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

[Cap]

The question has been, what are people wearing for the formal and semi-formal nights?

I'll likely wear a dark suit for formal night, and a grey suit for semi-formal. Judi says she is undecided yet, but will probably either wear a raw silk top / skirt / camisole or a silk dressy pants suit. She's not going to do black velvet on a cruise in the Carribean.

[Cap]

Second warm up question for Cruise Director: "Has this ship ever sunk?"

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Cap
She's not going to do black velvet on a cruise in the Carribean.

:eek:

I didnt' think about THAT! *grin* Good point, although I tend to be cold all the time so if there's any a/c I'm going to need the velvet!

Hey, here's another question for the cruise director -

"I know it says formal dress, but why CAN'T I go in my speedo, it's MY vacation so I can do what I want, right?"

:tongue:

[The4OfUs]

"That smokestack over there - is it venting an underwater volcano?"

[Cap]

Nikki,

Since it's formal, it will have to be the black speedo.

[Kabuli1]

WooHoo, Cap!!!

That was post 1000 and you didn't even brag about it!!!!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Cap
Nikki,

Since it's formal, it will have to be the black speedo.

:rotfl:

Now THERE'S a picture for my mind's eye...DH standing in a speedo next to me in a nice gown for the Formal Night photo!! Who needs Chippendales?

:lovestruc

[OKWMEMBER]

Hey Cap, did you see my question about whether yoo found a DCL Passporter? Dean says he has a spare one you can have!

I say we go for 2000 posts!!! Who's with me????

[Cap]

Nikki said: "Now THERE'S a picture for my mind's eye...DH standing in a speedo next to me in a nice gown for the Formal Night photo!! Who needs Chippendales?"

If we do this right, we could have LOTS of fun with digital photo creativity. Let's see, Formal Night photo plus a photo from the spa or similar, do a little digital cut and paste work. Think of the possibilities. :)

[Kabuli1]

Dean, what color is your speedo? You had it off so fast last night, I couldn't tell!:hyper: Remember black = formal.

We're all going to look so pretty that we're going to need another pre-arraged meet just so we can see each other all dressed up! A formal group photo!

Nikki, red velvet works - but it is kinda Christmasy! I just go w/ black cause I can change the accessories and wear the same dress more than once. And, mines not velvet.

[Cap]

Dean and Gary, thanks for the Passporter notes. I supposedly have one on the way. It's probably on the same UPS truck as my documents, which appears to be far, far away.

[Cap]

Here's a link that may help with the Dress Code discussion.

http://www.sealetter.com/Mar-97/humor.html

I thought the Cunard Line's definition was best.

[The4OfUs]

*laughs @ Cap's suggestion*

You're a trouble maker, aren't you!! *grin*

Speaking of digital photos, you just reminded me I have to tote along our laptop so I can download our photos when we fill up the digital camera memory card...and I have a fun "digital album" program where I can add music and everything - I'll have to make one up from the trip and send it around once we get home!

Nooo...not thinking about getting home yet...!! Nevermind!

My cell phone also has a digital camera and digital video camera - I plan on taking and sending a few "Don't you wish you were here" photos in key west while we still have cell phone signal... *evil grin*

Red velvet = xmassy...true! Didn't think of THAT either! Hmm. Well, both friends are stunning tall blondes with impeccable taste in clothes, one a former model, so I'll have to see what else they have hiding in there from their "before I had kids and can't dress like this" days...and if they don't have anything I like or that fits my "after I had kids" figure, I do have a long black dress with spaghetti straps and a throw to go around my shoulders, with embroidery on the front...that'd work too!

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Cap
Here's a link that may help with the Dress Code discussion.

http://www.sealetter.com/Mar-97/humor.html

I thought the Cunard Line's definition was best.

*grin* Apparently with all our talk of hot tub parties and speedos, we'd all be better off on this line:

Windjammer Barefoot Cruises
Formal:
Men -- Black bathing suit and matching sandals. T-shirt is OK, but may be too formal.
Women -- White bathing suits, matching sandals.


Semi-formal:
Men -- Any color bathing suit.
Women -- Any color bathing suit.


Casual:
Men --
Women --


:eek:

[dheller97]

Karyn, I may be old but not dead - still remember how to get out of those things. http://www.gamers-forums.com/smilies/contrib/dday/wink.gif

Hey, I can't wear the black speedo - what if someone else shows up wearing the very same thing? Oh, I'd just die.....

Offer is now open to anyone else. I do have an extra passporter if anyone needs one. Just email or PM. First come, first served.

Dean

[The4OfUs]

Dean, you've been tagged! Hah! Guess your post in the tag thread worked!! *grin*

[dheller97]

Wooooo-hooooo! I didn't even see it! Now, if I just had documents. Are you listening, Tag Fairy?

Dean

[The4OfUs]

YOU got a tag, so therefore *I* get my docs first! That's how it works, pal!!

::yes::

(*crosses fingers*)

:tongue:

[Kabuli1]

Good for you, Dean! Wow, a tag!

I have decided that I will never ask for a tag. If I ever get one it will be a complete surprise!

I am jealous, tho!

Karyn

[Kabuli1]

Dean, I forgot to say, I'll make sure Randy doesn't wear his black Speedo the same night.

Karyn

[dheller97]

Put a small rubber band around the Pillsbury doughboy and you'll be seeing what I'd be like in a speedo. http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/crazy/282.gif

Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

I might have to rent/buy/borrow a tux now. Maybe even get the white dinner jacket.

Your name, Sir? Bond.... James Bond (Insert 007 theme here).

:smooth: :cool2:

"There'a a man who leads a life of danger......"

Another song for Karoake night!!!

[OKWMEMBER]

Is it my breath? I post and everybody goes away!!!:( :guilty: :worried:

[Cap]

Sorry Gary - it was time to go to the Ice Cream Store. Retirement is great. However Judi says no more Ice Cream Store until after the cruise. Something about wardrobe, sizes, etc.

OK Team, I'm going to give this one more try today. A question you could ask to warm up the Cruise Director: "Does the crew sleep onboard?"

Great job on posts. We're up to 1023.

Randy and Annie - still recovering from the hot tub party, eh!

[dheller97]

Sorry, Gary, I had a preliminary qualification race tonight. Yep, it was a race to the beer cooler here at home and I won!http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink22.gif

Dean

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hey cappy I like the questions for the cruise director, they might end up seating us in the ---neck & --couth section any ways thanks to everyone for making the hottub party a huge success, still recovering. Definately an early night tonight Arrrggghhhhh H.A.D.N. Randy pirate: :wave: :crazy: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[Annie12345]

Hello everyone... I have been rolling on the floor laughing at all of your posts today! Especially Cap's definition of a toque. I just got a lesson from our USA friends Gary and Gail who said that you call a "toque" a "ski cap"... If Gary can't get the hats, maybe we could bring some lime green toques... they would look really good with the black speedos for formal night...
I like the idea of a group photo on formal night, too...
HADD!!!

[Annie12345]

Hello again... I forgot to mention about the formalwear that I am wearing a sparkly long dress (kind of Christmas party style) for formal night and an LBD (little black dress) for semi-formal night... Hmmm - Here's a thought... if a little black dress is called an LBD, then is a little black speedo called an LBS????

[kmc33]

I just got home and last time I looked under 1000 and now 1027! I read so many posts (many funny ones!) that now I can't remember which ones I wanted to comment on :rolleyes: I will have to take notes tomorrow. It wasn't a very pleasant evening, so this brightened up the night.

Good night everyone!!

[dheller97]

Sorry your day wasn't too pleasant. Stop by and see us tomorrow and it will be a better day. You know we kinda play to a different fiddle..... http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/music/3.gif

Dean

[auntrenae]

Hi everyone!
Thanks for letting me know I was missed. I love computers but when they go down... that's another matter entirely!:confused:
As for Capt. Marvin's, Karyn, I found 2 willing family members, aka stingray food :jester: :scared: ::yes:: people, and they want to do the half day one with me. I emailed Capt. Marvins' last night and they said they would try to get me on the same boat as the other Disney cruisers. That said, I would like to do the afternoon one since I would like to have a lazy morning instead of having to rush around with breakfast and getting to the tender this time:hyper: I will do the half day instead of the short trip and when I emailed them to ask, they did say that they go to the shallow area of the sandbar instead of the deep area where it's hard to get to the stingrays. I'm glad, but I will make sure to take my MAJOR sunscreen this time! That means wearing a black t shirt! A 2nd degree burn isn't my idea of fun:sunny: :bitelip: :blush: nor is being stuck in a sarong for 3 days because I couldn't bear clothes touching the blisters. It's spf 1,000,000 for me::yes::
Thanks for telling me about the pre-cruise ressie thing. It makes sense now.
Have a happy night, I'm going to see if I can sleep this time. Too many days of fun with my son :groom: :bride: and his future bride. What a cute couple they make! ttfn, Renae

[auntrenae]

Karyn,
Here's an idea for you. When you want to pack for the cruise instead of for the big move, just think that if you pack for the cruise now, you won't have to go through 20 boxes to find what you need for the cruise:cool2: Now, how's that for a slick excuse?
I've been where you are, and I'm sending you some pixie dust to get it all done while you are online... hope it helps:wizard:
nite, Renae

[woody64]

Sorry to barge in on your thread but congrats on the tag dheller97. I grew up in Rapid City so it is nice to see someone from SD on here.

I have fond memories of opening weekend pheasant hunting in the Avon area as that's where my mom's family is from. I loved the Fri. night football games and the fun Sat. nights after the first day of hunting. Unfortunately haven't been hunting for a while . How's it been?

Anyway, everyone have a great trip and tell Mickey we'll see him on 2/21/04.

woody64

[auntrenae]

OK people, listen up!
I'm wearing blue velvet, so the velvet police will get you if you are wearing black :duck: Stop throwing things, I'm telling mom!!!
I hope it fits, I think I've gained enough weight :scratchin I think I did that on purpose:rolleyes: at least it's a change from my 'cruise dress' that has seen me through 3 cruises... we shall see when I get out my stuff to try packing! If you see me in green lace, congratulate me on my lack of weight gainprincess:
I can't sleep for thinking of what to pack, so here I am again:wave2: talk to me!
Renae

[The4OfUs]

One day closer...still no docs... *sigh* And it's...BELOW ZERO OUT! Whoo hoo!

It should be this cold tomorrow too...which might help our beloved Patriots against those folks from TN who are probably not used to the balmy New England winters.. *evil grin*

[dheller97]

What are you doing up so early? Here I am on tip-toes trying not to wake anyone and you're already here. Must have been up counting Mickeys last nite. Have a great day!

[OKWMEMBER]

Good morning everybody! Today the Magic is at Castaway Cay.
Adult Beach. Hammock. Mai Tai. Tropical breezes. I CAN'T WAIT!!!
I WANNA GO NOW!!!:hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

Gail and I are starting to assemble our stuff this week-end. The guest room is our staging area. The excitement is building!!! :earseek:

[jedokids]

Hi Everyone-
I have to say that I read the posts every morning and I had 4 pages to read today!!!
I just had to comment on the formal nights-- I can't wait to dress up and get an updo hairstyle on board! In high school I was shy and never went to Prom or homecoming and this is my chance to really get all dressed up! I'm not putting on airs because I want to have fun!!! I can't wait to get a picture of all 15 of us in our finest! I got 2 long dresses on clearance after prom last year, because we have been planning this for over a year! They are black and sparkly, so I guess we will all match.
We never go out to anywhere that I could wear a long dress-- so they are definitley cruise dresses!

See you all real soon!

[grandma_x2]

ok watch the walmart put downs. we live in the cuntry so far out the deer and the bear play in the back yard. and i am dressing up. may not as dressy as some but i think the boy's will look so cute dressed up. well us cuntry hicks have to go to bed its day light.DH says the hot tub will have to wate so i gues i will have to think how to heat the pool to use in winter. i think the sun is out but not sure it takes takes a long time to get here we have to pipe it in we are so fare out. goodbuy :wave: have a nice day cheryl p.s.i wannabe on vacation o but not to far that we got our cruise packet. u. p. s. found us goodnight cheryl

[Kabuli1]

Such a great day here on our thread yesterday! This is the most fun group of cruisers anywhere!

Renae, I think for the 1/2 day the only option for us is the morning one. The Magic leaves the port fairly early and I hadn't figured that the pm one would work. Let me know what you find out. I know that we didn't get back till about 1:30 when we did the morning sail last time. Anybody know when we're scheduled to depart from Grand Cayman? I'll be joining you w/ the super-duper SPF, no time for a primer tan this year.

Gary, how early do you have to get off the ship to get a hammock at Serenity Bay? I really want to snag one of those!

Nikki, I guess you finally got that deep freeze that went thru here a couple days ago. We'll be hovering around freezing today, tho it's 23 now.

Renae, I've been putting cruise stuff in my closet anytime I find something I'll need. So really, there's no worries about packing the wrong stuff - sigh, far too organized! Next week after I finally surprise Jill w/ the cruise docs, I'll be able to be more open about it. Oh, and I think blue velvet is nice. I think it's nice that we're doing this in winter and we can wear velvet! I'm thinking about bringing a mostly red velvet, beaded and patchwork duster to wear over my black (non-velvet) dress. I had thought is was too wintery, but it sounds like I will fit right in!

So, gang, how many posts can we do today? Cap, have you refigured our potential final number?

