7/18/10 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo Part 6

[Madisonznana]

Welcome to Part 6 Ballyhooers!!!!!
For the Kids Thread, see here:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2320115

Meet your fellow Ballyhoo'ers

(New Ballyhoo'ers, PM Madisonznana with info to be added to the roster!)


1. Disname:Caropooh-Carolyn
Disname:Alanapapa-Andrew
DD14(16 on cruise)-Alana
DD9(11 on cruise)-Kathryn
This will be DH and my 5th cruise, DD's 4th
Cat 9 stateroom 2606 Aft starboard
We live just south of Seattle, WA
I work for Boeing
Andrew works for REI(Recreational Equipment Incorporated)



2. We're in too! This will be our 5th Disney Cruise, and we were on the August 8 Med Cruise last year.
We are:
Disname:ladyvet-Beth
DH: Dan
DS: Caleb (14 at cruise time)
DD: Ivey (12 at cruise time)
We are veterinarians who hail from Lenoir, NC
We're Cat 5 room 7052

3. DisName: Flora Fan
First Name: Cindy - Crochet, photography
Family: DH/Joe - surfing the net, politics
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Cat #: 7570

4.Disname: Friend_of_piglet
First name ( of main poster) Sooz (Susie really)Hobbies Disney,Travel, Tv addicted. I'm a Disney Castmemeber. I have been for nearly 8 years.I don't work in the parks though. I'm really shy( hence the piglet name)
Family with you
DPARENTS-Carl (retired), Alicia (retired)
Location.We live in Los Angeles.
We wanted the same cabin we in on the eastern repo. which we got. Cat 6 6620

5.Disname: jilljill
First name (of main poster) Barb
Hobbies Disney Travel, & former CM of 8½ yrs
Family with you
DH Jay
DD Alexa, will be 16 when we cruise
English friends and kids (16,12,8)
Location.Where you live Newark, DE & Windermere, FL
Cat number if assigned. 7620, cat. 7 aft
We have done 8/9 DCL cruises. This will be my UK friends' first cruise.


6. Disname: hawaiian mickey (Henry)
hawaiian Minnie (Brenda)
We both love to travel and eat good food.
late seating
Cat 9 -2076
8th cruise

7. Disname: flower91882
First name ( of main poster): Danielle. Hobbies: dance, video games, crafts
DH: James. Hobbies: video games, martial arts, cooking
Location: Outside Washington, DC
Cat number if assigned: Cat 11. #7121

8. Disname: “Hanover"
First name of main poster: Danielle: Human Resources Director/ Hobbies: scrapbooking, photography
DH Derek:full time police officer in Maryland/part time wedding disc jockey
Keegan (DSthen 13--now 11): sports fanatic--especially football and baseball, loves to draw, listen to music, skateboard, video games
Brennan (DS then 9--now 7): loves to draw, loves all sports-- especially wrestling and baseball, video games, Star Wars and Pokemon)
MIL Joyce: MD financial investor
We are from Hanover, (surprise!) Pennsylvania--famous for Utz and Snyder's snack foods, Hanover Shoe Farms (race horse breeders) and located about 15 minutes from Gettysburg. This will be our 11th DCL cruise
Cat 6 and Cat 11

9. Disname: ANDREW DEREK UK
First name ( of main poster) ANDREW Hobbies Travel, Trains Sci Fi
Family with you
DW/ Susan Hobbies Movies Music
DD/ Alice 12 now Hobbies Art, Keyboard, music, homework!!!
DS, Stephen 10 Hobbies X Box 360 Trains Guitar
Location.Where you live London UK, to the East of the City in Essex
Cat number if assigned. Midship Cat 3. 8532
Kids also post as AL'N'STEVE

10. Disname:MrsG
Main Poster: Maryann - biology teacher
DH: Tom - banker
We live in Malverne (Long Island), NY
Cabin Cat 6 #6580 - same one we had on the Med.
We are empty nesters who enjoy cruising just the two of us. Will be celebrating our 33 wedding anniversary in 2010. Both of us have always wanted to see the Baltics and can't wait!!!!

11. DIS name:Celestine
Names: Celestine, DH Paul, DD Lauren (10 when we cruise), DD Hermione (5 when we cruise)
Hobbies: arts/crafts, Disney!!
Lives: Reading, England
Cabin: 5513, cat11

12. Disname MEG'N'WALT
First name ( of main poster) Dagmar Hobbies Travel,movies, pirates, bellydance
Family with you
DH/ Jos Hobbies Movies, reserve officer
DS/ Walt age 7 on the cruise. Hobbies old cars (herbie), wall.e..
Location :Lede, Belgium (between Ghent and Brussels)
Cat number: Midship Cat 9. 2570
Med cruise : 08/08/07 - 18/08/07
Baltic cruise will be our 5th on the Magic

13. Disname : BluegrassBelles
Donna - Computer Programmer
Joan - Pharmacist
Sandy - Interior Designer
Sarah - Law Student
This will be our eighth and ninth Disney Cruise (b2b 8 night to Barcelona)
Cat 4 Stateroom 8556
We are from Lexington, KY and did the Mexican Riviera the first time, 11 night June Med Cruise and WB PC May 08


14. DIS name: Kouris Family
traveling with Hawaiian Mickey and Tiny Bubbles
So we have 4, Kay, Mark, Christian 9 and Hannah 6
we will be celebrating our 15th Anniversary on this cruise.
Very much looking forward to this cruise.
This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. Med 7-7-07, Mexico 6-29-08
We are on floor 7 Cat. 11

15. The Drexel Family
Disname: Bullseye Baby~ Janie (47 at cruise time)
DH- Dave 47 at cruise time
DS- Riley 17 at cruise time
DD- Sierra 13 at cruise time

16. DIS name: Marla Hellwig
this will be our 2nd dcl cruise and just me (Marla) and my daughter (Kara) who is currently a senior in high school and has no clue what she wants to do when she graduates next June
She is wrapping up her marching band high school career and her swim season (swims for 2 teams) has started I will try to check in when I can and more than likely won't be able to keep up
Late seating, cabin 6584

17. Tiny Bubbles
Traveling with Hawaiian Mickey and Kouris Family


18.Disname: MrsScooby - Laurie
Hobbies:Reading (scifi/fantasy/mystery novels), Dis Board, Disney Pin Collecting
Family with you:
DH Darren
DS Andrew, will be 16 when we cruise
DD Kelly, will be 13 when we cruise
Location(Where you live): Fairfax VA
Cat number if assigned: 5014 (cat 8)
Celebrations: our 18th wedding anniversary 7/19/2010

19.Disname RJAYL
Me- Robert, On the Dole anyone got a quarter for a cruise
DW-Denise Full time Home Agitator
DS-Allen will be 17 (Hockey Computer X-Box PS-3)
DD-Arielle will be 15 (Figure Skating Reading Annoying siblings & Parents Speaks French Fluently!)
DD-Karisa will be 9 (Figure Skating, Talking, Learning to Speak French Fluently?)
DD-Shaina age at time will be 6 (Hockey Bouncing general mischief & mayhem!)
We are just outside of Boston
We are doing Captains/early/main Dining
We are located some where on Deck 8 on the opposite side away from Andrew!
My first Trip to WDW was 1971 we stayed at the Poly

20. DisneyDoc1895, real name Ken
DW is AnitaDisneyVacation
DD#1 will be 8
DD#2 will be 10
We are from just north of Philly, but I already have my FL license and plan to move there someday
This will be our 3rd DCL cruise, we did the EB Repo this August

21. Karen aka Madisonznana
my DH Bob is Madisonzpapa even though he doesn't play here!
Madison (our DGD) will be 8 at the time of the cruise.
My BIL Randy
His DW Alina
Their girls, Rheanna who will be 11 and Shelby will be 8


22. Msec (Michelle)
DH, DD14 and DD12

23. Disname: jjsmith
Me: Rob
Wife: Toni
DD 12(on cruise)-Addie (dance, theatre, texting)
DS 10(on cruise)-Sam (video games, sports)
This will be our 2nd Disney cruise
Cat 6 stateroom GTY
We live just south of Cincinnati in N. Ky

24. Disname: tfitz
from Hilton Head SC
Me and husband plus three kids:
DD(11 at time of cruise)
DD(6 at time of cruise)
DD(4 at time of cruise)
This will be our 7th cruise with Disney
Cat 4, starboard midship requested

25. Disname: Samanthasmom1- Monica
DH: Scott
DD: (will be 6 when we cruise)- Samantha
Cat. 9 room # 2632 (I think) right now
We live in Albuquerque, New Mexico
We will be celebrating our DD's 7th birthday. She turns 7 on the last day (7/30).
We have been to Disney World many times in the past couple of years but have never been on a DCL cruise.

26. DIS name: KathyInCitrus
Mundane name: Kathy (with Mary & Sandy)
I'll be in cabin 5012. Mary & Sandy are in cabin 7504.
I live in Florida full-time, Mary & Sandy live in Rhode Island in the summer, Key West in the winter. They visit me on the way down and back.
I am "between" positions at the moment and studying for a degree in communication; Mary & Sandy are retired Navy medical types.
[OK, so I'm not 20-something] Let's just keep it friendly and call me a baby boomer and leave it at that.

27. DIS name: Disney Pata (Joyce)
my husbands name is Rich
Dining First Seating
Cabin #6566 for both cruises - we are doing b2b 7/18 & 7/30
We live in the City of Orange, In OC, CA
This is our 5th cruise

28. Disname: mstinson14 Real name Sharon
DD - Megan turning 14 on July 25 2010.
mom - Joyce
dad - Carl
room 5522 will have fish extender
Early dinner seating

29. Disname:Doingitagain - Marie
DH -Tim
DD21 (on cruise) - Beth
DD18 (on cruise) - Michael
This will be our 8th cruise (9th for DD)
Cat 3
We live in Minnesota, close to the airport in the metro area

30. disname: caven 553 - Brent (36)
DW - Lisa (35)
DD - Larissa (6)
Father in law - Ken
Mother in law - Linda
Sister in law - Laura (25)
Brother in law - Leon (30)

31. JetsMets (Phil)
from New Jersey
traveling with wife (Kristen), in-laws (Art and Sharon) and DDs 10 (Kaitlin) and 8 (Allison)

32.scrapycruiser
Bruce&Gina
grandson Nick, 15
Newport News,VA
London,Renaissance Chancery Court pre-cruise
Cabin 5524, 2nd seating

33. cousinorville
Kevin&Kathleen
Gavin (5) & "baby" (6 mos)
Houston,TX
London,Renaissance Chancery Court pre-cruise
2nd seating

34. Disname: MI-MINI
First name: (of main poster) Leslie
Hobbies: Travel whether by air or road, reading
Family with you: I'm leaving the DH & DS home, and going with a DF & her sister.
Where you live: Pennsylvania
Cat number if assigned.- Pitifully I'm not sure- I think deck 7, near the 'back' and it is a handicapped room for my friend's sister.
This will be my 4th cruise, but 1st with Disney.

35. Poohmomof5
Nicole, 39 (turning 40 onboard)
Jay, 40
Andrew, 18
Sarah, 16
Casey, 15
Emily, 12
Jessica, 6

Late dining
Connecting cat 5 rooms

36. mca - Moe (44)
DW Nicky(44)
DS Eric(12) & DS Danny(10)
Location: Ontario Canada
Cabin Cat 10 Deck 7 fwd
First gold castaway cruise
Going to DLP after cruise

37. markmyboy - Bridget
DH - Phil
Kids: Mark (12) and Claire (8)
from New Jersey

38. Smilis - Sandy
DH - Gary
# of cruises: 4 with Disney, many more with other lines. Celebrated our 30th anniversary in the Mediterranean 07 with DCL
Celebrating 32 years this July.
From: Livonia, MI
Hobbies: travel, DVC, grandkids
Stateroom: #6089 Cat. 11

39. Gtcarr1 - Greg (Sports and Entertainment)
DW: Lisa (4th Grade Teacher)
DD: Britany (Student/Lacrosse/Soccer) 18 yrs.
DS: Eric (Student/Lacrosse/Football) 13 yrs
Cat. 5 GTY, late dining

40. moneymombeth - Beth
DD - 16
DS - 13

41. Cptjackandcrew - Janice
DH - Hal
DD(15) - Taylor
DD(12) - Morgan
This is our 5th Disney cruise. Our last one was in May 2007, which was the EBTA. We live about 45 minutes from Walt Disney World and are DVC members.

42. hmrgang - Phyllis
DD - 21
DS - 17
From PA

43. Ivory - Sherry
DH - Bob
DD - Sydney (11)
From Ontario, Canada
7th DCL cruise

44. Cousin Orville - Kevin
traveling with dw Kathleen
two children 5 yo and baby
traveling with scrapycruiser

45. DisneyFan69 We are Thomas (me),
DW Jen, and DD12 Sarah. We are in stateroom 8034

46. dertoyou
Donald & Katrina.

47. Disname:Toocoolmom aka Sarah
DH: David
DD: Caitlin (turns 10 on July 12th) - loves to read, write and solve mysteries
DS: Aiden - 8 - loves anything electronic, Pokemon and Bakugan
We live in West Texas and can't wait for some cooler weather. We will be traveling with my DH's entire family and my sister and her best friend with a total of 12.

48. Disname: CastawayClubCruisers Myself - Jen (33)
DH - Gord (33)
DD - Elizabeth (11)
DS - Alexander (20 months)
& my parents - Donna & Greg

49. Disname Vactime Tammy 48,
DH 49,DS 18,DS 16


50. Disname Drleblanc Dan
DW. Eileen
DD Abigail - 10+ at cruise time 11 right after
From Maine and Upstate NY originally, now in Geneva, Switzerland
Wife and daughter are 7 time Disney goers, myself a few time too, but never a cruise.


51. Disname Donioc Our travel group-

Cabin 2112
Don Jr. (me) 48
Anna 46
Deanna 14
Donnie 12

Cabin 2094
Louella (Grandma) ??
Don Sr. (Grandpa) 73

Cabin 2096
Curt 48
Sondra (my sister) 46
Charlie 2


52. disname chrssher Sherri
Chris
Justin, 9
Michael, 6


53. disname Furrocious We are: myself, Krista
DH Graham
DD4 Genoa
DD6 Kalyssa
MIL Sharon
FIL Larry




Links to Useful Information

General
http://cpbaltic08.blog.co.uk/
http://www.worldtimezone.com/time-europe.htm
http://www.oanda.com/ (foreign currency exchange rates)
http://www.xe.com/ (foreign currency exchange rates)
http://www2.absolut.com/customTempla...lut.com/icebar (See individual links for Absolut icebars in London and Stockhlom)
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...81&z=14(Google map with links)
http://www.shoretrips.com/common/search2.asp?rcode=BAL
http://www.discoverthebaltic.com/
http://www.inyourpocket.com/ In Your Pocket city guides website. Download of the guides of each city are also available. I believe they may update the cities quarterly

Dover and London, England
http://www.doverport.co.uk/
http://www.londontoolkit.com/travel/heathrow_dover.htm
http://www.visitlondon.com/
http://www.itv.com/Lifestyle/Greates...FQO11AodWkRyzg
http://www.belowzerolondon.com/iceba...x.html(Absolut icebar)
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx(London transport info)
http://www.touristguides.org.uk/index
http://www.enjoyengland.com/Attracti...nels.htm(Dover Castle and Secret Wartime Tunnels)
http://www.enjoyengland.com/destinat...Dover&MED=St
http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/

London airport codes for those that need to know are:

Heathrow - LHR
Gatwick - LGW
Stansted - STN
Luton - LTN

Discount theatre suggestion from Celestine:

Try www.showpairs.co.uk

It is a bit of luck whether they have what you want & generally you can't book hugely far in advance. If anyone does this & needs them posted to UK address, happy to oblige & we can deliver or post them to your hotel to meet you there.


Oslo, Norway
http://www.visitoslo.com/en/advantages.52087.en.html
http://www.ohv.oslo.no/cgi-bin/ohv/i...id=3295(cruise ship port)
http://www.visitoslo.com/en/
http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/travel/23hour.html


Copenhagen, Denmark
http://www.europeportreviews.com/Copenhagen.htm
http://www.visitcopenhagen.com/
http://www.tivoli.dk/composite-5023.htm Tivoli Gardens


Warnemunde, Germany
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel...rnemuende.html
http://heinbloed-cruiseguides.blogspot.com/

This is borrowed this from cruisecritic. This guy lives in Germany and is full of so much info on the Warnemunde area and other areas in Germany. His pictures are very detailed with information and gives very specific instructions or walking, biking or going by train.
There are several links on the right hand side to click on for more info.

If anyone has any questions that can't be found on his site I'm sure you could go over to cruisecritic on the European boards and ask him directly

St. Petersburg, Russia
http://www.anastasiaworld.com/
http://www.europeportreviews.com/St.Petersburg.htm
http://folkshow.ru/en.htm

Tallinn, Estonia
http://www.europeportreviews.com/Tallin.htm
http://www.brentjes.com/tallinnwalk.html

Stockholm, Sweden
http://www.visit-stockholm.com/index.htm
http://www.sl.se/Templates/SubStart.aspx?id=1906
http://www.nordicseahotel.se/en/The-...kholm/(Absolut icebar)

From Barb (Jilljill): Train, coach or private transfers.

Easiest place to catch the train or coach is Victoria Station, but there are a couple of other connection options in the city. There are many private transfers available but can be outrageous due to the distance, about 2 hours.
Last summer we used the National Express Coach and it was around $60 for the 3 of us one way. Had I booked it sooner it would have been cheaper. Will definately book it at 12 weeks out for this cruise.

I've found some links for transfers:

http://www.acxtransfers.com/dover.htm
http://www.adlg.co.uk/dover.htm
http://portcullis-uk.com/11.html
http://www.nationalexpress.com/coach/index.cfm
http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
http://www.landflight.co.uk/ (Silverline are a private taxi service)


Baltic Ballyhoo Bus from your London hotel to Dover (Sunday July 18) and/or Dover to both Gatwick & Heathrow (Friday July 30)

Cost £15/head/each way max, payable on the bus in GB pounds notes.

