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

[Kabuli1]

Ok, ok, I'll dance a little! The cruise is such a reward, such a prize for what we're going to be doing in the meanwhile!

We had a nice quick trip to Lexington, KY. I'm such a proud mom watching my son perform! I wish we could bring him as well on the cruise - but that will have to wait till the 12/18/04 10 cruise. They frown on kids taking a week out of school when they are in college, imagine that! At my insistence, Miss Jill applied to UKy (mostly cause the application was so simple) and has been accepted. She swears she won't go there, but if she doesn't get busy w/ the apps for the places she is interested in, she'll be going there by default. That's ok w/ us, only one place to visit. Still don't know where our eldest will land when he finds a job - hopefully out west.

Got a job interview today for a part time, temp job till the end of January. I gotta get ready, oh, and there are still boxes to pack and rooms to get ready!

Dancing today!

Karyn

[kmc33]

I've got on my dancing shoes!!!

Welcome back Karyn -- you're not moving to Lexington now, are you? ;) We saw what happened the last time you took a weekend trip. Good luck on your interview!

Have a good weekend everyone! Get out your dancing shoes and fire up the blender!!! :teeth: :sunny:

:jumping1:

[OKWMEMBER]

Where are you, Dean? Let's get dancin'!!!:cool1:

You,too, Ann!!!:Pinkbounc

[dheller97]

I'm baaaaaack!

DW had surgery yesterday and family always comes first, especially when it is your best friend.

But, now I'm doing the double digit dance and kicking up the heels as high as an old guy can. So far, that's about a sixteenth of an inch. Here's a little food for thought:

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. "
~Frank Sinatra
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"When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading."
~ Henny Youngman
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:jumping1: Have a good weekend!
Dean

[Kabuli1]

Bumping this up from page three! :jumping2:

Everybody too busy dancing to post? :cool1:

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Karyn

[Kabuli1]

Another bump! Where is everybody? At least I've got an excuse!

Dean how's the DW? Feeling better?

Anybody want to come out here and spend a few days packing boxes with me? I've got a nice wine collection that we could make quite a dent in! You don't need to be totally sober to pack! And we could plan all the fun things we're going to do on the Magic!

Can you tell I'm getting desperate!

Karyn

[dheller97]

Good Morning!

Thank you for asking, Karyn. DW is MUCH better. I know what you mean about everybody in hiding. Maybe they don't want to be associated with a bunch of happy Disney drinkers, huh?

How's Jill holding up with all of the stuff going on? Matt's doing much better. We got him a new Sunfire so he's got wheels again and actually looking forward to the cruise.

If you come across your ressy numbers, let me know, please. Then I'll call and talk to them about joing your table for dinner.

Gary! Time to chime in, it is your turn. Not laid up with double-digit-itis, are you?

Have a good week, all!

Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

Sorry team!!! I was on the road with my parents today!

Hang in there, Karen!:crazy:

Dean, I never drink a drop! Or, is that drop a drink?

I will definately be trying some new boat drinks on this cruise.:boat:

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

Dean, I'm glad DW and Matt are both feeling better. Wow, second new car in such a short time! Same color? Has he gotten his college apps done yet? I can't get Jill to write her "personal statement" she's claiming writer's block and hasn't gotten anything on paper for three weeks now! That's ok, she's been accepted at UKy (where her big bro is) - I don't mind visiting only one campus! But she wants a school in Florida - well, chickidoodle, ya gotta get that essay done!

Gary, I was missing you too! I don't have time to be here - but one needs a ray of sunshine in the midst of all the chaos.

"Double digititus!" That was too funny, it really made me smile. What are the symptoms?

Boat drinks! I want a boat drink!

In-laws (bless them) are coming today to help w/ some of the projects, gotta get ready for them!

Karyn

[dheller97]

Bump from page 3!

Karyn, we're just getting started now on our essay. Looks like he'll be staying in South Dakota at Northern State. We'll make formal application over the weekend. We went with him two weeks ago and toured the campus, met some of the professors, and he had lunch with some female friends while we ate with the tour guides. Yep, think he has the college itinerary down pat.

This is my first exposure to "double-digit-itis" so looked it up in the Goofy unabridged medical encyclopedia. It says that the person books a special event months in advance of when they really want to take a vacation. Then, they bet that they are going to get sick enough they can't go and buy insurance so they can get their money back. When the planner is 99 days, 23 hours and 59 seconds from the scheduled departure date, it is required that they start to act like a fool, jumping up and down, yelling and screaming that they have reached double digit status, and begin threatening to down repeated tropical beverages. At 60 days, the person realizes Disney has used his money without paying any interest so they promise to spend MORE by booking shore excursions. By the time they reach 30 or so days, or if they plan a cross country move for employment, they have gone completely cuckoo and can't think of anything else so they start digging up their yard and flower gardens. Must be a terrible sight. :crazy:

Take care,
Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

We got our DIS t-shirts today!!! Very stylish!:groom:
We will post pictures of us modeling them soon.

I will be picking up Randy and Ann at the Toronto Airport
Friday evening as they will be our guests for the week-end.

Be our guests...... I bet that would make a good song!;) :rolleyes:

Thanks for the explanation of "double-digit-itis" Dean! :rotfl:

I met with the guy at the hat place Saturday and he can't get lime green visors but he thought a lime green bucket hat would appeal to everyone and be more convenient on a cruise. He could do them for around $9 with embriodery.
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0q1zf/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/bucket.jpg.w560h249.jpg

Here's what they look like!

What does everybody think?

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

Dean, that was one of the funniest things I've read in a long long time! I can't stop laughing over it!

Gary, I love the lime green hats! I'll take three! Sounds like som much fun being with Randy and Ann this weekend. How far is it to the Toronto airport?

MIL and I are up, getting ready to tackle the day. The kitchen is almost done! The men are sleeping still. Gotta go get Jill up for school.

Have a great one, everybody.

Karyn

(Done with the digging!)

[kmc33]

Dean - what a riot! That was too funny! :laughing: :rotfl:

Gary - I love the bucket hat. I will take 2. Thanks for coordinating it and doing the legwork? What are we going to get put on them? Did anyone give you any ideas? Have fun with Randy and Ann this weekend -- sounds like fun!

Karyn - sounds like you are making good progress! I see that your digging is done -- just in time before snow hits!!! :earseek:

I heard this morning that it snowed somewhere in Minnesota last night -- I figure it can't be too long now!! :worried: DH and I moved Oct. 30th 10 years ago -- it snowed 6 inches on Halloween that year. They were just talking about it on the radio this morning.

Hope everyone is having a good week and recovering from the double digit-itis! :cool1: :wave:

[dheller97]

Hey, Gary!

Put us down for three buckets too!

Dean
:cool1:

[OKWMEMBER]

Karyn - It's about a 3 hor drive to the airport. The time will go fast, though! We have a lot of stuff to talk about!:chat:

Kim - I've been thinking about what to put on them. Something like "DIS Cruise 1/31/03" :confused: ? If anyone has any ideas, let me know. FYI, a picture or logo will raise the price.

Dean - Your order is recorded! I will make a list like yours for the hats and post it well before the order goes in.

Thanks to everyone for the well wishes for the week-end!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[OKWMEMBER]

Hello? :confused:

Anybody home?:listen:

Did the party move and not leave a forwarding address? :(

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Hey, Gary! I'm here, too. Had to do something unusual today and actually work awhile this morning. It's made out to be better than it really is, believe me.

Karyn, tried to PM you this morning and it came back. Your mail box must be full of daisies.

kmc33, had a bit of freezing rain early this morning so it will be heading your way. Rather have snow than that anytime.

It's been a month since I put the list up but haven't had anybody new to add. Saw a posting at cruise critic and invited them to join us over here.

Have a great afternoon!
Dean

[kmc33]

Cool! I like the Cruise Meets page! Great idea!

Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween :scared1: and a wonderful weekend!

:cool1:

[OKWMEMBER]

Hi Kim! I'm picking Ann and Randy up at the Toronto Airport at 6:30 P.M today. We'll probably both post from my house this week-end.

Hey Dean! I registered on Cruise Critic yesterday and left posts on two threads concerning our cruise. I'll have to check out the cruise meets page, Kim. :scratchin

Everybody have a good week-end and don't eat your kid's candy tonight!!!:scared1: HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!:crazy2:

:90 DAYS FROM THIS WEEK-END!!! Can you dig it? I knew you could. :smooth:

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2

[OKWMEMBER]

Here we all are!!!
http://mysite.verizon.net/res0q1zf/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/guys.jpg
Left to right, Gail, Randy, Ann and Gary!!!

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2::teeth:

[dheller97]

WOW!! What a spiffy group. :cool2: I wish I knew how to add a photo like that. I just can't seem to get the hang of it. I have to use a link - so, if you are curious as to what this old guy and his best friend actually look like, come see.

http://community.webshots.com/user/dheller97

Hope you're having a great weekend.

Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

Hey Dean!!!! Looooooking good, man!!!:groom: :smooth:

We're having a lot of fun. Also making big plans for the cruise!

HADD !!! :wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

OK, now it someone else's turn! Put a photo up and let us see and meet you.

Anyone else getting anxious? 90 days and still counting down!! Won't be long now. Guess I'll start packing so I'm ready when the day gets here.

Have a great day!


:jumping1:
Dean

[kmc33]

Great pictures! It looks like Gary, Gail, Randy, and Ann were having a fun weekend! I can't wait to hear about the cruise plans!

Dean, I have pictures on webshots and have not had any luck getting them to come through on the boards. I don't know why. In fact, on Friday I was trying to post DS, Luke, in his Rollie Pollie Ollie Halloween costume which I have on webshots, but there was just an 'x' in my post. I was able to get his picture with Mr. Snee to come in my signature only when I posted it on the wdwinfo site instead of linking it to webshots. So, I don't know if webshots might be why you can't get it to come up within you post. But the link works too!!

Gary, I see your Steeler hat in the background! When we first booked this cruise, John and I were wondering if there was a chance that we might miss out on Steeler Superbowl parties back home -- I don't think that's going to be the case :( But on a brighter note... Go Panthers! :yo-yo: We will be at the VT game on Saturday night. We shall see which Panther team shows up :worried: Like life, the Panther team is like 'a box of chocolates'...

Have a disney day everyone !!! :wave2:

[OKWMEMBER]

Kim, You can see my Terrible Towel behind Randy and Ann in the picture, too!

I've been pretty lucky being able to link to my web site to bring pictures into these posts.

The Panthers are on a roll!!! VT looked tough last week-end, though. It should be a great game!!!:bounce:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Yahoooooo! IT'S SNOWING, big time! Letting schools out early too. Just makes me want to do something crazy, like..... LET'S GO ON A CRUISE!!!!

Anybody seen Karyn lately? Maybe she packed herself in a box and sent herself to Seattle.

Have a good week,
Dean

[kmc33]

Ah ha! I see the towel now! I didn't notice it the first time.

We are having opposite weather from you, Dean. It's sunny and supposed to reach 76 today! It was warm on Halloween too. Before Halloween, it wouldn't be cold so that DS wouldn't need to put a coat over his costume and then it was so warm that he was sweating in it!

[Annie12345]

Hi everyone - I've been busy catching up on the boards tonight... DH and I were in Quebec City at a convention last week, then as you know, Gary picked us up at the Toronto airport and took us back to Erie for the weekend... We had a completely funtastic time and did the 90 day dance together!
Have a disney day,
Ann

[dheller97]

Good Morning, Everyone!!

What a great day.... 28 degrees, everything coated with ice and I'm at work. What a dork I am.

Karyn is out there and getting frustration after frustration. First she's being overwhelmed by all of the house stuff. Now, she can't get to the DIS boards because of networking or server problems. She misses all of us and needs somebody to talk to. So, when you get a minute, drop her a note and say "HI". Her email is Kabuli1@aol.com.

Here Karyn, this is for you. Just let Randy know it is just between friends, okay? . :grouphug:

Have a great day everybody!
Dean

[dheller97]

I hope this link works.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I would like to introduce the Berners: Randy, Karyn and Jill. Thanks for the photo, Karyn.

Dean

http://community.webshots.com/user/dheller97

[OKWMEMBER]

Danger, Will Robinson!!!:duck:

The link doesn't work. It's says I'm not the owner and I must sign in.

HOWEVER, I was able to acces the picture through the link in your post on the top of this page. :p

What a guy I am!:rolleyes:

They're a fine looking family!!!:cool2:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

I HATE MESSIN' WITH PHOTOS!!

Thanks, Gary. I edited the link to the same as above. I'm gonna pretend I'm the grumpy dwarf the rest of the afternoon.

Have a "grumpy" day!

Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

Good morning, everyone! We had Indian Summer yesterday with sun and temperatures in the low seventies. Of course, today is rain and cool temperatures.

Are we still Grumpy today, Dean? I like the new signature block. Of course, this means I'll have to upgrade mine. :wizard:

I hope Karyn gets back on the boards soon. I miss her around here!!!:(

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Good morning!

How could anyone be grumpy two days in a row? Especially on a crisp "Disney" day like today where it is 16 degrees and everything you walk on crackles like the sound of a burning log fireplace.

