A Voyage of Firsts! The WONDERful Journey North: LA-Vancouver-Alaska, 4/27-5/10 2011

[iankh]

A Voyage of Firsts! The WONDERful Journey North: Los Angeles to Vancouver to Alaska, April 27th & May 3rd, 2011.

What a wonderful opportunity, the prospect of participating in part of something for which there can only be one first time, the voyage of the Disney Wonder from Los Angeles to Vancouver, and the opportunity to experience the that journey.

There will be other sailings northward up the Pacific coast, but there can be only one first voyage, and only one opportunity to sail on any part of it.

Welcome aboard.

[CustardTart]

Ah, a Voyage of Firsts!!! It sounds Wonder-ful... :cloud9: Tho' I confess initially I misread it as a Voyage of Fists which was a slight worry...

And in the spirit of firsts - may I present Richard's debut dinner outfit!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/DSCF2016.jpg

I think it captures quintessential Disney and redefines Cruise Casual...

[mishoe01]

Kaz - I didn't realize there were pants that go w/ that shirt!! Must find them! LOL!

[iankh]

Ah, a Voyage of Firsts!!! It sounds Wonder-ful... :cloud9: Tho' I confess initially I misread it as a Voyage of Fists which was a slight worry...

And in the spirit of firsts - may I present Richard's debut dinner outfit!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/DSCF2016.jpg

I think it captures quintessential Disney and redefines Cruise Casual...

Richard is obviously a man of great taste. Where did he find the matching trousers? (I'll avoid the use of the word pants).

[CustardTart]

Kaz - I didn't realize there were pants that go w/ that shirt!! Must find them! LOL!
Ssssh don't tell anyone, but they were an Disney Prime Outlet special - $12 I believe. As he already had the shirt from our 2007 cruise, it was an outfit just waiting to be thrown together... :rolleyes1

[LuvBaloo]

Joining in :goodvibes

Can't see the picture here at work, but will check it out tonight at home.

Any guesses on what special nights there will be on this journey? Will they do Pirates of the Pacific?:confused3

[iankh]

Joining in :goodvibes

Can't see the picture here at work, but will check it out tonight at home.

Any guesses on what special nights there will be on this journey? Will they do Pirates of the Pacific?:confused3

I'm holding the pictures up to the window in my office, can you see it?

[mishoe01]

I'm holding the pictures up to the window in my office, can you see it?

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

(Thanks - I needed that!)

[iankh]

Ssssh don't tell anyone, but they were an Disney Prime Outlet special - $12 I believe. As he already had the shirt from our 2007 cruise, it was an outfit just waiting to be thrown together... :rolleyes1

When I first saw the photo, I thought Richard was wearing pajamas! I started to think that maybe you were thinking of all of us meeting for a pajama breakfast during the LA to Vancouver leg.

[EllaEnchanted]

Here, here.....I'm so much more comfortable doing it this way....thanks for setting it up Ian.

Kaz, LOVE the pic of Richard in his PJs....Oppsss they're not PJs....Oh well....that's what they remind me of....hahaha.

[LuvBaloo]

I'm holding the pictures up to the window in my office, can you see it?

Thanks you're so helpful! :rolleyes:

When I first saw the photo, I thought Richard was wearing pajamas! I started to think that maybe you were thinking of all of us meeting for a pajama breakfast during the LA to Vancouver leg.

Now I have a visual :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

When I first saw the photo, I thought Richard was wearing pajamas! I started to think that maybe you were thinking of all of us meeting for a pajama breakfast during the LA to Vancouver leg.

Here, here.....I'm so much more comfortable doing it this way....thanks for setting it up Ian.

Kaz, LOVE the pic of Richard in his PJs....Oppsss they're not PJs....Oh well....that's what they remind me of....hahaha.



Oh you sillies!!! You couldn't possibly wear such classic couture in bed!!! Besides which, this is Richard's preferred bed attire!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/FamilyPhotos/SANY0006.jpg

:lmao::rotfl::lmao::rotfl::lmao:

[nskjerven]

Oh sure, now you pull out the nonsense pictures of him :laughing:

We needed those at the dinner table :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Checking in as I was told ::yes::

Shannon, you are assigned the person to keep track of the stuff on the other THREAD s and sign us up in mass for anything that we, the theives (& Fools, like Richard) can become a part of (which is our nice way of saying take over :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[EllaEnchanted]

Oh you sillies!!! You couldn't possibly wear such classic couture in bed!!! Besides which, this is Richard's preferred bed attire!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/FamilyPhotos/SANY0006.jpg

:lmao::rotfl::lmao::rotfl::lmao:


.....ahhhaaaaa......poor Richard.....does he know that we're having so much fun at his expense?

That's a classic shot Kaz....one to be remembered always. :cutie::cutie::cutie:

[CustardTart]

Oh sure, now you pull out the nonsense pictures of him :laughing:


I play the long game, Nan. ;)

I don't really know what that means but it sounded enigmatic...




.....ahhhaaaaa......poor Richard.....does he know that we're having so much fun at his expense?


Oh Deb! Of course not!!! I promise to break it gently to him later... :thumbsup2


That's a classic shot Kaz....one to be remembered always. :cutie::cutie::cutie:

Well, it will be now - and by more people than he ever imagined!!! :rotfl2::rotfl2:

[iankh]

Oh you sillies!!! You couldn't possibly wear such classic couture in bed!!! Besides which, this is Richard's preferred bed attire!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/FamilyPhotos/SANY0006.jpg

:lmao::rotfl::lmao::rotfl::lmao:
Will Richard be wearing this to our pajama breakfast?

[Tink rules]

A Voyage of Firsts! The WONDERful Journey North: Los Angeles to Vancouver to Alaska, April 27th & May 3rd, 2011.


Welcome aboard.

Thank you Captain... pirate:

Ah, a Voyage of Firsts!!! It sounds Wonder-ful... :cloud9: Tho' I confess initially I misread it as a Voyage of Fists which was a slight worry...

And in the spirit of firsts - may I present Richard's debut dinner outfit!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/DSCF2016.jpg

I think it captures quintessential Disney and redefines Cruise Casual...

When I first saw the photo, I thought Richard was wearing pajamas! I started to think that maybe you were thinking of all of us meeting for a pajama breakfast during the LA to Vancouver leg.

That's what I was thinking....

[BubbaGrump]

What a bunch of trouble makin', rabble rousing , chitter chattering ingrates! Two perfectly fine threads already going to cover this voyage and that just aint good enough for the likes of you folks!:snooty:



































Good job Ian! I knew you were dying to put on your big girl panties!!! As for you Nana.........WUSSSS!!!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

What a bunch of trouble makin', rabble rousing , chitter chattering ingrates! Two perfectly fine threads already going to cover this voyage and that just aint good enough for the likes of you folks!:snooty:



































Good job Ian! I knew you were dying to put on your big girl panties!!! As for you Nana.........WUSSSS!!!!!



I LOVES YA BUBBA.....I'm REALLY going to miss you and V and Gay and Jon on the B2B. :sad1::sad1::sad1::sad1::sad1::sad1:

[Tink rules]

What a bunch of trouble makin', rabble rousing , chitter chattering ingrates! Two perfectly fine threads already going to cover this voyage and that just aint good enough for the likes of you folks!:snooty:



Good job Ian! I knew you were dying to put on your big girl panties!!! As for you Nana.........WUSSSS!!!!!

Hi Bubba!!! :goodvibes

[MouseFaninQueue]

Speaking of firsts...

I believe the Wonder will be flying the Canadian Flag for the first time. I think.

I know it is customary for a vessel sailing into a foreign port to be flying the flag from where it is registered (The Bahamas) and the flag of the port into which it is sailing. I can't remember if the Disney ships flew both the US and Bahamian flags in the past or if they added the Aruban and the Mexican flags for the PC cruise.

But if they do, then that will be interesting to me to see the good ol' maple leaf on the Wonder! Yeah I'm patriotic for my nation, sorry.

[Tink rules]

Hey Ian... you need to change the dates in the title... we get off the ship on May 10th... ;)

& Ken... I'm ordering red and white bottle rockets to be shot off on arrival in Vancouver... :goodvibes

[gydell]

Found you!

[Tink rules]

Hi Gydell!!! :yay:

[MouseFaninQueue]

Hey Ian... you need to change the dates in the title... we get off the ship on May 10th... ;)

& Ken... I'm ordering red and white bottle rockets to be shot off on arrival in Vancouver... :goodvibes

If you can't get nail clippers on a plane good luck getting PYROTECHNICS on a cruise and across international borders!!! :rotfl2:

And if you do get them on board ... make sure you fire them into US waters so we don't litter our pristine coasts... :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[gydell]

Hi Gydell!!! :yay:

Hello!

[iankh]

Hi Bubba!!! :goodvibes



What can I say.... We're THIEVES....




TAKE WHAT YOU CAN!!!! pirate: pirate:

Umm. no we're not. This is a a brand new group of people, and just think how wonderful meeting all the new folks is!

Those are my thoughts.

[iankh]

Hey Ian... you need to change the dates in the title... we get off the ship on May 10th... ;)

& Ken... I'm ordering red and white bottle rockets to be shot off on arrival in Vancouver... :goodvibes

No I don't.

The title is clear enough.

- There are people who are embarking on 4/27 and disembarking on 5/3.

- There are people embarking on 5/3 and disembarking on 5/10.

- And finally, there are people embarking on 4/27 and disembarking on 5/10.

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

Hi everyone!!

I'm so excited for this trip!!! Should I plan to bring my pink Tink outfit???

[gydell]

hi everyone!!

I'm so excited for this trip!!! Should i plan to bring my pink tink outfit???

yes

[iankh]

Hi everyone!!

I'm so excited for this trip!!! Should I plan to bring my pink Tink outfit???

You might have to plan 2 performances!

[iankh]

Ah, a Voyage of Firsts!!! It sounds Wonder-ful... :cloud9: Tho' I confess initially I misread it as a Voyage of Fists which was a slight worry...

And in the spirit of firsts - may I present Richard's debut dinner outfit!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/DSCF2016.jpg

I think it captures quintessential Disney and redefines Cruise Casual...

Karen,

Are we going to plan coordinated ensembles for a "costume" event? We only have 500 days to shop. That's hardly enough time!

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi everyone!!

I'm so excited for this trip!!! Should I plan to bring my pink Tink outfit???

ABSOLUTELY

Now I wonder how we can winterize SASSY?

Instead of feathers, we'll get furry boas and they should be warming. I love the furry tiaras. I would get the same ones.:cutie:

[EllaEnchanted]

You might have to plan 2 performances!


OH no no no....one performance will be plenty. We'll do it the first week so that Kaylee and Lisa W. and Lisa/calmom can join us. Actually, we may make it a private party by invitation only. So we should not be talking about it in general. I have to think about it and see how it develops.

[nskjerven]

ABSOLUTELY

Now I wonder how we can winterize SASSY?

Instead of feathers, we'll get furry boas and they should be warming. I love the furry tiaras. I would get the same ones.:cutie:

I suggest you wear some uggs :laughing:

[gydell]

I suggest you wear some uggs :laughing:

They have pink UGGs!

[EllaEnchanted]

I suggest you wear some uggs :laughing:


hahaha......I'm not getting off the boat. I live in PA....I see enough ice every year. I'll look at the glaciers from cove cafe and marvel at them as I float in the pool!

[EllaEnchanted]

They have pink UGGs!


Now I need a pair....just because I'm going to Alaska with the Champagne Girls.

The only colors I have at home are tan and blue.:rotfl:

[katypop]

Hi everyone.I'm very excited to be getting to sail along with you all :thumbsup2

Kathe

[gydell]

Hi everyone.I'm very excited to be getting to sail along with you all :thumbsup2

Kathe

Yea!!!:banana::yay::woohoo:

[katypop]

Yea!!!:banana::yay::woohoo:

Thanks Gydell :hug:

[DisneyRN1]

ABSOLUTELY

Now I wonder how we can winterize SASSY?