For further info. or to request a place on the bus, PM Celestine


An offer only for 7/18/2010 cruisers:
Originally Posted by Celestine
London Tourist Info
I know I'll probably live to regret this, however....if anyone would like tourist info. on London, sites etc. I am happy to collate stuff & send on. Please PM me with your snail mail address & an ideas your thinking about, or particular interests, e.g. I'd hate to send an art philistine like myself a whole load of stuff on the numerous galleries in London! I will also include some maps & tube planners etc.
Please send a PM to Celestine if you want to take her up on her most gracious offer.


Fish Extender List PM Celestine to be included
OK, as it is November 1, here is the list of those taking part in the Fish Extender. Unless anyone has serious objections, I suggest it be 1 gift/stateroom. It is about taking part, not "outdoing" others, but i'm sure that caveat is unnecessary with this group. Last date for joining is: Wednesday June 30.

MrsG
Marla Hellwig
Celestine 5513
Bluegrassbelles 8556
KathyinCitrus 5012
MrsScooby 5014
samanthasmom1 2632
scrapycruiser 5524
madisonznana 7606
poohmomof5 7580-7582
mstinson14 5522
cptjackandcrew 2610
Meg'n'Walt 2570
Deanna 2112
castawayclubcruisers 2107
smilis 6089
Furrocious 3130 and 3132




Hometown Postcard Exchange (contact jilljill to be added)
Bring enough postcards from your hometown to pass out and share with other Ballyhoo'ers.
Madisonznana - 7606
Caropooh - 2606
Marla Hellwig - 6584
MrsG - 6580
smilis - 6089
Caven553 - 6538
Samanthasmom1 - 2632
KathyInCitrus - 5012
BluegrassBelles - will need 2 postcards since there are 2 households represented in the cabin - 8556
drleblanc - 7503
jilljill - 7620
Gadd Family - not on DIS but traveling with jilljill - 8588
CousinOrville - 5504
RJAYL - 8030
Vactime - 6534
Andrew - 8532


Official Pirate List
The first number is the thread number, the second is the pirate post number.
1-1000 - Bellelinus - "Pirate Czarina"
1-2000 - Disneynutinlondon - "Queen Chattylicious"
1-3000 - Bellelinus- "Pirate Czarina"

2-1000 - RJAYL - "Bloody Robert the Kidd'rrr"
2-2000 - Caropooh - "Countess Ballyhoo of the Baltic"
2-3000 - jlawall - "Captain Lucky"

3-1000 - cruisin'Mike - "Captain Bling (of the Gold-Coast Bling's)"
3-2000 - MrsScooby - "Pirate Scooby "
3-3000 - Bellelinus- "Pirate Czarina"
3-4000 - Bellelinus- "Pirate Czarina" (Yes, we did hit over 4000 posts on this thread!)

4-1000 - RJAYL - "Bloody Robert the Kidd'rrr"
4-2000 - MrsScooby - "Pirate Scooby "
4-3000 - RJAYL - "Bloody Robert the Kidd'rrr"

5-1000 - Bellelinus - "Pirate Czarina"
5-2000 - alanapapa
5-3000 - Andrew Derek UK

6-1000 - RJAYL -"Bloody Robert the Kidd'rrr"
6-2000 - Mrs Scooby "Pirate Scooby"

Link to Barb's photos from here 2008 Baltic cruise. The link takes you to the middle of the photo posts, so you will need to view back a few posts and forward a few posts to see them all.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....06323&page=227

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 1 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1974960

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 2 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2006323

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 3 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2057967

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 4 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2107781

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 5 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2302985

[alanapapa]

hi all,
It looks like I am the first to post.:cool1:

[Caropooh]

hi all,
It looks like I am the first to post.:cool1:
You're so cool! :hippie:

[alanapapa]

You're so cool! :hippie:

I am aren't I?:hippie::lmao:

[caven553]

We just got our vouchers for the Porters/Eye/Cruise stuff and now we have to call and get all of the times taken care of. We also got the London Pass purchased.

For 3 full days in London, how much should we get an oyster card for?

[Caropooh]

We just got our vouchers for the Porters/Eye/Cruise stuff and now we have to call and get all of the times taken care of. We also got the London Pass purchased.

For 3 full days in London, how much should we get an oyster card for?

i think we are actually supposed to be still posting on the old thread until they shut us down!

[Madisonznana]

i think we are actually supposed to be still posting on the old thread until they shut us down!
But it's great to see you found this!! And Andrew is :cool1:

[Madisonznana]

just a bumping :dance3:

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Welcome to Part 6 Ballyhooers!!!!!
For the Kids Thread, see here:

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2320115

Meet your fellow Ballyhoo'ers

(New Ballyhoo'ers, PM Madisonznana with info to be added to the roster!)


1. Disname:Caropooh-Carolyn
Disname:Alanapapa-Andrew
DD14(16 on cruise)-Alana
DD9(11 on cruise)-Kathryn
This will be DH and my 5th cruise, DD's 4th
Cat 9 stateroom 2606 Aft starboard
We live just south of Seattle, WA
I work for Boeing
Andrew works for REI(Recreational Equipment Incorporated)

Sadly, Mike and family have had to cancel.
2. Disname: cruisin'Mike
Real name: Mike
Pharmacy school student, graduating in May 2009!!
DW: Linda (on the DIS as cruisin'Linda, but but usually just posts under my ID or makes me post for her.) Nurse who is putting her husband (me!) through pharmacy school, and for doing so, deserves whatever vacation she wants!
DS11: Zack (will be 12 on the cruise) - Likes Star Wars, soccer, swimming
DS9: Nick (will be 10 on the cruise) - Likes Pokemon, swimming, soccer
DD9: Hailey (will be 10 on the cruise) - Likes Hannah Montana, High School musical, dancing, basketball
We're in a Cat 4 GTY.
This will be our 7th DCL cruise.

3. We're in too! This will be our 5th Disney Cruise, and we were on the August 8 Med Cruise last year.
We are:
Disname:ladyvet-Beth
DH: Dan
DS: Caleb (14 at cruise time)
DD: Ivey (12 at cruise time)
We are veterinarians who hail from Lenoir, NC
We're Cat 5 room 7052

4. DisName: Flora Fan
First Name: Cindy - Crochet, photography
Family: DH/Joe - surfing the net, politics
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Cat #: 7570

5.Disname: Friend_of_piglet
First name ( of main poster) Sooz (Susie really)Hobbies Disney,Travel, Tv addicted. I'm a Disney Castmemeber. I have been for nearly 8 years.I don't work in the parks though. I'm really shy( hence the piglet name)
Family with you
DPARENTS-Carl (retired), Alicia (retired)
Location.We live in Los Angeles.
We wanted the same cabin we in on the eastern repo. which we got. Cat 6 6620

6.Disname: jilljill
First name (of main poster) Barb
Hobbies Disney Travel, & former CM of 8½ yrs
Family with you
DH Jay
DD Alexa, will be 16 when we cruise
English friends and kids (16,12,8)
Location.Where you live Newark, DE & Windermere, FL
Cat number if assigned. 7620, cat. 7 aft
We have done 8/9 DCL cruises. This will be my UK friends' first cruise.

7. Sadly JoAnn and family have had to cancel.
Disname:jlawall-- JoAnn - teacher (mostly me)
Ken - self-employed real estate
DD25 Tara Ad school graduate living in NYC
DD23 Tracy Grad school student
DD20 Jessica Junior in college
We are booked Cat. 6 6598 & Cat. 11 6599 (Also currently booked on July 30th REPO Cat. 6 6080.......we'll see ) We'll be celebrating our 30th anniversary on this trip

8. DIS name: Disney Fool
first name: Vera
booked: Cat 9, #2568
family: myself, and Arielle, my friend's 19-year-old daughter (will be 21 when we cruise) who is very excited to go
We're from New England, (Massachusetts--home of the bean and the cod)
interests: world travel, crocheting, piano, books AND FOOD!!!
I've been to Oslo, and Copenhagen before. Never been to St. Petersburg --and I'm dying to see the Hermitage Museum. Hello, All

9. Disname: hawaiian mickey (Henry)
hawaiian Minnie (Brenda)
We both love to travel and eat good food.
late seating
Cat 9 -2076
8th cruise

10. Disname: flower91882
First name ( of main poster): Danielle. Hobbies: dance, video games, crafts
DH: James. Hobbies: video games, martial arts, cooking
Location: Outside Washington, DC
Cat number if assigned: Cat 11. #7121

11. Disname: “Hanover"
First name of main poster: Danielle: Human Resources Director/ Hobbies: scrapbooking, photography
DH Derek:full time police officer in Maryland/part time wedding disc jockey
Keegan (DSthen 13--now 11): sports fanatic--especially football and baseball, loves to draw, listen to music, skateboard, video games
Brennan (DS then 9--now 7): loves to draw, loves all sports-- especially wrestling and baseball, video games, Star Wars and Pokemon)
MIL Joyce: MD financial investor
We are from Hanover, (surprise!) Pennsylvania--famous for Utz and Snyder's snack foods, Hanover Shoe Farms (race horse breeders) and located about 15 minutes from Gettysburg. This will be our 11th DCL cruise
Cat 6 and Cat 11

12. Disname: ANDREW DEREK UK
First name ( of main poster) ANDREW Hobbies Travel, Trains Sci Fi
Family with you
DW/ Susan Hobbies Movies Music
DD/ Alice 12 now Hobbies Art, Keyboard, music, homework!!!
DS, Stephen 10 Hobbies X Box 360 Trains Guitar
Location.Where you live London UK, to the East of the City in Essex
Cat number if assigned. Midship Cat 3. 8532
Kids also post as AL'N'STEVE

13. Sadly Izzi and family have had to cancel.
Disname: DISNEYNUTINLONDON
First name ( of main poster) Isabel (Izzi to my friends)Hobbies Disney, Travelling, my family & friends
Family with you
DH/ Paul Hobbies Football, food
DS/ Joshua will be 14 Hobbies PS3, speaking to his friends on his mobile !!!
DS/ Ethan will be 11 Hobbies PS3, football
Location.Where you live North London UK.
Cat number if assigned. Midship Cat 4. 8028 at the moment

14. Disname:MrsG
Main Poster: Maryann - biology teacher
DH: Tom - banker
We live in Malverne (Long Island), NY
Cabin Cat 6 #6580 - same one we had on the Med.
We are empty nesters who enjoy cruising just the two of us. Will be celebrating our 33 wedding anniversary in 2010. Both of us have always wanted to see the Baltics and can't wait!!!!

15. DIS name:Celestine
Names: Celestine, DH Paul, DD Lauren (10 when we cruise), DD Hermione (5 when we cruise)
Hobbies: arts/crafts, Disney!!
Lives: Reading, England
Cabin: 5513, cat11

16. Disname MEG'N'WALT
First name ( of main poster) Dagmar Hobbies Travel,movies, pirates, bellydance
Family with you
DH/ Jos Hobbies Movies, reserve officer
DS/ Walt age 7 on the cruise. Hobbies old cars (herbie), wall.e..
Location :Lede, Belgium (between Ghent and Brussels)
Cat number: Midship Cat 9. 2570
Med cruise : 08/08/07 - 18/08/07
Baltic cruise will be our 5th on the Magic

17. Sadly Richard and family have had to cancel
Disname: BishopFamily
First name (main poster): Richard
Family with you :
DW- Nancy
DS- Jordan 12 (time of cruise)
DD- Abby 7
Location: Near Portland, Oregon
Stateroom: 5522 (SPH)



18. Sadly Sallie and family have had to cancel.
Disname: salliep
First name ( of main poster): Sallie. Hobbies:scrap booking, home-keeping,crafts, reading tons of magazines, cooking, spending time with DH and DD
DH: Jimmy. Hobbies: spending time with family, reading, traveling
Location: Long Island, NY
DD: Carley will be almost 16 when we cruise
Cat number if assigned: Cat 5. #7072

Sadly Julie has had to cancel.
19. Bellelinus (Julie)
traveling with daughters Elizabeth, Katherine, and Meredith
New York City


20. Disname : BluegrassBelles
Donna - Computer Programmer
Joan - Pharmacist
Sandy - Interior Designer
Sarah - Law Student
This will be our eighth and ninth Disney Cruise (b2b 8 night to Barcelona)
Cat 4 Stateroom 8556
We are from Lexington, KY and did the Mexican Riviera the first time, 11 night June Med Cruise and WB PC May 08

21. Sadly, Tina has had to cancel.
Disname: Downrivermama- Tina
Hobbies: Reading, crafts, travel
DD- Kaitlin (will be 12)
Hobbies: Collects postcards, likes HSM, Hannah Montana, iCarly, choir and dance.
We are in Wyandotte, MI about 8 miles south of Detroit.
Celebrations:
My 50th birthday 7/20 and Kaitlin will be starting middle school

22. Sadly Laura and family have had to cancel
DIS Name: eeyorelvr10
REAL Name: Laura (main poster) turning my favorite number on the cruise - 44)
DH: Steve 44
DS: Andrew 25
DD: Megan (Turning 24 on the cruise)
DD: April - 18 possibly a graduation gift for her too.
DMIL: Janet - can't say her age - she'll kill me.
Celebrations:
Laura's Birthday: 7/23
Laura & Steve's anniversary: 7/21
Megan's Birthday: 7/20
Janet's anniversary: 7/21
Andrew's Birthday: 7/7
We are in connecting Cat 10's not sure what the other one is but one is 2607

23. DIS name: Kouris Family
traveling with Hawaiian Mickey and Tiny Bubbles
So we have 4, Kay, Mark, Christian 9 and Hannah 6
we will be celebrating our 15th Anniversary on this cruise.
Very much looking forward to this cruise.
This will be our 3rd Disney cruise. Med 7-7-07, Mexico 6-29-08
We are on floor 7 Cat. 11

24. The Drexel Family
Disname: Bullseye Baby~ Janie (47 at cruise time)
DH- Dave 47 at cruise time
DS- Riley 17 at cruise time
DD- Sierra 13 at cruise time

Sadly Harole Ann and her GS have had to cancel.
25. DisBoard Name: Pixie Dust II
Harole Ann Harper
Grandson Ryan
Live in northern West Virginia about 35 miles southwest of Pittsburgh, PA
retired executive secretary county Board of Education
Hobbies - Travel and enjoying our family
Most recent Disney Cruises - Mediterranean, 2007
Eastern Caribbean -Family Cruise - 2008

26. DIS name: Marla Hellwig
this will be our 2nd dcl cruise and just me (Marla) and my daughter (Kara) who is currently a senior in high school and has no clue what she wants to do when she graduates next June
She is wrapping up her marching band high school career and her swim season (swims for 2 teams) has started I will try to check in when I can and more than likely won't be able to keep up
Late seating, cabin 6584

27. Tiny Bubbles
Traveling with Hawaiian Mickey and Kouris Family

28. Dis Name: 4KittyMagic
Real Name: DH: Jeff DW: Diane DD: Kylie
This is our 5th Disney Cruise
Cat 6: 6078
From Sunny Las Vegas, Nevada
Looking forward to seeing our Rome-ancing the Mouse
Friends Again!

29.Silver 7
Mark & Teresa
David DS 19 (21 on cruise) College Student, video games, computers
Stephen 16 (17 on cruise) (Foreign Exchange student in 2008/2009 in Kiel, Germany) Sports, music
We live in Houston and this is our 5th Disney Cruise. We were on the June 16th Med and the Transatlantic.
Cat 4 Stateroom ??? (its a MYSTERY )

30.Disname: MrsScooby - Laurie
Hobbies:Reading (scifi/fantasy/mystery novels), Dis Board, Disney Pin Collecting
Family with you:
DH Darren
DS Andrew, will be 16 when we cruise
DD Kelly, will be 13 when we cruise
Location(Where you live): Fairfax VA
Cat number if assigned: 5014 (cat 8)
Celebrations: our 18th wedding anniversary 7/19/2010

31.Disname RJAYL
Me- Robert, On the Dole anyone got a quarter for a cruise
DW-Denise Full time Home Agitator
DS-Allen will be 17 (Hockey Computer X-Box PS-3)
DD-Arielle will be 15 (Figure Skating Reading Annoying siblings & Parents Speaks French Fluently!)
DD-Karisa will be 9 (Figure Skating, Talking, Learning to Speak French Fluently?)
DD-Shaina age at time will be 6 (Hockey Bouncing general mischief & mayhem!)
We are just outside of Boston
We are doing Captains/early/main Dining
We are located some where on Deck 8 on the opposite side away from Andrew!
My first Trip to WDW was 1971 we stayed at the Poly

32. DisneyDoc1895, real name Ken
DW is AnitaDisneyVacation
DD#1 will be 8
DD#2 will be 10
We are from just north of Philly, but I already have my FL license and plan to move there someday
This will be our 3rd DCL cruise, we did the EB Repo this August

33. Karen aka Madisonznana
my DH Bob is Madisonzpapa even though he doesn't play here!
Madison (our DGD) will be 8 at the time of the cruise.
My BIL Randy
His DW Alina
Their girls, Rheanna who will be 11 and Shelby will be 8


34. Msec (Michelle)
DH, DD14 and DD12

35. Disname: jjsmith
Me: Rob
Wife: Toni
DD 12(on cruise)-Addie (dance, theatre, texting)
DS 10(on cruise)-Sam (video games, sports)
This will be our 2nd Disney cruise
Cat 6 stateroom GTY
We live just south of Cincinnati in N. Ky

36. Disname: disneycruising (Cindy)
DH
DD (16)
DS (14)
DS (12)
DD (10)
We live in Northern California.
We have 3 B2B cruise booked right now. This one... the July 30th --8 night & Aug 7th --11 night med. We will have to see as the time gets closer... what ones we can truly afford.

37. Disname: tfitz
from Hilton Head SC
Me and husband plus three kids:
DD(11 at time of cruise)
DD(6 at time of cruise)
DD(4 at time of cruise)
This will be our 7th cruise with Disney
Cat 4, starboard midship requested

38. Disname: ladyvet
Beth
Dan
Caleb (14 at sailing)
Ivey (12 at sailing)

39. Disname: Samanthasmom1- Monica
DH: Scott
DD: (will be 6 when we cruise)- Samantha
Cat. 9 room # 2632 (I think) right now
We live in Albuquerque, New Mexico
We will be celebrating our DD's 7th birthday. She turns 7 on the last day (7/30).
We have been to Disney World many times in the past couple of years but have never been on a DCL cruise.