Haven't heard from Karyn today. But, I'm sure she is checking in on us from time to time. I know she is anxious to get back and join in.

I've had a heck of time getting any photos to post so was REALLY glad when finally got this one to show up in my signature block.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Dean

[kmc33]

I like your signature block too, Dean!! I was about to post and mention to you that I read on the tech board that Imagestation was a good place to upload photos to and link to them for inclusion on posts. Then I checked the properties on your new one and that's where it resides. I have had problems linking to photos on Webshots, too. I really think webshots is the problem, not you Dean!

And thanks for posting Karyn's family photo. It's cool seeing everyone!

I can't believe it's November already!! But it's getting closer to our magical cruise! It will be here before we know it. I booked rooms for my sister's and my families for the night before the cruise. I did it through priceline and got the Holiday Inn Select at the airport. I hope it's an okay place, but it's only for one night anyway. I thought it might work out well with the kids, since their ad says kids stay and eat free. So at least that's settled.

Well, have a rainy day, everyone! -- at least for those of us in the 'Burgh (and maybe Gary too!)

:wave:

[Annie12345]

Well my bags are packed, I'm ready to go....

it is soooo COLD here, I can't believe it. We have lots of that awful white stuff on the ground, and the vehicles are grumbling in the morning when we want to drive them... how does a four month cruise sound??

HADD!
Ann

[dheller97]

Hi-dee Ho, Neighbors!

Ann, can you swing by here and throw me in your suitcase for the four month cruise? I'll be the one standing by the bon-fire trying to warm up!! Man, is it cold. :hyper:

Haven't heard anything more from Karyn. Hope she gets her computer problems fixed soon and rejoins us.

Do any of you have experience with Mr. Sancho's? Been thinking about that for one of our excursions. Being a cruise rookie, never really sure what is good and what isn't. Appreciate any info anyone may have. :confused:

Hope everyone has a Disney day!
Dean

[kmc33]

Hi Dean! I think your cold weather is moving our way! I think we are going to be freezing at the Pitt-Va Tech game on Saturday night!! I will have to think Magic(al) thought during the game -- to keep warm and for the Pitt team!

We were at Mr. Sanchos last year and really enjoyed it! It was a lovely beach with palapas (tables shaded by palm leaf roof), white sand and beautiful blue water. The sand wasn't as powdery as at 7 Mile beach in Grand Cayman -- it was more like little shells and reminded me of sesame seeds. It was a beautiful beach. We had a very nice time there. It is a nice place to relax, go in the water, try the water trampoline... There were facilities and a restaurant. I had the best guacamole that I have ever tasted, there! It is very easy to get there in a cab on your own, too.

We may go there again this time. The other I am considering is Chankanaab. There isn't as much of a beach there, but there is snorkeling and a Dolphin encounter. For us it will depend on whether everyone wants a beach day, or if some want to snorkel, then we might opt for Chankanaab.

:sunny: Think warm thoughts! :sunny: Think Magic cruise :boat:

[dheller97]

I just got a nice note from Karyn. I'm sure she won't mind if I share most of it with you.

Sorry I haven't checked in everyday! I am here, and I am reading the thread. Everyday I try and everyday I get bounced! SOOOOOO! Randy's back from his first commute out to WA, was setting up his office and making appts. mostly. He didn't like the record cold snap and the early snow, but loved the crystal clear view of Mt Ranier and the Olympics! He threatened not to come back, but then I mentioned something about "desertion" and he did return. We go to WDW next week for college visits and a little Food and Wine Festival. We will spend Sat at Epcot w/ our tablemates from last Nov.'s Magic cruise. Maybe next year you can join us!

I've been packing and cleaning and painting and staining! The place is a mess, but I'm told that I am making progress. I just wish it was all over, NOW! We are hoping to make serious steps in the next couple days since Randy has sold his piano business and can give me alot more time on the house now. We just have very different approaches to what has to be done. I guess it's the male/female thing. He wants to do the "projects" I want to systematically finish each room before I move on to the next. We will have to have further discussion on our perceived agendas.

Is it time to pack for the cruise yet? Maybe I can just wash the stuff in my FL suitcase when I get back and put it right back in the suitcase for the cruise. Of course, if I continue losing weight, all of the clothes will be too big and I'll just have to buy new anyway! What a shame!

I've got to dash now! Talk to you later.

Karyn


Hurry back, Karyn. We all miss you!

Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

It's good to hear from Karyn again. Hang in there, Kiddo! We're all rooting for you!

I think you are going to need to dress in layers Saturday night, Kim! I'll be looking for you on the television from my nice, warm recliner!!!;) GO PITT!!!

Mr. Sancho's sounds cool. Maybe we can make it a DIS excursion on our own!

Now for a Public Service Anouncement. :listen:

WHERE ARE ALL THE REST OF YOU!?!? (And you know who you are!) I (we) would like to hear from you!!! Any lurkers (and you know who YOU are!) would be welcome also. You've gotta be tired of hearing about us regular posters by now, doncha? :faint: Come on in and freshen up the conversation pool!:chat: Don't make me have to name name's now! Hey Dean, maybe it's time to post our roll call again as a reminder.

OK, I feel better know. :crazy:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Woooooooooo - Whooooooooo!

They need me, they REALLY, REALLY need me! :smooth: ::yes::


I was afraid no one would ever ask.

Drum roll, please......

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

OK, so that's the best drum roll I could come up on short notice. Here's the latest list with PLENTY of room for more. I've sharpened my pencil, cleaned the top of my desk off into the trash to make room to work on the really important stuff, and am anxiously awaiting new arrivals. :hyper:

1. shingle, DH, DS-13, DD-8; from Wales, UK; stateroom #6581

2. Annie12345 (Ann), DH (Randy), DD-10 (Jaclyn), from Saskatoon, SK, Canada, stateroom #6592

3. Kmc33, DH, DS-4 ½, DSis, DBIL, DNephew-5, DNiece-2 ½; from Pittsburgh, PA; stateroom #7119

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

5. OKWMEMBER (Gary), DW (Gail); from Erie, PA; stateroom #7003

6. GinaAnn, DH, DS-6, DS-3, DSis, DBIL, DMom, DStepdad; from Chicago area

7. grandma_x2, DH, DD, DSIL, DB, DDIL, DGS-3, DGS-1; from Hadley, PA, Butler, PA and Wilson, NY areas; staterooms #6605, 6607 and 6609

8. kabuli1 (Karyn), DH (Randy), DD-18 (Jill); from Chicago area; stateroom #6134

9. Scott5150 (Scott), DW (Amy), DS-3 ½ (Lucas), DD-8 mo (Sarah), DMIL (Joann); from Lancaster, PA

10. dheller97 (Dean), DW (Cheri), DS-18 (Matt); from Armour, SD; stateroom #6148

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

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

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

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


Total 14 families, 62 family members

Additional invitations left at Cruise Critic Board to join this group. C'mon, lurkers, for a limited time only, no admission fees to be whacko with us.

Take care,
Dean

[kmc33]

Wow!!! What a list! I can't believe that we are up to 62 cruisers! And maybe more to come?!!! :happy1:

I am sooooo excited. I was just talking to DSis and she and her family are getting excited too. But, sshh, the kids don't know yet. :bitelip:

And just in case anyone wants to see more about Mr. Sancho's, here is their website... Mr. Sancho's Beach Club and Restaurant (http://www.mrsanchos.com/) :cool2:

[shingle]

:D hi guys we have managed to book a specialty cruise for the epcot illuminations on friday 30th jan. if any of you guys are looking for somthing to do the night before we depart on the magic you are welcome to share there is room for 8 more persons the boat departs from the boardwalk at 8.30 it is a great experiance. there is plenty of info if you go to theme parks and attractions on the dis boards. :)

[OKWMEMBER]

Shingle, We'll be there with Ann and her crew. Four adults and one child. We're up for it if she is. I'll get back to you ASAP.:hyper:

Yes, we have quite the group here. For the record, We are flying in at 10:30 A.M. Friday morning and hope to be somewhere in WDW between noon and 1:00 P.M. We're planning on going to Jellyrolls at the Boardwalk Friday night for a pre-sailaway party. Here's a link for that. Jellyrolls!!! (http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/waltdisneyworld/parksandmore/entertainment/entertainmentindex?id=BWJellyrollsEnt)
Anyone and Everyone is invited to join us!!! I've been there before and it's a good time. Duelling Pianos!!!:crazy:

I will have my cell phone and can give the number by PM to any interested parties to meet somewhere.

[dheller97]

Hi, shingle! Nice to "see" you again. We are using the Disney air so won't know for awhile what our plans will be. It has been so cold here we will probably just soak up the Orlando warm air. But thanks for the offer.

kim, thanks for the link to Mr. Sancho's. We were planning on the Beach Break excursion but might have more fun doing this one.

Ann, has our cold weather made it to you yet? It has actually warmed up to 22 this morning. Should take my john-boat down to the lake to get into the cruise mode but darn thing may get stuck in the ice.


Have a warm and :sunny: day!
Dean

[Annie12345]

Hi Everyone -

Dean, it is cold, cold, cold!!! We have -16 degree celcius weather, have to scrape the windshields, and lots of snow! It's supposed to get in the double digits next week but I'll believe it when I see (or feel) it!

I've started my packing list already but like Karyn, I'm hoping that my clothes will become too big for me and that I'll have to buy new clothes... My chips,dip and pepsi diet doesn't seem to be working though so I guess I'll have to try something more conventional!

Shingle - The Illuminations cruise sounds like fun to me... I'll have a chat with Gary, Gail and DH to see if they are all up for it...

Have a great day everyone, stay warm!!

Ann

[OKWMEMBER]

Hey Kim!!! HOW 'BOUT THOSE PANTHERS!!!!
Have you and John thawed out yet?
Awesome game!!!!

[Bonkinthesota]

DS 13 with a DM and DD and DS 12 :crazy: Hope to meet you on the ship.





:bounce: ::Pinkbounc
:jester: :crazy:

[dheller97]

Hallelujah, group!

We've got a new face among us!!:goodvibes

Welcome, Bonkinthesota. We're glad you are here. Feel free to jump in anytime it looks like you can get a word in edgewise. So far, this group has been a lot of fun!

I've taken the liberty of officially adding you and yours to the unofficial listing of DIS'ers.

Have a great week everyone!

Dean:teeth:

[kmc33]

Gary -- I have finally thawed out!! ::yes:: At least it was dry, because cold rain would have been the worst! We had a great time and what a great game!!!

[Chickenlady]

Woo Hoo!!!! Just made the final payment!!!! They can't stop us now.

Time to think about excursions...actually, I've already arranged the Capt. Marvin's half day trip. Anyone in the group thinking about diving in Cozumel? My BF is a certified diver and she wants to do at least one dive on this trip...none of the rest of us can join her, so I was thinking she'd be better off on the Disney diving excursion.

Chickenlady and family checking in....we're ready.

[OKWMEMBER]

Shingle, we have talked to Ann and her group and we decided we would like to join you on the specialty cruise if you still have room! 4 adults and 1 child. Let us know how much we owe you and thanks for the invitation!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[shingle]

:D gary and gail thanks for deciding to share the illuminations cruise with us.. as for the cost it is 120 dollers for the boat if we count yourselfs and annie as one family it will only be 40 dollers butween you all as there is still room for another family of three. which i assume will soon be taken as we have a post on the illuminations cruise board and these cruises are like gold dust to get. if you requre any info let as know eleanor roger dale and diandra.:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[jedokids]

HI!
I was wondering if anyone knew what they are doing for the superbowl on the ship? We were in Disneyworld last year and they had huge screens outside of the ESPN Club with the Superbowl on.
We will be on the Jan. 31st Western with 15 total friends and family!
Thanks!

[OKWMEMBER]

I posted that question on the general board and there have been Superbowl parties in the past. On top of that, we'll be in Key West!!! How cool is that!!!:smooth: :cool2: Pre-game at Margaritaville, Sloppy Joe's and the Hog's Breath!!!:crazy:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

FIFTEEN? Gary, Ann, Kim, Karyn did they say 15?

Let's see, that's...... almost more than I can count! Six more and I would have run out of fingers AND toes.

WOW! That deserves a high-5, or is that a high 75?

Anyway, welcome to ALL of you - glad you are here and with us.

Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

Yes. I believe 15 was the number!:scratchin The more the merrier!!!:crowded: Welcome to Jedokids and family/friends!

Cold and rainy today. I've got the Magic on my mind. Magic on my mind..... There's a song in there somewhere!!!:goodvibes

Have you heard from Karyn, Dean? I hope she gets back to the boards soon.

We went to the Grove City Outlet Mall on Sunday and I got the coolest little digital camera at the Sony store for the cruise. It's really handy! Lots of candid shots during the cruise!!!;) Boys and their toys, you know. :teeth:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[OKWMEMBER]

Hey Shingle!!! I just heard from Kabuli1(Karyn) and she wants the last three spots on the Illumimations cruise if they're still available. She said she tried to contact you but wasn't sure you got it. A full ship, me heartys!!! Aaarrgh!!!!pirate:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Annie12345]

Welcome Jedokids!! Thank you for joining our group of happy cruisers!! Will there be any children travelling with you?