Instead of feathers, we'll get furry boas and they should be warming. I love the furry tiaras. I would get the same ones.:cutie:

Hi guys,
Checking in here. Deb, i am sure the Disney folks will be VERY grateful to not have any more feathers.:lmao::rotfl2::confused3:eek::rolleyes::t humbsup2

[Tink rules]

Hi everyone!!

I'm so excited for this trip!!! Should I plan to bring my pink Tink outfit???

ABSOLUTELY

Now I wonder how we can winterize SASSY?

Instead of feathers, we'll get furry boas and they should be warming. I love the furry tiaras. I would get the same ones.:cutie:

Might I suggest pink Long Johns?

[LuvBaloo]

Oh sure, now you pull out the nonsense pictures of him :laughing:

We needed those at the dinner table :woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Checking in as I was told ::yes::

Shannon, you are assigned the person to keep track of the stuff on the other THREAD s and sign us up in mass for anything that we, the theives (& Fools, like Richard) can become a part of (which is our nice way of saying take over :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Oh sure, give me work :eek:

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi guys,
Checking in here. Deb, i am sure the Disney folks will be VERY grateful to not have any more feathers.:lmao::rotfl2::confused3:eek::rolleyes::t humbsup2

I left them all good tips!:thumbsup2

[MouseFaninQueue]

I know I put this in the Thieves thread, but I think it shoudl go here. Logo ideas? There was some talk about a gold panning mickey because of the gold rush trail we will sort of be following, and I remember something about a mickey in lime green plaid, some orcas and not sure what other ideas were thrown out there.

So post some ideas ppl and I will see what I can come up with.

Hmmm just wondering if we should have version 1.0, version 1.5 and version 2.0? Right, Ian?

[LuvBaloo]

Okay, the only news in the other threads is they are setting up a separate webpage which will be the roster of the cruises, and pictures are welcome to be submitted to BobandLee in any format!

(how's that, Nan? :goodvibes)

[MouseFaninQueue]

Found this cool picture of Vancouver which shows downtown pretty good with the cruise terminal and you can see my "church" in it too. (the big marshmallow looking thing - called BC Place Stadium home of the Canadian Football League team BC Lions)

http://www.cruisenorthamerica.ca/portals/0/upload/News/Van_Cruise_terminal_5588.jpg

[CustardTart]

Hi everyone!!
I'm so excited for this trip!!! Should I plan to bring my pink Tink outfit???
Naturally, my dear!!! Tho' maybe with additional thermal undies, mittens and a pink faux fur waistcoat... :goodvibes

Karen,
Are we going to plan coordinated ensembles for a "costume" event? We only have 500 days to shop. That's hardly enough time!
Ian, yes, yes and yes!!! ::yes:: Richard was most definitely keen when I suggested it and, as you can see from previous pics, he's usually a shrinking violet with no love of costume at all... :rolleyes1

ABSOLUTELY

Now I wonder how we can winterize SASSY?

Instead of feathers, we'll get furry boas and they should be warming. I love the furry tiaras. I would get the same ones.:cutie:

I love the idea of furry boas and tiaras, Deb!!! :worship:


Now I need a pair....just because I'm going to Alaska with the Champagne Girls.

The only colors I have at home are tan and blue.:rotfl:

And I love the idea of pink UGGS even more!!! Actually, I'm an EMU gal - more support in the footbed!!! ;) :thumbsup2 I have a pair of reddish ones with a somewhat pinkish lining BUT pink would be fab!!! Oh I so hope we can do the Champagne Girls in the 1st week - fingers crossed it can be arranged... http://bestsmileys.com/fingers/1.gif

Hi everyone.I'm very excited to be getting to sail along with you all :thumbsup2
Kathe
Hi Kathe! How did your daughter like the cruise??? :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

Found this cool picture of Vancouver which shows downtown pretty good with the cruise terminal and you can see my "church" in it too. (the big marshmallow looking thing - called BC Place Stadium home of the Canadian Football League team BC Lions)


That is a spectacular photo!!! Vancouver looks beautiful... :goodvibes

[iankh]

I know I put this in the Thieves thread, but I think it shoudl go here. Logo ideas? There was some talk about a gold panning mickey because of the gold rush trail we will sort of be following, and I remember something about a mickey in lime green plaid, some orcas and not sure what other ideas were thrown out there.

So post some ideas ppl and I will see what I can come up with.

Hmmm just wondering if we should have version 1.0, version 1.5 and version 2.0? Right, Ian?

Version 1.0 would be for the Brits, 1.5 for Canadians and 2.0 for the Americans.

[iankh]

Packing is going to be a bit of a challenge for this trip what with weight restrictions and all.

Clothing for cooler temperatures tends to be bulkier and take up more space.

[iankh]

Okay, the only news in the other threads is they are setting up a separate webpage which will be the roster of the cruises, and pictures are welcome to be submitted to BobandLee in any format!

(how's that, Nan? :goodvibes)

It's going to be very challenging to have a productive dialogue about the journey on two threads. To me this journey is no different than steamship voyages of days gone by, where you had various ports of call with passengers embarking and disembarking.

Right now I think there should be 2 cocktail mixers, one at the start, and after Vancouver to welcome all the recent boarders.

[EllaEnchanted]

Naturally, my dear!!! Tho' maybe with additional thermal undies, mittens and a pink faux fur waistcoat... :goodvibes


Ian, yes, yes and yes!!! ::yes:: Richard was most definitely keen when I suggested it and, as you can see from previous pics, he's usually a shrinking violet with no love of costume at all... :rolleyes1



I love the idea of furry boas and tiaras, Deb!!! :worship:



And I love the idea of pink UGGS even more!!! Actually, I'm an EMU gal - more support in the footbed!!! ;) :thumbsup2 I have a pair of reddish ones with a somewhat pinkish lining BUT pink would be fab!!! Oh I so hope we can do the Champagne Girls in the 1st week - fingers crossed it can be arranged... http://bestsmileys.com/fingers/1.gif

Oh we'll definitely be able to do it the first week....it's just a matter of keeping it private or going public with it....only time will tell that. I'm going to change the format a little too....more like the first time where after all the talking and educating....we have more time for the girls to drink and talk. :thumbsup2




:cutie:

[EllaEnchanted]

That is a spectacular photo!!! Vancouver looks beautiful... :goodvibes


Yea, what Kaz said!;)

[EllaEnchanted]

Packing is going to be a bit of a challenge for this trip what with weight restrictions and all.

Clothing for cooler temperatures tends to be bulkier and take up more space.

I was thinking about that too. Formal attire will have to be of the winter variety not the summer kind. It's all going to be different. Many things will need to be shopped for and acquired. This will be a true challenge.:wizard:

[EllaEnchanted]

It's going to be very challenging to have a productive dialogue about the journey on two threads. To me this journey is no different than steamship voyages of days gone by, where you had various ports of call with passengers embarking and disembarking.

Right now I think there should be 2 cocktail mixers, one at the start, and after Vancouver to welcome all the recent boarders.


I would agree. Most things should be duplicated. (The Champagne Girls can only be done once however....way too expensive to do it twice.)

[iankh]

Naturally, my dear!!! Tho' maybe with additional thermal undies, mittens and a pink faux fur waistcoat... :goodvibes


Ian, yes, yes and yes!!! ::yes:: Richard was most definitely keen when I suggested it and, as you can see from previous pics, he's usually a shrinking violet with no love of costume at all... :rolleyes1



Richard secretly liked our fezzes didn't he?

[CustardTart]

Packing is going to be a bit of a challenge for this trip what with weight restrictions and all.

Clothing for cooler temperatures tends to be bulkier and take up more space.

Absolutely! And with the reduction in baggage allowances, it'll be tougher than ever!!! Maybe we should travel in as much as we can possibly wear at one time...?

Richard secretly liked our fezzes didn't he?

Oh, I should think so! He actually has a real love of hats - particularly the fedora! And here's a little something he bought in Moscow earlier in the year...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Photos/DSCF1235-1.jpg

[iankh]

Absolutely! And with the reduction in baggage allowances, it'll be tougher than ever!!! Maybe we should travel in as much as we can possibly wear at one time...?



Oh, I should think so! He actually has a real love of hats - particularly the fedora! And here's a little something he bought in Moscow earlier in the year...

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Photos/DSCF1235-1.jpg

Then you should send him to this link. Our source for fezzes, or at least the ones on the cruise. We also have the clockwork fez:

http://www.fez-o-rama.com/


Regarding packing, I had the brilliant idea of those packing bags that you hook up to a vacuum cleaner to suck out the air and compress everything. Then I realized that that would only work one way, not unless I also packed our vacuum cleaner to suck out the air for the return trip.

[mishoe01]

A joke to start the day with....


During a recent password audit, it was found that a blonde was using the following password:

MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofy

When asked why such a big password, she said that it had to be at least 8 characters
HAHAHA

[CustardTart]

Then you should send him to this link. Our source for fezzes, or at least the ones on the cruise. We also have the clockwork fez:

http://www.fez-o-rama.com/
I love the website!!! And I want this one... http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/Orchid.png
Regarding packing, I had the brilliant idea of those packing bags that you hook up to a vacuum cleaner to suck out the air and compress everything. Then I realized that that would only work one way, not unless I also packed our vacuum cleaner to suck out the air for the return trip.
I'm sure the room steward would let you use their Henry... Or you can get the bags that you expel the air from yourself - no sucking required... :cool2:

A joke to start the day with....


During a recent password audit, it was found that a blonde was using the following password:

MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofy

When asked why such a big password, she said that it had to be at least 8 characters
HAHAHA
:rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

And now I must love you and leave you as I'm off to Paris in a couple of hours and I need to get ready!!! Richard and I are meeting at 7pm in the champagne bar at the St Pancras station - romantic, huh?!! Then we're catching the late train and having dinner onboard... :cloud9:

Anyway, I'll be back on Sunday afternoon so will catch up then...
A bientot... :wave:

[mishoe01]

Have a great time Kaz!! Hugs to Richard.

[LuvBaloo]

It's going to be very challenging to have a productive dialogue about the journey on two threads. To me this journey is no different than steamship voyages of days gone by, where you had various ports of call with passengers embarking and disembarking.

Right now I think there should be 2 cocktail mixers, one at the start, and after Vancouver to welcome all the recent boarders.

Definitely! :goodvibes

And now I must love you and leave you as I'm off to Paris in a couple of hours and I need to get ready!!! Richard and I are meeting at 7pm in the champagne bar at the St Pancras station - romantic, huh?!! Then we're catching the late train and having dinner onboard... :cloud9:

Anyway, I'll be back on Sunday afternoon so will catch up then...
A bientot... :wave:

You're weekend sounds much more romantic than mine! We'll be meeting at home tonight, where we'll get organized to drive to Vancouver tomorrow to go see our team play in the marshmallow (as per Ken's photo post!). Oh, and most important, also to see our 10yo nephew and his team play on the field at halftime! :thumbsup2

Have a great time in Paris:goodvibes

[iankh]

And now I must love you and leave you as I'm off to Paris in a couple of hours and I need to get ready!!! Richard and I are meeting at 7pm in the champagne bar at the St Pancras station - romantic, huh?!! Then we're catching the late train and having dinner onboard... :cloud9:

Anyway, I'll be back on Sunday afternoon so will catch up then...
A bientot... :wave:


That sounds so horrible. Sukie and I however are so lucky. In the amount of time it takes you and Richard to get to Paris, we can get to Detroit. I would must rather stroll the boulevards of scenic Detroit any day over those of Paris.

