August 16, 2011, Disney Dream - Part 2

[hmansure]

Two Times the Fun in the Caribbean Sun - Part 2!

Link to Part 1 - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2322075

Jenanderson has graciously taken on the task of setting up a website for our group. If you would like to be included please send her a PM with the following information and she will include you and send the login/password information. Only those who include their information will have access.

http://web.me.com/jenbanderson/DreamCruise/Welcome.html

Please include info such as:
• Screen Name
• Real Names/Ages of Children
• stateroom number:
• dining rotation:
• where you are from:
• celebrations:
• will you be doing more than the cruise:
• do you want to be a part of the fish exchange?

[uncw89]

Wow! I'm the first one here...after you, of course Harry! You're on the ball

[hmansure]

Wow! I'm the first one here...after you, of course Harry! You're on the ball

I think we are one of the first Dream sailings to max out their first thread, too....

[hmansure]

Continuing a conversation from the previous thread about running in the 5K at CC.... I think I mentioned my "issues" with running in the heat :rotfl: Not a good thing for me. I can do it, but my body rebels!

Temp here today was 90 and off I went on a 5 mile run. I'll usually wait until the temp goes down a bit or treadmill instead.... Same result though - I finished, but oh did I look and feel like [fill in your own colorful adjective here]... :rotfl:

I think I would do better in an area with better air quality (CC for example) - there was an air quality alert here today (gotta love that, eh?!). Perhaps it's that as opposed to the temps/humidity?!

[uncw89]

I don't do well in hot weather either and I'm not even running!:rotfl: I don't like really hot weather and I even live near the beach! I don't go that much though!:rotfl2:

[hmansure]

I don't do well in hot weather either and I'm not even running!:rotfl: I don't like really hot weather and I even live near the beach! I don't go that much though!:rotfl2:

I'm thinking the air quality is a tad better down there in NC?

[BigDogHU75]

Thanks for starting the new thread.

[uncw89]

Yes, the air quality is good here. I'm only 15 minutes from the beach too. Not much air pollution here!

[cruisinpenguin]

WOW!! I can't believe we've maxed out our first thread too funny!! Haven't posted in awhile been very busy especially the next 3 weeks coming. Then we'll be leaving in 70 days for the World so very excited staying at Bay Lake Towers 2 bedroom Magic Kingdom view. We almost book a 4 day Wonder cruise this week for the end of our Disney vacation in August, but realized our son would miss his last summer reading class so we didn't book it :( oh well just have to wait for the Dream!! Laurie

[RanCan]

Just checking in on the new thread! Have a good one!

[sdchickie]

Hi all, thanks for starting a new thread. How exciting that we've been chatty enough to need a second thread! I've been running the treadmill lately, I just don't like the heat or humidity and like Harry said, the air quality around here has been bad too. It is supposed to cool off this weekend so maybe I can get back on the road. I think if we run/walk the CC 5K it should be ok even with the August heat. I just booked a 7 day cruise for NYE on the Wonder they have Cat 12's really cheap, almost half price! Now I just need to find a summer job to pay for it, since I'm just a substitute teacher I don't get paid through the summer. Any good ideas for summer jobs? I feel like a teenager again!

[jbm02]

:wave2: hi, everyone! Glad I found the new thread!!! DD10 and I are running the "Freihofers Run For Women 5K" this weekend - it's our 4th year in a row. It's a great rae - tere will be over 5000 women!
But, on a much more impressive note- Jen Anderson will be running a HALF MARATHON this weekend. GOOD LUCK JEN AND PAUL!!!! Have a great race!!!:cool1:

Have a great weekend everyone Jude

[hmansure]

Yes, the air quality is good here. I'm only 15 minutes from the beach too. Not much air pollution here!

I need to move!!! :laughing:

[hmansure]

:wave2: hi, everyone! Glad I found the new thread!!! DD10 and I are running the "Freihofers Run For Women 5K" this weekend - it's our 4th year in a row. It's a great rae - tere will be over 5000 women!
But, on a much more impressive note- Jen Anderson will be running a HALF MARATHON this weekend. GOOD LUCK JEN AND PAUL!!!! Have a great race!!!:cool1:

Have a great weekend everyone Jude

Good luck to all the runners this weekend :goodvibes

[hmansure]

Any good ideas for summer jobs? I feel like a teenager again!

I was reading that summer jobs are tougher to come by for teenagers this year because they are competing with those just looking for ANY job...

Congrats on the good deal you got! Sounds exciting!

[allardk46]

Hi everyone - just checking in.

Wow a second thread and we are still more than a year away. :rotfl:

This weekend is recital weekend and very busy for us. The girls have 4 shows and the family all works. It is great, fun, stressful, exciting, tiring, etc.

For all those going to Disney this summer - have a blast.

Janeanne

[uncw89]

I need to move!!! :laughing:

Come on down!:)
Good luck to all the runners this weekend!

[goodguy23]

My family will be on this cruise, how do I get in touch with jenanderson to get the password for the website, etc?
Thanks,
Eric

[sdchickie]

:welcome: Eric and family!
You have to PM Jen, but I don't know if you can PM or not since you don't have very many posts. Jen has not been on here much lately, but she'll check in and see that you've just joined and get the password to ya.

[jbm02]

:goodvibesEric
Jen is running a half marathon tomorrow!! I'm sure she will get back to you soon!
Welcome to a great cruise!!! :cool1:

[jenanderson]

Oh my...I just found our 2nd thread! I really need to get a subscription going again so that I can keep up. I really am sorry that I have been MIA this spring but life has just been really crazy! I am totally looking forward to finishing school up next week and then I promise to pay close attention to things and am going to dedicate several days to updating our website! :thumbsup2

Eric - I will send you a PM. You can then send me an e-mail with the information I need and we will get you connected! Welcome aboard!

Jude - Thanks for all the running support...on all the threads! :rotfl2: It is getting closer to tomorrow and I am starting to feel a bit more nervous. I feel like I should really do some stress eating but instead, I am off to Emily & Ben's dress rehearsal.

Castaway Cay 5K - I should get a list going of people who are planning on doing this. I know we are going to CC 2 times, so it will be interesting to see who is planning on running it and what day (or both?). DH and I are planning on running it at least once. The kids might want to give it a try as well...we will have to see. Last time it took me FOREVER to finish it but I am hoping to finish with a more respectable time next summer.

Have a great night and I promise I will be much more active after next Friday!

Jen

[msteddom]

Hi Everyone!

It's been months and months since I've posted, but I found the new thread and had to pop in to say hello! I've still got two weeks to go before the school year ends, then I'm teaching summer school, but the two weeks off in between will be heavenly! Hopefully I'll be able to post more over the summer.


Melissa

[sdchickie]

Hey Jen, how did the race go? Was the weather ok for that long of a run?

[jenanderson]

Hey Jen, how did the race go? Was the weather ok for that long of a run?

The race was really good! :thumbsup2 Here is a bit of the summary I posted on the WISH thread of the DIS...

We got to the race about 6:15 AM and I was stunned by all the runners (even though I knew it would be huge, I was still surprised). I was even more surprised when I saw that our area to line up was about 2 blocks back from the start line (this was based on the pace we were aiming for). The weather really was cooperating with us as it was a perfect temperature. There were points where it was really sunny and hot and other times where the skies were a bit cloudy and a slight breeze would come (loved this part). DH and I felt really good this morning and the first miles passed pretty quickly. We had planned on walking at mile 4...but didn't. We walked for a couple of moments to get drinks at mile 5 and then ran right away again. We planned on walking at mile 8...but didn't. Again, we walked for a minute or two to drink and have some jelly beans. At about mile 11 we caught up with Corinna (from the WISH / Team Ohana) and again, walked as we had drinks. Then we ran again. The end of the race is almost all uphill. There was one really steep hill where we power walked up part of it as our running was as slow as walking! I was so excited to see the flag for mile 13 and crossing the finish line was AMAZING!

Our time: 2 hours, 22 minutes and 30 seconds!
Our goal: 2 hours, 45 minutes (or more...we just were hoping for under 3 hours)

I am so proud of DH and totally proud of myself. I can't believe that we completed the race in such a great time!

On the way home, we were talking about registering for our next 1/2 marathon...we must be insane!

Alright, time to focus on completing my student report cards, but I just wanted to share how happy I was. Here is one of the photos:

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu74/jenbanderson/P6070459-1.jpg

[lovesDCL]

Hi everyone!

It's been a long while since I've posted!!! (but I have been lurking :rolleyes: and am somewhat caught up with what you've all been up to lately)

There are 3 more weeks left of school and I am counting down the days!!!

I am also almost done with my masters degree! Two more months to go!!! And I've some good news to share... I was hired to teach 9th and 10th grade history for the 2010-2011 school year! :woohoo:

Here's some pixie dust for all pixiedust: and wishing that all is going well for everyone! I'll try to check in more often once things settle down!

Jen-Congrats on the race!!! :thumbsup2 I'm thinking about the 5K at CC on one of the days we are there...It'll give me some motivation to start hitting the gym now :upsidedow!!!

Eric and Family- :welcome:

[msteddom]

I am also almost done with my masters degree! Two more months to go!!! And I've some good news to share... I was hired to teach 9th and 10th grade history for the 2010-2011 school year! :woohoo:

Congratulations! I've been teaching World History for five years now. It's an awesome subject! I'm jealous that you're almost done with your masters. I still have at least another year to go on mine. In fact, I'm working on aq final paper right now.

Melissa

[lovesDCL]

Congratulations! I've been teaching World History for five years now. It's an awesome subject! I'm jealous that you're almost done with your masters. I still have at least another year to go on mine. In fact, I'm working on aq final paper right now.

Melissa

Thank you!!!

Good luck with the masters!!! The year will fly by :)

[uncw89]

My family will be on this cruise, how do I get in touch with jenanderson to get the password for the website, etc?
Thanks,
Eric

:welcome: Eric and family!

Jen and Paul---CONGRATS on the half marathon! You guy did AWESOME!!!

lovesDcl-Good job on your masters and job!:)

[elgerber]

Hi all, just checking in on the new thread. We were in DC Memorial Day weekend, came home for 3 days and Alexa and I left again. I haven't had 2 seconds to do anything!!! But wanted to make sure I am here on the new thread.

[shmoogrrrl]

Hey all!

We are still around, although quite busy with the the end of school and activities!

I can't believe we are almost to the one year mark. Even that seems so far away, but I guess it will be here soon enough. Our daughter turned 8 this past week and still doesn't know about the cruise. I can't decide whether to tell her about it early, wait until her 9th birthday as a special present, or just pack up and go and leave her guessing. :)

I would still like to run the Castaway Cay 5K, but I am still treadmilling it and haven't done much running outside. I have been running the 5K on my treadmill three or four times a week, but I have a million excuses (heat, being scared) to not run outside. I won't ever run a 5K race until I do! If I do run it, I will be running at the first stop, so that I won't feel guilty having a drink or two the rest of the trip! :)

Hope everyone is doing well!

[hmansure]

The race was really good! :thumbsup2 Here is a bit of the summary I posted on the WISH thread of the DIS...

CONGRATS!!! :thumbsup2

[sdchickie]

Good morning all, it's so weird that we're only on page three now. I keep trying to hit the last page button and there isn't one! It is definately the end of the school year, all the kids are going wild at my school and the class picnics have begun. Nothing like hypeing up 100 or so kids at a time and then making them go back to class! 7 more days left and my son still has a field trip, picnic, and field day. You know they won't be learning much more this year.

[hmansure]

Good morning all, it's so weird that we're only on page three now. I keep trying to hit the last page button and there isn't one! It is definately the end of the school year, all the kids are going wild at my school and the class picnics have begun. Nothing like hypeing up 100 or so kids at a time and then making them go back to class! 7 more days left and my son still has a field trip, picnic, and field day. You know they won't be learning much more this year.

No tests or exams?! Our older son has final exams all next week and our younger son is getting hammered this week with tests (next week will be the week where they aren't doing anything substantial!).

[IrishCowboy]

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

[hmansure]

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

Thanks!

[sdchickie]

No tests or exams?! Our older son has final exams all next week and our younger son is getting hammered this week with tests (next week will be the week where they aren't doing anything substantial!).

He's only in 3rd grade so I don't think they really have "finals" they just test throughout the year. My daughter just finished her last test today, she's in middle school so they do have tests. The rest of this week is cake for her too, field day one day and then a diabetes walk the next. Next week they only have half days so they don't really do much but clean out their desks/lockers, ect.

[allardk46]

The race was really good! :thumbsup2 Here is a bit of the summary I posted on the WISH thread of the DIS...

We got to the race about 6:15 AM and I was stunned by all the runners (even though I knew it would be huge, I was still surprised). I was even more surprised when I saw that our area to line up was about 2 blocks back from the start line (this was based on the pace we were aiming for). The weather really was cooperating with us as it was a perfect temperature. There were points where it was really sunny and hot and other times where the skies were a bit cloudy and a slight breeze would come (loved this part). DH and I felt really good this morning and the first miles passed pretty quickly. We had planned on walking at mile 4...but didn't. We walked for a couple of moments to get drinks at mile 5 and then ran right away again. We planned on walking at mile 8...but didn't. Again, we walked for a minute or two to drink and have some jelly beans. At about mile 11 we caught up with Corinna (from the WISH / Team Ohana) and again, walked as we had drinks. Then we ran again. The end of the race is almost all uphill. There was one really steep hill where we power walked up part of it as our running was as slow as walking! I was so excited to see the flag for mile 13 and crossing the finish line was AMAZING!

Our time: 2 hours, 22 minutes and 30 seconds!
Our goal: 2 hours, 45 minutes (or more...we just were hoping for under 3 hours)

I am so proud of DH and totally proud of myself. I can't believe that we completed the race in such a great time!

On the way home, we were talking about registering for our next 1/2 marathon...we must be insane!

Alright, time to focus on completing my student report cards, but I just wanted to share how happy I was. Here is one of the photos:

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu74/jenbanderson/P6070459-1.jpg

Jen,

Congratulations
party::dancer:party:
Janeanne

[kritter]

Hey Everyone............

[kritter]

I think we are one of the first Dream sailings to max out their first thread, too....

