10/02/04 Antigua Cruise

[fortierv]

4500

[Viking]

We got our docs!! :cheer2: We got our docs!! :cheer2: We got our docs!! :cheer2:

Our stateroom is 7629, which puts us in our 'usual environment' after having cruised in 7122, 7123 & 7124. All four staterooms are Deck 7 Aft. We're neighbors to Fiona, JeanneG, Ave' and Alan.

Congrats on snatching #4500, Van :wave:
And my condolences to Ciara fo not snatching it :teeth:

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Ciara...you're slipping...#4500 was out there waiting for you to grab it and what happens...you're in school!!! Oh well, you can try for #4600!!!

[fridayfun]

http://www.wdwinfo.com/sites/family/crying.gif

No docs here yet, either! Almost accosted our temp mail carrier when he arrived. All for nothing! After looking at Erics master list and the deck plans, I have decided it is a good thing I went crazy on some extra door magnest. If DH and I just aim for a green shirted Mickey, we could be end up in someone elses room!:faint: It is our last day at work and then our 4 day break. Time for some quality time! Hope everyone has a great weekend and remember - Take it easy on your USPS person!

[adelle]

Thank you, Sara'sMom from PA, for letting me know about the Grand Pineapple Resort in Aruba.

Piglet33, are many people from the Oct 2 Magic cruise going to the Grand Pinapple in Aruba? Do they charge $45 per child also? Do you know how much a taxi would be from the ship to the resort?

Thanks for your help. This will be our first Disney cruise. Can't wait!

[piglet33]

The magnet making station has been closed.

I just used the last of the magnets for Arlene, ciadriamom, and sparrow_of_tortuga.

Thanks,

Reneé

[cdnmickeylover]

Jill -- About car-surfing -- my secretary's nephew's friend was killed last weekend riding a skateboard hanging onto a car. The skateboard hit a manhole cover and he went flying and hit his head. Unfortunately he wasn't wearing a helmet. He was only 16. All of the kids involved are traumatized by what happened and it's such a tragedy.

Jim hasn't said that our docts have arrived so I'm assuming they haven't. Hopefully they will soon.

Nice that we will have so much company around our room. We debated being on deck 7 as we did like being on deck 2 last year but decided to go for it.

Can't wait to see everyone -- much better than work!!

Fiona

[fortierv]

Ciarra,
Sorry I grabed 4500 from you. I'm sure Kylie will let me know about it tonight.

[fortierv]

Is anyone in the Military/Police/Firefighter wearing their formal uniform on formal night? I've been thinking about wearing my Army Blues and got approval from my chain of command. It will be a great opportunity to get a nice picture with the family.

Has anyone seen this on past seven day cruises. I've seen posts about it but I haven't made up my mind for sure yet.

[Viking]

Yes,
I've seen it on board, but not very often.
We even had a lively discussion about it some time ago on the Debate Board ;)

[jeanniec]

Great afternoon!! Tried calling my SIL & BIL in VB and Betty actually answered the phone. They got their electricty & phone back last night so they can buy food now and eat it in air conditioned comfort. Much sooner than my other SIL who lives in VB part-time predicted.

But the best news was when I called home to tell Sam that Betty and Dick were back in their house, he told me that our docs had arrived today! Hip, hip, hooray!!! I am so happy. Can't wait to get home and look at them myself. Unfortunately, today of all days, I am going directly from work to babysit my DGS so that my DD can go to a PTA meeting. So I won't be able to look at them until about 9 pm. I no longer have to worry about whether we REALLY have a reservation.

[Twinave]

Hi Everyone, Just sitting here trying Not to tune into the weather channel. I am a little burned out on hurricanes. I refuse to believe FL will get hit again. It's just not possible.:mad:

We found a dress on e-bay. DD is also going through that hard to fit stage. But the dresses have measurements listed. So I used these to guide me. The dress is ordered, so well have to see how well we did when it gets here. princess:

No doc here. We didn't get them early last year either. I am taking a day off tomorrow!:eek: I have my list of things to do and things to buy. And I will do my best to get as much done as possible. Plus I would love to sleep till 8am for a change.

Eric, So glad you got your docs!

Hi to Rosemary!:wave:

Time to watch Jepordy!!!! Go Ken!

Later, Avé

[papa]

Army Blues on formal night look great. As a Vietnam Veteran I think that anyone that is serving or have retired from service honors us all by wearing their dress uniform. Mike

[Auntmeme]

Congrats to all of you with your docs:) no docs yet for us:(

Eric - I hope you and your wife have a safe flight and the weather does not interfere with your plans.

I did not know men wore their dress uniforms on formal night. Could dh where his fireman blues?

I am finally planning our Antigua day & have decided on a 1/2 day tour. I have a list of a few recommended companies. Would anyone like to join us? We're thinking historic sites, beach, & lunch. PM me if interested.

[ciadriamom]

Originally posted by piglet33
I checked my PMs before I read the thread and sent you a very strange PM back so don't worry about it. You're new magnets will be on the way tonight.

Reneé

Renee: No PM, and just like a kid, now I need to know what it said.

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! You are the magnet queen. Drink of your choice on me (at least two).

[Hygiene99]

Konch fritters!



Jill & Tim there is A little Restruant On St. Thomas Called Victor's hide away they had Fritters on the menu .

This Was Say 5 years ago Dont even know if it is there
Any more U will Find them im Sure

If Not on the Ship They offer Some kind Of Fritter As an App.

If Menu has Not Changed

and No Docs...

and i Think we will Get to CC.. Positive thinking Jill may not For her first Cruise but Second Yes Maybe i dont know

[ciadriamom]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
:Pinkbounc Have my magnets BUT seem to have lost my mind!

(Hope to be able to find it and calm down on the drive to the port!)

If yours shows up, can you ask if it's seen mine, I think it's whereever my magnets are.

:jester: :jester:

[two-foxes]

I'm thinking (or is it hoping?) CC will be a go for both.....even though we had no excursions for Key West planned, I'll still be a bit bummed if we don't go.....It was going to be our last liquor store stop, too!

I bet I can find the fritters around, but I saw this place called BO's on the Travel Channel and my mouth was watering at the sight of them!!

[twhipple]

I need some help from someone who is planning to shop downtown at St. Thomas. I'm not sure if I'll have time to get there after our excursion and need to get something for a gift. PM me if your able and willing to help :flower3:

[papa]

The magic usually docks next to the havensight mall in St. Thomas. Mike

[twhipple]

Originally posted by papa
The magic usually docks next to the havensight mall in St. Thomas. Mike

Havensight doesnt have the store I need. Tried last year :(

[disneybride96]

Originally posted by Viking
[B] :
Our stateroom is 7629, which puts us in our 'usual environment' after having cruised in 7122, 7123 & 7124. All four staterooms are Deck 7 Aft. We're neighbors to Fiona, JeanneG, Ave' and Alan.
:

We'll be it that area too! 7122! We moved there when JeanneG moved over one and were so excited to go on to deck 7. Forgot to send you the update though! :rolleyes:

[Viking]

Thank for all the good wishes for our flight. For those of you who want to follow our progress (Like Mike did in 2001), we will be on US0893 FRA-MCO, ETA in MCO 1952 (0752pm).
I just booked a night at a DaysInn in Orlando and two nights at an EconoLodge in Savannah. Going to Crystal River would be a waste of vacation-time with Ivan approaching, so we decided to tour another gem of the South. If the weather is bad we could even go to the Airforce Museum in Savannah. Anybody been there?

And here comes an urgent last minute request: Does anyone of you have the possibility to obtain a broschure of the new Mustang from a Ford-dealer? I'd do it myself, but out of experience I know that those cardealers don't really appreciate foreigner who have no real intention of buying.

[bettemom]

Good Morning Eric...

Mustang info is no problem..Friends are Ford dealers.will pick it up today..

Have a safe & uneventful trip....AND as with everyone of us...THANK-YOU for all your work on the lists...

Bette

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Viking
If the weather is bad we could even go to the Airforce Museum in Savannah. Anybody been there?

Eric,

We've been to the Airforce Museum. It's pretty cool. They have lots of different planes and a really nice memorial area. Only went there once when we went to visit the Mother-In-Law. Thankfully, we haven't been back to Savannah since that's where she lives. ;)

Reneé

[piglet33]

Oops, I almost forgot to wish you and Anja a very safe trip. See you in a couple of weeks.

Reneé

[cdnmickeylover]

Have a safe trip Eric & Anja!! Can't believe you're leaving tomorrow. Thank you for doing such a great job on the lists, once again. See you on the 1st!!

Fiona

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Eric and Anja...have a wonderful and safe trip. Hopefully, Ivan will stay far away from you. Savannah is one of my favorite cities to visit. We did the trolley tour (you can get off and on as you please) and went to see the house from the movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (I think that is the name of the movie and book!) and the Juliet Low house (Girl Scout founder). There is a great little restaurant in Savannah which is called "Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House" --it is a famous Savannah landmark so everyone knows where it is and you just look for the line forming on the front walkway and smell the great food. Mrs. Wilkes died last year (she was in her 90's). When we ate there, she was still quite active and was helping to clear the tables, etc.

Avé and family...stay safe with the approaching storm. Can't wait to see you guys and have my movie partner back!!

[Viking]

Originally posted by bettemom
Good Morning Eric...

Mustang info is no problem..Friends are Ford dealers.will pick it up today..

Have a safe & uneventful trip....AND as with everyone of us...THANK-YOU for all your work on the lists...

Bette

Danke schön, Bette:wave:

[two-foxes]

Eric and Anja-

One more wish for safe travels. Enjoy the movies on board! Thanks for all your hard work on the lists and we'll be looking foward to meeting all of the cruisers on 10/02!!!

[twhipple]

Eric and Anja, I hope your trip is uneventful until you get to Savannah.

[padisneyfan]

Eric and Anja have a safe trip to the US and see you in 3 weeks.

Mary--- I am going to work this week on printing out the logos. I will let you know if I need them sent to me. Thanks for offering.

Ave--- Hope Ivan misses you.

Everyone I hope you have a safe and dry weekend.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[padisneyfan]

Arlene-- Isn't Andy's family in Fl? Were they in the path of any of the hurricanes?

Nancy::MinnieMo

[jeanniec]

Hope you have a smooth flight over here, Eric & Anja. I think you will love Savannah. We were there only one time, but I would love to go back. So many fascinating buildings to see. Sam, however, is not that interested in history. He said "they should knock these old buildings down and build something more modern!" Can't believe I have stayed married to him for so many years when he comes out with comments like that. See you soon!

[ARLO1]

Nancy:

Andys parents live in Boynton Beach(West Palm Beach area). They were lucky and only lost some of the screen panels over their pool and their power for about 18 hours. My brother lives in Boca Raton and when I finally was able to talk to him on Monday he said they went down to his in laws house in the Keys on Thursday but as of Monday they still have no power. I guess now that Ivans coming his in laws will be coming up to him. He does have a boat down in the Keys so I hope everything is okay for all of them.

Thank you very much for asking...Cant wait to see you and Norm again..

Eric and Anja: good luck on your trip. hope all goes safely and well.

I truly hope that we are all able to make it to florida and enjoy our cruise together.Lets all hope this is the last hurricane till at least the end of October..

Arlene

[Twinave]

I just got an e-mail from the folks at the Eco-Tour in Antigua. They said Ivan missed them completely. And thier island is ready for a Dis-Invasion!:earsboy: :earsgirl:

Enjoying my first day off in almost 3 weeks! Slept in, finished my lastest Nora Roberts' book, going for a haircut in a little while, then shopping. I hope to finish our t-shirts this evening.

