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

[kmc33]

Hi Monique,

We were married in 3/91 too. Which date in March? Ours is the 9th.

[dheller97]

Congratulations, Kim, you got the 500th post to our thread. Wooo - Hooo, let's go for 600 now.


Dean

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[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by kmc33
Hi Monique,

We were married in 3/91 too. Which date in March? Ours is the 9th.

March 16th for us! And then, being the SMART people we are, we went to Spring Break Central for our honeymoon...CANCUN! *grin*

I see Gail and Gary are from 91 as well...trendsetters, aren't we! ;)

[OKWMEMBER]

Alrighty then!!! Ladies and Gentlemen (and guys, I use the term loosely), Boys and Girls, WELCOME TO THE 50 DAY DANCE!!!!!!!

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Okey Dokey!!! Or is that Hokey Pokey:confused:

The time is flying by, isn't it??? I'm sure it is for Karyn!!! I'm buyin' you a boat drink at the sail-away party, girlfriend!!!:crazy:

Yes, Nikki, I believe we ARE trendsetters! Gail and I got married at the Carribean Beach Resort (CBR) 11/21/91. So we had a wedding/honeymoon at WDW! What a concept!!! ::yes::

500 posts!!! Talk about an active thread!!!:hyper:

Note to all our Canadian friends, check out this link for the Get Fuzzy comic strip. Is Bucky right about Canadian money?

Canadian Dollars = Disney Dollars? (http://www.unitedmedia.com/comics/getfuzzy/archive/getfuzzy-20031212.html)

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Oh my, ever try dancin' the morning after your company Christmas party? :faint:

I just HAD to show my employees what a fool this old man can be and closed the place. So, really am dancing on my tip-toes this morning trying to be very quiet.:headache:

Happy 50 days and have a great one, everyone!

Dean

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[Cap]

Originally posted by dheller97
Oh my, ever try dancin' the morning after your company Christmas party? :faint:

I just HAD to show my employees what a fool this old man can be and closed the place. So, really am dancing on my tip-toes this morning trying to be very quiet.:headache:

Happy 50 days and have a great one, everyone!

Dean

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Dean, just think that you are sitting on the ship, on the sunny deck, with a cool drink in your hand, cruising slowly. Of course you've got your cruise hat on to protect you from too much sun!

[OKWMEMBER]

OK, Dean, I'll dance as quietly as I can. Have a good day and I hope you don't have to speak to God through the great white microphone, if you know what I mean. ;)

[dheller97]

OK, all of my employees got their chuckles and grins in today about how rough I looked this morning. I don't know what they are referring to, afterall "it all comes from loving honey so much." ::yes::

But now that I can open my eyes all the way I'm ready to dance!! Yippeeeee, won't be long now!!:jumping3:

Have a great weekend!

Dean

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[Annie12345]

Hi fellow Disney Cruisers!

I am a bit late for the 50 day dance but rest assured I was dancing all day ... even got out the high heel sneakers!

Congratulations, Karyn, I'm sure that everything will go fine!

We're not part of the '91 marriage club but we are part of the March club - we got married March 31st...

Happy dancing!!

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[Kabuli1]

Hi guys, sorry I missed the dance! I'm trying to remember what I did instead.

So we now have a Contract Pending sign up, the key box is empty - but they couldn't take it down cause it's been so cold the mechanism is frozen! As soon as the buyer's financing goes thru we'll get the "SOLD" sign.

Busy weekend here, Today: cleaning and preparing tomorrow's lesson. Tomorrow: church, teaching, (NAP!!), decorating for Christmas, Survivor finale. Monday: (probably finishing the decorating) resting, reclining - getting ready for 14 straight hours of movie watching at Trilogy Tuesday in Chicago at AMC River East! Of course, Tuesday you all know where I'll be! After that maybe I can change my countdown clock.

Feeling a bit bah humbug about Christmas - wouldn't decorate if I hadn't foolishly volunteered my home for the neighborhood progressive dinner 12/20. As soon as it's over I will need to start the real packing.

Well, well, we aren't part of any marriage/anniversary club here - tho this June will be 25 years, if the move doesn't break us up! June 1979 in Wheaton IL. But I will be in the 50 club verrrrry shortly, tooooo shortly! Cheers Gary!

Have a great weekend, stay warm, think warm thoughts: Castaway Cay, Konk Koolers, sunset in Mallory Square . . .

Welcome to the Caribbean, love!

Karyn

[dheller97]

Wow, I guess I really am the OLD one. Cheri and I will have to be the chaperones of the group.

According to Webster:
2 entries found for chaperones.

chaperon[1,noun]chaperon[2,verb]

Main Entry: 1. chap·er·on
Variant(s): or chap·er·one /'sha-p&-"rOn/
Function: noun
Etymology: French chaperon, literally, hood, from Middle French, head covering, from chape
Date: 1720
1 : a person (as a matron) who for propriety accompanies one or more young unmarried women in public or in mixed company
2 : an older person who accompanies young people at a social gathering to ensure proper behavior; broadly : one delegated to ensure proper behavior

We've been married 37 years as of last November. She's still my best friend after all these years.:love2: Sorry, get kinda mushy when I think about her and me being together so long.:lovestruc

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

37 years, in this day and age, is not only wonderful, but an amazing accomplishment, and NEVER apologize for being mushy like that...if only MORE people did that! *happy sigh*

Been a rough couple of years for us, actually, but this cruise is also a chance for us to celebrate our very recent recommitment to each other, and with the kids so well "distracted", we hope to really reconnect! That's why we booked so late...and chose a cruise over the parks, where all we'd do is run around like crazy. We want to enjoy US rather than everyone else in lines and such.

Just finished "Xmas-fying" the house, and put up lights outside, just in time for MORE SNOW *sob*

Made the mistake of going to Target today...silly me...isn't it horrible how everyone gets so nasty at the time of year meant for exactly the opposite? My mother works for Macys, and the treatment she gets is downright dispicable - so I try to make up for it by carrying a bag of Hershey Kisses when I Xmas shop - and I give one or two to the clerks that help me out, to try to give them a smile. It's not fair that the very people that help us get our gifts for the season end up hating it because of how they're treated.

*gets off soapbox*

So anyhow...after my nightmare trip to the mall, I am trying to get in the cruise spirit with a small rum drink...who's with me...

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[Annie12345]

Wow, Dean! 37 years... You must have got married when you were 12...

Gary, I thought that was a very cute joke about the Canadian $$ and Disney $$... it's getting better though!!!

HADD!!!

[Cap]

Dean,

37 years is great. Judi and I will celebrate our 36th on the cruise.

I'd say leave the chaperoning to the staff. Just plan to relax and enjoy so you can show your employees how young you are when you get back.

[dheller97]

Cap, I knew there was something I liked about you the first time I met you! Thank you, thank you, thank you!:bounce: :bounce:

The thought of chaperoning for this group was just a little scary.:scared1: :scared: Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't shirk any responsibility mind you, but..... :scratchin

Have a good evening.

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

Don't woory about being mushy, Dean!!! I married my best friend, too!!!::yes:: We were married at WDW and celebrated our lucky 13th anniversary last month. It's the second time around for both of us and this time we got it right, dang it!!!:love2:

As for chaperoning, WHAT THE HEY!?!?! I thought we were going to party, dude!!!!! Who (besides Karyn ;) ) am I going to tip umbrella drinks with? I agree with Cap, let the staff do the chaperoning, we were born to boogie!!!:cool1:

Nikki, you are so right about the cruise versus the parks! It's an excellent opportunity to get reaquainted.:happy1:

Gail and I were on the Key West web sites today and we're seriously considering renting a scooter or electric car for the afternoon after we do the Trolley. Also, according to the U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department (NOAAD) (say THAT three times real fast!!!) the sun will set at 6:12 P.M. on February 1st. The Mallory Square web site says festivities begin about an hour before sunset. Those of us that have first seating for dinner (we do) will miss dinner in the dining room that night if you participate in the sunset celebration. We'll probably eat at Topsider's.

"Boat drinks!!! Waitress, I need two more boatdrinks!"

I gotta go where there ain't any snow
Where there ain't any blow
'Cause my fin sinks so low
I gotta go where it's warm!!!
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HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[auntrenae]

Annie,
I'm so with you on that souffle':hyper: :Pinkbounc :hyper:
I have a funny story for you. On our last cruise in Oct. our son who is 21 was with us and at Palo, had his 'cool' fedora on. He does hat tricks with it and was doing it there. The manager came over to watch and asked our son to teach him how. He did, and the manager told me that if I would make Ben give him that hat, he'd personally deliver to me all the souffle' I could eat! I was pretending to think about it, but Ben said 'Hey, I bought this in Brazil and you can't give it away!!'. I knew it was special to him and would never do that, but it was fun to tease him. I do love that souffle' and would eat it every night if I could. One night I asked our regular head waiter if there were any chance he could get one for me, and the next night there he came with it just as I was about to dig into come creme brulee'... what could I do but eat both!::yes:: What teriffic service that was.
I"m really getting excited now:hyper:
Renae

[auntrenae]

Karyn,
I do think I'll just do the half day, but I haven't booked yet for the cruise, so I can't do it for excursions... We are waiting for Disney to open up the booking for cast members, and it's driving us nuts. They have the one before and the one after us, but they are eastern and we NEED to go western. Oh well:rolleyes: we can wait another few days, I think!
As for the Cozumel fury catamaran, it is an AMAZING excursion::yes:: The water is clear, the snorkeling is wonderful, the sea was calm when I went in Oct. If your hubby has a problem with being seasick, have you tried those acupressure wrist bands? That might not make him as woozy as pills do.
They take you to a great spot to snorkel and they give you tortillas to feed the fish. They come right away to eat them so you are surrounded by gorgeous fish! There is a photographer in the water who will take photos of you where you want them. When he took mine, he put some tortillas in the water and the fish all came, and then he took the photo. It was one of the best I have from the cruise. You have to pay for it, but it's so worth it!
After that, they take you to a beach for a party. I didn't like the sand, because it reminded me of quicksand, pulling at my feet, but that's just me. :yo-yo: the water there is beautiful too, and was totally calm that day. I don't know about other times, but this day was PERFECT! I'd do it again in a heartbeat.:hyper:
Renae

[The4OfUs]

Whoo hoo, so many replies overnight, I love this thread, it makes me feel that much closer to going!

Everyone remember, tonight @10pm, Travel Channel, DIsney Cruise Line...it's DIsney before too, but I HAVE to watch the last Survivor...:hyper:

We're going to do the Fury Catamaran for sure, it's really the ONLY excursion we want to do thru the ship...Glenn said he's game and who knows, he does good with smaller boats - he had a problem when we took the ferry to Isla des Mujeres in Cancun, but that's a big lumbering slow boat and we were on the second floor (duh)...we took a small water taxi back, and he was FINE with that.

MORE snow tonight...oh joy. *sigh* Think :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[goofyaboutmickey7]

we're dancin' dancin' dancin' I lost my spot I don't know why i've been blocked hope i get back to receiving notification of posts, I may have , inadvertantly blocked myself, I will see if this gets me back. later Arrgghh! pirate: Randy

[OKWMEMBER]

OK, I just finished watching the DCL show on the Travel Channel, now I'm REALLY ready to go! The show about WDW Holidays was right on the mark! We've been there several times in early December and it's WONDERFUL to be there for the Holidays!

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[OKWMEMBER]

Good morning everybody!!!

I had to shovel out my driveway for the first time yesterday!:mad: The first of many times I'm afraid. I haven't filled the gas container for my snowblower yet and that's not a good thing!:rolleyes: We got about 4 inches of snow here in Erie.

Did anyone else watch the Disney programs on the Travel Channel last night? Gail and I are hoping to host Ann, Randy and Jaqyln at WDW next December so the Holiday show really hit home. The DCL show just got us more excited for our upcoming cruise!!!:hyper:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[The4OfUs]

It started in my area (as anyone watching the Patriots game yesterday would have seen) around 3:30, and by 5pm I had to shovel the driveway, because it was coming down at 2-3 inches an hour.

It turned to freezing rain/sleet around 10pm.

This morning, it was like trying to move concrete.

The kids were so upset they only had an hour delay - I had to drive them in, and I believe our school superintendant will get a nasty letter, it was HORRIBLE driving! :(

We taped the show, and watched about 1/2 of it before our beds won...we'll be watching it tonight. I was SO excited I had goosebumps just watching the boarding process! I thought they "announce" people as they board? It did not look like it on the show.

I want to see the "behind the scenes" - a preview of the galley tour I've read about that we hope to take, what with DH being a caterer and all...

:( I dont' want to wait any longer...can't we all just go now???

[goofyaboutmickey7]

I am so ready for a holiday!pirate: argh randy

[Cyberkashi]

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Knew there had to be a thread for this cruise! I was looking for it intermittantly for a couple of weeks--not believing it wasn't out there and yet, not wanting to search for pages and pages.

Hi. I (Jami), DH and DD (7) will be taking our third Magic sailing with you. We are late seating and looking for another family with a child my daughter's age to have dinner with us. I am trying to catch up on the thread but to date am only on page 14! What a lot to read.

