20040131 ~ Cruising Jan 31 2004 Western Who's with us?

[Butterfly2]

The sign in my kitchen actually does say, "It's not done until the smoke alarm goes off" and the smoke alarm has gone off on a regular basis. I agree with favorite thing to make is reservations.:D Cheri

[dheller97]

Originally posted by photonut
Dean --- I have been meaning to ask what the fancy magnets are for??
I have tried to go back and catch up on old posts however you all have been doing a lot of chatting and there is too much to read!!!
And how did the toque thing start? Oh ya....and did I mention that I got you a toque for your birthday? I had telepathy so I bought it a day early!!!

Is there anything special that you would like my family to do or bring in honor of our DIS group??
There have been posts on various other threads of people using magnets to identify themselves to other DIS members. When verandahman made his last cruise back in August, he had a number of neat things he did and it just kinda took off.

I think the toque thing started when someone, Randy (goofyaboutmickey7) I think, mentioned it in his post. I asked a simple question like, what the "heck" is a toque? Now for some strange reason (or maybe it's me that is strange) I have become the toque-head-thread in speedos and lime green sneakers. If that ain't a sight to make your eyes sore.

Supper is about ready, smoke alarm just went off. Cake and froofroo drinks later. No hot tub though. But, there is an old cow trough not too far away that we can jump into if we break away some of the ice first.

[auntrenae]

YO DEAN,
I'm kind of late getting on today so I wasn't aware it's a big day for you, congrats!:jester: Do you have a birthday toque on? I'm sure it would look like this smiley, since you are so good at joking around...:crazy: We love ya, you know that right?::yes:: Does that mean that tonight's party has been moved to your place??? :teeth: Is there cake?:earseek: With this group, it better be a big one!::yes:: See you all there!:wave2: :wave: :wave2:

[auntrenae]

You guys crack me up! I hadn't though of ties on doors in years, but that's a good reminder of younger, wilder times.

I've already set it up to get some strawberries delivered to our room one night by room service... fun (waggles eyebrows) :smooth:

I hate to wreck the fun of the young and single, but the doors on the library don't close, unless they have fixed that recently, so ties won't help you any! too bad, it would make for some great blackmail photos, right parents???

Renae

[dizmomof2]

:p HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAN!!!:p

Are you planning on celebrating on the cruise? Bring on the standard cake!:earseek:

[dheller97]

Originally posted by dizmomof2
:p HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAN!!!:p

Are you planning on celebrating on the cruise? Bring on the standard cake!:earseek:

Yep, standard cake on one nite for me and standard cake on another nite for Cheri. We're bringing a bunch of red ribbon ties as presents to some of our friends. "Know what I mean, Vern?" :teeth:

[Annie12345]

Originally posted by KofPShannon

{Jilly - I guess we parents will be checking in the library for errant smoochers pretty regularly now. puckerup: }

LOL! I think now that the parents know about it, we will be the ones in the library hiding from the kids...:love2:

[dheller97]

Hi, Annie - how is Randy doing this evening? Does he know since he can't come out to play, several of these hooligans are planning on coming over and "borrowing" his bed pan?:rolleyes:

[Annie12345]

DEAN - Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, you look great in your speedo, your green shoes, and your toque, too... (okay it rhymes in my head)... Randy is doing a bit better, still very tired ... I guess we'll do some party hopping tonight, will be at your place soon Dean and Cheri, then we can move over to the hospital, and Randy ordered extra bed pans... He just found out that he can't come home until Monday :( ! That's cutting it a bit close but the doctor wants to make sure he's A-OK before we leave...

Today it snowed, and I had my first taste of shoveling snow in the morning (I'm a bit spoiled, I know)... anyways, I decided I didn't much care for it... I think the Floridian life is calling us...

Dean, I hope you had an absolutely wonderful day and I'll see you in a few minutes at the party...

TTFN
Ann:wave:

[Juli]

Originally posted by jedokids
Does anyone know what movies will be playing when we go? So if anyone knows will you please tell me. I think that the days at sea would be a good time to go see a movie.

Hi Dorie,
I called yesterday and they were the same movies that were posted here last week so I pitched the paper I wrote them on. If the search is working you can search for movies and see what is playing in the theatre and the stateroom. The CM's exact words were "here is what's playing now". I'm going to call again next week and see if anythings changed. The list did not include "Teachers' Pet". Pretty much everything else that is out by Disney right now though.

Juli

[dheller97]

Cake and ice cream thing is done so we're ready to do some serious chair dancing and elbow bending. So, come on over I told the local police officer we were expecting a bunch of out of towners over and he's said he'd move his radar trap over to the other side of the barn. http://e4u.deltait.com.au/dressed/bek216.gif He just wants everyone to know that the town closes at 10 PM. Sam moved his herd to the north 40 so the cattle trough is open all nite for any polar bear swimmers.

[Juli]

Originally posted by OKWMEMBER
My DW (We have a strange and wonderful relationship. I'm strange and she's wonderful!) has a family packing tip.

I like that tip. My DH has one too and I quote, "Don't worry about it, you can buy it when we get there." He also has another favorite quote, "What do you need that for?" These two tips do not go together. I will be packing a lot in lots of bags.

[Juli]

Originally posted by PrincessAuroraInBlue
You know, the rumor around Common Grounds (back in the day when there WAS a common grounds!!) was that the library - reading area was supposed to be some big make-out spot... probably because hardly anyone knows about it and that it IS so quiet and undisturbed... I think i saw it once... maybe i'm imagining things...

I know nothing, nothing!! My gosh Princess, is this something you should know about? Yes, it was quiet, but secluded, probably not. I do think there was a door, but it had a little window, and....geez, your Mom is going to be so mad at me!

Juli

[Juli]

That's a great tip Barbara! I was telling DH that I was brining some wine,beer, scotch, and maybe fruity drink mix on board. He nixed the beer and fruity drinks b/c he said he really enjoyed meeting all the international bar tenders on board. Wow, how did we miss this on our one and only DCL cruise?

I'm impressed. I've read every guide book, web site, board, you name it. I've never seen that about Palo. Now, I'll ask DH later if he remembers seeing the bar and if he thought we could go there to have a drink w/out a ressie. He'll probably tell me sure, he saw that. Even worse, he'll say we've done that! I have memory lapses. It makes everything new again. I like that.

BTW, we have 13 years between our oldest and the younger two.

Juli

[Juli]

Originally posted by photonut
[B]Juli -- I may love to clean before a vacation however I don't like to clean much any other time....right now the childrens playroom is such a disaster with all of the added Christmas toys that I dread getting started in it! However I will find the time to get it done...maybe I will start it right now!!

Annette, just close the door and walk away. Honestly, my MIL used to clean her boys room (4 in one room!) once per year. They called it destroying their ecosystem. She took a picture of the before and after and put it on their door. Otherwise, she never went in.

[B]Princess Aurora in Blue -- Now that I have heard that the official make out room is the library I may have to bring along a red tie for the door handle... If you see the red tie DO NOT ENTER!!! (hee!!)
Of course you are all welcome to borrow it!!!

Great idea all you Romantic Escape folks. Better put that ribbon on your door on turn down night or you'll be getting people knocking on your door to come out an play.

Juli

[Juli]

Originally posted by dheller97
No one in our group would do that, Barbara.http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/angels/teu26.gif

Speak for yourself Dean. There's no telling what this wild and unpredictable mob will do once they are unleashed. Be afraid, be very afraid.:scared:

Juli
Who has visions of a crazed, masked, speedo wearin, red bow tie wearin, green toque ear flappin, cape wearin man running down the hall putting red ribbons everywhere!

[Butterfly2]

Juli,
Don't you enjoy those two that you had when you were just a little older? :p Our two younger ones were both surprises and we have so much fun with them.:Pinkbounc We have left our children all over, DS#1 is in KC,MO. DS#2 was left in TX and has moved to Omaha where DD is. now DS#3 is about to leave us and go to college, but will be staying in South Dakota.:D We have 2 DGD & 1 DGS. :Pinkbounc
Cheri:sunny:

[Juli]

Originally posted by jedokids
Well I already asked this, but I'm not sure if everyone skipped over it lol or just if no one knew the answer.


What movies are going to be playing on the ship when we go?

And about the libary thing I was told on our last cruise that there are cameras everywhere, so don't do anything outside of your stateroom that you don't want others to see.

Bobby

Bobby! I thought it was your Mom! I'll see if I can find the post with the movies. It just dawned on me if you search the forum using movies, you are just going to get a reference to this thread. I will call next week and post everything I find out.

Oh, way to go about the cameras. Those guys in the security room are going to be so disappointed!

Juli

[Juli]

Originally posted by dizdadof2
Reading back through the posts I noticed the call for bubbles for the launch. Must we bring them or will there be bubbles on board?

We will also stock up on the glow sticks and necklesses.

Any other little tricks to keep in mind??:confused:


Mike - we have glow everything. Got them at the dollar store. Don't know what we are going to do with them, but it looked fun.

You need to bring your own bubbles I believe.

Tricks??? Cheapy over the door shoe holder for toiletries, nightlight, door magnets so you can find your room easier, highlighter to highlight daily activities in Navigator, bag with a handful of stateroom drinks...use it for souveniers once you've consumed the beverages. That's all I can think of for now.

Juli

[kmc33]

To the people that clean their homes before they leave-- I think it something our mothers insitilled in us-- that we have to clean before we can go out and play! You haven't met my mother! :laughing: I love her -- but I didn't learn how to clean from her. It might be only my DSis who would appreciate the humor of this. Although I don't clean before leaving to the extent that I am reading that some of you do, I do like to make sure things are in order before I go. I have wondered if it's some sort of morbid thing -- in case I don't make it back. Although it is nice coming home to a neat house.

[dizmomof2]

Has anyone been able to get a good deal on a rental car for when we get off the ship?:confused: (I know we don't want to think about it but..) For some reason the rates are much more expensive for getting a car after the cruise then getting one before. Anyone know what's going on that week?

:Pinkbounc

[Juli]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by photonut
[B][B]I am still debating about where to put my daughter in the kids programs.[B]

Annette - Will your kids be ok if you split them up? Do you know what they would like to do, or won't they know until they are in the groups? I'm not sure I'm going to be much help here. I would put my kids in the oldest group possible. They would be really upset with being in the younger group. I guess you have to figure out which will work better, splitting them up at first and then putting them back together if it doesn't work out, or the other way around.

You can visit the club and lab on the first day and I'm sure it will all fall into place then.

Juli

[dizmomof2]

I admit that I have to clean my house right befoe I leave too. Even when we leave at 4am I have to make all of the beds before we can go. What is some one came in and saw unmade beds!?! What would they think of me!?!:tongue: I definitely got this from my mom. She would have washed herself right out of the house so that there were no footprints anywhere if she'd have had a place to put the bucket! :rolleyes:

[Juli]

Originally posted by dheller97
Sam moved his herd to the north 40 so the cattle trough is open all nite for any polar bear swimmers.

Cowabunga Dude!

[dizmomof2]

Photonut: I'm putting my DD in the club. She wil be 60 days from her 8th birthday. I was going top try to move her up but then decided that she would like the club activities more. She's in grade 2. Her best friend is also on the cruise and will be in the club as well. She will be 8 a week after the cruise. If your DD wants to go into the club there will be at least two other girls almost exactly the same age and in the same grade as she is.

[kmc33]

Originally posted by photonut
I am still debating about where to put my daughter in the kids programs

I don't have a lot of experience with the different ages, but I recently read a post that made sense. I think the jist of it was to start them out in their own age groups and start them the first day, because it's easier to make friends right away. Once the kids are already getting to know each other it might be harder to 'break in'. And this way, if later one moves to the others group they would know each other and one may have already formed some friendships. Whereas, it might be harder to go the other way when one moves into a different group all alone. I hope that made sense. When I read the post it did and it sounded like it might apply to your situation.

[kmc33]

Have fun partying tonight with Cheri and Dean. :happy1: I am afraid I have to call it a night. I am pooped. :crazy2: It's been a long week. Picked up DH from the airport. He isn't feeling well. Drove back on roads that had enough snow to be tricky, but the salt crews hadn't made it out yet. It took twice as long to get home as usual. At least his flight landed before things got too bad. He has to go again next week -- drive to Circleville, OH. Hope the weather cooperates!! :(

Have a great night!!! TGIF!!!

:jumping2: :jumping2: :jumping2:
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[dheller97]

OK, it's official - town is closed for the nite. Kim says the roads are tricky and some of Sam's herd got outside the fenceline so it isn't safe for me to try to make it to bedpan alley tonite, if you know what I mean http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink21.gif

See you tomorrow. Remember to check out www.portcanaveral.org tomorrow to see the Magic in port. The next one is ours!!

[dizdadof2]

Good tips, so that is what the door magnets are for. I'll see if I can find one with snow.

Happy Birthday Dean glad the cows are moved and won't be corrupted.

:jester:

[Juli]

Originally posted by dizmomof2
Has anyone been able to get a good deal on a rental car for when we get off the ship?

Hi, Jen right?
Our rental rate is more on the outbound trip as well. On the way in, we have a one-way from Port Charlotte, FL to Port Canaveral for $35/day. On the way out we have a one-way from Port Canaveral to Ft. Lauderdale for $49. Theses are both full size vehicles with taxes and fees included. This was through Avis. I used the codes at www.mousesavers.com. I wouldn't call this a great deal, just the cheapest I could find. I explained our higher cost on the out-bound b/c of the location we are originating the rental in (Port Canaveral). I have no idea why it would be so much more.

Juli

[auntrenae]

Dean,
I saw that, you thought I wasn't watching, but I'm here... I love the idea of doing 'welcome to Fla.' drinks for everyone! Of course, at my house that is either lemonade or milk... Does that appeal? I could do the frou-frou straws, or even mickey and minnie slurpy straws? Funny guy!

On a more serious note, the site you posted for the cute smilies, is it one that keeps doing pop-ups after you use the site, or is it a good one without all the extra advertizing? I'd love to have access to them, but...

I have some catching up to do... I spent the evening making jam. Yum!!! Hot bread too! Anyone wanna come over? Just smell that hot bread and raspberry jam...

Renae

[Cap]

Hello all. Judi and I made it from Michigan to Sparta, Tn. It snowed until we got past Lima, Ohio, but then started to get warmer. It's 25 degrees warmer here than it was in MI.

Dean, I'm glad to hear you got lime green eggs. Great color choice.

Gary, thanks for the call

For those who are getting in early and will be at Boardwalk, I'll try to respond to you on Monday. I'm on dialup here, and it is really, really slow - not at all easy to scroll back and forth on the thread.

I've already found that I forgot my red bowtie, along with the magnetic paper for the door. Now I'll have to get more and hope my MIL lets me use her printer.

Annie, tell Randy we don't want any laggards. He needs to get going on getting better fast. How can he be one of the party leaders if he's still resting up?

Talk with you on Saturday. It's been a long day. Judi says hello to all.

[Juli]

Hey Renae,
You and I are the night owls after all aren't we? I have a Newcastle Brown Ale for Nikki if she would open her eyes! Nice of DH to bring a 6-pack of that home the very day she said she liked it. Um, there's only one left though and it's got Nikki's name on it. The Beer Tender has spoken. :snooty:

We have a big day tomorrow so I must drag my wretched bones to bed. (Not the to the dead center of the room you Haunted Mansion fans.) I won't be online again until Sunday, so "Party on Dudes!"

Juli

[Juli]

Originally posted by Butterfly2
[B]Juli,
Don't you enjoy those two that you had when you were just a little older? :p /B]

You are too kind Cheri. A little older? There's a world of difference between becoming a Mom at 23 as opposed to 36. I was much more terrified at 36. I knew what we were getting into and having 2 to boot. Argh!!! Once we came out of the the shell shock it was a lot of fun. The little guys make me appreciate my older son all the more as well. His life was so different as a kid than it is for our younger ones.