Mary, Good luck with your garage sale tomorrow. Make lots of money so you can spring for the Bahama Mamas at CC. :teeth:

Later, Avé

[disneybride96]

Just had to do the Doc Dance!
:cheer2: :jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1::cheer2:

[@GoofyNut]

Most Importantly ... ANJA AND ERIC, PLEASE HAVE A SAFE FLIGHT!

Secondly ... Those of you in Florida (or who have relatives there), guess you need to batton down the hatches again with Ivan. Please be careful and don't make the mistake Shirley made. If you stay, don't venture out until you are absolutely sure all is well.

:crazy: Called DCL and got the UPS tracking # for our documents. They were mailed yesterday the 9th, by 3 day delivery and are "scheduled to arrive 9-14-04". Maybe it's me but that seems like more than 3 days :earseek: .

They did say Port Canaveral is back up and running again.

At least when I was on hold for 20 minutes, I got to hear that wonderful music fromthe Disney Dreams Show! AH!!!

Well the good news is that it's Friday but :earseek: :earseek: really wish I was all packed.

Back to work .....

[dan and scott]

Hey guys,

Just wanted to stop in and say hello to all the veterans!

We are alive and kicking! Just got back from Paris 2 weeks ago and leave for the Magic this coming Thursday!

Papa-sorry I missed your call-I don't have your number or I would have called back.

@goofynut-thanks for HUNTING me down-I was trying to hid-LOL

Take care all.

Dan

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Dan...were your ears ringing around 1:45 p.m. today...Cathy (goofynut) and I had lunch today and I asked her is anyone has heard from Dan and Scott--hope all is well and we will miss you! Have fun on the Magic and hopefully, you will have smooth sailing! We had to cancel out of the repo cruise next August as Sam's plant went out of business and after 33 years there, he is now out of work! I'm thinking of getting my dog a paper route..she is soo cute and I told Sam that she would probably get good tips. She has gotten so lazy that she used to get up with me in the morning to go outside, now she sleeps in and goes out when Sam gets up!!

Everyone in Florida...stay safe. Hope Eric and Anja have a smooth flight.

[Twinave]

Hi Dan :wave: Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a great cruise!
MaryJo..Can't wait to sit back and watch some movies. Any idea of what's playing?

Later, Avé

[Viking]

OK Folks,
we finished packing, checked our packing list and are ready to go:moped:
Bad news: I wanted to bring 40 minibottles of Schnaps, but those boxes of 20 bottles were no longer available :(
Good news: They come now in bags of 10 each. I bought 6:drinking1 2 Sweet Apple, 2 Sour Apple, 2 Cherry - 60 bottles total :teeth:

See Y'all - Some sooner, some later :wave2:

[papa]

Dan the man. Hope that you and Scott have a wonderful cruise. Take care of the Magic for the rest of us.

Come on October. Mike

[RellingTwin]

Dan!!! Nice to "see" you! Have fun on your trip. Are you going to WDW? Does Rosemary know you are going to be in FL? She is on her way South right now.

Well, I thought I'd be busy selling my junk at my yard sale, but it is raining:mad: So everything has been covered and waiting for the rain to stop.

Eric and Anja are almost in the states!I'm so glad they are bringing me some
Schnaps! But what about everyone else??

Still no docs here:(

jeanniec ....
"they should knock these old buildings down and build something more modern!" Best to keep Sam away from Charleston!!! They HURT people here for saying such things!
:eek:

[Suecot2000]

Eric and Anja...safe traveling!

While looking at the Cruz list I noticed that there are some other Disers staying at Pop Century the night before the cruise. I will be there also. Are you guys interested in our own little mini-meet?
I plan on being at EPOCT on Oct 1 to see illuminations. So a late night meet or a morning meet on Saturday.

I'm beginig to hit panic mode! It seemed so far away and now it is coming awful fast.

Sue

[dan and scott]

Mary Jo,

Sorry to hear about DH loss of job! There is always something better out there.

Thanks everyone for the hellos-really wish we could be cruising with you guys!

Dan

[The Adams Family]

hello all
we are still getting settled in the new house and trying to get the old one clean. i can not believe all the dirt a house collects in 3 years. lost my job yesterday and man does that suck. my job was temporary but was told it would turn permanant, WELL IT DIDNT!! ok i am mad. now i have to hit the pavement again. our community sucks for jobs the last 2 years. our main employer with over 2000 employees move to mexico almost 2 years ago and living in a town with only 13000 thats alot of people without jobs. oh well we will make it. just was nice doing better than making it.

still no doc yets. i called make a wish to see if they received them yet and they said no.

take care all
jill

[papa]

Sorry about the job Jill.

Checked on my documents this morning and according to the tracking number they are scheduled to arrive on the 14th. They are in Knoxville, TN this am and that is only 170 miles away.

Eric and Anja are in the air and should arrive in Philly at 2:21pm EDT and orlando at 7:52pm tonight. Mike

[Father Adams]

Cant wait for the time to get here as all this moving and everything is killin me ...I NEED A VACATION!!!! Soon enough though its 1 week of lazy time and eating :bounce:

Father

[Twinave]

No docs here yet....But did get DD dress from e-bay. It is beautiful. Fits her perfectly. princess:

Can't believe just 3 weeks to go.

Once again, anyone out there need a boys tux with tails size 4? Just let me know. Comes with everything except the shoes.

Sooner rather than Later,
Avé

[dan and scott]

Our group already has their docs-oh wait we leave next Saturday-well actually Wednesday to go to FL!

Did I post on the wrong thread? NOPE-just wanted to brag a little!

Love and miss you guys!

Dan

[piglet33]

Originally posted by adelle
Thank you, Sara'sMom from PA, for letting me know about the Grand Pineapple Resort in Aruba.

Piglet33, are many people from the Oct 2 Magic cruise going to the Grand Pinapple in Aruba? Do they charge $45 per child also? Do you know how much a taxi would be from the ship to the resort?

Thanks for your help. This will be our first Disney cruise. Can't wait!

Hi - sorry I don't know how, but I missed this post the other day and just saw it now. I just sent you a PM with the info that I have. Just let me know if you are interested in joining us.

Reneé

[ciadriamom]

Renee: got our "new" magnets today and I have safely tucked them inside of my Cruisetoberfest binder. Thanks again. you are awesome.

I'm sincerely hoping that they will show the new movie Ladder 49 on board, I think it opens on 10/1.

Still debating on whether or not to lug the laptop -- The only thing I can think of needing it for would be downloading digital photos, but I think I read that Eric was bringing along a device that he offered for use.

Anybody else think I should bring it? We have a long flight down (leaving Friday after work from Philly with a layover and connection in DC) Have never used it on a plane, can you do anything other than watch a movie or word processing?

[Twinave]

Eric and Anja will be here in 13 days!:bounce:
For those of you who know this wonderful couple, you can imagine how excited I am to "hostess" them here in FL.
For those who have not yet had the chance to meet them, you will know what I mean in a few weeks.
These two are some of the best people you will ever want to meet! Friendly, outgoing, and kind. And I, for one, feel privileged to know them.

For all you "newbies" ...... you will never have another cruise like this. Ever! This group is the most wonderful collection of people you will ever meet. And it will be all you make it to be!

I hate that this is our 'last" cruise. And not because I will miss the Cruise, but because I will miss the friends I have made. I will miss checking the Boards. What else am I going to do when I get home from Work???????

OK, I'm done.:sunny:


Avé

[bettemom]

Ave,
You have echoed my thoughts...but why not have our own 'board'? what a great way to continue to stay in touch...
Bette

[dan and scott]

Ave,

Why is this your last cruise? Are you saying that we NEVER get to cruise again with you?

Dan

[dan and scott]

Bette,

Pinky says hello!

Dan

[bettemom]

Hi Dan!
Bernie says "HI" right back...Hope all is well with both of you...

Bette

[piglet33]

Originally posted by bettemom
Ave,
You have echoed my thoughts...but why not have our own 'board'? what a great way to continue to stay in touch...
Bette

This is a great idea. I was thinking the same thing about all the friends I have made and not seeing them next year.:( The Repo cruise in August will definitely not be the same without all you wonderful people.

Reneé

[padisneyfan]

Hi Dan and Scott:wave2: I was just thinking about you the other day as I saw this really big lighted flamango in a store. Norm made a comment since we didn't get Pinky in Key West maybe we could buy are own Pinky. This one even had a lighted Palm Tree with it. Enjoy your trip.

Ave-- I feel the same way that I will miss all the friends on the boards when I don't cruise with them next year. Because I am the Chairperson for my professional groups NE Regional conference which is the 3rd weekend in Oct 2005, we won't be cruising until after that is over. Plus we would really like to go on another of RCCL Voyager class ships again either Mariner of the Sea or the Navigator. I know people on these boards are diehard DCL fans but we don't mind RCCL or even Carnival. We found each cruiseline has both postive and negatives. We always try to go on a cruise where we can try at least one new port of call. We have used our DVC points for the past 2 cruises so would like to stay back at OKW again on points. The only thing that I will truely miss not doing the DCL is the wonderful friends that I have made.

Isn't there some place on the cruise boards that they move you post cruise and you can stay in touch?


Enough sitting in front of the computer for tonight.

Nancy



::MinnieMo

[papa]

Nancy people can meet and keep in touch with one another on the community board.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in less than 3 weeks. Mike

[Suecot2000]

WOW! Listening to the kind words from everyone about what a great group of people the Cruisetoberfest gang is has me really excited. I'm a "newbie", althought this is my seventh DCL, and just can't wait to meet you all.

How many people from Cruisetoberfest are going on the August repositioning cruise next year? I know that I'm one of them.

Sue

[jeanniec]

FYI -- my DD works with a woman whose DD is a CM on either the Magic or the Wonder (can't remember which ship but I need to find out before we cruise). Anyway, she (the CM) said that the major damage at CC was trees down -- that everything else is still there. This confirms what was said on the main cruise board -- that the damage at CC was only cosmetic and that we should be able to make our stop there. I am a happy camper!!! Now if the hurricanes and storms would just stop.

[dsncruise lover]

Fortirev: Why did ya have to take it? Why? :p

Sarah'sMomfromPA: I was at school. If it could of waited 15 more minutes I would of had it. I'll go for 4600 and 4700. If I don't get those at least I can say I got 1.

[dsncruise lover]

I just looked at my countdown and we have 20 days until we leave port. Thats 2 weeks and 6 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :teeth:
I hope I docs get here this week.
Also I hope Eric and Anja have a safe trip down.
See everyone soon. Really soon.

[dsncruise lover]

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!! We get to go to CC!! We get to go to CC!! Now I get to do the glass bottom boat excursion. :teeth: :Pinkbounc

[piglet33]

Originally posted by Suecot2000

How many people from Cruisetoberfest are going on the August repositioning cruise next year? I know that I'm one of them.

Sue

Hi Sue,

We're on the August Repo cruise with you.

Reneé

[piglet33]

Has anyone that booked with Dreams received their docs yet?

Just wondering if we're going to be one of the last ones again.

Reneé

[jeanneg]

What's this talk about going to Grand Pineapple resort in Aruba?
Did I miss something or did someone hit the schnaps early?

Does anyone know if Eric and Anja arrived safely?

I'm planning to go to Chapel Hill today to get my contribution to the sailaway party. I'm not saying what it is but those of you who have been on this board since way back when will find it very fitting!

[piglet33]

Originally posted by jeanneg
What's this talk about going to Grand Pineapple resort in Aruba?
Did I miss something or did someone hit the schnaps early?

