10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[@GoofyNut]

But then again ... I may just have snagged post #3000?

[@GoofyNut]

NOW I'LL MAKE DINNER ... hehehe!

[Twinave]

Darn it! I just KNEW I should have logged on as soon as I got home from work. Oh well, Congrats on 3000 Cathy. Guess I'll try for 4000. At least Eric didn't get it. :jester:
Marianne, Did you know we were twins before or after looking at the webpage? :p Just so you know, I'm the pretty, nice, smart twin.:smooth:
Sayings for back of shirts....First Mate, Captain, Admiral?

Got DD signed up for her dive class. She will be a PADI diver by 7/18. She has been working with her grandfather on his farm, and getting paid for it. She has saved up enough for a very nice dive mask.
http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/aktion/action-smiley-062.gif

Later,
Avé

[dsncruise lover]

We hit double digits today at 5:00 EST. Just 99 more days. Hooray :cool1: Come eveybody lets do the wave to celebrate.:thewave:

[jeanniec]

Hi Laura! Glad to see you back here! The cruise is getting close now. Are you as tired of the rainstorms as we are? I'm listening to the booming thunder again right now. And to think the weathermen were complaining about a drought just a few weeks ago -- we'll be trading our cars for a boat if this keeps up. Our DIS group is planning a couple of Antigua excursions but I can't remember the name of our website right now. Maybe somebody else can provide it, or I'll post it when my brain starts working again.

[Twinave]

Doing the Double Digit Wave!:thewave: :thewave:

[Twinave]

Just got back from the store, bought Disney's Miracle! Been wanting to see this forever. (Even saw the "real game" )
Later, Avé

[usetheforceluke]

"I'm Back"/"I'll Be Back"

How about "Rookie"?

Aren't there some movie characters that are attached to these two phrases?

The Terminator said "I'll be back".

I can't remember who said "I'm back"...

Jim.

[Hygiene99]

Hi All the Fence is up and the Puppies are free to roam...

I put up 24 , 8 foot sections of fence it is only 3 ft. high and every other picket the little one can squeeze in between the pickets not for long .... a few finishing touches tomorrow and

i will be satisfied We have to Go eat the left over Deserts From the Mini Dis meet At Kim and Bettes the other night

We had Lobsters steak and Chicken... with MAry Jo Sarah and Sam.. Good time was had By all...

God News on the Job Front We Just Got A WESTIN Hotel to Build
14 story Building..... and Site Work Should Be Busy For a Bit...

ONE Happy Camper... u never know could Pis s of Some Super and Get Fired Tomorrow.... the Company I work for Bids on Union work and NON UNION work .... But always Pays me THe Rate.. So I Dont Care.... I Work.... This is a Non Union Job...

Im tired 3 nights of Fence building....

Night all..

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by dsncruise lover
We hit double digits today at 5:00 EST. Just 99 more days. Hooray :cool1: Come eveybody lets do the wave to celebrate.:thewave:

Woo Hoo :thewave::thewave:


I like cruisetoberfest Rookie.....although the DH informed me this morning that he will be wearing his Purdue Football shirt since it will be a football Saturday when we leave.

[1971visitor]

Hi, everyone!

How about making the back of the shirts like a concert tour shirt, with the dates of the previous cruises? Maybe with the heading Cruisetoberfest Tour?

Of course, we may not have been on the same cruises that this whole group has, but we have been the past 2 Octobers and this is our 3rd......

That may be too complicated. :confused:


Enjoying lurking!
Jamie

[jeanneg]

Originally posted by Twinave
Doing the Double Digit Wave!:thewave: :thewave:

Don't know how to do smilies on my own so I'm quoting Ave's!!

I'm not sure bit I think the original line was "they're back" and it referred to the Gremlins(?)

[ciadriamom]

This "newbie" votes for either freshman, sophmore, etc,. or the first mate,, capt, admiral!!

Joining dd's double digit wave

:thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

[Zapp1213]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Twinave
[B]Marianne, Did you know we were twins before or after looking at the webpage? :p Just so you know, I'm the pretty, nice, smart twin.:smooth:


Actually, "TWINave" and "RellingTWIN" I think is what gave it away.

Marianne

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by usetheforceluke
How about "Rookie"?

Aren't there some movie characters that are attached to these two phrases?

The Terminator said "I'll be back".

I can't remember who said "I'm back"...

Jim.

Actually, "I'm back" is used a lot in the movies. Randy Quaid said it in Independence Day. The little girl said "They're back" in Poltergeist. I know there are a few more, but I can't think of them right now.

The only thing I don't like about "I'll be back" is, don't the veterans plan to be back again, too?

Marianne

[dsncruise lover]

I was recently reading a newsletter I got from "Passporter" and I came across a paragragh on the Antigua excursions. Here is the link to the page:

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/disneycruiseline/funonshore/excursiongroupingindex?id=AntiguaExcGrping

The page has all or most of the excursions Disney is offering.

[dsncruise lover]

I am glad everyone joined in on the double digit wave. :thewave:

[Viking]

Originally posted by Zapp1213
Actually, "I'm back" is used a lot in the movies. Dennis Quaid said it in Independence Day. The little girl said "They're back" in Poltergeist. I know there are a few more, but I can't think of them right now.

The only thing I don't like about "I'll be back" is, don't the veterans plan to be back again, too?

Marianne

Sorry about having to correct you, but the Quaid in ID4 wasn't Dennis, it was Randy :teeth:

[fridayfun]

I'd like to join your wave!:thewave:

As long as the word virgin is not on the shirt, I'll go with anything!:cloud9: Off to the gym - sometimes I think being a couch potato was more fun or at least more relaxing!

[bettemom]

Hi guys Kim here...

Just checking in, my computer is out having its yearly " checkup" so i can only get on line at work, I will get the computer back today...

We had a great time with Peter & Jenn and Mary Jo and family Tuesday. Thanks for bringing all the good food... We fixed salads, drinks, rolls & desserts. I did keep the desserts somewhat on the healthier side, homemade fresh peach cobbler, green apple crisp, fresh roasted apricots and fresh plum tart. Would you believe we have no desserts left!!!

We will spend tomorrow with Mary Jo and family and then they go home. July 4th weekend we will have Fiona & Jim and Renee, Lenny and Haley visiting, lots of fun!!!!

Best get back to work for a minute or two.

Bye, Kim

[@GoofyNut]

Well at least I've activated a lot of brain cells in thinking about the backs of the shirts. Hmnnnn making them look like "tour" shirts?? I'm sure whatever we do we're bound to have fellow shipmates asking us ?'s on what's up with the shirts.

OK ... Time for a Friday Dance ... http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/rainbowdance.gifhttp://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/happydance.gifhttp://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/rainbowdance.gif

Can you tell it's been one of those weeks!

OK OK OK ... work is screaming for me to come back to reality ......

[twhipple]

My DH thinks we should just be one happy group and no one should have the appearance of being in charge of the rest of us. Like that would work.

He suggested newbies: Cruisetoberfest XL, 2 year veterans: Cruisetoberfest XXL, and 3 year veterans: Cruisetoberfest XXXL.

Like they do on the athletic apparel for universities. Or drop the Cruisetoberfest because I'm sure it'll be on the front.

[ARLO1]

Not too thrilled about the 'cruisetoberfest' being dropped if all that is remaining is 'xxl' or 'xxxl'.

arlene

[@GoofyNut]

My idea about the backs of the shirts:

1. Cruisetoberfest III will be on the front of the shirts only.
2. A clipart of a startled Mickey will be used with some wording.

If I have time this weekend (cross your fingers) ... I'll try and make up a bunch of the suggestions so you can see what I'm headed for.

Just got another idea that may make veterans and newbies alike happy ... Appropriate Clip-Art with

A ... Caution ... Ready to Party!
B ... Beware ... We finally made it!

KEEP THOSE IDEAS COMING ......

[@GoofyNut]

There was a burglar who broke into a home and started to gather the items he wanted to take. All of a sudden he heard, "Jesus is watching you!" He didn't see anything in the dark house, so he went on with what he was doing.

He heard, "Jesus is watching you!" again and then he really wondered who was saying that. He turned on the flashlight, scanned the room, and finally saw a parrot.

"Did you say that?" asked the burgler.

"Yes," replied the parrot.

"By the way, what's your name?" the burgler inquired.

"Moses," answered the parrot.

"That's a strange name for a parrot. Who named you that?"

"The same people who named their rotweiller Jesus!"
http://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons3/chatdog.gif

[jeanneg]

"Caution....Ready To Party" - - Yep, I like that one alot....isn't that what we're all about?

It WAS Poltergeist.....at least I was on the right track with gremlins.......both are nasty little creatures.

[cdnmickeylover]

Like the Friday dance Cathy. It has been one long week with 3 more days next week and then a little bit of a breather in New Hampshire.

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Another 30 days and we can book excursions (and pay the final deposits -- except for Eric!)

Back to work for a bit.

Fiona

[RellingTwin]

My 2 cents...all the shirts should be the same. We are ALL on Cruisetoberfest3, and the previous cruisers already know who they sailed with before, SO...if I see someone I don't recognize, wearing a C3 shirt...I'll introduce myself!

I still like the "Making Magical Memories" slogan from the Logo.
That said, anything the designer comes up with is fine. I will wear it proudly!:teeth:

Hear is my wave!
:thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

[Viking]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
My 2 cents...all the shirts should be the same. We are ALL on Cruisetoberfest3, and the previous cruisers already know who they sailed with before, SO...if I see someone I don't recognize, wearing a C3 shirt...I'll introduce myself!

I still like the "Making Magical Memories" slogan from the Logo.
That said, anything the designer comes up with is fine. I will wear it proudly!:teeth:

Hear is my wave!
:thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

Mary, I second 'Same shirts for everyone'!!

BTW, I read that cheeky remark of yours about being happy that I didn't get #3000. I hope you realise that you made George, George W. & Regina very happy with that as THEY will get YOUR gift now :teeth:

[Viking]

Just kidding, Sis :jester:

[@GoofyNut]

Hint ... Front side has "Cruisetoberfest III" in top part of circle and under clipart is "Making Magical Memories"!


The more I think about it ... "Caution" (clip art) " Ready to Party" for the backs is growing on me. Maybe in a big yellow circle like the road signs.

Eric ... did you get my e-mail OK? Not to release yet cause I'm working on the lime green color.

:earseek: Oh No ... I just caught myself daydreaming of the TopSider - Welcome Aboard Buffet ... dang it, I could almost taste those shrimp! http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage15/16.gifhttp://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons1/eat.gif

[piglet33]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
My 2 cents...all the shirts should be the same. We are ALL on Cruisetoberfest3, and the previous cruisers already know who they sailed with before, SO...if I see someone I don't recognize, wearing a C3 shirt...I'll introduce myself!

I still like the "Making Magical Memories" slogan from the Logo.
That said, anything the designer comes up with is fine. I will wear it proudly!:teeth:

Hear is my wave!
:thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

I agree with Mary and Eric with having all the shirts the same.

Here's my wave - :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

Reneé

[twhipple]

Caution Ready to Party is cute, but agree that all should have it. That's what I didn't like about some of the suggestions for the backs. I have cruised DCL three times, but this will be my first Cruisetoberfest. I certainly don't consider myself a newbie :teeth:

[cdnmickeylover]

Caution ready to party I think would be cute.

