LAST CALL for the 10/18/03 Eastern Magic Cruise!

[paulcrsb]

Hi Doug!

We wish you guys were with us this year. Nice to hear from you. Like Beano said "save some beer for us!"

Paul

[okwmiester]

Hi folks,

Today a few DIS families from Minnesota gathered to have a pre-cruise get together/picnic.

I brought with the Beano tape and CD to show to the group . Needless to say, everyone was in awe of your work, Beano.

Several were amazed at how musically talented our dis group was last year!

It is going to be very difficult to leave the ship on the 18th knowing that a whole crew of reble rousers are about to take over the ship...

Have fun!

Doug:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[kamgen]

Doug,
Wish you guys could join us....but we will think of ya as we party in Beano's suite! :)
Maybe next year! :)

We are so looking forward to spending time with our DIS friends!

And yes, Beano is the master of the cruise video!! This years should be awesome! :)

[tarzanman]

It is creepin ever so much closer by the second. Beano, let's have a warm up beer.

[BeanoC]

Warm beer. Yuck.

:jester: :jester: :jester:






'Beano'

[kamgen]

A warm UP beer...not warm beer....you silly man! Come on now...we know you need to build a tolerance....better start warming up! LOL!!!!!!!!!! :p

[BeanoC]

Kamy, you're right, I should work on my tolerance so I can hold my own on the cruise. But I still don't want to warm up the beer. I like it cold.


'Beano':cool:

[Spud]

Hi all!

I just paid off my cruise, so I'm ready to go.:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

But Tim, I think I'll skip the warm beer, too. That's just nasty.

[paulcrsb]

Beano and Tim - I didn't realize you guys were that picky!

Paul

[BeanoC]

Come on now, Paul... we are refined gentlemen!

I like's my beer in a cooold, frosty mug!

I like my wine like I like my women... cheap, and ready to pass out. ;)



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[tarzanman]

Beano,

Come on. You know that I would never give you warm brew. That is just insane Mr. Garrison. (Cartman)
Disney is going to run out of ice on these cruises from refilling our cooler.

[BeanoC]

Tim, they may not run out of ice, but they may run out of beer. Oh gawd, did I say RUN OUT of beer? Ok, that's just scary. Tell me it isn't so!

I'm going to have nightmares now.



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[tarzanman]

You can sleep well Beano because they will not run out of beer. If you are worried, you should request your own keg for the week (sound familiar?). They should accomodate the Beano.

[Denine]

We received our tickets for the halloween party yesterday. looking forward to seeing you all.

[kamgen]

Looking forward to seeing you and Jerry and Kayleigh!

[BeanoC]

Never thought of that, Tim. A keg in the room? Sweet!!
Maybe I should ask concierge about it! LOL

I'd sure miss a lot of deck parties, though. And meals in the dining room. And shows. And excursions. And debarkation... ;)



'Beano':cool:

[BeanoC]

Ok, what is this thread doing on page 4???

What, is everyone sleeping out there? :)


As of next Tuesday, we can book our excursions for this voyage.
That makes it feel real, huh?



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Actually, Monday is 60 days according to the DU count.....
We gotta call and get the Regatta in St Marteen! Yippee!!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

Can't wait for the docs to arrive!

[Spud]

Originally posted by kamgen
Actually, Monday is 60 days according to the DU count.....


Kamy - thanks for the heads up. Like Beano, I thought it was Tuesday. Still haven't decided what we're doing, but I guess we'll figure it out over the week-end.

[DMoss3377]

Hi all -

Noticed a mention about booking excursions soon. Can you do that without receiving your docs yet?

How?

Thanks

[BeanoC]

Yes, you can book excursions without your docs. They can be booked anytime from the 60 day point. The sooner the better!


Check this page out:

http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/cruise/excursion_info.htm




'Beano':cool:

[tarzanman]

You think that you are so smart. Like you know everything or something.

[DMoss3377]

Thanks Beano!

You are smart and know everything in my eyes. LOL

:)

[BeanoC]

Dana - Thank You!!

Tim - Kiss My Butt.




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[paulcrsb]

Hey Beano!

When Tim kisses your butt I want to be there with my video camera!

Paul

[nicurnc]

Gee, thanks, for the visual on that one Paul:D !LOL!

Loretta

[BeanoC]

Ah yes, fortunately modern technology has given us the "butt cam". Don't forget the wide angle lens, Paul.

Ok, this thread is just getting twisted! ;)



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[tchrmom]

:bounce:

DH and I finally sat down and figured out our excursions! Since I can't leave my class, he will call DCL tomorrow! We are going to try the Golden Eagle and the 5 star beach thing-y. I hope we get them!

Do you think it is mean to have a count-down poster in my classroom? You know, "Only _______ more days until the Disney Cruise".

What a great way to teach 1st graders how to count backwards!


HAHAHAHAHAHAHA----just kidding!
:Pinkbounc

[tarzanman]

Kiss Beano's butt and on camera. Paul you are sick like us after all!!!!

[paulcrsb]

Tim - I'm suprised that you are only just figuring that out!!!!!!

Paul

[kamgen]

I just booked our excursion....12 metre Regatta! :)
Can't wait! :)

[Spud]

I just got off the phone with DCL after booking our shore excursions. It's really starting to seem close now!

tchrmom- we booked the 5 star thingy too. Maybe we'll see you there. I like your countdown idea ;) , but you might have a lot of unhappy parents when their 1st grader comes home and asks why he can't go on a Disney cruise!

[BeanoC]

I just booked our excursion as well. Snorkeling and catamaran trip on CC for DS and myself. Early in the morning, too, so we still have most of the day on the island to relax!! :)


Just about 8 weeks to go!




'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

It is getting here, and I am just so excited! I need to get some clothes together......I hear a shopping trip ringing in my little ears! LOL!!! :)

[takemeaway]

Well, my oldest started first grade this week. The other mother's were standing around with tears in their eyes. I was laughing, clapping and doing a jig....(yes, I am quite proficient at the Riverdance). Do you think asking the teacher what is the latest I can pick- up my child without legal ramifications is a bad thing?

I just want to thank all the teachers for their patience and hardwork. I can barely stand my own children, nevermind, trying to teach 20 angels that don't belong to me.

I will be helping out at school this week so I am hoping to tramatize as many children as I possibly can. Looking forward to my vacation.

I AM ONLY JOKING. PLEASE, DO NOT WRITE YOUR GOVERNOR. I WOULD WRITE MY GOVERNOR BUT IN CALIFORNIA I AM NOT SURE WHO THAT IS!

DISNEY, DISNEY, DISNEY. Making sure I said something Disney on this reply.

[nicurnc]

Wow!

Y'all are so on top of it! We still have not decided what to do:(

Loretta

[nicurnc]

Kamy-
You go shopping , girl!LOL! I'll be with ya in spirit!

Takemeaway-
You are too funny! Don't worry about us on this thread...warped humor spoken here;)

Loretta

[takemeaway]

SPELL CHECK = TRAUMATIZE.

[BeanoC]

Rose - Be careful what you say about traumatizing children. I just saw Arnold on TV over the weekend, talking to a group of school children about the dangers of violence.

The Terminator, talking about the dangers of violence.
Conan the Barbarian, talking about the dangers of violence.
The same guy who played a government assassin in 'True Lies', talking about the dangers of violence.

Ooooooo -k.

Anyone want to move to Florida??




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[swalsh4]

Beano --

We will be on the 10/18 cruise. It will be me, my DH, DS8, DD5, and my parents Aged 57 and 55.

This will be our first Disney Cruise and we are so excited! My parents are just a little worried that they will be bored. We are all Disney fans though.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Also, we are in a Category 3. Any comments on what they are like? We are just so anxious.

We are coming from California.

Thanks --

Shannon Walsh

[kamgen]

Welcome to the group Shannon!!! You are gonna love the cat 3......aren't they Beano???? LOL!

I don't think your parents will have a chance to be bored! There is so much going on all the time, you can decide how relaxed or how active you want to be! And this group is going to have a great cruise no matter what! :)

We all plan to meet up at sailaway, hope you will all join us!!!!

[nicurnc]

Shannon,
Welcome aboard!
Your parents won't be bored! There are so many things to do, as well as just relax and have a great time!:D
There are pictures of the Cat. 3 on Barb's site, www.*****************, I think you will be very pleased:)

Beano,
It is funny to Aahnold expounding about violence...but speak reverently about the new gov of your state:eek:

My DH would take you up on the FLA move in a sec...

Loretta

[tchrmom]

Hubby called this morning! We got the Golden Eagle and the 5 star. Now I can drag out my suitcase, and start "thinking".

takemeaway........
We love the little angels that you send us..........but we also look forward to summer vacation! HAHAHAHAHAHA

No, really.....It is a GREAT job!:D :D :D :D :D

Spud........

OK, maybe it would be a bit tacky to rub it in. I'll just have my own privite countdown at my desk!
59 days until Mrs. Huseman leaves for The Magic! hee-hee-hee

;)

[tchrmom]

OK..as someone who has lived in Nashville, Atlanta, Memphis, Pittsburgh and now Tampa............
I got to say......"What's NOT to love about living here"?