Boy, I must be really out of it, because when I read that post I missed the Aruba part and just assumed it said Antigua. Boy, I do I really need this vacation.

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Found my magnets today...now to begin searching for my memory!!

think the OP wanted to know about the Pineapple Resort on Antigua not Aruba.(she just posted the wrong island)..but heck after this hurricane season we may end up on Aruba....after a few drinks on board, we wouldn't even know the difference!

Suecott...we were on the August repo cruise but had to cancel but I know that we will be going on another one thanks to DVC points and now we can drive down since we don't have to worry about DH having to get back for work!!

Nancy...Sarah and I were thinking that we might like to go on a RCCL cruise so we are game!!

Kim...what is the website for the restaurant we are going to on St. Thomas...I can't remember the page that you posted the link on and did you say that it is only cash?

Jill...sorry about the job loss...DH just experienced the same thing and it does suck. Same with us, not alot of industry around here so finding a new job will not be easy. He was with old company for 33 years and practically had perfect attendance every year so that hopefully will be in his favor. He can collect unemployment for 130 weeks since his job went overseas (under NAFTA)--we are in PA though so don't know if every state has the same.

zapp1213...Sarah is hoping that Heidi will be hanging out with her on CC...Ciara where is the glass bottom boat excursion...we never did get an excursion booklet from either DCL or DVC.

[Hygiene99]

Reneé

No Doc's yet.....

Sue We are on The Other Repo in May...

[Twinave]

Hi, Everyone :wave:
Just got home from job#2. They are already getting ready to evacuate the residents if the storm heads this way. Just one more weekend at job #2, and 3 weeks at job#1. Boy I am ready NOW!:teeth:
We will not be doing anymore cruiseing in the next year or two. We have a family reunion in Washington DC next summmer, after that we will just have to wait and see. Since we are only 7 hours from Disney, we can go down there to get our dis-fix when the mood strikes.
I would definitly be interested in keeping in touch with everyone. Whether we start our own site, or do the community thing. Or just an e-mail now and then.::yes::

Dan, Thanks for stopping by. We miss you too.

Haven't heard from Eric and Anja, but I'm thinking that is a good sign.:sunny:

Discruiselover, I know you'll get the next one!

Sooner, rather than later,
Avé:smooth:

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Avé and family...stay safe and lets hope that Ivan makes a turn and misses you guys. Pretty bad when you start to think that snow and ice isn't such a bad thing (would love to move to Florida but definitely having second thoughts!!)

Mary...are you moving back to Florida? I know you were having a gigantic yard sale because you would be moving in the next year and knew you still had a house in Florida (or maybe I mis-read this??) Have fun with Eric and Anja...Charleston and Savannah are two of my favorite southern cities (along with St. Augustine)

[@GoofyNut]

I'm guessing Anja and Eric got to the States OK cause I've watched CNN and everything else I could think of to check on any problems.

QUICK ... Three weeks from today what will you be doing....... SAILING, SAILING OVER THE OCEANS GREAT! :crazy: Just what did you think I was going to say!

Went crazy yesterday at our local mall and got Art a new sport jacket and 4 pair of pants and I got a few new outfits for dinner on the casual nights and some nice outfits for work ... all on sale. Sag Harbor skirts and tops at $7.50 each - couldn't pass that up.

Now to see if my formal night stuff still fits. Generally the only stuff we do that's formal is on the ship.

Well my Eagles are on right now, so I'm going to take 5.

Oops ... Ave, stay safe for Ivan.

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Devastating news that I read on the cruise boards...little Sophie lost her life at around 3:00 a.m. today. Her little lungs couldn't sustain her. Prayers to Linda, Mike and David and the rest of the family.

[RellingTwin]

Eric and Anja are in Savannah safe and sound. Uneventful flight and no problems in Orlando.
They will be in Charleston on Tuesday and we will meet up with them Tuesday night for cocktails. We then will play "tour guide" for a few days while we watch the storm and see if the next part of the trip (to Panama City Beach) will be possible.
Ivan GO AWAY!!!!

Mary Jo, yes we will be moving back to Fl next year. The yard sale went ok, but an early morning rain shower put a "damper" on things:p I did manage to get rid of a lot of stuff and the remaining stuff will go to a local church thrift shop.DH is happy to have the space back in his garage, and I'm glad to have the space back in the house!

Mark Martin did well yesterday and will be in the race for the championship!

We are also looking at a RCCL trip next Fall. Maybe we can pick a week that works for all of us???

Great news about CC!

Very sad news about Sophie:(

[jeanniec]

Ciara -- I will be thinking of you on your birthday (which is also our anniversary). Did I get that right? I get really confused on this board sometimes as to who is who. Also, what time are you going on the glass-bottom boat. We are going at 2:45. Are yoru mom and sister going too? Or just you?

Very sad about little Sophie. What an absolute tragedy -- almost an entire family wiped out.

Ave -- Where is Panama City Beach? In the panhandle, I think. More east or west? Hope Ivan stays far away from you.

It seems certain that we will go to CC, but not sure about our reservations at VB right after the cruise. I read a post on the general cruise board that they have canceled all reservations there thru 9/30 and that they may not open on 10/1 for sure. Earlier I read that they would reopen on 9/10, but that obviously is wrong. Oh well, we can always go to Vero but we don't very often even tho that is one of our home resorts. BIL & SIL live there, but since we like HH much better and now that we are taking our DGS to Disney, we have been using our VB points for the other resorts.

[jeanniec]

Forgot to say how happy we are that Eric and Anja made it to Orlando safely and without any problems. Say hi to them for us, Mary.

[Cheese Please]

Ave, keeping thinking of you as I watch the projected track for Ivan moving back and forth across the panhandle. You, your family and everyone in Ivan's path are in our thoughts and prayers. Take cover!!!

The whole Ritter saga is very tragic. So sorry to hear of Sophie's passing. May she rest in peace with her sister and Mother in the care of the angels.

[papa]

Ave have our fingers crossed that Ivan dies down and does not touch the panhandle.

RCCL sounds good. Might be nice to try something different. Love Disney but everyone needs a change every now and then. Mike

[BigRed1]

:eek:
If anyone besides me was staying down in Cocoa Beach, check your hotel. The Doubletree is closed for at least 2 months for "renovations" aka hurricane damage. We were able to get resies at the Radisson. So when and where is the party at the Radisson? :crazy:

Allen

:Pinkbounc

Are we there yet??

[RellingTwin]

Allen, there is a get together at a nearby park (waiting to hear if the park is ok after Frances) in the late afternoon, then in the evening we will get together at the pool at the Radisson.

New path for Ivan showing a move to the West (away from Panama City Beach!) Yipee!

[bettemom]

Mary-Jo,

Sent you a PM...

Bette

[cdnmickeylover]

We got our docs on Friday after we'd left but they were here for us when we got home. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Weekend camping was fun but tiring. It was really hot during the day and really cold during the night. We ended up coming home Saturday night and then going back out again early Sunday morning. Jim's grumpy when he's cold.

Am still tired this morning although I think I fell asleep before 7pm last night.

Well have to go get ready for work -- yeah only 12.5 work days left. :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

So sorry to hear about Sophie though. What a horrible tragedy. I was really hoping that Sophie would pull through.

Fiona

[Suecot2000]

I like to think of myself as the CC good luck charm. Out of 6 cruises I've only missed CC once.

Sue

[The Adams Family]

hello all

well i am getting frustrated. as i have stated before this is my dd autumn's make a wish trip. well we feel so uninformed. MAW is going to give us our papers for the cruise on sept 25th. so thats one week before we cruise. i am the type of person who likes to be totally organized when i travel and i do not feel that way since i have no info except that the limo is getting us on friday to take to milwaukee where we are flying out of and that we are booked on the cruise. i am not even sure of stateroom numbers or even the cat. god i hate feel like i have no control. i am truly grateful for this trip dont get me wrong. but i WANT to be organized.

cya
jill

[Imsproutingears]

I am pretty sure the whole Lebanon Bunch (MCA/PIXIE) are staying at the Raddison. Did you get the $89 rate. I'm not sure when the party is. See ya there.:wave2: We can't wait!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc

[@GoofyNut]

:( I am so sorry for Sophie's Family ... Such an awful tragedy. I just keep trying to think that God had a mission for her on earth and that may just have been to bring families closer and get us to pray to him more. Bless them all.


Hope Ave is safe and that Ivan misses her.

RCCL sound good to us too ... they must have a Discussion Board that we can invade! My only request is that we try and depart from either Jacksonville, Tampa or Port Canaveral so we can still try and do a few days after cruise in WDW with our extended family of DIS'ers. We've never done any other line than DCL and will need help with how to's.

Back to work ....

[@GoofyNut]

The Wonder is in Charleston right now ...

Check this out : http://www.wcsc.com/traffic/camera_page.cfm?cam=aqua-l&title=WCSC%20Renaissance%20Cam

[padisneyfan]

I didn't realize that the Wonder was going to Charleston. Was this port to replace CC? Mary should run down to the Port and take a few pictures. If on our DCL trip we end up in Charleston we can all go to Mary's for lunch.

I had only read a small amount about Sophie but it so sad.

I hope Ivan looses strength and doesn't hit Florida again. It does make our snow and ice not seem so bad. Now check with me in the winter to see if I feel the same way.

RCCL Mariner of the Sea which is a Voyager class ship sail out of Port Canaveral. They are a Sunday to Sunday sailing. So you could spend a few days at WDW post cruise. Cruise critic has their own boards and has seperate threads for different sailings. Also RCCL has an onboard reception for people who register through Cruise critic for a meet and greet. Light refreshments and prizes. I think you need 25 registered to have it. There are several of us interested so maybe we can plan something either the last week in Oct (Halloween cruise) or beginning of Nov. I can bring my RCCL information with me for anyone who is interested.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[padisneyfan]

I didn't realize that the Wonder was going to Charleston. Was this port to replace CC? Mary should run down to the Port and take a few pictures. If on our DCL trip we end up in Charleston we can all go to Mary's for lunch.

I had only read a small amount about Sophie but it so sad.

I hope Ivan looses strength and doesn't hit Florida again. It does make our snow and ice not seem so bad. Now check with me in the winter to see if I feel the same way.

RCCL Mariner of the Sea which is a Voyager class ship sail out of Port Canaveral. They are a Sunday to Sunday sailing. So you could spend a few days at WDW post cruise. Cruise critic has their own boards and has seperate threads for different sailings. Also RCCL has an onboard reception for people who register through Cruise critic for a meet and greet. Light refreshments and prizes. I think you need 25 registered to have it. There are several of us interested so maybe we can plan something either the last week in Oct (Halloween cruise) or beginning of Nov. I can bring my RCCL information with me for anyone who is interested.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[@GoofyNut]

Nancy ... A Halloween Cruise with our bunch :earseek: could be scarier than you can imagine. Maybe fun idea.

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

GoofyNut...GET BACK TO WORK!!!! My in-house vacation is slowly coming to an end...boss back tomorrow.

[usetheforceluke]

Hot off the 5:00 p.m. (2100 GMT) press:

A tropical storm warning has been issued for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

A tropical storm watch has been issued for Antigua and the Netherland Antilles.

Both courtesy of Tropical Depression Eleven (maybe soon-to-be-called Jeanne.)

The bulletin said it was 'poorly defined'. Let's hope this one goes somewhere else.

Jim.

