10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[fridayfun]

jeanniec - DH and I are going to Palo on the
monday of our cruise. Sure would like to see our counter also! Going to DH's family reunion this weekend, so hope everyone has a perfeectly sunny, dry one!
:sunny:

[ARLO1]

I know this has been brought up before but I am starting to make hotel/rent a car reservations now.

Can anybody tell me about Ron Jon and what kind of rates they charge. Are there any discounts available?What about the Ramada?

Please let me know. We would love to be able to party with you guys the night before the cruise...

Arlene

[cdnmickeylover]

We are not going to Palo for dinner. I'd like to try the tea but Jim doesn't want to go anywhere near the place after last year. :p

We are staying at the Radisson the night before the cruise. Didn't figure we'd have enough time to enjoy Ron Jon's since we won't get there til Friday afternoon.

Got my magnet Renee. :p Very, very cute.

Congrats to Mike and Kathy! 32 years is amazing.

We want to go to the brunch -- like Mike said a long time ago we can wear shorts (not something we've been wearing a lot of lately!!) It's supposed to get hot this weekend but that just means that it will rain and be hot which has been the pattern so far this year. Everyone here is waiting for summer to start.

Want the countdowns back!

Fiona

[ARLO1]

Sorry I meant the Radisson not the Ramada..any info on the rates for the Radison?

Arlene

[cdnmickeylover]

There is an internet rate at the Radisson for $85 plus taxes if you book through their website. There are strict cancellation rules but unless I keel over this cruise is a done deal. :p

Renee got a great rate at Ron Jon's but can't remember what it was.

Don't forget we are meeting at the Grills for dinner Friday night for anyone who will be at the port.

Really looking forward to this vacation!

Fiona

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

jeanneg...we never go to Palo's for dinner--I am not real impressed with it and to be honest, I was a little disappointed in the brunch up there and the hassle that they gave to Avé.

Avé...what is this seafood brunch...Sam loves any kind of seafood but there is no way I would voluntarily eat it (well maybe scallops!!) so do you know if they serve anything else? I would be willing to go but only if there are other choices--maybe I'll do lunch in Lumiere's and only eat dessert there!

Arlene...we are staying at Ron Jon's--I think we paid $79.00 for the one bedroom with kitchen??? I will look in my cruise folder to be sure and I can email you. I know that there was an AAA rate and also a Florida discount rate but as soon as I have a chance, I will let you know. We are not getting in until Friday at nine (into Sanford).

Fiona...I actually would like to try high tea at Palo's--maybe we could send the guys off somewhere and a few of us girls could do it???

[ARLO1]

Mary Jo:

I just called Ron Jons, the studio with the AAA disacount was $108 per night and they had no Florida resident discount. The price you got is great...If you do have any info for me let me know. It would be truly appreciated.

By the way disney called us and upgraded us from a room with 2 portholes to a room with a picture window. I'll believe it when I get my confirmation from them..

Arlene

[@GoofyNut]

Yet another one of those days ... now hear this, FULL MOON GO AWAY!

To the "Brunch Bunch Leader" ... sign us up (Art & Cathy with @ C). This sounds like such a better idea and IT'S FREE!

Mike & Kathy ... Congrats, 32 years since you first met .... and you still carry on like kids. Wait I take that back, you may still chase each other around but now it's more like a slow trot instead of running! :smooth:

Mike ... about St Thomas, I know we won't be walking the "5 minutes walk" to K-Mart this time (hehehe) Does Kathy still have her connection there? Think about what you'd like to do and let us know.

I've printed out the coupons for "Grills" and put them in my "DIS Binder", along with the Crew Thank You cards that I downloaded and printed out.

Did someone mention that they were interested in looking for "Hidden Mickeys" ... let me know and I'll e-mail you the little booklet that I did up.

I'm going :crazy: :crazy: :crazy: without being able to see the counter some of you have on. I WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER I HAVE TO WAIT!

[Viking]

Cathy,
we still have that booklet. It's lying in front of me besides my screen!!!

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Arlene...I just emailed you the information that I received--we got a studio not a one bedroom--for one night I figured that it would be sufficient although Sarah will be mad that she has the sleep sofa!!

[videoman]

We got a studio for one night for $75.00.... We are not arriving there until 4:30 hopefully this will allow us enough time to explore the grounds and get full use of the pool. Is everyone meeting somewhere that night?

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[videoman]

Cathy & Mike congrats on 32 years....

I will be celebrating my DW big 40th on board... Her actual day is the 15th... Quess it's gonna cost me a lot more than I planned!!!!!!!!::yes::


:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Sarah'sMomfrom PA
jeanneg...we never go to Palo's for dinner--I am not real impressed with it and to be honest, I was a little disappointed in the brunch up there and the hassle that they gave to Avé.

Avé...what is this seafood brunch...Sam loves any kind of seafood but there is no way I would voluntarily eat it (well maybe scallops!!) so do you know if they serve anything else? I would be willing to go but only if there are other choices--maybe I'll do lunch in Lumiere's and only eat dessert there!

Arlene...we are staying at Ron Jon's--I think we paid $79.00 for the one bedroom with kitchen??? I will look in my cruise folder to be sure and I can email you. I know that there was an AAA rate and also a Florida discount rate but as soon as I have a chance, I will let you know. We are not getting in until Friday at nine (into Sanford).

Fiona...I actually would like to try high tea at Palo's--maybe we could send the guys off somewhere and a few of us girls could do it???

MaryJo,

We agree about not being impressed about Palo. This time, we'll just get the souffle to go instead of eating there.

High Tea sounds good. Never done it and would like to.

Arlene,

I got a rate of $75 for a one bedroom studio for Ron Jon (like Sarah, Haley will be sleeping on the couch). I used Code 102, but I don't think it's valid anymore. If you do a search on the cruise board, there might be more codes you can try. I'll see if I can find any.

Reneé

[ARLO1]

Thanks guys for all your info and future help...

Arlene

[Viking]

Originally posted by videoman
We got a studio for one night for $75.00.... We are not arriving there until 4:30 hopefully this will allow us enough time to explore the grounds and get full use of the pool. Is everyone meeting somewhere that night?

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Yup,
we'll be going to the Grills. Have something to bite, some cocktails and watch the ships go by.

[piglet33]

Arlene,

I sent you a PM with some codes to try.

Reneé

[ARLO1]

Thanks Renee. I'll definetely give them a shot...

Arlene

[Viking]

The newest List has just been sent - Check it out :wave2:

[twhipple]

Ok, we booked the Eco Tour on Antigua. We wanted to kayak, but I think this will be more fun, fewer people. Anyone going to St. John's to snorkel at Trunk Bay or somewhere else on your own? That's what we want to do, but will go for the Disney excursion if we have to. Can't wait for the 60 day mark. I've been out shopping for gift ideas!

Tracy

[BigRed1]

To all that can help!!!
Please pass on all tips, tricks, ideas, phone numbers, codes, etc, for contacting Ron Jons....I have been cut off, hung-up on, left messages. They won't return my calls, e-mails etc. TA can't even get a response from them. We would love to stay a couple of days after the cruise...I think. I have used the phone numbers listed on Ron Jons web site.

Thanks,
Allen

[piglet33]

Allen,

I just sent you a PM.

Reneé

[ciadriamom]

Renee: Got the magnets today, thank you!! What a great job!

MaryJo: Would love to do the tea.

Will be booking Hyatt room next week, still undecided on DCL transport or private car. Since I won't be returning until Monday afternoon, I'll only need transport one way in the private car. Cost wise I think it will be the same.

[jeanneg]

Sharon: We just cancelled our ressie at the Hyatt MCO.......I've always wanted to stay there but just can't justify the price since we'll only be there for the few evening hours. If you know of a good place to get a decent rate, let me know. Right now we're planning to stay in one of the other less expensive hotels in the MCO vicinity and probably use DCL transfers since it's the most economical way for the 2 of us to get there. I'd love to join all the fun activities at the Ron Jon and Radisson, but our plane gets in after 8pm. By the time we retrieve our luggage and get ourselves to the port it will be around 10pm and I'm sure the party will be winding down. So I guess we'll just have to meet everyone at the terminal. Does anyone know what time the first DCL bus leaves MCO......and where would I get it if the hotel shuttle is taking us back? I always see the DCL reps when we get off the plane in the main section of the airport but we won't be there as we are not ticketed passengers.
Anybody else flying in late and staying in the MCO airport? Maybe we could at least meet somewhere for a drink to kick off the week.

[Twinave]

OK Gang, Here's the Updated Brunch Bunch List:

twinave-4, rellingtwin-4, papa-2, goofynut-2, jeaneg-2,piglett33-3, jeanniec-2, bettemom-2, ciadriamom-2, hygiene99-2, cdnmickeylover-2, zapp1213-4, arlo1-2, viking-2, cheeseplease-2,padisneyfan-2,twhipple-2, videoman-4, sarah'smom-3.
That's 48 people!
If I missed anyone, please let me know. The FL heat has started to sizzle the old brainpan.

MaryJo I included your family even if you don't eat seafood. You could always order room service and have them deliever to Parrot Cay. LOL I'm sure there will be plenty to choose from. And if you try to sneak off to the movie theater I will hunt you down and bring you back.

I can't believe in just a few weeks we will all be sailing together. I'm looking forward to seeing my "old" friends, and meeting my new friends. And we can't wait for Eric and Anja to come to Panama City Beach, so that we can show them the "World's Most Beautiful Beaches". :sunny:

Later,
Avé

[jeanniec]

fridayfun -- I sent you a PM.

I am really getting excited about the cruise! We are leaving for a week at DVC's HHI resort Sunday which is great since we can get a little taste of Disney before the cruise. It's been two whole months since we got back from OKW, and we can never get enough of Disney which I'm sure you all can understand.

Have a great weekend, everybody!

[ciadriamom]

Jeanne other threads have mentioned the LaQuinta and getting pretty decent rooms on Priceline, etc. Check out Barb's site for tips on priceline booking. Most of the posts have been three star hotels for under 100 dollars.

I decided to bite the bullet for the Hyatt simply for convenience, traveling with me and the two girls and just don't want the hassle. Plus we'll be leaving after work/school and I'm guessing the kids will be pretty cranky and I'll me more than ready for a drink. Won't be able to finalize flights until tomorrow, but right know it looks like we'll be getting in at around 11.

P.S. check your pm.

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Anybody else flying in late and staying in the MCO airport? Maybe we could at least meet somewhere for a drink to kick off the week.

Jeanne-
Our flight gets in around 8 on Friday too. I have not made any reservations yet. I'm kind of like Sharon though....Hyatt would be soooooo convenient. MY MIL and SIL want to come over from Tampa and visit that night, so I probably need to look for some type of suite. We haven't seen them for almost a year and we just can't go to the sunshine state for even a night without visiting.

Someone mentioned the time that we depart from Antigua, but of course I can't find it anywhere. Would someone pm me if they have that info? :crazy:

[@GoofyNut]

Since the boards now say it's July 10th ...

http://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons3/Birthday4.gif http://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons3/Birthday1.gif http://pages.prodigy.net/bestsmileys1/emoticons3/jogarodi.gif To my best friend, and Hubby Too ... MR. GOOFYNUT ..... (Gotcha!!!)

[ciadriamom]

Mr. GoofyNut: HAPPY BIRTHDAY. :cake: :bday:

Renee: Love the new pic of Haley, just toooo cute.

[papa]

Hey Art my twin!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :firefight :charac2: :worship: :cake: :bday: :space: :rockband: Mike

[Viking]

Alles Gute zum Geburtstag, lieber Art :cheer2: :cake: :thewave:

[disneybride96]

:bday: :cake: :bday: :cake:
Woo hoo! The countdown timers came back for your birthday....how about that! You must be good luck. Glad to have you on our cruise!:cake: :bday: :cake: :bday:

[twhipple]

Happy Birthday Mr. GoofyNut! Here's to many more :drinking1

:cake: :bday: :thewave:

[dsncruise lover]

Happy Birthday Goofynut. :bday: :cake: :bday:
Yeah we got the countdowns back. :thewave:

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Jeanne other threads have mentioned the LaQuinta and getting pretty decent rooms on Priceline, etc. Check out Barb's site for tips on priceline booking. Most of the posts have been three star hotels for under 100 dollars.


I have seen a few posts mentioning checking out Barb's trip report. Where do you find this? :confused:

Marianne

[Zapp1213]

Hey everyone! Just got back from a family reunion in Scranton, PA. Had a great visit with Mary Jo & Sarah. (That manager wasn't obvious about trying to kick us out, was he? :) )

Pétér--I'm interested in the gift exchange. Are people replying as a group or individually?

Ciadra--sent you an e-mail w/David's info for your list. I'll get on Heidi when she wakes up.

Congrats to everyone celebrating something on-board. I was interested in doing Palo for dinner on 10/7 (our 16th WA). However, I had a bad experience with trying to make a ressie last time & decided they didn't need my business. But I've had sooo many people praise the place--thought maybe this time would be different. Although, now I'm seeing some of your threads--it really isn't all that it's cracked up to be, is it?

Reneé--was I on your list to get a magnet? I haven't seen it in the mail yet.

I've got about 10 pages of posts to go thru, so I can be all caught up.

Later.

Marianne

[Zapp1213]

We've mentioned this before (about 100 pages back!). Would anyone be interested in sharing the cost of renting a van or something, to drive from MCO to Pt Canaveral?

We're arriving around 8 pm on Friday, and I don't want to drive to the port or Cocoa Beach that night. The Disney transfers would not be as economical for the four of us. I'm sure we can find a van to hold 8 or 9 people, whatever, and split the cost.

I'll be happy to do the research as to vehicles & prices, etc. E-mail or pm me with your information if you're interested. zapp1213@sbcglobal.net

Thanks, Marianne


BTW--HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GOOFYNUT!!!! :bday: :cake: :cheer2: :drinking1 :bday:

[BigRed1]

It worked!! I should have complained sooner!! :teeth: Finally talked to a human at Ron Jons! :teeth: We have a post cruise ressie. Anyone else doing a post cruise stay in the area?