Sure it gets hot....but have you ever been in Memphis in July?

I say......c'mon and join the fun!

PS- Disney is only an hour away!

[BeanoC]

Shannon - WELCOME to the group!

Trust me - you will love the cat. 3 suite! What room # are you in, if you don't mind me asking?

All of the cat. 3's are nice, but there are some differences between them.

We were in 8102 last year, and it was fantastic, except for the sleeping arrangements. There is no pull-down berth, and therefore the kids had to either (Yikes!) sleep together, or trade off between the bed and the chairs! However, 8102 does have the biggest gosh darn verandah on the ship!

This year, (unless our waitlist dream comes true!) we are in 8548, which is midship, and does have the pull-down berth for our kids to use. We are also hosting a DIS party there on Sunday, which you are welcome to attend if you like.

We are on a waiting list for either a cat 2 suite, or one of the cat 1's. Since all full payments are due by tomorrow, we should know soon if we'll get one! But even the cat 3's are pretty comfy!




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[tarzanman]

Beano,

What do you know about the cat 3? You were drunk the whole time. Are you just recalling what Renee told you it looked like?

[paulcrsb]

Shannon - Welcome!

Please assure your parents that they won't be bored! We are getting to the upper end of the age scale and have always had a great time on DCL. We enjoy it so much we try not to take our kids (unless they shame us into it!)

Paul

[BeanoC]

Tim - Excuse me, but I was NOT drunk the whole time. I distinctly remember being sober when we got there, and hungover when we left. That makes TWO times, so there! And no, Renee didn't tell me about the cat. 3 suite...

I saw it on the video.




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[tarzanman]

Ah yes the famous Beano video. I guess you got a few shots here and there of your room. I will give you that. I thought you were drunk when you got there? If you weren't last time, you will be this time. You will be with me before hand after all.

[BeanoC]

Tarzanman....

What are you trying to do to my husband? (If you haven't guessed it, its Ronniejo2003) for all you folks out there....I'm Beanoc's DW! Yes, he really has one! Can't wait to meet all of you!!!!

[kamgen]

Yeah!!!! Renee has chimed in!!!! Finally!!!! Hey everyone...meet Beano's dw! The wonderful woman who puts up with all his nonsense!!! :p (Just kidding Beano, you know I luv ya!);)

I am so ready to cruise....

[Perchinske]

Hi Renee,

Nice to meet you... After dealing with the Blackout of 2003 and being sick right now, I need this cruise like yesterday!!!

[kamgen]

Me too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BeanoC]

Not me. In fact, I am thinking about just canceling. Heck with it. We're staying home.


Ok, maybe not. :)




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[tarzanman]

Renee,

Don't go stickin up for him now. You are supposed to be on our side. You know that he doesn't remember what his Cat 3 room looked like.

[kamgen]

This is so much fun! LOL!!! Can you imagine all the fun we will have once we get to the ship?? LOL! :)

[BeanoC]

Actually, Kamy, I can imagine it quite vividly! Been there, done that, remember? :)

But this year will be the best yet! Each year, our Disney vacations get better. I wonder what will happen next year!





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[bengals01]

my husband and i will be there, i will be celebrating #48 on the 19th, 2 years ago celebrated birthday on board also, got a neat t-shirt from a bunch of the cast members, they each signed it, got sung to twice, the first time one of the cast members wasn't there, he was in another restaurant,

[nicurnc]

Hi bengals01!
So glad to have join this crowd:D

As you can tell, this is a pretty spirirted group!LOL!

DH & I are 49, will be celbrating our 30th on board (20th).

I'm so excited!!!

Does any one know if the rooms are being spiffed up while the Magic is in drydock? Or is it just the renovations to the clubs?

Loretta

[tarzanman]

I don't know if anyone will know about the rooms Loretta. We might be the ones that have to tell everyone if they were or not. Our rooms have always been great. Hopefully it will stay that way! Only like 7 weeks to go!!!! :)

[nicurnc]

I was just saying to myself,
Self, this thread has been just too quiet over the weekend! LOL!

Another week down, another one closer!

Ya know, Tim, those rooms are gona be great! Know why? "cuz we're all gonna be in 'em:D


Loretta:Pinkbounc

[Spud]

Hi Loretta-

I love your new countdown clocks. The one for the cruise is too funny!!

Just think, 7 weeks from today we'll all be on this ship. I can't wait!
:Pinkbounc

[BeanoC]

(from Renee)


Happy Monday!!!

Don't know about anybody else with kids, but today was the first day of school for ours!

It's beginning to feel alot like vacation is coming!!!

woo-hoo.....can't wait!!!!!!

[DMoss3377]

Hi all -

I just read a trip report from the Aug 9 Eastern. I hadn't thought of it before, but after reading her trip report it made me wonder if anyone would know if you have a problem getting to theme nights with late dinner seating.

On our 4 day cruise last year, we had early seating, so after dinner we either strolled around just taking it all in or went back to our stateroom for some freshening up before heading to the theme nights at the club.

With the late seating, will we miss the theme nights? I absolutely love 80's night. On the 4-day, DH was asked to be part of the Bon Jovi band, and don't you know it, I didn't have my camera. The one time...LOL...so I'm hoping the opportunity presents itself again...him in a long haired wig is priceless. :)

So anyone who's had late seating and still made it to enjoy theme nights, please put my mind at ease.

Thanks

[kamgen]

Hey Dana! We always had late seating...and have it again...and make it to the parties!!! We just go straight from dinner and we are there before they start! No worries!!!

I love the theme parties!!!!! :)

[DMoss3377]

Thanks Kamy!

You make me feel much better. I love those nights and can't wait to get dancing!

I'm sure I'll see you on the dance floor. :)

[tarzanman]

Actually, you probably see me on the dance floor. Probably by myself. I have no shame. Ask Beano and Kamgen. I usually dance for at least an hour or so by myself. I like to dance.

[kamgen]

and he is so cute doing it too!!! :)

I dance too, just not to every song...now that Tarzanman, he will dance to anything...that man just loves to boogie on down! :p

[nicurnc]

Hey Spud!
Glad you enjoyed the timers. I finally took the time to find out how to make them:)

Wow! School starting for everyone! Here in NC they've been back since the 11th. Doesn't anyone wait till after Labor Day anymore?

One more to add to our crew! DS has saved enough money to bring along DG, and DD doesn't mind having her along.
Her name is Nicole and she wil be celebrating her 21st on this cruise:D I think she is more excited than Jenn or Kevin;)

But of course, no one is as excited as me!!LOL!

Loretta

[paulcrsb]

I can't wait to see Tim on the dance floor! He's a regular John Travolta out there!

Dana - Like Kamy we have always had late seating and we have never missed any activities because of dinner.

This thread really picked up today. Now I know what everyone does at work!!!!

Paul

[Spud]

Hi Renee - My kids went back to school today too! It was nice to have a little peace and quiet around the house today. But, I have to go back to work on Thursday. Ugh!! The summer sure flew by. Before you know it, it'll be time to cruise!

Loretta - I just noticed you're from NC. DH's parents live in Charlotte and his sister and her family are in Raleigh. We were just there for a visit. It's such a pretty part of the country (especially compared to Chicago!)

[nicurnc]

Hey Spud,
We're about 50 miles south of Raleigh. We're in the news alot these days because of Ft. Bragg.
This is a beautiful state! We are originally from NJ, but got stationed here in '77 (DH is retired USAF) and decided to make it home:)
We are affectionately ( or maybe not so;) ) known as "Damn Yankees", 'cuz we stayed:D

Loretta

[DMoss3377]

Thanks Paul, I knew you guys would know the answer and be able to ease my mind.

Hey Loretta, as for being a "damn yankee", you may not originally be from the south, but you've been a transplant long enough and that's good enough for me.

For all those "Southern" girls going on the cruise, came across a book this past weekend that is a cute read. Now that I've read it, I realize I should have saved it for the cruise. It's called "Grits Guide to Life" GRITS, being Girls Raised In The South.

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! WOW...it is getting closer!!! Just need my docs! LOL! :)

Paul- yep, this is what I do at work....and you don't? LOL!

Anyone ready for a sailaway party??:cool:

[nicurnc]

Mornin', everyone!

Dana, thanks for the compliment!:D
Who wrote that book? It sounds really cute!

Loretta

[kamgen]

Hi Loretta! Well, things are quiet today.....but of course, I am here! :)

Are you ready for a drink? :)

[nicurnc]

Kamy, you just don't know HOW ready!LOL!

Loretta

[kamgen]

MMMMMM......I can almost taste the sailaway drinks I plan to have at the sailaway party...yum....standing on deck 10 with all my pals, wind in my hair, and groovin to the music..... :)

And, ahhhhhh, I can almost taste the drinks at dinner....and by the pool......and in the clubs....and....LOL!!!!! (no, I am not a big drinker.....most of them are average size! LOL!!!!!) ;)

This cruise is going to be fun! Sunshine, good friends, good food, good times.....

Cannot wait!

[paulcrsb]

Kamy - I was wondering when you were going to start wanting your docs.

Wasn't Beano just about the last one to get his last year? You know I think all that waiting was just about driving him to drink!!!