Shingle, we are looking forward to the Illuminations cruise - a pre-cruise, cruise... can you say that fast ten times?

It is finally warming up a little bit here, although the snow is not melting yet... how about you Dean? Are you still freezing?

Gary, I suppose you are still basking in that warm weather you've been having?

We booked our flights, booked our rental car for after the cruise, I think we're ready...:teeth:

HADD everyone!!!

Ann

[jedokids]

Hi Annie & all other 1/31 Western cruisers!

We will have 4 teens -- all about 16 yrs old with us on the cruise. How about anyone else? I'm sure my kids would love to email or instant message the other kids and talk that way before the cruise! Let me know!

Also -- has anyone eaten in Cozumel at the French Quarter or at Sonora grill?

[OKWMEMBER]

It's the 80 day dance ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls!!!:cool1:

:jumping1:

I'm sure the time will go fast, Especially with the upcoming holidays!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Bonkinthesota]

Hi Jedokids!

First time Disney cruisers! I can't wait. I have a DS (13) and DD(turning 12 on 1/31). DS is also looking to find other teens to talk to about the upcoming trip!

Can't wait!

:Pinkbounc

[OKWMEMBER]

:( Nobody danced with me yesterday. :worried:
I guess everybody lost their enthusiasm.
I guess I'll go sulk in the corner now.:guilty:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[jedokids]

I'm SORRY! I will do the 79 day dance with you!!! I drive everyone crazy at work or at home by telling them how many days are left!http://www.disboards.com/newreply.php?s=&action=newreply&threadid=351441#
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[Cap]

Gary and Gail,

Don't sulk about the dance. As my wife frequently says when I make a suggestion "might as well, you can't dance".:rolleyes:

We've got a group of ten going on the 1/31 cruise.

Cecil & Judi - DVC Members

[kmc33]

Our group continues to grow! I am so excited.

It is a blustery day in Pittsburgh. I am looking at a snow squall out my window! Tomorrow we are taking MIL to Niagara Falls for the weekend -- I think we must be nuts! :earseek: We should be heading south instead. Gary and Gail - we will wave to you from I-90! :wave2:

[shingle]

kabuli1 i have not received your message :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: but anyway welcome aboard the specialty cruise. disney ask for everyone to be at the boardwalk friendship dock at 8.15 the boat departs at 8.30. pirate: pirate:

[shingle]

cap i have just seen your message for the specialty cruise. sorry the boat is now full but if anyone has to pull out as soon as they let me know i will get in touch with you.:D

[shingle]

:chat: bonkinthesota dale our ds aged 13 will reply to any messages from your ds to have a chat about the cruise :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[Bonkinthesota]

Help!

I'm starting to research the excurions. Read many different posts -- should we go through DCL or reseve on my own. Thinking about stingray city in GC and the Fury Caterman in Coz. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

Thanks!

First cruise and looking forward to it!

:goodvibes

[OKWMEMBER]

Yo Dean, are you still out there? You've been awful quiet lately!
Almost..........too quiet! What the heck's going on here? First Karyn and now you. Are we being picked off one by one?:(

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Hi, Gary. I'm still here.

Have a good weekend.
Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

OK, I feel better now. Don't do that to me, Dean!:faint:

I think Gail and I are going to do the Conch Train with the group in Key West and wing it the rest of the day. We haven't decided on what to do in Cozemul (sp?) yet, but we're also open to suggestions. We want to do something that includes Stingray City at Grand Caymen and it's major beach time at Castaway Cay!!!:cool2: I might have to do the Banana Boat this time, though. It looked like a lot of fun!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Gary, we're planning on the Conch tour too. But probably on the trolley so we can get off, do the tourist pictures, and then get back on. Our son will be with us so if I can't do too much of the "Duvall Crawl" but will probably make the stop for a cheeseburger and margaritta:crazy:

I think in Grand Caymen we're doing the Stingray City and Island tour. I want to be sure to get to Hell so I can send my inlaws a postcard from Hell. You'd have to know them to appreciate it::yes::

We're still in debate stage for Cozumel between Mr Sanchos and Playa Del Sol. :happy1:

CC is just relax, exercise the elbow with umbrella drinks, and enjoy life:headache::headache:

I'll put up the list again next week with the new additions to our happy little family. :grouphug:

Anyone respond to you yet with any info on the Super Bowl party? Been thinking about trying some magnets for the stateroom doors of our group with our little magnet maker here at the office. Any ideas on designs? Are you to the point with the hats that you are ready for some money from us yet? You are probably getting the winds we had here a day or so ago. Wow, hold on to your Steeler's cap.

Dean

[Cap]

Hello all,

Some more info about our group

Us - Cecil & Judi
Friends - John & Jeannie
Their daughter (Cher), SIL (Ed) and grandaughter (age 6), grandson (~24 months)
Also their daughter (Courtney), SIL (Ben) and granddaughter (3)
+ other friends of friends

Judi & I will be in Stateroom 5644. This is our second Disney Cruise. We're really looking forward to it, especially compared to early February in Michigan.

We're also DVC members at Boardwalk Villas, Vero Beach, and Hilton Head.

[dheller97]

Hi, Cap -

Thanks for the info. I'm the official keeper of the unofficial list of our group. Next time you log on, if you could give me the rest of the kids' ages, I'll show that on the list too so if some of the kids want to plan something with kids their own ages, they have the info. Plan on reposting it early next week.

Just visited the chat area. ZZZZZZZZZZZZ:o

G'nite everyone!
Dean

[jedokids]

Hi Everyone-
Here is our group!!!
Us-- Jerry (46)-- Dorie (43)
DD's -- Stephanie (24) Stacie (16)
DS- Bobby (16)
(not twins-- step!)
Jerry's Parents- Bears (68) Mary Jane(66)
Jerry's Sister Sally (39) & DH -John (39)
Their DD- Ashley (16)
Ashley's Friend -- Michelle (16)
Jerry's Sister-- Paula (38)
John's Mom-- Nancy (72)
John & Sally's Friends-- Joe (45) & Julie (45)
We have 6 staterooms on deck 7-- Forward and Mid
We are looking forward to one big party together. Joe & John are going to golf in Cozumel & Grand Cayman. I'm looking forward to shopping everywhere and that hammock with my DH on Castaway Cay.

Please count us as 15!!! We would love to hear from some of you and maybe meet on board!

[dheller97]

WOW, Jedokids, what a group!!:earseek:

Will get you all on our list and have it ready to post early next week. Thanks for all of the info!::yes::

Enjoy what's left of the weekend.

Dean

[kmc33]

We are back from the great white north. Actually, although there was some snow off the highway on the way up, temperatures were relatively mild over the weekend at Niagara Falls. MIL had a very nice time, which was the main goal of the trip. I was so excited to see that we had ESPN2 on our tv in the hotel room to see some of the Pitt-WVU game, but then during the second half, I wished they hadn't have had it!!! :eek: :mad: :rolleyes: Here's to the Pitt season :yo-yo:

Have a great week everyone!!! :wave2:

[OKWMEMBER]

There is no joy in Pantherville.:( We got spanked in the second half!:eek:

We're glad to hear you had a nice week-end otherwise. We watched the Magic sail away on the web cams on Saturday.

Welcome to all our new members and co-cruisers!!! We're glad to have you aboard, Mateys!!! pirate:

I'm doing the 75 day shuffle. :cool1: I only dance on the tens!

HADD!!!
:wave: :wave2:

[kmc33]

No joy in Steelerville either!! :(

[dheller97]

Pretty quite around here today, so thought I'd put up the revised list. It is getting so big now that rather than tie up so much space, just drop me a note and I'll send a copy to you by email.

1. shingle, DH, DS-13, DD-8; from Wales, UK; stateroom #6581

2. Annie12345 (Ann), DH (Randy), DD-10 (Jaclyn), from Saskatoon, SK, Canada, stateroom #6592

3. Kmc33, DH, DS-4 ½, DSis, DBIL, DNephew-5, DNiece-2 ½; from Pittsburgh, PA; stateroom #7119

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

5. OKWMEMBER (Gary), DW (Gail); from Erie, PA; stateroom #7003

6. GinaAnn, DH, DS-6, DS-3, DSis, DBIL, DMom, DStepdad; from Chicago area

7. grandma_x2, DH, DD, DSIL, DB, DDIL, DGS-3, DGS-1; from Hadley, PA, Butler, PA and Wilson, NY areas; staterooms #6605, 6607 and 6609

8. kabuli1 (Karyn), DH (Randy), DD-18 (Jill); from Chicago area; stateroom #6134

9. Scott5150 (Scott), DW (Amy), DS-3 ½ (Lucas), DD-8 mo (Sarah), DMIL (Joann); from Lancaster, PA

10. dheller97 (Dean), DW (Cheri), DS-18 (Matt); from Armour, SD; stateroom #6148

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

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

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

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

15. Bonkinthesota, DS-13, DD-12, from Minnesota

16. Cap (Cecil), DW (Judi), Friends (John) (Jeannie) Friends DD (Cher), DSIL (Ben), DGD (3) + 3 other friends from Canton, MI area. Cap & Judi in stateroom 5644.

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

Total of 90 family members, friends, associates, or stow-aways making up 17 DIS-families


Anyone heard from Karyn lately? Wish she get back here and join in the fun. Almost time for all of us to start dancing with Gary :cool1:

Have a good day.
Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

YOU DA MAN, DEAN!!! :goodvibes

I'm having the day from heck here so this will be quick.

HAPPY 75TH BIRTHDAY, MICKEY!::MickeyMo

To coin a phrase, It's 5 o'clock somewhere!!!

Can't anyone play football in Pittsburgh these days?!?!? :confused:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[OKWMEMBER]

Here's a note that Karen e-mailed me:

I tried once again to see if I can post. We had a wonderful time in FL. Jill really likes U Tampa and Stetson Univ. Spent Friday night and Saturday w/ our table mates from our last Magical cruise. They are some of our best friends now.

There are just a few more projects around the house and it will go on the market by the end of the weekend. It will be about the only house for sale and is in a very primo location. I fell down the stairs the other day wrestling with a chair so I've decided that whatever is left to do is for Randy to tackle.

It's a beautiful sunny day today, if a bit cold, I imagine all that nasty weather we just had is visiting you now.

Shore excursions: Key West w/ the group, Capt. Marvin's at Grand Cayman - probably the whole day excursion (bliss!) and on Cozumel I understand the jeep trip is outstanding.

Looking forward to the Illuminations cruise - I'm considering it my birthday party!

Cheers!

Karyn

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

I got a fantastic email this morning from Karyn also and now I'm jumping for joy.:jumping4: because it is GREAT to know she is still out there and ready for the relaxation of the cruise and enjoyment of friends.

She brought up a good point in that we should probably get started planning a DIS meet. Any suggestions, or more importantly, any volunteers? :teeth:

Have a great day!
Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

Do you want to co-chair this event with me, Dean?

On our last cruise we had a DIS meet in the hallway outside Studio Sea. It's a low traffic area with lots of room for a group picture. We did it about a half hour before the lifeboat drill.

By the way, any more people interested in a Lime Green Bucket Hat to commemorate this great event? The original post for the hats is on page 18 (with picture). I really didn't get that many reponses the first time so I would like to have everybody who is interested post again so I can get an accurate count. They should be around $9 a piece WITH embroidering. I would also like ideas for what to put on them. I came up with "1/31/04 DIS Cruise". Not too original but what the hey!!! OK, here's another picture of the hats.

http://mysite.verizon.net/res0q1zf/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/bucket.jpg.w560h249.jpg

OK, so let's get this party started!!!:crazy:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Hey, Gary!

My mommy told me a long time ago that someday I'd get the chair. Do you suppose this is what she meant? :crazy2:

Sure, I'll help with whatever I can. Just remember, I'm a rookie first time cruiser, so be gentle. :scared1:

Keep me down for three (3) hats and just let me know where, and when, to send the money.

Thanks,
Dean

[Bonkinthesota]

DD 12 looking for another DD11-12 to talk to about cruise.

[Cap]

Gary - How did "Lime Green" get selected? Carribbean Blue would be my choice.

How about "DIS Cruise yet again!"

Cap

[dheller97]

Hi, Cap-

Thought I'd check the boards before tucking in for the nite and saw your note to Gary. I believe the reason behind the lime green is associated with the use of lime green shirts, hats, headbands, etc by those who frequent the DIS boards for their DIS meets and making it easier to recognize everyone else.

However, I'm relatively new to all of this so my info isn't firsthand, just hear-say. Having a ball doing it though. Got my lime green DIS shirt already, Gary has my lime green hat and I think I've found some lime green tennies. Now, if I can just find some lime green shorts and sunglasses. :cool1:

Boy, won't have any trouble recognizing me as part of the group:crazy: (or ignoring the neon guy walking around the terminal). :earseek:

Have a good night!
Dean

[Annie12345]

Hi Everyone, hope you are all having a great day -

Dean, I can hardly wait to see you in your lime green outfit!

Gary, we will take three hats (two in adult size; one in kids size) and we will go with the groups concensus on colour...