I think it's interesting that my Mom had her first at 23 and her last (me!) at 36. I did the same, but she had 5 kids in between her first and last. Not me, just the two pregnancies and 3 kids. That's enough for me.

Juli

Now I lay me down to sleep....ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!

[auntrenae]

Hey everybody,

On our last cruise, some DIS'ers were concerned that the door magnets would be stolen, so we all decided to put them high on the door so little 'sticky' fingers wouldn't be able to reach them. It worked, so maybe the ones taking them were kids. Nobody had the magnets stolen...

Renae

[jedokids]

well i'm glad to hear randy is doing better, dean's b-day went well, cap and judi made it thru part of there cross country travels and that everyone is really cracking down on getting ready.



last night I packed just about everything I could except for sum t-shirts and shoes.

well here in IL its early saturday so that means one week dance!!!!:bounce: now i just have to make it thru one more week of school then one week of warm weather!!! Because it is like 23 degrees here and hasn't been over 32 degrees in about a month and there is no snow so what fun is this weather?



well I need sleep, i'll be in tomorrow to read what all you early birds add to our sit-com




goodnight- bobby

[auntrenae]

I've been thinking, (a dangerous thing, I know) I love the idea or a quiet meet on that secret aft deck with some books and snacks, and maybe an umbrella drink. I think it would be so much fun to share that interest with like minded friends. I have had so little time lately to get into a book the way I like to that I would just inhale it, so if anyone is interested, let's try to make a time to do it once we meet or on here. We just have to hope for it to be empty! There are so many DIS'ers now that know about it that it might not be so secret anymore...

Renae

[Kabuli1]

Yes, Renae, thinking is dangerous! It's gotten me into a lot of trouble over the years.

Dean great party - even if it did end a bit early out there in Tiny Town. Probably a good thing since I got to bed at a reasonable hour.

It's miserable and cold here and the snow yesterday made the roads pretty nasty. I did notice that the current temp in Port Canaveral was a brisk 47 degrees! Now that is scary! Why isn't the port camera facing the Magic?

I was blown away by your comment Dean that ours is the NEXT sailing! Oh wow! (I wish you could hear the mixture of abject horror as well as gleeful excitement in those two words: "Oh Wow!") 4 more days to try to do everything - and all my friends are trying to get a little time w/ me before I leave. Othere than getting some work done on my lesson for tomorrow, yesterday was a complete write-off. SIGH So I was up at 4:30am worrying! I hate worrying!

I don't think I'm going to remember the little stuff, like magnets and bubbles. Anyone who has them, please bring extras!

Cap, I'll pm you my cell phone number we'll be checking in at the Boardwalk Thursday afternoon, probably around 3pm.


So it's the one week dance! I'll try to throw some extra dancing energy into my packing and class preparations!

Cheers!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Juli
Hey Renae,
You and I are the night owls after all aren't we? I have a Newcastle Brown Ale for Nikki if she would open her eyes! Nice of DH to bring a 6-pack of that home the very day she said she liked it. Um, there's only one left though and it's got Nikki's name on it. The Beer Tender has spoken. :snooty:

OOOH! You're so kind, thank you!! Of course, at 7:55 in the morning, I think I'll wait till later...

Busy day today, shopping and packing and stuff...my list of things is huge, and the suitcases are sitting here in the computer room empty and lonely...at least I won't be bored today.

Good morning all...just think, 7 days from today we'll be getting on board!!

A quick check of the weather shows nasty stuff for us in the Northeast this week. Major cold, along with the possibility of Ocean Effect Snow (OES, that's LES's cousin, Gary!) Sunday, which won't affect us, but WILL affect our airport...more snow Monday - Tuesday...and then, and I quote, "Dry wx for thurs then yet another system to bring snow Friday. And for arctic lovers, more of it on tap for the weekend. "

:( *crosses fingers and toes*

We fly out Friday morning at 6:30am from Boston...

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by kmc33
I don't have a lot of experience with the different ages, but I recently read a post that made sense. I think the jist of it was to start them out in their own age groups and start them the first day, because it's easier to make friends right away. Once the kids are already getting to know each other it might be harder to 'break in'. And this way, if later one moves to the others group they would know each other and one may have already formed some friendships. Whereas, it might be harder to go the other way when one moves into a different group all alone. I hope that made sense. When I read the post it did and it sounded like it might apply to your situation.

I might be missing the point here, but I thought I read that once you start in a group you can't move up (or down)?

My kids are already asking why they have to come to dinner with us the first night! *sigh* :(

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Butterfly2
The sign in my kitchen actually does say, "It's not done until the smoke alarm goes off" and the smoke alarm has gone off on a regular basis. I agree with favorite thing to make is reservations.:D Cheri

Hah! Why do you guys think I married a chef? *wink* If the recipie does not start with "Open box, put in microwave...", I can't do it!!! I can build a computer from scratch, I can design websites, I can forecast the weather, but COOK? *shudder* I'm sorry, I think that takes a huge talent that I simply don' thave. Glenn keeps saying I can learn, but the things he can do, the sensitivity to taste he has where he can pick out single ingredients, the knowledge of what is needed or would help...it's beyond me.

[Steve&Lisa]

I did extensive research into carrentals and found budget to be the cheapest in the area.

[Kabuli1]

Nikki, glad to see that someone else is up this morning. Thanks for the forecast in "English" this time! Got any info on the Midwest? (Specifically Wednesday am.) I look outside at all the gray and white and wonder why I live here! I also hope you've got a list of suggested "reading" for my trip out west! I appreciated somone's suggestion that I use my local library - but I didn't know how to return the books to IL once I got to WA. I want to be married to a chef! How can I find one, and can I keep Randy as well? BTW, Randy is so excited that he gets to meet a real meteorologist - beware!

So how is everybody celebrating today? Is everyone packed? (ugh, the "P" word!) I'm looking for some bouncing today, what's up? Is everyone asleep still?

:Pinkbounc :jumping2: :boat: :jumping2: :Pinkbounc

Karyn

[Steve&Lisa]

I haven't been here for a while.
Are there any plans for a meeting once we are on the ship ?

Steve

[Kabuli1]

Steve, welcome back, where have you been?

We have two meets planned 3-3:30 on Saturday before the drill in front of Studio Sea (the entrance overlooking the main lobby. We're hoping to have a group picture taken at that time. And that evening at 10pm in the Promenade lounge we plan to hang out and make other plans. Be sure to join us.

Did I get it right? someone correct me if my info is wrong, Cause Steve wouldn't be the only one not at the right place.

Karyn

[Steve&Lisa]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
Steve, welcome back, where have you been?

We have two meets planned 3-3:30 on Saturday before the drill in front of Studio Sea (the entrance overlooking the main lobby. We're hoping to have a group picture taken at that time. And that evening at 10pm in the Promenade lounge we plan to hang out and make other plans. Be sure to join us.

Did I get it right? someone correct me if my info is wrong, Cause Steve wouldn't be the only one not at the right place.

Karyn

Thanks a lot.
Where have we been.......well I was sick for 10 weeks (hospital for one) and my wife (33yrsold) had two seperate surguries for breast cancer but it dodn't reach the nodes so thank god.
Anyway we DEFINATLEY need this holiday right now especially before she starts her treatments.
That's our sordid tale.
Hope to some of you on board.

Steve and Lisa

[Butterfly2]

Steve,
God Bless your heart, sound like you've been through a pretty bad spell. Now next week all our troubles we leave behind and just have fun. "Don't Worry, Be
Happy" :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :wave2:
Cheri

[Kabuli1]

Awwww, Steve, I'm so sorry you've been having a rough time. I understand the definite need for this cruise right now and I think you'll find if you check back thru the thread there are several people struggling right now. If there's anything I can do for you, let me know. Meantime, you and Lisa are in my prayers and thoughts - along with several other people here (Janice, Randy . . .) I wish you could have shared earlier, cause we like to lift each other up. I hope right now you're both feeling pretty great, cause this is going to be a great time together.

Karyn

[KofPShannon]

Good morning - big yawn. :o The posts have been busy as usual! I bought my over the door shoe holders and suntan lotion yesterday. Now I have 3 things for the trip.

Dean the birthday party was great. :goodvibes Cheri - good job on the cake. I had seconds. BF Jim says sorry about your neighbor's cows. He really thought they were the NYC Rockettes with those long legs. He thought the red ribbon on the barn door would keep the neighbor out. :crazy:

We went to see "Along Came Polly" last night. Movie critic review follows - "Boo, hiss, thumbs down" It was really bad! It was by the same people who did "Meet the Parents" so I expected more. All the funny parts were seen in the previews.

Captain Kangaroo died yesterday, so I'm in mourning. For all you non-locals, he hosted a local kiddy show when I was a child.

We have snow and 14 degees here. Every time the phone rings I cringe :scared1:, thinking it's another shopping center weather-related disaster. Send pixie dust please!

[dheller97]

Good morning all!

Thanks for covering the morning shift for me. I got delayed. First, had to make an edible breakfast for the boss and me, which was extremely good by the way. Then, had to go over to the courthouse and talk to Jerry our local police department. He wanted to know who all those people with the funny looking hats were and what they were doing banging on the door at the city pool last nite. So, must confess, I told him I didn't know any of you. Got a little while to work this morning before I can sit and watch the Magic in port.

Steve, welcome back. I agree that I wish you had stopped by for a little support, and maybe a few smiles, from this group. They are some of the best I have been fortunate to communicate with.
Please add our prayers to those you have already received for you and Lisa.

Karyn got all of the details right! So, even though swimming in a sea of packing peanuts, she knows what's happening! Hey, Mom, you need a break today - go shopping, Randy said it was OK. :)

Winter storm warnings out for the weekend around here, too. Hope it is all over by the time we leave on Thursday.

Have a great day, all. I'll check back later. Gotta go shopping for some little red tie thingy-ma-bobs. :teeth:

Dean

[Annie12345]

mornin' all... It's 8:22 a.m. here and I can't believe I'm awake and have caught up with the posts already...

Steve and Lisa - healthy thoughts are headed your way (as are our prayers)

Cap & Judi - safe travels, thanks for checking in, and I'll tell Randy that he has all next week to rest but by Saturday, he's expected to lead the toque and speedo fashion show...

Dean, thanks for the great party but I can't believe you ditched us at the police station... :confused:

I won't be on the boards anymore until tonight (at least that's my plan, we'll see if I can stay away)... Jaclyn's having her birthday party this afternoon and I am not very organized. So, I have to get cracking and get ready for it....

TTYL + HADD!!!

[KofPShannon]

Welcome back Steve & Lisa. So sorry to hear of your health problems. :( How scary! The trip should be exactly what the doctor ordered! Sunshine, warm air, lots of caring friends! :sunny:

Back to the cleaning - when I was a teenager, my grandmother would take us to Atlantic City every summer. We usually stayed in a fairly small hotel. We had to house clean the hotel room from top to bottom before we were allowed to even take a peek at the ocean. :scared: We took the bed springs off and scrubbed them, washed and ironed the curtains, scrubbed the woodwork - I mean really, really ridiculously thorough cleaning. The owner wanted to put us in a different room every night to get his hotel cleaned. Fortunately, I did not inherit that obsession. It might have to do with the fact that my eyesight is diminishing by the minute and I CAN'T SEE THE DIRT any more.

I probably won't be back on line today either. Glad you and Judi got in safe, Cap. I need to run my 2 miles, go do some work at my other job, going to Costco to look for snorkel gear, going to visit clean nut grandmother and then it's another birthday party tonight for DBF's best friend. No cows at this one though (except on the menu), how dull.

Six more days till I leave for the :boat:!!

[dheller97]

Annie- guess who got post # 2,300?

YOU DID, CONGRATULATIONS!

[kmc33]

Steve and Lisa - welcome back. Sorry to hear that you have been going through difficult times. Will keep you both in my prayers. Hope you both are on the mend. Looking forward to meeting you onboard and meeting Luke (my DS is Luke too, that's how I remembered).

[photonut]

Steve and Lisa ---Our prayers are with you too. I noticed you are from Ontario...we are in Windsor? Whereabouts are you?

Juli -- I did clean the playroom yesterday...it feels much better now to be able to walk into the room without stepping on puzzle pieces and action figures. As for the kids bedrooms...yes I agree...I am a firm believer in just shutting the door!! I have never cleaned my childrens rooms besides vacuuming...that is up to them!! My husbands mom always cleaned his room for him...My mom always just shut the door...she figured we were the ones that had to live in it!!


Here is what the sign in my kitchen says!! "I only have a kitchen because it came with the house!"

TTFN!

[kmc33]

I might be missing the point here, but I thought I read that once you start in a group you can't move up (or down)? Sorry Nikki - I was trying to find the post where I read the information but I couldn't find it.

I don't know for a fact one way or another how this is handled for sure. But, from everything I read, I think there are times when they will move a child. I guess you are supposed to start them out in the place where they belong and that you think they will be happy. But I think there are occasions when they will decide to move. I could be wrong about that. And I have read that a parent can make the decision to start a child in a younger group if they think that's a better fit. But to move to an older group, the child must be within 1 month of their birthday. Otherwise, the counselors could decide if it would be better to move the child up.

Some of this stuff I think depends on a case by case basis and who you talk to at the club.

[kmc33]

I have really enjoyed all the kitchen slogans!! :teeth: I think my favorite and the one that I might start using is my favorite thing to make is reservations.

I do like to bake, but not cook. This isn't really a good thing. It's too bad that DH doesn't like to cook either :rolleyes: That doesn't make for good combination!

[OKWMEMBER]

OK, I'm awake, finally!!! Sorry I miised the party last night! I hit a rogue cow on the highway and had to be towed back home. There's a country and western song in there somewhere!!!;)

I'll be busy this afternoon but tune in tonight for some interesting pictures!!!:teeth:

Hey Gail!!! I have to buy a red tie now!!! *smirk, smirk*

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[abusymommy]

Hi everyone....Haven't been around for the last week and a half. Been working LOOOOONG hours in order to be away for this vacation. I am badly in need of R&R. And the DH is hoping for a red ribbon!! ;)

Anyway...it took me forever to read the posts. What a group! My DH and I think we picked the right group of people to cruise with.

Prayers and pixie dust to Chickenlady and Lisa and Steve and Randy.

Now...I need some help with shore excursions. We have never been on the Disney cruise before and assumed (rather foolishly) that we could book the shore excursions when we get onboard like we have done on the other cruise ships we've been on. I had some time this morning and we looked at the shore excursions and decided to get "ahead of the game" and make the reservations before we left. Since our DS is only 3, we are somewhat limited in what we can take him on. I'm sure you can all guess what happened.....2 of the 3 are SOLD OUT. Yikes!!
Can someone help with some advice.

In Key West we were planning on doing the glass bottom boat. We've been on the conch train, our DS would be bored with the musuem, didn't care for the schooner tours. So...my question is, is it possible to book the glassbottom boat at that tour hut in Mallory Square on our own?

In Grand Cayman we were trying to go to the Rum Point Beach Adventure. Is there some way we can do this on our own?

Look forward to meeting all of you!!!!

[Scott5150]

See Ya'll on the Ship!

I am off to Germany for 5 days, and then I have 16 hours to do my wash and finish packing for my flight on Friday. I have not had chance to keep up with the million or so posts, so if there is a meet scheduled, pm me so that I know about it.

Scott

[auntrenae]

I don't know about you guys, but I was up partying here until about 2am! You are just not ready for this cruise, you need to get dancin' and thinkin' about the sail away party and then you can stay up with me fantasisin' about next Sat.! Oh yeahhhhh.
Because of that late night, I didn't get up till noon, but my washer is going, my suitcases are out, and I'm looking for my blue velvet dress! (There isn't much reason to wear that here in Fla.)