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[kritter]

WOW!! I can't believe we've maxed out our first thread too funny!! Haven't posted in awhile been very busy especially the next 3 weeks coming. Then we'll be leaving in 70 days for the World so very excited staying at Bay Lake Towers 2 bedroom Magic Kingdom view. We almost book a 4 day Wonder cruise this week for the end of our Disney vacation in August, but realized our son would miss his last summer reading class so we didn't book it :( oh well just have to wait for the Dream!! Laurie


Laurie,

How exciting to be staying @ BLT....Please, take some pictures....We leave for the World in 12 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Hi everyone - just checking in.

Wow a second thread and we are still more than a year away. :rotfl:

This weekend is recital weekend and very busy for us. The girls have 4 shows and the family all works. It is great, fun, stressful, exciting, tiring, etc.

For all those going to Disney this summer - have a blast.

Janeanne

Janeanne,

Post some pictures of the recital when you get a chance!!

[kritter]

my family will be on this cruise, how do i get in touch with jenanderson to get the password for the website, etc?
Thanks,
eric

welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Hi Everyone!

It's been months and months since I've posted, but I found the new thread and had to pop in to say hello! I've still got two weeks to go before the school year ends, then I'm teaching summer school, but the two weeks off in between will be heavenly! Hopefully I'll be able to post more over the summer.


Melissa

Hi Melissa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

The race was really good! :thumbsup2 Here is a bit of the summary I posted on the WISH thread of the DIS...

We got to the race about 6:15 AM and I was stunned by all the runners (even though I knew it would be huge, I was still surprised). I was even more surprised when I saw that our area to line up was about 2 blocks back from the start line (this was based on the pace we were aiming for). The weather really was cooperating with us as it was a perfect temperature. There were points where it was really sunny and hot and other times where the skies were a bit cloudy and a slight breeze would come (loved this part). DH and I felt really good this morning and the first miles passed pretty quickly. We had planned on walking at mile 4...but didn't. We walked for a couple of moments to get drinks at mile 5 and then ran right away again. We planned on walking at mile 8...but didn't. Again, we walked for a minute or two to drink and have some jelly beans. At about mile 11 we caught up with Corinna (from the WISH / Team Ohana) and again, walked as we had drinks. Then we ran again. The end of the race is almost all uphill. There was one really steep hill where we power walked up part of it as our running was as slow as walking! I was so excited to see the flag for mile 13 and crossing the finish line was AMAZING!

Our time: 2 hours, 22 minutes and 30 seconds!
Our goal: 2 hours, 45 minutes (or more...we just were hoping for under 3 hours)

I am so proud of DH and totally proud of myself. I can't believe that we completed the race in such a great time!

On the way home, we were talking about registering for our next 1/2 marathon...we must be insane!

Alright, time to focus on completing my student report cards, but I just wanted to share how happy I was. Here is one of the photos:

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu74/jenbanderson/P6070459-1.jpg

Jen,

CONGRATS, on the RACE!!!!!!!!!! I love the your picture!!!!!!!!

Thanks, again your THE BEST for making my end of school First Grade Celebration Of Learning Video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

No tests or exams?! Our older son has final exams all next week and our younger son is getting hammered this week with tests (next week will be the week where they aren't doing anything substantial!).

Harry,

When is their last day of school??

What are your plans for the summer??

[kritter]

:thumbsup2I have added your thread to the cruise meet list :thumbsup2

:thumbsup2

[cruisinpenguin]

Laurie,

How exciting to be staying @ BLT....Please, take some pictures....We leave for the World in 12 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Enjoy your trip!! Where are you staying? I'll be sure to take lots of pictures at BLT :) Laurie

[kritter]

Enjoy your trip!! Where are you staying? I'll be sure to take lots of pictures at BLT :) Laurie

We are staying at our home resort this time. SSR-for ten days then VB for 7 days!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[jenanderson]

Kristin - Looks like you are catching up on all the posts tonight! I need to do the same!

New Cruisers - Welcome aboard! I have had an incredibly busy and stressful week so I am sorry if I haven't gotten back to you yet. I promise to send out the information ASAP! :goodvibes

Hope everyone is surviving as the school year is wrapping up. I will be SO much better once it is over.

Have a great night everyone!
Jen

[kritter]

Kristin - Looks like you are catching up on all the posts tonight! I need to do the same!

New Cruisers - Welcome aboard! I have had an incredibly busy and stressful week so I am sorry if I haven't gotten back to you yet. I promise to send out the information ASAP! :goodvibes

Hope everyone is surviving as the school year is wrapping up. I will be SO much better once it is over.

Have a great night everyone!
Jen

Jen you and me both. I can't wait for school to get over. How was the party tonight??!!

[hmansure]

Hey Everyone............

Whoa! Where u been hiding?!

[hmansure]

Harry,

When is their last day of school??

What are your plans for the summer??

Last day is next Friday (June 18). Tim is swimming all summer.... Jake is involved in some summer soccer activities, plus he is attending a NASA science camp....so we'll be spending a lot of time in the pool or at local beaches this summer. One of Tim's meet's is out near Lancaster, PA so we'll be hitting Hershey Park for a few days.... It will be busy summer, but sadly no Disney visits. How 'bout you guys?

[kritter]

Whoa! Where u been hiding?!

Hi Harry.....Been busy with the end of school and all!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Last day is next Friday (June 18). Tim is swimming all summer.... Jake is involved in some summer soccer activities, plus he is attending a NASA science camp....so we'll be spending a lot of time in the pool or at local beaches this summer. One of Tim's meet's is out near Lancaster, PA so we'll be hitting Hershey Park for a few days.... It will be busy summer, but sadly no Disney visits. How 'bout you guys?

Sounds, like the boys will keep you busy this summer....


Disney for us for ten days then Vero Beach for seven days. Then the girls may go to gymnastics camp for a few days this summer. They are also taking private swim lessons in our pool with a couple of their friends. They did it last summer too and it was GREAT!! Hanna, will also continue with horseback riding lessons this summer. But other than that I want to relax and enjoy the pool!!!

[uncw89]

He's only in 3rd grade so I don't think they really have "finals" they just test throughout the year. My daughter just finished her last test today, she's in middle school so they do have tests. The rest of this week is cake for her too, field day one day and then a diabetes walk the next. Next week they only have half days so they don't really do much but clean out their desks/lockers, ect.

MY Ds just finished up 3rd grade too! We had EOG's a few weeks ago. Do you all have those? this is his first year taking them. He passed, but I don't know how he did. They mail the results with the report cards!

Laurie,

How exciting to be staying @ BLT....Please, take some pictures....We leave for the World in 12 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to see pics! Have fun!

We are staying at our home resort this time. SSR-for ten days then VB for 7 days!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

I was going to ask where you were staying too! Have fun! SSR is our home too, but we've only stayed there once. VB is nice.

[sdchickie]

If anyone is interested in this I thought it was cute. I'm going to print it on magnet paper and put it on my stateroom door after I run it.
http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/sdchickie/castawaycay5k2.png

[kritter]

If anyone is interested in this I thought it was cute. I'm going to print it on magnet paper and put it on my stateroom door after I run it.
http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/sdchickie/castawaycay5k2.png

Love this Terri, Nice job!!

[jenanderson]

If anyone is interested in this I thought it was cute. I'm going to print it on magnet paper and put it on my stateroom door after I run it.
http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/sdchickie/castawaycay5k2.png

Morning Terri -

Last time we cruised, I made ones similar to those (names on them and they said...YOU CAN DO IT) and put them on the doors of everyone who said they were going to run the 5K.

I still want to make our group something for running - I will probably figure out something with our cruise name and graphic.

I hope that we get a good group for running. :thumbsup2

[jenanderson]

Hello Everyone!

Well, the school year is over and my classroom is all packed and in my basement again. I am officially unemployed again this summer and hope that I can find some sort of job before the start of the school year. Teaching jobs in Minnesota are not so easy to find and this just might be the final push DH and I need to make the big move to FL!

Now that I am done, I am planning on fixing up the website (it all seems so out of date) and being on here a lot more so that we can get our thread moving again! It is amazing to me that it will not be long before we are under the 1 year mark!!!! 428 days to go from today!!!!

The kids have 2 dance recitals today so we will be gone most of the day. I am fine with being inside all day as it looks very cloudy right now and not that nice outside.

Happy Sunday everyone!
Jen

[kritter]

Hello Everyone!

Well, the school year is over and my classroom is all packed and in my basement again. I am officially unemployed again this summer and hope that I can find some sort of job before the start of the school year. Teaching jobs in Minnesota are not so easy to find and this just might be the final push DH and I need to make the big move to FL!

Now that I am done, I am planning on fixing up the website (it all seems so out of date) and being on here a lot more so that we can get our thread moving again! It is amazing to me that it will not be long before we are under the 1 year mark!!!! 428 days to go from today!!!!

The kids have 2 dance recitals today so we will be gone most of the day. I am fine with being inside all day as it looks very cloudy right now and not that nice outside.

Happy Sunday everyone!
Jen

Hey Jen,


I bet your glad this school year is behind you??

Have FUN at the recitals....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

Hey Jen,


I bet your glad this school year is behind you??

Have FUN at the recitals....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is kind of a bittersweet feeling about the school year. I am not looking back though...just forward. I need to get going on a few applications today as well so that there might be something to look forward to - otherwise I could be working at McDonald's! :rotfl2:

Thanks! I love dance recitals. The kids dance in competitions but those are so serious. The dance recital is where they really dance just for fun and the love of dance since there are no judges sitting in the front row.

I have to go buy flowers this morning because Ben makes mini bouquets for all the girls in his dance group each year.

[kritter]

It is kind of a bittersweet feeling about the school year. I am not looking back though...just forward. I need to get going on a few applications today as well so that there might be something to look forward to - otherwise I could be working at McDonald's! :rotfl2:

Thanks! I love dance recitals. The kids dance in competitions but those are so serious. The dance recital is where they really dance just for fun and the love of dance since there are no judges sitting in the front row.

I have to go buy flowers this morning because Ben makes mini bouquets for all the girls in his dance group each year.

I think not looking back is a great idea. I think that is what I need to do to..

Have fun today. That is soo sweet of Ben to make bouquets for the girls.

Thanks, again for making me the video!!

[jenanderson]

I think not looking back is a great idea. I think that is what I need to do to..

Have fun today. That is soo sweet of Ben to make bouquets for the girls.

Thanks, again for making me the video!!

I thought of you a lot. :hug:

How was your anniversary? Did you and Bruce do something special?

[kritter]

I thought of you a lot. :hug:

How was your anniversary? Did you and Bruce do something special?

Thank you, things only got worse on Friday. Which, in turn did not make our anniversary the best... But Bruce did send me roses at school to make it better. I will be happy when it is over that is for sure. I have lost a lot of respect for some people through all of this.

We ended up going out to dinner just the two of us and did some errands. Then I went shopping at Ann Taylor so that made up for the events that took place earlier in the day.

Thanks, for asking!!

[jenanderson]

Thank you, things only got worse on Friday. Which, in turn did not make our anniversary the best... But Bruce did send me roses at school to make it better. I will be happy when it is over that is for sure. I have lost a lot of respect for some people through all of this.

We ended up going out to dinner just the two of us and did some errands. Then I went shopping at Ann Taylor so that made up for the events that took place earlier in the day.

Thanks, for asking!!

How many days until Disney and Vero Beach?

I want to learn more about Vero Beach - where would you recommend I look for photos, actual daily plans, etc?

We were thinking of possibly looking at it for next summer. We were thinking 4 days at WDW (maybe 5), 4 days at a beach (maybe Vero Beach) and then the cruise.

[jbm02]

Morning Terri -

Last time we cruised, I made ones similar to those (names on them and they said...YOU CAN DO IT) and put them on the doors of everyone who said they were going to run the 5K.

I still want to make our group something for running - I will probably figure out something with our cruise name and graphic.

I hope that we get a good group for running. :thumbsup2

Jen, mine is on my office door. I love it!! I can't wait to see what you come up with for this cruise!! :goodvibes


I've been pretty quiet lately. Things at work have been crazy - in fact, my part time job has imploded and I've been pretty much working two full time jobs the past few weeks. Both have been a "little" stressful so I am taking the entire weekend off for family!! DD and I went shopping and played any board games she wanted yesterday (rainy day here) and today is a "hang out" day with the family. I think I really need this!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!
Jude :cheer2:

[jenanderson]

Jen, mine is on my office door. I love it!! I can't wait to see what you come up with for this cruise!! :goodvibes


I've been pretty quiet lately. Things at work have been crazy - in fact, my part time job has imploded and I've been pretty much working two full time jobs the past few weeks. Both have been a "little" stressful so I am taking the entire weekend off for family!! DD and I went shopping and played any board games she wanted yesterday (rainy day here) and today is a "hang out" day with the family. I think I really need this!!

Have a great weekend everyone!!
Jude :cheer2:

I am so glad that you have your 5K sign out still! Mine is on my garage door and I see it each time I come in the house!!!

I am so glad that you took the weekend off and are enjoying time with the family - good for you!

Time to actually get off the computer now and get ready for my crazy day.

[sdchickie]

Hello Everyone!

Well, the school year is over and my classroom is all packed and in my basement again. I am officially unemployed again this summer and hope that I can find some sort of job before the start of the school year. Teaching jobs in Minnesota are not so easy to find and this just might be the final push DH and I need to make the big move to FL!

Happy Sunday everyone!
Jen

My "unemployment" doesn't start till next Thursday or sooner if they don't need me. I wish I could find a full time para position but those are far and few between. Plus I wouldn't be able to keep on cruising throughout the year if I was full time so I guess I'll just look at it as a gift that I can't seem to get one of those positions. Still the money over the summer would be nice.

[sdchickie]

For all you Twilight fans out there I found this mini story about Edward it was really good, here's the link. http://stepheniemeyer.com/midnightsun.html I also bought the other new book about Bree Taner and then found out that she has that book online for free until July 5th. Happy reading.

[sdchickie]

And for the guy runners.... http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/sdchickie/castaway5kboy.png

[kritter]

Hope everyone has a nice Sunday.....................


