August 28, 2004 "LOST AT SEA" Cruise

[trinibjill]

I booked the Disney Cruise Line. The Eastern Cruise. They go to St Maarten & St Thomas & best is last Castaway Key. & if the cruise line is as good as WDW Xmas & New Years Eve & bringing in the millenium it should be awesome

Jill:sunny: :wave: ::yes::

[MoranClan]

We are game..

Cindy didnt want to go alone...Will rebook if we get alot of you guys to book...

Please...lets make it the middle of August..hahahahah

Bobby

[xABearx]

Ginny and I rebooked for the 9/3/2005 Eastern, can't wait till then....hope everyone is doing well and made it home safely .... Andy

[lynr]

Count Bob and I in for August 2006, just let me know when.

Lyn

[pattiteach]

I was hoping we could do a July cruise? Hopefully that would avoid all hurricane's maybe even late June 1st week in august? I know that so far prices for August are not out . Has anyone heard anything? I did hear that they expect the hurricane season to get worse.

[SeaSpray]

I can't believe it, but as of now, DH is actually open to the idea of going on DCL in 2006 :teeth: I know he really loved this last cruise and wants to do a Disney cruise again.

I checked on All Seasons Travel's web site and so far they don't have any 2006 dates or rates out yet.

So....for those us who want to cruise in summer 2006, it looks like we're unanimous about it being an eastern cruise, right?? :) It would be awesome if as many of us as possible booked for the same week again. :sunny: Since DS Craig is graduating high school that year, we couldn't go too early in June because if there were snow days, we wouldn't know exactly when the last day of school would be until a couple of months beforehand, and of course we wouldn't miss his graduation! LOL We'll be throwing a graduation party for him, too. But we're open to basically any week in summer 2006, from late June to mid August :)

[MoranClan]

Lets go Lets Go..

I dont care about the dates..Just after school is over..Let us Know..

WOO HOO WOO HOO...

We are Definately in...

Bobby

[DARWIN91]

FYI - I spoke with DCL tonight and they are still offering 10% off and the $200.00 onboard credit to anyone that was on our cruise that wanted to re-book since the rebooking desk shut down at the end of the week. It will only be offered for a short time though.

[SeaSpray]

I just added color to my signature and I made the line about our cruise BOLD, and now I realize that it looks just like the line in Bobby's signature! :teeth: Hope you don't mind, Bobby, I wasn't purposely trying to copy what you had! Although, I think it looks great! :) I really wanted our 10-night cruise to stand out over the other trips in my signature, thats why I made only that one bold.

[O'BWV]

My but you've been busy little posters today.


DIS First Ever 10 day Reunion Eastern Cruise in 2006!!!!!!!!!!

Anything once school is out is fine with us too! Hurricane season -ah who cares! LOL


Carol - Thanks for the info about the rebooking discount. Guess we should act fast!


Ginny - Really sorry about your pics. Hope someone can help. And hey, maybe I'll see you during Jersey week!

Let's make a list of who ***might**** be interested and maybe we could get a group rate!


DIS First Ever 10 day Reunion Eastern Cruise in 2006!!!!!!!!!!




-Mary Rose

[O'BWV]

I went back over the post and here's a list of 8/28 DISers that ****might**** consider a summer 2006 Eastern Cruise:

Doreen & Marty
Karen, Theresa & Roger
Pattie & John
Mary Rose & John
Terry & John
Joanna & Mitch
Carol & Nick
Ginny & Bob
Dori & Devin
Cindy & Bobby
Lyn & Bob
Cathy & Bob
Darlene & Stan

Did I miss anyone?

-Mary Rose

[admepo]

Hi all!

Ginny: Talked to the DH regarding your computer and he said if it boots up at all there is a chance to salvage the pictures by removing XP if it was loaded as a an upgrade or running the computer in safe mode/last known mode. That would probably help you retrieve the pics. But he said if the drive reallycrashed and won't boot at all then you will have to take it somewhere or send it somewhere to see what they can retrieve from it. I hope I explained that right!!!! .:confused: I am not any good with any of it. That's what I have him around for!!! LOL
Don't know what you have tried already but I hope this helps a little at least!! I have lost pics before too and HATE having to deal with that - the only downside of digital I think


Hope everyone has a good night!!!

Melanie

[Mjasp]

Oh Boy "a list" LOL "here we go again"

Count me in for a 2006 Eastern Cruise.

Group rate? Would that be less expensive than the 10% off per stateroom and $200 stateroom credit? Might not be, then we are at the mercy of anyone cancelling etc. But we can maybe ALL transfer our bookings to one TA, and they may then give us an added bonus. When its time we can send e mails to different TA's.

As my friend the comedienne stated...Hurricane season...Who cares, I agree with Mary Rose, if we withstood this one we can withstand another one. Bring em' on. As long as we sail the week BEFORE Labor Day weekend.

The end of August is MUCH cheaper than July.

Let me know as soon as the 2006 rates come out

Carol...Thanks for that bit of info, I think I will call them this weekend. If you book a cabin for 1 and then add 3 more people to it, will they give the 10% discount ALL 4 people or just the original 1.
Doreen...You did this didn't you?

Thanks
Joanna

[O'BWV]

Joanna - I bow to your list making ability, that is your job, please forgive me. 50 lashes to me with a wet noodle!!! LOL!
Also, I didn't realize that we couldn't get a group rate and the rebook discount but that does make sense. Maybe some travel agent could give us a deal. One last thing, if the rates for 2006 aren't out yet then how can I call and credit the rebooking deal? Thanks for any help......


-Mary Rose

[Mjasp]

Ok Mary Rose, first things first, PLEASE FEEL FREE to continue to make the "list" I am still trying to get back to normal.

You can book any cruise and then when the 2006 dates come out you can switch your reservation to that date.

You know, we can also check out a cruise out of NY. The arnival Legend to Tortola and Puerto Rico, St. Thomas. OR The Voyager of the seas 5 night cruise to Bermuda with only a one island stop.
OR the Norwegian Dawn to South Beach, Bahamas, Port Canaveral and I think their private Island. Or we can Discover the Magic on DCL.

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Mjasp
Ok Mary Rose, first things first, PLEASE FEEL FREE to continue to make the "list" I am still trying to get back to normal.

You can book any cruise and then when the 2006 dates come out you can switch your reservation to that date.

You know, we can also check out a cruise out of NY. The arnival Legend to Tortola and Puerto Rico, St. Thomas. OR The Voyager of the seas 5 night cruise to Bermuda with only a one island stop.
OR the Norwegian Dawn to South Beach, Bahamas, Port Canaveral and I think their private Island. Or we can Discover the Magic on DCL.

I'll be able to give a firsthand report about the Voyager of the Seas after our cruise in June :) I love the idea of not having to fly, it saves time AND money. There are a lot of ships that cruise out of NY/NJ now. I love the idea of doing another DCL, but we'd be open to any, since it'd be a lot easier to depart so close to home. Too bad DCL didn't cruise out of NY, but I bet that's how everyone else feels too, who have cruise ports near their home. :p

[Reenieny18]

I go to the ER for a few hrs and miss 3 pages.WAHOO reunion 2006 . Well, the curse continues.. My mom's husband had mini strokes... in the ER and now the hospital tonight... They plan on going with us in 2006.
Ok add me, Marty, Jaclyn and Daniel in one room.. Karen and mom and Moms Husband (Theresa and Roger) in the other.
Eastern in August looks good. Antigua looks good too. There are no dates out for 2006 so far. So we booked a bogus date in NOV 2005 with Donna on board. One room each so $250 for me and Karen only. will add on the rest after a few months.
Mary Rose... SAVE THE BOOZE,,lol
Joanna,, get that list going... I will call AAA and see what they can do... for 50,,lol I agree August is cheaper..
Yeah to Bobby and Cindy and Bob and Lyn too, wahooooo!!! We seem to have a lot of Bob and Johns,,lol
Send me details as you guys get them,....

Doreen

[O'BWV]

Hi Joanna - I know what you mean about getting back to normal - I feel really exhausted all the time! And for the record, I'm down for a cruise from NY. I trying to remember who was telling me on our cruise that they are cruise on Voyager of the Seas next year with alot of family members (was it you Terry?) Anyway, RCCL has ice skating and a rock wall, all that sounds good to me too. There's even something appealing about not driving to FL for a change. But either way, I'm in!!!!!


-Mary Rose

[Mjasp]

Terry...The only thing I notice is that Voyagers prices for August to Bermuda is the same as 7 nights on the Magic. But add the air fare, the transfers, pre night hotel and pre night meals. It may be worth it anyway.

[Reenieny18]

We still vote DCL.. for now.. maybe after a few,, we would consider Carnival again,, but so far DCL rules. I was on Carnival 2 yrs ago,.. and nothing like the special trement we had last week.. And look at what they said about the food rations on board... Oh well,, just a thought..

Still need help on how to add a pic on here and change my trip lists.... HELP!!!!

Doreen

[Mary Anne]

I have heard really good things about Norwegian Dawn. Our next cruise will be out of NYCity.

[Mjasp]

Doreen...Get well wishes for your moms DH.

All Seas does bookings for other cruise lines besides DCL, will have to check it out.

What does everyone else think?

[Mjasp]

OK OK its DCL, You don't have to twist my arm either way.

Should we start an August 2006 Eastern cruise thread?

[O'BWV]

Doreen - Wishing your Mom's husband a speedy recovery! I'll add Karen to the maybe list also!

I agree, it would be nice if DCL would visit a NY port the way they're visiting the West Coast. Oh well. Like I said before, I'm willing to do either NY Or DCL out of FL! WOO HOO!


-Mary Rose

[SeaSpray]

Mary Rose: Yes it's me who is traveling with a group of family members next June on the Voyager. All couples! We're leaving the kids home for that cruise. :teeth: Anyone want to join us? This ship leaves out of the new Royal Caribbean cruise port in Bayonne, NJ. :teeth:

Joanna: Unfortunately, Bermuda cruises are not inexpensive. I think that's why when we priced the Disney cruise that we just took, we didn't experience sticker shock. LOL Everyone talked about how expensive DCL was, but in comparison to our Bermuda cruise last year, it wasn't bad at all, and last year we had an inside cabin.

Also, I know that All Seasons books all cruise lines, but they didn't offer much of a discount for RCI. I think maybe $50. We ended up booking with Cruise Value, which is the same company we booked last year's Bermuda cruise with. They do a high volume of RCI cruises, in much the same way that All Seasons does high volume with DCL cruises.

Doreen: I hope your mom's DH will be better soon!!

[invaderzim]

I may have missed something in trying to catch up, but I noticed several comments about a 10-day Eastern Reunion cruise in 2006. Is DCL in fact scheduling a 10-day summer cruise? Or am I just out of the loop...

[O'BWV]

Hi invadezim - DCL is not offering a 10 day summer 2006 cruise that we know of, it's just a 2006 reunion cruise of our 10 day 2004 cruise. Sorry for the confusion.


-Mary Rose

[trinibjill]

Hi everyone:sunny:
I talked with a girl from work who was on the NOrwegian cruise line while we were on our 1ST UNOFFICIAL 10 DAY CRUISE. She said they ran out of food the crew was disgruntled & there was nothing to do.
Disny Rocks.
Jill:sunny: :wave:

[invaderzim]

Mary Rose:

Well, I'll put my two cents in -- add me to your list. I would vote for Western, but only because that was our first one and we missed Key West and we like the Mexican ports.

I agree that beginning of August would be better than end of August. Anyway, let me know what you all find out.

I must admit (and have hesitated to do so), I am really bummed that I did not meet more of you this cruise! By the time we got to the DisMeet, a lot of people had left (or not arrived yet maybe). We met a couple of people, and of course Jason and Travis were there, but I didn't actually meet some of you until we were on the bus to Orlando (like Doreen)!

I saw the pictures of the group up on Deck 9. I didn't even know about that gathering. :(

Oh, well, maybe next time.

I can't believe what an interest I opened up with my question about the "mystery" couple. I only asked because my daughter was totally fascinated by the son. We know his name is Samson and her name is Cheyenne (Cheri) because we saw her name on the auction sheet after she won a bid (my daughter's investigative techniques). He was always filming everything -- and seemed genuinely happy to be there. It was probably his first cruise. They were on one of our excursions and my daughter snuck several pictures with her polaroid. Just one of those entertaining things that keeps you busy (stalking people, that is :hyper: )

Thanks for all your pictures.

[Mjasp]

Hmmm....Samson and Cheyanne, must start a search on google LOL I can see your DD wanting to see "Samson" he looks like a cutie, was he ever in the clubs? OK go ask the teens people

I'm not sure but I think I met you at the DIS meet, did you get a green lei? Also, I thought I handed you the name tag that Jason and Travis had made. But it was such a long time ago and a lot of things happened since that first DIS meet. LOL

Spoke with Bobby last night, and we are thinking and I mean just thinking of doing a 4 or 5 night to Canada next summer to hold us over until 2006.