Bonkinthesota - I sent you a PM...

I know that we will be in good hands if Dean and Gary organize a DIS meet and I would be happy to help as well... I like the area by Studio Sea, as Gary mentioned there is low traffic and it is a good sized area... we could also plan the Palo brunch if people are interested ... it would be nice to arrange for a DIS photo with the photographer, also...

Have a Disney Day everyone!!!

Ann

[OKWMEMBER]

I suggested lime green to match the DIS t-shirts as Dean said, but after further review, the DW and I are leaning toward Carribien Blue also. Here's another picture:

http://mysite.verizon.net/res0q1zf/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/bucket2a.jpg.w560h295.jpg

What does everybody think? We could make it a choice. The guy at the shop said they didn't all have to be the same color.

I don't know if your title idea would fit the first timers, Cap.

The DW suggested "The SUPER DIS Cruise" in honor of the Superbowl being on our first full day!

Let's hear some more feedback!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[kmc33]

Thanks for doing this Gary! I could go with either the Lime or the Caribbean blue. The lime green seems to be a 'hot' color right now (well at least it seemed to be 'in' last summer). But the Caribbean blue looks like a really nice shade too. So, I would be happy with either one. As Ann said, I too will go with the consensus.

I think Super DIS Cruise sounds cool. Although, I do like the idea of the date being on there too. Or would that be too many words?

[dheller97]

GOOD DISNEY MORNING!!

Since my DW says I can't go out looking like that, the caribbean blue might just help set off the "look" I'm going for.

Have a GREAT day, all!
Dean

[kmc33]

Sounds like the scales are tipping to the Caribbean Blue. It does look like a nice color... maybe something that I would get more wear out of in the long run.

I like the Super idea in the name with it being Super Bowl and all. But I did have another idea too, although, not too original. Maybe we could get Magic on there, since it is a cruise on the Magic. Maybe something like...

Magic DIS Cruise
1/31/04

I don't know -- maybe that's too many words. I was trying to get the date to center underneath, but couldn't get it. And I didn't know if there is enough room for two lines. I don't have a good feel for how much will fit without it going all the way around the hat. :scratchin

Again, I will go with what everyone else thinks. I think they are going to be great! It's getting very exciting!!!

:jumping1:

[OKWMEMBER]

OK, here's the scoop, the whole scoop, and nothing but the scoop, so help me Walt. I just talked to the Hat Guy and it's no extra charge for two colors!!!:smooth: So the choices are Lime Green and/or Carribean/Caribbean Blue.:teeth: Mix or Match, shake and bake!

I'm liking you idea for the text, Kim. I think it's general enough to make everyone happy!

I love it! MORE INPUT!!!:listen:

Oh, I forgot to add that I am willing to defer payment until you pick up your hat at the DIS meet on the Magic. With the holidays coming up, I thought it might promote people signing up for them if they didn't have to come up with the cash right now. What a guy I am! :rolleyes:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

NOW YOU DA' MAN, GARY!

I think I'll have you negotiate my new contract!::yes::

Put me down for one lime green and two blue ones! Thanks for your efforts. And, Kim, thanks for the imprint idea. I like it too!

Dean

[kmc33]

Well, thanks Gary and Dean for the kind words. I really am not very creative! But sometimes simple is good. If someone has a better suggestion, have at it!

I definitely want two hats. I will have to decide which color to go with. I am leaning toward either both blue or one of each. I will think about it over the weekend. When do you need to put in the order, Gary?

I am leaving shortly to spend the weekend in Cincinnati with a couple of my college girlfriends. Have a great weekend everyone!! :sunny: :wave2:

[jedokids]

Hi Everyone-
I have a couple questions that maybe you could answer!--

Does anyone know with the Unlimited Internet-- can the kids share the one package?

2nd question-- Does anyone know if you can purchase Disney Dollars or onboard credit for gifts? I'm thinking Christmas presents here.

Please let me know! Thanks!

I'll be waiting to dance tomorrow!!!

[dheller97]

Good Morning!

Thought I'd drop by before leaving for the day. We have a campus tour today at University of South Dakota with DS, Matt. Need to get there and back before "MAJOR" snow storms hits us tonite and tomorrow. Oh well, maybe it'll put us in the mood to dance barefoot on the carpet when we hit the 60 + day mark.

Have a great day!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:


Dean, Cheri and Matt

[dheller97]

WOOOOOOOO - HOOOOOOO!!!

Went over to get the mail and got an envelope from our TA with the booklet on shore excursions and DCL gift packages that are available. Boy, am I wound up now? :crazy:

C'mon, c'mon let's go woooooo - hooooooooo :moped:


Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

Pace yourself, Dean!!! ;)

Jedokids, I think the whole family can share the web account. However, you will only have one shipboard e-mail address and only one person at a time can log on.

You can get Disney Dollars at your local Disney Store (if you have one). As far as shipboard credit, do you want to split it up by individual family members? You can charge things to your room through your Key to the World Card (room key) but I don't know if you can split it up.

Yes, we be dancin' tomorrow!:cool1:

The HG (Hat Guy) says he needs two weeks to process the hats, so I'm going to close the orders on New Years Day to give myself some extra time. Also, I will get some extras just in case someone looses theirs or someone decides they gotta have one after they see them!!!:hyper:

Have a safe trip, Kim and Dean!

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[shingle]

::yes:: ::yes:: four hats for us please any colour will do :tongue:

[OKWMEMBER]

It's the 70 day dance ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls!
:cool1: :cool1:
Gail and I are dancin' machines!

We picked up a new film camera fo the cruise on a clearance sale last night! I also went to the HG (Hat Guy) today and there are two sizes, large and extra large. He recommends large for kids, extra large for adults, so I need to know that with your orders. Also, the print area is 1 3/4 inches high and 4 inches wide. So our imprint might look like:

Magic Cruise
DIS 1/31/04

Magic DIS Cruise
January 31, 2004

He also verified that ordering two colors is no problem as long as the all have the same embriodering.

Keep those orders coming and for those who already ordered, please indicate how many kids and adults.

Thank you for your continued support!

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Three adults, please! One lime and two blue.

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
Dean Cheri Matt


Dean

[Cap]

Gary,

We'd like two blue adult.

Thanks for handling this for the group.

[Bonkinthesota]

Gary, Thanks for ordering the hats. The MN people wil take 2 adult blue and 1 adult green and 1 child green. Thanks!

:bounce:

[dheller97]

Did you see this? We get more time on the ship!!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=470192

I got stuff, we get more time on the ship; it is going to be a GOOD week!!

Dean

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hi all i am annie's d h and very good friends with gary and gail okwmember and i are like reincarnated lost brothers eh! Gary did annie order hats for us including j j ? no lime green hat for me gary. i really look forward to meeting everybody. annie finally coaxed me into joining the disboards. are we going to have fun or what?????:Pinkbounc :smooth: :smooth: pirate: argh Billie

[dheller97]

W E L C O M E, Randy!

It's a great group. They changed me from "Grumpy" to "Happy" in no time at all.

Got six inches of snow here this weekend and we are SO, SO ready for cruising and we're dancing every day getting ready.

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
Dean

[goofyaboutmickey7]

I forgot to say who i am when i introduced myself as annie's d h my name is Randy ARRRRGGRHHH pirate:

[OKWMEMBER]

Avast there Randy!!! Strike yer colors and prepare to be boarded!!!!pirate: EH???? It's about time you joined our merry band of pirates and castaways!!!:crazy: :boat:

Thanks for the hat orders everyone!!! I'll post a confirming order list soon so everyone can double check their orders.

That's cool that we can board the ship earlier, Dean!!! I'm sure our group will try to take advantage of it!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[goofyaboutmickey7]

thanks for that warm welcome my mateees, hey gary where are your buccaneers

[goofyaboutmickey7]

pirate: hello fellow ship mates, Gary, thanks for helping with the photo etc. I visited the feb 7th board and posted. when I looked at my message the picture was included, so I think to activate the pic. in the signiture you have to post a new message. Thats what me thinks anyway EH! HADD
Randy

[OKWMEMBER]

We're getting snow here!!! Time for the tropical breezes!:sunny:

You're welcome Randy! I'm glad I could help you out.

By the way, my buccaneers are under my buccanhat!!!

(I apologize to anyone who might be offended in any way by the previous bad joke, but Randy started it! ):blush: :guilty:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Cap]

Gary,

That's baaad! You and my wife, Judi, will get along fine. She's very punny.

[Kabuli1]

Hi guys! I'm trying to go about this a different way, I sure hope this works!

Cheers!

Karyn

[Kabuli1]

Woohoo! I'm alive!

See, everybody, it's me!!! I'm still here! I've missed all of you so much. We've had new people join and I didn't get to say hi, hats are ordered we're organizing a meet - all without me!

I still can't post from like I used to, but it seems the problem is with aol cause I've got no problems on internet explorer.

I'm so happy to be back.

Ok, the big news here is that the house went on the market today, I've already had two viewings and the house is on tour for realtors tomorrow. I'm totally exhausted, this was a bigger job than I imagined. But now, after I tidy everything each day, I can DANCE!!!

It is soooo cold here, flurries this morning, it never got above 25 all day. I NEED Castaway Cay!!!

Wow, it's good to be back!

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

WELCOME BACK, KARYN!!!! :wave: :hyper:

Boy, I'm glad you got things worked out! Now we can REALLY get this party started!:cool1:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Welcome back, Karyn! It's nice to have you back again, we've really missed you. Now, that you've had a nice little "rest", it's time to catch up!

Remember, guys, one week from today is our day to book excursions.

Dean


:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[kmc33]

It's good to have you back. :wave2:

Good luck with the house viewings!! :sunny:

[Kabuli1]

Thanks everybody, I feel so warm and fuzzy!

Maybe I needed to be "grounded" till I got all my work done, it's more fun to hang out and play with my friends. Of course the realtors are kicking me out all day today for the realtor walkthrough, sigh so I still won't be able to play.

So this is just great about being able to get on the ship earlier, I imagine we won't be able to get into our rooms before the usual time tho. We'll have to watch the boards and see when they will be opening the port. Last year we were the first to walk through the door - but somebody else beat us to first in line. Anyway we will be there somewhere near the front of the line - I don't have a DIS shirt but I do have lime green attire.

Shingle, I'm really happy to be joining your crew for the Illuminations cruise, I've always wanted to do that. Who needs lime green? We'll already know so many people before we get in line. Anyone want to share a limo to the port?

Hey, I haven't got a place to stay yet the night before. Where's anybody else staying? No points left for DVC, so I'm going to have to pay which is the pits.

Dean, I'll try to get those res numbers for you today, if I remember by the time I get done with the daily trash and tidy.

Oh, I'm so happy happy happy to be back and in my dancing shoes.

Karyn

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hi karyn, i'm Randy Annie Jaclyn and I also welcome you back. I just came on in the last couple of days. look forward mid and stern to seeing everybody! :Pinkbounc :wave2: pirate: Arrggghhh Randy

[dheller97]

Karyn, it's so nice to have you back. After all, you were my first on these boards. ;)

Since we're letting Disney take care of everything, we're pretty sure we're at the Hyatt.

Have a good day all.


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[OKWMEMBER]

OK, it's official!!!:hyper: I just paid the balance of the cruise!!!
We're ready now!!!

Cap, tell Judi I can hardly wait! We'll sea how it works out!;)

Ann's backing the arrangements for us Friday night. I'm sure we're near the airport. We'll have to gather for some early boat drinks!!!

Good luck, Karyn!:teeth:

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[Steve&Lisa]

Hello all.

We too are sailing on Jan 31st and can't wait.
Myself, my wife Lisa and our 20month old (at time of sailing) son Luke are taking our 1st cruise with Disney (4th overall) and are REALLY looking forward to it as we didn;t get away anywhere at all last winter and can't take another Canadian winter without a holiday.

It sounds like a lot of people already know each other on here.

I am wondring if anyone, who has sailed with Disney before, knows how accomodating Disney is with switching our dinner seating time. We book in August and were told that they only had late seating left and we were put on a waiting list for early seating. I was also told to check back around now as they look at the ages and try to accomodate for the younger children. Anyway, I was told that I'd have to take my chances with changing it on the ship. Which I found ridiculous . I have a full time career but am a travel agent (part time) and have never had a problem with a cruise line not at least try and accomodate a client.
I am wondering if someone can tell me how flexible they are once on the ship ??
Well I hope to meet some of you on the ship. What are these hats and meet all about ??

Steve

[OKWMEMBER]

Welcome aboard!!! More folks from Canada, great!!!

Gail and I changed our dining time from late to early after we boarded with no problems. However, it was the first thing we did after boarding the ship.

If you go back to near the bottom of page 23 of this thread you will see a picture of the hats we are offering. The colors we agreed on are Lime Green (To match the DIS t-shirts) and Carribean Blue. I anticipate the price to be arround $9 a hat, depending on how many we order. The text we are embroidering on the is also back a page or two. No one is obligated to buy one, we just thought it would be fun and an easy way to spot each other.