It is cold and rainy here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

My "unemployment" doesn't start till next Thursday or sooner if they don't need me. I wish I could find a full time para position but those are far and few between. Plus I wouldn't be able to keep on cruising throughout the year if I was full time so I guess I'll just look at it as a gift that I can't seem to get one of those positions. Still the money over the summer would be nice.

I wish my "unemployment" was just a temp. summer deal but unfortunately...I do not have a position to go back to this fall at this point. I told my school this year that I would not be coming back. It was a private school that paid so poorly that I could actually make more money being a substitute teacher. I will be hunting for a job all summer.

[sdchickie]

Good luck Jen, I hope you find something soon! There is so much more work you have to do as a teacher so they should pay you alot more than a sub would make!

[hmansure]

Hope everyone has a nice Sunday.....................


It is cold and rainy here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pretty good weekend here :)

[Tinkerbell 99 Mom]

Great job on the cruise website. It really looks great....


I did not know if there was any discussion on T-shirts for the Disbord Group? We have done that on our last several cruises and it worked out GREAT... We have done Lime Green and last time blue... It was great way to see all of our Disboard Friends..

Wendy

[jenanderson]

Glad you like the web site Wendy...I really enjoy doing it and am happy that I will have some time to dedicate to really making it grow this summer. :thumbsup2

On our last cruise, we did lanyards that were imprinted with our cruise name and those were really great because people wore them all the time. I am open to other ideas as well and will put a page on the website to see what people are interested in.

Hey all you Tortola Treasure Seekers....anyone remember what the final cost of the lanyards were? I thought the price was really reasonable. I also can't remember when we had to order them by but I know we had plenty of time.

Today was my first day of summer break and it seems like I really did not get a lot done. I actually laid in bed for a bit this morning and tomorrow I am going to have to get up and get going so that I can be a bit more productive.

Happy Monday Everyone!
Jen

[Tinkerbell 99 Mom]

The laynards are a GREAT idea.. That is really handy for everyone.....

We are cruising on Disney for Thanksgiving... I hope to have some new information to share....

wendy

[My4PhillyGirls]

Just did a price check on the cruise and discovered that an inside room is now available.

Hurry if anyone is interested, it will go fast.

Joe

[uncw89]

I wish my "unemployment" was just a temp. summer deal but unfortunately...I do not have a position to go back to this fall at this point. I told my school this year that I would not be coming back. It was a private school that paid so poorly that I could actually make more money being a substitute teacher. I will be hunting for a job all summer.

Jen, I'm sorry to hear that you are now unemployed! I can't believe that you would make more money subbing then you did at your school! I always thought pivate schools paid good! Good luck in your search.:)

I think that our lanyards were $2-$3, they were pretty cheap. That was a good idea. T-shirts are a good idea too, of course I don't know if my guys would be too excited about t-shirts....they did wear my tie dyes for embarkation though!:rotfl2::rotfl:
It is HOT here today...92 with a heat index of 105!!!!!! Ugh! and it's not even officially summer yet!

[jenanderson]

Thanks for posting this Joe!

I know there were many people here who were looking for an inside cabin either for themselves or to have someone else join us. Hopefully it will help someone else out.

[jenanderson]

Jen, I'm sorry to hear that you are now unemployed! I can't believe that you would make more money subbing then you did at your school! I always thought pivate schools paid good! Good luck in your search.:)

I think that our lanyards were $2-$3, they were pretty cheap. That was a good idea. T-shirts are a good idea too, of course I don't know if my guys would be too excited about t-shirts....they did wear my tie dyes for embarkation though!:rotfl2::rotfl:
It is HOT here today...92 with a heat index of 105!!!!!! Ugh! and it's not even officially summer yet!

Thanks for the laynard info...I was thinking $2, but wasn't totally sure.

Don't complain about your heat...we are rainy and going to be lucky to his 60°...I need some heat! I actually put a pot of chili on for supper tonight because it is so damp and cold here. :sad2:

[sdchickie]

Just did a price check on the cruise and discovered that an inside room is now available.

Hurry if anyone is interested, it will go fast.

Joe

Already gone! and not by me.

[sdchickie]

Lanyards sound good. Do you remember how you got them? Did everyone pay one person in advance or did somebody just volunteer to buy them and then have everyone pay at the cruise? I'm guessing they'll be lime green :thumbsup2
I think we should all get matching drink coozies!

[jenanderson]

Lanyards sound good. Do you remember how you got them? Did everyone pay one person in advance or did somebody just volunteer to buy them and then have everyone pay at the cruise? I'm guessing they'll be lime green :thumbsup2
I think we should all get matching drink coozies!

Terri -

Nope...not lime green! I tried to find lime green but I couldn't get them for any cheap price.

I designed them, people approved them and then I ordered them all. I paid for it and most people sent me the money. Some people paid me at the port though. I passed most of them out while we were waiting to board.

They were black and the writing was white - they had the name of our cruise on them, the name of the ship and a couple of Mickey heads.

I love matching drink things too but most people drink out of mugs.

[kritter]

Jen, I might have the website somewhere for the landyards. I will have to look. They were about two dollars a piece and they were really nice.

Hope everyone had a nice Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jenanderson]

Jen, I might have the website somewhere for the landyards. I will have to look. They were about two dollars a piece and they were really nice.

Hope everyone had a nice Monday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I might still have the website for the lanyards someplace too. I can also search for it again if people are interested. I did really like the lanyard and felt they were really practical.

I bet you are counting down the days to freedom and your Disney trip!!!

[jenanderson]

I was reading some stuff about recent 5 night cruises and I have to say as much as I am looking forward to this cruise...there are things I am going to miss.

Our family LOVED formal night and when I look at the navigator that was posted, the closest I see is "Dress Up" as evening attire (day at sea). Then when I go to the navigator for that night, it says "OPTIONAL DRESS UP". This makes it sound like it is a barely a semi formal evening. :sad2: DD and I are sad because there are so few occasions where we can get all dressed up and it was one of our most favorite things on the last cruise.

Also, someone was posting that there is NO lobster on the 5 night. Again, this was a special menu deal on formal night. When I look on the navigator for the optional dress up night, there are no special menus listed. It looks like it is just a normal menu. I really think for the price of the cruise, they could do one special night with lobster or some special dishes.

I am going to LOVE another double dip and other great things about a new ship, but I am going to be wishing it was a 7 night cruise in so many ways.

[RanCan]

I am going to LOVE another double dip and other great things about a new ship, but I am going to be wishing it was a 7 night cruise in so many ways.

Jen, I know what you are talking about. Five nights, especially when you travel across the country is just not long enough.

Every cruise that we have went on from 3-7 nights has not been long enough. We haven't wanted to get off on any of them. That's one of the reasons Candy and I have planned the 15 night Wonder repo in January. 15 nights may take care of our cruise fix.

[hmansure]

Also, someone was posting that there is NO lobster on the 5 night. Again, this was a special menu deal on formal night.

I can survive without the formal night (though it is something enjoy), but NO LOBSTER?!? :lmao::lmao:

[Tinkerbell 99 Mom]

I was reading some stuff about recent 5 night cruises and I have to say as much as I am looking forward to this cruise...there are things I am going to miss.

Our family LOVED formal night and when I look at the navigator that was posted, the closest I see is "Dress Up" as evening attire (day at sea). Then when I go to the navigator for that night, it says "OPTIONAL DRESS UP". This makes it sound like it is a barely a semi formal evening. :sad2: DD and I are sad because there are so few occasions where we can get all dressed up and it was one of our most favorite things on the last cruise.

Also, someone was posting that there is NO lobster on the 5 night. Again, this was a special menu deal on formal night. When I look on the navigator for the optional dress up night, there are no special menus listed. It looks like it is just a normal menu. I really think for the price of the cruise, they could do one special night with lobster or some special dishes.

I am going to LOVE another double dip and other great things about a new ship, but I am going to be wishing it was a 7 night cruise in so many ways.



We agree with you... We loved to have a special night to dress up. We have done a five night before and while it is totally "Magical" it was less formal than the 7 night. The double dip is going to be GREAT.

wendy

[lovesDCL]

Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well. :)
2 more weeks of school left!!! :yay:

Just wanted to chime in about the lanyards...I like the idea! :thumbsup2 Let me know if I can be of any help

[uncw89]

I am going to LOVE another double dip and other great things about a new ship, but I am going to be wishing it was a 7 night cruise in so many ways.

We aren't really a formal family, but it was fun to dress up. we wern't as dressed up as you though! :) I do wish it was a 7 nighter though! 5 is going to go by fast.

Jen, I know what you are talking about. Five nights, especially when you travel across the country is just not long enough.

Every cruise that we have went on from 3-7 nights has not been long enough. We haven't wanted to get off on any of them. That's one of the reasons Candy and I have planned the 15 night Wonder repo in January. 15 nights may take care of our cruise fix.

I wish we could go one the 15 nighter! There's no way DS could miss that many days of school. Oh well, maybe one day we will get to do a long cruise like that! You will have to take lots of pics an tell us about it!

[jenanderson]

Hi everyone! Hope you're all doing well. :)
2 more weeks of school left!!! :yay:

Just wanted to chime in about the lanyards...I like the idea! :thumbsup2 Let me know if I can be of any help

2 more weeks seems so long! When do you guys start school that you have to go so late?

I will have to find our lanyards, take a picture and post it so you all can see what they looked like. I really did like them.

So far I have not been doing a whole lot with my summer vacation. I did finish a job application this morning (I hate all the essay questions on teacher applications). I also ran resumes and such to 2 schools that may be hiring long terms subs for the start of the year.

Time to answer some of my PM and e-mails!
Jen

[lovesDCL]

2 more weeks seems so long! When do you guys start school that you have to go so late?



This year we started September 9... And we had a couple of snow days that also added to the school year. I hate that we end soooo late!

[HallsofVA]

Wow! I was just thinking it had been awhile since I checked in here, and had to go track down the new thread! No wonder!

I'm pretty focused on the WBTA we're doing this September, then will turn my attention to this cruise. But I still check prices daily waiting for 9A to come available again so I can move my onboard booking. Though I've seen a 9B room available the past few evenings and the price is higher than we originally booked at, so the onboard booking may not help us very much afterall.

Take care!

[RanCan]

Hello fellow cruisers and AquaDuck riders, had to save us from the middle of page 3...Enjoy your day! :goodvibes

[BigDogHU75]

Hello Everyone! I am off today since DS's daycare is closed so that the teachers can prepare for the summer program. I love spending Mommy and son time with him. We are going to Target, Giant, & BJs. He likes going shopping. He's a little roadrunner.

I like the idea of lanyards. Jen, please post a picture if you are able to find yours.

It's a beautiful day here in So. MD. It is suppose to get hot and humid over the weekend.

Have a wonderful and blessed weekend. To all the fathers, Happy Father's Day!

[jbm02]

We aren't really a formal family, but it was fun to dress up. we wern't as dressed up as you though! :) I do wish it was a 7 nighter though! 5 is going to go by fast.



I wish we could go one the 15 nighter! There's no way DS could miss that many days of school. Oh well, maybe one day we will get to do a long cruise like that! You will have to take lots of pics an tell us about it!

A 15 nighter is our dream!!! But that might be a couples cruise - maybe in the far, far future!! LOL.

I'm a little bummed that there is no formal night on the 5 day. Jen and her family looked so awesome on our 7 night cruise - I wish we had been as dressed up!!

We still have 1 more week of school left. Kevin has a few regents exams left at the high school and Tess has her 5th grade "moving up" ceremony next week. Who the heck schedules something like that at 9:30AM?? I can take the time off but I suspect many parents might not. :confused3

Next Thursday is the last day of school and it's a half day. Tess has had an annual "end of the year pool party" since 2d grade, with all the girls form her particular class invited. Well, this year she decided that because several of her good friends are spread out over the 3 5th grades, she's invite EVERY GIRL IN THE 5TH GRADE. Yup, I'm hosting 36 girls on Thursday from 11:30AM - 4PM. :scared1::scared1::scared1: I am praying that it doesn't rain!! (can you imagine 36 girls running rampant through a house? OMG...) And, on that note, I am trying to plan for some games. Maybe a scavenger hunt, hula hoop contests etc. If anyone has any fun ideas (as well as fun ideas for prizes) please let me know!!

As for the lanyards, I'm still using mine from our last cruise for my work ID!! It cheers me up some mornings to look down and see Mickey around my neck!! :goodvibes

Tonight is opening night at our local pro farm baseball team - and it's fireworks night. Go ValleyCats!!:cool1:

[sdchickie]

A 15 nighter is our dream!!! But that might be a couples cruise - maybe in the far, far future!! LOL.

I'm a little bummed that there is no formal night on the 5 day. Jen and her family looked so awesome on our 7 night cruise - I wish we had been as dressed up!!

We still have 1 more week of school left. Kevin has a few regents exams left at the high school and Tess has her 5th grade "moving up" ceremony next week. Who the heck schedules something like that at 9:30AM?? I can take the time off but I suspect many parents might not. :confused3

Next Thursday is the last day of school and it's a half day. Tess has had an annual "end of the year pool party" since 2d grade, with all the girls form her particular class invited. Well, this year she decided that because several of her good friends are spread out over the 3 5th grades, she's invite EVERY GIRL IN THE 5TH GRADE. Yup, I'm hosting 36 girls on Thursday from 11:30AM - 4PM. :scared1::scared1::scared1: I am praying that it doesn't rain!! (can you imagine 36 girls running rampant through a house? OMG...) And, on that note, I am trying to plan for some games. Maybe a scavenger hunt, hula hoop contests etc. If anyone has any fun ideas (as well as fun ideas for prizes) please let me know!!

As for the lanyards, I'm still using mine from our last cruise for my work ID!! It cheers me up some mornings to look down and see Mickey around my neck!! :goodvibes

Tonight is opening night at our local pro farm baseball team - and it's fireworks night. Go ValleyCats!!:cool1:

Yikes! I can't imagine 36 pre-teen girls anywhere!!!! I would be more than :scared1: I guess if it rains you could do a movie and popcorn. As for prizes you could give out those rubber band bracelets (silly bands) that are shaped like different things. Good luck!
I think a lanyard is a great idea too, I didn't even think about putting my school ID on it.