Joanna

[sandygirl]

OK. Add us to the list for Aug 2006. Stan, Darlene and Sandra. We are already booked with intentions of moving the date once 2006 rates open up. Sandy would just love to cruise with all the kids. I have to say that this cruise was made so special by knowing so many of you beforehand. Would love to cruise again and get to meet even more of you!

Darlene

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by sandygirl
OK. Add us to the list for Aug 2006. Stan, Darlene and Sandra. We are already booked with intentions of moving the date once 2006 rates open up. Sandy would just love to cruise with all the kids. I have to say that this cruise was made so special by knowing so many of you beforehand. Would love to cruise again and get to meet even more of you!

Darlene

WOO HOO And the list grows

Mary Rose, I think you should start a "August 2006 Eastern cruise" Thread.

It should be interesting, I am hoping the dates for the Eastern will be around 8/20/06 That would be perfect as far as school is concerned and camp will be over. The prices should even be cheaper as alot of the country is back in school except for the East coast. Hence, the rambunctious kids running around LOL

Joanna

Joanna

[ElliotFan]

It's not just the east coast that doesn't start school until after Labor Day. It's that way in western Washington too. (I was rather upset that ours was the ONLY school district in the area that decided to start before Labor Day this year. I was totally shocked. I attended the same school district myself from 4th grade onward and can only remember one other time that they started school so early.)

I asked Devin (DS) last night what he thought of a 2006 Eastern cruise. He looked at me with a big grin and sang, "That's the way, u-huh u-huh, I like it!". (Oh my God, KC & the Sunshine Band. Shades of Junior High come back to haunt me. Although that's happening alot here lately, since Devin is now in Junoir High. One of his gym teachers is somebody that my brother and I both had in Junior High as well. Boy, I bet that he feels old! LOL)

Dori :boat:

[Mjasp]

Below is a generic thread I started, feel free to join in.

Mary Rose, after you post, you can make the list in your thread and then edit it accordingly.


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=645882



Joanna

[Mjasp]

OK I'm posting this here and on the new thread for those who don't visit here anymore. They are talking about a DIS meet in Allentown PA. I haven't read all the details yet.

Check it out
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=603360&perpage=15&pagenumber=1


Joanna

[Reenieny18]

I just sent in my registration for 5.. Maybe this will hold us over till 2006.... PARTY WITH SMOOTHIES!!!!
Mary Rose sounds like you have to save some booze....
And GREAT.. we have to make more ice to keep away from GINNY....

DOREEN:earseek:

[trinibjill]

Hi everyone
Looks like we will see each other soon & maybe meet some of the people we missed.
Colleen (tiggerwannabe), Alyssa & I went to the Jersey meet.
The food was great, Collen & Alyssa won some great prizes. A musical castle & a huge Disney pin. Verandah man was there & the Trivia guy was there with pins & his new book on Disney Trivia.
I should be done with my trip pictures by Sun & will post them then.
Jill

[Reenieny18]

We booked too Jill. Lookinf forward to seeing your pics..

LYNN where are you????

Doreen

[SeaSpray]

If we're not in Disney World next July, I'll be at the meet, too! :)

[trinibjill]

Hi [Terry
What dates are you going in July?
I am going from the 18th to the 22nd. I think my Grand daughter Brittany is going too. Skating nationals are in Pensacola the next week & I told her is she wants to go to WDW she would have to go to Nationals. She said she would like that.
Jill

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by trinibjill
Hi [Terry
What dates are you going in July?
I am going from the 18th to the 22nd. I think my Grand daughter Brittany is going too. Skating nationals are in Pensacola the next week & I told her is she wants to go to WDW she would have to go to Nationals. She said she would like that.
Jill

We're aiming for earlier in July, but not sure yet. Our anniversary is July 8th which is a Friday next year, so I'd like to fly down to Florida on the 7th so that we could have our anniversary dinner somwhere in WDW on the 8th. Don't laugh, but we'd probably choose the 50's Prime Time Cafe in the Studios :teeth: If not there, then maybe the Castle for dinner. We had dinner there in 2001 and I had one of the best meals ever there. :) The filet mignon literally melted in your mouth!

We'll be coming back from a 9-night cruise at the end of June, so we'll have to think about the idea of going away again, only a week later. If for some reason early July doesn't work out, then we'd consider going later in July. Maybe we'd see you there :)

[trinibjill]

You really have a busy time June & July. MMMM Filet Mignon. Well If you go later let me know & we can arrage to meet.
Jill

[sandygirl]

Originally posted by Mjasp
WOO HOO And the list grows

Mary Rose, I think you should start a "August 2006 Eastern cruise" Thread.

It should be interesting, I am hoping the dates for the Eastern will be around 8/20/06 That would be perfect as far as school is concerned and camp will be over. The prices should even be cheaper as alot of the country is back in school except for the East coast. Hence, the rambunctious kids running around LOL

Joanna

Joanna
Aug 20th is Sandy's birthday. Looks like we will have another "Birthday Cruise"!
I'm going over to check out the new thread.
Darlene

[nuts4sn00py]

Boy, not able to get online for a few days & I have 15 pages to catch up on! I'm going to have to make sure I get over here more often! Just wanted to say "hi" to everyone & to say I miss all of you too! Melanie: I'm glad Ivan missed you & all is well. MaryRose: I would love to do a reunion cruise in 2006, but I think my next cruise will be on Royal Carribean. Unfortunately, my kids weren't all that thrilled with the kids clubs & definitely weren't happy with the pools. Just way too many kids in too small of a space. I am up for a cruise out of NY though. That is one thing my DH & I have been thinking about. Doreen: Miss your Amaretto Mudslides! Ginny: Happy belated birthday! I too am now officially 40 (boohoo)! Having a big shingdig tomorrow night...will have drinks for all of you::drinking1 , wish you could all come help me celebrate! It was suppose to be a suprise party, but they had to tell me in case I had to work. I am sooo looking foward to it. Invaderzim: Just wanted to say that I too ran into alot of rowdy kids & also received a prank phone call. Mid-week I let my kids sign themselves in & out of the Clubs, but they were given specific orders: they could go to deck 9 to get soda & food, but they had to stay in the room when they weren't in the kids clubs. They preferred being in the room & watching TV, if they wanted to go to a Movie or Character greet, they had to find us & let us know. As much as the like WDW, they weren't as enthused about the Cruise as I thought they would be. That's part of the reason I've decided to try RCCL. Anyway, have a good night all, & hope to talk to you soon! Kathy :wave2:

[Mjasp]

Kathy...My DD8 wasn'tthrilled with the clubs either, she mostly stayed with us or played in the arcade, only went to the club when we went to Palo or did Rockin Bar D at night. That was fine with me.

May try a NY cruise next year, but will wait until it gets closer as the prices go down with other cruise lines the closer to sail date.

Joanna

[Karel]

Originally posted by nuts4sn00py
MaryRose: I would love to do a reunion cruise in 2006, but I think my next cruise will be on Royal Carribean. Unfortunately, my kids weren't all that thrilled with the kids clubs & definitely weren't happy with the pools. Just way too many kids in too small of a space. I am up for a cruise out of NY though. . As much as the like WDW, they weren't as enthused about the Cruise as I thought they would be. That's part of the reason I've decided to try RCCL. Anyway, have a good night all, & hope to talk to you soon! Kathy :wave2:



Have you been on other cruises? I've only been on one other one but as far as I know, most pools on cruise ships are tiny. And a lot are filled with salt water. If pools are a priority for your kids, you might check out an all inclusive resort instead.

[nuts4sn00py]

Hi Karel. The only other cruise line I've been on is Norwegian & that was over 10 years ago. I know the pools on the ships are small, but during the day, these pools were packed! Honestly, my kids will go anywhere there is a pool. They loved CC for the beach & GC for the same reason. As long as they can be in water, there happy :D . Joanna: While I was looking foward to spending time with the kids, I wasn't planning on spending as much time with them as we did. My kids also went to the clubs when we went to Rockin' bar D, but very grudgingly. Which made it hard to really enjoy ourselves when the kids weren't having fun. I did find once I gave my DD permission to sign in & out she seemed to be at the Clubs a little more often. Overall though, we loved the Cruise & hope to do it again sometime in the future. You're right about prices being better as the date gets closer, so I will just have to keep an eye out when we're ready to sail again! Kathy :wave2:

[SeaSpray]

Hi Joanna and Kathy:

I might be wrong, but I don't think the prices on the summer cruises come down, the closer it gets to sailing time. I know that happens a lot in the off season because they don't fill the ships, so they reduce the rates to try and fill the ship. We sailed out of NYC last summer and will be sailing out of NYC again next summer, and from everything I've read over on cruisecritic.com the NYC sailings, especially in summer, really get filled up. So if you want to sail in the summer, give your TA a call and see what they recommend. Another thing you can ask is, if you book now and the rates do happen to come down closer to sailing, will they get a refund for you. I know that usually this is the case. I don't want to seem like I'm interfering with your plan to wait, but I just wanted to let you both know what I've read about and also experienced with our trips out of NYC. Just yesterday I checked, and the cruise we have booked for June 17, 2005 on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas has gone up about $600 since we booked it a couple of months ago.

[Mary Anne]

SeaSpray is right about the cruises out of NYCity. If you're going late June, July or August book as early as you can, those cruises fill out very fast. If you can hold out to sailing in Sept/October then you'll probably have good luck with prices coming down.

Also if you are flexible with your dates then you may luck out with cheaper summer prices. I've seen sometimes a week or two in August have prices come down, but you generally don't know about them till 2 or 3 weeks before you sail.

[MoranClan]

Hello Everyone..

Sorry for the Delay on the Cruise Report..Work has been busy..Even had to work today..

Page 5 has been added...

Also If there is any picture you see on th pages that you want..let me know...I will email you the full size version


Trip Report (http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/aug28/)

Bobby

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by MoranClan
Hello Everyone..

Sorry for the Delay on the Cruise Report..Work has been busy..Even had to work today..

Page 5 has been added...

Also If there is any picture you see on th pages that you want..let me know...I will email you the full size version


Trip Report (http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/aug28/)

Bobby

Bobby, you're doing a great job with your report! I love the narration and the pictures :) I can't wait to read each new page as you're able to add them.

[Mjasp]

Bobby...The pictures are covering the words of the trip report in some spots.

Also, why don't you go to the trip report board and post a link of your report there. I'm sure alot of people would LOVE to read it, it is very very good so far, I feel like I was there, and then I see my pic and realize oh yeah I was there.

Joanna

[MoranClan]

I dont want to post it until Its all finished..

I didnt know about the words overlapping..I wonder why..Not doing it on my computer...

Oh Boy..hehe

Cozumel day just added...

Trip report (http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/aug28/)

Bobby

[pattiteach]

Gotta Love Us! Are we the only DISers who continue our thread weeks after our cruise? I am glad to hear that some of you had problems with your kids and the clubs also. I thought it was just mine who didn't like them. I love them but 247 with them and an extended vacation, starting wearing me down.

[Mjasp]

Gotta Love Us! Are we the only DISers who continue our thread weeks after our cruise? I am glad to hear that some of you had problems with your kids and the clubs also. I thought it was just mine who didn't like them. I love them but 247 with them and an extended vacation, starting wearing me down.




And then you realize how small the ship really is LOL

On the first night my DD8 had a meltdown that she wanted to go home. Yep, I tried to explain to an overwhelmed tired 8 yr old there was no going home, so she (we) endured the rest of the cruise together and with the arcade. It set the tone, and then when the capt. said more time aboard OH WELL, need I say more, the ship got smaller and smaller and smaller...you get the idea. Last time she didn't like the clubs either BUT she didn't hang with me, THANK GOD for that arcade.

[MoranClan]

Hello Everyone..

Added pictures to our gallery today...

Cruise Galllery (http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/gallery/)

Bobby

[SeaSpray]

Wow, great pictures, everyone! I just took a look at the gallery. I have no idea how to get pictures up there, but then again, I have most of mine on my site. Should I add them to the gallery as well??

I have to say, I am definitely looking forward to our Royal Caribbean cruise in June, but I am going to miss that "Disney touch" that you see everywhere on the Disney ships. I know that the Voyager will not have the same charm or evoke the same feelings in me that the Magic did. You guys are the only ones I can say this to but I know the rest of my family that we're cruising with next year would NOT understand what I mean. lol (And I don't want to say much to my DH John because I don't want him to think that I'm complaining or ungrateful about the RCI cruise). But I cannot wait to get back on the Magic, hopefully in '06 :sunny:

[Reenieny18]

What a week. Are you all dried out from the rain. I had to sit in DRENCHING rain a few times this week for footballs games.. I WANT MY DISNEY CRUISE... This morning(Saturday) , I wanted to wear my shorts to the 10am game,,, changed my mind and wore wind pants. So glad I did. it was 49* when I left my house this AM. I came home and slept for 3 hrs,lol Boy am I lazy.
BOBBY the pics are fanastic.. Thanks for adding me to the narration. I was reading it to MARTY and we can hear your voice in the words...
I sent my info for the DIS MEET,, I am only going to go if you guys get there too..