Does anyone remember what it costs to have one dress steamed on board? I don't want to do it here then take it in a garment bag to get wrinkled...

Thanks, Renae

[auntrenae]

Steve and Lisa, Randy, and Chickenlady,

I'm sending prayers your way along with some pixie dust I caught as Tinkerbell sailed over my house last night on her way to the MK. She shouted down that it was special pixie dust just for you!!! What do you think of that?

We really are praying for all of you, this trip is just what we all need, but you more than most. Take care of each other,

Karyn, As far as books for your trip across country, anything by Mary Stewart, especially the Merlin trilogy, are wonderful! If you're not into King Arthur, the later books are mysteries. I don't know if you can get them in regular bookstores anymore, but you can find them at used bookstores all the time. They have them on tape too. I'm bringing one of her later books on the ship so I'll give it to you or anyone who needs it as soon as I'm done on board.

Renae

[OKWMEMBER]

HEY GUYS!!!

I HAVE THE HATS!!! I'm away from my PC so I'll have to post pictures this evening.

I'M SO HAPPY!!!:teeth:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Annie12345]

I'm taking a quick break at the computer... Jaclyn and her friends are all in the hot tub right now and I'm hoping they stay in there for awhile... trying to keep eight 10 year olds occupied is not an easy task... I got them Pirates of the Carribean to watch (it's 143 minutes) so we'll see if they can get into that after the hot tub...

Randy just called and said to say hi to everyone, he's still looking for a couple of bed pans... come on 'fess up, who ran off with theirs last night...

Way to go Gary, Mr. Hatman, we're anxious to see the hats...

abusymommie - check out this thread regarding Grand Cayman. It has several websites and excellent information for booking shore excursions on your own:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=473491

TTFN

[jedokids]

I think that I missed the link to see the magic in port, does anyone have it?




Bobby

[dheller97]

Hey, Bobby-

go to www.portcanaveral.org then click on "cargo" then on webcams. They aren't showing it right now. Maybe they will soon.

Dean

[jedokids]

Thanx Dean

I knew that you had posted that like yesturday and I tried to go back thru the posts but i couldn't find it.

[abusymommy]

Thanks Annie....Great thread. Lots of good info.

Looks like we may just taxi to the ferry over to rum pointe, unless someone has any other good suggestions.

[jedokids]

Dean I found the ship its leaving as we speak thanks...


oh man seeing the ship leaving port is making me want to invent time travel in the next 5 mins. and jump to next saturday about 1pm wel we will be boarding the ship!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:






Bobby

[auntrenae]

Darn!
I just got back on and missed our beautiful ship somehow! Oh well, only one week and we will be sailing out of there too! I am SO looking forward to this trip.
BTW, my DH Eric says hi to everyone and that he is excited to meet all of you. He won't have a chance to post, but he's looking forward to being on board again just like I am. Probably mostly because this time his parents can be with us and his brother and DW too. It's so great to share this amazing time with family who haven't been with us before. We can really have a chance to talk and spend quality time together.

Hooray! I found the blue velvet dress and, not only does it fit, but it wasn't wrinkled after 6 months in a box from our Aug. move!!! I'm so happy!

Soon, everyone, soon,
Renae

[The4OfUs]

Hallo all -

Just a quick check in, found a neat thing at WalMart today wanted to share - a dry erase board in the form of a door hanger, you know, like the do not disturbs?

My DD has claimed it after.

$2.97, gotta love WalMart! (No Kim I didnt buy any jammies, but they had an EEORYE and a tinkerbell nightshirt...I almost gave in...*grin*)

I also scored some of those white Keds type sneakers, for TWO DOLLARS...whoo hoo!

Off to make dinner...dang it's cold out... *sigh*

I'll check the weather later, when do you leave Karyn? :)

[dheller97]

Afternoon, group!

Scott, I DID pm you last week with the scheduled plans. If anything changes, I'll let you know.

Gary, way to go on the hats. Quite a load off your shoulders, eh? Ahem, is that the only hats you got? Can't wait for this evenings photo presentations. Sorry about the cow last nite. But, with the way beef prices have been raising, got to do what you got to do to get fresh meat. Watching the Blue Collar Group now. It is a riot.

abusymommy, welcome back!

Bobby, glad you got the link in time to see the ship. I still missed it today. I was at the office when I saw your note and then by the time I finished up, it was too late.

Jen, thanks for getting this crazy man's mind straight with dizdadof2 and dizmomof2. I was REALLY confused.

Got some last minute things picked up for the trip. You know, important stuff like red ribbon to make door ties, flamingo stir sticks, and that kind of stuff.

Karyn, Lord of the Rings is at our town movie this weekend so that is where we are spending our evening. Can't beat it - $3 each plus $4 for 2 large pops and a large popcorn. So, for $10 we get a full evening of entertainment. Won't beat some of the laughs we get here, but it is good therapy.

Have fun, see you tomorrow!
Dean

[The4OfUs]

Here's to hoping that Lord of the Rings gets an extended stay in the theaters...because I haven't seen it yet, and I want to see it on the "big screen"!! *pout*

Get this...for us New Englanders...

"Potential for a significant winter storm Monday night and Tuesday "

and then...

"The weather will dry out with continued below normal temperatures Wednesday into Thursday. The next storm will arrive late Thursday night or early Friday and bring are next chance of snow or perhaps a mixed bag. However, the track of the storm remains very uncertain this far out so will not go into too much detail. "

*sigh*

I hope this is wrong...a snowstorm to fly in would make for a horribly tense and unhappy trip down.

Gary, you keep sharing your snow, stop it!!

[dheller97]

Hey, Nikki-what's it look like for South Dakota? I can look out the door and see a few flakes blowing in a 35 mph wind. TV says we are in a winter storm area until Monday with possibility of 6". Since you are a closer friend than this bozo on tv, I'd like to get your opinion.

[Kabuli1]

Renae, Well, as far as Mary Stewart goes - I've been readng her forever! My two favorites are "Nine Coaches Waiting" and "Madame Will You Talk?" AND I have most of them in hard cover. I'm needing great audio books! And I've already got all of LOTR (two editions), Harry Potter, Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow, as well as a couple Nora Roberts. Biggest problem is that I'm driving w/ my mother and anything I listen to has to be a mild PG rating!

[Kabuli1]

I don't know what happend - how did I get a triple post? I didn't even hit the Send button.

[Kabuli1]

Sorry, I was working on this and forgot about it and then it somehow posted three times!

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by dheller97
Hey, Nikki-what's it look like for South Dakota? I can look out the door and see a few flakes blowing in a 35 mph wind. TV says we are in a winter storm area until Monday with possibility of 6". Since you are a closer friend than this bozo on tv, I'd like to get your opinion.

Umm...yeah Dean, that'd be the snow that threatens us Monday night into Tuesday. The kids have a half day Tuesday and hope for school closings...don't know why, they only have a FOUR DAY WEEK next week, then they go to FL, then school for a week, then they're OFF AGAIN! *grin*

I can't read the discussions from your area, what is the city closest to you, Dean?? The Sioux Falls one doesn't have a link to the discussion, those brats...

[auntrenae]

Karyn,
I know what you mean about needing the pg rating, I guess that means no Nora Roberts, right? *evil grin*:earseek:
You didn't mention my favorite Mary Stewart, 'Touch Not The Cat'. Did you read that one? It has a tie in to the Merlin trilogy. For anyone confused about the 'trilogy' in my title, there is a 4th book, but it's so depressing with Arthur and Mordred killing each other and the quest, I only read it once.

Karyn, I'll keep my eyes open for something meaty and exciting but not 'too' exciting...

Renae

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
Renae, Well, as far as Mary Stewart goes - I've been readng her forever! My two favorites are "Nine Coaches Waiting" and "Madame Will You Talk?" AND I have most of them in hard cover. I'm needing great audio books! And I've already got all of LOTR (two editions), Harry Potter, Ender's Game and Ender's Shadow, as well as a couple Nora Roberts. Biggest problem is that I'm driving w/ my mother and anything I listen to has to be a mild PG rating!

Oooh, ender's game, I have wanted to listen/read that forever!

For audio books, I have Memoirs of a Geisha, which I LOVED...and it's pretty PG, believe me...and fascinating. HOw about Stephen King? I have "From a buick 8", which is very...well, unusual Stephen King....very "freaky" rather than gory, so unlike him. It creeped me out. I have "The Blind Assassin", which is interesting in that it's a story about a story, and it's fascinating to listen to, but I'm a HUGE Margaret Atwood fan.

hey, tell you what, check out www.audible.com and see if there's any you might like, I have so many free ones waiting that I'd be more than happy to let someone else pick - and as I can burn as many copies as possible, it's no big deal - so check it out, and let me know?

=)

Gotta go hug the woodstove, I'm so cold... *sigh*

[auntrenae]

Here goes for my slogan:
I love to cook when I want to cook, but I hate to cook when I have to cook!
Cooking for fun is great but I dread that familiar refrain, 'Mom, what's for dinner?' I want to say 'Pizza' every day!

Renae

[Kabuli1]

Nikki, I'm leaving at the crack of doom on Wednesday morning from Chicago Midway.

Touch not the Cat wasn't my favorite - oh, but I told you what those were. I might like to get something like old favorites like Pride and Prejudice or Jane Eyre. I could enjoy them for a long drive. Oh, or I'd love one of my all time favorite books - A Town Like Alice. but I don't suppose that's available. I think I'd prefer to get a Nora Roberts - but, my mom, you know. Randy listened to one of her longer ones on his way out. I'm blanking on the name.

The only slogan left in my Kitchen is a magnet that says "Live each moment as if your hair was on fire!" Oh, and two DEAN magnets.

Well I need to write a lesson for tomorrow - it will be the last time I teach at my church - if I think about it, I'll just start crying and then I won't need a lesson. It will be a very tough day. I did really well at the packing, with my mom's help. Loads left but huge progess has been made.

Cheers to all! I'm lifting my glass of wine to all of my DIS friends - then I'm studying!

Karyn

[Steve&Lisa]

I just wanted to thank ALL those who gave us support anf offered their prayers. It means a lot to us and it's great to see that there are still caring and decent people in the world.

Someone was asking where we were from in Ontario.....we are from Bowmanville which is just on the east side of Oshawa.

Anyone else going down the day before the ship sails ? We are staying at the Radisson (Cape Canaveral) the night before in case the weather is bad in Toronto.

Steve:jumping2:

[OKWMEMBER]

Here they are, modeled by myself and my lovely wife!!!
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0q1zf/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/carribblue.jpg

http://mysite.verizon.net/res0q1zf/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/limegreen.jpg

[photonut]

Hey Steve&Lisa --
We are also staying the night before at the Radisson Resort at Port Canaveral. I thought their rate was pretty good and they are nice and close to the pier!
Are you flying in from Toronto to Orlando?
We are flying out of Detroit as it is much closer for us...however last year we flew from Toronto because the US exchange rate was too high and it was a lot cheaper to go from Toronto. Not this year though!

Dean --- I am still holding out hope for my upgraded cabin to the Roy O Disney suite.....so don't post that list yet!!! Hee hee!!!:genie:

Good night all!

[jedokids]

I love the hats, i think i will wear a lime green t-shirt once we get on board so we can all match. lol


The boards are not at all active tonight!!


Where is everone at?




I'll be back later, i hope someone will tell me about there fun night.




Bobby

[auntrenae]

Hey, Gary and Gail, you look mahveloush! The hats are cute too! I wish I had gotten one, but on this trip we are all wearing our Hale family reunion stuff so... oh well, you all will look teriffic!

As for my fun night, it's been peace and quiet here as my dear guys are both working. Did anyone see the animal planet special about Bart the bear and their new cubs with Jennifer Aniston? Those people have a lot of guts to do what they do!!!

Renae

[abusymommy]

Steve and Lisa and Annette: We are also staying at the Radisson at the Port the night before, but our late flight won't get us in to Orlando airport until about 9 PM.
Thought it would be easier to just be right there.
We're from just outside Chicago...me, my DH and 3 year old DS. It's our first Disney cruise and we are all very excited. I'm just trying to figure out how to get everything done by the time we leave.

Mary Jo ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo :earsboy:

[dizmomof2]

Photonut: We'll be at the Radisson on Friday night too. We also have a DD who's 7. Hopefully we'll run into each other there.

We still have a couple of spots open on the private excursion to Sting Ray city with NativeWay. Anyone interested? We're trying to keep the group small. dizdadof2 and his DS will be joining us. Any other takers? :D We'd love to have a couple more dis'ers aboard!:p

[Annie12345]

Hey where's the party tonight? I survived Jaclyn's birthday party (I think...) and just got back from the hospital. Randy's doing better but needs lots of rest... He's going to try to get checked out tomorrow but I'm pretty sure he'll have to stay in until Monday. He said to tell you guys not to worry, that he will be in tip top shape by the time next Saturday comes around, and he is still able to be one of the co-captains on the speedo team...it must be all the prayers and pixie dust....

Gary and Gail you look very chick indeed...

I can't remember who posted about the books but I loved Madame Will You Talk... I haven't read it in about a hundred years but I was just looking at it on my bookshelf the other day... maybe I'll bring it with me....

Well, have a great night everyone...

Annie

[dheller97]

Nice job on the hats, Gary. You and Gail look pretty spiffy!

Snow stopped here but they say we could get enough to shovel by Monday morning. Most of it will be north and east of us. Yes, Nikki, the closest bigger city is Sioux Falls. It's about two hours from here and that's where we are flying from on Friday. We're leaving here after Cheri finishes her pre-school class on Thursday. Actually, I left about a week ago because I haven't been able to think of much else.

So, tell me, when and where do they have the theme nights like were discussed many pages ago? You know, 60's or 70's night. I'm ready to do "The Hustle" and it's one that can be done from a chair too.

Karyn, LOTR was a good movie. No offense though, I wouldn't be able to sit through as many showings as you have. Everything from the waist down goes numb after three and a half hours. Makes getting up and walking out a real experience.

[Butterfly2]

Lady's, I read mostly Nora Roberts, she's a fast read and the spice in her story keeps thing interesting, but I don't have small children and neither Matt or Dean have any interest in reading my books.
About cooking, I agree with wanting to cook when I want to, and not those everyday same meal as last week. All of you with children know that pizza and chicken nuggets are the kids favorite, and that just isn't cooking. My problem is that my Mom was a head cook, I have 3 older sisters that cook as well as my mom, but I don't seem to like it the way they do. I am great at baking, and even have collected cookie cutters and must have 200::blush:
I have many other talents though so I don't feel too bad.
We are turning in, have a good night and will join you tomorrow.:D
Cheri

[auntrenae]

Dean,
the 'decade' dance parties are in Rockin' Bar D. It's on Beat street on deck 3. There are two other clubs there too, one for cigar smoking and drinking brandy, and the other one is the new sports bar that took over for the ESPN club. That's probably where the Superbowl will be shown. It's not very big, so I suppose they will also show it at the Promenade lounge and maybe someplace else.

When we were on board in Oct. they didn't have a 50's night, and that's my favorite, with the swing and all that fun stuff, but they did have 70's night.

I don't know how you remember the Hustle, but it's not something you could do in a chair unless it's a wheelchair! all that moving around and changing directions... I'll figure out a way somehow!

I'm going to try to go to sleep, with visions of Hot Chocolate Souffle' dancing in my head...yum!

Renae

[jedokids]

I think that the new sports bar is where common grounds use to be on deck 9 midship, because they moved common grounds to where the ESPN Club use to be, and renamed it the stack. So yes that does mean the the new sports bar is small but when the kids were in there, there was a huge tv, so watching the super bowl in there actually might not be to bad.