Well, there are 5 people coming over today to help w/ getting ready for the moving sale! So I'd better make some coffee!

Have a great one!

Karyn

[dheller97]

OOOOOOOooooooo, I know, I know - pick me, pick me! Departure time from Grand Cayman is 5:30 PM, local. So, when is the big surprise day for Jill? Matt has promised to email her a welcome aboard.

No bad Walmart comments from me, grandma_x2. It's like my home away from home because you can always find my wife there looking for the great bargains.

Wow, all of these attractive ladies talking about getting all decked out for a formal picture. Might even remove the frown from a "Grumpy" old man!

Nice to see you back, Jedokids, we've missed you. :wave: We started an inventory last nite of what we have and what we need yet so we'll be working on that this weekend. Just three weeks from today and I'll be in Orlando ready to enjoy.

[OKWMEMBER]

You know, I was just thinking(and I think I hurt myself) that maybe , if enough people were staying near the Orlando Airport Friday night, we could have a pre-cruise DIS meet!!!:hyper: Maybe in a hotel lounge or something. I think we're staying at the Comfort Inn Suites, is that right Ann? I think some of us are staying or near WDW. Where is everyone staying Friday night is what I'm asking. OK!?!? I think I confused myself!!!:crazy:

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

Rambin' Guy, oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, oh yes, ohhh nooooo!!!!

Congrats on the tag, Dean!!!

[dheller97]

Hyatt at the airport for us. Get in around 6-6:30 and headed for the pool or the lounge, whichever is closest. Hmmmm, which one? http://e4u.deltait.com.au/sport/sport17.gif http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink02.gif

[dheller97]

Almost as good as a kiss and a promise:
We would like to take a moment to advise you that we have sent your travel documents via Regular Mail on 01/08/2004.
Expedia.com
http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/love/lieb47.gif

[Kabuli1]

I think we'll be staying somewhere at WDW. Maybe, if I can work it out at AKL, but probably not! We're going out a few days early - first night in Tampa w/ friends then 2 nights at WDW. Got to get some more use out of those annual passes.

Surprise day for Jill is Friday or Saturday. I'll let you know!

Ok, departure from Grand Cayman at 5:30 last tender out 4:30 - can't risk the afternoon Stingray City w/ Capt. Marvins. We'll be doing the morning 1/2 day trip.

Hey, don't get me wrong, I love Walmart, but I there isn't one very close to me. And there are no more Came-Aparts near us either. I tend to shop at Target instead! It was a joke! I certainly don't shop at places like "Needless Markup"!

Karyn

[Kabuli1]

Dean!!!! Regular mail???? From where??? How long is that going to take? What's up with that? Well, at least they are on their way to you!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

I'm at the Hyatt too, we'll be there as of 10am or so, warming up the bar stools for Dean and his wife!!

Ya know...I'll never badmouth WalMart, or Target, or any discount place!! My mom works at Macy's, in the kids dept, so my kids are always in the latest stuff, but I get all MY stuff at Target, with WalMart being second in line for my shopping trips! They have some NICE stuff, and I personally love the brands there...I for some reason have a jammie and a swimsuit fetish - I could never have enough of either - and let me tell you, WalMart has the best "fun" selection of comfy but cute jammies!

...

*watches everyone laugh their butts off at her*

:tongue:

I talked to my mother-in-law about the whole dressing up thing - as a TA and major cruise veteran, she was HORRIFIED at the responses like "it's my vacation.." - and she said that other than the RCCL she has NEVER seen a cruise ship that does not enforce the dress codes to some extent. She guesses it's because of the # of little kids. Ah well, I'm getting dolled up and like jedokids, this is MY prom (never went - had total facial reconstruction surgery fall of senior year in high school - talk about high school angst!) And THIS time I have a very handsome date to show off! Whoo hoo!

*shiver*

It's hard to breathe out there, why'd you guys have to share your snow and cold with me!! *sob*

*reads Dean's latest post*

I HATE YOU!! *pout*

[dheller97]

I'll be outside for awhile, waiting on the pony expressman. So, do you think he will be able to recognize me?
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid98/p768432ac89898537e576b8f96508fe6b/fa02a57b.jpg

Dean

[airbusdrvr]

We are driving(uhh):crazy: to Orlando on the 28th and will stay at the Polynesian the 29th & 30th . Will be up early and headed for the Magic on the 31st:cool1:

[Kabuli1]

:bounce: Love the lime green accessories, Grumpy! ::yes:: ::yes::

[kmc33]

I will have to check out the pjs at Walmart. I love Target and get so many things there including cute pjs. But, Nikki if you are saying that you shop at both, and Walmart has cool pjs, then I have to check them out. Target happens to be the closest to my house, so I end up there much more. I have a pj thing too. If it was socially acceptable, I would were nothing but pjs! :earseek: I even have a black velour set that would be divine for Formal night. What can I say... except, I don't get out much! :tongue:

[The4OfUs]

LOL @ Dean...they'll find you...of course now my poor MIL will get tortured by me to find out about my docs - "But MAAAA...DEAN is getting HIS!!!"

Airbusdrvr - North Carolina to Orlando isn't TOO bad, is it? We did it with a 1 and 3 yr old, Mass to Orlando is like 22 hours...and DH used to do it all the time when he went to culinary school in RI and his parents still lived in Orlando. That's where he spent HIS high school years, living in Orlando and working for Disney...so he got to spend many a teenage night hanging out in the parks. SO not fair!

Kim, too funny, Glenn thinks I'm SO weird cause I have like three drawers of different pjs! *grin* Now to decide which to PACK! (Oh, and I've passed down this illness to DD...MWAHAHAHA!)

:teeth:

[OKWMEMBER]

OK. I think the next goal is making it to 100 Pages!!! Do-able!!!!

PJs? What are PJs? I don't need no steeking PJs!!!!:blush:

Airbusdrvr, are you new to this thread? If so, welcome!!! Hey, Dean, please e-mail me the latest roll call. I'll PM you my e-mail address if you don't have it. Congrats on your docs being on the way!

[auntrenae]

Good morning to all!
Karyn,
I had a dream last night that I missed the ship because of taking the afternoon boat, so... I guess that means I get to do the hurry up and eat, tender, and hope I have my stuff together dance! It's worth it though to go play with my slippery:jumping2:
hungry :hug: loveable rays! I can almost feel that warm water around me now! I love that feeling when you first get in the water and it feels so good:Pinkbounc I hate to get out... oh well, I don't want any more wrinkles than I have already:rotfl: .
Take care all, talk to you soon!:chat: :wave2: Renae

[The4OfUs]

Oooh, auntrenae, that sounds so very very nice in the face of this cold...nice warm water...I can hardly believe it is so close! I still think you're totally nuts for getting into the water with those rays...just the thought TOTALLY creeps me out, which is such a disappointment to the kids, but tough, they can wait till they get older and go on their own! You're FAR braver than I! :)

Gary, airbusdrvr is (I believe) the one from the "other" board, where Dean got yelled at for inviting him to come here?

[dheller97]

Gary, I've cleaned out my mailbox so I do not have your address any longer. I had planned on posting the list here after lunch anyway but had a couple of updates to include. And, since I was just hanging out listening to some head-banging music, I hadn't added them yet. http://emoticons4u.informationalot.com/cool/269.gif

[Cap]

Dean - nice lime green hat for Grumpy. Do they call that a "toque" in Canada?

Judi and I will be at BoardWalk Villas for Wed, Thurs, Friday nights.

Still no docs. Still Winter here - car said 15 F when I was driving about 11:00 AM.

I'll reevaluate the post count / potential at the end of the day. We're doing really well this week, but I have to factor in a slow down the week prior to the cruise, as some people will be in transit or at hotels and likely won't check in as often.

I talked to our friend Jeannie this morning. She is wearing a long dressy dress for Formal and John will be told to wear a black suit.

Another question to ask on board - perhaps the head server: "What do they do with the ice carvings after they melt?"

Have a great day all.

[Kabuli1]

Kim, I'm thinking that they should have a pj night instead of formal night! No one would complain, and Gary could come au-natural! I'm not big on pjs but, I'm liking the idea.

Nikki! Stingrays are our friends! Last Western, it was the best thing I experienced ( well there was this massage . . .) I loved it!Next Christmas the Dolphin Encounter on Anguilla!

Looking forward to snorkeling w/ you, Renae!

[The4OfUs]

PJ night sounds like fun, don't the kids get a "sleepover" of sorts like that? Ya know, at my kids school they are doing a week of fun stuff next week - one day is "crazy hair day", one day is "career day" where they dress in what they want to be, one day (Friday) is pj day, where they go to school in their pjs and can change into slippers at school for the whole day.

We should have pj night! All of us change into pjs and go to the clubs.

..

No wait. Someone might think we don't get out much... :rolleyes: :teeth:

Karyn, I'm a definite victim of the Jaws generation - that movie scarred me for life, I'm afraid, and to this day if it doesn't have a concrete bottom, I'm scared to death!! I'm a wimp. *grin* The funny part? DD is SO into horror movies so I had her watch it, with her friends at a sleepover. You'd have thought it was a comedy, they laughed so hard and told me I was silly to be scared by it!

*looks sheepish*

Ah well...youth these days...who knew...

[dheller97]

Let me know about any changes or corrections, please:

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 (Kim), DH (John), DS-(Luke-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 area

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

15. Bonkinthesota, DS-13, DD-12, from Minnesota; stateroom #6558

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.

21. Cyberkashi (Jami), DH (Scott), DD (Jazi-7); stateroom 8076

22. airbusdrvr, from Winston-Salem, NC area.

Total of 105-108 family members, friends, associates, or stow-aways making up 22 DIS-families

[The4OfUs]

Just LOOK at our little group, how cool is this??

I can't believe that out of all these people there are no little boys Tyler's age...I'm sure he'll find one on board, he's just jealous that Kelsey got to talk to two of our co-cruisers already. *grin*

[auntrenae]

I totally understand fear of animals, bees are my biggest phobia (one reason for cruises, there are no bees at sea) but stingrays have no bones, no teeth, and don't sting unless you step on them:teeth: That said, I would have a hard time with them if I wasn't so facinated! The most interesting thing I encountered my first time at Stingray City was how something can be agressive trying to get the food from our hands when they have no hard body parts to push at you with! Interesting feeling::yes:: I have to remember to put fish juice on me to get that stingray hickie someone was talking about months ago. that could be really cool:hyper: I can see myself explaining that one to my boss, "The stingray made that mark, honest" He would laugh himself silly, at least it's not my mom:o I doubt she'd believe me any more...
I'm going to do the morning one, so when I do my ressies later today I'll just tell them I'm with the Disney group. If any of you are doing it, you can tell Capt. Marvin's the same thing and we will be together! Don't forget to take an underwater camera or two!!! ta ta,:wave2: Renae:wave2:

[The4OfUs]

*grin* I know it's silly...I can handle some things fine and other things just make me want to dance around in a circle flapping my arms like a chicken yelling "eww eww eww!!" - and most sea creatures do that for me....but you'd have laughed your butt off the other day at me when I went to take care of my son's hermit crabs...here...I'll cut and paste what I wrote on one of my other boards, to make you all smile -

The continuing adventures of Seashell and Typhoon

My son has 2 hermit crabs. Typhoon and Seashell. Typhoon is actually Typhoon 2, because Typhoon 1 died pretty much within a day or two of us bringing him home. His little legless body and shell are in a cup in the garage, waiting for spring thaw so he can be buried. Apparently when hermit crabs stress out, they lose their legs.

...

Thank god I'm not a hermit crab, or I'd have a real problem getting around apparently.

Well anyhow, we got 2 more. NO, we got 3 more...one was my daughter's, and THAT ONE'S legs fell off and he died.

In the foodbowl.

Joy.

So anyhow, back to Typhoon and Seashell - did you know that hermit crabs like to climb and play? Well Seashell's favorite game is to climb to the top of the little habitat and cling to the roof, without my being aware of it.

So I take off the top to feed them and to spritz them (they need spritzing...it's like an artificial rain forest...I feel like God...it helps...my therapist says this is good...well not really, but EVERYONE needs to feel like God, right?...*ahem* ) and I don't see Seashell...then I touch him...and drop the top and scream like a little girl and my children giggle their butts off...

...

SO anyhow...Typhoon likes to climb the wire wall on the back of the habitat, and cling there. Upside down. Apparently he likes all his little crabbie blood rushing to those bulbous eyes that pass as his head, I don't know. So Typhoon has a new trick. He likes to climb to the top and then go BEHIND the wire mesh so that if he falls he'll be trapped like the little crabbie he is between the mesh and the wall.

So I poked him until he let go - you have to poke, or you will yank the little leggies off, and then we all know what happens...

*insert appropriate funereal type music here*

Then I picked him up and put him on his nifty keen glow in the dark sand...and spritzed (see above: re: god complex) and closed it up...oh...AFTER I used scotch tape to make the wire mesh stick to the wall better to avoid the trap o'death I mentioned before.

So the freshly spritzed crabbies are all happy and start frolicking...and what does Typhoon do? Besides try to climb on top of his brother/sister/fellow crabbie? (Do NOT ask how to tell if it's a girl or a boy...I'm still recovering from THAT one) He climbs the stupid mesh wall and tries to pull the scotch tape off!

I kid you not!