I am going over to the other thread...
BuT HEY KATHY. :cake: HAPPY BIRTHDAY:bday:

Did you expect us not to continue are THREAD,,,lol

Doreen

[lynr]

Bobby: Great job on the pictures and thank you for the website. It was really nice of you to make that for us.
I just uploaded more pictures today.

Doreen: I am here. I have been lurking because we have been moving at work and it has kept me plenty busy and tired.
If you go to technical support they outline how to put pictures on usercp. If you have problems email me and I will try to help. (lredles8610@comcast.net)

If anyone is interested I got an email from All Seas Travel today that said Disney would be opening their 2006 sailings within the next few weeks.

What week are we planning on sailing together? I am going to call Disney and book Bob and I for 2005 and then switch once the 2006 rates come out. Is anyone planning on going to Disney before the trip?

Has anyone had success getting the 25% off with the $200 stateroom credit?

We have decided to go on Carnival next June with our friends as a graduation present to our kids. Anyone have any suggestions on ships or itineraries?

[MoranClan]

Hello Lynn..

We may book a 5 night out of NYC that goes to Canada...

I need a year off before that drive to Port Canaveral again..

As long as we can only drive within 4 or 5 hours, we will go out of any port ..

Bobby

[lynr]

Bobby:

I looked at that cruise too but we really like the hot weather so I can't talk them into Canada. The Carnival rates for the Caribbean next summer look to be comparible to what I paid for the Disney Cruise this year. Here I thought Carnival would be cheap.

Lyn

[sandygirl]

Hi Everyone
For those of you who met my family and I on the cruise, I just wanted to share that my DH Stan has been diagnosed with colon cancer. He was a very sick man on the cruise and never let on because he wanted me to have a wonderful vacation. I now know why he was so pale and tired for the whole cruise. I would appreciate it if you would keep him in your prayers.
Thank you,
Darlene

[lynr]

Darlene:

Our prayers are with Stan, you and your family. Remember that we are all here for you if you need to talk.

Lyn

[O'BWV]

Darlene - I'm so sorry to hear about Stan. He was a delight to talk to at the Radisson & on the cruise. I will keep all of you in my prayers and please let us know how he is doing and if you would like to talk at any time please email me: theobriens@verizon.net.
Does he have to have surgery?



-Mary Rose

[SeaSpray]

Darlene: I am so sorry to hear about Stan's condition. :( You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Terry

[sandygirl]

Lyn and Mary Rose, thank you so much. Yes, he must have surgery. He is in the hospital getting blood transfusions because he has lost so much blood. The Dr said he doesn't know how he was walking around. He only had 1/3 of the blood in his body that a normal male is supposed to have. He was so pale you couldn't see his lips. He had a blood test on Thurs and Fri afternoon his Dr called me and told me to find him immediately and take him to the ER. He was at work. Talk about being scared out of your wits! Thank God my son Dave is visiting and took care of getting Sandy from school and my mom hadn't left for her week in Ocean City. Between the 2 of them they have kept Sandy so that I could be at the hospital. I came home tonight because the transfusions seem to be working and I wanted to give Sandy some reassurance. I'll be back there tomorrow morning. I've been able to talk with all the doctors and they seem to have a plan. All I keep thinking is "we only have each other". I'm so tired. Thanks for listening!:hug:

[Mjasp]

OMG Darlene...I am so so sad to hear the news about Stan. I am so upset I don't know what to say, except our thoughts and prayers are with you and we are here if you need to talk.

Our best to you and Sandra to be strong until Stan is home again.

With warmest wishes

Joanna and family

[MoranClan]

Hello Darlene...

Please know Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers...

We will be here if you need anyone to talk to..

Bobby and Cindy

[winnyis]

Stan and Darlene... our thoughts and prayers are with you both.

If we can do anything to help... just ask.

Ginny

[Reenieny18]

I am not sure if I got a chance to speak to him,, I probably did and didnt know it. God will watch over you all. This group of people is strong in numbers, and we can do anything together! When you feel you need to talk(type) we are hear to listen,,, never hesitate. I wish I were closer to you that I could help with child care.... if you need anything,, we are right here,
I am glad the transfusions have helped. When is surgery and what type. If it helps any,,, I too had that. It was one yr after my first wedding,, I was so sick and went for surgery to get a cholostomey.. I thought my life was done.. As you can see,, I am still kicking.. I know its not the same as your husband,, but I just wanted you to know I feel your anquish and ANGER most of all.

REENIENY@HOTMAIL.com if you need me

All my prayers
Doreen

[Mary Anne]

I am so sorry to hear this. I will be keeping your husband and your family in my prayers. Please let us know how he is doing.

[O'BWV]

Darlene - I'm so glad the doctors have a plan and that the transfusions are working! So often men suffer in silence and then we are so caught off guard. If he was walking around with only 1/3 the amount of blood he should have had he must have been feeling really lousy and didn't let on. Now I know I'm not in the closest of proximity to you, but I'm at exit 9 off the NJTPK and I will help you in anyway that I can. Please contact me if there is anything I can do. I sending prayers to Stan & you & Sandy. How is Sandy? :grouphug:


-Mary Rose

[lynr]

Darlene:

What hospital is Stan in? I can't say enough good things about the University of Pennsylvania.

Bob had two close calls and had to be flown to University of Penn, one time from Kennedy Hospital and the other from Virtua West Jersey. They are update on the most recent treatments available.

If you need anything I don't think I live that far from you, just let me know.

Lyn

[invaderzim]

Darlene:

My family's thoughts and prayers are with you. I sent you a PM. Please call on us if you need anything....

Cathy, Bob & Emily

[sandygirl]

You are all wondeful! Thank you.
Good news - they let Stan come home today. He had a choice of staying in and completing pre-surgery testing and building up his blood or coming home and doing it. He's such a MAN. He needed to come home and take care of things before surgery. I thought he should stay in. But I have to admit that I am thrilled to have him home. He actually has some color. Surgery will be scheduled in Virtua West Jersey-Voorhess. That is where the surgeon is associated.
I have to tell you how much I love this man and how scary yesterday was. Thank you all for your prayers.
Darlene

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by sandygirl
You are all wondeful! Thank you.
Good news - they let Stan come home today. He had a choice of staying in and completing pre-surgery testing and building up his blood or coming home and doing it. He's such a MAN. He needed to come home and take care of things before surgery. I thought he should stay in. But I have to admit that I am thrilled to have him home. He actually has some color. Surgery will be scheduled in Virtua West Jersey-Voorhess. That is where the surgeon is associated.
I have to tell you how much I love this man and how scary yesterday was. Thank you all for your prayers.
Darlene

I can't imagine how scary it's been for you and your family :( I am glad that Stan is home though, I bet he feels better being in his own home. I don't live close enough to be of any practical help :( but if I can do anything long-distance, I would be more than happy to. Like everyone else has said, feel free to "talk" to us here. *hugs*

[pattiteach]

Darlene, I am so sorry to hear about Stan. When will he have his surgery? Is there anything we can do? My husband is an Occupational Therapist, and often sees people after they leave the hospital. I don't know if you will have one, but he can answer any medical questions. He helps people get back to doing everyday things and modifing their environment so that they can function indepentantly. Some people have them after cancer treatments start and some do not need them. We will be here for you, and like I said you can ask John anything. I live in philly so that I am not far.

[sandygirl]

Originally posted by pattiteach
Darlene, I am so sorry to hear about Stan. When will he have his surgery? Is there anything we can do? My husband is an Occupational Therapist, and often sees people after they leave the hospital. I don't know if you will have one, but he can answer any medical questions. He helps people get back to doing everyday things and modifing their environment so that they can function indepentantly. Some people have them after cancer treatments start and some do not need them. We will be here for you, and like I said you can ask John anything. I live in philly so that I am not far.

Thank you so much. I will remember your offer if we need that kind of care. Everyone is so kind and supportive. I don't want to take over this thread with updates so I will post when anything significant new happens. I may PM some of you for my own sanity!Who would have thought that I would need you all more after than cruise than before? Bless you all.
Darlene

[sandygirl]

Originally posted by SeaSpray
I can't imagine how scary it's been for you and your family :( I am glad that Stan is home though, I bet he feels better being in his own home. I don't live close enough to be of any practical help :( but if I can do anything long-distance, I would be more than happy to. Like everyone else has said, feel free to "talk" to us here. *hugs*

Terry,
Thanks for "being there".
Darlene

[DARWIN91]

Sorry to hear about your DH. I will be thinking of him and saying a prayer. Carol

[lynr]

I called DCL about rebooking after the cruise and they told me I wouldn't receive the discount or the stateroom credit eventhough the desk was closed the last night. They did give me an email address to write to and see if they will overturn their decision. I am awaiting their response.

Lyn:confused:

[MoranClan]

We called DCl and so far have gotten mixed answers...

We called all Seas travel yesterday, and they told us they would be cheaper...

Will let you know when we get the rates next month..

Bobby

[DARWIN91]

DCL keeps changing their minds, it seems.

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by MoranClan
We called DCl and so far have gotten mixed answers...

We called all Seas travel yesterday, and they told us they would be cheaper...

Will let you know when we get the rates next month..

Bobby

I'm waiting to see what All Seasons will have, too. When we booked this cruise that we just took, a year ago, they had the best rates by far, along with great customer service.

[gdulaney]

Darlene,

You, Stan and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I hope his surgery and recovery goes smoothly.

Ginny D.

[pattiteach]

We are waiting until 2006 fares come out. I would use All Season's Travel again in a heartbeat. They were great. Darlene, I think most of us would love to hear frequent updates as we are all concerned. Pixie Dust to infinity. As I said, any help, please let me know.

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by pattiteach
We are waiting until 2006 fares come out. I would use All Season's Travel again in a heartbeat. They were great. Darlene, I think most of us would love to hear frequent updates as we are all concerned. Pixie Dust to infinity. As I said, any help, please let me know.

I agree with you on both accounts,

Darlene...We would love frequent updates, we are all very concerned.

I think it may be close in price with All Seas, to hold onto my $1,000 until 2005 may be worth giving up the 10% and $200 credit.

What do you all think

Joanna

[lynr]

Bobby & Terry:

I will check with All Seasons also. I will book with DCL to get the 10% and $200 room credit, that is if they let me and if All Seasons is cheaper I will switch. I used them this cruise also.

I am still looking for someone to book my Carnival through so far I found a company on line CCL reservations and they are $500 cheaper than the Carnival site. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks,

Lyn

[Mjasp]

Lyn...Share the carnival website and when are you going?

[lynr]

Joanna:

We are going June 26th next year out of Tampa and so far the cheapest site I found is
(cclreservations.com) and I compared their prices to Carnival.com.

Lyn

[Reenieny18]

Lyn, Marty and I took Carnival PARADISE for our honeymoon 2 yrs ago. It was purely "PARADISE". but compared to DISNEY.. it was the slums.... Our room was not bad. Since MARTY is such a picky eater,, I think they were frustrated by his food requests. We only ate the formal dinners 3 times. On DCL they were so accomadating. The entertainment was R rated at night in the adult only area. They do have an adult only area pool,, which included a topless deck,,,,(obviously not for me), and midnight buffets.
We did the WESTERN that included JAMAICIA,, I loved that part the best. We did DUNNS RIVER FALLS and it was the most thrilling thing I did since my back injury. It was amazing that I was able to climb those cassading waterfalls with ease.. (and the guide of course). It was less expensive than DCL.. but DCL does it right..

Ok everyone. Those that met my sister KAREN have to encoureage her to write here. SHE IS LURKING!!!. She tells me the updates before I get a chance to look at the boards. She said she is afraid,,lol. KAREN KAREN KAREN KAREN!!!!

DARLENE:WE WANT UPDATES OFTEN>> not a burden at all...


Doreen

[O'BWV]

KAREN........OH KAREN..........Are you hiding out their in cyberspace? Come out and play with us!!!!!



Darlene - I find myself thinking about you guys all the time, please give us frequent updates and please let Stan & Sandy know that we are all think of them & praying.


I booked 11/05 for two people and put down a $500 deposit for the 10% + $200. If All Seas has better rates for 2006 when they are released, then I would definitely switch to them. I used them for this cruise and everything went smoothly.



