Roll call for the 10/23/2004 Western Magic. Who's with us?

[faithmagicmickey]

Good morning all it's early morning on Sunday it's very sunny :sunny: out but chilly it's does feel good I love fall mornings in New England the colors are changing on the trees it's so beautiful.

WOW this board is so busy. It's great to see that we are all so excited about the cruise finally after all this time.
Beano, when did you 1st start this thread?

I hope you all get your docs soon. Beano you just reminded me I have to start filling mine out soon.


You know I'm usually a planner but this time I'm not going to be because I've already been on the western cruise before so I was only going to do 2 shore excursions 1 in Grand Cayman and 1 in Castaway Cay. As we all know Grand Cayman is out and from what I've been reading Costa Maya does not sound like much fun at all. I may just stay on the ship. I only want to get off the ship in Cozmel to shop and have some drinks and fun at Carlos and Charles (that is the best), at Key West (no shopping cuz everything is way too expensive) the only thing I want to do is try to find a place called Bo's Fish Wagon to try some Conch fritters, and of course at Castaway Cay I'm going to try and get up the guts to Parsailing (I may just have a drink or 2 before I try that) like I said I'm usually a planner but I'm not going to be this time I'm going to "go with the flow" this time??????

Well, I better run now I have a wicked lot to do. Talk to you all soon.

Faith :wave:

[pdarrah]

Good morning everyone!

It is downright chilly here - I think there may have even been a little frost on a few things when I first woke up... Definitely autumn here.

Some more info on Costa Maya. I emailed the "Maya Beach Garden" which is a resort sort of near Majahual. I asked if they had any info on tours to the Chacchoban ruins. Here is their reply (I x'd out the email address since it didn't seem fair to post it without permission...)

First I would like to ask when you are scheduled to dock at Costa Maya? You are correct about Chacchoban being smaller. It is still very park-like and beautiful. Booking a visit is usually a 1/2 day affair allowing plenty of time to do something else. The tours you book from the ship or from the pier all include licensed English speaking guides. I don't know the price of the tour, but they provide a bus or you can take a taxi and get a guide once you are on site. I do know one excellent guide that you may be able to book in advance. His name is Ivan Cohuo. His email address is xxxxxxxxxxx. He checks email about once a week as he doesn't have email in his home (few Mexicans do). If he is unavailable, I sure he could recommend someone else. His services run $35 per tour (or in that neighborhood). Please tell him that I recommended him to you.

So what do y'all think? Is anyone interested in me getting more info on this and maybe putting together our own excursion? if we set it up ourselves, we can have a little flexibility on the time. We could arrange to head out at 8:30 or 9:00 and those who wanted to visit the school could do that first thing before we left. If you didn't want to visit the school, you'd have a little more time to wake up and get ready!

Why couldn't I have been one of those "I don't plan anything and just go with the flow" type people?!? :D :rolleyes: ;)

Pamela

[abitjaded]

Pamela, I'm in. I'll bet the guide will have transport options. Four of us, two adults, two kids 8 and 11. Cherie, what about you? Would love to do this first thing in the morning, while it may still be a bit cool (Ha!). School, then ruins, then back in time to get Blue Ha to take us on a snorkel (DCL's boat snorkel only allows kids over 10, so, for us to snorkel, means we have to hire out)?

Carla

[DisneylandDarren]

Hi All, hope everyone is having a great Sunday. I just got back from work after a very early start 5:30am!!! But now i've got the next 2 days off so I'm happy. I would love it if my Docs arrive before I'm back at work on Wednesday. :tongue:

Carla - It's great to hear you had a good time at the Rose & Crown. It's so funny you mention fanny packs because I remember training a new female CM in the Fish and Chip hut, it was the first time she'd ever been in the US and the first guest she served mention something about fanny packs and she went into shock! Of course once I explained it she was ok!
It's great also your kids got to "start" the fireworks, I used to love getting kids to do that, they always seem to love it so much.
You know I really didn't want to leave there at the end of my contract, I had such a great time but my visa was about to expire and I had to go :( .
As for Adina, the name rings a bell (You have to excuse me, I'm very good with faces but bad with names). I think I know who you are talking about, unfortunatly she wasn't in the same serving team as me so I didn't know her personally. I couldn't really tell you if she is still on the ship, although most servers stick around for a few contracts so keep you fingers crossed and hopefully she'll be there. Remember if you go to Sessions when you first board the ship (where they do the dining requests) you could speak to the head servers and ask them if Adina is still on board, if so you could then request her as your server for the week (this is not an uncommon request). Sorry I couldn't be more help.

Well I'm busy doing a bit more vacation planning, we're spending the week after the cruise in Orlando so I'm trying to get some idea of what we're going to do each day. It's all making me more excited :bounce:

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Darren

[BeanoC]

Good morning everyone. It's a beautiful :sunny: Sunday here in California. Supposed to be around 90 degrees today, and throughout the week.

Faith - I started this thread on Oct. 27th, 2003.
Seems like forever ago! ::yes::

3 weeks from today is Key West day! Faith, I agree that Carlos and Charlies is great fun, but we also want to go to Sloppy Joes and Margaritaville while in Key West. Key lime pie and margaritas are health foods, no? :scratchin



:boat: :boat: :boat: Come on let me take you on a Sea Cruise. :boat: :boat: :boat:




'Beano':cool:

[RonnieJo66]

:wave: Hi All,

I am sooooo looking forward to Key West!! Already have plans ......Margueritaville, for a ? flavored marguerita, Sloppy Joes', chocolate covered frozen key lime pie from The Blonde Giraffe, Southern Most Point and may be even Cole's Peace Bakery for some artisian breads!!!
Um..........guess I better not eat for awhile huh?:rotfl:

And somewhere in there I GOTTA shop!!!!:teeth:

Nice Day to All....

Smiles,

RonnieJo

:flower1:

[jenmack]

Hey Pamela,
You beat me to it! :) I was just reading the post's from the last couple of day's & I was going to mention Ivan Cohu, but it looks like you already did. :) Anyway, I e-mailed him 2 dat's ago, but still haven't heard back from him. Marci, from the Mayan Beach Garden said that it could take a couple day's because she think's he check's his e-mails at an internet cafe. Marcia also said that Ivan Cohu grew up in Chacchoben & so is very familiar w/ the area. I'll let everyone know if/when he responds to my e-mail. Although you could or probably have e-mailed him yourselves.

I'm willling to to go & if anyone else, we should make a group of it. It should be fun... -Jen

:Pinkbounc

[DMoss3377]

Hi!

DH and I are thinking that we'll probably do more of the "go with the flow" thing this time around. So we're not booking any excursions. We're going to shadow our new friends, since they know all the "good" places to go! Course...they may try to lose us along the way, but we'll find them...they can't hide! Hehehehe...LOL

Our only plan is to have as much fun and fellowship as possible!!!

REDNECK WORD: JAWJUH

We use to live in Virginia, and now we live in Jawjuh!

oh yeah...3 more weeks...yeah baby!

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Carla and Pamela,

Yup, Yup, Yup! Count us in on the School-Ruin thingy. My son is dying to get to the ruins and I think it's really important for them to see the school and "give" for once. Just let us know where and when to show up. :grouphug:

I'm going to start stalking :smooth: the Fed Ex guy


Redneck word for the evening: butternut

I butternut eat until the cruise if there's chocolate covered Key Lime pie (sound yummy)

[jenmack]

Okay,

Here's the thing... I am already finished packing(I know I'm a little obsessive), but anyway, for a family of 5 people we have 3 suitcases & 2 garmet bag's. This is not including carry-on(s).
A little to much? My mom is just laughing @ me. She say's I need to "down size". So, do you think I'm packing a little on the heavy side? Or, do you think it's apropos with maybe "almost" everyone else? Or, am I an anomaly? :eek: :)

[pdarrah]

Hi Jen,

It looks like we can put together our own excursion if we can work out the details. With those who have posted here, we have a decent sized group with you folks, us, Carla's family and Cheri's family (& anyone else who joins in)- I think it will be fun :D

I don't think you too far off on the luggage. I think we are going to end up in 2 suitcases and 1 garment bag for the 3 of us - that's 1 bag a piece. Your 3 & 2 for 5 works out the same. We do try to keep our carryons to a minimum, but for this trip it will probably be a little more than usual. We won't be lugging a laptop this time, but DH is going to carry wine, we have all the camera gear, stuff for the little guy to do on the plane, a change of clothes for each since we will be leaving cold Chicago and arriving in Orlando at 10:30 and heading to GatorLand to meet some of my relatives there (no they aren't gator's - its just a convenient place to meet!) Aargh! I dread carrying it all...

Pamela

[BeanoC]

I only WISH we could pack like you guys! :earsboy:

Looks like we'll have 3 softside suitcases, plus 1 huge hardside one, plus our carry-ons. My carry-on is on wheels, full of nothing but electronic equipment. 2 or 3 camcorders, 2 digital still cameras, filters, lenses, tapes, chargers, tripod, etc. etc. Did I mention I film alot? ::yes::

DW's carry-on has meds, kid's CD players for the plane rides, and so on. I think we're considering bringing our living room furniture too. :crazy:


'Beano':cool:

[pmcougar05]

I think i got you all beat....since i plan on finding me a wife down there and not coming back, i will be bringing everything, my dishes, my living room, my bed....do you think that is too much...haha...j/k. I got to practice up on my horseback riding this weekend out at my parents...yep still gots it! I will prolly do the tag along thing also, just plan one excursion. I did here there is a big festival at key west the day we will be there. So i am sure we will find plenty to do.

patrick

[tarzanman]

Hey Beano! Did you clear that luggage load with your transportation people? I think that you might have too much there. Is it less than last year's 2 weeks worth of luggage?

I think that we can fit it in the land yacht. No Problem Mon!

Can't wait to see you folks! I really need this vacation.

Redneck Word: beesnest

My further-in-law's hardware store is going out of beesnest.

[skylynx]

Hello, Everyone

I figured the frequency of posts was going to skyrocket when everyone else, too, realized it was due time to start wondering where the snorkels got stashed after the last cruise...

This was an exciting weekend for us...like Dana and Steve, we have a new addition to our family--a 950 pound Quarter Horse named "Cowboy" that was John's surprise (early) birthday present. (Somebody tell me how to post a picture on disboards, plz?) When we went to the barn Sunday morning, Cowboy was waiting in his stall with a big bow around his neck. John didn't understand right away, and thought it was the horse's birthday. He was soon corrected. :-) Cowboy was a track "pony" we rescued from the race track before he ended up a Belgian entree. So now we are a family of three kids, two dogs, two horses, two bunnies (including the Largest Dwarf Bunny in the World) and five goldfish. I didn't think it was appropriate that a proper Englishman not have his own horse. John's "real" birthday will be the first day of the cruise, but I thought it best not to pack the pony along with the sunscreen, and so he got his pressie early.

It was also my son's ninth birthday this week and we took eleven kids to see "Shark's Tale." It was quite decent...very Shrek-like in composition and humor (at times you'd hear only the adults laughing as PG-13 joke sailed harmlessly over the kids' heads).

We've decided at Costa Maya to go for a wander around in the morning, perhaps join Pamela in the school visit if it allows time for us to get in position for the beach horseback ride at 12, and then go back on board, sit on our verandah, crack open the Coronas and limes and look for dolphins. That's an ambitious enough itinerary, I think ;-)

Three weeks from today, we'll be at sea en route to Costa Maya!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Oh Denise, can I come visit you? I am so jealous that you have 2 horses now. If I could, I would own a horse. I don't know how to post pictures on the DIS but I hope someone can help you because I really want to see pics of your horses. My friend has a paint that I just love, his name is Nickel. She had another horse named Mikey but had to give him up yesterday...their barn that she boards at is closing and the prices of other boardings is too expensive for her with her 2 horses. She leased Mikey for the summer and was considering buying him. He was a sweetheart and unfortunately sold to someone else.

Luggage...ya planning on only 1 suitcase and 1 carry on, but with my formal dress, I may need to have 2 suitcases!!!! I overpack so much and am trying not to do it this time. Swimsuits, shorts and tank tops is all I am packing!!! (maybe I can convince myself of that.

I went to Margaritaville in Las Vegas, but would love to go there at Key West, sounds fun. I need another tank top from there only with one that says Key West!!!

[BeanoC]

tarzanman - No worries Mon! No more luggage than last year, I promise; except my camera bag is twice as big now. You'll thank me after you see the DVD :rolleyes:



Redneck word : Heavy Ewe


"Can I heavy ewe do me a favor"?



'Beano':cool:

[skylynx]

Hi, fellow travelers

Heidi...we're working off partial board of the two horses, so imagine how much manure-toting, fence fixing, and hay stacking that will be...They are worth it, though. We just moved horses to a more affordable (and nicer) location where we can cash in on sweat equity.

I'm trying to figure if I can get away with capris and sneakers for the trail ride...do NOT want to lug jeans and boots on the cruise. The beach ride web site says no flipflops/etc, which makes sense since they'll only fall off, but the people in the pictures were BAREFOOT!

Ladies: Don't forget to pack your gloves and tiaras!

[faithmagicmickey]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DudetteTwo
[B]
DARREN: You will ALWAYS be Disney Dude #2. My son Derek is Disney Dude #1 (since he was the first one to travel with Disney Dudette #1 & #2) & Ted is officially Disney Dude #3. We are taking applications for Disney Dude #4, #5, #6, etc.

QUOTE]

OK Eugene and Mike want to apply for Disney Dude 4 and 5. :hyper:



Faith :wave:

[BeanoC]

Hey, Patrick - I see you finally put your picture up on Pamela's website. Nice to put a face with the attitude! :crazy:

Dang boy, you an uglier redneck than me! :rolleyes:


Buy me a beer and I'll forgive you.


Redneck word for tonight: Seed

"Disney Dreams is a great show, but dad burn it, I already seed it".



'Beano':cool:

[DMoss3377]

Hi all!

Denise: Congrats on the new addition...yours outweighs mine by 944lbs! LOL :) Would love to see pics...but I don't know how to post them on the dis boards...that's why I use webshots. :) Tell John Happy Birthday from us...it's going to be great to see you guys again. :)

Ok, it feels like it's been 3 weeks to the cruise for the last month! LOL Works been keeping me busy, but no matter what, once it gets down to a few weeks left, the time just drags.

I can't believe how disorganized I still am, I'm usually so much more prepared by now. I can't believe how many of you are already packed...I have my list, but nothing in suitcases yet. And since we're driving this time around, not sure how much we're bringing.

My DH has been trying to keep up on these boards through me relaying what's been going on, but he hopes to be able to post here himself soon. He just can't stay awake long enough to do much of anything lately. :faint:

Beano: I think you and Pat are going to get along great! Just play nice. :)

[BeanoC]

Dana - Play nice?? Moi ?? Heck with that!

Pat, you rotten pile of smelly seaside sewer waste, I am gonna smack the living bajesus out of you, and by the way, you dress funny and you smell like spoiled chicken salad, on rye.

Oh, I'm only kidding. Pat, you know I love you like a brother. I want you to come over and meet my sisiter and marry into my family. Would you like to have my car? Here's 300 thousand dollars. Need a kidney?