By the way, those of you who want to pre-pay (Thanks, Dean!!), let me know and I will either e-mail or PM my mailing address to you. If the hats, turn out to be cheaper than $9, I will refund the difference or buy you a boat drink, depending on my mood at the time.:crazy: The rest can pay me on the ship.

We haven't settled on a meeting place yet but we're working on it!


HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Welcome, Steve-

Glad you were able to join us!! Like I told you, this is a fun group and I think you will enjoy everyone.

Dean

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[kmc33]

My son is Luke too!! :teeth: He is 4.

We were on the Disney Wonder last April. We had booked in January and were put on the waiting list for early seating. I called to check on our status about a month or six weeks prior to the cruise and we already had been moved to early. And the week we sailed the ship was sold out -- spring break time. I would think you have a good chance. I would definitely call and check. If it hasn't already been changed, you can make your case :D Good luck!

Welcome aboard!!! :wave:

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[goofyaboutmickey7]

welcome steve lisa and luke, annie jaclyn and i look forward, mid and aft to seeing all of you. Hopefully you will be able to get the early seating. see you later:wave: :Pinkbounc pirate: Arrrggghhh Randy

[Annie12345]

Hi Everyone -

I think I've created a monster (or is that a pirate pirate: ).. ha ha! First, my dear husband thinks I spend too much time on the DIS, now he's hooked!!

Welcome Steve, Lisa and Luke! We also like to get away from our harsh Canadian winters... You shouldn't have a problem getting switched to early sitting once you get on board (if it hasn't been changed yet).

Hi Karen - welcome back to the DIS!! Hope all goes well with the house sale!!

Have a Disney Day everyone!!

Ann

[dheller97]

This old turkey just wanted to wish everyone a "Happy Thanksgiving". We're going to be gone for the weekend spending a few days with family.

Steve&Lisa, I will email you a copy a little later of the unofficial listing of DIS'ers who are on the cruise with us. If anyone else wants a copy, just let me know.

Be safe and have a great weekend.


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Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

I'm looking forward to the holiday and all the food that comes with it! I wish a safe trip to all who are traveling and be sure to enjoy the time with family and friends.

Kim, you know where I'll be Saturday night. Glued to the tube cheering on those Panthers!!!:bounce:

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

Use the Force, Luke!!! (Sorry, I couldn't help myself! :rolleyes: )

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[kmc33]

That's okay Gary. While we were still at the hospital after Luke was born, John couldn't help himself -- he had to say "Luke, I am your father."

I will be at the game. Hopefully it won't be as cold as it was at the VT game! :hyper: And I hope the outcome isn't anything like the WVU game!! :faint:

We are official too! Paid off the balance!! :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!!

:jumping1:

[Steve&Lisa]

Hahahaha,

I have to admit that I have said it numerous times myself. I just want to make sure he knows who I am.....

Is anyone else arriving the day before (30th). We decided to just in case their is bad weather or other flight delays. Is there parking right at the terminal or do you have to walk a ways ? We are going to rent a car as we will be coming from Tampa then drop it off the next morning. My plan was to check in with all our luggage then I would go and drop the rental off at the rental place and have them shuttle me back. Does that sound reasonable to anyone who has sailed with Disney ?

How do I get the timer I see on some of the posts ??

Thx all

[kmc33]

That's funny Steve! I guess maybe it's a common line! My DS is now 4 and it's funny when my DH says it to him now, Luke just looks at him and has absolutely no idea about the Star Wars connection.

I think a lot of folks are going down the day before (on the 30th). I guess with the unpredictable weather that time of year, it's a safer bet. It seems that people are staying various places, some at the Hyatt in the airport. And we are staying at the Holiday Inn Select near the airport, only because that's what I got through priceline. Since you have a car, I guess you can stay just about anywhere between Tampa and the port. I can't help with the parking at the terminal question, but I have read about a lot of people dropping everyone off and then just one person returning the rental car.

As far as the countdown timer goes, if you go to the Technical Support area on these boards (bottom of page on the left), then go to the Frequently Asked Questions. That's how I implemented my countdown clock. If I remember right, it walks you through it.

[OKWMEMBER]

For the DVC members in the group, especially the first time cruisers, there is a gathering you don't want to miss. There is a DVC member reception in Diversions on Sunday that is a LOT of fun! They usually hand out DVC hats and have a DVC trivia contest where you can win DVC stuff. Everyone gets something and it's a great time to meet fellow DVC'ers at the start of the cruise.

[OKWMEMBER]

By the way, GO PITT!!!!!:hyper:

[grandma_x2]

we are siting here in snow dreaming about sand. we are all payed so it is getting to become real. hope every one has happy thanksgiving. i don't do thanksgiving i have to work and then the next day is what we call black friday and it is a black time at walmart. nice people turn nastey got to make sure we have all our shots they might bite.well got to go to work happy turkie day. ps. my 3 year old grandson said this weekend when do we go and dance with mickey mouse so he is into your danceing. have fun grandma:bounce: :Pinkbounc :wave: :wave2: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :tongue:

[Steve&Lisa]

We are staying at the Radisson by the port.

You've all been a great help.

Thanks very much.

Steve

[waltjr]

We are doing a family reuion.
It is my parents first cruise and 60 aniversary. My mom is in poor health, so her nurse and the nurses husband are coming.
Also going is me, dw, 2-4 brothers and their dw.

We are so Excited.
:hyper: :hyper:

[OKWMEMBER]

We're doin' the 65 day shuffle!!!
:cool1: :cool1:

Are you as full as I am?:faint: We had a great Turkey Day. I'm preparing to do battle in the stores on Black Friday!pirate:
I promise to keep my manners, though, Grandma!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

Welcome Steve&Lisa and also waltjr.

We ate well, but not as much as some years, in fact we're all snacking again already.

Randy's folks and his sister and family joined us at my folks place - a bit nostalgic since it might be the last time we do this. My boys, Derek and his fiance and Collin and his girlfriend are with us. And now we're enjoying the evening here w/ just the 7 of us. I love having my kids at home.

I was kept out of the house almost all day yesterday w/ showings, none today (thankfully!!!)! I hope the interest stays high AND that we sell soon, trying to keep it so clean is killing me!

Well, I wanted to wish everyone the best on this thanksgiving day!

God bless us everyone!

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

There definitely is no joy in Pantherville today!!!:(

I hope everyone is having a great holiday week-end and is getting ready to do the 60 day dance on Tuesday!!!:hyper:

I also welcome our new shipmates!!! I will post another hat memo with the current order staus later this week.

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Hi, all -

Remember me? We had a very good weekend and hope you did too.

Welcome to all of the new faces. :wave2: I've invited someone else to join us over here from the CruiseCritic boards. We keep growing and growing! I've got the list updated with your changes, Cap, and have added the new names. If anyone wants an updated copy, let me know and I'll email it to you.

Remember, Tuesday is "Excursion order" Day.

Have a good week!
Dean

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[grandma_x2]

another black friday down.:bounce: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc i am alive. it wasn't to bad this year glade i wasen't at the store the ladie got run over by other shopers.we had our boy that is in the mirenes home for turkeyday he is going back over to irack in jan he just got back in aug. but i gues it is his turn again.my nerves will need that cruse. hunting tomaro all the hunters in and out mud all over the place o joy flack friday and hunting how can i get so luckie. i feel every one of my 45 years this week.

[OKWMEMBER]

Way to go, Grandma! I used to hunt but it was too darn cold for me! We're glad to hear that you spent some quality time with your son. Tell him that our prayers are with him!

Does everyone have their dancing shoes ready for tomorrow?

Dean, did you get my PM about the contents of the letter you sent?

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

I was afraid everybody left me while I was gone for the weekend.

Yep, Gary, got the PM and thanks! I'm planning on bringing those items with me and passing them out onboard. I did about 100 before I ran out of material, so should be pretty close to the amount I need.

Karyn, DW Cheri said she was able to link our dining reservations without any trouble today. So, we're all set! She says she sent you an email, and apologizes for mis-spelling your name. Disney also told her that 18 is definately the limit for teens. And, they told her we can make excursion reservations anytime after 8 AM, eastern time. I'm ready, ready, ready..... :tongue:.

Hey, Grandma - we were among those out on "Black Friday". DW said that it so much fun to go out and take advantage of the sales. I thought it left a little to be desired, but it got to be fun seeing how many people I could knock down. Kinda like bowling for dollars. :D

Guess that's it for now. Plan on dancing up a storm tomorrow!!

Dean

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[auntrenae]

Hi all,
I, my dh, his parents, their best friends, two of his brothers and their wives will be on the Jan. 31st cruise. It will be a 'grand gathering' as we cast members call these new family reunions at Disney. We just went in Oct. but have to get another hot chocolate souffle' at Palo, lol...
This is our fourth Dis cruise, but the first for everyone else. It will be so nice to do a family reunion where nobody has to play host! :Pinkbounc
I have a question: have any of you ever been in the Caribbean in Feb. before? If so, was the weather any different because it's cold in other places? Will the water be as warm? I hope so, because I can't wait to get to stingray city again::yes:: This last time I did the fury catamaran to stingray city and we went to a deeper area than I did with Captain Marvins' before. It wasn't nearly as fun because the stingrays were at the bottom and the only way to touch them was for a guide to go down and bring them up.:( I'm going to book with Captain Marvin's this time so I get some more time playing with them.
If any of you have questions about the western itinerary, let me know, we were just there so we have some updates.
The first update is that the ESPN skybox is no more. They have made that into a club for young adults and there is now a sports bar in Beat Street.
hope to hear from you soon, Renae

[auntrenae]

I forgot to mention that I am Walt Jr's DW. We are both really exicited, can you tell?:bounce: :hyper: :Pinkbounc :hyper: :wave2:
Renae

[auntrenae]

Steve,
You shouldn't have any problem switching your dinner time. A lot of people will be doing the 'dinner shuffle' when they get on board, so you just need to go the guest service desk and ask them. If there is a way, they will be happy to help you. ::yes:: ::yes::
Renae

[dheller97]

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60 days - 'nuf said.
Dean


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[dheller97]

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :jumping3: :jumping4:

Excursions booked AND confirmed. Wooooooo-hoooooo! Let's get cruisin' :boat:


Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

Woooooo!!! Look at us!!!! We're dancin', we're dancin!!!!!

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What excursions did you book, Dean?

Welcome, Auntrenae!!!

HADD!!!
:wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

Gary, Are we going to book the Jeep Safari (or whatever it's called) on Cozumel? And remind me, we're doing which, the train or the trolley in Key West? Do you know which hotel you'll be staying at the night before, yet? Shall we meet for dinner or drinks before the Illuminations cruise (or, as I prefer to call it, my birthday cruise)?

Dean what excursions did you book?

Welcome Renae, we're going to go with Capt Marvin's again. I loved it last time, we'll probably do the 1/2 day. I've heard wonderful things about the full day trip as well. Hey, do you have enough people if we join you to charter a private boat?

Did anyone receive the list of excursions from DCL? We've actually got two rooms booked and have received nothing from either DU or DVC.

Concerning real life, looks like we'll have a second offer on our house today which will coincide w/ the details being ironed out on the first offer. Please have your fingers crossed and send lots of pixie dust for a bidding war. However it goes, we should have it sold by tomorrow.

Two more showings today, maybe tomorrow I can go back to being a slob. Anyway, made a cheesecake so my kitchen is a mess - got to go clean it!

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Karyn

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hi to all, annie and i are also dancing!:cool1: :cool1: :love1: :love1: :love2: pirate: Arrgghh

[dheller97]

Welcome auntrenae! Very nice to meet you.

Karyn, did you see my note that Cheri linked our dining reservations to yours? No problems at all.

We decided to stick strictly with the Disney excursions since it is our first time out. Figured if I over-indulge and need to crawl back to the ship at least this way they'll wait for me or at least get me to the next drinking stop. I HAD to be sure my Grand Cayman trip included a stop in Hell so I can send my in-laws a postcard from Hell. For some reason, they have always told me to either go there or I'll end up there, or something like that. So, it's payback time. Cozumel will bring only relaxing time with the Beach Break. It would be nice to come back to snowy and cold South Dakota with a sunburn. And at Castaway Cay we booked DS (Matt) to parasail.

Should be a fun week without overdoing things. How 'bout the rest of you, what's your plans?

Dean

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[goofyaboutmickey7]

hey dean, annie and dear daughter are getting booked to go parasailing, last year annie booked me and signed the waiver.:crazy: pirate: arrrggghhhh
Randy

[OKWMEMBER]

Karyn, yes, we are planning to do the jeep safari with you. I think we were leaning toward the train in Key West because you can get off and on at different stops around the island. Dinner before the Illuminations cruise sounds like a plan! There are sveral places where we could eat at the Boardwalk.