Reneé,

I sent you a PM.

Allen

[Viking]

Ave',
I got email from PCB today: Information about the town, etc and I ordered a free vacation planner. We're really looking forward to enjoying your beaches. I found a nice gift for Mark this week ::yes:: Today I was lucky once more: I went to a large consumer electronics market and TDK had a wheel-of-fortune there. I twisted it and won a football - The real thing, not what you Americans call a football ;)
An hour later I went to a large DIY-market. When I parked my car I saw that the car next to me had its keys in the lock of the passenger door with no one near the car :eek: I locked it, went to the information desk and asked them to use their public adress system to locate the owner. After about 3 minutes a couple -I guess in their early 60ies - came and was kind of suprised when I showed them their keys :p He immediately blamed her and vice-versa:laughing: They thanked me and then I left to do my shopping, but then they followed me and insisted that I have a beer on them and gave me €10. I tried to refuse, but they wouldn't let me ;) They said they would be deeply offended if I didn't take the dough and that I saved their doggy. I forgot to mention that their was a little Yorkshire in the car - Not exactly what one would call a watchdog :jester: The said that the loss of the car wouldn't have been as bad losing their companion.

[two-foxes]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Jeanne other threads have mentioned the LaQuinta and getting pretty decent rooms on Priceline, etc. Check out Barb's site for tips on priceline booking. Most of the posts have been three star hotels for under 100 dollars.

I decided to bite the bullet for the Hyatt simply for convenience, traveling with me and the two girls and just don't want the hassle. Plus we'll be leaving after work/school and I'm guessing the kids will be pretty cranky and I'll me more than ready for a drink. Won't be able to finalize flights until tomorrow, but right know it looks like we'll be getting in at around 11.

P.S. check your pm.

We got the Crowne Plaza at MCO off Hotwire for $60....I was sooooooo hoping for the Hyatt, although I knew it was most likely the Crowne. We will be staying there on 9/18 because our flight gets in at 10:30 pm or so. It has a bed, pool, bar and restuarant, so all will be okay, as long as it is clean!

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Zapp1213
Reneé--was I on your list to get a magnet? I haven't seen it in the mail yet.

Later.

Marianne

Yes, everyone is getting 2 magnets. One is the lime green Mickey Head with your DIS name on it and the other is the Mickey logo from our hard working artists. I just mailed them out Thursday night. Hopefully, you'll have it soon.

Hope everyone likes them.

Reneé

[Viking]

Renee,
I assume we'll get our magnets on the ship:D BTW, we got a Steiff-animal for Haley, but I'll keep the kind of animal a secret ;)

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Viking
Renee,
I assume we'll get our magnets on the ship:D BTW, we got a Steiff-animal for Haley, but I'll keep the kind of animal a secret ;)

Eric,

Actually, I mailed your magnets with everyone else's. I hope that's ok.

Any hints on the animal???

Reneé

[Twinave]

Hi Everyone!:wave:
I Got a few e-mails and our Brunch Bunch is over 50 people now!

Art...AKA Mr. Goofynut....Happy Birthday! 39 again?:eek: :bounce:
Reneé, great new pic of DD. Can't believe how big she is getting!

Eric, You are lucky! But the thing with the keys just shows us what a nice guy you are. We need more in this world like you. Can't wait to show off my "town" to you and Anja! But I am NOT paying for your hotel room, unless we win LOTTO. You guys get here Friday, drawing is Sat. night. :jester:

Stopped on my way home from job#2 and bought tickets to the 7pm showing of Spiderman 2. Can't wait.

Later,
Avé

[fridayfun]

:cheer2: :flower1: :worship:
Renee - got our magnets today! They came along with our newest WDW vacation planning kit! I had to tease DH, he never checks the mail when all the exciting stuff comes! Thanks so much, they look great!

[jeanneg]

Renee: just received my magnets in the mail today.....thank-you so much, they are beautiful!!!!!! I can't wait to put them on our cabin door so be can become an official Cruisetoberfester! Love the new photo of Haley and look forward to meeting the little pumpkin!

Eric: what a nice guy......it seems wherever you are, good karma follows. Hopefully some of it will rub off on me.

Mariane: for us right now, the DCL transfer is actually the cheapest and most convenient mode of transport since we can just check our bags with them and forget about them. If however you found a great deal with a limo company, we would not be opposed to giving it some consideration. The tricky part may be the return trip since I don't think we're all heading back to the airport. We haven't purchased the transfers yet so nothing is set in stone. Gotta check out the rates for La Quinta....sounds like a good deal.

Goofynut: Happy Birthday!!!! have a great celebration....and a drink for me!

Who was it that saw "Notebook" recently? I agree, what a tearjerker......but that Noah sure was hot in a weird sort of way.
I just typed something but decided to delete it............I'll be good......we'll be dining with a minor when we get on the ship.....must learn to behave......

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by Twinave
Hi Everyone!:wave:
I Stopped on my way home from job#2 and bought tickets to the 7pm showing of Spiderman 2. Can't wait.

Later,
Avé


It's a fun movie....enjoy!

[videoman]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GoofyNut!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I celebrated my b'day on the 8th.

Renee....looking forward to getting the magnets...we'll let you no as soon as we do!!!

Eric....Can't wait to meet you.....we are going to try to have some of your luck rub on to us b4 jackpot bingo!!

I need to call Debbie from Dining regarding the REAS pkg....what dining rotation has everyone selected??

What time at Grills (Ron Jon's) on 10/1??

Can't wait to meet you all......very soon now!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[papa]

The NFL Tennessee Titans sold out all of their single game tickets for the season-31,000 tickets in 19 minutes this morning.

Today is our son's 26th birthday and I fixed dinner and a cake for him. I feel old now as he was the baby of the family. Mike

[RellingTwin]

Happy Birthday Art!:cake: :cheer2: :cake: :cheer2: :bday: :cake: :cheer2:

It was me who saw The Notebook. I told my DH about the movie over dinner last night and he said the sweetest thing...he said that he feels about me like Noah felt about his wife. I told him I felt the same. It's wonderful to be married to your best friend!

Eric, how nice you were able to return the keys.I know the couple was very greatful you came along :teeth:

Renee...no magnets here yet. Maybe Monday!

Gift exchange...anyone have any ideas???!!!! I've been racking my brain:crazy:

Ave, how was the movie? I think we will be going to see it tomorrow.

I've been looking at the sail dates and prices for RCCL "Mariner of the Seas" for next October. Anyone interested?

[Hygiene99]

Goofynut: Happy Birthday!!!! have a great celebration....and a drink for me!



Renéé Thank u very much for the Magnets love em...

they are on the fridge with the one from those people in NH.
from last year...

Still Cant believe we Saw MOOSE....

[Zapp1213]

Reneé--

Got the magnets today. They look great!

I was planning to take the kids to see the new Harry Potter on the IMAX screen. They weren't as excited about it as I was. (We have seen it already on the regular screen.) Maybe tomorrow.

It was really hot in the sun here today, and I spent way too much time in it. Now I've got a massive headache. Can't put my head on my pillow, it hurts so bad. I'm trying to sip water--I'm sure I'm dehydrated.

Anja--you may be interested to know, we've taken Duke into our home. He's the black lab that went with DH's secretary about 3 or 4 weeks ago--I mentioned it in a previous post. Unfortunately, she left her husband, got an apartment, and can't keep the dog. Tom brought him home until he finds another home for him, but I think he's going to stay here. His life has been turned upside down, living in 4 different houses in 4 weeks! The one thing that I think bothers me the most is that, you can't tell me Tina didn't know a month ago that she was going to split with her husband. That's not an impulsive decision.

Well, little league baseball & girls softball are both over for the season (thank the Lord!). I hate filling in the calendar in the spring. We can do almost nothing until the middle of July--one of the kids has a game or a practice or something. David's team party was today, and then Heidi lost her tourney game, which ended the season. The picnic is next Saturday.

Now that that's over & the Pennsylvania trip is behind me, I can focus on October.

Later, Marianne

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by RellingTwin
I've been looking at the sail dates and prices for RCCL "Mariner of the Seas" for next October. Anyone interested?

We've decided our next cruise will be Hawaii. We have always wanted to do Hawaii, but been kind of intimidated by all the island hopping we would want to do. NCL now has a US registered ship that does only Hawaii. (if the ship is not US registered, it has to hit a foriegn port somewhere on the trip) Seems like the best way to see the most in a shorter amount of time. But we'll see......we usually end up spending our vacation savings on a trip to the Carribean or WDW before we save enough for Hawaii.

[cdnmickeylover]

Happy Birthday Mr. Goofynut! Hope it was a great one.

Actually got DS out of bed and out of the house this morning as he wanted to go to Costco with us. He also went out for breakfast with us at a diner we go too. We go often enough that we no longer order as the owner already knows what we want so DS was waiting for us to order before he did and was kinda stumped by the whole thing -- course he wasn't quite awake yet either. :p

DS will be 18 tomorrow so Mike I know how you feel. My baby is growing up.

Saw the Jays lose this afternoon -- pretty painful 11-2. Our reliever was awful and gave up a grand slam.

Would like to see The Notebook and Spiderman 2 but may have to wait for a bit as haven't had time lately.

It was finally hot today and wore shorts for the first time in ages it seems. We kept moving seats at the ballgame to sit in the shade!

Must go and do some laundry.

Fiona

[Viking]

Originally posted by piglet33
Eric,

Actually, I mailed your magnets with everyone else's. I hope that's ok.

Any hints on the animal???

Reneé

Thank you!!! :wave:
I guess, for sending them to Frankfurt you deserve a hint: Cuba Gooding Jr had a dozen of them in a Disney-movie. Got it?;)

[Viking]

Marianne,
Anja will surely be jealous ;) I'll tell her later when I pick her up at the hospital. She has to work the whole weekend :( But I'm not off better: I go a large box of work waiting for me, too. My old department has declared an emergency and so I volunteered to help them.

Ave',
let's go for the Jackpot, although hitting it may mean that we would have to stay in the USA - at least for the winter season each year :jester:
BTW, am I correct that we'll gain an hour when travelling from St. Augustine to PCB, and lose it again when we're travelling from PCB to Orlando?

Videoman,
Bingo? Perhaps we give it a try. I usually associate Bingo with English housewives in ugly clothing yelling from time to time :jester: I spent 3 summers in England as a kid and we laughed our butts off peeping into those Bingo-Halls :p

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Viking
Thank you!!! :wave:
I guess, for sending them to Frankfurt you deserve a hint: Cuba Gooding Jr had a dozen of them in a Disney-movie. Got it?;)

I think I got it (actually Lenny did). Can't wait to see it and Haley's reaction since she loves animals.

Reneé

[videoman]

Viking: :D LOL about the bingo.....That is exactly what it is, But with your luck and some borrowed ugly clothing...maybe we could win the big one!!! lol

[Viking]

Mike,
thanks for the iCard :wave:

[BigRed1]

:confused: Did I read some time back that someone is getting a scuba trip together?? If that is the case, I have someone interested in going. He is certified, certifiable :teeth: or whatever you have to be....I know nothing of scuba diving. please send info or link so I may forward to him.
Thanks,
Allen

:bounce:

[padisneyfan]

I've been away from the boards for 4 days so had alot of catching up to do.

Happy Belated Birthday to Art (Mr. Goofynut)

Mike-- I'm impressed that you actually remember the date you and Kathy met. Also thanks for the Icard.

Renee--- I got the magnets in the mail on Saturday, thank you so much you did a great job. Now I just need to put them somewhere near my cruise stuff so I don't forget to bring them with me.

Busy weekend. We went to Baltimore Inner Harbor on Sat with DS#1 and his GF. Then today we went to Hersheypark for Norm's company picnic. Monday I am off work, because DS#2 is getting his wisdom teeth out. Hopefully it will go as smoothly as DS#1 went.

I really need to get organized for this cruise. We are flying down late Friday night won't get to MCO until around 10:30pm. The last couple of times we rented a car and drove over to the Radisson at the Port. Not sure what my plan is yet. Plus we are staying 4 days post cruise, so need to get a room at WDW. Maybe tomorrow will work on some of these details.

Mary (Relling Twin)--- I can't cruise until after the 3rd week in Oct in 2005 because of my conference responsibilites. Are you looking at Eastern or Western on Mariner of the Sea?

Disneybride96--- I have been reading on cruise critic a review of the NCL Aloha ship that is taking it's maiden cruise with its Hawaii iternary. They have posted up to day 4 so far. You might want to read that. It is interesting what all the changes are on the ship because it is flying under the US flag. This was the ship that had to cancel some of the cruises prior to repositioning as the US crew was exhausted. It has been interesting reading. We plan to do Alaska before Hawaii.

Hope everyone has a great week.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[Viking]

Originally posted by BigRed1
:confused: Did I read some time back that someone is getting a scuba trip together?? If that is the case, I have someone interested in going. He is certified, certifiable :teeth: or whatever you have to be....I know nothing of scuba diving. please send info or link so I may forward to him.
Thanks,
Allen

:bounce:

We're not getting it together - We already got it together :teeth:
I got all the info on my puter at home. I'll send it to you when I get home from the gym.
Here's a link to the divebase: CokiDive (http://www.cokidive.com)

[ARLO1]

Happy belated birthday Art. Hope your day was a good one...


Renee: Thanks lots for the magnets. They were great and what a surprise..

Hope everybody had a good weekend, Back to the grind again...

Arlene

[piglet33]

Wow, pretty quiet here today. Been raining here all day and very humid. Makes for a very depressing day.

[cdnmickeylover]

Quiet here too. It's sunny but humid out. I think it's supposed to get cooler and rain later this week.