I'll try to contribute more as I get caught up on the lastest conversation. Please add us to the cruisers list.

[The4OfUs]

Hi Jami!

We're late seating too...although DD is older than your daughter (11) and DS will have just turned 10 when we go. I did not realize you can request table mates, how cool is that. Are there ANY "tables for four", or are all the tables shared?

[kmc33]

Welcome, Jami and family! Wow, our numbers continue to grow.

Gary, I shoveled 7 inches in my driveway yesterday and it was the second time in two weeks! I think it was probably more fun than watching the Steelers, anyway :earseek: Luke wanted to help -- for about 5 minutes. :hyper: Then he decided he would help by telling me when I missed some -- aahh, the lift of a 4 year old. It wasn't long after that he realized playing in the backyard would be more fun. John left for Germany on business, so it was all up to me.

I have had enough winter already!!!!! ::yes::

Maybe this has been brough up before, but what's anyone doing after the cruise?! We have a two night reservation at the Dolphin and were planning to go to MK on Sunday. Now I am trying to decide if somewhere else would be better. It's not like the Dolphin is especially convenient to MK, but I have an excellent rate. I am trying to decide if one of the Disney resorts would be more fun for the kids (ages 2, 4, and 5), especially on Saturday when we are not planning to do the parks. I got an excellent rate at POR, but I am a little reluctant since they are due for renovations. Anyway, what's anyone else doing and are there any suggestions for what to do on Saturday after we get off the Magic (we aren't planning to have a car, but will take a towncar to our resort)?

Have a Disney Day! :wave2:

[The4OfUs]

After the cruise, we're headed back home...we're taking the kids out of school for this week, and they don't have their Feb. vacation for 2 weeks after this, so we have to get them back. This is a special occasion, although they'll actually have homework in the form of a journal to keep while on the cruise.

I just booked our Fury Catamaran/snorkle/beach party, whoo hoo! I was worried that they would either fill up, or that they wouldnt' take my request because I did not have our reservation #, but Cynthia was wonderful on the phone, and the 4 of us are set to go on this one!

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[Cyberkashi]

I don't remember if there are small tables for four. Usually you get assigned to a table with another family. But you can definately request seating with another family just by linking your reservation numbers together. It's an easy call to DCL.

Our first cruise we had a bad experience with table assignments. They put us at a table with 9 Spanish women (no men, no children) who didn't speak English. It was some kind of family reunuion. We felt like like we had walked into the wrong wedding. It was awful. They eventually changed us to another table, and it worked out okay, but now I always try to arrange for dining companions when I can--especially since we are late seating. Most families with kids DD's age go for early seating. Maybe we'll try that next year.

-- Jami

[The4OfUs]

Ah, I see! We booked so late that we not only got the 2nd to last Cat. 9 cabin (2506), we also had no hope of the early seating. But because of DH's schedule, we tend to eat a bit later than "normal" anyhow, around 7-8pm, so this will work out good I think -and because of DH's career, dinner is not just a rush through affair for us, it's something to enjoy - how often does a chef get to have someone cook for HIM 7 nights in a row, so if the kids want to eat and run, more power to us! *grin*

I know our TA put us on a wait list for early seating, but I really don't care if we get it or not, an early show followed by a nice dinner sounds like heaven to me.

I'll put our names out there for anyone who might want to prearrange the seating like that. :)

[dheller97]

WELCOME, JAMI !!!!

I've officially added you and yours to the unofficial list of DIS fun seekers! I plan on posting it again right after the holiday. But, I'd be happy to email it to anyone who wants it earlier.

Glad you are with us - just jump right into the congo line we have going and have a ball! :teeth:

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

Did someone say conga line????:hyper:

BABALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Oh Lucy!!!! You have some splainin' to do!!!:cool2:

(Insert Ricky's laugh here accompanied by a latin version of the I Love Lucy theme.)

Those of you under the age of 35 will probably not get the above reference. We baby boomers (And you know who you are!!! It is better to look good than to feel good!) lived with Lucy and Ricky.

Also, who besides me is a Karoake star? I can use some company on Karoake night. Mack the Knife is my signature song. :cool1:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

And by the way, you look Mahvalous!!!

(With apologies to Billy Crystal)

[dheller97]

Hey, Gary - I didn't think anyone else would remember Ricky and Lucy with his Babaloo and conga. I'd love to join you in the karoake but I think I'll probably have a sore throat that nite :teeth: and your ears will appreciate it, too.


Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

You can supply moral suuport, Dean!

Welcome to the group, Jami!!! I got so caught up in the conga line that I forgot to welcome you!!! SORRY!!!:blush: :guilty:

[Annie12345]

Hello everyone - Welcome to the Jan 31st funseekers thread, Jami, I should have mentioned it to you on the other thread...
Gary, even I remember the Lucy and Ricky conga line... I'm happy to say that our snow is melting and it's supposed to go to +1 tomorrow... yippee... snow, snow, go away, come again another day (like Jan. 31st)...

HADD!!

[Cyberkashi]

Annie,

Since we are both going to be on the boat for two weeks would you like to set up a little meet? Maybe on the second day after we get settled? Do you spend any time in the Rain Forest Room?

-- Jami

[Cyberkashi]

Okay :earseek: :earseek: :earseek:

It took about three hours but I think that I am up on the news and history.

Shingle If you are still out there, I have a DD age 7 who would like to meet and talk to Dee Dee. Do you have late seating?

Captain Marv We booked Captain Marv's direct last year. It is less expensive than going through Disney and you get the same tour. We went for the 1/2 day and DD is insisting on doing it all again. Cap Marv's is about two blocks from where the ship docks and he claims to refund your money if the ship doesn't dock for any reason. Last time a bunch of DISers got together and booked a whole boat. They did the two-hour and we did the 1/2 day (3 hour) so we didn'g go with them. But we heard they had a GREAT time. Maybe someone would like to coordinate a DIS boat this time?

[OKWMEMBER]

Jami, would anyone in your group be interested in a cruise hat? There are pictures and descriptions of them in previous posts. You under absolutely no obligation, I was just curious.

The sun came out today!!!:sunny:

Gail and I are trying to decide what to do at Grand Cayman. She's not into the snorkeling thing but I would like to do it. What is a Capt. Marvin's tour like for a non-snorkeler? Would it be a waste of time?

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[The4OfUs]

Grand Cayman has us a bit stumped too as to what to do...none of the excursions catch my eye - to be honest, I'd be completely freaked by the stingrays, I remember having a hard time with the happy tropical fish in Xel-ha on our honeymoon!

I'd maybe like to poke around some shops, and find a beach nearby - why take a bus and a 45 min ferry to the Rum Point Beach, what's so special about that one, aren't there any closer? :confused:

[Cyberkashi]

Sure, put us down for 1 blue hat. Not sure whether DH would wear it, but could be useful for identifying other DISers on the cruise.

The 1/2 day Captain Marvins would probably be a bit boring if you don't snorkel or want to get into the water. The boat ride itself is really not very scenic, most go for the underwater view. Depending on where they are able to dock the boat, the stingray's may provide a good view--but maybe not. When we got off the boat last year we couldn't see the stingrays from boat. There were so many other boats there (it is a VERY popular place) that we had to swim to the area to find them. But once you are in the "area", stingrays are everywhere. They brush against you, you can touch them & feed them. Capt. Marv gives you raw squid to feed them.

Be very careful with young children. Do not let them feed the stingrays. I am very glad I did not let DD feed them last time.
They do not bite outright, but if you are holding the squid the wrong way (as I learned the hard way) they will bite down on your finger. It didn't really hurt a lot (like a bite from a small dog), but I have heard of instances where they have been able to bite off a finger of a small or very slender hand.

I mistakenly held the squid between my thumb and forefinger. I later learned that you need to make a loose fist with the squid protruding up from the center--then they just suck it up. You will only get bit if your finger gets in their mouth while feeding. They will not come up and bite you. DD dropped some squid juice down the front of my suit and these giant stingrays kept coming up and trying to suck my suit. DD thought it was a riot.
:hyper:


-- Jami :boat:

[shingle]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc hi cyberkashi Dee Dee would love to chat with your dd, sent us a pm and Dee Dee will write back :D

[shingle]

cyberkashi forgot to say we have early seating but if you like they can arrange to meet up on the ship :earsgirl:

[dheller97]

Hi, group!

So, now I'm a little confused :confused:. Being first timers, we booked the Disney snorkel and island tour, thinking it was basically a wading thing among the wildlife and I would get the chance to send my in-laws a postcard from Hell. We do not snorkel, and a couple of us do not even swim. :crazy: Would we be better off doing something else that we may enjoy more?

Now, where has Karyn gone again? Is she running across the country again looking for a place to put down new roots? Time to check in with us, lady. The conga line is getting longer and longer!

Dean

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[Cyberkashi]

Dean:

Disney has several tours that include snorkeling with the stingrays. The one that you are on is not the Captain Jack tour. The stingrays are on a sandbar and even DD (age 6) was able to stand up there. But...you have to swim out to the sand bar. You cannot just walk of a dock into the water (as best as I can remember). I hope that is helpful.

[dheller97]

Thank you, Jami, that did help.

The implication from the Passporter was that we simply stepped off the boat into waist deep water and then enjoyed feeding the stingrays. So now we are rethinking that excursion :happy1: for the glass bottom boat and relaxing at Rum Point beach. Anyone know anything about that one?

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

Dean, Gail and I are considering renting a scooter to go to Hell and back (I know the way ;) ,just ask Gail!). Would you consider joining us? We're not big into swimming or snorkeling but would like to do some beach time at Grand Cayman. How about Randy and Ann? what do you guys think about that?

By the way, welcome to the 45 Day Shuffle!!!:cool1:

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Gary, I'll run it by the commander-in-chief this evening, if you know what I mean. ;) Thanks, do you have any more info?

I'm liking this countdown thingy. Just gets smaller and smaller!

Dean

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[disneyguy928]

Thanks for the post on the other thread, The4OfUs!!! That sounds reasonable to me! $25 to tool around the Island on a scooter sounds like fun!

[The4OfUs]

The thing that's bugging me, and I've been looking around...I read on some site out there (goodness knows I've been to enough of them!) that at one of the stops, either Grand Cayman, or Cozumel, that scooters are available but not recommended for a variety of reasons - including major potholes, dangerous local drivers, poor road conditions, and bad directions...BUT...I might have dreamt it as I can't find it again! *grin*

We want to do scooters at Key West. :teeth:

[OKWMEMBER]

Oops!!! I was trying to delete an old user name and forgot to log out!!! My bad!!!:blush: That was me posting abour the scooter cost.

The roads around Key West are usually in good shape. You might be right about Grand Cayman.

Gail and I were thinking about Scooters at Key West. We also found something pretty cool. Check out this site!

Key West Cruisers (http://www.keywest.com/keywestcruisers/)

HADD!!! :wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

As Sam said: "Well, I'm back. . ." and the credits rolled!

My first priority and my countdown for the past three years culminated last night with experiencing The Lord of the Rings -Trilogy Tuesday in downtown Chicago (a promotional event that I was lucky enought to snag tickets for.) We got there at 10am to scout out the situation (the movies - all three, the first two in all their extended glory, started rolling at 1pm) anyway the theater was already 1/2 full, but we got excellent seats and had a wonderful wonderful time, even if we were in the theater for almost 15 hours. We were free to come and go and AMC River East did a fabulous job of hosting the event. I laughed, I cried, I have to go back and see it again today.

Sorry guys, first things first!

Welcome Jami! And don't you go scaring those good folks about Stingray city! It is a great experience, Dean and you should definitely try it. You won't need to snorkle or swim to experience it. They are very adept at working with all kinds of folk. Capt Marvin's last year was wonderful - but they do go to some great snorkeling spots as well, which is why I think you should send Matt with us. Jami, we (3 and Matt, if we can talk Dean into parting with him) and Renae will be doing the 1/2 day on Grand Cayman with Capt Marvins - it will be almost like a private boat. Join us! Seriously, it was the highlight of our entire cruise last year, don't miss out on it. Dean, I think tho, that including it w/ the island tour is a good choice for you and Cheri. And, stingrays don't bite - they don't have teeth - tho they have a hard cartilege and you can get pinched as you feed them. You won't lose fingers, tho you may get a hickey! (yes it was waist deep water and the only reason I used my mask (you don't need mask and snorkle) was because I have a corrected lens in it and didn't want to wear my glasses out in the water (blind otherwise). Jill's not a great swimmer, snorkeler- Randy is even worse, but we wouldn't consider ever missing Stingray City, ever!

The question about tables for 4 - they often seat families of four by themselves. We were seated that way but asked to be put w/ another family who are now some of our best friends - and we met them right here on DIS. My new best friends are going to be Dean and Cheri even if they aren't LOTR fans and don't like to snorkel!

Randy's on his way back to Seattle right now, he'll be home Friday and leaves on 1/1 to drive out there to stay. So the window of opportunity to pack for the move is between Christmas and NYE! I guess we'll be busy. We've been doing a bunch of farewell parties, kinda sad, you know.

