (unless they want to upgrade me to a Category 2 for $5!!:rotfl2:)

Since this is our first cruise, I won't know the difference between a 6 and a 4 (we are booked in a 6 now.

I'll cross my fingers for all of you to get upgrades!!
Yeah me too, but if it is really cheap, I may have to!

[gstroop28]

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:
i'll take it.:thumbsup2

i'm sure Letterman would buy it.:laughing::rolleyes1
"Top 10 reasons to buy your FE off ebay"
and the #1 answer is....ANGIES HOMEMADE FE !!
you know i'm just kidding right?:angel:

I know!! Once you meet Dave, you will see why I'm can handle the teasing!! We have a great sense of humor. (Or as Becca likes to say "We have a SILLY family!")

My outlook on life: Laugh at yourself - it makes life SOOOO much more fun!!:banana:rotfl2::thumbsup2:

[Dyerneeds]

I know!! Once you meet Dave, you will see why I'm can handle the teasing!! We have a great sense of humor. (Or as Becca likes to say "We have a SILLY family!")

My outlook on life: Laugh at yourself - it makes life SOOOO much more fun!!:banana:rotfl2::thumbsup2:

believe me...i laugh at myself all the time.:rolleyes1
once you see me..you'll know why.:scared1:

[Dyerneeds]

good nite all.:wizard:
time to dream of a free porthole.:cloud9::3dglasses

[captchris]

Isn't that the day that you were at camp?? Mudville I'm sure (and I bet the kids had a blast!!):cool1:
They were miserable and cold.

[B9erSteve]

I am keeping my fingers crossed for an oceanview. If I can swing it, maybe I will look into a port upgrade if any are available to a verandah if it is VERY reasonable. Most likely I will just stay wherever I am assigned.

I'm willing to bet that the insides have a really good chance for a free upgrade. Oceanviews are the ones who are less likely for a free upgrade due to the dearth of cat 5's and 6's available.


Dave is excited about it - but I'm wondering what that will do to the Marvel related attractions at Universal!!

Disney won't rock the boat with pre-existing contracts. My guess is that those will continue on until the contract end and then I suppose that Universal will be wooing DC comics!

I get excited about the fact we may get a "free" upgrade, but I don't think I will want to pay for an upgrade (unless they want to upgrade me to a Category 2 for $5!!:rotfl2:)

Since this is our first cruise, I won't know the difference between a 6 and a 4 (we are booked in a 6 now.

I'll cross my fingers for all of you to get upgrades!!

I'd not upgrade from 6 to 4 at all. The small gain in space is not enough to justify the $$ unless you need to shoe-horn another person in your cabin. And then I would book two connecting 9's for the same price as the single 4 cabin and have LOADS more space.

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2:
i'll take it.:thumbsup2

i'm sure Letterman would buy it.:laughing::rolleyes1
"Top 10 reasons to buy your FE off ebay"
and the #1 answer is....ANGIES HOMEMADE FE !!
you know i'm just kidding right?:angel:

:rotfl2:

good nite all.:wizard:
time to dream of a free porthole.:cloud9::3dglasses

Sweet Dreams!

[Nerbiepie]

Evening all,
Just a quick hello to all, whats all this talk of free upgrades???? My daughter has decided we will get a free upgrade to the Walt suite..LOL

[minnieandmickey]

Maddie Update:
If all goes well and she doesn't have anymore breathing episodes she will get to go home on Thursday. She is off the IV and Feeding tube and is drinking straight mommy milk from the bottle

[B9erSteve]

Evening all,
Just a quick hello to all, whats all this talk of free upgrades???? My daughter has decided we will get a free upgrade to the Walt suite..LOL

Nice!

Maddie Update:
If all goes well and she doesn't have anymore breathing episodes she will get to go home on Thursday. She is off the IV and Feeding tube and is drinking straight mommy milk from the bottle

Great News!

[krazy4crusing]

:cheer2::cheer2: Yay!!!! Go Maddie Go :cheer2::cheer2:


Maddie Update:
If all goes well and she doesn't have anymore breathing episodes she will get to go home on Thursday. She is off the IV and Feeding tube and is drinking straight mommy milk from the bottle

[krazy4crusing]

We loved the mansions. We stayed in the building called Magnolia Terrace. It was very close to the bus stop, main pool and the quiet pool. I think it was the best building in the whole resort... :thumbsup2

We loved POR and would return in a heart beat. That being said we are doing POP this time around because our 5 year old fell in love with the bowling pin pool. :confused3 He couldn't be convinced that a water slide etc.. would be better. There's no accounting for some tastes!