Thought I would make great progress today on the files on my desk but so far nothing seems to be disappearing. In fact my chair is now piled high with files. Desparately need a vacation from the piles of paper. :p

DS is now an 'adult'. We went out to a restaurant and got them to sing to him, give him a crown, balloon and take his picture. He was not impressed although his cousin was happy as she got to take home the balloon. Jim had no sympathy for him though as Jim related how I made him get a birthday button at Epcot last year and wear it all day.

11.5 weeks til we leave for the cruise.

Fiona

[videoman]

Renee: Thanks lots for the magnets...they turned out GREAT!!!!
Just looking at them made me that much more excited!!!
Been raining here in NY all day also... Reguards to ALL!!!


:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[Viking]

It's raining here too :mad:
Anja has to work the lateshift today & tomorrow. I just picked her up and now I'm toasting some DVDs:p
While waiting for Anja in our car I played around with my PDA: I connected it via Bluetooth with my cellphone and went into the internet. My first stop was the DIS of course. It's painfully slow, but at least we got a possibility to check our email and stay in touch while enroute.

[Viking]

Allen,
I just mailed you the info concerning the dive-excursion on St Thomas.

[twhipple]

Reneé,

Got my magnets today. Thanks! Now my back door is loaded with cruise magnets - three Mickey heads, one cruisetoberfest III and one bringing home the magic. DH says the door's going to start pointing north!

I think we all owe Reneé a drink for mailing those magnets! I know it saved you from carrying them in your luggage, but it's nice to have them now!

[piglet33]

Originally posted by twhipple
I think we all owe Reneé a drink for mailing those magnets! I know it saved you from carrying them in your luggage, but it's nice to have them now!

Oh no, if everyone does that then I won't remember the cruise at all!!!:earseek:

Glad you all like the magnets.

Reneé

[piglet33]

I submitted the Mickey cruise logo to Zazzle.com to have them make the shirts so I don't have to. They just called me to tell me that they can't make them because of copyright infringement. I explained that someone drew the pic of Mickey, but that didn't work. I am not very happy. Now I'll be like everyone else and be making ours.:(

Reneé

[Twinave]

Reneé, got our magnets today. Thank You! They're wonderful!

Spiderman 2 was GREAT! Both DH and I had to work Sat. But I got the tickets on my way home. When DH got home at 5pm I said you have 30 minutes to shower and get ready. We then went to an Italian Rest. close to the theater for dinner. The food was excellent. Then drove to the theater, got our seats, with our popcorn, cokes and blankets and settled in. I can't remember enjoying a movie this much. Great special effects, great story, and great ending!

The kids start back to school on Aug. 5th, so I have to start getting ready for that big transition. Shopping for school clothes, and supplies. Yuck.;)

Got to run.

later,
Avé

[disneybride96]

:mickeybar:mickeybar:mickeybar:mickeybar:No drinks Renee? How about a mickey bar? We ordered one as our "second dessert" one night. Gotta love 'em!

OH....all those mickey bars made me forget why I was posting. The magents are great! Thanks so much Renee! Between the mickeybars, magnets and the fact that I just sent my final payment to DU my head is spinning! Yipee!

[disneybride96]

[papa]

Hope that everyone had a great day. It was hot as blazes here today temps in the 90's with a heat index of over 100. Mike

[papa]

Thanks for the magnets Renee. They are great. Mike:mickeybar

[RellingTwin]

Renee, we got the magnets! Thanks so much! Can't wait to put them on the cabin door!

Nancy, re RCCL cruise next year. We have not yet picked a date, but we are going to do the Western. End of Oct. is a possibility.

[@GoofyNut]

:wave: I want to thank everybody for the B/D wishes for my hubby. He got a kick out of them.

Renee http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/smileyhug.gif
Love the magnets ... got them in my "MUST TAKE ON THE CRUISE" box. I didn't want to have a senior moment and forget them for our cabin door.

Our "MUST TAKE ON THE CRUISE" box is where I put the important stuff, the door magnets, the Serenity Bay Arsenal, the name tags for our group, etc, etc, etc. Am I the only one that's started to "gather"?

Had a great time with MaryJo, Sam and Sarah at a baseball game on Saturday ... even got Art's name up in "lights" for his birthday.

http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage05/17.gif Then we got home and had no water... not even a dribble. We live in a rural area and have well water. Our water pump pooped out. So Sunday we went waterless and Monday we shelled out $701 for a water pump. http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage05/17.gif Funny part was that I had to run out and get some bottled water to drink and now AshLee thinks she's royal, drinking the good stuff! Actually our well water is really good, like spring water ... except for right now till things settle down. Thank God we have a filter system, cause we'll have to change that a lot for the next week or so.

OK ... I'm off my soap box now!

So when is it we cruise again!!!!!!!

[piglet33]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
Our "MUST TAKE ON THE CRUISE" box is where I put the important stuff, the door magnets, the Serenity Bay Arsenal, the name tags for our group, etc, etc, etc. Am I the only one that's started to "gather"?

Nope, you're not the only one! I've had a box that I've been adding to for a couple of months. Can you tell that I really want to be on this cruise??

Reneé

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Reneé...thanks so much for the magnets...we loved them. Thanks also for the moose magnet...I will look longingly at it and maybe take it with me the next time that I go to Bette's to remind myself that there really are moose in NH!! Also wanted to let you know that I loved the knob--I was sitting at my desk snickering to myself--sometimes, I think that my boss thinks that I am losing it!!

[Viking]

Hallo Renee,
vielen Dank für die Magnete :wave2: translation:
Hi Renee,
thank you very much for the magnets :wave:

I love them ::yes:: Anja hasn't seen them yet as she's working the lateshift again. I think I'll put them on the fridge and wait for her to discover them ;)
I also thought about putting them in our large 'Do-Not-Forget-Bag', but I just added them to our checklist to ensure that we bring them. BTW, our checklist consists of 4 pages already :p

[Viking]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut

Our "MUST TAKE ON THE CRUISE" box is where I put the important stuff, the door magnets, the Serenity Bay Arsenal, the name tags for our group, etc, etc, etc. Am I the only one that's started to "gather"?

Cathy, I guess after Cruisetoberfest III DCL will have to update all maps of Castaway Cay with TBFKASB:
The Battlefield Formerly Known As Serenety Bay :teeth: :jester:

[cdnmickeylover]

We have a cruise box as well. Emptied stuff from last year right into it for this year so it's been around for a while. Have to move the magnets into it so that they don't get forgotten.

Love the new picture of Haley -- keep forgetting to mention that.

We are awaiting the appearance of the new addition to the family. SIL is due on the 22nd but would cheerfully deliver anytime now.

At dinner last night with DS was talking about the cruise (to which he still has no interest but I keep trying). He said to me "don't worry mom when I'm rich I'll set you up with your own cabin on the disney cruise and you'll never have to get off!". Thought that was cute.

DS saw a Ferrari yesterday driving home but it was yellow so DS explained about colouring coding of Ferrari. Me, I wouldn't have spotted the car at all. Luckily he didn't ask for that for his birthday!

Can't wait for the cruise to get here. 11 weeks tomorrow we leave for Florida.

Fiona

[piglet33]

Eric,

I can't believe you got the magnets already! I mailed them the same day I mailed everyone else's. The guy at the Post Office said you might get them in about 7 days, maybe! Wow, I think that's a record.

BTW - there wasn't any postage due on them was there? When he figured it out, he said "that should be the right amount for Germany. If not, then you'll find out". Then he laughed. Sometimes I just hate going to the Post Office. I think they have a warped sense of humor.

Reneé

[Viking]

Postage was fine. Anyway, the German Postal Service wouldn't be allowed to take extra-postage. According to my knowledge the international laws regarding postage only the American Postal Service could have stopped it before leaving the US, returning it to you and asking for more postage. As soon as it has left the country of origin the multilateral postal treaties make sure that it arrives. It is asssumed that there's as much traffic leaving any country as entring the respective country, thus balancing everything.
I must admit I was also surprised about the quick delivery. But four weeks ago I also sent a letter containing two T-shirts to Minnesota on a Thursday and it arrived next Monday.
We often order stuff from Amazon.com in the US and it usually needs less than a week.

[@GoofyNut]

Boston Peter .... ? how come we got to see the http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage04/10.gif "bum" end of the moose? HeHeHe

[@GoofyNut]

An elderly couple were on a cruise and it was really stormy. They were standing on the back of the boat watching the moon, when a wave came up and washed the old woman overboard. They searched for days and couldn't find her, so the captain sent the old man back to shore with the promise that he would notify him as soon as they found something. Three weeks went by and finally the old man got a fax from the boat. It read: "Sir, sorry to inform you, we found your wife dead at the bottom of the ocean. We hauled her up to the deck and attached to her butt was an oyster and in it was a pearl worth $50,000 . . . please advise." The old man faxed back: "Send me the pearl and re-bait the trap." http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage12/1.gif
http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/lol4.gif
NOTE TO THE MALE CRUISERS ... There will be no "re-baiting" on OUR Cruise!

[Viking]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
An elderly couple were on a cruise and it was really stormy. They were standing on the back of the boat watching the moon, when a wave came up and washed the old woman overboard. They searched for days and couldn't find her, so the captain sent the old man back to shore with the promise that he would notify him as soon as they found something. Three weeks went by and finally the old man got a fax from the boat. It read: "Sir, sorry to inform you, we found your wife dead at the bottom of the ocean. We hauled her up to the deck and attached to her butt was an oyster and in it was a pearl worth $50,000 . . . please advise." The old man faxed back: "Send me the pearl and re-bait the trap." http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage12/1.gif
http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/lol4.gif
NOTE TO THE MALE CRUISERS ... There will be no "re-baiting" on OUR Cruise!

There's no need for re-baiting - We'll be satisfied with baiting :teeth:

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
Funny part was that I had to run out and get some bottled water to drink and now AshLee thinks she's royal, drinking the good stuff! Actually our well water is really good, like spring water ... except for right now till things settle down. Thank God we have a filter system, cause we'll have to change that a lot for the next week or so.


How cute! I was in college before I knew water wasn't suppose to have those floatie pieces of iron on occasion. Just thought it was a supplement. lol!

[Twinave]

Hey Everyone!:wave:
Got off work early today!:Pinkbounc So I didn't have to fight the traffic. Getting Very excited about the Cruise now that I have my magnets! Got them hanging on the frig, along with last years. Even DH is starting to talk about it. DD is getting PADI certified this weekend. So she will be ready to dive with the big kids. LOL

Also starting to plan my next family vacation, which will be a week in Washington, DC next summer. One of my sisters lives in Falls Church, VA. and she is hosting next years family reunion. So I've been checking out hotels, airfares and car rentals.

I don't have a cruise box, but I am starting to get some things together.
Fiona, love what your boy said. DD told me that when she becomes a doctor she will send me on the longest cruise I can find. As long as it's not a slow boat to China, I'll take it. First have to find a way to get her through Medical school on a nurse's income.:teeth:
Cathy...love the pearl joke! You are so bad!
:smooth:
Later, Avé

[Viking]

Fiona,
I've got something nice for you:
In 'Der Spiegel', a German weekly publication comparable to 'Time' or 'Newsweek', they have a weekly column on the last page displaying oddities and funny errors from other publications - or sometimes even their own. This week they had an excerpt from the 'Süddeutsche Zeitung' ('Southgerman Newspaper), a usually renowned and well-informed daily newspaper.
SZ had a mini-series about capitals of the world, and one week they wrote the following headline:
'Montreal. Canada and its capital save the reputation of the continent.' No offense meant to our friends South of the Canadian border!! ;)
One week later they corrected themselves with that headline:
'Capital Nonsense. Montreal is not Canada's capital- It's Quebec, of course.' :rolleyes:
Needless to say that they were flooded with letters to the editor, telling them about Ottawa. :p

[cdnmickeylover]

That's very funny Eric esp. since Montreal is the capital of nothing, (except maybe bagels) not even Quebec as the capital of Quebec is actually Quebec City!

Have to clear off my desk of some files tonight before I leave as it is just covered although have to admit I'm tempted just to pile everything up and leave.

It's actually :sunny: , hot and humid here today which is nice considering that it's supposed to be raining the rest of the week and get a lot cooler.

Take care everyone!

Fiona

[Cheese Please]

Renee,

Magnets arrived in the mail today. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

THEY ARE GREAT

I will have to start my "MUST TAKE ON CRUISE" box with them as the first entry.

Thanks again,

Dave & Ellen

[ciadriamom]

Just spent the last few minutes catching up, having not logged on in a couple of days.

And now for the good and great news!!!!!!

I'm PAID IN FULL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And for the great news: I got roundtrip airline tickets on United Airlines from Philadelphia to MCO for $336.00 for three people. Yes that's for three people not each person.

I have a 12 gty cabin and still haven't been assigned a cabin number, so send me some upgrade pixie dust if you would.

We'll definitely be staying at the Hyatt MCO since the flight doesn't arrive until midnight. Am about 90% sure we'll be taking the DCL bus unless a better deal comes along, would not be opposed to sharing a van, limo, etc. However, we won't be returning to the airport after the cruise as we are not leaving until Sunday evening.

Mariane: Barb's site is castawayclub dot com (replace the "dot" with a dot). She has menus, navigators, and soo much info, and her trip reports are just what a DCL addict neesd for a quick fix.

Renee: Drink, mickey bar, you name it, it's yours for such a great job on the magnets.

Hope I didn't leave anyone out, but just to cover myself, congratulations to all with something to celebrate recently. Honestly, cant wait to meet all of you!

I'm sooo excited now, the magnest, being PIF and that not to be believed airfare, October is seeming like a lifetime away.


BTW: My offer still stands for bring bubbles for all the sailaway, just let me know if interested.

