20041009 - 10/9/04 - Western

[traycie2201]

HALLELUJAH , Surfergirl i notice you have a dd 10 and dd 13 , i have ds 13 and several of the other dismeet members have teens too, will you be at the dis meet when we leave the port ?

[Surfergirl]

Traycie, We hope to be there. It would be nice if the young teens could meet.

[S.S.WILSON]

When is the meet, I must have missed when it was posted.

[traycie2201]

dis meet details is on tigfanjeffs web site, pm to get your family details added.

SSwilson and Surfergirl hope to See you at the meet.

The website is up. Feel free to send me the pertinent information (As much or as little as you'd like) and a picture.

The site is http://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster


I'm not going to post e-mail since we can all use PM here and I don't feel like having people get spam. You can e-mail me at jeffc@tiggerfan.net and put October Cruise Info in the subject line.

You can also send me a PM here with the relevant info.

[Tigfanjeff]

ok, I've gotten every picture and info list that I've gotten either through PM or e-mail posted up at http://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster

Feel free to take a look and let me know if anything looks wrong. If you want to get added to the list you can e-mail me at jeffc@tiggerfan.net or PM me here.

If you don't see your info or a picture and you've sent it to me, please send it again. Thanks

-Jeff

(edited for correct URL)

[Silentshot]

Sail Away Party 4:00PM Deck 10 - Starboard - Above Goofy Pool Tigfanjeff & Jenkatt

Jeff is Bubbles going to be there too... ;)

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Tigfanjeff
ok, I've gotten every picture and info list that I've gotten either through PM or e-mail posted up at http://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster

Feel free to take a look and let me know if anything looks wrong. If you want to get added to the list you can e-mail me at jeffc@tiggerfan.net or PM me here.

If you don't see your info or a picture and you've sent it to me, please send it again. Thanks

-Jeff

(edited for correct URL)


Looks good!

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Silentshot
Sail Away Party 4:00PM Deck 10 - Starboard - Above Goofy Pool Tigfanjeff & Jenkatt

Jeff is Bubbles going to be there too... ;)

Only if you play nice!:tongue:

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by JenKatt
Only if you play nice!:tongue:

Shouldn't bubbles be working?


:confused:

Shouldn't I be working?

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Tigfanjeff
Shouldn't bubbles be working?


:confused:

Shouldn't I be working?

Bubbles does work... I've been sorting out the confusion that is this hospital and very thankful I only have 30 days left! :hyper:

[Tigfanjeff]

Pages have been updated to include the countdown timer to the cruise.

Anyone have *ANY* other suggestions, please let me know now. Its easy to get things done while we are early in the game, it gets harder as time goes on to make changes to how pages work, how they look, etc.

http://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster

[Tigfanjeff]

*DUPLICATE REMOVED*

[Silentshot]

Should we all not be working...

The web page looks great... i think that Nerf war must be in a slump for u to work on the webpages and read the boards.. LOL

Lasersquadnemisis is battling on well here.

[traycie2201]

Work ? OMG i knew there was someplace i should be instead of on these boards LOL

tigfanjeff, the disaster page is great, thank you so much for doing it for us all, i'll definately be at the meet, i'll be the one swiping all the left behind dcl commerative glasses :jester:

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Work ? OMG i knew there was someplace i should be instead of on these boards LOL

tigfanjeff, the disaster page is great, thank you so much for doing it for us all, i'll definately be at the meet, i'll be the one swiping all the left behind dcl commerative glasses :jester:

LOL. I was thinking of doing a final night party to say goodbye to castaway cay on the secret deck on deck 7. Other then that, I'd rather attend instead of host events :)

[traycie2201]

Don't you mean the not so secret deck 7 , our cabins right by it i believe. I think a hello party and a goodbye party is plenty to be starting off with. I'm sure we'll all bump into each other for the rest of the week anyway. we can order stuff from room service to take with us to deck 7 on the last night and slip some wine / duty free out with us. Yummy

Hey do you reckon if we tie the sheets together we could jump ship by sneaking over the side of deck 7 ?? then we'd never have to say goodbye to castaway cay

:earsgirl:

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Don't you mean the not so secret deck 7 , our cabins right by it i believe. I think a hello party and a goodbye party is plenty to be starting off with. I'm sure we'll all bump into each other for the rest of the week anyway. we can order stuff from room service to take with us to deck 7 on the last night and slip some wine / duty free out with us. Yummy

Hey do you reckon if we tie the sheets together we could jump ship by sneaking over the side of deck 7 ?? then we'd never have to say goodbye to castaway cay

:earsgirl:

I'd try it, except those really big propellers down there serve as a really large food processor.


Actually, I think the deck itself is still a quiet place to gather, and I've never seen it that busy, but you are right. A lot of the secrets are not so secret anymore.

[traycie2201]

Now i've watched action films and if i jam DH in on the third propellor rotation the rest of us can slip through and escape , poor Shaun however will end up as smoothie of the day, ah well that's the price for castaway cay heaven LOL

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Now i've watched action films and if i jam DH in on the third propellor rotation the rest of us can slip through and escape , poor Shaun however will end up as smoothie of the day, ah well that's the price for castaway cay heaven LOL

Please realize that JenKatt is my wife and I don't need her getting any ideas :rolleyes:

Seriously, it would be fun, but I think they'd probably find us and kick us off before the next boatload of people arrived.

Then again, we could just form a tribe, walk around in loin cloths and be the subject of thousands of rumors on the DISboards for all eternity.

[traycie2201]

Now Now Jeff us women have to stick together I'd happily don a loincloth if it meant staying at CC, and i've never even been there yet, but on the back of all the fab things i read on these boards you'll have to drag me back onboard kicking and screaming
Or should i just book another cruise while onboard ??? don't tell Shaun but i just might :)
:jester:

[Bobcat_Bob]

Hi I and my future DW Princess_Victoria will be getting married on the cruise. It is a intimate wedding so we are allowed to have 4 couples join us. At the moment we only have one. I have been on a Disney cruise before and the DIS members I have meet could not have been nicer, therfore we would like to invite any of the DIS couples on the cruise to join us. I know that DIS members love all things Disney and as this is not something that you would normally get to see I thought it might apeal to some of you. If you would like to join us I need to know your Names, Stateroom number and reservation number to give to the Wedding Staff prior to the cruise. My e-mail adress is bob_hornby@yahoo.com. Hope to see you soon.

[traycie2201]

Hi Bob, did you get my mail ? Shaun and I would still love to join you and Vikki , pm / mail me and let me know .

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by Bobcat_Bob
Hi I and my future DW Princess_Victoria will be getting married on the cruise. It is a intimate wedding so we are allowed to have 4 couples join us. At the moment we only have one. I have been on a Disney cruise before and the DIS members I have meet could not have been nicer, therfore we would like to invite any of the DIS couples on the cruise to join us. I know that DIS members love all things Disney and as this is not something that you would normally get to see I thought it might apeal to some of you. If you would like to join us I need to know your Names, Stateroom number and reservation number to give to the Wedding Staff prior to the cruise. My e-mail adress is bob_hornby@yahoo.com. Hope to see you soon.

That is so awesome. While Jen and I are the only one's listed on the page, my MIL and one of Jen's co-workers are also joining us, so that probably is a bit too much for your party.

Congratulations though, that is definitely awesome.

[Tigfanjeff]

we almost slipped to page 3. My fault because I've been soo busy with the Panama Canal Cruise thread as well (I've got that one booked as well. WooHoo!)

Right now it looks like we have a reasonable collection of DIS boarders on this boat. It should be a LOT of fun meeting everyone, and remember, you can usually find me every weekend evening somewhere at WDW with a monorail :)

[traycie2201]

well we can't have that can we , bumpity bump.

Don't you think you better get this cruise out the way before you start planning the Panama one :)

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by traycie2201
well we can't have that can we , bumpity bump.

Don't you think you better get this cruise out the way before you start planning the Panama one :)

I'm trying to think if Disney will let me stay on Castaway Cay until the magic comes to pick me up again in May :)

[Silentshot]

mate.... its ok.. we will dig a deep hole and u can hide in it until the boat leaves.
u can pack away a lot food at lunch and should be set for the next few days

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by Silentshot
mate.... its ok.. we will dig a deep hole and u can hide in it until the boat leaves.
u can pack away a lot food at lunch and should be set for the next few days

Will I make it 200 or so?