'Beano':cool:


(This is where I acknowledge that that was intentionally weird... and yes, I'm quite sober. For now.)


Redneck word: Ignert


"If you don't plan ahead for your Palo and spa reservations, you're jist ignert".

[jenmack]

All I've got to say is that you guy's are too funny!:teeth:

I get such a hoot out of reading these post's. I only wish I could think up a real good redneck word. Oh well, I'll just live vicariously through "yuin's all". :)

Pamela, just to let you know...I sent you a pm.

[pmcougar05]

Geesh, i am away for 5 hours for an interview and softball and i get smacked down. CAN YOU SMELL....WHATS PATS.....BEEN COOKIN'....prolly not cause i can't cook, but anyways. Beano, first im gonna bong a beer, then, im gonna let you step up up to the plate and bong one with me, then when you finish, we are gonna smash the beer cans against each others head....then, we let the ladies jello wrestle, that sounds fair right? And all that is so generous of you to get me into your family, all you get in return is a bro-n-law, hardly sounds fair.

redneck word....bills

I say we go down there, and bills us a shack or two to live in.

night all, till tomorrow!

patrick

[BeanoC]

Patrick, all I got from that was yada yada yada, blah blah blah, bong a beer, ladies jello wrestling. :Pinkbounc


Smashing beer cans against each other's heads. I love this guy! Tim, Steve, you guys in?

Hey, since the cruise is getting close, I wanted to ask all you folks:

Have you made your reservations for the dining rooms yet? Are the meals there pretty expensive?

Are there any good roller coasters on Castaway Cay?

Are the onboard movie theaters expensive?

Can we water ski behind the boat?

If I melt dry ice, can I go swimming without getting wet?


Ah, insanity. I like it here! :crazy: :crazy:

Jenmack - All due respect, "Yuin's all" is a redneck breech!

It's either "y'all", which is 'you people over there';

Or "yuins'... which is "y'all" +3. :)

Jen, is your husband on CSI Miami? Just checking!


Did somebody mention ladies wrestling in Jello???


'Beano':cool:

[DisneylandDarren]

Hi All,

Well I'm getting even more excited now. I called WDW reservations last night to book 6 nights at Port Orleans - Riverside! We were going to stay off property at the Clarion Maingate but in the end we thought what the heck we'll stay on property. So we're going to be having a serious Disney Disney vacation! :teeth:

Pamela: I send you an e-mail about being added to your "who's going" list on you website, hope this is OK, thanks!

Well have a magical Disney Day everyone... ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[pmcougar05]

git a job you bum bum bum bum
money don't grow on trees you bum bum bum bum

silent farts....deadly farts, all was calm, not fur long

oh come all ye forners, come and git them green cards, and learn some damn english and learn how to drive

i wish my mother-n-law'd git hit by a car,
i wish my mother-n-law'd git hit by a car,
i wish my mother-n-law'd git hit by a car, so i wouldn't have to hear her.....b**ch

blue balls, blue balls, its dollar night, at the ***** club, see them dance, on my pants, soon it will be bathroom time.

you better watch out, i bet she's a guy, i ain't quite sure, but something ain't right, janet reno's coming to town

i pissed my pants, the toilet was just too far, i drank too much damn beer, i couldn't hold it in, but bladder did give in...right through my wrangler drawers, i pissed, i pissed right through my wrangler drawers

ok, i know steve and dana will know those, we saw larry the cable guy at the dc improv....but they are still funny.

git r dun!
patrick

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Denise - I also saw the people in the pics wearing shorts and barefoot, so I thought I would throw a pair of shorts over my swimsuit and wear my tennis shoes. I don't think the ride will be very active so I say that shorts will be okay. What do you think?

You guys are a riot, I love coming to work and reading all the redneck sentences!!!

[DMoss3377]

Howdy Yall!

I'm sneaking on at work, bosses are out showing houses. ;)

Pat: Called DCL, 2 accounts on one room is totally cool. :) So I guess you don't have to pay for me and Steve this cruise. Dang it! Also...Favor to Ask :) It all depends on how much you're packing and how well...but I was wondering if you'd bring a couple of my fav bottles of wine down with you? They're skinny, so if put a ziploc around them, roll them in some of your clothes, they should make the plane ride okay. If you're up to the challenge, let me know and I'll give you the name of the wine. :)
Speaking about DC Improv...wonder if there are any Jalepeno's...on a Stick, in Cozumel?


Beano: LOVE YOU MAN! Guess I better bring my Jello Wrestling Suit with me. You know, the one that covers all my moles...Git R Done! LOL

T&K: Kungaloosh!!!

Better get back to work...I'm so so bad....LOL

[BeanoC]

Dana, if your moles are botherin' you alot, lemme take you to the flea market in Cozumel, git you somethin' really nice to cheer you up. Maybe some eatin' britches! ;)




'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

You guys are nuts...and just plain vulgar! LOL! Well, that works for me...but we don't want to scare off any of our new DIS friends...
Well, no time liek the present to let everyone know how nuts we are!:crazy:
Just wait until we are all in the same room!!! Hold on to your chickens!!! :tongue:

i cannot wait to see everyone! I am so excited...too bad work gets in the way! LOL!!!

[pmcougar05]

who is f**ing vulger, you talking about us you beep beep beep, gosh, beep beep beep....i can't take it no more, beep beep beep...

;)

Dana, just gotta watch out for the one armed man, with no legs....selling boots.

also dana, you know that the blue collared tv is filmed in atlanta...maybe you should check into tickets

jalepeno peppers on a stick....is there also a big cockroach on a stick, and some mean old man....i love that guy! He was just here in dc not too long ago too! OH well, that would be awesome if he is down there.

patrick

[jenmack]

Hey Beano, you can't blame a "gal" for trying. :)

And as far as my hubby being in CSI Miami? Shhh, no one's supposed to know. ;)

-talk to "y'all" later :) -Jen :earsgirl:

[Soccermom-Cheri]

:cool1: Yahoo!!!!!!!! Got me some doc-u-ments! We be doin' the happy dance now. I was afraid I was going to be dipping into the kids' college fund to pay for those welcome aboard drinks.

:worship: thank you, Fed Ex Man, thank you :worship:

Redneck word for tonight: RAT CHEER....

I'm a gonna sit rat cheer, have me a cocktail and fill out my doc-u-ments

[Soccermom-Cheri]

I pullled this off of another thread. It's just kind of an FYI kind of thing for those of you who have lives and don't have time to sit and read thru all the other threads. (not that I do or anything. 'cuz I'm busy, really busy, and I've got better things to do, really, no really...... Where IS that DIS 12-step meeting, anyway?)
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We took the Mayan Ruins excursion with our two young children and thought it was fantastic! It's not Chichen Itza but a very good choice to experience Mexican history. Our guide, Dora, was very informative. Very fairly priced. You wouldn't want to do this on your own as the ruins are about 1 hour away from the port and you wouldn't have the benefit of a guide to explain the site to you. The bus was very comfortable and the ruins impressive. We left at 8:30 and didn't get back to the port until 1:30 at which time we took a taxi to Mahahual. We sat under an umbrella, enjoyed a few Sol beers and some chicken fajitas and dipped our toes in the warm water. From where we sat, there were jet skiiers and a banana boat. I would agree that, if visiting Mahahual was all you did, you probably would be disappointed as there is not much there.

However, it is important to mention that Costa Maya has only been a port for a couple of years. Construction will boom in the next few years on the road from the port to the village. You can see all the side/offshoot roads are built and named but no buildings are there...yet. It's a shame that in 15 years, this is going to look like any other port you visit. The village of Mahahual had only 20 families living there until 2002 and now there are maybe 2000 people. It is an authentic Mexican seaside village. If you're expecting Hard Rock Cafes, McDonald's and Senor Frogs, you'd be better off visiting Cancun or Vegas. If you want to see authentic Mexico, visit Costa Maya now before it's too late. I much preferred this port to touristy Cozumel with its "One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, Floor" T-shirts
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[faithmagicmickey]

WOW

[tinkerfun]

Hello, everyone. I've just been lurking lately. Don't seem to have much time to respond. Y'all keep me laughing though!

I'm going tomorrow to the TA to pick up my docs.

Thanks to everyone who helped with info on getting black gloves and renting tuxedos. I think we are finally ready!

The kids and I are counting down the days..10 days until we leave for WDW.

Interesting Costa Maya info, thanks for sharing.

Julie :Pinkbounc

[pmcougar05]

Well, seems there will be alot of changes once i get back, i will prolly be starting a new job....woo hoo.

redneck word: mustard

I love going to the grandparents house, they have so many stories, although i mustard them about 20 times each.

Well i don't think i am gonna plan, just go with the flow and pick up on fun things to do, although, anything i do is gonna be fun.

patrick :cool:

[jenmack]

Pamela,

Just wanted to let you know that I sent you an PM. Ivan Cohuo sent me an e-mail. -Bye :wave2: :sunny:

[pdarrah]

Hi Jen, Carla & Cheri,

I sent you all PM's with more info/details/etc on the Chacchoban ruins tour.

If there is anyone else that is interested in that tour with us, please send me an email, PM or post here and I'll send you all the info we have so far.

Question for everyone: Does anyone bring bubbles to blow at the sail-away - should we bother or is it more of a pain than fun?

Question for the ladies: I am getting my first ever pedicure before we go - should I keep trimming my toenails between now and then or should I let them grow and let them trim them? This is probably a dumb question, but I'm not a spa/salon type and have never done anything like this before. The closest is getting my fingernails done before my wedding (the only time I have had long nails) and I just stopped cutting them a few weeks before and then let them do whatever to shape/color them! (I was just going to keep chopping the toenails off - its not like I want them long :) - but then I thought that might make it harder for them to "shape" them or whatever it is they do....)

I am afraid that I don't seem to know any redneck words! I guess living near Chicago my whole life hasn't prepared me for this :)

Pamela

[abitjaded]

Pamela, I PMd you about the ruins arrangements.

Called my TA yesterday and she called DCL, blasted Docs still have not arrived! Booked REAS, don't tell DH. How soon will they call me? My biggest incentive was to not have to do Late dinner. We are just too exhausted to make it that late.

Pamela, cannot help on the pedicure, I've had ONE, before the last cruise. The gal was flabbergasted at the shape of my feet. My normal pedicure routine consists of cutting the toenails straight and trying to get out the sock fuzz.

Carla

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Pamela - Can't help you out either. I have never had a pedicure before, I can't stand having my feet touched. It sounds like fun and relaxing but I can't get over that they would have tot ouch my feet!!! My coworkers swear by pedicures....too bad none of them are around that I could ask.

[DudetteTwo]

PAM: First of all - let the toenails grow. They can shape them nicer if they have more to work with because if they are too short they could all have different shapes. I get an occasional pedicure & am planning on one before the cruise. Joyce may wait & have one done ON the cruise.

I am SOOOOOOOOO excited:jumping1: about the cruise:boat:

Worked Monday & Tuesday, brought my Mom home from Rehab. Hospital today & work tomorrow. Disney Dudette #3 & I are going to Ocean City this weekend for a Craft Fair & are leaving Friday morning so I may not have time to post. I hope you all have a great weekend. Toodles:wave2: :earsgirl: JEANNE

[skylynx]

Hi, All

Thanks to Pamela, anyone who is interested can see our new four legged baby "Cowboy" (http://www.bwdarrah.com/dcl/images/CowboyBirthdayPictureCropped.jpg)

While we are cruising, he'll hopefully continue making friends with our other horse so they can share hay bales and talk about the good ol' days at the racetrack together.

I found our annual passes today, so that's one disaster averted already. :-)

Wow...it's really getting CLOSE! I can almost feel the sand in my suitcase already!

[jenmack]

Pamela, I agree w/ Jeanne.

I have a thing about long toenails. It drives me nuts. So, one time about a week before I had a pedicure I had cut my toenails. The "specialist" who did my pedicure very tactfully & kindly suggested that I didn't give my toenails a trimmin' before I come in for my pedicure(s). Also, sometimes your poish can get a little dull looking from the sand on the beach & from the pool. Just put clear polish over your nails if that starts to happen & it will sparkle them there toes right back up. Another thing, I have heard (and this is just a rumor) that fish seem to like pink nail polish. :confused:

Ok, that's my 2 cent's. -Jen:sunny:

[DMoss3377]

Hi all!

Good day at work, it's hump day! ;)

Denise: Love the pic of you and John with the new baby. :) He's beautiful. I love horses, always have, just don't get to ride much. Did when I was a kid, my grandparents had an orange grove in Lutz, FL, 40acres. They had a few horses for my Aunt and she taught me to ride. Then a friend of mine in VA turned us onto this farm in Aldie where you can rent them by the hour, by your experience level and go out unguided. Got in some nice riding there, but then we moved. So now I'm in search of something like that here. :)

Pedicures: I LOVE THEM! I use to be so grossed out by the idea of someone touching my feet...I am totally not a foot person. Then a friend gave me a gift certificate for one years ago and I fell in love. They really do wonders for your feet, feel great, and are very relaxing. Just make sure you go someplace reputable, get referrals from friends on where they go. The thing I've learned over the years is that if you can go someplace where they treat each client individually, that's the best. Usually they will create a pouch with tools just for you...that way you know they've only touched YOUR feet/nails. I also learned that a lot of nail salons will use a scrapper on your heels, I can't remember what they are called...but some cosmotologist friends of mine have explained that they aren't a real good idea. Initially they make your heels extremely soft, get rid of all dead and hard skin, but then they just get worse than they were before hand. So if you go to one of those salons, just politely ask them not to use that particular tool on your feet, just have them use a pumice stone. If you keep a pumice stone in your shower or bath, then just rub your heels with it when you're showering, you won't have rough dry heels ever. Another tip: Cuticle Oil! Works great on fingernails and toenails. Gives everything moisture, keeps cuticles from drying out and helps your polish last longer. Solar Oil is a good one to try. :)

Okay, I'm sure the guys REALLY appreciated all that info. LOL But you know...men could use a mani/pedi now and then too...sans polish. :) Just a nice cleaned up look with buffed shaped nails.

Woo hoo....we're almost at the 2 week mark!!!

Getting everything organized for the car ride down. This is going to be a first for us, driving down instead of flying, but we're so much closer now. 6.5 hours versus 16 hours...huge difference. :)

Well, gotta get dinner on and roll some coins. :)

[pdarrah]

Dana - Thank you for all the information! I am going with a friend to the salon she always goes to and highly recommends. We have set up a "double" appointment where we will get them done side by side. Without this, I don't think I would have had the nerve to even try it! I don't think I have even had polish on my toes since I was a teenager...

Jen - Thanks for the tip on the clear polish. I'll try to remember to buy some to pack! At least clear won't be quite as obvious that I haven't painted a nail in nearly 20 years...