-Mary Rose

[Reenieny18]

We are making a trip to the CITY and need some hotel ideas.. My moms husband will be 81 and never sw the BIG APPLE. I ahve stayed at the PENTA, and at Terrytown. But I thought I would try closer to MANHATTEN again, if not in the heart of it. We will drive down so I need a place for parking as well(SAFE) There will be 4 adults and 2 kids. 2 rooms for 1-2 nights on Columbus weekend. Jaclyn has a game Saturday so we will get to NYC about 6 pm or so..
ANY IDEAS?????

[sandygirl]

UPDATE
Thanks for asking. Stan is scheduled for surgery on Wed 9/29. The girl in the surgeon's office said the Doc made her find a date as soon as possible for him. He told her that the man has a 7 yr old and we need to get him better and home.

Sandy had an asthma attack today at school. Had to run over with the inhaler. Fortunately I work 2 blocks from her school. She knows her daddy is sick but doesn't have an understanding of it all of course. But I have to think that her attack today is someway related.

We have a peace right now with the level of care that he is receiving. Praying that nothing shows in the lymphnodes. Please keep Stan in your prayers. We have already seen the Hand of God in this situation. He took care of us before we even knew that we needed it. I met all you nice people, didn't I? As well as many other things that were put in motion before we needed it and are now in place.

Thanks,
Darlene

[Mary Anne]

Sandy my thoughts and prayers are still with you.

Reenieny - I live in the big apple. Personally, I'd pick a hotel on the east side around the mid 30's. If you think Disney is expensive, think at a minumum a moderate at full rate.

That said, if you are getting in Saturday evening, what about a Broadway show; not cheap but a must do. Lion King should have tickets available.

Sunday; - I'd get up early and take the subway (very safe! don't listen to others) down to see the Satue of Liberty; moving midtown the Empire State Buidling is a must do (Ok, OK, I worked down the street from it and actually went into it once - with my son's 2nd grade class). From there, I'd take a nice slow long walk down 5th ave to around 55th Street - The World of Disney will be open by then and hey, if anything is a must do that is. One the way you'll pass St. Pat's, loads of stores and plenty of places to eat.

Once down by The Disney Store; how about a carriage ride through Central Park; again safe.

Monday; depending on what time you are leaving, I would take one of the bus tours (or you could do this on Saturday and leave Sunday for Central Park and The World of Disney Store).

Lots to do, not all of it has to be expensive.

What exactly are you interested in seeing?

[winnyis]

How about a DIS smoothie meet in your hotel in NYC.

I agree with Mary Anne... if you can get tickets to a show on short notice.. Lion King is AMAZING.

Ginny

[SeaSpray]

sandygirl: Thanks for the update. I've been thinking about all of you and hoping that things were going well. I'm glad you've got a surgery date soon. You have our continued thoughts and prayers, and please don't ever hesitate to post, ok?? :) How is Sandy feeling this afternoon??





I'd LOVE to spend a weekend in NYC!! I was just thinking of doing this, last week. I haven't been in the city in several years, since I used to live in NJ. How about a girls' weekend in NYC? :) Anyone up for that? I doubt I can get DH or DSs interested in doing it, but I'd love to :) I would love to see the Lion King on Broadway, too.

[lynr]

Darlene:

Thanks for the update on Stan. I have been thinking about him all weekend. Keep up a positive attitude I feel that has a lot to do with a good recovery. My dad had lung cancer and they removed his lung eventhough the cancer had spread we kept positive thoughts and he had a good outcome. With all the prayers for Stan I am sure everything will be fine.

Karen:

My friend why are you lurking? You are supposed to be posting right along with us.

Doreen:

Thanks for the info on Carnival. I booked today with ccl out of Tampa, the itinerary is basically the same one we had on the last cruise with the addition of Belize(Grand Cayman, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and Belize City).
I got a great rate for a French Door Balcony stateroom of $3068 for the 3 of us. My friends who are traveling with us have 4 people and their rate was $3803.


I still have not heard back from DCL about our 2006 reservation and discount. Does anyone know what week we were thinking about and are we doing the Eastern for sure?

Lyn

[Mjasp]

Darlene...I'm so happy Stan got a date so soon. As a surgical Coordinator myself, I know it's not that easy. I thought about you all day, please keep us posted.

Karen...Karen is a stalker, Karen is a stalker, whats up with that Karen, you talked to us in person and now you stalk us? Now just register yourself and start talking to us before you give us a complex or make us paranoid.

I would like to go Eastern in 2006. As late in August as possible without going the week before Labor Day.

NYC, I think my DH would also like to go, he has a 50th birthday coming up in December and we are thinking about going to Atlantic City (without the kids) to celebrate. Anyone up for that?

Approx. December 18 in NYC. Although 12/18 is also my B-day (not 50 :)) the weekend I would like is 12/11 but that is our office Christmas party and if I miss it again they will be pissed. So 12/4 or 12/18

Let me know what you all think.

Joanna

[Reenieny18]

Thanks for all the advice..I have been to NYC before and yes, I feel safe doing the subways... I was looking more for HOTEL NAMES. They seem to be all booked. Its Columbus weekend though.

You guys are funny about KAREN,lol quilt her into talking here,,lol
HMM a weekend get away,, Who would take my kids to all their functions????
Lynn I just talked to DCL and asked about Grand Caymen. she said a few more weeks before DCL goes back there. They are going to Costa Maya instead in the meantime. CG still exists but it is not very clean according to DISNEY.

Karen is on the phone with me now.. she is so sorry that she is lurking and will get on here soon and talk to you all... she misses and loves you all. Lyn, she wants to know if you want more company on your next cruise?? lol. MArty Rose and Joanna,, you made her laugh she peed her pants,,lol She had a bad week at work ,, and needs your humor BADLY....

Thanks
Doreen

[SeaSpray]

Hey Karen, get online here so we can talk about nail polish!! :teeth: I have a new "OPI Canadian Collection" color on right now called "Don't Worry, YUKON do it!", my next nail appt is on Wednesday :wave2:

[MoranClan]

Hello Everyone...

My Birthday is December 22...

Lets do something...Atlantic City sounds good..

Doreen...Let me know when you are coming to NYC....We would love to meet for dinner.....I can also help you out around town..Remember I drive a truck in NYC...

Darlene, Glad to hear Stan is doing a little better....We pary for a speedy recovery..

Bobby and Cindy

[sandygirl]

Atlantic City is practically down the road from us. If you get together in Dec, let us know. I'm counting on the fact that Stan will be up and running by then. We would love to celebrate with you.

Doreen - they just added some performance dates for Lion King in NYC. Sorry, can't help with hotel names. Have a wonderful time!

Joanna - I didn't know that you were a surgical coordinator. The girl we spoke with today was really nice. She did alot of work to get Stan scheduled. You have a very important job. She made my life so much easier by coordinating insurance and pre-op instructions and prescriptions and finding a surgery slot.

Terry - What in the world shade of nail polish is "Don't Worry Yukon Do It"? I'm picturing yellow because the only thing I know about the Yukon is the yellow potato. Tell me before I go nuts!
Sandy felt better when I picked her up from school. She has some awesome After-Care teachers and they will watch her closely for a few days. Her classroom teacher leaves something to be desired, unfortunately.

Karen - sorry to hear you had a bummer week at work. Come out and play with us and feel better!

Lyn - thanks for your encouraging words.
Darlene

[Mjasp]

Darlene...I am going to hold you AND Stan to celebrating Mitch's 50th with us in Atlantic City.

That is exactly what I do Darlene, everything you just mentioned. It is a fast paced job, but people appreciate what you do for them. So its worth it.

Karen...Are you still stalking us?

[winnyis]

Hi guys... Bob and I are only about 1 hour from AC so let us know when the plans are set. we'd love to see you all again and celebrate Mitch's 50th and Stans recovery!!!

With regard to the picture drama we had here.. it looks like were gonna have to pay between $500-1000 to have the hard drive restored. Even though the data loss is because of information a Dell technician gave Bob - they are taking no responsibility. Bob and I agree that the pictures alone are worth that much to us so were gonna pack it up and ship it off this week and hope that we are part of the 90% success rate this company has.

Have a good day guys!

Ginny

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by sandygirl

Terry - What in the world shade of nail polish is "Don't Worry Yukon Do It"? I'm picturing yellow because the only thing I know about the Yukon is the yellow potato. Tell me before I go nuts!
Sandy felt better when I picked her up from school. She has some awesome After-Care teachers and they will watch her closely for a few days. Her classroom teacher leaves something to be desired, unfortunately.

Darlene

Darlene: Hehehe, no it's not yellow! It's actually a deep shimmery plum color. OPI chooses some really odd names for their nail polishes, I'd like to the meet the person who's job it is. :p

I'm glad that Sandy felt better yesterday afternoon. My sister and my son have asthma, so I know all too well how scary it can be sometimes. *hugs*

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by winnyis
Hi guys... Bob and I are only about 1 hour from AC so let us know when the plans are set. we'd love to see you all again and celebrate Mitch's 50th and Stans recovery!!!

With regard to the picture drama we had here.. it looks like were gonna have to pay between $500-1000 to have the hard drive restored. Even though the data loss is because of information a Dell technician gave Bob - they are taking no responsibility. Bob and I agree that the pictures alone are worth that much to us so were gonna pack it up and ship it off this week and hope that we are part of the 90% success rate this company has.

Have a good day guys!

Ginny

Ginny...It will be great if we all could get together in Atlantic City. That stinks that they wouldn't even split the price with you, are you happy with your Dell? my kids have one and they complain that it is to slow. Well good luck and I hope you are successful in retrieving your pics.

Joanna

[kap158]

Mary Rose -Here I am!!!! The stalker is revealing herself!!!. Okay here is my spiel!!! I loved meeting all of you during our unofficial 10 day cruise I had a lot of fun and I am ready to go back!!! I am ready to go back any time!!

Terry I saw a new OPI line that is all black and white didn't catch the name of the line though will research. I still love the Wild West Berry color!!!

Lynn - I had a great time spending the days with you and your husband at the pool just vegging and goin in the wave pool on Sunday. I got pictures and I will get my sister to help me get them on line so they can be posted!!!

Joanna - How is this for coming out of my stalking shell!!!!!

I am going through withdrawel and when I got back to work it looked like Hurricane Frances hit my desk!!! I am finally getting to the bottom and seeing my desk!!

Darlene - I am sorry to hear about your husband I remember meeting you and you are in my prayers daily!

I am game for any reunion trips or get togethers and if anyone is ever down in the Williamburg, VA area give me a call. I love company!!! and being your personal (cruise director- or sorry we are on land and I am not as good looking as Brent!!!)I thought he was cute but short!!!

See you soon fellow cruise mates!!!

Karen(the former stalker!!!!)::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo:wave2:

[lynr]

Karen:

Welcome to the boards thanks for coming out from lurking. I also enjoyed meeting you and spending time together. Can't wait until our next cruise that we can all get together again.

I can't believe that you enjoy Disney so much and have not posted on the boards before. You are going to love it here.

Talk to you soon.

Lyn:sunny: :wave:

[kap158]

Lynn - Yes I am a Disney Fanatic. Charter annual pasholder. I am trying to plan a weekend trip down there jsut by myself. The air fare rates are cheap out of Norfolk, VA and they are non-stop which I prefer. I am still going thru withdrawl. I can never get enough of Disney. ::MinnieMo :wave2: :cool:

[Reenieny18]

Thank God you found a hobby KAREN!! Does this mean you won't call me as often,,lol...

Ok, I am going to NYC I hope on COLUMBUS weekend. Karen has to work so she wont be meeting me there!! Still no luck with hotel rooms for 5 of us. I want to go back to NYC to see the RADIO CITY SHOW,, remember I am poor,,lol.

Terry: I have to go look for that CANADIAN COLLECTION. After seeing BROTHER BEAR on the ship,, my kids are doing a whole CANADIAN spoof now..

DARLENE is today surgery?? Prayers with you all!!

I had shots to my back yesterday and now I have mscontin for the pain. I was awake all night with a migraine from worring about the shots all day. A wee bit scared to take the stronger stuff... Does that mean I cant drink strong SMOOTHIES anymore?
I will have to ween myself off when its DRINKING time in 2006...

Ginny good luck with the pics...Did you not save them to a disk when you loaded them?? Come on, didn't I teach you anything last month....:teeth:

Doreen

[winnyis]

Doreen - No my wonderful (NOT) DH did not save them to a CD after he downloaded them... I guess thats a very expensive lesson on his part. I always tell him to make sure he has all the pictures backed up incase the computer crashes and he is one of those people that thinks I worry to much about things.... well who is right this time.


ME!!!


Is the Radio City show even playing this early??? I thought it started closer to Xmas. I took my kids last year and they really liked it.. the rockettes were amazing...

Ginny

[O'BWV]

Hi Karen - Welcome out of hiding!!!!! It was really great to meet you too on the cruise and can't wait for the next one!!!