[RellingTwin]

DARN! I had no idea the Wonder was in Charleston! I was just downtown, but I drive West to get home and the port is east of where I work! If I had just checked the boards at lunch time I could have gone up to the top floor of the hospital (wonderful view of both rivers!) and see it. I'm sorry that the weather is so yucky!The Wonder has been here before, running from a storm.
If our Magic cruise comes to Charleston, I'll be happy to play tour guide!

Another cruise on RCCL!!! Count me in!!!I was looking at a cruise with them next Oct. Any week is fine for me. I think Halloween would be super fun!There is a cruise critic board for RCCL! Not as much fun as the DIS boards but still a fun way to plan our cruise!

I'm wondering if there will be ANY ports LEFT to visit after this hurricaine season

:(

[1971visitor]

Got the docs today!!!See ya'll at the Radisson on the 1st!!

[jeanneg]

maybe?

[jeanneg]

I'm hoping....

[jeanneg]

please?

[jeanneg]

YES! 4600!

[jeanneg]

OK, now that I've FINALLY won.........I don't want to play anymore!

[Twinave]

Congrats on 4600 Jeanne!

Well we are getting ready for a big blow! Schools are closed Tues through Thurs. DH is in the process of boarding up the house. And I am trying to get all our laundry finished. We both have to work tomorrow, but looking like my office will be closed on Wed and Thurs. Just praying that the eye misses us. We've got a freezer full of ice, lots of batteries, and a nice strong brick house. There is a mandatory evacuation order in place for low lying areas, and coastal areas. Also, people in mobile homes are being asked to go to shelters. This is all effective at 11am Tues.

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers. I will continue to give updates as long s we have power. :p

Got to get to the pile of laundry waiting on the couch.:(

Later, Avé

[papa]

Got Our Docs :thewave: :jumping1:

[jeanneg]

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope Ivan loses strength and blows over without a trace, but that's probably not the case. We'll be thinking of you and your family during this time.

[Hygiene99]

I dont know RCCL :confused:

[@GoofyNut]

http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/20.gif Bette and Kim ... This was me when I got home and got your package. I can't believe that sign ... You guys, the sign says GOOFY'S GARAGE! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

[dsncruise lover]

Originally posted by jeanniec
Ciara -- I will be thinking of you on your birthday (which is also our anniversary). Did I get that right? I get really confused on this board sometimes as to who is who. Also, what time are you going on the glass-bottom boat. We are going at 2:45. Are yoru mom and sister going too? Or just you?

Very sad about little Sophie. What an absolute tragedy -- almost an entire family wiped out.

Ave -- Where is Panama City Beach? In the panhandle, I think. More east or west? Hope Ivan stays far away from you.

It seems certain that we will go to CC, but not sure about our reservations at VB right after the cruise. I read a post on the general cruise board that they have canceled all reservations there thru 9/30 and that they may not open on 10/1 for sure. Earlier I read that they would reopen on 9/10, but that obviously is wrong. Oh well, we can always go to Vero but we don't very often even tho that is one of our home resorts. BIL & SIL live there, but since we like HH much better and now that we are taking our DGS to Disney, we have been using our VB points for the other resorts.

Yes, my birthday is on the 22nd of this month. I am going on te glass bottom boat with Kim (bettemom's daughter). We are going at 2:15. We will just miss each other. :(

My heart is with little Sophie's family.

Thats it! I give up on the number game. Obviously it is not meant for me to have a second win.

Gotta go do homework now. See ya soon everybody.

[@GoofyNut]

http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/smily084.gifJust take a guess at who DIDN'T get their documents today!

I was telling Art that you said RCCL has their own boards but they aren't as active as us and he agrees, wait till they get a taste of our group. With his job at the school, fall is better for him cause after about a month of the kids being back in school, things are calmer.

[Hygiene99]

9/11 cruiser reporting they may Get to go to Castaway Cay

Not for sure Yet..

[ciadriamom]

Jeanniec - believe it or not, I have a terrible fear of the water, so Kim graciously volunteered to go on the glass bottom boat with Ciara. Hopefully, I'll be whiling away the hours in hammock, happily waving at them from the shoreline. Happy anniversary to you!!!

Although my TA has our docs, she still hasn't checked them and forwarded them on. Today, my anticipation got the best of me and I made a phone call -- she'll be FedExing tomorrow for delivery to my office on Wednesday. I made her promise to call me with the tracking number, so I can see where they are. Who me, a control freak :crazy:

The only thing worse than not getting your docs is knowing they're in and not having possession of them.

I can't pick them up because the TA is located at Fort Monmouth and the ex-BF works at Fort Dix and can't get there before they close.

Bette and Kim, I notice that you're staying at the Hyatt MCO the nite before, maybe we can meet for coffee in the am. I'm not getting in til midnight, so unless you're up late, would be nice to have our own mini-meet at the hotel.

[Hygiene99]

Unless Some thing has Changed and KIM and Bette Did not tell us ... they are stayying At Ron Jons With us (thursday night)

as we have Rented a Vehicle Together To Get to The port...
We are on the Same Flight....

Peter

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Won't get any complaints from me if we visit Charleston--love this city and lunch at Mary's sounds really good!!

Sharon..I have to laugh that you are afraid of water--I on the other hand get sea sick before we even leave the port--yes..I get seasick at Port Canaveral before the ship even pulls away from the dock. Sarah can't understand why I like to cruise since Draminie is my best buddy the entire time!!

Avé and family..stay safe and hopefully, Ivan will just go away.

Arlene and Andy...have a sweet New Year!! Sam'c cousins are on their way up from Florida for the holidays..they were going to drive but since Ivan will miss them (they live in Hollywood, FL) and the airport will be open, they will fly up.

Ciara...4700 should be yours!!

[fortierv]

Well, we got some of our Docs today, :p :p and some other peoples too.:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Mine and Debbie's were fine but we hava a mystery guest in our Cabin. Debbie's mom's Docs came with the wrong last name and two mystery guests in her cabin.

Imagine the swing in emotions, we were in the garage, getting in the car to go to swim practice when the big brown truck came down the street. Kylie runs to the curb and almost mugs the UPS guy. Then we open the boxes and the kids have no Docs. :( :( Had to do some quick explaining to the kids why we're taking three complete strangers instead of them.

Now I have to sleep on it til the morning.

[jeanniec]

Ciara -- Well, I think we will be on the same boat as you and Kim. I said 2:45, but there is only one boat going out after 2 so I guess I got the time wrong -- if it is 2:15 then that is the boat we will be on, too. Hope we get to see some really interesting stuff!

[ciadriamom]

Sorry for that Peter, I was looking at the final list before the Ultimate List and it lists Bette and Kim at the Hyatt.

[RellingTwin]

Eric and Anja will be on their way to Charleston TODAY! We will meet them tonight at their hotel. Can't wait!
I talked to Ave last night and she and her family might be coming to Charleston too! We will know more in a few hours.
Gosh, first The Wonder, then Viking, now TwinAve..all coming to Charleston!:earseek: Now if my docs will make an appearance I will be :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[jeanniec]

How exciting, Mary!! Hope you get your docs today, too!

[Laurarn]

Mary,
Hope you get your docs today. I'm also waiting on mine too. TA's offices are in Orlando and they said they're behind due to the weather and phone outages. Sounds like a great visit ahead for you!
Regards,
Laura

[bettemom]

Mary,

Sounds like birthday,Easter & Christmas all rolled into one...Have fun !!

[jeanneg]

fortierv: too funny about your unexpected roommates!!!!!!

[usetheforceluke]

At 1100, Tropical Storm Jeanne is moving straight through the Leeward Islands, scheduled to pass through the Virgin Islands on her way to the Bahamas. The Other One is still moving northward.

Jim.

[ARLO1]

Renee: Thanks lots for the magnets. Once again they are great. I already put them in the cruise box...

Jim: Thanks for the weather updates. Definetely hope that we all are able to get to florida and on the boat.

To all the ladies: Heres something the men will all groan about---pack extra clothes in case we also get an extended cruise....

Arlene

[bettemom]

Hi Guys Kim here...

We ran into the dollar store yesterday and picked up a few sets of alphabet magnets @ $1.00 ea., (plastic kind kids put on the refrigerator) Thought it would be kind of fun to add the our magnets that Renee' made us all.

However, I am pretty sure it will be interesting to see some words some people( younger cruisers ?) might choose to spell on our door... One more thing to pack.

Back to work, of course NO DOCUMENTS for us <a href='*******************************************ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/1018.gif' border=0></a>...

Bye,
Kim

[@GoofyNut]

Bette and Kim ... Were your ears ringing last night? Art and I were talking about having pre-assigned cabins and then Art said "unless they do to us what they did to poor Bette & Kim last year". :earseek: Please, let us all get the cabins we asked for and no screw ups.

Hint .. I just got one of those neat room scent-fan w/batteries thingys's for the "cabin smell". (Can you tell I can't remember the brand name!) I figure if it's automatic and puffs every so often, no plugs to worry about setting the ship on fire.

One question .. Does anyone know. If I get one of those plug in night lights that are the "led" type, when I turn off the lights for the bathrooms does that turn off the power to the outlets? I'm having a senior moment and can't remember.


:crazy: Tht UPS dude better stop at my house tonite or it won't be pretty! (Sorry, going a little cruise crazy)

[cdnmickeylover]

Just counting down the days here at work -- 11 more to go. Two weekends to get everything done!

Fortierv - are the unexpected guests paying the tab? If so, I'd keep them!

Ave - Hope you are safe. Are you evacuating? Jim heard that an evacuation order had gone out for PCB but he wasn't sure if it was mandatory or not. Hope all are safe.

Back to work -- have to clear the desk. :bounce: :Pinkbounc

Fiona

[piglet33]

I just emailed Tammy at Dreams to see if our docs got sent out yet. I'll post what she says. I hope we get them today. I can't believe we're down to 17 days. I am even more excited now than I was before. I just want my docs!

Reneé

[bettemom]

Hi Lenny, Renee', Peter & Jen


I just got a phone call from Jasma at Ron Jon Resort and they have cancelled our reservation due to hurricane damage. Of course now we are all in a fine mess trying to get hotel rooms this late. Have any of you had your phone call yet ???

Bye, Kim

[piglet33]

no, no calls here, but thanks for the update. I'm calling them right now.

[fridayfun]

:jumping1:
I got a brown box! I got a brown box!

I hope it is what I think it is - return address says "Disney"!!!! I have to go in to work a few minutes early, so I can open them with DH! The waiting is KILLING me!

Goofynut - have you tried the airfreshener to see how it smells? DH is very intolerant of real strong smells and I was looking at those too! I am interested in the electric issue too. I am taking the same kind (my favorite in the house, very soft light near the bed, keeps me from tripping over one of the herd!) Gotta get ready to go! Everyone take care and pixie dust to the UPS guy to speedily get to everyone's doors who are waiting!

[piglet33]

Kim - I just call Ron Jon and found out I was next on the list to be called for cancelling our room. Glad that I'm working from home today since I now have to find someplace for us to stay or we'll be sleeping in the rental car.

Thanks for letting us know about this.

Reneé

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Wonder where I am on their list since we haven't received any phone calls yet--we were also staying at Ron Jon's.

Let me know what everyone is doing? Bette...just pm'd you. Mary Jo

Just answered my phone at work and we were just cancelled at Ron Jon's. I told the girl that I was very annoyed to think that they wouldn't give us any options as to where else we might be able to get reservations on such short notice--I told her that I understood that they had damage but they should at least give us some options of where else to stay.

[twhipple]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
One question .. Does anyone know. If I get one of those plug in night lights that are the "led" type, when I turn off the lights for the bathrooms does that turn off the power to the outlets? I'm having a senior moment and can't remember.