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[Annie12345]

Hi Everyone - Just to clarify, Annie and Jaclyn are not necessarily doing the parasailing on Castaway Cay ... Just because I could sign DH's waiver doesn't mean that he can sign mine :smooth: We'll have to see if I get brave enough ... We haven't booked any shore excursions because we'll probably just do our own thing... In Key West we want to do the trolley ride, in Cozumel, it's mini golf, shopping and beach, and not yet sure about Grand Cayman... we're still trying to decide what to do there... Looking REALLLLLLLY forward to it!!!
HADD!
Annie

[Bonkinthesota]

Annie you should try parasailing it was so great said my DH 40 and DS 13 did it and had a great time!:smooth:

[auntrenae]

Karen,
Since we haven't officially booked yet, (as cast members we have to wait till 30 days out) we haven't booked any excursions yet either. I hadn't thought of chartering a boat. Have you done that before? If so, how many people do you need to do that? With my DMIL in poor health, she won't be doing any excursions, but some of the others might. I'll have to ask them via email if they want to. It would be fun. I have never done a long excursion to stingray city because I wanted time to shop, but because we just went, I might want to do that this time. I'll check their website to see what they have. I'm sure looking forward to getting back in the water again.
Good luck with your house selling fast! You have all the pixie dust I have in my magic pouch on it's way to you. We did the same thing 4 months ago, the house sold in 2 weeks, but it fell through and we sold it 3 more times over the next 2 months before it finally closed the day before we sailed! That was stressful, I can tell you. I hope yours goes through right away. Watch out for people who want to finance 100%!
Renae:wave2:

[auntrenae]

Hi again,
Thanks for the welcome, you are a great bunch, I can tell.
I have a dumb question... what does HADD mean? I know it's probably something obvious, but it escapes me right now... it's been a long day.
ttfn, Renae

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hi again, i want to clarify an earlier clarification from my dw. Annie will be parasailing at castaway cay. i will be posting photos of her up there as well. any way keep dancing everybody soon we will be able to for real on the ship pirate: pirate: arrgghh Randy
Have A Disney Day!!!!:sunny:

[Annie12345]

Hi Renae - HADD means Have A Disney Day - and I hope everyone is having a magical disney day filled with pixie dust!

Annie

P.S. I think I'm going to need everyones help at Castaway Cay to help keep DH away from the parasailing sign up booth!!!

[auntrenae]

Annie,
I knew it would be something easy once I knew it, I should know all of these sayings, because I'm a cast member, but I hadn't heard of it said that way. Interesting...:rolleyes: I guess it's one of those 'duh' moments!
thanks for clearing that up for me,
Renae

[Kabuli1]

Thanks Renae, way to scare me! LOL! I don't know what I'd do if we had a contract fall thru. We are requiring a financial proof that the buyer is qualified. Our first offer should have the financial papers today. Didn't hear from my realtor last night tho I know at least one other couple is preparing a contract. They may be waiting till Randy gets home tonight to save on the faxing stuff to WA and back. Let me know what you find out about Capt Marvins. Our tablemates last year went on the "full" day tour and loved it - there were three snorkling stops plus a stop to catch conch, then they went to a private beach for a BBQ - they said it was wonderful. It wasn't a charter boat - but noone else was booked for it that day so they had the boat to themselves.

Gary, do you know how many fit on the Jeeps - is it 4 or 5? I don't know what to do w/ Jill that day. Not sure if she'll want to go along. (Dean, are you beaching it in Cozumel, want an extra daughter for the day?)

Annie, I want to try parasailing, we could do it together! Of course, my Randy would stand on terra firma and laugh at me! Both he and Jill are afraid of heights and he won't even consider it.

Well, I need to get the house pretty. Who knows what today will bring?

Karyn

"...and really bad eggs . . . . drink up me hearties, Yo Ho!"

[OKWMEMBER]

I think it's four to a jeep, Karyn. I've done the parasailing thing at a different island. I'm trying to get up the courage to do it at Castaway Cay. :earseek:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hi gary, i think you should go up again i'll take photos, annie is going up:Pinkbounc :bounce: Arrrggghhh! pirate:
randy

[kmc33]

Hi - just checking in! Sounds like everyone is doing well, despite excursion disputes! Aahh -- if only those were life's toughest decision... which shore excursion to take!!

I can't believe winter is really here -- it's seems like it just became 2003 and it's almost over! But with a new year comes new adventures, and a cruise!! yipeee -- only 8 weeks from this Saturday!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[auntrenae]

Karyn,
I didn't mean to jinx your house sale, I wish you all the best and hope it goes quick and well!
As for Capt. Marvin's, I hope I can convince my family members that they can't be hurt by stingrays so they will go with me, but if not, then I will have all the fun:hyper: Are any of you going with me? The whole day thing sounds like a blast! I have become an addicted snorkeler since our first cruise, now I do it whenever I'm near water, big or small::yes::
ttfn, Renae

[Kabuli1]

Hi Kim! I can't believe we're closing in on Christmas, where did the last two months go? Oh, that's right, I was stuck not posting and working on the house.

Renae, I totally with you on the snorkeling thing, one of my most favorite things to do. I'll have to talk to my crew here about 1/2 or full day w/ Capt Marvins. We loved it so much. We did the fury Catamaran Snorkel at Key West last time. It was really good snorkeling, but the surge was very strong and exhausting. Randy hated it. Jill had fun because she was following a barracuda and a shark around for awhile.

Gary are you signed up for the Jeep tour yet? I think this is the Jeep tour that some were talking about going on earlier this year - that they had had a great time and a much smaller crowd. http://gocozumel.com/wild-tours-atv/

Come on Annie, we can do it! I really want to try parasailing - our Randys can stand on the ground and take pictures!

Karyn

"So that's it, then? That's the secret grand adventure of the infamous Jack Sparrow? You spent three days lying on a beach drinking rum?"
"Welcome to the Caribbean, love!"

:tongue:

[kmc33]

Hi Karyn -- congrats on the house sale! I didn't know you could close on Christmas Day! I'll bet that is a relief that you have sold it. Will you move to Seattle before the cruise? Good luck and I hope everything goes smoothly.

Gary, I have decided on two Caribbean blue adult size hats. I will be happy to send you a check if you want to pm me your address and the total owed. Thanks again for doing the hats! I think it's a great idea. ::yes::

HADD everyone! :wave:

[Kabuli1]

LOL, Kim, I didn't say we were closing on Christmas, I said it's getting so close to Christmas - I can't believe how fast the time has gone. We do have an offer yesterday, But Randy came in so late last night we will counter first thing today. So maybe you weren't so far off. We actually could close during the cruise if we can work this out! Tho we will ask for about a week later. Which means I will have to have the house packed and ready to go before we leave.

Renae, let me know which Capt Marvin's you want to take.

Does anybody know the number you call for excursions? I didn't get a brochure this time - weird cause I've been paid in full for a long time.

Cheers, everybody!

Karyn


pirate: You seem somewhat familiar, have I threatened you before? pirate:

[The4OfUs]

Hi, we'll be joining everyone as well on this cruise, paying the full balance today! Our group is myself (Monique - 36), my husband Glenn, 38, Kelsey 11, and Tyler 9, who will actually be 10 3 days before we leave (1/28). We'll be celebrating my 37th on board, on the last night out, 2/6. =) Sorta hoping to figure out how to get Palo reservations for that night, you only turn 37 once right? ;) But I'll worry about that later...

First cruise for DS, DH and DD...however I grew up on cruise ships, my parents met on one and my father and his best friend ran the photographic consessions for all the big lines - Holland America, Royal Carribbean, etc. We used to go to NYC every weekend to help stock up on all the photographic needs, and my brother and I would explore the ship, crew and guest areas alike...so I'm pretty excited. First time I'll be sailing with a room bigger than a closet, and a porthole to boot!!

A little worried because we got the 2nd to last available cat. 9, and it's #2506 - a supposedly "noisy" room?? I'm thinking positive though...

So...hi everyone! :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

Hi Monique! Glad to have you with us. As you can probably tell, we're a huge group and have had a wonderful time getting to know each other though this thread. So join right in! Are you going to get a Bday cake for Tyler on the first night out? As far as your 37th birthday, yes, you usually only get one of those, but as far as I can tell, you can have as many 39th birthdays as you want. I, myself, will be celebrating my 12th 39th birthday on the cruise! I'd love to hear more about growing up on cruise ships. I was on a transatlantic crossing (probably before you were born) when I was a kid, Barcelona to NYC (we were traveling from Afghanistan to California and that was the only way to get our car across with us). That was back in the era of class separation. I remember that 1st class passengers were on their own decks that those of us in 2nd and 3rd couldn't get to. I think we did sneak up there to trick or treat on Halloween.

ACK! S*** Advisory here. I hate winter and you-know-what is a four letter word in this house. Did you know that in Persian the word for snow is "barf" - seems appropriate somehow.

Karyn

[dheller97]

Welcome, Monique and family! :wave:

Well, we did it! Our list includes 100 plus names spread out in 20 DIS-families! Just in case anyone is curious, I'm going to post it again:

1. shingle, DH, DS-13, DD-8; from Wales, UK; stateroom #6581

2. Annie12345 (Ann), DH (Randy), DD-10 (Jaclyn), from Saskatoon, SK, Canada, stateroom #6592

3. Kmc33, DH, DS-4 ½, DSis, DBIL, DNephew-5, DNiece-2 ½; from Pittsburgh, PA; stateroom #7119

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

5. OKWMEMBER (Gary), DW (Gail); from Erie, PA; stateroom #7003

6. GinaAnn, DH, DS-6, DS-3, DSis, DBIL, DMom, DStepdad; from Chicago area

7. grandma_x2, DH, DD, DSIL, DB, DDIL, DGS-3, DGS-1; from Hadley, PA, Butler, PA and Wilson, NY areas; staterooms #6605, 6607 and 6609

8. kabuli1 (Karyn), DH (Randy), DD-18 (Jill); from Chicago area; stateroom #6134

9. Scott5150 (Scott), DW (Amy), DS-3 ½ (Lucas), DD-8 mo (Sarah), DMIL (Joann); from Lancaster, PA

10. dheller97 (Dean), DW (Cheri), DS-18 (Matt); from Armour, SD; stateroom #6148

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

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

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

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

15. Bonkinthesota, DS-13, DD-12, from Minnesota

16. Cap (Cecil), DW (Judi), Friends (John) (Jeannie) Friends DD (Courtney), DSIL (Ben), DGD (Ava - 3) from Canton, MI area; Cap & Judi in stateroom 5644

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

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

19. waltjr, DW (Renae, auntrenae), DM and Nurse, DBrothers (2-4) and their DW’s from Orlando, FL area

20. The4OfUs (Monique), DH (Glenn), DD (Kelsey-11), DS (Tyler-10); from Westford, Mass area; stateroom #2506.

Total of 100-102 family members, friends, associates, or stow-aways making up 20 DIS-families


I'll keep it current and then post it again before we leave. If someone wants to see it before it gets posted, let me know and I'll email a copy. Should be a great DIS-meet and a fun cruise:jumping3:

Now, serious for just a minute. I apologize if I offended anyone with my dry humor. All of my comments have been meant as humor and not to offend ANY of my new friends. If I did, I am truly sorry. Now, back to cruise stuff, okay?

Have a great day!

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
[B]Hi Monique! Glad to have you with us. As you can probably tell, we're a huge group and have had a wonderful time getting to know each other though this thread. So join right in! Are you going to get a Bday cake for Tyler on the first night out?

I didn't even think of that!! What a great idea, he's always complaining because he has a winter birthday, so it can't be quite as special/fun here in New England as his sister's July birthday, which is always outdoors and with blowup rentals like bounce houses and water slides...a special cake would make his night! Thanks for the thought!!

As far as your 37th birthday, yes, you usually only get one of those, but as far as I can tell, you can have as many 39th birthdays as you want. I, myself, will be celebrating my 12th 39th birthday on the cruise!

LOL! I figure that age is a number we assign to ourselves...mother nature has no idea about "years", we put that burden on ourselves, so pfft to it, I'm not going to let it bother me! You don't stop playing because you get old - you get old because you stop playing, and I don't think anyone here has to worry about that!

I'd love to hear more about growing up on cruise ships. I was on a transatlantic crossing (probably before you were born) when I was a kid, Barcelona to NYC (we were traveling from Afghanistan to California and that was the only way to get our car across with us). That was back in the era of class separation. I remember that 1st class passengers were on their own decks that those of us in 2nd and 3rd couldn't get to. I think we did sneak up there to trick or treat on Halloween.

Well, my experiences were more limited to growing up with crew members coming and going from our house in Mass, and going to the ships every single weekend as I said, to help dad restock and fix photographic equipment and such. We had free roam of the ship while in dock, and the crew were always watching out for my brother and I. We went on one cruise, to Bermuda, on the SS Statendam (Holland America Line) - because Dad had to train a new photog. - so it was a working vacation for him! And when people would order all those reprints and such...we did all that out of the house, I have stuffed more envelopes and put together more photo albums than I ever wanted to! *grin* Of course because of the crew associations while on the cruise, my brother and I never got away with anything fun...but it did help when I sleepwalked, they knew who I was and brought me right back to my cabin! We had a TINY room - inside stateroom with bunk beds, and a toilet...SO dark...this should be a completely different experience. My brother actually cruised as a photographer after high school - the Alaska run on the "Love Boat" for 6 months till he had enough - and the photographers had it easy in comparison to most crew then, because they were "commissioned" - but even so, let me tell you, the STORIES he shared! *grin* Let's just say my kids won't be doing the crew thing anytime soon... ;)

Anyone who's done this before w/kids who are "tweens" like mine - does it become a "neighborhood" atmosphere for them? I'm hoping that they will find some friends their own age and bond with them, leaving hubby and I to some time to just relax and enjoy the food and wine...which should be fun, as hubby is a professional chef and looking forward to having someone cook for HIM for once! My son is very outgoing and will seek out friends without issues...my daughter is a little quieter, but always seems to be very "in demand" as a friend once she opens up.

http://trulson4.tripod.com/photos.html - some pics from our last Disney trip to OKW...slightly old, but it'll introduce the family to you! :)

Thanks for the welcome aboard, all! Looks like we're the "poor relations" down on deck 2, huh... *wink*

[kmc33]

Welcome Monique and family! I can't believe how many of us there will be!!!