-Mary Rose

[kap158]

Reenieny - The Christmas Spectacular starts 11/04/04. Sorry you will not be able to see it!!! It is SPECTACULAR!!!! Also you have given me a new hobby to work on during work!!!:Pinkbounc
Thanks!!!:wave2: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[Reenieny18]

I meant to go back to NYC to see RADIO CITY.. I know its not going on yet!!!!. Geesh give me some credit people..lol :crazy:



Doreen

[kap158]

Reenieny- What did you not understand about NYC??:hyper: :wave2:

[invaderzim]

Planning a HUGE North East US Disney Meet July 2005 - Allentown PA

Wasn't sure if you all knew about this thread. If you're interested, sign up! Sounds like fun. Below is the text of the emails being sent out:

Hello. You are receiving this message because you expressed interest in attending the 2005 Northeast US Disney Meet in July 2005 in Allentown, PA. Majestic (Fred) has created a pre-registration form to get a better idea of the total number of people coming and the geographic area they are coming from, and has asked me to help by forwarding a reminder to everyone to sign up. This form would also give us an idea of child ages and whether or not people will need a hotel room.

Please visit the 2005 Disney Meet thread on the DIS for more information and click the link to the registration form in the first post of the thread -- OR just click the link below to pre-register.

http://www.majesticnetworks.net/disneymeet/register2005.html

[Mjasp]

Names of hotel, DH puts people up that visit for business in the Holiday Inn on 32nd and 5th also The Southgate on 7th Ave across from MSG.

That is all I can help you with.

Karen...How does it feel to speak to us through a keyboard and not thru Doreen? Welcome aboard! See you on our next cruise, if not before.

Joanna

[kap158]

Joanna- I feel liberated!!!!!!:Pinkbounc . I am looking to go on a cruise during Christmas week or back to WDW for a couple of days. I just can't get enough of Disney!!!!!!:wave2:

[Reenieny18]

Thank You Joanna,, I can't seem to find rooms for that weekend. without paying $200 or more... I will call these places now.
Karen your a PITA as always..lol I may be sorry that i showed her how to post,,lol

Bobby any other hotel ideas? I have to look up these from Joanna...I tried the PENTA, AMERITANIA, MILFORD, Roosevelt and Edison.. HELP!!!!!!!!! I'd rather save money for shopping and not on hotels,,lol

Doreen

[Mary Anne]

I have to tell you all of those hotels are going to be expensive. I doubt you find anything under $200 per night.

[MoranClan]

We are kinda far from Manhatten...But Stay with us...

Me Cosa..You Cosa..

[SeaSpray]

Hey guys! I just got my Cruise Critic email newsletter and as I was skimming through it, I happened to see MY name in it! LOL Apparently they liked the review I wrote about our cruise, and they chose it to be "Member Review of the Week" and I won a t-shirt :teeth: I have a link to the review on my web page, if any of you want to read it :) Here is what part of the newsletter said:


MEMBER REVIEW OF THE WEEK:
Disney Magic by SeaSprayTB

"The food was great and the presentation was always artfully done. We had the pleasure of dining at the adults-only restaurant called Palo. The service, ambiance, and food there were outstanding".....SeaSprayTB


Both Jim L and SeaSprayTB have won Cruise Critic T-shirts! Congrats!

[Mjasp]

Hey Terry... Way to go...

I will have to check it out.

Joanna

[gdulaney]

Terry -

Congratulations!!!!

Ginny D.

[Reenieny18]

I could never impose on you like that. What sweathearts you are. There are 5 of us... I stayed in Tarrytown HILTON a few yrs back ... with MARTY's NY STATE discount I paid $60 or so.. fantastic room too. I wanted something closer in case we wanted to go backand change clothes for the night... I want the kids to see TIMES SQUARE at night. Jaclyn of course wants CHINA TOWN for purses... We have been here before, but my MOMS husband never has...
DARLENE how is STAN, was today surgery??
Terry,, where is that paper,, sound slike a great paper to read too.
MARYANN: is your son HENRY? my daughter is wondering if that was your son she met...

Well, back to the internet room searches. Not all the hotels are on line I know. Can anyone tell me the name of the hotel by the ED SULLIVAN THEATRE? is it the EDISON??

Doreen

[SeaSpray]

Doreen, here's a direct link to the review on Cruise Critic: http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=6570

[Reenieny18]

Wow your famous,,lol. you write so well. What do you do for a profession and have youever considered writing a book?

Ok off to call hotels.. I want my kids to see BROADWAY and Times square at night...WAHOO!! I wish I had a parent like me,,lol
Doreen

[Mary Anne]

Reenieny18: yes Henry is my son

I also did a search on the Edison Hotel. For 5 people they will only do a suite:

Combo 2 Bedrooms

Room rate:
US$270.00 (10/09/04 - 10/10/04)

Taxes: US$81.58
Total: US$621.58

Your biggest problem is that you are 5 people. Most places I've put in will only let you do 4 in a room. :(

[ElliotFan]

Does anybody know if there are going to be any DIS Meets scheduled on the west coast?

I'd love to come see all of you again next July, but PA is a bit of a stretch time-wise & budget-wise for me. If any body is planning on hitting Disneyland in CA, then I could probably arrange to meet up with you there.

Dori :sad:

[Reenieny18]

You have done a great job for me. Thanks so much for trying.. We may change our plans for early SUNDAY and maybe stay over in TARRYTOWN before we head home on Monday..
What is going on that weekend that everything is booked?

Darlene how is your husband??
Marty's mom went to the hospital for a simple biopsy and they ended up collaspsing her lung. She is a bit ashen in color but otherwise doing well. I think this is what it means to get older and take care of our PARENTS and SPOUSES.. DISNEY TAKE ME AWAY!!!:earseek:

Doreen

[Karel]

Hi everyone!

I was thinking it would be neat to put together a map with lines charting our course. I wish I had the computer skill to do this.

I may call the cruise line to see if I could get one of the charts they sell. I think it's shows what the Western cruise should look like? I'm not sure if it shows Texas and enough of Mexico though?

I'd like to put something in my scrapbook or maybe frame it. Maybe I can go to the bookstore and buy a map.

[Karel]

Oh, Doreen, I have friends who go into NYC a couple of times of year. I could see what hotel they recommend, if you want.

[Reenieny18]

That would be great. I go there a few times as well but mostly day trips.
Bobby made maps for us on the magnets... Maybe he can help you with the extended cruise,,lol

I love shopping in NYC....:crazy:
its so different then going to my area MALLS,,lol I even went to the big mall in Conneticut as well as PASSASAIDES of course.


Doreen

[sandygirl]

DOREEN
Darlene how is your husband??

Stan is hanging in there. Surgery is scheduled for Wed 9/29. Keep him in your prayers. So far we are optimistic that the mass is contained to the colon.

I took my mom and Sandy to NYC to see Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. It was awesome. We walked around Times Square, but it was daylight. I'd love to see it all lit up at night. My mom actually went up to a mounted policeman and asked him where Times Square was. He looked around and said, "Lady you are in the middle of it!" Hope you and your family have a great visit.

TERRY - that's exciting about your cruise trip report. Let us know what the t-shirt looks like. How cool!

KAREN - Serious withdrawlllllll from Disney. Sandy and I are supposed to head to WDW for Halloween. Not sure we are going to make it now. Have to take extra good care of DH. We ARE scheduled for the CA-FL repo crusie next Aug. That is worth lookin forward to. For now I may have to visit our local Disney Store for a quick fix!

Darlene

[O'BWV]

Hey we fell to page 2, that hasn't happened for almost a year! Just bumping us up! Looks like this week's cruiser are in for a mystery extended cruise like ours!


Hi everyone - miss you!:grouphug:


-Mary Rose

[SeaSpray]

Hi Mary Rose, and everyone else :wave2:

I was just thinking of our group and wondering what everyone was up to.

I was just reading that the Wonder cruise that left today (originally a 3 night), will turn into a 4 night and won't be back until Monday. Then the people who were supposed to leave on Sunday for a 4 night cruise, will only get 3 nights and be back on Thursday. This has got to be so many headaches and stress for all of the CMs at DCL, not to mention all of the cruisers. I guess out of all of the cruises that got changed due to a hurricane, we had the best situation. I just hope that minimal or no damage will be done to Florida or the islands, it's so sad for those people :( :(

I hope you're all doing well. Darlene, I am thinking about you, Stan, and Sandy a lot. *hugs*

[Mjasp]

I just posted on the "Live from the Magic" thread about the Wonder cruise. Terry...Where did you read that?

Only one day though HUH at least we got 3 more LOL

Looking for a cruise for next summer, am waiting for the right deal and then I'll snatch it up.

Hi Mary Rose, are you nice and relaxed now that you are home?

Joanna

[SeaSpray]

Joanna: It's on the DCL web site about the Wonder cruises this week being extended and then shortened by 1 day. I also got an email from All Seasons Travel where Chuck the owner mentioned the same thing. What a hurricane season this year :( They were just showing Haiti on the news and the death toll there is about 2000 now. We'll be visiting part of Haiti next summer on our Royal Caribbean cruise. Labadee is RCI's private beach on the island of Hispaniola, and that's part of Haiti, so it's been catching my attention every time they mention it. Now that I've been to some of those Caribbean islands, I can just imagine all of those poor people losing their possessions, homes, lives, and businesses :(

Well at least today is Friday! Both of my DSs are sleeping over a friends' house so DH and I have the house to ourselves tonight! :teeth:

[Reenieny18]

Hello everyone. Can you believe what IVAN is doing again. Its the storm that won't end. i do wish safter for those in its PATH.
Joanna, yeah we werre lucky to get a 10 day cruise.
MARY ROSE when do you go back to DISNEY?
Been so busy withthe hospital and kids activities. I think SUNDAY morning is my only free time I have,,lol
Bobby and CINDY where are you??
TERRY, yesterday I put on JAVA MUAVA..lol I will think of you and Lynn everytime I do my nails now...:teeth:

Have a good day everyone
Doreen

[Karel]

I just read that Port C will closed the the Magic on Sat.

I'm having flashbacks....

[Mjasp]

OMG...PC closed on Saturday.

FLASHBACKS for sure

Can't wait to see how this unfolds


Hey Terry...Keep it low in your house I can hear you guys all the way on Long Island LOL

Joanna

[Reenieny18]

Hey TERRY REAS all over tonight.. Kids are gone,, hubbie looks good,you look good... Do you need a SERIEL BATH,,lol Be aware of that clicking noise. It may be the SHOWER STALKER,,lol

Enjoy the night
Doreen

[ElliotFan]

I've also been watching what's going on with the hurricanes. I have never been so glad to live in an area that doesn't have them. (Just the occasional typhoon, but nothing like what you folks in Florida have to deal with.)

I finally got ahold of one of my best friends in Birmingham, Alabama on Monday evening. I met her when I was doing Y2K work for Brunos. (I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with this grocery chain.) I was so glad to hear that all of the friends I made while there are fine and most had only downed trees and 10 inches of rain to contend with. Unfortunately, one of her dogs managed to impale himself on a downed branch while chasing a cat through their yard. He's okay, but it came within centimeters of his heart.

I'm also concerned about the mother of another best friend (my son's Godfather). She lives in Miami and I can't quite tell whether Jeanne is going to nail her or not. This woman is like another mother to me. Her son and I have been best friends since Junior High. I just talked to him last night. His mom was out here visiting him during Frances and had a heck of a time getting home because the routes that she intended to use to get home were washed out by Frances and Ivan. She finally got home on Wednesday, after being stranded in Kentucky for three days.

I'll keep all you folks in harm's way in my thoughts and prayers.

Dori

[DARWIN91]

Magic came home tonight at 10:30 pm and cruisers are being put up at WDW as per the Disney website and now is leaving Fort Lauderdale as of tomorrow. Glad to be done with our trip and not dealing with this.

[sandygirl]

Originally posted by DARWIN91
Magic came home tonight at 10:30 pm and cruisers are being put up at WDW as per the Disney website and now is leaving Fort Lauderdale as of tomorrow. Glad to be done with our trip and not dealing with this.

It must be very confusing for those cruising now. I'm glad we had the week we did. Ours felt like more of an adventure than all the confusion going on now. Hope they all have wonderful and magical cruises.

I have to tell you that our cruise preparded me for Stan's illness. It got me in the mode of "I am not in control" and we are OK anyway. I love INVADERZIM's signature quote. I think of it all the time. Something like, "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance."
Well, guys, we're still dancin'.

Have a great weekend. To those in FL and other places affected by this crazy hurricane season, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay safe.

Darlene

[MoranClan]

Hello everyone...

Added a new page to the Cruise review..

sorry its taking so long...We are having problems here at our end..Nothing medical or anything like that just problems....

and yes....we are still very happily Married..hehe

Trip Review (http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/aug28/index.html)

Have fun..