I use the LED type of nightlights and it works when the lights go out, if the box is working. Last year, our box with the outlets didn't work in the bathroom with the toilet. They said they would have someone look at it, but it never did work the entire cruise. In 2002, we used it and it worked like a charm.

[videoman]

Just got my phone call.....What is everyone doing?????????????

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[twhipple]

Tropical Storm Jeanne is not looking too good. Here's a shot of Antigua:
http://www.global-player.com/images/webcam.jpg
San Juan is reporting light rain: Krooz-Cam's view of San Juan (http://www.kroooz-cams.com/ports/san_juan.htm)
St. Thomas looks fine right now, but just wait :eek:

[bettemom]

Can we say " Kinda screwed" right now... I can get a room for Thurs/Fri at the Hyatt for about $ 230.00 total, but that means we are out of the " loop" with everyone, a few of us are traveling down together on a late flight Thursday night...

So basically, we have no bloody idea what we are going to do...

[videoman]

I'm trying to call the Raddisson now but the lines are busy...This is really a fine mess we're all in...Ron Jon could've gave us more notice!!!!!!!!!!!:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[ARLO1]

Andy and I are staying at the Best Western in cocoa beach. The cost is $69/night and it is about 5 minutes from the port. If anybody is interested their phone # is 321-783-7621 or 800-962-0028. I called them yesterday to see how they held up with the hurricane. They said they had some damage but are operational.


Just letting you know in case anybody is interested..

Arlene

[Twinave]

So sorry about Ron Jon's!:( Are there any rooms left at the Radisson?
Fiona, There is a mandatory evacution for many areas of Panama City, and Panama City Beach. We are not in an evacuation zone at the moment. Schools are cancelled for the rest of the week and shelters are now open. We are staying put. DH is boarding up all the windows and sliding glass doors. It is looking like Ivan will hit west of us.
Jim Cantori (from the Weather Channel) is in PCB! Can you say "hunk"?:love1:
Got to run and fold more laundry!:eek:

Avé

[videoman]

The rate I was quoted from the Raddisson was $159.00 per night
That's double what RonJon was getting...
But what are we to do...
Does the Best Western have shuttle service to the port? Are do you take some other means of transportation?

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[ARLO1]

I do not think they have shuttle service but we will have a rental car so we might have room(depending on how much luggage) for others to catch a ride...

Arlene

[bettemom]

I just went online for the Best western Cocoa Beach, they are sold out for Friday night...

Can I borrow a tent from someone ???

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Peter and Jenn...you need to get in touch with Kim and Bette tonight....I don't know if I have your number or not or I would have called you.

videoman...I totally agree with you..I understand that alot of the resorts had damage but now we are left high and dry and why did they wait until now to call us....Couldn't someone have called us last week (I will give them the benefit of the doubt and say that maybe they didn't have phone service but couldn't someone have tried to call us on their cell phones?) I did post on the cruise thread for all of the rest of the Diser's who might be staying there to be forewarned...they don't know when they are going to reopen.

[cdnmickeylover]

Sent you two PM's Bette & Kim.

[piglet33]

I asked Ron Jon why they didn't call sooner since they didn't leave us much time to find a place to stay and was told that Management decided today to cancel rooms through October 3. It looks like they are going by how much longer it will take to fix up the place. I'm not a happy camper.:mad:

[jeanneg]

What a bummer about the Ron Jon resort. We stayed there in August and it was gorgeous. I'm surprised it sustained so much damage because it looked like it was really well constructed..... I suppose even the studiest structures are no match for a hurricane. We cancelled our reservation at the Hyatt because it was too expensive, and made one at the La Quinta Airport North for $45/night. We won't arrive until a little before 9p.m. but if anyone else is arriving that evening we'd love to have you join us there.

[cdnmickeylover]

We booked the Radisson online and it was I think $84/night plus taxes. There are stricter cancellation policies but figured that we wouldn't be cancelling.

Fiona

[usetheforceluke]

Can I borrow a tent from someone ???

We have a couple. Did you want one or two?

Jim.

[jeanneg]

I just got censored again!!!!! The first time (about a week ago) I didn't realize that the "B" word that rhymes with tube was a bad word! Now I just typed (on another thread!) what I thought was the correct abbreviation for assistant and it came out ***'t.!!!!!!!!

I GET IN TROUBLE WITHOUT EVEN TRYING!!!!!!!!

[@GoofyNut]

TWhipple ... thanks about the night light. I just couldn't remember.
With the air freshener, I think if the smell is too much, I'll use it for a little while each day.

Boy does that
http://pages.prodigy.net/indianahawkeye/newpage18/2.gifabout Ron Jon's. I realize that they may have had some damage but come on, they could have found a way to call their clients sooner than this. Isn't a very good way to make a first impression either.

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Looks like the alternate party to Ron Jon's is going to either be at one of two timeshares that I was able to book for us in Orlando....and no Peter, I am not putting you up in my DVC timeshare...you can only dream!!! So anyone who is in the Orlando area, that's where bettemom, hygiene99, us and piglet33 will be....I don't drink but after the last few months, I may be attending the Friends of Bill W meetings while on board!! First, we couldn't get a kennel, then they cancelled my airline tickets because the airline stopped flying out of my local airport and now this....if I was superstitious (sp?), I would have bailed by now!!!

Kim and Bette, Peter and Jen and Reneé and Lenny...I am mailing out envelopes to you tomorrow with all of the information and when I get a hard copy of confirmation, I will fax them!!

Peter...a little birdie told me that we don't have to worry about going out for dinner while in Orlando--we will be eating smores with the 60 chocolate bars that someone bought....we love chocolate anyway!!!

[piglet33]

Just got a reply from Dreams that my docs were sent 3 day UPS so I should get them tomorrow. Yippee. Can't wait.

Also feel a lot better now that we know we have someplace to stay the night before too. Thank You Mary Jo!!!:teeth: :teeth:

Reneé

[RellingTwin]

I got a call at work today from "my brother from Germany"!LOL! (I got a discount for Eric and Anja at the downtown Holiday Inn by saying he was a family member)
We will be meeting up with them in a few hours!!!!

Total Bummer about Ron Jons!If anyone is in a real jam, I can offer the sleeper sofa in our suite. I can put the kids on the floor in the bedroom.

jeanneg...what a BAD GIRL you are!:hyper:

Fiona..I booked the same thing (only got the suite for 115.) Pre-payment was required and you loose 25% if you cancel.

[cdnmickeylover]

Mary don't wear your German brother out before we get to see him on the 1st!!

Glad that it seems to have worked out with Ron Jon's -- you'd think they would have given you more notice and at least helped with alternate arrangements.

Still at work trying to see my desk.

Fiona

[Hygiene99]

Thank u MJ.. See ya there

[Auntmeme]

Sorry to hear about the Ron Jon cancellations! Seems they could have called last week, not very good customer service. For the party people staying at the orlando timeshares, will you still be game for the jetty park picnic? I haven't read about their damage but I'd better call a park employee to confirm.Just let me know what you guys want to do.

Good news is we just received our docs:Pinkbounc Dog was going nuts barking and I knew ups was here- yeah:bounce: sorry to say we were not upgraded:(

Keep safe all:wave:

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

AuntMeMe...we didn't commit to Jetty Park but were thinking of coming down once we arrived at Ron Jon's however, we will not be coming down to the port until the morning. Can't speak for everyone else but we will do dinner in Orlando.

BTW...where is Bucks, PA (or is that Bucks County?) Mary Jo

[bettemom]

Auntmeme...

I think some of us are planing to come down to party for a while..

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by jeanneg
What a bummer about the Ron Jon resort. We stayed there in August and it was gorgeous. I'm surprised it sustained so much damage because it looked like it was really well constructed..... I suppose even the studiest structures are no match for a hurricane. We cancelled our reservation at the Hyatt because it was too expensive, and made one at the La Quinta Airport North for $45/night. We won't arrive until a little before 9p.m. but if anyone else is arriving that evening we'd love to have you join us there. Jeanne--We're at LaQuinta Airport N also. We should be landing in Orlando at 7 pm. I haven't called them to see if there's any problem with our ressies. I made them thru Hotels.com & we're paying $53.

Marianne

[Zapp1213]

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

Add us to the rec'd docs list!!!!!

Yea!!!! Hip-hip-hooray!!!

[piglet33]

AuntMeMe - I don't think we will be able to come to Jetty Park since we're now staying in Orlando.

Reneé

[Zapp1213]

We're now in room 6313, since we downgraded. Forward, right in the middle

Who's near us?

Marianne & Heidi

[Hygiene99]

Just got in ,From some errands and in the Door
The Docs.. ups is working late..

no upgrade 6634 for us ..:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[two-foxes]

Peter-
You'd had better not be noisy neighbors! We'll be right next to you in 6632! We finally got our docs today, too, although some of the excitement has been subsided by the weather, I have to admit. Not only for us, but it is simply getting depressing watching all the destruction daily on the news. Who woulda thunk it?

Good times will be had by all, regardless! I hope all the Ron Jon'ers find alt accomodations. That does put a kink in plans!

Just gotta get through tomorrow at work...the afternoon will be spent pitching our women's self defense class to Colorado State University, so it'll go fast, I hope! Then off work Thurs and Fri, and off to WDW on Sat!!!!

All spread "pixie dust" Tim's way! He will be taking the open water scuba cert again tomorrow.....he'll have to sit on the sidelines if he can't get past the whole not wearing a mask thing!!!

[lbastida1]

My DS 14 is a little shy and hoping there will be other teens his age (14) on the 10/02 cruise. He love sports, working out, XBOX and hanging out. Any other 14 year old young men going on this cruise? Any from the Plano/Dallas area in specific?
DS is totally against the "programmed" teen scene with one exception. He'll probably go to the spa/gym when it's reserved for the teens and maybe do the hoops event. If he found a buddy or two to hang with he'd be a lot happier. Otherwise he's got Mom and Dad and our other DS who's 9. Just thought I'd ask on his behalf (I did get his permission).

Just got our docs yesterday. I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO Excited!!!
I feel for all the hurricane victims and hope they are through messing with Florida and Disney. Lot's of lessons to be learned from reading this board.

[padisneyfan]

What a bummer about Ron Jon's. Glad we decided to do the Radisson.

Peter, we are neighbors we are in 6638. You have one of the downgraded cat 6 rooms that went to cat 7. We had to wait a month post cruise to book with my DVC discount points so all those rooms were gone. This is our first time trying a navigator stateroom.

Off to watch Amazing Race.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[Twinave]

Hi Linda, and Welcome. My DD will turn 14 on 9/28. Her name is Mary. There are a lot of 12-14 year olds in this group. I'm sure Ciara will contact you soon. She is a very sweet 13 y/o who is keeping track of all the kids on her "Kids List".
Again..Welcome!!!

[Hygiene99]

Originally posted by padisneyfan


Peter, we are neighbors we are in 6638. You have one of the downgraded cat 6 rooms that went to cat 7. We had to wait a month post cruise to book with my DVC discount points so all those rooms were gone. This is our first time trying a navigator stateroom.

Off to watch Amazing Race.

Nancy::MinnieMo [/B]

YIP Early Booking on the Ship will do that for ya...
was the only one of the 4 left....

[Hygiene99]

Originally posted by Sarah'sMomfrom PA
Looks like the alternate party to Ron Jon's is going to either be at one of two timeshares that I was able to book for us in Orlando....and no Peter, I am not putting you up in my DVC timeshare...you can only dream!!!




:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[RellingTwin]

Just back from meeting with Eric and Anja. A wonderful time!