Carla - We don't have our docs either, but I do know where they are. DCL sent them to my TA on Sept 29, the TA's "main office" (I didn't know there was more than one) received them at 5:00pm on Oct 4, but are saying they arrived on the 5th. They have sent them on to my TA who expects them to arrive today or tomorrow and she will then send them to me via Priority Mail. I only have this much info because I called DCL and asked them, they gave me the tracking number (UPS) and I was able to inform my TA what was going on. Needless to say, I will not be using this TA again! If you have REAS, isn't their someone at DCL (Debbie I think) that you can call who will arrange everything for you?

EVERYONE - Would anyone like nametags for our little group? We are over 50 people (including the kids) listed on the "Who's going" page and I know it will be tough for me to keep all the names straight! :eek: It would be fairly simple to make basic nametags with our names and screen names (or relationship to screen names, such as "pdarrah's DH") I was thinking we could use them for the sail-away meet and maybe the wine party (not wear them all the time!) What do you think? Anyone like this idea? Anyone hate it? If we do it, I'll use the names straight from the website, so if you would like to change anything let me know.

Only 15 more packing days ... (we leave the morning of the 22nd)

Pamela

[DudetteTwo]

PAM: I think the name idea is great:bounce:. I have a hard time just trying to remember who is who on the boards. The name tags would help out.

Regarding men being bored with all the pedicure talk...
When I used to get my fingernails done regularly (before no artificial nails at work) a man would come in & get a pedicure every week! Lucky him!!!!

Washing clothes, watching CSI & checking the boards - what a life! Toodles:wave2: :earsgirl: JEANNE

[pmcougar05]

is it just me, or did all the guys hear the same as me....blah blah blah, blah blah blah, nametags, beer, ladies in bikini's, blah blah blah. Man the neices wore me out at chuck-e-cheese's tonight!

I think the nametags thing is a great idea, i am horrible with names. I don't think hey you, or dude will work for most people.

We can fix the pedicure thing really quick, just chop off the feet, no more toes or toenails, problem solved.

Well i must get well rested up for my dinner interview tomorrow, to finalize details on my new job.

night all

[skylynx]

Hello from John:

We both think the name tag is a wonderful idea for the sail-away party and the bacchanal.

By the way we are also thinking of doing some of the other "educational" programs such as the back stage tour. Has anybody been to these and have any comments?

We will definitely do the wine tasting (stem to stern) and the high tea at Palo.... " more clotted cream scones my sweet?"

I am so excited that my delightful bride of three months has finally bestowed on me the rest of the dowry that was owed i.e. the cute quarter horse Cowboy. At 10.00 pm last night I was happily collecting more horse poop to add to the growing pile.
Anybody with roses need a lorry load?


cheers
See you very very soon

Johnpirate: :wave:

[jiminyC_fan]

Wow, been busy the last few days. Just thought I would pop in and see how everyone is doing. 12 more days and we leave. Can you believe it is almost here?

Name tags are always a good idea. But....don't expect me to remember the names. I am the world's worst with names.

Never had a pedicure. I am with Heidi. No one touches MY feet!

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! I am sneaking on at work...LOL!

Pedicures - LOVE THEM! Want one!!! Won't get one though...LOL! ;)

Nametags - good idea...we usually have buttons with our DIS names on them, but in the move I seem to have misplaced them (acutally they are lost among all the s**t we have in our storage room!LOL!)

Pat- Good luck with your interview thing...a new job is always good...well actually, a paycheck is always good... :)

Okay, is it time to go yet?? I am so ready!!! :boat:

[DMoss3377]

Hi!

I'm sneaking on too....hehehehe.

I like the name tag idea...buttons sound cool too.:)

Not much going on today. I'd rather be home packing or doing one of the other million things on my list of things to do. LOL

We decided to refinance our house since I'm working now and we can qualify for a lower rate based on both incomes...so we're now going to closing the day before we leave, 10/21. LOL Here's hoping everything goes as scheduled.

Well, better get back to work.

I say we all just leave now, beat the rush, I've got a tent that sleeps 10, who wants to camp out at Port Canaveral with me? LOL

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Dana I will join you in your tent. I am so excited and just want to leave now. Makes the workday very long (and very unproductive!!)

Well I just found out that the Magic is not the only ship at Costa Maya on the 26th. One of Holland America's ships will be joining us....I believe the name of the ship is Zaandam.

[pmcougar05]

Guess we better make sure we get on the right ship coming back...or do i want to go to holland...so many choices, so little time. I have been unproductive since the interview on monday...those two weeks notices are pretty lame, cause once you give them you don't do much work anyways. Oh well, lets be honest, back to NOT working.

patrick

[RonnieJo66]

:wave: Hi All......

:Pinkbounc I Wanna Go Now:Pinkbounc

Now I have to just hope my childrens teachers cooperate and give them their homework ahead of time (like we asked!).........guess that means I have homework too, huh?

:crazy:

Lime green shirts, smiling faces and a sailaway drink in my hand......:cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:

Lets cruise:boat:

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[tarzanman]

Hey there Ronnie!

It sounds to me like your chitlins is excited to go. I talked to Matt last night and he sounded like he was ready to go again. Can't wait to see y'all.

[RonnieJo66]

:tongue: Can't wait to see you Bubba:tongue: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

No, I don't think we're excited......LOL!!!!

:crazy:

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[froggy flo]

WE ARE!!!

:bounce: :Pinkbounc Me and DH (36 y old x 2) and DD 6 1/2 (who doesn't speak English) and DS 3 (who doesn't speak at all !!!)
Looking forward i can't wait!!!

Has any of you ever been to any excursions on the western cruise? What would you advise with a 3 y old?

See you all there?

[abitjaded]

Bonjour Froggy Flo,
But not even sure I spelled that right, I do not speak French, but DH does a bit. I'm sure he will bring up the time I ordered brains in Beaune (sp? again). Join us all on Deck 10 after the safety drill for the Sail Away Party! Do you have your tiara and black gloves ready to go? This is our first Western. We are going to snorkel beach hop in Cozumel, hang in Castaway Cay and snorkel and do the ruins thing in Costa Maya then snorkel some more. We are planning on getting trolley tickets in Key West, visiting the treasure museum, the fort and hopefully have time to check out the snorkeling. Duh, we like to snorkel.

All,
Just what is this festival going on in Key West?

DS8 is off track, so we snuck out and got pirate gear for the boys. Sashes, head ties, patches and earrings! AAARRRGGGHH Mateys! Cheap wig and jewels for me. The Roto-Rooter guy was here all morning, so I finally got a chance to organize the clothes. Oh, brother, don't know if it will all fit in the suitcases.

Carla

[tinkerfun]

I think I missed something. Why all the pirate gear???pirate:

[pdarrah]

Hi Froggy Flo,

DH and I do not speak any French (some German, a little Spanish, but no French). Theoritically, my DS5 has been learning French for 4 years - classes 2 times a week at his Montessori school. However, I have no idea if he has learned anything or not since I don't speak any! Maybe we will discover if he knows anything if he talks to your DD...

Carla - FantasyFest in KeyWest seems to be their version of Mardi Gras. Since they find it necessary to "remind" people that body paint does not count as clothing when in public, I am not sure my midwestern sensibilities are up to this. I get the impression that it is very popular with those of "alternative lifestyles". It will begin the weekend we are there, but it really peaks the following weekend for halloween. ... still no info from my TA on docs and I still haven't started packing my clothes :(

Pamela

[luvgoofy61]

:Pinkbounc got our documents yesterday can't believe it. I think the name tag idea is a great one.:wave2:

[abitjaded]

Julie, Mexicali night is now Pirate Night. The menu is on the Platinum Castaway Cay site. There are now a bunch of piratey things happening, have not read much on the subject to maintain surprise. Since we are spending Halloween at WDW and having to catch our plane that night, my kids won't get to Halloween Trick or Treat, so we are gonna "Camp it Up" that night.

Carla

[RonnieJo66]

:confused:

Question to Everyone:

Is everyone dressing up for Pirate night? And if you are, what are you gonna wear??

Smiles.

RonnieJo:flower1:

[pdarrah]

DS5 will definitely be dressing up as a pirate! He had already decided to be a pirate last spring before we even booked this cruise and has been planning on bringing his costume since we first started planning it. (Grandma almost has it finished - just working on the shirt) He also wants to be a pirate on formal night since he is a "dressy" pirate like Capt. Hook. My mother commented that he could take off the hat, patch & hook and he would look like Prince Charming - when I suggested that to him, he was horrified because the Prince in Shrek was "yucky". I explained we meant a prince like in Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, etc which did seem more acceptable!

DH and I are going to stay with "Tropical" that evening. At most, there might be an eye-patch or something. We had already planned for tropical and DH has a great LOUD shirt with parrots on it! From what I have been reading on the boards, there is still a tropical feel to the evening and many people are still dressing that way.

I'm having enough trouble finding something I like for formal night, I am definitely not starting to shop for pirate outfits also :rolleyes:

Pamela

[jenmack]

Bienvenue Floggy Flo! :)

Je ne pas parle Francais beaucoup, but my DD 7 & my DS 10 go to a french Immersion school (L'Etoile du Nord) since kindergarten. They both speak, read, write, & understand french pretty well. Obviously by 10 year old does a better job at it than my 7 year old. :) So, our DD's should be able to communicate pretty well.

Ronnie, We will be dressed in tropical w/ a little bit of pirate. pirate: If that make's any sense? :sunny:

[faithmagicmickey]

Hi all, :wave2:
Sorry to bring up the pedicure thing again but I had to chime in and tell you that Kristy and I have one at least once a month we love it. If you have never tried it just do it once in fact if you can try it on the ship at the spa.
Pamela, great idea on the name tags as long as you don't mind doing all the work.
Do we all have our docs yet?:hyper:
OMG we leave 12 days from tomorrow:cool1: :jumping1:
I am so not packed yet. I have to start this weekend because of my work schedule the next 12 days I will have no time to pack.

Hope you all have a great day, talk to you soon.

Faith:wave:

[pdarrah]

Cheri - I have sent you a couple of PM's - maybe you don't have the notification thing turned on ....

Pamela

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Ladies : go get a ped this Saturday (a practice one ...) Then get the "real one right before we sail. I, personally, like tiny palm trees or flowers on the toes.....

Guys: blah, blah, beer, blah, babes in bikinis, blah, blah, margaritas, blah, fun parties with fun people, blah, redneck word: poppyseed === poppyseed you lookin' at them dirty magazines.

Beano, be nice and refresh the memories here ... are we doing a sail-away party? I know there is a "special" one for returning cruisers. Aren't we doing one of our own? (Sorry too d*mn lazy to go back and look at the posts)

[pdarrah]

Cheri - take a look at the website www.bwdarrah.com/dcl on the "Useful Stuff" page is info on the various meets that have been mentioned here on the board. I'm up way past my bedtime, so I'll reply to your PM in the morning :) Since I am running the office alone tomorrow I really should get some rest!

Docs - My TA finally emailed that she sent them Priority Mail today. With luck, I might get them Saturday....

Night-night all,

Pamela

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Ronnie - I will also wear tropical with a touch of pirate!!!

My plane takes off in 2 weeks today. I would be sitting on the plane right now, probably trying to sleep and rest up!!!

[BeanoC]

Cheri - As far as a sailaway party, we usually just gather up on deck 10, above the Goofy pool, and get to know each other a little while we celebrate getting our cruise underway. We do this right after the lifeboat drill. Ah, lifeboat dirlls. Aren't those fun??!

Our private party for the DIS'ers on this thread is on Wednesday (Cozumel day) at 3:00 PM in our stateroom. Ya better be there!:)



'Beano':cool:

[tarzanman]

Kamgen came up with a pretty good redneck word last night. I see that she hasn't posted it yet.

The word is: motif

I fell off my skateboard and hit my mouth on the pavement. Now I got to go to the dentist so that I can get some motif.

[tarzanman]

We need to hurry up and post more. Denine's post is gaining ground on us. Where is everyone? This post is usually flying.

[pmcougar05]

Fine, i guess i should get back into it also

redneck word: nascar

In my younger days, preteen, i used to have call my mom and nascar if i could hang with my friends. or My buddy had to call his wife and nascar if he could go to a "special" bar with me.

using a true redneck word in a new sense.

patrick

[BeanoC]

Motif - that's a good one. Leave it to Kamy! :teeth:

I am only posting because Tim told me to. I do what Timmy says.


Redneck word: Jevver


"Jim-Bob, jevver git them new boots ya wanted"?




'Beano':cool:

[DMoss3377]

It's so hard for me to post during the day now...but here's my contribution to the thread! :) LOL Because we all do as Timmay Tells Us To!

It's the new Simon Says game...instead it's Timmay Tell's Us To! :)

Love the Motif word Kamy...I've gots to find me some more of these Redneck words to contribute...I want to be a productive individual on these boards. LOL :)

Well, best get back to work...By bosses have gone over yonder and I better look like I'm working if'n they return sooner than expected. :)

[DMoss3377]

Oh...and Beano...how do you know Steve's cousin Jim Bob?!!!

LOL

Let's just say, Steve's mother's side of the family...Could be on Jerry Springer every day of the week for 10 years and never run out of stereotypical redneck fodder! :) LOL

Ssshhhh...don't tell my DH I said that. LOL Course, if he ever gets off his butt and figures out a DIS Name and sign on, he can read it for himself. LOL

[pdarrah]

Hi Everyone,

Since nametags seem to be a popular idea, here is what I plan to throw together. I will take all the names and info from the "Who's going" page, so if there is a typo/mistake there - let me know. I'll do these about 1 week before we sail, so if you are lurking and haven't asked to be added to the page yet, you have about 1 week left!

I am just going to "mail merge" the names/info using Word onto cardstock and cut them to 3.5" x 2". I'll pick up the self-adhesive pinbacks from a hobby/craft store and that is all there is to them. They'll look something like this, unless someone has a better idea...

http://www.bwdarrah.com/dcl/images/NameTag.jpg

Pamela

[curlyq]

I was just looking through the boards and came across your thread. We were with you on last years cruise with Kami, BeanoC and Tarzanman. My husband Tim and Tarzanman were BonJovi. Wish we could be going with you. Have an absolutely great time and if anybody on the cruise wants to see a great show, watch Kami as "Gloria Gaynor". Bring along fire extinguishers to put out the fire she creates. Kami, your pictures are awesome and still inspiring. Have fun:earsboy:

[BeanoC]

Thanks for the post curlyq!!

My memories of that cruise are as special as yours... but I have to say I hope that "Bon Jovi", "The Go Go's", "Gloria Gaynor" and "John Travolta" have run their course and gone bye-bye!

This would be our 6th cruise with those same shows; so please, something new!?? We love the dance parties and karaoke, etc., but I just can't handle those worn out shows again.

We're ready to take the Magic by storm, and party for 7 days. Here's hoping everything is fresh and new!!!



'Beano':cool:

[jiminyC_fan]

Well, Heidi's twin sister is now boarding the Magic for their Eastern cruise this week. I wish it was our turn but at least we can live this week through their excitement! Our time is coming so quickly. I can't believe that it is almost here. :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[pdarrah]

Yes!!! :bounce: Finally!!! :Pinkbounc

We have our docs!