[kritter]

Hey Everyone,


Happy Father's Day weekend to all the dads out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hmansure]

Hey Everyone,


Happy Father's Day weekend to all the dads out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:)

Looks like Toy Story 3 for us on Father's Day :)

[sdchickie]

We just got a treadmill today, I was afraid to buy one because I have seen what happens to exercise equipment when it enters this house. :sad2: I told my husband that if I stop running because we got this treadmill it would be his fault! He was the one that insisted we get one. So wish me luck that it doesn't turn into a shirt hanger anytime soon.

[elgerber]

Just got back from seeing Toy Story 3, fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RanCan]

Just got back from seeing Toy Story 3, fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Erika... how are Steve and the kids? Good to see you still around the Boards. Gina, Alec and the kids still coming?

[lovesDCL]

Just got back from seeing Toy Story 3, fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree! I loved it!!! :thumbsup2

[belle1627]

Hey Erika... how are Steve and the kids? Good to see you still around the Boards. Gina, Alec and the kids still coming?

Hey all,

I am very sorry to say that we had to cancel this cruise. I am so going to miss the Parrothead reunion but the cruise didn't fit into our schedule. Never know things may change (fingers crossed) but we did book the MR cruise in March. We have been wanting to go back to LA and drive the coast and do DL so we thought this all worked into what we wanted to do.

I will miss you guys and deck 9 though.

Gina:goodvibes

[kritter]

Hey all,

I am very sorry to say that we had to cancel this cruise. I am so going to miss the Parrothead reunion but the cruise didn't fit into our schedule. Never know things may change (fingers crossed) but we did book the MR cruise in March. We have been wanting to go back to LA and drive the coast and do DL so we thought this all worked into what we wanted to do.

I will miss you guys and deck 9 though.

Gina:goodvibes

Sorry, to see you go Gina!! We'll miss ya!!

[sdchickie]

Good morning all. Happy Fathers Day to all the dads out there!!!!

[belle1627]

Sorry, to see you go Gina!! We'll miss ya!!

Thanks Kristin, we will miss you all too.

:goodvibes

[disfaninca]

Hey all,

I am very sorry to say that we had to cancel this cruise. I am so going to miss the Parrothead reunion but the cruise didn't fit into our schedule. Never know things may change (fingers crossed) but we did book the MR cruise in March. We have been wanting to go back to LA and drive the coast and do DL so we thought this all worked into what we wanted to do.

I will miss you guys and deck 9 though.

Gina:goodvibes

So sorry you won't be joining us Gina!! We will miss you! :sad1:

[hmansure]

Just got back from seeing Toy Story 3, fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just got back ourselves from Toy Story 3 - thumbs up from all! :thumbsup2

[sdchickie]

If any of you are Pixar fans they have the Pixar short films on Disney Channel today from 3 - 4:45. I watched the first showing of it last night and it was so funny. There are 20 different shorts all wraped up into one show.

[elgerber]

If any of you are Pixar fans they have the Pixar short films on Disney Channel today from 3 - 4:45. I watched the first showing of it last night and it was so funny. There are 20 different shorts all wraped up into one show.

We have that on Blu Ray, we love it! So cute!!! For the Birds will always be my favorite.

[parlay]

Wow, I haven't posted in a while and you all are already on pg 8 of Thread 2!!!

We also saw Toy Story 3 on Fathers Day!:thumbsup2 I also loved Night & Day, the Pixar Short!

[hmansure]

I also loved Night & Day, the Pixar Short!

That was pretty good, too!

[kritter]

:goodvibes:goodvibesYEAH!!!!!!!!! SCHOOL IS FINALLY OUT!!!:cool1::banana::yay::woohoo::thumbsup2:goodv ibes

Tomorrow, night we are off to see Toy Story 3......

Now,:goodvibes, time to get pack'in for Disney World!!:goodvibes

[allardk46]

Hi everyone. It has been a while so I thought I would check in. Just read through what I missed.

Jen - I remember the lanyard's being $2

Kristin - Have fun on your trip - great way to relax after working

Gina - sorry to see you drop from our trip.


Kids finished up school on Friday 6/18. I am actually in San Diego on Business this week. It is nice but being inside all day at work stinks.

We went to see Toy Story 3 also on Father's day also. It was GREAT!!

Talk to you soon - Janeanne

[kritter]

We saw Toy Story 3 tonight...It was sad in parts. But a GREAT movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2:thumb sup2

[RanCan]

DVCer's....the proposed point chart for the new Hawaii resort is posted. All you lucky owners are going to love it!!!!

http://advc.disney.go.com/media/dvc_v0302/languagespecific/eng/member/vacationplanning/pointscharts/2011/disneyvacationclub/2011PointsChart_DisneyVacationClub_AulaniVillas.pd f

[hmansure]

DVCer's....the proposed point chart for the new Hawaii resort is posted. All you lucky owners are going to love it!!!!

http://advc.disney.go.com/media/dvc_v0302/languagespecific/eng/member/vacationplanning/pointscharts/2011/disneyvacationclub/2011PointsChart_DisneyVacationClub_AulaniVillas.pd f

Thanks for the update. Interesting that there is state tax for accommodations when using points (I'm sure that is covered elsewhere here on the DIS under the appropriate topic....) Anyway... a stay there is on our DVC "to-do" list :)

[elgerber]

DVCer's....the proposed point chart for the new Hawaii resort is posted. All you lucky owners are going to love it!!!!

http://advc.disney.go.com/media/dvc_v0302/languagespecific/eng/member/vacationplanning/pointscharts/2011/disneyvacationclub/2011PointsChart_DisneyVacationClub_AulaniVillas.pd f


Well I have enough points for a week in a studio ocean view in any season, too bad you'll never be able to get a room at the 7 month window LOL. I don't have enough for a week in a 1 bedroom in any season though. The taxes is interesting, let me know if you see a thread on that, I haven't had time to check the DVC boards lately.

[kritter]

Thanks for the update. Interesting that there is state tax for accommodations when using points (I'm sure that is covered elsewhere here on the DIS under the appropriate topic....) Anyway... a stay there is on our DVC "to-do" list :)

:thumbsup2:thumbsup2Harry, this is on our "to-do" list too!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[kritter]

Hi, Everyone,

Leaving tomorrow for 10 days for WDW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then 7 days @ Disney's Vero Beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1::banana:

[jenanderson]

Hi, Everyone,

Leaving tomorrow for 10 days for WDW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then 7 days @ Disney's Vero Beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1::banana:


I hope you have a MAGICAL trip! Enjoy the trip!
Jen

[LisaWalkerC21]

Hey Everyone -

Haven't been on this board in a while. I have been concentrating on our upcoming Disney Mediterranean cruise which is almost a month away. After two years of planning, I can't believe it is almost here. :woohoo: When it is over though, I will have this cruise to look forward too :)

Just got a little caught up on here. Love the lanyard idea! Count us in!

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer so far :cool1:

[jbm02]

Kristin, have a great trip!!!


Has anyone else seen this regarding the virtual port holes??!!!

http://www.facebook-disneycruiseline.com/photos/PortholeSneak.jpg

:goodvibes

[elgerber]

Kristin, have a great trip!!!


Has anyone else seen this regarding the virtual port holes??!!!

http://www.facebook-disneycruiseline.com/photos/PortholeSneak.jpg

:goodvibes


Now I will never want to leave my kids room! Maybe I'll give them the balcony so I can have this LOL. I can just see us fighting over the inside cabin!

[uncw89]

Wow, I haven't posted in a while and you all are already on pg 8 of Thread 2!!!

I also loved Night & Day, the Pixar Short!

I thought it was cute too!
We saw Toy Story 3 tonight...It was sad in parts. But a GREAT movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2:thumb sup2

It was definitely sad in parts! and a great movie!:)

Hi, Everyone,

Leaving tomorrow for 10 days for WDW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then 7 days @ Disney's Vero Beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1::banana:

WOW!!! 17 days!! Have a great time!:cool1::cool1::banana::banana: You won't want to come home! Don't forget the sunscreen!

[hmansure]

Hi, Everyone,

Leaving tomorrow for 10 days for WDW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Then 7 days @ Disney's Vero Beach!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:cool1::banana:

Enjoy!!! :)

[kritter]

I thought it was cute too!


It was definitely sad in parts! and a great movie!:)



WOW!!! 17 days!! Have a great time!:cool1::cool1::banana::banana: You won't want to come home! Don't forget the sunscreen!

We are all ready to go....I know I am happy that the vacation is starting but sad in some ways since it will mean that it is over that much sooner!!!

[uncw89]

The summer is going by quickly! I know you all just got out. We've been out a few weeks, but it is zipping on by! We are going on RCL Freedom of the Seas in 3 weeks, and it will be here before we know it ! YAY!!!
Have fun on your trip!:)

[ICEMANPAD]

Well we have decided to join Wendy in coming over to this thread, rather than keep a parallel thread any longer....The Turkey Day Gang has 8-10 families from the 2009 Thanksgiving cruise who will be on this one and some of us have cruised together multiple times over the past several years...Wendy (and family) will be joining us this year on the 2010 Turkey Day Wonder for instance...

That said, if someone would please supply us with the website info, it would be appreciated. We are DH Chuck, DW Lisa and DS Mason (11) at time of cruise.

Chuck:cool1:

[RanCan]

Well we have decided to join Wendy in coming over to this thread, rather than keep a parallel thread any longer....The Turkey Day Gang has 8-10 families from the 2009 Thanksgiving cruise who will be on this one and some of us have cruised together multiple times over the past several years...Wendy (and family) will be joining us this year on the 2010 Turkey Day Wonder for instance...

That said, if someone would please supply us with the website info, it would be appreciated. We are DH Chuck, DW Lisa and DS Mason (11) at time of cruise.

Chuck:cool1:


WELCOME CHUCK, LISA and MASON!!!!! and the rest of THE TURKEY DAY GANG!!!!! :cool1:

You guys from the other "parallel :laughing: thread" will fit right in...there are several groups of cruisers that have now formed a bigger and better thread here. We have lost a few very nice people that have wondered off to other threads. We hope they will return.

Jen Anderson has put together a very good website for us: http://web.me.com/jenbanderson/DreamCruise/Welcome.html

You will have to PM Jen to get the sign on info. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[jenanderson]

Hey all,

I am very sorry to say that we had to cancel this cruise. I am so going to miss the Parrothead reunion but the cruise didn't fit into our schedule. Never know things may change (fingers crossed) but we did book the MR cruise in March. We have been wanting to go back to LA and drive the coast and do DL so we thought this all worked into what we wanted to do.

I will miss you guys and deck 9 though.

Gina:goodvibes

Sorry you won't be joining our group. I hope you enjoy your cruise in March!

Hi everyone. It has been a while so I thought I would check in. Just read through what I missed.

Jen - I remember the lanyard's being $2

Talk to you soon - Janeanne

Hello Janeanne!

You are correct...the lanyards were $2. This morning I pulled our old website files up and looked through it. We had to order in increments of 100 and they were $2.00 each.

Hey Everyone -

Haven't been on this board in a while. I have been concentrating on our upcoming Disney Mediterranean cruise which is almost a month away. After two years of planning, I can't believe it is almost here. :woohoo: When it is over though, I will have this cruise to look forward too :)

Just got a little caught up on here. Love the lanyard idea! Count us in!

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer so far :cool1:

Hello! How are all your plans coming for the Med cruise? Is your FE organized? I can't believe how fast the time is passing! :thumbsup2

Has anyone else seen this regarding the virtual port holes??!!!

http://www.facebook-disneycruiseline.com/photos/PortholeSneak.jpg

:goodvibes

Hello Jude! I saw the virtual port hole stuff on facebook too. I am hoping it makes our inside staterooms seem better because in many ways, I am sad about not having a balcony on this trip. However, I think having 2 staterooms was totally the way to go.

Well we have decided to join Wendy in coming over to this thread, rather than keep a parallel thread any longer....The Turkey Day Gang has 8-10 families from the 2009 Thanksgiving cruise who will be on this one and some of us have cruised together multiple times over the past several years...Wendy (and family) will be joining us this year on the 2010 Turkey Day Wonder for instance...

That said, if someone would please supply us with the website info, it would be appreciated. We are DH Chuck, DW Lisa and DS Mason (11) at time of cruise.

Chuck:cool1:

Hello Chuck! Welcome to our thread! :goodvibes

I will get you the information this morning for the website as well as add your family to the list.

Hopefully the other families from your thread will join us here too! It is great to get to know everyone.

Jen Anderson has put together a very good website for us: http://web.me.com/jenbanderson/DreamCruise/Welcome.html

You will have to PM Jen to get the sign on info. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

I will be sending out a PM this morning. Plus, I have been working on some new parts and updates so I hope to upload the improvements to the website later tonight.

[jenanderson]

Since I was searching through old files, I came across the photos of the lanyards and will post one here.

http://i635.photobucket.com/albums/uu74/jenbanderson/IMG_8994.jpg

Since it sounded like people were interested in possibly ordering them for this cruise, I will add a page to our website with all the lanyard order information. If we get enough interest, I will help take care of the ordering.

[ICEMANPAD]

Lisa will have to post our cabin number - I do not recall what it is other than it is a veranda.

We will be late seating, and we will have a link with the other Turkey Day Gang families....and anyone else who wants to join us...we have had dinner links of up to 28 cabins in the past so almost anything is possible.

Also please add us to the FE list...Lisa will have to comment on lanyards b/c she and Mason may use them, but I do not.

Chuck:cool1:

[ICEMANPAD]

OK cabin is 7586...for now...we have a tendency to upgrade if/when Florida resident rates come out closer to cruise date.

Chuck:cool1:

[LisaWalkerC21]

Hey Jen -

Yes! Our FE is organized for our Med trip. Thank you for all your help and advice! :flower3: It is a small manageable group and I actually closed out participation yesterday. My FE arrived from ebay a couple weeks ago - love it! It is a Disney Star Wars theme - our boys looooove Star Wars.

Our plans are coming along great for the trip. I can't believe it is almost a month away! WOO HOO!

Love the pic of the lanyards - I think that is a great idea. We will be interested in participating if the group decides to do it.