Good news from Ave, looks like the storm is going more to the West, away from Panama City Beach.

[papa]

Mary take care of the German branch of the family. good news for Ave about Ivan.

Cathy inquiring minds want to know. Did you do the document dance today??? Mike

[twhipple]

Peter, we must have booked before you because we've got 6134!

Good luck to everyone in Ivan's path. I have a friend going to PCB in a month and she's concerned about damage, so I've been giving her reports from Ave.

I've been reluctant about posting this, but the stress is getting the best of me. I've been dealing with an injury since early June that just takes time to heal (similar to Nancy, but on the other side of the leg). It's an inflammation and I'm finding out that stress makes it worse. I'm taking a certification test today to become a CSRP (has to do with collections). I've been studying for 2 1/2 months and hope I'm ready. I'll have to sit for 3 hours to take the exam today. Please wish me luck, cross your fingers, send pixie dust, what ever it takes so I don't go :crazy:

Then maybe I can get on with the healing part of this injury (I have PT tomorrow for the first time).

[cdnmickeylover]

Tracy - pixie dust for your leg and your exam! Hope it all goes well. Understand completely the stress of exams. As the last part before qualifying to become a lawyer we had to write 9 exams in 14 weeks. I was beat at the end of it and since my brother was writing them at the same time the stress in the house was unbelievable (we had to compete too!).

Off to work early this morning so that I can leave early and pick up my car (pay the bill too :( ) and then off to the Jays game to potentially see them lose too. Oh well there's always next season!

Fiona

[RellingTwin]

twhipple...best of luck on your test! DH had to go though some PT for a hand injury last year and it was amazing how much it helped. I'm sending lots of Pixie Dust~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

Still no docs for us, and I ee on the main board some on the 10/9 cruise have gotten their docs!:confused:

lbastida1....WELCOME! Can't help with you DS (mine are 11 and 12y/o)but I'm sure he will find a buddy to hang out with.

[bettemom]

Thanks anyway...but I need a Cabbage Patch with hair....preferably dark hair....

Bette

[Laurarn]

Welcome L. Bastida! I have a 13 1/2 DS who'll be looking for friends to hang out with that week also. He's into Hockey and enjoys all sports, working out, PS 2 games, ping pong on the ship, and of course, the food:). Looks like they'll be several guys and girls his age to hang out with.

Yeah! I got my docs yesterday!!!
Question...do we have to fill out the credit card info on the kids' packets too? or just leave it blank???

Everyone stay safe from the storms. Travel plans have been an adventure for lots of folks since these storms kicked in. The stories have been more riveting than a good chapter book. I was hoping that we wouldn't be affected for our cruise, but I guess we'll have to be super flexible. I wonder what ports we'll go to? Still keeping my fingers crossed for CC, but now Jeanne is in the picture...who knows.:rolleyes:

Take care,
Laura

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

twhipple....pixie dust and prayers on the leg and the test. I'm sure that you will do fine and we can all celebrate with a drink onboard to celebrate your passing the test!!!

Will there be any ports of call left to visit in the Caribbean?? Let's hope that Jeanne goes away (not our cruisers named Jeanne just the storm!) Everyone in the hurricane's path...stay safe. I'm sure that we will get some of the rain from this storm and today it is gloomy and overcast.

[twhipple]

Originally posted by Laurarn
Question...do we have to fill out the credit card info on the kids' packets too? or just leave it blank???

As I understand it, you only have to fill out one payment info card for each cabin. I just fill out mine and leave DH's blank and it hasn't been a problem.

Finished my studying, now it's time to get ready to leave. Thanks everyone! After today, I'll be able to go back to obsessing about hurricanes again :rolleyes: I've got my maps ready and have started marking the coordinate. How obsessed can one be?:jester:

Mary Jo, I think we'll both be ready for those drinks on board:p with all that's been going on.

[Twinave]

Tracy, Best of luck on your test! And with the PT. And you can tell your friend that it looks as if PCB will be dodging the Ivan bullet. Of couse it's not over yet. DH took the kids to the beach a little while ago. He said the waves are huge. :eek:

I got a new Disney Movie. The Songs of the South. I don't think Disney made a royalty off this one.:earseek:

two-foxes, So jelouse that you guys are starting a week ahead of us. Will you be using the internet while on board? Maybe you could give us an update on the CC condition.

Sooner, rather than
Later,
Avé

[jeanneg]

Tracy: good luck with your exam and I hope your leg heals soon

Marianne: It's great that you guys will be at the same motel. I've never been there before but maybe they'll have a lounge and we can met for a drink. On second thought, at approx. $50/ night, they probably have nothing, so I'll just bring a bottle of wine and a few cups! Anyone else staying there? How are you getting to the port? We broke down and purchased the transfers from DCL. Had I realized you could purchase them one-way, we would have rented a car and joined the others at the pre-cruise party. Now that everyone is scattered around it's not that much of a concern.

Having a storm with my name is a little disconcerting.......I keep hearing negative comments about Jeanne and have to remind myself not to take it personally!

[ARLO1]

For those who are going to be in the pt canaveral area the night before are we still meeting at Jetty Park or is this being changed or cancelled altogether?

Let me know....

Arlene

[cdnmickeylover]

Was wondering the same thing. Did those of us on the coast just want to get together at the Radisson pool area like last year or still go to the park?

Fiona

[@GoofyNut]

After I was home about 15 minutes, the guy in the little brown truck stopped ... poor guy, Art & I darn near mugged him! Now I'm http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/rainbowdance.gif They're here, they're here http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/bounce3.gif

? Not sure if this is a problem or not but they don't have my full address on them (That was also why the UPS couldn't deliver them yesterday!) Tomorrow, I'm going to give DCL a call and see what to do.

We are still in thre same stateroom, next to Mike & Kathy ... Hope they don't keep us up all night ;) ;) .

Time to make dinner ...............

Oops, hope you made out OK today TWhipple.

[Hygiene99]

Jill and Tim on one side and Nancy/Padisneyfan on the other some trip this is going to be.... Lol....

Really Excited we Know WHo are Neighbors Are......

HAVE TO TALK TO Kim But im Not Sure What the Plan is gong to Be For Jetty park Just Yet ...


I Know One thing May Have To Change Rental Plans.....

Thank u Ron Jons... Oh Well Roll with the punches..

Jill Tim U Will Love the Ship And Your Room Is in A Great Spot..

Nice Neighbors For Second Cruise Anyways....

Is this Your Fist Disney Cruise ???
If it is What Away To Go......???


Peter

[RellingTwin]

Hi Folks,
this is Viking disguised as RellinTwin. We just arrived for dinner.
See Y'all in less than three weeks :wave:

Anja & Eric

[bettemom]

Peter ,

Just sent you a very important PM. Let me know what you decide and I will arrange everything with the others...

Bye, Kim

[ciadriamom]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Marianne: It's great that you guys will be at the same motel. I've never been there before but maybe they'll have a lounge and we can met for a drink. On second thought, at approx. $50/ night, they probably have nothing, so I'll just bring a bottle of wine and a few cups! Anyone else staying there? How are you getting to the port? We broke down and purchased the transfers from DCL. Had I realized you could purchase them one-way, we would have rented a car and joined the others at the pre-cruise party. Now that everyone is scattered around it's not that much of a concern.


Jeanne: I'll be staying at the Hyatt, if you guys are up when we get in I'd love to join you. We don't land 'til midnight though! I know I'll be too keyed up to sleep, even if it is late.

[piglet33]

I got home from work today and guess what was waiting for me??? You guessed it. WE GOT OUR DOCS!!!!! Now I am very happy.

Reneé

[Zapp1213]

Jeanne--regarding rentals. Sharon (CiadriaMom) & I are splitting the cost of a larger SUV on the way down. But we're coming back separately, so I'm renting a compact car to come back.

Sharon--The way my summer has been emotionally, I really doubt I'll be up for anything after midnight. However, I'll probably wake up at 4 or 4:30 in the morning! :hyper2:

See you in just over 15 days!!!! Marianne

[two-foxes]

Originally posted by Hygiene99
Jill and Tim on one side and Nancy/Padisneyfan on the other some trip this is going to be.... Lol....

Really Excited we Know WHo are Neighbors Are......

HAVE TO TALK TO Kim But im Not Sure What the Plan is gong to Be For Jetty park Just Yet ...


I Know One thing May Have To Change Rental Plans.....

Thank u Ron Jons... Oh Well Roll with the punches..

Jill Tim U Will Love the Ship And Your Room Is in A Great Spot..

Nice Neighbors For Second Cruise Anyways....

Is this Your Fist Disney Cruise ???
If it is What Away To Go......???


Peter

First 7 night....we did the 4 night wonder in Oct 2002 for our Honeymoon...Not one hurricane then, although it rained at CC, but we were getting our cabana massages, so it didn't bother us any! Today was my Friday at work, and everyone was saying "have fun in the hurricanes!" I was happy to be leaving for 3 weeks! We were able to keep our stateroom for both cruises, so we are set!

[two-foxes]

And I will try to post about any updates or itinerary changes I find out about the 10/02 while I am on the 9/25......

[usetheforceluke]

Just been watching CNN and reading the news headlines after that... there's been a tornado in Panama City Beach as part of the spawn-off from Ivan coming ashore. From what they showed it looked like extensive damage, but hopefully it's a really small area; they have a tendancy to make things look worse than it really is.

Tropical Storm Jeanne is moving out past Puerto Rico almost right through the Bahamas. The forecast is for it to be upgraded to a hurricane either today or tomorrow.

Sounds like it's going to be a l-o-n-g night for a lot of people.

Jim.

[bettemom]

Hi Guys,

Just sent you both a PM.

Bye, Kim

[RellingTwin]

I just heard from Ave. The tornado in PCB came down her street:earseek: She and the family are fine, but she said it was VERY scarey! The tornado then tore the roof off a resturant called Hamiltons just a few blocks away!
She has no power, but thankfully the worst of the hurricaine winds are well West of them.
Ave said to tell her DIS friends she is OK and thanks for the prayers!!!They WORKED!

I've taken the day off today and will be playing "tour guide" for our German friends.

[papa]

Mary be sure to tell Ave that all of us are still keeping our fingers crossed for her. Feed the Germans some gravy and biscuits with breakfast. For lunch, fried chicken or catfish with hush puppies and a big slice of pecan pie for dessert. Fatten them up and get rid of all that exercise nonsense that it programmed in their little head bones.

Congratulations on the documents Cathy and all of the rest of our friends that have received them. Here is hoping that all receive their documents soon and everyone stays warm and dry. Mike

[@GoofyNut]

Mary, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for the news on Ave, I was worried all night once I heard about the tornados. Art & I were watching the weather channel and both looked at each other.

[jeanniec]

Originally posted by papa
Mary be sure to tell Ave that all of us are still keeping our fingers crossed for her. Feed the Germans some gravy and biscuits with breakfast. For lunch, fried chicken or catfish with hush puppies and a big slice of pecan pie for dessert. Fatten them up and get rid of all that exercise nonsense that it programmed in their little head bones.

Congratulations on the documents Cathy and all of the rest of our friends that have received them. Here is hoping that all receive their documents soon and everyone stays warm and dry. Mike

Mike -- Love your post about Eric and Anja the delicious and fattening southern food and the programmed exercise nonsense. Made me feel better that I don't run 10 miles a day or whatever. I get depressed every time I hear about how fit they and how unfit Sam and I are.

So glad to hear that Ave' and family are OK.