Cheers to all, I'll try to check in more often - it's a good excuse to get away from packing.


Karyn

[Cyberkashi]

The electric cars look neat...but where do you park? As I recall from former visits to key west, parking is a bit at a premium. :crowded:

-- jami :boat:

[The4OfUs]

Those electric cars DO look so COOL! And the 4 of us can be in one, and just "tour" the area maybe, if parking is bad like Jami remembers...it'd just be something different. Thanks for the link!

We got our Disney Cruise Video yesterday - a nice end to a lousy day for me, I watched it twice in a matter of hours. :rolleyes:

[Cyberkashi]

Karyn,

The three of us might want to take you up on your share a boat offer. I haven't checked the site lately, but I remember there being 2, 1/2-day cruises--morning and afternoon. Which one are you going on?

-- Jami :boat:

[The4OfUs]

:bounce: doin' the Happy Mommy (tm) Dance :bounce:

After looking and looking and looking for a Youth Large or XL Tom Brady Official NFL Jersey (say that three times fast), I FINALLY found one online, and ordered it - the #2 thing on DS's Xmas list!

Maybe now I wont' feel so bad that I can't find the #1 thing, a Yu-Gi-Oh Duel Disk Launcher - apparently THAT is the hottest thing around for his age group, and I refuse to pay more than the $39 that Mattel wants for it! He'll have to be satisfied with the jersey he's been begging for since summertime. *grin*

Now to hope it's really in-stock, and not just a figment of the website's imagination....

:eek:

My credit cards are telling me I apparently FINALLY got in the Xmas mood... *snicker* Don't tell DH... ;)

[Kabuli1]

Jami, that would be great! We'll do the morning one cause the ship isn't in port all that long and I wouldn't want to worry about gettng back in time - that way also it leaves a bit of time to do some shopping. We haven't booked it yet. I wonder if we're enough yet for a private boat?

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

Hey youse guys!!! Click on this link to see the Magic in Saint Thomas today!!!

Never mind. It's gone now!!! :(

[Annie12345]

Hello Everyone -

The weather here is so fine, I can't believe it... all of our snow has melted, the sun is shining, and I don't have to wear a parka... life is good... if that nice weather can just last til Jan. 28th, I will be very happy! Then it can get cold!

Gary, we are planning to beach it in Grand Cayman... if you are interested, by all means, we'd be happy to have you and Gail join us... don't forget your thong... those electric cars look very cool!! do you think I could trust Randy on one of those? I bet he could figure out a way to make it go faster...

I read in the Dreams Unlimited newsletter that they don't have filet on the menu anymore for the Captain's Gala. They replaced it with turkey!! :eek: what's that all about? For my red meat loving family, this is just not good!! Hopefully they will keep it on the menu at Palo...

HADD!:wave:

[dheller97]

Good morning, all!

Only a week until Christmas and then the countdown really begins! Had 40-50 mph winds here last nite and blew our decorations all over the place. So, what better thing to do at 6 AM but chase down decorations and try putting them back up in the dark.

Good news! I FOUND MY LIME GREEN SNEAKERS!! Now I'll be decked out in style. :smooth:

We have made up a few refrigerator magnets as a reminder of our trip. Got some extra so if you'd like one, PM me with your address and I'll drop it in the mail.

Have a great day!

Dean


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[OKWMEMBER]

The Deanarama, making a fashion statement. The Deanmeister!!!
:smooth: :cool: :cool2:

We're getting lots of snow today. Oh Joy!!!!
I was hoping the fact that I filled my gas conmtainer for my snow blower would scare it away but alas, it didn't work!!!!:( :worried:

Thanks for the magnets, Dean!! Get them while you can, folks, they're very cool and will look great on your cabin door!!! I plan to add a few touches of my own, of course.:crazy:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Hi, Gary. Make sure you bring some sun glasses with you! I'm positive you will need them to protect your eyes from my lime green accessories. I'll probably look like a pre-washed Hulk :crazy:

Found this link for Grand Cayman activities. Thought since you weren't decided on anything, you may want to have a look:
http://grandcaymancruiseexcursions.com/DisneyMagic.htm

Several folks we haven't heard from for a while. grandma_x2, Scott5150, GinaAnn, dpuck1998, JonHM, chickenlady, mardal, princessdisney, Bonkinthesota, jedokids, Steve&Lisa, auntrenae - are you still out there? Chime in!!:happy1:

Have a great day!

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

Kids just came home with a notice saying that there has been a threat for a shooting found in the bathroom in their school. This is grades 3-5...the "age of innocence" and all that...and there's not much information currently from the school, just a note that "the police are investigating".

*sigh*

How do I feel good about sending them to school tomorrow now?

Someone use some pixie dust on them there counters please, and make them go faster...cause I really need this relaxation...

:(

[dheller97]

Our thoughts are with you, The4OfUs. I'm sure there will be enough security at the school that your children will be in good hands while there. I just amazed at how frequently these type of things happen and how young those are that are affected by it.

Take care,
Dean


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[Cap]

Team - it looks as though we are in 5th place, with 562 replies to our thread.

The Dec 18, 2003 cruise is at 915. We've got six weeks to go and ought to be able to beat that number.

Can we get pumped up about this cruise?

Who has gotten docs yet? What our our plans if it is raining on sail-away day? Can we do a conga line around one of the decks? How about something great for the boat drill? Do we want the Disney photographer to take a group picture of us with our hats?

Let's find things for The4OfUs's kids to think about rather than school problems.

[Cyberkashi]

That stuff about schools scares me to no end. If I thought there could really be a serious problem, I would pull my daughter out. I have her in a private school now, but that is no guarantee of safety.

As far as it raining during sale away...can you say "Mickey Raincoat". Come On. How many of you don't own at least two them. We once went to illuminations in during an electical storm and it was the most spectacular Illuminations display we have ever seen!!!

Is everyone bringing bubble soap for the sail away party? We did it last time along with a couple other families, but a crowd of 100 doing it. That would be something!!! :grouphug:

[dheller97]

OK, Cap, I'm ready. Anybody else? I got a chair on the old verandah, a list of umbrella drinks I want to try, and my lime green sneakers to get me where I need to be to meet everybody. Just point me in the right direction.http://www.computerpannen.com/cwm/contrib/guus/kerstsmiley.gif

Karyn, I got a nice note back from Inkcognito about my Stringray City concerns. I think we're sticking with our original plans and doing the Disney one with an island tour and then the sandbar. So, let's get this party going! Please email me a picture of the look you get when you tell Jill - it'll be great!:earseek:

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

Yo Rinny!!!! On our last cruise, we met for a team photo around 3:30, a half hour before the boat drill at 4:00 P.M. We met on deck 4, outside Studio Sea. Lots of room, no traffic. I can contact DCL to arrange for a photographer to take a nice portrait of us.:crowded:


Jami, I'm REALLY liking the bubbles idea! :hyper: ::yes:: And yes, we have two Mickey ponchos (Who doesn't is right!) so rain is not a problem. A conga line on the promenade deck is always an option!

How many of us have AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) or MSN Messenger accounts? Maybe we could arrange our own chat night sometime? Gail and I chat with Randy and Ann frequently!:chat:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

And yes, we have two Mickey ponchos (Who doesn't is right!) so rain is not a problem.

Pssst, Gary, I'm the new kid remember? I don't have.... but, hey, water all around, a little on won't hurt anything? They got towels on the ship, right?

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

You guys are AWESOME. COunt us in for any group photos you may have.

No further word on the threat...it apparently hasnt even made the local news so I'm not sure HOW serious to take it. These are third through fifth graders, I mean COME ON! *sigh* My daughter cries at the thought of going tomorrow...my son is scared but is being a man about it...we'll see tomorrow how much we should worry I guess. Goodness knows I never want to be in a "what if" situation...so if they miss a day of school, at least they are alive right??

Rain? Pfft! I'm a meteorologist, bring it ON bay-bee! *grin* As long as my hair doesn't have to be perfect... ;)

[dheller97]

Hey, found another good link for any who are undecided on excursions.
http://shoretrips.com/common/search2.asp?rcode=CAR

Dean

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[kmc33]

Only six weeks from tomorrow, we will be sailing away!!! Dean, you have six weeks to get your Mickey poncho.... you are not the only one, we don't have them either!

Any docs yet?! :hyper: I did a search on documents to try and hit on a thread to find out how far in advance they are sent. Well, I hit on the January 24th Magic thread and some of those folks starting getting them this past week. These were people who did not book their air through DCL. But, also some said they didn't get them yet even though they didn't book air. I would LOVE to get mine before Christmas, but it's getting close. I wanted to wrap the docs up is they came since Santa is bringing the trip and DS doesn't know about it yet. I better scout something else to wrap up this weekend!!

Speaking of the weekend -- last one to finish up things for Christmas! :earseek: How is everyone doing?! I think we are in decent shape, but still have things to do this weekend. I think some umbrella drinks may be in order this weekend while I am finishing up things.

Have a great weekend!!!! :sunny:

[Kabuli1]

Wow, time is SO flying!

Kim and Dean, I'm sure several of us have extra Mickey ponchos - not to worry! I wonder if you could find them on EBAY?
Docs? Our last cruise we got them about 6 weeks before - but this time we only just got our shore excursion material last week. hmmmm. I just need to have them by Jill's last day of school - 1/15/04.

Cap, now, I'm thinking that it would be really hard to pass the 12/18/04 cruise in number of posts since that is a very active group, I know, I'm part of it. We just hit 1 year till sailing yesterday. There are a few hundred people involved in that thread! AND all of you will decide to join us next year - y'hear that DEAN???? We'll have all kids and fiances etc. with us on that one!

Kim, that was a real low blow about Christmas shopping! I haven't begun. Of course, I'm only spending about $25 on each kid cause they are getting THE cruise next year. I do feel guilty, tho.


On AIM I'm Kabuli1 - anyone out there on it - put me on your buddy list - I'm hanging around the computer most of the time (when I'm not packing)!

The4ofUs, that's so scary about your kid's school. I think I would just start vacation a day early. Sounds like the kiddies need a mental health day! Do let us know what you decided. Praying for you here!

Dean, I think you'll enjoy the Grand Cayman tour you've selected - but I still think Matt should come with us!::yes::

Randy took the red-eye home from Seattle, he'll be here now till 1/1. He's snoozing and I'll be going out to see ROTK for the 3rd time this morning (my justification is that I'm going w/ a friend who hasn't seen it yet and this way I won't be noisy while Radny sleeps - not that I am noisy, but just in case . . .). JIll just staggered out of bed and out the door- heading to her 11th-to-the-last-day of HS!

Have a great day, everybody - just think, six weeks from this evening some of us will be on the Illuminations cruise and having our first drink together - how cool is that?

Cheers!

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

No docs here yet. The DW is on high alert to call me is they should show up while I'm at work!:goodvibes

The next two weeks will fly by because of the Holidays. I've been working out at the YMCA to shed some pounds and to get in shape for snow removal season. When you marry into an Italian family, the holidays are NOT a good time to woory about your weight!!! :teeth: Our treadmill is going to get a workout!!!

By the way, there are Mickey Ponchos for sale on Ebay!!! Search on "mickey rain" and you will find them.

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[The4OfUs]

I drove my son to school today after a drs. appt, and was happy to see HOW seriously they are taking this. The police presence was VERY obvious, from the cruisers out front to the officers in the front lobby/office. The second the kids came in, they were instructed to drop their bags and coats in the cafeteria, where the police would be searching them, and then go to the classroom - they'll be called to get their stuff when it's been cleared. The school was airtight and there was a HUGE atmosphere of concern, so that helped my kids, who were both scared to death.

Rumor is that it was a teenager/young adult who masqueraded as a chaperone...but you know rumors.

No more info yet. *sigh*

My son asked me what to do if the shooting started. At nine, he's asking me how to survive a shooting. How sick is that. :(

I told him to listen to his teacher, because she'll take care of him, no matter what....and that this is probably a joke, a bad one, but not to worry.

We'll see if the school can say more than "Its confidential" when we call after today!! :mad:

[shingle]

:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc ok guys sitting down with a parcel on the table in the parcel is our cruise docs waiting for the rest of the family to get home before i open them get ready guys the DOCS ARE COMMING. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[The4OfUs]

YAY!! OK, now you REALLY gave me something to look forward to, thank you!!! :hyper:

[dheller97]

Wooooooooooo-hooooooooooooooo!!!!

Oh, thanks for making my day, Shingle!! I wanna be next!

Dean


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[OKWMEMBER]

No, I wanna be next!!!! If I'm not next, I'll hold my breath till I turn blue!!!!:faint:

Way to go, Shingle!!!:hyper:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[The4OfUs]

*pokes Gary and Dean*

Excuse me...I believe *I* was next in line behind Shingle...

:tongue:

Except our trip includes flights and hotel and such arranged by DCL, so I have read that this will delay my docs a bit, huh. *sigh* AND ours will go to our TA first (who happens to be my mother-in-law) right? So I have to wait for HER to get them and then get them TO us!