[hmansure]

Well we have decided to join Wendy in coming over to this thread, rather than keep a parallel thread any longer....The Turkey Day Gang has 8-10 families from the 2009 Thanksgiving cruise who will be on this one and some of us have cruised together multiple times over the past several years...Wendy (and family) will be joining us this year on the 2010 Turkey Day Wonder for instance...

That said, if someone would please supply us with the website info, it would be appreciated. We are DH Chuck, DW Lisa and DS Mason (11) at time of cruise.

Chuck:cool1:

Welcome Chuck and the Turkey Day Gang :)

[sdchickie]

Love the lanyards, and I like that they are black it really makes the printing stand out. We're in if you order them at least 3 of us are, I don't think my husband would wear one.

[sdchickie]

I had ****** make up some great graphics for our cruise and thought I would share them with you guys. If you want the full size picts you can go here http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2440038&page=116 they are on page 116 and page 97 of this thread.
http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/sdchickie/Dream_aug16.jpg
http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/sdchickie/mickeyschoolV2.jpg
I know our name isn't double dipping dreams, but I just loved it so I'm making it for my kiddos. ******'s work is amazing, he has so many other Disigns too.

[jenanderson]

Lisa will have to post our cabin number - I do not recall what it is other than it is a veranda.

We will be late seating, and we will have a link with the other Turkey Day Gang families....and anyone else who wants to join us...we have had dinner links of up to 28 cabins in the past so almost anything is possible.

Also please add us to the FE list...Lisa will have to comment on lanyards b/c she and Mason may use them, but I do not.

Chuck:cool1:

Hello Chuck!

Got you on our website and added your to the FE list! :thumbsup2 I am excited hear about any other Turkey Day Gang families who may be joining us as well.

OK cabin is 7586...for now...we have a tendency to upgrade if/when Florida resident rates come out closer to cruise date.

Got the cabin info as well...thanks! We will keep our fingers crossed for you for FL resident rates.

Hey Jen -

Yes! Our FE is organized for our Med trip. Thank you for all your help and advice! :flower3: It is a small manageable group and I actually closed out participation yesterday. My FE arrived from ebay a couple weeks ago - love it! It is a Disney Star Wars theme - our boys looooove Star Wars.

Our plans are coming along great for the trip. I can't believe it is almost a month away! WOO HOO!

Love the pic of the lanyards - I think that is a great idea. We will be interested in participating if the group decides to do it.

I am so happy that you have it all organized and closed out! Great job getting it done. I was lucky to have help with it last year so that this year I am totally comfortable with the FE.

Can't wait to hear about your trip!

I had ****** make up some great graphics for our cruise and thought I would share them with you guys. If you want the full size picts you can go here http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2440038&page=116 they are on page 116 and page 97 of this thread.
http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/sdchickie/Dream_aug16.jpg
http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt269/sdchickie/mickeyschoolV2.jpg
I know our name isn't double dipping dreams, but I just loved it so I'm making it for my kiddos. ******'s work is amazing, he has so many other Disigns too.

It is amazing what some people here design! I love the graphics. Is it okay with you if I post them on our website in the graphic area?

[jenanderson]

Hey everyone! I did a bit of work on our website this week and finally got it all uploaded.

First, we have new people who I have listed and this means a few more families for our FE as well! :thumbsup2

Then, I added a page for lanyards. If people are interested...let me know. Right now we are just making a list and you will have until May to change your mind or order. :)

I also added a page for people to share any plans that you want to share. As I put on the site...share as much or as little as you want. I just know that I loved being able to arrange some things with DIS friends last time and thought I would put it on again for this cruise. :grouphug:

Finally, I updated my blog. It was a long time since I put stuff on the blog but now that we are getting to the 1-year point, I will be updating on a more regular basis.:upsidedow

I have so much more time to dedicate to the website now so if you want me to add something or update something...let me know! I am always open to ideas. :goodvibes

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!
Jen

[RanCan]

THANKS JEN for all your hard work!!!!! :thumbsup2

[elgerber]

I would be interested in lanyards also.

[hmansure]

I know our name isn't double dipping dreams, but I just loved it so I'm making it for my kiddos. ******'s work is amazing, he has so many other Disigns too.

Very nice! His designs are excellent! Luv the double dipping dreams :)

[uncw89]

Terri, Thanks for posting the graphics! ****** does some great work. I'm trying not to spend too much time on that thread since our cruise is so far away! I will have too many signs for my door! I will have to rotate my signs!!!:lmao::rotfl2:

Welcome to the Turkey Day gang cruisers!

Jen, you can put me down for 3 lanyards!

[uncw89]

I had him do this one too. page 118, post 1759.
Image: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee285/******67/disney%20magnets/Fixed%20plates/finished%20designs/RatatouilleDreamcruise.jpg
I can't get the picture to post.

[jenanderson]

THANKS JEN for all your hard work!!!!! :thumbsup2

Not a problem. I have been pretty lazy with it this year and it is time for me to step it up and keep us excited for our cruise (and current on all the information).

I would be interested in lanyards also.

Erika - Let me know how many you want. I put your name down but need to know the quantity.

Very nice! His designs are excellent! Luv the double dipping dreams :)

I am always amazed by the designs found on the boards.

Terri, Thanks for posting the graphics! ****** does some great work. I'm trying not to spend too much time on that thread since our cruise is so far away! I will have too many signs for my door! I will have to rotate my signs!!!:lmao::rotfl2:

Welcome to the Turkey Day gang cruisers!

Jen, you can put me down for 3 lanyards!

Got you down for the lanyards!

I am going to have to rotate door signs as well. Last year I had a main batch I kept up every day and then special ones that changed each day. I am sure I will have to do that again. :rolleyes1

[jenanderson]

I had him do this one too. page 118, post 1759.
Image: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee285/******67/disney%20magnets/Fixed%20plates/finished%20designs/RatatouilleDreamcruise.jpg
I can't get the picture to post.

That is so cute!

[elgerber]

I had him do this one too. page 118, post 1759.
Image: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee285/******67/disney%20magnets/Fixed%20plates/finished%20designs/RatatouilleDreamcruise.jpg
I can't get the picture to post.

OMG, this one is too cute!!!!!! Does he put his name in all his designs, is that why it's on the cup?

Jen, put me down for 4. Dh may or may not use it, but he did use our DVC lanyard on the last cruise.

[kritter]

Hey Everyone,

Live from WDW......Today, it was a HOT day. But felt soo good to be out in the sun.

We arrived yesterday morning @ SSR.................Love it here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Today, we went to AK in the am, swam, and had a cook-out for my dad's b-day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am loving this weather. I wished we lived here year round!!!!!!!!

Hope everyone is enjoy their weekend thus far!!!!!!!!!!!:goodvibes:goodvibes

[jenanderson]

Jen, put me down for 4. Dh may or may not use it, but he did use our DVC lanyard on the last cruise.

Got it! Will mark you for 4.

Hey Everyone,

Live from WDW......Today, it was a HOT day. But felt soo good to be out in the sun.

We arrived yesterday morning @ SSR.................Love it here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Today, we went to AK in the am, swam, and had a cook-out for my dad's b-day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am loving this weather. I wished we lived here year round!!!!!!!!

Hope everyone is enjoy their weekend thus far!!!!!!!!!!!:goodvibes:goodvibes

Hey Kristin!

So glad to hear that you are having a great time. Sounds like a wonderful day and it was great that you could do a cook-out for your dad's birthday!!!!

We really liked SSR when we were there too.

I am happy that the weather is cooperating with you. We have had warm weather but I am ready for some HOT days.

Chat with you soon!!!!

[uncw89]

Jen, If you want some HOT weather come and visit me!!! It has been in the 90's with heat index of over 100 for the last week, maybe even a little longer! You would love it! We are even close to the beach...we don't go there very often though!:)

[uncw89]

oops, double post!

[sdchickie]

It is amazing what some people here design! I love the graphics. Is it okay with you if I post them on our website in the graphic area?

Sure, ****** said I could share them with you all, but no one can profit from the designs. Which I'm sure wouldn't happen here.

[sdchickie]

I had him do this one too. page 118, post 1759.
Image: http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee285/******67/disney%20magnets/Fixed%20plates/finished%20designs/RatatouilleDreamcruise.jpg
I can't get the picture to post.

That was the other one I wanted him to do but I didn't want to seem greedy. :) I just saved it, I guess I'll be rotating out magnets, or putting them on my neighbors doors. :lmao:

[gfolchick]

:wave2:Hello Disney Dreamers,
It's been a while since I've posted (I think page 1 of Part 1) but many of you know me from our Tortola cruise last year and also...Turkey Day 2005. I've been lurking, but decided to come out of hiding now.

Jen, please put our family down for FE. I wasn't going to do it this time around seeing the list is HUGE, but the kids have already started bugging me about it so we'll go for it. I've got an idea I can start working on now.

Kristen, I know you're in Florida, but it is HOT here in CT today. A lot of our friends are down there now too, we're jealous!

I've started my new magnet collection so thanks for the recent ones posted. We're traveling with 5 families between 8 cabins, some family and some friends. I've been put in charge of keeping everyone updated with what's going on.

Enjoying catching up with you all!

Gina

[jenanderson]

Jen, If you want some HOT weather come and visit me!!! It has been in the 90's with heat index of over 100 for the last week, maybe even a little longer! You would love it! We are even close to the beach...we don't go there very often though!:)

I would LOVE it! :lovestruc I so need some heat...please send it my way. Today was so cool that I wore a sweatshirt. :mad: Sounds like we will hit 80° for the 4th of July. Some people might like that but I would like the over 100° heat index!!!

[jenanderson]

Sure, ****** said I could share them with you all, but no one can profit from the designs. Which I'm sure wouldn't happen here.

I will post them on our graphic page this week! Thanks!

[jenanderson]

:wave2:Hello Disney Dreamers,
It's been a while since I've posted (I think page 1 of Part 1) but many of you know me from our Tortola cruise last year and also...Turkey Day 2005. I've been lurking, but decided to come out of hiding now.

Jen, please put our family down for FE. I wasn't going to do it this time around seeing the list is HUGE, but the kids have already started bugging me about it so we'll go for it. I've got an idea I can start working on now.

Kristen, I know you're in Florida, but it is HOT here in CT today. A lot of our friends are down there now too, we're jealous!

I've started my new magnet collection so thanks for the recent ones posted. We're traveling with 5 families between 8 cabins, some family and some friends. I've been put in charge of keeping everyone updated with what's going on.

Enjoying catching up with you all!

Gina

Hey Gina!

I am glad that you came out of your "lurking" status! :goodvibes It is exciting that you will be back on the ship with us again! :woohoo: You will have to convince all the other families you are sailing with to join in on the chatting so we get to know them as well!

Yep, FE list is HUGE but we are planning on splitting it up as we get a bit closer. I have already been working on my gifts! :thumbsup2 My kids would never let me skip it either because they love coming back and finding all the goodies. I will add you to the list!

I am so impressed with those of you who are thinking of your door magnets already. I might have to start thinking about those as well. Right now all our door magnets decorate the door from the garage to the house so that every time we come home we get to see them all.

Chat with you again soon!
Jen

[elgerber]

I would LOVE it! :lovestruc I so need some heat...please send it my way. Today was so cool that I wore a sweatshirt. :mad: Sounds like we will hit 80° for the 4th of July. Some people might like that but I would like the over 100° heat index!!!

Jen, are you living in the same state as I am still???:rotfl2: We had heat index of 100 just last week, it was nasty hot and humid all week. And all the channels I am watching are saying upper 80's to 90 all weekend this weekend.

[jenanderson]

Jen, are you living in the same state as I am still???:rotfl2: We had heat index of 100 just last week, it was nasty hot and humid all week. And all the channels I am watching are saying upper 80's to 90 all weekend this weekend.

The 100 heat index was only one day...I need several days of FAR over 100! It was humid last week but not all that hot. Are you sure you live in MN? :rotfl2:

Cabin temperature for the weekends is just low 80s...I need high 90s or 100s!!!!

[elgerber]

The 100 heat index was only one day...I need several days of FAR over 100! It was humid last week but not all that hot. Are you sure you live in MN? :rotfl2:

Cabin temperature for the weekends is just low 80s...I need high 90s or 100s!!!!

I hate to tell ya, but you are living in the wrong place then LOL. It gets that way occasionally, but not all summer, thank god!

[kritter]

:wave2:Hello Disney Dreamers,
It's been a while since I've posted (I think page 1 of Part 1) but many of you know me from our Tortola cruise last year and also...Turkey Day 2005. I've been lurking, but decided to come out of hiding now.

Jen, please put our family down for FE. I wasn't going to do it this time around seeing the list is HUGE, but the kids have already started bugging me about it so we'll go for it. I've got an idea I can start working on now.

Kristen, I know you're in Florida, but it is HOT here in CT today. A lot of our friends are down there now too, we're jealous!

I've started my new magnet collection so thanks for the recent ones posted. We're traveling with 5 families between 8 cabins, some family and some friends. I've been put in charge of keeping everyone updated with what's going on.

Enjoying catching up with you all!

Gina

Hi Gina....

What is the temps. for the rest of the week in CT??

[hmansure]

I would LOVE it! :lovestruc I so need some heat...please send it my way. Today was so cool that I wore a sweatshirt. :mad: Sounds like we will hit 80° for the 4th of July. Some people might like that but I would like the over 100° heat index!!!

I'll trade ya! Hottest June on record here... 4 straight 100 degree heat index days, unhealthy air, humidity.... seems like yesterday I was complaining about the record snow here, eh?!? :lmao: I think I've mentioned b4 - not a huge fan of the heat!!!! :rotfl:

[shmoogrrrl]

Hey all! I hope everyone is doing well. School finally ended for us last week, so this is our first full week of summer. I think my daughter is already ready for camps to start. We have to help her memorize her multiplication tables over the summer and she isn't appreciating the school work in summer. :)

So can I get a short description on how the FE gifts are done now? Our last cruise was in 2005 and back then we just brought one bag for each family with whatever in it. Now I am reading on the boards about special gifts for adults and kids? How does that work? We are game for whatever, I just want to know what is expected of me. :)

Since we are planning to surprise our kids with the trip as of now, we haven't really done much with the trip. Can't book anything else right now, so I kind of feel like I am in cruise planning limbo!