Just put a disaster forward to next week here at work. We averted the disaster today but have a feeling the other half is going to explode next week. The joys of my job. :p

Back to work but it is Friday. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Fiona

[Viking]

Originally posted by twhipple
I have cruised DCL three times, but this will be my first Cruisetoberfest. I certainly don't consider myself a newbie :teeth:


Your first three cruises will fade in your memory after having met all your new friends and enjoyed the cruise of your life pirate:

[Viking]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
Hint ... Front side has "Cruisetoberfest III" in top part of circle and under clipart is "Making Magical Memories"!


The more I think about it ... "Caution" (clip art) " Ready to Party" for the backs is growing on me. Maybe in a big yellow circle like the road signs.

Eric ... did you get my e-mail OK? Not to release yet cause I'm working on the lime green color.

:earseek: Oh No ... I just caught myself daydreaming of the TopSider - Welcome Aboard Buffet ... dang it, I could almost taste those shrimp! http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage15/16.gifhttp://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons1/eat.gif

Cathy,
I replied to your mail about three hours ago.

Caution, Ready to party
Or
Achtung, Ready to party (To give it a German touch)
sound great.

[Viking]

The Greeks just knocked the French out of the European Championship Tournament :eek:
The French are the European Champions - or better; They were :teeth:
The Greeks were considered the absolute underdogs and now have reached the semi-finals.

For those who don't know what the heck I'm talking about: Right now the European Championship is taking place in Portugal.

You won't hear much from us this weekend: We're driving to Bavaria tomorrow. First we will do some shopping in the romantic town of Aschaffenburg and then we head over to a coworker of mine to party. This will kind of a scenic ride with the top down through the forests and hills of Northern Bavaria. The forecast promised blue skies and temps in the low 70ies. We've had temps in the 50ies and 60ies in the last two weeks, a lot of storms and rain and even a couple of tornadoes.
Here comes trivia:
If Germany were the 51st American state, it would be 10th in the American Tornado Ranking. The source for that is The National Geographic, German Edition (To which I'm a subscriber of the first hour).

[jeanneg]

Originally posted by Viking
[
Caution, Ready to party
Or
Achtung, Ready to party (To give it a German touch)
sound great. [/B]

Or alternatively, "Ready To Party?......Jawohl!"

[bettemom]

Hi Fiona and Renee'

Just sent you guys a PM for July 4th weekend.

Bye, Kim

[two-foxes]

Originally posted by Viking

Caution, Ready to party
Or
Achtung, Ready to party (To give it a German touch)
sound great.

Okay, just catching up with all of these...I am for anything, and these are good!

Our computer dramas at home are offically over! I was going to get in trouble being on the internet at work all the time! Between me and a coworker, who is headed to WDW a week before us, the Dis and allears.net was a constant. Lets hope the Sheriff never sees it;)

Speaking of sheriff, a few of you mentioned trading patches....send me a PM if you still want to so I know how many to get....

[RellingTwin]

Eric...I said no such thing! It was my evil twin!:earseek:

[Twinave]

Poor Eric... still getting your twin sisters confused. Don't worry, you're not alone. :)

T-shirts: Love most of the ideas so far. Am game for almost anything. Like the "Party" idea.
How about:
Party With The Best!
Cruisetoberfest!
DisBoard Guests!
2004

Cathy, Once again thanks for all your hard work. If I win the lotterythis weekend, I'll pay for EVERYONE'S t-shirts.



:teeth:

Later,:wave:
Avé

[piglet33]

Originally posted by bettemom
Hi Fiona and Renee'

Just sent you guys a PM for July 4th weekend.

Bye, Kim

Hi Kim,

I just replied to your PM.

Talk to you later.

Reneé

[Laurarn]

Eric(Viking),
If you're going through northern Bavaria, ride through Bamberg for me:) What a beautiful town! We lived there from '89-'92. Looking forward to meeting you on the cruise!
Laura

[Laurarn]

Twinave:
Love your t-shirt idea! I like how it points out that we're Disboard guests.
Laura

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Or alternatively, "Ready To Party?......Jawohl!"

::yes::

[Viking]

Originally posted by two-foxes
Speaking of sheriff, a few of you mentioned trading patches....send me a PM if you still want to so I know how many to get....

Jill,
just yesterday we met our two police friends at the gym and talked to them about the patches. They'll get some for you and the other law enforcers in our group.
I don't see them as regularily anymore, because one of them has changed from beating the streets to the burglary squad working different times now. And the other guy is training to become part of a SWAT-team. But as it's still eleven weeks to go, I'm sure that I will get enough patches-and perhaps some other items too.

[Viking]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
Eric...I said no such thing! It was my evil twin!:earseek:

OOPS :eek:
OK, so i'ts you getting Ave's gift :teeth:

BTW,
am I right that George is into car-racing?

[Viking]

Originally posted by Laurarn
Eric(Viking),
If you're going through northern Bavaria, ride through Bamberg for me:) What a beautiful town! We lived there from '89-'92. Looking forward to meeting you on the cruise!
Laura

Laura,
we're going not that far today, this is where we're going:
CLICK HERE for English info about romantic Aschaffenburg. (http://www.aschaffenburg.de/wEnglish/start.php)

This should also be a point-of-interest for 2006, Mary!!

[cdnmickeylover]

Kim replied to your PM but still have to show it to Jim.

Like the idea about something about the disboards on the back of the tshirts (in lime green of course).

Up early today as hoping to get to our local Zellers store as the 1st 100 customers get a free $10 gift card.

Going to the zoo this afternoon for a Toronto dismeet. Haven't been there in years so should be good.

Can't wait for this cruise.

Fiona

[papa]

How about "Don't Worry, Be Happy" for the back of the shirts? Mike

[jeanniec]

Kim -- Sent you a PM.

[papa]

Here is a link to the Logo for the front. Click on the link :LOGO (http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=4609009&uid=564059) This has been posted with Cathy's permission. Tell us what you think so far. She is still working on the back design. Mike

[bettemom]

Originally posted by papa
Here is a link to the Logo for the front. Click on the link :LOGO (http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=4609009&uid=564059) This has been posted with Cathy's permission. Tell us what you think so far. She is still working on the back design. Mike


GREAT GREAT GREAT !!

Bye, Kim

[RellingTwin]

AWESOME! The RellingTwin family gives it 4 thumbs up....way UP!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Thank you so much to all who have worked so hard on this years logo! I have to say it is my favorite one (so far).


I was wondering if anyone will be buying any of the "DIS" items from the DIS store?

Papa, I like" Don't Worry, be Happy"! I also like "No Worries Mon"!

[Twinave]

Logo: What can I say?WOW!!!!!

Love the colors! Great job Cathy! And everyone who has worked on this for us.

Laura, Thanks for the compliment.:o

Well, Everyone in my house went to work today. I pulled a 7-3 shift at my "second" job, DH went in for some overtime, and DD and DS went to work on grandpa's farm. DS earned $1.00 which is now burning a hole in his pocket. ;) DD earned $85.00 in the past 4 days. Enough for her new dive mask and then some.
But we are ALL off tomorrow. Can't deside whether to veg out at home or take the boat out for a little early morning fishing. :cool:

Hope everyone has a Great Weekend!

Later,
Avé

[bettemom]

LOVE IT !!!!

Bette

[dsncruise lover]

It's PERFECT! I will be very proud to wear it. Great job:cheer2: :earboy2:

[Viking]

We love the logo!! Good job::yes::

[Hygiene99]

Cant seem to View the LOGO is there something wrong with the site??? 8pm..

Peter

[dsncruise lover]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Cant seem to View the LOGO is there something wrong with the site??? 8pm..

Peter

I don't think so. Try again. Try this:
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=4609009&uid=564059

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by piglet33

Here's my wave - :thewave: :thewave: :thewave: :thewave:

Reneé

:thewave: :jumping1: :thewave: :jumping1:

:jumping1: :thewave: :jumping1: :thewave:


Here are mine!!!!
Marianne

[jeanneg]

I love the logo, Kathy.....great job! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into it.

[piglet33]

We love the logo too. Can't wait to see what the back looks like!

Thank you to all involved for all the hard work in making this great design.

Reneé

[usetheforceluke]

I've tried to access the picturetrail site a couple of times, and the site is insisting that it needs to modify my browser settings. I'm not sure exactly what it is trying to do, but that's a no-no in my book.

After accessing the picturetrail site, I lose lost the ability to display any graphics, and the only way to get them back is to re-boot my computer... another no-no in my book.

Anybody else having problems?

Anybody else know where else we can see the logo?

Jim.

[BigRed1]

I've been lurking long enough, since late February or early March. My wife, Mary Margaret (M&M64) and I (Allen) are part of the 23 or so friends and family from the Lebanon area that will be joining Cruisetoberfest III. We are newbies to DCL, but not to cruising. We have been on 2 cruises, Alaska and Hawaii, with large groups but I believe this is the biggest....the more, the merrier. We are excited and ready to go! It's going to be a great trip! :teeth:

:bounce:

Now, why I decided to finally chime in....
The logo is great. Why not put it on both sides of the shirt??

Allen

[fridayfun]

usetheforceluke - I tried accessing the site from my work computer and could not get the pictures either. I believe it was because the security levels were too high and/or just did not like the graphics. Came home and used my own PC (with all pop ups and anti-viruses loaded) and it works fine. I'm probably no help, but that's my story!

everyone involved in logo - :jumping1: :jumping1:

[Viking]

Originally posted by BigRed1
I've been lurking long enough, since late February or early March. My wife, Mary Margaret (M&M64) and I (Allen) are part of the 23 or so friends and family from the Lebanon area that will be joining Cruisetoberfest III. We are newbies to DCL, but not to cruising. We have been on 2 cruises, Alaska and Hawaii, with large groups but I believe this is the biggest....the more, the merrier. We are excited and ready to go! It's going to be a great trip! :teeth:

:bounce:

Now, why I decided to finally chime in....
The logo is great. Why not put it on both sides of the shirt??

Allen

Hi Allen,
good to see you coming out of lurker-mode;) What about the rest of your group submitting their info for the List?

Wait til you see Cathy's design for the back, it is sooooo cute, that you won't repeat your question::yes::

[usetheforceluke]

I believe it was because the security levels were too high

Our main computer had the browser hijacked to something called MS-Search (a subsidiary of CoolWebSearch) this morning... always nice to see early in the day. Had to run the Ad removal programs again even though I ran them yesterday, which is tedious.

My computer is routed through the main computer for Internet access and has much higher security settings so it didn't get this garbage, but it's recognizing 'something' isn't right.

I've just tried using a third party site to access the logo but the third party site is saying that the logo site is blocked.

We may have to wait for a bit.

Jim.

[Hygiene99]

My I still cant access the site must be virus soft ware someone pleae email them to Me as i like the settings i have...

USETHEFORCELUKE U are not alone....

We use Nortons Professional for business as our choice of anti virus.... and it keeps us safe after going threw 3 VIRUSES LAST YEAR and having to Write the computer to Zero's witch takes 5 hours and then having to re install windows xp and then all other programs and then update them all... I will leave it the way it is... 3 times I had to do that Stinks....


See ya ....

[piglet33]

USETHEFORCELUKE - that happened to me too. I had to go to Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, and remove it from there too. I then ran all the ad removal software that I have and that finally got it removed. It took a while, but it's finally gone. There is also something called MY SEARCH that does this too.

I just hate these programs that attach themselves to my PC.

Good luck.

Reneé

[two-foxes]

So, I fibbed. Our computer problems got worse yesterday....my dad (who does comp support for a living) had to come up to look at it. I heard words come out of his mouth that I thought he was uncapable of ever speaking! Ultimately, he said "This is the worst I have ever seen!" I still don't know what is wrong with it, other that Trojan was involved and my dad swore A LOT!!!! At least we didn't lose everything, which is what he thought happend when he went to download microsoft updates, then it went in a restart loop forever.