[dsncruise lover]

I

[dsncruise lover]

got

[dsncruise lover]

it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dsncruise lover]

#4700!!!!! Yeah baby :teeth:

[usetheforceluke]

I get depressed every time I hear about

I prefer to think of it as I'm in Fitness Management... I don't have to like actually do it... I just have to supervise people who actually do the work and make sure that they do it right, sitting around pointing out errors and stuff like that.

I also learned the definition of 'sloth' at an early age.

Jim.

[dsncruise lover]

Sarah'sMomfromPA:#4700 surely is mine. I am very happy now. No more of this for number game for me. I have my two.
jeanniec:Cool! I hope we get to see some really interesting stuff too. I can't wait.

[jeanneg]

Ave: So glad you're OK. We kept hearing reports from PCB and were very concerned. They showed footage of the tornado ripping off the roof of the restaurant and I wondered how close it was to you.

Sharon: Would love to meet you at midnight, but I have a feeling this old body is going to be in dreamland at that hour! We'd like to catch one of the first DCL buses so we plan to be back at the airport fairly early. Guess we'll have to meet up at the terminal.

[usetheforceluke]

Say hello to Hurricane Jeanne.

This one is moving very slowly and the newscasts are saying it'll probably go up the Atlantic Seaboard somewhere... it's not expected to come to ground within the next six days, but it's expected to go right through the Bahamas.

As we're getting down to the short time I'd like to put in a Good Word to whomever is in charge of the weather and let them know that I've had enough of these Hurricane thingies.

Jim.

[bettemom]

JeanneG....

Just sent you a PM.

Bye, Kim

[dsncruise lover]

As you know I am the keeper of the Kid's Cruz List. If you would like your two ds to be on it send me a pm or email at iluvdarie@aol.com. If you email me just put Kid's Cruz List as the subject so I know who it is from. This goes to anyway else who wants there kids to be on the list. See everyone soon.
BTW:Thank you Ave for those very nice words about me.

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Ciara..Congrats on #4700--I'm proud of you...I knew if you tried hard enough, you could get this!!

Email is down again today (and it was down most of yesterday also) so no emails either coming in or going out! Bette...your email is still sitting in my outbox and I can't get it to send!! We are having problems with all of the hospital's emails not just mine!

Bette...Embassy Grand Beach has a 24 hour check in desk so you can arrive at 4:00 a.m. and you will still get checked in!!

Does anyone have info on the glass bottom boat at CC? We never got an excursion booklet and Sarah might be interested in going since she heard that Kim is doing it. What is the age requirements?

My boss claims that there is another tropical storm brewing after Hurricane Jeanne...will this never end??

Avé...glad you and your family stayed safe...scary though I bet.

[piglet33]

Mary Jo,

I got your email and replied to it, but with your mail problems guess you didn't get it. Anyway, thanks for sending it.

BTW - there should be something waiting for you at your house when you get home. :teeth:

Reneé

[RellingTwin]

Just back from playing tour guide for our German friends. We toured the South Carolina Aquarium, then took a horse drawn carriage tour. Later we will meet for dinner then do the "Ghost Tour".
I called Ave (aka Dorothy) and she reports her area was pretty badly hit. Several houses are very badly damaged. After touring the area they now feel even more lucky they were not killed!Their only damage was a large tree which was knocked over, but may be able to be saved. They are still without power but, since the power outages were in such a limited area, they expect power to be back on pretty quickly. She will post on the boards as soon as she can.

WE GOT OUR DOCS!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Meeting poolside at the Radisson sounds like a nice idea to me! Ave had e-mailed the park people about condition of the area, but never got a reply. I'm still game for the park, but would feel better about it if we knew what condition it was in.

[usetheforceluke]

My boss claims that there is another tropical storm brewing after Hurricane Jeanne...will this never end??

Yup. For sure that's called Tropical Depression Twelve, but it's way, way, way out in the middle of the Atlantic, and right now they are tracking it to stay out there.... sort of straight up to Iceland.

We're going to the ball game tonight. We have four more to go before we leave and we won't be around for the last home stand with the Yankees. At this point in the year I don't know what is a more useless and time consuming passtime: watching hurricanes or watching the Jay's play.

We'll be doing a lot of packing and yelling this weekend. I got my unshrunk pants from the tailor yesterday so at least I'm fireproof on that score. I just can't find The Tie. Personally, I think it's lost forever, and I won't have to wear one. Shame really. Oh well.

Jim.

[Hygiene99]

Originally posted by usetheforceluke


We're going to the ball game tonight. We have four more to go before we leave and we won't be around for the last home stand with the Yankees. At this point in the year I don't know what is a more useless and time consuming passtime: watching hurricanes or watching the Jay's play.



Jim.


Watch out For flying Chairs :eek: :eek:

[ciadriamom]

Pixie Dust to Ave and family !!!!

Ok, I'm officially going to lose it, belive it or not my docs that arrived at my TA last week are still not in my hot little hands. I'm doing my best to be patient, but if I don't get them tomorrow I may have to storm Fort Monmouth. Okay, enough venting.

Jeanne, looking forward to meeting you, no matter where it is :teeth:

Here's hoping Eric and Anja are having a wonderful time.

MaryJo check the DCL website, it give a brief description of the glass bottom boat tour.

[fortierv]

The new docs came today and guess what? No more mystery guests. The kids were happy to actually see there names on them this time. Something happened in DCL's computer because they had the same mystery guests on our record from the 2002 cruises we took.

Tammy at DU ROCKS. After several frantic e-mails from me this week we have replacement docs in four days.

I also booked REAS and got the times we wanted for spa/palo.

Booked our hotel for friday night at the Best Western Airport and transportation for Saturday morning. Oh yeah and I booked all our excursions as well. I can now sit back and relax until the 1st.

I hope all of you in the South are not in harms way. I had the weather channel on for most of the day and couldn't believe some of the pictures.

Stay Safe,
Van

[dsncruise lover]

Does anyone know what movies they are going to be showing on the ship? Is there a way I can find out without calling Disney? I wish these 15 days would come already, I am tired of waiting.

[usetheforceluke]

Jays lost again. We were late arriving and left early. Not a bad loss but a loss nevertheless.

I see Tropical Depression 12 is now called Tropical Storm Karl. The track has changed and he's now heading towards the islands.

Happy Rosh Hashanah everyone... L'Shanah Tovah!

Jim.

[cdnmickeylover]

So glad to hear that Ave is fine. That must have been scary though having a tornado that close. I've been through a hurricane but not a tornado.

Yup Jays lost yet again.

There will be no yelling this weekend (although next weekend there is a possibility of it if the tie doesn't get found). :p

Hopefully the hurricanes will all go away now. Saw pictures last night on the news of the bridge/roadway collapse on interstate 10? It's amazing what damage can be done by wind and water.

It's Friday!!! and only one more to go before we leave! We are going to the game again tonight (obviously glutens for punishment)! We had gift certificates from last year though and have upgraded our tickets for the last three games -- padded seats!

Take care everyone -- esp Ave. Do hope the power comes on soon.

Fiona

[bettemom]

Originally posted by ciadriamom
Pixie Dust to Ave and family !!!!

Ok, I'm officially going to lose it, belive it or not my docs that arrived at my TA last week are still not in my hot little hands. I'm doing my best to be patient, but if I don't get them tomorrow I may have to storm Fort Monmouth. Okay, enough venting.

Jeanne, looking forward to meeting you, no matter where it is :teeth:

Here's hoping Eric and Anja are having a wonderful time.

MaryJo check the DCL website, it give a brief description of the glass bottom boat tour.





Sharon,

Just sent you a PM.

Bye, Kim

[RellingTwin]

OMG! 2 MORE STORMS! I am REALLY getting tired of this!Charleston has been very lucky so far, but sooner or later our luck is going to run out. I read today there are still 73 days left in "hurricain season:eek:
On a lighter note....2 weeks from today we will be on our way to PC:bounce:

Fiona...sorry the Jays lost:( It was just anounced that the NY Yankees minor leage team will be coming to Charleston. We have had the "Riverdogs" (minor team for the Tampa Devil Rays) for the past 10 years.

I'm leaving in a few min. for another day of playing tour guide for our German friends. Today we are going to Ft Sumter, and touring some old house museums.

[Zapp1213]

Um-Sharon? You do know there could be BIG trouble if you storm Fort Monmouth, right? :teeth:

My mother works there. Is there anything, maybe, she could do to help you along?

Avé--glad you survived relatively unscathed. Prayers & pixie dust to the rest of PCB. The news showed it--it looks awful on TV. Can't imagine how it must be in person.

TS Karl? Bring him on! We can take him!

We are getting so excited--this is going to be the LONNNGGGESSSTTT two weeks!

No updates on the marital front. Tom is still angry, nasty, crazy actually! :crazy: He misunderstands EVERY single word I say, turns it around to suit him, tries to get me angry, etc. Anyone else familiar with this behavior? From what I'm reading, sounds like he's mid-lifing. And also, from what I'm reading, there's absolutely NOTHING I can do about it.

BTW, anyone willing to make plans with me for our day at sea on the 7th? That's our anniversary, and I'm dreading being without him (yes, even through all of this--I wish we were together).

Well, enough boo-hoo-ing. Back to getting excited about this cruise. I have so much to do. I have to make sure the dogs are taken care of, have to find a ride to the airport, have to stop the mail, etc.

I did find a formal dress for Heidi. Believe it or not, at a resale shop for $5. I just have to tack the straps--otherwise it looks GREAT on her! With a nice pair of sandals, or black hose, she's going to look fabulous!

Still haven't decided what I'm wearing. I'm not getting anything new, but I do have 3 or 4 outfits to choose from. I'm thinking I agree with those who are choosing comfortable over flashy. We'll see.

All those with weather problems, hang in there.

Marianne

[Sarah'sMomfrom PA]

Ok...time for me to vent...third day that our email system at work is not operating plus internet access is very spotty! What did we do without email???

Marianne...got your pm but I can't email you back but I will pm you my email address and phone # in the hope that we might get email back today.

Cloudy and rainy today and supposed to be the same tomorrow.

Kim..haven't had a chance to check anything out on car situation so maybe I can do it while the boss is at lunch. We had a major plumbing problem here at work since 2 weeks ago and he actually had to go over the other day and get on his hands and knees and get dirty. Needless to say, he is not a happy camper and even less so when he has to get down and dirty...strictly a suit and tie kind of guy...hey Jim...maybe I could borrow a tie from him for you!!! So it has not been a pleasant experience having him back from vacation. But guess what...after I get back from the cruise, he is on vacation for a week. Boy, did I time this cruise right!!

And Jim...please remember to leave the candy with the fuzz on it at home.

This time in 2 weeks, we will be leaving for the airport!!!

[piglet33]

Mary Jo,

I just sent you a PM.

Reneé

[two-foxes]

Just cancelled the eastbound repo for next year! Hard phone call to make. Just can't justify having two huge DCL vacations two years in a row (I always have to remember we work for the county...we like to think we can live like rock stars sometimes!)

I was checking out all inclusives to Mexico...with airfare we can go for just under $2000, and get lots of dives in.....see, I am already planning next years vacation and we haven't even done this years yet!!



Lastly, I hope all are doing well in the areas that Ivan has turned upside down. I finally have fully caught up with the news and it puts our little "where will we cruise to?" dramas in perspective. My aunt and uncle who live in NY, but snowbird to Florida have hooked up with Catholic Charities to let a family whose house we destroyed by Charley live in their Florida home in Englewood until November. Just a reminder there is lots we can do from far away. Denver Dumb Friends League (a pet shelter) has already gotten unclaimed pets from the storms back east. I would love to take in one, but as I type this Macy the cat is laying across the keyboard and Copper and Orion are barking like maniacs in the back yard at our neighbors cats (surpised the coyotes haven't gotten them yet!) We live in a zoo!:tongue:

[padisneyfan]

So glad that Ave and family are safe and sound. I also saw pictures from the area and so much destruction. I have been through a tornado and they are so scarey. For years my oldest son ran to the basement when ever we had thunderstorms carrying a bookbag of his favorite things. When we moved into our current house, he took the bedroom on the lower lever because he felt safe there.