Karyn -- :rotfl: I can't believe I missed the 'in' in the sentence. How much a two letter word changes the meaning of a sentence!! I wasn't quite awake either, so that didn't help to my confusion!! Well GOOD luck with the counter-offer! I can't believe that we are closing IN on Christmas either. I think this year been the fastest one for me so far! Unfortunately, I understand they just keep going faster and faster!

Well I feel away now and I am OH SO excited. S*** is coming our way too and I am just thinking about 8 weeks from now!!!

:jumping1:

[goofyaboutmickey7]

HeY Dean, Great job, and thanks for the update! Arrrrggghhh pirate: Randy

[Kabuli1]

Monique, just call your travel agent or DCL and request a cake on the first night for Tyler. It will be served at the end of your dinner, after dessert. I'm celebrating my 50th that night (only a month late). Actually we have a lot of birthdays in this group. Gary's still celebrating his September birthday. You could also contact A Perfect Gift and have a basket waiting for him, or decorations. Oh, nice pictures. And, I'm with you on the age issue, this one, however is a little harder to take than any of the preceeding ones!

Kim, yup, one preposition and it changes the meaning of everything.

We just did a second counter on the house, but will accept what they come back with regardless. It's not as good as we would like, but it will be done.

Dean, good job!


Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
Monique, just call your travel agent or DCL and request a cake on the first night for Tyler. It will be served at the end of your dinner, after dessert.

My travel agent is my MIL, so that part is easy, I'll ask her now!! Thanks!

[OKWMEMBER]

Dean, a fine job, as usual!!!::yes::

Karyn, Yes I'm at this very moment still celebrating my 50th birthday!:crazy: The celebration will not end until I get to share it with my friends on the Magic.:grouphug: Good luck with the house! We will have to book the Jeep Safari soon.

Kim, S***? We don't need no stinkin' S***!!!!:cool2:

Monique, don't forget about the DVC reception on the Magic on Sunday!!! It's a good time!:hyper:
I used Perfect Gift for a Valentine's Day basket for Gail on our last cruise and they did a WONDERFUL job. Shirley and her crew are the best!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Annie12345]

Hi Everyone -

Welcome Monique and family! You will love the Magic... This will be our second cruise on DCL and we are all hooked... My daughter (10) had such a great time last year and made some lasting friendships... we are all looking forward to meeting everyone and making new friendships...

Thanks Dean for being such a great keeper of the list! It sounds like we will have a great group of people onboard!

Karyn and Gary and others - if you will go parasailing, then maybe I will consider giving it a try... you first, and I will be right behind you, I promise!!:wave2:

HADD!!

Ann

[goofyaboutmickey7]

DW (annie12345) I don't know who you are trying to convince about the parasailing. You are alreadt booked! DH (GOOFYABOUTMICKEY) aaarrrrgggghhhhhpirate:

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hi and welcome monique and family Arrrggghhhhpirate: Randy

[Cap]

Any thoughts on when the documents should show up -

- directly from DCL?
- Via Travel Agent?

[dheller97]

Hey, Cap-

We booked thru a TA and they told us to expect documents to be sent from them two weeks prior to departure date. Also said that DCL sends stuff to them, so depending on when they get them it might even be closer than that. DW and I will go nuts debating when we think they will actually arrive. :happy1:

Dean

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[Cap]

Thanks. I'll have to look for other arrangements, as we'll be out of the Michigan winter well before the cruise. It will be cutting it too tight on document delivery.

[dheller97]

Cap,
I don't know if it is that way from all of the TA's. We used Expedia.com since that is who I use for my office staff and that is what they told us. I would assume that if you didn't use a TA it would be coming directly from DCL and would arrive sooner.

Dean

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[kmc33]

I think it depends on whether or not you book the air through DCL. At least in the past, in general for cruises, I was told if the cruise line is not making the flight arrangements, then the documents go out sooner.

[The4OfUs]

Yikes, sticker shock, just paid in full today...we decided to fly in the night before, as it's only $180 to stay Friday night...so we'll fly Boston to MCO, stay at the Hilton there, then get to the dock earlier the next day, hopefully...we're letting DCL do the whole package, I SO need to relax on this vacation, you have NO idea...

We were flying into MCO the day of the cruise, but after the weather report for tomorrow (a foot of snow expected), and the fact that I'm a meteorologist by degree, therefore tend to jinx things (betcha didn't want to hear that! *wink* ) I don't want to risk being stuck...this gives us an extra day if the weather does get antsy, right?

*crosses fingers*

If you don't hear from us for a while, it's because we're buried...literally...

*sigh*

[OKWMEMBER]

Having day from heck!:crazy2: Need adult beverages, preferably ones that come with little paper umbrellas!!:umbrella: Help me!!! Situation is desperate!!!!!:scared:

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

P.S. Dean, Gail is glad Grumpy is back. I have no idea why, she just is.

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Gary, it's too bad that you are having a bad day. I sure hope that you have a wonderful fantastic beautiful weekend. You deserve it have a couple of cold ones too! Have an O'doule's for me! Arrrrgggghhhhh
pirate: Randy

[dheller97]

Was feeling pretty "Grumpy" again for awhile and just decided to bring him back to keep me company.

Tried to invite three new 1/31 cruisers over here to join us but got my keystrokes slapped and the messages deleted. Board moderator said in a very stern email that I was "taking business away from the owners and a few employees." I haven't been banned from there, yet. And, I did manage to get a couple of email addresses. :scratchin Hmmmmm, may just have to drop them a note and invite them to come take a peek.

Sounds like those of you on the East may get a bit of the white stuff! We only got an inch or so, but had freezing rain first so it is pretty slippery out. Hope the weekend isn't too bad for you. Just sit back, watch the Magic in port, and sip on your umbrella drinks.:teeth:

Dean


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[kmc33]

Wow, Dean! I just looked and my post was deleted too!! :guilty: I never thought of it as taking business away. The cruise critic board is a great resource and for all other cruise lines is where I would go for my information. And in fact on these boards, I have seen others referred to CC board when they are going on another line. But the Disney board isn't nearly as active as here. I think I first learned of DIS boards through a post on CC board myself.

[dheller97]

Good morning, Kim-

I didn't know if I'd hear from anyone out your way this morning. Have you got snow clear up to your computer this morning?

I did invite those new folks over to meet us, so we'll see what happens.

BTW, great picture you added to your signature! Have a great weekend.

Dean

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[shingle]

:earsgirl: our 8 year old dear daughter is upset as her 13 year old brother is in contact and chatting about the cruise with another cruiser his own age so she would like to do the same she hopes to chat with someone soon :earsgirl:

[OKWMEMBER]

We're snow free in Erie, PA! I guess it moved south of us.

That's pretty rude of the Cruise Critic board. Maybe they have Board envy? :rolleyes:

I went to the Port Canaveral site to see the Magic this morning. She looks as beautiful as ever!:sunny:

I survived my work day yesterday and I'm having a nice, easy week-end!:goodvibes

I'm working on the hat list and hope to post it tomorrow.

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[kmc33]

Wow, no snow in Erie, Gary. I didn't realize that it missed you. We had a record fall for this date. The old record for Dec. 5th was set last year! I hope this isn't a sign that this winter is going to be like last year!!!! I think the official reading at the airport was about 6 inches, but it looked like that was on the low end as some areas got up to 10 or 12. In fact, we are a little northeast of the airport and I would say there were 7 or 8 in my driveway. I just finished shoveling about an hour ago. I think I need to get a snow blower!!! Better yet, I think I need to move south!! :sunny:

Thanks for the compliment on the photo, Dean.

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hello shingle, I talked to my dd she is 9 will be 10 at cruise time. She is more than happy to chat with your daughter. My dd's name is Jaclyn, we will set her up on her computer to have her own thread until then she can use mine. Jaclyn is ready to chat now:bounce: :Pinkbounc :tongue: :wave: :wave2: ::MinnieMo Arrrggghhh Randy pirate:

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hi shingles dd im jaclyn randys dd im looking forward to the cruise is this your first cruise? I have been on two cruises before one not disney and one disney!!!!!! It was really fun!



-Jaclyn:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by dheller97
Good morning, Kim-

I didn't know if I'd hear from anyone out your way this morning. Have you got snow clear up to your computer this morning?

I did invite those new folks over to meet us, so we'll see what happens.

BTW, great picture you added to your signature! Have a great weekend.

Dean

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My daughter would LOVE to chat with someone, she does email...she's 11...any interest?? :)

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Hi 4ofus Jaclyn would love to email with your dd:wave2:

[The4OfUs]

Awesome! Kelsey has a "safe email" through Kiddonet (I won't let her have a hotmail or other email, being a webmaster...*grin*), so I'll have to get your daughter's email to add to the list, otherwise it will get rejected...can you PM that to me? :)

[dheller97]

Hi, group!

Does anyone know if it is the trolley or the train in Key West that allows you to get off in various spots to do the tourist thing?:confused:

Thanks!

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

Dean,
According to our Passporter book,(a MUST have, check it out at www.passporter.com ) it's the Old Town Trolley that make nine stops around Key West. The Conch Train is non-stop.

Link to Trolley Site (http://www.historictours.com/keywest/)

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

I just checked out www.keywest.com and see two ships in port using Mallory Square webcam. Would one of them be the Magic? Looks like a great weather day there.

Can anyone tell I'm getting anxious?

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

Yes, Dean, that would be the Disney Magic!!! The one farthest from the web cam. The ship next to the web cam is a Holland America ship.

I compiling the hat list as we speak and will post it tonight.

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[shingle]

:wave: hi Jacklyn my mom is helping me write this.My name is Dee dee i have been on two disney cruises on the wonder it was great fun , i made one freind on the cruise.Iam looking forward to meeting you.My mum thinks you are going on the epcot cruise with us.i have been to america 8 times i love it ,my favorite colour is pink i like candyfloss ilike music and animals.What do you like?.Please pm me real soon:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :wave:

[kmc33]

Hey, that's pretty cool! I just checked the Mallory Square webcam on Dean's link and the Magic is there, all lit up. There's quite a bit of glare, but it's still kind of neat.

[dheller97]

Hi, Annie-

If you like to people watch, here's the link to Duvall Street in Key West:

http://www.liveduvalstreet.com/

If you watch long enough you see some strange things. :crazy: Have a great week everyone.

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

OK, Here it is! I will do it by DIS Board ID:

OKWMEMBER - 2 Adult, 1 Green, 1 Blue

Kabuli - 3 Adult, no color preference.

dheller97 - 3 Adult, 1 Green, 2 Blue PAID

CAP - 2 Adult, Blue PAID

kmc33 - 2 Adult, no color preference

Annie - 2 Adult, 1 Child, no color preference

Shingle - 4 Adult, Any color

Bonkinthesota 2 Adult Blue, 1 Adult Green, 1 Child Green

If I have your colors or counts wrong, PLEASE let me know. I know that we were trying to settle on one color at first but the Hat Guy said there is no problem with ordering two colors.

For those of you who are new to the group, I've arranged to get
bucket hats made for the group. The colors are Lime Green (to match the DIS t-shirts) and Carribean Blue. Here's a picture:

http://mysite.verizon.net/res0q1zf/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/bucket2a.jpg.w560h295.jpg

The text on the hats will be one of the following:

Magic Cruise
DIS 1/31/04

Magic DIS Cruise
January 31, 2004

It depends on which one fits the print area of the hat.

The hats should be around $9 a piece with adult and chilldren sizes. You DO NOT have to pay in advance. I know the holidays are coming. However, if you want to pat in advance, I will PM or e-mail you my mailing address. If the hats turn out to be less than $9 and you paid in advance, I will either refund the difference or buy you a Boat Drink!!!!:crazy: How's THAT for a deal!

That's all for now!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[kmc33]

Gary,

I will take one blue and one green for my colors. PM me your address and I will send you a check.

Thanks! :sunny:

[Annie12345]

Thanks Dean... that is so cool!! We are sitting in our den, chatting with Gary and Gail on MSN on Randy's computer, and on my computer we are watching the people on Duvall Street... we can hardly wait to get there!!!!

- Ann

[goofyaboutmickey7]

We Just finished watching the Magic depart Key West! Coooool
Arrrrgggghhhh!! Randy pirate:

[dheller97]

Nice job on the hats, Gary! Thanks for all of your hard work.