Will you at least take a few three day cruises and resupply me?

[traycie2201]

Now you know there's no stowaways on castaway cay unless you let the rest of this Disaster group stay with you, if jen and i can't stay nor can you but i reckon with a water filter and a speargun we'll last until that cruise picks us up next time round, anyway stop making me jealous boasting about two cruises that you're taking - will have to send hubby to do more overtime so i can book onboard. :p

[Surfergirl]

Tigfanjeff,
You might want to change the DISmeet time because in the navigators i have seen the mandatory lifeboat drill is scheduled for 4pm.
Just thought I would point this out.:D

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by Surfergirl
Tigfanjeff,
You might want to change the DISmeet time because in the navigators i have seen the mandatory lifeboat drill is scheduled for 4pm.
Just thought I would point this out.:D


Thanks. I will change that. We'll basically be getting together as soon as the lifeboat drill is over.

[traycie2201]

Meet you there, lifeboat jacket and all ;)

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Meet you there, lifeboat jacket and all ;)

Funny Funny. After the lifeboat drill, go back to your stateroom. Remove your life jacket and replace it in the closet. Then, while en route to Deck 10 starboard, overlooking the Goofy pool, obtain your favorite beverage (alcoholic if you are over 21) and prepare to have fun.

Yeesh, when did I become the cruise director ;)

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Tigfanjeff
Funny Funny. After the lifeboat drill, go back to your stateroom. Remove your life jacket and replace it in the closet. Then, while en route to Deck 10 starboard, overlooking the Goofy pool, obtain your favorite beverage (alcoholic if you are over 21) and prepare to have fun.

Yeesh, when did I become the cruise director ;)

The moment you went OCD on planning.:crazy:

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by JenKatt
The moment you went OCD on planning.:crazy:

Ok bubbles.

[traycie2201]

Hey Tigfanjeff and Jenkatt did you not realise you had become our revered leaders :jester:

I'll be there drink of the day in hand ;) and lifejacket neatly tucked away.:drinking1

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Hey Tigfanjeff and Jenkatt did you not realise you had become our revered leaders :jester:

I'll be there drink of the day in hand ;) and lifejacket neatly tucked away.:drinking1

I'll be right there with you Tracyie, Diversions has Strongbow!

[Hygiene99]

Bobcat_Bob

Sorry for the Confusion i clicked the wrong thread

Saw TigfanJeff and just clicked away thought i was on the Repo
Cruise thread....

Have a great Wedding, we were so looking forward to this event ..

Peter

[Bobcat_Bob]

Dear hygiene99 we would love to have you join us. As for the wedding gift no gift is needed as the best gift we could receive is the friendship we get from our fellow DISers. I have never found a better group of people and thank one and all for thier friendship

The wedding will be held on Thursday one of the days at sea. I will be held in one of the lounges. That's about all I know so far. The wedding staff isn't bubbling over with info yet. I suppose they figure it is to far in advance but then again their not the ones getting married. Also it must be a secret club because you never see anything on the boards about cruise weddings and I find it hard to belive we are the first or last. See you soon. If you don't see us at the Sailaway Party it is because we put away our life vest as instructed and on the way back we stopped for those drinks we were told to get and decided we liked them so must that we can't find deck 10 any more. Heck were not even sure where the ship is, but either the floor is moving or I've had way to many of these drinks, or then maybe one more will fix things.

[JenKatt]

Peter when did you switch to our cruise instead of the Oct 2nd criuse?

[traycie2201]

Jenn and Peter, how great that you will be joining our cruise, i've read so many of your threads can't wait to meet you,

Bob cat you better get that wedding list cause you guys are getting a pressie from us like it or not :jester: and we'd much rather bring you something you want or need.

Jenkatt mmmmmm strongbow , see you in diversions ;)

[Bobcat_Bob]

Dear Hygiene99 & traycie2201
I thought I would give you a little background about Vickie and myself. We have both been married before. This will be the second marriage for each of us. For anyone who has been on this board for a few years, you may realize this is my second cruise also although it will be Vickie’s first. My first cruise was celebrating my 25th wedding anniversary with my first wife Donna. Sadly, she passed away one month before the cruise. Vickie's husband also passed away after approx. 25 years of marriage. To make a long story short, we both sold our houses and bought one together, much nicer but smaller. For the past few months, we have been trying to move the stuff from the other houses into this one- great fun. So the only real gift I need a the moment is a gallon of gas and a box of matches. As for what we like we both like all things Disney and Vickie collects tinker bell.
See you soon Bobcat_Bob & Princess_Victoria

[traycie2201]

Hi Bobcat , how great that you and Vikki found one another and are now planning your wedding, totally understand where you're at with decluttering and moving , what a nightmare, i'm sure i can gift wrap those matches for you :p

Can't wait to meet you both, Speak soon

Traycie

[traycie2201]

oops nearly relegated to page 3 bump bump

[Tigfanjeff]

I have the feeling that Peter is lost and has confused this thread for the panama canal one. :)

He's a redsox fan, that explains it.

[jfs9900]

Whoa! Look at all the posts already.

We booked Oct 9th last night. 2 cat 9's and 1 cat 4 for the entire family!!!!

Ok now time to catch up and read all these posts!!!!

[jfs9900]

Wow.... took me an hour to read all 20 pages of posts! It looks like there are lot of people going..... Bookmarked all the links that everyone posted will look at them later - have to get planning the cruise is only a few months away.

Anyone going between the ages of 18 and 22?

[wayneg]

Welcome from the UK jfs9900
Is this your 1st Disney cruise?
Can't wait for Oct. We have 3 more vaccations to take before the cruise but can't stop planning Oct.
Just booked a week in Ibiza Spain going next Friday so going to pack now.
Wayne

[Silentshot]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Hey Tigfanjeff and Jenkatt did you not realise you had become our revered leaders :jester:

I'll be there drink of the day in hand ;) and lifejacket neatly tucked away.:drinking1


Since I know Tigfanjeff. All i can say is that is damn scarey.............

[jfs9900]

It's everyone first Disney cruise.

Myself and a few others have traveled on Carnival Fantasy 4 day - about 2 years ago....

[wayneg]

This is our 1st 7 night on DCL. Did 4 night on Wonder last Oct and loved it. Only problem we had was eating too much.
Wayne

[traycie2201]

HI jfs9900 welcome to the boards, check out http://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster for who's cruising with us and planned events.

silentshot - how scary ???? :smooth:

wayne, have a great holiday, lucky you, i've just got to count the days till october, trying to get a base tan but you know what the weathers like here :mad: at least we've had a few sunny days.

[Hygiene99]

JEFF YOU ARE correct , Dam i hate when that happens

Was looking froward to attendeding a Wedding as we cruised to the Panama Canal...

:( :crazy: :wave:

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Silentshot
Since I know Tigfanjeff. All i can say is that is damn scarey.............

Hey I amrried him, what does that say about me!!!!:crazy:

[Silentshot]

Originally posted by JenKatt
Hey I married him, what does that say about me!!!!:crazy:

Bubbles Should i really answer that.
The Gentle person you are you welcomed the Stray Home to take care of him.. ;)

Joking aside you are both great friends and we are proud to call you our friends...

love you both..

[traycie2201]

Jenkatt / silentshot can't wait to meet you all , you sound like a lot of fun. p.s is anyone else going to bob and vikki's wedding, peter and Jen were down to go but had posted on the wrong board ?

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Jenkatt / silentshot can't wait to meet you all , you sound like a lot of fun. p.s is anyone else going to bob and vikki's wedding, peter and Jen were down to go but had posted on the wrong board ?

We are alot of fun, if not high strung...
Can't make it to the wedding. Our group on the cruise is plus 2 more people we didn't list...

[Silentshot]

I agree with Jen.... But highstung is a bit understating it... :Pinkbounc :bounce: :yo-yo: :hyper:

[traycie2201]

Thanks for the warning, i'll bring my kalms along with me ;)
silentshot did you want me to bring anything along from the UK are you missing pg tips, salad cream or any other essential, i'd be more than happy to grab some bits from blighty.

Traycie

[Bobcat_Bob]

JenKatt because Peter and Jen are not going to the wedding there is room for 4 if you are interested.