Went last night to the Great York Fair the longest continous fair in the US. It is one of the largest fairs and gets big name entertainment. Saw Clay Aiken last night along with 10,000 other screaming fans. He gave a wonderful show and what a great voice. He sounds even better live than on his CD and TV shows. So I am on a Clay high today. It's going to be a "Perfect Day". That one of his songs from his CD. Will have to watch Miss America on Sat as he is singing on that show.

In 2 weeks will probably still be packing and running around like crazy before leaving for BWI.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[@GoofyNut]

When I started this job many years ago, there were 8 of us -since then we have added more territory and are now down to 3 in the office ... except for this next month when my co-worker is off on vacation to WDW and when she comes back, a day later I leave. Needless to say I'm going http://pages.prodigy.net/rogerlori1/emoticons/smly13.gifwith work. Just had 4 people walk in without appointments - the boss took one and I had the others at the same time the 4 phone lines decided to ring off the hook. CAN WE SAY UGH!
(OK I feel better now - still crazy, but better!)

Seems the German branch of our tree is having a wonderful time with our SC tree branch!

Ave .. stay safe and I hope you had a good supply of batteries.

Had our SantaFe to the dealer for it's first check-up yesterday .. now I think I'm going to start packing and putting the suitcases in it as I get them done. I'll leave our formal and dressy stuff hung up till the last minute but there is a lot that can get packed now. I use my older car to get to work every day so it'll work out.

Right about now I'm wondering if we may get to go to some really new ports with all the storms in the Atlantic ... Hey maybe we can ask the Captain to try a run at the Panama Canal ;)

Well enough of this stress relief ... have a mound of work to do.

[jeanneg]

Marianne: Hang in there, kiddo......I have some friends going through the same process and it gets so ugly and painful. I really feel for you, but you must tell yourself that you will survive and will all the stronger for it. And of course you can hang with us! I'm sure there will be lots of us engaged in all sorts of different activities and no one is gonna leave you all alone. I'm positive a week with this group will do wonders for you and the kids.

Nancy: I'm so glad you enjoyed the Clay concert. My girlfriend got us tickets on the internet for his concert here in Raleigh on Oct18th (19th?). They were only $15 and sold out in about 7 minutes! I've also never been to the state fair, which is where he's performing, so my 3 girlfriends and I are looking forward to eating carnival "junk" like fried twinkies and the like! And if you ever come to Raleigh I will show you where Clay lives (not very far from me) but I will NOT post his address on the internet, so you'll have to visit me! Did Norm go with you, or was it a chick thing? John would probably do it, but wouldn't be too happy about it!

And just in case anyone is wondering, it's a beautiful sunny day here in this part of NC......although I would think that jeanniec might be feeling some effects right now. The trees outside my window are blowing quite a bit, so we could get something soon.

[jeanniec]

Can't believe we will be on our way to Florida two weeks from today. And I was going to be so organized and packed well ahead of time. Looks like it's going to be the same crazy last minute rush. But I still have 2 weekends to get organized -- need to stop being so lazy or busy with other things. Clothes aren't so much a problem as are "other miscellaneous items" that go in the tote bags.

Called MS today and found out that the VB DVC resort is going to re-open this Monday (9/20) so we can still plan to go there after the cruise. That is good news!

[jeanneg]

Kim and Bette: check your personal email.........I tried to PM you and your box is full! (Somebody needs to do some "housekeeping".....)

Correction to my previous post: it's sunny here and RAINING!

[Zapp1213]

Okay, I can't find it.

I know there are a couple of you that can track the hurricanes & see exactly where they are in relation to CC & the Bahamas.

Where can I see that? Is there an "easy" website? I'd like to follow the track of Karl, and possibly Lisa or Matthew, if necessary (oops! did I say that outloud?)

Marianne

[jeanniec]

Jeanneg -- We must have been posting at the same time. Just read yours which is right above mine. Crazy weather here. I thought I was driving thru a lake on my way to work this morning -- heavy rain, wild wind, could hardly see anything in front of me. Ten minutes later, there was no wind and blue skies with white clouds. Really weird. It's been doing the same thing all day so far. Torrential storms and wind and then blue skies with no wind. That's due to the concentric bands of storms that are fanning out from Ivan and which I have been seeing on the Weather Channel. Feel sorry for the flooded areas in the mountains altho I could never quite understand how the mountains will flood more than the lowlands. Never did like geography altho I taught it for a while in one of my many lives and careers. South American geography and the kids (grades 7 & 8) went crazy when I mentioned Lake Titicaca, the world's highest lake (in Peru, I think). Had to discuss it because there was a big picture in the geography book.

[Auntmeme]

sounds like everyone is packing and getting ready:teeth: it's so exciting only 2 weeks:Pinkbounc need to get little ds dress shoes that he'll probably wear once:rolleyes:

Still have not decided on what to do on Antigua. Tour group wants $25 pp for a 3 hour, it's got everything I want except a restuarant that was recommended. could also do the kayak paddle tour,reasonable price but I'm worried about our 3 year old on a kayak:confused: Do you think I can trust to find a reasonably priced taxi to take us exactly where we want to go? we've never been there so I'm not sure what to expect with their taxis. any suggestions?

For those going to Jetty Park on Friday at 4:30 - I've called the office and they are closed due to damage till today with power being restored tomorrow. I'll call again next week to confirm and then I'll confirm with all of you:)

for hurricane info/tracking try www.noaa.com.

And I forget who asked - Yes we are in Bucks County PA near where Washington crossed the delaware river on christmas day. Have you seen the Christmas stuff at the stores already
:rolleyes: can't we get to halloween first:crazy:

[papa]

Hope that Ave and everyone gets their power restored soon. Several electric utilities are sending crews down to Alabama and Florida to help with power restoration. Kathy is doing cruise laundry so that we can start packing soon. Mike

[jeanneg]

Bette:
I sent it to the mcbridekj.......address. Let me know if you don't have it.

[Zapp1213]

Hey, I have a question for anyone who's sailed more recently. I sailed 9/7/02--two years ago. Back then, we had to buy mugs to get unlimited soft drinks between meals.

Is it still that way, or have they wised up & made wristbands available?

I remember worrying about putting the mug down. Anyone could have picked it up & taken it--and we had no recourse.

Marianne

[jeanneg]

Good news, Marianne, soft drinks are now free at the Deck 9 beverage station. Of course you can still always get them at any table service restaurant. They will, however, charge you if you order a soft drink from room service or one of the many bars/lounges. My girls didn't realize this and ran up a tab at Outlook on deck 10 while sunbathing! Had they realized there was a charge, they would have just gone down to the beverage station on 9.

[Zapp1213]

Originally posted by jeanneg
Good news, Marianne, soft drinks are now free at the Deck 9 beverage station. Of course you can still always get them at any table service restaurant. They will, however, charge you if you order a soft drink from room service or one of the many bars/lounges. My girls didn't realize this and ran up a tab at Outlook on deck 10 while sunbathing! Had they realized there was a charge, they would have just gone down to the beverage station on 9. So they no longer require you to spend $35 once & get them free?

[jeanneg]

Nope, they're totally free. I think you can still get the mug, but it's basically a souvenir and much less expensive.

[usetheforceluke]

could also do the kayak paddle tour

Personally, I wouldn't put a three-year old anywhere near a kayak, especially if it's on the water, but that's just my opinion. If you've had a lot of experience with kayaks you might consider it... if you haven't had experience with them, I found them difficult to control and the paddling aspect of it requires a lot of upper body and arm strength. You're almost sitting in the water whereas in a canoe you're much further above it and you can use all of your body to paddle.

Tour Lunch: Take a couple of large Baggies in your luggage. Order from room service early in the day and put the sandwiches in the Baggies.

Jim.

[padisneyfan]

Jeanne-- How lucky that you get to see Clay in his hometown. I'm sure there will be alot of screaming that night. That may be his final show of the tour. Sent you a pm.

I am taking my old Wonder mugs with me to use at the beverage bar. I have taken them each cruise and used them to fill up with lemonade and ice tea. I'm not a big Coke fan and all that sodium just helps to contribute to my swollen ankles. However, will have diet Pepsi if I can find it on the islands. Whenever we cruise, I always end up with huge swollen ankles by the end of the cruise. I think some of it is related to the filtration of the salt water that there still must be some sodium left and then add the heat and swollen ankles by day 2 or 3. One year on the second formal night I couldn't even fit into my black shoes my feet were so swollen. Could be my age also? But will blame it on the salt.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Nancy::MinnieMo

[twhipple]

Nancy, I have heard that when they desalinate the water it takes the salt out, but not the sodium and there is a lot of sodium in the water. Don't know how true this is, but I do know that a couple days after I get back home, I drop a few pounds right away (good thing, because I'm always up right after the cruise).

[RellingTwin]

Hi Folks,
zis is ze Germans speaking again:teeth:
We're at Mary's & George's house right now. We spent a wonderful day at Fort Sumter, exploring the Aiken-Rhett-house in Charleston, and watched NASCAR 3D at the IMAX. Tonight we'll have dinner with our SC-friends.
Tomorrow we'll go to St Augustine, hoping that the on Jeanne we'll be meeting during our vacation will be our friends from the DIS;) But with Jeanne being downgraded to a tropical depression, we're hoping that she will never regain hurricane strength::yes::
We hope to get access to the Internet in St A again and talk to you again.
See Y'all soon

Anja & Eric

[bettemom]

PM box is now workong...

Bette

[piglet33]

Eric and Anja - glad to hear from you and that you're having a good time. See you in two weeks.

[1971visitor]

Anyone have an idea if we'll be docking at the pier or tendering in?

[jeanneg]

I'm pretty sure we'll be docking right there. That's what they did in August. There were other ships that had to have their passengers tendered in, but they were much larger than the Magic. In fact we were commenting how very small our ship looked in comparision.

[Hygiene99]

We docked... in St. Thomas

[1971visitor]

Just called DCL. Rep said "tendering" was not noted on Oct. 6th. She said we should be docking!


That's cool! :cool:

Jamie :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[papa]

Good to hear from you Eric and Anja. Every time that we have gone to St. Thomas we have docked at the havensight dock which has the little mini mall located there on the docks.

I have been making halloween tote bags for the other kids in Katie's preschool class. Just had to make six of them, but they are taking about an hour a piece. Hope that they enjoy them. The sun came out for a few minutes here in Nashville today.

Mary if the ship get diverted to Charleston hope that you feel up to playing tour guide. Just be sure to have your tip jar sitting on the dash. Mike

[two-foxes]

Okay, my final goodbye!

See you guys on the 2nd! We leave tomorrow, get into MCO about 10:30....then off to WDW on Sunday. Doing our "first" dive at Epcot, DiveQuest (yes, Tim got certified...sort of...)


Hopefully good weather will grace us on the 9/25 AND the 10/02!!! If I get a chance, I will post (quickly!) from the Magic!

Safe travels!

See you in two weeks!!!

[papa]

Have a safe trip Jill and Tim. We will see you on the ship in :bounce::bounce: 2 weeks.

Have our fingers crossed for making our ports of call. Mike