Whatever safety stuff he installed on the computer doesn't let me view ANYTHING now....the bronze sponser logo, for instance, no longer comes up by my name, so I had no luck viewing the logo until I came to work today to use the internet here. So, love the logo, hate computers!

[Viking]

Originally posted by usetheforceluke
Our main computer had the browser hijacked to something called MS-Search (a subsidiary of CoolWebSearch) this morning... always nice to see early in the day. Had to run the Ad removal programs again even though I ran them yesterday, which is tedious.

My computer is routed through the main computer for Internet access and has much higher security settings so it didn't get this garbage, but it's recognizing 'something' isn't right.

I've just tried using a third party site to access the logo but the third party site is saying that the logo site is blocked.

We may have to wait for a bit.

Jim.

Jim,
I sent the logo as a JPEG to Fiona's account.

[Viking]

Renee & Peter,
I just sent you the logo.

[Twinave]

Welcome Allen and Mary Margaret! Glad to see you come out of hiding. We are now poised to take over The Magic!:earseek:

Later, Avé

[@GoofyNut]

FYI The Font LOGO will be what's used on the name tags too, OK?
Opsy ... that is if you guys still want me to make the tags?

Still working on the back logo ... I have it down to two ideas and I want to release them both at the same time for review.

I believe we have decided to use the white shirts as they are the easiest to get in a variety of styles and sizes for everyone. Regular t-shirts, v-necks, sleeveless, etc, etc, etc.

Love living in the country ... just had my favorite doe (deer) come over to me for her hand fed bread. She had her two tiny babies with her (fawns) and I'm feeding her burger buns and she's feeding them milk. Moma is so gentle, she comes right to me and eats right out of my hand and even lets me rub her neck. Hardest part is making her NOT eat my plants!

Gotta run, just got some more flowers to plant in my front bed and want to get them in while it's still cool. They call this summer, the weather is in the high 60's and it's the end of June!

[RellingTwin]

Welcome to Allan and Mary Margaret, hope to see your info on "The List" soon!Any nurses or police in your group?

Jill and Tim..sorry to hear of your computer problems. I hate that darn Add-Ware stuff. It is SO hard to get rid of and slows down my computer SOOO much!

Cathy, YES we want the name tags!!!!!!They are my only hope of getting people name right!

Eric, yes, George is a race fan. Mostly NASCAR, but any motor sport will do!

[piglet33]

I was going to use the front logo for the second magnet. Is that ok?

I already made the lime green Mickey head ones so all I have left are these.

BTW - I will be mailing both magnets to everyone on Eric's list. I decided that it would be too much to try to carry all those magnets with me on the plane. I already have most of everyone's addresses but still need some more.

Can the following people please PM me your addresses, if you don't mind?

Laurarn
DisneyCruiseCrazy89
Fortierv
Tbserena
Izza
M&M64
disneybride96
Michelemouse
Suecot2000
ARL01

and now BigRed1

Thank You!

Reneé

[papa]

Here is a good windows program that will remove adware. It is free, but you need to run it several times a week if you are a heavy internet user to get rid of the adware. Here is the link: Adware (http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html?part=69274&subj=dlpage&tag=button) Mike


PS free is always good

[papa]

One good thing about having a macintosh by apple is that there are not a lot of viruses or spyware written for them. Mike

[cdnmickeylover]

Thanks for sending the logo Eric. I'll go look at it but I'm sure it will be great.

Thanks Renee for doing the magnets.

Jill -- I feel for you in computers. Jim understands them but I have to admit that I don't understand a lot about them.

Saw the Jays lose today to the Expos which is probably the last time that 2 Canadian baseball teams will play against each other for a long, long time. It's really too bad because I grew up watching the Expos before the Jays came along.

Yesterday though we went to the Toronto Zoo -- hadn't been there in years so it was great to go and see some of the changes.

Election here tomorrow for which I'm thankful because then finally it will be over -- maybe, as the prediction is for a minority government which probably means that we'll have another election in a year or so. Yuck.

Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Fiona

[usetheforceluke]

We both just saw the emailed logo. Nice. :)

Fiona says it is 'cute'. I don't do 'cute' so it's 'nice'.

Mike: Ad-aware is one of the pieces of software that I use to keep things clean and tidy. I'm running it a lot more than I want to lately unfortunately. As for Apples/Macs, you're correct. But then if Windows wasn't such a piece of dung, then the unemployed Windows hackers would concentrate on Macs.

Jim.

[papa]

I know what you mean Jim I have two windows desktops and I have to use adware and nortons on both trying to keep them clean. Mike

[Viking]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
Welcome to Allan and Mary Margaret, hope to see your info on "The List" soon!Any nurses or police in your group?

Jill and Tim..sorry to hear of your computer problems. I hate that darn Add-Ware stuff. It is SO hard to get rid of and slows down my computer SOOO much!

Cathy, YES we want the name tags!!!!!!They are my only hope of getting people name right!

Eric, yes, George is a race fan. Mostly NASCAR, but any motor sport will do!

Mary,
just look at M&M64 for Margaret & Allen's info. They've been on the List for quite a time now.

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by RellingTwin


Eric, yes, George is a race fan. Mostly NASCAR, but any motor sport will do!

Hey, George! I'm a fan, too! Do you have a favorite driver? I have a few drivers that I like, but I definitely know who I can't stand.

Ryan Newman is coming to Crystal Lake next Thursday (the 8th), because the race is in Chicagoland--there are a bunch of driver appearances in the area.

I didn't get to see the race yesterday. Do you know who won? Jeff Gordon tends to rule the California road course.

Marianne

[Zapp1213]

Just looking through the list of excursions that DCL.com lists. Looks like we're going swimming with dolphins in Antigua. Heidi is so excited, she hyper-ventilates every time she thinks about it. I think we'd have a dolphin for a pet if it were up to her.

However, Dad is a bit of a wimp (whimp?). He says he's not going. So I'm trying to talk him into taking David on the "stingray" excursion--David is a bigger fan of stingrays than dolphins.

Now for St. Thomas. We want to go to St. John this time, but not sure how we want to get there (by excursion or just hopping the "ferry").

Can't believe we're almost within 3 months of the cruise!

Marianne

[ARLO1]

Renee:

I PM'd you my address..

I also can't open the logo from work. The security block keeps me from seeing the logo. Can someone Email it to me...

Ok - I'm notorious for having wierd dreams at night and last night I had a wierd dream about the disneyeers..

I dreamed that we had all rented a bus and were traveling all around NY(possibly the whole country) meeting all our fellow cruisers and whoever wanted to jump on or get off the bus could.
Everybody was having a great time and was extremely happy. This is definetely a good sign of whats to come....

As I said I really do have wierd dreams .

Gotta go.

Arlene

[bettemom]

Arlene...

Love your dream !!! Lets work on that...LOL...:rotfl:

Bette

[@GoofyNut]

Arlene ... I'm not sure you get this on your TV channels BUT by any chance were you watching that nutty guy that does the Six Flags ad just before you went to sleep. Hmn, he is on a bus and everyone seems to be having fun.

Would it not be too cool to actually be on a bus full of DIS'ers traveling the countyside in search of each other ... so which one of us going to win the lottery to make that happen?

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
Arlene ... I'm not sure you get this on your TV channels BUT by any chance were you watching that nutty guy that does the Six Flags ad just before you went to sleep. Hmn, he is on a bus and everyone seems to be having fun.



Arlene--I thought of the same commercial when I read your post. The song that the guy dances to is called "Vengabus".

Will this bus take us all to the ship so I can cancel my airline ressies?

:laughing:

[@GoofyNut]

Renee ... feel free to use whatever of the "front LOGO" you want to. If anyone asks, I had had drawn the Mickey.

PS ... I forgot to tell you guys that the writing/font I used for the front LOGO is a Walt Disney one that I got off the internet. It just took me a lot of trial and error to get it downloaded to my font choices.

Arlene ... forgot to ask what day and time is the "bus" coming for Art & I and do we need to bring our luggage with us, so we can go right to the port! Hehehe.

[papa]

HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE BACK LOGO DESIGNS:#1 (http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL22/564059/4609009/58210988.jpg )

[papa]

Logo #2#2 (http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL22/564059/4609009/58210947.jpg )

[ARLO1]

the logo is great. I even like it as a front logo..

Arlene

[papa]

LOGO #3 http://pic3.picturetrail.com/VOL22/564059/4609009/58210974.jpg

[jeanneg]

They're all great....but I must admit I'm partial to #1! It'd be even more fantastic if you could add a small reference about the DIS.

[piglet33]

Wow, all the back logos look great. Since I have to choose, I pick #1 - Caution Ready to Party.

Reneé

[susan&will vandyke]

My brother-in-law is trying to decide if he wants to cruise with us or not on this trip. He is 23, divorced and has a 2-year old son. He wondered if there might be anyone for him to hang out with since the rest of the family is all couples?

Thanks!

[fridayfun]

:love1:
Love them all! DH even says he will wear a Cruisetoberfest shirt (even he is getting into the swing of things on the boards!) He is partial to #2. I don't care, can we just get on the ship already!

He is reading the DCL travel book everyday w/ breakfast, watched the DVD for the umpteenth time, and I had to order new WDW info to give him something to watch! Plus all the re-runs on the Travel Channel.

:hyper: :earseek: Hurry countdown clock, Hurry!

[two-foxes]

#2! #2! Love it!!!!!!!!

[@GoofyNut]

:wave: Must admit #2 is my favorite too cause it's my hero - Goofy. Then because he's hauling all the "stuff" that us tourists usually have and lastly because you hear that phrase more than once when you are on the ship! Once I saw that clip-art I just had to make it into something ... and he's legal cause it's from a Disney Print program that I bought and paid for ... as long as we don't exchange any monies, he's ok.

Maybe for the back each family can use whatever one they want as long as the fronts are all the same???

For the cruisers that have not done this before ... it is so much fun to enter the terminal and be able to look for the shirt ... then VOILA a new friend or two or maybe 30!

Maybe just a word of caution ... us past cruisers usually carry on like long lost relatives with the hugging and kissing. A word to the wise ... the teenages usually run and hide. You know, "They're not with me!"

[Viking]

Number 2 ::yes:: ::yes::

Congrats on post #3100, Cathy :Pinkbounc

susan&will vandyke,
if I remember it correctly we even have a single mom on our List ;)

[jeanniec]

Love the designs -- front and back. I would choose #1 as my favorite for the back, but they are all good!

[papa]

I'm with Cathy everyone put the same one on the front and whichever you like for the back. This is going to be one great cruise again. Mike

[cdnmickeylover]

I like them all but I agree that if everyone has the front then we can pick our favourites for the back.

Just want to echo Cathy -- it's great to wear the tshirts at the terminal -- even the CM's will recognize it. When we checked in we knew that Eric and Anja were already there as the CM said that he'd already seen the logo. The CM was amazed when we knew that the passports were from Germany right away!

The tshirts were helpful in picking out people in line because we had not met everyone prior to going to the terminal.

Also for the newbies please don't hesitate to come up to anyone wearing the tshirt. Everyone is really friendly. Can't wait for the cruise to come around again.

Back to work for a bit -- 4 messages are blinking on my voicemail and although I'd like to leave and ignore them this might not be a good thing. Darn that.