The crabbie has a death wish and/or wants to imitate Houdini apparently!

...

That's it. I'm done crab sitting for today. I need a beer, and Typhoon needs to figure out some crabbie physics...*sigh*

Of course this means that we'll be doing a seashell hunt on the beaches for future crabbie homes!! Any and all donations appreciated! *grin*

[auntrenae]

Dean,
Great job on that list! It's amazing how our little group has grown! On our last cruise in Oct. we had about the same number of dis'ers, and people were asking us what our lime green name tags meant and how to join a group like that. It was so much fun getting to meet all the people we had talked to for months online. We are going to have more fun than anyone because we already have friends onboard. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
Have a fun day and don't forget to pack loads of film, this group will need a lot, I think::yes:: ttfn, Renae

[OKWMEMBER]

Great job on THE LIST , DEAN!!!

I'm going to the Hat Guy's place tomorrow morning to see how things are going there and to see if they have an idea when the hats will be done. If they get done next week, I'll try to ship them out to those of you who want them early.

Oh. I'm bringing LOTS of film and my camcorder! MANY photo oppotunities, I'm thinking!

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

[dheller97]

Everybody must be at Karyn's helping to pack and getting ready for the sale. It's slowed down here quite a bit today in comparison.
Guess I'll grab my toque, put my feet up on the desk and grab a quick 40.... 'er ..... study my profit and loss statments. http://instagiber.net/smiliesdotcom/otn/sleepy/blyawn.gif

[The4OfUs]

Not just this thread, but the whole cruise board in general...how frustrating to have time to read and nothing new to peruse!! *sigh*

Any exciting plans this weekend? I'm going to try on formal dresses and practice putting on airs! ::yes:: :rolleyes:

[dheller97]

I just spoke to Shirley at Perfect Gift about a surprise basket for Cheri and Matt. What a nice lady!! She's just the right person to talk to while listening to Eric Clapton and "Change the World" in the background. http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/music/musik09.gif She's going to think about what she can do to tie in the cruise with Cheri's birthday on cruise day and Matt's graduation and his job as newspaper photographer here in town and call me next week with ideas. Yep, we're getting close!! ::yes::

Dean

[The4OfUs]

We have quite a few birthdays in our little group on this cruise, huh! DS will be 10 as of the 28th, so we have a surprise cake coming for him the first night out, which he won't expect at ALL...and my birthday is the 6th, our last night out...we'll be doing lots of birthday toasts, huh!

:scratchin

[dheller97]

Mine is the week before. TA wanted us both to celebrate on board so they ordered b'day cakes for both of us. http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/party/fest43.gif We'll all keep the bakers busy for the week.

[OKWMEMBER]

I'm still celebrating my 50th from September!!! I'll drink to that!!!

I only drink on two ocassions, when I'm by myself and when I'm with someone.

Does this cruise ship dock downtown?
Does this cruise ship generate it's own electricity?

Sounds like "If you think Nsync is where your dirty dishes go, you might be a redneck."

Oh, I'm sorry! we're not supposed to mention the "R" word, are we? ;)

[The4OfUs]

Hey! I like N'Sync!!

...

who said that!

Gary, you can celebrate your UNbirthday...so can everyone else isn't an official Aquarius - we'll never run out of reasons to toast each other that way!

[dheller97]

Gary, don't get me started on the "R". Just listened to some of Jeff's stuff about the Hawaii trip with his family. Like, he can always recognize his family's carry-ons at the airport. They are the ones that say "Piggly Wiggly" on the sides. That guy cracks me up.

[OKWMEMBER]

Dean, if you've never seen "The Blue Collar Comedy Tour", go out and rent that bad boy right now!!! It's one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. Gail and I watched it on Comedy Central over the holidays and laughed our butts off. Larry the Cable Guy, Jeff Foxworthy and two other guys that are just great. The one comedian does the "Here's your sign" routine.

[dheller97]

I'll see if I can find it this weekend. But, in a town of only 700, movies aren't too easily found. Another big adjustment in coming here from Dallas, Texas!

Have a great weekend, yawl!

[Cap]

I've got my docs in my hand! They snuck into the house.

Judi went to run some errands and get her hair cut at friend Jeannies. She came back with the docs. How? It turns out that our TA and fellow cruisemate, Kathy, had the next hair appointment with Jeannie, and had brought our docs, as well as John and Jeannies. Judi and Jeannie have known they were coming this way for two days, but didn't tell me. All this time I've been oogling UPS trucks going by.

Dean - list update - we're now in Stateroom 6074. Great job on the list. Thanks very much.

? Do the movies on the tv come in by satellite or cable?

Well, the sun is over the yard arm somewhere, so I think I'll have a drink and study the docs package. It's 11 F outside, too cold to do much else. I'm out of the little umbrella's so will have to drink without.

[Cap]

Today's thread discussion has included talk about PJs.

This is an excerpt from today's Wall Street Journal:

Nightlife, With Nighties

Pajama Parties Catch On
With Women, Retailers;
Snoring at the Sleepover
By LAUREN LIPTON
Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL


It was a birthday sleepover with all the classic pajama-party touches, from sinful snacks like ice cream to guests doing each others' nails and giggling late into the night. Nobody worried about homework, though, since the birthday girl was turning 40 and all the guests were grown-ups. "It was a little odd," says Deborah Gavett, one of the guests. "But we definitely bonded."

These days, some grown-ups are staying in and asking their friends over to gab, and even sleep over, in updated versions of the childhood pajama party. Partly it's a case of people looking for a new party theme, with pajama get-togethers adding a retro touch. But marketers sense opportunity too, with sleepwear makers, cosmetics companies and event planners catering to PJ parties for the over-18 crowd.


A PJ party would be in style.

[dheller97]

Hey, Cap - I got some good news and I got some bad news.

The good news is you got your documents :bounce: Sorry, I have to ask you to move out of the kiosk line, nothing personal. http://e4u.deltait.com.au/sport/sport25.gif

The bad news is Gary sleeps in the buff but still wants to come to the pj party. Got the list all updated for next time.

[goofyaboutmickey7]

I too, love the lime green "Touque" H.A.D.D. aRRRGGGHHHpirate: Randy:smooth: :wave: :boat: :duck: :scratchin :cool1:

[goofyaboutmickey7]

To ALL my shipmates i know we haven't sailed yet, but it would be nice to know if anybody books on this cruise for next year that if possible to coordinate the bookings for same cruise week, as many of us that might consider booking again. just looking down the road after we meet and cruise together it will be cool to continue threads with fine folks that we will want to continue sharing online.. just a thought. pirate: Arrrrgggghhhhh Eh! Randy pirate:

[Cap]

Randy,

We are waiting until the rest of the 2005 schedule comes out. I am really hoping there is going to be a repositioning cruise through the Panama Canal. This is something I've wanted to do for years.

It would be great if the rumored February announcement was done by Feb 6, so we could find out and book on the cruise.

Also, our TA is going to be on the cruise with us, so we'll be talking with her. We booked this cruise on board in 2003, but not through TA. when we talked to her, she was able to get us a good deal via a Group Rate.

[auntrenae]

Whoa there for a minute!
Are you talking about a DISNEY repositioning cruise??? Has there been an announcement that cast members don't know about? I've been off work for a week for the flu, but I didn't know anything about this. Maybe I'm overreacting, and it's just another cruise line, so let me know before I have a major coronary, please:yo-yo: I feel like that little ball going up and down on the string. Help??? Renae

[Kabuli1]

Sorry, I think at this point he's just being hopeful, Renae!

Yep, I had some excellent help and am almost all ready for the sale tomorrow.

You guys did pretty well at keeping things going, but, we could have made it to 1100 today if we had worked just a little harder!

Cheers! No parties for me tonight, tho a little wine might not be a bad idea.

Karyn

[Cap]

Renae,

There have been rumors that one of the Disney ships will be repositioned in 2005 to the West Coast to support DisneyLand's 50th anniversary. The two ships are Panamax size, so they will fit through the canal.

No seven day cruise dates have been released beyond May, 2005. Rumors say there will be an announcement in February, 2004.

There is nothing definite that I am aware of, but some of us are just hoping for an announcement.

[Cap]

Team, we're at 1084 posts in the thread. We have 20 days to go, so should make our 1500 goal, if we keep up the conversations and post three times / day, even allowing for some drop off in the last week.

New real question - does anyone know if you can get club soda in a bottle from room service, so it won't just be a glass of flat soda when it arrives? If not, I'll be the guy with the case of club soda as a carryon.

[auntrenae]

Cap,
Thanks for the interesting news! I haven't heard a thing about this, and being frequent cruisers, I would have thought we would, but it would sure be interesting... I've been dying to do an alaskan cruise or one to Hawaii, but didn't want to downgrade to another cruise line. I have heard from reliable sources that another ship is in the shipyard, but no dates as to when it will be finished, however. It is supposed to go out of either L.A. to Hawaii (just think of all those sea days) or Seattle or Vancouver to Alaska. That could also be for Disneyland's 50th, so we shall see! Interesting either way, hmmm?:hyper: One thing I do know is that if the ships move, I won't be far behind with my ressies!

On another note, I think we can really get these posts moving if we really want to, whaddya say team:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc (those are cheerleaders for those who think they just bounce for no reason) Let's hear it from the nosebleed section:hyper: Give me a 'Y'... give me an 'E'... give me a 'S'... what does that spell??? YES, we can do it!!!! (loud cheering heard from the background)
it's been a long night, folks, norton has had my 'puter hostage to virus scans...
Renae

[auntrenae]

Karyn,
Here's hoping you do well and make a load of money tomorrow! It's so much more fun to sell all that stuff than pack it, or, heaven forbid, have to throw it away! Good luck and pixie dust from Orlando:wave2:
Renae

[OKWMEMBER]

Cap, the UPS person is going to think you have a thing for him/her! I'd lay low for a while if I were you!

Dean, I sleep in my briefs, thank you very much. Hanes Signature Collection, bulk packs from Sam's Club.

Get ready to dance on Sunday!

HADN!!! :wave: :wave2:

[dheller97]

Karyn, I think you ought to give us a comission for staying out of your way today. Huh?

Question about computers on-board. Not necessarily about the Internet, but if the computers can be used to download photo images and burn CD's so I don't have to drag along my laptop. http://www.techhelpers.net/e4u/comp/comp26.gif

Watch for the Magic in port tomorrow.

[Annie12345]

Hello everyone - hope you're all having a good evening... we took the kids to see the movie "Radio"... what a great movie... definitely more than a 2-tissue movie.... this weekend, I'm going to do some more laundering of the summer clothes and finalize the packing list... maybe watch the cruise video again... a cruise from the west coast would be great, I hope that repositioning cruise takes place like Cap hopes...
Speaking of birthdays, our DD is turning 10 on Jan. 15th... I wonder if we can do a post birthday celebration for her onboard. She would love that...
Gary, I just had a visual...:earseek:
HADN

[Cap]

Originally posted by dheller97

Question about computers on-board. Not necessarily about the Internet, but if the computers can be used to download photo images and burn CD's so I don't have to drag along my laptop. http://www.techhelpers.net/e4u/comp/comp26.gif


The PCs in the Internet lounge were just terminals, with no disk or CD drives. I'm told that the CM on duty at the Internet Cafe may be able to help you upload a picture, but there are no guarantees.

I'm bringing my laptop because I'm addicted to it. Also can put my camera memory chip in the laptop to offload pictures.

There is no legal way to connect your laptop to the ship's Internet connection. I'm told that there are some Wi-fi networks that have been found, but they are not for guest use.

I buy the Internet access and use it to check my email accounts, look at news, and sometimes post to DisBoards. This year I won't have to be checking work email. :)

[goofyaboutmickey7]

:bounce: I remember when we met gary and gail on the cruise last year we feel like we've known them all of our lifes and that they are dear friends, You can't meet better people. I probably will book another cruise on board or annie will, we aren;t impulive at all. Going to a movie see Radio if you haven't already,, Really nice feelgood movie! later folks, keep your touque on and your stick on the ice. Arrrrggghhhh pirate: Randy

[Cap]

Randy,

And what happens if you and Annie both book a cruise???

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Well, Cap, I guess if annie and i both booked we could cancel one but awe shucks I think it would be more of a sign or Fate so we'd probably just have to fit it in.pirate: Arrrggghhh Randy

[Annie12345]

Cap, if we both book a cruise, we'll just have to go on two... no worries there...
I'm pretty addicted to my computer and the internet/email but when we go on vacation I stay as far away from any kind of internet access as possible, otherwise I'll just end up working my whole vacation... I have no willpower so I just have to stay far away...

Another question for the Cruise Director or maybe the manager of Palo: How many chocolate souflee's has one person consumed in one seating?

[auntrenae]

Here's to celebrating anything you want to on board:hyper: We've done it a few weeks away from the actual date and it's been fine. On our cruise a year ago May, we celebrated Mother's day, my son's graduation from high school, and my other son's return from 2 years in Ecuador. The whole week was a celebration for us!