[nskjerven]

They have pink UGGs!

I know they have purple, as Miss Molly had those, and if there is purple there must be PINK :lovestruc

Okay, the only news in the other threads is they are setting up a separate webpage which will be the roster of the cruises, and pictures are welcome to be submitted to BobandLee in any format!

(how's that, Nan? :goodvibes)

Good work, you're hired. The pay, not so much. The hours, not so good. The benefits, priceless friendships :laughing:

[1Grumpy John]

so here we are starting our own little thread, for those of us that just can't wait to get started with the planning.:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

[EllaEnchanted]

so here we are starting our own little thread, for those of us that just can't wait to get started with the planning.:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:


Yea....pink furry tiaras and boas with pink Uggs and maybe even pink long johns....hahahaha.:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

[Tink rules]

Packing is going to be a bit of a challenge for this trip what with weight restrictions and all.

Clothing for cooler temperatures tends to be bulkier and take up more space.

Layers... although you will look like the Michelin man in plaid... :rotfl2:

It's going to be very challenging to have a productive dialogue about the journey on two threads. To me this journey is no different than steamship voyages of days gone by, where you had various ports of call with passengers embarking and disembarking.

Right now I think there should be 2 cocktail mixers, one at the start, and after Vancouver to welcome all the recent boarders.

sure... make us drink twice!!! :thumbsup2

I was thinking about that too. Formal attire will have to be of the winter variety not the summer kind. It's all going to be different. Many things will need to be shopped for and acquired. This will be a true challenge.:wizard:

Another excuse to go shopping??? :worship: :worship:




I would agree. Most things should be duplicated. (The Champagne Girls can only be done once however....way too expensive to do it twice.)

:cutie:

Deb... (this one is about Champagne girls...) I think we should make it a private affair and possibly just past champagne girls... there will be alot of us anyway and we don't need the education (if we can't figure out by now theres bubbles in our wine...:rotfl: :rotfl:) ... we just need to drink... :lovestruc

&&&& we're gonna have to do it the first week... more sea days than when we actually hit Alaska... :rolleyes:

[Tink rules]

Hey Deb...

There's even a fez with a turtle on it...

http://fez-o-rama.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11_27

[Tink rules]

Ian...

How could you miss this one??? It's SO close to Mickey Ears???

http://fez-o-rama.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10_23

[1Grumpy John]

Ok a question for our Canadian friends what to put on the must do list for Vancouver?

[Tink rules]

John... Ken will tell you drink Canadian Beer....

Deb... here's a fez for Champagne girls...

http://fez-o-rama.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11_26

[Tink rules]

A joke to start the day with....


During a recent password audit, it was found that a blonde was using the following password:

MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofy

When asked why such a big password, she said that it had to be at least 8 characters
HAHAHA

LOVE IT!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl:

And now I must love you and leave you as I'm off to Paris in a couple of hours and I need to get ready!!! Richard and I are meeting at 7pm in the champagne bar at the St Pancras station - romantic, huh?!! Then we're catching the late train and having dinner onboard... :cloud9:

Anyway, I'll be back on Sunday afternoon so will catch up then...
A bientot... :wave:

Ahhhh I always wanted to go to Paris.... :lovestruc :lovestruc

[EllaEnchanted]

Layers... although you will look like the Michelin man in plaid... :rotfl2:



sure... make us drink twice!!! :thumbsup2



Another excuse to go shopping??? :worship: :worship:





Deb... (this one is about Champagne girls...) I think we should make it a private affair and possibly just past champagne girls... there will be alot of us anyway and we don't need the education (if we can't figure out by now theres bubbles in our wine...:rotfl: :rotfl:) ... we just need to drink... :lovestruc

&&&& we're gonna have to do it the first week... more sea days than when we actually hit Alaska... :rolleyes:


Got it! Skip the Sommelier, bring the bubbly, more drinking and less education....definitely the first week because we have some Thieves...or the Original Champagne Girls...attending that won't be onboard the second week.

And I think it's way too early to make that determination. If we do a private party we'll probably do it at Palos. If it's going to include all ladies interested in attending, it will be bigger and will be held in Sessions or Diversions....time will tell....we'll know when we get there.

[EllaEnchanted]

Hey Deb...

There's even a fez with a turtle on it...

http://fez-o-rama.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11_27

Oh that is soooooo cute!!!! There's no pricing though. I'm not going to wear it...I'm just a collector of anything turtle that I don't already have. That would count. It says to contact them if you're interested and that they won't last long. Ian are they less than $50 each or over? I usually don't pay a lot for my turtles. I love them all, but they're cheap! ahhaha.

Hey Nan....did Wilson love his turtles that you brought him back? I love the way they just find me everywhere I go.

[EllaEnchanted]

Ian...

How could you miss this one??? It's SO close to Mickey Ears???

http://fez-o-rama.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10_23

ahhaha....I love it. Hey if they're not Mickey's ears....then whose ears are they?:confused3:rolleyes1

[EllaEnchanted]

John... Ken will tell you drink Canadian Beer....

Deb... here's a fez for Champagne girls...

http://fez-o-rama.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=11_26

Before I met Corona, I always drank Molson's. I went from Canadian to Mexican....but I still like them both.

Then I moved on to red and white wines....all the way to Champagne Bubbly!!! The history of my vices.


ahhaha....anyone remember Cheryl/newgeneb at the champagne girls....she's the one in the jacket and baseball cap and she wore the boa wrapped around her hat....how could anyone forget....oh, and her DH won $6500 playing bingo...anyway....SHE would love to wear that hat!:scared1::scared1::scared1:

[EllaEnchanted]

I know they have purple, as Miss Molly had those, and if there is purple there must be PINK :lovestruc



Good work, you're hired. The pay, not so much. The hours, not so good. The benefits, priceless friendships :laughing:


Been there done that....already checked it out....linky for you dear.

http://www.ugg2you.com/pink-ugg-boots-5825-classic-short-p-87.html


Well you just KNOW they'll show up on my doorstep somehow?!!!?

[EllaEnchanted]

I love the website!!! And I want this one... http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/Orchid.png

I'm sure the room steward would let you use their Henry... Or you can get the bags that you expel the air from yourself - no sucking required... :cool2:


:rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

And now I must love you and leave you as I'm off to Paris in a couple of hours and I need to get ready!!! Richard and I are meeting at 7pm in the champagne bar at the St Pancras station - romantic, huh?!! Then we're catching the late train and having dinner onboard... :cloud9:

Anyway, I'll be back on Sunday afternoon so will catch up then...
A bientot... :wave:


Have a wonderful time together. Do a cheers and think pink for all of us!:cutie:

[EllaEnchanted]

Ok a question for our Canadian friends what to put on the must do list for Vancouver?

Not sure....Ken and Shannon will let us know...or Kaylee.

Or cuzzin Mike will let us know...he lives in Seattle but worked in Vancouver.

Speaking of cuz's...I saw on facebook that Donna is going to Napa and Somona and San Fran with Frank and another couple. They're drinking wine all week. Lucky girl. I asked her to let me know which one she likes the most. We can do it with a DISer group on the San Fran overnight in 2011.:thumbsup2

Donna is my first cousin that I grew up with. She was my birthday present when I turned 11. All I wanted was a girl and my Aunt had her on my birthday and she grew up around the corner. We're the only girls in our generation. Donna has the only girl, Julie, in the next generation. There's a lot of boys in my family. Me, Donna and Julie all love dance and me and Donna love wine too....she was my maid of honor and she got me soooooooo sick on champagne during John's bachelor party....but that's another story. We're very close. She's a nurse on Long Island.

[LuvBaloo]

not a lot of time, but just wanted to let you know, if you booked the LA-Repo online on the morning of Sept 28th, you're reservation may be messed up.

There was a computer glitch and it was only charging $200 instead of $250 per person. So we got our reservation confirmation that we had paid our deposit in full, but now online it shows that we still owe some of the deposit. I went looking for the problem, because somebody posted about it in a thread.

Our deposits would have been lost tomorrow. But I've talked to Disney, and was told they've fixed ours, but its still not showing up correctly online. :mad: So I'll be phoning again tonight if its not fixed to make sure its all okay.

[nskjerven]

Shannon, you are taking this job very seriously, I'll suggest you get a bonus at the end of the work period :thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

not a lot of time, but just wanted to let you know, if you booked the LA-Repo online on the morning of Sept 28th, you're reservation may be messed up.

There was a computer glitch and it was only charging $200 instead of $250 per person. So we got our reservation confirmation that we had paid our deposit in full, but now online it shows that we still owe some of the deposit. I went looking for the problem, because somebody posted about it in a thread.

Our deposits would have been lost tomorrow. But I've talked to Disney, and was told they've fixed ours, but its still not showing up correctly online. :mad: So I'll be phoning again tonight if its not fixed to make sure its all okay.




I'll go check ours right now. Thanks for the heads up. I have to see because we booked ours on the 21st. I'll let you know.

[MouseFaninQueue]

Ok a question for our Canadian friends what to put on the must do list for Vancouver?

Get on the ship to go to Alaska.

Otherwise, have no idea, that's why we are going there this weekend.

Anyone have any info they want us to check out?

Speak now, we leave at the crack of dawn tomorrow.

[EllaEnchanted]

Shannon, you are taking this job very seriously, I'll suggest you get a bonus at the end of the work period :thumbsup2


hahaha.....that's more DODs!:cool1:

[EllaEnchanted]

Ours are good. No problems. I checked all of them.

[EllaEnchanted]

Get on the ship to go to Alaska.

Otherwise, have no idea, that's why we are going there this weekend.

Anyone have any info they want us to check out?

Speak now, we leave at the crack of dawn tomorrow.


Have a good time!

[LuvBaloo]

Granville island is nice to check out. There's a little brewery, there's some cute little artisan type places.

Capilano suspension bridge is a nice tourist attraction.

Robson street is known for shopping (it doesn't thrill me).

Stanley park is gorgeous, see some big old trees, see some totem poles, go to the aquarium.

[katypop]

Hi Kathe! How did your daughter like the cruise??? :goodvibes

Hi Karen! Sara loved the cruise, of course! She wants to join me on this one too! Actually, just for the 2nd week, but she doesn't think she would feel right leaving her hubbie behind again :rolleyes: So...she's got a year and a half to try to talk him in to joining us :cool1:

Did you have a great time at wdw with your daughter?


Packing is going to be a bit of a challenge for this trip what with weight restrictions and all.

Clothing for cooler temperatures tends to be bulkier and take up more space.

I am planning on packing less, and budgeting for laundry. Of course I won't be the one doing the laundry, I plan to let them do it :thumbsup2

I love the website!!! And I want this one... http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/Orchid.png

I'm sure the room steward would let you use their Henry... Or you can get the bags that you expel the air from yourself - no sucking required... :cool2:


:rotfl2::lmao::rotfl2:

And now I must love you and leave you as I'm off to Paris in a couple of hours and I need to get ready!!! Richard and I are meeting at 7pm in the champagne bar at the St Pancras station - romantic, huh?!! Then we're catching the late train and having dinner onboard... :cloud9:

Anyway, I'll be back on Sunday afternoon so will catch up then...
A bientot... :wave:

Sounds wonderful! Have a great time!

That sounds so horrible. Sukie and I however are so lucky. In the amount of time it takes you and Richard to get to Paris, we can get to Detroit. I would must rather stroll the boulevards of scenic Detroit any day over those of Paris.

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

Ok a question for our Canadian friends what to put on the must do list for Vancouver?

Granville island is nice to check out. There's a little brewery, there's some cute little artisan type places.

Capilano suspension bridge is a nice tourist attraction.

Robson street is known for shopping (it doesn't thrill me).

Stanley park is gorgeous, see some big old trees, see some totem poles, go to the aquarium.