Fiona

[cdnmickeylover]

Mike -- Cute picture of Katie!! Fiona

[papa]

Thanks Fiona. The US soccer team plays the Canadian team here saturday. Mike

[Twinave]

OMG I LOVE all three. How can I choose just one? Maybe I'll buy myself 3 white t-shirts, and put the front logo on all three, and the a back logo on each. Then I can choose my back logo depending on what I plan on doing that day. This will also cut down on my new clothes list. Just stock up on white t-shirts. LOL

susan &will, I can't speak for the rest of the gang, but DH and I did not really spend a lot of time with each other. He was often off with the "boys, and I was often off with the "girls". We've been married 15 years. This is not like a honeymoon cruise where everyone is clinging to their new spouse. I think he will get out of it what he puts in. Just MHO.:)

Cathy, Great Job! We LOVE You!\

Avé

[BigRed1]

Originally posted by Viking
Wait til you see Cathy's design for the back, it is sooooo cute, that you won't repeat your question::yes::

Viking, you were right. I am #2!
Sent you e-mail @yahoo

@GoofyNut, how did you know what I looked like going to the beach?? :p

[Hygiene99]

We like 2 also that Yuo Eric...

[ciadriamom]

Here's another vote for number 2!!!

susan and will -- I'm a single mom with a six and 13 year old, i'll volunteer to hang out with your bil - although I've heard great things about eating alone at Palo, I really didn't want to do it alone.

With the ages of my dds and our prior DCL experience, I am not counting on my dds keeping me much company. Would be nice to have someone to pal around with!

That's not to say, I'll be alienating any of my new found friends!! I plan on being an equal opportunity "third wheel" :hyper: :Pinkbounc :wave2:

[two-foxes]

I am happily off work for the WEEK:Pinkbounc :bounce: Don't have to go back until Tues 7/6, so I am sitting back with my margarita now!

Tim and I will celebrate our 2nd anniversary tomorrow, so we are headed to the mountains for a couple of nights of camping with Orion the dog-faced-boy (our dog!).....we wanted to do a romantic stay in a bed and breakfast (with out the dog, of course!) but that stinking final payment is coming up!

Then Tim's brother (who I don't play well with:rolleyes: ) is coming for a visit, so I will again hit the camping trails with my parents (although you can't call what they do camping....it involves showers, ovens, DVD players and air conditioning!) So you all have a great week, a very safe 4th, and talk to you when I get back! (I have a feeling I will make time for some internet between camping trips, though!)

[RellingTwin]

Another vote for #2! Love them all, but #2 is my favorite!

Happy Anniversary Jill and Tim. Have a great vacation!

Susan and Will....I have to agree with my twin on this one. My DH and I did lots of things together, but also went our own way too. DH favorite thing to do was to walk the decks at night after the kids and I went to bed. He would chat with anyone he ran into. He also did some hanging around the pool with the kids while I did the galley tour, or shopping ect. This is where our walkie-talkies came in handy.

I took today off and spent the day at the beach with the kids. We had a ball. We love going to the beach, but going on the weekends is so difficult. There is so little parking, unless you go EARLY in the morning.

[Viking]

Hi Folks,
it's time for another update, which I will do tomorrow. If you have any requests for changes/additions please send them until tonight.

Happy Anniversary, Jill & Tim :wave:
Ours is coming up, too. We have a special one this year: We married Friday 13th of August 1993, and this year 08/13 is a Friday again.

[Viking]

Originally posted by BigRed1
Viking, you were right. I am #2!
Sent you e-mail @yahoo

@GoofyNut, how did you know what I looked like going to the beach?? :p

Got your mail, will do update tomorrow.

[susan&will vandyke]

Hey -

Just started checking out this site. My hubby and families are cruising on 10/02 antigua cruise (our second DCL trip and everybody else's first). What is this "list" everyone keeps talking about?

[RellingTwin]

Hi susan&will ! If you look at the bottom of Eric's (Viking's)last post you will see a link to Cruisetoberfest. This is where you send your information. Real name, age, occupation,hometown, cabin #, dinning time, where you will be staying the night before the cruise, and any special occation you might be celebrating while on board. Eric will add this info to "The List" and e-mail you a copy. This info is NOT posted publicly anywhere. Please feel free to leave out any info you are not comfortable sharing.
The list is a way for us to get to know a little about one another prior to sailing. It is also a way for us to have an accurate count of our group for those of us who are bringing little items for everyone.
It is all in fun. We will meet for the sail a way party and say hello, then we know what other's look like! They when we see one another during the cruise we say HI!:wave2: ::yes::
Several of us are doing excursions together, and some are dinning together.
This is my 4th time sailing with a DIS bunch and it's a load of fun!

[piglet33]

Hi susan&will,

Welcome to our "little" group. I just sent you a PM.

Reneé

[Viking]

Well said, Mary ::yes:: Thank you :wave:

I've cought the mother of all colds:headache: :worried: I stayed home today and wll do the same again tomorrow. Got more than 100°F right now. Unfortunately I have an important meeting Thursday morning: I arranged a presentation of AED (Automated External Defibrillation) for my company which will take place then. I want to convince our CEO to get two units and have to be there to present my case.
I push comes to shove I'll take some medication, dreg myself to the office, and get home after the meeting again.
We lost one of our employees just 10 days ago: He stepped off his plane (Small Cessna, he was an instructor), walked some paced and collapsed. Major coronary :sad1: He kind of called for it: 30 lbs overweight, heavy smoker, but he was only 56!!
Sounds harsh, but I'm going to use his case in the meeting to emphasize the necessity of getting the AED-units. This could have happened at the office as well. Thank God, it happened AFTER he left the plane!!! 5 minutes earlier and he would have been on final approach over a densely populated area.

OK, gotta catch some Zs now to fight that cold

Don't forget: Update tomorrow!!! Susan & Will, please try to submit your info tonight to be on the next edition of the List!!

[Zapp1213]

Oh gosh, Eric! How awful! :( :sad1:

Isn't it sad? Just 30 lbs overweight is considered obese. And it's so easy to put weight on nowadays.

Susan & Will--welcome! I have had the best time since I've met up with this board. I'm sure you will, too!

Marianne

[Hygiene99]

Happy Anniversary Jill and Tim. Have a great vacation!

We love The Marroit that is the Camping You Are speaking of Right? Only Camping Jen Knows.....



ciadriamom If u would like to Join us At Palo For Brunch

OR dinner We would Be happy to Dine with U and Your pal

Could Make it A Foursome......

:eek:

Or 3 Some would Be fine also if susan&wills BIL does not Join us

Will Be fun... I THINK ??? lol

[dsncruise lover]

Susan&Will- Welcome to the Cruisetoberfest3 family. Hope you have as much fun here as I do.

Viking- Sent you an E-Mail.

I like both 2 and 3. Can't decide which one I like better. :scratchin

[piglet33]

dsncruise lover - I just sent you a PM.

Reneé

[Twinave]

Eric, Hope you feel better soon.http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/wuerg/vomit-smiley-026.gif

Get some http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/schlafen/sleeping-smiley-005.gif

Looking forward to the updated list.

Papa, Love Katie's new picture!

Is it Friday yet?

So nice to see new faces! :sunny:

Later,
Avé

[dsncruise lover]

Piglet33- I just sent it back with a reply.

[@GoofyNut]

Happy Jill and Tim ::yes::

Eric ... Bummer about your fellow worker. I always hated the cardiac calls cause they alwys had bad endings. Hope you are able to get the AED's they are getting more and more common in our state (schools, malls, offices, etc).

About the #2 Logo clip-art ... isn't it funny, no matter how hard we try NOT to overpack we still look like that!

Well I promised myself I'd just sit and take 5 tonite after the day I had working on the road ... so :wave:

[jeanneg]

Get well soon, Eric. So sorry about your friend.

Happy Anniversary, Jill and Tim!

[ciadriamom]

Jenn and Peter (sorry no accents) would love to join you for brunch and/or dinner

I think you would look ever so debonair with two women on your arm -- even Mickey will envy you :love1:
:earseek: :teeth:


Eric get well soon, summer colds are the worst

[Viking]

After six weeks without a revision I finally had reasons for edition #16 of The List': Lots of additions and some minor changes.
Check out your mailboxes.

[@GoofyNut]

::yes:: Got the latest list ... THANK YOU, Danka!

How you feeling, still sick?

[@GoofyNut]

http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage13/19.gifToday is Kathy's (Mrs. Papa) last day working at the hospital .... She'll then have weekends and holidays off and be able to set her own hours with the Nurses for Newborn work she does. Congrats Kathy on your semi-retirement!

[Viking]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
::yes:: Got the latest list ... THANK YOU, Danka!

How you feeling, still sick?

Feeling better, will go back to work tomorrow - Perhaps even a light workout in the afternoon.
Thanks for asking.
Going to watch a 45min-feature about a 1-week-cruise in the Caribbean aboard the Voyager of the Seas now.

[Viking]

I just saw on the news that Mr. Greenspan raised the interest in the US by .25%. The first raise in more than 4 years. After checking this on VideoText I saw that more raises are expected in the nearest futures so I decided to stop waiting and buy some Greenbacks. I just ordered $1200 from Amercan Express via ADAC (German AAA), because they have a special offer without any service charge and free delivery by courier.
It's just €997 :eek:
Next month we're gonna get some additional cash, $500 or so and then we're set to go:Pinkbounc :bounce:

[RellingTwin]

Eric, thanks for the list! As I was looking it over I noticed that almost everyone on it posts to this thread pretty often. Unlike last year when about 1/3 almost NEVER posted:confused:

We are getting close everyone, so let's see the "lurkers" :earseek:

[bettemom]

Hi Eric,

I did not get the updated list, can you send it to kjmcbride@attbi.com, my hotmail account id pretty full and may have bounced you out...

Thanks, Kim

[Hygiene99]

We will discuss the arrangement when we meet on in the dcl terminal.... would be fine with us... ciadriamom



Eric thanks


Boston Pétér

[Twinave]

Kathy with a "K" Congratulations on your retirement from the hospital. But as a fellow nurse, I know we never really retire, you just stop getting paid. LOL :jester:

Eric, Thanks for my list! Hope your on the road to recovery.

To all our new friends, We are so happy to have you! There is nothing like a Cruisetoberfest Cruise! You'll see.:p

Spiderman II opened today, and DS will not let me rest till we take him to see it. Maybe Friday......we'll see.

Later,
Avé

[two-foxes]

So, the heavy rain cut our camping trip short. It was non-stop from the time we got the tent up....had dinner in the back of the 4 Runner....Tim thought that was appropriate as he proposed in the 4 Runner....what a romantic! Came home to VERY bad news, today. Two of our deputies who were headed back to the shooting range were in a car accident yesterday. The passenger was killed. The driver, who lives 4 houses down from us (they call our street "cop land"...but the neighbors love it) is ok, but not doing too well mentally. I feel insanely bad for him and his wife, and there feels like there is nothing that can be done. How many dinners can you offer to make? Just not good news.

Anways, October is on its way! Right?

[cdnmickeylover]

Sorry to hear about your camping trip. Hope your anniversary was great anyway.

Finally got out of work tonight at 9pm! 12 hours was long enough.

Off tomorrow for Canada Day. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Then we go visiting although DS is staying home.

Sent you a PM Kim/Bette!

Fiona

[dsncruise lover]

Viking- I didn't get the list I got a newsletter type E-Mail. Is that the list? :confused:

[ciadriamom]

Peter and Jenn, thanks sooo much, will definitely look for you (I'll be the one wearing the CruisetoberFest t-shirt ;) )

Eric, thanks for the update and hope you're feeling better.

Two-foxes, so sorry about your camping trip, but have to agree with hubby on the romance of the 4-runner, it is kinda sweet :lovestruc

[Viking]

Originally posted by dsncruise lover
Viking- I didn't get the list I got a newsletter type E-Mail. Is that the list? :confused:

The List is an attachment to that newsletter-like mail. You have to detach/download it, then use MS Word or Notepad to open it.