[Silentshot]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Thanks for the warning, i'll bring my kalms along with me ;)
silentshot did you want me to bring anything along from the UK are you missing pg tips, salad cream or any other essential, i'd be more than happy to grab some bits from blighty.

Traycie

Traycie..... I would put pork pies on the list but u would have a hard time getting them in. but I would Kill for Jelly Babies...
Thanks....

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Silentshot
Traycie..... I would put pork pies on the list but u would have a hard time getting them in. but I would Kill for Jelly Babies...
Thanks....

Is that what they really call them???????!?!?!?!?!?!?! Am I correct in thinking that's a Dr Who reference right?

[traycie2201]

Jenkatt , do you mean the pork pies or the jelly babies, either way yep that's what they're called, silentshot , the pork pies would be all eaten before we got to you but there's a bag or two of jelly babies with your name on. first you bite their heads off then you bite their bums off, you know what i mean :D

if you can' t wait till october pm me your address and i'll bung some over .

[Silentshot]

HEADS... First...... I am Humane

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Jenkatt , do you mean the pork pies or the jelly babies, either way yep that's what they're called, silentshot , the pork pies would be all eaten before we got to you but there's a bag or two of jelly babies with your name on. first you bite their heads off then you bite their bums off, you know what i mean :D

if you can' t wait till october pm me your address and i'll bung some over .

I meant the jelly babies, if I remember correct that's a Dr Who thing... Jeff can you help me out???

[wayneg]

I think DCL should provide pork pies (Yorkshire recipe) at Plutos' Dog House. Fresh from the oven with mushy peas and mint sauce.

[traycie2201]

silentshot - heads first LOL then they don't feel it when you munch on their bodies ;)

jenkatt don't remember any reference in DR Who to jelly babies that is unless the good dr used to eat them , they have been around for ever.

wayne - mint sauce with pork pies - which part of the uk are you from ?????

[Silentshot]

Originally posted by traycie2201
silentshot - heads first LOL then they don't feel it when you munch on their bodies ;)

jenkatt don't remember any reference in DR Who to jelly babies that is unless the good dr used to eat them , they have been around for ever.

wayne - mint sauce with pork pies - which part of the uk are you from ?????

The 4th doctor used to eat them.. In a time of stress he would offer them out..

Wayne.. are u even from the UK.. Mint sauce with pork pies.. Also they are eaten Cold... so not so fresh from the oven. :crazy:

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Silentshot
The 4th doctor used to eat them.. In a time of stress he would offer them out..




So they are from the show????

[traycie2201]

we definately had them before the show but yes he ate them on it.

sacrilige to pork pies, the only thing that goes with mint sauce is baa lamb :p

p.s what time is it for you guys ( silent shot and jenkatt )

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by traycie2201
we definately had them before the show but yes he ate them on it.

sacrilige to pork pies, the only thing that goes with mint sauce is baa lamb :p

p.s what time is it for you guys ( silent shot and jenkatt )

Right now it's 5:30, Jeff )silenthot) is in the same time zone you are I believe, he's in Germany

[traycie2201]

AM or PM ?
think Jeff is around an hour ahead / behind

[Silentshot]

Jen is am right now and I am a hour ahead thats right..

[Silentshot]

Jen I just ordered 3 Dr Who dvd s and 2 books.

[wayneg]

Originally posted by traycie2201


wayne - mint sauce with pork pies - which part of the uk are you from ?????

I am in Yorkshire, Maybe its a delicacy from these parts but Pie and pea nights are very popular for fund raising events or Bonfire night etc. Don't knock it til you try it. You will be telling me next you don't eat Tripe, Mucky fat or Black pudding.

I agree they are very nice cold with HP sauce but prefer hot slightly crispy pastry with peas and Mint sauce(it is lunch time my mouth is watering).

Going shopping now to buy last few things for Ibiza on Friday.
Wayne

[traycie2201]

Ah that explains it ;) you've got right funny taste int yorkshire

only kidding , definately a regional thing, more popular here with pickled onions / branston pickle etc.

Tripe and black pudding - how vile, however there is a great shop in clitheroe that sells fantastic , sausages, black pud etc that hubby likes.

what on earth is Mucky fat - in fact do i want to know :D

have a great holiday, weathers good in ibiza right now.


Jeff - what on earth is Jen doing on these boards at 5.30 am , i know they're addictive but still - or does she work shifts ?
Now don't be bringing your'e sad scarf on the cruise just coz you'll have the jelly babies :jester:

[Silentshot]

Well thats a NEW one on me...
Thats Life you LIVE and Learn...

[traycie2201]

Jeff which part of the uK do you originally hail from ?

I'm in the wirral , about 20 mins from Chester.

[Silentshot]

Originally from my MUM.... But she was in a Hospital bed in Portsmouth... ;)

[JenKatt]

Trayciee, I work odd ball hours, my day starts at 0700, but I have to be at work by 0630, so I leave my house about 0600, so I get up at 0500... I'm a nurse, we have funny hours :)

[wayneg]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by traycie2201
[B]Ah that explains it ;) you've got right funny taste int yorkshire

what on earth is Mucky fat - in fact do i want to know :D

To create the fine delicacy of Mucky fat you cook a joint of pork. After it is cooked you pour the contents into a container put in fridge until it solidifies then serve on fresh homemade bread with a little salt. Also known as pork dripping (Beef dripping from Beef).
No good for your health but is lovely.
Wayne

[traycie2201]

Hi Jenkatt, ah that explains the early visits to the disboard, getting your fix ready for a long hard day of nursing :D

Silentshot - Funny Ha Ha

Wayne - still gross but i understand the dripping / bread thing, me i'd have preffered the crackling , ah for the days before i was a vegetarian.

[Surfergirl]

JenKatt, I'm a nurse too. What area of Nursing do you work in?
Jane

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Surfergirl
JenKatt, I'm a nurse too. What area of Nursing do you work in?
Jane

Right now I'm on active duty in the Air Force. I'll be coming off of it in July and going back to pediatrics. We'll see
How about you?

[scubarn]

Another nurse here!
I work Trauma Resuscitation at a Level 2
Trauma Center

Karen

[Surfergirl]

I work in the operating room. We do everything but open heart and neuro at my hospital.

[traycie2201]

Fantastic, three nurses in our dis group , i'll feel safe with you guys around, now if you need a plumber shauns you're man so between us we could fix the ship and the passengers ;)

Joking aside all credit to you , nurses do a fantastic job and are often underappreciated.

Is it time to cruise yet ?? :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc

[crainbow]

Is it time to cruise yet ??

Not yet, only 19 weeks to go though.

Chuck

[traycie2201]

YIPEEEEEEEE 19 weeks goes quick doesn' t it ????

[il-gander]

OK, so I just booked our airfare and have our MNSSHP tickets in hand, I'm feeling a lot closer to the cruise now! How's everyone else coming in their planning?

Carla
:bounce:

[traycie2201]

Car hire and airfare booked long ago, ( still got to pay though LOL ) excursions bokked just need to book MNSSHP other than that just waiting to cruise oh yeah need to buy all the holiday clothes.

[il-gander]

Ah, yes, the clothes! I haven't really started on that yet. I'm taking this next week off work and one of my tasks for that time is to get down to serious cruise planning, including a packing list so that I can spread out the purchasing between now and then. We still have to figure out transportation, I'm assuming we'll reserve a rental car from the 7th when we arrive until dropping it off at the port the 9th. On the way from the port to MCO, we'll likely go with a town car for pure convenience's sake. I also need to get our onsite hotel reservations made for the 7th & 8th, but I may wait a bit for that. There's so much to do, and we're coming up upon 4 months to go! I'm sure it will go by fast from this point...

Carla

[JenKatt]

Holiday clothes??? Oh yeah I remember that... of course living in Florida everything is vacation clothes!:hyper:

::yes:: :wave2: :rockband:

[traycie2201]

Hi Jenkatt, yes rub it in why don't you, lucky thing in florida year round, coming as you know from the UK we don't often get the chance to wear summer clothes and anyway need to get something nice for formal nights :D

il-gander check your pm's re transfers from port to mco.

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Hi Jenkatt, yes rub it in why don't you, lucky thing in florida year round, coming as you know from the UK we don't often get the chance to wear summer clothes and anyway need to get something nice for formal nights :D

il-gander check your pm's re transfers from port to mco.