I was just going to suggest we ask Shannon, as I certainly don't have any idea! Thanks Shannon, you're already on it :thumbsup2

I know I am just dreaming right now...but I would love to turn this into a 3 week vacation :thumbsup2 I would really like to be able to arrive in LA a few days early so I could see some of the sights, and have a day at DL. I would also like to add a couple of days on at the end of the cruise to explore Vancouver! One has to keep dreaming, right?

[katypop]

Yea....pink furry tiaras and boas with pink Uggs and maybe even pink long johns....hahahaha.:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

And a fabulous time will be had by all princess:princess:princess:

[LuvBaloo]

I know I am just dreaming right now...but I would love to turn this into a 3 week vacation :thumbsup2 I would really like to be able to arrive in LA a few days early so I could see some of the sights, and have a day at DL. I would also like to add a couple of days on at the end of the cruise to explore Vancouver! One has to keep dreaming, right?

::yes:: 3 weeks sounds about right. :thumbsup2

[iankh]

Oh that is soooooo cute!!!! There's no pricing though. I'm not going to wear it...I'm just a collector of anything turtle that I don't already have. That would count. It says to contact them if you're interested and that they won't last long. Ian are they less than $50 each or over? I usually don't pay a lot for my turtles. I love them all, but they're cheap! ahhaha.

Hey Nan....did Wilson love his turtles that you brought him back? I love the way they just find me everywhere I go.

The pricing is on the site for each fez, but I think the Hawaiian turtle is a special limited edition of 25. You have to send them an email to get the price. They are typically about $50 or less.

All of their fezzes are handmade and extremely high quality.

[iankh]

I know I am just dreaming right now...but I would love to turn this into a 3 week vacation :thumbsup2 I would really like to be able to arrive in LA a few days early so I could see some of the sights, and have a day at DL. I would also like to add a couple of days on at the end of the cruise to explore Vancouver! One has to keep dreaming, right?

I would love to arrive earlier and do some of southern California. Unfortunately for me, Passover falls out before the cruise. It ends the day before I'd have to leave through the cruise, so I would just be able to manage it.

I don't know, I might be able to figure something out over the course of the next 570 days.

[mishoe01]

Hi Karen! Sara loved the cruise, of course! She wants to join me on this one too! Actually, just for the 2nd week, but she doesn't think she would feel right leaving her hubbie behind again :rolleyes: So...she's got a year and a half to try to talk him in to joining us :cool1:

That would be great!

I am planning on packing less, and budgeting for laundry. Of course I won't be the one doing the laundry, I plan to let them do it :thumbsup2

That is MY plan too!

I know I am just dreaming right now...but I would love to turn this into a 3 week vacation :thumbsup2 I would really like to be able to arrive in LA a few days early so I could see some of the sights, and have a day at DL. I would also like to add a couple of days on at the end of the cruise to explore Vancouver! One has to keep dreaming, right?

My plan/dream (if everything alligns correctly :rotfl:) is to do a little before & a little after. Flying in the 23rd (probably) and home the 13th or 14th.

I've never been to San Diego so thinking of flying in there, doing things there (not sure what), driving up the cost - doing the Queen Mary (not sure about spending the night there, tho) and ending up near the pier (there's a Doubletree w/in 1 mile of the pier & they have free shuttle w/in a 5 mile radius plus an Enterprise car rental on site).

After the cruise I figure I'll look around either Vancouver or Seattle (or a little of both)....costwise it'll more than likely be less $ to fly out of Seattle.

I think I can swing it w/ work but must keep fingers crossed :lmao:

[iankh]

My plan/dream (if everything alligns correctly :rotfl:) is to do a little before & a little after. Flying in the 23rd (probably) and home the 13th or 14th.

I've never been to San Diego so thinking of flying in there, doing things there (not sure what), driving up the cost - doing the Queen Mary (not sure about spending the night there, tho) and ending up near the pier (there's a Doubletree w/in 1 mile of the pier & they have free shuttle w/in a 5 mile radius plus an Enterprise car rental on site).

After the cruise I figure I'll look around either Vancouver or Seattle (or a little of both)....costwise it'll more than likely be less $ to fly out of Seattle.

I think I can swing it w/ work but must keep fingers crossed :lmao:

I hate you. I'd love to some sightseeing before the cruise.

[mishoe01]

I hate you. I'd love to some sightseeing before the cruise.

Care to join me for the after part?? (you know if it weren't for Passover you'd be invited for the before part)


HOTEL NIGHT BEFORE - as we get closer & if there are enough people that want to stay at that Doubletree I'd be more than happy to employ my TA (me :rotfl2:) to book a group block so that maybe we can get a better rate.

[iankh]

Care to join me for the after part?? (you know if it weren't for Passover you'd be invited for the before part)


HOTEL NIGHT BEFORE - as we get closer & if there are enough people that want to stay at that Doubletree I'd be more than happy to employ my TA (me :rotfl2:) to book a group block so that maybe we can get a better rate.

I'm interested in the hotel for the night before. We are flying in on the 26th.

Theoretically, I could fly out the evening of the 24th (Passover will be over at sundown) and do the 25th in DL.

But I KNOW we are going to need a hotel for the night of the 26th.

[mishoe01]

I'm interested in the hotel for the night before. We are flying in on the 26th.

Theoretically, I could fly out the evening of the 24th (Passover will be over at sundown) and do the 25th in DL.

But I KNOW we are going to need a hotel for the night of the 26th.

I'll start a spreadsheet :rotfl: (that dreaded word!)

We'll speak of this more as it gets closer but I could probably go pick you guys up too :goodvibes

[mishoe01]

here's that hotel info:

http://doubletree1.hilton.com/en_US/dt/hotel/LGBSPDT-Doubletree-Hotel-San-Pedro-California/index.do

[EllaEnchanted]

I checked the rates for the doubletree and got a price of $159.99 for one room. Then I checked Staybridge Suites in Torrance, where we stayed after the PC cruise. I can get a 1BR suite for $96.99. I can take car service to the port....it's not far from there. I remember me and John checked in and then got the call from the port that they found our bag....the one with cozy and webster in it....and they closed the office in 20 minutes or something.....but we had to get there fast. We followed the GPS and I looked on the map. We made it in time. Besides, I like the area.

We're only going to do one night beforehand. We did it already after the PC. John would rather spend our available time in Seattle/Vancouver after the cruise....so that's our plan.

Anyone want to stay at Staybridge Suites with us in Torrence. We can book car service to the port. It's a great area and we can do dinner the night before on the water in Rodondo Beach.

[EllaEnchanted]

Here's the info on Staybridge Suites:


http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/sb/1/en/hotel/toaca?rpb=hotel&crUrl=/h/d/sb/1/en/availsearch&ias=y

[EllaEnchanted]

Woody do you want to do dinner the night before? And/or share car service the next day? Be warned....I have to leave early....like get to the port at 9:00 am.

Woody and Tracy from our PC cruise live in the neighborhood. It's really a nice area. I loved it there.

[mishoe01]

I checked the rates for the doubletree and got a price of $159.99 for one room. Then I checked Staybridge Suites in Torrance, where we stayed after the PC cruise. I can get a 1BR suite for $96.99. I can take car service to the port....it's not far from there. I remember me and John checked in and then got the call from the port that they found our bag....the one with cozy and webster in it....and they closed the office in 20 minutes or something.....but we had to get there fast. We followed the GPS and I looked on the map. We made it in time. Besides, I like the area.

We're only going to do one night beforehand. We did it already after the PC. John would rather spend our available time in Seattle/Vancouver after the cruise....so that's our plan.

Anyone want to stay at Staybridge Suites with us in Torrence. We can book car service to the port. It's a great area and we can do dinner the night before on the water in Rodondo Beach.



Hi Deb!

Bear in mind that if we have a certain nbr of rooms to give the hotel they will treat us as a group & give us a discount :thumbsup2 (they do have amazing cookies upon checkin :rotfl:)

If we chose to do the Staybridge instead I can always see about a group discount there instead :goodvibes

[EllaEnchanted]

Hi Deb!

Bear in mind that if we have a certain nbr of rooms to give the hotel they will treat us as a group & give us a discount :thumbsup2 (they do have amazing cookies upon checkin :rotfl:)

If we chose to do the Staybridge instead I can always see about a group discount there instead :goodvibes

You're my personal TA lady....you're the best! Yea, let's see what the group rates are for each. I would be curious. I'm sure we'll be able to get 10 or more.:banana::banana::banana:

[Tink rules]

I would love to arrive earlier and do some of southern California. Unfortunately for me, Passover falls out before the cruise. It ends the day before I'd have to leave through the cruise, so I would just be able to manage it.

I don't know, I might be able to figure something out over the course of the next 570 days.

I could put my semi short Catholic Education to work and convert you??? I mean... I did make it to 3rd grade... :rolleyes1 :rolleyes1

How do you feel about fish on fridays?

[Tink rules]

Care to join me for the after part?? (you know if it weren't for Passover you'd be invited for the before part)


HOTEL NIGHT BEFORE - as we get closer & if there are enough people that want to stay at that Doubletree I'd be more than happy to employ my TA (me :rotfl2:) to book a group block so that maybe we can get a better rate.

PARTY!!!!!

(but I'll probably be staying at DL....non stop Disney...)

We plan on taking whatever busses they have from there... but that could change... ;)

[katypop]

My plan/dream (if everything alligns correctly :rotfl:) is to do a little before & a little after. Flying in the 23rd (probably) and home the 13th or 14th.

I've never been to San Diego so thinking of flying in there, doing things there (not sure what), driving up the cost - doing the Queen Mary (not sure about spending the night there, tho) and ending up near the pier (there's a Doubletree w/in 1 mile of the pier & they have free shuttle w/in a 5 mile radius plus an Enterprise car rental on site).

After the cruise I figure I'll look around either Vancouver or Seattle (or a little of both)....costwise it'll more than likely be less $ to fly out of Seattle.

I think I can swing it w/ work but must keep fingers crossed :lmao:

Monica, I love your plan too! I hope you can make it work :thumbsup2 If you want company for a day in Vancouver let me know! If Sara and Trevor do end up sailing with me, I'm pretty sure they would have to fly straight home as they don't have as much vacation time as I do. I would still plan on staying for a day or two.

Care to join me for the after part?? (you know if it weren't for Passover you'd be invited for the before part)


HOTEL NIGHT BEFORE - as we get closer & if there are enough people that want to stay at that Doubletree I'd be more than happy to employ my TA (me :rotfl2:) to book a group block so that maybe we can get a better rate.

I checked the rates for the doubletree and got a price of $159.99 for one room. Then I checked Staybridge Suites in Torrance, where we stayed after the PC cruise. I can get a 1BR suite for $96.99. I can take car service to the port....it's not far from there. I remember me and John checked in and then got the call from the port that they found our bag....the one with cozy and webster in it....and they closed the office in 20 minutes or something.....but we had to get there fast. We followed the GPS and I looked on the map. We made it in time. Besides, I like the area.

We're only going to do one night beforehand. We did it already after the PC. John would rather spend our available time in Seattle/Vancouver after the cruise....so that's our plan.

Anyone want to stay at Staybridge Suites with us in Torrence. We can book car service to the port. It's a great area and we can do dinner the night before on the water in Rodondo Beach.



Monica and Deb, count me in too please :flower3: If I end up arriving earlier for 2 or 3 nights I will try to find a place near DL first, then join everyone for the night before the cruise:thumbsup2 I have never been to DL! Does anyone know of a good place close by that doesn't cost quite as much as the disney hotels? I love your plan too Michelle...but need to budget this so I can add days on at the end of the cruise too.

[katypop]

I hate you. I'd love to some sightseeing before the cruise.