[Viking]

Originally posted by bettemom
Hi Eric,

I did not get the updated list, can you send it to kjmcbride@attbi.com, my hotmail account id pretty full and may have bounced you out...

Thanks, Kim

Just forwarded it to you from my office-mail

[Viking]

Originally posted by two-foxes
So, the heavy rain cut our camping trip short. It was non-stop from the time we got the tent up....had dinner in the back of the 4 Runner....Tim thought that was appropriate as he proposed in the 4 Runner....what a romantic! Came home to VERY bad news, today. Two of our deputies who were headed back to the shooting range were in a car accident yesterday. The passenger was killed. The driver, who lives 4 houses down from us (they call our street "cop land"...but the neighbors love it) is ok, but not doing too well mentally. I feel insanely bad for him and his wife, and there feels like there is nothing that can be done. How many dinners can you offer to make? Just not good news.

Anways, October is on its way! Right?

Sorry to hear about your fellow officers. Even though this sounds awkward: It's often harder for the survivor of such an accident than for the deceased one. We have special emergency-chaplains/shrinks over here, attending the survivors and/or relative startings right at the accident site and then accompanying them for some weeks. They can be of great help.

[Laurarn]

Eric,
Thanks for the list! It looks like my daughters will have lots of playmates their age....10 and 6. Also, my son 13, is alittle outnumbered by the girls his age, but doesn't mind. On the last day of school, they had "peer awards" and he was voted the "most friendliest classmate" out of 100 kids, so hopefully, he'll have a few new friends (girls/guys) by the end of the cruise.

Kathy,(Mrs. Papa)
Are you retiring or going PRN? I currently work PRN in the newborn nursery also. The schedule works out great!

What excursions is everyone doing on the trip? When do we need to book them? Can't make up my mind since there are so many to choose from!

We booked the REAS pkg. We had our 15 yr. anniversary in May and decided that would be our gift to each other. I made my ressies earlier this week.

We're getting ready for our 1st trip to WDW (seperate trip from cruise). I'm alittle overwhelmed at all the info. I feel like we don't have a plan (I'm a planner) and we'll be at all the wrong places at the wrong times (is that possible?) I guess I'm looking at it as this is my first trip, anything I see is new to me, I'll do what I can in the time that I can. Just want to make the most of it. Most importantly, remembering that I'm on "vacation" :)

Take care,
Laura

[@GoofyNut]

Jill & Tim ... I feel bad for you guys. Maybe you should check and see if they have any counselors for PTSD. A long time ago we had an incident and got the counseling and really helped a lot of people. I'll be thinking of you during the next several trying days.

Hey KATHY ... how was your last night @ the hospital. (Working I mean!)

Well gotta get some work done ... darn, I'd rather be daydreaming of the CRUISE.

LITTLE REMINDER ... I take the first names and DIS names from Eric's listing when I do the name tags.

[papa]

Kathy is still asleep. She has left the building Laura as it was a buyout from the city for early retirement to cut the city's payroll. She is now working full time for : Nurses for Newborns (http://www.nursesfornewborns.org) here in Nashville. Looking forward to the cruise more every day. Mike

[jeanniec]

Mike & Kathy -- Just looked at the Nurses for Newborns website. Sounds like a wonderful organization -- doing good things for people who really need help. Sounds like a great place to work!

[dsncruise lover]

Viking- Thank you. The link was right in front of my face. If it were a snake it would of bittin me. LOL :mickeybar :earboy2:

[dsncruise lover]

Originally posted by papa
Kathy is still asleep. She has left the building Laura as it was a buyout from the city for early retirement to cut the city's payroll. She is now working full time for : Nurses for Newborns (http://www.nursesfornewborns.org) here in Nashville. Looking forward to the cruise more every day. Mike

You took the words right out my mouth. :earboy2: :mickeybar

[DCL~Dreamer]

Just read about "Nurses for Newborns"...what a wonderful organization! My nephew passed away at the age of 4 from complications from twin to twin transfusion syndrome. My sister's obstetrician never even heard of this syndrome! Conor would be alive today if this obstetrician was aware of this syndrome. You can go to www.ConorsRun.com to learn more about this syndrome. My family, and Conor and all his family, were on the Magic in 11/2000, two months before he passed away. Conor left us with many wonderful memories from that vacation.

Kudos to nurses who dedicate their lives to helping save the lives of innocent babies!

[disneybride96]

DCL~Dreamer-

What a touching story. I have twin nephews who are almost 3. Conner & Cory. Conner had to call me today at work because he wanted to see his Aunt Susan. Now I come home and read about your Connor. I am sure his life has helped save many others...bless you!

[jeanniec]

DCL Dreamer -- Just visited Conor's website. How very sad and yet how wonderful that he was surrounded with so much love during his short life. Hard to believe that no one paid any attention to the bad feelings about the pregnancy that Conor and Patrick's mom had.

[@GoofyNut]

DCL Dreamer ... Just went to Connor's site. Beautiful story and sad too. Guess it's a good lesson that if you feel something is wrong ... keep speaking up.

Boston Pete ... What's going on? AshLee just got an e-mail from Bette and Kim's Newfundland asking for the name of a good lawyer ... something about being intimidated by a "Boston" Cocker Spaniel Pup that came into their home recently! ALSO ... are we going to get any pictures of the two new "fur kids"?

[bettemom]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
DCL Dreamer ... Just went to Connor's site. Beautiful story and sad too. Guess it's a good lesson that if you feel something is wrong ... keep speaking up.

Boston Pete ... What's going on? AshLee just got an e-mail from Bette and Kim's Newfundland asking for the name of a good lawyer ... something about being intimidated by a "Boston" Cocker Spaniel Pup that came into their home recently! ALSO ... are we going to get any pictures of the two new "fur kids"?


Poor Gulliver, he is still in shock over that little 4# ball of fur. He is limping now, perhaps it is post traumatic stress ???? That should be good for a large court judgement HA HA HA

I Will e-mail it to you right off... Can't wait to see you!!!

Bye, Kim

[Viking]

Folks,
I just sent you List #17 - Check it out.
No, there won't be daily revision until 9/11, but Jeff send his info perfectly formatted for the List, so it was a simple copy/paste-job.

Have a great Fourth of July-weekend ::yes:: :cool1: , but if this happens: :space: look out for a hidden signal in your satellite-transmissions :teeth:
And perhaps think of poor Anja, who has to fill in for a sick co-worker tomorrow and of poor Eric, who will also be at the office :(

[ARLO1]

Well Whoopee for me...

I just called disney regarding the florida resident discount. We were upgraded from a cat 10 inside stateroom to a cat 9 a room with a window. Whoopee...On top of that there was an additional savings in the rate and we still got the $200 on board booking credit which I cant believe. Last year we got upgraded from a cat 11 to a catagory 10 but lost the on board booking credit. We will now be in room 1040 which is almost across the hall from where we were last year. We would have preferred to me on a higher level just due to the fact that you have to take the elevators just to get to the back of the ship but its still good because we are right between the forward and middle elevators. and not a lot of through traffic.

I know it doesnt sound like much to those who are cruising in higher catagory rooms but it definetely means a lot to me. Its a great way to end a lousy week and start a long weekend.

Cant wait to see you guys even more now...

Arlene

[bettemom]

Great news for you guys !!!

[Viking]

Originally posted by ARLO1
Well Whoopee for me...

I just called disney regarding the florida resident discount. We were upgraded from a cat 10 inside stateroom to a cat 9 a room with a window. Whoopee...On top of that there was an additional savings in the rate and we still got the $200 on board booking credit which I cant believe. Last year we got upgraded from a cat 11 to a catagory 10 but lost the on board booking credit. We will now be in room 1040 which is almost across the hall from where we were last year. We would have preferred to me on a higher level just due to the fact that you have to take the elevators just to get to the back of the ship but its still good because we are right between the forward and middle elevators. and not a lot of through traffic.

I know it doesnt sound like much to those who are cruising in higher catagory rooms but it definetely means a lot to me. Its a great way to end a lousy week and start a long weekend.

Cant wait to see you guys even more now...

Arlene

Congratulations on you upgrade/discount ::yes::
I'm also considering to ask them for a discount, but I'm afraid that DCL could think I'm greedy :teeth:

[Viking]

OK,
these are Disney-Boards, but nevertheless you HAVE to check out this LINK (http://themeparks.universalstudios.com/hollywood/website/attr_mummy.html) !!!
If you have a broadband connection, you should check out the video, it's great. Anja & I definitely have to go the West Coast soon::yes::

[jeanniec]

Hi Jeff! Glad to see that you have joined our DIS group for the Antigua cruise.

[dsncruise lover]

Viking- I sent you an E-mail :earboy2: :mickeybar

[Twinave]

Hi Everyone.:wave:

Welcome Jeff and family!

Arlene and Andy, Congrats on your savings and upgrade!

I wll not be getting any time off this weekend. I was supposed to work Sunday, but I just got the call from job #2. They need me in the morning. And since my doc at job #1 is taking off a week at the end of July, she desided to keep the office open on Monday. Oh well, more money for the cruise.;)
Panama City Beach is filling up as I type this. Traffic is a daily hassle this time of year.

Just 3 months to go!!!!!

Later, Avé

[jeanniec]

Arlene -- What a wonderful upgrade! Congratulations!

[jeanneg]

Arlene: great news about the upgrade....what do you need to qualify for a FL resident rate? Does DVC ownership apply?

Jeff and Jean: Welcome (yet another Jean from the south!) Glad to have you join the fun!

[Viking]

Originally posted by dsncruise lover
Viking- I sent you an E-mail :earboy2: :mickeybar

Ciara,
no mail from you - Neither at my AOL nor at my Yahoo :confused:

[fridayfun]

Hope everyone has a wonderful 4th. DH and I will both be working. Apparently a lot of people on the roads for some reason!;)
For your viewing consideration. Saw Spiderman 2 last night. We give it 4 excellent thumbs up!

[Viking]

Good to hear that Spiderman is worth viewing - Bad to know that we'll have to wait a couple of weeks til it starts over here :(

[dsncruise lover]

Originally posted by Viking
Ciara,
no mail from you - Neither at my AOL nor at my Yahoo :confused:

I sent it again.

[dsncruise lover]

Just thought I wish everyone a happy 4th. Also I hope it doesn't rain. :earboy2: :mickeybar

[RellingTwin]

WOW! So much to catch up on!

Laurarn, nice to see you posting. Happy belated anniversary!
I'm sure you son(and daughters) will find lots of kids to hang with.
Have a wonderful time at WDW. My recommendations for the DO NOT MISS THINGS:
Animal Kingdom: Tarzan Rocks, Ledgend of the Lion King, Safari Tour, A Bugs life 3D movie, Countdown to Extintion.
Epcot: Spaceship Earth (much shorter lines at the end of the day, but don't miss it!) The Malstome in Norway, Mexico boat ride, Iluminations, Body Wars, The Living Seas, The Land, Honey I shurnk the Audiance.
MGM: Star Wars, Fantasmic, Backlot tour, Tower of Terror
Magic Kingdom: Buzz Lightyear, Parade, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain, Pairates of the Carribean.
If you are staying on WDW property, get to the parks early...take a break in the middle of the day (busiest time) and go back to your hotel, for a nap or a swim, the head back in late afternoon.
Bring a small backpack with rain ponchos, small snacks and some juice packs. If you plan on dining for either lunch or dinner in any of the parks, make reservations today! The "Breakfast with Mickey" at the Contemptory is our favorite "Character Meal".
Excursions on the cruise: We are doing the Eco-Tour in Antiqua, and the Coki Beach trip on St Thomas. We did the Trunk Bay trip the last 2 visits there, so we thought we'd try something different.