40. DIS name: KathyInCitrus
Mundane name: Kathy (with Mary & Sandy)
I'll be in cabin 5012. Mary & Sandy are in cabin 7504.
I live in Florida full-time, Mary & Sandy live in Rhode Island in the summer, Key West in the winter. They visit me on the way down and back.
I am "between" positions at the moment and studying for a degree in communication; Mary & Sandy are retired Navy medical types.
[OK, so I'm not 20-something] Let's just keep it friendly and call me a baby boomer and leave it at that.

41. DIS name: Disney Pata (Joyce)
my husbands name is Rich
Dining First Seating
Cabin #6566 for both cruises - we are doing b2b 7/18 & 7/30
We live in the City of Orange, In OC, CA
This is our 5th cruise

42. Disname: mstinson14 Real name Sharon
DD - Megan turning 14 on July 25 2010.
mom - Joyce
dad - Carl
room 5522 will have fish extender
Early dinner seating

43. Disname:Doingitagain - Marie
DH -Tim
DD21 (on cruise) - Beth
DD18 (on cruise) - Michael
This will be our 8th cruise (9th for DD)
Cat 3
We live in Minnesota, close to the airport in the metro area

44. disname: caven 553 - Brent (36)
DW - Lisa (35)
DD - Larissa (6)
Father in law - Ken
Mother in law - Linda
Sister in law - Laura (25)
Brother in law - Leon (30)

45. JetsMets (Phil)
from New Jersey
traveling with wife (Kristen), in-laws (Art and Sharon) and DDs 10 (Kaitlin) and 8 (Allison)

46.scrapycruiser
Bruce&Gina
grandson Nick, 15
Newport News,VA
London,Renaissance Chancery Court pre-cruise
Cabin 5524, 2nd seating

47. cousinorville
Kevin&Kathleen
Gavin (5) & "baby" (6 mos)
Houston,TX
London,Renaissance Chancery Court pre-cruise
2nd seating

48. Disname: MI-MINI
First name: (of main poster) Leslie
Hobbies: Travel whether by air or road, reading
Family with you: I'm leaving the DH & DS home, and going with a DF & her sister.
Where you live: Pennsylvania
Cat number if assigned.- Pitifully I'm not sure- I think deck 7, near the 'back' and it is a handicapped room for my friend's sister.
This will be my 4th cruise, but 1st with Disney.

49. Poohmomof5
Nicole, 39 (turning 40 onboard)
Jay, 40
Andrew, 18
Sarah, 16
Casey, 15
Emily, 12
Jessica, 6

Late dining
Connecting cat 5 rooms

49. mca - Moe (44)
DW Nicky(44)
DS Eric(12) & DS Danny(10)
Location: Ontario Canada
Cabin Cat 10 Deck 7 fwd
First gold castaway cruise
Going to DLP after cruise

50. markmyboy - Bridget
DH - Phil
Kids: Mark (12) and Claire (8)
from New Jersey

51. Smilis - Sandy
DH - Gary
# of cruises: 4 with Disney, many more with other lines. Celebrated our 30th anniversary in the Mediterranean 07 with DCL
Celebrating 32 years this July.
From: Livonia, MI
Hobbies: travel, DVC, grandkids
Stateroom: #6089 Cat. 11

52. Gtcarr1 - Greg (Sports and Entertainment)
DW: Lisa (4th Grade Teacher)
DD: Britany (Student/Lacrosse/Soccer) 18 yrs.
DS: Eric (Student/Lacrosse/Football) 13 yrs
Cat. 5 GTY, late dining

53. moneymombeth - Beth
DD - 16
DS - 13

54. Cptjackandcrew - Janice
DH - Hal
DD(15) - Taylor
DD(12) - Morgan
This is our 5th Disney cruise. Our last one was in May 2007, which was the EBTA. We live about 45 minutes from Walt Disney World and are DVC members.

55. hmrgang - Phyllis
DD - 21
DS - 17
From PA

56. Ivory - Sherry
DH - Bob
DD - Sydney (11)
From Ontario, Canada
7th DCL cruise

.

Baltic Ballyhoo Bus from your London hotel to Dover (Sunday July 18) and/or Dover to both Gatwick & Heathrow (Friday July 30)

Cost £15/head/each way max, payable on the bus in GB pounds notes.

For further info. or to request a place on the bus, PM Celestine


An offer only for 7/18/2010 cruisers:
Originally Posted by Celestine
London Tourist Info
I know I'll probably live to regret this, however....if anyone would like tourist info. on London, sites etc. I am happy to collate stuff & send on. Please PM me with your snail mail address & an ideas your thinking about, or particular interests, e.g. I'd hate to send an art philistine like myself a whole load of stuff on the numerous galleries in London! I will also include some maps & tube planners etc.
Please send a PM to Celestine if you want to take her up on her most gracious offer.


Fish Extender List PM Celestine to be included
OK, as it is November 1, here is the list of those taking part in the Fish Extender. Unless anyone has serious objections, I suggest it be 1 gift/stateroom. It is about taking part, not "outdoing" others, but i'm sure that caveat is unnecessary with this group. Last date for joining is: Wednesday June 30.

MrsG
Marla Hellwig
Celestine
Bluegrassbelles
KathyinCitrus
MrsScooby
samanthasmom1
scrapycruiser
madisonznana
poohmomof5
mstinson14
cptjackandcrew
Meg'n'Walt



Hometown Postcard Exchange (contact jilljill to be added)
Bring enough postcards from your hometown to pass out and share with other Ballyhoo'ers.

jilljill
Madisonznana
Andrew DEREK UK
RJAYL (?)
MI-MINI
Marla Hellwig
MrsG
BluegrassBelles
Kathy in Citrus
Samanthasmom1
caropooh
caven553
smilis


Official Pirate List
The first number is the thread number, the second is the pirate post number.
1-1000 - Bellelinus - "Pirate Czarina"
1-2000 - Disneynutinlondon - "Queen Chattylicious"
1-3000 - Bellelinus- "Pirate Czarina"

2-1000 - RJAYL - "Bloody Robert the Kidd'rrr"
2-2000 - Caropooh - "Countess Ballyhoo of the Baltic"
2-3000 - jlawall - "Captain Lucky"

3-1000 - cruisin'Mike - "Captain Bling (of the Gold-Coast Bling's)"
3-2000 - MrsScooby - "Pirate Scooby "
3-3000 - Bellelinus- "Pirate Czarina"
3-4000 - Bellelinus- "Pirate Czarina" (Yes, we did hit over 4000 posts on this thread!)

4-1000 - RJAYL - "Bloody Robert the Kidd'rrr"
4-2000 - MrsScooby - "Pirate Scooby "
4-3000 - RJAYL - "Bloody Robert the Kidd'rrr"

5-1000 - Bellelinus - "Pirate Czarina"
5-2000 - alanapapa
5-3000 - Andrew Derek UK


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7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 1 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1974960

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 2 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2006323

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 3 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2057967

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 4 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2107781

7/18/2010 Mickey's Baltic Ballyhoo!! Part 5 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2302985

Congrats on opening the thread, the thing that is noticable is how many people didnt make it all the way. We need a drink to all absent freinds who have contributed to this thread.

[RJAYL]

Good Morning New Thread

[MrsScooby]

Congrats on opening the thread, the thing that is noticable is how many people didnt make it all the way. We need a drink to all absent freinds who have contributed to this thread.

Yes, hard saying good bye:guilty:
So weird because many of them were the reason we signed on with this cruise to begin with.

[caven553]

Yes, hard saying good bye:guilty:
So weird because many of them were the reason we signed on with this cruise to begin with.

Wait a second - it wasn't because of me??? :) On a serious note - It has been nice getting to know all of you a little bit. You have all been very friendly answering all of our questions and chatting.

[poohmomof5]

Congrats on opening the thread, the thing that is noticable is how many people didnt make it all the way. We need a drink to all absent freinds who have contributed to this thread.

Drinks to all our friends, old and new and some we don't even know yet!

:rainbow:

:drinking:

:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Yes, hard saying good bye:guilty:
So weird because many of them were the reason we signed on with this cruise to begin with.

Drinks to all our friends, old and new and some we don't even know yet!

:rainbow:

:drinking:

:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1

Yes a drink to all we miss, who did contribute.

[Madisonznana]

Drinks to all our friends, old and new and some we don't even know yet!

:rainbow:

:drinking:

:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1
:drinking1:drinking1:drinking1:flower3:

[Marla Hellwig]

:wave2:

[MrsG]

Quick hello on our new thread - Part 6 - can you believe it????!!!!!

[jilljill]

Quick hello on our new thread - Part 6 - can you believe it????!!!!!

I would hate to see what part we would be on if we kept up the pace of the first 2 threads. :scared1: :confused3 :dance3: :surfweb: :hyper2:

[MI-MINI]

Ha! I found you guys! I had a trouble finding the new thread.....

Hope everyone's well and has a great weekend!

[MrsScooby]

I would hate to see what part we would be on if we kept up the pace of the first 2 threads. :scared1: :confused3 :dance3: :surfweb: :hyper2:

On the first thread for the EB PC Repo I got my first pirate at the 83,000th post:rolleyes1

I think there were a few other big chatty threads at the same time and together we all overwhelmed the servers:laughing:

Most of my posts are from that group, I think I only had a few hundred when I started posting then and then Captain Crash showed me how to post pictures:rolleyes1

I imagine this thread will heat up as we get closer to the date:woohoo:

[RJAYL]

Barb you spoiled the fun you should have let us get to another PIRATE!:headache::mad::furious: On thread 5:rolleyes:

[jilljill]

I imagine this thread will heat up as we get closer to the date:woohoo:
Let's just hope this thread gets chattier as we get closer and doesn't 'heat up'. :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :scared:

[MrsScooby]

Someone a while back posted about the possibility of getting t-shirts for this cruise (Ballyhoo t-shirts).
At the time I was overwhelmed at the cost of everything and indicated that I was probably not going to do it.

Now I am re-thinking it. It would be nice to be able to spot everyone at the port:confused3
Are we going to have some kind of Dis meet at the port?

There is cafe press website that will put the logo on shirts for us and we can all decide whether we want to buy or not, right:confused3

Anyone have a different idea on a way to flag who the Disers are:confused3

I still have my lanyards from the EB PC Repo (black with green print) with ID cards in the front clear pocket. They were wonderful for picking out the Dis people and figuring out who they were.
Anyone interested in this:confused3

[RJAYL]

Let's just hope this thread gets chattier as we get closer and doesn't 'heat up'. :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :scared:

Wow your little indicator light doesnt work you Lurker you!:eek::3dglasses:sad2:

[jilljill]

Ha! I found you guys! I had a trouble finding the new thread.....

Hope everyone's well and has a great weekend!

Sorry....I forgot to add the link to the last post before I closed the thread. I've corrected that.

[MrsScooby]

Let's just hope this thread gets chattier as we get closer and doesn't 'heat up'. :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :scared:

oops that what I meant:blush:

[jilljill]

Barb you spoiled the fun you should have let us get to another PIRATE!:headache::mad::furious: On thread 5:rolleyes:

Sorry......said as she's slinking away..... :hug:

[MrsScooby]

Wow your little indicator light doesnt work you Lurker you!:eek::3dglasses:sad2:

I've set mine that way too. Embarassed by how much time I used to spend on this forum-not so bad now LOL

Plus helps on pirate runs

[jilljill]

Laurie your dancing pickle is so funny, I just noticed it.

[RJAYL]

Sorry......said as she's slinking away..... :hug:

Okay just dont let it happen again!:flower3:

[jilljill]

Wow your little indicator light doesnt work you Lurker you!:eek::3dglasses:sad2:

I've set mine that way too. Embarassed by how much time I used to spend on this forum-not so bad now LOL

Plus helps on pirate runs

Yeah...what she said. :thumbsup2

[MrsScooby]

Laurie your dancing pickle is so funny, I just noticed it.

Thanks:goodvibes

I think I still have the private message where some one sent it to me.

I can forward it if anyone else wants one:goodvibes

[jilljill]

Okay just dont let it happen again!:flower3:

:thumbsup2 ...but it will cost you a drink or 2 or 3. :rolleyes1 :dance3: :drinking1

[RJAYL]

Yeah...what she said. :thumbsup2

:confused3:confused:

[RJAYL]

:thumbsup2 ...but it will cost you a drink or 2 or 3. :rolleyes1 :dance3: :drinking1

So you are going to by us 2 or 3 drinks to forgive you!:love:

[MrsScooby]

So funny, I went back to look at thread number 5 to see how close we were to a pirate...only about 250 posts away:rotfl:

We'll "let" you win the next pirate Robert:rolleyes1

Or would you rather the drinks:laughing:

[KathyInCitrus]

Someone a while back posted about the possibility of getting t-shirts for this cruise (Ballyhoo t-shirts).
At the time I was overwhelmed at the cost of everything and indicated that I was probably not going to do it.

Now I am re-thinking it. It would be nice to be able to spot everyone at the port:confused3
Are we going to have some kind of Dis meet at the port?

There is cafe press website that will put the logo on shirts for us and we can all decide whether we want to buy or not, right:confused3

Anyone have a different idea on a way to flag who the Disers are:confused3

I still have my lanyards from the EB PC Repo (black with green print) with ID cards in the front clear pocket. They were wonderful for picking out the Dis people and figuring out who they were.
Anyone interested in this:confused3

I, too, have lanyards from previous Dis cruise groups. Also some magnets, laminated cards, etc.
If something were set up with CafePress I might be interested. :laundy:

[Caropooh]

I would hate to see what part we would be on if we kept up the pace of the first 2 threads. :scared1: :confused3 :dance3: :surfweb: :hyper2:
We'd be on about thread zillion!
Let's just hope this thread gets chattier as we get closer and doesn't 'heat up'. :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :scared:
:lmao:

[Caropooh]

Signed Alana up for Drivers Ed today. :scared: She'll be going June 16- July 14, Monday-Thursday from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. The timing worked out perfectly since we leave the night of July 14! I told her that in no way, shape or form does this mean she'll be getting her license right away! Those of you that have had kids take it recently, how much was yours? Ours is 400.00.

[jilljill]

Signed Alana up for Drivers Ed today. :scared: She'll be going June 16- July 14, Monday-Thursday from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. The timing worked out perfectly since we leave the night of July 14! I told her that in no way, shape or form does this mean she'll be getting her license right away! Those of you that have had kids take it recently, how much was yours? Ours is 400.00.

Sorry we don't have to pay for her driver's ed class, it's included as a class in the public school system. Alexa has her 'blue card' but it can't be turned in to the State until her 16th b'day, 5/27, or after and then she will be able to get her graduated permit. The graduated permit is very strict restrictions for the first 6 months, some restrictions for the next 6 and then it automatically reverts to a 'normal' license.
I told her this will be good since she can be our designated driver when returning from Epcot and she had to remind us that the licensed driver that has to be with her for the first 6 months has to be sober. :rotfl2: There goes that idea for the first year. :headache:

[RJAYL]

So funny, I went back to look at thread number 5 to see how close we were to a pirate...only about 250 posts away:rotfl:

We'll "let" you win the next pirate Robert:rolleyes1

Or would you rather the drinks:laughing: HMMMMM:confused::confused3;):lmao:

Signed Alana up for Drivers Ed today. :scared: She'll be going June 16- July 14, Monday-Thursday from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. The timing worked out perfectly since we leave the night of July 14! I told her that in no way, shape or form does this mean she'll be getting her license right away! Those of you that have had kids take it recently, how much was yours? Ours is 400.00. Yup worst part is that in MA the Parents have to take a class as well:headache:popcorn::

Sorry we don't have to pay for her driver's ed class, it's included as a class in the public school system. Alexa has her 'blue card' but it can't be turned in to the State until her 16th b'day, 5/27, or after and then she will be able to get her graduated permit. The graduated permit is very strict restrictions for the first 6 months, some restrictions for the next 6 and then it automatically reverts to a 'normal' license.
I told her this will be good since she can be our designated driver when returning from Epcot and she had to remind us that the licensed driver that has to be with her for the first 6 months has to be sober. :rotfl2: There goes that idea for the first year. :headache: DS got his license just before school started :dance3: my DD turns 15 on Monday when I think about her driving I get :scared1: and no I am not:laughing:


:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:

[MrsScooby]

I, too, have lanyards from previous Dis cruise groups. Also some magnets, laminated cards, etc.
If something were set up with CafePress I might be interested. :laundy:
My DH and I were saying that the t-shirts and lanyards made it possible to recognize people by sight. Also a Diser (Tom) on the main DCL board has his own thread for nametags. We can print up one of his name tags at home in a size that fits in the lanyard pocket with the real name/Dis name on it:confused3
The t-shirts would be nice for the embarktion day.
I think I did find the logo Mike made on the internet site for t-shirts (guess it is cafepress-but have to check).
Were you the one that asked about it before? Didn't mean to discourage the idea before, just wasn't sure then if we wanted it or not.

Signed Alana up for Drivers Ed today. :scared: She'll be going June 16- July 14, Monday-Thursday from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. The timing worked out perfectly since we leave the night of July 14! I told her that in no way, shape or form does this mean she'll be getting her license right away! Those of you that have had kids take it recently, how much was yours? Ours is 400.00.
My Andrew is signed up for the in car driving class in August and ours cost about $250 or so:confused3

Sorry we don't have to pay for her driver's ed class, it's included as a class in the public school system. Alexa has her 'blue card' but it can't be turned in to the State until her 16th b'day, 5/27, or after and then she will be able to get her graduated permit. The graduated permit is very strict restrictions for the first 6 months, some restrictions for the next 6 and then it automatically reverts to a 'normal' license.
I told her this will be good since she can be our designated driver when returning from Epcot and she had to remind us that the licensed driver that has to be with her for the first 6 months has to be sober. :rotfl2: There goes that idea for the first year. :headache:
:laughing:so funny, does she realize that it is more tolerable to sit in that seat if you have had a few to calm down:rolleyes1
Wait until she is doing this for her kids someday.

My DS had his in class drivers ed during school hours as part of health class, but the in car driving time is a separate class that we have to pay for.


HMMMMM:confused::confused3;):lmao:
Take your time deciding , we have a while till the next pirate:laughing:

Yup worst part is that in MA the Parents have to take a class as well:headache:popcorn::
I can see why though. I'm a little nervous that I'll teach my DS a bad habit that will cause him problems later. But I'm sure my DH is like you-he hates any extra training

DS got his license just before school started :dance3: my DD turns 15 on Monday when I think about her driving I get :scared1: and no I am not:laughing:
I'm more nervous about my DS for some reason:confused3 My DD just seems more mature


:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:

:wave2:

[jilljill]

Count us out for shirts or lanyards, just not into those things, and I don't like to wear anything with my name on it (that goes back to too many years in retail).