TskTsk :sad2: That is SO "unCanadian like" eh :rolleyes1

[EllaEnchanted]

John found Virgin America flights that go from JFK to LAX or to San Diego one way starting at $199/pp. Depending on how much time John can get off, we might do two nights in San Diego first. John said, I don't want to do LA...we did it before and I don't like Hollywood. Of course, I love LA and Hollywood. But at least we did it once.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[DisneyRN1]

Kinda early for us to plan, but Greg and I would be interested in group rates somewhere at least 1 or 2 days before the cruise, and possibly after the cruise too. It will still be slightly cool here, so it would be nice to get warm before heading into even colder weather :goodvibes Vicki

[Tink rules]

Monica, I love your plan too! I hope you can make it work :thumbsup2 If you want company for a day in Vancouver let me know! If Sara and Trevor do end up sailing with me, I'm pretty sure they would have to fly straight home as they don't have as much vacation time as I do. I would still plan on staying for a day or two.





Monica and Deb, count me in too please :flower3: If I end up arriving earlier for 2 or 3 nights I will try to find a place near DL first, then join everyone for the night before the cruise:thumbsup2 I have never been to DL! Does anyone know of a good place close by that doesn't cost quite as much as the disney hotels? I love your plan too Michelle...but need to budget this so I can add days on at the end of the cruise too.

I do believe that Ian and Sukie liked the Howard Johnsons by DL and I know that some of our friends have gotten good deals off of either priceline or hotwire for DL hotels...

[katypop]

I do believe that Ian and Sukie liked the Howard Johnsons by DL and I know that some of our friends have gotten good deals off of either priceline or hotwire for DL hotels...

Thanks Michelle! It's a long way off yet, but I'm going to start to take notes now anyway :thumbsup2

[Tink rules]

me too!!! I'm sure we will all meet up along the way somewhere... :goodvibes

[iankh]

Thanks Michelle! It's a long way off yet, but I'm going to start to take notes now anyway :thumbsup2

This is really too far away for me to think about. I think it's over 570 days away and who knows what can happen between then and now. I'm a bit surprised that I've already had to do some planning for Sukie's daughter and grand son's visit in Oct 2010!

There's now a DVC resort at the Grand California, but the points per night are pretty high. I would probably not "waste" points by staying there.

When we were out there to get married, I really didn't see any advantage at all to staying on property. It's not at all like WDW.

We stayed at the Howard Johnson's and really liked it. It was about a 5 minute walk to DL, 15 or 20 minutes if really try to walk slowly.

Plus it was cheap (by comparison) a big plus in my book.

If we were at DL before the cruise we'd stay there or perhaps the Candy Cane Inn.

I sort of look at the Disney Hotels there as a complete waste of good money, considering I won't even "waste" points.

I'd rather have the money to spend on other stuff.

Now this is a completely different opinion I have to WDW, where I think there is a huge difference by staying on property.

[CustardTart]

Hello everyone!!! I'm back, live in my living room and enjoying what remains of the weekend... Glad to see we're thinking up some pre/post cruise plans already - of course, I haven't already worked out a detailed day-by-day itinerary - honest... :rolleyes1

...I've never been to San Diego so thinking of flying in there...
I was thinking about flying into San Diego, Monica - I'd love to see the zoo and Hotel del Coronado - BUT it all depends on the flights. I'm crossing fingers and hoping we can get a couple of heftily discounted fares with Virgin Atlantic using airmiles as Richard has loads and they only fly into Los Angeles so, if they're available, that'll make the decision for us.

...doing the Queen Mary (not sure about spending the night there, tho)
We stayed here for 1 night before our Mexican Riviera cruise in 2008 - glad we did it (for the experience) but it was a little strange and rather pricy considering the accommodation...

Anyway, I think we'll fly out on April 22nd and spend 5 nights prior to the cruise either in LA/Anaheim OR San Diego OR a mix of the two... We will probably use DVC for a DL stay as I've reviewed our points situation and we have quite a few to use up before September 2011, so it makes sense for us... We'll have to fly back promptly following the end of the 1st cruise as I'm expecting exams to start shortly afterwards... :headache: :faint: :crazy:

[ReAnSt]

We are booked on the repo and the first Alaska cruise.

It will be me, my brother Nacho1337 on the DIS, and our parents.

I doubt I will keep up to date on this thread as I can barely stay up to date on my other trip threads.

[EllaEnchanted]

We are booked on the repo and the first Alaska cruise.

It will be me, my brother Nacho1337 on the DIS, and our parents.

I doubt I will keep up to date on this thread as I can barely stay up to date on my other trip threads.

Welcome Becky and family!!!

I sent you a PM about the graphic in your signature....I love it!!!

[nskjerven]

Welcome Becky and family!!!

I sent you a PM about the graphic in your signature....I love it!!!



I love it too ;)

[EllaEnchanted]

I love it too ;)


I asked Becky to email the original artwork so John can make door magnets...one for you and one for me!;) Wilson will love it too!


Becky, do you want one too?:confused3

[iankh]

We are booked on the repo and the first Alaska cruise.

It will be me, my brother Nacho1337 on the DIS, and our parents.

I doubt I will keep up to date on this thread as I can barely stay up to date on my other trip threads.

Welcome!

[iankh]

Hello everyone!!! I'm back, live in my living room and enjoying what remains of the weekend... Glad to see we're thinking up some pre/post cruise plans already - of course, I haven't already worked out a detailed day-by-day itinerary - honest... :rolleyes1


I was thinking about flying into San Diego, Monica - I'd love to see the zoo and Hotel del Coronado - BUT it all depends on the flights. I'm crossing fingers and hoping we can get a couple of heftily discounted fares with Virgin Atlantic using airmiles as Richard has loads and they only fly into Los Angeles so, if they're available, that'll make the decision for us.


We stayed here for 1 night before our Mexican Riviera cruise in 2008 - glad we did it (for the experience) but it was a little strange and rather pricy considering the accommodation...

Anyway, I think we'll fly out on April 22nd and spend 5 nights prior to the cruise either in LA/Anaheim OR San Diego OR a mix of the two... We will probably use DVC for a DL stay as I've reviewed our points situation and we have quite a few to use up before September 2011, so it makes sense for us... We'll have to fly back promptly following the end of the 1st cruise as I'm expecting exams to start shortly afterwards... :headache: :faint: :crazy:

Karen,

Welcome home from Paris. WE had an all expense paid luxury trip to the supermarket this weekend. Aren't you jealous.

I'm going to be points poor in 2011 (I think) because of the family descending from the UK for a fortnight's stay in a 2-bedroom. Plus we get to play (shudder) grand dads!

[Tink rules]

We are booked on the repo and the first Alaska cruise.

It will be me, my brother Nacho1337 on the DIS, and our parents.

I doubt I will keep up to date on this thread as I can barely stay up to date on my other trip threads.

Welcome!!! Check in whenever you can!!! :goodvibes

Karen,

Welcome home from Paris. WE had an all expense paid luxury trip to the supermarket this weekend. Aren't you jealous.

I'm going to be points poor in 2011 (I think) because of the family descending from the UK for a fortnight's stay in a 2-bedroom. Plus we get to play (shudder) grand dads!

Bribery... works every time... :thumbsup2

[mishoe01]

Welcome Becky!!

Kathe, Kaz, Deb - we'll plan :thumbsup2

I may have talked Mom & Dad in to doing the LA-Vancouver portion! I need to send them the details ($) but Mom is definately interested :goodvibes

Happy Monday to all!

[CustardTart]

Welcome Becky!!

Kathe, Kaz, Deb - we'll plan :thumbsup2

I may have talked Mom & Dad in to doing the LA-Vancouver portion! I need to send them the details ($) but Mom is definately interested :goodvibes

Happy Monday to all!

:thumbsup2 :goodvibes :hug: :flower3: ::yes::

[LuvBaloo]

:welcome: ReAnSt! I recognized your name from the BL8 thread! :goodvibes

We had a great weekend in Vancouver.:cool1: Went for the football game and our team won!:banana: My nephew (age 10) was on the field with his team at halftime and he had a blast. And of course, we were thinking about this trip and went and did some tourist stuff.
Capilano Suspension bridge was fantastic, but it is kind of expensive ($30 for adults) and involves a lot of stairs. Here's a couple pics
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/145110.jpg

The kids & I on the bridge (Kaleigh's got on a bright pink coat!)
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/154923.jpg

Ken & the girls coming onto the bridge (love the goofy expressions!)
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/155951.jpg

better shot of Ken on the bridge
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/160245.jpg

A nice one of Ken & the girls up in the "Treetops Adventure" Newer section of bridges connected to the of the trees.
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/170714.jpg

Cool shot Ken took of the girls checking out one of the trout ponds.
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/164723.jpg

The girls trying to pull Ken around the tree.
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/164714.jpg

[LuvBaloo]

Now to share some photos from Stanley Park in Vancouver.

Here's Shaelyn checking out the map
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/181925.jpg

The girls & I at one of the lookout points
http://media7.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/181600.jpg

Here's one of the SeaWall walking/biking path
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/183735.jpg

The kids & I and the sunset
http://media7.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/183829.jpg

The kids & I down on the rocky beach
http://media8.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/184736.jpg

Another cool picture of the sunset from the SeaWall
http://media6.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/185511.jpg

And not in Stanley Park, but here in Vancouver, is a neat looking house.
http://media7.dropshots.com/photos/77977/20091003/193516.jpg

[CustardTart]

More fab photos!!! :thumbsup2 Vancouver really does look rather lovely... :goodvibes

[EllaEnchanted]

I love the SeaWall in Stanley Park...and the sunset is georgous. Thanks for sharing all the great pics Shannon.;)

[1Grumpy John]

all this planning for the left coast all ready???? I vote we all fly into San Diego a few days early, do the tourist musts, and then rent a VW mini bus cover it with Disney door signs and cruise the coast highway like its 1967

:dance3::dance3::hippie::hippie::hippie::hippie:

[iankh]

More fab photos!!! :thumbsup2 Vancouver really does look rather lovely... :goodvibes

It does look rather nice given that it's in the provinces.

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

all this planning for the left coast all ready???? I vote we all fly into San Diego a few days early, do the tourist musts, and then rent a VW mini bus cover it with Disney door signs and cruise the coast highway like its 1967

:dance3::dance3::hippie::hippie::hippie::hippie:

1967??? That's MY year!! Magic Bus!!:hippie::hippie::hippie:

[iankh]

1967??? That's MY year!! Magic Bus!!:hippie::hippie::hippie:

I feel a song coming on!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl9bvuAV-Ao

[Tink rules]

all this planning for the left coast all ready???? I vote we all fly into San Diego a few days early, do the tourist musts, and then rent a VW mini bus cover it with Disney door signs and cruise the coast highway like its 1967

:dance3::dance3::hippie::hippie::hippie::hippie:

1967??? That's MY year!! Magic Bus!!:hippie::hippie::hippie:

(I was 3....:duck:)

[nskjerven]

(I was 3....:duck:)

I was 3 too

and didn't know the song until I clicked the linkie :laughing:

[Tink rules]

The only time you and I were ever innocent... :rolleyes:

[nskjerven]

The only time you and I were ever innocent... :rolleyes:

speak for yourself I was a wonderful child and it lasted much longer than 3 years :snooty:

[Tink rules]

Slapped the first kid in Kindergarden, huh??? :rotfl:

[onekindman]

Yes, the rumors are true; I am still alive and look to be booking the B2B from LA to Alaska. I have been waiting for this for awhile and with a little luck, I may even get my folks to join the boys and I on it! As usual life is keeping me very busy and off the boards for now, but hopefully things will slow down soon (not much chance). TinkRules always knows how to get in touch with me if something comes up. Boys are doing well, but Danny is having a hard time transitioning into a work program. I keep telling him he needs to work if he wants to go on DCL trips! Hope to be back on soon.