Yeah and I also have to deal with it being oppresivly hot and humid outside... :sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

If ya'll are spending a fair amount of time in Florida before going on the cruise, I highly reccomend looking into getting formal dressed at a Ross store. I've managed to find my last 2 formal dresses there and spent less than $15 on each. They're located all over Florida, here's a listing of the ones in the Orlando area: Ross Stores (http://ross.know-where.com/ross/cgi/selection?state-map=FL&country=us&mapid=us&place=&region=&map.x=266&map.y=108)

[jfs9900]

How many of you are staying at the Raddison?

[traycie2201]

Hi Jen, i;ll be in florida for a week before so will definately check out Ross , sounds wonderful , sorry can't find it in my heart to feel sorry for you in hot and humid while i'm sitting in chilly and rainy ;) actually it's gorgeous today so i'm not too jealous.

jfs9900 - we were going to drive to the port the night before and stay at the radisson but we're going to stay in disney for the extra night and drive down in the morning.

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Hi Jen, i;ll be in florida for a week before so will definately check out Ross , sounds wonderful , sorry can't find it in my heart to feel sorry for you in hot and humid while i'm sitting in chilly and rainy ;) actually it's gorgeous today so i'm not too jealous.

jfs9900 - we were going to drive to the port the night before and stay at the radisson but we're going to stay in disney for the extra night and drive down in the morning.

If we stay at the port it'll be at the Ron Jon, but most likely we'll just drive over from either Disney or home in the morning

[traycie2201]

Not long till we're in double figures :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

p.s i checked out the ross website and will probably go to the one on i drive. thanks for the hint

[JenKatt]

You're welcome traycie, last year I got a gorgeous dark red velvet dress floor length with beautiful subtle embriodery for $10. For my birthday last year I got a great black and white dress for $15. It is by far the best bargain store. Just a hint tho, go early in the morning before they've been picked over.

[traycie2201]

Sounds gorgeous, and what a bargain. :D

[traycie2201]

Hi All if you're cruising with us don't forget to add your details to the Disaster at sea. Jen and Jeff are kindly hosting this page for us all.

Originally posted by Tigfanjeff
The website is up. Feel free to send me the pertinent information (As much or as little as you'd like) and a picture.

The site is http://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster


I'm not going to post e-mail since we can all use PM here and I don't feel like having people get spam. You can e-mail me at jeffc@tiggerfan.net and put October Cruise Info in the subject line.

You can also send me a PM here with the relevant info.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------



I've also added a DIS events listing. Again, e-mail or PM me to get on it. *PLEASE* don't e-mail anything that is small or informal or that you don't want the world to know about.

If you wan't to hold a DIS shuffleboard event, by all means, post it on my list. If you want another group for high tea, just post here.

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Sounds gorgeous, and what a bargain. :D

It really is, my greatest acheivement as far as bargain shopping was at Ross. Bought a pair of sneakers, Reebok, for $1.97. Nothing wrong with them, fit great, just had been passed over so they were on clearance... I'm addicted to Ross.... :earseek:

[traycie2201]

I can't believe the prices , i better watch out i may spend my cruise budget there :D

[crainbow]

Originally posted by jfs9900
How many of you are staying at the Raddison?

The DW and I are arriving on the evening of the 7th. Plan on spending some time at WDW on the 8th. Spending both nights at the Renaissance near MCO (one of the few benifits of too much travel, free hotel rooms on occations). I have not decided yet if I am going to take the rental car to the Port yet.

Chuck

[scubarn]

We will be staying at the Ron Jon Resort on Friday night. It is a 2 hour drive from West Palm Beach, so we figured we would start our vacation very relaxed.

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by scubarn
We will be staying at the Ron Jon Resort on Friday night. It is a 2 hour drive from West Palm Beach, so we figured we would start our vacation very relaxed.

My mom keeps changing when she's flying down, so who knows..

[traycie2201]

WAHOOO, I JUST CHECKED MY KITCHEN CALENDAR AND AT THE END OF THIS MONTH WE'LL BE IN DOUBLE FIGURES :crazy:

[crainbow]

What excursions are you folks taking?

I know that the only thing that DW and myself are set on at this moment is the tour of the ruins in Mexico.

Chuck

[traycie2201]

Hi Chuck do you have kids or just you and DW ? our tentative plans are KW - parasailing, walk around, sunset sail.
Grand Cayman - nativewaywatersports stingray sandbar and snorkel then some time on seven mile beach
Cozumel - paradise beach , minigolf and shopping
Castaway cay - relaxing in paradise

[wayneg]

Hi Everyone
We are back from Ibiza all relaxed and tanned. Summer has arrived in Spain, wish it would here. Portinaxt is a superb resort with stunning scenery. Found a nice Spannish owned bar for a jug of Sangria every night.
Didn't want to come home but it's only 2 months to our summer holiday.
Will catch up with posts.
Wayne

[crainbow]

do you have kids or just you and DW?

We have 3 between ourselves, but they are not coming on this vacation. 2 stilll in the house, one about ready to leave High School and the other close on her heals. We will have our 8th Anniversary on 10 OCT. I will be trying to get Palo reservations for that day.

I was in the Keys a number of years ago and found them incredibly tacky and I really don't expect them to have changed much. I have heard that we should do the sting rays, but Mina does not swim and I don't know how much to push. Also I am not much of a beachy person, being very fair skinned. Although I intend to find some shade on CC and relax (well maybe go up in the parasail).

As Mina was born outside the US, she has never seen any of this part of the world and would like to make the whole trip as interesting as possible.

Chuck

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by crainbow
do you have kids or just you and DW?

We have 3 between ourselves, but they are not coming on this vacation. 2 stilll in the house, one about ready to leave High School and the other close on her heals. We will have our 8th Anniversary on 10 OCT. I will be trying to get Palo reservations for that day.

I was in the Keys a number of years ago and found them incredibly tacky and I really don't expect them to have changed much. I have heard that we should do the sting rays, but Mina does not swim and I don't know how much to push. Also I am not much of a beachy person, being very fair skinned. Although I intend to find some shade on CC and relax (well maybe go up in the parasail).

As Mina was born outside the US, she has never seen any of this part of the world and would like to make the whole trip as interesting as possible.

Chuck

The only part of the keys that are tacky are the touristy spots, there are many wonderful places, esp Key West that are full of history and just beautiful. Hemingway's home is beautiful if you like that kind of thing, Duval Street is great, the whole place is just wonderful

[traycie2201]

Hi Crainbow, at the sandbar the water is only waist height so mina may enjoy the stingrays, they also do brunch on kw day so you could celebrate twice at Palo :D

we were thinking of renewing our vows in key west on smathers beach or at jefferson fort couldn't spring for the disney renewal but KW is really reasonable . Has anyone been to either beach, which is the more romantic ?

I can't wait to go to the Keys, i guess as Jen says like every resort the tourist trap area will be tacky but we plan to venture all over the island

ohh the waiting is excruciating ;)

[traycie2201]

Hi Crainbow, at the sandbar the water is only waist height so mina may enjoy the stingrays, they also do brunch on kw day so you could celebrate twice at Palo :D

we were thinking of renewing our vows in key west on smathers beach or at jefferson fort couldn't spring for the disney renewal but KW is really reasonable . Has anyone been to either beach, which is the more romantic ?

I can't wait to go to the Keys, i guess as Jen says like every resort the tourist trap area will be tacky but we plan to venture all over the island

ohh the waiting is excruciating ;)

[jfs9900]

How many are traveling without children, or 'children' over 16????

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by jfs9900
How many are traveling without children, or 'children' over 16????

There's at least 4 of us, Jeff, myself, jeff (Silentshot) and his wife Gaby

[Silentshot]

Hi All,

Long time since I have posted.. Been in Switzerland and that the site they had no lan access.

Hi Jen, Sorry I have been out of contect. Will call u soon.

[traycie2201]

Hi Silenshot (jeff) welcome back , business or pleasure ?

[Silentshot]

Business.... Much to my disappointment

[traycie2201]

That's no fun but on the bright side it's double figures to cruise time at the end of the month:Pinkbounc

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by traycie2201
That's no fun but on the bright side it's double figures to cruise time at the end of the month:Pinkbounc

I can't wait. Added a couple people to the list who had e-mailed me. Work has been insane lately, but I'm catching back up.