As far as the souffle' (read 'heaven in a bowl') at Palo, I just happen to know that the manager is crazy about black felt fedoras and is willing to give anyone who will give him theirs as many servings as often as they want, so that number could be infinite! On our Oct. cruise, my son was wearing his that night and was showing off with some hat tricks. The manager came over and offered me souffle' if I would give him Ben's hat. Ben looked daggers at me as I pretended to think about it... I would never give away something he had just brought back from Brazil, but it was fun to make him think I would... He really wanted that hat! Ben did end up teaching him some tricks, but no way would he give up his fedora. He even had some hat bands made for it to match his fancy dancing ties! He's a ballroom dance major in college, so he takes his dance clothes pretty seriously:cool2: :cool1: :cool2: He's a cool dancin' dude!
Sorry for rambling, I'm thinking about the wind on deck and the warm water and... can't sleep!
Renae

[Cyberkashi]

Okay, I admit it. I've been lurking in the shadows reading the goings on. You guys are too prolific--it's hard to keep up.

I've been ill for a couple of weeks and thought I/we might have to cancel. On kidney stone watch with a major order of unrelenting migraines with a morphine drip on the side--in the ER--just for fun. But they finally diagnosed me with a bad case of shingles. :faint: So with luck and a lot of drugs I should be okay in a couple of days.

The night before the cruise we will be in Hotel Royal Plaza in Downtown Disney. I think I may book a Noubia performace for the family. Went to book it last year when I was there but DD decided she didn't want to go. This year I may just do it--I'm sure she'll enjoy it.

I dont remember seeing too many umbrella's in the drinks--so I went online and ordered some umbrellas. :crazy:

I have lots of bubbles for the sail away party :boat: and would love to be in the center of a "bubble blow".

I have invited 32 girls for a sleepover next Saturday in celebration of DD's 7th birthday. Let's see that's...

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I'll need a vacation after this!!!. How did I ever get cluster migaines?

---Jami

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by dheller97
Karyn, I think you ought to give us a comission for staying out of your way today. Huh?

Question about computers on-board. Not necessarily about the Internet, but if the computers can be used to download photo images and burn CD's so I don't have to drag along my laptop. http://www.techhelpers.net/e4u/comp/comp26.gif

Watch for the Magic in port tomorrow.

Hey Dean, I AM dragging along my laptop and it has CD burning capabilities, so if you need to, you can download to mine and then burn a CD of the images...it's windows xp home, I only just bought it when I was laid off last year, so it should handle your downloads wihtout issue..

Mine has a DVD in it, so the kids watch that on the plane ride. Keeps THEM happy which keeps US happy! HAH!

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Cyberkashi
I've been ill for a couple of weeks and thought I/we might have to cancel. On kidney stone watch with a major order of unrelenting migraines with a morphine drip on the side--in the ER--just for fun. But they finally diagnosed me with a bad case of shingles. :faint: So with luck and a lot of drugs I should be okay in a couple of days.

Oh Jami!! THat sounds horrible! As a fellow migraine sufferer (complex - instead of "lights" as my aura, I go totally numb on my left side - for YEARS they were telling me I was having "mini-strokes" till they finally diagnosed me right). Hang in there, the warmth and sunshine and good company will do you wonders on board! (pardon the non-pun as we're not sailing on the Wonder)

I have invited 32 girls for a sleepover next Saturday in celebration of DD's 7th birthday. Let's see that's...

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I'll need a vacation after this!!!. How did I ever get cluster migaines?

---Jami

THIRTY TWO seven year olds to sleep over, when you feel like you do? You're a saint, woman!! :eek: Take care and feel better!!

[The4OfUs]

I can do both on my cell phone, so it's good that we won't get reception after Key West! LOL!!

And my laptop is wireless...we can do a Wi-Fi hunt one night! *evil grin*

*cough* Urgh. Well, no relapse of the flu, but I have one HELL of a cough and my throat is sore and I sound like Donald Duck. *sigh*

Busy weekend - DS has a test today to move from a blue/green to green belt in karate - that's only like 4 away from black belt!

Tomorrow DD has her first "People to People Student Ambassador" meeting - she was nominated to represent the USA as a student ambassador in New Zealand/Australia next year in a program that has been around since started by Eisenhower (I think - or one of those presidents in the 50s!). She gets college credits for this (in FIFTH GRADE!) so she has to do work and learn, and she goes to talk to government officials, and goes to home stays and goes to school with the kids to see what it's like...should be interesting!

ANd I guess I have to take the tree down *sigh*

[Kabuli1]

Wow! Everybody was up pretty late last night! Where was the party? I missed the invite.

Hay, look at that! I got post # 1100!!! Yeah me!

Nikki, I guess that means I can bring a couple blank cds and we can all share pictures. I wonder if Randy's laptop can do that. I don't think so cause he's having trouble sending me pictures of the house we/re trying to buy. Oh, btw, stay warm!

Jami, sorry to hear you've been so ill. Ouch!

Thanks for all the good wishes for today. I am not ready for the sale - put a few things off to do this morning, but couldn't sleep for some reason. Feel like I'm catching a cold as well. BAH!

Ok, so I need to get started. 17 degrees out there and I need to get salt out on the paths and driveway. Yeah, that'll work!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Absolutely Karyn, and anyone else who is interested - I always have blank CDs in my laptop case, and as mentioned before I have a software package (http://www.flipalbum.com) that lets me make fun digital albums that I then burn to a CD and send to family (most of whom are in Europe, as my mom is Dutch and my dad was French - can't tell with a name like Monique, huh *rolls eyes*) Anyone who wants to share photos with me, I'll make up a DIS album and then send them out - it's fun, I even include music to listen to as you browse the images, which I got off the Walt Disney World Explorer computer program we have.

[dheller97]

Wow, guess I missed the memo about the party last night. Somebody left their Hanes Signature Collection bulk pack briefs laying everywhere.

Nice to have you back, Jami. Hope you get to feeling chipper again real soon. I'm not sure which is worse - the migraines / shingles or 32 girls for a sleepover.

Thanks for the offer, Nikki. I'll tell Matt to stick a couple blank cd's in his bag just in case his camera runs out of room. He's got a 128 MB memory stick for it so it isn't often that he runs out.

Funny fedora story, Renae.

Sorry, Gary, those are mine, not yours. Forgot I had a party last nite too. Don't forget to check out the Magic in port today, www.portcanaveral.org then webcams.


Have a great weekend.

[Juli]

Hi,

My family will be on the 1/31 cruise and I wanted to introduce myself. I've been lurking for a bit and thought I should at least say Hello!

My name is Juli. My DH is Tony and we will be crusing with our DS's, Peter & John (age 8). We have been DVC members since 1998 and we did book this cruise using points. We have been on one other DCL sailing which was for the 2000-2001 NYE. That was awesome and I'm so glad we are heading out on the Western cruise in just a few weeks.

What else can I tell you? We have had our docs for some time. :) I've booked the Stingray Sail & Snorkel and Tulum Ruins tour, but will go it alone in KW. I've booked the Romantic Escape package, but haven't heard from DCL yet as to our priority seatings. I don't have any lime green toques, but plenty of other lime green stuff. Neither my DH nor I have speedos of any kind. My DH will wear a tux for formal night, but it's one he's had for 100 years or so. It still fits him unlike any of the dressy things in my closet!

OK, I feel like I'm crashing a party here, but really wanted to say Hi to some of my fellow cruisers and thank-you for sharing your excitement and planning adventures.

Juli

From a chilly Michigan!

P.S. If nothing else, I can certainly add to the post number for this thread.

[dheller97]

WOW! WELCOME AMONG US, JULI!!! It is great to have you join in. Join in the conga line - we're all dancing and ready to go. http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/music/musik13.gif

Is it okay to add you and your to our list?

Dean

[Annie12345]

Welcome Juli and Tony!!! We're happy to include you in our party... please feel free to jump right in...

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

The romantic escape package is sounding quite popular! Hmmm!! sounds very romantic...

Jami - sorry to hear you haven't been well... it's amazing what some carribean sunshine can do to help! :sunny:

Dean, you have the best smilies!!!

Have a sunny day!!

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Hi Juli Tony and Da boys WELCOME! We look forward to meeting up. You sound like you'll fit right in with Touques, Tuxes and speedo and all and we'll have fun, fun, fun welcome again. Arrrrgggghhhh Eh! pirate: Randy

[Cap]

Juli and Tony, welcome to our party. Are Peter and John twins?
What DVC Resort is your Home? Are you in SE Michigan, or elsewhere?

Thanks for posting. Judi and I look forward to meeting you on the cruise.

[Cap]

Jami, I think we can have a separate migraine sufferers group on the cruise. My DW, Judi, has had them for years. We've been through the ER, Pain Clinic, etc. medical route. The only thing that really helps her is the Imitrex.

32 girls for a sleepover! You are very, very brave! Give us a report (perhaps late Sunday when you are starting to recover) and tell us if your house is still standing.

[OKWMEMBER]

Well, after all this talk of dressing up I took drastic measures last night. I bought a Tuxedo!!! No, it's not lime green! The cummerbund and bow tie match Gail's outfit.

I went down to see the Hat Guy today. His old shop is an absolute mess. He's setting up his business in the building next to his and everything is coming along. He said UPS returned our hats but they should have them back by the middle of the week and the printing done by the 21st. I don't think that's going to give me enough time to ship the hats out so I will deliver them on the ship.

Welcome Juli, Tony, Peter and John!!! Glad to have you in the group! PLease post as often as you want.

[auntrenae]

Dean,
You're killing me here! I just looked at OUR ship, and I know they are in the middle of the sailaway party right now! I don't know if I can wait 3 weeks:eek: I wanna party NOW:crazy: I'll hold my breath until I turn blue!:faint: Mom, how come they get to go now and I have to wait:earsgirl: Oh, I forgot, I have to do my chores first, waaaahhhhhprincess: :rolleyes: I just read this and I sound like a diva! Sheesh, I need a nap!
For all of you who have a cold, I'm with you. I am trying hard to get over mine, and have been off work for a week, so good luck and take good care of yourselves so you will be well and happy when we do get on that beautiful ship!
Renae

[auntrenae]

Welcome to our fun little group, Juli and Tony,
You have to watch out for the flying speedos and toques, though...;) we do know how to have a good time, even if it's just virtually... we'll have to wait till we're on board to see who is going to be crazy enough to do it for real! :eek:
For you migraine sufferers, I hate to do this, but I must join you.:mad: I've had them for many years. I have found a medication that helps me, though. It's called migranal. Have you heard of it? PM or email me if you want to know more, so I won't bore these healthy people with it:p I have to watch out for flashing lights at dance clubs, so I avoid Rockin' Bar D, unfortunately:( I love to dance! I did find that you can do some at the promenade lounge any time, so that :bounce: crazy dancin' son of mine and I cut a rug there in Oct.:bounce:
Karyn, I hope you made a bundle today so you can buy all of us an umbrella drink,:teeth: we love ya!
ttfn, Renae

[Cyberkashi]

Thank you everyone for your well wishes.

The sleepover is my next BIG focus and then I can think more about the cruise--not that we haven't already got our packing underway.

I have had two other couples volunteer to help out with the girls and now I have to begin planning the activity stations. My DD wants a Harry Potter double feature at midnight. I've agreed to one--which will take us to about 2:30 am. I will probably not let them watch the second one--unless we are all really having a lot of fun. I expect most of the kids will have dropped off by then.

My DD, when I picked her up as the end of the evening from the kid's area at 12am or 1am would always ask, "What are we going to do now?" So you will usually find us wandering the ship or up on the top deck (if its not too cold) singing or playing a game.

She is an excellent student and works hard at her studies, so I give her a lot of leaway when its time to have fun. Do I have the makings of a party girl?

[The4OfUs]

Yay, boys near my DS Tyler's age - he's 9 now, turning 10 on the 28th just before the cruise, and he was feeling left out because there were no little boys he could "know" before he went, whereas Kelsey (11) has already "met" a couple of the girls from this group online via email.

You NEED to call your TA about the romantic escape ressies, my new friend!! We got ours done 30 days out, and they told my TA (who is also my MIL) that the Champagne brunch is already getting pretty full. PLUS, they gave us spa ressies at the same time, so we have our Palo dinner and brunch ressies and spa ressies all set! Now, they noted that they don't usually DO the spa ressies, but maybe if you mention that you have "friends" on the same cruise who got them already...???

Worth a shot!

They supposedly start taking the Palo ones 45 days out, so if you don't have them yet, the TA needs to call!!

Jami, I let Kelsey have 8 girls over (all in the 11-13 range) and I thought I was going to LOSE MY MIND...but once they popped in "Jaws 3" to giggle at, they were quiet. Good call on the movies!

Just informed DH we're bringing the laptop, which I thought he knew...he is now fighting with the kids as to who gets to watch a movie on the plane! *grin* Somehow I think they'll win...

Going out tonight with a bunch of "the girls" to celebrate a birthday- picked up a spa gift certificate for her for a massage and european facial ($105) - and being in the spa made me SO excited about our romance package massage...I can't wait to get in the warmth and RELAX with such good company as all you guys!

Go PATRIOTS!!! It's...um...FOUR DEGREES here (F for our Canadian friends)...I hope they can MOVE let alone play football!