Bobby

[Reenieny18]

Bobby and Cindy,, I hope what ever it is.. it gets worked out for the better.
Tell the girls JACLYN said hello... She was on the news last night introducing the SPORTS for the FRIDAY NIGHT FEVER football games.. She was so happy. They told us they would send her a copy of the tape.. BROADWAY HERE WE COME<,lol

Prayers to all of you in Jeanne way.. SAFETY to all. Melanie are you still safe?

Doreen

[sandygirl]

Bobby & Cindy
Glad to see you posting. Hope whatever is messing with you clears up fast. Anything we can do? Know that we are thinking of you. Give the kids a big "HELLO" from Sandy!
Darlene

[SeaSpray]

Excellent work on your web pages, Bobby! I am really enjoying reading the pages and seeing the pictures. :)

I hope you and your family are OK, we are all thinking about you, and hope that whatever has been bothering you all will resolve itself or go away or gets worked out :)


P.S. I got my Cruise Critic t-shirt that I won, in the mail today. That was fast! :teeth:

[MoranClan]

hello everyone..

Hope everyone that is in Florida is OK...

Added another page to my trip report..

Trip Report (http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/aug28/index.html)

up to day 8

Have fun..

Bobby

[lynr]

Bobby:

Hope all is well with you and your family.

I am really enjoying reading your trip report. You have done a great job and the pictures are fantastic.

In your report you mentioned that you felt like you made friends for life with the DIS crowd on this trip. I have to agree that that is one of the things I most enjoyed about this cruise, the people were so friendly.

Is anyone concerned about our 2006 cruise? I just heard on CNN that these hurricane seasons are going to be bad like this for the next few years. Yikes, I can't imagine how awful it is for the people in florida my heart and prayers go out to them.

I am now planning for our Carnival Cruise next June. I can't find any website like this for Carnival. I am looking for one because our friends are taking their 14 year old daughter and she will be by herself since our sons are the same age. I was hoping I could find a website that she could meet some kids online before the cruise, but no luck yet. If anyone knows of any website please let me know.

I still haven't heard anything from Disney about the 10% discount and stateroom credit. They haven't even acknowledged my email and its been a week.

Lyn

[gdulaney]

Lyn - Did I miss something? What was the 10% discount and stateroom credit?

Bobby - loving the trip report.

Hope everybody has a great week!

Ginny D.

[lynr]

Ginny D.

If we book onboard we were supposed to get 10% off our next cruise and a $200 shipboard credit. But the desk was closed the last night of the cruise so people had called Disney Cruise reservations and got the discount and credit but when I called they said they couldn't do it I had to write to another department to have it approved.

Lyn

[gdulaney]

Lyn -
Thanks for filling me in on the discounts. I hope you're successful in getting them!!

We're using DVC points...so we get a discount in points.

Ginny D.

[Reenieny18]

I didn't steal the RUM CAKE..lol. They had all those in the tins under the table for $8 a sheet. I wanted the BANANA flavor and they didnt sell that in a large bundt style container. I was of course whinning about that,, and the girl said they would sell the trays,,lol
You took some great pics of the whole trip. Thank you so much.. Also, thank you so much for adding me, Marty and Karen in your trip report. It was so nice to share brunch with you and CINDY. I had no idea she had that kind of problem in the LAUNDRY area... what a creep...that man was..And by the way CINDY you still looked lovely in your LAUNDRY ATTIRE :teeth:
Yes, FRIENDS FOR LIFE...

Doreen

[ElliotFan]

Cindy,

I'm sorry that you had to deal with some rule, inconsiderate folks in the laundry room. It no longer surprises me that young people are sooo rude nowdays... their parents aren't any better.

And it wasn't just the laundry room either. The line for pop on deck 9 was usually a nightmare as well. The one that got to me the most was on the morning of debarkation. We had late seating in Lumiere's for breakfast and were trying to reach the side entrance, because that was the closest one to our table. The hall was very crowded with the folks that had early breakfast. We managed to get over to the door a couple of minutes before they opened. I stepped out of the way and as Devin was trying to follow me, an adult actually grabbed him and pushed him out of the way so they could get by. Now Devin is only 4'9" and was trying to get out of the way, but this jerk couldn't wait 5 seconds to get by him. How totally rude!!!!

I really wish that people would sit down and realize that the minute here and minute there that they "save" by being rude and inconsiderate to other people only saves them no more than 10-15 minutes in a day. Isn't it worth a 15 minute investment to make the world a nicer place for everyone? Okay, I'll get off my soapbox now!

I'm just glad that I never saw anyone in our group acting that way. I want to thank ALL of you for teaching your children some manners!

Dori :yo-yo:

[invaderzim]

I'm sorry to say that out of all our cruises with DCL -- this by far had the most rude adults and unruly children we have ever experienced. Constant shoving and pushing and toe stepping just to get two steps in front of someone. My DH was almost knocked down the stairs one night by rushing children racing down the stairs! That's why I don't think children in the clubs should be allowed to sign themselves out unless the parents are willing to take full responsibility. There were 9 and 10 year olds running around Beat Street at 11 p.m.! And running around on the decks with no adult supervision. Disney or not -- there are still a lot of weirdos out there and I would not want my under age children running around at all hours of the night not knowing where they are! We sure didn't let my daughter do it on our first cruise when she was 9 and she doesn't do it now.

I have always believed it takes just as much energy to be rude as nice -- but nice has a much better feeling to it!

[ElliotFan]

I'm with you! SOMETHING needs to be done about the unruly kids.

I know that Devin would do some wandering about the ship fairly late on occasion, while I was at one of the adult parties in Rockin' D. He is small for his age and most folks think he's about 10 (instead of 12). Fortunately, he's extremely well behaved. The rude behavior of other people upset him more than it does me. In fact, it took me a couple of years when he was in preschool to convince him that enforcing the rules with the other kids was an adult's job, not his.

As far as any wierdos go... I feel sorry for any that would mess with Devin. He's been in karate since he was 5 years old and has had his black belt for 16 months now. (One would also hope that any wierdos would be smart enough to not try anything in a place that they couldn't escape from... unless they are a marathon swimmer.)

Dori

[sandygirl]

Hi everyone. Taking a sanity break.
Stan is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. They called him this morning and said they are admitting him to the hospital today because his blood count is still too low. They need to transfuse him again before they will do surgery. Threw me off when Stan called to tell me. I left for work this morning and everything was the same and now its all turned around. Sandy went to school this morning thinking her dad would be there when she got home and now he won't. Can you tell I am a little unsettled? So, I'm waiting for a call to take him to the hospital.

Cindy - I'm so sorry that you had to deal with some idiot in the laundry room. Fortunately, Stan did our laundry while Sandy and I were at the Tulum Ruins. I am spoiled, I admit it. Glad you made it to Brunch. That was one of the highlights for us. Tell Bobby I am enjoying his trip report. I may try to grab some of your photos because I missed so much with my camera malfunctioning.

We had our share of rambunctious children running around onboard. I echo Dori's sentiments about thanking you all for teaching your children manners. They were all well-behaved whenever I saw them. I absolutely loved running into all the kids because they were all so nice.

Lyn - I heard that next year should be better on the East Coast. I'm not worried about 2006 yet. Hey, keep me informed.

Hopefully I will have good news tomorrow. Until then, everyone take care.
Darlene

[winnyis]

Darlene.... we will all be thinking about and praying for Stan tomorrow... and for you and Sandy also.

Ginny

[Reenieny18]

Or maybe i was on the right BOAT!!. MY family and I did not experience any of this stuff... I did see kids riding the elevator but not being obnoxious at all. When 5 of us were getting on... they said "we will take the stairs".
We were on deck 6 forward and it was quite.. I guess its how you preceive things. As for the soda machine.. I do wish they had one closer to midship or at least another one near the adult area. I mostly got WATER from there anyway..

I got my documents for the BOGUS CRUISE>> anyone else get them.. Lets compare dates,lol.

Still miss you all. Winter is setting in here soon..Actually have the heater in the car on n the way to schools in the AM.

I might give up my idea of NYC in OCTOBER for favor or Veternas WEEKEND. Jaclyn makes her confirmation the week after and money is short for hotels at $350 a night..BUMMER Columbus weekend is my mothers 81 bday too!! Oh well...AUTUMN in NEW YORK is still in NOVEMBER too,,lol

Doreen:wave2:

[Reenieny18]

Darlene I must have been writing the same time you sent yours. My prayers and thoughts with you and your family. Please let us know how things go as soon as your able..
I will light the candle in the window(electric christmas type).. We have done that in my neighborhood when one of us is sick or hospitalized..

God BLESS you and Sanday as you wait for good news..

Doreen

[Mary Anne]

Darlene, I just want you to know you are in my prayers.

[invaderzim]

Darlene: As always, my thoughts and prayers are with you this week. You know who to call if you need anything!

[SeaSpray]

Darlene: I hope all goes well tomorrow with Stan's surgery. We will be thinking about him and all of you, and sending prayers for good results. I can feel your stress and how upset you are, by having to take Stan to the hospital a day earlier, and him not being home when Sandy gets home :( Can you take her to the hospital this evening to see him before his surgery tomorrow?? *HUGS* We are thinking about you! Please let us know how the surgery went, as soon as you are able to.

[Mjasp]

Darlene, Stan and Sandy...Good Luck tomorrow. Our thoughts are with you. Let us know as soon as you are able to.

Doreen...I like your candle theory, I will try to retrieve mine from the basement. When do I light it and when do I turn it off? Want to do it right for prayers and good luck for Stan.

Joanna

[O'BWV]

Darlene - I am praying for Stan and you and Sandy too. Please let us know how he makes out. Sorry he had to go to the hospital today instead of tomorrow but maybe the transfusion will help him recover quicker from the surgery and then he can come home a day sooner.


Hi Everyone!

Anything new with an AC meet?


Miss you all..........

Mary Rose

[Reenieny18]

Joanna, its just lit the whole time day and night... I live in an older neighborhood.. One month I think it was lit up like Christmas around here.. I believe in prayers... So Darlene... you, Stan and Sandy are being prayed for.

MARY ROSE.. what is AC meet?

Doreen

[Mjasp]

AC= Atlantic City. Hey I think it is going to be fun if we can get together there. Any hotel in particular you guys like? I would like to try the new one. Starts with a "B". The woman at work goes there all the time and LOVES IT. We can meet in front of the slot machines, where drinks are free and have a DIS meet, instead of the lounge LOL

Thanks Doreen about the light info.

It is pouring here, wow I can't believe it.

Joanna

Edited to add...Doreen...What is it with your signature the "UN" official 10 day cruise. I was there it WAS official.

[lynr]

Darlene:

Our prayers are with you and Stan. I know everything is going to be ok.

Anytime you need a sanity break we are here.

Lyn

[SeaSpray]

I'd love to meet up with all of you in Atlantic City. It would depend on if we could get down there on that particular weekend though. I don't gamble at all, John gambles a little, but it'd be fun to see all of you again. :)

Mary Rose: We're still meeting at Peter Pank next month, right?? :)

Joanna and Doreen: I have to say that I think our cruise definitely was "official". ::yes:: We were there on the Disney Magic for 10 nights in a row. Nothing unofficial about that ;)


Still waiting for DCL's rates and dates for 2006 to come out....:rolleyes1

[O'BWV]

Hey Terry we sure are still on for the Peter Pank next month!! :teeth:


I hear from the main cruise page that 2006 rates will be released tomorrow with a special western itinerary. Stay tuned....



-Mary Rose

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by O'BWV
Hey Terry we sure are still on for the Peter Pank next month!! :teeth:


I hear from the main cruise page that 2006 rates will be released tomorrow with a special western itinerary. Stay tuned....



-Mary Rose


OOOOOOHHHHH Do you think Costa Maya? What's so new about that LOL

[sandygirl]

Thank you, everyone, for keeping Stan in your prayers. It means a great deal to us. Hopefully surgery will take place as scheduled tomorrow and he can start the healing process.

Joanna - the hotel/casino that starts with a "B" is Borgata. It is only about a year old. I have never been there but it is supposed to be very nice. I don't gamble but I would love to get together with anyone who can make it. Do they really have "free" drinks?

Somebody let me know when the 2006 dates and rates come out. I haven't gotten any docs from DCL on our bogus dated cruise.

Good night.
Darlene

[Mjasp]

Thats it the Borgata.

2006 dates come out tomorrow. They are saying a new itinerary western itinerary. 2 stops at Castaway cay and Cozumel and costa maya.

Good Luck tomorrow

Joanna

[Reenieny18]

ok all you Fellow CRUISERS> we did book the special Aug 19, 2006. I relly didn't want to go to ST MARTEN, and COSTA MAYA was so nice.. WAHOOO!!! You guys twisted my arm to book the AUG 19 date instead..Bobby and Cindy,, you liked COSTA MAYA as well... LETs see how many can join us.Plenty of time to get the kids back to school too!
:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: \
Doreen

[invaderzim]

I just spoke with my TA at MouseEars Vacations who booked our 8/28 cruise. She is saying that we are still entitled to the 10%/$200 onboard credit offer and is looking into it. If so, we are going to book a 2006 cruise for either Memorial Day week or 4th of July.