Steve, Joe, & Dan

[CustardTart]

Yea....pink furry tiaras and boas with pink Uggs and maybe even pink long johns....hahahaha.:lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao::lmao:

I have mine!!! :yay: A cute shorty version that were reduced on Amazon... ;) And so very suitable for wearing when sipping (OK quaffing!) pink champagne in the snow... http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gif

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/51EuVZ9HzHL_AA280_.jpg

Not that I'm obsessed with coordinating my outfits to match my drinks...


http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise%202009/DSCF1415.jpg

Oh, wait... Looks like I am!!! :lmao::rotfl::lmao:

[Tink rules]

Yes, the rumors are true; I am still alive and look to be booking the B2B from LA to Alaska. I have been waiting for this for awhile and with a little luck, I may even get my folks to join the boys and I on it! As usual life is keeping me very busy and off the boards for now, but hopefully things will slow down soon (not much chance). TinkRules always knows how to get in touch with me if something comes up. Boys are doing well, but Danny is having a hard time transitioning into a work program. I keep telling him he needs to work if he wants to go on DCL trips! Hope to be back on soon.

Steve, Joe, & Dan

So Steve... you're gonna have Danny pay for your cruises from now on???

BTW.. I only stalk the best people!! :hug:

I have mine!!! :yay: A cute shorty version that were reduced on Amazon... ;) And so very suitable for wearing when sipping (OK quaffing!) pink champagne in the snow... http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gif

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/51EuVZ9HzHL_AA280_.jpg

Not that I'm obsessed with coordinating my outfits to match my drinks...


http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise%202009/DSCF1415.jpg

Oh, wait... Looks like I am!!! :lmao::rotfl::lmao:

Thinking snow are you??? :rotfl:

[EllaEnchanted]

(I was 3....:duck:)

I was 11...which was a special year for me because my cousin Donna was my birthday present. She's the only other girl and that's all I wanted for my birthday.:cutie::cutie::cutie::cutie:

[EllaEnchanted]

I have mine!!! :yay: A cute shorty version that were reduced on Amazon... ;) And so very suitable for wearing when sipping (OK quaffing!) pink champagne in the snow... http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gif

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise2011/51EuVZ9HzHL_AA280_.jpg

Not that I'm obsessed with coordinating my outfits to match my drinks...


http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/Cruise%202009/DSCF1415.jpg

Oh, wait... Looks like I am!!! :lmao::rotfl::lmao:


....You really are crazy and I love it! I like your pink boots better than mine. Can you post a linky please?

[EllaEnchanted]

Kaz, I found the pink boots...here's the link:

http://www.amazon.com/EMU-Australia-Womens-Bronte-Orchid/dp/B0016BPKKC/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1255392465&sr=1-21

[Tink rules]

I was 11...which was a special year for me because my cousin Donna was my birthday present. She's the only other girl and that's all I wanted for my birthday.:cutie::cutie::cutie::cutie:

You mean when you were 8 you didn't ask for me and Nan for your birthday??? :rotfl:

[CustardTart]

Kaz, I found the pink boots...here's the link:

http://www.amazon.com/EMU-Australia-Womens-Bronte-Orchid/dp/B0016BPKKC/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&s=shoes&qid=1255392465&sr=1-21

Well done! :thumbsup2 I like Emus best as they have way better support in the footbed than Uggs which give me tendonitis!!! :scared: So I now have 5 pairs - any excuse!!! ;)

[iankh]

Well done! :thumbsup2 I like Emus best as they have way better support in the footbed than Uggs which give me tendonitis!!! :scared: So I now have 5 pairs - any excuse!!! ;)

5 pairs? At least no one can accuse you of not being prepared.

[CustardTart]

5 pairs? At least no one can accuse you of not being prepared.

OR a complete and utter shameless spendthrift who only has 2 legs not 10... :rolleyes1

[iankh]

OR a complete and utter shameless spendthrift who only has 2 legs not 10... :rolleyes1

Have you considered doing a mix and match with them?

[MouseFaninQueue]

Hmm let me think ... 1967.

What was I doing in 1967...

Cruising for me back in 1967 was, well it wasn't...

I was -5. Guess you'd have to take my mom and dad. But if my mom is coming, my dad won't be - and probably vice versa.

[MouseFaninQueue]

As for the "uggs" ... You are coming to Canada, thus mukluks are required.

http://authenticcanadianmukluks.com/store/images/AdultPinkMukluksMuklukBootsRabbitFur.jpg

[MouseFaninQueue]

I am working on a pic for the cruise Ian. I haven't forgotten. I just haven't had a lot of time in front of the computer (at least the one with all the graphics on it) lately.

But here are some I did when we first booked and posted in one of the other threads for this cruise:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3963353014_3774c966fa.jpg
Large: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3963353014_f71812ae94_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3963654624_55b420a433.jpg
Large:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3963654624_e2b6687928_o.jpg

[Tink rules]

LOVE both of them Ken!!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes

[CustardTart]

Have you considered doing a mix and match with them?

No. But I might... ;)

And in 1967 I was aged 4... :littleangel: What can I say, paisley was huge!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/FamilyPhotos/sc047dc9cd.jpg

[CustardTart]

I am working on a pic for the cruise Ian. I haven't forgotten. I just haven't had a lot of time in front of the computer (at least the one with all the graphics on it) lately.

But here are some I did when we first booked and posted in one of the other threads for this cruise:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3963353014_3774c966fa.jpg


Love Mountie Mickey!!! :thumbsup2

[EllaEnchanted]

You mean when you were 8 you didn't ask for me and Nan for your birthday??? :rotfl:

When I was 8 I got my first kitty, Gidget. She was my cat. She hung out in my room, slept on my bed and had all of her kittens in my closet. She was a great cat and a wonderful mom. I still miss her.:cloud9::cloud9:

[iankh]

I am working on a pic for the cruise Ian. I haven't forgotten. I just haven't had a lot of time in front of the computer (at least the one with all the graphics on it) lately.

But here are some I did when we first booked and posted in one of the other threads for this cruise:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3963353014_3774c966fa.jpg
Large: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3963353014_f71812ae94_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3963654624_55b420a433.jpg
Large:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3963654624_e2b6687928_o.jpg

I know you have it in you Ken to create something that captures the whole spirit of adventure and the idea of "Firsts"

[EllaEnchanted]

Well done! :thumbsup2 I like Emus best as they have way better support in the footbed than Uggs which give me tendonitis!!! :scared: So I now have 5 pairs - any excuse!!! ;)

I like your style....pink boots with pink champagne!!! A true Champagne Girl Forever!!!

Now what kind of champagne was it? I don't recall drinking pink before. Was it sweet or dry?

[iankh]

No. But I might... ;)

And in 1967 I was aged 4... :littleangel: What can I say, paisley was huge!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/FamilyPhotos/sc047dc9cd.jpg

Four years old in 1967? Were they still even doing four years old in 1967?

I was bar mitzvahed in 1968!

And no, there are no photos. I've destroyed them all.

Let's just say I weigh less now than I did when I was 13.

For those who wish to imagine what I looked like, just picture Jabba the Hut wearing a yarmulka.

[EllaEnchanted]

5 pairs? At least no one can accuse you of not being prepared.


A different color for each outfit right? It's imperative that you match what what you're wearing. I was thinking about getting a pair of grey after the pink and tan would match my bag. We have to match our shoes with our bag. What colors do you have?

Ian, survival preparation has nothing to do with it...it's all about the fashion! Like matching your outfits with what you're drinking. It's so dashingly smart.

[EllaEnchanted]

OR a complete and utter shameless spendthrift who only has 2 legs not 10... :rolleyes1


.....ah...hahahaha.:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[EllaEnchanted]

Have you considered doing a mix and match with them?


Oh mon dieu!!!!!! OR OMD! :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[EllaEnchanted]

I am working on a pic for the cruise Ian. I haven't forgotten. I just haven't had a lot of time in front of the computer (at least the one with all the graphics on it) lately.

But here are some I did when we first booked and posted in one of the other threads for this cruise:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3963353014_3774c966fa.jpg
Large: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2536/3963353014_f71812ae94_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3963654624_55b420a433.jpg
Large:http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/3963654624_e2b6687928_o.jpg

I LOVE LOVE LOVE these. I'll be using them as my door magnets. Thank you Ken.

[EllaEnchanted]

No. But I might... ;)

And in 1967 I was aged 4... :littleangel: What can I say, paisley was huge!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/FamilyPhotos/sc047dc9cd.jpg


Oh how adorable you were Kaz. Such a sweet face!

[EllaEnchanted]

I know you have it in you Ken to create something that captures the whole spirit of adventure and the idea of "Firsts"

Can we do Mickey on a glacier with an Orca in the background....just leave the ship out this time and say something like the first to forge ahead to new territories....or something like that.

[CustardTart]

Oh how adorable you were Kaz. Such a sweet face!



OK, Lady Deb - stop right there!!! Whaddya mean WERE????????????????????????????? :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

[EllaEnchanted]

OK, Lady Deb - stop right there!!! Whaddya mean WERE????????????????????????????? :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Oh no not so sweet and innocent anymore....now you're the sophisticated, charming, worldly, seasoned, accomplished woman of today.

....ah...hahaha.:lmao::lmao::lmao:

[CustardTart]

Oh no not so sweet and innocent anymore....now you're the sophisticated, charming, worldly, seasoned, accomplished woman of today.

....ah...hahaha.:lmao::lmao::lmao:

OMG I wish!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Hello and Happy Saturday everyone!!! :wave:

Richard and I are celebrating 31 (yes, that's thirty one!!!!) years together today!!! :faint: :cloud9: :hug: :lovestruc

On October 17th 1978, a mutual friend arranged for me to meet him on a blind date - I needed a new boyfriend and she knew he'd had a crush on me for a while... The rest, my friends, is history!!! And now it's champagne time!!!

http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif

[iankh]

OMG I wish!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Hello and Happy Saturday everyone!!! :wave:

Richard and I are celebrating 31 (yes, that's thirty one!!!!) years together today!!! :faint: :cloud9: :hug: :lovestruc

On October 17th 1978, a mutual friend arranged for me to meet him on a blind date - I needed a new boyfriend and she knew he'd had a crush on me for a while... The rest, my friends, is history!!! And now it's champagne time!!!

http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif

Happy Anniversary!

[gydell]

OMG I wish!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Hello and Happy Saturday everyone!!! :wave:

Richard and I are celebrating 31 (yes, that's thirty one!!!!) years together today!!! :faint: :cloud9: :hug: :lovestruc

On October 17th 1978, a mutual friend arranged for me to meet him on a blind date - I needed a new boyfriend and she knew he'd had a crush on me for a while... The rest, my friends, is history!!! And now it's champagne time!!!

http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif
Happy Anniversary!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

OMG I wish!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Hello and Happy Saturday everyone!!! :wave:

Richard and I are celebrating 31 (yes, that's thirty one!!!!) years together today!!! :faint: :cloud9: :hug: :lovestruc

On October 17th 1978, a mutual friend arranged for me to meet him on a blind date - I needed a new boyfriend and she knew he'd had a crush on me for a while... The rest, my friends, is history!!! And now it's champagne time!!!

http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif


What a sweet and wonderful story. I wish you both another blissful 31 years together. Cheers!:hug::hug::hug::hug:

[EllaEnchanted]

OMG I wish!!! :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Hello and Happy Saturday everyone!!! :wave:

Richard and I are celebrating 31 (yes, that's thirty one!!!!) years together today!!! :faint: :cloud9: :hug: :lovestruc

On October 17th 1978, a mutual friend arranged for me to meet him on a blind date - I needed a new boyfriend and she knew he'd had a crush on me for a while... The rest, my friends, is history!!! And now it's champagne time!!!

http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif


I love these little guys and I stole them for my signature. Thanks. You have such good taste!