[Silentshot]

Hi Jeff.... I know the feeling.. Problem here is it is coming up to the end of 2Q and sales are trying to CTA and I am getting the Fall over.
Jeff let me know when I can give u a bell.

Its Tuesday... wednesday.. Public holiday.. Friday and weekend...

This weekend I will do my Wing Tsung Test for the first to Levels...

Later all..

Anyone into Webbased Master Of Orion Type Games Multi Player????

[traycie2201]

Jeff (silenshot)
what are 2Q the CTA and Wing Tsung Test ??

[Silentshot]

2Q = Second Quarter
CTA = Cover their ****
Wing Tsung = Is a fighting Art and I have to do a test to move 2 levels up.

Hope that helps..

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Silentshot
2Q = Second Quarter
CTA = Cover their ****
Wing Tsung = Is a fighting Art and I have to do a test to move 2 levels up.

Hope that helps..


How's Gaby doing with the Wing Tsung?

[Silentshot]

gaby is doing great she is also taking the test..
How are u doing..

[JenKatt]

Exceptionally tired, stayed up late to watch the Tampa Bay Lightning win the Stanley Cup. I'm starting to think Canada is cursed that they can't seem to take the cup back....

[traycie2201]

Ah i understand, good luck with the test :D

[Silentshot]

well maybe next time for Canada....

[jfs9900]

Anyone have excursions planned yet?

[Silentshot]

Yup...
I got this Cruise planned on the 9th Oct.. I think it will be quite the
excursion.

[traycie2201]

Funny Ha Ha, it'll be one big excursion , but seriously any suggestions for don't miss / don't bother at any of the ports of call ?

[Silentshot]

OH.... We can get off the Boat tooo... Now that gives me some food for thought... Where are we stopping again....

[thegales]

Well, since no one else said it...


Four months to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:

[traycie2201]

Wahoo, keep those days rolling by. :earsgirl:
Silentshot ( Jeff ) be nice or i'll bite the jellybabies heads off before you get them ;)

[Silentshot]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO... Slowly put the The Jelly Babies in the bag...

[traycie2201]

TOO LATE MATEY, THEY BIT THE BULLET, TOOK IT LIKE THE JELLY BELLYS THEY ARE AND ARE ON THEIR WAY TO A BETTER PLACE ( MY TUMMY )
But i promise to bring more on the trip :jester:
Hey great news about the soda, there's an extra $114 i've got to spend on goodies.

[Silentshot]

Originally posted by traycie2201

But i promise to bring more on the trip :jester:
Hey great news about the soda, there's an extra $114 i've got to spend on goodies.

Thanks....
Whats the news about the sodas...

[traycie2201]

ta da, they are now free at topsiders buffet, castaway cay and will be provided on deck 9 drinks station, coke , diet coke etc, still charges for them in room service and at bars but free everywhere else so soda stickers at $38 pp for soda refills are gone as are AAA mugs , so just need to bring along a bottle of rum and rum and coke a gogo. A nice little saving for anyone who was planning on buying the stickers.
Did you do your martial arts test yet and how did you get on ?

[Silentshot]

Test is tomorrow.. and rum i think we can restock quiet often...

[traycie2201]

Good luck :D

[jfs9900]

Great news about the sodas!!!

Has anyone booked the Hyatt for 10/8 yet? If so, what rate did you get - and where did you find it?

Lowest I found was 177a night with AAA discount direct from their website.... YIKES! :eek:

[Scooby3x1y]

I'm not staying at the Hyatt, but at the QUALITY suites in Cocoa Beach. It has a free shuttle (confirm when you make the reservation) to Port Canaveral. It is 5 miles, not far and the shuttle could save time as well since they will drop you at the door.

We are paying $79.00 per night, and we'll be there on the night of the 7th and 8th.

Can't wait to see ya'll there!

[jfs9900]

Our group is coming in on 6 different flights and all arriving at different times... We thought that the Hyatt would be most convenient in that respect...

[Surfergirl]

Great news about the sodas. we are staying at the Radisson at the port the night before.

[traycie2201]

Planning obviously full steam ahead for us ladies ( and gents )
Anyone know the best way to get back to DCL after cruise, we were going to do the dis transfer , can't be bothered driving back to mco , any good rates with shuttles / limos etc that anyone knows of ?

[crainbow]

I know that we must be getting closer, the wife is *finally* in the process of getting her passport (I have only been pestering her for 5-6 months now).

Chuck

[traycie2201]

Hi chuck , and there's me thinking only women nag ;)

[Silentshot]

WE PASSED...

I need to to get my Passport done too.. but due to me traveling a round I can not get it renewed.. How long would it take to get renewed in the UK if i was over there for a week due to work????? (traycie2201 do u have a idea????)

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Silentshot
WE PASSED...

I need to to get my Passport done too.. but due to me traveling a round I can not get it renewed.. How long would it take to get renewed in the UK if i was over there for a week due to work????? (traycie2201 do u have a idea????)


Congrats Jeff and Gaby, so sorry I didn't call yesterday, stuff went crazy around here and by the time I remembered it was bedtime in Germany and didn't want to wake you...

[Silentshot]

No Problem Jen,

Hope everything is ok???

[traycie2201]

Congratulations guys, well done.

Jeff the passport renewal details are available on http://www.ukpa.gov.uk/

The Passport Service is only able to issue and service UK passports to British nationals who are resident in the UK at the time of application. We cannot accept or deal with passport applications from people who are applying outside the UK. We are also unable to answer queries from British Nationals living abroad. These issues should be referred to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


There is a one day turnaround on the following
You will need to make a personal application at one of our offices, using our Premium service. There is an additional fee for this service (see What will it cost?). You must make an appointment before calling at one of our offices by phoning the Passport Adviceline on 0870 521 0410.
In Person at a Passport Office
The fee for the same-day service is £89 (child £71) and for the one-week service £70 (child £60). These fees include the standard passport fee of £42 (child £25) .

Please note:

You should be aware that there are only a limited number of appointments allocated for each day, and that these are allocated on a first come, first serve, basis. The UKPS cannot, therefore, guarantee that customers will be allocated an appointment in time for them to obtain a passport.

The Premium service is a guaranteed one-day service (provided it is received before the cut-off time). This service is not available for people applying for a first passport, or to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport. Your passport will be made available for collection at your passport office.
If someone is collecting your passport for you, they must provide evidence of their identity and a signed letter of authorisation from you. If the application is for a child, the person who has signed section 09 of the form must sign the letter. A passport can only be issued if the applicant is in the UK at the time of the application.

The guarantee for this service only applies if your application is properly completed and straightforward. The onus is on you to provide a properly completed application form and the required supporting documents to confirm identity and eligibility. If the information provided is incomplete, or in our view not sufficient to confirm eligibility, we may not be able to issue a passport in the expected time.

You are therefore strongly advised not to book any travel arrangements until you have received your new passport.

[Silentshot]

thanks T thats helped and did not... Its kinda messed up...
Will have to find time to go to Dusseldorf stand in line get it filled out and wait upto 3 weeks.......

[Viking]

Hi Jeff & Gaby,
congrats on passing the test. Saw your SMS this morning and didn't have time to reply then - Sorry
Jeff,
did you see the soccermatch last night? :teeth:

[traycie2201]

Hi Jeff, sorry at least you know now, it's probably better to get it done there :(

[JenKatt]

Yeah everything is okay, just been really busy and crazed at home...

[Silentshot]

Originally posted by JenKatt
Yeah everything is okay, just been really busy and crazed at home...

I know the feeling. are u home or in the office today

[JenKatt]

Office

[traycie2201]

Hi everyone, can we book excursions through dcl before the 60 day mark ?

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by traycie2201
Hi everyone, can we book excursions through dcl before the 60 day mark ?

I dont think so, but you can always call them.

[thegales]

Anyone interested in a DIS Meet Friday night before the cruise? I know many are going to MNSSHP (I think I got that right), but what about others?

Still trying to figure out if we want to stay at Radisson or Ron Jon's. If anyone is at one of these hotels and is interested in getting together Friday night, let us know.

David

[jfs9900]

Almost 100% positive we will do Hyatt the night before then DIS transfers first thing the following morning!