Doc dance time :goodvibes :jumping3: :flower1: :cheer2: :thewave:

Speaking of dancing - do they have any ballroom type dancing on board. We like to swing, walz, foxtrot, etc. when we get a chance. When we cruised carnival 12 years ago, there was about an hour with a band each evening when we could dance. With all the time I have spent on this board, I've never seen anything on this? Any of you repeat cruisers know?

Another question - Do any of you plan to bring bubbles to the sail-away? Do kids enjoy this or is it just annoying for everyone around them?

Happy, happy day!

Pamela

[abitjaded]

Congrats Pamela. There are daily dance lessons on the Magic, but we never saw anyone dance much. The Promenade Lounge has a small floor. We'll do it if you guys will.

Carla

[pdarrah]

Hi Carla

Dan is pretty good usually about dancing even if no one else is! If he get a little shy, I just get him a drink and then he's fine.

If they have lessons, then presumably there is a dance floor and appropriante music somewhere!

I am so excited now. Maybe I'll finally start packing. I think I am going to find out if I can UPS a box to our stateroom. I found 6 coloring books that are in both Spanish & English. They're perfect to take to the school, but add an awful lot of weight.

Pamela

[DisneylandDarren]

Hi All, just checking in.

Finally we've got out docs!!! :bounce: Well sort of, I actually don't have mine as DCL decided to send both sets of docs to Rachel. Oh well I'll have to wait a couple more weeks to see them. I've decided to read through a set of docs from a previous cruise to get me in the mood! ::yes::

I haven't had any time to do any packing yet, in fact I'm still trying to get all my final planning done, just don't seem to have time to do anything with work. :rolleyes:

Well I'd better start getting myself prepared for all the hours I've got to spend on planes. I've got a 9h 40min flight followed by a 4h 30min flight on Wednesday 20th and then a 5 hour flight on Friday 22nd. I don't mind flying too much but I do find it kinda boring, also being as I have long legs it can become quite painful on long flights.

On a lighter note - Is anyone planning to do a Brunch at Palos? I would love to do a brunch with some fellow DIS'ers. Is anyone interested?
I remember doing a Brunch with the Disney Dudettes once before and it was great fun! :D

-----------
Darren

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Darren-

My H would welcome the chance to discuss/debate/etc about the EPL over brunch at Palo's one day, if you're interested. We get to make ressies thru the conceirge on Sat morning (does this mean we get a better shot at what we want?not sure.), so let us know if you'd like to join us.

[BeanoC]

Hi all,

Well, tonight was "Disney Jar" night, when we count all our savings in our 5 gallon water jug. Ok, so we should call it Disney Jug night.

Anyway...


If I can have a drum roll please...


$697.50 :)


Not our best effort, but not bad either!


It should take care of our on board bill.

For the first day.

For my daughter.

Before lunch.

:crazy: :crazy: :crazy:


Tomorrow we are going to watch the recently released Aladdin DVD and eat popcorn, then watch a few of the DVD's from our past cruises!
What a good 'ol American family we are, huh? :jumping1:


Cheri, you should go to the concierge briefing in Sessions (deck 3) as soon as you board, and they will have certain times blocked out for Palo, and they are also good about getting you the times you request. I made my ressies on the phone with them last week. Bring on the steak and lobster!


Tonight's redneck word: Coors.


"Hey Beano, want another beer?"

"Coors I do!!!"



'Beano':cool:

[froggy flo]

Hi again

you guys post so quickly I' can't cope. Thanks to all that said they speak French (my DD also has been taught English but I'm afraid she only knows her name and how to count up to ten, nothing terrific!).

I'll update my profile with previous Disney trip (by the way, we are DVc members, are you?) :

1997 "Out of the WDworld" experience
1998 DD is a baby we do'nt go...
1999? Carribean Beach Resort
1999 4 days cruise on the Magic + Contemporary resort
May 2000 Dixie Landing - We join DVC
nov 2000 Eastern cruise - We add on DVC
2001 DS is a baby we don't go...
May2002 Vero Beach + BWK
July2003 Vero Beach + OKW
Christmas 2003 OKW
july 04 Vero Beach + BWK

We haven't thought about excursions yet, I just read the Disney description, it seems with a 3 year old you are restricted to beach day or guiding tours. AND I may start packing today, but we cannot pack too much since we have 3 planes to catch one after the other.

I didn't know about the pirate stuff, it would suit my DS but I haven't got any such costume. I think we will go "exotic" as usual, that at least I have in my cupboards. You are not allowed to immigrate in the States with a sword and a parrot, are you ?
;)

I like the "tag" idea. Shall we print it before we leave home? We may have some rough time trying to spell some names out though! Last time I went to WDW I was visiting a web site '(cannot remember which) and all the members were supposed to dress in green as a recognition sign. Any time I met people in that colour I kept wondering if THEY belonged or if it was a coincidence...

See you all at the sail away party sooooooo soon!

Florence

[DisneylandDarren]

Cheri - That sounds great I'm definatly interested, I'll have to get geared up for debating! Yes as concierge guests you'll get a head start on Palo reservations (you lucky people). So you can pretty much have the pick of when you want to go.
Can I suggest you also book yourself in for afternoon tea at Palo (if your interested), it's great and it's the only meal at Palo with no extra charge. You get sandwiches, scones with cream, chocolate eclares and english trifle (the scones and eclares are to die for) and of course hot tea. There are very limited places for this and usually they're all booked up by concierge guests before regular guests even get to have a stab at them. So if you have concierge it's well worth going for it. :earsboy:

[tchrmom]

Gosh!

We've been busy here! Just dropped in to say...........yes, we're still alive.

Saw that your DIS meet at 3:00. We MAY not make that, since we have booked a Dune Buggy tour in Coz. We leave as soon as the boat will let us off, and I'm not sure when we will return. ( It IS the day we're in Coz., right?) I'm sure we'll see you guys before that.

Got to do our Cruise Walmart run today. Also need to start packing.

Time is running out!
Fran
:teacher:

[jiminyC_fan]

Good morning everyone.

Darren, I sent you an email regarding Brunch at Palos.

[BeanoC]

Fran - sorry to hear you might not make our DIS meet. As I said before, it's tough to accomodate everyone since we're all so busy doing stuff! Won't be the same without you guys, though. Please try to come for a while if you can swing it. :(


So, does everyone have their docs now?? Who was last to get 'em, anyway? I need to place my drink order with them! ;)


Redneck word for this morning: Benign


"I stood up and hollered 'Bingo' when the feller called benign".




'Beano':cool:

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Darren and Beano-

We cruised last summer so I recall making the ressies as soon as we came aboard. If anyone wants to join us for brunch, let me know so I can reserve the right number of seats.:hyper2: Palo's was toooooo quiet last time as I remember.

We'll be skipping the Tea. Not much of a tea drinker, unless it's tea-quilla :hyper:

Beano---- how did you get your ressies over the phone? I called and they said I had to wait until we got on board? Who do you know? Who did you pay? (And, can I have their number?)



:jumping2: We leave in 10 days!!!:jumping4: :cheer2:

[BeanoC]

Cheri - Phone ressies for Palo and the Spa may only be available for cat.1; not sure. Are you cat. 2 or 3?

We have stayed in 2 cat 3 suites before, 8102 & 8548. 8102 is MUCH bigger but the sleeping arrrangements in 8548 were better.


A week from Wednesday, and we're outta here! :Pinkbounc :bounce:



'Beano':cool:

[jenmack]

Cheri,

We booked the REAS package (Romantic Escape At Sea). With the REAS you get to book your Spa & Palo's Ressies early. I called Debbie (who was so very nice) and left her a message. She called me back within an hour & went over everything. So, I booked my ressies about a month ago. So, I would think that w/ you being in a suite you should definetly be able to book early like Beano said. I believe you would book w/ Debbie too. Her # is 1-407-566-7411. Good Luck! :)

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Thanks Beano and Jen,

I'll try calling tomorrow first thing. So anyone "pm" me if you want to come to Palo's.

For what we paid for that darned suite (cat 3) they should let us book ahead. :rolleyes:

We're in 8600, clear in the back. I hope the kids don't spend the whole time seasick. ( Actually, last year we were in 8532 in the middle of the ship and I was the one standing on the veranda trying to calm my tummy. :blush: )

[DudetteTwo]

What a beautiful weekend! Dudette #2 & #3 went down the shore to Ocean City, New Jersey, for the weekend & then Saturday night Dudette#1 called & we chatted with all our previous cruisers some of which will be on this cruise too!

DARREN: Hope you got the PM from Sandy. The Disney Dudettes will always remember our Palo Brunch together. Can you feel the love?:grouphug:

I am SOOOOO excited:jumping1: Counting down work days until we leave for WDW.

Hope you had a great weekend too! Have a great week. I am off to the Ortho. Dr. with Mom tomorrow. Toodles:wave2: :earsgirl: JEANNE

[BeanoC]

Cheri, if it makes you feel any better, 8102 is also on the very back of the ship, and we didn't feel any more movement there than anyplace else on the ship. And your verandah will have an GREAT view of Castaway Cay as the Magic backs in to the dock!:teeth:


Redneck word tonight: Sinner.


"Cozumel has a pretty nice shoppin' sinner".



'Beano':cool:

[pdarrah]

Hi Cheri,

If you haven't already filled up your table, we would love to join you for brunch! Dan & I are going to try and do all 3 Palo meals (Dinner, brunch & tea) but we didn't do any REAS or suite, so we will be doing the ressie rush. Since we plan to take the Radisson's 10:30am shuttle to the port, I don't think it will be too hard to get them. We like meeting people and having friends to chat with, so a group brunch sounds fun to me (and one less ressie to worry about...)

If it works out (if you already have a bunch of others reply and the group is too large, we'll certainly understand) let us know which day and what time.

I am getting so excited. I actually, finally, started packing this weekend. Also, I found a dress for formal night! And it will look good with black gloves and maybe even a tiara!

Pamela

[pmcougar05]

I wasn't sure if everyone knew, but while we are in key west, they will be having a festival. Here is the website

http://www.fantasyfest.net/

I have been practicing drinking for this cruise...can't wait to see everyone!

patrick

:tongue:

[tarzanman]

Let the race for the front of the line begin. Out two cruises last year, Kamgen raced to the front of the embarkation line. What a hoot! Look for her to be there again.

Beano, do you actually think that she could handle not being first?

[BeanoC]

Tim - I definitely think it is imperative for Kamy to be first in line. But I ain't waitin' in no stinkin' line! :rolleyes:

We did our last run through Target, etc. on saturday and I think we're officially ready to go. I wish we could leave now and just spend an extra week at WDW!



Redneck words today: Bone and Uhmurkin.


"I was bone and raised here, and I'm proud to be an Uhmurkin."





'Beano':cool:

[tarzanman]

You will wait in line with me monkey boy.

Redneck word: how butt.

I love bone as a redneck word. I was bone in '77, how butt u?

[BeanoC]

Tim, don't make me b*tch slap you, boy.:mad:

Beano no like lines. I have no patience. :hyper:



So did you guys talk about whether you're doing spa treatments or not? I know Kamy loves the spa! I think I shall not, myself.


Redneck word: Attair.


"Pass me attair gravy, will ya?"


'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Ya'll are so silly!

I don't have to be first this year....it is cool to be first, but oh well, doesn't matter. And Beano, I think you are riding with us, right?? Well then you will be there at 10:30....so that means you are waiting in line! LOL! Even if you dont' actually stand in line, you are still waiting to board...same difference! :)

I do want to go to the spa...it is so amazing...but not sure where it fits into my days or into my budget!! LOL!!

I am so ready to cruise! :boat:

[DMoss3377]

I'm with you Kamy Baby! The Spa is awesome, especially the rainforest room...but not sure where it'll fit in the schedule or, most importantly...in my budget. :)

We're down to less than 2 weeks now!!!

Yippee, Wohoo, Hip Hip Horray!!!

Okay...got lots of stuff to do...have a good night all.

[tinkerpal]

I have been lurking and probably read all 1107 posts. Thanks for the great information and redneck laughs. So far we have not booked any excursions (taking everything low key with DD4 and DS2). I still need to go to www.fanastyfest.net for Key West, but I do not think that is the education I need on this vacation-haha I am going to check out Pamela's website for information about the ruins but probably just going to do beaches and pools on ship.
We leave in 7 days because we will be staying 4 days beforehand at the Wilderness Lodge. MNSSH on Friday with pirates costumes for all ( DH, myself and DS and Ariel for DD)
Thanks again for the great information-- looking forward to resting on the cruise. Quick questions:
Pamela- Did you get an answer about the bubbles for sail away? Our past 2 sail away parties I just remember lots of people but bubbles sound like fun.
Everyone- Is anyone planning on going to Afternoon Tea? DH does not want to go but it sounds like fun.

Enjoy packing :->

Amy
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[abitjaded]

Amy, we took bubbles on one cruise. They are fun, but not sure I will find some and get them packed. There is plenty going on, anyway. Tea is the major thing I have found difficut to get ressies for. If I get a chance via the REAS package, I will book it. Want me to add you? We got a reservation once. We got there early to book Palo once and did manage to get a tea booking, but it conflicted with my mother's hair appointment. I put myself and her on a waiting list for another time, but never got in. There are very few times available, most booked by the suite guests.

Carla

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Good morning, 10 days left for me and I will finally be on vacation. And it is about time because my sister is currently on the cruise, our other DIS friends are leaving for their cruise on the Eastern and then it is finally my time to get on that ship!!! I hope my 10 days goes by fast. Atleast I only have to work 6 of those 10 days!!!

[abitjaded]

Heidi, is your twin on a Western?

Carla

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Yes she is!!!! I can't wait for her to return to give me all the inside first hand experience!!! My mom and I will share any info she provides to us.

[tinkerpal]

Carla-

[tinkerpal]

Carla-
Oops!! If you are able to make reservations that would be great otherwise I will try on Saturday... if I can not make it it was not meant.

Thankx-
Amy
::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[kamgen]

I wonder where Beano is today?? Awfully quiet! LOL! :)

So am I the only one who hasn't started packing?? I still have to go through my clothes and decide what I am bringing! So much to do.....

I am really excited to meet everyone and see my friends :grouphug:

So Beano, how many sailaway drinks do me and Ronnie get this year?? :love1:
We just LOVE those drinks!!!
:lovestruc
Oh Yeah we are ready to party!!
:cheer2:

Hope we have a good band....wish it was Charles- he is awesome! Who knows, maybe one of our DIS group will make a celebrity appearance! LOL!
:rockband:

[DMoss3377]

Kamy - I haven't started packing yet either. That's on my list of things to do this weekend...I've just been "organizing" what to pack...lol..i.e. making lists. LOL :)

Hey Beano! - Inlcude me on those sailaway cocktails...LOL...although, I'd be fine just slopping up what ever spills out of Kamy & Renee's glasses. LOL Not sure if I can keep up with such veterans. :)

Love you guys!

[RonnieJo66]

Beano be at work.......but here I am!!

I haven't started packing yet, but I do have all my clothes hanging aside in the closet ready to go in a suitcase!!!