Just a lil FYI





Bobby

[Annie12345]

The new sports bar is where Dueling Pianos used to be on Beat Street... sniff, sniff, I'm going to miss Fidelio and Jeff tickling the ivories... What used to be Common Grounds on Deck 9 is now a gourmet coffee house and internet cafe ... The old ESPN club is now "The Stack" which is the teen hangout... I saw some pictures of the new sports bar and it looks like there are several TV's so you should be able to see the game from wherever you are sitting (or standing...). Do we know who's performing at half time yet? What time does the game usually start?

Dean, I'm looking forward to seeing you do the hustle in your speedo and toque on 70's night... the video camera will definitely be running that night...

'night all...

[Kabuli1]

Good morning! Why am I up at 4:30am? Oh, that's right, I fell asleep on my theology books! Not even Nora Roberts could have kept me awake last night.

Annie, It was I!!!! I confess (oh, that's right, Baptists don't do confession - they probably don't read Nora Roberts either), I mentioned "Madame Will You Talk?" as one of my two favorite Mary Stewart books. Oh, I had an idea, if Randy's not up to being a contestant in the speedo/toque fashion show, maybe we can get him a microphone and he can MC the event! Since we ladies get to be the judges! I packed my hall closet and found all our toques! I will never ever think of them as ski caps again! Is dancing in the speedos a requirement? Cause my Randy can't dance! He's got not one ounce of rythmn in that bod - pretty strange for a professional musician!

dismomof2 - I'm still thinking about it. What do you think Renae, if I go w/ them I wouldn't get to go w/ you, BUT I also wouldn't have to remember to call Capt Marvins which I keep forgetting! I'm also toying w/ the idea of doing the horsback riding which is supposed to be so great on Grand Cayman. I really need to decide.

Dean, re. LOTR, Of course, I am SOOOO much younger than you! I feel almost guilty that I've only seen ROTK 8 times cause it definitely was my favorite. I saw FOTR 30 and TTT 20 times in the theaters! BUT I just can't, I have way too much to get done, I can't justify the time. Maybe that's what I'll do the night Jill is staying over at Stetson Univ. Renae, want to join me? I would like nothing better than to settle into a COMFY theater seat (that's the trick, Dean, you got to have a good theater to see it in! The dollar theaters are excruciating!) and watch it and have a very BIG cry. All the separations at the end kinda get to me!

Gary, Gail: tres chick! That lime green will clash nicely w/ my lime green outfit! I may have to make Randy wear the lime one! But then y'all will be walking up to him asking who he is and he'll say Randy and you'll think it's Annie's Randy!

I'm looking forward to seeing the new areas. The only one that I wasn't impressed with from the pictures was The Stack - a bit sterile and bright for a teen hangout. We'll have to see how all the 16 yr olds in this gang like it! I like that The Cove (previously Common Ground) adds some internet space for adults.
I understand that there's some pretty funny stuff going on in Diversions on the non-sports nights.

All right! Now that the caffeine is doing it's thing I need to crack my commentary on Galations and figure out how I can teach the "no male nor female" thing to a bunch of Baptists in the oh so conservative Wheaton, IL! Pastor Dave, why did you stick me w/ this passage? Was it cause I'm leaving and you won't have to kick me out afterward! What can I say, I'm a renegade! (I wonder what kind of church I'll end up at in WA?)

abusymommy, where do you live? I'm in Wheaton (for about 3 more weeks). Are you flying out of OHare or Midway? We almost always fly down on Southwest, or sometimes ATA outta Midway cause we get the best times/prices.

Nikki, have you got my forecast for Wednesday morning yet?

Well, my lesson is awaiting me! I am SO going to crash when I get home this afternoon.

Karyn

[jedokids]

Good morning everyone!

I have to say that I spent all yesterday thinking-- Next week at this time -- I will be boarding the ship
Next week at this time I will be at the sail away party!
Next week at this time-- I will be eating dinner.
Next week at this time-- I will be partying the night away!!!!
I think I probably drive everyone at work crazy and they can't wait until I go either!!! I know they are all sick of hearing about it!

So my question is-- what book are you bringing with you on the cruise? Oprah just announced her new one-- "One hundred years of Sollitude" and I ran out and got it.

Well I'm off to do my long run of the week-- 10 miles!

See you all real soon!
Dorie

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by jedokids
So my question is-- what book are you bringing with you on the cruise? Oprah just announced her new one-- "One hundred years of Sollitude" and I ran out and got it.


Good morning!

My book(s) - I want to finish Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, and I'm taking along "Pompeii", which is the next book club selection at work, as well as "Three Swans", which is a true story of 3 generations of Chinese women. Not sure which one I'll read first. :)

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
Nikki, I'm leaving at the crack of doom on Wednesday morning from Chicago Midway.

Hey Karyn, here's the latest discussion:

THE UPR LOW FINALLY PASSES ON TUESDAY WITH SFC RIDGING APPEARING OVER THE AREA ONCE AGAIN AND LAKE EFFECT SNOWS FOR NWRN INDY APPEARING TUESDAY NIGHT. THIS IS SHORTLIVED WITH RIDGE PASSAGE WED MRNG AND ANOTHER CLIPPER SPEEDING DOWN THE UPR NW FLOW. THUS MORE
SNOW WED NGT AND THURSDAY.


In English, this means that you're going to have snow Monday, with some LES appearing Tuesday night...you get a ridge passage, which is "high pressure", which is "good", Weds morning, so your flight out should be good if this timing doesn't change...with a "clipper", ie. a fast moving weather system from the north, coming through Weds night/Thurs...you're leaving just in time!

[OKWMEMBER]

Thanks for the compliments on the hats! I'm glad we got them so we can get them orgaized for distribution. I'll post the hat list again real soon.

Gail and I enjoy the theme nights in the the clubs and like Ann, we'll miss duelling pianos, too.

Our guest room is full of stuff to be packed! A.J. and Rolo (our cats) aregetting nervous because they know we'll be leaving soon.

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Good morning!

Today's the day to finish off the last minute packing. Sounds like we are not along, eh, Gary? Our cat's can tell we are getting ready for something. Maybe it's the extra litter.

It is freezing drizzle out now and looks like we still may get some fluffy stuff latter today. Then, it leaves us and moves your way. Hope it isn't a slow mover and gets out of your way in a hurry so as not to cause any travel delays for our group.

Have a great day!
Dean

[Annie12345]

Good Morning, everyone!!!

Karyn - If Randy is only the MC for the fashion show, he still has to wear the outfit!! What do you think? Or will this be another opportunity for him to wear his tux? Good luck with your lesson today...

Dorie - I did the same thing yesterday and when I woke up today, my first thought was... this time next week, we will be sailing into Key West... 10 miles!!! You are my hero!!! I can't even do 10 blocks yet!

As far as what book I'm taking, I haven't decided between a John Grisham (I'm thinking Runaway Jury since I haven't seen the movie yet) or a mindless romance... but now Karyn has me interested in dusting off Madame, Will You Talk? Decisions, decisions!

[jedokids]

I'm sorry that I got confussed last night and made a bad post. Sorry about the wrong information.



Bobby

[jedokids]

DEAN YOU GOT 2350!!!! WAY TO GO!!!



150 LEFT!!!


SO DEAN YOU NEED TO MAKE AN AWARD FOR YOURSELF!!

[dheller97]

OK......

Oh, I won! I won! What did I get for this achievement?

A special t-shirt for the cruise http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/crazy/314.gif

Watching Lady and the Tramp today. Ahhhh, just don't make 'em like that anymore.

[shingle]

Gary nice job with the hats.


can anyone help we've got pms in our message tracking but they are not showing in our inbox so we cant read them. anyone know how to rectify the problem thanks :(

[dheller97]

Hi, shingle-

Don't know if this is right, but the last time it happened to me I just deleted some of the old messages to make room for the new to come in.

[OKWMEMBER]

Toque, toque, toque, toque of Earl
Toque ,toque, toque of Earl
Toque ,toque, toque of Earl
Toque ,toque, toque of Earl....

:teeth: :crazy:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[auntrenae]

Karyn,
First, I second the idea that your Randy should be the judge in the toque/speedo contest, unless he's just trying to get out of being in it, that is, then he's up there with all the other guys!

As for ROTK, I'm going to be involved in family stuff from Wed. on. I'm sorry, and I really wish I could make it, because I haven't even seen it once! Oh well, maybe later... Enjoy it though, The theatres at Downtown Disney are great, and I think it's still there.

Renae

[auntrenae]

I just read Runaway Jury and really liked it. I read somewhere on the boards that the movie should be onboard when we are. That would be great! I am bringing one of the Mary Stewart books for the DIS meet if we can get the aft verandah, and DH is bringing Harry Potter #5. I wonder if we can get the staff to give us some goodies for our little outing? That could make it interesting. Our family has had reading parties since our kids started to read. We all get together in the LR to read with treats, big pillows, blankets, (this was in Utah where it got cold) and hot chocolate or something else. It was a great family time!
Renae

[Kabuli1]

I think my Randy should compete! He's just going to get no points in the dance component of the score! Now, if there was a talent component . . .

Renae, I figured you were busy on Wednesday! Sigh. I don't think I'll come all the way back to Downtown Disney from De Land - think I'll stay up there.

We could get cheese plates (from the room service menu) and wine glasses delivered to the aft deck - I've heard other groups doing that. So is our wine and book chat going to be a reality? Do I need to pack a couple extra bottles of something special?

Karyn

[auntrenae]

Karyn,
Are we the only ones on here today?
I don't know about anyone else, but I'd really like to do the book thing. There's something about a bunch of people who all like to read getting together that really appeals to me! I like the cheese plate idea and we can't forget about those great cookies! I'm sure we can have all the drinks of every kind we want. For me, there will be a huge glass of lemonade from the deck 9 drink station. It's really good! Let's see if we can get everyone else to join us there. Now, how to make sure there is nobody else there at the time, especially people who may be smoking. That would make it so I can't be there at all...
ttfn, Renae

[auntrenae]

Karyn,
I forgot to mention that I have to work Wed. daytime, but please call me that night or Thurs. I have my cel with me always so I can at least say hi. I can't wait to meet you!
Renae

[PrincessAuroraInBlue]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
I think my Randy should compete! He's just going to get no points in the dance component of the score! Now, if there was a talent component . . .

Whenever you hold this contest, make sure that i am FAR, FAR away... i don't really want to have my last memories of my dad in a speedo and a lime green fisherman's hat!!!:eek:

[dheller97]

Soooo, we are headed up to Mitchell yesterday to pick up some last minute "necessities" and all of the sudden Cheri just bursts out in laughter. After she calms down and dries off the tears, I asked her what she was laughing at. And, I quote: "Those people on the board can't imagine what you'd look like in a speedo, and I can" end quote.

Now if that isn't a confidence builder, eh?

Dean

[auntrenae]

Dean,
If Cherie thinks you are that funny in a speedo, then we HAVE to see you in one just to get a great laugh! Don't worry, you won't be alone, we will all be there and Randy will be with you even if he has to do the contest in a chair! he he he he...
Renae

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Hi Everybuddy, I mean everybuddy! I first of all want to thank all for your kind words, and thoughts, prayers, parties. I think you all had something to do with my speedo I mean speedy recovery. Except for one small setback the day after the party in my room at city hospital sakatoon. I got let out (Parolled) today at noon I really sincerely want to thank the absolutely best group of human beings i've ever met V

[dheller97]

WELCOME BACK, RANDY!

We missed you terribly. Take it slow and easy for a few days and then you'll be rested and ready for next weekend. It's great to see you back.

Dean

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hi everybuddy is going tobe sorry I'm back with my babble.. any way nice hats gary or should we call them skull cps or head warmers or fishing hats,/ see what I mean babble, i am so happy to be getting caught up on the boards which is pretty tuff when you dont read them everyday. 3 more sleeps and off we go have a wonderful evening and a disney daay tomorrow. ARRRGGGHHH eH! pirate: Randy:grouphug: :genie: :faint: :boat: :hyper: :sunny: :smooth: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[Kabuli1]

Congrats Randy! So the early release program works! So happy you're home now!

I must admit that I'm starting to get worried about everybody confusing you and my Randy! P should post a picture so they'll know you aren't one and the same! So are you in the contest or MCing?

Karyn

[goofyaboutmickey7]

i'm definately in the contest. lime green touque speedo , if i wear my suspenders from my tux, will it still be a speedo or does it become a thong? Do you think I'm better? or what? Arrrgggghhhh Eh! Randy :wave: pirate:

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Annie12345
As far as what book I'm taking, I haven't decided between a John Grisham (I'm thinking Runaway Jury since I haven't seen the movie yet)

Oh! I have that one on audio book too!! GREAT book...I have to see the movie now, is it still on the ship?

[dheller97]

Anybody know what the rate is for the Tropical Rainforest for the week? Thought I read $50 each but not sure.

Dean

[abusymommy]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
abusymommy, where do you live? I'm in Wheaton (for about 3 more weeks). Are you flying out of OHare or Midway? We almost always fly down on Southwest, or sometimes ATA outta Midway cause we get the best times/prices.



Hi Karyn....We're from Lemont, not to far southeast of you. We are actually flying ATA out of Midway (159 RT). Can't beat that!! And it's alot easier than driving up to O'Hare.

Sounds like you are just about to move. Are you staying in the area or moving a far distance? Years ago, my parents owned a restaurant fairly close to you in downtime Naperville at Chicago and Jefferson. They owned the original Landmark restaurant, although they retired from the business several years ago.

I think I may have said in a previous post.....this is our first Disney cruise and we can't wait to go. We feel so unprepared compared to the veteran Disney cruisers out there. Oh well, we will muddle our way through it.

Mary Jo

[auntrenae]

WELCOME BACK RANDY!!!!

We are all thrilled that you have joined us again!:hyper: We missed your 'aaarrrrgggghhhh's. It just wasn't the same without you. As hard as Dean tried:crazy: he just isn't you. Sorry Dean, have to build up the sick guy, right??? he he he No, really Randy, I'm so glad to know you are back with us, take care of yourself and make sure you are 100% for Sat. 5 1/2 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!oh yeah...
Renae

[dheller97]

Pretty quiet out here tonight. Everybody must be busy packing. I'm all done - like cap said, how much room does it take to pack 2 t-shirts, 2-speedos and a bow tie? Anybody heard from Cap and Judi?

Where oh where did my little toque go?
Where oh where can it be?
With its ear flaps down
and the pom pom up,
Where oh were can it be?

[PrincessAuroraInBlue]

Originally posted by dheller97
Where oh where did my little toque go?
Where oh where can it be?
With its ear flaps down
and the pom pom up,
Where oh were can it be?
You guys are really rubbing off on me! When i was checking movie times tonight i read "Toque" instead of "ToRque"!!! I'm really losing it!! Only 2 more days till i leave for Florida!! Hooray!!:smooth:

[auntrenae]

Hey everybody,
If you will get here in Orlando before Friday night, pm me and I'll give you my phone #. Then if you need anything or just want to say hi, I can do that. We'll be running around with DFIL and friends, but will be available if anyone has problems,
see you all soon,
Renae

[dheller97]

I knew we'd get you sooner or later, Princess. It was just a matter of time.

I'm glad Randy is back too. Those "aaaarrrrgggghhhh's" kinda make the back of my throat sore after a couple of times, eh?

I checked out the weather forecast into early February for Key West, Grand Cayman and Cozemel. Looks like we're in for a lousy week. Only going to be partly sunny with highs in the mid-80's, Oh, well if somebody has to have it I guess it should be us, eh?