Keeping my fingers crossed that the rates will come down a little

[traycie2201]

We'll be at the Disney Boardwalk right up to sat morning so won't make the meet but can't wait to be at the cruise meet on sailaway day and put faces to names. :D

[wayneg]

Hi Everyone
Not been on the boards for over a week, hope I havn't missed much.
Just had the worst week of my life. My Mum passed away aged 59 suddenly with a blocked Kidney then complications. Fighting fit on the Thursday gone by Sunday. Been very hard to accept going so quickly.
Wish the cruise was nearer.
Wayne

[il-gander]

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum, Wayne. My Mom is 60 and I cannot even imagine what you must be going through. My sympathies-

Carla

[traycie2201]

Wayne and family, i'm so sorry to hear of your terrible news, thinking of you all.
Traycie

[Silentshot]

I am sorry.. I wish the best for you and your family.

Sorry been away again...

[traycie2201]

Hi all, just noticed i'm on double digits and doing the dance ;) it'll go real fast now, starting to change any spare £ into $ ready for tips / room service etc and to avoid a big cc bill :D

[Silentshot]

cool.. Time is get close..

[jfs9900]

Wow thread has been dead for awhile!!!! hehe.....

Just thought I would post that we are only 2 days away from the moving out of the triple digits and moving into double digits!


:jumping1: :cool1: :jumping1:

[traycie2201]

I know it's great isn't it, i'm there already and i don't know if it's just me but the days seem to be going quicker and quicker. :Pinkbounc

[il-gander]

Yes, we're nearly at double digits also (T minus 3 1/2 hours!), and I'm now starting to get a bit nervous about how much planning I still have to do, LOL! Lots and lots to do in the next 3 months!

Carla

[Silentshot]

Guess who is in Switzerland again....
time is flying.. hope everyone in the Forum is doing well..
Take care

[wayneg]

Thank you for your thoughts last week when Mum passed away. Taking some getting used to, she ran one of my shops which I have had to close, did the Baby sitting, gardening etc, you name it she did it for us.
Hope I can find someone to run my business for me in Oct or will have to close it for 3 weeks.
Trying to plan excursions, don't know wheather to do Stingrays or Dolphin trip or both.
Any upgrades yet? upgraded last year to Cat 6 from 10. Fingers crossed.
Wayne

[Scooby3x1y]

Hi all!

I've only cruised once before. When you upgrade to a better room, do you pay the difference, or do they just move you up?

Thanks!

Lori

[wayneg]

Hi Lori
If you ask for the upgrade you pay. If they upgrade you it is free.
We booked inside cabin got outside with verandah last year.
Wayne

[allforpooh]

Hi All,

Just thought I would drop in and say hello...

This will be our first cruise, it will be also be the first time without DD18 (she will be in college) so it will just be myself42, DH40, DD11.

We will be going to MNSSHP on Friday night, staying at the Contemporay.

Since we booked this trip last Oct the wait has been killing me, but now it seems its just around the corner so I have a couple of questions.

We are staying in a Cat 6 rm #6082

We are going to do the REAS package so, what dining rotation would be best? - we have already selected late dining, larger table.

Any must do's? We usually take things pretty casual/slow so probably will not be trying to cram to much into this trip.

How about anyone with kids similiar in age to DD11, it would be great for her to meet a few people ahead of time(even on email).

Thanks for any help...

Denise

[il-gander]

Welcome allforpooh! We will be right down the hall from you in 6070 and one of my DDs will be 11 in October. Please have your DD PM us if she'd like to get acquainted. We'll also be attending MNSSHP Friday night, maybe we'll see you!

Carla

[jenschaef1]

Allforpooh: regarding which dining rotation on Western: I think most people who do REAS pick the APLAPLA rotation. This would put you in Lumeniers (sp?) on both formal and semi formal nights and Parrot cay on Tropical nights. We booked this package too but haven't called Debbie in Disney Dining yet.

Wayne: My condolences to you and your family.

jennifer

[cindy21494]

Welcome allforpooh!! We too will be at MNSSHP on Friday. This will be our first one, so we are very excited. We are staying at the Wilderness Lodge.

DD will be 10 1/2 on the cruise and is looking for other friends to meet (she already is writing to il-gander's DD). You can have her PM my DD if you like, her name is Jessica.

I also booked REAS, and have already spoken to Debbie. She is as wonderful as everyone says. I booked our spa treatment, and Palo dinner (I wanted to book the brunch, but I just can't find the time). I requested the APLAPLA rotation, it must be very popular, because when I asked Debbie if I could request a certain dining rotation she said "let me guess, you would like the APLAPLA".:)

This is our fourth cruise, but our first Western. Do you have any excursions planned? We changed our minds several times, but I booked two already. The ones we are definately doing are horseback riding on the beach in Grand Cayman (we are also renting a car while we are there), and doing the Dune Buggies in Cozumel. Were not sure what to do in Key West yet. Castaway Cay we are just going to relax and maybe snorkel or rent some bikes.

Double Digits here we come!!!!!!!!:Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[traycie2201]

Hi Cindy and allforpooh jen and jeff have kindly arranged a dismeet for sailing day on deck 10 straight after the lifejacket drill, hope to see you there, alot of us are taking kids all seem to be around the 9 - 13 range so i'm sure they'll meet and get on great for the duration , we are taking DS 12 (13 on cruise) and he has been mailing another boy his age which has worked out great , they will be hooking up in the club together and such, it seems like such a friendly group that will be on our cruise so i'm confident the kids will have a great time ( as will us adults ) :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[allforpooh]

Thanks for the responses,

Il-gander, Cindy21494- I will have my daughter PM you both so she can set something up with your daughters.

We are so excited, about both MNSSHP and the cruise. We just received our tickets to MNSSHP and now just need to decide what to wear. Due to a planning blunder, we are arriving at the airport Friday 6:20 which means we will be a little late for the party. I guess better late than not at all....

I still need to make my reservation for REAS, will probably do that this week. We have looked at some of the excursions but have not decided on any yet. We are thinking of staying on the ship for Key West. If we do get off there it will be brief, trying to relax and enjoy the activities on the ship as much as possible.

The Dune Buggies sound like alot of fun, I will need to look into that.

We will also try and make the dismeet, it would be a great start.

Denise

[cindy21494]

tracie2201, we are going to try to go to the dismeet. DD 4 hates the lifeboat drill, so she might not be in the greatest of moods afterwards. We will just have to see how it goes.

allforpooh, if you are interested in the dune buggie tour, try this website: www.cozumelhomes.com/tours/tour1.htm . Several people on these boards have used them and had no problems. The phone number is 918-747-8160, the person you talk to is Veronica. She is a very nice. My DD is looking forward to talking to your DD. She can't wait to meet everyone in person!:teeth:

Does anyone know where I can send our infromation to be added to the dismeet? I know it is in here somewhere, but this post has gotten so big it will take awhile to find it.:wave:

Cindy

[allforpooh]

Hi cindy21494

This is Elin, I would love to talk to your daughter' I PM'd you.




Elin:wave2:

[traycie2201]

Hi Cindy here;s the link to dismeet / who's cruising with you , sailaway party deck 10 starboard straight after lifeboat drill.

Originally posted by Tigfanjeff
ok, I've gotten every picture and info list that I've gotten either through PM or e-mail posted up at http://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster

Feel free to take a look and let me know if anything looks wrong. If you want to get added to the list you can e-mail me at jeffc@tiggerfan.net or PM me here.

If you don't see your info or a picture and you've sent it to me, please send it again. Thanks

-Jeff

[cindy21494]

Thank you.:)

I'm trying to figure out how to send a picture. Any suggestions?:)

Cindy

[traycie2201]

you'd have to scan it and then send as an e mail attatchment i think?

[Silentshot]

Well.... Hi all,
Back from switzerland... Next week I will be in my homeland for a few days... About bloody time.. Anyway.
Whats everyone doing on the cruise... Has anyone figured out what spa stuff or when the drink game will be starting..

[traycie2201]

welcome home, drinking game ? what drinking game - can i play ?

[jfs9900]

:hyper: :hyper: Well we are now less than 100 days and only 14 weeks away!!! :hyper: :hyper:


Anyone cruising between the age of 18-25?

[Cinderella_2010]

Im 12 any kids my age going that i could start to meet and e-mail?:bounce: :Pinkbounc :crazy: h

[traycie2201]

Check out who's on our cruise by going to http://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster

Jeff and Jen are in their 20's
Cinderella I spot at least 6 kids your age going on your cruise.