Gary, I'm not telling DH about your tux, he was uptight until I said I thought most of our group had suits! LOL! We were just at the mall looking for new ties - you know you canNOT find a Disney tie ANYWHERE? *sigh*

[auntrenae]

Monique,
I think if you want a tie you may have time to call the main WDW operator and get the number for World of Disney and see if they can send one to you or give you the website for their catalog. I don't happen to know that one :rolleyes: (gotta get moving on that) but I know several guests who have come into my store who have gotten stuff they wanted that way. Just an idea... Dave (my son) got one when they were here that is a beautiful blue with a tiny mickey motif woven into it and a large 'hidden' mickey pattern you could barely see. Snazzy!:cool2: :3dglasses :cool2: If you like, I can call him to find out exactly what store he found it in, but I think it was WoD. It was $30.
Have fun shopping:teeth: Renae

[The4OfUs]

WE GOT OUR DOCS TODAY!!

*dances around and opens beer in celebration*

Wow, they're different than I expected, but how awesome!

We didn't upgrade, but I'm more than happy with our stateroom, so keep us in the same # on the list, guys! :)

[dheller97]

Ahem, try this: http://www.wildties.com/dyn/search.jsp?q=disney I have used them in the past with no problems. http://e4u.deltait.com.au/dressed/bek230.gif

Nikki, SO NOT FAIR!! Documents on a Saturday?:mad:

[The4OfUs]

Yep, we got our docs priority USPS, because our "mom"s travel agency got them first and then sent them on....so it's a good thing when they go normal mail!

[Kabuli1]

I'm DONE!!!! My day in the moving sale business is finished. We did very, very well, I think it was because everybody was so hungry to go to a sale and buy something - loads of customers, all very happy to help us out. We are thinking about adding more stuff to the sale area in the basement thru the week and then invite our guests for Jill's open house to buy and all proceeds go to her! I think that would be cool. After that all the rest gets donated.

Anyway, I'm a happy if tired camper!

Welcome Juli and Tony - sounds like you covered all the bases, the right aged boys, lime toques, speedos and tuxes - you're all caught up. Now, when are you hosting the cyber party? Don't feel like you're crashing the party several of our most vocal members were new once just like you. (like me, but by now I'm an old hand in this group)

My house next Saturday for Jill's graduation party - you be sure to bring Matt, Dean.

YEAH Nikki, you got you docs! :jumping2: :jumping2:

So who else wants to sign up again for next year? I don't think I can cause of the 10 day Christmas cruise, but I want to go w/ my best buddies again! I know this is going to be the best cruise group ever!

I haven't posted on the 10-day thread for quite awhile, too excited about thisone right now. Besides, if I post there, I help drive up their post numbers and that would be a conflict of interest.

The troops here are hungry, and I need to get last week's Sunday School lesson ready again. I won't get a reprieve two weeks in a row!

I may drop in later, But in the meantime. . . . Cheers to all!

Karyn

"....but why is the rum gone?"

[dheller97]

Oh, whoa is me. All alone in the kiosk line with no documents. What's left? http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/crazy/1271.gif

[Annie12345]

Sounds like you had a great sale, Karyn! Randy is the garage/yard/house sale king! We would love to go on the 10 day Christmas cruise, too... if only I could convince the whole (extended) family that it would be the way to go...

So where's the party night? We're ready :crazy:

[dheller97]

Any more lurkers? Ask Juli, we don't bite :rolleyes: and there are no internet stalkers among us (I think) http://e4u.deltait.com.au/dressed/bek124.gif Come on down and join in. We'd like to meet you, and, the more the merrier! :grouphug:

Gary, you are going to be quite the Dapper Dan http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/verkleidung/costumed-smiley-074.gif.

[auntrenae]

Karyn,
That's great! Now are you going to spend it on a new ballgown for our formal night or what? I'm so glad you got through today and can put your feet up with an umbrella drink. Here's to you:wizard:
For those interested, I booked myself and one brave family member on Capt' Marvin's morning half day and asked that we be put with other Disney cruisers. I'm sure looking forward to that:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :bounce: :bounce: :jumping2: :jumping3: :jumping4:
have a good night all, Renae

[Juli]

Hi Everyone,
You've all made me feel so welcome, Thank-you! No, I'd have to say to any lurkers out there, no one here will bite you. But you best not show up at the Captains Gala in your speedo, or at least make sure it is black!

Cap - Yes, you can add us to the list:
Juli & Tony Ryner
Peter & John (age 8 - yes they are twins)
Waterford, Michigan
(which is SE Michigan and we are frequently in Canton where Cap & Judi live as my BIL lives there and we have friends and activities that way at least once every other week.)
Cabin - 6032

Third cruise for Tony & I, 2nd for all of us on DCL. Can't wait to see if they will offer 12/18 on board booking incentives for DVC or through DCL. I would love to book that one.

One of the things that got me to post was that Tyler hadn't found a friend prior to the cruise. My boys are very friendly, and if you feel comfortable have Tyler send a note to them via my email or through the DIS group. They are major into Pokemon and Game Boy right now. A few weeks ago it was Yu-Gi-Oh. They have already told me that they would rather eat dinner with the kid's club every night. :( Beleive it or not, I would at least like them to join us for a bit and then take them off to the club. I know they like the shows as well, so we'll see. What am I saying? They can spend as much time away from us as they like!

Thanks again.

P.S. Dean, my DH keeps putting off trying his Tux on so we'll see if he can actually bring it. I sure wish I could justify renting some for my boys as they look so cute in them. It would be easier to do so if was Christmas or another holiday. As for me, I love to dress up but comfort is a big factor. If I have to worry about what I'm wearing all night it basically ruins everything. Basically, I'll be bringing one long dress for formal night, but it's really understated and pants or a skirt for the rest of the dinners. I keep trying to tell DH that simple is best if it is dressed up with some stunning jewelry. He's not getting the hint. Hmmm....should I leave that Mickey Pearl necklace picture out somewhere?

[Juli]

Dean, OKW is our home resort as well. My DH's favorite, but I enjoy staying all over WDW.

Nikki - we don't have a TA! I booked the Romantic Escapes through DVC with $ and they said someone will be calling us. I figured I'll wait until next week and start calling. I am anxious to see if they let us book everything in advance as well. The DVC CM said there was no cancellation policy, so I decided that if they don't let us book everything I'll probably cancel. DH does not want to go to the massage and I'm hoping I can talk them into letting me book something for myself instead....was told no, but I will continue to ask when the DCL rep calls me. It would probably be for something a bit lower priced anyway. Can you beleive I did all this just b/c I didn't want to wait in line for ressies? The thought of going on board, having lunch and hanging out at the Mickey Pool with my kids was such a great thought. Well, the thought of surprising my DH with some rose petals at turn down isn't a bad incentive either. He would be so torqued (not toqued) if he knew how much I spent on the "package". He's an accountant and finance guy by education. That's ok, he keeps me supplied with Disney Jammies and trips to DVC. Gotta love that in a guy.

[Juli]

Um....I told you I could add to the post count. :teeth:

Juli

[Cap]

From the notes today, it sounds as though everyone is having a good day.

Karyn, congratuations on the sale. Big parts of the work of the move are behind you.

[dheller97]

Hi, Juli, I think you'll be a welcome addition to our group. We don't even have initiations - you're jump in and you belong! But, just one little itsy bitsy thing to point out. Gary is the one that has the tux and is OKW. Remember, he's the smart one with the Haines etc., etc.. Me, (Dean) I'm the handsome (and modest) one with the lime-green sneakers that everyone is so envious of. :smooth:

DW Cheri says to say "hi" to all my new friends. She's too busy watching after her elderly kid to have time to post. But she is looking forward to meeting everyone too.

Have a good evening all. Talk to you tomorrow.

DEAN

[airbusdrvr]

Any scuba divers with us ? I'll be diving in both places.......what diver wouldn't:cool2: . Two of the top dive dive spots in the world on one cruise .

[auntrenae]

It's l'il ole me again, about to turn in,
I'm not certified yet, but I have to ask about one of the dive sites. I know about the reef at Grand Cayman, but what is the other? Hopefully in the next year my DH and I will both be certified and then we can REALLY play! We are avid snorkelers, though, so that will have to do for now.
Now on to my big question, are there any scrapbookers out there in our little club? I am totally addicted, and have already done most of my book from Oct., but I can't wait to get some photos I didn't get last time and add them to my growing collection of cruise pix. I even managed to schedule a crop on the Oct. cruise, to do the pages from the one before. That was really fun! Speak up croppers, any of you out there?
Night, (I hope) Renae:wave2:

[Juli]

Sorry about the mix-up of Gary & Dean. I'm really bad about keeping names and online monikers(sp) straight. Even when I have pictures with them, until I meet the folks, I just can't seem to match every body up. :confused: I'll do my best.

Juli

[OKWMEMBER]

I hope everyone has their dancing shoes ready! This is the third from the last dance. The next two are the ten day dance an the (Dare I say it?) SINGLE DIGIT DANCE!!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc :jumping2: :jumping3: :jumping4:

Be there or be square!!!

Hey Nikki! How 'bout those Patriots!!!! :hyper:

I'm still wearing my Steeler party shirt in Key West on Superbowl Sunday, however. With a bag over my head, of course. :rolleyes:

HADN!!! :wave: :wave2:

Dean, you're smileys totally rock, dude!!!!

[Cyberkashi]

Dean--that was a good website for ties. I also took a quick look at EBAY. They also have Disney ties for sail. BTW, where do you get all your crazy icons?

[grandma_x2]

hi every one is sleeping the night shift makes it hard to sleep on your day off. so i am getting things packed a littel at a time. it is cold we had the boys yesterday . the 3 year old wants to go now just like us he saw disney picturs want's to see all his frends micky minnie and the rest. he gets that from me.well hope you have a nice day cheryl:sunny:

[Kabuli1]

Good Morning everyone! How are all my best virtual-soon-to-be-real friends today?

Wow, what a rough/long day yesterday was! I'm still tired. But, in case you were wondering, we made almost $700 yesterday (mostly on little stuff)! Well, I'd love to chat, but I have to finish preparing the lesson I was going to do last week. Got to refresh my memory and collect my thougts - an increasingly difficult thing to do, now in my old age!

Have a truly blessed Sunday!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

From screaming the Pats on last night. I didn't expect it to be such a tough go for them, those Titans did a good job and we didn't do as good as we should have - thank goodness we got that last conversion so we could just run the clock down - not a truly honorable win, but a win nonetheless. Gary, Tyler will be wearing his Tom Brady jersey on Superbowl Sunday! :)

Juli, Tyler sounds like a perfect match for your DSs! His favorite gift from Santa (yes he still believes, but ONLY because we managed to FIND this for him!) was the YuGiOh Duel Disk Launcher! :) He is good at that game, and a Pokemon expert, and because I write for a video game magazine, and GLenn and I are so into video games, he is a huge fan of the GameBoys!

Why doesn't DH want to do the massage? Glenn was a little uptight about it, but when he found out we'll be in the same room he is feeling better about it and excited. I thought you could exchnage the couples thing for a massage and facial for you instead.

I'd call them as soon as you can to check on the ressies, as they "lost" us in the shuffle and might have done the same for you, it's getting close now. And mention that if you do not get the spa ressies now, you might consider the cancellation, I bet that helps!

Talk to you guys all soon!

[OKWMEMBER]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, welcome to the 20 Day Dance!!!
:cool1: :cool1:

Nikki, it's not how, it's how many! And the Patriots had more than the Titans when time ran out!

Nice job on your sale, Karyn!

[dheller97]

Good morning!

Was just watching the Wonder in port this morning, wishing I was at the terminal. But, just 20 days to go and I'm dancin' with ya'! http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/music/1.gif

I pick up the icons from several different places. Just have to be careful because some have adware attached and once they get started, whew, can't stop the pop-ups.

Have a great Sunday.

Dean

[kmc33]

Wow -- I miss a day and I can't even barely catch up... I am going to try, but I know I am going to miss something. No time to take notes today either, because we are getting ready to take down the Christmas tree and decorations.

Juli and Tony -Welcome!!! Glad you introduced yourself.
Nikki - congrats on the docs arriving.
Karyn -- good job on the sale!!! That's great.
Gary - Thanks for the hat update -sounds good.
Dean - good job updating the list!

I know there was more. It's been a hectic weekend for us.

I am hoping to get DH to log on!! I was telling him about the formal wear thread the other night and some stories from ours and what a great group we have! He mentioned that he might like to log on. We'll see. Maybe I will be able to get him to say 'hello' tonight!

Hope everyone is having a good day!
:wave:

[The4OfUs]

Well the tree is down, and the ornaments are in their boxes, and now we just have to get it all down to the basement and continue vaccuuming the silly needles that are everywhere - that'll have to wait till after we meet the group DD is going to Australia with, AND try to get my car to the dealer so they can fix it (damn this cold, it killed my car *sob*).

Hey question - I posted this but I'll ask you guys too - we have a small travel iron, but the docs say no irons only in the laundry rooms - I don't want to wait in those lines for formal night, will they stop me from bringing it on board?

Juli, Tyler would love to say hello to your sons, we'll have to set it up, can he just PM them here?

ttys!!

:)

[dheller97]

Hey, Nikki - I just suggest you sneak it in. If anyone questions it, just ask them if they can swim. http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/violent/sterb038.gif If not, you and your iron are onboard!

[Cap]

Nikki,

Just don't have other stuff plugged in at the same time when you use the small iron. If you trip the circuit breaker, then they will be asking what did you have plugged in. AND, of course, unplug it before you go to dinner. We don't want to have the fire drill on Formal night. ;)

[Cyberkashi]

We always bring an iron on board. I don't want to risk pressing my evening gown with the ones on board. If they ask you anything--and they won't--because you and your luggage are separated when you arrive at the terminal, just say you wanted to bring your own iron to use in the laundry room.