[jenanderson]

I hate to tell ya, but you are living in the wrong place then LOL. It gets that way occasionally, but not all summer, thank god!

I am well aware of the fact that I live in the wrong state...I just keep on trying to convince DH of this fact! :rotfl2:

I'll trade ya! Hottest June on record here... 4 straight 100 degree heat index days, unhealthy air, humidity.... seems like yesterday I was complaining about the record snow here, eh?!? :lmao: I think I've mentioned b4 - not a huge fan of the heat!!!! :rotfl:

Oh...I want that! I am a huge fan of the heat and LOVE when we visit FL in August! :love:

Hey all! I hope everyone is doing well. School finally ended for us last week, so this is our first full week of summer. I think my daughter is already ready for camps to start. We have to help her memorize her multiplication tables over the summer and she isn't appreciating the school work in summer. :)

So can I get a short description on how the FE gifts are done now? Our last cruise was in 2005 and back then we just brought one bag for each family with whatever in it. Now I am reading on the boards about special gifts for adults and kids? How does that work? We are game for whatever, I just want to know what is expected of me. :)

Since we are planning to surprise our kids with the trip as of now, we haven't really done much with the trip. Can't book anything else right now, so I kind of feel like I am in cruise planning limbo!

I am so glad that school is out for you! Now you can enjoy a bit of summer with DD.

If you want information about the FE, there are some great links on our website (or feel free to search here on the DIS). There is no right or wrong way for gifts...if you sign up and do gifts, you will be fine. I know that some people do gifts for kids and then gifts for adults. I also know that some people do whole family gifts. I would really read some of the current threads about FE and get some ideas. I have not finalized my gifts yet but have actually started them.

I think a lot of us feel like we are in limbo in terms of planning. It will be nice when Disney releases more information about the ship and our cruise...it will allow us to dream about our plans a bit more.

Hope everyone is having a great night!
Jen

[gfolchick]

Hi Gina....

What is the temps. for the rest of the week in CT??

I think tomorrow is going to be cooler, but then back up again by end of the week. We had another storm blow through yesterday. Everyone is still on edge around here after Thursday's tornado. I still can't believe one touched down so close to us. Without power I had no idea of the damage until the next day's newspaper.

Enjoy Disney!!

[ICEMANPAD]

We have done FE lists larger than this before...the answer can be as simple as Oriental Trading Company...inexpensive and plentiful and we just bring the shipping box intact...

Chuck:cool1:

[uncw89]

That was the other one I wanted him to do but I didn't want to seem greedy. :) I just saved it, I guess I'll be rotating out magnets, or putting them on my neighbors doors. :lmao:

I didn't mention to him that I was going to share this, but I did thank him for the ones he did for you. I figure he knows I'm going to share it with everyone. I don't think any of us will try to profit from them. We will all have matching doors!:)

[kritter]

Got it! Will mark you for 4.



Hey Kristin!

So glad to hear that you are having a great time. Sounds like a wonderful day and it was great that you could do a cook-out for your dad's birthday!!!!

We really liked SSR when we were there too.

I am happy that the weather is cooperating with you. We have had warm weather but I am ready for some HOT days.

Chat with you soon!!!!



We did have a nice day. How are things with you all??

[kritter]

I think tomorrow is going to be cooler, but then back up again by end of the week. We had another storm blow through yesterday. Everyone is still on edge around here after Thursday's tornado. I still can't believe one touched down so close to us. Without power I had no idea of the damage until the next day's newspaper.

Enjoy Disney!!

I know the weather that we have been having in CT lately is nuts!!

Thanks, we are having a nice time!!

[kritter]

I am well aware of the fact that I live in the wrong state...I just keep on trying to convince DH of this fact! :rotfl2:



Oh...I want that! I am a huge fan of the heat and LOVE when we visit FL in August! :love:



I am so glad that school is out for you! Now you can enjoy a bit of summer with DD.

If you want information about the FE, there are some great links on our website (or feel free to search here on the DIS). There is no right or wrong way for gifts...if you sign up and do gifts, you will be fine. I know that some people do gifts for kids and then gifts for adults. I also know that some people do whole family gifts. I would really read some of the current threads about FE and get some ideas. I have not finalized my gifts yet but have actually started them.

I think a lot of us feel like we are in limbo in terms of planning. It will be nice when Disney releases more information about the ship and our cruise...it will allow us to dream about our plans a bit more.

Hope everyone is having a great night!
Jen

You and I both are HUGE FANS of the Florida heat. We both live in the wrong places that is for sure!!

[mrstimster]

Hi Everyone -

We will be joining you ... most likely. We are booked on this cruise. Booked it on our last cruise, the Memorial Day 2010 Double Dip on the Wonder. However there is a possibility we will push it out. We're fans of longer cruises (at least 7 nights) but we loved the Double Dip we were just on and are anxious to check out the Dream.

For now I would love to join in the fun. Wow - second thread! That's great. It's more fun with an active group.

This will be out 4th cruise on Disney. We live in MA - in between Boston and Providence RI. We are: me (Christine), dh (Tim), dd (Emily - 9), ds (Joey - 5).

Looking forward to getting to know everyone! Happy 4th!!

[shmoogrrrl]

This will be out 4th cruise on Disney. We live in MA - in between Boston and Providence RI. We are: me (Christine), dh (Tim), dd (Emily - 9), ds (Joey - 5).

Looking forward to getting to know everyone! Happy 4th!!

Welcome! If you don't mind me asking, is your daughter nine now, or will she be nine when you cruise? I only ask because my girl just turned 8, and there don't seem to be many kids her age so far! I was just curious!

I totally know what you mean about the short cruises. We did a three day for our honeymoon, and have done 4 seven day cruises since. We prefer the longer trips as well, but we really wanted to check out the Dream and this was as long as we could get! We aren't too thrilled about the stop at Nassau, but two stops at Castaway Cay sounds fun!

Anyway, welcome again!

[mrstimster]

Welcome! If you don't mind me asking, is your daughter nine now, or will she be nine when you cruise? I only ask because my girl just turned 8, and there don't seem to be many kids her age so far! I was just curious!

I totally know what you mean about the short cruises. We did a three day for our honeymoon, and have done 4 seven day cruises since. We prefer the longer trips as well, but we really wanted to check out the Dream and this was as long as we could get! We aren't too thrilled about the stop at Nassau, but two stops at Castaway Cay sounds fun!

Anyway, welcome again!

Thanks!

My daughter is 9 now - turned 9 in April. So will be 10 when we cruise.

On the last Double Dip we didn't even get off the ship in Nassau. Had a wonderful day just hanging on the ship. And I suspect we will have a great day just hanging out on the new ship. LOVED it when we left Castaway Cay the first time and could say "see you in 2 days".

[LisaWalkerC21]

Hi Everyone -

We will be joining you ... most likely. We are booked on this cruise. Booked it on our last cruise, the Memorial Day 2010 Double Dip on the Wonder. However there is a possibility we will push it out. We're fans of longer cruises (at least 7 nights) but we loved the Double Dip we were just on and are anxious to check out the Dream.

For now I would love to join in the fun. Wow - second thread! That's great. It's more fun with an active group.

This will be out 4th cruise on Disney. We live in MA - in between Boston and Providence RI. We are: me (Christine), dh (Tim), dd (Emily - 9), ds (Joey - 5).

Looking forward to getting to know everyone! Happy 4th!!

Welcome Aboard! Looks like we are coming from the same area. We live just between Boston and Providence as well :)

[kritter]

Hi Everyone -

We will be joining you ... most likely. We are booked on this cruise. Booked it on our last cruise, the Memorial Day 2010 Double Dip on the Wonder. However there is a possibility we will push it out. We're fans of longer cruises (at least 7 nights) but we loved the Double Dip we were just on and are anxious to check out the Dream.

For now I would love to join in the fun. Wow - second thread! That's great. It's more fun with an active group.

This will be out 4th cruise on Disney. We live in MA - in between Boston and Providence RI. We are: me (Christine), dh (Tim), dd (Emily - 9), ds (Joey - 5).

Looking forward to getting to know everyone! Happy 4th!!

Hi Welcome Aboard!!!!!!!!!!

We too are fans of longer cruises but loved our Double-Dip last time and thought this was a way to check out the Dream!!

We live in CT!! My daughters will be nine when we sail!!

[kritter]

Not sure if anyone saw this link:

http://disneygoldenoak.disney.go.com/?CMP=KNC-GOBrandGoogle&s_kwcid=TC|20188|golden%20oaks%20disney||S||616522 4029

Would love to live here some day!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[hmansure]

We too are fans of longer cruises but loved our Double-Dip last time and thought this was a way to check out the Dream!!

Speaking of that last double-dip.... we still need to figure a way to exorcise the hurricane jinx out of you <lol> Trust that you are having favorable weather on your current trip? Where are you guys headed for the 4th?

[RanCan]

Not sure if anyone saw this link:

http://disneygoldenoak.disney.go.com/?CMP=KNC-GOBrandGoogle&s_kwcid=TC|20188|golden%20oaks%20disney||S||616522 4029

Would love to live here some day!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2


I think you guys should buy one and invite us to visit. :thumbsup2

That extra income from teaching should allow you guys to qualify. No wonder Bruce is twisting your arm to teach, :rotfl2: he wants one of those homes also.

[kritter]

Speaking of that last double-dip.... we still need to figure a way to exorcise the hurricane jinx out of you <lol> Trust that you are having favorable weather on your current trip? Where are you guys headed for the 4th?

I totally agree Harry. I do not have a VERY good track record..

Weather, has been HOT and SUNNY!! A little rain last night when we went to bed. This afternoon it began to rain around dinner time and it is still a light rain right now. But other than that HOT and SUNNY!! I hope the weather is this good when we arrive @ VB!!

On the fourth we are going to hang out here at SSR all of the resorts are having special 4th of July activities. SSR, is having a good old fashioned 4th of July Party with pie-eating contests, decorate your own 4th of July cupcake, pool-party, cake walk contest, crafts for the kids, and then there are fire-works at DownTown that night!! Which, we will be able to see from SSR!!

[kritter]

I think you guys should buy one and invite us to visit. :thumbsup2

That extra income from teaching should allow you guys to qualify. No wonder Bruce is twisting your arm to teach, :rotfl2: he wants one of those homes also.

:rotfl::lmao:

[jenanderson]

I think tomorrow is going to be cooler, but then back up again by end of the week. We had another storm blow through yesterday. Everyone is still on edge around here after Thursday's tornado. I still can't believe one touched down so close to us. Without power I had no idea of the damage until the next day's newspaper.

Enjoy Disney!!

Hope you have your power back now!

We have done FE lists larger than this before...the answer can be as simple as Oriental Trading Company...inexpensive and plentiful and we just bring the shipping box intact...

Chuck:cool1:

Oriental Trading does have a lot of inexpensive items. I am working on my gifts already and am wondering if it is crazy at this point because of all the work my plan is going to take. This is why I need to start now! It might take me a whole year! :rotfl2:

I didn't mention to him that I was going to share this, but I did thank him for the ones he did for you. I figure he knows I'm going to share it with everyone. I don't think any of us will try to profit from them. We will all have matching doors!:)

It will help us pick out our group...just look for the matching doors! :rotfl:

You and I both are HUGE FANS of the Florida heat. We both live in the wrong places that is for sure!!

Totally! It was mid-80s here today and I was telling the kids that I wish it was at least 100!

Hi Everyone -

We will be joining you ... most likely. We are booked on this cruise. Booked it on our last cruise, the Memorial Day 2010 Double Dip on the Wonder. However there is a possibility we will push it out. We're fans of longer cruises (at least 7 nights) but we loved the Double Dip we were just on and are anxious to check out the Dream.

For now I would love to join in the fun. Wow - second thread! That's great. It's more fun with an active group.

This will be out 4th cruise on Disney. We live in MA - in between Boston and Providence RI. We are: me (Christine), dh (Tim), dd (Emily - 9), ds (Joey - 5).

Looking forward to getting to know everyone! Happy 4th!!

Welcome Christine (and family)!

Our family is another group that really wished for a longer cruise but we are happy to have the double dip and be on the Dream with all our friends!

Thanks!

My daughter is 9 now - turned 9 in April. So will be 10 when we cruise.

On the last Double Dip we didn't even get off the ship in Nassau. Had a wonderful day just hanging on the ship. And I suspect we will have a great day just hanging out on the new ship. LOVED it when we left Castaway Cay the first time and could say "see you in 2 days".

We are planning on staying on the ship in Nassau and enjoying all it has to offer.

Not sure if anyone saw this link:

http://disneygoldenoak.disney.go.com/?CMP=KNC-GOBrandGoogle&s_kwcid=TC|20188|golden%20oaks%20disney||S||616522 4029

Would love to live here some day!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

Kristin - Maybe we could pool our money and buy one together?!? :lmao:

[hmansure]

On the fourth we are going to hang out here at SSR all of the resorts are having special 4th of July activities. SSR, is having a good old fashioned 4th of July Party with pie-eating contests, decorate your own 4th of July cupcake, pool-party, cake walk contest, crafts for the kids, and then there are fire-works at DownTown that night!! Which, we will be able to see from SSR!!

We attend the 4th activities at SSR last year - it was awesome. Keira won the limbo contest (she's so tiny!) and the pool party was very family oriented - lots of fun. Enjoy! :)

[kritter]

We attend the 4th activities at SSR last year - it was awesome. Keira won the limbo contest (she's so tiny!) and the pool party was very family oriented - lots of fun. Enjoy! :)

Did you watch the fire-works at DownTown??

Was it crowded the activities. Two years ago when we were here for the 4th they had it at Congress Park and they sold hamburgers, and hotdogs too!!

[ICEMANPAD]

Well we are headed for Disney Vero for the weekend...

Best place to see fireworks in Disney, arguably, is just to the Grand Floridian side of the Polynesian...if you position yourself correctly near the edge of the lake, you have a clear view of fireworks in stereo...literally...you can see both the Magic Kingdom and lake fireworks, which are synchronized, at the same time...we did this a few years ago and it was amazing....

Chuck:cool1:

[jbm02]

Did you watch the fire-works at DownTown??