PS Kamy - I sent you a PM. Did you get it?

Paul

[DMoss3377]

Hi Loretta...

It is a cute book. Here's a little about it.

The Grits Guide to Life
(Girls Raised in the South)
Deborah Ford - Author
Fannie Flagg - Foreword

They’re referred to as Sweet Potato Queens, Steel Magnolias, Ya-Ya Sisters, and Southern Belles, but at heart they’re just plain Grits—Girls Raised in the South, of course! In The Grits Guide To Life, Deborah Ford reveals the essence of a Southern woman and shows readers how to achieve her style and grace. Because, as we learn, Grits aren’t born, they’re made.

Equal parts sweet sincerity and sly humor, this exuberant guide is chock-full of advice, true-life stories, recipes, southern sayings, and quotable wisdom. Readers will learn vital lessons, including:

· How to make a proper Mint Julep

· How to flirt, southern style

· Sure signs that he’s Mr. Wrong

· How to eat watermelon in a sundress

· The “dos” and “don’ts” of Proper Etiquette

Readers will also learn about some of the essential ingredients to Southern living including, football, sweet tea (which, if it isn’t made right, is “no more sweet tea than a basset hound is a coon dog”), debutante balls, Spanish moss and magnolias. The descriptions will make you yearn for the languid heat of the south, the taste of cold lemonade and the sound of crickets on a warm summer night.

From the Southern way to meet Mr. Right, to a recipe for making Biscuits with Chocolate Gravy, to the Grits who’ve made us proud, this charming book will appeal to everyone, whether born and bred below the Mason-Dixon line, or just a Southern girl at heart

Enjoy!

[paulcrsb]

Beano sure is quiet. My guess he is out buying the GRITS book!

Paul

[nicurnc]

Dana,
That really does sound cute. I already put in on reserve at my library:)
Did you read Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood? That was a good one as well, the movie was a big dissapointment to me:( It had such a great cast, they could have done better.

Paul,
Beano has been quiet...what's up with that?


Loretta

[kamgen]

That book sounds great! I must get it.....I mean, I need to learn to flirt! LOL!! (no comments from Tim or Beano!) :)

Paul, I pm'd you! Sorry it took so long!

[BeanoC]

Yes Kamy, you need to learn how to flirt.

And I need to learn how to use video equipment and how to drink beer.




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[DMoss3377]

Hi Loretta,

Yes I did read Divine Secrets...I also read Little Alters Everywhere, the book that precedes Divine Secrets. I definitly liked the books better...but I always do. Very rarely do I like the movie versions better. The closest I've gotten is with the Harry Potter movies. Yes, I'm an HP fan. I admit it. :)

I love to read but don't get much time except on vacation. I recently realized I can borrow books on CD from my library and listen to books during my commute to work. So right now I'm listening to "The Jester" by James Patterson. Quite good so far. :)

Have you read any of the Sweet Potato books? Are they any good?

:)

[nicurnc]

No Dana, I haven't read any of the Sweet Potato books. I love reading books set in the South, one of my favorites is by Tim McLaurin. He wrote The Acorn Plan - it was set right here in Fayetteville. That was pretty neat.

I'm the same way when it comes to the movie versions ! My family hates to listen to me after we've left one that I've read beforehand!LOL!

My biggest dissapointment was with Jurassic Park! And the one I thought did the best job was the Lord of the Rings!! I've read those several times (starting in HS in the 70's) and was truly impressed with those first two films and am looking forward to the Return of the King. (Yes, I've already got The Two Towers:D )

I usually read several books a week in the summer, but this summer my scrapping has seriously cut into my reading time:)

Loretta

[Spud]

Thanks for the book ideas. I love to read all kinds of books, although I'm partial to mysteries. I hope to find some time to read on the cruise. Between work and planning this cruise, it doesn't seem like I have much time to read anymore. :p

And Loretta, I agree with you about books made into movies. The movies are rarely as good as the book. I usually avoid the movies all together.

[nicurnc]

Ooh Spud!!LOL! I love mysteries, too!LOL!

I guess it goes back to my Nancy Drew days:D I love series books. Sue Grafton is a favorite, I've read all the Kinsey Millhone books and I'm not sure they truly qualify as mysteries because they are just TOO FUNNY...but Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series are also must reads for me:D They are set in Trenton, NJ...that Granma Mazur is a pisser:D

You are in Chicago, have you read the V.I. Warshawski books, i really enjoyed hers as well. There hasn't been a new one in a while.

I also like Patricia Cornwell ,Barbara Parker and Joan Hess.

Loretta

[Spud]

Loretta!
I've spent the summer reading Sue Grafton's books. I'm up to 'N'. And I love Janet Evanovich too! DH thinks I'm goofy when I read those and laugh out loud! I also like Patricia Cornwell.

I haven't read the V.I. Warshawski books and I didn't know they were based in Chicago. Maybe I'll check those out when I'm done with Sue Grafton.:p

[nicurnc]

Spud, I do the same thing whenever I read those Stephanie Plum books, I have a few others to finish, then I can't wait to read To the Nines!

Loretta

[BeanoC]

Loretta,

I am a big fan of Patricia Cornwell also. I have read all of her books. Dr. Scarpetta is my hero!

I am also a huge Grisham fan. And I also agree that the movies rarely do justice to the book, although a couple of Grisham's have been adapted well.

I suppose I should come out of the closet and admit I am a Harry Potter fan too!

Right now I am reading Fannie Flaggs' "Standing in the Rainbow". Hilarious!

I doubt that I will do much reading on the cruise though - other than menus!!!




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[paulcrsb]

Gee Wiz! I wish someone would learn me how to read!

Paul

[nicurnc]

Beano,
You are a man of many surprises! A Kay Scarpetta fan! Next you'll be telling me you cook good Italian;)

Paul,
I've got a great beginner book, if you really want us to learn ya...got a great plot...it's called One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish Blue Fish, by another one of my favs, Dr.Suess;) LOL!

Loretta

[DMoss3377]

You guys are my kindred spirits. I love anything southern...especially books. I also love mysteries and thrillers. I just recently discovered the Stephanie Plum series and love it. I also tend to read Mary Higgins Clark, Dean Koontz, Grisham and James Patterson. Or really anything that strikes my fancy. :) I'm not too picky.

Dr. Seuss has got to be my all time favorite though. So Paul, I'd be happy to learn ya. ;)

I totally agree with you on Jurassic Park, I was greatly disappointed in that. I also find the same with Stephen King novels, very rarely do they do the books justice. Lord of the Rings is awesome, I already have The Two Towers as well. Between LOTR and HP, I drive my DH nuts. Gotta have the books and the movies. Although, sweetie that he can be when he chooses to, he just bought me the new Stitch movie. Gotta love Stitch. :)

Not sure how much reading I'll get done on the cruise either. Reading at the pool with a drink in your hand can be dangerous....for the book. LOL Last cruise, I forgot where I was for a second and nearly set my book down...right in the water. :) LOL

Well, hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day weekend. I'll be hanging close to home, was diagnosed with walking pneumonia and still recovering. Although I'll probably sneak in a trip to the Renaissance Festival sometime this weekend. Sshhhh...don't tell my doctor. :)

[kamgen]

Dana- take care of yourself!! We need you healthy for this cruise! :) Hope you feel better soon!

Paul- You know, I used to be an English Teacher...I think I can assist you with your reading problem....we will work on it in the bar...."see that bottle Paul, it says Tequila...now sound it out...Ta-key-la" LOL!!!:cool:

I love to take time to read on the cruise. Sit up on deck 10, above the quiet cove pool on a sea day, catch some sun, read a good book and sip a nice cool drink! Ahhhh...I am so ready!

[BeanoC]

Loretta - As a matter of fact, I make a heck of a good ricotta and garlic stuffed pasta shell ! :)

I love Dr. Scarpetta because I only WISH we had a coroner like her here! Sure would make my job easier. She's great. I like her niece Lucy, too. She kicks butt!

As for Dr. Seuss, my favorite is "Oh the thinks you can think". :)


Kamy, teach Paul how to read "beer". Just one syllable. He can handle that.


'Beano':cool:

[Spud]

Originally posted by kamgen
..."see that bottle Paul, it says Tequila...now sound it out...Ta-key-la"
Kamy - LOL!! It's a good thing that I'm home alone right now or my kids would think I'm crazy!

Dana- I hope you feel better soon. :D

Originally posted by BeanoC
I love Dr. Scarpetta because I only WISH we had a coroner like her here! Sure would make my job easier.
Beano- You've piqued my curiosity! What kind of work do you do?

[kamgen]

Uh oh Beano---the ultimate question has been asked....LOL! :)


Yeah Spud - I can read lots of different things...rum, vodka, baileys...and after lesson one we can move on to harder things...like Kahlua....sound it out paul...KA- LOU- AH! LOL!

[DMoss3377]

I've got one for you Paul...real real easy....okay now, say it with me....

B B C

That's it, you've got it....way to go! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Thanks everyone for you get well wishes. I'm just glad they finally diagnosed me, I've been diagnosed with the flu, bronchitis and then finally pneumonia. Once they got me on the right meds, I started feeling much better....should be in tip top shape for the cruise. :)

Just in time to help Paul with another one of my favorites...okay now, all together....