The table we have had in our staterooms adjusts in height so you can raise the table to eat (or iron). Be VERY careful. And what previous folks said about leaving it plugged in--we don't even leave the room with it hot. Fire on a ship is unbelievably serious.

[Juli]

Hi Nikki,

Tony has never had a massage before. I'm sure he'd love it if he did, but he's having the understandable "I don't like the idea of a stranger touching me" apprehension. We'll see. He can usually be persuaded over time if I gently bring the subject up from time to time. I will be calling on DCL on Monday to see about ressies.

Yes the boys could PM here. They will be thrilled that they have similar interests. Peter just told me that the card game Tyler has is much more fun than the video game. John says "Can we meet him Mom? So, we'll have to connect these guys up!

I've actually started to sort through what I want to pack. I never do that ahead of time. I must be pretty excited. We are heading down to my IL's for 4 nights prior to the cruise, so have to figure out what we need to get at and what not, and how badly dress clothes will wrinkle if they are in the garment bag for a few days, and how much we really need for the plane ride and...... No wonder I don't sleep the night before we travel. I'm bound and determined to get the packing done before 1 am the night before we leave! As usual we have lots of other stuff going on at the same time, so I'll be better off getting it out of the way now. Phew! This is the kind of stress I love though!

Juli

[Annie12345]

Happy Sunday! Less than three weeks now and we will be anchors away... Juli, I hope you can convince your DH to have a massage... once he tries it, he'll be hooked...
We got lots of snow last night but it sure has warmed up... I'm not sure which is worse - lots of snow but not too cold, or really cold but little snow... I'll think I'll go on a cruise to get away from both...

[dheller97]

Oh, boy. We're getting down to some serious pre-packing stuff today! Puts me in the mood for an umbrella drink! I read somewhere on these boards that there is Disney merchandise available at the airport. Is this the kind of place where we can find "Pooh size" (XXL) t-shirts?

[Annie12345]

Dean, you should be able to find them there... if I recall correctly, it was a full Disney store... very nice way to kill time in the airport (and lighten the wallet)...

[Cap]

Annie, Feel free to KEEP your new snow. No need to share everything.

For those worried about wrinkles, remember, you can send things to be pressed on board. Also, speedos don't need much pressing.

Three weeks out - 64F at Key West this afternoon. Look at the ship tied up: http://webcam.keywest.com/msindex.htm . Look at the Mallory Square cam.

In another week or so, I'll even have to think about packing.

Judi told me about a Tux shop that was having a massive sale, so I'll have to look tomorrow. The problem is it's not just the initial cost of the Tux, it's the upkeep. If I get one, then Judi will want me to go places to wear it. I can hear it now - there's no sense just having it hanging in the closet, let's go to ... or ....

Post numbers are going well - we're only 102 posts out of first place and we've had 12,195 views. Next they'll want our team on reality TV. Let's see, could they do it the week of Jan 31?

Kayrn - $700 - very good. Our's are usually in the $150 range.

Well, got to go. Somehow we ended up double booked today - did hospitality lunch after our Sunday meeting, and are also supposed to be at friends for dinner at 4:30. My weigh in will not be a good one tomorrow morning.

[dheller97]

What a great afternoon. DW is pre-packing and we're getting along just fine! http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/mad/846.gif
Those of you who haven't started packing yet got something to look forward to.

Thanks for the info, Annie. Matt wants to pick up a couple of t-shirts.

[auntrenae]

It sounds like we had a busy night with our little group! Between football, a garage sale, kids going to Australia and all the rest, we are a busy bunch!
I dreamed last night that I was packing and nothing fit, so you know what I will be doing tonight... trying on clothes again... funny how we get so obsessed with this cruise stuff, but hey, it is a huge part of our lives, my co-workers would attest to that! They all groaned when I told them I was going again so soon, but they all do the Disney cruise too, with cast discounts who wouldn't! At least I will 'try' not to talk only about that at work this time! He he he...:hyper:
Karen, next time I want to have a garage sale, would you come help me? I've never made over a hundred, no matter what I've sold! Wow! My parents live in Yakima, Wa, and I grew up in SW Wa, so you are in for some beautiful green trees and gray skies, but they make for the best light for photography, so:sunny: here's some sunshine for you. Just watch out for exploding mountains!
ttfn, Renae:wave2:

[dheller97]

New topic of discussion for the upcoming week now that we all got our dresses, speedos or tuxes ready. In addition to getting together outside the Studio Sea after boarding, any other time we can get together maybe for a group photo to post on the boards? I'm a first-time cruiser so don't know if this is kosher or practical. Just tossing it out for suggestions, hoping it doesn't come back on me http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/violent/sterb270.gif

[auntrenae]

Dean,
The airport shops are part of the group I'm in, and I visited them last week when I picked up my son. They do have pooh shirts but I didn't check sizes. I do have some good news for you, though, my store (Disney Worldport at Pointe Orlando on International drive) does have them, and... drum roll please...:goodvibes ... they are on SALE!. We have one of the only official WDW stores that has a whole section of clearance merchandise. I know we have some Pooh shirts there and we have extended sizes all the way up to 4x on some things. If you are coming in early enough to go, I know you should be able to find them there. We have a great selection in our sale section of shirts, little kids clothes, and teen stuff, so come on in? If you come in on a day I'm there, I'll help you find what you want, just ask for me. I'm the one with long hair.
For anyone who is interested and is a pin trader, we have an exclusive pin in our store that isn't sold anywhere, but we give it away if you do something we ask you to do, like pose like the Goofy statue in the front of the store, or win at the golf ball snow globe game while you are there. Just ask anyone if you can do it, and if we're not totally swamped, we love to help you look silly:earseek: :tongue: :jester: so please come if you can.
ttfn, Renae

[dheller97]

We're staying at the Hyatt at the airport and don't get in until around 6-6:30 PM. Feasible? And, he doesn't want "Pooh shirts", he wants "Pooh sized". :teeth: He takes after his dad and "needs" a larger size.

Dean

[Annie12345]

Renae - I love Pointe Orlando - what a great mall!!!! Next time we visit your store (which will be in 6 weeks!!!) we will see if we can get ourselves one of those pins...

Cap, you don't have to worry about us sending our snow your way, it seems to be melting... now we have mud!

Dean - I'm all for another meet/photo op/get together...It's probably the easiest on a sea day since port days everyone will be all over the place doing different things... I'm sure we'll be finding our way to the same evening entertainment as well, although there is no more Duelling Pianos :mad: I'm sure we'll be able to find a fun place to gather - Rockin Bar D has some fun events - 60's, 70's, 80's nights...

[auntrenae]

Annie,
I will be looking for you! I work days Monday and Wednesday, will that work for you? :wave2: I hope so! I'm glad you like Pointe Orlando, I do too, and I didn't even realize there was a Disney owned store there until I got hired, lol. I love working there and playing with all the guests. Talk about a great job!

Dean, I re-read your post and realized that you meant Pooh_size shirts, not Pooh shirts, sorry:confused: that means you have even more selection to choose from! We have loads of the new 'Where Magic Lives' shirts in larger sizes too, but they aren't on sale:rolleyes: I always check because I'm no size medium, that's for sure.

see ya, Renae

[auntrenae]

Hey everyone,
I forgot to tell you that the prices in the sale area are 50-75% off retail, so they are amazing. I'll check just before you all are coming in and see what we have in case you want to check it out.
Renae

[Cap]

Dean,

I'm all for another group picture. Probably Monday or Thursday would be good for something on the ship. Maybe, if the weather is nice, we could also do a picture about 1/2 before the On-Board at Castaway Cay.

[OKWMEMBER]

Boy, am I glad you mentioned group pictures, Dean! I haven't called DCL for a Photographer for the Studio Sea meet and greet yet! I will do that tomorrow.

I agree with Ann, the sea days are the best time for another group photo.

HADN!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Annie12345]

Renae, this time around I want to buy something collectible. I really like the 3-D plates... do they ever go on sale? Last year on the cruise, DH bought me the crystal tinkerbell (for Valentine's Day) and I wouldn't mind getting another crystal ornament this time - maybe one of the Magic... do they have stuff like that at the Disney store, too?

[auntrenae]

Annie,
First off, to clear up a misconception, the store I work in isn't a Disney store like in the mall, it's part of the parks. It's not in one, just part of it as far as the company goes. The Disney stores are a different corporation, so if we have something, likely they don't and vice versa.
Now to your plates. I haven't seen them, but they could appear at any time. We do have some plates that were in the parks last year, though. I haven't seen any crystal or other ornaments either. Any Christmas stuff, unless it won't be used ever again, is taken to the Christmas store at Downtown Disney after the holidays. I've been off work for a week because of the flu, but I will go back tomorrow and report on what we have now. We get loads of new stuff all the time, so I'll periodically let you know as we get closer to the cruise.
As a general rule, we have a lot of t-shirts, night shirts, kids clothes, mostly little kids, and cards, some toys, and misc. We have had some princess dresses, but I don't know what we have at this moment.
I hope that helps... Renae

[Annie12345]

Renae, we'll try to visit you at your store after the cruise...

I hope everyone has a great night...

[Scott5150]

There has been so much traffic recently, I cannot keep up with it all. Just wanted to say hi, since I will be out of town for a week. My Eagles won today, so it is looking more and more like I will need to dedicate Key West night to finding a good place to watch the game. AFC teams look REALLY good. Carolina does not scare me, but the AFC teams do.

Getting really psyched. Sat down with my son a watched the Travel channel special again (I never deleted it from TiVo!)

Have a good week everyone!

Scott

[auntrenae]

OK everyone,
I'm off to join the ranks of the unconsious:faint: I hope...
Here's hoping you sleep well with no nightmares about the cruise.
Talk to you all next time:tongue: Renae

[dheller97]

Good morning!

Just in case you didn't know, I'm planning on getting my documents today, so watch for THE dance.

Have a great day!
Dean

[kmc33]

Good Monday morning everyone! I don't usually consider Monday mornings particularly good, but as I am counting down the days to the Magic, it's not so bad!

Renae - I am glad you cleared up the misconception about the park store vs. the mall store. I was not familiar with your particular store and I was working my way to the end of the thread to ask you about it! Not knowing they were different corporations, I thought WOW does that mean if I worked at our local Disney Store that I could sail on Disney cruises for great fares. But, I am assuming that is not the case since they are a different corporation. If only I could talk DH into moving to Florida :( I have had it with the cold weather, anyway!

I hope everyone's week is getting off to a good start. Keep up the good work on the posts!! I will see what I can do to help :tongue:

:wave:

[Kabuli1]

I just had a fun idea about how to tell Jill about the cruise this weekend. I don't know if any of you would like to help me out. What if each of you sent her a Congrats card and say something like "we're looking forward to seeing you soon" or something like that. It would be fun to recieve a bunch of cards from people she doesn't know and wonder what it's all about. If you want to do that email me at Kabuli1@aol.com and I'll send you my address. It could just ba a post card. Or if you don't get one off early enough I can post her email address.

Our offer was accepted on the house out in Puyallup. I guess I won't be homeless out there afterall. Our closing date here is 2/12; move in there 12/15. We close here less than a week after we get off the ship.

This week I need to get everything in boxes. One room at a time.

Oh, a little problem for me here. Jill has started posting to the 10-day cruise thread again so I have to be very careful the rest of the week when I post. It's ok in the morning - but if you see my name up there could someone please post quickly after me so that I don't get "caught"!

I need some coffee my fingers aren't working too well right now.

Karyn

[kmc33]

I am right behind you, Karyn!

That's great that your offer was accepted on the house. Have you seen it?! Or did Randy do it all by himself?

[Kabuli1]

Hi Kim, I don't need the quick cover up till after about 2 in the afternoon. But thanks! Yes I saw the house. I went out there the first week of December and it's one that we both liked right away. Oh, we saw better houses cause there are some issues with this one, but it has the most amazing garden and the house just felt like home when we walked in. Anyway, it just felt like it was supposed to be ours. Someday, tho, I want it all!

Well, I need to get the garbage out. I'llk start dancing as soon as I clear a space in the living room.

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

Good morning everyone!

Great news on the house, Karyn!

Good luck on those Docs, Dean!

We're having kind of a heat wave here. It' supposed to get over 32 F today!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Juli]

Originally posted by OKWMEMBER

We're having kind of a heat wave here. It' supposed to get over 32 F today!

[/B]

Good Morning to you too!

We are having a heat wave as well. Snow this morning with a high of 35. We are going sledding this afternoon and went ice skating yesterday. Anyone want to join us?

Aren't the new folks supposed to sponsor a party? How about a skating party at my house? We can have hot cocoa with little umbrellas, mulled cider w/ Jack Daniels for those who need extra "warmth". We don't have a hot tub, but we do have a fireplace and can watch DCL shows, and think about that warm weather coming in a few weeks!

I've never been the host of a virtual party, so be kind if I'm a bit off with my planning.

Juli

[Cap]

Hello all.

Annie, I'm a bit disappointed in you. I told you that you could keep the snow, but you sent us some anyway. Hopefully it is just a "no thank you" helping.

Karyn, great on the house offer. That should be one less thing to worry about while you are packing. I assume that is just a type o the move in date and you really meant Feb 15, not Dec 15. I sent you an email re Jill.