Was it crowded the activities. Two years ago when we were here for the 4th they had it at Congress Park and they sold hamburgers, and hotdogs too!!

I did a double take when I read this post, Kristin. We're going to a picnic in Congress Park too - but in Saratoga Springs, NY. I guess I never thought about WDW incorporating all the names and places that are such a part of everyday life up here!

...when you and Jen find a house, I want to visit!!! And, OMG, Jen, you're scaring me with your FE plans. I better start now, too. :lmao:

Have a great day everyone!!!

[hmansure]

Did you watch the fire-works at DownTown??

Was it crowded the activities. Two years ago when we were here for the 4th they had it at Congress Park and they sold hamburgers, and hotdogs too!!

Last year ("due to the economy") they didn't have the usual fireworks at DTD. We did fireworks on July 3 @ MK (they run their July 4th show on both nights). We had seats for the Dessert Party so it was perfect - no crowds, great view, etc.

[jns]

Hi just found the 2nd thread
hows everyone doing ?

been busy here so not much time for Dis'in

[uncw89]

Hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July!!!:)

[sdchickie]

Well we are headed for Disney Vero for the weekend...

Best place to see fireworks in Disney, arguably, is just to the Grand Floridian side of the Polynesian...if you position yourself correctly near the edge of the lake, you have a clear view of fireworks in stereo...literally...you can see both the Magic Kingdom and lake fireworks, which are synchronized, at the same time...we did this a few years ago and it was amazing....

Chuck:cool1:

I agree, we watched the new years eve fireworks from there and they were fantastic as well. We make it a point to watch fireworks from the poly beach at least once per trip.

[sherreis]

We're jumping in....

We booked onboard during the Magic Thanksgiving cruise and are a Turkey Gang family. 13 1/2 months to go!

We just recently told the boys that they're going on this cruise and they are thrilled.

Looking forward to getting to know all of you. Hi Chuck & Lisa & Wendy. :wave2:

And, I don't know if kritter remembers me or not... she referred our travel agent to us. Thanks for the suggestion - she's been great.

Have a great holiday weekend - I plan on reading a lot of this thread to see what is going on. We will be doing the FE as well and have started to think of ideas -- but, knowing the procrastinator that I tend to be -- it'll be the beginning of next August when I get going. :sad2:

[hmansure]

Welcome Sherri & family!! :)

[lovesDCL]

:welcome: to all the new families!!!

party:

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY EVERYONE!!!

[kritter]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g241/mama2zackatandmike/graphics/th4thjuly.gif

[hmansure]

Hope everyone had a great holiday weekend!! A bonus day off here for us today as well!

Forecast high here today is 101 so other than my morning run (which was awful), the furthest I may go today is into the pool!

[jenanderson]

...when you and Jen find a house, I want to visit!!! And, OMG, Jen, you're scaring me with your FE plans. I better start now, too. :lmao:

Jude - Between the website, the lanyards and everything else in life...if I don't start my FE gifts now, there is no way they will be ready.

Hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July!!!:)

Hope you had a good one too!

I agree, we watched the new years eve fireworks from there and they were fantastic as well. We make it a point to watch fireworks from the poly beach at least once per trip.

The Poly beach is an ABSOLUTE MUST visit for us each trip. Although, we have taken to just staying there to be sure we can do so easily!

We're jumping in....

We booked onboard during the Magic Thanksgiving cruise and are a Turkey Gang family. 13 1/2 months to go!

Have a great holiday weekend - I plan on reading a lot of this thread to see what is going on. We will be doing the FE as well and have started to think of ideas -- but, knowing the procrastinator that I tend to be -- it'll be the beginning of next August when I get going. :sad2:

Hello and WELCOME! Glad to see another Turkey Gang family joining in! After you read through everything, if you want to send me a PM, I will let you know how to access our website so we can get your crew listed!

We just got home from the lake...went there for the 4th. It was wonderful to get away and enjoy some floating time in the lake as it was nice and warm. Only hard thing is - no Internet up there! :eek: Actually, that is probably a good thing. It just makes me feel like I miss out on so much when we are gone for several days though.

Hope everyone else had a great weekend!
Jen

[crystald]

Is there a kids thread for this cruise my daughter who will be 15 at cruising time wants to chat with friends?

[jenanderson]

Is there a kids thread for this cruise my daughter who will be 15 at cruising time wants to chat with friends?

No kid's thread at this time but there is a Kids Connect page on our website that lists some of the kids who are looking to chat with others and how they can connect (e-mails and such are listed). My DD will also be 15 at cruise time!

[kritter]

Hope everyone had a nice 4th of July!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We just arrived today @ Disney's Vero Beach!!:thumbsup2:)

[crystald]

How do you go on cruise website....its says not authorized

[hmansure]

How do you go on cruise website....its says not authorized

Send jenanderson a PM and she will send you the password/sign-on info.

[hmansure]

Hope everyone had a nice 4th of July!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We just arrived today @ Disney's Vero Beach!!:thumbsup2:)

This year we stayed close to home for the 4th. After a day by the pool we had tickets to a local minor league baseball game. We were in a reserved section with some decent food (picnic variety) all included so it was nice. After the game we were permitted to go out on to the field, spread a blanket, and watch the fireworks - which were decent (many towns near us canceled fireworks this year). After the show of course my kids pointed out that the fireworks we saw at the MK last year were "better" <LOL> No duh!

The heat is blasting us here! Today - 102 degrees perhaps?! I could not run this morning because it was already over 90 degrees by 9AM.

Short work week :cool1:

[hmansure]

Rescuing us from hitting page 3!

Back to work today.... just stepped out to get some lunch.... I really can't describe what it felt like to walk out into the heat we are experiencing... It topped out at 104 yesterday (after a 100 on Monday) and is 100 here currently. :sunny: Hopefully relief is coming - especially for those most vunerable in this wind of weather.

[jenanderson]

Rescuing us from hitting page 3!

Back to work today.... just stepped out to get some lunch.... I really can't describe what it felt like to walk out into the heat we are experiencing... It topped out at 104 yesterday (after a 100 on Monday) and is 100 here currently. :sunny: Hopefully relief is coming - especially for those most vunerable in this wind of weather.

Thank you for rescuing us! :goodvibes

Sounds like the east coast is getting hit with heat...please send it to the mid-west! My DH would like to tell you that it is hot here but it is just warm. The temps are in the mid to high 80s and it is humid...but it is not hot.

Just have to share...Jude (jbm02) and I signed up for the 2011 Disney Princess Half Marathon yesterday! :cool1: Totally excited as it allows me to plan for a WDW trip while waiting for our cruise. It is going to be such a fun trip and we are hoping that Kristin can come with and cheer us on (I will get her an honorary princess outfit that matches mine)! :goodvibes

As for the cruise...DD was very excited about the spa for teens (or excited as a teen gets). I have a feeling some of her hard earned allowance will be spent on some sort of treatment there. She loves being pampered and all the fine things in life! :rotfl2:

Hope everyone is staying cool! :cool2:
Jen

[elgerber]

Thank you for rescuing us! :goodvibes

Sounds like the east coast is getting hit with heat...please send it to the mid-west! My DH would like to tell you that it is hot here but it is just warm. The temps are in the mid to high 80s and it is humid...but it is not hot.

Just have to share...Jude (jbm02) and I signed up for the 2011 Disney Princess Half Marathon yesterday! :cool1: Totally excited as it allows me to plan for a WDW trip while waiting for our cruise. It is going to be such a fun trip and we are hoping that Kristin can come with and cheer us on (I will get her an honorary princess outfit that matches mine)! :goodvibes

As for the cruise...DD was very excited about the spa for teens (or excited as a teen gets). I have a feeling some of her hard earned allowance will be spent on some sort of treatment there. She loves being pampered and all the fine things in life! :rotfl2:

Hope everyone is staying cool! :cool2:
Jen


OK Jen, Saturday it was HOT! 92 and 70 degree dewpoints??? Maybe not NYC hot, but it was more than warm :).

[jenanderson]

OK Jen, Saturday it was HOT! 92 and 70 degree dewpoints??? Maybe not NYC hot, but it was more than warm :).

Erika - I will tell you...there has to be something wrong with my internal thermostat! :rotfl2:

Yep, Saturday was hot but the rest of the days have not been. I think we reached 90° up north. You have to admit though, this week has not been hot...just warm.

I think I just need a good old stretch of 90-100° days and then I will feel better and enjoy the 80s.

[elgerber]

Erika - I will tell you...there has to be something wrong with my internal thermostat! :rotfl2:

Yep, Saturday was hot but the rest of the days have not been. I think we reached 90° up north. You have to admit though, this week has not been hot...just warm.

I think I just need a good old stretch of 90-100° days and then I will feel better and enjoy the 80s.

Now, I never claimed the other days were hot, just Saturday LOL. The rest have just been humid and sticky, yuck! Hot and dry would be nice. This muggy stuff is gross. We are heading to Duluth Saturday, not usually hot there, but I'm cool with that!

[jenanderson]

Enjoy Duluth! We love to go there and visit the lake, drive up to some of the state parks and enjoy being outside. I am thinking it would be cool to go up there and camp out still this summer.

Are you guys doing anything special?

Now, I never claimed the other days were hot, just Saturday LOL. The rest have just been humid and sticky, yuck! Hot and dry would be nice. This muggy stuff is gross. We are heading to Duluth Saturday, not usually hot there, but I'm cool with that!

[BigDogHU75]

OK! Enough of the 100 degree weather. Jen, I would send it to you if I could. i drove past a sign yesterday and the temperature read 102 and today it read 103. However, the humidity makes it unbearable.

For those in this heat wave, stay safe and cool.

[ICEMANPAD]

Well we are going to see some cooler weather...heading to Hendersonville, NC in the morning for parents' weekend at son's camp..evening temps in the 60's and highs only in the 80's...

Chuck:cool1:

[gfolchick]

I just booked an unplanned trip to WDW in 3 weeks! This is the quickest we've planned a trip (not like our veteran Jen who did one in April and was on the road in 3 hours!) Kids don't know yet, but we had a week banked in our timeshare that was going to expire so I couldn't let it go to waste :thumbsup2
What do you think my chances are at getting any table service meals at this point? I haven't even looked at a calendar yet to see when Early Entry/Late Opening days are yet to come up with some plan.

We're back up to 100 here in CT, weather is supposed to break tomorrow and go to a more comfortable 80's through the weekend. Jim and Daniel are camping with Boy Scouts so that is good news for them since they are hiking into their campsite (all uphill of course!).

[uncw89]

I just booked an unplanned trip to WDW in 3 weeks! This is the quickest we've planned a trip (not like our veteran Jen who did one in April and was on the road in 3 hours!) Kids don't know yet, but we had a week banked in our timeshare that was going to expire so I couldn't let it go to waste :thumbsup2
What do you think my chances are at getting any table service meals at this point? I haven't even looked at a calendar yet to see when Early Entry/Late Opening days are yet to come up with some plan.

We're back up to 100 here in CT, weather is supposed to break tomorrow and go to a more comfortable 80's through the weekend. Jim and Daniel are camping with Boy Scouts so that is good news for them since they are hiking into their campsite (all uphill of course!).

Have fun! You might luck out with some ADR's. If you can't get any online, try calling I hear that some times they get last miniute cancellations that don't show up online!

Stay cool everyone! It was nice for the 4th, but the temps are back up in the 90's.

[jenanderson]

I just booked an unplanned trip to WDW in 3 weeks! This is the quickest we've planned a trip (not like our veteran Jen who did one in April and was on the road in 3 hours!) Kids don't know yet, but we had a week banked in our timeshare that was going to expire so I couldn't let it go to waste :thumbsup2
What do you think my chances are at getting any table service meals at this point? I haven't even looked at a calendar yet to see when Early Entry/Late Opening days are yet to come up with some plan.

We're back up to 100 here in CT, weather is supposed to break tomorrow and go to a more comfortable 80's through the weekend. Jim and Daniel are camping with Boy Scouts so that is good news for them since they are hiking into their campsite (all uphill of course!).

:cool1: Have a great trip! As for the table service meals...be creative and possibly be open to trying new places. I also know that when we took our last minute trip, we could have gotten some reservations and that was spring break. We checked online but in the end did not make any because we wanted to save money. I think you should also call Disney dining when you get there and check each morning with Guest Services in the park for any unexpected openings. You will have to let us know what you end up getting!

To all my east coast cruising friends...stay cool!

Time to go run....
Jen

[jbm02]

Good morning everyone!!!
...for all of you veteran DCLers out there...I am trying to convince my parents to join my sis and her family on their Dream cruise in April 2010 (the timing does not work for them to join us on ours..and it just might result in my DH jumping overboard!!! :lmao:) Anyway, they think that it will be too "kiddish", even though they have APs, own DVC and love Disney. Any ides for arguments to convince them?? My sis lives in Nevada (my parents are in NY and FL) and have DD06 and DS 08....
Have a great day everyone!!!
Jude

[sdchickie]

Well we are going to see some cooler weather...heading to Hendersonville, NC in the morning for parents' weekend at son's camp..evening temps in the 60's and highs only in the 80's...

Chuck:cool1:

We're going to Kerr Lake next week, I hope the temps stay that nice for us when we're down there! I can't believe how hot it has been here either, I've been either in the house or in the pool since the heat wave started.

[sdchickie]

What do you think my chances are at getting any table service meals at this point?

Something I did last time was just go to the place you want to eat just as they're opening (dinner is usually around 4) and ask, they usually can squeeze you in. It is a wait sometimes but other times it's only a couple of minutes. We have done this for O'Hannas, sci-fi, and even the Garden Grill. Just call and see what time they open and go about 10-15 min. before to see if they have any openings. Another thing is if they have a reservation open but it's not at the time you want (too late), take it and then go earlier when you want to eat and see if they have any openings, they will take you before any walk ups because you have a reservation. Good Luck!

[elgerber]

Enjoy Duluth! We love to go there and visit the lake, drive up to some of the state parks and enjoy being outside. I am thinking it would be cool to go up there and camp out still this summer.

Are you guys doing anything special?