I know from experience that Robert is easy to spot in a crowd. :rotfl2: :lmao: :grouphug: :rotfl: Before anyone mentions the obvious, he was wearing a hat at the time but had a lost look as he was talking on the phone. :dance3: :rotfl2:

[Marla Hellwig]

Not sure about t shirts, might be a go for us - in regards to laynards - I am not a big fan of the thick laynards, I have this little chain laynard I got that has a plastic pocket which I like better then even the cord laynards

Kara at the moment is not showing any interest in practicing her driving - her class was in the 400 - 450 dollar range and still has 2 sessions that she can book with one of their instructors

The sun is shining here for a change but rain forecasted all weekend

[RJAYL]

Count us out for shirts or lanyards, just not into those things, and I don't like to wear anything with my name on it (that goes back to too many years in retail).

I know from experience that Robert is easy to spot in a crowd. :rotfl2: :lmao: :grouphug: :rotfl: Before anyone mentions the obvious, he was wearing a hat at the time but had a lost look as he was talking on the phone. :dance3: :rotfl2:

You flatter me Barb

However while at Monster Inc Laugh Floor Recently!

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010094-1.jpg

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[RJAYL]

Some Pics from my recent trip!:surfweb:

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010014.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010016.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010053.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010054.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010074-1.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010085-1.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010086-1.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010087-1.jpg

[Andrew DEREK UK]

You flatter me Barb

However while at Monster Inc Laugh Floor Recently!

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010094-1.jpg

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At Monsters inc you were not ''That Guy'' were you????

Some Pics from my recent trip!:surfweb:

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010014.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010016.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010053.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010054.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010074-1.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010085-1.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010086-1.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010087-1.jpg

Fantastic photos.

Just spent an hour answering my PM inbox!!!!!!!!!!
Must get a secretary.

[Madisonznana]

Some Pics from my recent trip!:surfweb:



Great pictures Robert, looks like everyone had fun.:dance3:

[RJAYL]

At Monsters inc you were not ''That Guy'' were you????

Of course I was, I always get picked for something :lmao: Dancing Guy / Sully/ or now THAT GUY!:3dglasses



Fantastic photos.:thumbsup2

Just spent an hour answering my PM inbox!!!!!!!!!!
Must get a secretary. Sorry already have a job!:laughing:

Great pictures Robert, looks like everyone had fun.:dance3:Thats because I do not take pictures when everyone is fighting!:eek::mad::scared1:

[Marla Hellwig]

nice pics thanks for sharing

[MrsScooby]

Some Pics from my recent trip!:surfweb:

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010014.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010016.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010053.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010054.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010074-1.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010085-1.jpg

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010086-1.jpg http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010087-1.jpg

Wonderful pictures:thumbsup2
Nice to see one where you are smiling:goodvibes

[JetsMets]

Ordered that Lawrence DVD and the TA got the seating time changed to the earlier one which is what we wanted.

Okay, not much, but if I do a little something each day it will keep me excited and prevent me from having too much to do right before the cruise.

[jilljill]

Wonderful pictures:thumbsup2
Nice to see one where you are smiling:goodvibes

Laurie that's because he was at a restaurant and there was someone there Goofyier than he is. :rotfl2: :dance3: :lmao: :grouphug: :rotfl:

I'm impressed that he got his son to take a great pic with Goofy.

[jilljill]

You flatter me Barb

However while at Monster Inc Laugh Floor Recently!

http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo92/RobertJL/WDW%20April%202010/WDWApril2010094-1.jpg

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For the flattery it will cost you one drink. :thumbsup2 :drinking1 :woohoo:

Too funny you were That Guy.

[jilljill]

Ordered that Lawrence DVD and the TA got the seating time changed to the earlier one which is what we wanted.

Okay, not much, but if I do a little something each day it will keep me excited and prevent me from having too much to do right before the cruise.

:thumbsup2 Glad to see you got the dinner seating you wanted.

[MrsG]

I, too, have lanyards from previous Dis cruise groups. Also some magnets, laminated cards, etc.
If something were set up with CafePress I might be interested. :laundy:

Funny, I just used the lanyard we had for the Med on my school keys today. I keep it in my bag and use it occassionally.

We loved the tee shirt idea because it helped us to recognize fellow Dis'ers at port and on the ship. We also had a dismeet on the ship.

I'm interested if others are as well.

[KathyInCitrus]

Playing around at CafePress: :surfweb:

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz281/KathyinCitrus/DIS%20board%20photos/cafepress4.jpg Green Tshirt $19 http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz281/KathyinCitrus/DIS%20board%20photos/cafepress5.jpg I LOVE SCRUMPY on the back

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz281/KathyinCitrus/DIS%20board%20photos/cafepress2.jpg Golf Shirt $19

Who owns the copyright on the Baltic Ballyhoo logo?

[RJAYL]

Playing around at CafePress: :surfweb:

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz281/KathyinCitrus/DIS%20board%20photos/cafepress4.jpg Green Tshirt $19 http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz281/KathyinCitrus/DIS%20board%20photos/cafepress5.jpg I LOVE SCRUMPY on the back

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz281/KathyinCitrus/DIS%20board%20photos/cafepress2.jpg Golf Shirt $19

Who owns the copyright on the Baltic Ballyhoo logo?

Okay Ill bite, Ill take 1 that has I love Scrumpy, I can always wear it at the gym!:thumbsup2

[MrsG]

Kathy,

Not sure who "owns" the logo but I love the shirts! We'd certainly like to get them. We've ordered with Cafe Press before and it worked out great.

[caven553]

For the repo cruise right after this one we just booked stuff and we snagged the last brunch slot available! :banana::cheer2::banana::cool1:

[RJAYL]

For the repo cruise right after this one we just booked stuff and we snagged the last brunch slot available! :banana::cheer2::banana::cool1::thumbsup2

Dont forget the stretch type pants!:lmao::thumbsup2:rotfl2::rotfl::laughing:

Good Morning All!

[poohmomof5]

Signed Alana up for Drivers Ed today. :scared: She'll be going June 16- July 14, Monday-Thursday from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. The timing worked out perfectly since we leave the night of July 14! I told her that in no way, shape or form does this mean she'll be getting her license right away! Those of you that have had kids take it recently, how much was yours? Ours is 400.00.

First of all, sorry this is delayed. Month end at work is always a killer for me, so I have been off for a few days!

Anyway, my son just finished up the classroom portion and will start behind the wheel in a few weeks. The total cost for both was $365. :)

[poohmomof5]

Count us out for shirts or lanyards, just not into those things, and I don't like to wear anything with my name on it (that goes back to too many years in retail).

I know from experience that Robert is easy to spot in a crowd. :rotfl2: :lmao: :grouphug: :rotfl: Before anyone mentions the obvious, he was wearing a hat at the time but had a lost look as he was talking on the phone. :dance3: :rotfl2:

Again, sorry for being behind. But, on the Panama Canal cruise, lots of us were in Disneyland before the cruise and we all had bright green rubber bracelet thingys (sorry, forget the name) and/or red/black tie dyed ones. It was so much fun walking around DL knowing that these people would be on our cruise with us!

[poohmomof5]

Well, just got caught up on this thread, but I am sure I will be behind again as now we start the Little League season. Today and opening day and we have the biggest little league in Wisconsin with over 1100 players! So there is a big ceremony at 8:30 and then the games begin.

When the kids were smaller at one point the 4 biggest kids were on 4 different teams and we had an infant! :scared1::scared1:

This year will be easier as we have one in the "big leagues" which is the high school kids and one little T-Ball player. (Haven't done T-ball for about 7 years though).

AND, for the first time in a long time we have a bright sunny day with temps to be in the 70s! YIPPEE!!! :cheer2::cheer2:

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!

[jilljill]

'Morning all
Going to be hot and humid today and tomorrow, it's too early for that kind of weather here. :confused3

[MrsScooby]

Ordered that Lawrence DVD and the TA got the seating time changed to the earlier one which is what we wanted.

Okay, not much, but if I do a little something each day it will keep me excited and prevent me from having too much to do right before the cruise.
Glad the dining schedule worked out for you. We are also on early dining.
Doing a little bit each day also-too much to plan all at once.

Laurie that's because he was at a restaurant and there was someone there Goofyier than he is. :rotfl2: :dance3: :lmao: :grouphug:

I'm impressed that he got his son to take a great pic with Goofy.
or maybe he had one too many scrumpies;)

My DS16 is reluctant get pics with the characters too:guilty:
But goofy is one character he might-especially if he doesn't have to wait on a line with little kids:rolleyes1

Funny, I just used the lanyard we had for the Med on my school keys today. I keep it in my bag and use it occassionally.

We loved the tee shirt idea because it helped us to recognize fellow Dis'ers at port and on the ship. We also had a dismeet on the ship.

I'm interested if others are as well.
Interested here too:thumbsup2:cool1:

Playing around at CafePress: :surfweb:

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz281/KathyinCitrus/DIS%20board%20photos/cafepress4.jpg Green Tshirt $19 http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz281/KathyinCitrus/DIS%20board%20photos/cafepress5.jpg I LOVE SCRUMPY on the back

http://i836.photobucket.com/albums/zz281/KathyinCitrus/DIS%20board%20photos/cafepress2.jpg Golf Shirt $19

Who owns the copyright on the Baltic Ballyhoo logo?
Planning on getting 4 for my family-although I think I will need to pick a different logo for the back for my kids;)

Okay Ill bite, Ill take 1 that has I love Scrumpy, I can always wear it at the gym!:thumbsup2
Embarktion day too please so we can pick you out of the crowd to harrass/greet you:laughing:

For the repo cruise right after this one we just booked stuff and we snagged the last brunch slot available! :banana::cheer2::banana:
Congrats:thumbsup2
Great that you have that covered in advance-no need to do the Palo rush when you get on.

Well, just got caught up on this thread, but I am sure I will be behind again as now we start the Little League season. Today and opening day and we have the biggest little league in Wisconsin with over 1100 players! So there is a big ceremony at 8:30 and then the games begin.

When the kids were smaller at one point the 4 biggest kids were on 4 different teams and we had an infant! :scared1::scared1:

This year will be easier as we have one in the "big leagues" which is the high school kids and one little T-Ball player. (Haven't done T-ball for about 7 years though).

AND, for the first time in a long time we have a bright sunny day with temps to be in the 70s! YIPPEE!!! :cheer2::cheer2:

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE!

Oh, we have some very fond memories of t-ball. Bad news bears pile-up kind of memories:laughing:
Have fun!!

[MrsScooby]

'Morning all
Going to be hot and humid today and tomorrow, it's too early for that kind of weather here. :confused3

We took a walk this morning with our dog Kayla to Starbucks and forgot to bring her portable water bowl. Felt so bad as it is only a mile walk, but in the unexpected heat she was panting quite a bit:guilty:

She's fine, but if we walk it again tomorrow I'll bring the darn bowl:rolleyes:

[Madisonznana]

We took a walk this morning with our dog Kayla to Starbucks and forgot to bring her portable water bowl. Felt so bad as it is only a mile walk, but in the unexpected heat she was panting quite a bit:guilty:

She's fine, but if we walk it again tomorrow I'll bring the darn bowl:rolleyes:

Speaking of Starbucks, do you think we will see any in the ports we are going to? We have a friend that loves the Starbucks mugs with the city names on them and since her surprise 50 birthday party is soon after we get home, maybe we can grab her some.:surfweb:

[KathyInCitrus]

We took a walk this morning with our dog Kayla to Starbucks and forgot to bring her portable water bowl. Felt so bad as it is only a mile walk, but in the unexpected heat she was panting quite a bit:guilty:

She's fine, but if we walk it again tomorrow I'll bring the darn bowl:rolleyes:

You didn't get her a latte?

[MrsScooby]

Speaking of Starbucks, do you think we will see any in the ports we are going to? We have a friend that loves the Starbucks mugs with the city names on them and since her surprise 50 birthday party is soon after we get home, maybe we can grab her some.:surfweb:
I wouldn't be surprised if they do as apparently even Tallinn has a McDonald's:confused3
Maybe google starbucks and each port city and see what comes up:confused3

You didn't get her a latte?
:rotfl::rotfl::thumbsup2

I was trying to think how I could put the stopper in the hole in the cup lid so that I could fill it with water, but my DH was sure she would be fine when we got home so I let it go.
I would have asked the Starbucks people for a cup or something, but they are not the friendliest at this particular one. We just go there because they are close.

[MrsScooby]

Just realized that because we have tickets for the Key Ceremony at the Tower of London on Sat (7/17), we have a big gap between when many of the big sites close (5-6 pm) and the Key ceremony (around 9 pm).

For those here who also have Key Ceremony tickets --What are you planning to do before the Key Ceremony (besides dinner)?

[Caropooh]

OK, now have Stockholm out of the way. Maybe by the time we get to each city I'll have things planned out. :sad2:

[poohmomof5]

Just realized that because we have tickets for the Key Ceremony at the Tower of London on Sat (7/17), we have a big gap between when many of the big sites close (5-6 pm) and the Key ceremony (around 9 pm).

For those here who also have Key Ceremony tickets --What are you planning to do before the Key Ceremony (besides dinner)?

What is the key ceremony?

[MrsG]

Hi All,

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.
:cloud9:

[caven553]

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[RJAYL]

Hi All,

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.
:cloud9:

Condolences :grouphug:

[KathyInCitrus]

Hi All,

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.
:cloud9:

Hugs and Best Wishes :grouphug::rose::rose::rose:

[Flora Fan]

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.
:cloud9:

Sorry for your loss Mrs. G. :grouphug:

[Flora Fan]

My DH just got a new position in the Arlington, VA area. :cool1: Anyone have suggestions on where to live up there...looking to rent to start. We'll worry about buying later after we get our feet wet.

We've lived in a quiet residential neighborhood so long that I just can't imagine moving into the city. :eek: Help!

[jilljill]

Our deepest sympathies to you and your family MaryAnn. :flower3: :littleangel: :grouphug:

[jilljill]

Speaking of Starbucks, do you think we will see any in the ports we are going to? We have a friend that loves the Starbucks mugs with the city names on them and since her surprise 50 birthday party is soon after we get home, maybe we can grab her some.:surfweb:

We went to a Starbuck's in London but I don't remember seeing them in the other ports. That doesn't mean they aren't there, we weren't looking for them.

[MrsScooby]

Hi All,

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.
:cloud9:

So sorry to hear this Maryann.
Will certainly keep your whole family in our prayers:hug:

[MrsScooby]

OK, now have Stockholm out of the way. Maybe by the time we get to each city I'll have things planned out. :sad2:
The amount of planning is overwhelming at times:hug:
I pretty much know what I want to do in each city just have to make sure my family is on board with the plans and then figure out the transport:confused3

What is the key ceremony?
http://www.hrp.org.uk/TowerOfLondon/WhatsOn/ceremonyofthekeys.aspx


My DH just got a new position in the Arlington, VA area. :cool1: Anyone have suggestions on where to live up there...looking to rent to start. We'll worry about buying later after we get our feet wet.

We've lived in a quiet residential neighborhood so long that I just can't imagine moving into the city. :eek: Help!

We're in Fairfax, west of Arlington, and work in Alexandria. Not very familiar with Arlington, but I can ask around and see if anyone I know has some suggestions.
When we moved to VA from NY because of my DH's job offer, we had to find an apartment in one weekend:eek:
We tried finding something closer to Crystal City where his job was at the time, but couldn't find anything we liked there so chose a place farther out west in Fairfax. The commute is a pain, but the neighborhoods here are nice.

DH just entered the room and he says that alot depends on how much you want to spend. He says inside the beltway will cost significantly more than outside. Maybe Pentagon City Mall area would be a good place to start:confused3 When he worked in Crystal City he knew of several people that lived in that area.

If I find anything more I'll send you a pm.
Good luck:hug:

[jilljill]

My DH just got a new position in the Arlington, VA area. :cool1: Anyone have suggestions on where to live up there...looking to rent to start. We'll worry about buying later after we get our feet wet.

We've lived in a quiet residential neighborhood so long that I just can't imagine moving into the city. :eek: Help!

My cousin used to work at the Pentagon and lived in Alexandria and then moved to Springfield. Both neighborhoods were/are very nice and don't have a city feel at all.

[jilljill]

'Morning all
Another hot day in DE. I want spring back!

[KathyInCitrus]

'Morning all
Another hot day in DE. I want spring back!

:sad:

Let's see . . .

You weren't complaining about the cold weather a couple of months ago, were you? :rolleyes1:

You could go for a cruise . . . :boat::cool2:

[jilljill]

:sad:

Let's see . . .

You weren't complaining about the cold weather a couple of months ago, were you? :rolleyes1:

You could go for a cruise . . . :boat::cool2:

Why yes I was... If this was June 1 I would be complaining so much, but 90 degrees on May 1 and May 2 is just too hot, especially since the humidity arrived with it.

A cruise sounds like a really good idea right now. When to go....June or July or both?!? :confused3

[Marla Hellwig]

Maryann I am so sorry to about your mom, sending good thoughts to you and your family

and yet raining here again, will be under water soon

[Madisonznana]

Hi All,

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.
:cloud9:

I am so sorry for you and your family MaryAnn. My thoughts and prayers are with you.:flower3:

[Flora Fan]

We're in Fairfax, west of Arlington, and work in Alexandria. Not very familiar with Arlington, but I can ask around and see if anyone I know has some suggestions.
When we moved to VA from NY because of my DH's job offer, we had to find an apartment in one weekend:eek:
We tried finding something closer to Crystal City where his job was at the time, but couldn't find anything we liked there so chose a place farther out west in Fairfax. The commute is a pain, but the neighborhoods here are nice.

DH just entered the room and he says that alot depends on how much you want to spend. He says inside the beltway will cost significantly more than outside. Maybe Pentagon City Mall area would be a good place to start:confused3 When he worked in Crystal City he knew of several people that lived in that area.

If I find anything more I'll send you a pm.
Good luck:hug:

My cousin used to work at the Pentagon and lived in Alexandria and then moved to Springfield. Both neighborhoods were/are very nice and don't have a city feel at all.