[dsncruise lover]

The magnets are really cool. The best part about them is when the cruise is done I can hang them in my locker and show them off. :earboy2: :mickeybar

[1971visitor]

Renee - Thanks! The magnets are awesome! Everytime I see them, I feel happy!:cheer2:

Hot, hot, hot at our house today. Weather station in backyard says 99 degrees high at 2:00 p.m. with heat index of 119 degrees!!!:earseek:

My mother-in-law sometimes says it's too hot to go swimming:crazy:....now I know what she means. Staying inside!

Jamie

[RellingTwin]

ciadriamom...congrats on being PIF! I plan on joining that status in about 1 week. Pixie dust to you for an upgrade******

I also have a "cruise box" but my magnets will live in my kitchen for the next couple of months. I smile everytime I look at them!
Renee...I think you are going to be buried in Mickey Bars!!

I am going to bring DH and DS tuxedos to the cleaners this weekend. The "End of Summer" sales shpuld be starting soon. I was shopping today and saw the first of the "Back to School" stuff going out onto the shelves.Hard to belive school starts in just 27 days!!

Just 11 days until we head to Florida (Panama City Beach) to visit TwinAve and her family. I am looking forward to some "twin-time" as we have not seen each other since April.

We were SO bummed out watching the NASCAR race on Sunday. DH is a big Mark Martin fan and it looked like he might finish 2nd or 3rd, when with 2 laps to go his engine blew up!:earseek:

GoofyNut...love the joke!

[Viking]

Talking about weather:
Today is July 14 and when I drove to the office this morning it was 14°C:mad: This translates to 57°F:( But as it was dry I drove with the top down :smooth: After all it's summer, isn't it :sunny:
Forecast predicts 30°C/86°F for the weekend - Keep your fingers crossed for us, we desperately long for summer::yes::

[cdnmickeylover]

We are in PIF crowd. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Weather here today is raining and cool. I think it's supposed to only go up to 21C which is around 69F. On the weekend it will go up to 23C (73F) but rain up until Sunday I think. Yesterday though it was 28C (82F) so who knows whats up with the temperature. It's an adventure everyday.

Usually by now its around 30C (86F) and higher with the humidex but not this year.

Really looking forward the cruise.

Fiona

[Viking]

OK,
we're PIF, too :teeth:

[piglet33]

Very funny Eric!!!

Count us in the PIF group too!

Reneé

[@GoofyNut]

:crazy: Hey Eric ... I believe you WIN (I mean won) the record for being the first in the PIF group!:crazy:

[@GoofyNut]

:wave: Bette & Kim ... So sorry I didn't tell you this sooner but our water problems had me :crazy: THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the "care package" ... Art said I was like a kid with a Christmas Present!

[@GoofyNut]

:bounce: F :bounce: Y :bounce: I :bounce: You guys may want to check out WWW.DISNEYSTORE.COM as they are having a sale on summer stuff. I just got matching stuff for Art and I for Tropical Night at reallllllllllllllllllly good price.

[piglet33]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
:bounce: F :bounce: Y :bounce: I :bounce: You guys may want to check out WWW.DISNEYSTORE.COM as they are having a sale on summer stuff. I just got matching stuff for Art and I for Tropical Night at reallllllllllllllllllly good price.

Thanks for posting this. Did also know that
if you use discount code ACKTOSCHOOL04,
(I just found it on mousesavers.com) you can save 10% off your order.::yes::

I just Haley a bunch of the PJ Pals pajamas for next year since they were so cheap.

Reneé

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Ciadriamom...how is your grandmother doing? Can't believe that airfare that you got--wow--I wish that I lived closer to Philadelphia (a two hour drive for us)--actually the airport that we fly out of is exactly one exit away from us so for convenience, we usually fly out of there. Let me know if you would like to do high tea and we can maybe get a group together.

Ciara...did Sarah contact you with her information? Let me know if she didn't so I can nudge her along!!

Sarah has been working for the summer (babysitting from Tuesday through Thursday) and all she is doing is complaining that it is the pits having to get up so early (7:15 a.m.) in the summer--mind you, the girl she is babysitting is in 4th grade but the mom doesn't want to leave her alone so they read, play Barbies and swim!! What I want to know if how do you get a job like that!! Of course, I don't see a cent from the paycheck!!

Eric...Sarah has been IM'ing Emmie from tserena and she told Sarah that there is a good possibility that they won't be going on the cruise since they are moving back to Tennessee but instead of the cruise they were going somewhere else (I think Hawaii)--just wanted to know if you heard anything.

[twhipple]

I'm close to joining the PIF group. Just waiting for my cc to bill (tomorrow) and then I'll charge it. That way I don't have to pay until September!

@goofynut, glad to see I'm not the only one that's going to "make" the DH wear a matching outfit to me. :teeth:

[Viking]

Originally posted by Sarah'sMomfrom PA
Ciadriamom...how is your grandmother doing? Can't believe that airfare that you got--wow--I wish that I lived closer to Philadelphia (a two hour drive for us)--actually the airport that we fly out of is exactly one exit away from us so for convenience, we usually fly out of there. Let me know if you would like to do high tea and we can maybe get a group together.

Ciara...did Sarah contact you with her information? Let me know if she didn't so I can nudge her along!!

Sarah has been working for the summer (babysitting from Tuesday through Thursday) and all she is doing is complaining that it is the pits having to get up so early (7:15 a.m.) in the summer--mind you, the girl she is babysitting is in 4th grade but the mom doesn't want to leave her alone so they read, play Barbies and swim!! What I want to know if how do you get a job like that!! Of course, I don't see a cent from the paycheck!!

Eric...Sarah has been IM'ing Emmie from tserena and she told Sarah that there is a good possibility that they won't be going on the cruise since they are moving back to Tennessee but instead of the cruise they were going somewhere else (I think Hawaii)--just wanted to know if you heard anything.

Mary Jo,
you may tell Sarah that at 7:15am I've usually been at my desk for nearly an hour ;)
No, I haven't heard anything from her:confused: I only was wondering about not hearing anything about the Kid's List as Emmie wanted to do it.

[piglet33]

I haven't had a response from tbserena about her address so I can send her the magnets either.:(

Reneé

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Reneé...I just pm'd you! Mary Jo

[@GoofyNut]

:bounce: F :bounce: Y :bounce: I :bounce: AGAIN
Check out who's playing at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival when we come back from our cruise. The Beach Boys will be there October 10 & 11 ...yeah for us "age challenged" cruisers.

[Viking]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
:bounce: F :bounce: Y :bounce: I :bounce: AGAIN
Check out who's playing at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival when we come back from our cruise. The Beach Boys will be there October 10 & 11 ...yeah for us "age challenged" cruisers.
Hey,
that's not fair: Listening to the Beach Boys while Anja & Eric are on their way back to Germany :(
The Beach Boys being a popular band in your youth:confused: I think you mixed them up with Glenn Miller & his band :jester:
See you at Serenity Baypirate: :teeth:

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Boy Eric, if I were you, I wouldn't provoke GoofyNut any further...I was with her on Saturday and you don't want to see the size of her arsenal for Serenity Bay!! Does World War III sound familiar???

[dsncruise lover]

Sarah'sMomfromPA- Yes I have heard from Sarah. Tell her I have to get up at 6:00 so I can get catch the bus to camp. Boy am I tired in teh morning. :o

[dsncruise lover]

Don't forget to send me your kids' stuff for the kids cruise list. I know there are alot more then 8 kids going. :earboy2: :mickeybar

[ciadriamom]

Congrats to all of the "PIFers"!!! Doesn't it feel great!!!

Viking: since you got the best fare and were the first member of the PIF Club - the first round of Bahama Mama's are on you!!

MaryJo, unfortunately Gram is really not doing well and the doctor says that it won't be much longer. She's an awfully strong lady and the doctor is quite surprised that she's lived this long especially with the amount of medical issues and her age (85). Thank you soo much for asking.

[two-foxes]

Renee-

We got our magnets yesterday! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!:bounce:

Got our Disney Dollars gift card from our Disney Visa yesterday, too! Now we just have to suck it up and pay off both those cruises. It will soooooo be worth it, but I cringe at the price sometimes, but we both need this long vacation!

[Viking]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Congrats to all of the "PIFers"!!! Doesn't it feel great!!!

Viking: since you got the best fare and were the first member of the PIF Club - the first round of Bahama Mama's are on you!!



Best fare:confused: We're also coming via Philadelphia, but our airfare is €1236 ($1520) for two persons only :eek:

Pixie Dust to your Granny ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

[Viking]

Originally posted by Sarah'sMomfrom PA
Boy Eric, if I were you, I wouldn't provoke GoofyNut any further...I was with her on Saturday and you don't want to see the size of her arsenal for Serenity Bay!! Does World War III sound familiar???

It's not size and numbers that count, it's quality that will win this battle pirate:
And who would be better suited for a naval battle than a VIKING :teeth:

[ciadriamom]

Originally posted by Viking
Best fare:confused: We're also coming via Philadelphia, but our airfare is €1236 ($1520) for two persons only :eek:

Pixie Dust to your Granny ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

OUCH!!!! :earseek: At that price that Bahama Mama is definitely on me.


Is there anyway you can see if you can take advantage of the airfare sales? I think I saw a post on another thread that someone received a refund when the fare for their flight went on sale.

We're flying United Airlines and even the most expensive flight was only $500.00.

Thanks for the pixie dust for grams.

[Viking]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
OUCH!!!! :earseek: At that price that Bahama Mama is definitely on me.


Is there anyway you can see if you can take advantage of the airfare sales? I think I saw a post on another thread that someone received a refund when the fare for their flight went on sale.

We're flying United Airlines and even the most expensive flight was only $500.00.

Thanks for the pixie dust for grams.

Sharon,
this is the full price for Frankfurt-Philadelphia-Orlando and return Orlando-Pittsburgh-Frankfurt.
We booked it in January or February. We could have waited for a better price, but we prefer to fly USAir's Airbus A330, because it has fully individual entertainment systems even in coach-class. By booking so early we may have paid a bit more, but we got exactly what we wanted.
By waiting until -say- 4 weeks prior departure, we could have gotten a better price, but perhaps not at the times nor in the aircraft we wanted. A co-worker of mine i.e bought tickets from Frankfurt to Boston and back for €440 each last week, but he isn't doing a cruise and so more flexible.
We've got exactly 4 weeks for that vacation and want to depart on the first day (9/11) and return on the last (10/10) to utilize those precious days best.

[@GoofyNut]

Sharon (Ciadriamom) ... Pixie Dust and Prayers to your Gram.

Eric ... Better be nice to us old *arts or we'll trip you with our canes when you are jogging around the deck.

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

I know that everyone is trying to pinch pennies so we can continue to go on our cruises so I wanted to post something that I saw on the "Community Board" and I don't know how to post a thread so the title to look for is "Do you have a free offer to share? There are lots of free items listed but two that I replied to were for a Mr. Clean magic Eraser and Free Snuggle fabric softener. Gotta love free stuff!! Mary Jo

[bettemom]

Hi Guys,

It is totally insane here ( new lab building) only have a minute to visit, the builders are suposed to be starting today but I have yet to see them. Hopefully next week things calm down and I have some more free time...

On the airfare, mom & I lucked out and just reduced our ticket prices another $ 20.00 so we are paying $ 105.00 round trip on direct flights..

Back to the rat race...

Bye, Kim

P.S. We are dining on 10/12 with Fiona & Jim ( cdnmickeylover) at the Crystal Palace at WDW so we can attend the MNNSHP. If anyone else is around and would like to join in PLMK.

[piglet33]

Kim,

We'll be at Liberty Tree Tavern for dinner. Maybe we can meet up someplace. I think our PS is for 5:30.

Reneé

[cdnmickeylover]

Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser is amazing. I got a free one, used it and bought some. It cleaned out the door handle on the fridge which has all kinds of little groovy things in it that was impossible to get clean.

Would love to meet up with you Renee as our PS is for 5:20pm so we should be done roughly the same time I would think?

Can't wait for this cruise.

Was thinking of you Kim while you moved, new building etc. you'll be more than ready for the cruise.

Back to work here in the gloomy weather although they say it's supposed to get nice over the weekend.

Fiona

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Now that we are getting closer to cruise time, I was thinking of inviting/asking Chris and Amy and Emily and the new baby to join us for dinner at Grills--does anyone have any objection to that? Since we won't get to see them on the cruise, this would give us a chance to see them and their new addition. Mary Jo

[Viking]

Great idea, MaryJo::yes::
Let's hope they can make it, it's a 2.5 to 3-hour ride in the Florida-heat with an infant after all.

[Viking]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
Sharon (Ciadriamom) ... Pixie Dust and Prayers to your Gram.

Eric ... Better be nice to us old *arts or we'll trip you with our canes when you are jogging around the deck.

:rotfl:

[cdnmickeylover]

Love that idea Mary Jo. It would be great to see how Emily has grown and see the new little one.

Heat??? They have heat in Florida? Can they send some northwards? Please!

Fiona

[Viking]

Anja & I will fly to the North this weekend to celebrate her Granny's 95th birthday :earseek:
As we have nearly used up all our vacation days we decided to fly up there Saturday morning and return Sunday evening. As the tickets to Anja's hometown Kiel would have been €360 for the two of us, we decided to fly to Hamburg for a special offer of only €180 and take a rental car for the remaining 60 miles.
I made a reservation for a Smart Convertible. I hope we get one, because they may also give us another car. For those of you who don't know what a Smart is:
It's a reallllllllllllllllly tiny car, with an overall length of just 8 feet 2 inches, a .7litre turbocharged 3-cylinder pumping out 61 hp. It does about 40 - 50 mpg, has two seats only and is limited to about 85mph. I haven't driven one so far and always wanted to give it a try.
Driving 380 miles up there -and back again- this weekend would have been suicide :p as summer vacation starts in our state and several others tomorrow. This means that all the major Autobahnen will be turned into very long parking lots :crazy:
BTW, in January we'll have to do the same again as Anja's other Granny will be 95 then, too. She still lives independently in an appartment in downtown Kiel.