Dean - remember, there is still the e-ticket option.

Juli, your party sounds great. I'll come IF I can find my skates. They are second on the list to find, right after my dachshund's missing collar. We've looked all over the house and the yard and can't see where she lost it.

Gary - Don't ship out hats - just bring them. We'll be leaving on the 23rd and I think it's cutting it too tight to ship. Besides, the space the hats filled will leave you more empty suitcase room to buy stuff and bring back.

Renae - thanks for the update.

[dheller97]

http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-048.gif http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/music/1.gif http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/party/bellyemoticon.gif


Guess who's dancin' the document dance!!!!

[Kabuli1]

I'm there, Juli!

Dean,
:tilt::jumping2::tilt:YEAH!!!!
:tilt::jumping2: :tilt:

:jumping1::jumping1::jumping1::jumping1:

I'm so happy for you!

Karyn

[The4OfUs]

Now tell me, as another first time cruiser, were they what you expected them to look like? I filled them out yesterday and was surprised at how little there was to fill out, from reading some of the posts here I expected reams of paperwork. Oh, and why do we have a Bahamas immigration/departure form, I thought the Bahamas were the Eastern cruise? Or is Castaway Cay Bahamian? Hmm.

Either way, all set but the credit card form, and I found DH's birth certificate yesterday, so I think we're pretty much good to go other than getting copies of the kids' BC's...

Snow in Boston, but 36 today - but then down in the teens again midweek. *sigh*

[Kabuli1]

Castaway Cay is in the Bahamas!

So, do we all have them now?

Dancing w/ Dean today!

Karyn

[OKWMEMBER]

OK DEAN!!!! I'm dancin' with you, man!!! Cool Beans!!!
:bounce: :jumping1: :cool1:
How and When did they come?

Party at Juli's tonight!!! Everyone bring their toques to keep their head and ears warm. I don't skate to well so if a hockey game breaks out, I'll be the goalie.

[The4OfUs]

that'd explain those docs, wouldn't it! *grin* :teeth:

[Cap]

Great news, Dean,

Patience has its rewards. Now you can come to Juli's party tonight without worrying that the doorman won't let you in because you don't have your invitation docs.


Juli, do you want me to bring firewood? We've got a lot of nice ash tree wood here in Michigan that needs to be burned.

67 F in Key West this morning, and in three weeks, we'll be even further south. Bridge tour, anyone?

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Good luck with the docs today Dean,, everybody have a good day and a good week, Arrrrgggghhhhhh Eh! pirate: Randy

[dheller97]

I was at the post office at 8 AM to get company mail and, lo and behold, my box had mail too - DOCUMENTS!! Nothing like I had expected to see. Will look them over later.
OK, Juli, I'll be there too - drinks are on me tonite. http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink14.gif http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink39.gif
Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

Cap, I was thinking the same thing about the hats. Gail likes the more room to bring stuff back idea. We will have to model them on the thread for a preview!:smooth:

[kmc33]

Congrats on the docs, Dean!!

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[dheller97]

Thank you! Was I the last one to get them? Didn't see anyone else in the kiosk line when I took the tent down.

Dean

[The4OfUs]

$400+ worth of work needed on my car...why do mechanical things always know when money is tight and/or could be spent on other things instead, like MY CRUISE SOUVENIRS AND DRINKS.

Suddenly that there cruise feels so far away. :(

[OKWMEMBER]

Hello and good afternoon!

I called DCL about a photographer and the person said you have to get group pictures at one of the scheduled photo sessions or add it to a package. I'll bet if I spoke to someone after we boarded they would do it for us, especially if they knew they would sell a bunch of prints from one or two shots! That's the plan right now for our 3:00-3:30 Meet and Greet outside Studio Sea.

It's snowing here again! I told you LES would be back!

If Dean's buyin', I'm flyin'!!!:crazy:

[dheller97]

Nikki, you need to treat your car like I do my computer: http://www.techhelpers.net/e4u/comp/comp26.gif It may not fix it, but you will feel better.

Gary, thanks for checking. Sounds like you got a plan in motion. Way to go!! You deserve another boat drink!

Dean

[OKWMEMBER]

Live froLive from the Magic, Football report
For all of you football fans traveling during the big games, take heart. They make viewing them a special treat.

In Diversions they have the big screen and smaller screens all over the place with a satellite feed. In the corner, they have tailgate food: BBQ and spicy wings and ribs, hot dogs and hero, grinder, sub (or whatever you call them where you live) sandwiches.

Since Diversions becomes adults only after nine, they have the game shown at the Promenade Lounge for families. They also set up "game food."

The previous quote was from DVCREG!!! Just think what they'll do for the Superbowl!!!

[kmc33]

And guess what, guys?! Don't look now, but we are on the 80th page!!

[The4OfUs]

Is anyone else having issues with this site? I get "500" errors and MAJOR lag all the time lately - it's like the server is no where NEAR capable of handling the load of these boards! :(

I had replied to this, but it got lost! *sob*

As I MEANT to say, looks like I'll be in the Promenade Lounge as Tyler won't want to miss out on the excitement of watching it in a group now that he's really INTO it, you know? And if he can't be in Diversions after 9, then we'll have to move out... :(

Hey guys, I found another cruiser on the football thread - on with us, and from my state too! I invited them to come join the asylum...er...group here! Hope they stop by to say hi - and if they do, hi EeyoreJMH!!

:wave2:

[dheller97]

Wow!! I'm getting in the spirit here. Kick-off at 6:30 PM if I remember correctly? Can do the Duvall crawl, watch the sunset on the square, continue the crawl up the gang-plank right into Diversions and take over where I left off on Duvall street. Then, can still make late seating for an after drink dinner.

Let me be the first to welcome EeyoreJMH - what? They aren't here yet? Well, just in case they pop in, I was first!

I thought maybe it was hammer-shock and my computer just slowed down. But I guess not and maybe we are overloading the server. Oh, well, they'll have to deal with it.

Dean

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by dheller97
Let me be the first to welcome EeyoreJMH - what? They aren't here yet? Well, just in case they pop in, I was first!


*poke*

*points up to last post*

Beat ya to it! Nya-nya!

:tongue:

Hey Dean, easy with that hammer. Although I didn't use that particular tool on my car, it SOUNDS like I did (to quote DS - "Mom, your car sounds like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!"). Apparently cold weather + spark plug wires = BAD, and once they went, other damage occured (or SUMTHIN' like that, I'm terrible at cars) So now I have to pour $$ into a car that we are thinking of trading in within a few weeks! *sob*

[dheller97]

Is today the day to get the 1,200th post http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/sad/533.gif Just a few more and we're there!

Dean

[dheller97]

Hey, Nikki - have you been tasting the fermented grapes this afternoon? http://techhelpers.net/e4u/drink/trink20.gif EeyoreJMH is on the 2/1 Wonder, not the 1/31 Magic. Geesh, sure glad I wasn't the first one to welcome her - Nya-nya!

Dean

[The4OfUs]

That means tonight is our favorite "family" show - "Worlds Apart" on the National Geographic Channel at 8pm. Tonight they send a family from New Jersey to survive in Kenya - we've actually seen this one before (it's the pilot episode) *sigh* but if there's nothing else to watch... *shrug* This one makes me cry tho, at the end! :rolleyes:

Anyone else catch this? It's quite the learning experience for my kids - Survivor without all the politics and silly games!

Speaking of Survivor, that starts right after the Superbowl, I forgot! All Stars...whoo hoo! I'm going to have to remember to set the VCR.

[The4OfUs]

LOL! What a dork I am!! ::yes:: Now don't everyone agree at the same time! *grin* See, the excitement has blinded me to the small details...either that or it was the sticker shock from my car repairs! *blush*

[OKWMEMBER]

Allow me to be post 1195 !!!!

I installed a web cam on my home computer last night and chatted with Ann and Randy so they could see us! Pretty cool, this modern technology stuff!!! We use it on MSN Messenger.

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[The4OfUs]

May we introduce Gary...resident hat man, cutting edge techie, leader of the conga line!

Too cool! We have one, but the last time I tried it I was on 56K and we could either use the sound, or the video, both together was painful. I'll have to see if I can find it.

[OKWMEMBER]

Gary's the name, Conga lines are my game!:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

We have a DSL line so the response time is pretty good.

Post 1197!!!

[dheller97]

I have one also. But, the string broke between the two tin cans of our local phone company everytime I tried to use it so I uninstalled it. Have a cable modem now; guess I should try it again sometime. Just can't stop dancin' today - everything seems for real now. http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-048.gif http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-048.gif http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-048.gif http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/party/party-smiley-048.gif Look at us co-chairs strut our stuff in our conga lines, huh?

"Sun on your cheeks, a friend by your side."
Dean

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by dheller97
"Sun on your cheeks, a friend by your side."
Dean

:earseek:

...

OH! THOSE cheeks!! :tongue:

[dheller97]

So, you remember a good thing when you saw it, huh? ;)

Dean

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by dheller97
So, you remember a good thing when you saw it, huh? ;)

Dean

LOL!! Oooh, two points to Dean for a snappy response that made me spit water on my monitor!! :D

[dheller97]

Thanks, the ol' boy can still zing one once in a while. Here's a cloth, wipe off the screen.

[OKWMEMBER]

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls!!! I give you Mister 1200th post, (insert drumroll here)..... DEAN!!!!!!!

Yes, Mr. Heller, you had post number 1200!!! Please accept our lovely parting gifts of Lead Person in the Conga Line of your choice, a lovely Lime Green Party Hat, a Boat/ Umbrella Drink, and most important of all, (dramatic pause) YOUR DCL CRUISE DOCUMENTS!!!!!

Lets have a nice round of applause for Mr. Dean Heller, Ladies and Gentlemen!!!:goodvibes :jumping1:

[dheller97]

I didn't even notice - I was just amazed someone remembered my cheeks!! So, what else do I win? A car? http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/trans/fahr04.gif Oops, sorry Nikki. Temporary leader of Gary's conga line will be an honor.

[Cap]

I offer my applause for achieving post #1200, Dean.

http://www.partnersinrhyme.com/sounds/human/applause/crowdapplause.wav

Free drinks at Juli's skating party tonight, Dean, if you're not too busy memorizing your docs.

--

Nikki, I am having some problems loading this thread also, and I have broadband and lots of PC memory. I think that 1200+ post threads are stressing the server. I do know that Pete has placed an order for server and front end upgrades for the boards, so that should help once they are installed.

I lost a great post around 12:30 today. Pressed submit, went out the door, and when I came back it was not posted.

--

Annie, the snow you sent melted, so I'll forgive you for sending it.

--

[goofyaboutmickey7]

Thanks Juli for providing the perfect venue for tonights party. Annie and I will be there with tinkerbells on we hope that we aren't too rowdy, watch out for that Gary and dean, especially Dean after finally receiving his docs I think he will be wild. Don't worry we're a pretty good group. Cops only had to come by the hot tub party a few times. see ya later Arrrggghhh Eh! pirate: Randy

[Juli]

Yeah, party tonight! Cap can bring firewood; we don't have any, so thank-you. Dean, Mr. 1200, is bringing drinks. My older son, who is not cruising with us (21 yr old college student), cleared off the rink. It'a a pretty warm night for January in Michigan, but you still need those toques. Gary, did you say you wanted to be goalie? We've got the nets all set up, so come on over. Anyone who doesn't want to skate can do the document congo around the rink!


Juli
:bounce:
:bounce:
:bounce:

[dheller97]

I think we musta scared Juli, she hasn't been on since we said we were coming. C'mon, Juli, I promise to leave the speedos on this week.

edited: Oops, no sooner posted and see Juli is on.

[Juli]

Nah, I'm not scared......should I be? ;)

We were at the library, sledding, the dollar store.

I found a great magnet for our door at the dollar store. A star with Mickey's name and shorts on it. I was thinking we'd put it on our door so we can easily spot it. My DH will think I've flipped. I'm not "Mickey crazy", but I do like to pick up things here and there. Tee-hee.

Kids are off the rink. It's all ours!

Juli

[kmc33]

Juli, you must not have read about the hot tub party, or you WOULD be scared :eek: ;)

I will bring the hot cocoa :tongue:

No cannonballs tonight, guys! :earseek:

[auntrenae]

Kim,
I don't know for sure, but I think cast members at the Disney store in malls get the same discounts that we do. All cast members get some great discounts, and free park admission, but I don't think Disney store cast members get a maingate pass, so you might want to check it out before you apply to your local store. Also, you may want to check to see if they will be closing, because a lot of mall stores are all around the country.
I TOTALLY understand your feelings about leaving cold weather, we moved here to Orlando just for that reason, so if you can come, do it! This is a great place to live, and if you want to work for Mickey, it's wonderful. All of my family members except one holdout do, and the perks are amazing.
ttfn, Renae

[auntrenae]

Hey everyone,
I hope you had a good Monday. I went to work, so I have a report for you.
Annie, we don't have any plates on sale, but we do have a great 3D plate in the 'where Magic lives' line, if that is what you want.
For everyone, We still have the same stuff I mentioned last night, plus some scrapbook stuff, a lot of stationery, like Buzz and the Princesses, some kids toys, Tink costumes, and some travel pillows, the little inflatable ones. Hope that helps,
Renae

[auntrenae]

First off,
:bounce: CONGRATS DEAN!!!:bounce: I'm glad you got them finally, now you can breathe again!
Second, to Monique, I'm sad to hear about your car needing work, it's always that way, you have to do something you don't want to, just when you have something you really do want to do. I'm sending some pixie dust:wizard: :grouphug: :wizard: princess: your way in hopes that it won't be as bad as it looks when they start working on it... good luck! Renae:wave2:

[dheller97]

Quiet party, Juli - you must have the hockey team stuck in the penalty box. That's okay, sal-ute.