Thanks very much for the help and advice. :thanks:
I think we definitely want to live outside of the beltway. Can't imagine finding a place to live in a weekend, I'm overwhelmed with a month.

We'll have to check out the Springfield area. Drove through old town Alexandria this weekend...what a beautiful city.

Thanks again. I really appreciate it.

[BluegrassBelles]

Maryann, so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. :grouphug:

[Caropooh]

Why yes I was... If this was June 1 I would be complaining so much, but 90 degrees on May 1 and May 2 is just too hot, especially since the humidity arrived with it.

A cruise sounds like a really good idea right now. When to go....June or July or both?!? :confused3
Are you trying to tell us something?

[Caropooh]

Hi All,

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.
:cloud9:
Our thoughts are with you and your family.:hug:

[RJAYL]

Good Morning All

[jilljill]

Are you trying to tell us something?

The only thing is that I'm trying to convince myself to go on a 5 day cruise the end of June. I guess I shouldn't have said 'or' in that sentance.

[jilljill]

Good Morning All

'Morning

Wet and windy morning here.

Had a very cute sight outside this morning, a mother duck and 8 ducklings were in the backyard. Now we know why the ducks have been hanging around our yard for a couple of weeks now.

[MrsScooby]

Good Morning All

Good morning:thumbsup2
The only thing is that I'm trying to convince myself to go on a 5 day cruise the end of June. I guess I shouldn't have said 'or' in that sentance.
I think she panicked...too many people jumping ship.

'Morning

Wet and windy morning here.

Had a very cute sight outside this morning, a mother duck and 8 ducklings were in the backyard. Now we know why the ducks have been hanging around our yard for a couple of weeks now.

Oh, too cute:cutie:
Post pics if you get a chance?

[Caropooh]

I posted this on the Baltic Planning thread also, but thought here would be good too.
A good tip I read in Reader's Digest.....
Make sure you have a phone number for your insurance company that will work overseas. I would think this would be for both your personal medical insurance and travel insurance.

[Caropooh]

The only thing is that I'm trying to convince myself to go on a 5 day cruise the end of June. I guess I shouldn't have said 'or' in that sentance.
OK, just checking!

'Morning

Wet and windy morning here.

Had a very cute sight outside this morning, a mother duck and 8 ducklings were in the backyard. Now we know why the ducks have been hanging around our yard for a couple of weeks now.

It was wet and windy here this morning also, now just windy. Kathryn called me righjt before she left for school and said we had lost power.

So are you a duck mom/grandma now? ;)

[flower91882]

My DH just got a new position in the Arlington, VA area. :cool1: Anyone have suggestions on where to live up there...looking to rent to start. We'll worry about buying later after we get our feet wet.

We've lived in a quiet residential neighborhood so long that I just can't imagine moving into the city. :eek: Help!

We live in Arlington, in the historic Fairlington neighborhood. It has a great bus system running through it and is within walking distance to the Shirlington shops and restaurants. I'm pretty sure there are quite a few places to rent right now. Just look up zip code '22206' on the real estate sites.

Of course, it depends on how much you want to spend, how much space you want, and how short of a commute you're looking for. If you don't mind a commute, you can get a much larger place for less further out. For us, location is Everything!

[KathyInCitrus]

"Hanover" ;)

Please see my PM to you.

Thanks,

[jilljill]

OK, just checking!



It was wet and windy here this morning also, now just windy. Kathryn called me righjt before she left for school and said we had lost power.

So are you a duck mom/grandma now? ;)

Thanks for checking. :flower3:

Fortunately the rain didn't last and neither did the wind, but the humidity is still here. :scared:
We had a viewing to go to tonight and I couldn't figure out if it was hotter outside or inside the funeral home. :headache:

Hope your power wasn't out for too long.

We had baby ducks here last year too, so maybe I am a duck grandma but I'd rather think not.

[Flora Fan]

We live in Arlington, in the historic Fairlington neighborhood. It has a great bus system running through it and is within walking distance to the Shirlington shops and restaurants. I'm pretty sure there are quite a few places to rent right now. Just look up zip code '22206' on the real estate sites.

Of course, it depends on how much you want to spend, how much space you want, and how short of a commute you're looking for. If you don't mind a commute, you can get a much larger place for less further out. For us, location is Everything!

Awesome! Thanks so much for the info. I feel so much better having advise from people who know the area. Going to the real estate site now.

[MrsScooby]

Got my Baltic DVD today and watched the Oslo presentation. Very cool:thumbsup2

Good advice on how to navigate the area. Kind of weird presentation though as he starts out with the area by the port and then later says to do that last:confused3
Gonna try to spread out the viewing though as DH can only take so much info in one sitting:rolleyes:

Looks like we have plenty of East Coast/VA/Delaware people here> Hope we can get a Dis meet going for June at some point???

Anyone have a suggestion for where or when? Maybe one of the last weekends in June??
Potomic Mills Outlet?? Do they still have a Disney store there?

[jilljill]

Got my Baltic DVD today and watched the Oslo presentation. Very cool:thumbsup2

Good advice on how to navigate the area. Kind of weird presentation though as he starts out with the area by the port and then later says to do that last:confused3
Gonna try to spread out the viewing though as DH can only take so much info in one sitting:rolleyes:

Looks like we have plenty of East Coast/VA/Delaware people here> Hope we can get a Dis meet going for June at some point???

Anyone have a suggestion for where or when? Maybe one of the last weekends in June??
Potomic Mills Outlet?? Do they still have a Disney store there?

Yes there is still a Disney Outlet at PM.
DD and I are leaving for FL around the 12th of June and will be gone for 4 weeks, but feel free to set up a meet without us.

[RJAYL]

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:
Been fighting a nasty cold this week!:sick::sick:

[jilljill]

'Afternoon everyone

Sorry to hear about the cold Robert. :sick: :flower3:

[Madisonznana]

Got my Baltic DVD today and watched the Oslo presentation. Very cool:thumbsup2

Good advice on how to navigate the area. Kind of weird presentation though as he starts out with the area by the port and then later says to do that last:confused3
Gonna try to spread out the viewing though as DH can only take so much info in one sitting:rolleyes:

Looks like we have plenty of East Coast/VA/Delaware people here> Hope we can get a Dis meet going for June at some point???

Anyone have a suggestion for where or when? Maybe one of the last weekends in June??
Potomic Mills Outlet?? Do they still have a Disney store there?

:rotfl2:got ours Saturday. I showed my husband the dvd and the "5 hour" part scared him, so we haven't watched any yet. I have bunco tonight and he has city council tomorrow night so maybe we can start with Oslo Thursday night!popcorn::

[Madisonznana]

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:
Been fighting a nasty cold this week!:sick::sick:

Feel better soon Robert!:flower3:

[Caropooh]

Got my Baltic DVD today and watched the Oslo presentation. Very cool:thumbsup2

Good advice on how to navigate the area. Kind of weird presentation though as he starts out with the area by the port and then later says to do that last:confused3
Gonna try to spread out the viewing though as DH can only take so much info in one sitting:rolleyes:

Looks like we have plenty of East Coast/VA/Delaware people here> Hope we can get a Dis meet going for June at some point???

Anyone have a suggestion for where or when? Maybe one of the last weekends in June??
Potomic Mills Outlet?? Do they still have a Disney store there?
We got our DVD yesterday also! haven't started watching it yet though!

Yes there is still a Disney Outlet at PM.
DD and I are leaving for FL around the 12th of June and will be gone for 4 weeks, but feel free to set up a meet without us.
Go ahead and set it up without us Pacific Northwesters also. I'll just have a DIS meet with my cabinmates! ;)

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:
Been fighting a nasty cold this week!:sick::sick:

Get well soon Robert!

[abacab]

We got our DVD yesterday also! haven't started watching it yet though!



We got ours today too. I wonder if the guy is wondering where all these orders came from, all of a sudden!

[RJAYL]

'Afternoon everyone

Sorry to hear about the cold Robert. :sick: :flower3:
Feel better soon Robert!:flower3:
Get well soon Robert!

Thanx all!:grouphug:


:rotfl2:got ours Saturday. I showed my husband the dvd and the "5 hour" part scared him, so we haven't watched any yet. I have bunco tonight and he has city council tomorrow night so maybe we can start with Oslo Thursday night!popcorn::
We got our DVD yesterday also! haven't started watching it yet though!
We got ours today too. I wonder if the guy is wondering where all these orders came from, all of a sudden!

Mine came today as well! From the Azores he must be a happy chap!:rolleyes:

[MrsScooby]

Yes there is still a Disney Outlet at PM.
DD and I are leaving for FL around the 12th of June and will be gone for 4 weeks, but feel free to set up a meet without us.
I just threw out those dates as a way to get things started. I can do any weekend except for May 22nd ...and Father's Day weekend:rolleyes1


:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:
Been fighting a nasty cold this week!:sick::sick:
Hey there :wave2:
Something going around now as some people at my office we complaining about being sick too:sick:
Hope you feel better soon, but....Better sick now than in July:scared1:

:rotfl2:got ours Saturday. I showed my husband the dvd and the "5 hour" part scared him, so we haven't watched any yet. I have bunco tonight and he has city council tomorrow night so maybe we can start with Oslo Thursday night!popcorn::
Oh yeah:laughing:
I took one look at the "5 hours" and knew there was no way this DVD was getting watched in one sitting:rotfl:
Hopefully Copenhagen tonight...I won't say how it goes so I won't spoil the surprise:goodvibes


Go ahead and set it up without us Pacific Northwesters also. I'll just have a DIS meet with my cabinmates! ;)

I may have to do that too if I can't get anyone here:confused3


We got ours today too. I wonder if the guy is wondering where all these orders came from, all of a sudden!

Kind of like the Porter's Pub in London getting all these reservation requests months in advance:rolleyes1:laughing::thumbsup2

[MrsScooby]

Saw this on the main board and in case anyone missed it here it is again:
Regarding keeping your stuff safe from theft.

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36496479&postcount=43

Trying to persuade my DH to not carry his wallet in his back pocket on this trip. Way too much of a pain if something gets stolen. I'm not saying we won't have small amounts of money in our pockets, or that you have to buy any of the gadgets they are selling out there, but it seems just being aware of your surroundings can help :confused3

[Madisonznana]

I got a PM from 4Kittymagic (Jeff, Diane and Kylie) and sadly they have had to cancel their cruise.

[jilljill]

I got a PM from 4Kittymagic (Jeff, Diane and Kylie) and sadly they have had to cancel their cruise.

The name's not familiar and I didn't see them on the list in the first post.


Karen I'm still working on the updated list.

[jilljill]

Go ahead and set it up without us Pacific Northwesters also. I'll just have a DIS meet with my cabinmates! ;)

You and anyone else can visit us in FL for a DIS meet. :banana:
At least you will see your cabin mates for a meet. Technically, I won't see any of my cabin mates since Jay will be home and Alexa is not ticketed in our cabin.

[4kittymagic]

The name's not familiar and I didn't see them on the list in the first post.


Karen I'm still working on the updated list.
We're on there... we went with a bunch of you on the Med Cruise in 2007. Wish we could make this one but we just can't...:sad2::sad2:

[jilljill]

We're on there... we went with a bunch of you on the Med Cruise in 2007. Wish we could make this one but we just can't...:sad2::sad2:

I looked twice and still overlooked you, sorry about that. Sorry you can't make this sailing.

[Caropooh]

You and anyone else can visit us in FL for a DIS meet. :banana:
At least you will see your cabin mates for a meet. Technically, I won't see any of my cabin mates since Jay will be home and Alexa is not ticketed in our cabin.
That meet is going to happen in December! Right?

[Flora Fan]

Finally! Our excursions reservation window opened today. I'm so disappointed. :sad1:

Castles of N. Zealand - closed
Hadeland Glass Works and Viking Ships - closed
Oslo Walking Tour - closed
Ice Bar & old Town - closed
Berlin Discovery - closed
Berlin Past & Present - closed
Medevial Spirits of Estonia - closed
Palo Buffet and Tea - all closed

[MrsScooby]

We're on there... we went with a bunch of you on the Med Cruise in 2007. Wish we could make this one but we just can't...:sad2::sad2:
So sorry you had to cancel:hug:
Hope we get a chance to cruise with you some time in the future:flower3:

Finally! Our excursions reservation window opened today. I'm so disappointed. :sad1:

Castles of N. Zealand - closed
Hadeland Glass Works and Viking Ships - closed
Oslo Walking Tour - closed
Ice Bar & old Town - closed
Berlin Discovery - closed
Berlin Past & Present - closed
Medevial Spirits of Estonia - closed
Palo Buffet and Tea - all closed

Palo Brunch and tea were not available at the 90 day mark either:confused3
Planning on trying again at the port to see what we can get then.

You can keep checking back on the website to see if something opens up later-or try to see if you can do any of these on your own or through private companies in the ports:confused3

[RJAYL]

Good Morning

[jilljill]

That meet is going to happen in December! Right?

You bet it will. Might have to put you all to work if we decide to put in a new floor in the kitchen or put down pavers in the courtyard that week. :rotfl2: :rolleyes1 :lmao: Anyone else want to join in on the fun?!?

[jilljill]

Finally! Our excursions reservation window opened today. I'm so disappointed. :sad1:

Castles of N. Zealand - closed
Hadeland Glass Works and Viking Ships - closed
Oslo Walking Tour - closed
Ice Bar & old Town - closed
Berlin Discovery - closed
Berlin Past & Present - closed
Medevial Spirits of Estonia - closed
Palo Buffet and Tea - all closed

Don't up just yet, keep checking the website for openings. Hopefully you'll be able to get Palo once onboard even if you have to put your name on the waitlist.

[jilljill]

Good Morning

'Morning

[RJAYL]

'Morning

Still not up to snuff heavily medicated!

DCL changed its onlie system you can know check suite availability!

[jilljill]

Still not up to snuff heavily medicated!

DCL changed its onlie system you can know check suite availability!

Take those meds and feel better.

They made that change a couple of weeks ago. It's taken them long enough to do that. I never could see why they made such a big deal out of the suites and being able to book them online. I know they are limited in number, but just having the option of seeing what is out there is a good idea.

[RJAYL]

Take those meds and feel better.

They made that change a couple of weeks ago. It's taken them long enough to do that. I never could see why they made such a big deal out of the suites and being able to book them online. I know they are limited in number, but just having the option of seeing what is out there is a good idea.

It should be noted that they still only let you search for 5 people not the 7 the big suites on the Magic & Wonder have.

So you would have to reserve the suite then call to add additional people!

[Caropooh]

Good Morning
It's a cold, wet, tired morning here.

You bet it will. Might have to put you all to work if we decide to put in a new floor in the kitchen or put down pavers in the courtyard that week. :rotfl2: :rolleyes1 :lmao: Anyone else want to join in on the fun?!?

:lmao: We'll have 9 people in our group you can put to work! You'll have to provide a liquid refreshment!

[Madisonznana]

double post

[Madisonznana]

The name's not familiar and I didn't see them on the list in the first post.


Karen I'm still working on the updated list.

That's because I started taking off the people I knew cancelled and they PM'd while I was in the middle of that. So I took them off already!

[Caropooh]

That's because I started taking off the people I knew cancelled and they PM'd while I was in the middle of that. So I took them off already!

I PM'd people yesterday that were on the list but hadn't posted just asking if they were still going. I've heard from a few. I'll PM both of you what I've heard so far.

[Kouris_Family]

Hello,
It has been a long time since I have posted anything. We are so excited for the cruise. We are traveling with Hawaiian Mickey and wife. I have a 7 year old daughter who is kind of shy until you get to know her and I was wondering if there are any other 6-8 year old girls who would like to meet a friend. I am hoping to get her into kids club at some point and this would be easier with a friend.
Kay, Mark, Christian and Hannah
Celebrating two birthdays and an Anniversary this trip

[Caropooh]

Hello,
It has been a long time since I have posted anything. We are so excited for the cruise. We are traveling with Hawaiian Mickey and wife. I have a 7 year old daughter who is kind of shy until you get to know her and I was wondering if there are any other 6-8 year old girls who would like to meet a friend. I am hoping to get her into kids club at some point and this would be easier with a friend.
Kay, Mark, Christian and Hannah
Celebrating two birthdays and an Anniversary this trip

I got you out of hiding! :wave:

[JetsMets]

Hi, I'm not a super regular poster either, but I do have 2 daughters that will be with us on the cruise.

The older one is 10 (Kaitlin) and the younger one turned 8 in January (Allison).

Kaitlin has a couple of e-mail pals because of this board - but I'm sure Allison would love to write to someone on the kids page (there is a 7/18/10 kids board as well on here) - - she doesn't have her own e-mail yet.

Allison will be going to the clubs for sure, so if she can help make another girl comfortable I suspect she would like to help.

Feel free to PM if you need to.

[Doingitagain]

Finally! Our excursions reservation window opened today. I'm so disappointed. :sad1:

Castles of N. Zealand - closed
Hadeland Glass Works and Viking Ships - closed
Oslo Walking Tour - closed
Ice Bar & old Town - closed
Berlin Discovery - closed
Berlin Past & Present - closed
Medevial Spirits of Estonia - closed
Palo Buffet and Tea - all closed

Keep checking because people might cancel. For example, we have five people on the Oslo Walking Tour and we might try that on our own after we get more chance to research and make an informed decision. We also thought we might do the DCL walking tour in the morning and our own in the afternoon, we just haven't decided yet.

[RJAYL]

Hi, I'm not a super regular poster either, but I do have 2 daughters that will be with us on the cruise.

The older one is 10 (Kaitlin) and the younger one turned 8 in January (Allison).

Kaitlin has a couple of e-mail pals because of this board - but I'm sure Allison would love to write to someone on the kids page (there is a 7/18/10 kids board as well on here) - - she doesn't have her own e-mail yet.

Allison will be going to the clubs for sure, so if she can help make another girl comfortable I suspect she would like to help.

Feel free to PM if you need to.

I have 1 who falls right in between yours she turns 9 the beginning of July!:eek::sick:

[Madisonznana]

Hi, I'm not a super regular poster either, but I do have 2 daughters that will be with us on the cruise.

The older one is 10 (Kaitlin) and the younger one turned 8 in January (Allison).

Kaitlin has a couple of e-mail pals because of this board - but I'm sure Allison would love to write to someone on the kids page (there is a 7/18/10 kids board as well on here) - - she doesn't have her own e-mail yet.