OK, I think I'll go over there and pout now....

*pout*

[dheller97]

Mommmmmy!

I called "next" first. Now Gary and The4OfUs are trying to be next ahead of me. That's not fair 'cause I'm next!! :mad: No wonder I'm "Grumpy"



Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

MOM!!! Nikki's poking me!!!:mad: Can I poke her back? WHY NOT????:( And,and Dean's touching my side of the thread!!! Make him get back on his side!!!

Do I do that good or what??? ;)

[shingle]

:D right we have opened the docs and we have been upgraded from 6581 to 7514, we booked through dreams unlimited hopefully you guys should receive yours any time, and with a bit of luck gary can keep busy altering our stateroom numbers due to futher upgrades. Maybe we have received our docs a little earlier because where overseas but thats just a guess :hyper: :hyper:

[dheller97]

MOMMMY! Shingle got an upgrade! Can I have one too? :confused: And, Gary is better at this game than me!

Dean


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[OKWMEMBER]

Oh man!!! Shingle did the double whammy on us!!!:( Got her docs first AND an upgrade!!!:eek: I'm going off to my corner and sulk for a while now.:worried: It's all Dean's fault!!!:rolleyes:

[kmc33]

Way to go shingle!!! Congratulations!!!
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

I was ready woohooo a response when I read you got your docs, then I decided to read down the thread first so now a double woohooo you got upgraded too. I booked with DU too, but I don't want to get my hopes up.

I think I'd better go get the mail! :yo-yo:

[kmc33]

No docs in the mail. That would have been a nice ending to what has been a pretty crazy week.

Here's hoping they all come soon!

Have a good weekend! :wave:

[Cap]

Kim,

When I got my docs last year, they didn't come in the mail. They came by one of the delivery services - I can't remember if it was FedX, UPS, or Airborne. So ... you've got to check more than your mailbox.

[Cap]

Shingle,

We're glad you got your docs, but Judi and I are jealous! Ours have to go to our TA, and she's so busy traveling, that I'm afraid there may be a delay. We just got our excursion info in the mail today.

Team - since I'm older, can I get my docs next? Please, please, please.

[dheller97]

Nice try, Cap, but I called "next" first so I should get them. But, since we booked thru a TA, and air thru DCL, I'm beginning to come to terms that somebody else may cut in the line ahead of me, again:rolleyes:

Dean

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[Cyberkashi]

Shingle!!! That is VERY cool that you got an upgrade. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc


Getting the docs will remind me of all the things I haven't done yet...booking excursions, renting a car, booking the hotel before the cruise, blah, blah, blah. :rolleyes:

HEY DISNEY....keep my docs for a while until I get caught up. As soon as I get them I will need to fill out MORE paperwork. Work...work...work. pirate:

I need an extra week this year. LOL

[auntrenae]

HI everyone,
I've been off for a few days because of holiday preparations.
I just read the post by Jami about the stingray 'sucking' incident... please tell me you got pictures!!! That's better than my 'finger chewing' story! I'd almost want to put the juice on my suit to see them do that. He he he...
I put the food in my hand wrong this last time and one sucked my middle fingers into it's mouth and did it's best to eat them. I had to be very insistent to get them back! It didn't hurt much, it was more concern that I would have to fight hard, but it was ok. For a couple of hours I had the pattern of it's bite plate on my knuckles, but it was just a new experience...
One bit of info for you first time snorkelers, if you want to do it more than just once, buying your own gear is nice, you get some that really fits and you don't have to swap spit with whoever used that rental equipment last. Just a thought. Ours only cost us about $40 each for everything at Gart sports. We take it on all of our cruises and whenever we go to the beach now. It's handy, and cheaper than renting it just a few times.
have a great day all, and don't be jealous of Orlando weather, it was almost down to 30* last night!
Renae:wave2:

[OKWMEMBER]

Nice upgrade, Shingle!!! You went from an Inside Category 11 stateroom to an Outside Category 8 Stateroom! We're in a Category 10 Inside stateroom. It would be nice to have a window.
We got Category 10 to get the split bathroom, his and her sinks!

[Cyberkashi]

Renae,

I agree with you completely about owning your own mask and snorkel. I picked up three of them at Toys R Us a few years ago and we still use them. I should really think about upgrading them for better gear though. Anyone know anything about snorkel equipment and what brands are good?

-- Jami

[Kabuli1]

How cool is that? We're looking for docs now??? Shingle, do they send out the farther away docs earlier just in case? I know that some people in the US have gotten their docs as late as two weeks before, or even less - that would be nail biting if you were coming from the UK! Any of us "Stateside" people get them yet? What a great Christmas present! I'm dealing w/ both DVC and Du for this one - it will be interesting to see if they come separately or together. Dean, they usually send out the docs that include air later than the rest. Sorry!

We have our own snorkel equipment - got really good stuff from a local dive institute. I needed corrected lenses because I'm so blind w/o my glasses. So while I was getting a really good mask, I also got a great waterless snorkel and fabulous fins (very nifty looking). I keep my snorkel stuff and special "cruise" gear packed and ready to go all the time.

So, who's packed yet? UGH! I said the "P" word!

It's 46 at 6am in Puyallup right now, and 14 here! And you wonder why I'm moving!

Tonight is the neighborhood progressive dinner that starts here w/ appetisers- I have much to do to get ready. But, instead I'm going back to see ROTK (again) w/ my best friend. The Randy Man says he'll do the cleaning while I'm out - what a guy! And my B-day isn't for 11 days yet!

Cheers to all!

Karyn

[dheller97]

Karyn-

The 3rd part of the trilogy will start for us here today. We will drive the 40-45 miles to town and hopefully get tickets for a 2 PM showing. This is the first morning in a month or so we haven't had to drag Matt out of bed. He has to go out for a shoot around 9. But, then we're back on track and off to see the LOTR.

Have a great day! Not much longer!!
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Dean

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[Annie12345]

I can't do the document dance yet BUT I did get my Passporter in the mail yesterday... what a great book!!!

Sorry Dean, but if docs go to those who are the furthest away first, then we will have to nudge you out of second spot...

I haven't started packing yet, but I do have everything washed and my list is pretty much finalized... This time I don't want to be overburdened with luggage so I'm trying to pack smarter than I have in the past and not take my entire closet with me... (no comments needed from goofyaboutmickey7 about that one...)

I need to finish up with some Christmas shopping, and get the house clean, and then I think I can sit back and relax...:goodvibes

[Cap]

Annie,

When and where did you order your Passporter? I've had one on order since October 3 and it's been backordered.

[The4OfUs]

I went to the local Barnes & Noble and picked one up....are they generally hard to find? I didn't get the fancy one, just the paperback, but it's still a pretty addicting book. :)

[Annie12345]

Hi Cap - I ordered the DCL and the WDW passporter as well... I ordered them through Amazon and took about 10 days to come in...
- Annie

[goofyaboutmickey7]

the comments about the packing the whole closet and "no comments from goofyaboutmickey" WELL, I NEVER!:eek: to all disboarders, annie is the most organized person i know and she is the best packer i knoe, i would never make any comments (Derogatory or otherwise) Annie will be celebrating her 36th b'day on monday! please join me in sending Annie lots of warm wishes, :Pinkbounc :sunny: princess: :wave2: pirate: Arrgggghhhh! Randy

[OKWMEMBER]

Cap, Gail saw one at Borders Friday night. It is the best and is addictive reading!

[Cap]

Gary & Gail,

Thanks. I'll look at Borders tomorrow. I just retired Friday and have a Borders Gift Card to use up, so that would be a great use.

[dheller97]

Cap,

Congratulations on the retirement! :D

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

Gail and I want to join the retirement club, but we're a few years and dollars away, I'm afraid.:( Congratulations to you, Cap! There's another reason to tip a boat drink at the sailaway party, like we really need one!!!:rolleyes: ;)

We're Watching ships come in on the Key West web cam. No Magic yet!

Cap, what's your DVC home resort?

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Cap]

Gary & Gail,

We own DVC at three locations, Boardwalk, Vero Beach, and Hilton Head. We love them all. Boardwalk for the parks and the fun / spontaneity of the boardwalk, Vero for the sun and ocean, and Hilton Head for the beauty and quiet.

We usually do Hilton Head for a week in October. Since we drive to / from Michigan, the autumn colors are wonderful in the West Virginia area, and Hilton Head is generally quiet and half empty.

[dheller97]

Hey, the sun came up in the East this morning. Another reason to tip a boat drink at the sail away party. :crazy:

auntrenae, dropped a couple of magnets in the mail to you this morning.

Told DW she should get started packing. I got the impression she thought it might be a little tiny bit early. :happy1: I'll mention it again as soon as I get my hearing back.


Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

She's pulling in!

http://webcam.keywest.com/msindex.htm


The Magic's on the Key West Web Cam!!!

[dheller97]

WOW! That was fun to watch. ANOTHER reason for a boatdrink!

Thanks, Gary

Dean


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[OKWMEMBER]

Cap, we've been to Vero Beach and absolutely loved it! We want to go to Hilton Head for the member golf tournament someday.

Dean, sorry to hear about your hearing loss. My DW can relate to your DW, however. I think it has something to do with the Y chromosome thing. :rolleyes: :teeth:

In kinda the words of W.C. Fields, Everyone has to believe in something, and I believe I'll have a boat drink!!!:crazy:

[The4OfUs]

*sigh*

I want to retire. Not to sit around or anything, but so I can go on some of the trips / programs my company offers! I work for Elderhostel - educational trips for those 55 and older - and I'm telling you, I'm SO jealous that I can't go simply because I'm 36! Age discrimination!! The one I really want to do is the 30+ day trip hiking in New Zealand (Elderhostel does NOT equal 'old' people in the least) that takes you to all the places from the Lord of the Rings movies!

But I'll settle for a boat drink and the Western Carribbean for now...

:jester:

[dheller97]

Hey, Karyn-
We really enjoyed LOTR. If it were closer to us, we'd be there several days in a row to see it. Matt thought it was really awesome. Since he is the expert in our house, who am I to argue?
Well, I'm getting ready to camp out waiting for the FedEx man with my documents. I hope they show up for before the holiday. If they do? ANOTHER reason for a boat drink!http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink36.gif

Dean

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[auntrenae]

This is sort of off topic, but I had to tell you about Wishes! It's the new fireworks at the MK. We can see them from afar from our windows at home, but that isn't at all like being in MK. Last night we went with friends and were totally in awe of the artistry, magnitude, and beauty of the show and music and narration. I really hope you can all take a night and see them in Jan. because it's the best fireworks I've ever seen. As you might guess, I love fireworks, but this was good enough that my DH loved them too. People were singing Christmas carols on the way out of the park afterwards and as we were walking down Main Street it started to 'snow. They sure know how to do the holidays right at Disney... not that I'm partial or anythingprincess: :teeth: It was the best time I've had in months!
On another note, you may want to check the weather before packing if you're coming here before the cruise:rolleyes: it was only 30* last night!!!:goodvibes Man, I'd forgotten how cold cold can be! BRRRRR....
Renae

[grandma_x2]

i am alive. just 2 more nights to smile and do the selling thing.then on to the next holday. i saw a plat of valtine stuf in the back room:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc . the snow is melting so mud mud everywhere. watching for fedx or upc see you chery

[Kabuli1]

Renae, I've been hearing that WISHes is spectacular - and we didn't stay to watch them when we were last there - in fact we left MK just before the fireworks started. Dumb Dumb Dumb!

grandma, glad to see you're still out there, been quiet lately haven't you?

Dean what's with the magnet thing? Did I miss something? Hey glad you enjoyed my favorite movie. I wouldn't be surprised if it were playing on the Magic when we sail. I know at least the first one did. I saw it for the 5th time yesterday, but people around me were laughing at all the wrong stuff and talking all the way thru - couldn't quite hold on to the magic that way. I did my part for opening weekend box office sales. I consider watching it therapy. I figure for the cost of one hour with a therapist I can get 35 hours of LOTR! There you go!

I've been thinking about incentives to help me get my packing done. (No, I'm not talking about my cruise packing!) I was thinking if I had some recipes, I could pack a box, have a boat drink, pack another one, have another one! Not sure how effective it would be since I would only ever get about 3 boxes packed before I passed out - but it was a thought.

What a wonderful way to count down to the big 50! Turns out Randy forgot to plan anything for the big day, so I'm going to wait a month and start celebrating w/ the illuminations cruise and then for the next week w/ at least 50 of my best DIS friends!:teeth: Remind me to get my license renewed this week!

I haven't even started Christmas shopping! I know I'm not really getting anything for anybody, but I did plan to buy something small for each.

:hyper: So we're all hanging out by the front door waiting for docs? Woah, there's UPS outside my door . . . wait, that's just a Christmas present, (need a boat drink to ease my pain) I don't want no stinkin Christmas presents! I WANT MY DOCS!!!!::yes::

What happens if I accidentally pack my docs in a box someplace? That would not be a good thing.

I raise a cup of Seattle's Best to each and everyone of you today! Cheers and have a truly blessed week.