[Viking]

Originally posted by cdnmickeylover
Love that idea Mary Jo. It would be great to see how Emily has grown and see the new little one.

Heat??? They have heat in Florida? Can they send some northwards? Please!

Fiona

Not northwards!!! Eastwards!!!

[Twinave]

Gosh, Would love to see Amy, Chris and the kids. I hope they can make it.
Eric and Anja, Have a safe trip up north.
Eric and Fiona....Sending FL :sunny: and heat your way. We've got lots of it down here.
An 18 year old patient came into the office today, she was just back from her 1st ever 3-day Disney Cruise. The first thing she said was.."I'm so tired" LOL The next thing she said was "I think we are going to have to do the 7-day next time, there's just not enough time to do everything in 3 days." :teeth: I invited her on the 10/2 trip but she will have to save a bit longer before going again.

Bye Everyone,:wave:

Later, Avé

[dsncruise lover]

RellingTwin- I got the email with your kids' info on it. Thank you for sending your info.

[dsncruise lover]

Just sent out the first edition of the kids cruzlist. There are only 10 people on there but it is better then nothing.
Viking- I sent you a copy with everyone else.

[ciadriamom]

Eric, I understand now. We must pay the price for convenience, it sounds well worth every penny!!![

Travel safely this weekend, best wishes to Anja's gram, give her a hug from me and my gram!!


Goofynut, thanks for the pixie dust!

Love that Magic Eraser, had to put it to the test several times as Adaria facies herself quite the artist and like all true artists, sees any available white space as her canvas.

I am so looking forward to meeting you all, I just want to say again, how much I appreciate your warmth and friendship.

[Viking]

Thanks, Sharon :wave2:

[twhipple]

I'm officially PIF status too! Can I start packing? Not just the box of stuff that we can't forget, actually putting it in suitcases? :hyper:

[RellingTwin]

dsncruise lover...got the kids list! The kids LOVE it and are getting excited to meet their new friends.Thanks for doing this!

I also love that Magic Eraser! It's nice when a product really works! I love the "Dawn Power Scrub" too!

Eric, have a safe trip. Hi (and Happy Birthday)to Anja's Granny!

Mary Jo...Great Idea!
I would also love to see Amy, Chris and the kids!

Kim..I can relate to your move. We moved our clinic in November. 10 exam/treatment rooms, a lab, 5 offices plus the reception area. We were only closed for patient for 1 and 1/2 days (plus a Sat.)But we are all settled in now and loving our new and improved clinic.

Ave, why isn't Case's info on the kids list? Only 1 week to go until we are on our way to see you and the family. Can't wait!

TGIF! Regina's birthday is next week, so she is having a birthday party this weekend (A Slumber Party). But before the "Slumber" part I'm taking the kids to the beach where I hope they will get worn out!LOL!

Time to get to work!

[two-foxes]

Everyone wish us luck! We are headed to Utah tomorrow to do our open water certification so we can enjoy some dives on this trip! I am a bit nervous, the whole equalizing thing and neutral boyancy thing may be a pain, but I figure we'll do OK. It'll just be WAYYYY different than the 12 ft pool we did our confined dives in! Okay, honestly, I am more nervous about leaving Orion (our dog) home with just the neighbors watching him. What will I do when we have real kids! I'll never leave the house!

Save travels to all this weekend, where ever you may be!

[BigRed1]

Add us to the PIF list about 2 weeks ago!! :p We have been to the mountains for a few days. While we were gone, 1971Visitor and papa made a reference to the heat and heat index. Well, on the heels of that heat was a storm front that carried what the Weather Channel called Cat.1 Hurricane Force winds. That must be what put one of the neighbors trees in my backyard, and two large limbs from one of my own trees! So its off to sharpen the chainsaw blade.

Eric, Thanks for the dive info, it has been passed on.

Reneé, Thanks for the magnets, they are great.

Allen

[Viking]

Thumbs up for you & hubby, Jill:wave:
I'm sure that you'll make your way to the lower end of the food-chain - That is where our PADI-instructor welcomed us when we passed our test:hyper:

[Viking]

Originally posted by BigRed1
Add us to the PIF list about 2 weeks ago!! :p We have been to the mountains for a few days. While we were gone, 1971Visitor and papa made a reference to the heat and heat index. Well, on the heels of that heat was a storm front that carried what the Weather Channel called Cat.1 Hurricane Force winds. That must be what put one of the neighbors trees in my backyard, and two large limbs from one of my own trees! So its off to sharpen the chainsaw blade.

Eric, Thanks for the dive info, it has been passed on.

Reneé, Thanks for the magnets, they are great.

Allen

Allen,
could you do me a favour and bring that chainsaw to the ship? It may come in handy at Serenety Bay:teeth:

[jeanniec]

Renee' -- Just got back from our Hilton Head DVC vacation today and when we picked up the mail, your magnets were there. Thanks so much -- they are great!! Didn't expect them to be so big. Can't wait until we can put them on our stateroom door. Only 77 days. I am going to start getting things together for the cruise as soon as I finish unpacking and not leave things to the last minute as I often do now that we take so many vacations since joined DVC in 1994. Thanks again. It was wonderful of you to do this for us. Another Mickey bar or whatever you can think of as a thank you from Sam and I.

Hilton Head was wonderful as usual. Love that resort and what a great, wide, uncrowded beach!. It was really hot (95 - 99) so we could only spend about 3 hours a day at the beach or pools. Went to see (and participate in "Tony & Tina's Wedding". Has anyone else ever gone to this production? I highly recommend it.

We joined the PIF club on 6/28. We had a deal to get double Disney Reward Dollars up to June 30. So I charged the $2100 balance and will get an additional $42 reward dollars -- should have around $250 before we leave plus our $50 Disney Visa shipboard credit and our $150 AAA credit. Will pay off the charge when we get the bill. What a deal!

Good to be back to the boards. Had to get to my computer as soon as we stopped at the PO and bank upon our return. Now I am caught up with my reading. Time to unpack and do laundry.

[Twinave]

Jeanniec....oh no the "L" word!!!http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/traurig/sad-smiley-019.gif

Welcome Back! Love Disney Resort at Hilton Head!

Later. Avé

[ciadriamom]

Originally posted by twhipple
I'm officially PIF status too! Can I start packing? Not just the box of stuff that we can't forget, actually putting it in suitcases? :hyper:


You mean, we weren't supposed to start yet??? :hyper:

[cdnmickeylover]

I'm an auntie again. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Noah Rhys Grant (yup three names) made his appearance at 7:11pm tonight weighing in at 8lb ?oz (my mother was yelling and I missed the ounces). He'll be called Rhys. Like his older siblings he'll actually be known by his middle name.

Am now waiting for the chocolate bar -- for the first two my DSIL ordered chocolate bars with the wrappers having the baby's name on it. Pink wrappers for my niece and blue for my nephew.

My DM asked who he looked like and my DB said "like a newborn baby". DB has no sense of imagination. :p

DSIL I expect will be home either tomorrow or Sunday and then I'll go visiting although DM will probably go to the hospital tomorrow.

Fiona

[jeanniec]

Ave' -- sent you a PM.

Fiona -- Congratulations on the new nephew!

[ciadriamom]

Fiona: Congratulations!!!

[BigRed1]

Originally posted by Viking
Allen,
could you do me a favour and bring that chainsaw to the ship? It may come in handy at Serenety Bay:teeth:


Eric,
If I bring the chainsaw, will I be "choosing sides"? I was looking forward to a neutral ringside lounge chair and umbrella possibly with my camera to document the battle....:3dglasses:

[jeanniec]

friday fun -- sent you a PM.

[piglet33]

Congratulations Fiona!!!!

I went to the DS last night and bought Haley a Tinkerbell costume, shoes and wand for Halloween. It was so cute that I couldn't pass it up. A little pricey, but oh well.....

[piglet33]

Are we still doing the gift swap? Haven't heard anything so I wanted to check.

Reneé

[papa]

Hello to all. We have been a little on the busy side as we have been down to Huntsvile twice to see Kathy's brother in the hospital. He fell off of the back of a load on a semi that he was putting a tarp over onto a concrete floor. Fractured his pelvis in 4 places.

Saw the magic on the port cam this am and it was looking good. Mike

[Twinave]

Congratulations Aunt Fiona and Uncle Jim!
Mike, So Sorry about your brother-in-law!:( Is he going to be OK?
Had the day off today, but had to bring DD to her dive class at 8am. She finishes her class tomorrow, with an open water dive. I'm just a little proud of her.:p
Next weekend twin sis comes for a visit!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc And the last week of July my doctor is going on vacation.
She will be in Mexico with her family and friends, one of her "Friends" is Courtney Cox! DD has tried to con my doc into getting her an autograph by offering to babysit her kids when they get back. LOL
Allen, I'm with you, I want to be an observer to the Battle of Serenety Bay. Just give me a cold drink, a lounge chair and a camera. pirate:
Got to get going, "L"aundry awaits.

Later, Avé

[RellingTwin]

Congrats to Fiona and Jim!
Mike..pixie dust to your BIL*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Add me to the "Paid In Full" List! Just mailed the check today:scared1:

Today is DD sleep over birthday party. I took the kids to the beach today and let them jump waves and swim for about 3 hours. The plan is to tire them out so they sleep tonight!
Now the mini pizzas are in the oven (I let the kids make their own pizzas) then cake and ice cream.

I finally saw the Magic on the port cam today! It seems like AGES since I've seen her!!!!

[cdnmickeylover]

Thanks for the congrats. Haven't seen him yet but will go up to their house either Monday or Tuesday night. My mother went down to the hospital this afternoon and says that he has a great deal of really dark hair -- this is different from the first two who both have blond hair. Mom said he slept the entire time she was there so maybe this is a good sign because last baby nephew did not sleep.

We (Jim, DS and I) will go up and visit for a bit and then the plan is to take the two older siblings out to DQ for ice cream just to give them some attention and Mom and Dad a little break. :p

Finally nice today although was tired and didn't end up doing much of anything. Weeding is waiting for tomorrow.

Congrats Ave on your DD. Quite an accomplishment.

Renee saw the Tinkerbell costume in our DS and know how you couldn't resist! Extremely adorable.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Fiona

[Hygiene99]

These r the FOLKS So Far For The Gift Swap..

anyone else intrested should PM us Before JULY 28TH


Gifts should Be mailed out on or Before Aug . 2, 2004
AND SHOULD BE RECIEVED NO LATER THAN AUGUST 5TH


Will accept any one who wants to join in the Fun

UNTIL July 28,2004........................................... ....

Bettemom
VIKING
Twinave
JeanneG
ciadriamom
twhipple
piglet33
Relling Twin
cdnmickeylover
Two-foxes
hygiene99


aLSO HAVE AT THIS TIME WE HAVE ONLY 3 CHILDREN SO WE ARE GOING TO DROP THE CHILDREN FROM THIS EVENT....
ANY OTHER ADULTS INTRESTED....


HAVE A REAL BUSY WEEK COMING UP AT WORK BUT WILL KEEP POSTED... BUILDING A 250 MILLION DOLLAR HOTEL..
FOR WESTIN,SAME PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SWAN AND DOLPHIN




UNLIMITED OVERTIME RIGHT NOW SO TAKING ADVANTAGE !!!!

HAVE TO MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

[ciadriamom]

Renee saw the tinker bell costume when I was getting Adaria's Belle for the cruise, she also got the Kim Possible for Halloween.

Are you bringing Haley's costume on the cruise? If so, I think that would make the most adorable picture of the two of them.

Papa: Pixie dust to your BIL

BigRed1 you're not from NJ are you, I've commited that we keep our ax murders in line up here. :teeth:

[Viking]

Hi Folks,
Ze Germans are back:wave2:
Anja's Granny says Hi to everyone - Although she didn't quite catch where those greeting came from :p Internet:confused: US-Americans & Canadians:confused: :confused: :jester:
The Smart was fun to drive ::yes:: It's kind of strange to have a car which ends right in front of your feet, respectively directly behind your butt:crazy: But it consumed only 3 gallons for about 140 miles and this at a constant 75-80mph on the Autobahn with the top down. I'll post a pic of the car soon.

Now we're less than 8 weeks away from our well-deserved vacation :teeth:

Here a tip for all you divers out there: I just got me a new watch, a Swatch Fun Scuba. This is a wristwatch witch automatically displays and records your dive - Depth and time. After you have returned to the surface you can let the watch 'replay' your dive. It's not a substitute for dive-computer, but a fun-toy - For just €70, the US-price is $80

[BigRed1]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
BigRed1 you're not from NJ are you, I've commited that we keep our ax murders in line up here. :teeth:


You're safe...that was the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, not Tennessee. :)

Allen

[ciadriamom]

WHEW!!! :cheer2: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[piglet33]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Renee saw the tinker bell costume when I was getting Adaria's Belle for the cruise, she also got the Kim Possible for Halloween.

Are you bringing Haley's costume on the cruise? If so, I think that would make the most adorable picture of the two of them.

Papa: Pixie dust to your BIL

BigRed1 you're not from NJ are you, I've commited that we keep our ax murders in line up here. :teeth:



Yes, I'm planning on bringing the Tinkerbell, Belle and Cinderella ones for her to wear to dinner. I did that last year and she looked so cute when she had her pics taken with the characters. Was also cheaper than me buying regular dresses for her.

I think the kids look so adorable when they dress like the princesses. can't wait to see your DD in her's. We will definitely have to take pics of them.