[Cyberkashi]

$50 for the RainForest Room sounds about right. That's where you'll find me most of the cruise. I only wish it were open later (it closes at 10 PM) so I don't have time after a late dinner to relax in the steam.

With so much to do before a double cruise, I had resigned myself not to read anymore post--but alas, I couldn't stay away.

So I caught up on the reading while I am sitting here burning CDs. Don't want to take the originals on board--just in case.

We leave Thursday am. and are staying in the Royal Plaza for a couple of nights--across the street from the Market Place. I got La Nubia tickets for Thursday.

We will probably go to Epcot and check out Mission Space on Friday. Maybe hop over to MK for the fireworks.

Speedy recovery and well wishes to those of you who are not feeling yourselves.

-- Jami

[Cap]

Hello to everyone. It took me and hour and 45 minutes to catch up with the posts. Judi and I are now in Lake City, FL. Palm trees, 70 degree weather at 8 PM. We drove down from Sparta, TN today in mostly heavy rain. Cleared up just past Macon, GA.

Welcome back from hospital, Randy. I guess they just couldn't stand having you around any longer. Hope you got their emails, so you can send a picture of you recovering on the ship in your speedo with one of those glasses with the little umbrellas.

[Cap]

OK. I'll try to catch up with some replies from last two days of poss.

Renae, I think the idea of a quiet "book" meet on the aft deck is good. Perhaps on one of the "at sea" days.

Nikki, you said that your kids wanted to know why they had to come to dinner with you on the first night. Try telling them that the servers need to have them at the table to get paid and any tips. ;) Or tell them you want the other nearby people in the dining room to be able to recognize them and report to you if they see any mischief. Or, you could say it's so you don't have to eat your meal and theirs too.

Steve and Lisa, sorry to hear that you've not been well. It's scary, I know. We pray that all will turn out well.

Karyn, you said you wanted to keep Randy as DH AND be married to a chef. I see two ways to accomplish this, probably both are difficult. First possibility = retrain Randy. Judi keeps saying that I have potential, she's just having difficulty getting me to live up to it. This may be Randy's problem on becoming a Chef. Second possibility = get a second husband. Didn't you say you were moving = maybe it needs to be to Utah.

Gary = GREAT hats. I can't wait to get ours.

Shingle - If the PMs are not showing, look to see if you are just displaying the last 5 or 10 days worth. If you set the display to since beginning, you may find a lot out there.

[Cap]

Karyn or Nikki - did you make reference to Ender's Shadow? Is is any good? I don't think I've read it, and have a Border's Book Store gift card in my wallet. I've liked most of his other books.

I'm reading Cussler's Trojan Oddysey now, but will like be finished by Tuesday. I've got a few more books to take, but will need more. Sitting on the cruise deck in the sun reading is very appealing to me.

[Annie12345]

Jill, I laughed so hard at your post... my daughter is saying the same thing about Randy (my Randy, that is...) She doesn't want to be anywhere near any speedos, especially if they are on her dad...

Dean, it's going to be tough... with the weather only in the mid '80s on our trip ... I think we'll be able to suffer through it... I shovelled again today and the snow just keeps coming down... it's like little energizer bunny snowflakes...

Karyn, we just watched the Golden Globes, you must have pleased with LOTR winning all those awards...

HADN!!

[jedokids]

When in the halls on the ship if you look at the floor doesn't the color of the floor mean something? This just was bothering me thats all.

Cap- glad to here that you made it to Fl.

Randy- glad to hear that your out of the hospital.

Bobby

[Juli]

Hi! I had a blast at our Mom's Night Out. We saw a great play at Jeff Daniel's theater, The Purple Rose, in Chelsea, Michigan. It was called "Leaving Iowa", and it just had us in tears we were laughing so hard. What a crazy night. Of course all us Mommys stayed up to the "crack of doom" talking. The hotel was jammed with a bunch of high school hockey players in town for a tournament. At 3:30am, someone pulled the fire alarm and we had to clear out of our rooms. There was no way we were going outside b/c it was -5F. Oh, that wasn't someone in our group that pulled the fire alarm.....that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
:teeth:

Randy - so glad you are better and back on the board. Did the hospital say anything about us keeping the bedpans? It looks good on me, and I'd like to keep it for the sail away party.

Welcome Back Steve & Lisa! You've had your share of illnesss, and now it's time to look forward to the cruise! I spent my summers up by Inverhuron Beach on the Bruce Penninsula as a kid. Is that close to you? My cousins still live in Kincardine and Toronto. Gotta love those bag pipe parades on Saturday Night.

Oh, Oh, a lime green kilt as a cover-up for all you speedo wearing types. Lovely! :sunny:

Karyn - I can't imagine how you are holding it together! I have so much going on before we leave on Tuesday morning and if I added packing my house up as well.....:crazy:

Karyn & Renae - I would love to join in the book reading get together. You were reading my mind when you mentioned the cheese from Room Service. Early am, late afternoon, or whenever we can get it in on the at sea days. I always say, if you're willing to plan it, you get to pick the time. Right now, I couldn't devote the bandwidth to thinking about one yet another thing. So, I'll just go along with whatever transpires.

I can't believe how little sleep I'm operating on, so I better crash. DS is taking Hetti, our dog, to the kennel for me in the early am, and I want to make sure I'm up to say, "Goodbye" (Sniff-Sniff.) To both the dog and my son of course. :teeth:

Good-night ladies and gentlemen. Have a terrific day tomorrow.

Juli

[dheller97]

Good morning, all

Cold and windy here today - really blowing the new snow around. It was good hearing from you, Cap. Glad you and Judi made it with no problems.

I probably won't get to post much today, so don't wait around for me. Have at it and build those post numbers up so we give others a goal to shoot for on their cruises.

Talk to you later.
Dean

[Cap]

Hope everyone is ready for a fun Monday.

We learn from experience - hopefully other's mistakes. Things to remember to pack (which Judi or I forgot):

: Red Bow Tie
: New toothbrush
: Door magnets
: Long (e.g. 20') Ethernet cord. A six foot one doesn't cut it when the high speed Internet port is on the other side of the room from the desk.
:$1 bills - lots of them for tips, etc.

We're off to drive from Lake City Fl (near north border), to Naples FL (south on Gulf side). I'll catch up again tomorrow.

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Cap
Karyn or Nikki - did you make reference to Ender's Shadow? Is is any good? I don't think I've read it, and have a Border's Book Store gift card in my wallet. I've liked most of his other books.


I think that Karyn read it and I've always wanted to - I was surprised to see it offered in my son's reading club at school, marketed like a kids book...is it, Karyn?

I've read Scott Card's books about the women from the bible, they are AMAZING...I've read 2 of the 3 he's going to write - Rebecca and Sarah. After "The Red Tent" by Diamante, I've been looking for an experience like that one, but haven't found it yet...those two came close tho...

[Kabuli1]

Good morning! I woke up to the sound of snowplows! I hate that sound! Anyway I don't see any new precip, so maybe it was salt trucks and it's coming our way. Just let me out of here first thing Wednesday morning.

Wow, lots to respond to!

Yes I was very excited that "MY" movie won all awards it was up for. It's about time! I can't wait to hear the Oscar noms on Thursday - just hope just hope the rest of the world gives LOTR it's due!

Juli, your Mom's weekend sounded great, glad to see you picked up mu favorite expression: "the crack of doom"!! Don't even talk to me about operating on little sleep . . . . sleep? who needs sleep??? Last year when we cruised I couldn't sleep for the first three nights. I sure hope that's not going to be the case this time.

Oh, and Juli, are you suggesting I need to plan this meet & read???? Y'think I have some free time to do party planning? Renae???? I think this one is your baby!

Juli, I always wondered what they wore under kilts!

Cap, I hope you're enjoying yourself down where it's warm! "Ender's Shadow" is Bean's story and it takes place at the same "time" as "Ender's Game" but it's told from Bean's point of view. It's good.

Dean, don't desert us today! We need you!

Bobby, yes, the anchors in the design on the floors of the halls indicate which direction is which - just don't ask me whether blue points forward of if red does!

Mary Jo, wow, Lamont! That's such an easy distance from Midway. I have a good friend that lives there. I'm sure everyone groaned when you asked where I'm moving - they've had to put up w/ my whining for 145 pages! But to keep it short we're moving to Western Washington (state that is) and my DH, one of the Randys - the one that doesn't post - is already out there. So I'm packing the house w/ my DS#1 and his DF in the way; and my DD who is coming with us on the Magic is packing all her life to move to a friend's for a few months later to go to FL for college. So two days after we get back, the movers are coming; and a few days after that I'm driving across the country - leaving my kids behind! There - the short version!

The really good news is that with a little more cleanup and packing some small stuff, I'm pretty much done - to the point that Monday and Tuesday after we get back should be not too painful as far as packing goes. I think I actually have time to do lunch w/ friends and relax a bit. I've got a lot of garbage to get out today and quite a bit of cleaning and tidying - but the final pack out should go smoothly! I'm almost there . . . Remind me to NEVER do this again! (unless I'm moving to FL to retire!)

I'm so excited that we're all going to meet so soon!

Renae, I'm going to send you a pm!

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

Welcome to the 5 day Shuffle!!! For those of you who haven't started packing yet, it's a fast trot, soon to be a sprint to the finish line!!!:eek:

We're putting the finishing touches on our packing. I was even trying on clothes this morning before work!

Jami, Gail and I, along with Randy, Ann and JJ, will be in the same parks at WDW on Friday!!! Look for the Lime Green and Carribean Blue hats!!!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

Gary! :wave: I want to find yous guys on Friday! I want my hat!!!!! Come online soon and I'll im you Jill's NEW cell phone number. I'll be hanging around the computer for a couple hours. I will admit freely in front of everyone here, tho, that I will NOT go on Mission Space again! So if you don't mind, I'll wait outside or ride Test Track in the single line while I'm waiting for everybody! There are only a few rides I won't do and that's one of them. Done it three times and it got progressively worse for me. I LOVED it the first time. Everyone should try it once.

I've got some finishing touches to do on the FL/DCL packing but am oh so close to being done! I am so ready to boogie!
:jumping1:

:cool1: Karyn :cool1:

[dheller97]

5 days to go!

Important things left to do:
1. Don't miss the plane
2. Don't miss the plane
3. Don't miss the plane

Got the picture, eh?

[dizmomof2]

We're waiting for a big storm here today. It is supposed to hit sometime this afternoon. The kids are in schol and I'm hoping it waits until they get out. We're also supposed to get a big storm with ice and all on Friday. We fly out Friday. Can you feel the panic!!! Start thinking heat wave everyone! I will not miss that boat.:eek:

Now to start thinking about packing...:p

[Kabuli1]

Dean, I hope you post the final list tomorrow! I want a copy before I leave!

Thanks, Gary!

dizmomof2 - thinking very WARM thoughts for you! Nasty ice go someplace else (just not here)!

Karyn

[PrincessAuroraInBlue]

Originally posted by OKWMEMBER
Welcome to the 5 day Shuffle!!! For those of you who haven't started packing yet, it's a fast trot, soon to be a sprint to the finish line!!!:eek:
Geez, I've been so busy packing my room to go to THREE places (Washington, My new "home", and The cruise!) I have a pile of... well, STUFF shoved in the corner of my room but i haven't even begun to THINK about putting everything in plastic baggies yet!! I wonder if i'll have room for all 6 pairs of my shoes!! :confused: Anyway, i got a highlighting appt this morning and i also have to worry about getting my SENIOR PICTURES taken tomorrow afternoon... AHH!!! Everything's happening way too fast- at least i'm not in school anymore or i might self-combust!! Just today and Tomorrow left and then we leave!! Ahhhh, Florida: my home away from home!!

:cool1:See Ya, Kiddies!!:cool1:

[dheller97]

Yep, it is REALLY nasty here today and unfortunately, it is headed your way.

Karyn-I will post the list for the LAST time no later than tomorrow morning. Then it is time to see everyone face to face!! Yahoooooo

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[OKWMEMBER]

LES, it would be in your and my best interest for you to stay the heck out of here Thursday and Friday!!!:mad:

You're welcome, Karyn! I hope we meet up! :grouphug:

I'm with you, Dean! I'm not really on vacation until the wheels touch down in Orlando. Then I cellin' everybody!!!:chat: Can you hear me now? GOOD!!!!:sunny:

[KofPShannon]

Good morning all. Welcome back, Randy. Busy weekend. Lots of birthday parties.

I got the Costco snorkel gear! http://e4u.deltait.com.au/sport/sport17.gif


My back hurts from shoveling snow this morning. http://e4u.deltait.com.au/sport/sport27.gif No school for the kiddos. Supposed to have ice and freezing rain tomorrow and more snow forecast for my leave date, Friday. Yuch.

Shopping center catstrophe of the week...da da da dah...power outage!!! http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/crazy/322.gif No power, no heat, no heat, frozen pipes. I got my call about 8:15 last night. Thought I was going to actually squeak through a weekend without a problem. Spent the night with the police, the electric company, ALL THE TENANTS, the owner...my poor, patient DBF. I haven't told the owner yet that I will be unreachable on the ship (or $6.95/minute reachable.).

Since I've worked the last 3 weekends, the shooping center is letting me work from home today. That means, unless a tenant calls or there's another catastrophe, I can pack. http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/fam/fam21.gif I'll check in during the day.

[The4OfUs]

=/ That STINKS that there were more frozen pipe issues...we're expecting snow tomorrow/Weds, and then possibly some on Friday, but I'm thinking positive.

Hey, I'm trying to write up contact/itinerary info for family and friends, does anyone know what # someone would call if there were an emergency, to get through to me on the ship? I know I can call OUT, but can they call IN, and if so, what's the #???

Gold star on the forehead for anyone who can come up with that! :)

[dheller97]

Off comes the toque and you can plant that star right in the middle of my forehead: 1-888-DC-ATSEA.

whooooooooooooo, I AM the Man! http://emoticons4u.informationalot.com/cool/049.gif

[The4OfUs]

Thank you!! That's exactly what I was looking for!! :)

Of course, I'll warn everyone that it's expensive to call me that way...it's looking like I'll do the internet package so they can use email anyhow, if they really need me.

Peeking at the movie listing, looks like there's a few chick flicks playing that I plan on taking in...who's got the popcorn? Better yet, who's got the SnoCaps....mmmm...

[OKWMEMBER]

Awwwwwwwwwright, Dean!!!! MISTER 2400 POST!!!:hyper: :teeth:

Another Gold Star!!!

You rock, Dude!!!!:smooth:

[dheller97]

whooooooooooooo, I AM the Man! http://emoticons4u.informationalot.com/cool/049.gif

And I got number 2,400 - yeah! Give me two stars. And, only 100 more to go to reach our goal!!

[grandma_x2]

cold ice rain snow we got it all. hope we can get out on saterday. have to fly out of pitsburg. i read love stories love them. :sunny: hope for sun:wave2: got to go bed good night. cheryl ps for the list my dh is robin dd is karrie dsinlaw is bob boys are hunter and jacob db is ken dsinlaw sharon ken and sharon from wilson ny i am from hadley pa and karrie from buttler pa i am 45 dh 47 dd 24 dsinlaw 26 boys 1 and 3 db 43 sinlaw 46

[Cyberkashi]

Dh is on his way home with paint chips. We've hired our handyman to paint our hallways and housesit while we're out of town. He has done this for us the past eight years. And we feel better knowing someone is looking after the house.

:earseek:

[Cyberkashi]

...and dogs...

[Cyberkashi]

...and fish.

[KofPShannon]

Great idea combining painter and housesitter, Cyberkashi (Jami?).

Our snow looks like it is pretty much cleared off the roads, so I'm off to the grocery store. Have to take advantage of these days off.

Have the packing piles pretty much ready to go. It seems to get more difficult with each trip. It always seems like SO MUCH STUFF but when you get there, it seems like you don't have anything to wear.