Love you all,

Karyn

[dheller97]

Hey, Karyn-

You've spent so much time at the movies watching LOTR, you missed my comment about the magnets. :D

We had some extra material at the office so we made up some quicky ones to stick on the doors. Email, or PM, me your mailing address and I've got a couple left. Be happy to send them to you.

Incentive - NO MAGIC UNTIL PACKING IS DONE!!:mad:

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
Hey glad you enjoyed my favorite movie. I wouldn't be surprised if it were playing on the Magic when we sail. I know at least the first one did. I saw it for the 5th time yesterday, but people around me were laughing at all the wrong stuff and talking all the way thru - couldn't quite hold on to the magic that way. I did my part for opening weekend box office sales. I consider watching it therapy. I figure for the cost of one hour with a therapist I can get 35 hours of LOTR! There you go!


*grin* I would LOVE to see it on the ship, when can we find out what's playing?? I'm a huge and rabid fan of the books, since I was a little girl and my aunt was friends with Tolkien from her time at Cambridge - I admit to being a tad upset that they pulled some scenes like with Saruman, AND changed the ending!!!! Even my 9 yr old is upset at that... "that's NOT how it ends, mommy! Why did they do that!!" *grumble* But still, I'm sure I'll love it - there are so few movies that hold to the books well, and this series is one - the Harry Potter series is another - and my favorite book/movie interpretation, "Rebecca" - Hitchcock did a WONDERFUL job with that one.

RAIN on Xmas eve here in the Boston area...the ONE time you really want it to snow! Go figure, huh....

[OKWMEMBER]

First things first, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANN!!!!!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc

Now, Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, welcome to the 40 (Forty) Day Dance!!!! Can you believe it?!?!
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Gail and I are dancin' fools! I know Dean is getting down with his lime green sneakers out there.

We're keeping our fingers crossed for an upgrade, but if it doesn't happen, we're still on the ship, right??? We still have access to all bars, right??? WE STILL GET TO SAIL WITH ALL YOU WONDERFUL, CRAZY PEOPLE, RIGHT??????:hyper:

Then we'll get over it!::yes::

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

The4OfUs, I really doubt that it will be showing on the Magic for our cruise because it will still be in first-run theaters and it's outside the Disney brand. I imagine it will show up on the ship in March or April. Which ending did you object to? The absense of the Scouring of the Shire? It did end with the final words straight from the book. I'd been following all the spoilers online so I knew what to expect. Anyway - not a great fan of the HP movies - nor of JK Rowling anymore - loved the first 4 books - but she's too big for her britches anymore and the last was horrible (that woman needs an editor!)- we can have that discussion on the ship! All time favorite book: Pride and Predjudice (followed closely by LOTR - have read that at least 50 times) liked the BBC version better than A&E (although, sigh . . . Colin Firth!). Looking forward to great discussions!

Dean, you are correct - there will be no Magic till the packing is done. I consider it my terminus ad quo!

Cheers!
Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
The4OfUs, I really doubt that it will be showing on the Magic for our cruise because it will still be in first-run theaters and it's outside the Disney brand. I imagine it will show up on the ship in March or April. Which ending did you object to? The absense of the Souring of the Shire? It did end with the final words stright from the book. I'd been following all the spoilers online so I knew what to expect. Anyway - not a great fan of the HP movies - nor of JK Rowling anymore - loved the first 4 books - but she's too big for her britches anymore and the last was horrible (that woman needs an editor!)- we can have that discussion on the ship! All time favorite book: Pride and Predjudice (followed closely by LOTR - have read that at least 50 times) liked the BBC version better than A&E (although, sigh . . . Colin Firth!). Looking forward to great discussions!


AH! Yes, total agreement w/the BBC version, although I got the A&E version for Xmas last year...and I LOVE it. I have P&P, Persuasion and Northanger Abby on my cell phone, for when I'm stuck on the subway with nothing to read! *grin*

And re: the 5th HP - maybe it's the mommy in me, but didnt' you just want to SLAP Harry and tell him to stop being such a pouty whiney TEENAGER!? I read to get away from mine! *wink* I still love the movies, and am looking forward to June, but to be honest, can NOT see beautiful Emma Thompson in the role of the wacky divinations teacher... :rolleyes: Guess we'll see, but she's too "sense and sensability" to be that...ridiculous.

Guess I'll just have to see LoTR in the theater, darn it! *snicker*
And the ending, without ruining it for those who haven't seen it, although my son accidentally did it for me yesterday by telling me this (he got it from my best friend's exchange student who went to see it yesterday and talked to him about it)...it's how the ring is "disposed" of...and yes, removing the Souring of the Shire, and the final battle with Sarumon, etc...they really made it "happily ever after", didn't they...that's Hollywood for ya. ;) I'm sure it'll all be on the DVDs so we can spend MORE money for the special releases, which you KNOW I will! :tongue:

edit - I just spoke to a friend who saw this, and found out that my son is more than likely mistaken in how the ring is disposed of, and apparently it DOES follow the book closely...so just ignore that bit, and I'll shut up till I get the honor of experiencing this movie myself! :teeth: :rolleyes:

[dheller97]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNIE!!

:jumping1:

Dean

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[Kabuli1]

Annie!

(I'm so ashamed! I was going to remember to say that first thing today! Must be getting old.)

Happy Happy Birthday! Hope it's wonderful!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

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Have a wonderful day!!

[OKWMEMBER]

Some of you (and you know who you are!) have expressed an interest in receiving your Special Edition, Custom Made, Limited Time Only, Not available In Any Store, Some Assembly Required, Batteries Not Included, Member FDIC, Void Where Prohibited Cruise Hats before you leave home. In order to do that, I'm considering placing the hat order this week-end. That means anyone who wants one and hasn't contacted me yet, please do so!!! I was going to close the orders on 1/1/04 so I'm only moving it up a few days. As I said before, I'm going to order a couple of extras of each color just in case. Please let me know if this is a problem for anyone. Operators are standing by!:hyper:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

P.S. Dean, I guess nobody wants to dance with us. :worried:

[dheller97]

Hey, Gary, it does look a little funny just having the two of us in the conga line. Oh, well..... BAB-A-LOO!!

Dean

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[goofyaboutmickey7]

Happy Birthday, Madam president (annie happens to be the president of our union) Happy Birthday, sorry I can't express it any sexier than that over the disboard. have a wonderful day!You deserve it!princess: ::MinnieMo :wave2: :earseek: :wave:
pirate: Arrgghh! Love Randy

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Dean and Gary, I'm with you guys, if you'll allow me.:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: pirate: Arrrrggghhh Randy

[The4OfUs]

Ooh! the 3 guys are a'dancin'! Is this like the Full Monty or something??

*pulls up a chair* :angel:

;) :p

Speaking of dancing...IS there dancing on the cruise? DH and I are really wanting to dance a bit....

[Kabuli1]

If the guys are going to dance together, I'm pulling up a chair and watching too!

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

WE GOT OUR DOCS!!!!!!

Hey Dean!!! :p

No upgrade, however.

Yes, there is dancing on the Magic! Both the Promenade Lounge and the Rockin' Bar D have a dance floor.:cool1:

Boy, you girls must be easily entertained!:smooth: :cool1: :cool2:
Let's shake it up, guys!!! "Macho, Macho Man..........."

I'm the Construction Worker, by the way.... ;) :rolleyes:

[The4OfUs]

*stomps foot in irritation*

No FAIR!!! *I* want my docs too!!

*sniffle*

I'm going to drive my mother-in-law crazy by asking her over and over "Are they there yet??" :rolleyes:

[Kabuli1]

Look at them dance! Bring me a boat drink!

[Kabuli1]

No fair!!! Where are mine? How were yours delivered? UPS? Fed Ex? USPS?

I'm going to pout! I'm not dancing till I get mine.

Besides the view is better from the sidelines. Shake it boys!

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

Everbody!!!! "It's fun to play at the Y-M-C-A..........."

Oh Boy!!! I'm getting down with my bad self!!!!!:crazy: :cool1:

[dheller97]

See, Gary, that is what happens when I let you get in front of the conga line!! You get docs before me! ANOTHER reason for a boat drink. WAY TO GO!

Still dancin' - won't see any better at MSG with the Rockettes either! Trust me, Full Monty is completely out of the question. :crazy:

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

I see Dean as the Biker Guy.:teeth:

Karyn, the DW says the UPS man (Bless his heart) brought us The Documents. It's really real now!!!:hyper:

Hey Cap, we're rackin' up the post numbers now!!!!:teacher:

Having A DCL Day!!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

Well, the UPS guy doesn't come till afternoon around here. My hope is renewed!

Dean, you're a spoil sport! I'm still watching you dance anyway!

Where's my boat drink?

Karyn

[kmc33]

I specifically logged on to see if any other documents arrived and now I am thinking I shouldn't have. It's killing me!!! I am at work, so I won't know until tonight if ours came.

So, UPS delivered... Did you have to sign for them?! I just read this morning that DCL sends them via UPS and if you are booked through DU, they have DCL send them directly to the passenger. I am hopeful!! Although, if a signature is required, I may only have a pink slip when I return home. :(

I don't think I am dancing until I see the docs. Speaking of dancing....
Ooh! the 3 guys are a'dancin'! Is this like the Full Monty or something?? The4OfUs, this had me LOL :rotfl:

I hope to be dancing tonight!

[The4OfUs]

*grin*

Methinks Dean is just shy...c'mon guys! ::yes::

UPS BETTER come to my house today - although I think it'll be all those Amazon.com packages that I ordered last minute. *sigh* I'm not holding my breath about my docs quite yet, although it's killing me. I don't even have my reservation # to try to check on it online! Note to self: be sure to ask for that next time when I call to book my shore excursion, I bet they could have told me...

[OKWMEMBER]

Kim, Gail did not have to sign for them. He left them inside the storm door. She saw the UPS truck parked on our street and went to the door to check. He was already heading back down the dreiveway!

By the way, my AIM handle is disneyguy928.

[Cap]

Gary, did you check the name on those docs? Are you sure they didn't accidently send mine to the wrong address?

Team, we've moved up to 4th place in the post count at 638. Great progress!

It's cold and Michigan winter grey here today. Let's see, in six weeks we should be on the cruise day south of Key West. I really doubt that it will only be in the high 30's. Can't wait.

[dheller97]

Keep watchin' the dancers and learn the real definition of "a full moon" :rotfl:

UPS, huh? Still got a chance. Was sitting out on the highway waiting for FedEx and a couple of people threw quarters at me. Made a buck!

Dean

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[Kabuli1]

Gary, I added you to my buddy list!

Hang in there Kim! I booked ours thru DVC and DU. Gary who were you booked with?

Karyn

[Annie12345]

Hi Everyone - Thanks for the birthday wishes... the real celebrating will start on the Magic!! It sounds like we will have a few birthdays to toast although mine isn't nearly as exciting as Gary and Karyn's... :wave2:

Still waiting for the UPS man...

HADD!!!

[Annie12345]

I forgot to mention that I want front row seats to the full monty dance that Gary, Dean, and Randy are planning... maybe there will be others who will join you.... ;)

[Annie12345]

Happy Birthday To Me
UPS brought me glee
He delivered our documents
And I'm dancing eagerly...


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[dheller97]

grumble, grumble...... I guess since it your birthday, it is okay you got them today.

Dean

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[kmc33]

I'm back. The stakeout for the UPS delivery has ended... at least for tonight. :( There is always tomorrow and Wednesday. :rolleyes:

I am having trouble containing myself :hyper: Now I see why Luke keeps asking each day why it is taking so long for Christmas to get here. :tongue:

P.S. Happy Birthday, Annie! What a nice birthday present to have your docs arrive! :cool:

[Kabuli1]

No docs for me today! BAH Humbug!

Annie, I'm glad you got such a nice birthday present.

Dean, if you booked your air w/ Disney, you will probably get yours later than everyone else. At least that's what I've heard.

UPS delivers here at around 5pm so I have another long day tomorrow waiting. Oh, and the UPS man did come today - but not w/ my docs. Sigh!

Are you boys still dancing?

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

I'm exhausted!!!:faint: I'm ready for some football and my La-Z-Boy!!!!::yes::

I think I'll read my Docs, too.;)

[dheller97]

Dean, if you booked your air w/ Disney, you will probably get yours later than everyone else. At least that's what I've heard.

Alright, already; I WILL be the last one. But, I'll go down not dancin' but kicking and screaming instead.

I'm exhausted!!! I'm ready for some football and my La-Z-Boy!!!! I think I'll read my Docs, too.

Oh, yeah - I'm gonna feel sorry for you. Sitting around reading your documents. Had me out on the dancefloor all day, strutting my stuff, for what? No documents! Pffttt:crazy2:

Dean


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[Cyberkashi]

I got the docs today. Here is the tip. Tell Disney not to send them. Now I have to read them, pack, finish booking. I don't have the time right now!!!

They came UPS 3-day.


And they also came with the last minute packages I'd also ordered from Amazon. Hurray!