Sistah......I think we need lots and lots of sailaway drinkies!!!:drinking1


Trying to tie up a few loose ends and get everything finalized.......we be ready to go!!!!:bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Can't wait to see everyone!!!1

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:


Hey by the way who was the last to gets docs???? I hear a drink order in their future! LOL

[tarzanman]

Amazing! Beano had to work. No kidding. I didn't know that he did that anymore considering how many posts has out here every day.

Redneck word: pumpkin

The doctor says that our kid could have some issues. I didn't know that you weren't supposed to pumpkin.

[pmcougar05]

Sorry everyone that i have been slacking, trying to make a hefty decision about staying at my current job and getting an 8k raise, or going somewhere else that i may or may not be happier at...tough choice, i think i need to drink to figure it out. I can almost guarantee i will be the last to pack, i am not packing till next thursday night...haha. such a procrastinator.

You can't use pumpkin that way, it is strictly reserved for the west virginian joke.

What do west virginians do on halloween....pump kin...haha, dear lord forgive me for talking about west virginians and those pigmies down in new ginea, amen.

[kamgen]

Oooohh tarzanman, now that is a good one! Pumpkin....love it! :crazy:

I haven't even started organizing or making lists! LOL! I better get to work...I need to try on some clothes and see what I am bringing so I can make up my spreadsheet! ::yes::

Dana- you can keep up....we usually don't drink too many sailaway drinks... :hyper:

I am so ready to cruise! :boat:

[BeanoC]

Ok Tim, you're getting on my last nerve. I am gonna whoop you till you're uglier than you are now. Just like Rocky Marciano did to Joe Louis. :mad:


Kamy, I am not sure how many sailaway drinks you will be treated to. No more than 30, that's for sure. That's the limit.
But there's always Sunday! :crazy:

I got a feeling my bar bill is gonna be painful this year.:faint:



Redneck word: Shovelay.


"I used to drive a Ford, now a drive a Shovelay".




'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Beano! There you are!!! You would think it was time to work or something! LOL! :tongue:

You know your bar bill is always painful....but it sure tastes good going down, huh??
:hyper:

[BeanoC]

Kamy, I have to work overtime to afford you! ::yes::


Just get me a beer mug and keep 'em coming; I'll worry about the bill later! LOL


Redneck word : Gubmint.


"I'll be so broke after this cruise, I'll have to apply for Gubmint aid.
I'll be eating Gubmint cheese"!



'Beano':cool:

[DisneylandDarren]

Sandy - Thanks for the e-mail, that big DISer brunch sound great but the only thing is I know our character breakfast will be on that morning. I don't mind skipping it but Rachel's a big big character breakfast fan so I think we might have to go to brunch on Sunday or Thursday. I would love to have a meal with You, Ted, Heidi and the Dudette's (and any other DISer's that want to come) some time though, maybe we could do lunch in Lumiere's one day?

Cheri - I hear ya, yes Tea is a bit mundane (SP?) but of course you could make it a Long Island Ice Tea! :tongue:

I hope everyone's final preparations are going well. I've been busy today doing some last minute shopping for clothes (not something I really enjoy). Just 6 more days of work now and 1 day off till I fly! I don't know how I'm going to get all the packing done! :teeth:

[kamgen]

Me sorry Beano....you no have to me me nothin! :(

Hey Dana- can you buy me a drink? :wave2:

Heheheeh! Just kidding!

I wish we were going THIS weekend! I am so excited! :boat:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I am with Darren, the only tea I drink is if there is a Long Island Ice Tea!!!

I am sure we can meet up for some meals Darren, we have 7 days, no worries!! I have heard so much about you from all the other Oct. cruisers and my mom that I would love to get to know you and Rachel!!!!

[pdarrah]

Good evening Ladies!

Since you are the only ones who may understand this, I am going to do my rejoicing here ... I have finally found a "dressy" hairstyle that goes with a tiara!!!

I had _long_ hair until June 2003. (At least 1/2 way down my back since I was a child) Now it is just barely shoulder length and I didn't have any idea how to do anything dressy with it. The few events I've attended since it was cut, I just curled the ends and pulled it back to one side - OK - but it would not work with a tiara. I have literally tried DOZENS of different things and just now finally found something I like (and I can actually do)! I even checked some books out of the library on hair styles trying to do this. It sounds stupid, but I was so excited to have found something, that I had to share it with someone. (DH wasn't any fun, his entire comment = "Good, now you can stop fussing with it.")

I cannot believe how long it is taking me to pack - I started Saturday and am still working on it as I have time....

Only 7 more work days until vacation starts! Zip-ah-dee-do-dah!

Pamela

[kamgen]

Awesome Pamela!!!!:smooth:

Good for you! Renee and I were just atlking about our hair last ngiht! We were trying to figure out what to do on formal night! See, we all think about think about those things!! :grouphug:

I haven't started packing yet....plan to do it this weekend....and then finish up thoughout the week with the little things!

I am so ready to cruise! :boat:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Ya I was trying to get my mom to pack with me last night, but all she did was laugh at me. One of these nights I will finally annoy her about packing and she will give in!!!

I am so antsy to go on this vacation that next weeks seems like FOREVER to come. Can I just leave now.

Pamela, glad you found a hairstyle that fits. It's always the hair that causes a problem for me!! I couldn't find a tiarra I liked, yet, but there is always this friday I can go shopping!!!

[tarzanman]

Good morning friendly posters!

Do we have any karaoke freaks out there? I like to make a fool of myself and I am always looking for company.

[RonnieJo66]

:wave: Hi All!

I am going to get may hair cut etc. today...gonna ask my stylist about what I can do with my hair on formal night.....we'll have to wait and see!

Tim: I thought that space was already filled by Beano! :crazy: ......guess there is always room for more craziness!!!

We leave 7 days from today......gonna pick the kids up from school next Wednesday and drive on down to LAX.

"I'm going on vacation, I'm going on vacation!"


WOO-HOO!!!!:Pinkbounc
Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[pmcougar05]

I am always up for some kareoke! I can rip some songs a new one with the best of them! Gotta put a list together, but we definitely gotta do friends in low places! Well back to work i go, had a crisis this morn with my memory, but my smarts got me through it again...impressed the boss. 9 more total days, 6 more working, unless i feel sick, cough cough hack hack.

patrick:cool:

[jenmack]

Goodmorning Everyone,

I just thought I'd say a quick "HI" :wave:

It's a cold, gray, rainy, blustery day in good ol' Minnesota.
My cat is camping out on the heat register.

:cat: :umbrella:

This time next week we will be in a plane & on our way to...
warmth, sun, tropical breeze, and air-conditioning. :cool: :sunny:
I can't Wait! :hyper: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Pamela, congrat's on the hair. I picked up a pretty hair clip at Claire's, but I don't know if I'll use it.

:wave2: Bye for now, see ya nexy week. -Jen :)
(I just had to say that)

[Pooh_Friend#1]

The only way I can get up and do Karaoke is if I am drunk!!! The last time I was on the DCL they had Karaoke night and for every song you sang, they gave you a shot!!!

[pmcougar05]

SWEET!, i will come up with a big list then....lets see, some eve 6, maybe some linkin park, some country....any requests?

patrick

[abitjaded]

Back to the hair. You guys are lucky if you can settle on a style ahead of time. My hair is kinky-curly, but only when it is humid. What it looks like in Colorado has no relation to what it will look like in Florida or the Caribbean.

No karaoke here.

Carla

[RonnieJo66]

Carla:

I have naturally curly hair and was dumb enough to try to have it straightened...it was nice for about 3 months....then the damage began!!!
Now I am paying for it.........so I have no idea what I'm gonna look like...LOL!!!!

I enjoy watching the karaoke but wil not participate..........I have one key and thats the key of me (and even its flat...LMAO!):crazy:

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[BeanoC]

Hmmm, Karaoke...

Yes, they always give you a shot before you 'sing'; liquid courage, as they call it. :drinking1

Problem is, karaoke only lasts for an hour, and by the time things get going, there's only time for a few songs. Just when people are getting into it (drunk enough, I mean!), they shut it down. But it's still fun. Nothing like watching Tim sing Frank Sinatra!


"Yes, I'll have the smoked chicken wings with onion rings, bring me 2 of those please. Then I'll have the snapper, and I guess the tenderloins too. For dessert..."



Sorry, just practicing. ;)




'Beano':cool:

[jiminyC_fan]

No Karoke for me! I am the kind that likes to blend in with the walls. Waaaay to shy for something like that. I don't even think that liquid courage could even begin to help a person like me!! But....now Heidi on the other hand is NOT like her mother!

Hair......another kinky curly hair here. I call it my cruise hair. Very uncontrollable. I am like Carla. My hair is nice here in Colorado but in FL and on the cruise there is nothing, I mean nothing that helps me. I wash and dry it right before the pics and PRAY that I will be presentable by the time I get there from the room. That is NO lie. One lady on CC told me, face it....you are going to have to start wearing a hat. :eek: "but, but, I don't always look like this":crazy: RonnieJo, aren't you the one with red hair? I think reheads are doomed for cruising hair.

A cold rainy day in CO. My FIL lives about 15 minutes away and got snow. Guess it is that time of year!

Beano, how funny. Heidi orders like that, too.

[kamgen]

yeah, DCL really needs to rethink how they schedule the adult entertainment..
Karaoke is only an hour, the list is never that good and it is either in the middle of the tropical deck party or on the last night when everyone is packing! Hmmm....not too smart I think! ;)

I am always up for some fun! I cannot wait....lots to do and not much time left.


We leave next Friday afternoon to drive to WDW and meet up with our friends for dinner and a night of candy and rides! :yo-yo:

Can I get a "fun dip" please?!?!?

:tongue:

[RonnieJo66]

JiminyC......yup I am the redhead. Must be some kinda evil trait that redheads get stuck with funky hair......:crazy:


Kamgen: will you please make that 2 fundips!!! woo-hho candy and rides with friends..what more could I ask for:earboy2:

Heidi doesn't have anything on this crew.....we will probably be ordering multiple meals per person.........weight?....what weight????? Don't they take all the fat and calories out for us??!!:rotfl:

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[kamgen]

Ooohhhh, I love candy!

As for dinners- no one will beat us...we order more food than any group should think to eat....but we love it! :) Looking at the new PofC menu, I am going to have to order one of everything!

Can I get an amen? LOL!!! :hyper:

[BeanoC]

Kamy - I'll trade you a Fun Dip for 2 Snickers and a Junior Mint! ;)

Too bad we're not staying together after the MNSSHP - no candy auction this year. :(


Well, I have to work this weekend; hopefully I won't be too overwhelmed and I can get some packing done at some point.
I still have to pick out my clothes too. 2 or 3 tank tops, a few tropical print shirts, and some shorts. That oughtta cover it!
Sound about right, Tim? :teeth:




'Beano':cool:

[pmcougar05]

I will have a miller light, then a blue hawaiin, then after that, bring me some lemon drops.

I have the ultimate hair style solver....cut it all off, then you don't have to worry about it. i hear the shinade o'connor look is very in these days.

redneck word: buddy

i was out drinking with a friend one night, buddy ended up getting kicked outta the bar for being too drunk....how can you be too drunk at a bar?

patrick

[tarzanman]

I'm Crazy Spoon Head Man. I am so crazy, I have spoon growing out of my head. Won't you please give me some candy!

[pmcougar05]

Seems like someone has been hitting the happy stuff already! Puff puff give...

patrick:cool:

[BeanoC]

You people are nuts. N-V-T-S nuts!!

I am crazy mismatched shoe man. I'm so crazy, I wear 2 different colored shoes. Now won't ya puh-lease give me some candy!


Patrick - I'm with you. Cut the dang hair off! I'm getting mine buzzed right before we leave, so I ain't gotta worry about it on vacation. I guess maybe that doesn't work for the women, though.:confused:

Hey Tim, no comment about my new Avatar??



I need a beer.




'Beano':cool:

[kamgen]

Nice Avatar Beano!Maybe we will be lucky enough to hear Tim as Eric Cartman...ah, now that's funny right there! LOL! :tongue:

Jsut because we are not staying together doesn't mean we can't candy trade....wish we were staying together, but we not....
You at least could have stayed at Wilderness Lodge with the rest of your group! ::yes::
We forgive you though!
And guys- don't forget your suits...we do have formal night!

[DisneylandDarren]

Oh, karaoke that sounds like fun! Mmm that reminds me better pack my ear plugs!!! :teeth:

I am determined not to order too much food at dinner, otherwise they might have to roll me off the ship at the end of the week! Desserts are my weakness though, even though i've tried virtually all the desserts on board I still won't be able to resist (OK I'll stop at 2 per night!!! :D ).

[tarzanman]

I get weak about the entrees. I am known for ordering 3 at a time. They love me.

[skylynx]

Well, I didn't have anything major to say, but wanted to see my countdown ticker!

Pamela...that's fabulous about the hair style. I'm in the process of stretching my tiara band so I don't get a migraine after the first five minutes. The black gloves are ready, now I just have to pack the rest of my gear. I fear the snorkels are under the Christmas decorations and I may need to rent a backhoe to get at them.

I have to be at least marginally cocktailed to do karaoke, although I did get dragged up on stage with the dueling piano guys at Barrel of Laughs on the Wonder. It was my birthday, and when they found out I was originally from New Yawk they made me do the song and kickline, top hat and all, to New York, New York. (A song I despise, by the way.) Of course, now we sing "My kind of town, Chicago is".

Once at Kahunaville in Vegas (Treasure Island) John and I won this dating game thing in the bar and got a 25 dollar alchohol and food voucher. We burned that off in about five minutes on sesame chicken satays and enormous Jimmy Buffett-style Boat Drinks with pipe cleaner flamingos and palm trees sticking out of them.

Speaking of Buffett, any Parrotheads in the group making the pilgrimage to Sloppy Joe's and Margaritaville in Key West? We've been to Margaritaville in Orlando and had our wedding rehearsal dinner at the new Margaritaville in Vegas this past June, but are very excited about visiting the one in Key West.

Moved the horses today to a better place where they have more room to terrorize each other and the resident pony. It's a bit further from our house, but a better arrangement for them. The neighborhood is classier than ours, too.

I did find both lime green Disboards tshirts, so John and I will be sporting them at the sailaway party in lieu of a giant lime green tourguide flag or umbrella for easy identification.

Wow...it's really, really getting close.

[RonnieJo66]

:wave:

Skylynx:
Yup, I plan on hitting Sloppy Joes, Margaritaville, Blond Giraffe (frozen chocolate dipped key lime pie on a stick), southernmost buoy and maybe Coles' Peace Bakery.

:crazy: hmmmmm, all my stops seem to involve food and drink....:teeth:

Day by day....closer and closer:Pinkbounc :bounce:

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[BeanoC]

Skylynx - 'marginally cocktailed'... I love it! :teeth:


That's a good one. I believe it can lead to marjor-ly cocktailed though!:crazy:


Tim, I'll order 3 entrees if you will. We have to order different stuff though, so we can share.
I don't care if it's chicken or beef. ;)

(Little inside joke there, folks)



'Beano':cool:

[DudetteTwo]

Had a really terrible day at work but thank God it is OVER. I don't go back until Saturday & then both DD#3 & myself DD#2 work four 12's in a row!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:eek: ::eek: :eek:

DENISE: I have to admit I love Jimmy Buffett. I have been to Margaritaville in Orlando & New Orleans. It is always a fun time.