[dheller97]

Thanks for the updates Cheryl. I think I will probably get the list posted yet this afternoon.

Nikki, did you see a movie list yet for the Magic? I haven't found anything. http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink31.gif

[The4OfUs]

Nope, no list yet, but I emailed them to ask...if they're as quick w/me as they were with you about the superbowl, then we'll be good to go.

Ya know, my family are "Survivor-a-holics"...what's the bet that we can't watch it on board after the Superbowl...cause that's on CBS. Ah well, I have my bestest friend in the whole wide world taping it for me...but it'd be fun to scream and yell at the TV when we see all those "baddies" from past Survivors return for more...

Go Rupert! Go Pats!!

[dheller97]

http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/mad/1106.gif From atop the soapbox:

I just realized that many of you will be leaving for Florida as early as today or tomorrow and probably won’t be able to be back on the boards. So, as this thread comes to a close, I just wanted to let you know how much fun it has been these past 6-8 months visiting with all of you. There have been a few of you that I have offended with my dry humor, speedo jokes or some of my smilies. Please know that if I did so, it was not intentional and accept my apologies, again. I would never intentionally want to upset those with whom I have become very close over these past months. There are some who are going through some very difficult times and I’m glad if I could occasionally bring a smile to their faces or just to let them know they are in the thoughts of many of us.

I have gained an incredible amount of knowledge about DCL and what to expect on our first ever cruise. I have always wanted to take a cruise and have jokingly said that I would when pigs fly. So, the first time I got on, the first avatar I saw was a flying pig. I knew then that this was the place for me.

So, there. It has all been said and now all that is left is getting there and then THE cruise. Have fun, be safe in your travels, and I look forward to meeting each of you on board. Thank you very much for allowing me to join you.

Now, I’ve got an image to maintain as a grumpy ol’ man whose speedo is probably too tight. So I will see you soon. DON'T BE LATE!

I’ll be the quite one who is conservatively dressed hiding in the corner hoping no one will notice him. http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/happy/044.gif

[shingle]

:bounce: :bounce: well guys were leaving for the airport tomorrow. We just want to say the excitement and fun you guys have generated on this forum has been great. hope you all have a safe journey and we look forward to meeting you on saturday, and to meeting gary and co for the illuminatins cruise on friday :wave: buy for now

eleanor roger dale and diandra:sunny:

[OKWMEMBER]

Well said, oh illustrious co-chair! All I can say is, what he said!!!

Gail and I also wish everyone good traveling weather and a safe trip on your way to the best cruise in known history!!!! Yeah!!
:bounce: :Pinkbounc

Woof, woof, woof! *Doing my best Arsenio Hall imitation*

Dean, I personally guarantee you're gonna have a good time on this cruise, along with all the other folks on this thread!!

Just a reminder, as you board the Magic look up to your left on the terrace. We just might be there!!! :teeth:

[dizmomof2]

I hope that everyone who is travelling in the next couple of days has fantastic weather. (well, atleast clear enough that they can get out!) Think of all of us who are still freezing at home waiting for the plane that leaves Friday (or for some others Saturday!) Have a wonderful precruise trip!

grandma_x2 I really hope and pray for good weather for you on Saturday! (I'll pray for you while I'm praying for me!):scared:

Personnally I read mystery/suspense. Love Mary Higgins Clarke!!:smooth:

[The4OfUs]

Safe trip to all!!

Dean, you made me cry! *sniffle sob*

;)

[dheller97]

http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/sad/014.gif Sorry for causing the water works in this cold weather, eh?

[kmc33]

Dean, that was so sweet what you wrote. I too have enjoyed "getting to know everyone" over the past months. I am really looking forward to meeting everyone on the ship! I am going to miss having this thread to come to, to brighten my day and put a smile on my face, after we return.

Thanks for taking the time to express your feelings and thoughts to us!
:sunny:

[The4OfUs]

LOL! No kidding, the tears will freeze when I walk outside in 10 mins and the wind chill hits me!! If I have frostbite on my cheeks when you meet me, it's YOUR fault! :tongue:

We're looking at ~4-8 inches of snow to celebrate my DS's birthday...I guess that works, everything is grey and dingy right now, let's brighten it up, right? The world is so much prettier with a fresh covering of snow...

...

Yes, I'm trying to find the silver lining, no laughing! :D

[kmc33]

I don't know if I can catch up on the thread. I tried to skim through. If it wouldn't take a ream of paper, I would print it out to re-read through the entire -- what page page are we on, 168?-- well lets call it 170+ pages, on the airplane ride down.

I can't believe it's almost time. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I am having anxiety about the weather. Tomorrow and Wed. are looking not so good still, Thursday better and then more snow on Friday!! :eek: :earseek: :eek: :earseek: Our plans were to work 1/2 day in the morning and then catch an early evening flight. Suddenly I feel like that's not enough buffer!!!!

Anyway, in skimming the pages I missed over the weekend, I have a few thoughts -- sorry, but I would comment on more things, but there was no time for notes!

Randy!!! Welcome back!! Glad to see they let you out! Take care of yourself.

Gary - The hats look GREAT!

Nikki - you got me thinking about a trip to Walmart for new pjs for the cruise!! Unfortunately, between the weather, packing, and work, I can't figure out when I can go.

Books -- I have enjoyed seeing some of the books that everyone is reading and/or bringing. I found one over the weekend that I thought looked cool. The Bone Island Mambo -- It's be Tom Corcoran and it's a mystery that takes place in Key West. I haven't read any of his other books, but thought I would give this a try for the cruise. Also got Chasing The Dime - Michael Connelly. I like his Harry Bosch novels, but this one is different. I do not read very fast, so chances are I won't get to the second one on the trip, but you never know.

Safe travels everyone!!! I can't wait to meet everyone. I hope to check in a couple times before we leave, but many are already going to be on their way. Best wishes, prayers and pixie dust to everyone during your travels.

[dheller97]

Truly a pleasure, Kim.::yes:: Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Nikki-Officially we got 5" about 35 miles from here and now winds gusting 25-35 mph is really kicking it around. When are you leaving? Are you going to be able to meet Cheri and I for a "soda pop" at the Hyatt? http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink32.gif

Jen-(dizmomof2) I'll keep my fingers AND toes crossed for you that you have no problems. Where are you flying out of?

shingle-get plenty of shut-eye on the plane as you cross the big puddle. Rumor has it that Gary and Gail are real party animals. :teeth:

[KofPShannon]

I've been packing all afternoon. Actually, mostly arguing with my kids :chat: about why they don't need 23 pairs of pants and 32 nail polishes for one week. And they will survive a week without a play station. Good grief. Did someone say you're not supposed to bring a travel iron? I can't possibly stuff all these clothes into one suitcase a piece and not expect to spend most of the cruise running back and forth from the laundry room to iron everything.

Dean - that was very well said. This forum has been a lot of fun. :laughing: I've never been in a chat environment before. I think my friends here think I'm crazy (ier) - :crazy: talking up a storm with a bunch of strangers. I feel like I know you all. Thanks for sharing your joys and sorrows and making me laugh out loud. Thanks for helping build up excitement about the cruise. ::yes:: This is my first ever cruise too, Dean.

Now, I'm not only looking forward to the cruise, but I'm looking forward to meeting all of you too.

To echo Dean, I hope everyone has safe, crisis-free trips. Stay warm the next few days. I'm looking forward to sharing a froofroo toast with all my new friends. :hug:

[photonut]

HI everyone,
I haven't been around much...had to shovel my way to the computer. :sunny:

I too am a bit intimidated by all of this bad weather...it seems to just keep coming and coming!!! We are in for a major ice and snow storm overnight tonight. Probably no school tomorrow which cuts down my alone time to get things ready to go. Oh well...will have to find something to entertain the kiddies!!

Just took my DD -7 to her first orthodontist appt. She is in for some major work due to her thumbsucking when she was younger. Yikes! May not be able to afford a cruise for next year after getting an estimate on the dental work...about $2000!!!!
And DS-6 also thumbsucked...the orthodontist is already smiling at the idea of having him as a patient next year!:mad:

I still have some last minute purchases to make for our trip but have not been able to get out to buy to them...I am really cutting it close now!
Maybe I can hitch a ride on a snow plow into town!!??:teeth:

Take care and I will probably check in tonight! I was to attend a high school rezoning meeting tonight however the snow may keep me in!

Everyone stay well and safe travels!!

[dheller97]

http://e4u.deltait.com.au/dressed/bek101.gif Blue light special:
OK, now that we have your attention, with the help of Barbara in getting this list organized for ease in finding each other, here is the LAST list that will be posted:

3:00 - 3:30 PM at Studio Sea on Deck 4 (mid-ship). This is right before the safety drill.
10:00 pm at the Promenade Lounge Deck 3

DIS MAGIC Cruise Team, 1/31/04
#2506 - The4OfUs (Monique “Nikki”), DH (Glenn), DD (Kelsey-11), DS (Tyler-10); from Westford, Mass area; Cell # 978-394-3249. LATE SEATING

26xx, dizdadof2 (Mike), DW (Isabel), DS (Max-6), DD (age 4) from Canada

#6032 - Juli, DH (Tony), DS (Peter-8), DS (John-8) from Waterford, Michigan area. EARLY SEATING.

#6074 - Cap (Cecil), DW - artistjudi (Judi), Friends (John & Jeannie) Friends DD (Courtney), DSIL (Ben), DGD (Ava - 3) from Canton, MI area; Cap & Judi’s Cell # 734-717-6986

#6134 - kabuli1 (Karyn), DH (Randy), DD-17 (Jill); from Chicago area; LATE SEATING

#6138 & #8594 - KofPShannon (Barbara), Boyfriend (Jim), DS (Conor-16), DD (Bridget-13) from King of Prussia, PA. LATE SEATING.

#6148 - dheller97 (Dean), DW (Cheri), DS (Matt-18); from Armour, SD. Cell # 605-770-9601. LATE SEATING

#6503 - abusymommy (Mary Jo), DH (Jim), DS (Paul-3 ½), from Chicago area. LATE SEATING.

#6558 - Bonkinthesota, DS-13 (Andrew), DD-12, from Minnesota

#6592 - Annie12345 (Ann), goofyaboutmickey7 (Randy), DD (Jaclyn-10), from Saskatoon, SK, Canada. EARLY SEATING.

#6605, 6607 and 6609 - grandma_x2(Cheryl), DH (Robin), DD (Karrie), DSIL,( Bob) DB (Ken), DDIL( Sharon), DGS (Hunter-3), DGS (Jacob-1); from Hadley, PA, Butler, PA and Wilson, NY areas

#7003 - OKWMEMBER (Gary), DW (Gail); from Erie, PA. Cell # 814-440-8645. EARLY SEATING.

#7092 - chickenlady (Janice), DS-6, DM, DBF (Best Friend); from Farmington, AR

#7119 - Kmc33 (Kim), DH (John), DS-(Luke-4 ½), DSis, DBIL, DNephew-5, DNiece-2 ½; from Pittsburgh, PA EARLY SEATING

#7514 - shingle (Eleanor), DH(Roger), DS-(Dale-13), DD-(Dee Dee-8); from Wales, UK

#7592, photonut (Annette), DH (Mark), DD (Laine-7), DS (Blake-5) from Windsor, Ontario area.

Deck 5, macrhea (Nancy), DS (Jim), DD-9, DD-3 and friends, 2 DD (9-11) and 2DGM from Ontario, Canada

Deck 5, dizmomof2 (Jen), DH (Steve), DD (Christina-9), DD (Stephanie-7)

6 staterooms on deck 7, forward and mid - jedokids (Jerry), DW (Dorie), DD (Stepanie), DD Stacie-16), DS (Bobby-16), Jerry’s DF (Bears), Jerry’s DM (Mary Jane), Jerry’s DSis (Sally), Her DH (John), Her DD (Ashley-16), Her Friend (Michelle-16), Jerry’s DSis (Paula), John’s Mom (Nancy), John & Sally’s Friends (Joe & Julie) from Dalzell, IL area.

#8076 - Cyberkashi (Jami), DH (Scott), DD (Jazi-7)

#8570 - airbusdrvr (Ken), DW (Dawn), DD (Megan-9), DD (Morgan-8) from Winston-Salem, NC area

dpuck1998, DW, DS-4, DS-3; from Vicksburg, MI

GinaAnn, DH, DS-6, DS-3, DSis, DNephew (6 mos), DMom, DStepdad; from Chicago area. LATE SEATING.

JonHM, DW, DS-3; from Chapel Hill, NC

mardal (Mark), DW (Stacy), DS (Taylor-8), DD (Tiffany-5), from Seattle, WA area

princessdisney, DH, DD-11, DS (22-months), from CA

Scott5150 (Scott), DW (Amy), DS (Lucas- 3 1/2), DD (Sarah-8 mos), DMIL (Joann); from Lancaster, PA

Steve&Lisa (Steve), DW (Lisa), DS (Luke-20 mos) from Ontario, Canada.

waltjr (Eric), DW - “auntrenae” (Renae), DFather, DMother and Nurse, DBrother and brother’s DW; from Idaho, Arizona and Orlando, FL areas. Cell # 407-739-7763. LATE SEATING.

1 BIG DIS-family comprised of 29 smaller families for approximately 137 friends and family total.

Speedo Team Captains - Gary, Dean, Cap, Randy
Party Planners: Karyn, Kim, Renae, Nikki, Dorie, Jami, Barbara
Team Cheerleaders - Gail, Cheri, Judy, Annie, Cheryl, Shingle, Gina
Toque Crew - Randy, Cap, Gary AND Toque Crew Advisor: Annette
Beer Tender - Juli

Watch out Disney, here we come!! http://e4u.deltait.com.au/sport/sport29.gif http://e4u.deltait.com.au/sport/sport29.gif http://e4u.deltait.com.au/sport/sport23.gif

[The4OfUs]

Whoo hoo! FINALLY, after years of being last because my maiden name started with "S" and now it starts with "T", I'm FIRST on the list!!

GREAT list, guys, thanks!!

[dizmomof2]

Thanks for the list Dean! What a lot of work!:D

Kabuli1 I just pm'd you.

Looks like a snow day for the kids tomorrow! Maybe DD will be able to finish her project!!!:cool1: As long as there is no snow on Friday we're fine.:smooth:

:earsgirl: :earsboy: princess: princess:

[PrincessAuroraInBlue]

Wow, i started packing finally!! Granted that i'm nowhere NEAR finished, but i blame that on the fact that i have to get my Senior pictures taken tomorrow... So i can't yet pack those clothes, shoes, makeup, and hair products... But yeah, we have a SIX AM flight coming up on Wednesday! I have an overnight visit @ Stetson U. before i cruise! The weather here is incredibly snowy and icy and windy... and just FREAKING COLD!! Just think warm and sunny thoughts, right?

Oh where, oh where could my sanity be?
Oh where, oh where could it be?
With my suitcase half full
And clothes scattered around
Oh where, oh where could it be?

[photonut]

Dean --Thanks for the great list and for taking the time to keep such great records...I nominate you as the official secretary!
Have we created a name for our not so little group? Something about speedos, froo froo drinks, toques and just plain craziness??

I look forward to meeting all of you on the cruise.

:cool2:

[Cyberkashi]

I don't read all that much fiction, and I haven't read Mary Higgins Clark, but I mention it because she lives near me and does book signings quite often in the local bookstore. I don't know her, but I understand that her work is quite popular.

[auntrenae]

Cap,
Welcome to sunny Florida! You are the first, so I hereby welcome you with my version of an umbrella drink, either a yummy fresh squeezed lemonade or a glass of milk, made any color you want, even chocolate! I do put funny straws in them too. Come on over!