Not really. We leave the kids home and drive the convertible up there, and go to Two Harbors and just stop anywhere along the way that strikes our fancy. Two Harbors has their summer festival this weekend with a HUGE parade and a car show and craft show. We stumbled upon it years ago, and have gone several times since. It's fun.
Then we'll just hang out in canal park for the evening and people/boat watch. Maybe go for a malt at the Portland Malt Shoppe!

[jbm02]

Hey!! Check out our siggys -- One year, one month, one week and one day til our Dream cruise!!!
WOOOHOOOOO:cheer2::beach:party::jumping1:party: :dance3:

[hmansure]

Hey!! Check out our siggys -- One year, one month, one week and one day til our Dream cruise!!!
WOOOHOOOOO:cheer2::beach:party::jumping1:party: :dance3:

Cool! Also closing in on the 400 day mark :)

[gfolchick]

Wrench thrown into last minute trip to WDW...DH just realized that all but one of his whole staff is on vacation that week and he has a new hire starting that Monday :mad: He may need to fly down Monday night (we're leaving Saturday) but that's going to throw a wrench in my planning so he doesn't miss anything too fun (plus I'm trying to keep all our park passes equal so they don't run out at different points)...

I did see some openings for some of the restaurants we were interested in. The kids like Whispering Canyon and I thought maybe we'd try Coral Reef, haven't been there in years (pre-kids). Thanks for the advice on getting dining reservations this close. I'll keep you posted on how we make out.

[jenanderson]

Not really. We leave the kids home and drive the convertible up there, and go to Two Harbors and just stop anywhere along the way that strikes our fancy. Two Harbors has their summer festival this weekend with a HUGE parade and a car show and craft show. We stumbled upon it years ago, and have gone several times since. It's fun.
Then we'll just hang out in canal park for the evening and people/boat watch. Maybe go for a malt at the Portland Malt Shoppe!

Sounds like a fun time! I love hanging out in canal park...it is just so relaxing.

Hey!! Check out our siggys -- One year, one month, one week and one day til our Dream cruise!!!
WOOOHOOOOO:cheer2::beach:party::jumping1:party: :dance3:

:cool1::cool1::cool1: So exciting! :cool1::cool1::cool1:

Cool! Also closing in on the 400 day mark :)

402 to be exact and I can't wait until we can say we are in the 300s! :banana:

Wrench thrown into last minute trip to WDW...DH just realized that all but one of his whole staff is on vacation that week and he has a new hire starting that Monday :mad: He may need to fly down Monday night (we're leaving Saturday) but that's going to throw a wrench in my planning so he doesn't miss anything too fun (plus I'm trying to keep all our park passes equal so they don't run out at different points)...

I did see some openings for some of the restaurants we were interested in. The kids like Whispering Canyon and I thought maybe we'd try Coral Reef, haven't been there in years (pre-kids). Thanks for the advice on getting dining reservations this close. I'll keep you posted on how we make out.

That is a bummer about DH...I hope you get it all worked out. Can't wait to hear what dining reservations you were able to get...I LOVE making dining plans!

[hmansure]

Any other soccer fans here besides us? We are family of soccer players (and coaches)... World Cup final is on Sunday and where will we be??? At a swim meet! Tim has downloaded an app on his iPhone - the sound of thousands of vuvuzelas :scared1: He comes up behind me with that and it drives me crazy - I clearly have a low tolerance for that thing. For those who have no idea what I am talking about - check out one of the games this weekend and crank the volume on your TV!!! :rotfl:

Have a great weekend everyone :)

[jenanderson]

It is an exciting day today....

DAYS UNTIL CRUISE...

:cool1: :woohoo: :yay: 399 :yay: :woohoo: :cool1:

We are now under 400. The next exciting part will be when we reach the 1 year point.

Hope that news makes everyone else as happy as it makes me!
Jen

[hmansure]

It is an exciting day today....

DAYS UNTIL CRUISE...

:cool1: :woohoo: :yay: 399 :yay: :woohoo: :cool1:

We are now under 400. The next exciting part will be when we reach the 1 year point.

Hope that news makes everyone else as happy as it makes me!
Jen

I'm excited!!! :)

[kritter]

It is an exciting day today....

DAYS UNTIL CRUISE...

:cool1: :woohoo: :yay: 399 :yay: :woohoo: :cool1:

We are now under 400. The next exciting part will be when we reach the 1 year point.

Hope that news makes everyone else as happy as it makes me!
Jen

:thumbsup2:cool1:

[My4PhillyGirls]

Did everyone see the new pictures of the Dream in the article by Mouse Planet:confused3

There is a link to it on the main threads called "Disney Dream":thumbsup2

Joe

[hmansure]

Back from mini-trip to the Hershey area... Tim had a swim meet near Lancaster this past weekend.... very hot, very humid... yuck!

Stayed at the Eden Resort in Lancaster, which for that area is about as nice as it gets. Our day at Hershey Park was ruined by un-forecasted rain & thunderstorms!! We did a bunch of rides in the morning and by 2-ish we were getting hot and cranky. Got changed & headed for the waterpark. In line for our first attraction and they closed the whole waterpark down. Sun was still partially out, but they said bad weather was coming??!! It came - about 75 minutes later! I guess they err on the side of caution, but I thought they closed it down a tad early. The rain was a torrential downpour though. Not like Disney where you throw on the poncho and keep going - everything was closed at Hershey Park. The did, however, provide rain checks good for another visit within 30 days so we are headed back in a couple of weeks.

Today's forecast was for nasty weather so we spent the morning in the pool, had a nice lunch, and drove back before rush hour.

[sdchickie]

That's cool, at least you're close enough to use the rain checks!

[sdchickie]

Did everyone see the new pictures of the Dream in the article by Mouse Planet:confused3

There is a link to it on the main threads called "Disney Dream":thumbsup2

Joe

Just finished reading it, they had so many pictures! I'm so excited!!! :banana:

[kritter]

Back from mini-trip to the Hershey area... Tim had a swim meet near Lancaster this past weekend.... very hot, very humid... yuck!

Stayed at the Eden Resort in Lancaster, which for that area is about as nice as it gets. Our day at Hershey Park was ruined by un-forecasted rain & thunderstorms!! We did a bunch of rides in the morning and by 2-ish we were getting hot and cranky. Got changed & headed for the waterpark. In line for our first attraction and they closed the whole waterpark down. Sun was still partially out, but they said bad weather was coming??!! It came - about 75 minutes later! I guess they err on the side of caution, but I thought they closed it down a tad early. The rain was a torrential downpour though. Not like Disney where you throw on the poncho and keep going - everything was closed at Hershey Park. The did, however, provide rain checks good for another visit within 30 days so we are headed back in a couple of weeks.

Today's forecast was for nasty weather so we spent the morning in the pool, had a nice lunch, and drove back before rush hour.

Sounds like a nice getaway!!:):)

[kritter]

Just finished reading it, they had so many pictures! I'm so excited!!! :banana:

Just finished reading it myself...How cool is that...Imagine, being able to tour the ship and shipyard??!!

[jenanderson]

Evening Everyone! Looks like we were busy chatting and I missed it!

I'm excited!!! :)

:thumbsup2:cool1:

It is so exciting to finally be under 400 days! Just think... we have already waited almost a year...hopefully the rest will continue to pass quickly!!! :cool1:


Did everyone see the new pictures of the Dream in the article by Mouse Planet:confused3

There is a link to it on the main threads called "Disney Dream":thumbsup2

Joe

Hey Joe! Thanks so much for posting this. I am going to have to check it out in a bit! :thumbsup2

Back from mini-trip to the Hershey area... Tim had a swim meet near Lancaster this past weekend.... very hot, very humid... yuck!

Stayed at the Eden Resort in Lancaster, which for that area is about as nice as it gets. Our day at Hershey Park was ruined by un-forecasted rain & thunderstorms!! We did a bunch of rides in the morning and by 2-ish we were getting hot and cranky. Got changed & headed for the waterpark. In line for our first attraction and they closed the whole waterpark down. Sun was still partially out, but they said bad weather was coming??!! It came - about 75 minutes later! I guess they err on the side of caution, but I thought they closed it down a tad early. The rain was a torrential downpour though. Not like Disney where you throw on the poncho and keep going - everything was closed at Hershey Park. The did, however, provide rain checks good for another visit within 30 days so we are headed back in a couple of weeks.

Today's forecast was for nasty weather so we spent the morning in the pool, had a nice lunch, and drove back before rush hour.

Sorry that your visit was not all you had planned on. I am happy to see that you are going back though to try again. Hopefully this time Mother Nature will be a bit kinder to you. :goodvibes

[jenanderson]

:bday:party: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDE! Wish I was there to celebrate with you but I hope your day was a good one! :hug:

[hmansure]

Two pics from this weekend....

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/hmansure/100B8730.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/hmansure/100_8803.jpg

[parlay]

Did everyone see the new pictures of the Dream in the article by Mouse Planet:confused3

There is a link to it on the main threads called "Disney Dream":thumbsup2

Joe

It was so exciting to see the pictures. Things are really coming along!

[sdchickie]

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/hmansure/100_8803.jpg

Ah the giant Hershey bar, I wonder if anyone has actually eaten a whole one of those?

[hmansure]

Ah the giant Hershey bar, I wonder if anyone has actually eaten a whole one of those?

I had fun listening to a dad explaining to his kid that he couldn't have one of those cuz it wouldn't survive their trip home (melting)!! A simple "no" usually works for us in that situation! Imagine though - someone eating that whole thing?!?

[kritter]

:bday:party: Happy birthday jude! Wish i was there to celebrate with you but i hope your day was a good one! :hug:

happy birthday jude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[kritter]

Two pics from this weekend....

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/hmansure/100B8730.jpg

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg25/hmansure/100_8803.jpg

That Hershery Bar is HUGE!!!!!!

[kritter]

The weather here is lousy. But we are getting some much needed rain.

The girls and I are soo sad that we are home from vacation. It was such a nice long trip. Vero Beach, was so nice and the weather was perfect..........

Hope everyone is enjoying their day!!:):goodvibes

[gfolchick]

The weather here is lousy. But we are getting some much needed rain.

I ended up taking the kids back to school shopping (school supplies). Driving down our street today I noticed everyone has brown grass so the rain is welcomed.

Made a few PS ressies for our upcoming trip. O'hanas for breakfast (first time, usually do dinner), Plaza Restaurant, House of Blues and Garden Grove at Swan (HOB and GG are on Restaurant.com) and Whispering Canyon. Kids want to try T-Rex one day. We'll wing the rest.

Just booked a car rental a few minutes ago. Prices were crazy (over $400 with taxes) but used a BJs coupon and got a full size for under $200 :cool1:

Oriental Trading is having a clearance sale and there's some FE possibilities if you want to check it out.

:banana:YEAH to under 400 days!!:banana:

[hmansure]

The weather here is lousy. But we are getting some much needed rain.

A little too much rain! I thought it was over last night and embarked on a run. About 2 miles into I see the nastiest looking cloud in front of me! :scared1:

I turned around (mind you I live in farmland - there is nothing around for shelter, etc) and start running at like a race pace!! :rotfl: Thankfully it was not another thunderstorm, but the rain came up behind me and it was like getting dumped on by one of those huge water buckets @ a water park! I was wet in places I really didn't want to be wet in either :laughing:

But I am really excited that we're finally going to have some nice, steamy, muggy, hot, rainy, sweaty, smelly weather this weekend. Because that's my favorite and we haven't had any yet. <insert blank stare here>.... :lmao:

[kritter]

I ended up taking the kids back to school shopping (school supplies). Driving down our street today I noticed everyone has brown grass so the rain is welcomed.

Made a few PS ressies for our upcoming trip. O'hanas for breakfast (first time, usually do dinner), Plaza Restaurant, House of Blues and Garden Grove at Swan (HOB and GG are on Restaurant.com) and Whispering Canyon. Kids want to try T-Rex one day. We'll wing the rest.

Just booked a car rental a few minutes ago. Prices were crazy (over $400 with taxes) but used a BJs coupon and got a full size for under $200 :cool1:

Oriental Trading is having a clearance sale and there's some FE possibilities if you want to check it out.

:banana:YEAH to under 400 days!!:banana:

Your ressies, sound wonderful. So exciting that you have a trip coming up. I am very sad that our trip is over but have already started planning our next one.....:cool1::banana:

Great news, about the car rental. What a savings you were able to get.

Funny, you should say that about the Oriental Trading stuff. My daughters and I were looking through the catolouge just this week and there was some GREAT stuff for FE!!:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[kritter]

A little too much rain! I thought it was over last night and embarked on a run. About 2 miles into I see the nastiest looking cloud in front of me! :scared1:

I turned around (mind you I live in farmland - there is nothing around for shelter, etc) and start running at like a race pace!! :rotfl: Thankfully it was not another thunderstorm, but the rain came up behind me and it was like getting dumped on by one of those huge water buckets @ a water park! I was wet in places I really didn't want to be wet in either :laughing:

But I am really excited that we're finally going to have some nice, steamy, muggy, hot, rainy, sweaty, smelly weather this weekend. Because that's my favorite and we haven't had any yet. <insert blank stare here>.... :lmao:

The rain was incredible here too. It was pouring here. Glad, that you did not get caught in a thunderstorm.

It sure has been hot and sticky here as well. Looks, like it is not going to cool down anytime soon. Heck, it is better than last summer though when it rained almost every day!!

[kritter]

Anyone see this??

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/07/disney-dream-ship-closer-to-reality/?sourcecode=15580&CMP=SOC-DCLFY10Q3DCL_SocMedFacebook0058

[hmansure]

Anyone see this??

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/07/disney-dream-ship-closer-to-reality/?sourcecode=15580&CMP=SOC-DCLFY10Q3DCL_SocMedFacebook0058

Very cool! Getting closer!!! :)

[sdchickie]

Hi all, I'm back from the lake and ready for some computer time! I was unfortunate enough to get run into the dock while I was tubing so my leg is swolen and I have to rest it so I'll have plenty of time on here.
Randy and Candy, you'll be happy to know that I think I've found confirmation that you'll get to see the trifecta of ships on the 7th of Jan. I was looking at Cruise TT and it has the Magic and the Wonder as docked at CC on the 7th. Now I'm wondering if I should change my ressies from the Wonder NYE cruise to the double dip on the Magic?