[OKWMEMBER]

All right Cyberkashi! I'm sure we'll have more reports today!
Right Dean?

[The4OfUs]

Don't send my docs!

*sits down to wait*

....

:rolleyes:

Actually, I'm more concerned with the 4 packages from Amazon that are due in by tomorrow...with the remainder of the kids' stuff...so watch...I'll get the docs and not the toys...

:eek:

[dheller97]

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....... :mad:

Dean


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[OKWMEMBER]

Easy, Dean!!! Down boy!! Don't bite the nice people!:eek:

Click here to see the Magic at Grand Cayman today!

Magic at Grand Cayman! (http://www.reefgrill.com/netcam2/index.html)

HADD!!!

[kmc33]

Just checking in to see if there were any UPS delivery truck sightings for today. :earseek: I will have to check inside my storm door tonight. Gee, I hope they don't come today :rolleyes: ;)

[Kabuli1]

I won't see an UPS truck till 5 pm. So I can't help you there!

Patience, Dean, "Someday your docs will come . . . . "

To the rest of you, stop rubbing it in!

Karyn

[dheller97]

"Bother free is the way to be."

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

I'm sorry, Dean. :guilty: My bad. :worried:

Can you forgive me? I'll by you a boat drink?!?!?!? :hyper:

[dheller97]

No sign of the UPS man. Ah pity da fool if he ain't got mah documents!

Dean

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[Cap]

The UPS truck just came down the street, and DROVE RIGHT PAST my house.

Sign....

There's always another day.

[The4OfUs]

"There's always tomorrrow...for dreams to come true...Tomorrow is not far...AAAAAway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Oh wait.

That's not Disney.

That's Rudolph...

:tongue:

Great. Now I have that song stuck in my head....

*grumble*

[dheller97]

UPS man came, no documents, only DW's Christmas present. Still had another day I could have waited for that. :(

Dean

[Kabuli1]

UPS drove right on past our house this evening - no docs for us today! SIGH. We're all so sad today.

Karyn

[dheller97]

So, anybody wanna start our own conga line for those of us who don't have documents yet? Beginning to look like we can dance without interruptions for awhile. We are off to Kansas City tomorrow by car so even if they were to come, we won't know it until Sunday. Now I'm agreeing with the others, WAIT A MINUTE, MR. UPS-MAN, NO DOCUMENTS YET!!

Dean

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[kmc33]

No docs after work. Left home at 5:30 to go out to dinner. Came back at 7:30 and guess what I found?! :jumping1:
I guess our UPS driver works late. Too bad I didn't get to see him personally; I wanted to give him a kiss. :love2: Where is Joe Namath wen you need him?!

I am so excited that they can be wrapped and under the tree from Santa. Sorry Dean. I guess this means I won't be joining your conga line. You will be joining ours shortly!!


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[Annie12345]

I'd like to wish you all the merriest of Christmases and safe travels!!!

- Annie

[dheller97]

Merry Christmas to all of my new friends, and even to the UPS man. Be happy, safe and enjoy this special time with family.

I'll see you all in a few days.

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Be safe, be warm, be happy, and for those of you here in the Northeast with me, be DRY....

Rain on Xmas Eve. *sigh* (Yes, I'm weird, and would much prefer snow today of all days...)

[Kabuli1]

I want to wish each of you a merry and blessed Christmas! I am so excited that we are going to meet each other so soon! (That is, if some of us ever get our docs!)

We have about 2 inches of fluffy white stuff outside, and tho I think s*** is a four-letter word, it sure looks pretty for Christmas. I hope I don't forget to put out the luminaria tonight!

DS #2 is on his way home, there're a (very) few gifts to wrap, and church services to attend this evening! (oh and I've got to get some more packing done. It will be a Christmas like no other for us, but Christmas none the less because we are celebrating our Lord's birth and will e with loved ones!

Blessings to all and I'll be lifting a toast of gluhwein or eggnog to all my friends tonight!

Karyn

[Scott5150]

Merry Christmas everyone. You all have got my hopes up about getting my docs before Christmas, but it looks like we won't get them until after the holidays. Has anyone in the Northeast gotten them yet??

I made Mickey Waffles for my son today and told him that he can have them everyday on the ship. You should have seen the excitement on his face. I TiVo'd the Disney Cruise Special from the Travel Channel and play it for him once a month to get him prepared. (He is 3 1/2).

Scott

[goofyaboutmickey7]

To All my fellow shipmates, from annie and i, we wish you and your loved ones a very merry Christmas, and a very Happy New Year! Arrggghhhh! pirate: Randy

[shingle]

to all our new american and canadian friends NADOLIG LLAWEN (MERRY CHRISTMAS)

[OKWMEMBER]

Merry Christmas from USA's north coast! Gail and I wish everyone safe travels and we hope your Christmas wishes come true!!!

HADC!!! (Have A Disney Christmas!!!):wave: :wave2:

Scott, We're in Pa and we got our Docs Monday.

[OKWMEMBER]

Latest Hat Order List!!!

Kabuli - 1 Green, 2 Blue

dheller97 - 1 Green, 2 Blue PAID

Cap - 2 Blue PAID

kmc33 - 2 Blue PAID

Annie12345 - 3 blue, one child size PAID

OKWMEMBER - 1 Green, 1 Blue

Shingle - 4 any color, I'm going to order 2 of each.

Bonkinthesota - 2 Green, one child size, 2 Blue

The4OfUs - 4 Blue

Cyberkashi - 1 Blue

28 hats. 28 Blue, 7 Green, one child size for each color.

I will order a couple extra of each color, especially if we get a price break.

I intend to place the order this Saturday so I can send hats to those who want them before they leave home.

[Kabuli1]

Gary, you're the best!

Now I just need to get my check in the mail!

Dean, got the magnets - thanks!

Christmas Eve is 1/2 done! And I still haven't gotten off the computer!

A very merry one to all!

Karyn

[Kabuli1]

BAH! UPS just came (rather early!) and I got a Christmas present . . . BUT NO DOCS!!!!

Sigh!

Merry anyway!

Karyn

[kmc33]

Merry Christmas, everyone!

[Scott5150]

Merry Chirstmas!

My docs arrived yesterday! It was great to get them, but unfortunately I did not get an upgrade or have first seating for dinner confirmed. This is my 4th Disney Cruise, so I was hoping for an upgrade, but we have adjoining cat 10 rooms, so I knew that it was a long shot.

We have a total of 5 people in our rooms - I wonder if I should tell Disney that they could upgrade us into ONE Cat 4 room? I know that it is a longshot, but one can dream...

Scott

[The4OfUs]

Merry Christmas everyone!

One of my xmas gifts is the Romance Package on the cruise...DH is treating me to that, and I can't wait!! Anyone try that yet?

Off to finish my mimosa and play with our new toys...

[OKWMEMBER]

Merry Christmas, Everyone !!! We're watching the 20th Anniversary Very Merry Christmas Parade!!! We just saw the Magic!!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

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Merry Christmouse!!!

[Kabuli1]

Merry Christmas, everybody!

For having a "non-Christmas, we're having a wonderful time hanging out together! I trust everybody else is have as good a time as we are. Other than the argument about what movie we are going to see!

God bless us, everyone!

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

I MISS DEAN!!! Ok, that's out of my system.:rolleyes:

Happy Day After Christmas, everybody!

My diet is completely bogus now. I have to start all over again!:(

I order the hats tomorrow! I'm so excited!!!:hyper:

Did everyone get the toys they wanted?

Kim, I'll be cheering on the Panthers tomorrow!!! :bounce:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

It's too quiet around here! Where's Dean when you need him?

Yeah, the diet needs to resume here, too, got to wait till after the big day for that.

Think they'll show any college BB on the Magic? UKy is #1 - love watching the games (and sometimes I get a glimpse of son in the band.)

I've packed 8 boxes so far today - that leaves only about 500 more!

back to packing . . .

Karyn

[kmc33]

Diet; what diet? I am on the see-food diet. Don't say the 'D' word until January 2! We hosted family at our house on Christmas day and I swear that there was more food here after everyone left than when we got started! So I have just been eating it all day today!

Dean -- thanks for the magnets! They are great! They just came today. How nice to get a little surprise the day after Christmas.

Good luck with the packing, Karyn!

Go Panthers! :jumping3: :jumping4: :jumping3: :jumping4: :jumping3:

[Kabuli1]

Yeah, Kim, my start date will be 1/2 also!

They are having a party for me this evening here - strange. I have at least two more parties before 1/1. So today the house was stacked to the ceiling w/ boxes then suddenly they've all dissappeared. Party planning and packing do not go together well.

I miss Dean, good thing he's getting back home tomorrow. It's lonely here without him.


Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

Not A good day for the Panthers.:( :mad: :guilty: :worried:

However, I'm still doin' the 35 Day Shuffle!!!!

:cool1:

The hats are ordered!!!!!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[The4OfUs]

Viral bronchitis the day after Xmas.

At least Im getting it over with now.... *sigh*

Patriots won...I think?

[Majestic]

Thought you guys may be interested in the following thread.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=482773

I created a database for you to see who's going when you are. :hyper:

And now, back to your regularly scheduled programming. :teeth:

Enjoy.

[Cap]

OK Team, where are we in five weeks? I calculate we should be just about at Key West docks, and about 40 degrees warmer than it is here in Michigan.

Sun, warm, party tiime!

[OKWMEMBER]

Yeah Baby!!!! I'm ready!!! I was just at the Port Canaveral web site pretending the Wonder was the Magic. As of now, think the Magic would be docked at Key West and we would be poised for our Trolley Ride. I would have my list of bars I planned to visit on Duval Street. ( The infamous Duval Crawl!). And it's only the first full day!!!

And the Superbowl Party that night!!! :bounce:

It's a sunny day in Erie but it's still cold!!!:mad:


HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by OKWMEMBER


And the Superbowl Party that night!!! :bounce:


LOL! DS Tyler has his brand spankin' new Tom Brady jersey ready and rarin' to go for that! :bounce:

The trick is to survive this illness till then. If my nose falls off from blowing it so much, you guys won't mind will ya?

:(

*cough*

[dheller97]

Heeeere's Johnny........

Hope you enjoyed your vacation from me. Although it looks like it has been pretty quiet as I catch up on the comments. Just so you know, there will be no more quiet around here until I get my documents!! We gotta get our numbers up, right Cap?

So, did everybody have a nice Christmas? Had a very long drive down to KC and got to see all the grandkids. So, ours was good.

Have a great week, all. I'm counting on documents tomorrow so if you see the UPS man, tell him it would be in his best interest to get them to me, for his own safety.

Dean

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[Kabuli1]

YEAH!!!! Dean's back! Missed you, sweetie! It was waaaay too quiet w/o you! I'm still looking for my docs, too!

The4Of Us, I'm so sorry you're not feeling well! I hate that over the holidays. So get better, y'hear?

Boxes, boxes, boxes as far as the eye can see! The story of my life. No room to dance right now.

Karyn

[dheller97]

KARYN, figured you would be all done packing now since I wasn't around to interrupt. :D

Document day is tomorrow - mark your calendar.

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

Dean, my calender has a big red star on it for you tomorrow! We had a very nice Christmas, thank you.

By the way, I married into an Italian family so, if you need me to,
I can ask someone to (raspy voice) "Make the UPS man an offer he can't reuse." ;) It's not what you know, it's who you know, ya know?

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Cap]

Yes, Dean, we HAVE to get the numbers up. I think they are waiting for us to get to 700 or higher. We're at 695 now.

The Lions won, so UPS has to come to Michigan tomorrow.

[dheller97]

Whoa, Gary... I apologize for my tone with you. I didn't know you had friends with a twisted nose and go by the name of Vinnie the Cracker, and Guido the Enforcer. Maybe it'll be Mr. Gary from now on!! :duck:

Yeah, Cap, I figured I'd get back and you guys would be over 700 by now. Guess they were all enjoying my absence, huh? :D

Hope you are feeling better The4OfUs. DS Matt is coming down with something too. I'm sure he'll think he has to share it with mom and dad. Bless his heart.

Have a good evening, all.
Dean

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[Kabuli1]

This makes 698 - two more, one of you can get us there!

Dean it really is great to have you back - look how everyone came out again to play!

Too many people traveling the past few days, glad we're all here now and can count this down together.

I'm heading off to bed now - somebody else can take us to 700!

Karyn

[dheller97]

Wow! Look at us go now, :earseek: one more and we hit 700. Who will be the lucky one to do it?

Have a great day. Hopefully later in the day I will be able to check back in and say "hi" with documents in hand. :tongue:

Dean

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[kmc33]

Am I the lucky one?!

Hope everyone had a nice weekend. We didn't do anything special except recover from Christmas (and eat). Luke (and DH) are having fun playing with his toys from Santa.

The downside to our Christmas is that my mom was admitted to the hospital on Christmas Eve. The good news is that she is recovering well and will hopefully be discharged any day now.

[Kabuli1]

Yeah Kim, you are lucky 700! I claim 1000. I've already told them that I want to be 5000 on the 10-day cruise thread. someone else snatched 1000 from me.