It sounds like you want to be in on this impromptu reading party, who else wants to join in? It could be a lot of fun, very quiet, but loads of fun, punctuated with the occasional belly laugh!

Renae

[auntrenae]

Hey everybody,
As much as I'd like to plan this party, I'll just have to try to make it there. With us working our week around my D IL's, I don't know what we will be doing when. It would be better if someone else did the planning and roping off of the secret verandah. If we did it on an afternoon of a sea day, then it wouldn't be in the way of a Palo Brunch for anyone, and it won't mess up dinner plans. Other than that, I won't be much help. Sorry! Just let me know when and where, and I'll try to be there.
Renae

[photonut]

Renae --I would like to join in for the group read.
I will come with journal and book in tow!
Just let me know where and when!
Have a good night!

[dheller97]

Originally posted by auntrenae
Cap,
Welcome to sunny Florida! You are the first, so I hereby welcome you with my version of an umbrella drink, either a yummy fresh squeezed lemonade or a glass of milk, made any color you want, even chocolate! I do put funny straws in them too. Come on over!
Renae

Hey, what kinda party hall you running here, eh? Lemonade? Milk? You won't need an umbrella for those drinks - already rain diluted, humph, eh?. http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink14.gif

[auntrenae]

Now what made you think you had offended ayone? As far as I'm concerned, you made my day many times! BTW, I still need to know if that link you sent for the smilies is a good one or if they 'ad' you to death if you use them?

It's raining in Orlando now, I think so that it can get out of our system before this weekend. I can't wait to meet all of you on Sat.

THIS IS GOING TO BE SOOOOOOOO FUN!:Pinkbounc :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :teeth: :wave: :wave:

[auntrenae]

Dean,
You deserve a standing ovation for that list!:Pinkbounc Wow! That's a lot of work! We will all be eternally grateful.

For those of you leaving soon, we will pray that you get good weather for the flight and clean roads if you have to drive. I'll be here with my milk mustache waving from the roadside as you pull into Orlando. You can't miss me, as I look like a Welcome to Florida road sign...:tongue: :wave: :tongue:

Renae

[dheller97]

Hey, Renae-

I didn't mean to ignore you. It's just that old-timers disease I'm inflicted with, eh?

The site I use most often is www.emoticons4u.com. I haven't gotten a lot of popups ads from it. There is another one at click-smilies.com that is terrible for ads and pop-ups. I had to download spyware to get rid of the embedded codes. There is one more I have used called mysmilies.com that has a bigger assortment but not as many animated icons. It too has not left me with pop-ups.

Hope that helps.

[dheller97]

Originally posted by auntrenae
Dean,
You deserve a standing ovation for that list!:Pinkbounc Wow! That's a lot of work! We will all be eternally grateful.

Renae

Although my superhero talents are recognized the world over, http://e4u.deltait.com.au/dressed/bek031.gif I cannot take credit for this last list. Barbara did all of the hard work in sorting out the stateroom numbers, putting them into order, and then alphabetically listing the remainder of the names. Thanks, Barbara http://e4u.deltait.com.au/dressed/bek134.gif

[KofPShannon]

Aww shucks, Dean. :blush: You're so sweet. You really did all the work. I just copied and pasted what you already had put together. You went to all the trouble of getting everyone's information together. You really are the superhero compiler. :smooth:

Our weather forecast is pretty iffy the rest of the week too. Looks like lots of the wet stuff :umbrella: in various formats. The bright side is that we'll all appreciate those blue skies, warm air and tropical breezes a lot more when we get there.

[Annie12345]

Hi everyone - we are leaving on Wednesday, so this will likely be the last time I post (otherwise I will miss the plane because I'll be busy reading all the great posts!!!) Randy and I are looking so forward to meeting all of you - you have all become friends over this past few months, and it will be great to spend some time together in person (although the virtual parties were great and perhaps we can carry on with them after the cruise!!) Thanks for putting together the list, Dean and for being a super co-chair of this thread... Gary, you did a mighty fine job, too!!!

Jami and dizmomof2 - I LOVE Mary Higgins Clark...

See you all on Saturday (some of you on Friday), safe travels to everyone!!!

Ann::MinnieMo

[macrhea]

Hi everyone,

I have been pretty quiet but I have been keeping up with the posts. I think for my job security it is good that I only discovered this board in the last week because I got hooked pretty quickly.

You are all such good friends already... I hope to catch up to you guys on board and be included....: :wave:

When I showed my DH the list and the different posts he thought I was crazy...Internet meetings.....I think I scared him LoL....

Well my dear southern neighbors, let me tell you that any pre-conceived ideas you may have about the weather in Canada would be totally accurate today. 45 cm that's about 20" of that white stuff with winds strong enough to shake my van, visibility is almost at 0. It's freaking cold eh!

I am panicking about packing. My god this cruising thing is a bit more challenging than resort life. Formal, casual,.....

I bought DH a "froufrou" drink shirt....I'll fit right in. I, on the other hand, will be happy to get into something that fits.

I am an avid reader too. My favorite authors are Meave Binchy and Jeffrey Archer. And I have a big weakness for hot romance novels too.

Well, we fly out on Friday morning....very early....too early as far as I am concerned.

One last question. What is a good night to book for Palo, I mean what or which restaurant should I not care to miss?

See Saturdays cruisers

[abusymommy]

Dean and Barbara,

Thanks for the outstanding list! It will help us to find you guys when we get onboard. I've only been on these boards for a short time, but what a great group of people you all are. Thanks for making me feel welcome!

Best wishes for safe travels for everyone. Let's pray that none of us get snowed in. We'll see you all when we board. I think that we are supposed to be looking for someone from the DIS boards as we board. Anyone rememebr who we were supposed to meet?

If we miss you all, we will see you at the gathering at 3pm.

Mary Jo

[dheller97]

Hi, Mary Jo-

When you board, look up to your left and Gary and Gail will be on the terrace welcoming our group. If Cheri and I get there in time, and after we make our own ressies, we will join them to wave at our new friends as they board.

Nice to see you back, macrhea. Look forward to meeting you on board!

Annie, have a safe journey and keep a close eye on Randy. Can't afford to be one short on our speedo and torque teams.

[dizdadof2]

Cap

20 foot ethernet cable? Can you get high speed right in the room?

Thank you for the phone number and rate. Saves me posting the question.

Have to start packing, leaving Wednesday in case the weather gets bad.

dizmomof2 (Jen) - call me if your up.

Thank you for the list. Picked up some light green micky colour samples from Home Depot - they were all out of the true lime green mickey sample? Who would paint with that ?

Mike

[goofyaboutmickey7]

everybuddy have safe travels see you all on the ship. Arrrggghhh Randypirate:

[macrhea]

Jen have just sent you a pm.

[macrhea]

This frenchie thinks Tuque.

[Juli]

Once again, I'm up late before a travel day. Pretty much everything is all packed. Need to write some addresses down for postcards, put in some loose ends. Thank goodness I'm reading the board tonight. I suddenly realized that I forgot to pack the little guys dress shirts, ties, and jackets! I bet I was subconciously hoping I could then order them tuxes. Oh well. Better save the $$ for frou-frou drinks.

I made a concious decision to overpack and it feels really good. Usually, I say I'm packing light and get all worked up about what to eliminate. I just sat there looking at it and thought, I don't want to think about this (ala Scarlet O'hara), I'll just pack it all. Phew, I feel so much better.

Reading Rendevouz - once I'm away from home I bet I could think of this a bit more. I'm not sure what free time I actually have b/c we already booked things on the sea days via the R.E.A.S. (Remember the code? - Romantic Escape at Sea for the new folks). So, I'm hedging on a committment here...just saying I'll think about it once I'm on the plane. If it doesn't come together before Saturday would everyone be ok with a message on their phone with a day and time?

Well, better get to bed. I'll be able to check in from the in-laws.

Juli

P.S. Didn't really have time to respond to all the great discussions. Hope everyone has a safe journey. Thanks so much to the co-chairs and friends that put together the list for us, organized get togethers, and kept us going the last few months. Looking forward to meeting everyone. I will definitely be wearing Lime Green when boarding the ship!!! Sure that will make it easy.

:teeth:

[photonut]

Okay I am up way too late doing laundry.
Here is a little Canadian humour for you all! enjoy and safe travels to the many of you that are on your way tomorrow (Wed.)


Three men were traveling and happened to meet at a bar in Ohio. One man
was from Texas, one from Florida and one from Canada. They got acquainted and started talking about their problems with their wives.

The guy from Texas began by saying, "I told my wife clearly that from now on
she would have to do all of the cooking. Well, the first day after I
told her, I saw nothing. The second day I saw nothing, but on the third day
when I came home from work, the table was set, and a wonderful dinner was
prepared with wine and even dessert."

Then the man from Florida spoke up "I sat my wife down and told her,
that from now on she would have to do all the grocery shopping and all
of the house cleaning. The first day I saw nothing. The second day I saw
nothing.
But the third day, when I came home, the whole house was spotless, and
in the pantry the shelves were filled with groceries."

The fellow from Canada was married to a woman who had grown up in Canada all her life.
He sat up straight on the bar stool, pushed out his chest
and said. "I gave my wife a stern look and told her, that from now on she
would have to do the cooking, shopping and house cleaning. Well, the first
day I saw nothing. The second day I saw nothing. But by the third day, I
could see a little bit out of my left eye."

:rotfl: :rotfl:

[auntrenae]

Barbara,
Thanks loads for helping Dean get this list together! You did more than you are admitting to, and we appreciate it. It will help us to navigate all the hallways trying to get the red ties on the right doorknobs.... he he he...

Dean, thanks for the smilie link. It will come in handy.

To whoever said the lime green paint chips were gone, I bet it's all DIS'ers, we used them on our last 2 cruises and we weren't the only ones wearing them! I'll be wearing my big pin with the paint chip from last time, so you can recognize me.

It looks like there will be very few of us left in a couple of days, I'm always the last one posting because I don't have to travel far. It's just one of the perks of living here! Anyone who wants to move, I can tell you that it's the best thing we ever did!!!

ttfn, Renae

[auntrenae]

Annette,
Wow, you gave me a laugh at 2am! That's saying something::yes::
I have a sister who married a Canadian, and he had his hands full with a Washingtonian, just about the same way too.:eek:
I guess I'll try to get some sleep, I don't have to 'work' tomorrow, just work on my packing, clean the house, do laundry.... just the usual. Thank heaven we get a week with nothing usual!!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[dheller97]

Hi ho, hi ho, there's only 4 to go!!

Good morning!

Here we go again. Wow, is it cold today. Air temp -15 with a very BRISK wind from the north. If it don't warm up some I'll have to get a robe to wear over the speedo.

Have a great day everyone.

Dean

[Kabuli1]

Guess I'm the first up this morning!

At this moment I'm looking at more to do than I think I have ever had to do in one day.

dismomof2 - count the three of us in - I'll pm you.

Dean, a few pages back you so eloquently expressed how much this group has meant to you and I couldn't agree more. Over the past 6 1/2 months this group has become my family. Gary and Gail have become aunt and uncle to a couple of my kids! I know that a week of dining with Dean and Cheri and Matt will result in a lifelong friendship that I am looking forward to w/ huge anticipation. The last 4 months have been the most stressful ever in my life, but I've had this place to be at home and to relax and laugh. I honestly don't know what I would have done without all of you.

Like others of you, I'm thrilled that tomorrow morning I'm flying out of here and after I thaw out for a couple days, we're going to meet and be together for the best cruise ever! BUT I'm sad that this fellowship here will be ending. There are a couple solutions - we can move our gang to the community board and keep this up . . . OR you could all sign up for the 10-day Christmas cruise . . .OR we can all sign up (on board) for another cruise next winter. If we do the last, we can be right back on here the very next week and keep the conversation going! We just need to know what date we're doing next! Suggestions?

Anyway, I'll help w/ the book thing - talk to me at the meet, or look for me w/ Gail and Gary waving from the balcony on the left when you walk in.

I will be toward the front of the line - I will be in ALL LIME GREEN (t-shirt and capris) and Jill will have a lime green shirt on. We will have our Gary/Gail Special Hats on. Dean, Cheri and Matt - I'm saving you a space in line, find me!

One last thing: looking out the window today, I'm greeted by all white everywhere! But the forecast for tomorrow morning is cold and clear. Nikki, you nailed it!

Once I leave, I don't know when I can check in again. Maybe Jill can from Stetson. If you're there when we are and we'll be in the parks Thurs afternoon and Fri you can reach ou cell phone: 630/379-8214. (I'll edit that out before I leave tomorrow so write it down now!)

I'll be checking in today from time to time. Have a GREAT day of prep or travel or if you're already there - ENJOY!!!!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by dheller97
Hi, Mary Jo-

When you board, look up to your left and Gary and Gail will be on the terrace welcoming our group. If Cheri and I get there in time, and after we make our own ressies, we will join them to wave at our new friends as they board.


Hey Dean, are we taking the bus together Saturday morning? Beat ya there!! *snicker*

One last thing: looking out the window today, I'm greeted by all white everywhere! But the forecast for tomorrow morning is cold and clear. Nikki, you nailed it!

*PHEW* I always stunk at that forecast thing...I wanted to do research, you know...fly into hurricanes, that sort of thing...but I got one right! WHOO HOO!! Gold star for me...

*applies gold star to forehead*

I'm going out with a friend tonight, and then heading home to wrap presents for Tyler's birthday tomorrow morning. My baby is turning 10. That's SO upsetting, and I don't really know why. Then I'm packing tomorrow night and working 1/2 day Thursday, to get the final stuff going Thursday afternoon, get the dogs to the "pet resort" (I kid you not), get the crabs and fish to the neighbors, get a manicure and pedicure with DD as a special "girls only" evening, and then try to get to bed by...oh...SEVEN PM because we have to leave at approximately 3:30am to get to Boston for checkin!!! AUGH!!

Oh...and snow...tonight thru tomorrow...fun fun. *sigh*

[Kabuli1]

Nikki, I have to leave at about 3:30 am tomorrow - it's brutal! I'll be thinking of you Friday morning. Wait a minute! No I won't I'll be SLEEPING at that time Friday morning:p ! I'll think about you tomorrow morning when I'm doing the same thing you will be doing, ok? Actually Friday morning Randy flies into Orlando at 6:30am from Seattle so, I'll be up pretty early picking him up.

It's just snowing and snowing here! What a miserable day.

I'm going to watch the Oscar nominations in about 1/2 hour then I have to get going w/ all the things that must be done today.

Karyn

[Cyberkashi]

I thought we were getting down to Disney early by leaving on Thursday, but was I surprise. Looks like most of you folks will take off long before us.

Well, I'll be checking the board today and tomorrow and give my 2 cents worth to keep up the trickle on the thread. Don't know if we can make 2500 without you all, but we can give it a shot.

[kmc33]

Good morning! -- Here's to 2500!

Safe travels to everyone, and especially those of you who are leaving tomorrow.

We are not leaving until Friday evening, so I will check in again when I can.

[airbusdrvr]

We will leave tomorrow morning and head for Orlando . Will be at the Polynesian till Saturday morning . See you there on Saturday :wave: :wave:

[Annie12345]

Here I am, posting one last time before we leave... I just had to tell you that we woke up to -51 outside... of course, nothing is shut down, because they haven't caught on to that idea here... who would think that when it's that cold, maybe people want to stay inside... So, do you think we made the right decision travelling at this time of year? I mean we could stay here and freeze, or go cruisin and bask in the hot glorious sun... what do you think?

take care all, and see you soon...

[Annie12345]

I forgot to mention that I received the following message from our TA last night:

"Effective January 31, 2004, DCL has implemented the following policy: All men over the age of 40 are required to wear a speedo and toque in all public areas of the Disney Magic at all times. Failure to do so will result in the ship's staff having the ability to refuse service if they so wish."