[JenKatt]

Just back from the holiday at WDW and massive, incredible fireworks at Epcot...
Yes Jeff and I are in our 20's, but I'm 26 and Jeff is 29.

[sleepingbeauty92]

Hi!! Im Kaitlin i am 12, and my mom DW Sharon :earsgirl: and my Dad DH Bobby:earsboy: and my sister DD 15. We are going on our first disney cruise and i'd like to meet and chat with few kids my age! So if you know anyone ,are a kid, or have a child my age tell me!!!




With Disney love,::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo

[Silentshot]

Hi Kaitlin,
Pleased to meet you,
Since this is your first cruise it will be a special memory, Sorry we do not have any Kids but trust me most adults act like kids onboard.. Most of the time Jeff and I act like teenagers... well that is until Jen and Gaby reel us back in. I hope that u have a blast onboard.

Jeff and Gaby

[cindy21494]

Hi Kaitlin, My name is Jessica. I just sent you a PM. Please write back.

Thanks:)

[traycie2201]

Hi All , guess what - 3 months tomorrow and we'll be a cruising yahoo.

[jfs9900]

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Wahoo!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

90day mark! Only 3 months left!


Still looking for anyone in the 18-21 age range for 10/09!!! :bounce:

[JenKatt]

Starting to firm up plans... looks like we're going scuba diving in the Keys, horseback riding in Grand Cayman and dune buggying in Cozumel... that's the plan as of right now...

[traycie2201]

sounds good to me, we've made our ps for MNSSHP for the night before cruise and booked parasailing for keys.

[Tigfanjeff]

http://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster/ is updated. We've added a few more people to the DISaster.

This should be a lot of fun!

JEFF - SEND ME A PICTURE ALREADY!!!!!!!!

[Silentshot]

I am Shy.........................:o

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Silentshot
I am Shy.........................:o


There is NOTHING about you that is shy!

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by JenKatt
There is NOTHING about you that is shy!

Umm, how bout his distance from being considered insane?

[traycie2201]

tigfanjeff, just took a look at the updated, should be a great dismeet, 50 people listed on the whose sailing with you, can't wait to put faces to names.
Do you have any info on Mickeys Not so Scary Halloween Party - worth doing ? or not ?

I'll send my family photo to you as soon as poss, we're definately not shy , just can't work the damn scanner :D

[Tigfanjeff]

Originally posted by traycie2201
tigfanjeff, just took a look at the updated, should be a great dismeet, 50 people listed on the whose sailing with you, can't wait to put faces to names.
Do you have any info on Mickeys Not so Scary Halloween Party - worth doing ? or not ?

I'll send my family photo to you as soon as poss, we're definately not shy , just can't work the damn scanner :D

MNSSHP is a LOT of fun. I highly recommend it. Its definitely worth doing.

[Silentshot]

Insane.... INSANE.. I take that with a pinch of salt...

Or at least with a beer...

[traycie2201]

Thanks Tigfanjeff, we had pretty much decided on it and that's swung the balance, i'm sure it will be a lot of fun and a nice way to end the week before joining the cruise.


silentshot - you're mad, MAD I TELL YOU MAD :-)

[Silentshot]

MAD is just a sane mans way of saying I have NO IDEA WHAT YOU ARE ON ABOUT..... ;)

[wayneg]

Tracie.
We have done MNSSHP for the past 3 years and considered again this year but think Sea World do something for Halloween for a change (anyone been?). The photo onhttp://www.tiggerfan.net/DISaster/ was taken there last year.
Everyone should go to a MNSSHP at least once in their lifetime.
If anyone is there at end of October The Old Town on H192 is a good couple of hours of fun for Halloween(usually last Sunday of Oct).
Wayne

[Silentshot]

Guess I will have to figure out which life time... mazbe next regeneration I could see it.. ;)

now where is that K9.......

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by Silentshot
Guess I will have to figure out which life time... mazbe next regeneration I could see it.. ;)

now where is that K9.......

Bad Dr Who reference Jeff!

[Silentshot]

Got to plug the new Show...

[JenKatt]

I saw the episode of Coupling Sunday night were Susan delivers... absolutly perfect!

[crainbow]

Well, Mina received her passport from the State Department today. Looks like most of the ducks are lined up for this cruise. Still have not decided if I am going to schedule the REAS or not, but that is a minor point at this time.

I see that a few of you are going to the Party Friday night. Are tickets still available?

Chuck

[traycie2201]

Hi Wayne, nice to see you posting again, hope the family are doing well. thanks for the feedback on MNSSHP we can't wait to do it.

Crainbow pretty sure tickets are still available for the 8th , don't forget if you want to make a priority seating reservation for Liberty Tree Tavern or Crystal Palace you can do it now as we have passed the 90 day mark. You can enter the park from 4pm on MNSSHP if you have a PS giving you from 4 - midnight in the park for $30 ish pretty good value. we're not bothering with the Reas , it reads nice but i'd rather spend the $$ elsewhere.

[Surfergirl]

My daughter Meredith ( who will be 13 on the cruise) is interested in emailing any other 13 year olds to see if they could connect before the cruise.
Jenschaefl i noticed you have a 13 year old.
You can send me a PM with your email address and i will have her reply.
Jane

[wayneg]

Hi Tracie
We are all doing fine now. Buried Mums ashes in the garden of rememberance yesterday, glad thats over with.
Just paid balance on cruise so exchange rate will probably go to about $2/£1 now.
Looking for a holiday early August for 2 weeks but don't no where to go. Don't really care where if there is plenty of sunshine, nice pool and a cold drink.
Wayne

[jenschaef1]

surfergirl (jane):

I sent you a PM:D

Jennifer

[traycie2201]

Hi Wayne, glad things are moving on for you now, can't believe you'll be able to fit in another hol between now and cruise , you lucky duck, i know you normally favour Spain but how about Greek Isles, hot hot hot , cheap food and cheap booze, i read yesterday that the hol prices have been slashed due to german recession so more hols than normal available, if you've got room for one more i fit nicely inside expanding suitcases :-)
I believe if you have an M & S credit card they are offering special exchange rates on the dollar ? not sure what, i'm happy with $1.80 or anything around that mark, paid for my mnsshp tickets today £55 for 3 tickets for 8 hrs in park can't go wrong in my opinion.

[wayneg]

Hi Tracie
We also like Greek Islands, been to Corfu and Zakinthos both were good hols. Will leave until last minute unless something comes up. Went to Lanzarote 2 years ago booked day before we flew, 2 weeks all inclusive Easter schools hols £250 each.
I had noticed more than normal hols available but didn't know why.
Also fitting in long weekend in Amsterdam for Aug Bank Holiday, flying from your neck of the woods John Lennon Airport. Didn't realise when I booked it it's Creamfields weekend so no doubt be stuck in traffic.
Usually take 7 weeks abroad each year plus 2 long bank hol w/ends usually Amsterdam.
MNSSHP is vgood value, Think it depends on which night you go but we found crowd about half of what it was thru day and was possible to stay on rides as long as we wanted, stayed on Big thunder mountain about 5 or 6 times.
Wayne

[Silentshot]

Hi All,
Hope you all had a great weekend and Wayne get as many holidays in as you can.. Just remember relaxation is the best type of time off.
I got my passport this weekend renewed.. they did it in 4 days at the consulate. A bloody record if u ask me. Means next week i will be in Houston doing some work.

Wish you all a great week and it is getting closer.

[wayneg]

Hi Everyone
Just booked car hire for Oct. Now booked cruise, car, flights, hotel for 2 weeks after cruise. All I have to do is book a hotel for night before cruise.
I think this is the best year for prices since we started visiting Florida 12 years ago.
Total package has cost about £3,000 ($5,000) for all 3 of us.

Still not booked holiday for August but considering Benidorm, Spain.

Wayne

[traycie2201]

Hi Wayne, paid for our flights and car today too, we got scheduled BMI and week group A fully insured for £1500 for the 3 of us , not including cruise or boardwalk which we used DVC points for - hurray for dvc, did your 3 grand include the cruise ? and 2 weeks hotel after cruise ? if so you really did get a good deal, we priced ours up through virgin for cruise, boardwalk flights and car and the brochure price was $10000 no way was that in my budget so really do feel we did the right thing buying DVC. we got our MNSSHP tickets yesterday, really made it all feel quite real and close.