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

Gary, can you put me down for 4 adult blue, and PM your address to me so I can pay you? I'll surprise the family! *grin* After shovelling ALL DAY yesterday, just thinking about little surprises like this keeps me going...would you believe the snowdrifts here in downtown Boston are up to my armpits??

AUGH!

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Hi Gary and of course all of my fellow ship mates. Gary I want to also thank you for taking care of the hats. I will send you a money order in the mail today. I wouldn't want you to be short around Christmas Time. Have a nice day everyone! Arrrggghhh! pirate: Randy

[OKWMEMBER]

Thanks for all the kind words and you're all more than welcome!::yes:: I just hope everyone enjoys the hats and they help our group have fun together!!!:hyper:

I don't think I stated this in my last post but I'm cutting off hat orders on New Years Day. That will give the Hat Guy plenty of time to fill the order and time for me to post a picture of them before I/We leave for our adventure.pirate:

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

More snow!

Looks like it's our turn now. They are predicting 6-10" by Tuesday nite. :mad:

Oh, can't wait to get on the big ship trying one of Gary's umbrella drinks!:sunny:

Dean

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[auntrenae]

Karyn,
I haven't had a chance to look yet, but I think the half day excursion will be all that I will do, there isn't enough sunscreen to
keep me unburned if I go all day, lol...
Guess what people, it got COLD in Orlando this week!!! It was only 39* here last night and we put blankets on the beds... I know that isn't much by northern standards, but hey, it's something to be happy about, now it feels a tiny bit like Christmas :hyper:
Happy December everyone,:wave:

[auntrenae]

Monique,
Hi and welcome to the group! I didn't know how big it was till I saw the list. I was on the Cruisetoberfest in Oct., and we had 120, so that was a blast! I'm sure you will have a good time in the guest cabins, they are big on the Magic, so it will be fun for you. This is our 4th Dis cruise, 3rd to the western, so we are excited to be able to go again so soon. I had no idea this was going to happen, but you never know with family, especially when you are a cast member. They love to use our discounts, and it looks like we will be going again with some that can't go this time, so we may as well book a cabin full time... :hyper: that's a nice fantasy anyway!:hyper:
Renae

[The4OfUs]

THanks for the welcome, auntrenae! I'm married to a former cast member - my husband worked at the Magic Kingdom in high school - in Fantasy Land! Talk about a place to spend your high school after hours.... *grin*

We can't wait, we're anxiously awaiting our documents and/or our "vacation planning video" that we ordered before we decided to book, so we can really get excited!

[The4OfUs]

Now that DD is emailing a few of the fellow cruisers, DS is feeling left out - any boys that might have an email to say hello to? Tyler is 9, he'll be 10 on 1/28...4th grade, and VERY excited about the cruise...

He also has a "safe" email address, so if there are any that might want to say hi, just PM me with the email address he should use, and I'll add that to his safe list!

:)

:bounce:

[auntrenae]

Monique,
I know what you mean about spending after school hours at the parks. My youngest son worked for Disney his senior year and spent a lot of time there. Now it is my DH and I and our middle son who are cast members, so date night hasn't been the same, I can tell you. We sure enjoy the perks! They don't pay much, but the perks make up for it big time! :Pinkbounc
It is a pain:crazy: waiting until 30 days out to book the cruise too, but it's worth it when the price is so low. It makes it so we can go much more often, and being so close by, it's not too horribly awful if we get bumped, but I sure hope we don't!!!
see ya real soon:wave: Renae

[dheller97]

Wooooooooo-hooooooooooo!

8" of snow overnite and the snowplow guy was right on schedule. I got my driveway all snow blowed clean by 5 AM and at 5:01 he came down the highway and filled the end of it in hard-packed stuff. I swear those guys just sit a block away and wait for the first person to clear out and then see how quickly they can bury them again. :mad:

Have a great day everybody. Mine is off to a super start! Line up the umbrella drinks!!

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

So I'm being lazy and not searching through all the posts in the DCL forum...can someone who's done this before talk to me about the "formal" and "semi-formal" nights?

DH does not have a tux, and we probably don't want to rent one...would a nice dark suit be acceptable for the formal night? How "semi" is the "semi-formal" night - would the same suit work, with different shirts/ties perhaps...or a sports jacket, or maybe nice shirt/tie/pants type of outfit? And what about the kids - do they go to these, and if so, what's acceptable for them? DD is trying to talk me into a new fancy dress just for the occasion... *grin* and DS would rather NOT get all fancied up, and to be honest, at the rate they grow, I can't see spending $$$ for a suit for him!

I, on the other hand, plan on raiding my best friends closets for THEIR fancy gowns...funny how everyone else's clothes are always nicer than your own, huh? ;)

[OKWMEMBER]

Our plow truck drivers must be related, Dean. Mine does the same thing! We got lucky this time and the snow missed us. :p It's just a matter of time, though. I know LES (Lake Effect Snow) is lurking out there somewhere!!!pirate: The scurvy dog!!!!

The4OfUs, (May we have your first name?) I just bring a suit for the Formal night and a sport coat for Semi-Formal night. The picture in Randy's (goofyaboutmicky7) signature is them on formal night and they were fine!

This link should help:
DCL Dress Code (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?threadid=267396)

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by OKWMEMBER
The4OfUs, (May we have your first name?) I just bring a suit for the Formal night and a sport coat for Semi-Formal night.


Monique :wave2: Or, if it's easier to remember, my family calls me Nikki for short...I answer to both...the only name I'm learning to block out is "Mom!!!!" ;) :rolleyes:

I read someone describe it as formal night = what you'd wear to a nice wedding, and semi-formal night as what you'd wear to church...I can work with that! Thanks for the link, I'll go check it out!

[OKWMEMBER]

I'm liking Nikki.:D

I read someone describe it as formal night = what you'd wear to a nice wedding, and semi-formal night as what you'd wear to church...I can work with that!

That sounds like a good plan.

[auntrenae]

Hi all,
Formal nights are nice dressy nights with people wearing everything from tux's and formal gowns to suits. It's totally up to you. On our first cruise, my DH rented a tux from the ship tux company and I loved it. From then on, he just wore a suit. I found a great dress that has become my 'cruise dress', but I want something different this time. Our son is getting married in May and I need a new dress for that, so if I can find one that will work for both, I'll get it now. I've seen young girls in princess outfits on formal night, which is fun, but anything goes, really. They take formal portraits that night, though, so you might want your outfits to coordinate.
Semi-formal night is less dressy, but some people wear the same outfits from the other night. Our oldest son ended up wearing his tux 4 nights just because he knew he looked good, lol. A shirt and tie is fine, and it's fun to go a little out on a limb style wise, because you are on a ship, after all. I like a sarong with a blouse for semi night.
Hope this helps, :wave2: Renae

[Annie12345]

Hi Everyone - Just checking in to say "hi"... sorry to hear about all the snow... we've been lucky so far (fingers are crossed that it stays that way!) Gary, I'm glad you approve of our formal night outfits LOL! Seriously, it is fun dressing up, and the kids seem to love it... they were on their best behaviour!! My mouth is starting to water for the chocolate souflee - they can just feed me that all week... Then I'll really look good in the formal clothes LOL!
Have a great day everyone...
Ann

[OKWMEMBER]

The threads been strangely quiet today. Almost...........TOO QUIET!!! :eek: :earseek:

Just havin' a regular hump day here. However, we all know what Friday is, don't we???:hyper:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[The4OfUs]

Friday...friday...hmm..nope, got me there..what's Friday? Besides that many days too close to Xmas and NOT close enough to cruising??

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[OKWMEMBER]

Here's a hint. Check my day counter.

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[dheller97]

Hey, Gary-

Would that be the 50-day fox-trot? :bounce: Believe me, I'm ready. :teeth:

I thought I had my formalwear all packed and ready until I read what others were saying. So, had to put the lime-green DIS shirt into the day bag instead and rethink my plans. Haven't found my lime green sneakers yet, but haven't given up! :crazy:

Anyone heard from Karyn lately? Haven't heard anything from her so thought maybe she snuck in a trip to Seattle.

Take care everyone.

Dean


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[The4OfUs]

Whoo hoo! 50 days! I want my documents! *pout*

Digging through some old computer disks yesterday and I found my DIsney Vacation Planning CD - it's like the video you can get, but all on the computer...and it is OLD...but it has the cruise line! I think this is when they first launched it...but I swear I'm going to wear it out at this rate!

[Kabuli1]

Yes indeedy, I did sneak in a trip to WA! We were looking at houses. What a bite to come home to s*** and a forcast of 26 high 13 low!

Fingers crossed, everybody, the inspection is done and we are waiting today for the formal acceptance of the contract on our house!

Gary, I want two blue and one green, please email me your address and I'll get a check out to you. Anyway I could get one early (blue one) for Jill's surprise?

Something else I need. Does anyone have a DCl Christmas ornament or some other DCL thing they could part with? I need it for a Christmas present. With the move this year all I'm giving my kids (they are pretty much grown, remember) is the 10 Day Christmas cruise next year! So I need something DCL to give each of them and I am one "something" short!

Dean, did you see me waving as I flew over you yesterday?

Karyn

[jedokids]

Could someone please tell me the web address of the Disney Cruise Webcams? I can't seem to find it and I would love to see it! I am so ready to do the 50 day dance!
Thanks!

[dheller97]

WELCOME BACK!

We missed you. Yes, I did wave as you went by :wave: I was the idiot standing out in the field in the lime green t-shirt. Darn near froze the letters right off of it, too. :crazy:

Can I be your kid for a while so "all" you'll give me is the 10-day Christmas cruise? I promise I don't eat much. But, I do tend to want to stand in cornfields and wave at airplanes I can barely see anyway.

Glad to have you back. Good luck with the inspection.

Dean, dancin' out of step, but dancin'


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[dheller97]

Good morning, Jedokids!

The only ones that I am personally aware of are: www.portcanaveral.org and www.twopalms.com. The Port Canaveral one shows the ship when she is in port and the two palms can catch her leaving, if your lucky. If anybody has any others, would like to have the info too.

Have a good day, all!

Dean

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[Kabuli1]

Dean, I know it's a wonderful gift, but it is a gift deferred! That's what I meant. I knew when I typed it that it sounded wrong. It's just weird that there won't be a pile of gifts under the tree this year. Unwrapping the presents will take all of about three minutes! SIGH

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

Jedokids, here's a link for a St. Thomas webcam. It's not always on but I've been able to saee the Magic there at times.

http://www.caribline.com/islands/vi/forum/cam.shtml

I'm shining up my dancing shoes!!!:cool1:

Good Luck, Karyn!!!:hyper:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

I forgot about the Key West cams earlier:

www.keywest.com

Dean

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[kmc33]

Karyn - does this help? Slim pickings, but there are a couple of DCL ornaments on eBay...
DCL ornaments (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?cgiurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2 F&krd=1&from=R8&MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&ht=1&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&query=disney+cruise+line+ornament)

and other items...
misc. DCL items (http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=disney+cruise+line&ht=1&sosortproperty=1&from=R10&BasicSearch=)

[goofyaboutmickey7]

I'll see if I can convince Annie to dig out her high heel sneakers to start dancing the night away! oh yeah! AAAArrrrrggggghhhhh!
Randy:cool1: :love2: :cool2: pirate:

[The4OfUs]

Really the only shore excursion that catches my eye is the Fury Catamaran one in Cozumel. We were thinking about the Tulum ruins, as DH and I went to Cancun for our honeymoon 3/91, and that was one place we went to, along with Xel-ha - so we thought it'd be cool to take the kids back there now - but then I read that the ruins are all closed off so we can't relive DH climbing the steps (my immense issue with heights got me as far as the 2nd step before I needed help getting down *grin*). It would be a pale comparison, so why not try something else.

HOWEVER...DH has a slight issue with motion sickness. Soooo....while he's totally game to try this, I wanted to see if anyone's done this, how fast does the catamaran go, how long a trip, how wavy (although I know that's not something that we can predict, but in general)...any past experiences to share?

I want to call to reserve a spot but not till I find a little more about it! Doesn't it figure that both kids are "adults" (ie. 10+) now in all these tours... *sigh*

Who needs $$ right? ;)

[Kabuli1]

We did the Fury Catamaran snorkeling at Key West last November. It was a very good snorkeling excursion, but Randy got very sea sick. He tends to get more sick on catamarans more than other small boats. If you're DH can take meds beforehand he may be just fine. I understand that it is a great excursion.

I haven't signed up for any excursions yet. Renae, you sure you don't want to do the whole day w/ Capt Marvins, oh well, 1/2 day will work for us, too - it's a lot less expensive. Anyone else joining us?

It looks like the house contract will go thru. We should receive the signed paperwork from the lawyer tomorrow. I know much can go wrong from here on out - but so far, so good.

I am so jet lagged! Got to stay up till after Survivor, tho!

Karyn

5 days from now I'll be about 1/2 way thru Trilogy Tuesday! Is there life after LOTR?

[goofyaboutmickey7]

it is soo cold up here (Canada way ) Eh! today it was -21 I might have to plug in the cars tonight. I am so ready to go south.
:cool: :confused: :eek: pirate: ARGGHH
Randy