Borrowing my tiara for the cruise:boat: & hoping to get my hair done in the salon. I still need to buy my black gloves but they are on my LIST!

Can't wait to get away. Hope you all have a great week. Toodles:wave2: :earsgirl: JEANNE

[DMoss3377]

Whew....that took a while to catch up on. LOL You guys have been busy today! :)

Kamy, make that 3 fun dips! And Beano...I'll trade you all the Junior Mints you want!

RonnieJo, I've got naturally curly hair too...after our first cruise, I learned not to fight it...now I rarely use a blow dryer while onboard...just a little anti-friz serum, scrunch and go. :) A lot less time getting ready...and a lot more time partying! :) Although, now with my new haircut, blowdrying isn't so bad either...about 5 mins and I'm all done. LOL Gotta love short hair. :)

Have no idea what I'm doing with my hair for formal night...not much to work with...maybe I'll pick up some cute sparkly hair clips or a hair band. One more weekend to do any shopping...and packing!!!

Tarzanman has a spoon growing out of his head, Beano has mismatched shoes...man oh man...this is going to be fun!

Ok...gotta hit the sack...I need to get all the sleep I can now so I don't need as much on board. :)

Oh BTW - DH finally registered on the boards but hasn't gotten the email with the link so he can start posting...when he does, his DIS name is BikerDuck...so keep an eye out for him. :)

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Patrick-

Sign me up for "Redneck Woman" but you'll have to wait until I'm completely cocktailed (I agree, a great phrase). Hum .... probably won't have to wait too long though

So, ya'll order more than one entree? Last year I did, once, the server looked at me like ,"do you think you need that?" I was thoroughly embarassed. :sad:

[BeanoC]

Cheri - I am gonna go out on a limb here and offer to buy you a really strong cocktail at karaoke if it means getting you out on the floor to sing Redneck Woman :)

Can I get a "Hell yeah"!!!!?


And if my waiter says that to me, (even fat as I am), I will throttle his or her foreign fanny into the next dining room. "Just get your b*tch *ss in the kitchen and bring Beano some pie"!!!!



'Beano':cool:

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Thank you, Beano. Cheri feels better.

"Well, I ain't never been the Barbie doll type ...." (just practicing .... maybe I should practice in the "state" I will be singing , ya' think?)

[BeanoC]

Cheri - do you know all the words to every Tanya Tucker song? :)

And please, don't refer to yourself that way.

Beano hates it when people refer to themselves in the third person. ::yes::


Every man has to b'leve in something. I b'leve I'll go have me a nudder beer.



'Beano':cool:

[jiminyC_fan]

Jeanne, four 12's in a row?? That's criminal.

[kamgen]

I try not to mess with my hair much on the cruise...clip it up and go! Now it is long enough, so that helps! :)

Karaoke- yeah, count me in! Especially if I've been drinkin'!:tongue:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I want to go to Margaritaville in Key West and 5 Brothers (a cuban coffee house and conchs favorite hang out (that what they told me!!!)). Does anyone know how close Margaritaville is to the Port?

Last day of work for me this week, next week 4 days of work and then I will be in Florida!! :Pinkbounc :bounce:

[wdwgoose]

MR. BEANOC YOU DO MEAN BOTTLE OF BOONESFARM RIGHT:hyper: :hyper: :teeth: :tongue: :wave2:

just saying hello. its been a long time. I'm sure you herd from cruisers I sent your video too.::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

ENJOY your CRUISE.

have A great day my friend tell your family we say HELLO






gaRry

[kamgen]

Well I know that when I am in KW I am definitely getting some Key Lime Pie from Blond Giraffe!!! YUMMY!:tongue:

Not sure I want to go to the Southernmost Point...it is NOT close by the port and it is just and ugly buoy! Seriously.....if it is real hot, I'll be in the shops or at the bar! hehehehe

Margaritaville and Sloppy Joes sound cool, but drinks there are expensive. There are a number of little local places with great drinks much cheaper...I mean, you gotta go to those places so you can say you did... maybe have one drink...and move on....
IMO

I cannot wait to cruise :boat:

[abitjaded]

Parrotheads Jeanne and Denise, What kind of experience is Margaritaville. Jimmy music? Or lost salt hunts?

RonnieJo and Sandy, you will be able to find me, I'm the one with the hat. I also beat my hair into submission, run for the photographers and watch the hair curl up even as they snap.

Blond Giraffe? Where? But how awful, to ruin key lime pie with chocolate??? Can you get it plain?

I give, what is a fun dip?

Carla

[BeanoC]

Nice to hear from you Gary! I hope we can cruise together again sometime soon. (Gary and his family were on our first ever DCL cruise with us).

Kamy, I have been saying the same thing to Renee about the buoy, but she is convinced we need to go there just for the photo op...:confused: So I just smile and say 'Yes, dear'!

I definitely want to go to Margaritaville and Sloppy Joes, but just for one overpriced drink. ;)

I may limit myself to just filming the rest of you at karaoke! I don't think I can get up and sing 'Friends in low Places' again! :o

Well, we're at the "less than a week" mark now! :bounce:

Beano is ready to Cuh-rooooooz!!!!:boat:



'Beano':cool:

[RonnieJo66]

:wave:


Carla: fun dip is a candy package...its divided into 2 parts (I think?) 1 part is a hard sugar dipping stick and the other side is filled with flavored sugar powder (kinda like a pixie stick)

We hunt for them at MNSSHP and then the trading frenzy begins!!!:crazy:

You can get plain key lime pie......I just love anything that has to do with chocolate!!!!

Beano and Kamgen........:( fine, I will give up the buoy. I'm not gonna drag everyone there if'n you no wants to go.

1week from today I'll be winging my way to Florida!!!! WOO-HOO

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[DMoss3377]

Margaritaville and Sloppy Joes definitly sound like good places to stop for ONE drink, the "Yeah, I've been there" bragging rights...so count us in!

Anyone else having brain malfunctions lately? I find myself so preoccupied with the cruise preparations, the DIS Boards and day dreaming that my brain has pretty much shut down all other functions. LOL I almost answered the phone at work today...

"Thank you for calling Disney Cruise Line...I'll be cruising in a 9 days, how can I help you?" :faint:

Cheri....you won't mind if I sing along with "Redneck Woman" from the sidelines while you're on...lol...now that I'm in "jawjuh" I feel a sense of "redneck" belonging. :) LOL

Let's get those karaoke songs ready. La-la-la-la....me-me-me-me....hack, cough....lol...hope you like it a little out of key.

[Impala]

Hello...

The M'villes in Orlando and Las Vegas are cool places to hang out for at least one drink and to people watch, as the atmosphere is great, and very suitable for Key West. They play Jimmy Buffett Music, show videos, and the one in Vegas has this Bikini clad lady who slides down a volcano into a giant Margarita glass, filled with faux drink. (My 8 year step son has fallen in love with her.)

JB is an inspiration to all slightly balding, chubby 40 to 50 year olds...;-)

The food is good but very expensive, but as you would expect they have great T shirts.

This weekend is packing time, I have found the fins and snorkel :-)

See you all very soon

John

[Pooh_Friend#1]

:Pinkbounc :bounce: I can't wait to start packing!!! I want to go now!!! I will be in Florida in 8 days and counting!!!

Come on Beano, no fun sitting behind a camera!!!

[DMoss3377]

I have a huge favor to ask everyone...

My DH, Steve a.k.a. BikerDuck, works for Costco as a manager overseeing night stocking. So he works terrible hours, anywhere from Midnight - 4pm, usually 12 - 14 hour shifts, at minimum 5 days a week. He's been on these horrific hours for over 2 years and it's taken it's toll. If you see him up past 8pm on the cruise...it'll be a miracle..lol...his internal clock will be fighting with him the whole cruise I'm sure.

Anyway...we took the transfer to GA in hopes of him getting a better position, to get him off the floor and those terrible hours.

Well...a position opened up recently that would do just that! It would not only be a promotion, but also get him into their regional office, working Mon - Fri, 9 - 5. Daylight living instead of Night-of-the-Living Dead...

So, here's my request...let's test the powers of prayer...

Please include my DH in your prayers, that he will get this position.

The position will be posted for all applicants to apply until 10/22 - then they will start interviewing. He's turning his application in this week, hopes he'll get interviewed before we leave...and then get the good news when we return.

Thanks everyone!

[BeanoC]

Dana - That's GREAT! You can count on us to keep our fingers and toes crossed. :) 9 to 5 must sound heavenly to Steve!::yes:: Sounds good to me too! :p


Heidi - I would be doing everyone a favor... you haven't heard me sing! :crazy2:


Mmmmm, I can already smell the Kona coffee wafting through the Polynesian. It will be exactly one week from this moment right now when our plane should be landing in Orlando! Then git me to the Poly, man!!:teeth:



'Beano':cool:

[DMoss3377]

Thanks Beano baby....

Knew I could count on you!

Steve's still trying to sign on and post, but he still hasn't gotten that danged email...so it won't let him. :(

Watch, it'll come after the cruise. LOL

Kona Coffee...hhhmmmm, sounds yummy, I'm sorry to say I've not had it...will have to try it some day...me love coffee...:)

[tchrmom]

Beano...................

This came up at our dinner conversation last night. Steven was wondering if Matt remembered where they hid the "sticker"?

Tell him, it was still there on our 5/29/04 cruise!

Fran
:teacher:

[BeanoC]

Hi Fran !

Matt says he definitely remembers where the sticker is! (was?)

On Beat Street, behind a particular musical instrument. He is hoping to find that it is still there next week!!

Wait a minute - did I say, "next week"??

Why yes, I did! :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc




'Beano':cool:

[pmcougar05]

Aruba, Jamaica, oohh, i wanna take ya, bermuda, bahama, come on pretty momma, key largo, montego, baby why don't we go down to kokomo....

Ok, so i know that song doesn't really apply to where we are going, but just the thought of the warm weather and islands in that song just makes me think about it. I shall be starting to get things together this weekend, take my neice shopping with me this weekend, use her as a chick magnet....is it bad to use someone else's kid for your benefit?

Dana, tell steve i said good luck, bout time he got a "regular" job, maybe now we will get home about the same time and i can whoop up on him online at some madden.

Geesh, sounds like so many things to do on this trip my head will be spinning. :rotfl:

I did some practice drinking tonight....didn't do so well, only had 4 beers and 1 shot, granted not buzzed, but should have drank more, i am so dissappointed in myself. I am more of an alcoholic than that!

General consensus....Should i just shave my head bald, or keep some peach fuzz up top...any input?

Well night everyone, will be dreaming about sleeping on a ship

patrick

[kamgen]

I say shave it Patrick....why not?! LOL!:crazy:

[DMoss3377]

Pat: If you shave it, it'll be easier to cover with sunscreen...cause baby, you're going to need it. :)

Practice drinking...hhhmmmm...haven't done any of that since last cruise...maybe I should start, otherwise, half a stiff drink, and I'll be on the floor! LOL Course, if I only drink BBC's...I should be just fine. :)

Last weekend to do everything...pack, clean, pack, clean, pack, clean, shop, organize...pack, clean...lol...

A week from tomorrow and we'll be sipping (guzzling for some) sail away drinks, partying, and getting this shindig underway!!!


::yes:: :hyper: ::yes:: :hyper: ::yes:: :hyper: ::yes:: :hyper:

[abitjaded]

Did I slip in we got our documents on Tuesday? Also, Debbie from Dining called yesterday. Our schedule is blocked out! We got Early Dinner, what a relief!

Pamela saved me, I just took her Exell file and reworked it, adding our Contemporay post cruise stay and the wine tastings at Epcot!

Whose little guy is it that will be a vampire at MNSSHP before? Didn't realize there was another 8 yo going.

Good luck to Steve! All of us who have ever worked stange hours are rooting for him. What a quality of life issue!

Carla

[DudetteTwo]

Worked last night 7 PM to 7 AM. The maternity unit is busting at the seams. Then I slept two hours & got up to take my Mom to her 11 AM Dr.'s appointment. I did have time to get a pedicure, eyebrow & upper lip waxing (aren't you glad I shared this?) before heading home. My long black gloves have been purchased along with a fancy black shawl & I am borrowing a tiara. Claire's had tiara's for as cheap as $10.00 so if the borrowing doesn't come through I'll buy myself a CROWN because we all know "ALL GIRLS ARE PRINCESSES"princess: princess: princess:

Now I am getting set to work four 12's in a row:earseek: :earseek: :earseek: :earseek: . I hope I survive! Do you think I'll be ready for a cruise:boat: after this stretch?

Getting VERY excited:jumping1: Can't wait to meet you all & see some of my dear friends again:grouphug:. Can you feel the love? Toodles:wave2: :earsgirl: JEANNE

[Soccermom-Cheri]

Beano- send some of that Kona heaven over to the Animal Kingdom, please.

Dana- you can just get your buns up on stage with me ("Redneck Women")! I forgot to mention that I can't sing at all.

Hey did anyone notice on the documents that it says "no personal coolers"? So, can I just carry the case of wine aboard in the box it comes in :hyper: ? How strict do you think they are?


oh, and Jeanne, I don't want to be a princess... I want to be Queen:teeth:

:drinking1 practice makes perfect. All together now: lift -1, sip-2, swallow-3, repeat as necessary :drinking1

:cool1: it's soooooo close! Woo Hoo!!!!

[DMoss3377]

Whew...glad to be home. It was a crazy day at work today. Now if only the next week will go by just fast....so I can get out of here and see all of you!

Okay...Cheri....All us Redneck Women will just have to sing it together! I'm in! :) LOL We can clear the place out together. :)

Well, thanks everyone for the wishes and prayers for Steve. It would really help to have "normal" hours. I'll keep you posted when and if we hear anything.

Well, gotta go...lots to do!

[BeanoC]

OMG get me out of here!!!! :mad:


Geez, what a day!! Work was beyond crazy, so the next few days before we leave, I will be SWAMPED.

Then, DW called me...

Our SUV needed to go into the dealer because the rear axle is puking oil all over the place. It has 16K miles on it, and the tires are shot too. And since we have to drive to L.A. (200 miles) to catch our plane, we need it fixed NOW.

Then I came home...

The 52" DLP Mitsubishi TV I bought less than 2 months ago DIED. Dead as hell. And since today is friday, I can't get a technician until monday, so we are without our TV all weekend, and probably longer. Hey, whattya want for $4500 anyway? :mad:

These things happen... but NOW?? :(

We are trying to get organized to leave for this cruise, and all hell is breaking loose! :crazy:



Who's got a beer for Beano?????:cool:

[pmcougar05]

:drinking1 for beano :drinking1 for me
:drinking1 :drinking1 for beano :drinking1 for me...wait a minute, i don't like this pattern that is going on.