We have never been to POR. A couple years ago I was researching possibly taking a WDW vacation for this year. A plan that fell through due to the cruise! :lmao: When I did my research, I really liked the look of POR. I had in my mind to try my hardest to convince Elaine that we should stay there. Her philosophy is get on property, stay in the values and spend the money saved elsewhere. After staying in the values a couple of times, I just wanted a change and I really liked POR.

When I got the fall discount codes, I was thrilled that I was able to get a room at POR for only $20 more than All Star Movies. I am hoping Elaine really likes it and that we will stay there for our next WDW vacation in a couple of years.

Do you prefer the Mansions or Alligator Bayou?

[Tinkerbell.RN]

And your girls are such sweeties!!!:love:

Thanks! Your girls as well. It was fun meeting you all:goodvibes




Good to hear that Chris - I will have to tell the teachers next week and I hope they have the same reaction (or maybe I'll let them get to know the girls and they will be very happy to have them be out of their classrooms for a week! :rotfl2:)

I'm hoping my girls' teachers will be that understanding, too. Of course, it will be harder for Megan with middle school, but I'm sure she will be able to catch up!


Guess what your are getting in your Fish Extender....... (I may just "regift" the abominible FE!!):banana:

That's right, Angie! It's good that you're jumping in and "giving back"!:lmao:

I know!! Once you meet Dave, you will see why I'm can handle the teasing!! We have a great sense of humor. (Or as Becca likes to say "We have a SILLY family!")

We have one of those families, as well. That's what I say has kept us together so long.... no one else would put up with us!;)



Dave is excited about it - but I'm wondering what that will do to the Marvel related attractions at Universal!!

I had that thought myself. I'm not really sure I see the "fit" with Disney. But then again, I wasn't sure about the Muppets coming in, either.

[Tinkerbell.RN]

I'm willing to bet that the insides have a really good chance for a free upgrade. Oceanviews are the ones who are less likely for a free upgrade due to the dearth of cat 5's and 6's available.

I'd not upgrade from 6 to 4 at all. The small gain in space is not enough to justify the $$ unless you need to shoe-horn another person in your cabin. And then I would book two connecting 9's for the same price as the single 4 cabin and have LOADS more space.


Sweet Dreams!

I'm a verandah girl myself. I insisted on the verandah for the Med cruise and now I'm spoiled. We actually booked the same cabin we had for that one. It has a great location and I love having the verandah. Sarah and I ate breakfast on it our first morning of that cruise. She loved it!

[Karen Mouse]

NO WAY!! perish the thought.:grouphug: i dont even know how to leave the "breadcrumbs". i think everyone was busy chatting, and we forgot about leaving "crumbs".:guilty:

:flower3::flower3::flower3:

I'll let you off Dawg:goodvibes

No biggie. I think everyone can tell the difference in our posts--I have a cajun accent in mine.:rotfl:

:lmao: love it:lmao:

I'm first in Line for the Marvel Cruise Line

I'll be second!:yay:... you were behind us in the line to rebook onboard - we've switched places:rotfl:

no DU for us.:sad2:
but i'll be checking that DCL site about 5 times a day real soon to see if we get that free upgrade.:wizard:

Dont say "if", ....say "when":thumbsup2...the power of positive thinking Dawg:thumbsup2.... just don't steal my "free window" magnet when we get onboard:rotfl:

Just a quick hello to all, whats all this talk of free upgrades???? My daughter has decided we will get a free upgrade to the Walt suite..LOL

Sorry Bernie - they've already called me and offered that upgrade to me for free:lmao:

Maddie Update:
If all goes well and she doesn't have anymore breathing episodes she will get to go home on Thursday. She is off the IV and Feeding tube and is drinking straight mommy milk from the bottle

:dance3:Way to go Maddie:dance3: - us girls can multi task at any age:thumbsup2:banana:

[Karen Mouse]

Good morning peeps:goodvibes

Might be a nice day here today:eek: - the suns trying to peek throguh the clouds:cool1:

Today,.... as Donkey would say, "I'm making waffles!" - I just fancy them for brekkie. How many points in a mini Mickey waffle?:rolleyes1

[Karen Mouse]

Cruise questions!!

Topsiders - themed lunches? - how can I find out what day is what theme?:confused3

Can kids order off the adult menu in restaurants?:confused3

Wine - corkage? - if I have a bottle of wine from an onboard gift do I still pay corkage being it was bought oboard?:confused3

Tea party - Alice thingy - is this still on?:confused3

Entertainment in the evening - Hypnotist etc - which bar was it in?:confused3

I loved the ventriloquist last time with his tennis ball - who's on this time?:confused3

xmas ornaments - I wonder if they have any new ones?:yay:

Deck 4 - 1/3 of a mile? - is this where you go through the "engine" part - I remember walking round the deck one evening and going through some sort of equipment and noisy engine bit?:confused3

LASTLY......... IS IT TIME TO BOARD YET?:rotfl:

[Karen Mouse]

Formal night - are everyones kids wearing ties, suits etc? Just tried Ellis' suit on - too short in the arms:rolleyes:.... I feel another shopping trip coming on.:rolleyes1

I might just get him a nice shirt and tie and black trousers? - it'll save space in case and he'll never wear the suit again anyway.