Sorry to hear about your mom's, glad to hear she's on the mend, please keep us posted.

Dean, tell Matt that there is a time to be selfish and that's when he has a cold! No need to share everything.

And Dean, those are MY docs that are arriving today, Mine, Mine, All MINE! My Preciousssss. . . . ::yes::

Speaking of sharing, you wanna send Matt out here to help me pack? I could use a big strong young man around here, and I know Jill wouldn't object.

This packing stuff is hard on the almost-but-not-quite-50-year-old body. BUT I can't stop yet. One more day to enjoy the vigor of my 40s - so I need to take advantage of that.

Karyn

[Kabuli1]

Sorry guys, I forgot something.

Here's how I figured it out. 32 days (if we don't count 1/30- cause we'll all be travelling) and 300 posts (well, technically 298 now).

That's about 9.4 posts every day. So it's up to each of us to check in every day. I know we can count on Dean, Kim, Gary, Cap, Nikki and myself (perhaps too often!) to chime in. Randy and Annie, where you been? AND then there are the less oftens - you need to start pulling you weight here, ya hear that, shingle, grandmaX2, Scott? We need you here more often than your weekly checkin. And where are Jami and Renae lately?

We're off to a good start today! Keep it up!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Well, my illness is not abating - DAMN these viral things, with the "there is no medicine to take" issue. *sigh* So I'm more than happy to babble on, because I can't TALK without sounding like Yoda (the voice, not the vocabulary).

We're actually travelling to FL on the 30th, and staying overnight at the Hyatt, to ensure that the wonderful New England weather does not affect our trip...:rolleyes: Of course, you know I just jinxed it...

Still no docs for us, but it will go to my mother-in-law first, and she hasn't said a word. I am excited about this "Romance at Sea" thing...after all this coughing my back is so sore that a nice massage is exactly what is called for, PLUS now I don't have to worry about getting Palo ressies! WHOO HOO!!

We were going to do Palo on the last night, my birthday, but I want to spend that night with the kids in the restaurant...so we're going to do it on Wed. night instead - that's the tropical night I think, so I'd rather miss that in the regular restaurant rotation than the last night.

[dheller97]

First coffee break so thought I'd check in. OK, so I am addicted, so what?

Sorry, Karyn, I called documents today first so it will be me. You'll just have to wait.

I'll check in after awhile.

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by dheller97
First coffee break so thought I'd check in. OK, so I am addicted, so what?

Sorry, Karyn, I called documents today first so it will be me. You'll just have to wait.

I'll check in after awhile.

Dean

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LOL! YOU'RE addicted? I run one of these things for work (http://www.elderhostel.org/cgi-bin/ikonboard.cgi) and also for fun (http://www.voodoomoose.com) and I also write for a video game magazine (yes, I'm 36 and weird) and take part in THAT discussion forum too, as "Staff" (http://www.digitpress.com/forums/)

Making friends online can be amazing, and yes, addicting too.... *grin*

Now...speaking of coffee...

*shuffles off to get java*

[kmc33]

Monique -- the romance package sounds wonderful!! I was looking at it in the brochure. Wish I had thought to tell DH that's what I wanted for Christmas! And I was just reading a review in the Cruise Trip reports of someone who had that package and it really did sound nice.

[OKWMEMBER]

I do Diet Pepsi for my morning caffeine myself.:hyper:

We are printing the Official Vacation Checklist (OVC) on new years day. Then the vacation preparations begin in ernest. (KnowhutImean, Vern?) We've worked on this list for many years now and it's had several revisions, but it covers every vacation form us now.

Now Dean and Karyn!!! If you don't stop fighting I'll turn this car around right now!!!!!:mad: Don't make me come back there !!! :rolleyes:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

Awwww, Nikki, baby! I'm so sorry you're still sick! I was hoping you'd be all better by now. Are you sure you don't sound like Gollum, not Yoda? I need a massage myself right now! My back is killing me from all the packing.

I'm going to see what our rotation is before I decide what night to do Palo. I would rather skip Animator's Palate - it does absolutely nothing for me, my least favorite restaurant. I'm hoping for LAPLAPL rotation. Last year we had PLAPLAP which was ok, I'd be happy w/ that, but not the kids rotation APLAPLA. If we get that one Dean, we're all going to the table change desk and fixing it! Did I mention I don't like Animator's Palate?

Is everybody planning on doing the brunch in Palo? It is wonderful. I think we'll do it Sunday morning before heading into Key West? Want to join us? ut if I get LAP like I want I'd have to do Palo that night for dinner as well - this is getting confusing. But if we do Palo for dinner, we could do an early one and get to the SSuper Bowl Party on time and Gary wouldn't have to save seats for as long . . . . This is so difficult. Then there's afternoon tea at Palo, Randy's not thrilled at the thought, any of you ladies want to join me?:teeth:

I really need to get back to packing - but this is so much more fun.

Karyn

[Kabuli1]

Sorry Dad, I'll be good.

Mooooom, he touched my docs!:cutie: Make him stop!

[Cap]

I'll have to run my average for check in up early in the month, as Judi and I are leaving Jan 23 to start south. We'll do the gulf side for a while, and then Boardwalk for three days before we cruise.

Dean, I'm glad that you are working today. There need to be a few workers to support us retired ones. ;) Technically I'm not retired until New Years day, but not having the alarm go off at zero dark 30 was great today.

It's raining here in Michigan, and I don't think a Mickey Poncho is going to handle it, considering the low temperature. I'm off for one of the yearly joyfull events, paying the property tax bill.

I hope all of you who are ill get better soon. Best to get it out of your system now, so you can be fully ready to play on the cruise.

[The4OfUs]

Oooh, Kim, where is that report? I wondered if anyone had done it yet because it said that it started 1/1/04, but I wanted an idea of what a "romantic turn down" is. DH is a tad uptight about the couples massage, I'm trying to get him to relax about it...I'm sure he can beg off if need be.

I'd love to do that Palo thing Sunday - when is the DVC meeting tho? Isn't it that day too, from 10-11? *confused*

Ya know...everytime I feel like I'm kicking this thing, it takes another turn - last night I had a night like never before - I have never been so completely bone-chillingly COLD like last night. It made me cry, it was like lying in a snowstorm naked, my limbs hurt and no matter what I could not get warm. I did my best, stole all the body heat I could from anyone near me, but all that did is make them sweat and I still was ice cold. FInally got up around midnight and did the four Advil thing...and that helped a bit - but today I feel dizzy and "not myself" mentally, and my cough is back with a vengence...so I might be making yet another trip to Good Ol' Dr. today....but like you said, Cap, and like I told DS today, thank goodness it is NOW and not in 33 days!!

Speaking of Gollum...wonder how bad I'd be if I took 3 1/2 hrs to sit in a theater today.... *evil grin*

[The4OfUs]

Found it in the cruise report thingie-ma-bob (the technical term I'll have you know!)

I had booked the ROMANCE PACKAGE and so we had been able to make Palo reservations before leaving home, so we went to the Spa and booked our couple’s message. Note on the ROMANCE PACKAGE: the cost was $299. It included tea roses in the room ($39), Romance basket with chocolates, champagne, and a photo album in the room ($54), dinner at Palo for 2 ($20), a couples message ($178), and a day in the rainforest for 2 ($30), for a total of $321. In addition, I was able to make my reservations over the phone from home for Dinner, Tea, and Brunch at Palo, as well as pick my dinner rotation.

So...ADVISE THE NEWBIE TIME you guys...if I do get to pick my rotation, where would I want to be on Formal night? I see that AP is not a hit for some, but being the first time, that's the one I'm most looking forward to, just for the view....but where would I want to be for formal night? I also get to prebook tea and brunch, is brunch daily? And the rainforest thing - I wasn't going to try that, but if it's included....
:p

Any thoughts?

[Kabuli1]

This makes 15 posts for the day - and it's not yet 9am here! At this rate how far can we go?

Nikki, you don't get to choose your rotation, but: the APL rotation puts you in Lumiere's for formal and semi-formal night on the Western - and for some reason it's the "kid" rotation. So if you have young children you will probably be on that rotation. LAP tends to be the adult rotation and sticks the "adults" in Parrot Cay for the fancy nights - go figure! I don't really care. One of the reasons I don't like Animator's Palatte is that we were stuck in the way back corner by the kitchen w/ a view of a stack of chairs. I was very good and didn't complain, cause somebody has to sit back there - but I will NOT do it on another cruise, I already took my turn. Another reason is that there are no Windows and I don't like the closed in feeling. On PLA we were there for the dress up nights. It was a good rotation otherwise cause I didn't mind three nights in Parrot Cay, I like the funky wild Caribbean theme there.

Brunch is only on Sea days and Key West morning. Tea only on sea days. Oh and we loved the Rainforest - Randy especially.

That Gollum thing, sure you can take 3.5 hours in the theater, (tho, I'm not sure people around you are going to appreciated it if you cough the whole time)! I'm supposed to go (again) myself this evening w/ friends - it's only the 7th time, but who's counting? There are a couple of spots in the movie when Gollum souds just like yoda - at least it sounded like that to me, tho I know Frank Oz and Andy Serkis are different people.

I think I'm obsessed! There are only 3 foci in my life right now: ROTK, this cruise and what was the other . . . . ? Cant remember, must be getting old!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Ah, I see said the blind man to his deaf sons....well, my kids are "tweens" - they'll be 10 and 11 at the time of the cruise...so I wonder which that means.

I completely understand about the bad table thing - being married to a chef, I get a totally different experience than you "normal" people at restaurants! *grin* I hadn't thougth about the window thing!!

I read in that trip report that the Romance Package had them marked as "VIP" for Palo, and they got window seats...that would be beyond cool...

*sniffle*

Maybe I'll watch the National Geographic special "Beyond the Return of the King"...instead of infecting my fellow movie goers... *sigh*

[kmc33]

When I read that report, it sounded like she did get to pick the rotation because of doing the Romance Package. How Karyn described it is the way I have read things fall out. I am figuring that we will be APL since we will have small kids at our table. And anytime I read of adults w/o any small kids, they seem to get LAP. I have also read of people with in between kids getting the PLA. But it will be interesting to see if you get to select yours. If you can't select it, I would think they would have to tell you before you can start making your advance Palo reservations.

Does anyone know which morning you have the character breakfast based on your rotation? I know the character breakfasts will be Key West and the two at sea days. I want to see if I can find out the formula so I will know our character breakfast day as soon as I see my rotation in order to know what day to try for Palo brunch.

[Scott5150]

Return of the King was excellent. You will really enjoy it. I am getting curious as to what Disney movies will be showing on the ship when we are on. My son is at the perfect age for the Disney movies, so we will have fun with that.

I have set my priorities for when I board as:

1) Attempt to change my dinner seating time to First Seating

2) Palo Reservations for Mexi night (Dont like mexican food)

3) Lunch

Scott

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Scott5150

2) Palo Reservations for Mexi night (Dont like mexican food)



ExACTly our thoughts!! We'll be seeing you there then! That's the night we're doing it too.

My TA/MIL just said that she called Disney and she can't make our ressies until the 31st of Dec, and that she can book our seats for air 30 days out, so within a few days of THAT we'll get our docs. So I'm not holding my breath for that today. :)

[dheller97]

I was thinking about that Romance Package for DW too for a Christmas present. Then, "somebody" talked me in to bringing our DS along and most of the romance flew out the verandah. Hmmmm, wonder who that was? Oh, by the way, got your packing all done yet Karyn?:confused:

Maybe I can sneak in the Rainforest thing. Is that something that can be done in advance or when we arrive?

Dean

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[Cap]

To The4ofUs,

Judi and I had the couples massage this last Spring at Castaway Cay. It was very nice, relaxing, and non-threatening. Judi had to talk me into it. Having done it once, I would do it again.

[Kabuli1]

Yeah, right, Dean! Blame it all on ME!!!! Well, according to Nikki, Disney doesn't book your air till 30 days out and then you get your docs - So I'll get mine first! So there! And the romance thing - just tell Matt to knock first! Oh and there's a deadbolt on the door! LOL! I told you, send him with us in Grand Cayman and the two of you can act like the honeymooners you are! Hey, there's still romance to be had - do one of the couples things at the spa - verrrrry nice. There's always the Surial Bath. The Rainforest can be signed up for at any time. Randy will almost certainly sign up for the whole week again - he loves steam rooms and saunas.

I love the scented showers down there. In fact, I used the showers in the spa rather than in the room cause they were bigger and had great hair products and cleansing lotions. (I was also competeing w/DH and two teenage girls for shower time - so I threw in the towel and went to the spa instead.

So, are we all skipping Mexicalli night and heading to Palo?

Scott, I love ROTK - have only seen it 6 times so far, I'm slipping up somewhere! Your best plan for arrival is to send one of you to the table chage and the other to Palo - then you get to lunch quicker! Oh and depending on how young your child is, you may need to sign up for evening child care as soon as you get on board. But, I really don't know too much about that.