Reneé

[two-foxes]

We got back from Utah (which is beautiful!) and our open water cert and it was a bad weekend. We knew our dive instructor was a bit of a jerk, as he taught our classroom and confined water dives, but he was very unpleasant on this trip this weekend. Out of the 3 divers getting the cert, I was the only one who passed. He told another diver she needed to get mental health treatment because was apprehensive of going too deep because she was having an ear ache. He also said, "diving isn't for everybody." We all heard this, and that just sucks to hear when you are stuggling with a skill. He was "okay" with Tim, who did everything, but Tim refused to flood his mask. He did on the very first dive, but inhaled ALOT of water through his nose (he forgot the whole "don't breath through your nose" thing:rolleyes: !) It was just disappointing that he offerered no encouragement, no words of advice, NOTHING!!!!! Just "I don't know what to tell you." A fourth diver was getting her rescue cert, and she offered so much help to Tim. She recommended tons of things, but oddly enough, the dive instructor didn't offer any help, even if when asked. Even when we were done diving, he would barely speak to us, wouldn't sit with us a breakfast (my table manners are not that bad!)...he is just an unpleasant man! Plus, he put us up in a disgusting motel. So, unfortunately, Tim will need to continue his cert process with this jerk, as he may just make Tim do the mask skills in open water because he did everything else fine, but it just irritates me that we will have to give this moron more of our money!

Ahhh, nothing like a Monday morning vent!

[disneybride96]

Jill-
What a jerk! I think he needs to be reminded that he is being paid to teach you enough that you can be certified! It's no wonder people don't pass if they are made to be so uncomfortable. I think learning to dive is as much mental as it is skill to start off with. I would have never made it through my first dive in Cayman without a woulderful dive master.

If it is PADI - maybe they need some feedback on his attitude. Remember, you do have to do open waters with this guy. We did our pool work in Indiana, and our open waters in Sarasota.

[cdnmickeylover]

Jill -- well he certainly is a jerk. And 'teaching isn't for everyone' obviously. Any way you can take it with someone else??

Sorry you had such an unsuccessful weekend.

Fiona

[Viking]

Jill,
what a jerk:eek: :mad:
I'd report him to PADI.
Anja also had major problems with the 'One-Minute-Without-Mask-Routine', but our instructor gave her a lot of tips and was extremely patient. I practiced it with Anja in the motel's pool for about 90 minutes until she got it and next day she passed that part, too.
BTW, we did a 4-day-program, more or less full time. We started each morning at 9am, did classroom work or some diving til noon, then we had 90 minutes lunchbreak and at 1:30pm we continued in the water til 4/5pm. Each day we did parts of the practical tests and on the last morning we did our written exam. With the last afternoon we received our license.
Our first two days of this year's vacation we'll spend again with our instructor Rudy of Bird's Underwater on Crystal River, doing kind of a refresher and a some cavern-diving.
We'll keep our fingers crossed for Tim ::yes::
Tell him that one single dive in Caribbean waters will pay for all the hardships he had to endure with this jerk;)

[Twinave]

Oh Jill, I'm so sorry you guys did not have a good teacher. What is he doing in this line of work? After seeing a small part of what my DD went through this weekend, I can't imagine her getting through it without an encouraging teacher. True, PADI is not for everyone, and letting someone pass just because they paid you money is not ethical. But letting them fail because you don't want to spend the time teaching them the way to do it safely, and correctly, is just plain lazy. I'm with Eric, I would report him. Otherwise he just keeps on going, like the Energizer bunny with a snorkle. :)


Later, Avé

[two-foxes]

Tim is going to call around AFTER Steve (aka jerk dive instructor) signs off on his first open dive that he passed, plus any comments he may add regarding his other 3 dives (in which he did all ok!) The girl who needed "mental health treatment" said she was going to report him to PADI. She rode out with him to Utah, but we drove on our own. She refused to ride back with him for the 6 1/2 hour ride, she was so upset, so we drove her back (at which time we got a 6 hour lesson in the vegan lifestyle and the ignorance of meat eaters....all fine and dandy until she drug Walt Disney into it somehow. I had to let her know she crossed the line;) But that is another story!)

Ultimately, the dives we have planned for this trip are one of the things we are looking foward to the most....only second to meeting all you guys in person!:D So, when we had this experience, it was just a major major disappointment. There is still plenty of time to get it done however, so we will be hanging with the fishies in the Caribbean (and the Living Seas!)

Just edited this to clear up that I have nothing against the being vegan, I just was shocked it turned into a LOOOONNNNGGGGG talk that started with my asking about difficulty in maintaining such a rigid diet, concluding in the evils of Walt and meat. Strange, but true. Just didn't want to offend anyone who may be vegan! :wave2:

[Auntmeme]

Hi all:wave:

We'll be joining you and wanted to say HI! It's me, my dh & ds(3). I've tried reading some of the pages but can't get a clue as to who everyone is and what is going on :crazy: Can someone please provide a run down?

We're also looking for a hotel for 10/1, any recommendations? still need airfare, any good deals?

[RellingTwin]

Hi Meme! Welcome to the 10/11/04 cruise! So glad to have you.The best way to get a handel on who's who is to join "The List". This is very easy to do. Just e-mail Eric (Viking) by clicking on the link in his signature. Send him the following info:
Your first names/ages
occupation
cabin # (if known)
main or late seating for dinner
hometown
where you will be the night before the cruise
any special occation you may be celebrating while on the crusie

Once he has this info, you will be added to the list and a copy will be sent to you. This info is NOT posted on any public board, and is sent to only those who have sent in their info. If you don't know any info (like where you are staying) or if you are not comfortable with any info (like cabin #) please feel free to leave it out. About half of us have sailed together before, the other half we will be meeting for the fist time!

Hotel the night before. We are staying at the Radisson at the port. Others will be at Ron Jons also near the port. Still others will be staying near the airport. Those of us staying at the port are plannig to meet at a resturant called "Gills" overlooking the water on Friday the 1st for snacks and drinks. We also have some fun things planned once on board.
Sailaway Party on Sat
Snorkel/diving trip on St Thomas or sightseeing trip
Eco trip on Antiqua
Lunch on one of the "Sea Days"
a group photo

Dinning: if you are interested in joining one of the "tables" just say the word.

We are planning T-shirts. Goofynut and friends have come up with a cute logo and will e-mail it to everyone. You can print it out on "iron on" transfer paper and iron it onto your own t-shirts.

I think I covered everything (NOT!!!)The main thing is to check the boards often, ask questions, and join in the excitment as the days count down!

Can't help with the airfare thing as we are driving.

I have to tell you I love your screen name. My Twin sister's (TwinAve on this board) daughter is named Mary (after me) and when she was learning to talk, she called me "Aunt me". At first we thought we thought she was trying saying Aunt Mary, but soon discovered she was saying "Aunt Me". She has been calling me that ever since!

Jill and Tim, so sorry you have such an ordeal with the diving! I agree with Eric, once you get into the water in the tropics you'll know it was worth it!

[Viking]

Originally posted by Auntmeme
Hi all:wave:

We'll be joining you and wanted to say HI! It's me, my dh & ds(3). I've tried reading some of the pages but can't get a clue as to who everyone is and what is going on :crazy: Can someone please provide a run down?

We're also looking for a hotel for 10/1, any recommendations? still need airfare, any good deals?

Welcome aboard,
please send your info to our mailbox to receive our List/Newsletter. Your mail should contain the following info - as Mary already stated:

Your first names/ages
occupation
cabin # (if known)
main or late seating for dinner
hometown
where you will be the night before the cruise
any special occasion you may be celebrating while on the cruise

Just click on the 'Join Cruisetoberfest3' in my signature to mail me. Looking forward to your mail

[piglet33]

Welcome Meme to our group. I made magnets for almost everyone's stateroom door and mailed them out. Please PM me your name and address and once I make them, I will mail them to you.

Reneé

This also goes for any other new people that I may have missed. I will be checking Eric's list again to just make sure that I haven't missed anyone.

[ciadriamom]

Welcome MeMe.

I'm one of those who'll be staying at the Hyatt MCO on the 1st. Got a great airfare of $122 per person roundtrip on United Airlines out of Philly last week. Not sure if the sale is still on, but you should definitlely look into it.

P.S. My DS nickname is MeMe also. Short for Tamika.

[Auntmeme]

Thanks for the welcome:)

I emailed Eric and pm'd Renee. I will check out the radisson & ron jons. and I'm on a search for great airfare. From the inifo I 've read it looks like the st thomas tram is a nice thing to do on our own, we have a 3 year old and will likely take him, so scuba, etc is out. any other excursions to recommend?

[Viking]

MaryEllen,
I got your mail - Now you've become an official member of our gang ::yes::

Folks,
this means that an update is due:Pinkbounc I'll do it tonight after I've returned from the gym and had dinner. Coincidentally Anja is working the lateshift today and I've got time to do it. If you want to submit changes/additions, make it quick ;) your deadline is somewhere around 1pm EST.

[cdnmickeylover]

Welcome Auntmeme. The list will give you a good idea of who we are all. We are staying at the Radisson the night before. I got an internet rate of $85/night which has strict cancellation penalties but I don't expect to cancel. The Radisson also lets us park our car there for the week for free which was a consideration.

Saw new nephew last night -- very cute but he slept for all but maybe 5 minutes of our visit. He's not bothered by noise when sleeping though as niece and nephew were by no means quiet! Lots of dark hair. He doesn't sleep that long though at night so DB and DSIL were pretty tired. My DS gets along great with little kids (although don't tell him that). He spent a lot of time teasing my niece and lifting 1st nephew into the air so that he could touch the ceiling.

We (Jim, DS and I) took the two older kids to Dairy Queen, us to get dinner and the kids ice cream. They were pretty good and on the walk there and back although nephew was carried for part of the way back -- he's not light either!

Asked what the kids needed and DB stated that no one was to buy the third child any toys at all and no toys are needed that make lots of annoying sounds. We now, of course, have a mission, suggestions are welcome for loud, annoying toys. :teeth:

Back to work.

Fiona

[Viking]

New nephew, Fiona?
Ooops, had to scroll back, now I got it :D
Congratulations to you, Jim and the proud parents :wave:

[bettemom]

Well,let's see.....:tongue:

As I recall a spinning top would maka a 'lovely' sound...But,remember..you can't give something to new babe & not give a presant to niece and #1 nephew...mmmmm,how about...FINGER PAINTS !!!!!:laughing: :rotfl:
Bette

[cdnmickeylover]

Ooooo I like the idea of finger paints. :teeth:

Not being totally mean here as my DB gave my DS when he was young the most loud, annoying toys possible and made sure they were always full of batteries.

Fiona

[bettemom]

Fisher Price ( Toy MFg) makes a lovely child size drum/band set....

[Twinave]

Welcome Meme and Family! http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/aktion/action-smiley-030.gif So glad to have you aBoard. :teeth:

Fiona, two words....Play Doh! Not loud, but tough, if not impossible to get out of your carpet. :p

DD was not able to view the kidlist. As we have an OLD puter, and do not have the program needed. If someone out there could print it out and fax it to me she would be a happy camper. Fax number at my job is 850 785 7579.

Got to get dinner going. We're having "breakfest" for dinner, cheese omlettes, hash browns, bacon toast and OJ. Yummm!

Later, Avé

[ciadriamom]

Twinave: If you don't mind waiting until tomorrow, I'll be happy to fax it for you.

[RellingTwin]

Ave! I have to laugh about the Play Doh! I remember the trip to the clinic to get it out of your DD ears when her playmate filled her ear canal!

Fiona....when DN is a bit older Sand Art! What a mess!!!!



Auntmeme...(Maryellen)I also got a great deal on the Radisson. A 1bedroom with whirlpool suite for $115.00. As Fiona says, you face a 25% fee if you cancel, but if I cancel it will mean I am dead, so I wou't care about the 25%!!LOL!
I have to ask...what dose ME stand for? Medical examiner?

Sharon...Is your name Tamika???:confused:

[ciadriamom]

[i]Sharon...Is your name Tamika???:confused: [/B]


No, that's my sister's name, making her "Aunt MeMe to my two dds.

My girls Aunt MeMe loved those press the button and hear the animal sound toys and let's not forget the telephones that ring and answer all by themselves.

[papa]

Sorry that we haven't been on much lately, but have been on the busy side. Welcome to all of our new cruisers. Congratulations Fiona on the new addition to the family.

Looking forward to the cruise. Mike

[Viking]

Originally posted by Twinave
Welcome Meme and Family! http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/aktion/action-smiley-030.gif So glad to have you aBoard. :teeth:

Fiona, two words....Play Doh! Not loud, but tough, if not impossible to get out of your carpet. :p

DD was not able to view the kidlist. As we have an OLD puter, and do not have the program needed. If someone out there could print it out and fax it to me she would be a happy camper. Fax number at my job is 850 785 7579.

Got to get dinner going. We're having "breakfest" for dinner, cheese omlettes, hash browns, bacon toast and OJ. Yummm!

Later, Avé

OOPS,
I didn't make the connection, Ave'. Next time I'll make a PDF of the KId's LIst and send it to you.
BTW,
shall I bring a CD with the required software in September. I happen to have a 'back-up'-copy of it ;)

[Suecot2000]

Hi Gang:

It's been a long time since I've posted Just want to check in and say hello to everyone.

Renee:
The magnets are wonderful!

I've also been bad about checking posts lately, so I have a couple of questions (so please bear with me). Was the design for t-shirts decided upon? And if so, how do I get a copy of that?

After much planning, I will be staying at Pop Century before the cruise. I will be arriving in WDW on 9-28-04. I have Tiffany Towncar picking me up and taking me to the port on Saturday. Should arrive at the terminal early, I'll need all the time I can get to start putting faces to names. I look forward to meeting everyone. Right now I'm just so confused with who is who, but I figure it will all make sense once I get there.

The excurisions that I've been thinking about is Stingrays and Dolphins in Antigua, and Champagne Catamaran Sail in St. Thomas.

Have a magical day
Sue

[piglet33]

Hi Everyone,

Lenny & I took off from work yesterday and took Haley to Sesame Place. We had a great day, and Haley had the time of her life. We spent the day in the wave pool, lazy river and other water and dry rides. She was so worn out that after lunch she fell asleep during Elmo's World Live! She wound up sleeping for 2 hours. Then it was on to more water rides. By this time it was around 4:30 and she started shivering. Of course, she kept saying no when I asked if she was cold or if she wanted to get out of the water. I finally said we had to get out. After we all got changed, we watched the parade and then headed for home since it was around 7 pm. We were there since 8 am since tickets for breakfast with Big Bird and Friends are first come, first served. Breakfast was ok, not something I'd do again and definitely not like Disney.