[Karen Mouse]

I'm getting a little nervous re packing:rolleyes1

I keep gl;ancing over at the 3/4 packed case without a single item of clothing or shoes in it and I'm panicking! All thats in there is toiletries, books to read etc, beach toys etc and tag stuff!

The shoes will fill that case, which leaves two cases for 3 peoples clothes inc formal:eek: - I wll also take a rolling cooler to fill with wine for onboard:rolleyes1

[A fat english gent]

I was waiting for the invite:rotfl: - jk:goodvibes - I thought you lived near Leeds?

I didnt get crumbs either Chris - maybe they're trying to "ban the Brits":scared1::sad1:

Er unless you travelled by the way of Norfolk you had to pass my House,worry not i'll save the white lightning for someone i really like....:snooty:

what is United anyway? badminton league? tiddlywinks? cricket?:rolleyes1

i feel a "hit man" being sent my way.:eek::scared1:

Oh Micky,Micky,Micky....You need to be real careful talking like that do you realize how much a Bra twagging can hurt?......

Ruh Roh Mickey, you are in big trouble now.

I keep telling Sean one of the first things I am buying after my surgery is a Man U t shirt. Unfortunately they don't sell them in pooh girl sizes, only in posh spice sizes. Sean said no wife of mine is going to wear a Man U shirt, this is an Arsenal house. I told him that I will miss him.....:laughing:

Becky love WHO'S SEAN?.....:snooty:

[JLDSMD]

Cruise questions!!

Topsiders - themed lunches? - how can I find out what day is what theme?:confused3

Can kids order off the adult menu in restaurants?:confused3

Wine - corkage? - if I have a bottle of wine from an onboard gift do I still pay corkage being it was bought oboard?:confused3

Tea party - Alice thingy - is this still on?:confused3

Entertainment in the evening - Hypnotist etc - which bar was it in?:confused3

I loved the ventriloquist last time with his tennis ball - who's on this time?:confused3

xmas ornaments - I wonder if they have any new ones?:yay:

Deck 4 - 1/3 of a mile? - is this where you go through the "engine" part - I remember walking round the deck one evening and going through some sort of equipment and noisy engine bit?:confused3

LASTLY......... IS IT TIME TO BOARD YET?:rotfl:

I'm not sure if the themes for Topsiders are consistent, but you could look at the Navigators on the Castaway Club website (sorry, can't post the link. It will be "***" out).

Kids can order off the Adult menu. DS has been doing that since cruise #1 (when he was 4). He will only order of the kids menu maybe once during the cruise.

I want to say the wine corkage fee is $15, but not sure. I'm sure the answer is in the FAQ post on the main cruise threads page.

I'm sure they have a tea party going on, but again, I'd look at the most recent Navagators to see for sure.

Entertainment changes often. Even if listed in the current Navagator, it could be different by the time we sail.

They usually have an ornament for each year, so you should be able to get another one specific for this cruise.

I thought Deck 4 was a 1/4 mile, but I know the answer is in the FAQ post.

Hope that helped.

[JOANNEL]

Maddie Update:
If all goes well and she doesn't have anymore breathing episodes she will get to go home on Thursday. She is off the IV and Feeding tube and is drinking straight mommy milk from the bottle

That's great.

[Karen Mouse]

Er unless you travelled by the way of Norfolk you had to pass my House,worry not i'll save the white lightning for someone i really like....:snooty:

If I'd smelled bacon butties cooking I'd have popped in;)

White lightening:rotfl2:... you're posh:rotfl2:

I'm not sure if the themes for Topsiders are consistent, but you could look at the Navigators on the Castaway Club website (sorry, can't post the link. It will be "***" out).

Kids can order off the Adult menu. DS has been doing that since cruise #1 (when he was 4). He will only order of the kids menu maybe once during the cruise.

I want to say the wine corkage fee is $15, but not sure. I'm sure the answer is in the FAQ post on the main cruise threads page.

I'm sure they have a tea party going on, but again, I'd look at the most recent Navagators to see for sure.

Entertainment changes often. Even if listed in the current Navagator, it could be different by the time we sail.

They usually have an ornament for each year, so you should be able to get another one specific for this cruise.

I thought Deck 4 was a 1/4 mile, but I know the answer is in the FAQ post.

Hope that helped.

Yep:thumbsup2 - thanks Jeff:thumbsup2

[disgrits]

wow. disney bought Marvel for 4 billion.:eek:

spiderman coming to disney. who'd have thunk it?popcorn::

I don't know how I feel about that....