Kim's right, people w/tweens usually get PLA (which I liked very much) but remember folks - this is only the "usual" pattern, exceptions occur all the time. Our last cruise we just figured out what we would do depending on which rotation we got. I had a chart that I dug out while in line and gave directions to Randy. I went up to the spa to reserve different things, hw did Palo Reservations then we went to Parrot Cay for lunch. We lost Jill and her cousin immediately - (I just asked her, they went up to Topsiders for lunch).

This is so cool, actually starting to plan for a real and SOON cruise. But so much to do before then!

Karyn

[kmc33]

I posted and got a response (thanks, BibbidyBobbidyBoo) with the link to dining rotation information chart. I hope this will be helpful for planning...

Western Dining Rotations (http://community.webshots.com/photo/52061656/70830733GubfrW)

::yes:: :wave2:

[OKWMEMBER]

Hey, is somebody going on a cruise or something? Everyone has made the jump to lightspeed!!!:cool2: Gail and I better get on the stick and start planning stuff! To be honest, we aren't going to do much besides bingo and finding a well located deck chair. We don't have kids so we can get busy any time we want. (I'm going to here from Gail for saying that!!!:teeth: ) Palos isn't a real high priority, either, but that's just us! We're on the ship to relax and escape reality for a week.

Oh, I almost forgot! BOAT DRINKS!!!:boat:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[shingle]

:bounce: :Pinkbounc great to see the excitement building on the boards as the cruise gets ever nearer only 28 days before we leave rainy wales for HOPEFULLY sunny florida:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[The4OfUs]

Just passed out for about an hour in bed...first I was freezing, now I'm dying from the heat. *sigh* A call to the dr and a second opinion informed me that "viral bronchitis" is med-speak for "the flu"...so much for the stupid shot! *sigh*

Yeah, my MIL/TA said that they open the seating charts 30 days from the day of the flight...and that they fax info about pre-booking Palo anywhere from 30-45 days out....so we'll see, hopefully I'll be doin' the document dance sometime early next week!!

Hey, sunshine and orange juice are good for the flu, right? That's that, I'm going now, everyone can meet me there....

(Don't I wish!! LOL!)

[dheller97]

We don't have kids so we can get busy any time we want.
Gary, I don't know what you mean by that!!! ;) ;) ;) ;)

:Yeah, right, Dean! Blame it all on ME!!!!
Hey, Karyn, I didn't mention any names. You gave yourself away. Must be the conscience thingy. :smooth:

I was hoping The4OfUs was going to say MIL/TA indicated that her arrangements were made and we who used DCL for air wouldn't have to be the last ones to jump up and down.

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

You know what they say about saving the best for last!!

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...



Yeah, I know. Didn't make me feel better either.

*sigh*


:p

[dheller97]

UPS guy was here. Grrrrrrrr.... What does this tell you?
Karyn, he told me yours weren't coming today either so don't even bother to look.

Dean

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[OKWMEMBER]

Hang in there, Dean! We don't want you to stress out before you even leave!!! Breath deeply and think of palm trees and umbrella drinks. :crazy:

" Just sit right back and I'll tell a tale, a tale of a fatefull trip
that started from a tropic port, aboard a Magic ship!!!"

To be continued....

[dheller97]

Well, we had 28 posts so far today. Good job, everybody!! Karyn said we needed 9.4 per day to reach our goal of 1000. I figure I can go off and pout and sulk for 2.97 days before I have to come out again. http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/mad/622.gif

SO, DID ANYONE ELSE GET THEM TODAY?

Dean

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[Kabuli1]

Dean, don't slink off and sulk! Have you figured out yet why the rest of us plan our own airfare? It's simply cause we don't want to wait as long for docs! (that and the fact that for many of us we can do it a whole lot cheaper watching for specials.) I don't think my docs will come today either, Dean, just a feeling I have. I won't find out till later since I'm going out to see my favorite movie very shortly. I just have to make sure Randy's up and awake before I leave, I don't want Miss JIll answering the door for the UPS guy.

Does this make 29? If we manage 33 everyday plus a few on the last Friday for those who haven't left yet, we could make it to 2000! Whadya think?

Karyn

[dheller97]

http://burns.thefinaldimension.org/contrib/edoom/sleeping.gif Nudge me when my documents arrive.

ROTK, again? You must be up to about 7 times by now.

Dean

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[The4OfUs]

Seven times in the theater! *grin* That's cool! When Star Wars first came out (geez, not dating myself at all am I) I saw it in the theaters like 27 times...I can still pretty much quote that entire movie...

...

Now I want to watch it.

But wait! "Worlds Apart" is on National Geo. Channel tonight! Anyone with kids, I suggest this highly...nothing like watching kids brought up on nintendo go to a third world country and try to fit in....

[dheller97]

Nikki,

Anyone who can sit through the same movie 27 times deserves looking at the latest, and greatest, listing of those DIS'ers making up this marvelous group of ninnies.:crazy: Here you go, let me know if there are any corrections to be made. It even includes those upgrades that those who got their documents made us aware of.

1. shingle, DH, DS-13, DD-8; from Wales, UK; stateroom #7514

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 (Eric), DW ( “auntrenae” Renae), DFather, DMother and Nurse, DBrothers (2?-4?) and their DW’s; from Idaho, Arizona and Orlando, FL areas

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

Total of 101-103 family members, friends, associates, or stow-aways making up 20 DIS-families

Dean

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[mardal]

Hi! Got this GREAT message from Cruises only.com our travel company~!

For your information, we shipped your cruise documents today.
They were sent by US Mail - First Class Priority to:

MARK DALTON
REF: 348977


Your documents should arrive within four or five days. If you
do not have them within a week, please call us.


We are totally excited!!!!!!!!

[dheller97]

Congratulations, Mardal!! Both Gary and Karyn said I have to be nice, and since it's been a while since you were here visiting with us, well, I'm being nice and I am glad you got your documents.

In case you haven't heard, I haven't gotten mine yet and now I plan on being last. That is why I'm pouting and sulking in the corner.

Welcome back!

Dean

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[Cap]

Dean,

There is hope for you. Remember, "the last ones shall be first, and the first ones last." Maybe you can be first in line for boarding, or for a Sail-Away drink. No need to sulk.

[Kabuli1]

Wow! 36 posts today, we will make it to 2000! I'm so proud of all of you!

Dean, I think I will be in the Bitter End Club with you! No docs for me today! Maybe cause our docs are linked for dinner, they don't want me gloating over you. I humbly ask your forgiveness in sack cloth and ashes!

Yes! ROTK for the 7th time is STILL good! Nikki, I was proud of seing Star Wars in the theater 13 times that summer! Wow, you must have been a very young thing back then - I was a year out of college. You all know how old I am so that's giving nothing away. Ok, if we're doing the confession thing here's my LOTR tally: Fellowship of the Ring: 30 times in the theater (now folks you have to remember that this movie is at least 1 hour longer than Star Wars so that's 91 hours- two times the extended version!); a few less times seeing The Two Towers: 20 to be exact, only once extended so a mere 60.5 hours. Now, I figure that w/ ROTK being the last and best I have to see it more often than FOTR.:crazy:

So, it was good to see Mark show up for an appearance on the thread! You could come back every now and then and wave at us. We do need your input as often as possible to move this thread closer to the top.

I'm still waiting for my ship to come in, need those boat drinks!

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

One more post! Welcome back Mark! Don't be a stranger!

Great job with THE LIST, Dean!

HADN!!! (Have A Disney Night!) :wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

39 posts in one day! Mama Karyn is proud of all of you!

This was such a fun day! I am so looking forward to meeting each of you in person! I'll be the one in Lime green, wearing a goofy lime green hat - grabbing you for a BIG hug on 1/31!

Karyn

[dheller97]

39 posts in one day! Mama Karyn is proud of all of you!This was such a fun day! I am so looking forward to meeting each of you in person! I'll be the one in Lime green, wearing a goofy lime green hat - grabbing you for a BIG hug on 1/31!
Boy, Karyn, we will need someone to take a picture of us when we finally meet. You, with your goofy lime green hat. Me, with the same goofy green hat, a lime green DIS t-shirt, and the best pair of lime green sneakers that anyone has ever seen. I'll look like a giant avacodo when I return your hug! :earseek:

Hey, Gary, are we still planning a big DIS meet on board? You had mentioned about 3:30 PM. This first time cruiser, and long time coward, doesn't want to miss the life boat drill. But still want to meet everybody. What say you?

It will be a long day working today before the holiday. We'll finish up around 9:30 tonite. Then, I'll take my girls out for a New Year's "boat drink" when we finish. So, I'm not ignoring you, just won't be able to reply today like I did yesterday. Have a great day!

Dean

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[Kabuli1]

Dean, you're a good man! I'm gong to be in all lime green, too. Lime capris, lime t-shirt lime hat! Front of the line, look for me. No, I won't share my place in line! I claimed that months ago..

Ok boys and girls, can we keep the excitement building? It's already started a bit slower than yesterday.

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
Nikki, I was proud of seing Star Wars in the theater 13 times that summer! Wow, you must have been a very young thing back then - I was a year out of college. You all know how old I am so that's giving nothing away.


LOL! Well, let's see, it came out in...76?? Wait, someone check the IMDB!! I was born in 67, so if that's the case I was...NINE? No WAY! My European mom would never have let me see it alone with friends like I remember - my cousin from England took me the first time, and we had to sit way down in front, and the scene where they try to blow up the Death Star by flying thru that canyon...I remember feeling motion sickness...

I think Ive learned the key to kicking this flu's butt...ADVIL NON-STOP. I hurt and I'm home sick again today, but it's not like yesterday. Of course, now my DS is coughing and barking like a seal and sniffling....*sigh* I'm starting him on Advil immediately...

I think I'll watch the Travel Channel special again today, I could use a virtual cruise on a grey day like today!

Who's doing anything special for tomorrow night??

[OKWMEMBER]

We're doing a full inventory on Friday so I will be busy today also, Dean.

OK, DIS meet! As I posted before, our DIS group on the last cruise met on Deck 4 outside Studio Sea. It's actually the balcony of the Atrium so it's a great place for a picture with lots of room. 3:30 P.M. is an hour before the boat drill and gives us time to get back to our rooms to put on our lovely, figure flatering life preservers! This plan worked well for us last time. I also like the soap bubble idea for the Sail-Away party! I will hand out hats at the 3:30 Meet so we should have no trouble finding each other at the sail-away.

I can hardly wait!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :hyper:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Kabuli1]

Nikki, Star Wars came out in 1977. The first time I saw it I was in the very front row of the Cinerama theater in Seattle. I think from then on I made the friends I took to it see it from the front. This is NOT an option w/ big action movies now cause it all becomes such a blur. (Especailly when you're old like me!)

I'm sorry you're feeling bad. And to anyone out there who does start coming down w/ this year's influenza - go to the MD immediately and get them to give you a scrip for Tamiflu - it really helps shorten the disease.

I'm worried about Randy, my cousin was supposed to fly here then drive across to Seattle with him - but she's just come down w/ the big flu herself. they have a big family and all fo them are getting it. I don't want Randy to a. drive across by himself or b. catch this nasty stuff. Hey Dean are you anywhere near I-90? Randy should be getting to SD about time for a night's sleep.

Please stay well everybody!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Kabuli1
I'm sorry you're feeling bad. And to anyone out there who does start coming down w/ this year's influenza - go to the MD immediately and get them to give you a scrip for Tamiflu - it really helps shorten the disease.


And make sure that you're diagnosed properly! *sigh* I found out yesterday that it's the flu, and that the urgent care doc just didn't think to prescribe this when I went in and was told I had "viral bronchitis"....

Oh well. At least I"m only missing 2 1/2 days at work this way, and the kids don't have to be home alone during their vacation at all!

[jedokids]

Hi Everyone!!!
Sorry we haven't replied in a while! We still read the posts everyday though!

Kim-- Thanks for the rotation guide, but does anyone know the rotation if you have 16 year old kids? Do they consider them adults???

OKW-- Do you have some great packing list or what? I would love to see it because I always overpack!!!

Just so you know-- we haven't gotten our docs yet either!!! We will probably be last because our TA had some problems even though we booked this vacation last Jan!!! He said to expect them around Jan. 5th.

See you all real soon!!!

[Kabuli1]

jedokids, we had a 16 and a 14 w/ us last year and got PLA. I really don't know if that's typical. Seems to me you'd get LAP. Either is good - actually it's all good! It's DCL and we're going to be a very happy bunch!

Cruises, I love cruises! Boat drinks all around!

Karyn

[Cap]

OK Team, I'll try to keep an informal schedule running for any team events. This is just a test to see how a cut and paste will work.

Disney Cruise Week of Jan 31, 2004

What Where When
DIS Meet Deck 4 Outside Studio Sea Sat 3:30 PM
(wear your hats)

Sail-Away Party ?? (bring bubbles) Sat ?

Palo Brunch Palos

What other things should I add?

OK - found out that tabs don't carryover to the post. Next try will be better.

[OKWMEMBER]

OK Cap!!! Official Schedule Keeper!!!:goodvibes

I think the Sail Away Party is a go. Bubbles are optional but encouraged!