Kathy...congrats on your retirement!

Arlene...congrats on your upgrade! How did you get a Florida Res. rate? We have a house in Florida, and are still registered to vote there. I wonder if this would qualifiy for Fl. Res Rates?

Welcome to Jeff and family! Glad to have you with us!:wave2:

[fridayfun]

Got stuck working at Detroit Metro Airport today,so lots of free time!Need to get some pre cruise info from veterans. When you use your digital camera, do you have the ability to download them to a cd while on board, should we bring our cable and upload them to a website, or do we just need to get lots of memory cards? Lots to do, and only 3 months to do it in!:boat:
With enough time, I surfed the boards and answered my own question. Happy 4th!

[Hygiene99]

Great day was had by all ...

We met up with Kim and Bette
Jim And Fiona and Reneé, Lenny and Haley

We got to See Moose wow one of Jens life long dreams came true....

then we went to Maine and had lunch and of course Outlet shopping and Ice cream .. then we had to go cause we have our puppies at home...

was alot of fun...

Boston Pétér

[Laurarn]

RellingTwin: Thanks so much for all the great info! I'm taking notes right now:) We're staying at the Polynesian and I did make at PS for Chef Mickey's Character Breakfast and the Spirit of Aloha show. Looking forward to it!
Also, regarding the excursions, this is our first time on the 7 day and never been to any of these ports. I would love to see Trunk Bay, as I hear such wonderful things about it, but is it worth all the time and transportation it takes to get there? Is there enough time to relax before its time to head back? Our other choice is to take a taxi to one of the St. Thomas beaches, possibly Coki or Megan's bay. Decisions, decisions:) Thanks again and have a great 4th of July!
Laura

[Viking]

Originally posted by fridayfun
Got stuck working at Detroit Metro Airport today,so lots of free time!Need to get some pre cruise info from veterans. When you use your digital camera, do you have the ability to download them to a cd while on board, should we bring our cable and upload them to a website, or do we just need to get lots of memory cards? Lots to do, and only 3 months to do it in!:boat:

I'll bring a portable CD-Writer with an integrated card-reader. This contraption reads CompactFlash, MicroDrive, SmartMedia, MemoryStick, SD-Cards, and MultiMediaCards. The images are transferred to CD-ROMs burned in Multi-Session-Mode.
If you have one of the abovementioned cards just bring some blank CDs with you and feel free to download your pics at our stateroom whenever you want.
I also have only three 128Meg-cards for my 5Megapixel-cam, but this is usually more than sufficient for one day, enabling me to do about 200-250 pics in full resolution per day.
BTW: Disney (Shutters) also offers to burn your cards to CD: For $15 :earseek:

[Viking]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Great day was had by all ...

We met up with Kim and Bette
Jim And Fiona and Reneé, Lenny and Haley

We got to See Moose wow one of Jens life long dreams came true....

then we went to Maine and had lunch and of course Outlet shopping and Ice cream .. then we had to go cause we have our puppies at home...

was alot of fun...

Boston Pétér

Haven't you been to the Hercules-Musical an the ship? There's a moose as well :jester:

[Viking]

Originally posted by Laurarn
RellingTwin: Thanks so much for all the great info! I'm taking notes right now:) We're staying at the Polynesian and I did make at PS for Chef Mickey's Character Breakfast and the Spirit of Aloha show. Looking forward to it!
Also, regarding the excursions, this is our first time on the 7 day and never been to any of these ports. I would love to see Trunk Bay, as I hear such wonderful things about it, but is it worth all the time and transportation it takes to get there? Is there enough time to relax before its time to head back? Our other choice is to take a taxi to one of the St. Thomas beaches, possibly Coki or Megan's bay. Decisions, decisions:) Thanks again and have a great 4th of July!
Laura

If you want to go to go to Coki Beach, you may want to join our group of snorkelers/divers. We booked a combined snorkeling/diving-excursion. The CokiDive-team will pick us up at the port, take us there, provide all the gear, and bring us back. If you're not into diving/snorkeling you can just use the transportation and enjoy the beach.

And talking about WDW: Don't miss Mission Space at EPCOT - We loved it::yes::

[Hygiene99]

VIKING SAID ::And talking about WDW: Don't miss Mission Space at EPCOT - We loved it


__________________

We did not like this ride if u are on who does not like motion sickness Stay away... we did it once and felt sick for 4 hours after... Try it.....

But we can say we have been on it...
Whenwe got to Mars we were Wondering if we had to go back to earth .... and hoping not.... had the sickness bag in my hand did not need but felt like it...

Peter

Eric those are MUISES.. Silly...

[Hygiene99]

Got this idea from other threads on the Dis ...


Anyone wishing to take part .. Should either PM or Email
us ...



Here we go It is a Gift Swap..

Value of the gift should not exceed $20.00 Dollars AMERICAN
as Soon as I get enough people intrested I will take care of the rest..
Also I was wondering If ERIC Could do a mass mailing for me on this topic as I know u have all the email addresses
or send them me wait i have them from Cruise list..


the gift should be CRUISE related items

and would like to get this together at the 60 day mark that is the date i have choosen for all gift to be sent out on....


Anyone intrested????


Also this Is brief over view;;;

U send your info to me I then in return Add your name to the HAT. and then select a name for u to purchase a gift for...
I will then email u the required info...

and as i said earlier the gift will be mailed out on the 60 day mark ?????

Peter

[Viking]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
VIKING SAID ::And talking about WDW: Don't miss Mission Space at EPCOT - We loved it


__________________

We did not like this ride if u are on who does not like motion sickness Stay away... we did it once and felt sick for 4 hours after... Try it.....

But we can say we have been on it...
Whenwe got to Mars we were Wondering if we had to go back to earth .... and hoping not.... had the sickness bag in my hand did not need but felt like it...

Peter

Eric those are MUISES.. Silly...

You have to come over here, I'll take you for a ride on the Autobahn - Then you'll experience REAL motion sickness:teeth:

And BTW, it's three muses and one moose ::yes::

[two-foxes]

Don't miss Mission:Space????? I am terrified to ride this thing! Tim is all about it, but I picture myself being one the the pitied who doesn't make it out to the trash cans or a bathroom to let it fly. We will be doing two evenings in Epcot....perhaps I can give it a spin (no pun intended) last thing one night. It oughta work well with whatever dinner we have prior!


Also, thanks to all for your thoughts in this very sad time for us here. The funeral was hard, as it was our first "killed in the line of duty" experience. The driver (and surviver of the crash) is hopefully on his way to emotional recovery. He went to the funeral in his honor guard uniform, which he said he didn't want to do initially. But, we think it is the first step. The help that all of our neighbors are offering to them is amazing, and it can only help!

[twhipple]

Jill, I am very prone to motion sickness on rides like Mission: Space and was leary about trying it. Yes I did feel a bit off, but not too bad. Again as we were approaching Mars, I thought the same thing Peter did "I hope we don't have to fly back to Earth!", but we didn't. I went on it on an empty stomach. Was able to eat right afterward, just a little disoriented.

[twhipple]

Peter, great idea for the gift exchange. Where'd you get it? LOL! Only gives us 30 days to come up with something. Count us in though. I'll send you a PM with our info.

[Viking]

When we were at WDW last year Mission:Space was virtually a walk-on-ride, so we did it three times in a row, each time sitting in different positions.
We also did Tower of Terror three times in a row, and in 2001 we rode the Kraken at SeaWorld for half an hour continuously.
BUT you would never get us on Dr. Doom's Freefalltower at IoA!! We hate freefalltowers in the open!!!

[RellingTwin]

I have not been to WDW since Mission to Mars has opened but will go on it next time we are at EPCOT. I LOVE the "thrill"rides! I have to ride them alone as I am the only one in my family who enjoys them. I also love the new one in Magic Kigdom where you feel like the alien is breathing down your neck! I can't remember the name of it:confused:
One year we went and Star Wars was a walk on, so I rode it about 6 times in a row. What a BLAST!

Laura...we would love for you to join us at Coki Beach. However, if you want to go to Trunk Bay, it is not difficult. We went the first time with a DCL excustion and I felt we were NOT there long enough. So the next time we went, we took a cab to Red Hook, a ferry to St John and a cab to Trunk Bay. It was VERY easy to do. We go to TB about 10:30 and stayed until about 2:00pm. It was a wonderful day!
Peter, I may be interested in the gift exchange. Do we have to mail the gift at the 60 day mark? Or give the gift once on board?

[Viking]

Mary,
I don't wanna disappoint you, but 'The alien thing breathing down your neck' aka 'ExtraTerrorestrial Encounters' has been closed down last October and will be substituted by a less scary Lilo&Stitch-based thing:(

[Viking]

We would like to participate in the gift-exchange-thing, but in our case exchanging the gift on board would be mandatory: Shipping from Europe to the US is about $20-30 and I somehow consider shipping a $20-gift for such a sum harebrained :p
Nevertheless I love the idea, as we used to do this for our last four xmas-party at the office and it always was fun.

[Viking]

I just discovered that we have less than 10 weeks to go :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[Hygiene99]

Got this idea from other threads on the Dis ...


Anyone wishing to take part .. Should either PM or Email
us ...



Here we go It is a Gift Swap..

Value of the gift should not exceed $20.00 Dollars AMERICAN
as Soon as I get enough people intrested I will take care of the rest..
Also I was wondering If ERIC Could do a mass mailing for me on this topic as I know u have all the email addresses
or send them me wait i have them from Cruise list..


the gift should be CRUISE related items

and would like to get this together at the 60 day mark that is the date I have choosen for all gift to be sent out on....


Anyone intrested????


Also this Is brief over view;;;

U send your info to me I then in return Add your name to the HAT. and then select a name for u to purchase a gift for...
I will then email u the required info...

and as i said earlier the gift will be mailed out on the 60 day mark ?????

Peter

[padisneyfan]

Hope everyone had a safe and Happy 4th of July. I'll even have a happy 5th of July since I will be off work that day.

Eric-- I believe the Revenge of the Mummy has just opened at Universal Studio in Florida also. Just got my AAA magazine and it had a big article about the ride in Florida. So maybe you could go to Universal Studio Orlando while visiting the USA.

Peter-- Might be interested in gift exchange once I have more information. The previous ones that I have done on cruise we did on the ship and everyone brought something from their State to exchange. We did it on one of the sea days. Just a thought.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[Viking]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Got this idea from other threads on the Dis ...


Anyone wishing to take part .. Should either PM or Email
us ...



Here we go It is a Gift Swap..

Value of the gift should not exceed $20.00 Dollars AMERICAN
as Soon as I get enough people intrested I will take care of the rest..
Also I was wondering If ERIC Could do a mass mailing for me on this topic as I know u have all the email addresses
or send them me wait i have them from Cruise list..


the gift should be CRUISE related items

and would like to get this together at the 60 day mark that is the date I have choosen for all gift to be sent out on....


Anyone intrested????


Also this Is brief over view;;;

U send your info to me I then in return Add your name to the HAT. and then select a name for u to purchase a gift for...
I will then email u the required info...

and as i said earlier the gift will be mailed out on the 60 day mark ?????

Peter

No problem with the mass mailing, Peter. Just send me your mail and I forward it to everyone.

[Viking]

Originally posted by padisneyfan
Hope everyone had a safe and Happy 4th of July. I'll even have a happy 5th of July since I will be off work that day.