[nskjerven]

I love these little guys and I stole them for my signature. Thanks. You have such good taste!

I like that turtle too it's cute :lovestruc

[Tink rules]

Some more pics of the new additions on the wonder...

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33995403&postcount=377

[LuvBaloo]

Richard and I are celebrating 31 (yes, that's thirty one!!!!) years together today!!! :faint: :cloud9: :hug: :lovestruc


Its a little late, but HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!:love::lovestruc:cool1::thumbsup2:bana na::dance3:

[EllaEnchanted]

I like that turtle too it's cute :lovestruc

He IS adorable, isn't he. :goodvibes:goodvibes

[CustardTart]

Morning everyone. :wave2: Just wanted to let you know that I've finally started on a trip report so if you want to read it here's (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2313307) a link... I've only finished the pre-cruise part but I'll get on to the good bit as soon as I finish two short essays for Uni... :surfweb:

[katypop]

I know I am just dreaming right now...but I would love to turn this into a 3 week vacation :thumbsup2 I would really like to be able to arrive in LA a few days early so I could see some of the sights, and have a day at DL. I would also like to add a couple of days on at the end of the cruise to explore Vancouver! One has to keep dreaming, right?

Hi! First off...Ian, don't read this, I know it's way too early to plan but I can't help myself sometimes :upsidedow And yes, I will change my plans who knows how many times before this trip becomes a reality ;)

I was just looking at a 2011 calendar, and you all may know this already, but the weekend before this cruise is Easter! I didn't realize that, and it just might change my "plans" which are really just dreams anyway! I'm still doing the cruise, but, airfare might be awful on the weekend and DL will be a zoo, won't it :confused3 Any feedback on this would be appreciated. I may end up having to settle for arriving the day before? In any case, there's no way I can miss work the Saturday before.

This will also be the second time I spend Mother's Day on a cruise. I better start looking for a very special gift for my mom that year, since I'll be leaving her behind! I actually have asked my parents if they might be interested in cruising, but they don't seem to be! I know they'd love it, but they're really not interested in discussing it.

[katypop]

Richard and I are celebrating 31 (yes, that's thirty one!!!!) years together today!!! :faint: :cloud9: :hug: :lovestruc

http://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/10.gifhttp://bestsmileys.com/drinking/1.gif

I'm very late but:

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY :love::love::love:

[katypop]

Morning everyone. :wave2: Just wanted to let you know that I've finally started on a trip report so if you want to read it here's (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2313307) a link... I've only finished the pre-cruise part but I'll get on to the good bit as soon as I finish two short essays for Uni... :surfweb:

I'm signing off for tonight, I've got to go to work tomorrow morning, but am looking forward to reading your trip report soon:thumbsup2

[nskjerven]

Morning everyone. :wave2: Just wanted to let you know that I've finally started on a trip report so if you want to read it here's (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2313307) a link... I've only finished the pre-cruise part but I'll get on to the good bit as soon as I finish two short essays for Uni... :surfweb:

should I be afraid???:eek:very afraid?????:scared1:

[CustardTart]

should I be afraid???:eek:very afraid?????:scared1:

Nooooo!!!
Of course not!!!

OK maybe just a little bit...

A little bit a lot...

OMG I'm sorry, I just keep remembering more stuff!!!

[nskjerven]

I can only wait to see and laugh;)

[LuvBaloo]

Okay, I've been slacking off on my Dis'ing, but I was bored at work, and am all caught up.

If you haven't already seen it, here's the latest event being planned:

okay now I am posting this on the correct thread.....originally posted this on the Disney Dream thread...thanks Scott for pointing out my mistake!!!!!

It looks like I will be planning another Pajama Breakfast on the Wonder....


The Official Disney Wonder DisBoard
Alaskan Thermal Jammie Breakfast
DATE: TBD
LOCATION: Triton’s
TIME: 8 am - 9:30 am


See Nan, I remembered my job ;) :lmao:

[nskjerven]

Okay, I've been slacking off on my Dis'ing, but I was bored at work, and am all caught up.

If you haven't already seen it, here's the latest event being planned:



See Nan, I remembered my job ;) :lmao:

okay and thanks. Would you remind me the night before too :rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::r otfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

okay back to work :surfweb:

[NotSoLittleMermaid]

okay back to work :surfweb:

"Back to work"??? You have a job? When did this happen? What are you doing?

[gydell]

"Back to work"??? You have a job? When did this happen? What are you doing?

Inquiring minds want to know.......

[Tink rules]

Okay, I've been slacking off on my Dis'ing, but I was bored at work, and am all caught up.

If you haven't already seen it, here's the latest event being planned:



See Nan, I remembered my job ;) :lmao:

Well at least I & S will have thier footie jammies to keep them warm... ;)

[LuvBaloo]

I think I'd like some footy jammies too!

[Tink rules]

they aren't very warm I guess... and I'd have to have slippers... but I like these...

http://www.thewirelesscatalog.com/wireless/Item_Tie-Die-Union-Suit_VH3452_ps_srm.html

[gydell]

Here's what I might get - http://www.childrensplace.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_-1_575564_98511_72478%7C73770_jam%20time%7Cadult%20 _seasonal

[Tink rules]

http://www.disneystore.com/sleepwear-flannel-piglet-and-eeyore-pajamas-and-pillowcase-set-for-women/p/1253064/11869/

[nskjerven]

"Back to work"??? You have a job? When did this happen? What are you doing?

Inquiring minds want to know.......

my work is looking for work, but I did get a small bookkeeping gig. Setting up a set of books for a family that owns a couple of multi-family properties then reviewing it quarterly. Not a big deal, but at least it's something to get me moving towards working again :thumbsup2

I'll look for my jammies after I get some REAL work :woohoo:

[Tink rules]

Sure... and by then MY Jammies will be on the Clearance page and YOU'LL get em for dirt cheap!!! (and then convince everyone that YOU got them FIRST!!! :rotfl2:

[EllaEnchanted]

Why are we getting jammies again??? I have too many cruises and too many threads. I think the Dream cruise people are sleeping outside and riding the Aquaduck all night....did you know that it lights up in the dark when you're on it? Cool! But that cruise is in January in the Bahamas. This cruise is Alaska in May. Are we just getting jammies because we'll be cold or because we're planning something to do in jammies? Please update the confused one. Thanks.:confused3:confused3:confused3

[Tink rules]

Cause we're afraid of freezing our little you know what's off during what will probably be a very freak heat wave in Alaska... :lmao:

[EllaEnchanted]

OK mine will be pink to go with my pink boots.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/pink-fleece-womens-adult-footed-paj.jpg


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/51vq4i94jSL__AA280_-1.jpg

[EllaEnchanted]

I just reread these pages and Shannon posted that the Alaskan Disers are planning a Jammie Breakfast. That's why we need our feety jammies....so we can go to breakfast. Thanks Shannon.

[Tink rules]

Deb... for some reason that one reminds me of the Easter Bunny... you bringing ears and a tail??? ;)

[EllaEnchanted]

Deb... for some reason that one reminds me of the Easter Bunny... you bringing ears and a tail??? ;)

hahah....YES, with a big white cottontail. I don't care what they look like, I'm wearing them and I have something just for you to wear also:


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/phpThumb_cache_www_jumpinjammerz_co.jpg


Then you can walk around saying Aye, Aye, Aye......

[CustardTart]

hahah....YES, with a big white cottontail. I don't care what they look like, I'm wearing them and I have something just for you to wear also:


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/EllaEnchanted00/phpThumb_cache_www_jumpinjammerz_co.jpg


Then you can walk around saying Aye, Aye, Aye......





Ooooh shiver me timbers!!! pirate: Me likey!!! Now if they were only available in pink...

[gydell]

Deb... for some reason that one reminds me of the Easter Bunny... you bringing ears and a tail??? ;)

It will be the week after Easter!

[EllaEnchanted]

Ooooh shiver me timbers!!! pirate: Me likey!!! Now if they were only available in pink...

No pink....sorry Kaz. I would have grabbed them up if they came in pink.

[EllaEnchanted]

It will be the week after Easter!

See that! I'll be in perfect style for the timing of things.:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[Tink rules]

I bet they'll have Mickey ears for easter... will have to have Monica keep an eye out...

& Kaz... don't want to start a fight... but she said they were for ME!!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Tink rules]

http://www.laughingplacestore.com/images/products/12160L.jpg

[MouseFaninQueue]

An initial first rough draft?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4239648262_f2ac2b08a2.jpg

Thought it might be neat/different to go with Alaskan Donald instead of Mickey. Everyone does Mickey this will make it different.

Dates need to be added, but thought I would get some feedback first.

[LisaG520]

all this planning for the left coast all ready???? I vote we all fly into San Diego a few days early, do the tourist musts, and then rent a VW mini bus cover it with Disney door signs and cruise the coast highway like its 1967

:dance3::dance3::hippie::hippie::hippie::hippie:

I'm super late to this thread but I laughed out loud at this one! :lmao:

[LisaG520]

(I was 3....:duck:)

I'm ducking with you Michelle - I was born in 67 :thumbsup2

[Tink rules]

Hi Lisa!!!

Time we bumped this baby up!!! :banana:

[Tink rules]

An initial first rough draft?

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4059/4239648262_f2ac2b08a2.jpg

Thought it might be neat/different to go with Alaskan Donald instead of Mickey. Everyone does Mickey this will make it different.

Dates need to be added, but thought I would get some feedback first.

I love it... but you've got the wrong ship... (unless we're taking the Dream???)

[MouseFaninQueue]

D'oh didn't even realize that!

Guess I have to do a search for a good pic like that of the Wonder...

Or maybe I'll try and make a call and get them to switch which ship we are taking. ;)

[Tink rules]

I think we should keep the Wonder...

If we have the Dream then there would be too many people who would want to get on it...

And you know we like the ship to ourselves... ;)

[LuvBaloo]

I like Donald with the Northern Lights :thumbsup2

Boy this is a quiet thread :goodvibes

[Tink rules]

Yeah...like we're SO quiet... :rotfl:

I think there are many threads for this cruise...

but then again... we are a thread unto ourselves... :rotfl2:

[IrishCowboy]

Have a great cruise!

[LuvBaloo]

Yeah...like we're SO quiet... :rotfl:

I think there are many threads for this cruise...

but then again... we are a thread unto ourselves... :rotfl2:

:goodvibes Ken reminded me I'm supposed to be staying in tune with the other 2 threads. I went and checked, and we haven't missed anything.

Have a great cruise!

Why, thank you :goodvibes

[Tink rules]

You do a very good job!!!

I'm sure once we get close we'll be more active... ;) (you know where...:rolleyes1)

[LisaG520]

Hi everyone! I though I would bump this one up since it's been almost 2 months since any new posts.

:banana:

[Tink rules]

I've been hibernating... and Ken's been watching hockey...

[MouseFaninQueue]

and then the Olympics and then a cruise (not a disney one, but oh well) next week.

Hopefully in April I can be back full time. I've got some stuff I want to scan in and post for this - including a map for Vancouver.

and i have to rework that logo idea ...

[Tink rules]

& I might need your help on another project... but I have to book first... :duck:

[MouseFaninQueue]

Ok here are a couple of maps of Vancouver for you to look and use at your leisure. i jsut scanned these in from a map we got one time in Vancouver.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4482977097_de40f9fee9.jpg

The original file is 3400 x 2200 pixels but apparently flickr.com doesn't like things that big being uploaded so the largest stored on flickr is only 663x1024. Here is the link to Flickr's "large" size: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4482977097_de40f9fee9_b.jpg

Here is another version of the map with some different stuff on it:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4483628776_1cdf53185c.jpg

Again here is the link to the Flickr "large" file: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4483628776_1cdf53185c_b.jpg

If you want to have the actual full size map, let me know and I will see where I can put it for you to get. It is about 5.47 MB in size so it is quite large.