[Annie12345]

... to Juli's with skates and hockey sticks in hand... we're looking forward to the skating party... I hope the guys don't freeze anything important when they skate in their speedos.
Way to go Dean, glad to hear the docs came...
Cap, sorry about the snow but at least I was nice and sent you snow that melted right away...
Thanks Renae, I'll have to check out the plates when we hit the stores...
Karen, I'm sending you an email and would be happy to send a note from Saskatoon...

See you all in a few minutes at Juli's...

[dheller97]

Randy, don't forget the pirate toque, just in case.

[OKWMEMBER]

This old goalie mask makes me look like Jason!!!:scared1:

How do I wear my Toque with this thing? Oh well, I off to the party anyway!!!:teeth:

[kmc33]

Renae - thanks for the info. I really appreciate it.

Hope everyone is having a good night! Careful with those sticks and pucks!! :duck:

:smooth:

[Annie12345]

So I was just thinking about 70's night... do we have any John Travolta wanna be's in our group? I would love to cheer someone on as you disco the night away...

[dheller97]

Ahhh, you youngsters are wearing this old man out. Been dancin' all day, now you're getting ready for hockey and then talking about disco dancin'. I think I'll get the puck out and head to bed. See you tomorrow.

Dean

[dheller97]

Ooops.

edited: to clean-up

[Juli]

Dean wrote:

Quiet party, Juli - you must have the hockey team stuck in the penalty box. That's okay, sal-ute.


Ya know Dean, it's gotta be the ice theme. I can chip a hole in it for anyone who wants to do a polar bear cannon ball.

We are new, you don't know that we can be fun, fun, fun! I am definitely an extrovert, DH is definitely an introvert, but very freindly and sociable. I drag him out of his shell for some on the edge living from time to time. pirate: Argh!

I'm having fun with the folks who are here. Laid back and livin' easy. Thinkin about that cruise.

Sal-ute!

Juli

[Juli]

Oh my! Having too much fun to read the next page. Glad you are all here.

I live next too a bunch of single folks. No one will call the police if you want to skate in speedos and do cannon balls into the lake.

Go for it!

Juli

[goofyaboutmickey7]

we have to be the best partiers in the world. we really know how to, hot tub and play hockey and hookey we know how to dance especially Disco. I sure hope we don't have any serious injuries from the hockey game, "He Shoots, He Scores have a good night all you crazy party animals! Arrrggghhhh Eh! pirate: Randy

[Juli]

Originally posted by Annie12345
So I was just thinking about 70's night... do we have any John Travolta wanna be's in our group? I would love to cheer someone on as you disco the night away...


I was so there in the 70's Annie. Now I just do the "middle-age shuffle bouncie thing" I have none of my cool outfits either. Oh, that would be an awful sight. Don't want to scare anyone. I'll just sing along with all the songs.

Juli

[Juli]

My oldest, Nick, just came in and wanted to know why there was a bunch of frozen speedos strung across the fireplace. Some people just don't know when to call it quits!

Thanks for the fun time guys! Good Night.

Juli

[dheller97]

G'day, mates-

Just contributing toward my daily quota. Hope everyone has a great day

[The4OfUs]

It's too early, go back to bed!!

[dheller97]

Wow! Didn't think anyone else would be up this time of day. Hope your day goes well today.

[The4OfUs]

Originally posted by Cap
INikki, I am having some problems loading this thread also, and I have broadband and lots of PC memory. I think that 1200+ post threads are stressing the server. I do know that Pete has placed an order for server and front end upgrades for the boards, so that should help once they are installed.


That's good news. It's not the # of posts, that's just a bunch of zeros and ones stored in a database - it's the # of people trying to HIT the boards, and this is a programming language called Perl - which is HORRIBLE for large groups, to be honest - it doesn't do very well at memory allocation, etc. So that's why the boards are speeding along now, but hurting in the day - ah the price of popularity!! *grin*

The car cost $484. *sigh* But now I would think I can do well to trade it in - DH is getting a company cargo van type thing with the catering company logo on the side (ah the joys of being an owner) so we'll trade in the Quest and my Elantra for something bigger that can cart kids and friends around. We're looking at the Toyota Highlander - and I want to load it up with fun things so we will want to keep it a long time. We'll see!

Off to shower and head to Boston...

[dheller97]

I'm impressed - techie talk before breakfast. Won't be able to post as much today, so got my quota done early. Wil check in as time allows.:wave2:

Anybody seen my speedos?

Dean

[kmc33]

Thanks for the explanation, Nikki. In fact, as I pulled up this thread this morning, I realized the key is to get on early when everyone else isn't on yet. The thread came up very quickly.

I'll bet it's really fast in the middle of the night. Maybe we should pull an all-nighter tonight to rack up the posts! :sunny:

HADD :wave:

[Kabuli1]

Good Morning everybody!!!

I had to remain out of sight yesterday. I heard from a few of you, would love to have a few more cards or cybercards for Miss Jill. I can't wait till we can talk about all this openly.

The party was fun last night, Juli! I'm sorry that I was so quiet no one noticed I was there. I think I fell asleep after the first glass of Boones Farm. That was quite a trick you had with the red shoes and the no-place-like-home trick - except I found myself all alone in my new house in WA!!! Oops! (I had to use some flue powder to get back. Or was it that some Eagles gave me a ride on their way back from some mountain called Doom which is nowhere near Ranier?)

I have a friend coming over to help out today, I think we can get most of the downstairs living space packed. Trouble is, she's bringing a bottle of champagne to ease the pain . . . at 8 am?

Ooh la la Nikki! A new car? That is so cool! I love new cars!

Well, everybody, I'll hang around some this morning. please cover for me mid-afternoon on!

Where's the party tonight? Saturday it's here at my place. . . .tho, I'm not sure where I live now.

Karyn

[kmc33]

Karyn - I am glad you mentioned about the cards again. I would have forgotten - again - to let you know that I would be glad to send a card. PM me Jill's address and I will get one in tomorrow's morning mail.

[The4OfUs]

I'm a techie dork, and have installed and run a few of these boards...and I just took a class in Perl (I'm self taught on all this tech stuff, my degree is actually meteorology) and that's where I found out that for large groups, this is probably not the way to go - BUT, it is FREE, whereas the stuff for large groups is definitely NOT (thank you Microsoft!!) so I understand why they use this stuff. I'm part of the new internet generation, I'm afraid - if it takes longer than 10 seconds, I get annoyed... :hyper:

So anyone read the post about the person who got food poisoning in Animal Kingdom and then was refused passage on her 3 night cruise, because they couldn't prove that it WASNT Norwalk? I sympathize, what a terrible experience - but I was wondering at the "rules" of this board, because she has quite the story and in it, calls many professionals "liars" and basically defames Disney and DCL. Here at work, posts along those lines would be pulled in 2 seconds, as that's libel (or slander, I forget what's written and what's spoken!) and WE could get sued for it! I also wonder that they didn't have her sign something to say she couldn't talk about it, as that's Disney (and many other major corporations), because she talks about dealing the claims dept - she might have lucked out in that.

Makes me double check my packing list for meds. for stomach illnesses, I'll say that!! :earseek:

Karyn, I can do an ecard, just let me know when/where!! I'm terrible at mailing things the "old fashioned way". ;)

Off to eat my bagel w/strawberry cream cheese and go through emails! Ta ta!

[goofyaboutmickey7]

hi everybody,, I am amazed that I feel as good as I do considering the party last night. I"m no worse for wear, hey did anybody see my speedo? or was I wearing a thong last night. Oh Well everybody have a wonderful day! Arrrggghhhh Eh! :crazy: pirate: Randy

[OKWMEMBER]

Good morning everyone!!! I thought I would check in. Great party last night, Juli!!! So THATS where I left my Speedo, over the fireplace!:teeth: I'll have to come get it before Karyn's party this week-end.

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

[Cap]

Juli, thanks for the great party.

Team, great job on posts. I'll have to check in later. Broke my glasses and am off to the Optician, wearing my old back up ones.

Dean - the UPS truck just drove by and I didn't even get up from my chair. Shows that old habits can be broken.

[The4OfUs]

So what's anyone's guess as to whether or not the new Disney flick Teacher's Pet will be showing on board? That'll stop the kiddos from asking me to take them here... *grin*

[dheller97]

Kinda quiet around here today - are all of the parties getting the best of everyone?

[The4OfUs]

The parties are like "working out", to ensure that we won't poop out on board...c'mon people, we need to increase our endurance!

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OK, I was asleep before last night's party, so don't listen to me... :rolleyes:

I may just order some sun dresses online to "get in the mood", when else can I do that, right?

[dheller97]

c'mon people, we need to increase our endurance!
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[OKWMEMBER]

To all who are planning on door decorations (Dean), check out this thread for great ideas!!!

Door Decoration Thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=490758)

I may have to get some of those magnetic sheets!!!

HADD!!!:wave: :wave2:

I'm already working on my party endurance!!! (Insert theme from Rocky here) Yo Adriane!!!!:cool1: :jumping4:

[Juli]

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Doing the happy dance at my house today! Debbie from DCL Dining called and we have all of our Palo ressies set as well as the spa visit. She was very pleasant and had suggestions on when to book what. She did allow me to choose our dining rotation as well; APLAPLA. With our younger kids (8), that is probably what we'd get anyway. I'm sure if I had pressed it she would have booked a different spa treatment for me. She suggested that I book it as the couples massage and when we are settled in on Day 1 or Day 2 take Tony to the spa and see what he thinks. She was sure they'd change it if he really didn't want to go.

Amazing how things change when you talk to the right person. When I called in yesterday, the CM didn't even know what the Romantic Escape was and said I'd have to book everything on arrival day. Prior to that I was told we wouldn't be able to book brunch or tea, nor our spa visit, nor could I book a different spa treatment if Tony doesn't want to go to the massage. I realize they can't know everything, or have the authority to do everything, so I try to smile when I ask for what I want....and ask, and ask, and ask. :) He went away for a bit and came back and said someone would call me the week of the cruise to set up Palo. I told him we are leaving 1/27 for FL and he made a note and said they'd call me before we leave. The call came this am!

Debbie was charming and basically was pleased with doing things prior to sailing. "It keeps the ship organized" as she said. Now if they'd just do this without taking my $299!!!!

OK, I've gushed enough. Should split it up into several posts in order to boost the post number.

Juli

[The4OfUs]

That's awesome Juli, congrats! Tell us your Palo bookings, maybe we're gonna be there the same times? We have the champagne brunch on the Monday at sea, 10am I think - and our spa treatment same day at 4:45, they told us to plan on an hour and a half total...then we have Palo dinner and our romantic turn down on Weds the 4th at 7pm.

Did they give you any clues about the "extras"??

And HEY! WE didn't get to pick our dining rotation!! I just emailed your post to my mother-in-law because I want to know that too, and maybe she can call them for me tonight before THEY go to FL tomorrow (they are moving back there, tomorrow they fly down to sign on the papers for their house).

*pout*

*wants to know her dining rotation too*

*thinks someone better hand her a boat drink fast before she cries*

*sniffle*

[The4OfUs]

APLAPLA - so that means you're in Lumiere's on "Formal" AND "Semi-formal" night? Why would they put the littlest kids in Lumiere's, the most formal of the dining rooms other than Palo's? Just a question...if I had the choice, this would be the rotation I picked too...but your comment about the younger kids and this being the "norm" made me wonder. :) I'm most excited for Animators Palate and least excited for Parrot Cay or whatever it's called, so I'd love to have Animator's Palate the first night out!!

But wait! THat would mean the second time around in An. Palate, we'd miss out cause that's our Palo night...hmmm...what to do what to do! Maybe it's better to not pick it and go with chance. *grin*

Yeah yeah, always whining, that's me! :tongue:

[The4OfUs]

MIL just told me that she too talked to Debbie from Dining, and also commented how amazing and relaxed she was, and how she had recommendations and ideas that were very helpful. Good to know that this CM is consistantly amazing, huh! :)

Juli, meet you on board early for lunch MINUS the ressie rush, Kelsey and Tyler are so excited at the thought of using the pool right away after we check them into the clubs and get something to eat! :)

[The4OfUs]

DH just called, and has the birth certificates for the kids - I dug his out yesterday, and along with my passport, we now have all the documents we need for the cruise.

Now to focus on my wardrobe... ;)

Juli, my MIL said we don't know the dining rotation because we didn't ask her to ask about it...bummer on my part. Ah well! Live life on the edge, sayz I...we'll be surprised when we get there!

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[Cyberkashi]

Okay, well I have 27 girls coming over Saturday night for DD 7th birthday, so I might as well extend the invitation to all of you.

Chinese is on the menu along with games, a treasure hunt, arts & crafts, and lots of movies--including Harry Potter at midnight. So sprinkle some flu powder on that hot tub and BYOF(fun). Got lots of umbrellas. Just mix your own and get lost in the fray.

-- Jami

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