4 more 8 hour workdays for me...;)

have a good weekend everyone, i will be practicing drinking all weekend, chili cookoff then a country concert....sounds like alot of good practicing for me.

patrick

[RonnieJo66]

:wave: Good Early Saturday Morining to Everyone!

Well today my DS (14yrs) is in an all-day marching band competition for high school! Had to get him to school by 7am and he competes ALL DAY and doesn't get home until 11:30pm tonight!!

Here's to to the KHS Viking band and Color Guard kicking some b*tt today!!!:Pinkbounc

Stuck without a car today.......hope the dealer fixes it soon:crazy:

Happy Weekend to All!!

closer and closer we get...WOO-HOO!!!

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[abitjaded]

What instrument does your son play, RonnieJo (Renee?, I'm confused)? Hope they have a good time! Hope your car is an easy fix.

We will be on the ship ONE WEEK from today!

Pixie dust needed here. Both my boys, their Grandma and I all have cold-mild flu and feel like garbage. I had intended to get the ironing done. My Mom first, she leaves the day before us to visit my SIL and DN in Phoenix, as does DH to give a talk in Tampa. DH has to read a bunch of grants for NSF reviews the week after our cruise. Kids are back in school next week, so I have to WORK at the school. Yuk, not looking forward to the next week.

Carla

[RonnieJo66]

Hi Carla!!:wave:

My son plays the trumpet in his high school marching band.

My name is Renee......RonnieJo is a nickname I was given like 20 years ago and it stuck.
I been called many things ...LMAO!! I will answer to both though.....yeah I'm a little kooky

:crazy:

Hope you feel better!!!!! pixie dust coming your way

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[pdarrah]

Hi everyone!

I've been off-line for a couple of days since I was working at a trade show Wed-Fri. I always forget how exhausting that is!

Just to let everyone know, I'm going to print the nametags based on the "Who's going" list on Monday. However your name is written/spelled there is how it will be on the nametag. If you want any changes, let me know now!

Have a great weekend :) I'm going to be packing and cleaning and cleaning and packing ....

Pamela

[Soccermom-Cheri]

OK, everyone ... DH is catching up on the past postings. So, everyone say "Hi, Chris." and do play nice, ya' here? (He's much more well behaved than I am.) :teeth:

anyone know anything about the gym on board? Are there treadmills for running? (No, really I'm serious. Gotta get rid of those Rum Runners somehow.):confused3

RonnieJo: how did the band comp go? I did color guard for a while and remember having a blast..

[Soccermom-Cheri]

OK, I tried to post this two or three times and got kicked off ..

(insert redneck word): impotent

this is an impo-tent question: did you all read in your docs where it said "no personal coolers allowed"?( It also said in the docs that we were going to Grand Cayman.) So, is it a generic statement that Disney prints but largely ignores? Does this mean I carry the case of wine on board in the cardboard box it comes in?:hyper: Enquiring minds want to know ....

[BeanoC]

Hi all...

Well, we are without our car until Tuesday night, and we leave for vacation Wednesday!:o

Here's hoping they fix it right! LOL

Cheri - the gym on board is pretty nice. There are about 6 treadmills and 3 or 4 bikes, as I recall. Also weight machines and free weights. There are TV's above the treadmills, or you can just look out at the water! I plan to hit the treadmill at least 3 or 4 times during the cruise, early in the mornings. I figure, to burn off the previous day's calories, I'll only need to run the treadmill for, oh, 7 hours or so. ::yes::

I still can't figure out why they don't serve beer in the gym. :p


I'll tell ya, we will ALL be ready for some R&R come Wednesday night! Between now and then we have dr.'s appts., dentist appts., broken cars to fix, broken tv's to fix, and 5 funerals!! :crazy:

(I just love the smell of formaldahyde in the morning!!)



'Beano' :cool:

[BIKERDUCK]

Hey All, this is DMoss3377(Dana)

I finally got my DH(Steve's) login activated and working!

It's about time! Woohoo!

He's sleeping now, gotta go to work in a couple hours, but when he gets home I'll have him post...finally, he's been wanting to ever since we registered him. :) LOL

Ok...logging him off and loggin myself back on. :)

[DMoss3377]

Hey Beano & Renee...

Wow, sounds like you guys have your hands full between now and Wednesday. Hang in there...all that matters is that you make it to WDW/DCL!

Renee - How did the Band Comp go? I'm interested in knowing too...I did color guard and flag corp for a couple years in high school. Loved the competitions but Choir took over and was more my passion, so dropped out to focus more on that. I remember our director use to tell us that when you're on the field during a competition, if a judge gets in your way during a formation change....MOW HIM/HER OVER! It's their fault anyway...always wanted one to get in my way just so I could smack them in the head with my flag pole...lol...never happend, but a friend of mine on bass got to roll right over one judge during one competition, it was the funniest thing. :):rotfl:

Okay, I know I said I wouldn't do anymore shopping for the cruise, but I just HAD to find one more thing and got lucky with a couple more clearance items! :) Although, spent all day out shopping with a friend, and didn't get anything done at home...no cleaning, no packing...ugh, now I'm going to have to do it all Sunday...oh, that's today...lol...guess I'd better get to sleep!

[RonnieJo66]

:rockband: WOO-HOO!!!

DS's marching band and color guard placed FIRST in the marching competition and SECOND for their field show (which happens to be the music from The Pirates of the Carribbean) :).......and in the process endured a 17 hour day!!!!! I think that shows a lot of commitment on their part!

The next few days are gonna be nuts with all that needs to happen , but we'll git r dun!!!!


Thanks for asking about how competition went:hyper:

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[pmcougar05]

good mooning, good moonin...i woke up and just had to ask everyone a question....ARE WE GETTING EXCITING YET!

Geesh, seems like everyone is busy with important stuff, i just have a country concert to go to today, softball games tomorrow night, going to get some wine for dana, don't worry, i still have 3 good days dana..;). Still need to do shopping, geesh...the life if a bachelor.

Congrats to you son renee.

Well everyone i gotta do some work before the concert, so i will be looking for the posts, and lets break in steve slowly, he is a virgin. You know i love you man, anyone bringing a PS2 so i can whoop up on steve at some madden.

patrick :cool:

[faithmagicmickey]

OK i have a challenge for everyone who wants it:

Who wants to get up early every morning and walk :scared1: the mile (I think it's 4x's around) deck 4 with Kristy and I? :cheer2:

Please let me know and we can all meet and have some fun doing it.

Faith :wave:

:jumping1: :cool1: COME ON YOU GUYS IT WILL BE LOTS AND LOTS OF FUN!!!!!!:rockband:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Hello all!!

Faith/Kristy - If I can get up early enough, I will walk the mile with you, but I need my beauty sleep so it may only happen a few times!! I was actually telling Kristy that I was thinking about trying Yoga on the ship one of those mornings.

[tchrmom]

Just doing a quick check in, before I work some more on packing.

DD had her 2nd gymnastics state qualifier this morning. Forgive this proud mom, but I have to boast.........she took over all 1st place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (over all score 36.75!)

GO KELLY!!!!:cheer2:

We can rest and relax while on the cruise!

HAve a great Sunday...........Go pack something!!!!!!!
::yes::

Fran
:teacher:

PS.......Way to go Matt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!::yes::

[pmcougar05]

WALKING, are you ladies nuts!, oh wait, i was gonna try to run at least a mile, i know that sounds ambitious, but we have to have goals right, just hopefully my beer doesn't spill from my hat as i am running. Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but that seems to be about the only time that i can get to the gym or run. Usually only run 60 feet at a time, sometimes 120, or 180, or if i am really lucky all 240 at once. Well going to sit down and fill out forms and make a list, and check it twice. Also is everyone getting dressed up for mnsshp, was thinking about some costumes, but not quite sure of what the final product will be yet. Have a great sunday everyone

patrick

[BeanoC]

Way to go Kelly!!!!:cool1:

Fran, when she is in the olympics, I am gonna tell everybody "Hey, I know that girl"! :)

Well I am home from work, hopefully for the rest of the day, but that remains to be seen. Gotta do some packing today, since there will be no time to do it tomorrow or tuesday. I'm busier at work now than I have been in months. Go figure! :p


Tim and I walked/jogged around the ship a few times last year. I think I might just stick to the treadmills this year. Or maybe I'll just jog down to the bar!::yes::

Ok, ain't got time to sit here and chit-chat! I gots a cruise to get ready for!



'Beano':cool:

[BIKERDUCK]

:thewave: :thewave: :thewave:
Hello Everyone!!!!!!!! This is DH of DMOSS3377. Finally got signed on and can finally get involved in the chaos. This is a very busy board. I am looking forward to meeting all of you in person. But right now I have to go to sleep in order to make it to work at midnight. Will write more in early afternoon tomorrow.
Steve

[tchrmom]

Thanks for the congrats, Beano. If you ask Kelly what is her goal in life, she'll tell you she's going to the olympics! I guess there isn't anything wrong with dreaming big!

HAHAHA!!

I'm worried.......I think I have my stuff laid out and ready to put in the suitcase.......but it does not LOOK like that much stuff!

Hmmmmmmm.........:(

I better recount!
Fran
:teacher:

[luvgoofy61]

i would love to join a group that is walking each morning.:cool1: just let me know when and where. a big congrats to your dd for placing 1st all around. my dd and ds both use to compete in gymnastics, i know the amount of time and dedication you need to have for that sport. They both trained at the same gym with Paul and Morgan Hamm ( the gymnastic olympic twins) Now my dd club swims. also a big congrats to the marching band competition winner. I myself spent numerous hours competing in drum and bugle corps competitions when i was younger. a big kudos to your son.:bounce: :wave2: see ya all soon!!! Linda

[tarzanman]

Good morning everyone! I am posting before I head off to work today! Just 5 more days of work!! Well, actually only 41/2 since we area heading over to WDW around noon on friday!! I cannot wait.
Dh and I spent most of the weekend getting our shopping done and organizing our clothes....the guet room looks like a tornado went through! All our clothes and stuff piled on the bed1 :earseek:

Hey Steve! Glad you could join us! I am so glad you could become part of the craziness! :crazy:

Wow...lots going on with everyone....we will sure need to celebrate being away from "real" life! ::yes::
Gotta love Disney cruisin'....a way to escape reality! LOL! :earsboy:

Girls- i usually get up at least 3-4 times on the cruise to walk...either the track on deck 4 or on a treadmill...sometimes I even hit the class in the morning...so I might be with ya! :) We will see how late my nights are.....LOL!!! :hyper:

Okay, well off to work everyone! Cannot wait to meet all my new DIS friends and spend some fun times with my old ones! I love you guys :grouphug:

[kamgen]

Hey everyone! That last post from tarzanman was actually me, kamgen!!! Sorry dh....I posted at home and didn't realize I was signed in as YOU! :( Okay everyone...that was me....just so you know! :hug:

[faithmagicmickey]

Originally posted by Pooh_Friend#1
Hello all!!

Faith/Kristy - If I can get up early enough, I will walk the mile with you, but I need my beauty sleep so it may only happen a few times!! I was actually telling Kristy that I was thinking about trying Yoga on the ship one of those mornings.

Thanks Heidi for your response.

Well we are going to do it anyway.

Faith:wave:

[faithmagicmickey]

Originally posted by pmcougar05
WALKING, are you ladies nuts!, oh wait, i was gonna try to run at least a mile, i know that sounds ambitious, but we have to have goals right, just hopefully my beer doesn't spill from my hat as i am running. Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but that seems to be about the only time that i can get to the gym or run. Usually only run 60 feet at a time, sometimes 120, or 180, or if i am really lucky all 240 at once. Well going to sit down and fill out forms and make a list, and check it twice. Also is everyone getting dressed up for mnsshp, was thinking about some costumes, but not quite sure of what the final product will be yet. Have a great sunday everyone

patrick
OH MY GOD YOU ARE JUST TOO FUNNY MY DAUGHTER JUST TOLD MY SHE CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU IN PERSON. I JUST WENT THROUGH ALL YOUR THREADS AND WE NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD. kEEP UP THE GOOD WORK IN KEEPING US LAUGHING! :tongue: :hyper: :yo-yo: :tilt: :rotfl:
FAITH :wave:

Oh yes, we are going to MNSSHP but not on the same night as you all. We are going on Halloween night and yes we are all dressing up. OMG I can't wait.

[RonnieJo66]

:wave: Hi All

Well since I was wihtout my car (and still will be until Tuesday:mad: ) I started putting all our clothes into suitcases. I was proud that I was able to get ALL my daughters clothes into 1 small suitcase (excluding her formal gown). Beano and I are sharing 1 large suitcase and DS gets a small one of his own. Hopefully we can get all the formal attire into 1 suitbag!!!

Now ladies, the question is: "How many pairs of shoes are too many?".......I KNOW are answers are gonna be different from the men!!!!! LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!

Can't wait to see you all SOON!!!!!

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[tarzanman]

Renee,
Why do you start these things? You know that the ladies will just say, "As many as he will let me take", or "As many as will fit in the suitcase". Just remember to tip your porters for the extra load.

[faithmagicmickey]

Now Ronnie you know you can't have too many shoes :cool1:

Faith:wave:

:cool1:

[RonnieJo66]

:rotfl:

Faith..I AGREE!!! (although I am trying to do better) every year I whittle it down alittle more, so Beano shouldn't complain!::yes::

I think I am taking 7 pairs......but 2 of those are flip-flops (which shouldn't count) he he he !

Tim: does that mean I gotta give you a good tip now?????:rotfl:

Can't wait to see you all.....

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[kamgen]

Well I do think it is possible to bring too many pairs of shoes....especially dress shoes....I think it is easier to try and coordinate your dinner clothes so that you don't need 7 different pairs of shoes....In term of casual shoes, sandals/flip flops...you could justify 20+ pair, but it really isn't necessary! LOL!!
I say 2-3 pairs for dinner
1 beach pair
2-3 casual
1 workout pair (if you plan to walk/run/exercise)
and one pair that you wear at embarkation
so...no more than 8 pairs packed....
I think more than 10 pair of (packed) shoes (flip flops count!) is extreme for a week on the cruise....but who am I?! LOL!!!

There, my advice! :)

[RonnieJo66]

:confused: Um, Kamgen.........

should I take that as an insult???





Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[kamgen]

Ronnie- what do you mean an insult??? :earseek: I didn't even see your post when I wrote mine....we were posting at the same time...I just meant that there are 7 nights...and I don't think anyone needs 7 pairs of shoes for dinner...not counting casuals....
sorry honey! Didn't know what you were saying!
Heck, I am probably gonna have 10! LOL! :)

Hey, you can post but not email me?? :( :( I emailed you this morning at your yahoo...email me woman!:wave2:

[pdarrah]

Wow! I guess I'm not doing as bad as I thought.

2 pair dress shoes (beige & black)
1 pair white sandles
1 pair flip flops (Mickey & Minnie!)
1 pair water shoes (called "dork" shoes in our family)
1 pair athletic shoes which I am wearing for travel so I don't have to pack them.
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Grand Total = 6!!!