Whatever happened to the "reunion" cruise -- was a date or month ever decided on?

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by invaderzim
I just spoke with my TA at MouseEars Vacations who booked our 8/28 cruise. She is saying that we are still entitled to the 10%/$200 onboard credit offer and is looking into it. If so, we are going to book a 2006 cruise for either Memorial Day week or 4th of July.

Whatever happened to the "reunion" cruise -- was a date or month ever decided on?


Wow, I didn't know that they were still offering us Aug 28th cruisers the discount and onboard credit. Let us know if your TA is able to get that for you!

I know that a lot of us are looking at the August 2006 rates and dates. Doreen has booked for August 19th, which is the new "special western" itinerary. I'm currently trying to talk my husband into booking that, too. lol

[invaderzim]

The only problem with the "new" itinerary is that -- as much as we love CC -- I'd rather have an additional port than an additional day at CC. It looks like they took away Key West and added the extra CC day. I've got my TA checking on the Eastern and Western itineraries for May and June to see if they have added any ports or changes to those.

Also, since we are also sailing for two weeks next August, I think maybe we might want to give August a rest for 2006 and try a different month.

I'll let you know what I find out.

[Reenieny18]

Come on TERRY talk him into it. We booked that because of all the praise Costa MAYA got.. COME ON, you know you want that verandah room again,,lol..

DOREEN

[invaderzim]

I agree with Doreen -- Costa Maya was the highlight of our trip. I wonder if Disney added it because of all the praise many of us gave it on our comment cards. Plus -- I read on here recently that Disney does check this board and I know there have been voluminous postings about that port.

Doreen -- would it be out of line for me to ask what price you were quoted? There's four of you, right? Just curious. If you want, PM me with the answer.

[Reenieny18]

INVADERZIM you have a PM.

[ElliotFan]

Doreen,

Devin and I will be up on deck 7 for the Aug 19th cruise. (I just changed my reservations.)


Terry,

Come on! Twist his arm if you have to. The more the merrier!


Who else is going? Is it time to start a new thread yet?

Dori


:boat:

[winnyis]

Heads Up Guys - we can still get the 10%/$200 deal.. Kelsey @ DU was able to get it for me .

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by winnyis
Heads Up Guys - we can still get the 10%/$200 deal.. Kelsey @ DU was able to get it for me .

This might be my last hope, Ginny! I spoke to John a little while ago during his lunch break and he's still saying we shouldn't book it yet. :( I didn't know we could still get the 10% AND $200 room credit. I'll have to call him back at work and see if this makes any difference to him. LOL

[SeaSpray]

OMG! John said to go ahead and book it, if it means me stopping bugging him about it! LOL I just called All Seasons so they can call Disney and find out about the discount and credit. Ginny, if they give All Seasons a hard time, do you think you could give me your last name, so they could reference your booking?? The woman at All Seasons didn't anticipate a problem, but I'm just hoping that the CM she speaks to knows about it.

[SeaSpray]

Hey Ginny:

I just sent you an email. A supervisor at DCL told Sandra at All Seasons that they need proof that you got the discount, or else they won't give us the discount. What a pain :( Please email me back after you read the email I sent to you, ok? thanks!!

[ElliotFan]

All right, Terry!

This is shaping up to be a great reunion cruise!

Dori :Pinkbounc

[Reenieny18]

We talked to DENNIS who is a supervisor at DCL this AM about the 10% off. We told them we were told 25% off,, but it didn't fly..lol. Tell them that DONNA was busy the last day of the cruise and was not opened very long.. and this was the incentive they gave us to rebook and we were told we can rebook when the dates came out...
ANd thus today is the day!!

GOOD LUCK..
see you on board
DOREEN

[SeaSpray]

Doreen:

I did tell that to Sandra from All Seasons. I don't know which supervisor she was speaking to earlier this afternoon. I just want to get this cruise booked before John comes home from work and changes his mind. LOL Sandra did put the same cabin we had last time on hold for us, so that's good. John and I both really liked that location.

:rolleyes1 Waiting...waiting...waiting.... LOL

[lynr]

Doreen:

I got you IM and I am looking into the dates. I really don't like the itinerary I was really hoping for the Eastern cruise so I am thinking about it. In the meantime DCL has still not gotten back to me about my discount and stateroom credit.

Terry:

I see that All Seasons is not really any cheaper than DCL this year I wonder what happened. This price for 2 is more than I paid for the 3 of us this year.

Lyn

[Mjasp]

Wow got home from work today and booked the August 19th cruise and WOO HOO didn't know it was going to be a reunion cruise, but here we are:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Shall we start a thread?

Joanna

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Mjasp
Wow got home from work today and booked the August 19th cruise and WOO HOO didn't know it was going to be a reunion cruise, but here we are:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Shall we start a thread?

Joanna

Now that we have an exact date, I think it's a good idea for a new thread! :)

P.S. I just called All Seasons and Sandra has gone home for the day. I still have no idea if we got the 10%/$200 or not, and since I didn't give her my credit card #, we are not officially booked yet. She'll be in tomorrow morning at 10am, so I'll call her back. Thursday is the one day of the week that I work, so I'll take their phone # with me and call her from there. Can anyone tell that I'm eager to book this??? LOL

[O'BWV]

Hello Friends!

It's all booked!! 8/19/06 Cabins 6610 and 6611. This time the kids are getting their own room!!!!! Here are my prices for those who are interested:

6610: $3440 - 10% = $3,095.56 plus $200 credit
6611 $2099.56

The price for all four of us in 6610 would have been about $5000. This way it's about $5200. $200 is way worth it to us!!


Shall I start the Reunion Cruise Thread!!!!!!!



-Mary Rose

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by O'BWV
Hello Friends!

It's all booked!! 8/19/06 Cabins 6610 and 6611. This time the kids are getting their own room!!!!! Here are my prices for those who are interested:

6610: $3440 - 10% = $3,095.56 plus $200 credit
6611 $2099.56

The price for all four of us in 6610 would have been about $5000. This way it's about $5200. $200 is way worth it to us!!


Shall I start the Reunion Cruise Thread!!!!!!!



-Mary Rose

Yes you shall

This is too funny Deja vue (sp)

Joanna

[O'BWV]

NEW THREAD STARTED!!!!


www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=653957



-Mary Rose

[lynr]

Ok I just got off the phone with DCL, I asked them why I haven't received an answer on my email from the 19th. It seems that I didn't have to email them. They thought I was calling about a discount that we were receiving because of the hurricane. When I explained to her it is the discount that is offered on every cruise she said she could help me. In the end she said a manager would be calling me regarding the discount and shipboard credit so now all I have to do is wait.

Now the big question, my friends want to go with us, does anyone know if I can book two rooms and get the discount on both?

Either way we are in. Just Bob and I this trip no Matt he will be 19 and isn't interested in the Disney Cruise anymore since he can't go to stacks.

Lyn

:teeth:

[SeaSpray]

YAY! Lyn's in too!!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc I can't believe it, this is going to be great, so many of us 8/28/04 cruisers on another cruise!!! :teeth: :sunny:

[Mjasp]

YAY LYN's IN

Come join the other thread

Joanna

[gdulaney]

Andy & I are doing the 9/3/05 Eastern....if anybody wants to do an Eastern, we'd love to see you!!

Ginny D.

[sandygirl]

Sounds like you have all been busy planning for 8/19/06. I emailed DU with a request to quote for that cruise but haven't heard back yet. I really would like to do another Eastern but like the idea of 2 days at CC and a day at Costa Maya.

UPDATE Stan's surgeon said he tolerated the surgery well. The mass was the size of a softball and a tail end of it had attached itself to the abdominal wall. We should have the pathology report on Monday. He looked good coming out of recovery. Blood pressure was low. I'm exhausted. Going to bed. Good night.

[O'BWV]

Darlene - I know you're probably in bed already, but thanks for taking a second to update us. Stan has been on my mind all day. I'm so glad he tolerated the surgery well! I'll keep praying. You and Stan & Sandy get a good rest!


-Mary Rose

[Mary Anne]

I'm so glad to see an update on Stan, I was thinking of him all day. I'm sure it was a very long stressful day for you.

I'm glad so many of you will be able to cruise again. I doubt we'll be cruisng Disney again so soon, hope you all have a fantastic trip.

[winnyis]

Darlene.. glad to hear Stan is doing well so far. We will continue to keep you all in our prayers.

Ginny

[SeaSpray]

Darlene: I am so glad to hear that Stan did well with the surgery! I hope the pathology report brings excellent news. We are still thinking about all of you. *hugs*

[Reenieny18]

Darlene, thank you for taking time to tell us about STAN> Get some rest and God Bles you all. I am glad he is doing so well. Monday will bring better news. Tell him you want to book another cruise with your goofy friends,, and this time he can enjoy it better...
LYN< come on you want to do it.. We booked two rooms and got the discount as well.but we did book on the ship. Like I said a few pages back.. we called DENNIS.. and he made sure we got he discount.

WAHOO reunion cruise. I Dint like Grand Caymen as much but really liked COZUMEL and COSTA MAYA so this is great for us. Mary Rose and Joanna high^ wahoo. Did anyone talk to Bobby and Cindy yet?

Doreen

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by SeaSpray
Darlene: I am so glad to hear that Stan did well with the surgery! I hope the pathology report brings excellent news. We are still thinking about all of you. *hugs*


Darlene...My sentiments exactly, I couldn't have said it better.

Joanna

[O'BWV]

Doreen - There is a new thread started for 8/19 that already has 50 people on it, and yes Bobby & Cindy are going. Here's the thread:

www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=653957



Mary Anne - We'll surely miss you and you're family this time around. Maybe you can join us in 2007! LOL



-Mary Rose

[ElliotFan]

Darlene,

I'm so glad that the surgery went well. Like everyone else, I was thinking about you guys all day yesterday. With all of the prayers and good vibes being sent your direction from this group Stan should have great recovery. We want him well enough to come out and play with us again.

Dori

[ElliotFan]

Have you guys been watching the news lately?

Up here in Washington, we don't have to worry about hurricanes... just volcanos. It looks like Mount St. helens is going to erupt again. The experts expect it to happen within the next week. Fortunately, it won't be nearly as devistating as the 1980 eruption, but they are expecting an ash cloud that could reach a couple thousand feet. The prediction is that the prevailing winds will take the cloud south or south-west of the mountain. I live NNW of it - thank goodness. I wouldn't want to get caught in that mess again!

For anyone interested in first-hand stories of the 1980 eruption, corner me sometime. I was in eastern Washington visiting a friend the weekend it erupted and was delayed getting home for several days (sound familiar?) It was a once in a lifetime experience - hopefully.

My friends have been teasing me since I got back from the cruise that I draw natural disaters to me like a magnet. They claim that they are going to start asking where I'm going on vacation and then they will go somewhere else. (LOL)

Dori

[SeaSpray]

Yikes, Dori!! I'm glad to hear that the ash cloud won't be heading in your direction. Keep us posted on what happens with it, ok?? :)

[lynr]

Just a follow-up to my travel insurance claim for the days after the cruise.

Access America is great, I just received a check for $632.00 for our extra days after the cruise and my expenses on the ship after 9/4. They paid for everything that I charged on my ship account after 9/4, I did not bill them for souvineers and they also paid for everything that we purchased when we got back to Disney. I submitted my bill for park tickets with the thought that they would tell me no way, but they paid everything. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO TERRY, I think you suggested this company.

Lyn

[SeaSpray]

Lyn, how did you submit the bill to the insurance company? Did you just send in the Account Summary from the ship, and they paid for everything after the 4th?? I still haven't submitted anything to them, because I dont know what to do.

And yes, it was me who mentioned Access America. I'm glad they are coming through for us :)

[Karel]

Along the same lines, I thought some one mentioned they were looking to be reimbursed for lost wages? Did this happen?

I don't think there was much after 9/4 that I wouldn't have paid for any way - hotel, food. Maybe internet usage?

I'm not sure if I had access america - who ever All Seasons uses? What other things could I put in for?

[lynr]

Terry:

I sent them a letter from the cruise line. (I am sending you a PM) , the final bill from the cruise, I sent them all of my receipts from after we left the ship I made sure I kept them, the car rental receipt for the extra days and I also sent them a copy of my boarding passes for the airline to prove when we flew home. I also asked for reimbursment for my husband's lost day of pay which they did not pay and I really didn't think they would. But I am more than happy with what they did pay.

Lyn

[Reenieny18]

I just sent in my claim for lost items... the infamous BERKIES and Marty lost a pair of perscription sunglasses on an excursion. We too had ACCESS AMERICA... Karen is going to sumbit for the lost wages and the extra charges on board... WISH US LUCK....