Martini - MAR-TEE-NEE

Yeah! You're getting to be a pro. :) You'll be moving onto to things like Marguerita's in no time.

[takemeaway]

I too am very curious why Beano needs a good coroner to make his job easier! Please do tell Beano.

My favorite Dr Seuss has to be "Horton Hatches An Egg". C'mon, everyone say it with me..."I meant what I said, and I said what I meant, an elephant is faithful 100 percent. "

[BeanoC]

Kamy - Do you think we can get Paul to learn "refillable mug"? That's a tough one.

Spud - I am in the death care industry. The coroners around here can be a nightmare for embalmers because they are sloooooow.
They hold up the bodies for 5,6,7 days, then expect us to make them look peaceful. Not an easy task! And I am pretty sure that our main county pathologist is Edward Scissorhands... sheesh.


Glad you asked?? ;)




'Beano':cool:

[takemeaway]

(looking at Beano with her mouth open in total disbelief). Wow! I bet you have some really interesting stories to tell. Do you go to school for embalming? I have a lot of questions but don't want to offend anyone. Maybe I need to get Beano really drunk so he will tell me everything I always wanted to know about embalming but was afraid to ask.

[BeanoC]

Yes, I went to school for embalming. I lived down by the Mouse when I went to school, since one of only 2 mortuary colleges in California is in Cypress. I lived and worked in Anaheim. Only visited the Mouse once though - I was kinda busy!

And Rose, I don't have to be drunk to tell you about embalming... it's just an added bonus.



'Beano':cool:

[nicurnc]

WOW! Is right!
Like I said before, Beano, a man of many surprises!!

takemeaway,
You probably won't gross me out, I'm a nurse and some of our break time talk gets pretty nasty!LOL! At least to them that don't work in the field:D

Paul, honey, you know we're just teasin';)

Besides, the bartender won't care if you can read....:)

Loretta

[tarzanman]

Beano won't have any time to talk to all of you. I am hoggin him and keeping him to myself. I don't get to see my buddy very much and I need to spend as much time as possible with him. You all understand I know. If you want some time with Beano, just buy me a drink and I will get out of your way until its gone. Then you can just buy me another one and so on. Thanks for understanding.

[paulcrsb]

You guys are cracking me up with all of your help! And how did all of you know that I love Dr. Suess!!!!! I hope to graduate soon to Little Golden Books!

Paul

[kamgen]

Paul- you are such a good sport! Just for that, I might have to give you a couple free reading lessons (Oh, did I not mention that all the previous lessons cost one drink each??? LOL!;) )
Here is your next lesson:
EMBARKATION
Now, sound it out....this is a big one..you can do it!...
M - BAR - KAY - SH- UN

That is important! It is only a little over 7 weeks away and you gotta be ready! LOL! :p

Okay tarzanman, I thought I taught you to share better than that.....I want time to spend with my pal too....but if you buy me spa treatments, I will be away for at least an hour! LOL! :smooth:

This cruise is going to be fabulous! I cannot wait to meet everyone new and see my friends again! :)

[Spud]

Hey Beano- I guess that teaches me to ask nosy questions.:eek:

Kamy - I think you forgot an important one for Paul - documents
DOK - U - MENTS :D

It's raining here in Chicago and I'm so ready to cruise!!

[BeanoC]

I know it's time to cruise when the weather starts to turn cold here in central California. Only 98 here tomorrow, and down to 95 by Monday. Where's my sweater?

Spud - no worries about the nosy questions... I am good at making fun of myself and my job. I have to do this for a living : I'd make a terrible farmer. I plant stuff all the time and nothing ever grows.




'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Cold???? Okay, well, we are getting in the low 50's at night...highs in the mid 70's.....we should expect snow in a week! LOL!!!! j/k :p

Everyone book their excursions?? Time to start planning what you need to pack and get started...time is a wastin! LOL!!! :smooth:

[4blinkies]

Hey guys!
I've been following your threads. Looks like a bunch of wild and crazy people are going on this cruise. We'll be on as well. Could someone help with recommendations on shore excursions--disney sponsored as well as on your own. We'll be coming with our children, ages 3 & 5. Thank you:bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[nicurnc]

Hi 4blinkies! Welcome to the DIS and all the wild and crazy cruisers on the 10/18:D

My kids are way past the 3 & 5 stage (at least in counted birthdays;)), maybe someone else could volunteer what wil be fun for little ones.

Don't start about the weather! after the wettest coolest summer I can remember here in NC, we are finally hitting the 3H's (ya know, HOT, HAZY, HUMID!)
Think Robin Williams as Adrian Cronnauer as somebody else . in Good Morning , Viet Nam:
How hot is it? Real hot! Damn hot! We have a little crotch pot cookin' out there!!LOL!

Kamy, we still haven't planned our excursions!:( I am such a planner!LOL! It just doesn't seem NATURAL to not know what we will do when we get to a port!LOL!

I know we want to do brunch and probably dinner in Palo, and then a massage or two, but I'd like us not to be all split up on port days. Maybe I'll lok into renting a car or jeep and try to do a little touring on our own. A website on the USVI had some pretty neat looking stuff. Plannig for this many is a pain...my husband just usually does what I tell him he's gonna do!LOL!

Loretta

[kamgen]

We booked our one excursion, the 12 metre Regatta. Plan to do that then shop a bit. St Thomas is open...probably hit the mountain tramway, shop, sightsee....I gotta plan!

I am such a planner, I plan out ahead of time what I will wear each night and actually write it all down! LOL!!!

Hmmm...your husband does what you tell him to do?? :smooth: Keeper!

[4blinkies]

Guys, guys,

Help us out please. We need recommendations on shore excursions for kids 3 & 5. My husband is a professional photographer. Any special must sees on shores? He's being dragged to this cruise as a present to me on our 10th anniversary. He's absolutely convinced it'll be 7 days of nothing but "Mickeys"! Thanks

[nicurnc]

Kamy,
we must be cut from the same cloth, I make lists of what to wear as well!LOL! We are heading to Myrtle beach in two weeks for SOS (Society of Shaggers...not Austin Powers shaginn', baby...shag is a dance we do down here in the south) and I have to think what will be easy to dance in the streets and in and out of the clubs when it's a million degrees and a million people. Plus my DH is, shall we say, fashion-challenged, I have to plan and pack for him as well:D

4b-
Wow! if your husband is a proffesional photographer, he will be in heaven! Just think of the pix he can get of you and the kisds on one of those beautiful beaches! There is a DISer, 4nana, I think who has posted alot about her family's trip on the eastern. They had lots of little ones in their group. I wondre what recommendations she might have made. I'm gonna do a search.

Loretta

[kamgen]

Loretta- Great to know I am not the only one!! I love to be organized with my wardrobe! Makes everythign go so much better!!! :) My dh is a wonderful dresser, but I usually pick things out for him! Getting ready for dinner at night is so much smoother when we know what we are wearing!! I recommend it to everyone! Make a list and stick to it! :)

Shagging...cool!!! I saw the movie Shag and thought it was so cool!! :p I am such a dweeb sometimes (no comments needed from Beano or tarzanman! ;) )

everyone have a nice weekend! We are heading camping soon! Talk to you all on Tuesday!

[nicurnc]

That is the sweetest movie, it is one of my DD and my favorites!

4blinkies, I came up blank so far searching, but I did send a PM to 4nana, maybe she can help out:)

Gotta get ready for work, gotta toil to pay for the cruisin' life I live!

Loretta;)

[4nana]

Hi nicurnc,

Got your pm and will be glad to help. :)

Our family did the eastern in Dec. We wanted to make the most of our time on St. Thomas and pre-arranged a guided tour with
'Godfrey Tours' (godfreytoursvi.com) via email. He chgs appx $20pp or $300 for our family of 16 for the whole day. He gave us a list of suggestions and we picked out what we wanted to do for the day.

He picked our family up at the ship 8:30am in an A/C van. We toured the highlites, then went to Coki Beach area. It is adjoined to 'Coral World' and 'Caribbean Water Sports'. The ladies took the kids to Coral World (adults $18 & kids $9) while the men enjoyed parasailing nx door ($60pp I think). IMO 'Coral World' is not to be missed if you have little ones! It includes an Undersea Observatory w/you can watch the divers feed the fish, plus Marine Gardens, Turtle pool, Iguana Alley, Tortoise Pool, Touch pool, Tropical Nature Trail, Sea Treekin', Dive Shop and much more. Everyone enjoyed!

Afterwards, we all met nx door at the beautiful Coki Beach for swimming, snorkling, and a delicious picnic we'd brought from the ship. Your Coral World ticket allows you to use restroooms,etc.

After a shopping spree in town, we were back to the ship by 4pm. Our excursion was one of the highlites of our trip making very special memories!!

Hope I've been some help. Have a 'magic'al cruise!!
Sandie (4nana)

http://www.coralworldvi.com/9exhibits.htm

[Perchinske]

4 blinkies,

I am coming on the cruise( first cruise ever for me and DH) with a 2 year old and I have been researching for a few months. After my readings on the boards and getting advice from friends, I think we are going to go on our own. We plan to to go to the beach and do shopping on St. Maarten and St. Thomas.