Eric-- I believe the Revenge of the Mummy has just opened at Universal Studio in Florida also. Just got my AAA magazine and it had a big article about the ride in Florida. So maybe you could go to Universal Studio Orlando while visiting the USA.

Peter-- Might be interested in gift exchange once I have more information. The previous ones that I have done on cruise we did on the ship and everyone brought something from their State to exchange. We did it on one of the sea days. Just a thought.

Nancy::MinnieMo

Nancy,
I just saw it on another thread too. That ride is already available at IoA in Orlando. Unfortunately this year we will only be in the Orlando-area as long as it takes to pick up our car on 9/11, and for returning it on 10/01. No themeparks this year. I won't say that WDW, IoA, USF, SW, etc have become boring, but it has become kind of a routine for us. So this time we'll explore the 'real' America instead of the virtual one ;) Strolling through real cities, meeting our American friends in their 'natural habitat':jester:
Additionally it saves a lot of bucks: Last year we paid €1000 alone for entrance fees to the parks :earseek:
BTT talking about saving some bucks: I just had a look at our voucher for the free cruise and discovered that even the gratuities for our servers and stateroomhost/hostess are included. I guess we'll get voucher in the values of the recommended amounts to put into the little sleeves. As we ussually tip well above the recommended amounts we will beef it up with some cash, of course. But nevertheless it's worth another $150, which can be used for souvenirs or cocktails.

[Hygiene99]

thank u Nancy for the in put , as i dont know all the details im open for suggestions at this time ...

Peter

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
thank u Nancy for the in put , as i dont know all the details im open for suggestions at this time ...

Peter


Hi Peter, count mom and I in also, we can be counted as one or two, whatever works best for you.

Is Jenn still talking about seeing the Moose ???? My GOD she was so excited, I thought she would drive the car off the road.

Fiona & Jim are on the way home, Renee & Family are stopping by this Am to visit for a while before they head home... Everyone had such a great time this weekend, it was sooooo much fun.

Back to work tomorrow, I have 3 days to pack up the lab and we move on Friday... my morning commute goes from 45 mins to 15 mins, great savings on gas!!!


Bye, Kim


P.S. Jenn, remember you are going to send me the Saturdays you are off for July/August.....

[cdnmickeylover]

We are home!! Had a wonderful time with Bette, Kim, Peter, Jenn, Renee, Lenny and Haley. I don't think we need to eat for a week at least!

Must say that the state troopers were out in force yesterday as we passed a couple of accidents and lots of people pulled over. Border crossing wasn't backed up at all so that was great.

Big highlight of course was the MOOSE!! Totally amazing to finally see an American Moose (have seen Canadian Moose) but this moose was much closer!!

Really looking forward to the cruise now that's for sure (and cookie night too).

Fiona

[cdnmickeylover]

Forgot -- Peter sign us up for the gift exchange. Should be fun.

Fiona

[Hygiene99]

Here is one of the Better photos that i got... Of the Moose...

Thanks Kim...

[ciadriamom]

Peter, sign me up for the gift exchange also. Is is limited to adults only or are we including the kids/teens?

[Hygiene99]

Of course we could include the kids when u pm me just let me know that it is a CHILD...
still waiting for more feed back as it stands now ,
it looks like .. the gifts would be mailed at the 60 day mark and final payment must have been made...

and we could take it from there ..

one exception to the rules is Viking / Eric

We have a special thing planned for him ..
Since he is in GERMANY .. and shipping to Germany can Cost more than the $20.00 gift....

Peter

Please PM the info to me if u wish to take part...


Originally posted by Hygiene99
Got this idea from other threads on the Dis ...


Anyone wishing to take part .. Should either PM or Email
us ...



Here we go It is a Gift Swap..

Value of the gift should not exceed $20.00 Dollars AMERICAN
as Soon as I get enough people intrested I will take care of the rest..
Also I was wondering If ERIC Could do a mass mailing for me on this topic as I know u have all the email addresses
or send them me wait i have them from Cruise list..


the gift should be CRUISE related items

and would like to get this together at the 60 day mark that is the date I have choosen for all gift to be sent out on....


Anyone intrested????

[ciadriamom]

Peter, what info should we send you?

[Viking]

#3200:bounce:

[Hygiene99]

the info needed would Be name, mailing address please pm me that info.. and if it is a child or adult....

[ciadriamom]

ok - I give up, how do you know what number post you are???

[Hygiene99]

your post was 3202 it is on the main page .. tellls u haw many posts and Views... this will be 3203

were u find the thread on the cruise meets board ...

[ciadriamom]

gotcha. thanks for clraring that up.

[usetheforceluke]

this moose was much closer!!

The last time I was that close to a moose was a couple of years ago on a back country canoe trip, but this one was quite impressive.

You see them every now and then at the side of the road, sort of just checking stuff out and then they disappear back in to the trees... You can still hear them though because they are so-o-o big and it's virtually impossible to miss them... you sorta have to have you're eyes closed all of the time to miss one of them.

Jim.

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Ok Jim...last time I looked, I didn't drive with my eyes closed and we still have not seen a moose...we are jealous....and yes, the hicks from Pennsylvania do know what a moose looks like...you must have seen him in Maine!

Sarah and I just had a really nice dinner at Olive Garden with zapp1213....I think we overstayed our welcome at Olive Garden because the manager came over to say hello and ask us how our 4th of July was!!! So Marianne....do you think that we will pass Tom's test??? Mary Jo

[papa]

Like going to the olive garden also. Another day closer to the cruise and hearing the sound of the waves splashing against the side of the ship. Breakfasts in the morning at topsider's and fresh fruit at scoops. Hope that everyone is having a good week. Mike

[piglet33]

We got home around 8 PM last night after stopping for a couple of hours at the Holyoke mall. Got Haley some Princess dresses for the cruise for dinner.

We had a great time over the weekend and can't wait for cookie night. We took Haley to Storyland and she went on her first Log Flume ride and had a blast. She kept saying "whee". Also went up Mt. Washington.

And oh my God, we actually saw a Moose! First time ever for us to see one. Definitely the highlight of the trip.

Peter,

Count me in on the exchange. I just sent you a PM.

Reneé

[piglet33]

Check out this link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=599523

[piglet33]

Check out this link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=599523

Someone created CM Appreciation Cards that can be used as Thank You cards.

Reneé

[dsncruise lover]

Originally posted by piglet33
Check out this link:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=599523

Someone created CM Appreciation Cards that can be used as Thank You cards.

Reneé


These are really neat . :earboy2: :mickeybar

[Viking]

Renee,
Dankeschön for the card-link:wave:

Folks,
check out your mail-boxes ::yes::
No need to panic, it's not another revision of our List :hyper:
It's the kick-off for a completely new List: The Kids' List
Dsncruise Lover, Ciadriamom's DD, has volunteered to tackle that task, so
a) Give her a big hand
b) Ask your kids to provide their info

[bettemom]

Hi Guys, Kim here...

Any one flying Southwest to Florida for the cruise ??? They have a great special on right now, many Florida flights are $ 49.00 one way. I just re-booked mom & I ( Manchester/Orlando/Manchester) and Southwest is going to credit me back $ 60.00 on the tickets, so we have our 2 tickets for
$ 225.00 total...


Bye, Kim

[Hygiene99]

thank u Kim im Am There??
Wait im there was going to use Rapid rewards but for 49 .00 i will save one for the trip HOme from Cal...


HE SHOOTS <<<<<HE SCORES Big hugs kim one way to fla.
for 52 bucks........ love swa...


for these prices I SEE another trip to disney coming up...

For the week end...

[bettemom]

Originally posted by bettemom
Hi Guys, Kim here...

Any one flying Southwest to Florida for the cruise ??? They have a great special on right now, many Florida flights are $ 49.00 one way. I just re-booked mom & I ( Manchester/Orlando/Manchester) and Southwest is going to credit me back $ 60.00 on the tickets, so we have our 2 tickets for
$ 225.00 total...


Bye, Kim

Just knocked another $ 20.00 off our tickets, changed the return flights to the sale fare....

[Twinave]

Peter, Love the gift exchange idea! I'll send you the info.

Southern Fried Nightmare yesterday! Mark had off from work, so he took the kids out on the boat, (they got some great shots of the dolphin that I will attempt to post.) I worked. When I got home the house was very hot, since DH turned off the AC before he left earlier that day. I turned on the AC, then put dinner in the oven, Mark and the kids got home, 20 minutes later we lost our power. Yes, I paid the bill!:smooth: A transformor blew and left a lagre area without power. We were miserable!!!! The temp in the house was 85, and it was still cooler then outside. The power company said we should have power restored by 8:30 pm. NOT! At 10 pm I took a cold shower, at 10:30 I went out to my car and got the AC going. At 11:30 the power Finally came back on.:hyper:

The temp is around 100 again today! :earseek:

Loved Mission to Mars!!!!!

Later,
Avé

[videoman]

Just emailed Ciadrasmom's DD w/my girls information! What a great idea....my girls are getting so excited!!! It's time to make a paper chain so they can see for themselves how many more days! Thanx again!!!:wave2:

[dsncruise lover]

Originally posted by videoman
Just emailed Ciadrasmom's DD w/my girls information! What a great idea....my girls are getting so excited!!! It's time to make a paper chain so they can see for themselves how many more days! Thanx again!!!:wave2:

I didn't get it. Try E-mailing it again or PM me. Make sure it is iluvdarie@aol.com and not lluvdarie@aol.com. You could also E-mail me at luvablecece922@netscape.net.

[videoman]

dsncruise lover....I just sent you a pm.:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

Thanx again!!

[usetheforceluke]

I'm not seeing any countdown clocks at the bottom of the postings.

Is this a selectable option somewhere?

Jim.

[Viking]

Jim,
the countdown timers are switched off for the next 24 to 48 hours due to technical reasons. That's what they say on the Technical Support Board.

[ARLO1]

Hi everyone:

Hope everybody had a happy 4th of july.

Well we found out that we do not get the $200 on board credit for rebooking on board along with the florida discount but we still end up ahead of the game because the price differance is slightly ahead of the on board booking credit and we still end up with a better room. We got the discount because Andy has a florida license. The florida discount is only available for certain categories and since we are still booking lower categories we have no where to go but up.....

As far as the gift exchange is that swapped ahead of time or on the boat and how do you know who to give the gift to? Are names chosen out of a hat or something to that effect?

Arlene

[Viking]

Arlene,
giftswap will be 60 days before the cruise via mail or personally. Peter & Jen will draw the respective partners out of a hat - Or perhaps Hogwarts can lend us the Sorting Hat:jester:

[cdnmickeylover]

Ave -- move north. :p

It has been cooler the last couple of days but is supposed to heat up this weekend again.

DS has done amazingly well so far this week at getting himself up and out. Guess it makes a difference if he's getting paid to be there. :p He left the house at 6:30am this morning just after I got up.

Waiting for the countdowns to come back esp. as we are below the 90 day mark now. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Fiona

[dsncruise lover]

videoman- I got your PM and I added your girls tot he list. I also sent you back a PM.
I thought I couldn't see the coundown clocks because my computer is all messed up but now I know it isn't just me. :earboy2: :mickeybar

[Viking]

I got my PDA:Pinkbounc :bounce:
I picked it up at the post-office today. Funny thing: I ordered a iPaq h1930, but they sent me an iPaq h1940, which has Bluetooth-technology and costs €80-100 more :eek: Obviously they didn't have any of the smaller ones, so they sent me the better one - They won't hear any complaints from me :teeth:

[Hygiene99]

originally posted earlier by me.....