All in all, we had a great time and were exhausted by the time we got home.

I finally just caught up with my reading of the boards and made some more magnets and am doing some work in between.

Reneé

[Twinave]

Sharon, I got a copy of the Kids List from Mary Jo. But thanks anyway! Now I have to get my son's name on the list.
Thanks Mary Jo!!
Eric, If you bring me a CD so that I can do Words I will love you forever! ;)
Mike, How is your brother-in-law doing?
Sue, Nice to hear from you. Don't worry about figuring us all out, that's what name tags are for.:jester:
Half a day of work tomorrow, then my doc boss lady goes on vacation until 8/2. :bounce:
And only 3 days till twin sis gets here.:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
Hope everyone is having a great week.
Later, Avé

[ciadriamom]

Twinave: I'm glad you were able to get it, we had a power surger at work which knocked out our fax lines, they're hoping to have them up by tomorrow.

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Ave...no problem...I faxed it out as soon as I got to work this am...just remember that you owe me a movie on the cruise...LOL!!

[ciadriamom]

I was looking at the Antigua excursions and the Jolly Roger looks like sooo much fun. I was considering taking the 1:00 trip, leaving the am open for touring the island and shopping. Anyone have any info on the Jolly Roger?

MaryJo, do you think I'll have enough time to do the island tour we were thinking about and still make the Jolly Roger?

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Twinave
Sharon, I got a copy of the Kids List from Mary Jo. But thanks anyway! Now I have to get my son's name on the list.
Thanks Mary Jo!!
Eric, If you bring me a CD so that I can do Words I will love you forever! ;)
Mike, How is your brother-in-law doing?
Sue, Nice to hear from you. Don't worry about figuring us all out, that's what name tags are for.:jester:
Half a day of work tomorrow, then my doc boss lady goes on vacation until 8/2. :bounce:
And only 3 days till twin sis gets here.:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
Hope everyone is having a great week.
Later, Avé


Hi Ave,

Just sticking my nose in... Do you need software for Microsoft works ?? If that is what you need, ( obviously I have not read the whole conversation) then I have 2 cd's that are not used at all that are works 95 & works 98. PLMK if you need them.

Bye, Kim

[bettemom]

Originally posted by Twinave
Sharon, I got a copy of the Kids List from Mary Jo. But thanks anyway! Now I have to get my son's name on the list.
Thanks Mary Jo!!
Eric, If you bring me a CD so that I can do Words I will love you forever! ;)
Mike, How is your brother-in-law doing?
Sue, Nice to hear from you. Don't worry about figuring us all out, that's what name tags are for.:jester:
Half a day of work tomorrow, then my doc boss lady goes on vacation until 8/2. :bounce:
And only 3 days till twin sis gets here.:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc
Hope everyone is having a great week.
Later, Avé


Hi Ave,

Just sticking my nose in... Do you need software for Microsoft works ?? If that is what you need, ( obviously I have not read the whole conversation) then I have 2 cd's that are not used at all that are works 95 & works 98. PLMK if you need them.

Bye, Kim

[Viking]

Originally posted by bettemom
Hi Ave,

Just sticking my nose in... Do you need software for Microsoft works ?? If that is what you need, ( obviously I have not read the whole conversation) then I have 2 cd's that are not used at all that are works 95 & works 98. PLMK if you need them.

Bye, Kim

Ave,
you might be better off with Kim's stuff, as I would bring the Office XP (Please don't tell Billieboy from Seattle;) )
Just let us know which one you prefer.

[cdnmickeylover]

I want your countdown timer Eric!!!

It's really warm and humid here today but there's a smog advisory and they are calling for thunderstorms so it doesn't look that great out. Our dog has been going nuts the last few days because she definitely doesn't like thunderstorms or rain. She just shakes and quivers and pants til it's sunny again.

DS leaves Sat morning for the rest of the summer so have some things that I'm supposed to pick up for him. Have to admit he's been really good about being up and out the door by 6:30am every morning. This will stop the minute he has to go back to school though.

Told him that kids go back to school starting in August in the US and he was amazed. He doesn't go back til Sept 7th and he thinks that's too soon!!

Have a great day everyone!

Fiona

[Viking]

Originally posted by cdnmickeylover
I want your countdown timer Eric!!!

It's really warm and humid here today but there's a smog advisory and they are calling for thunderstorms so it doesn't look that great out. Our dog has been going nuts the last few days because she definitely doesn't like thunderstorms or rain. She just shakes and quivers and pants til it's sunny again.

DS leaves Sat morning for the rest of the summer so have some things that I'm supposed to pick up for him. Have to admit he's been really good about being up and out the door by 6:30am every morning. This will stop the minute he has to go back to school though.

Told him that kids go back to school starting in August in the US and he was amazed. He doesn't go back til Sept 7th and he thinks that's too soon!!

Have a great day everyone!

Fiona

You can have it on 9/11/04, Fiona :jester:
Today I found two more nice gifts for our favourite Canadian Shuttle Service ::yes::
Summer has finally arrived: 34°C/93°F :sunny: :smooth: We nearly melted in the gym while doing our 5-mile-run, but cooled down later pumping iron for an hour in an airconditioned classroom.

[Viking]

Maryellen,
I received two cryptic undecipherable mails from you:confused:

[Twinave]

Kim and Eric, I hate to sound like such a computer dunce, but I have no idea which one I need. This is what happened: My computer has Lotus and Adobe. A friend of mine came over and installed Micosoft Word. It worked great, I was able to do all the things I wanted to, including downloading the cruise list. Then my DH crashed the computer. Wiping out everything. (He does this every once in awhile for some reason known only to him and the computer gods.) Well my Words was gone. :( I am way too cheap to buy the program, so I limp along without it, depending on kind souls such as yourselves to convert files to meet my needs.
It's a sad story :( I know. And I throw myself at your mercy.:jester:
Mary Jo, Not only is the movie on me, I will also spring for the popcorn. :)
Got to run!
Later, Avé

[papa]

Ave if you need the list in PDF I will be happy to send it to you. Mike

[bettemom]

Ave,

Sent you a PM...

bye, Kim

[jeanneg]

I've had computer problems all week....can't get into my email, never mind post replies. I'm using someone else's computer right now.
I notice alot of people have mentioned being paid in full and it just occurred to me that I haven't received my final bill from DCV. I recall getting one for our August cruise about 3 weeks before the payment was due. Has everybody else gotten theirs? Please let me know.......
Congratulations to Fiona on the new arrival.
Renee: glad Hayley had such a great time at Sesame Place....it seems like only yesterday we were taking our kids there.

[jeanniec]

Jeanneg -- I paid our bill ahead of time so I could get extra Disney Reward Dollars, but as I recall, the final payment is due 60 days before the Magic sails. On our original documents, I believe it said the date for final payment was August 3 which gives you about 11 days to get your money in. I would start checking if I were you. Don't want to miss the fun!

[two-foxes]

OK, finally PIF for both cruises....ouch. But it does make it seem so much closer now!!! It will all be worth it, though! Has anyone requested to recieve your documents early? Did they come early? The DU rep told us that our docs would be in 7-10 days before the cruise, but we'll be either in WDW or on the 9/25. She said the concierge at DU can get them to us early, but I am now just a tad worried.....

Good thing Tim doesn't read these boards, but I booked an event through Gifts of a Lifetime for his birthday. It is the "Epcot Amazing Race" and he'll LOVE it!!! They will make him do all these tasks from drinking to putting puzzles together, all to find his birthday gift. Can't wait for that either!

[Viking]

Originally posted by two-foxes
Good thing Tim doesn't read these boards, but I booked an event through Gifts of a Lifetime for his birthday. It is the "Epcot Amazing Race" and he'll LOVE it!!! They will make him do all these tasks from drinking to putting puzzles together, all to find his birthday gift. Can't wait for that either!

Sounds great, Jill. So he'll have to do police-work to find his gift - Should be a piece of cake for him ;)

[Viking]

Originally posted by papa
Ave if you need the list in PDF I will be happy to send it to you. Mike

Thanks for your help, Mike :wave2: I always send the List twice: In Word to everyone, as a PDF to Ave and Kim & Bette.

[padisneyfan]

I also had computer problems this week. It partially crashed but DS#1 had to erase everything on the harddrive and reinstall everything for me.

I have had problems with my sciatic nerve since Monday and have terrible pain down my leg. It was bad enough to send me off to the Doctor. It is slowly getting better, but still painful. At least now I can walk around better than I could on Monday.

Since the computer is now function today and I have time to kill while being home. I made our car rental reservations and post cruise hotel reservations at Port Orleans French Quarter. Next I need to decide on a pre cruise hotel. Since our flight doesn't get in until 11pm we might just stay near the airport and then drive over to the Port in the AM. If we don't do that will probably just make reservations at the Radisson.

Rainy here today.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[Twinave]

Thanks Mike, but as Eric said, he always sends me my own list. What a guy!:p It was the kid list I couldn't get, but Mary Jo faxed it to me. What a gal!:p
Nancy, Sorry about your back/leg pain. Glad it is getting better. Please Everybody: STAY HEALTHY! Eat your veggies, buckle-up, look both ways, don't run with scissors. :eek: Now that we have all these new friends we don't want anyone to miss all the fun.

Twin Sister will be here tomorrow!:bounce: Can't wait. DH will be taking Geogre and the boys fishing early Sunday morning. Then we will meet up with them for a picnic lunch and some water fun at Shell Island. Just hope the weather co-operates.:sunny:

Later, Avé

[jeanniec]

Ave' - How neat to be a twin! It must be an amazing experience.

[cdnmickeylover]

Thankful that it's Friday. Am now waiting for anyone to be able to find the key to the office manager's office to get the deposit book so that I can do some banking for a client. One partner has left for vacation, one partner looked blankly at me when I asked about the deposit book and the third doesn't have a clue where the key is. It's not looking good for banking being done today. :p

An not going to blame the office manager as she doesn't get to take any more than one day off at a time although she took today and Monday off. Just kinda funny. :teeth:

Take care of yourself Nancy -- and everyone else. Need no injuries between now and the cruise.

Mike -- how is your brother doing??

My Dad is arriving in town tomorrow to see the new baby. He lives in Manitoba and haven't seen him since the last baby was born 2 years ago. We are going to take in a Yankees game on Wed (probably see the Jays lose. Sigh -- don't know what happened this year but it certainly isn't the Jays year)!

Almost time to leave. Have a great weekend everyone esp Mary and Ave!

Fiona

[RellingTwin]

TGIF!!!:Pinkbounc What a day. I thought it would NEVER be over! It started with a lady "breaking her water" 5 weeks before she is due and coming into the office (even though I told her to go to L&D at the hospital):eek: Add to this a doc who was on call last night (read CRANKY!) and as always we were short handed. In theory I was to get off work at 4:30 but I knew by 2:00 there was NO way that was going to happen! Oh well ALL shifts end sooner or later:hyper: and now I can finish packing for our trip to see my twin:Pinkbounc

Fiona...sorry about the Jays. It's so much more fun when your team is winning.

Nancy...sorry about your pain and your puter problems:( I hope you will come to the Radisson. I know it will be late, but it would be nice to see you in the morning. Who knows...we might still be hanging around the pool at midnight::yes:

Jill, your gift for Tim sounds wonderful. I would love to hear the details when we see you. As far as the documents go, we got ours 4 weeks before sailing, but please do NOT stress over it. I have see many times people say they did not get their doc, and were still able to check in at the port with no problem.

SueCot2000(Sue) nice to see you posting!!!:wave2:

[alikat99]

Hi all!! Boy, it's been a long time since I've been here to say HI!!

I got a letter from Mary Jo the other day about your Friday night dinner. I'm not sure if we would be able to make it, but we'll see. If we do, we'll go to Disney for the weekend (to sulk in the truth that we had to cancel this cruise).

Unfortunately, I don't think that our next cruise will be sometime in 2006. We have a week at OKW scheduled for the 2nd week in Sept of this year (family is coming for Maddie's baptism). Then, we're heading to DisneyLand in 2005 (for the 50th Anniversary of DL). So, we'll be ready for a cruise in 2006. So, when y'all get ready to plan a cruise for then, let us know. Other than that, let us know if you're ever at WDW or central FL, and we'd love to see you.

As for us, we're doing very well here with Madison and Emily. Maddie will be 3 months next week and she's been sleeping through the night for about 3 weeks now (can't beat that). She has been smiling and cooing for about 2 weeks now, and she's just too cute. I was going to attach a new picture to the boards, but when I went to the site, it said that the boards were down for maintenance. But, I'll try soon.

Well, Maddie's asleep on my chest right now, and needs to go eat, but I'll check in occasionally to see how my favorite group of cruisers is doing.

I miss you all!!!

Amy (and Chris, Emily and Madison)

[Auntmeme]

Trying to catch up already.

Someone asked about the ME after my name on the list. I don't have a clue what that means. I was laid off in Feb and now have been enjoying collecting unemployment and planning for a career change. I turned 39 last month:sad2: And dh is 42. Can't believe I just wrote those numbers:crazy:

Viking - Sorry for the 2 messages. I replied with a big thank you:wave: Why would the message not come over in the correct font?

Piglet33 - we love sesame place! it's less than 15 min away so we opt for season passes. How was the crowd? haven't been there lately and it starts to get really crowded as summer progresses.

Two-foxes - Would love to hear about gifts of a lifetime, sounds fantastic! do they have anything like that on the cruise?

Ciadriamom- I would also like to know more about the jolly roger. Have you any additional info?

[two-foxes]

Originally posted by Auntmeme

Two-foxes - Would love to hear about gifts of a lifetime, sounds fantastic! do they have anything like that on the cruise?