I received a list of excursions the other day. Did you? According to the sheet I got, it recommends to look at www.disneycruise.com and click on "fun Onshore." Whatever looks interesting I would post questions on the main board of the disboards.


Beano, I read the recent Harry Potter, did you? J.K. is a genious!

Stephanie Plum is great......

As you can see I have not been on email and I am catching up with this thread! I can't believe summer has come to an end, but I also know this is the first summer in my entire life that I have wished away to get to October!

Happy holiday weekend to all...... Rena

[Perchinske]

4 blinkies,

I am coming on the cruise( first cruise ever for me and DH) with a 2 year old and I have been researching for a few months. After my readings on the boards and getting advice from friends, I think we are going to go on our own. We plan to to go to the beach and do shopping on St. Maarten and St. Thomas.

I received a list of excursions the other day. Did you? According to the sheet I got, it recommends to look at www.disneycruise.com and click on "fun Onshore." Whatever looks interesting I would post questions on the main board of the disboards.


Beano, I read the recent Harry Potter, did you? J.K. is a genious!

Stephanie Plum is great......

As you can see I have not been on email and I am catching up with this thread! I can't believe summer has come to an end, but I also know this is the first summer in my entire life that I have wished away to get to October!

Happy holiday weekend to all...... Rena

[BeanoC]

Rena, I have not yet read "Order of the Phoenix", but my son has, so I have been given many thorough tellings about it! I want to read it for myself, first chance I get.

Kamy - we don't think of you as a dweeb, as far as you know.

Well, I guess I'd better look for our birth certificates this weekend... hate to forget those!

Ok, gotta go. I need a beer.


'Beano':cool:

[nicurnc]

Sandie,
Thanks so much for your quick reply. Your trip on St. Thomas sounds fun for all ages, but just great for for kids:)

You have a beautiful family!

4blinkies,
I hope some of these suggestions were what you were looking for.

Loretta

[4blinkies]

Dear nicurnc, Perchinske & 4nana:
Thank you all for your replies. Please keep ideas for off shore excursions coming if you think of more. Any previous Eastern cruisers? Ideas for offshore excursions with kids ages 5 & 3? Thank so much.:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[BeanoC]

4blinkies,

I don't mean to ignore you; we are previous eastern cruisers with 2 kids, but ours are much older so I probably wouldn't have much good advice for ya. We went to Trunk Bay on St. John last time we did this cruise, and it's a beautiful beach with great snorkeling. Probably not the thing for a 3 and 5 year old though...

Whatever you choose, I do in most cases recommend doing it on your own, since Disney sponsored excursions are WAY more expensive.
By doing Trunk Bay on our own, I saved well over $100.

Sorry I couldn't be better help!!




'Beano':cool:

[4blinkies]

Dear Beeno:
Thank for your reply. I did feel neglected and ignored a bit :p . Where do I find non-disney sponsored off shore excursions? We're in Orange County. You're where in California?

[BeanoC]

4blinkies:

I am a former O.C. resident myself! Anaheim, and Cypress... lived just a few blocks from 'The Mouse' at one time! On La Palma, just off the 91.

I am now in the central valley, near Fresno. But don't hold that against me. ;)



'Beano':cool:

[takemeaway]

I just wanted to tell everyone that here in Southern CA, J.C Penney's and Macy's are having great sales. I mostly noticed the long and short dresses and woman's stuff but the sales are throughout the store and I almost lost my breath when I saw the discounts. My head started spinning, my blood pressure started rising , and my palms became sweaty. If you are looking for that little black dress (Paul, you might need another black dress, no?) or anything else, I would recommend a shopping trip within the next 2 days. Heck , even if you don't need anything, I would recommend a shopping trip.

[tchrmom]

Even here, in Tampa, where it is sunny and 95 today, there is a BIG sale at Dillards and Burdines. Swimsuits/summer dresses/capris 60% off, plus another 30%. I'm there!
Can't say that I honestly NEED anything......but I better go and make SURE!

Next week, there will be sweaters/jackets in the stores. We won't need those at least until November.....maybe not till January. Even then, only at night. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!
Just think....Tomorrow, we can say, "We're going on a cruise next month.":bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[nicurnc]

Okay tchrmom-

WE ARE CRUISNG NEXT MONTH!!!:bounce:

I smilled when I saw your posts about sales...had to hit a few of them myself last week. There are some great deals out there! Thinking about going again today just to see if I missed anything;)


Loretta

[tarzanman]

Beano,

I can't believe that you are looking for your BC's already. I was going to wait until tommorow.

[kamgen]

We cruise NEXT MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so ready...now where the heck are my docs?? LOL!:p

[nicurnc]

Hi Kamy!
How was the camping trip?

Next month! We are cruising next month!!!

Yesterday we watched the show on DCL on the Travel Channel! We were just grinning from "ear-to-ear":D

Can anyone tell me if any of the inside cabins sleep 4?

Loretta

[kamgen]

HEY Loretta!!! :)

Yeah, some of the cat 11's and cat 10's sleep four. We had a cat 10 last year with 4 people in it.

Yeah, next month!!! Sounds good to me!
Camping was fun...drank way too much wine... :P

The weather was great...but now I am ready to cruise! :)

[tarzanman]

I have a few questions.

1. Does anyone know where you can get a ham sandwich on an onion roll aboard the Disney Magic?

2. How many maricino cherries are you allowed to get at dinner on the cruise?

3. Does Disney have a bathing suit (bikini) dress code or can my DW where one of those bares all type of suits?

[nicurnc]

After reading that particular post, I guess I have a few questions myself!LOL!

1.I bet they would make you a ham on onion roll in Palo, but why would you want them to?

2. Marischino cherries are usually free if you sit at the bar:) But a crabby bartender my remind you "hey, this is not buffet or all day, you go now!"

3. Your wife has worked very hard to lose a lot of weight. She can wear whatever she pleases:D

Gee, I hope that helped !LOL!

Loretta

[BeanoC]

Tim, did you skip your medication again??


I'll see that you get that sandwich, if you behave.

And you can have all the damn marischino cherries you want. (I am having visions of that scene from 'Witches of Eastwick').

Kamy may wear anything she pleases, or nothing.

And Loretta - the sleeping capacity of the cat 11's depends on the alcohol consumption of the people in it. I'd say 12 or 13 people, on a good night. Just be careful where you step.



'Beano':cool:

[paulcrsb]

Tim - I think Kamy deserves to wear whatever she wants.

However, I believe that Disney will require you to wear a bikini!

Paul

[kamgen]

You guys crack me up...cannot wait to get the "boys" back together again!! (For all of you newbies, that means Tim, Beano and Paul!) LOL! :)

I plan to wear a bikini....got two....first time since high school i will be venturing out in public in a bikini....but I have worked my bum off so there! (I might hide under my sarong though!)LOL!! :)

Is it time to go yet???:cool:

ps....cherries????did somebody say cherries???;)

[BeanoC]

"The Boys" huh?

Tim is a young man, and a boy at heart.

I am a middle-aged man, without much heart.

Paul is just an old fart who can't read.

But thanks for the compliment, Kamy!!



'Beano':cool:

[Spud]

Hey Beano - Just saw you on another thread. Now was that Palo's or Palo? ;)

[kamgen]

Hey Beano - Just saw you on another thread. Now was that Palo's or Palo?


Ooooohhhhh Spud...those are fightin' words to Beano! LOL! :)

[BeanoC]

Ok Spud, just get me started why don't ya? LOL


PALO - PALO - PALO!!!

I am starting to think it stands for

(P)robably
(A)lot of
(L)osers
(O)n board




Grrrrrrrrr!!!!!! ;)




'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Now Beano...be nice....you don't want all these new people to think you are a wild raving maniac.....wait... LOL! ;)

I hate the Palo's thing too...It is Palo.....but hey, I call them Shrimps.... LOL!!! :p

[BeanoC]

Yeah, me too, Kamy...

Barbeque shrimps. Coconut shrimps. Fried shrimps.

Shrimp kabobs. Shrimp stew. Shrimp salad...




'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

LOL!!!! :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Okay, now I hear we can order pitchers of Mudslides! Who is with me??? :smooth:

[tarzanman]

I don't think that they have onion rolls on the cruises. I will try though.

I will just order a bowl of cherries at dinner everynight like always.

Kamy looks good in her new digs. I am so proud of her.

New ????'s

1. Will Paul do the YMCA with me this year?

2. Who will be brave enough to dance with Tarzanman when no one else is dancing?

3. Which SPA attendee will be my favorite this year?

4. Beano, will my favorite shopping guide be there?

[BeanoC]

Tim: I will take advantage of our grocery stop on the way to the Radisson, just to get you some onion rolls. I'll make you some sandwiches. Lord knows there won't be much to eat aboard ship.

Let's hope your favorite shopping guide is still there; and as for Spa attendees, you can only hope that Phillippa (sp?) from South Africa is still there. Oh My!! ;)

Paul will do the YMCA with you. We have waaaays of making him do it. (insert sinister laugh here).