Got this idea from other threads on the Dis ...


Anyone wishing to take part .. Should either PM or Email
us ...



Here we go It is a Gift Swap..

Value of the gift should not exceed $20.00 Dollars AMERICAN
as Soon as I get enough people intrested I will take care of the rest..
Also I was wondering If ERIC Could do a mass mailing for me on this topic as I know u have all the email addresses
or send them me wait i have them from Cruise list..


the gift should be CRUISE related items

and would like to get this together at the 60 day mark that is the date i have choosen for all gift to be sent out on....


Anyone intrested????


Also this Is brief over view;;;

U send your info to me I then in return Add your name to the HAT. and then select a name for u to purchase a gift for...
I will then email u the required info...

and as i said earlier the gift will be mailed out on the 60 day mark ????? so u would recieve on day 58 or so once u get info
if u would like to mail out Earlier because a cruise or something vacation ECT. Fine...


please only SEND YOU Info via the pm system
on the Dis that way i get your screen name and the other info..


Ok we have 10 screen names intrested so far.. that I have recieved info from ..

will post the list later ... 17 story hotels dont build them self's
Very busy

[Twinave]

Fiona, "Move North" :D I think not. Remember I grew up in New York. Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt! And as bad as the heat gets, at least you don't have to shovel it. :jester: :jester: But thanks for responding to my southern style complaining.
Eric, Were you born under a lucky star or what? Win a cruise, free up grade to first class on the way home, now your iPaq upgrade!!!:crazy: You and I will be buying some LOTTO tickets when you get down here.
Glad everyone had fun in moose country. Make me jelous of all you folks who are close enough together to do fun stuff like that. I know, Fiona, move north. LOL:tongue:
Sorry to hear that Izza will not be joining us. Hope everything is OK.
I will be doing an update of the Brunch Bunch later this week.
It won't be long now!!!
Later, Avé

[@GoofyNut]

Before I try and catch up on the last few days that I missed ...

If any of you have pictures taken on the ship and want to have copies made later when you get home ... you'll need a release.
VOILA ... here is the site you will need.

https://www.image.com/guest-postcruiseCopyrightReleaseForm.cfm

Now to read the pages I missed.......

[ciadriamom]

WHOO HOOO!!!! Post 100 and double digits (if we could see the countdown clock hyper:.)

HeHe, my own triple double :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc:

[@GoofyNut]

Had the day from hell at work today ... so bad that I started to think I was on "Candid Camera" (some of the older folks will know what that was). I work for a federal agency that does retirement and survivor benefits for railroad workers and their families. Just one example of a call I got - telephone caller from another state "The checker at the Wegman's told me that she was married to a railroader and he died. She wants to know what to do." ME ... No problem, I'll help her - What's her name? ... Caller "I don't know". ME ... What's her phone #, so I can call her? Caller "I don't know. She just want a brochure"
Me ... I'll be glad to send her one, What's her address?"
Caller ... "I don't know, but can you just mail her the booklet "
OK .. Give me a hint ... WHAT THE HECK DO YOU WANT ME TO DO!Now believe me I didn't make that one up. If any of you know where to get a crystal ball, let me know, cause apparently I need one for work!!!!!!!

Loved the site for the Thank You cards for the DCL staff.

Now back to work on updating my packing list, Disney Book, name tags, etc.

Boston Peter & Jen ... OMG what cute "fur kids". Hope you enjoy every minute with them.

[Viking]

Folks,
Susan provided me with a lot more info about her group, so it's time for another update. Unfortunately I wont be able to do it before the weekend. I'll take a lot of work home this weekend, have a meeting of all the volunteer instructors at our ambulance station, and have to play around with my new PDA:teeth:
I hope to find some time for the update Friday or Saturday night, so please send all request for changes/additions until early afternoon EST FRiday.

Ave', we can play the Lotto. That is if I'm as a non-US citizen are elegible to keep my millions :teeth: pirate:

[twhipple]

Twinave and two-foxes, I sent you PMs.

[cdnmickeylover]

Ave -- really I'm just jealous because we haven't had the opportunity yet to complain about the heat -- although it was really warm last weekend in NH.

Kim/Bette -- was looking at our travel section this morning in the paper and there was an advertisement for a Christmas Tea special in your local historical inn. Thought it was neat that I actually knew where that was!

Client here. Work calls.

Fiona

[two-foxes]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
Had the day from hell at work today ... so bad that I started to think I was on "Candid Camera" (some of the older folks will know what that was).

Had one of those myself yesterday. It seemed all the drama that I missed on my week away from my desk decided to all pop up at lunch time yesterday and continue until 5:00, as I packed up and ran for the door. (Thank god for Fridays, which are Wednesdays for me!) I always forget that the inmates are with us because they make bad choices, yet I seem to be continually surprised at their actions sometimes. At least I can say I never have the same day twice at work!:rolleyes:

It looks like they extended our time in Antigua from the last time I looked. I had us arriving at 0700, leaving at 1730, but it looks like we arrive at 0600 and stay until 1830. So more shopping time after our excursion!

[jeanniec]

Question for the tablemates at "the table with no name". Are any of you planning to do Palo for dinner one night? Sam and I will probably just do the Palo brunch, but I was wondering if we would show up for dinner one evening and be the only ones there, not that that would be a problem. Just curious.

Great to hear that our time in Antigua has been extended!

[dsncruise lover]

Hasn't it been 24-48 hours? I would think the countdown clocks would be back by now. Don't you think?

Reminder:
Send your kids' information to me so I can add them to the list. Here are the things I will need for the list:
1. name/email
2. age
3. grade
4. location (town/state)
5.their favorite thing about Disney
6. what they are looking foward to on this cruise
7.anything else they want on the list.
You can PM or E-mail me the info. My E-Mail addresses are iluvdarie@aol.com and luvablecece922@netscape.net.

[Viking]

HEAT??? :confused: :confused: :confused:
Unfortunately we don't know that word any longer. Our vocabulary nowadays consists mainly of: Rain, storm, hail, flooded basements, uprooted trees, etc :( :mad:
As usual Frankfurt got spared;) , but in Bavaria, in the Danube-region, and in former Eastern Germany all hell broke loose today and is still raging. We even haven't set up our fan this year so far. We need a Caribbean-fix - The sooner the better:sunny: :crazy:

[piglet33]

Boy I really miss our signatures and countdown timers. Hopefully they'll be back today......

Reneé

[Twinave]

Hi Everyone!:wave:
The Brunch list is growing. Now if I could just remember where I put it?:jester:
Cathy, love your work story! I get the same kind of thing.
Patient: I need a refill on my medication
Me: OK, what is the name of the medication?
Patient: I don't know.
Me: OK how many mg is it?
Patient: I don't know.
Me: How many times a day do you take it?
Patient: Well I'm suppose to take it twice a day, but most of the time I forget to take it in the morning.
Me: What is the medication for?
Patient: I don't know, but it's a small white pill with a line on it. Don't you have this information in my chart.
Me: Well yes, but we have you on 12 different medications. I'll tell you what, just have your phamacy call me. :earseek: What pharmacy do you use?
Patient: Eckerd
Me: Which one? (There are only 12 in Panama City)
Patient: The one right near my daughter's house, she always picks up may medicine. She is such a good daughter. But that husband of hers...........



Eric, Yes you can take your LOTTO winnings home with you, but the rule is you have to give 50% to the person who invited you to FL. (That would be......ME!)::yes::

Got to go work on the Brunch List. Update soon.

Later,
Avé

[piglet33]

I am off to the post office to mail the magnets to everyone that I have addresses for.

Please let me know when you get them.

Thanks,

Reneé

[Twinave]

Originally posted by Twinave
For all the Newbies:
Here is the info on Lunch.

Where: Parrot Cay (Seafood Buffet)
When: 10/7 12 noon (day at sea)
Who: Eveyone in the Cruisetoberfest Group (Kids included) And friends we've met along the way.
What: It's just an informal gathering of Disers. No additional cost, no "real" reservations required. My plan is to give the dinning room manager a heads-up with a approx number the day before.
Why: We had a GREAT Brunch at Palo in 2002. We tried to repeat it in 2003 and everything went wrong. We were not happy campers.:mad: So we came up with the idea of just invading one of the dinning rooms for lunch.
How: Just e-mail me, Twinave@aol.com, PM me, or reply on this thread, and I will add you to the list. So far we have 38 people.

One more note. This will be one of the last times for the group to
get together. We can plan our day at Castaway Cay, take pictures, and exchange e-mails addresses. So bring your camera!
Later,
Avé
Tracy and Bill have joined our happy brunch bunch! Anyone else?:cool: More is Better!!!!

[ciadriamom]

And I though lawyers were the only ones to get those types of phone calls!!

Honest to goodness recent phone call:

Hello, I need a lawyer

I'm his paralegal can I help you?

I need a lawyer

What type of case do you have sir?

I don't know, I need a lawyer.

I will be happy to assist you with any questions, but I need to know what the issue is.

I told you I don't know, I need a lawyer.

What is you question for the lawyer, perhaps I can answer it for you.

I said I don't know, I need a lawyer.

Are you getting the picture here. This went on for another minute or so at which point I told him when he could explain his situation I would be glad to assit him with speaking to a lawyer.

That's only one of about 10 I get a day like that.

The girls at work made a sign for my office door that says Krazy People "R" Us. I seem to get them all.

[RellingTwin]

ROTFLMAO! Love the stories! I have "phone duty" 2 X a week at work and it always floors me! Great example:
A nurse at a doctors office in another town called and asked if we could see this patient.(She had never been seen by our office before). She was going to be in Charleston and needed to be seen as soon as possible. I asked what the problem was but of course, no information was available. So..I told her (the nurse) to have the patient call and we would get her worked into the schedule. She shows up, (late) and when asked the reason for the emergency visit, she says she has been "dizzy and tired" (BTW I work in a OB/Gyn office). When asked how long this has gone on, she says "ever since I had my baby"...OK...how long ago was that?....Oh, about a year ago.
I SO wanted to ask her what made it an EMERGENCY TODAY..but kept my mouth shut.

I just got back from seeing "The Notebook". What a great movie. Very sad, but very good!

Kids info for the kids list will be sent soon.

Ave, the lunch sounds great!

[ciadriamom]

Twinave: don't remember now if I signed up for the brunch, (losing what little of my mind that I have left). If not please add me, if I did, please ignore. Thank you.

[papa]

Today was Kathy and my 32nd anniversary. We met on this day back in 1972.:bounce: Our wedding anniversary is September the 1st. We married after about a month's engagement.

Sure do miss the countdown timers.

Put us on the list Ave. Can't remember whether we have already notified you or not. Mike

[Viking]

Originally posted by papa
Today was Kathy and my 32nd anniversary. We met on this day back in 1972.:bounce: Our wedding anniversary is September the 1st. We married after about a month's engagement.

Sure do miss the countdown timers.

Put us on the list Ave. Can't remember whether we have already notified you or not. Mike

Congratulations, Mike & Kathy :cheer2: :cake:

32 years probably qualify you for parole :jester:

[Viking]

Originally posted by Twinave
Eric, Yes you can take your LOTTO winnings home with you, but the rule is you have to give 50% to the person who invited you to FL. (That would be......ME!)::yes:: Later,
Avé

Invitation:confused: Does that mean that we're your guests and you pay for everything? I'm just asking because our tickets and the rental car are due in 6 weeks:angel: Shall my TA send the bill to PCB? :jester:

[ARLO1]

Ave:

Not sure if we responded for the brunch..if not please include Andy and me.

Arlene