Allison will be going to the clubs for sure, so if she can help make another girl comfortable I suspect she would like to help.

Feel free to PM if you need to.

My granddaughter is one of the kids emailing Kaitlin but she really is Allison's age. Her and her cousins 8 and 11 will definitely be going to the clubs!

[Samanthasmom1]

Hello,
It has been a long time since I have posted anything. We are so excited for the cruise. We are traveling with Hawaiian Mickey and wife. I have a 7 year old daughter who is kind of shy until you get to know her and I was wondering if there are any other 6-8 year old girls who would like to meet a friend. I am hoping to get her into kids club at some point and this would be easier with a friend.
Kay, Mark, Christian and Hannah
Celebrating two birthdays and an Anniversary this trip

Our daughter is 6 and will be turning 7 on July 30th. She can be very social and is generally not shy at all. This is her first cruise ever. Has your daughter been on a Disney cruise before?

Monica

[RJAYL]

My granddaughter is one of the kids emailing Kaitlin but she really is Allison's age. Her and her cousins 8 and 11 will definitely be going to the clubs!

Our daughter is 6 and will be turning 7 on July 30th. She can be very social and is generally not shy at all. This is her first cruise ever. Has your daughter been on a Disney cruise before?

Monica

My youngest will be 6 on the cruise & is very outgoing as well (maybe too much so):eek::sad2:

[Kouris_Family]

This will be her 3rd Disney Cruise. She has had her cousin with her the last 2 cruises. So this time she keeps saying she doesn't want to go to kids club because she won't know anybody... lucky me

[Samanthasmom1]

My youngest will be 6 on the cruise & is very outgoing as well (maybe too much so):eek::sad2:

Great! Maybe your youngest can "help" my DD around the kids clubs and such!:hug:

Monica

[MrsScooby]

Hello,
It has been a long time since I have posted anything. We are so excited for the cruise. We are traveling with Hawaiian Mickey and wife. I have a 7 year old daughter who is kind of shy until you get to know her and I was wondering if there are any other 6-8 year old girls who would like to meet a friend. I am hoping to get her into kids club at some point and this would be easier with a friend.
Kay, Mark, Christian and Hannah
Celebrating two birthdays and an Anniversary this trip

This will be her 3rd Disney Cruise. She has had her cousin with her the last 2 cruises. So this time she keeps saying she doesn't want to go to kids club because she won't know anybody... lucky me

Hey there :wave2:
We are also celebrating our anniversary on the cruise:banana:
Also Sandy too I think:confused: (Did I remember right Sandy:confused3)

Anyway, what I have heard from others is that it helps alot if you get them in there the first night when many others are in the same boat and don't know anyone. After that it can be harder (not impossible though) to find a buddy.

My DD13 (Kelly) is also a social butterfly-she loves to talk and loves to make friends with the crew as well. She is thrilled when they remember her name:laughing:
My DS16 (Andrew) is mostly quiet and very much the gamer. He'll stay in the stack just for the video games:rolleyes:

[RJAYL]

Great! Maybe your youngest can "help" my DD around the kids clubs and such!:hug:

Monica

Trust me if your DD wants to be friends with my DD, it willbe fine with her!

[MrsScooby]

Some how I think my DD has what Robert has. She came home from school today saying her head and stomach hurt.
Robert how did you manage this:confused3
Aren't you in Massachusetts?
Must be some flu bug going around:sick:

Anyway hope you're both feeling better soon:guilty:

[RJAYL]

Some how I think my DD has what Robert has. She came home from school today saying her head and stomach hurt.
Robert how did you manage this:confused3
Aren't you in Massachusetts?
Must be some flu bug going around:sick:

Anyway hope you're both feeling better soon:guilty:

Sorry the one running through my house starts in the chest moves to the head & sinuses can cause a feever as well.

My wife is fighting it now!

I think I might be on the downhill Knock on my wooden head!:lmao:

[Doingitagain]

I emailed concierge about currency and this is their response:

Currency Exchange - Disney Magic

Currency exchange is available at Guest Services. The rate of exchange can fluctuate; therefore, guests should check with Guest Services.

There is no limit to the amount of money that can be exchanged onboard.

The following types of currency can be exchanged to US Dollars for no fee, with the exception of the Transatlantic, Mediterranean and Northern Europe sailings:

During the Transatlantic and Mediterranean sailings, the currencies listed below can be exchanged to Euros.

During the Northern European sailings, the currencies listed below can be exchanged to Euros, Russian Rouble, Swedish Krona, Danish Krone and UK Pounds.

Australia Dollar
Brazil Real
Canada Dollar
Cayman Dollar
Denmark Kroner
England Pound
European Union Euro
Hong Kong Dollar
Japan Yen
Mexico Peso
Norway Kroner
Scotland Pound
Sweden Kroner
Switzerland Franc
United States Dollar

If a guest exchanged US Dollars to Euros, Russian Rouble, Swedish Krona, Danish Krona or UK Pounds on the ship, the guest can exchange these funds back to US Dollars as long as they provide the onboard receipt.

I asked about making payments on our stateroom account using other currencies, and they said it could only be USD. I thought others said they made Euro payments, but to be safe I will not plan on using extra foreign currencies for that.

Based on this, I think I will only bring UK Pounds and Euros, since I can use them when I travel for work in the future. The other currencies, which I may never use again, I will buy on board so I can exchange back what I don't use. I figure I won't need much so the exchange fee won't be huge and I have to pay an exchange fee at the bank anyway. Plus I won't be stuck with unique foreign currencies if (yikes!) we can't make a stop at one of the ports.

[Marla Hellwig]

just a quick fly by post and here's hoping everyone who is under the weather feels better real soon

cute video that shows some of the new Union at OSU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDNOB6TnHSI

[hawaiian mickey]

I got you out of hiding! :wave:
aloha,
Did not know what the private message was about, but now I know. Yes were are still doing the cruise with everyone.:cool1::cool1::cool1:
We are with the Kouris family. We have booked the Eye/River Cruise and Porter's in London. Doing the Eye and River Cruise on July 15 and dinner at Porter's on July 17 at 1830.
We are also doing the Lanesbourgh for afternoon tea. Thanks for everyones suggestions of all the tea houses.


aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[Caropooh]

Hey there :wave2:
We are also celebrating our anniversary on the cruise:banana:
Also Sandy too I think:confused: (Did I remember right Sandy:confused3)

Anyway, what I have heard from others is that it helps alot if you get them in there the first night when many others are in the same boat and don't know anyone. After that it can be harder (not impossible though) to find a buddy.

My DD13 (Kelly) is also a social butterfly-she loves to talk and loves to make friends with the crew as well. She is thrilled when they remember her name:laughing:
My DS16 (Andrew) is mostly quiet and very much the gamer. He'll stay in the stack just for the video games:rolleyes:
Both our daughters (Alana 16 and Kathryn 11) are very social and outgoing. Kathryn more so than Alana. I think Alana is excited to just be able to hang out in the Stack and do "teen stuff" and Kathryn is thrilled to be able to go to Ocean Quest! She also thinks she'll be spending lots of time in the pool!(she lived in it on the Panama Canal)

aloha,
Did not know what the private message was about, but now I know. Yes were are still doing the cruise with everyone.:cool1::cool1::cool1:
We are with the Kouris family. We have booked the Eye/River Cruise and Porter's in London. Doing the Eye and River Cruise on July 15 and dinner at Porter's on July 17 at 1830.
We are also doing the Lanesbourgh for afternoon tea. Thanks for everyones suggestions of all the tea houses.


aloha,
hawaiian mickey
Sorry about the PM! I was sending it out to people we hadn't seen around. I got all discombobalated and got your name in the body of the PM somehow and then sent it! Once it's gone, you can't get it back!

[Caropooh]

I emailed concierge about currency and this is their response:

Currency Exchange - Disney Magic

Currency exchange is available at Guest Services. The rate of exchange can fluctuate; therefore, guests should check with Guest Services.

There is no limit to the amount of money that can be exchanged onboard.

The following types of currency can be exchanged to US Dollars for no fee, with the exception of the Transatlantic, Mediterranean and Northern Europe sailings:

During the Transatlantic and Mediterranean sailings, the currencies listed below can be exchanged to Euros.

During the Northern European sailings, the currencies listed below can be exchanged to Euros, Russian Rouble, Swedish Krona, Danish Krone and UK Pounds.

Australia Dollar
Brazil Real
Canada Dollar
Cayman Dollar
Denmark Kroner
England Pound
European Union Euro
Hong Kong Dollar
Japan Yen
Mexico Peso
Norway Kroner
Scotland Pound
Sweden Kroner
Switzerland Franc
United States Dollar

If a guest exchanged US Dollars to Euros, Russian Rouble, Swedish Krona, Danish Krona or UK Pounds on the ship, the guest can exchange these funds back to US Dollars as long as they provide the onboard receipt.

I asked about making payments on our stateroom account using other currencies, and they said it could only be USD. I thought others said they made Euro payments, but to be safe I will not plan on using extra foreign currencies for that.

Based on this, I think I will only bring UK Pounds and Euros, since I can use them when I travel for work in the future. The other currencies, which I may never use again, I will buy on board so I can exchange back what I don't use. I figure I won't need much so the exchange fee won't be huge and I have to pay an exchange fee at the bank anyway. Plus I won't be stuck with unique foreign currencies if (yikes!) we can't make a stop at one of the ports.
Thanks for this info! It's good to know! We are still undecided on what we are going to do money-wise. Would you assume that it can only be cash that they'll exchange?

[MrsScooby]

Sorry the one running through my house starts in the chest moves to the head & sinuses can cause a feever as well.

My wife is fighting it now!

I think I might be on the downhill Knock on my wooden head!:lmao:
:headache:Hope your wife is feeling better soon too:flower3:
Gonna start calling you Typhoid Robert;)

I emailed concierge about currency and this is their response:

Currency Exchange - Disney Magic

Currency exchange is available at Guest Services. The rate of exchange can fluctuate; therefore, guests should check with Guest Services.

There is no limit to the amount of money that can be exchanged onboard.

The following types of currency can be exchanged to US Dollars for no fee, with the exception of the Transatlantic, Mediterranean and Northern Europe sailings:

During the Transatlantic and Mediterranean sailings, the currencies listed below can be exchanged to Euros.

During the Northern European sailings, the currencies listed below can be exchanged to Euros, Russian Rouble, Swedish Krona, Danish Krone and UK Pounds.

Australia Dollar
Brazil Real
Canada Dollar
Cayman Dollar
Denmark Kroner
England Pound
European Union Euro
Hong Kong Dollar
Japan Yen
Mexico Peso
Norway Kroner
Scotland Pound
Sweden Kroner
Switzerland Franc
United States Dollar

If a guest exchanged US Dollars to Euros, Russian Rouble, Swedish Krona, Danish Krona or UK Pounds on the ship, the guest can exchange these funds back to US Dollars as long as they provide the onboard receipt.

I asked about making payments on our stateroom account using other currencies, and they said it could only be USD. I thought others said they made Euro payments, but to be safe I will not plan on using extra foreign currencies for that.

Based on this, I think I will only bring UK Pounds and Euros, since I can use them when I travel for work in the future. The other currencies, which I may never use again, I will buy on board so I can exchange back what I don't use. I figure I won't need much so the exchange fee won't be huge and I have to pay an exchange fee at the bank anyway. Plus I won't be stuck with unique foreign currencies if (yikes!) we can't make a stop at one of the ports.
Nice:thumbsup2
Good to know, Thanks:goodvibes

Both our daughters (Alana 16 and Kathryn 11) are very social and outgoing. Kathryn more so than Alana. I think Alana is excited to just be able to hang out in the Stack and do "teen stuff" and Kathryn is thrilled to be able to go to Ocean Quest! She also thinks she'll be spending lots of time in the pool!(she lived in it on the Panama Canal)


Alana will see my Andrew sitting on the chair watching the video games on tv in the Stack. Ask her to check and make sure he is breathing for me:rolleyes: Gonna leave him alone as far as the sea days as we are dragging him around quite a bit in port.

Not sure...but it might be too cold for the pool in the Baltic:confused3
My kids love the hot tub near the family pool-but there might be a line for that:laughing:

[Doingitagain]

Thanks for this info! It's good to know! We are still undecided on what we are going to do money-wise. Would you assume that it can only be cash that they'll exchange?

Yes, I am fairly sure it will only be cash exchanged. There are fees associated with credit card processing.

[Caropooh]

:headache:Hope your wife is feeling better soon too:flower3:
Gonna start calling you Typhoid Robert;)


Nice:thumbsup2
Good to know, Thanks:goodvibes



Alana will see my Andrew sitting on the chair watching the video games on tv in the Stack. Ask her to check and make sure he is breathing for me:rolleyes: Gonna leave him alone as far as the sea days as we are dragging him around quite a bit in port.

Not sure...but it might be too cold for the pool in the Baltic:confused3
My kids love the hot tub near the family pool-but there might be a line for that:laughing:
I will make sure she does periodic checks on him! :upsidedow

We've mentioned to Kathryn that it may be a bit cold for swimming. That didn't seem to phase her!

[RJAYL]

I will make sure she does periodic checks on him! :upsidedow

We've mentioned to Kathryn that it may be a bit cold for swimming. That didn't seem to phase her!

I am hoping for a Baltic Heat Wave!:beach::thumbsup2

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:

[MrsG]

Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. It has been a long week but it is good to be back at school. Part of me is relieved as I was so worried about being away from home for 2 1/2 weeks for the cruise.

You folks are the best! :grouphug:

[MrsG]

Oh, and feel better Robert! :sick:

[jilljill]

I am hoping for a Baltic Heat Wave!:beach::thumbsup2

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:

I'm up for that heat wave as well. :thumbsup2


Robert, I saw your post on the planning thread - no problems if y'all decide to go to Rostock for the day. I know it's only a short train ride away and the train station is right there at the port terminal.


I have a social butterfly as well, she'll be 16. She doesn't like the stack, she'd rather stalk to Cruise Staff although so far she doesn't know of anyone that will be on this sailing. But she'll be busy keeping our friends 3 boys from getting lost on the ship, it's their first cruise and they are thrilled to be going away.


MaryAnn, so glad to hear you are back at work. I totally understand your relief amid your sadness. :grouphug:


Nice to see so many posting that have been away.

[RJAYL]

I'm up for that heat wave as well. :thumbsup2

Robert, I saw your post on the planning thread - no problems if y'all decide to go to Rostock for the day. I know it's only a short train ride away and the train station is right there at the port terminal.. I might then again I might not, I am so confused!:confused3 Wunermunde would have been better later in the cruises!:idea:

Just remember our dinner reservations for that night!popcorn::


I have a social butterfly as well, she'll be 16. She doesn't like the stack, she'd rather stalk to Cruise Staff although so far she doesn't know of anyone that will be on this sailing. But she'll be busy keeping our friends 3 boys from getting lost on the ship, it's their first cruise and they are thrilled to be going away. Your Daughter is going to stalk the cruise staff!:scared1: I will advise DCL security immediately! :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl::laughing::scared1:

[jilljill]

I might then again I might not, I am so confused!:confused3 Wunermunde would have been better later in the cruises!:idea:

Just remember our dinner reservations for that night!popcorn::


Your Daughter is going to stalk the cruise staff!:scared1: I will advise DCL security immediately! :lmao::rotfl2::rotfl::laughing::scared1:

I haven't forgotten. :thumbsup2

I'm sure she will be known by all. Maybe she can take your little one with her and they both can be known by all, with Mickey bars in hand. :rotfl2:

[caven553]

Great! Maybe your youngest can "help" my DD around the kids clubs and such!:hug:

Monica

Mine also just turned 6. Any ideas on getting these youngters familiar with each other over the next few months?

[MrsScooby]

I will make sure she does periodic checks on him! :upsidedow

Thanks, but I just wanted to give a headsup as to his personality type so that noone takes offense to the fact that he is not chatty (at least in the stack).

I am hoping for a Baltic Heat Wave!:beach::thumbsup2
Ditto:thumbsup2

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:
:wave2:

Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. It has been a long week but it is good to be back at school. Part of me is relieved as I was so worried about being away from home for 2 1/2 weeks for the cruise.

You folks are the best! :grouphug:

:hug:

[Celestine]

Sorry I've been a bit MIA - had another exam yesterday so was studying hard, but all the studying in the world does not help when they miss out a bit of the question then tell you with only 10 mins to go in a 2.5 hour paper:scared1: They also included a couple of questions on obsolete legislation that strangely we hadn't covered. I get the result next Friday, so fingers crossed it isn't a resit.

So now the exam is out the way, I've just got to pack Lauren off on her school camp to Wales (a sort of outward bound thing with surfing, assault courses etc.) and I can then get back to serious planning & getting those all important coach details out to everyone, so if you haven'e sent me your e-mail address (mentioning no names, Robert), please do so as sending word docs as a PM tends to be rather like a chocolate teapot:rotfl:

No the exam is also out the way I'm on a diet - 11 weeks to go, so I've got to get going! It's day 1 and DD has just smashed the last of her Easter eggs and it's very tempting!

Celestine

[Kouris_Family]

aloha,
Did not know what the private message was about, but now I know. Yes were are still doing the cruise with everyone.:cool1::cool1::cool1:
We are with the Kouris family. We have booked the Eye/River Cruise and Porter's in London. Doing the Eye and River Cruise on July 15 and dinner at Porter's on July 17 at 1830.
We are also doing the Lanesbourgh for afternoon tea. Thanks for everyones suggestions of all the tea houses.


aloha,
hawaiian mickey

Don't forget to mention the Ice Bar!!!

[RJAYL]

Mine also just turned 6. Any ideas on getting these youngters familiar with each other over the next few months?

Send me a plane ticket & I will send you mine untill the cruise!:thumbsup2:rotfl2::lmao::rotfl::laughing:

[RJAYL]

Sorry I've been a bit MIA - had another exam yesterday so was studying hard, but all the studying in the world does not help when they miss out a bit of the question then tell you with only 10 mins to go in a 2.5 hour paper:scared1: They also included a couple of questions on obsolete legislation that strangely we hadn't covered. I get the result next Friday, so fingers crossed it isn't a resit.