'Beano':cool:

[tarzanman]

You know that I have to have my onion rolls (Cartman).

That is my Beano. Always watching out for me.

I think that you, me and Paul and a few others from the group should do the YMCA.

[BeanoC]

Tim - if I was topless on stage, everybody would run screaming from the room. But you are the King of YMCA. :)

Hey - did they have onion rolls at the bread table in Palo, at brunch? You could make yourself a kick-ss ham sandwich there!!


We'll see that you don't go hungry, my friend. There must be a bag of cheesy poofs somehwere on board.



'Beano':cool:

[tchrmom]

OK...I'm ready. Anyone want to make a guess as to when we can expect them? Everytime I see the UPS man, I get all "tingle-y", only to be dissappointed. (Maybe I should buy DH a brown shorts outfit! Hee, Hee, Hee)

I don't remeber how far out our last years' docs came.
:confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

[nicurnc]

Maybe another coupla weeks for docs:(

If you don't mind me asking, how do you guys book your cruises? Travel agent? Thru DCL?
I ask because I picked a pretty sorry excuse for one this time:(
Can never get a hold of this guy. And I have received zippidty-do-dah from him. I only know from some contact with DCL and another agent that our cruise is truly booked.
I will be using some one else in the future!


Loretta

[tchrmom]

Loretta,
We booked through DCL for our first cruise and booked 10/18 while on board. Received $200 onboard credit for this cruise. The only thing we have seen cheaper is through All Seasons Travel but I do not think they give you any on board credits.

[nicurnc]

It wasn't so much credit I'm looking for, although that would be nice..I'm talking about simple confirmation, or thanks-a-bunch for booking thru me or kiss my butt or ...well just anything;)

Now this dude is out on yet another vacation and I can't seem to get anyone there to help ("Well, it's Mike's booking..."):confused:

Loretta

[paulcrsb]

nicurnc - This will be our fith cruise and we have booked through DU on all occasions or have booked with DCL on board and transfered the ressie to DU. Great people there and I never have had any problems getting any questions I have had answered.

"Paul is just an old fart who can't read." Hey Beano! Thanks a lot! I resemble that remark!

Tim and Beano - I'll do the YMCA with you guys but you'll have to teach me how to spell it first!

Paul

[BeanoC]

Loretta - We are the same as Paul; we've booked on board, then transferred to DU. We have gotten very good service from them. I was sorry to see Cathy leave DU, but Donna also does excellent work for us. It's just that we cruised once with Cathy, so it was like having a friend for a travel agent. But those on-board credits are great, so I certainly recommend rebooking while still cruising!

And to answer your other question: we, personally, have never received our docs earlier than 2 weeks before cruise time! That is almost enough to cause concern this year, since we leave for Florida 8 days before we sail on the Magic! :eek:

Paul - "Have to teach you to spell YMCA" - Good one!! :) 10 points for you, and a gold star !!


'Beano':cool:

[paulcrsb]

Kamy - A pitcher of Mudslides? Yummy!!! I'd be glad to help you out with that! I might even buy!

Paul

[paulcrsb]

Loretta - We have never gotten our Docs any later than 4 weeks prior to cruising and have goten them as early as 6 weeks before the cruise. Unless Disney has changed their shipping company we have always gotten them via FedEx. It's getting close!!!

Paul

[tarzanman]

Hey tchrmom,

Could you give Paul a little spelling lesson? Thanks.

Paul,

You don't need to know how to spell YMCA to do the dance. You have just have to strip down to your skivvies and shake your butt combined with pelvic thrusting.

[tchrmom]

Help me here. Remember, I do teach 1st grade, but HOW do you transfere from DCL to DU? What benefit is there? Do you get to keep your onboard credit?

paul- maybe I can help you with that spelling problem. haha! I have 24 six year olds with the same problem!:)

[paulcrsb]

Thanks for the advice Tim! I'm not sure the world wants to see that kind of exposure. I am going to do the Orient beach excursion in St Maarten, however. So I guess I could practice there with all of the other naked people!

Paul

[tchrmom]

Will do Tarzan.
(tchrmom rummages through a box and finds sandpaper letters and crayons for paul to work with)

;)

[tchrmom]

:rolleyes:
(tchrmom notices typo in her posting, and decides to sign up for a typing class!)

[paulcrsb]

tchrmom - Thanks for the spelling lesson offer!

As far as transfering ressies, all I remember doing is e-mailing Donna at DU with my DCL reservation number and she took care of everything. Better yet, If they have some sort of rebate special when you transfer they will apply that to your reservation. It was all very painless.

Paul

[tchrmom]

Paul,
Can you still make payments with DU? Or, do you pay in 1 lump sum?

[paulcrsb]

tchrmom - I like to pay a little each month that way it's not such a big hit when the final paymentis due. I just go to the DU web site, sign on and make a payment. It's so simple even I can do it!

Paul

[BeanoC]

You can make interim payments through DU's website anytime you care to, by credit card of course. You can also snail mail them checks if you'd rather.

After you book on board and return home, just email DU and tell the agent you want them to handle your reservation. They can then take charge of it, and the benefits then are:

- You get their additional $50 discount.

- You get a personal contact who can handle any requests you have.

- You get a gift in your stateroom, usually a nice assortment of goodies, as long as DU has at least 8 bookings on your voyage.


Paul - Please bring extra sunscreen for your trip to Orient beach... hate to burn those sensitive spots. Parts is parts!!!



'Beano':cool:

[paulcrsb]

Beano - Thanks for the advice. I'll have Pam take care of the sunscreen application!

Paul

[takemeaway]

Hey you guys.

We are thinking about booking onboard for next October but we are not sure which week we want. Sooooo, once you transfer your reservation from DCL to DU or any other travel agent, can you change the cruise dates and still keep your onboard booking credit?

[BeanoC]

Rose - Yes, you can. You won't lose your on board credit. We are booked for Oct. 18th next year, so consider this fair warning. (Although we may have to cancel).

Well, it's always fun to pay attention to those milestones that mark the arrival of our cruise, from "6 months away" to "exactly 8 weeks", etc. And with today being the 3rd of Sept... it means absolutely nothing. Ok, that was pointless. I guess I'll check again later.


'Beano':cool:

[Perchinske]

Nicurnic,

I booked with AAA. My girlfriend did it last year and had no problems. So far, so good with us. I just called today to see if I have a room assignment, but still nothing.... I guess I have to be patient.

[nicurnc]

AAA has never been much help, at least for anything other than a flat tire or that time I ran out of gas:o

Right now some friends of ours are looking to get a group together for an Alaskan cruise next summer. They are working with an agent from AAA. She seems hel bent on putting us on HAL's Veendam, an older smaller ship. No other choices or suggestions, just give me your money so I can reserve the cabins. And that's just this time, I've tried to use them and just didn't find them to be all that helpful.

But I might give DU atry in the future. Maybe we'll be enticed for next year.

Loretta

[kamgen]

Beano- you are booked for Oct 23 next year......are you drinking those mudslides already???? ;)

Paul- did I hear you say you are buying mudslides?? you so sweet!!! I am ready!:p

I think we have a boring group here...no one wants to party or drink or hang out....bunch of stinkers..... :cool: (just kidding guys....this group is so fun, I cannot wait to add sailaway drinks to the mix! LOL! :p )

[Perchinske]

Beano, I agree with you 100% when it comes to AAA helping on the road. They are useless. I went with them because they had the better price at the time....

[nicurnc]

....or any number of frosty,cold sailaway drinks...

Okay guys, could use a little KOKOMO right now (cue the Beach Boys, please or maybe some Buffett or Bob Marley:D ) I'm ready to be in the island mood.

Loretta

[Spud]

I keep seeing that people on the 10/11 sailing have received their docs, so maybe we're next!

Kamy - I'll join you for a mudslide too, especially if Paul is buying. They're my favorites!!!!!

[BeanoC]

Oct. 23rd, that's what I meant... just making sure you're paying attention, Kamy. ;)

In any case, I doubt we'll be going, but no need to cancel for a while, just until we're sure!

Mudslides, sailaway drinks, beer... good thing I am videotaping this cruise; nobody will remember anything!!


'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Sounds good Spud! Heck...and we will have to take Paul up on his offer...he is buying :)

I want docs! I want docs!

[tchrmom]

Every morning, I sing "44 more days 'till the cruise, 44 more days to the cruise" (insert correct #)

Well, my ds11 and dd8 told me "No More". They say I'm not allowed to sing again until 14 days till the cruise! Could these children come from dh and myself?

(good thing they don't run the show!)

So, I have to know...........any one else out there singing the "cruise song"?

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[kamgen]

I am into weeks! Like today for example is 5 WEEKS from when we leave for FL! :)

I am doin the countdown thing too.... :)

Your kids...........are they normal??? Well, kids don't run the show (thank goodness) so they will listen to your song and like it! LOL!! :) You are paying for this trip not them, so they will have to deal! LOL!! :)

Can't wait to cruise!:p

[BeanoC]

Fortunately, our kids are far from normal, so we can get away with that kind of stuff. Last year, we spent most of our vacation singing "Henry the eighth" repeatedly.

Normalcy is overrated.