I THOUGHT I noticed that; makes me want some gumbo!

Who's in the Corps; you or your husband?

her hubby Rob.:cool2: and he's a big dude.:cool2::worship:

Mike answered---big dude-----:lmao::lmao:

I get excited about the fact we may get a "free" upgrade, but I don't think I will want to pay for an upgrade (unless they want to upgrade me to a Category 2 for $5!!:rotfl2:)

Since this is our first cruise, I won't know the difference between a 6 and a 4 (we are booked in a 6 now.

I'll cross my fingers for all of you to get upgrades!!

Not worth a penny to upgrade to a 4. They are virtually the same with the 4 having maybe 4 extra feet for a ull down bed. You will never miss that space, even if you had already stayed in a 4.

Maddie Update:
If all goes well and she doesn't have anymore breathing episodes she will get to go home on Thursday. She is off the IV and Feeding tube and is drinking straight mommy milk from the bottle

Congrats to Maddie and Mommy and Daddy.:hug:

[disgrits]

What's white lightning? Back home, we call that moonshine, you know, homemade booze.

[Karen Mouse]

What's white lightning? Back home, we call that moonshine, you know, homemade booze.

White lightening is yukky cheap cider that either drunks or under age teenagers drink:lmao:

[thegrays]

Maddie Update:
If all goes well and she doesn't have anymore breathing episodes she will get to go home on Thursday. She is off the IV and Feeding tube and is drinking straight mommy milk from the bottle

princess: Great news! Glad to hear it. :banana:

[cntkg1]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/SeptemberCelebrationscopy.jpg

[thegrays]

Formal night - are everyones kids wearing ties, suits etc? Just tried Ellis' suit on - too short in the arms:rolleyes:.... I feel another shopping trip coming on.:rolleyes1

I might just get him a nice shirt and tie and black trousers? - it'll save space in case and he'll never wear the suit again anyway.

You guys & gals on the other side of the pond are up awful early!! I know, youre 4 hours ahead of me (east coast). :coffee:

My sister married a Brit; I need to find out exactly where he's from. I know it's SW of London, near/on the coast, but I'll let you know when I find out (just for giggles). :)

[thegrays]

Evening all,
Just a quick hello to all, whats all this talk of free upgrades???? My daughter has decided we will get a free upgrade to the Walt suite..LOL

I'm with her! :laughing:

I don'w know what I'd do with all that room tho. Indoor volleyball? :lmao:

[Karen Mouse]

Heres some photos from the little Titanic exhibit we saw the other day

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080241.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080237.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080235.jpg

They had some movie stuff too

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080239.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080240.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080242.jpg

and heres a couple of Neil after his birthday meal playing with his new toys:rotfl2:

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080244.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080248.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080249.jpg

[Karen Mouse]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a342/cntkg1/SeptemberCelebrationscopy.jpg

thanks Nancy:goodvibes

My sister married a Brit; I need to find out exactly where he's from. I know it's SW of London, near/on the coast, but I'll let you know when I find out (just for giggles). :)

:thumbsup2

[thegrays]

Good morning peeps:goodvibes

Might be a nice day here today:eek: - the suns trying to peek throguh the clouds:cool1:

Today,.... as Donkey would say, "I'm making waffles!" - I just fancy them for brekkie. How many points in a mini Mickey waffle?:rolleyes1

On Disney boats, everything has a point value of exactly ZERO! :cool1:

Of course, they do tend to catch up with us in the end.... :rotfl2:

[Karen Mouse]

heres some from York... apologies in advance if you get bored of history:rolleyes1.... we have it by the bucketload over here. Theres a castle on every corner!:rotfl2:

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080254.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080255.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080266.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080270.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080271.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080273.jpg

the castle walls
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080274.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080276.jpg

[thegrays]

I'm getting a little nervous re packing:rolleyes1

I keep gl;ancing over at the 3/4 packed case without a single item of clothing or shoes in it and I'm panicking! All thats in there is toiletries, books to read etc, beach toys etc and tag stuff!

The shoes will fill that case, which leaves two cases for 3 peoples clothes inc formal:eek: - I wll also take a rolling cooler to fill with wine for onboard:rolleyes1

Keep seeing everybody talking about having stuff packed already. Sheesh! We won't start until 2 weeks before! We have school, church, horse lessons, horse show, and who knows what else going on between now and then anyways. It all comes together, though. ;)

[Karen Mouse]

Heres a few of AFEG's house

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080281.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080284.jpg

Chris did all the stone carving himself
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080286.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080289.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080291.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080292.jpg

look at the ceiling!
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080330.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080327.jpg

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080357.jpg

And this is Chris' servants quarters:rotfl:
http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss64/karenmouse1/P1080360.jpg