So now the exam is out the way, I've just got to pack Lauren off on her school camp to Wales (a sort of outward bound thing with surfing, assault courses etc.) and I can then get back to serious planning & getting those all important coach details out to everyone, so if you haven'e sent me your e-mail address (mentioning no names, Robert), please do so as sending word docs as a PM tends to be rather like a chocolate teapot:rotfl:

No the exam is also out the way I'm on a diet - 11 weeks to go, so I've got to get going! It's day 1 and DD has just smashed the last of her Easter eggs and it's very tempting!

Celestine

Just Pm'd you, thought you already had it?:confused3:3dglasses

[caven553]

Send me a plane ticket & I will send you mine untill the cruise!:thumbsup2:rotfl2::lmao::rotfl::laughing:

:rotfl:

[jilljill]

Mine also just turned 6. Any ideas on getting these youngters familiar with each other over the next few months?

The link to the children's thread is in the first post.

Also, if you're taking kids until the cruise I'll send you mine and you don't even need to send a plane ticket for her. :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: BTW...she's 16 and loves little kids.
Maybe Robert will let her use his cabin as a daycare. :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[RJAYL]

The link to the children's thread is in the first post.

Also, if you're taking kids until the cruise I'll send you mine and you don't even need to send a plane ticket for her. :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: BTW...she's 16 and loves little kids.
Maybe Robert will let her use his cabin as a daycare. :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

I though your daughter was going to run a daycare in your cabin for the Ballyhoo!:laughing:

Ohh lurking Moderator did you see the thread I started over in WDW Dining!:rotfl2:

[jilljill]

I though your daughter was going to run a daycare in your cabin for the Ballyhoo!:laughing:

Ohh lurking Moderator did you see the thread I started over in WDW Dining!:rotfl2:

Considering she's booked in my friend's cat. 4 and not in our cat. 7 maybe she could use their's. :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: But your's will be so much nicer and concierge can bring up movies for them to watch. :thumbsup2


That's not a board I venture to on here. Do I need to take a look at it for a good laugh?!?

[RJAYL]

Considering she's booked in my friend's cat. 4 and not in our cat. 7 maybe she could use their's. :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: But your's will be so much nicer and concierge can bring up movies for them to watch. :thumbsup2


That's not a board I venture to on here. Do I need to take a look at it for a good laugh?!? I wrote a great Topic title it is almost to 1000 views since this morning!

[jilljill]

I wrote a great Topic title it is almost to 1000 views since this morning!

Nice topic and so very true. Don't know why people are chiming in that are using a Dining Plan tho. I think they need to do away with the dining plan and lower the restaurant prices or if htey keep the prices then improve the quality.

[RJAYL]

Nice topic and so very true. Don't know why people are chiming in that are using a Dining Plan tho. I think they need to do away with the dining plan and lower the restaurant prices or if htey keep the prices then improve the quality.

Either way I agree I would like the Buffet's brought back to their old standard!:thumbsup2 I also would like to see an end to the DDP!

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:
I am going to try the gym this morning:scared:

[jilljill]

Either way I agree I would like the Buffet's brought back to their old standard!:thumbsup2 I also would like to see an end to the DDP!

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:
I am going to try the gym this morning:scared:

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

'Morning

[Caropooh]

Morning
I'm cranky this morning....

[alanapapa]

Morning
I'm cranky this morning....

I am sorry. Look on the bright side, It's FRIDAY:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

I hope you day gets better.

[Caropooh]

I am sorry. Look on the bright side, It's FRIDAY:cool1::cool1::cool1::cool1:

I hope you day gets better.
I'm trying!
I have to bring in AT LEAST 7 water separators today though, so we know that's not a good thing. (FYI, these are 50-60 pound parts that I deal with)

All my Ballyhooers, please remind me when we are on our cruise to NOT think about work! PLEASE!

[caven553]

I'm trying!
I have to bring in AT LEAST 7 water separators today though, so we know that's not a good thing. (FYI, these are 50-60 pound parts that I deal with)

All my Ballyhooers, please remind me when we are on our cruise to NOT think about work! PLEASE!

Stay away from the ladies in my group then - they have to work some. They are the accounting department for the family company and for some reason people still want paid. I told them at least they get to do it from next to the pool on a ship rather than in the office and that I would be happy to bring them drinks in between doing fun stuff :)

[Madisonznana]

I'm trying!
I have to bring in AT LEAST 7 water separators today though, so we know that's not a good thing. (FYI, these are 50-60 pound parts that I deal with)

All my Ballyhooers, please remind me when we are on our cruise to NOT think about work! PLEASE!
Only 72 more days!!!!!!!!!!;)

[jilljill]

I'm trying!
I have to bring in AT LEAST 7 water separators today though, so we know that's not a good thing. (FYI, these are 50-60 pound parts that I deal with)

All my Ballyhooers, please remind me when we are on our cruise to NOT think about work! PLEASE!

Hopefully you won't need to be reminded of that dreaded 4 letter work in 72 days.

[jilljill]

Stay away from the ladies in my group then - they have to work some. They are the accounting department for the family company and for some reason people still want paid. I told them at least they get to do it from next to the pool on a ship rather than in the office and that I would be happy to bring them drinks in between doing fun stuff :)

That's really nice of you to offer to bring them drinks, but they have waiters for that so you don't need to interrupt your fun. :drinking1 But you could offer to bring them food to go with their drinks.

[MrsG]

Wow, 72 days??????? I'd better get crackin' on my plannin' :lmao::lmao:

[Caropooh]

We got our Stockholm Cards, map and Stockholm Card Book thingys today in the mail!

[alanapapa]

We got our Stockholm Cards, map and Stockholm Card Book thingys today in the mail!

So did we. Wow, what a coincidence:lmao:

[Caropooh]

So did we. Wow, what a coincidence:lmao:
Maybe they sent them out at the same time! :rotfl2:

[alanapapa]

Maybe they sent them out at the same time! :rotfl2:

I think they might have.

[RJAYL]

We got our Stockholm Cards, map and Stockholm Card Book thingys today in the mail!

Watched the Samantha Brown show on Stockholm yesterday!

:wave2: Good Morning All! :wave2:
Off with DS to Mass Maritime for a College visit!:car:

[mstinson14]

Madisonznana-
I am busy putting together my fish extender gifts and such, do you know your room number?
Thanks
Sharon

[mstinson14]

Poohmomof5-
I am busy putting together my fish extender gifts and such, do you know your room number?
Thanks
Sharon

[mstinson14]

Cptjackandcrew-
I am busy putting together my fish extender gifts and such, do you know your room number?
Thanks
Sharon

[mca]

Hi folks I have a few questions,

1) I am looking at buying the Oslo, Copenhagen, Tallin and Stockholm cards. Does anyone know which ones will be mailed to me and which must be picked up in person?

2) Any information on the Premier Inn chain of hotels, specifically the one in Dover at the cruise port?

3) For those who have cruised from Dover before, what differences can I expect between the terminal in Port Canaveral?

[Caropooh]

Hi folks I have a few questions,

1) I am looking at buying the Oslo, Copenhagen, Tallin and Stockholm cards. Does anyone know which ones will be mailed to me and which must be picked up in person?

2) Any information on the Premier Inn chain of hotels, specifically the one in Dover at the cruise port?

3) For those who have cruised from Dover before, what differences can I expect between the terminal in Port Canaveral?
The only thing I can help you with is the Stockholm Card. Ours were mailed to us. They came to us very quickly. I just looked and we were charged on 5/3 and we received them yesterday.

[MrsScooby]

Sorry I've been a bit MIA - had another exam yesterday so was studying hard, but all the studying in the world does not help when they miss out a bit of the question then tell you with only 10 mins to go in a 2.5 hour paper:scared1: They also included a couple of questions on obsolete legislation that strangely we hadn't covered. I get the result next Friday, so fingers crossed it isn't a resit.

So now the exam is out the way, I've just got to pack Lauren off on her school camp to Wales (a sort of outward bound thing with surfing, assault courses etc.) and I can then get back to serious planning & getting those all important coach details out to everyone, so if you haven'e sent me your e-mail address (mentioning no names, Robert), please do so as sending word docs as a PM tends to be rather like a chocolate teapot:rotfl:

No the exam is also out the way I'm on a diet - 11 weeks to go, so I've got to get going! It's day 1 and DD has just smashed the last of her Easter eggs and it's very tempting!

Celestine
Hope the exam goes well:hug:

Been trying to diet as well-DH bought me some chocolate covered strawberries as a Mother's day gift-which were wonderful-but then added 3 mini-cheesecakes (supposedly individual size) as well...and of course I had to eat them:headache: Took me several days though:littleangel:
Diet officially re-starts on Monday:rolleyes1

I'm trying!
I have to bring in AT LEAST 7 water separators today though, so we know that's not a good thing. (FYI, these are 50-60 pound parts that I deal with)

All my Ballyhooers, please remind me when we are on our cruise to NOT think about work! PLEASE!
At a very stressful spot with work as well. I'm finsihed with a the first part of a special review program (lasted 6 months) on Monday and then get the results from that sometime in the next month:guilty:
Stay away from the ladies in my group then - they have to work some. They are the accounting department for the family company and for some reason people still want paid. I told them at least they get to do it from next to the pool on a ship rather than in the office and that I would be happy to bring them drinks in between doing fun stuff :)
How long will that take them:confused3
A few hours won't be too bad-but too many drinks of the day and who knows what will happen to the paychecks;)

Only 72 more days!!!!!!!!!!;)
71:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

Watched the Samantha Brown show on Stockholm yesterday!

:wave2: Good Morning All! :wave2:
Off with DS to Mass Maritime for a College visit!:car:

Good afternoon :wave2:
Also watched the Samantha Brown episode on Stockholm-very cool:thumbsup2
Made the kids watch it as well-they were not happy at first but warmed up after a few minutes. The Vasa looks great-we are definitely going there first thing in the morning:woohoo:
Hi folks I have a few questions,

1) I am looking at buying the Oslo, Copenhagen, Tallin and Stockholm cards. Does anyone know which ones will be mailed to me and which must be picked up in person?

2) Any information on the Premier Inn chain of hotels, specifically the one in Dover at the cruise port?

3) For those who have cruised from Dover before, what differences can I expect between the terminal in Port Canaveral?

Can help a little with number 2:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186313-d488719-Reviews-Premier_Inn_Dover_Central-Dover_Kent_England.html

Barb found a very reasonably priced hotel near the airport-(Jury's Inn) that looked good:confused3
She also has cruised out of the port in Dover before (also Scrapycruiser too, right?)
The DCL port in Port Canaveral is much nicer than the Los Angeles port-but never been to the Dover port so don't know for sure. I'm guessing typical cruise port without the extras that DCL has in Port Canaveral:confused3

The June 12th Baltic cruise is much closer to their date so sometimes I lurk over there to see what they are planning:rolleyes1
Pretty sure there are folks on that cruise that are staying in Dover and might have some info for you in that department.

Good Luck:goodvibes

[Madisonznana]

Madisonznana-
I am busy putting together my fish extender gifts and such, do you know your room number?
Thanks
Sharon

Yes, I do, it its 7606

[Marla Hellwig]

I have been checking out the Magic in the Med vidoes and etc and checking out the navigators that have been posted - I know they might be the same for us, but did notice that at certain ports DCL photographers will be at certan locations

Photo pass for the 11 night cruise is pricing at 399.95

Internet .75 a minute, 55.00 for 100 min, 100.00 for 200 min, and 150.00 for 500 minutes

Also been looking at spa features

http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise-line/

[JetsMets]

but, if anyone wants to reach my daughters just PM me here.

Their names are Kaitlin (10) and Allison (8). They have talked to a few great kids on here but would love to meet even more.

[smilis]

Hi All,

Have sad news. My mom passed away in her sleep this morning. It has been a hectic day making the arrangements. She was 92 and had Alzheimer's. She lived with us and we had a live-in aide, but it is still hard. The wake is Mon and the funeral is Tues. My brother is coming in for the week from AZ. Please keep my mom in your prayers that she is in a better place.
:cloud9:

So sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers go out to you and the family.

We've been on a short vacation in Jamaica, so just playing catch up now.

Sandy :cheer2::boat::sail:

[smilis]

Hey there :wave2:
We are also celebrating our anniversary on the cruise:banana:
Also Sandy too I think:confused: (Did I remember right Sandy:confused3)

Anyway, what I have heard from others is that it helps alot if you get them in there the first night when many others are in the same boat and don't know anyone. After that it can be harder (not impossible though) to find a buddy.

My DD13 (Kelly) is also a social butterfly-she loves to talk and loves to make friends with the crew as well. She is thrilled when they remember her name:laughing:
My DS16 (Andrew) is mostly quiet and very much the gamer. He'll stay in the stack just for the video games:rolleyes:

Yep you got it right Laurie. I'm the one that can't keep track of how many years. :rotfl: DH can tell you right off the bat that it's 33 years not 32 as I posted on the 1st post. :love::love::cloud9:

Can't believe how chatty you've all been since we left on April 30th for Jamaica. Only gone 5 days and you're well into this new thread :surfweb:

I've got to get back into planning mode for the cruise, but playing catch up at work and home :laundy: I'm trying to decide between 3 different tour operators for St. Petersburg with all basically the same custom itinerary. Anastasia tours holds appeal because of not having to pay up front :rolleyes1 My mom is in unstable health as well so that is kind of driving our decision as to which operator we might go with in St.P.

Sandy :cheer2::boat::sail:

[Celestine]

OK, with just 10 weeks to go, I'm calling a slightly early end to the FE. THere are currently 14 participants.

If you want to join in this fun activity, please PM me or e-mail by Friday May 14. FE lists will then be e-mailed to those taking part next week-end or early the following week (I"m doing the moonwalk next Saturday so may not see much of Sunday!)

Celestine

[hawaiian mickey]

aloha,

Happy Mother's Day :cool1::thumbsup2:love::yay::cheer2:

aloha,
hawaiian mickey

[MrsG]

Yes,

Happy Mother's Day to all!

[jilljill]

Happy Mother's Day :flower3:

[jilljill]

Hi folks I have a few questions,


3) For those who have cruised from Dover before, what differences can I expect between the terminal in Port Canaveral?
The Dover terminal is very, very small and very generic. The porters were right outside the terminal and we checked our bags before heading inside. There were some chairs set up in the terminal, but they were not in use at the time we arrived which was shortly after noon and boarding had already started. We were able to walk right up and check in, we were then directed to the embarkation photo and then boarded the ship.
This was for a Carnival sailing in 2008.

[Marla Hellwig]

A happy Mother's Day!

:)

[Madisonznana]

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

[mca]

Can help a little with number 2:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g186313-d488719-Reviews-Premier_Inn_Dover_Central-Dover_Kent_England.html



The Dover terminal is very, very small and very generic. The porters were right outside the terminal and we checked our bags before heading inside. There were some chairs set up in the terminal, but they were not in use at the time we arrived which was shortly after noon and boarding had already started. We were able to walk right up and check in, we were then directed to the embarkation photo and then boarded the ship.
This was for a Carnival sailing in 2008.

Thanks :cool1:

[mca]

The only thing I can help you with is the Stockholm Card. Ours were mailed to us. They came to us very quickly. I just looked and we were charged on 5/3 and we received them yesterday.

Thanks,

I think I read somewhere that the Oslo card and the Tallin have to be picked up in person. That we be a drag, I hate standing in line especially when thousands of people get off at the same time.

[mstinson14]

good morning!!

[RJAYL]

good morning!!

:wave2: Good Morning Back at Ya & everyone else! :wave2:

[jilljill]

'Morning all :flower3:

[Cptjackandcrew]

Cptjackandcrew-
I am busy putting together my fish extender gifts and such, do you know your room number?
Thanks
Sharon
Sorry, I just found this thread today. I didn't realize that when a thread closed I had to re-sign up. I was wondering why I hadn't heard from anyone in awhile. We are in room #2602. Is everyone still planning one family FE per room?

[Madisonznana]

Sorry, I just found this thread today. I didn't realize that when a thread closed I had to re-sign up. I was wondering why I hadn't heard from anyone in awhile. We are in room #2602. Is everyone still planning one family FE per room?

Yes......I am.

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list :thumbsup2

[RJAYL]

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:
Where have all the Ballyhooer's gone?:confused3

[jilljill]

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:
Where have all the Ballyhooer's gone?:confused3

'Morning


I think they are all planning, or trying to not choke on their dinner. Sorry Andrew, I had to mention that and I'm glad that you are fine after your ordeal the other night.

[alanapapa]

'Morning


I think they are all planning, or trying to not choke on their dinner. Sorry Andrew, I had to mention that and I'm glad that you are fine after your ordeal the other night.

It is okay Barb. Friends are allowed to razz friends, especially when they did something stupid.

[Caropooh]

:wave2: Good Morning All :wave2:
Where have all the Ballyhooer's gone?:confused3
busy helping build planes so we can all Ballyhoo together!

'Morning


I think they are all planning, or trying to not choke on their dinner. Sorry Andrew, I had to mention that and I'm glad that you are fine after your ordeal the other night.
:rolleyes1

It is okay Barb. Friends are allowed to razz friends, especially when they did something stupid.

I'm remembering this for future use! ;)

[caven553]

Laura (sister-in-law) just graduated this weekend from UNL (University of Nebraska, Lincoln) in music performance! Now we can work on finalizing all of the last details for the trip!

[jilljill]

It is okay Barb. Friends are allowed to razz friends, especially when they did something stupid.

Just glad everything turned out fine. Don't do that again, it's not a good thing to have your daughter's watch.
Caro, at least you couldn't be blamed since you had walked away. :thumbsup2

[jilljill]

Laura (sister-in-law) just graduated this weekend from UNL (University of Nebraska, Lincoln) in music performance! Now we can work on finalizing all of the last details for the trip!

Congrats to your SIL. :flower3:
Now on to planning...