Hi Auntmeme! A late welcome to this crazy bunch! You can check out the website at www.giftsofalifetime.com They unfortunately do not do events on DCL, unless, of course, you pay for their cruise!:earseek: I asked on the parks board of any feedback and it has all been pretty good!

For the cruise, you could have Shirley at the Perfect Gift at www.theperfectgift.cc She will put together a custom basket for any occasion that will be delivered to your stateroom. I haven't used her, but people rave about her!

[papa]

Amy we are going to the parks after the cruise and would love to meet with you and the family.

Fiona my brother in law is at home now and is doing well. Thank you for thinking about him.

Mary have a safe trip and enjoy the time with your evil twin:crazy: try not to:drinking: too much.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in October :worship: Mike

[Viking]

Originally posted by Auntmeme
Trying to catch up already.

Someone asked about the ME after my name on the list. I don't have a clue what that means. I was laid off in Feb and now have been enjoying collecting unemployment and planning for a career change. I turned 39 last month:sad2: And dh is 42. Can't believe I just wrote those numbers:crazy:

Viking - Sorry for the 2 messages. I replied with a big thank you:wave: Why would the message not come over in the correct font?
Maryellen,
I got that ME from your initial mail : Occupation- ME-worked for non-profit for 14 years till got laid off 6 months ago As you Americans are so fond of akronyms I took that for your occupation, thought it could mean Medical Examiner or something like that. Working for an American company as an RP&P-Analyst in the TML-Dept of the CA-Division in the FRA-facility, I'm so used to talking in akronyms the whole day, that I stopped thinking about them :p

[RellingTwin]

My next post will be from FLORIDA! We leave in a few minutes.Watch out Ave, the RellingTwin family is on the WAY!!!!!

Mike, glad your BIL is doing well.

Everyone have a nice weekend:wave:

[ciadriamom]

[i]Ciadriamom- I would also like to know more about the jolly roger. Have you any additional info? [/B]

They sent an e-mail back to me that all info was available on the ship. Leads me to belive that Disney "chartered" the ship for the day. Still seriously considering taking the 1:00 trip. Would love to have you join us.

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Auntmeme
Piglet33 - we love sesame place! it's less than 15 min away so we opt for season passes. How was the crowd? haven't been there lately and it starts to get really crowded as summer progresses.

Auntmeme,

We wound up upgrading our regular park tickets for season passes since we had such a good time. We were going to go back today, but it's raining here in NJ. We went on a Tuesday so it wasn't too bad. By around 3 pm the crowd started thinning out and we went on the rides that had long lines in the beginning of the day.

Maybe next time we go, we can meet up with you. It's about 30-45 minutes from us so it's not that bad.

By the way, your magnets were mailed Thursday morning so you should be getting them soon.

Reneé

[piglet33]

Have a safe trip RellingTwin Family!

[piglet33]

BigRed1/M&M64,

I mailed the magnets to you guys for the rest of your group Thursday morning so you should be getting them soon, too.

Reneé

[Viking]

Have a safe trip, Mary & Family :wave:

[papa]

Ave isn't it a law in Florida that if family comes to visit they have to do all the dishwashing???

I am waiting for Katie to wake up as we promised to take her to the park today. Kathy and Katie might even take a dip in the pool today. Kathy is catching a few zzzzz's in the recliner also.

Saw an interesting show about guys using rebreathers instead of scuba gear while they were cave diving.

Does anyone know whether or not the drink station on deck 9 is open 24 hours again or not? :drinking: Mike

[Viking]

Hi Mike,
I don't know about the drink station being open H24, but I read something about it now also serving Coke.

[BigRed1]

Avé, Sent you a pm.

Reneé, Thanks for the additional magnets :D

Look at that timer :teeth:

:jumping1:

[Auntmeme]

Thanks Renee! would love to meet up with you, pm me with a date. I'll be at the beach the first week of august and then anything goes:)

Viking - I'm sure a me, medical examiner would be making more $$ than my unemployment so I'll take it;)

I've been checking out other cruise sites for excursion info. I'm thinking of going to Long Bay Beach on antigua & maybe a tour by Lawrence, anyone done this? And on St thomas Godfrey tours & sapphire beach?

don't throw anything at me but what other cruise lines does anyone recommend? With friends we are heading out again next spring but they don't want disney:mad:

[Viking]

An aquaintance from my gym did a couple of cruises on RCCL ships and liked it very much. But after I copied my DCL-DVD for him and gave him my DCL-Passporter to read he and DW consider giving Disney a try.

[ciadriamom]

Hope the twin reunion is WONDERful.

My brother worked on NCL for 10 years. He even went overseas when they built their newest ships to oversee the installation of the theaters on the Dream. He loved it and highly recommends the cruise line and so do I.

[jeanniec]

Auntmeme -- A group of us are doing a customized tour by Godfrey (kind of changing around the times that we do things - like touring, beach, shopping) in St. Thomas and we may have a few openings left. You can send a PM to bettemom since Kim is in charge of that tour.

Kim -- Do we have any room on our tour bus?

[piglet33]

Yippee, got our Shore Excursion stuff in the mail from DCL yesterday. I didn't realize that it's almost time to book them already.

Lenny is doing the Parasailing at CC again. We're going to try to get the 10:30 am one. Anyone else doing this?

I also noticed that the Paradise Point Tramway is the same price if booking with DCL or buying the tickets there. Since this is something that we definitely want to do, I'm thinking of just getting the tickets from DCL so I know we have them. I figured this would be a great add-on to our "private" tour that Kim is putting together.

Reneé

[fridayfun]

Renee - is the excursion stuff going to be going out to everyone? I was just thinking that we should be able to do that soon, but didn't know DCL would be sending anything.

Eric - for the innocent (at least in our own minds!) bystanders, do you know what time of day the "activities" will be happening at Serenity Bay? Just reading another post about a shark (w/ picture) and want to be out of the water, in case of any accidental injuries that could bring any uninvited guests!

Just got back from a mini vacation with my folks and have not seen our countdown in 2 weeks (mom refuses to have a PC in the house!) and can't wait to be reminded how much closer it is! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.:flower3:

[piglet33]

Originally posted by fridayfun
Renee - is the excursion stuff going to be going out to everyone? I was just thinking that we should be able to do that soon, but didn't know DCL would be sending anything.

Yes, everyone should be receiving this info since we can book them 60 days out.

[Viking]

Originally posted by fridayfun
Eric - for the innocent (at least in our own minds!) bystanders, do you know what time of day the "activities" will be happening at Serenity Bay? Just reading another post about a shark (w/ picture) and want to be out of the water, in case of any accidental injuries that could bring any uninvited guests!

Hey,
we were just kidding:jester:
Last year Anja & I bought a mini-football made out of foam on the ship and took it to Serenity Bay. We were among the first to arrive on the Island to work on our tan, snorkel and drift around in our floats. Later Art & Cathy, Rosemary & Richard, and some more joined us. We then started tossing that ball around, which was a lot of fun - Especially when it was soaked full of water and you managed to make it impact directly in front of an unsuspecting victim causing big splashs :teeth: I guess that Cathy's arsenal will consist of similar devices - So no bloodshed to be expected ;)
I guess that the most dangerous weapon will be my Minolta underwater camera:jester:

[fridayfun]

Underwater cameras are deadly weapons! The last thing I would want to see is myself, distorted under water! I know I have enough problems without any additional help!:crazy2:

[papa]

Underwater cameras make everything appear 1/3 larger. Helpful in some things harmful in others:worship: According to the Geneva convention old people like us get 4 free shots at the younger ones at serenity bay.:bounce: Mike

[bettemom]

Originally posted by jeanniec
Auntmeme -- A group of us are doing a customized tour by Godfrey (kind of changing around the times that we do things - like touring, beach, shopping) in St. Thomas and we may have a few openings left. You can send a PM to bettemom since Kim is in charge of that tour.

Kim -- Do we have any room on our tour bus?


Hi Jeannie,

We have room for a few more to join our fantastic group $ 20.00 pp + tip, if we do not have 4 more join our group then the per person charge will go up a couple dollars each. I will be speaking to Godfrey this week and confirm everything. If they want a deposit I will give him my cc # and then we can all square up on the ship. I will get you guys an update from the tour group after I speak with them...

If any of the newbies are interested in joining a premature get together then on Friday 10/1 a bunch of us are going to Grills for early dinner/drinks and to see the cruise ships leave port, any and all are welcome to join in. I will post an update on grills in the next few weeks.


Mary, Hope you have a great visit with Ave and family...

Ave, I have a software package coming down to you this week..

Mike & Kathy, glad things are looking up with your family, can't wait to see you guys very soon..

Renee', I also have a package coming to you...

As some of you know, the owner of my Laboratory decided to merge with another company, ( great I know the owner there very well) suddenly my boss decided that he wanted out of the business immediately. Soooo in a period of 10 days we packed up our lab moved it 30 miles to another town and have set up temporay residence in all the offices. Right now building crews, computer companies and all the rest are working like bees to build me a new lab. It should be ready in about 4-6 weeks.

Things have been hectic everywhere ( very little time to come on the boards).. The house construction is going well, however it is taking almost all the free time we once had. By winter 1/2 of the house will be totally renovated/rebuilt outside and next year we will finish the other half...

So in wrap-up ... If any one is interested in the private St. Thomas tour and/or dinner at Grills with a real fun group PLMK.

Bye, Kim

[Moony500]

My name is Heidi and I'm Marianne's (Zapp1213) DD.
I can't wait for the cruise! Im soooo excited! :Pinkbounc I'll be turning 13 on Oct 10, the day we get home, so we are celebrating my B-day while we're on the ship. for my present, i get to go swimming w/ a dolphin while we're in Antigua. Is anyone else doing the Dolphin/Stingray extra?

[two-foxes]

Originally posted by papa
Underwater cameras make everything appear 1/3 larger. Helpful in some things harmful in others:worship: According to the Geneva convention old people like us get 4 free shots at the younger ones at serenity bay.:bounce: Mike

I had to confiscate a picture that Tim took of me when we were snorkling. It was unflattering, to say the least, but knowing that I can now blame it on the underwater camera and not my eating habits, I can finally let go of it! Too bad I ripped up the picture!

Eric-

I had to show your post on the shark thread to a friend at work....her DH is an avid diver and she thought that was so funny! Good comic relief for a Sunday work day!

[Viking]

Originally posted by Moony500
My name is Heidi and I'm Marianne's (Zapp1213) DD.
I can't wait for the cruise! Im soooo excited! :Pinkbounc I'll be turning 13 on Oct 10, the day we get home, so we are celebrating my B-day while we're on the ship. for my present, i get to go swimming w/ a dolphin while we're in Antigua. Is anyone else doing the Dolphin/Stingray extra?

Heidi,
we share our birthday - Unfortunately my birth took place 28 years before yours;)
Shall I put your DIS-name on the List below Marianne's name?

[Viking]

Originally posted by two-foxes
I had to confiscate a picture that Tim took of me when we were snorkling. It was unflattering, to say the least, but knowing that I can now blame it on the underwater camera and not my eating habits, I can finally let go of it! Too bad I ripped up the picture!

Eric-

I had to show your post on the shark thread to a friend at work....her DH is an avid diver and she thought that was so funny! Good comic relief for a Sunday work day!

Jill,
I can take a pic of you during our dive at St T, have it developed on the ship, and then put it on the wall at Shutters :teeth:
But remembering your profession and the possibility that you're carrying, I'd better leave my cam on the ship :jester:

Glad you liked the joke ;) Sunday work sucks - I had a whole bag full at home too :(

[Moony500]

Originally posted by Viking
Heidi,
we share our birthday - Unfortunately my birth took place 28 years before yours;)
Shall I put your DIS-name on the List below Marianne's name?
That would be great, thanx! i think thats so cool that we share the same birthday! my dog, max, used to have that birthday.

[Moony500]

Originally posted by Viking
Heidi,
we share our birthday - Unfortunately my birth took place 28 years before yours;)
Shall I put your DIS-name on the List below Marianne's name?
That would be great, thanx! i think thats so cool that we share the same birthday! my dog, max, used to have that birthday.

[jeanniec]

At last I have been able to get into this board! I have been trying all day while it was down for its "90 minutes of maintenance". Don't have anything to say myself, but start posting guys so I can get my DCL "fix" for the day.

[jeanniec]

At last I have been able to get into this board! I have been trying all day while it was down for its "90 minutes of maintenance". Don't have anything to say myself, but start posting guys so I can get my DCL "fix" for the day. I'm busy auditing a $575,000 hospital bill at work today -- 97 pages with approximately 50 charges on a page gives me almost 5,000 charges for which I need to find documentation in the chart. Quite a challenge!

[piglet33]

I'm here. I am so glad the boards are back up. Very strange how we get so used to them.

Reneé

[ARLO1]

Gee I cant get into the boards through the email but I can get into them through the dis website. wierd....

Arlene

[Viking]

Originally posted by jeanniec
At last I have been able to get into this board! I have been trying all day while it was down for its "90 minutes of maintenance". Don't have anything to say myself, but start posting guys so I can get my DCL "fix" for the day. I'm busy auditing a $575,000 hospital bill at work today -- 97 pages with approximately 50 charges on a page gives me almost 5,000 charges for which I need to find documentation in the chart. Quite a challenge!

A $575,000-bill :eek: What was it? Had Hugh Hefner all his bunnies 'improved' simultaneously? :jester:

[Viking]

Yup,
the boards being down for about 24 hours was strange ;) Fortunately I had a book with me for my lunchbreak :p 'Gold Coast', by Nelson DeMille - Very entertaining::yes:: And I checked out my new boards: The iPOd-Lounge, a forum for iPod-enthusiasts. I ordered one of the new 4th generation iPods with a 40GB-harddrive, good for about 10,000 songs. That should make by workouts on the treadmill more bearable.

[Viking]

I think I can't resist :p