WOW! The people at Disney DO read these boards....

TTFN

Ann

[dizdadof2]

We will be heading down to the AKL tomorrow AM - early.

More snow today, seems like I have been shovelling all week. Bring on the sand.

Kabuli1 - we'll see you with the rays!

Off to start packing. Starting to feel the pressure. The kids are home - snow day, school cancelled.


Mike

[KofPShannon]

Good morning cruisers! We're leaving right after work on Friday. The weather's not looking good for today, ice and freezing rain. http://e4u.deltait.com.au/dressed/bek154.gif But Friday's forecast now only says light snow. Yippee!

I saw dizdad's question about an ethernet cable. Is there internet access in the rooms? http://www.techhelpers.net/e4u/comp/comp03.gif

Those Costco snorkel sets are very nice. http://e4u.deltait.com.au/sport/sport24.gif With tax, they're about $40. They have their own cute litle backpack. The snorkel tubes (whatever you call them) close when you go under water. That's great for us swimming-challenged individuals that keep forgetting when you're supposed to breathe in and when you're supposed to breathe out, thus inhaling huge quantities of water at the wrong time. I picked mine up on Sunday afternoon and they had a couple cases. By Monday night, they were down to about 6 left! Amazing. With all this snow, you would think most people wouldn't even look at them.

I can't remember who's the panicked packer, but I'm getting there. I was reading my packing tips list last night and was surprised at how many items I forgot to put in the suitcases. Sigh http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/sad/1012.gif, back to the grocery store tonight. DS has developed a cold. He has allergies and his Dad has 2 cats. Every time he visits him after an extended absence, he gets cold symptoms. They usually develop into a bronchial or sinus infection within a week. Another big sigh. Do they let people on the ship if they're coughing and blowing their nose? http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/sad/533.gif

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by KofPShannon
I saw dizdad's question about an ethernet cable. Is there internet access in the rooms? http://www.techhelpers.net/e4u/comp/comp03.gif


Not yet. I think it'd be amazing if they had that, or wireless throughout the ship......

Can't be far off!!

[OKWMEMBER]

We're not leaving until Friday morning!!! *whimper*:(

OK, the hats are all packed!!! I have 4 (four) (IV) (quatro) extra hats, 2 (two) (II) (dos) Lime Green and 2 (you get the drift by now) Carribean Blue. They will be available to the first four people who want one that find me on the Magic, $9 (cheap!) each. Some assembly required, batteries not included, void where prohibited, Member FDIC.

Safe trips to everyone leaving today!!!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Gary-We're not leaving until Thursday so we'll be here a couple of more days to help build that final post number. Got the cruise all paid for now I gotta work to afford the boat drinks, umbrellas, souveniers, etc., etc., etc.....

Have a GREAT day!

[jedokids]

Good morning everyone-

I hope everyone has a safe trip! We are not flying out until Sat. morning-- so hold the boat for us!!! We will be praying for no snow in Chicago that day!

I wanted to thank everyone for all the great posts on the board! I feel like we are a big family and it has become everyday conversation in my house-- "Did you see what Dean wrote?" or "Did you see that Gary & Gail took in Karen's kids?" or "I think everyone is really getting excited now!" I feel like we already know you and its like having pen pals! This has been a daily or twice daily addiction for us -- to get caught up on the posts! I can't wait to meet you all in person! Thanks!

Please save us some umbrella drinks, some beers for DH, some Palo reservations and some spa reservations until we get on the boat!

[Cyberkashi]

Annie your reprint of the new Disney rules was a RIOT!!! ROTFL.

-- Jami

[dheller97]

Whew, I was beginning to worry, Jami .......

[KofPShannon]

Jami - what new Disney rules? I want to ROTFL :rotfl: too! I don't think I saw Annie's new rules. But then, sometimes to catch up, I speed read through the posts and miss stuff.

Bobbie - you'll have to tell Conor that he won't need to bring his playstation, that there will be plenty to do. He's got the big pout http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/sad/1381.gif going because I vetoed it coming along.

[goofyaboutmickey7]

It Is Frigging cooooold here today -51 with wind chill, cant get out of here fast enough, hoping all airports are on time no delays etc. take care everybuddy and see you soon! Arrrggghhhh Brrrrr Randy pirate:

[dheller97]

Originally posted by Annie12345
I forgot to mention that I received the following message from our TA last night:

"Effective January 31, 2004, DCL has implemented the following policy: All men over the age of 40 are required to wear a speedo and toque in all public areas of the Disney Magic at all times. Failure to do so will result in the ship's staff having the ability to refuse service if they so wish."

WOW! The people at Disney DO read these boards....

TTFN

Ann

Barbara-This is what Annie posted earlier. I really did know it was just a joke. (It was, wasn't it, Annie, eh?)

[Butterfly2]

To All,
It is nice that you have all enjoyed Dean so much, because he has had a lot fun communicating with all of you and is so looking forward to this cruise and meeting all of you. :D
Will be fun sharing the dinner table with Karen, Randy amd Jill,
and hope also that we form a long lasting friendship.:sunny:
It wasn't as cold here as many of you had this morning, -15, but Boy, those days on the beach are sounding very good. :Pinkbounc
I got all but the dressy stuff packed, and worried that one bag might be over the weight limit, but Dean weighed it and it is okay. Have safe trips down, and look forward to meeting you all. :wave2: Cheri

[dheller97]

OK, it's official, the boss has declared us packed. Let's see, if I counted right there is 4 suitcases for me, 2 for Cheri, and a carry-on for Matt's CD player. Yep, we are READY!

[KofPShannon]

Thanks Dean. I had a hard time explaining that dress code at dinner last night. DD Bridget was talking about all her green clothes and asked DS Conor what he had that was lime green. He looked down at his navy blue shirt and said, "This is as lime green as I get."

DBF Jim wanted to know if he could wear his suspenders with his speedo?

[dheller97]

Barbara-Suspenders with the speedo is acceptable dress for the formal nite.

Where is everybody? Sniff, sniff...... Yep, I used my Right Guard today. Everybody can't be gone yet, the lights are still on.

[The4OfUs]

I'm still here! Work is just AWFUL right now, my boss only returned from maternity leave last week and she's piling on the projects "to be done before you leave"... *sigh* I'm stressing big time about that, and packing, and little things like Ty's birthday tomorrow.

I could really use one of those froo-froo drinks please... *sigh*

Oh, and I'm warming up the shovel, cause tomorrow morning does not look fun. :(

[Kabuli1]

I'm here, Dean! Not gone yet, not packed yet! Is it too soon to start packing? It's still snowing - totally nasty out right now.

So much left to do, but I'm heading up now to try to finish at least the cruise stuff!

Karyn

[KofPShannon]

Think it's just you and me, Dean. I'm probably going to leave early because of the forecasted freezing wet stuff. And tomorrow looks like another work from home day. Yippee!

[dheller97]

:smooth: Bosses, hmpfffff.

Precip has left us - just cold and a bit breezy now. Sorry, I just felt I had to share one last storm with you before we left. But, it will be out of the way by the time everybody leaves. Then, all you have to worry about is getting to the airport without spilling your froofroo drinks.

I've got a snow blower - I would come help you move some of it. But, i got this back problem, ya' know what I mean, Vern?

[The4OfUs]

Gee, thanks Dean, you're SOOooo generous!! :rolleyes:

I have a snowblower too...

*points to pile of stuff on TOP of said snowblower*

It's over there. But it doesn't work. And no one thought to fix it before...you know...um...winter...

*sigh*

:crazy:

[OKWMEMBER]

Yo Dean!!! Still here, man!!!

Old Man Winter has been working overtime here today. Ice, snow, sleet, freezing rain, the whole nine yards! I'm here at work, though. What a guy, huh?:rolleyes:

We're 95% packed, just little stuff left.

Personally, I like the knew dress code. But I'm wierd like that, just so you know.:crazy:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

Time to get out Randy's cruise video from last year and get fired up!!!

[KofPShannon]

Karyn - I can't imagine packing to move and coordinating that whole effort while taking my daughter to look at colleges AND going on a vacation. You must be SuperWoman!!!

I packed most of our stuff yesterday for a Friday night departure. Still have lots of things to pick up, like night light bulbs, film and cash for tips.

[goofyaboutmickey7]

I think once our group goes on the Magic It will never be the same and hopefully neither will we. Long lasting friendships for sure Eh! Arrrrrggggghhhh Randypirate: Brrrrrrrrr

[dheller97]

Whew, I was beginning to think I was left all alone. That would not be a good idea. Too many sharp objects around and doctor said I should stay away from those things. :crazy:

Be vewwy, vewwy careful going home tonite.

[OKWMEMBER]

Dean, Mappoint.com says it only 1113 miles to Armour from Erie!
We could stop at your place on our way to see Randy and Ann in Saskatoon. What a concept!!! 17 hours and we're there! A day trip!!! The Focus is cringing in the parking lot as we speak. Come on, ya big wuss, you can do it!!!:hyper:

[dheller97]

Top speed on my snowblower is 2 mph. White stuff would all be melted by the time I got there!

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Hey Guys will p___ yellow pass for lime green? I sure hope so. alls I know is that it matches black speedos, So Annie tells me. Arrrrgggghhhh Randypirate: eh

[dizmomof2]

I'm still here too!

Okay.. Christina's MAJOR geography project is just about done, we haven't even LOOKED at the french project. Steph's reading is started, mathsheets on there way..driveway is shovelled AGAIN! (it's still snowing so I don't know why I bother) and sometime soon I should probably start to pack. WWWAAAHH!:crazy2: I need a vacation to get ready for my vacation!

Just three more days, just three more days, just three more days... everybody together now..just three more days..:crazy:

[PrincessAuroraInBlue]

Originally posted by KofPShannon
DD Bridget was talking about all her green clothes and asked DS Conor what he had that was lime green. He looked down at his navy blue shirt and said, "This is as lime green as I get."
That's hysterical!http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/happy/445.gif

[PrincessAuroraInBlue]

Originally posted by dizmomof2
Christina's MAJOR geography project is just about done, we haven't even LOOKED at the french project. Steph's reading is started, mathsheets on there way..I need a vacation to get ready for my vacation!

Wow, my DP's never helped me with any of MY projects growing up!! On our last cruise, i got so incredibly far behind in my classes that my grades dropped sigificantly- DM was not pleased, but i'm convinced it was worth it! At least you're going at the beginning of a semester (or quarter...?) instead of almost near the end! Just think, it'll seem like no time and they'll all be graduated like me http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/party/fest31.gif And then you get to take everyone on a Graduation cruise... like me!!!

[dizdadof2]

Just came in from shovelling again. As dizmomof2 said, it's still snowing.

Flight is still scheduled on time tomorrow at 7:15 AM - Minus 2 hours for security, 1.5 hours for the regular 30 minute drive. Packing still left to do.....so much for sleep.

Are there hair dryers in the cabins? (for Isabel, I don't have enough to worry about)

With the snow day - no school - I managed to get all of Max's projects done with him - no homework on the boat

:bounce:

Mike

[dheller97]

Wow, Mike! You better leave now, dude! Sounds like you are going to cut it close. :moped:

Far as hair dryers, I understand (from someone else who actually has hair to worry about) that it is more of a hair warmer. If you need it dry it is better to bring your own.

Drive carefully, and hope to see you on the ship.

[Kabuli1]

Barbara, I am no superwoman! I am barely hanging on to my sanity here! AND I've had some wonderful helpers - friends and family that have supported me thru this. Funny thin is that I completely forgot to go to the Church Council meeting last night, and I'm the clerk - have to take minutes, you know! Oops! Maybe I have a bit too much on the brain! I had to put on sackcloth and ashes and abjectly apologize to the pastor this morning when I finally remembered! lol!

Dean, have you figured out who's going to the the last one standing on this thread. Y'think Renae?

You know what? I think we did it! The house is good to go - a day or so of last minute stuff and it can go right on out the door! Unbelievable! Who'da thunk it?

I have completely mislaid Randy's speedo - I hope he took it to WA with him!

I think I need to book my car. I'll check in later!

Have fun storming the castle!

Karyn

[Juli]

We made it to Florida!

Our plane left Flint late and we missed our connection in Atlanta. We were a couple of hours late, but we are here!

It's cold here according to my in-laws. 65-70 the next two days. Ha-Ha we say. Go back to Michigan if you want to see cold!

Karyn & Jill - we drove past the Stetson exit on the way down from Tampa today. I wish I could come back up and see you tomorrow. It's probably 2 hours away or so. I've heard good things about the school and you can't beat the weather. Have a great trip tomorrow and enjoy your visit.

3:30 must be the magic number for travel. We go up at 3:30 today and left at 4:00am. It's brutal, but no one is on the road and there is no line at the airport. I am now beat and hope to get to bed soon and sleep in tomorrow.

Nikki - how much can I pay you to snag a hat from Dean for me when you are on the bus! Otherwise, I'll be tackling any guy in lime green that I see in the terminal.

BTW - Unless it is 90F out on Saturday, I'll be wearing a lime green shirt and a lime green jean jacket. I have chin length brown hair with highlights. The big give away with us is the two boys close in age and Peter wears glasses. John is a lot bigger than Pete even though they are the same age. John always wears orange and I'm sure he'll be wearing orange on Saturday.

Hope to check back in soon.

Juli

[Juli]

Nose to the keyboards guys!

Juli

[Juli]

We did something we've never done before, we packed a "junk" bag. Snorkel gear, glow stuff, laundry bag, hats....kind of like the junk drawer or shelf at home. I had a bunch of stuff on the bed and I told DH to pack it. But then I couldn't remember what was there! Oh Joy! It will be like Christmas when I open it.

Juli

[dheller97]

Hey, Gary! I think Karyn is regaining her senses. She came up with a good point. So, my esteemed co-chair, a nomination for official light putter-outter has been made in nominating auntrenae. It is now on the floor for further discussion.

Since she is a resident of Orlando, and the most likely to be the last to leave for the ship as well as the host for our Friday night party, it would be the most convenient for her to turn out the lights, make sure the water is off, put out a trail of bread crumbs for any of us who might want to check back after we return.

Any further discussion on the proposed resolution before the co-chairs?

Save me an umbrella drink, Juli!!!!!

[Juli]

You know what would frustrate you efficient packers out there? What I'm looking at on the floor right now. I packed my kids duffle with all the stuff they'd need at Grandma & Grandpas on top. I should have told them it was set up this way. Grandma took them swimming while DH and I went for a walk. When I got back, they had dumped the whole thing out. All their slacks for dinner on the cruise, all their shirts, underwear, everything! And there it sits. I think I'll just go to bed and repack it in the morning. Geez, it never ends!

Oh well, I'm in Florida! I'm going on the Disney Cruise! I'm ok with this! Somebody bring me a fruity drink!

Juli

[Kabuli1]

Oh wow! I had a good idea? Oh, cool! Yup, I think it's going to be Renae!

Juli, I'll see Gary before Nikki does! how many hats you want? did you reserve them or do you want the extras?

I'm so tired I'm seeing double and I haven't had an umbrella drink yet and it's only 6 pm! Almost done...keep breathing that's the secret, keep breathing . . .

Karyn

[Kabuli1]

we're almost there! 2500 is only two away now!

Karyn

[Juli]

I second Renae as the official Light Putter Outer. This is ecspecially fitting as she is a CM living in the land of the Mouse! And is most likely the best dancer of the bunch and will wiggle her chair over to that switch with an incredible amount of style and grace.

I will refrain from posting again as I would really like to see someone who's never had the honor of a milestone post get the great 2500!

Beside, I must comingle with the in-laws for a bit.

See you real soon.::MickeyMo

Juli