'Beano':cool:

[Spud]

Teachermom-
What's the tune to your song. The only one I can come up with is "99 bottles of beer on the wall". But, then your song needs more words. :p :p

Beano-On our way to Wisconsin two weeks ago we heard Henry the Eighth 3 times (DH likes oldies stations). I finally got the song out of my head and now you bring it up again. I'll be spending the rest of day humming it. It's a good thing normalcy is overrated.

[BeanoC]

Spud - Repeat after me:

"Second verse, same as the first! I'm Henry the eighth I am I am..." ;)



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

oohhh, a sing a long...I love sing a longs....are the drinks included??? LOL!;)

[BeanoC]

Actually, they are one in the same, Kamy. I just have to change the words a little:

"99 bottles of beer I have drank, 99 bottles of (hic!) beer,
You pound one down, and pee on the ground, if I drink one more bottle of beer I will fall!"


'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Okay Beano....you are cut off now! NO more beer for you.......just move on to Mai Tai's! LOL! :)

[BeanoC]

Kamy, don't even joke about that. Not funny. Now I am going to have nightmares and require counseling. Thanks alot. :(



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Don't you already have nightmares and require counseling??? (oooh, sorry, forgot that was a secret!) LOL!!! :p

Okay, all the beer you want! All for Beano! :)

[BeanoC]

Woo-hoo! all the beer for Beano!

I'm feeling much better now.

I'm thirsty...



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Now Beano, how can you be thirsty if you have all the beer??? LOL! :)

You can keep your beer...bring on the pitchers of mudslides! :)

[BeanoC]

Ok, this is my final offer: I will buy you and Renee and Spud and tchrmom a pitcher or 2 of Mudslides, as well as sailaway drinks.

AND...

I will buy you ALL the rum punch you want at the CC party! ;)




'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

I'm in!!! :) Beano is da bomb! :)

[takemeaway]

OHHHH SUREEEE BEANO!!!!
What do I get? HUH? HUH? HUH? You think you can just give to the Magic people and forget about the Wonder People? HUH?

The Wonder people aren't as much fun? The Wonder people don't deserve as much as the Magic people because you don't have to put up with them as long?

<crying hysterically as she walks away never to be seen again>

[BeanoC]

Actually, I was going to post a similar offer on that thread, but you didn't give me enough time, so if that's the way you're gonna be about it... heck wit 'cha! :)


Stay tuned.



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Now now kids...let's be nice....or I will take away your drinks...LOL! ;)

[BeanoC]

Kamy, you try and take away my drink and I'll flatten ya!!


'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

I am trying to tone up...can you just flatten my abs??? LOL! :p

[Spud]

(still singing) ...And every one was an Henry (Henry)
She wouldn't have a Willy or a Sam (no Sam) ...

Hey Beano - Thanks for the mudslides. Don't forget a sailaway drink for Loretta!

...I'm her eighth old man, I'm Henry Henry the eighth I am ...

[nicurnc]

I was beginning to feel left out:(

Boy! My ISP was out for a while, I come back online and GEESH! What you guys have been up to. It's a good thing we have a grownup back in charge now;)

Speaking of incharge, time to head back to work. This is my long stretch...but only one more of those before we go. WHOPEEE!!!!

Oh! Wait..I'm supposed to be the grownup!LOL!:D

Loretta

[BeanoC]

Loretta, my apologies for leaving you out... you just weren't in the thick of things when these guys ganged up on me!! :)

But don't worry, I gots a mudslide with your name on it!!


And Spud and I sing on:

"I got married to the widow next door, she's been married seven times before..."


'Beano':cool:

[tarzanman]

Umm...Beano, you forgot about Bubba.

[doberman2002]

I had to laugh when I saw your postings regaurding singing about the cruise. I think if my staff has to hear "I can't wait till next month" one more time, they're going to tape my mouth shut. I'm with all you guys, I can't wait for vacation. I have my calander on my desk marked with the number of days until our flight.


:p :p :p

[tchrmom]

I'm ready to join the party! Sailaway drinks sound good to me! Especially one of those, peach-y colored drinks that we had right off the bat! I think it was a Bahama Mama.......but really don't recall. I have to say, I was very "happy" by the time we left port.

(but it does not take much to make tchrmom "happy". Usually just a drink or 2)

kamy,
Maybe my kids are tired of the song because I've been singing it since it went something like this:
425 more days till the cruise, 425 more days till the cruise...........
Go figure!


I'm so ready! Last weekends shopping trip yielded 2 bathing suits! I think it might be time to pull out the big suitcase and start placing items in there that I want to take.

Who's with me?

[nicurnc]

I hear ya, tchrmom:D

We've been traveling so much this year, I feel like I'm just emptying and refilling our suitcases!LOL! Already I have a pile of stuff in my spare room ready to go!

Beano, thanks:)


Loretta

[BeanoC]

Umm...Beano, you forgot about Bubba.

I could never forget about you, my friend. You 'da Bubba! It's just that your wife talks enough for 6 people. ;)

6 weeks from today, peeps! :bounce: :Pinkbounc



'Beano':cool:

[tchrmom]

:D

OK....I'm back from another day at the mall. Good things come to those who wait! Got the navy sandles that I wanted! They were $59.00. Snatched them today for $14.79! They are PERFECT for my tropicali night dress! Dd is all set too. DH got new shoes for formal night. Let's GO!

[alex1963]

Hey there all, DH, DD7 and I will be there! Our first cruise and very excited! Thanks for all the info on these boards, it's been a great help! Can't wait!

[Disneyana]

Hi there! Just wanted to add that my DH, DD3, and I and my parents will be on board. This will be their first cruise ever, and my daughter's as well. My husband and I went on the Wonder last year in January and had a fabulous time. This will be our first time on the Magic.

I only just recently found these boards. Wish I had known about them back in January when I booked. It seems that I missed out on some great conversations.

I will freely admit that I made a countdown chain back in April, complete with a construction paper Magic at the end. I was just too excited. My husband rolled his eyes and muttered something about me being crazy and my daughter could have cared less since it didn't have anything to do with princesses or Harry Potter. Is it wrong that I find happiness in ripping off a paper link every day?

I don't know if I can wait another 40 days!

[paulcrsb]

alex1963 and Disneyana - Welcome to our humble group! (Well some of us are humble; others are not. I won't mention names but you know who you are!)LOL

Feel free to ask questions. A lot of us have cruised several times and there is a wealth of information here (and a lot of crazy people but once again I won't mention names.)LOL

Paul

[Disneyana]

:wave: Thanks Paul!

I don't really have much in the way of questions -- just looking forward to finally starting this incredible vacation. This board is pretty informative, so just about any question we may have had I was able to find answers for. But if anything comes up, you guys are the first ones I'll ask.

I did attempt to read this entire thread but gave up a little over half-way since my eyes felt like they were ready to fall out of my head. Maybe I need glasses. :cool: Or a sailaway drink . . .mmm . . . definitely a sailaway drink.

:tongue: I got to rip another link off my chain! So happy!

Do we think we'll get docs this week? *crosses fingers*

[paulcrsb]

Disneyana - If you love the sailaway drinks you will definately like this group!

Paul

[NannaK]

:) I'm Disneyana's mom. We can't wait for our first cruise on the Magic. We've never cruised before, so this will be an awesome experience! My husband is great at sports and general trivia and he is looking forward to testing his knowledge.

Our son will be mid-semester in college, so unfortunately he won't be making the trip with us. We are trying to convince him to come on a family trip to Disney World (10 days) followed by a cruise in 2005.

We look forward to meeting everyone. Let the party begin!

[Disneyana]

You gotta love the sailaway drinks! Although I must confess, my DH loves them slightly more than I do. I did say slightly, though. Lol.

I can't wait to buy my parents their first sailaway drinks. I know they'll come to love them as much as we do. Ah, some really fond memories of those sailaway drinks . . .

Is it time to go yet?

[kamgen]

Welcome to our group Lindsay and family!!! :)

I love sailaway drinks...as a matter of fact... I wish I had one right now! :)

[BeanoC]

My sailaway drink is a golden yellow, ice cold, in a tall refillable mug!

I always drink beer at sailaway. And at the parties. And at dinner.
And in my stateroom. And at DIS gatherings.And in the clubs. Sometimes in the morning. Sometimes afternoon. Occasionally in the mid-afternoon. Once in a while, it might be late evening.

But never at dusk! I would never do that.




'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Oh Beano don't lie...I have seen you with a beer at dusk......:)

[Disneyana]

Hi Kamgen and Beano!

Beano, you sound just like my dad, although he has to have at least one cup of coffee in the morning before he can move on to the gold stuff.

He always has some golfing. Swimming. Painting the house. Washing his car. He has one when he's thinking about having another one . . . When he asks us what time it is and we've all been trained to answer "Beer- thirty".

My DH likes beer, but he prefers the mixed drinks. And no matter what he says, he's a lightweight. All it takes is two and he's buzzed.

I don't know how my dad will do on the ship though because he has really bad vertigo. He gets sick on Small World. His doctor told him that she would prescribe him a whole bunch of different things so that way he would be fine on board. He's kinda leery about drinking in case it makes him sicker. I'm sure he'll be fine. When my DH and I sailed the last time, the seas were smooth until the last evening, and even then it wasn't bad. My mom will just have to make sure he has his sea-sickness patch on at all times.