Hope these help with Vancouver...

[ibouncetoo]

Ken, I don't see the JapaDog stand on that map!:lmao:


I didn't even know this thread existed! I haven't been posting on the 1st Alaska thread yet either...just the LA/Vancouver one. But I will after I get home from Europe.

:upsidedow

[Tink rules]

Thanks Ken! :thumbsup2

Jackie...stay with us over here... we're friendly and we don't bite... (well, not sure about Sukie...) :rolleyes:

[gydell]

I will after I get home from Europe.

:upsidedow

Rub it in.....

[Tink rules]

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:

[EllaEnchanted]

OK folks.....I need some help here....I need to know everyone's plans for after the boat. Are we staying in Vancouver? For how long? Are we making our way to Seattle for our return flights? I'm just about ready to book air flights and need some input from my friends. I want to do what all the Thieves are doing....Kaz, that includes you!!!

[ibouncetoo]

Last time Monica and I communicated on this topic, we were looking at one night in Vancouver (to look around the city debarkation day), then taking the morning train to Seattle and staying one night there and flying home Thursday the 12th. Originally I only wanted to take 15 days off work, but will need an extra day to do this. (I can fly into LA after work on the 26th, so that's good)

I'm also stressing about money and the added expense at the end, but it pretty much looks like flying home from Seattle and an extra day balances out the the more expensive cost of flying home from Vancouver.

Perhaps I'll go research some more flight info and report back.

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[EllaEnchanted]

Last time Monica and I communicated on this topic, we were looking at one night in Vancouver (to look around the city debarkation day), then taking the morning train to Seattle and staying one night there and flying home Thursday the 12th. Originally I only wanted to take 15 days off work, but will need an extra day to do this. (I can fly into LA after work on the 26th, so that's good)

I'm also stressing about money and the added expense at the end, but it pretty much looks like flying home from Seattle and an extra day balances out the the more expensive cost of flying home from Vancouver.

Perhaps I'll go research some more flight info and report back.

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Thanks Jacks....this sounds very reasonable. John and I were thinking of adding one week.....4 days before in LA and 3 days after somewhere. We could easily do one night in Vancouver and two nights in Seattle. We would take the train with you. I have a cousin that lives in Seattle so I could visit with him during that extra day.

Let us know what you find when you look into the flight info. Thanks.

[CustardTart]

OK folks.....I need some help here....I need to know everyone's plans for after the boat. Are we staying in Vancouver? For how long? Are we making our way to Seattle for our return flights? I'm just about ready to book air flights and need some input from my friends. I want to do what all the Thieves are doing....Kaz, that includes you!!!
Oh honey!!! I love ya!!! :hug: :hug: :hug:

We are planning to fly straight back from Vancouver to London. R's new job see him having 25 rather than 29 vacation days so I'm guarding them... ;)

[ibouncetoo]

For me the difference between flying home from Seattle over Vancouver is only about $70 (based on current Orbits offerings). So I don't NEED to go to Seattle, but would do so to play longer with friends. ::yes::

The Amtrac train leaves at 6:40 in the morning! :scared1: It arrives in Seattle at 1105AM (makes about 5 stops) AND didn't show up as running on Wed 5/11. There is an Amtrac bus that leaves at 8:AM and goes non-stop to Seattle arriving at noon. ($37.50) Don't know which would be better for boarder crossing ease however. I know there is discussion about that on the Vancouver FAQ thread, but I haven't really been paying attention yet.

Added there is a PM train on Wed...5:45P gets into Seattle at 10:10PM $35. The train certainly seems like more FUN.

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[ibouncetoo]

Added: there is a PM train on Wed...5:45P gets into Seattle at 10:10PM $35. The train certainly seems like more FUN.

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This, of course would mean more time in Vancouver and no time touring Seattle (which is fine with me).

It doesn't look like that early morning train shows up any day of the week in early May 2011 ??? :confused3

[EllaEnchanted]

There is another possibility....we could rent a vehicle, maybe a van, and John could drive. I know he would be more comfortable behind the wheel of a car rather than riding on a train. Then we could leave when we wanted not on a set time schedule. And if we do the rental, it won't cost you guys anything extra. That's fine with us coz John would probably be happier this way.

[EllaEnchanted]

Oh honey!!! I love ya!!! :hug: :hug: :hug:

We are planning to fly straight back from Vancouver to London. R's new job see him having 25 rather than 29 vacation days so I'm guarding them... ;)

I completely understand, but know that you and R will be very much missed. We'll have to plan some "on the boat" time besides dinner.;)

[LuvBaloo]

Vancouver is almost home for us, so we won't be joining the Seattle tour :(
But we'd be interested in playing a bit in Vancouver before we head north to go home :)

[ibouncetoo]

Vancouver is almost home for us, so we won't be joining the Seattle tour :(
But we'd be interested in playing a bit in Vancouver before we head north to go home :)

Vancouver is what I'm most interested in! :thumbsup2

I did a reply on the e-mail Deb sent asking folks to come here to talk about this. It's way easier to keep track of everyone's ideas and stuff here than in a bunch of e-mails!

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[ibouncetoo]

Went back a read this thread:


Care to join me for the after part?? (you know if it weren't for Passover you'd be invited for the before part)
HOTEL NIGHT BEFORE - as we get closer & if there are enough people that want to stay at that Doubletree I'd be more than happy to employ my TA (me :rotfl2:) to book a group block so that maybe we can get a better rate.


Monica, still thinking of this, or is your heart set on the Queen Mary for the night before?




No. But I might... ;)

And in 1967 I was aged 4... :littleangel: What can I say, paisley was huge!!!

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/cheztaylor/FamilyPhotos/sc047dc9cd.jpg

OMG HOW CUTE!

1967 was one of the best years of my life. Junior in high school, had the lead in two plays, 2nd year art, 2nd year Spanish and all the blasted math and science classes were over with! Had first year typing and shorthand...and a darn good thing, as those skills have kept me housed, fed and clothed for 40+ years!


Speaking of 'fed'...it's noon and I'm hungry.

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[iankh]

I'm really not sure what we're going to do yet.
The problem for me is that Passover ends on Tuesday, 4/26 at sundown. So I really don't see us coming in early.

Now we will definitely fly out on the 26th for LA, probably taking the latest flight we can get so I don't have to take another day off from work.

That's my biggest problem with all of this --- work. This will take up 10 work days and am not sure what will be going on with work by this time, or where I will be working.

If I were to tack on extra time it would be at the end in Vancouver, but not more than 1 extra day.

[mishoe01]

I'm ok with blowing off Seattle and stay in Vancouver longer--cuz of the train schedule. I'm ok w/ driving to Seattle if we prefer that. Should be ok if we need to do 2 cars too (don't forget the crap we will be carting along with us). I plan on using miles for my ticket, so it should cost me the same flying out of Seattle or Vancouver.

RE: hotel the night before near the port.....I know a bunch of people will be staying at DL before the cruise. Depending on how many people are planning to NOT stay at DL - I can look at group rates either at that Doubletree that I mentioned before, or maybe at the Queen Mary ;)

(I may end up having dinner that night with good friends of mine from college)

[ibouncetoo]

Deb, here's some info recently posted on the Vancouver FAQ thread about car rentals between Vancouver/Seattle

According to the port's web site (http://www.portmetrovancouver.com/about/cruiseandtourism/transportationandparking.aspx):
"Rental car kiosks are only available at Canada Place. They include: Avis, Budget, and National. There are no rental car kiosks at Ballantyne. Passengers need to pre-arrange pick-up or drop-off with the rental company in advance."

Most major car companies have rental locations at the port, at a nearby hotel, or another downtown location (within a few blocks of the port). When you search for a car rental, just ensure that you specify the different pick-up (SEATAC airport?) and drop-off (999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC or nearby) locations. Travelocity (http://travel.travelocity.com/car/CarRequest.do)'s car rental search tool is useful for finding companies that allow cross-boarder drop-offs (I can't comment on their rates).



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[EllaEnchanted]

Deb, here's some info recently posted on the Vancouver FAQ thread about car rentals between Vancouver/Seattle


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Thanks Jacks....we would just do what we did in LA when we got off the PC cruise. I had a car waiting at the port that picked us up and brought us to LAX. We rented a car there and returned it to Las Vegas airport. I usually try to rent airport to airport.....more choices, less money. I already did an Orbitz search picking up at Vancouver airport and returning at Seattle airport. Cars are doable, but vans are out because they're too pricey.

I did, however, consider Monica's reminder that we're all going to have LOTS of luggage. Maybe we better take the train.:wizard:

[EllaEnchanted]

I booked and paid for my return airfare yesterday. We're flying out of Seattle on Sat 5/14. So we'll have 4 nights in LA before the cruise and 4 nights in Van/Seattle after cruise. I have to wait another three weeks before I can book our flight into LA....the window is not open yet. We're flying Virgin America to the west coast and American Airlines home. For our PC cruise we flew home on a Continental Red Eye. We didn't want to do that again.

I already booked our hotel in LA. So now all I have to book is our car rental in LA and then finish the return bookings. I'm happy to say that I'm making progress.

[Tink rules]

OK folks.....I need some help here....I need to know everyone's plans for after the boat. Are we staying in Vancouver? For how long? Are we making our way to Seattle for our return flights? I'm just about ready to book air flights and need some input from my friends. I want to do what all the Thieves are doing....Kaz, that includes you!!!

Vancouver is almost home for us, so we won't be joining the Seattle tour :(
But we'd be interested in playing a bit in Vancouver before we head north to go home :)

We plan on being in LA for about 3 days and staying in Vancouver 3 days...


I did, however, consider Monica's reminder that we're all going to have LOTS of luggage. Maybe we better take the train.:wizard:

or a Uhaul...:rotfl2:

I booked and paid for my return airfare yesterday. We're flying out of Seattle on Sat 5/14. So we'll have 4 nights in LA before the cruise and 4 nights in Van/Seattle after cruise. I have to wait another three weeks before I can book our flight into LA....the window is not open yet. We're flying Virgin America to the west coast and American Airlines home. For our PC cruise we flew home on a Continental Red Eye. We didn't want to do that again.

I already booked our hotel in LA. So now all I have to book is our car rental in LA and then finish the return bookings. I'm happy to say that I'm making progress.

Honey... you sure you're not a travel agent? :rolleyes:

[scottishwee35]

Just want to say HELLO to my PC friends....

Scottishwee35

[gydell]

I already booked our hotel in LA.

Where are you staying?

[gydell]

Anyone want a group brunch at Palo's? I'm looking at trying to get May 1st and May 9th. 2 cruises = 2 brunches!!!

[EllaEnchanted]

Where are you staying?

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/CP/1/en/hotel/redcp/welcome?cm_mmc=EmailLink-_-WEBEmail-_-REDCP-_-HotelDetails

We got a room with a balcony facing the water. We love the neighborhood. Woody and Tracy live nearby. We stayed in Torrence, the next town over, after the PC cruise. Why don't you book it too. We'll have another minimeet before getting onboard.:cool1::cool1:

[EllaEnchanted]

Anyone want a group brunch at Palo's? I'm looking at trying to get May 1st and May 9th. 2 cruises = 2 brunches!!!

YES.....I DO I DO!!!

You book it and we'll follow. I would love to do 2 brunches. Or should I just book ours for the same time and date as you and then coordinate? If we have enough to do a group, let's do that.

[ibouncetoo]

YES.....I DO I DO!!!

You book it and we'll follow. I would love to do 2 brunches. Or should I just book ours for the same time and date as you and then coordinate? If we have enough to do a group, let's do that.

We have enough to do TWO groups....per cruise.

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