Doreen

[Reenieny18]

I just sent in my claim for lost items... the infamous BERKIES and Marty lost a pair of perscription sunglasses on an excursion. We too had ACCESS AMERICA... Karen is going to sumbit for the lost wages and the extra charges on board... WISH US LUCK....
Lyn, I have been waiting for a letter fr4om the cruise line stating that we were delayed... Do you have a copy that we can use as well?? Or who did you get that letter from??
Doreen

[lynr]

Doreen:

I am sending you a PM.

Lyn

[Reenieny18]

We have to make this thread at least 20 pages. some of the others hardly have 7-10 pages. What a riot they must be thinking.:jester:

Melanie,,, are you still with us? Are you and your family ok after JEANNE?? Please let us know.

Doreen

[SeaSpray]

Ok, here's my contribution in trying to make this thread 200 pages long. LOL

Lyn: I got your email, thank you!

Everyone: Thanks for "electing" me to do the weekly countdown on the new thread. I can't wait to start, today! :sunny:

Edited to add: ok, now we're at 199 pages!! :p

[Reenieny18]

I was just reading this post and I saw all the WORD To in RED?? what gives.. At first I thought it was TERRY being creative...
Hmmm.
Terry. can you tell me how to add apicture to my signature please. It took me 3 weeks to change the countdown...lol

Doreen

[SeaSpray]

Did you do a search or something, Doreen? LOL Usually if you do a search, the word you were searching for will appear in red in all of the posts. Somehow I don't think you were doing a search for the word "to", though. :p

My husband does all of my tech stuff for me, including adding the pictures to my signature. All I know is that your picture has to be hosted on the internet somewhere, then you just add that link into your signature. I'm sure that John could talk you through doing it, and if you need a web site to host your picture, we could put it up on ours. :)

[O'BWV]

Here's my contribution towards page 200!!!



-Mary Rose

[winnyis]

Ok - heres my contribution too...

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by O'BWV
Here's my contribution towards page 200!!!



-Mary Rose


I'll be a copy at also

[invaderzim]

Well, we have finally made a decision about our 2006 cruise -- and decided to bite the bullet and try something different. (Yes, that decision even shocked me). We are opting for an Alaskan cruise. I didn't think I was ready yet to leave the secure folds of DCL -- but I know that after next year's 2-week cruise and after this past one, we will be ready to do something other than the Caribbean. Plus, I just can't justify this time spending that much to do another week in the Caribbean. The rates shot up so fast and I checked out the other cruise sites and can actually get a suite with a full balcony for an 11-day cruise for less than I would pay for a Category 6 in the summer on DCL.

The only thing -- I'm so confident on DCL -- I know all the good rooms and dining and ins and outs. But I know we'll be back, even though my daughter will be 20 by then. Maybe when their new ship comes out. Of course, that will be ANOTHER bidding war!

If anyone has any suggestions about cruise lines in Alaska, let me know. I have a separate thread about this already started and am getting a lot of positive feed back about Princess, Celebrity and Holland America. Everyone is saying to stay away from RCCL and NCL.

Thanks,

Cathy

[Mjasp]

I Hear you Invaderzim...We are trying another cruise line in the summer of 2005. After being on DCL for 10 nights I was ready to try another line. Since I am trying another in 2005, I booked 8/19/06 with DCL.

[SeaSpray]

Cathy:

Have you been to www.cruisecritic.com ?? They have message boards for all of the major cruise lines, plus a board devoted to ports of call around the world. I like reading the boards for our Royal Caribbean cruises.

I definitely can understand your desire to try a different cruise line. So far, we've been alternating each year between Royal Caribbean and Disney.

I wonder why people are telling you to stay away from RCI? I've heard wonderful things about their Alaskan cruises.

Happy cruise-researching!! :) Maybe you can come back and tell us what you've found out. I'd love to do an Alaskan cruise some day!

[trinibjill]

Hi folks
Here is my contribution to the 200 pages.
If you go to big eastern dis meet I'll see you there.
Jill

[Mary Anne]

:wave2:

Just checking in and reading up. Here's to 200!

[ElliotFan]

Terry,

If you ever decide to do the Alaskan cruise, you'll have to come out a couple of days early, so I can show you around Seattle!

Dori

[ElliotFan]

Cathy,

The offer of a "Seattle tour guide" applies to you as well!

Dori :smooth:

[lynr]

Doreen:

Follow this link for instructions on how to add pictures to your signature.


http://disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=4886029#post4886029

Hope this helps.

Lyn

[MoranClan]

Im not MIA...

Just trying to get things back in order over here...

Will talk more Later..

Here is to 200 pages..

Bobby

[MoranClan]

Still waiting to get my phone call back...From Sande..

Wonder where she could be..

I booked the cruise in 2006 with DCL allready, but will change once all Seasons gets back to me..

Bobby

[lynr]

Bobby:

I just read something on this website that the people that categories 1, 2, and 3 have to wait to be booked until DCL gets through the faxed in requests for those categories. Maybe that is why you haven't heard anything because you wanted a 2 or 3 didn't you?

I was suprised to read that they let people fax in requests before the rates are released and then once they are released the other people have to wait.

Hopefully you will still get the 10% off and $200 shipboard credit. Terry said she was able to get it through All Seasons.

I chose to go with DU for this cruise and they got it for me. I personally wasn't as happy with All Seasons as I was with DU. They seem more organized at DU, every time I called All Seasons about this last cruise we took, there seemed to be some confusion on their end on how much I had paid.

Well hopefully you will hear something soon.

Lyn

[DARWIN91]

Cathy, my friend did the Radisson cruise line for Alaska and loved it. It think it is a bit $$$$ but I know they include alcohol in your room and wine I believe is included with dinner.

[invaderzim]

SeaSpray They didn't say negative things about RCCL as a whole. What I've read only concerned their Alaskan line. They apparently do not have the "inside" track like HAL and Princess and their glacier tours are not as good. Otherwise, I have read good things about them for the caribbean cruises.

Dori Thank you so much for your offer! How kind. We're not sure if we're leaving from Seattle or Vancouver, but I will keep your generous offer in mind. "Tour for Hire" LOL.

[O'BWV]

Bobby - How'ya doing Pal? Where have you been, I've been a little worried?

I used All Seas last time and was satisfied, but I decided to use Dreams this time and I am super pleased. Kelsie really went out of her way for us. Thanks Ginny & Lyn for telling me about her. I think she did the impossible for us getting disc. & shipboard credit on kids room when DCL only gave it on our room. Altogether with the DU rebates it saved us an additional $360 plus the original $340 on the original ressie. Add that to the $400 shipboard credit and I saved $1,100!!!

That's alot of booze , alot of booze! LOL!

I was so impressed with her I sent an email about her. So Bobby, if All Seas doesn't come thru, I highly recommend Kelsie @ DU.


-Mary Rose

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by O'BWV
Bobby - How'ya doing Pal? Where have you been, I've been a little worried?

I used All Seas last time and was satisfied, but I decided to use Dreams this time and I am super pleased. Kelsie really went out of her way for us. Thanks Ginny & Lyn for telling me about her. I think she did the impossible for us getting disc. & shipboard credit on kids room when DCL only gave it on our room. Altogether with the DU rebates it saved us an additional $360 plus the original $340 on the original ressie. Add that to the $400 shipboard credit and I saved $1,100!!!

That's alot of booze , alot of booze! LOL!

I was so impressed with her I sent an email about her. So Bobby, if All Seas doesn't come thru, I highly recommend Kelsie @ DU.

Mary Rose...Can you please give me her email address. I'd like toemail her for prices.

TIA
Joanna


-Mary Rose

[lynr]

Hi guys:

Is it me or are you getting negative vibes from the person on our new cruise thread for 2006? It seems to me like he is trying to start a fight. Or do you think I am reading too much into it?

Lyn

:confused:

[O'BWV]

Hi Lyn,

I agree, and I'll join you back here! Geez!


I PM'd you.


-Mary Rose

[SeaSpray]

Hi guys!! :wave2:

You know, I can understand Jeff's feelings. I know we've been mixing in talk about the new cruise with talk of the old cruise, but in time, I know that most of our posts would include EVERYONE and would have to do with the new cruise. When I replied to him in the thread, I was trying to explain our excitement, hoping he'd understand, and be tolerant. I honestly don't think anyone is saying anything to make any of the "newcomers" to feel out of the "club", as he put it. It's like anything else, or anyplace else on the internet; when you enter a situation where many of the people already know each other, at first you feel like an outsider, but the more you participate, the more you get to know them, the more they get to know you, and the fact that you weren't there from the start fades away. Believe me, I have been online for well over 10 years, I know how it is to join a chat room, a channel (anyone remember IRC?? LOL), or a message board's thread. I didn't get that vibe from any of the other new people. In fact, Dori and someone from California are planning to meet at Disneyland next summer! I think that is awesome :) Also, at this point, with the cruise being SO far away, if we weren't talking about our old cruise and plans for the new cruise, what else would we be talking about? I am sure that Jeff is a decent person, and before long we'll forget who was on the Aug 28th cruise and who wasn't, but in the meantime, I just want to step back from the new thread. Sometimes I have a quick reaction and I just didn't want to say something on the thread that I might regret later, or that might cause someone to feel badly. I'd rather step back then say something that could be mean, to someone else. I just didn't like his comment about us "taking over the thread". We're ALL allowed to post anything and everything that we want to.

Ok, this is long enough. Sorry. LOL
*HUGS TO ALL OF MY OLD FRIENDS!!!* :grouphug:

[O'BWV]

Well said Terry, well said!

Let's talk friend talk over here okay?


-Mary Rose

[lynr]

Terry and Mary Rose:

I agree completely.

Lyn:wave:

[SeaSpray]

Hey, we're at 200 pages now. :teeth:

I emailed Karen and told her to "meet" us over here on this thread, where we can TALK! I really hope Doreen will be OK :(

I have to say, I am a bit disheartened to see a few of the 2006 cruisers who are so bothered by our conversations and reference to our 2004 cruise. I don't see why. I mean, I can see WHY, but not to the point of making a big deal out of it. Oh well, whatever. I don't want to act childish, but I am dying to ask Joanna to re-title this thread to something like "August 28, 2004 LOST AT SEA cruisers - Next cruise together: August 19, 2006". I dont know, something like that. lol I mean, its really taking away a lot of the fun of us going together again, if we can't even talk about that fact over on the new cruise thread. I almost regret saying that I was taking a break last night, because after I thought about it for a while, I wish I had said "I'm sorry some of you are feeling left out, but a lot of us met for the first time on that cruise and became such good friends that we all want to cruise together again, which we are doing! Feel free to join into the conversation at any time". Why should we not talk about whatever we want to talk about? We were including the new people! I mean, did we get upset because Bobby & Cindy and Joanna all knew each other in real life and talked about that on occasion? Do we get upset when Doreen and Karen talk about family stuff? Of course not.

Oh well.. sorry, had to vent.

And by the way...I am NOT changing the wording in my signature or my countdown. If I had been replied to differently, then I probably would've, but forget it now. :mad: <--- I'm not really mad...Just annoyed. lol

[ElliotFan]

If I had known that bringing up the idea of t-shirts was going to get their knickers in a knot, then I wouldn't have offered.

What he doesn't realize is that my initial idea was to use an actual satelite photo of Hurricane Frances as a template for the t-shirt design. However, I decided that it would be excluding all the new folks (before I ever posted), which is why I stated in my original post that I was looking for a design that would work for everyone.

As far as the "Lost @ Sea Club" goes, I thought that it would be a good name for a group of folks that spend their vacations cruising (i.e. - trying to get lost at sea). I just figured that the name would have a special irony for some of us.


Dori

[SeaSpray]

Dori:

The more I thought it about, since last night, the more I know that none of us did anything "wrong", or anything to make the other people feel excluded. There is nothing wrong with us 8/28/04 cruisers being excited about so many of us cruising together again. They are free to join into the conversation at any time, and to bring up whatever subjects they choose to. I know this all seems so childish, but I am a bit annoyed with myself for not standing up for myself (and all of us, actually), last night. Oh well. :rolleyes: And by the way, I thought the idea of the t-shirts was an excellent idea. I know we had talked about it for this past cruise, but I think since none of us really knew each other at the time, the idea never went anywhere. But for our next cruise, I think a lot of us would be into it! :)

I'm finished with worrying about how other people react to what I say. Heck with them. For now, I am staying here on this thread. Like I said in my post just above, maybe we can ask Joanna to re-title this one.

[ElliotFan]

Okay...

So now the question is...

Do we still want t-shirts?

If so, do we want them to be strickly "reunion" t-shirts or do we want them to be genereic enough to include the new folks on the other thread as well?

Dori :Pinkbounc