[BeanoC]

Beano, you sound just like my dad

Ok, now I feel old! (Although I don't know how old you are).

Maybe I should have just said "Who's your daddy??" ;)


Kamy, you have NOT seen me have a beer at dusk... um, ok I guess you probably have. But I don't drink beer in the shower anymore, so there! ( I have tequila in the shower).



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Beano- I knew you liked your tequila watered down! LOL! :)

Okay...is it time to go yet? :)

[Disneyana]

If it makes you feel any better, I don't consider my dad old. Or my mom. He's 47, she's 46. They don't look a day over 39. My dad doesn't act that way either. :p

I'm 25 and my DH is 31.

Maybe I should have just said "Who's your daddy??"
LOL. :)

kamgen -- I was just wondering that myself . . .

[paulcrsb]

Disneyana - Your parents are the same age as my wife and I (even though I look a lot younger than my wife but that's just my opinion).

They should have no problem keeping up with this group of young kids. If we can do it, I'm sure they will be able to. All it takes is to be young at heart!

Paul

[Disneyana]

They're definitely young at heart. Sometimes we have to worry about keeping up with them!

[NannaK]

Hi everyone,

My DH would like to know if there is anyone else out there who will be golfing on St. Thomas. Both he and Disneyana's husband have signed up.

We can't wait....getting more excited by the day!:p

[BeanoC]

Paul - thanks for the reminder that I need to get my eyeglasses checked. If you really look younger than Pam, I AM going blind. :)

I think I better just sleep from now until the cruise. You young folk are gonna wear me out.
(I better pack the Geritol).



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Yeah right, Beano! I seem to recall you staying up way later than I did last year....all the beer must increase your endurance! LOL! ;)

This group is going to have a blast! This will be one heck of a sailaway party! Cannot wait! :)

[BeanoC]

Kamy, I had to stay up late - your husband made me.

He's a bad influence on me.



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Yeah, he is a bad influence....always wanting to go to WDW and on DCL...what a bad man.....bad, bad man! LOL!!! :)

Where is everyone today????

[nicurnc]

I'm here Kamy...just tired...long weekeng...too many sick babies:(

So ready to sail away someplace tropical:)

Loretta

[Perchinske]

I have been busy outside landscaping while my daughter Calina looks at the planes flying over our house. She said," Wait to (for) me.... I want to go to Disney Boat!" I think she is ready for the trip!!

[kamgen]

I think we are all ready! :)

[BeanoC]

I am not ready, Kamy. Know why???

I NEED DOCS!!! :mad:



'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Who needs docs!!!! i am in the system...
Now here is my id, get me on that ship! LOL!!! :)


But docs would be nice! :)

[BeanoC]

I got our birth certificates. Got our MNSSHP tickets. Got our traveler's checks. Got our E-ticket confirmations. Got 20 or 30 bucks in cash. Now just gimme my docs and I am on my way!


'Beano':cool:

[tchrmom]

Just another busy day! Trying to restrain myself from teaching first graders how to count backwards from 39. (hee-hee-hee)

I put a sign out today for Mr. Fed/Ex. Told him to leave any package with next door neighbor. (Especially since they are going with us, so he'll probably have their docs too!)

[BeanoC]

Unfortunately, FedEx will no longer leave packages for us here without the specific signature needed. So I have to hope that DW will be home when he delivers them, otherwise it's a 20 mile drive to their office to get them!

But if that's what it takes, I'll probably go get them... I guess it's not a deal breaker!

'Beano':cool:

[paulcrsb]

I too am officially on "Doc Watch"! No big deal picking them up at FedEx. They are only about 5 miutes from here.

My guess is that Beano will once again be the last to get his docs. I think they take a little longer because they print them in gold!

Paul

[BeanoC]

You know, Paul, I hadn't thought of that! :)

Still though, shouldn't royalty get top priority? :p


I guess you know you live in the sticks when the nearest FedEx office is 20 miles away!!



'Beano':cool:

[Disneyana]

I went on a walk with my DH and daughter today and we saw the FedEx truck pull out from our street. I can't tell you how high our hopes got that the docs had arrived, but nope. Nada. I'm gonna be sitting in front of the fan and staring out the window until that magnificent white truck comes back. With docs.

On the up side, I did get to rip another link. :) One day closer . . .

[BeanoC]

It's strange...

I remember vividly, sitting on deck with Tim and Kamy, waiting to book this cruise while still on board. Yep, a whole year ago. It seemed like it would be forever until this cruise came around! And here we are, barely able to contain ourselves because we don't have docs yet! Makes me wonder, how did we get through the first 11 months?? ;)

I'll be patient for another week or so... but after that...

Be afraid. Be very afraid.


'Beano':cool:

[nicurnc]

I had to talk to my TA yesterday (finally able to get him on the phone!) we are adding to our group again...anyway he said our docs were being being done as he talked to them. Supposedly we are on an almost full sailing.

What is it about docs? Just pieces of paper, but we get them and they make us do all sorts of happy dances:D

Loretta

[tarzanman]

Hey Beano,

If the ship is full, that will probably mean more money that you can win at Bingo this year!!!

[Spud]

Hi Everyone!

Wow, you stay away for a few days and the place turns into a jungle. After reading some of the other posts out there, I'm glad to be here inside of our "happy" little thread. :)

I'm ready for my docs AND a sailaway drink. Everyone sing - only 38 days until we cruise, 38 days 'til we cruise ...

So, guys are you going to wear pants?

[kamgen]

Spud- Welcome back!

Are you joking about the pants thing?? :)

Well, we leave for FL in 4 weeks and 2 days! I am so ready...just need those docs! :)

[nicurnc]

Kamy
The pants thing is definitely no joke!:D
There is quite the thread from imgoingtodisney (who is just a little to preoccupied with every detail of their cruise IMHO;) )whose husband refuses to wear pants!!! DOESN"T OWN ANY!?!?!?

According to her, he lives in shorts and sweat pants. Since he's an orderly at a hospital he wears scrubs for work, but c'mon, no jeans, a pair of khakis aren't lurking in his closet somewhere? She's hoping for the rotation that will let her go to Palo on formal night, but not miss out on the AP show. If I remember correctly, we were in AP on formal night last time, and the show wasn't done that night anyway. But sheesh! What a tempest in a teapot! That thread dissolved into lynch mob mentality. People were telling her to kick the bum to the curb;) Which did bring up an interesting question...why was she forcing this guy to on a vacation that he was fighting so hard (not just about the pants, either, she posts almost daily with some crisis).

Anyway, it is so nice to be on our thread. Where the folks are normal, kind, steadfast and true (sigh!)

Now where's my sailaway drink? Where are my docs? How many more days?

Loretta

[Spud]

Loretta was right on target. I was "trying" to joke about imgoingtodisney's pants problem. Between that and people being banned and people being off topic, it's just scary out there!

Just for the record, DH WILL wear pants for dinner. There's no way I'd let him go in his BVDs. ;)

Kamy - You don't have any of your docs? Even for your Wonder cruise? Seems like you should at least have those by now.

[tchrmom]

Got my docs today!!!!

My note to UPS paid off!

:bounce:

[tchrmom]

(tchrmom, pretends to hold sailaway drink in hand while typing this)

Since Fed/EX brought the tickets last year, I assumed they would bring them this year.....so I wrote my note to: Dear Mr. Fed/EX. However, it was UPS that brought them. Did Disney change carriers?

Now, who needs a sailaway drink? I have the blender out.......

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I hope EVERYONE gets their tickets today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BeanoC]

It is so nice to be on our thread. Where the folks are normal, kind, steadfast and true

Loretta, how dare you accuse of of such things! I am appalled.
;)


I do not have any docs yet either, for this cruise or the Wonder cruise. I might have to get nervous about it pretty soon!





'Beano' :cool:

[NannaK]

This is Disneyana -- using my mom's name since I can't seem to get mine to work. Anyhow . . .



Got my docs! Got my docs! Got my docs! *Does the happy dance -scary sight - everyone should close their eyes* LOL :D :D :D

My parents got theirs today as well. UPS pulled up right as I was leaving to go have lunch with them. I think I scared the poor delivery man because I screamed right on the spot when he handed them to me. :p


tchrmom -- I'll gladly have one of those sailaway drinks . . .


Cheers!

[tchrmom]

Originally posted by NannaK
This is Disneyana -- using my mom's name since I can't seem to get mine to work. Anyhow . . .



Got my docs! Got my docs! Got my docs! *Does the happy dance -scary sight - everyone should close their eyes* LOL :D :D :D

My parents got theirs today as well. UPS pulled up right as I was leaving to go have lunch with them. I think I scared the poor delivery man because I screamed right on the spot when he handed them to me. :p


tchrmom -- I'll gladly have one of those sailaway drinks . . .


Cheers!

[tchrmom]

Must have hit the wrong button! SORRY!

(too many sailaway drinks????)

Disneyana.............. Would you like 2 shots of coconut rum in that or 3?

Crushed ice?

Who else needs one???????