[wayneg]

We flew BMI last year thru Washington. Best transatlantic airline we have used for service and entertainment.
Using American Airlines this time then Continental for Xmas.
Cruise was £1,400 Cat 10 secret port hole
Flights £900
Full size Car(Intrepid) booked it for all 3 weeks Couldn't be bothered messing about with Taxis or shuttles. £461
13 nights Homewood suites by Hilton £286. Stayed in Disney once not impressed prefer offsite.
Total £3,047

Wayne

[traycie2201]

wayne , where did you get that rate for homewood suites, been on their site for a friend $147 + per night ?
can you send me the link to the site you used. Cheers Tray

[wayneg]

Hi Tracie
Booked it back on Jan 26th with Airnet.co.uk. Just checked the same dates if I booked now and it would be £42/night total £546 for 13 nights still better than your quote. Maybe its a different Homewood suites I know theres a few. This one is up near Wet n Wild and Universal.
Use airnet a lot for car hire and hotels.
Below is copy of confirmation email. includes breakfast every morning and managers reception 4 nights a week each 2 hours long with drinks and snacks. Don't know of we will use food option but it's there.
Wayne


Hotel name Homewood Suites - Hospitality Way, ORLANDO
Room type Suite
Number of adults 2
Number of children 1
Arrival date 16 October 2004
Departure date 29 October 2004
Number of nights 13
Per person per night cost £11.00
Total cost £286.00 (inclusive of tax)

[traycie2201]

Wayne thanks for that you're a sweetie, will pass on to my friend for her trip planning. Think it's the same one as mentioned breakfasts and evening reception.

[UKIan]

A late addition to the list will be our family;

Myself, DW, DS7 and DD3 will be arriving from the UK on the 8th and staying at the Hyatt overnight, being picked up by Disney on Saturday morning.

We head over to the Hard Rock hotel for a week after we get back from the cruise.

It's our first cruise and it's the first vacation for a long time that I have been counting the days until departure.

I only recently discovered this board and it's a great resource for information, I hope to be able to contribute to that in some way in the future,

Ian

[wayneg]

Welcome Ian
This will be our 1st 7 day cruise, did 4 day last Oct and loved it. Is it your 1st time to Florida?
If you want to know anything just ask somebody will know the answer.
Wayne

[Scooby3x1y]

Welcome Ian,

We hope to see you on board!

Lori

[jfs9900]

Wahooo! 69 Days and counting......

Don't forget everyone final payments are due Aug 10!!!!!!

[cindy21494]

My final payment was due August 1st, so I paid it off this past Wednesday. Only a few more days, and we can start booking shore excursions through Disney!:Pinkbounc

So far we booked Horseback riding in Grand Cayman and a car rental while we are there, and the Dune Buggy tour in Cozumel. I think we are just renting scooters in Key West. On CC, I want to book the Nature walk/Kayak tour, but I'm not sure how it works with dropping off DD's at kids club before we meet for the tour. Otherwise, we will probably snorkel and rent bikes that day.

What does everyone else have planned so far?:boat:

Cindy

[JenKatt]

Cindy, we 're doing almost the exact same shore excursions... who are you riding with in GC? We're also doing the dune buggy thing in Cozumel!

[UKIan]

I've just changed my sig, and as you can see, we are somewhat Disneyholics, although never felt the need to stay at Disney properties in Orlando as we never could justify the additional cost.

[allforpooh]

We are still undecided about the excursions, right now we are leaning toward

Cozmel - Fury Catamaran Sail, Snorkely & Beach Party
Key West - just walking around
Cayman - Stingray Sandbar and Coral Gardens (Nativeway water sports) or Rays, Reef and Rum Point.
CC - Probably just beach and maybe rent bikes

Has anyone done the excursions above, if so what are your thoughts?

Denise

[wayneg]

Ian
I see you have stayed at the Omni Rosen/Rosen Centre Hotel. Considering staying there at Xmas. Could you give me a quick review. Price I have seen is £45.11/nt Xmas day to New Years day. Do you think thats a good rate? to book direct with hotel it is £90/nt.
Cheers
Wayne

[cindy21494]

Jenkatt, we booked the horseback riding through Island Marketing Ltd. The name of the stables is Honey Suckle Beach Rides. We booked a 9:30 private ride so our DD (4) could go with us. She will be riding with either me or DH. Did you book the Dune Buggies through Cozumel Homes? I saw several people say they were very good, so we went with them. If you are on the same tour with us, that will be great!!:) I was hoping there would be other's from the ship with us.

I'm getting so excited!!:hyper: One more week and we will be at the two month mark.:Pinkbounc

[JenKatt]

Originally posted by cindy21494
Jenkatt, we booked the horseback riding through Island Marketing Ltd. The name of the stables is Honey Suckle Beach Rides. We booked a 9:30 private ride so our DD (4) could go with us. She will be riding with either me or DH. Did you book the Dune Buggies through Cozumel Homes? I saw several people say they were very good, so we went with them. If you are on the same tour with us, that will be great!!:) I was hoping there would be other's from the ship with us.

I'm getting so excited!!:hyper: One more week and we will be at the two month mark.:Pinkbounc

Cindy we rode with Honeysuckle last year they are wonderful and plan to book a private ride for 5 this year. We haven't booked the Dune Buggies yet Jeff squared (my Jeff and the other Jeff) are dragging their heels in that aspect of the planning....

[cindy21494]

Jenkatt, if you go through Cozumel Homes, you will probably speak to Veronica. She is very nice, but make sure you request a confirmation. I had to call her back and request one. I didn't ask when I made the reservation (I just assumed they would send one), so I don't think she sent it when I made the ressie.

I'm glad you liked Honey Suckle, how was your last ride? Do you actually go in the water, or just along side of it? We've never done a beach ride before, and are not sure what to expect.

Thanks:)

Cindy

[JenKatt]

Since my husband and I ride a bit, they were a bit more adventerous with us. We did go in the water, not enough the horses had to swim, but my shorts did get wet. It was a wonderful time.....

[UKIan]

We really liked the Omni Rosen, the main reason being is that is was usually full of conference delegates who were working at the convention centre next door, hence, the pool was really quiet during the day time.

The rooms are pretty standard, although they were looking a little "tired" the last time we stayed there. It could probably use a facelift in the near future.

They have a great 24 hour deli in the lobby which we used all the time. Restaurants were OK, but overpriced compared to other stuff on I-Drive, but they mainly catered to the business traveller.

One downside is the walk from the car park at the rear, to the lifts to the rooms. There is a HUGE conference facility at the back of the hotel, and it's a long walk, especially with two young kids after a day at the parks.

Overall, I probably wouldn't go back again, mainly because there are some newer properties in the area that I would like to try out, namely the Ritz Carlton and the new JW Marriot.

For the rate you quoted though, I think it's a good deal.

[cindy21494]

Thanks for the information JenKatt. It sounds like a lot of fun.

Cindy:wave2:

[wayneg]

Thank you Ian,
Think we will wait and see what else comes up, there is plenty of time yet.

Won't be posting for a while as I booked our summer holiday yesterday. Going to Benidorm for 2 weeks on Wednesday then only home a week them Amsterdam for a long weekend so no talking about me while I am away.

Wayne

[traycie2201]

Welcome to the boards Ian, hope to see you at the dismeet after lifeboat drill. Wayne have a great holiday, how bad is the weather here ? at least you'll get a tan before dcl :-(
allforpooh, we've booked nativeway for stingrays $80 for the 3 of us for the 9.30am tour (shiptime) can't wait.
See you all very soon.

[Kiki07]

We will be joining you on this cruise. Myself, DH and DD8.

Kristen

[il-gander]

Welcome Kristen! We have a DD8 too, please PM us if your daughter would like to get virtually acquainted before the cruise. Do you know what cabin you're in?

Carla:wave2:

Edited to add 8/10: Oops! Our DD is 7, not 8 as I typo'ed above. Jeez, now this cruise planning has got me so addled I cannot even remember how old my children are!:rolleyes:

[traycie2201]

Welcome Kristen , 9 weeks tomorrow and we cruise, can't wait, don't forget our 60 day mark for booking excursions etc with dcl is on 10th august.

[JenKatt]

I'm hoping concierge contacts us soon. I have so much I need them to do precruise for when we board....