[RJAYL]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ:faint:

[jilljill]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ:faint:

Is that the meds kicking in?!? :rotfl2: :confused3 :rotfl:

[RJAYL]

Is that the meds kicking in?!? :rotfl2: :confused3 :rotfl:

Who needs meds when I can fall asleep reading this thread!:3dglassespopcorn:::rolleyes1

[jilljill]

Who needs meds when I can fall asleep reading this thread!:3dglassespopcorn:::rolleyes1

Ahhh....now I see why you are sleeping. :headache:

[MrsScooby]

Sorry, I just found this thread today. I didn't realize that when a thread closed I had to re-sign up. I was wondering why I hadn't heard from anyone in awhile. We are in room #2602. Is everyone still planning one family FE per room?
Glad you found us:goodvibes
I'm thinking of maybe 2 small gifts per cabin-but that might change when we start packing and weighing our bags:rolleyes1
Or if the number goes up:confused3

'Morning


I think they are all planning, or trying to not choke on their dinner. Sorry Andrew, I had to mention that and I'm glad that you are fine after your ordeal the other night.
:eek:

It is okay Barb. Friends are allowed to razz friends, especially when they did something stupid.
Glad you are ok Andrew:thumbsup2

Laura (sister-in-law) just graduated this weekend from UNL (University of Nebraska, Lincoln) in music performance! Now we can work on finalizing all of the last details for the trip!

Congrats to your SiL:cheer2:
Lots of planning going on:woohoo:

[MrsScooby]

Finally got our London Pass booklets and cards in the mail:dance3:
Trying to forget that I paid more than I had to:headache:

Looking through the discount booklet and found a restaurant that I might want to try for Saturday night.

Anyone been to Punch Tavern?

http://www.punchtavern.com/

The menu looked good:confused3

[markmyboy]

SO...I've finally gotten to the point where I am looking at how to get from the Heathrow to our hotel. I think our best bet with the kids and the luggage is going to be a taxi. Just wondering what is customary as far as tipping the taxi driver?

As far as London planning, the only other thing I've looked into was seeing Wicked, and all I had to do was take a look and I bought tickets! We got a great deal in comparison to trying to see it on Broadway. I'm pretty sure we'll want to ride the London Eye, but haven't figured out what the rest of us will all want to do together. With only 65 days to go, I better get started!

~Bridget

[Marla Hellwig]

Haven't made final decision on FE - have some ideas but need to get off the fence and decide

Been looking at what we want to do in London but not in any particular order or on what day - figure with us coming in a few days early we have some flexibilty on our days - plus we can get over the 'jet lag'

Trying to figure out if I want to pick up some adult beverage (s) and carry on or just pay on the ship

decisions decisions decisions

[MrsScooby]

SO...I've finally gotten to the point where I am looking at how to get from the Heathrow to our hotel. I think our best bet with the kids and the luggage is going to be a taxi. Just wondering what is customary as far as tipping the taxi driver?

As far as London planning, the only other thing I've looked into was seeing Wicked, and all I had to do was take a look and I bought tickets! We got a great deal in comparison to trying to see it on Broadway. I'm pretty sure we'll want to ride the London Eye, but haven't figured out what the rest of us will all want to do together. With only 65 days to go, I better get started!

~Bridget
Hey Bridget :wave2:

Tipping the taxi driver is usually 10% from what I heard.

Also a bunch of us are on the London Eye at 3:45 pm on the Friday before the cruise (July 16th). There is a package where you book the London Eye, a river cruise and dinner at Porters Restaurant - which several of us are doing and everyone is welcome:goodvibes
It's the LE at 3:45, then the cruise and then walk to Porters (dinner around 6-6:30 or so). Just google and you should find the package deals if you want to join us.

Haven't made final decision on FE - have some ideas but need to get off the fence and decide

Been looking at what we want to do in London but not in any particular order or on what day - figure with us coming in a few days early we have some flexibilty on our days - plus we can get over the 'jet lag'

Trying to figure out if I want to pick up some adult beverage (s) and carry on or just pay on the ship

decisions decisions decisions

We only have barely 2 days to see London-I imagine we will crash when we get on the ship on Sunday:rolleyes:

I like to try different drinks and don't drink alot anyway-so I just buy on the ship rather than bring on:confused3

Lots of decisions-so I try to make a few each week or so. Hopefully I am set by July:rolleyes1

[Flora Fan]

I got it!!! I got it!!! :cool1: Our #1 excursion: Berlin Discovery. Feel like I have won the lottery. :banana:

[KathyInCitrus]

I got it!!! I got it!!! :cool1: Our #1 excursion: Berlin Discovery. Feel like I have won the lottery. :banana:

CONGRATS!!! :cool1::banana::yay::banana::cool1:

[smilis]

Just catching up with you all from the past few days. You have been rather quiet. :rolleyes1:confused: Everybody must be busy with their plans. :surfweb:. We're (read I'm) still trying to decide which company to go with in St. P for excursion:confused3:confused3 DH is not a lot of help. :lmao:

I seem to recall somebody (Andrew perhaps) mentioning what dining rotation he was on. I spoke with DCL this evening and they said it was all a matter of preference. Even though we've been on other DCL cruises, I'm not sure we have a favorite rotation. What's everybody else doing :chat: or do you have a favorite rotation preference?

I certainly will be anxious to hear what the other Baltic cruisers say about the weather. It could change the whole idea of what I'm thinking I'll be taking if it turns out to be a lot cooler :scared1: than I'm hoping for.:eek:

Sandy :cheer2::boat::sail:

[Cptjackandcrew]

Just catching up with you all from the past few days. You have been rather quiet. :rolleyes1:confused: Everybody must be busy with their plans. :surfweb:. We're (read I'm) still trying to decide which company to go with in St. P for excursion:confused3:confused3 DH is not a lot of help. :lmao:

I seem to recall somebody (Andrew perhaps) mentioning what dining rotation he was on. I spoke with DCL this evening and they said it was all a matter of preference. Even though we've been on other DCL cruises, I'm not sure we have a favorite rotation. What's everybody else doing :chat: or do you have a favorite rotation preference?

I certainly will be anxious to hear what the other Baltic cruisers say about the weather. It could change the whole idea of what I'm thinking I'll be taking if it turns out to be a lot cooler :scared1: than I'm hoping for.:eek:

Sandy :cheer2::boat::sail:
We have always done first dining, but signed up for second this time around. My rationale was that the days are full and if I wasn't up for a sit down dinner then we could go to the show when we board and then get room service later on.

[MrsScooby]

I got it!!! I got it!!! :cool1: Our #1 excursion: Berlin Discovery. Feel like I have won the lottery. :banana:
That's wonderful:thumbsup2
We'll be in Berlin too but not with DCL-maybe we'll see you there:goodvibes

Just catching up with you all from the past few days. You have been rather quiet. :rolleyes1:confused: Everybody must be busy with their plans. :surfweb:. We're (read I'm) still trying to decide which company to go with in St. P for excursion:confused3:confused3 DH is not a lot of help. :lmao:

I seem to recall somebody (Andrew perhaps) mentioning what dining rotation he was on. I spoke with DCL this evening and they said it was all a matter of preference. Even though we've been on other DCL cruises, I'm not sure we have a favorite rotation. What's everybody else doing :chat: or do you have a favorite rotation preference?

I certainly will be anxious to hear what the other Baltic cruisers say about the weather. It could change the whole idea of what I'm thinking I'll be taking if it turns out to be a lot cooler :scared1: than I'm hoping for.:eek:

Sandy :cheer2::boat::sail:
Ummm, never really mattered to me what rotation we had:confused3 I guess it is a little better to be in the more formal restaurant (Lumierre's) on formal night-especially if you are dressing up, but since that falls on our night in Palo, it doesn't make a difference to us:confused3
Some people prefer Parrot Cay for pirate night, but not even sure if we are having a pirate night on this cruise either:confused3

Plus the weather can be very unpredictable-so packing is tricky making sure you are covered for both hot days and cool days:confused3

I posted this blog on the main boards for someone else, but I just noticed today it gives a great idea of how to dress for the Baltic as well. In the pics-the girl is often wearing a jacket, but sometimes you can see where she has taken off the jacket and sweater and is just wearing a t-shirt. It looks like they had some nice weather for the most part in July 2008, but also some rain as well. Just like this past spring in VA, we had some days that were down right hot and some days where I was putting on the heat in the house and wearing a jacket outside:upsidedow

http://cpbaltic08.blog.co.uk/

[Cptjackandcrew]

We have always done first dining, but signed up for second this time around. My rationale was that the days are full and if I wasn't up for a sit down dinner then we could go to the show when we board and then get room service later on.
My mistake, I thought you were talking about dining not rotation of restaurants. Sorry.

[MrsScooby]

We have always done first dining, but signed up for second this time around. My rationale was that the days are full and if I wasn't up for a sit down dinner then we could go to the show when we board and then get room service later on.

My mistake, I thought you were talking about dining not rotation of restaurants. Sorry.

Actually an interesting debate...I'm sure there will be times we wished we had late dining, but for the most part we like dinner early. Part of the reason we decided not to cruise with my DMiL as she insisted on a late dining time (among other things as well:rolleyes1)

Planning on a dinner in St Petersburg for the first night:woohoo:
And Germany will be whatever we can grab as we get back from Berlin.

[jilljill]

I got it!!! I got it!!! :cool1: Our #1 excursion: Berlin Discovery. Feel like I have won the lottery. :banana:
Congrats on getting the excursion you wanted.


Just catching up with you all from the past few days. You have been rather quiet. :rolleyes1:confused: Everybody must be busy with their plans. :surfweb:. We're (read I'm) still trying to decide which company to go with in St. P for excursion:confused3:confused3 DH is not a lot of help. :lmao:

I seem to recall somebody (Andrew perhaps) mentioning what dining rotation he was on. I spoke with DCL this evening and they said it was all a matter of preference. Even though we've been on other DCL cruises, I'm not sure we have a favorite rotation. What's everybody else doing :chat: or do you have a favorite rotation preference?

I certainly will be anxious to hear what the other Baltic cruisers say about the weather. It could change the whole idea of what I'm thinking I'll be taking if it turns out to be a lot cooler :scared1: than I'm hoping for.:eek:

Sandy :cheer2::boat::sail:
It's never mattered to me which rotation we get. I've never figured out why people stress over being in a particular restaurant on a particular night.

Layering the is the way to go in the Baltics. 2 years ago we had nice weather, it was in the mid 60's and sunny most of the time so a jacket was needed in the morning into early afternoon.
Don't forget to pack an umbrella and/or a weather proof jacket, especially for StP. July can be very wet for StP.


That's wonderful:thumbsup2
We'll be in Berlin too but not with DCL-maybe we'll see you there:goodvibes


Ummm, never really mattered to me what rotation we had:confused3 I guess it is a little better to be in the more formal restaurant (Lumierre's) on formal night-especially if you are dressing up, but since that falls on our night in Palo, it doesn't make a difference to us:confused3
Some people prefer Parrot Cay for pirate night, but not even sure if we are having a pirate night on this cruise either:confused3

Plus the weather can be very unpredictable-so packing is tricky making sure you are covered for both hot days and cool days:confused3

I posted this blog on the main boards for someone else, but I just noticed today it gives a great idea of how to dress for the Baltic as well. In the pics-the girl is often wearing a jacket, but sometimes you can see where she has taken off the jacket and sweater and is just wearing a t-shirt. It looks like they had some nice weather for the most part in July 2008, but also some rain as well. Just like this past spring in VA, we had some days that were down right hot and some days where I was putting on the heat in the house and wearing a jacket outside:upsidedow

http://cpbaltic08.blog.co.uk/

We also cruised in July 2008 and layered with a jacket and t-shirt. StP was wet on day and dry and sunny the other. The day we were docked in Warnemunde, it rained in the morning in port and then the sun came out around 11am, but we heard it rained all day in Berlin.
For the most part we wore jackets in the morning and shed them from getting warm walking around and the sun being out.

DH also likes the zip-off pants so he doesn't have to pack shorts in addition to pants.

[jilljill]

'Morning all

[RJAYL]

'Morning all

Yeah what Barb said!!:lmao:

Trying to get my plans for London finalized, Big Bis vs Hop on Hop off,

I found an interesting full day bus tour with early entry to the tower of london & crown jewels, changing of the guards, st pauls & all the sites then a river cruise & finishes with the London Eye!:thumbsup2 but its pricey! oh & they pick you up at your Hotel at 7:30 in the morning!

Premium tours https://www.premiumtours.co.uk/tours/tour/total-london-full-day-tour.id40.html

Watch the video it makes it seem so easy!:cloud9:

[MrsScooby]

'Morning all

Yeah what Barb said!!:lmao:


:wave2:

Good morning:goodvibes

[MrsScooby]

Layering the is the way to go in the Baltics. 2 years ago we had nice weather, it was in the mid 60's and sunny most of the time so a jacket was needed in the morning into early afternoon.
Don't forget to pack an umbrella and/or a weather proof jacket, especially for StP. July can be very wet for StP.




We also cruised in July 2008 and layered with a jacket and t-shirt. StP was wet on day and dry and sunny the other. The day we were docked in Warnemunde, it rained in the morning in port and then the sun came out around 11am, but we heard it rained all day in Berlin.
For the most part we wore jackets in the morning and shed them from getting warm walking around and the sun being out.

DH also likes the zip-off pants so he doesn't have to pack shorts in addition to pants.
Debating on the umbrella:confused3 Just seems easier to bring a rain poncho:confused3

I've been trying to push the zip-off pants to DH, but all he remembers is that we used to get those for my DS when he was little:rolleyes:
They have some nice ones at REI-so if they go on sale I'm getting them for him anyway:rolleyes1 I'm still trying to lose weight so will hopefully buy a smaller size for me come July.


Trying to get my plans for London finalized, Big Bis vs Hop on Hop off,

I found an interesting full day bus tour with early entry to the tower of london & crown jewels, changing of the guards, st pauls & all the sites then a river cruise & finishes with the London Eye!:thumbsup2 but its pricey! oh & they pick you up at your Hotel at 7:30 in the morning!

Premium tours https://www.premiumtours.co.uk/tours/tour/total-london-full-day-tour.id40.html

Watch the video it makes it seem so easy!:cloud9:
Looks great:thumbsup2
That is not a bad price actually if you take into consideration that it includes transport:confused3

Having a hard time cramming in everything we want to see with many of the buildings opening at 9 am and closing at 5 or 6. Can't get into the Punch Tavern for dinner like I wanted as they have a wedding reception there for Saturday night (sounds like a fun wedding). We are just going to grab lunch somewhere between Westminster Abbey and St Paul's Cathedral. Still looking for a good place for dinner on Saturday night:confused3

Right now for Fri-we have Trafalgar Square-then to LE/cruise/Porters.
For Sat.- start at Westminster Abbey, then Churchill's war rooms, then St Paul's Cathedral, then Globe theater, then Tower of London till they close. DH wants to try squeezing in the Tower Bridge exhibit as well, but I don't see us having time:confused3

We may swing by Buckinham Palace as well, but a changing of the guard will have to wait for next time.

Gotta get our oyster cards soon.

Otherwise most of London is planned for us.

[KathyInCitrus]

We're staying at the Park Plaza Riverbank. Gatwick Express to Victoria Station. Taxi to the hotel. The other 2 are probably going to take the Heathrow Express to Paddington, and ?somehow? :confused3 get to the hotel.

Two of our party are doing a Grayline-Golden Tours tour of London (first-timers). I'm doing the British Museum and maybe try to catch Harrod's and/or Baker Street on my own.

The more adventurous one (me) is doing a twilight tour of Stonehenge (also with Golden Tours).

Now that I think about it, I don't think we're planning on eating at all! :scratchin
Although, I would like to try a. . . :drinking1 . . . pub!

[RJAYL]

We are arriving Wednesday evening I would have booked the Premium tour for Thursday morning but the bus would pick us up at 7:30 AM at the hotel converted to US time about 2:30 in the morning:headache:

I think I will get tickets for one of the Hop on Hop off tours & the London Eye that way whatever time we all get up we can hit that maybe the river cruise for an overview!:dance3:

Then I will book some sort of tour group or private for Friday

Saturday we are going to Portabello road in the Am I have sent away for my free guide, & we can shop Harrods in the evening!:dance3:popcorn:: The DW will be happy I think :confused3

[jilljill]

We are arriving Wednesday evening I would have booked the Premium tour for Thursday morning but the bus would pick us up at 7:30 AM at the hotel converted to US time about 2:30 in the morning:headache:

I think I will get tickets for one of the Hop on Hop off tours & the London Eye that way whatever time we all get up we can hit that maybe the river cruise for an overview!:dance3:

Then I will book some sort of tour group or private for Friday

Saturday we are going to Portabello road in the Am I have sent away for my free guide, & we can shop Harrods in the evening!:dance3:popcorn:: The DW will be happy I think :confused3

Thanks, I had no idea Harrods was open late each evening. I'm used to them only being open late on Thursday evenings. I'm sure DH will just love that. :headache: :rotfl2:
http://www.harrods.com/HarrodsStore/visiting

Robert...you can sign up DW to receive their catalogs in the mail. You are very welcome for the tip. :laughing: :headache: :rolleyes1

We arrive Friday morning and have no plans but Harrods and DH wants to go to Portobello Road Sat. to the markets. I guess we'll figure something out when we get there.

[RJAYL]

http://www.portobelloroad.co.uk/aboutpada.asp :teacher: :thumbsup2

[RJAYL]

Thanks, I had no idea Harrods was open late each evening. I'm used to them only being open late on Thursday evenings. I'm sure DH will just love that. :headache: :rotfl2:
http://www.harrods.com/HarrodsStore/visiting

Robert...you can sign up DW to receive their catalogs in the mail. You are very welcome for the tip. :laughing: :headache: :rolleyes1

We arrive Friday morning and have no plans but Harrods and DH wants to go to Portobello Road Sat. to the markets. I guess we'll figure something out when we get there.

On both Bus routes back to my hotel!

I wish there was a multi day pass for the HoHo buses

[jilljill]

http://www.portobelloroad.co.uk/aboutpada.asp :teacher: :thumbsup2

Thanks

[jilljill]

I picked up my currency yesterday. I'm going to go back and order some more for Copenhagen to pay for our Tivoli tickets, about $126 for 7 people 12 & up and 1 child. My friend wants to go there so we'll hit that when they open at 11:00 and stay for a couple of hours or so.
I was really happy with the rates for the currency. Denmark was about 25% less than what we had 2 years ago.

[RJAYL]

I picked up my currency yesterday. I'm going to go back and order some more for Copenhagen to pay for our Tivoli tickets, about $126 for 7 people 12 & up and 1 child. My friend wants to go there so we'll hit that when they open at 11:00 and stay for a couple of hours or so.
I was really happy with the rates for the currency. Denmark was about 25% less than what we had 2 years ago.

Euro & Pound were both down again today soomer or later I will buy pounds not to sure about Euro's I might just let it ride & convert over there!:hourglass