I have been racking my brain trying to cut this down - now I feel much better about it :) Thanks:sunny:

Just FYI for the rest of the family:

Dan - 1 pair tux shoes, 1 pair black shoes, 1 pair brown shoes, 1 pair water shoes, 2 pair athletic shoes (1 packed & wearing 1) = Total 6

Darrah - 1 pair dress shoes, 1 pair sandles, 1 pair water shoes and 1 pair athletic shoes which he will wear = Total 4 (Of course, if he has any choice, he'll be barefoot as much as possible.)

Can you tell I spent the weekend packing? I am 90% done! All that is left is the last minute type stuff.

Pamela

[pmcougar05]

Black Dress shoes....check, sandals....check, tennis shoes....check. 3 pairs of shoes, thats enough. Finally sat down and i realized, i need to do shopping within the next 3 days! Glad i can entertain you ladies faith...yeah, this should definitely be an interesting cruise, i need to keep practicing my beer song and prayer though (see page 193). Have a good day everyone.

patrick:smooth:

[kamgen]

Can't wait to meet you Patrick! Any friend of Dana & Steve's is a friend of mine! :hug:

This cruise is gonna ROCK!!!:rockband:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

WOW, only 1-2 pairs of flip flops...maybe I need to rethink my shoe situation!!! I have flip flops for every outfit/swimsuit :p !! Okay maybe I shouldn't pack them all, but I was thinking around 4 pairs of flip flops!!!! My shoes will consist of mostly sandals and flip flops, 2 dress shoes, and 1 tennis shoe. Guessing maybe a total of 8!!!

Pamela - we call boat shoes "weany" shoes in our house!!!

[DMoss3377]

Well...since I was talked into wearing my sneakers on embarkation day, I'll be packing 7 - 8 pairs of shoes. :)

I have them laid out but recently changed a couple of outfits I had planned on taking, so now I'm thinking I may have to either switch some out or not take some at all.

Hey - how does everyone feel about flip flops at dinner on "casual" nights...paired with a skirt or dress of course, no shorts??? I have a dress I wore at a beach wedding that we bought special flip flops for, and a couple skirts that look great with a pair or white flip flops I have...but I didn't know if that was too "casual" for dinner.

Thanks!

Kamy, Renee, Beano, Tarzan, Pat - Can't wait to see you guys!! Less than a week!!!

Ladies - By the way...Pat is AVAILABLE! :) Sorry Pat, you know I'm always looking out for you, man. :) Love ya!

Stayed up late last night altering some clothes I bought...had to take a hem up, and tack some things down on a couple other pieces, didn't want to flash anyone. LOL

:)

[pmcougar05]

AVAILABLE is such a strong word....i like temporarily unhitched. Well one day down, 3 to go, and i am thinking one day may be a sick/shopping day. Screw the boss! Now ladies if you want to do the shopping for me, i need a few pair of socks, some silk boxers, size medium, a toothbrush, some hawaiin shirts, a costume, beads, and maybe some shorts...haha...was that a lil TMI? (for those of you know don't know TMI - too much information) Well off to get ready for softball, have a great one everybody.

patrick:smooth:

[abitjaded]

Me, one pair of Tevas, two sandals and my Keen walking shoes. DH gets sandals, dress and tennies. The kids get sandals and grey suede Tevas. Not counting the beach shoes and fins (do they count?) that go in the snorkel bag. Leaves more room for the way too many clothes, bottles and bottles of medicine and sunblock. And plastic bags to put between socks and wet shoes, if that should happen.

This thread will be getting quiet, no? I think my kids and I are the last to leave, after school Friday.

Carla

[faithmagicmickey]

Originally posted by luvgoofy61
i would love to join a group that is walking each morning.:cool1: just let me know when and where.

Linda Ok Linda lets do this. Kristy and I will be walking at 6:00am. Is that to early for you? I'm still not sure where to meet you. what state room are you in? I will call you. a big congrats to your dd for placing 1st all around. my dd and ds both use to compete in gymnastics, i know the amount of time and dedication you need to have for that sport. They both trained at the same gym with Paul and Morgan Hamm ( the gymnastic olympic twins) Now my dd club swims.

WOW that is great Congrats
also a big congrats to the marching band competition winner. I myself spent numerous hours competing in drum and bugle corps competitions when i was younger. a big kudos to your son.:bounce:

I use to do the drum and bugle corps too when I wa a teen. I miss thoes days.
:wave2: see ya all soon!!!

See ya on the cruise CAN'T WAIT

Faith:wave:

[Soccermom-Cheri]

For shoes, I count 9! I win!

Kristi and Faith - please walk quietly passed the back of the ship. 6:30??? :sad2:sheesh .... If anyone wants to run at a more civilized hour, let me know.

We leave bright and early Wednesday morning. Woo-hoo:thewave: !

Can't wait to get this party started :grouphug:
puckerup: :tilt: :cool1: :rotfl: :rockband:

[pmcougar05]

6am cruise time, is like 9am eastern time right? That may suck, cause i am sure there will be at least one night that we don't go to bed till 6am or later. You ladies are nuts, just nuts i tell ya! Well the time is almost upon us. Geesh today is hard working, getting home at 11:30 and getting up at 5 is harsh, although we did end up splitting our softball games last night. Whoever came up with working for a living should be shot! Well i guess the more work i do the faster today will go....holla at a homie!...haha

patrick:smooth:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Dana - I was wondering the exact same thing. I have a cute skirt that I want to wear flip flops with and am not sure if that is "allowed." I was also wondering if wearing a tank top with this cute skirt would be "allowed" or against the dress code. Anyone know the dress code?

Faith - 6:00am, wow that is early. I would never be able to make that!!! Cheri - I too would like to go at a later time!!! 6:00 is what time I need to be at work, so on my vacation expect me up around noon!!!!

My mom and dad leave tomorrow. I am so jealous, I have to wait till Friday morning to leave. 3 days of work left.

[pmcougar05]

Heidi, i am leaving friday also, i am flying into orlando around 12:45ish...where and when are you flying in?

patrick:smooth:

[kamgen]

I think I am up to 11 pairs of shoes if you count my beach shoes! :earseek: I am going to try and limit it, but not sure what I am gonna do!

6am? I don't even get up THAT early.....I usually exercise between 7:30 and 8am...done by 9am and have breakfast after......You won't see me at 6am....zzzzzzzzzzz::yes::

We have to wait till Friday too....wish I was off work NOW! LOL!
Oh well, need the job to afford the cruise! LOL!!!!!!
I am so ready! :boat:

[tarzanman]

Hey Pooh-Friend, you would be well within the bounds of dress code wearing that stuff. The only reminder I have is that the dining rooms are air conditioned and my DW Kamgen gets cold, so the tank top thing might be a little chilly.

[kamgen]

Yes it does get VERY cold in teh dining rooms....I usually bring along a sweater or wrap...just in case! :) brrrrrr:hyper:

But I still wear sleeveless! LOL!

[jiminyC_fan]

Yep, Heidi is right. We leave tomorrow. :bounce: :Pinkbounc I used to have a site for the accu-weather in FL. Does anyone have a site for Florida's weather? Just thought it would be nice to get Wed-Sat forecast.

[DisneylandDarren]

Well this will be my final pre-cruise post. I'm now packed and in just over 9 hours time I have to get a bus to the airport (and I need to get some sleep before then!).

I look forward to seeing you all on-board and I hope you all have a safe trip down to Florida. ::yes::

I can't believe it's finally time!!!!!

See You All Real Soon! :wave: :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

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Darren

[Pooh_Friend#1]

:wave: Bye Darren, have fun and we will see you soon!!!

Patrick - I am also flying into Orlando, my plane gets in at 2:00. My plane departs CO at 6:30am and I have a layover in TX. I took the flight that got me to Florida the earliest, guess I will be sleeping on the plane!!

Okay, thanks I think I am going to wear my outfit then if I won't be breaking any Disney rules!!! (Don't want to be kicked off the ship!!!)

[pmcougar05]

Well heidi, that sucks...not to rub it in, but i leave at 10:45, and arrive in orlando about 12:45ish....i will be sleeping while you are at the airport..;) Although with the tight security around dc, i will have to get to the airport around 8:45. Geesh, the board is getting slow...us stragglers will be the last ones posting, thats ok, we can talk about the others who aren't posting. I am slowly starting to do my happy dance....trust me....it is a pretty funny sight seeing me shake my tiny buttocks. Well back to my last 2 hours of work for today, then shopping i go...woo hoo.

patrick:bounce:

[Soccermom-Cheri]

FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...

A WESTWARD-MOVING TROPICAL WAVE INTERACTING WITH AN UPPER-LEVEL
LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM IS PRODUCING WIDESPREAD CLOUDINESS AND
THUNDERSTORMS ABOUT MIDWAY BETWEEN THE LESSER ANTILLES AND THE
CAPE VERDE ISLANDS. UPPER-LEVEL WINDS ARE CURRENTLY UNFAVORABLE
FOR TROPICAL CYCLONE DEVELOPMENT TO OCCUR.

ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL STORM FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED THROUGH
WEDNESDAY.

that is from some official weather web site I found. So it looks like we are good thru Wednesday! Sorry no temperatures.

We hit Orlando around 6pm tomorrow!! Woo-hoo! Let the games begin! Looking forward to meeting and playing with you all.

[RonnieJo66]

:Pinkbounc :bounce:
We are leaving tomorrow afternoon to get on down to LA. Fly outta LAX Thursday morn.....winging our way to Orlando!! Can't wait!!!!!

So, we may post alittle between now and tomorrow afternoon, but then as The Genie says in Aladdin...............

"WE'RE OUTTA HERE!"

Smiles,

RonnieJo:flower1:

[DMoss3377]

That's awesome Renee! You so lucky, we're stuck here until Friday. :( Bummer. Have a safe trip!

Cheri - thanks for the weather update. Good to know. :)

6:00AM - Ladies...this is a VACATION...LOL...I don't even get up that early to go to work. Well, not anymore. LOL

I get up pretty early on the cruise, I get some of the best sleep of my life while on board and just seem to get up with no problem. I usually walk deck 10 while the sun is coming up and my DH is sleeping...then go down and get him for breakfast. :) So have fun on you're 6:00am walks, probably won't be seeing me on any of them. :) LOL

I remember one year, might have been last year, I think I was one of the last people to post on the thread before going on the cruise. We weren't leaving until Saturday morning to fly into MCO for the cruise...the thread is definitly going to get very quiet now...with everyone hitting the road. It's so sad...:sad: ... NOT!

Ok, everyone - Get back to work, don't know about you, but I need my job when I get back. LOL

[luvgoofy61]

Faith i think i could make it at 6 ish. I will be in room 6611 and 6612. Everyone have a safe trip that is out of here soon!!!:wave2: Linda

[faithmagicmickey]

Originally posted by luvgoofy61
Faith i think i could make it at 6 ish. I will be in room 6611 and 6612. Everyone have a safe trip that is out of here soon!!!:wave2: Linda COOL WE ARE GOING TO HAVE SO MUCH FUN :hyper: :cool1:
We are in room 8030 so we will call each other when we get on the ship. OMG I can't wait.

SEE YOU ALL VERY SOON

FAITH :wave:

[faithmagicmickey]

Originally posted by Soccermom-Cheri
For shoes, I count 9! I win!

Kristi and Faith - please walk quietly passed the back of the ship. 6:30??? :sad2:sheesh .... If anyone wants to run at a more civilized hour, let me know.

We leave bright and early Wednesday morning. Woo-hoo:thewave: !

Can't wait to get this party started :grouphug:
puckerup: :tilt: :cool1: :rotfl: :rockband:

LOL WE WILL TRY NOT TO MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE

[tarzanman]

I will continue posting....until.................

[skylynx]

We can't leave until Friday night because of John's miserable Bridge over the River Kwai boss. We don't get in until late, and so are just crashing at some Hampton Inn on Palm Parkway for easy exit and escape the next morning.

I am taking 7 pair of shoes, not including my swim fins. I have special flipflops that match a Minnie/Mickey tropical sundress and I'm wearing them to Parrot Cay. Most of the other shoes are highly impractical (that's why I love them) :-)

Finally got my Disney Store CM i.d. card...(just in time to lose it) but it will still work for the cruise!!!! We plan on hitting Company D and Property Control back at WDW since this will probably be the only time I can use my card. I want to get at least a CM watch or something to commemorate this Brief Shining Moment.

Still have the sparkly jewelry and cosmetic/sunscreen type stuff to pack. I'm letting John wrestle our big white fluffy Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel bathrobes into the space bags. It is our one ridiculous luxury. We love to park ourselves out on the verandah in those robes, drink wine, and pretend we do this all the time.

I can't believe one week from now we'll be in Costa Maya. Can't WAIT to see everyone at the sailaway party.

Ladies....Don't forget your black gloves and tiaras for the glam photo shoot before second seating on formal night in the atrium outside Lumiere's! I'll feel silly there all by myself!

[BeanoC]

Ok, we are a two-car family again!

We finally got my wife's SUV back from the dealer, all fixed up and ready to roll. We leave tomorrow afternoon.:earsboy: So I guess we will keep posting until sometime tomorrow morning!

Patrick - "my tiny buttocks"?? Now that was DEFINITELY TMI!! :earseek: (Especially since mine is gigantic!) I gots to buy you some beers and fatten you up !

Anyone seen "The Day After Tomorrow"? I bought the DVD to watch on the plane... any good?:confused:

We touch down in Orlando at 3:30 PM on Thursday, and since the cruise isn't until Saturday, we are forced to spend the interim at the Poly!:hyper:

Bring on DisneyWorld!
Bring on Disney Cruise Line!
Bring me a beer.



'Beano':cool:

[pdarrah]

Denise - You won't be silly all by yourself - I promise! Despite DH's groans, I have packed gloves and tiara! I have managed to get everything into the suitcases, but we did have to add a duffle bag to the mix for the snorkle gear and Darrah's life vest :( That puts us at 1 large suitcase (largest airline allows), 1 medium suitcase, 1 garment bag and 1 duffle bag. There is also a carry-on for the cameras, jewelry, medicines, etc. and possibly a small "kid carry-on" with Darrah's books & toys for the plane ride and his teddy bear. I don't think we have EVER had this much luggage for a trip!:eek: A typical WDW trip for us is 2 suitcases and 1 carry-on. At least we don't have a stroller to lug around anymore!

I printed the nametags today and finally found the self-adhesive pinbacks for them. I'll bring them to the sail-away meet and everyone can assemble their own nametag! If Beano is there, I'll give him any of the extras that don't make it to that meet in case they come to the wine party. I only made one set, so we should try to remember to bring them to the wine party.

Well, time to go drag DS away from his latest art project and get him ready for bed - sigh....

Travel safe all of you who are heading out! We will be leaving home at 4:30am on Friday morning.

Pamela

[DMoss3377]

Okay, just had to share with everyone...

My darling husband surprised me tonight with an early anniversary gift...

A NEW RING...

I'd been having problems with my old set, diamonds kept falling out that were channel set, and we heard that sometimes happens, it's like dominoes, once one gets loose, they all follow suit and can fall out eventually...and I don't ever take them off.

Anyway...long story short...I have a new ring...actually it's a NEW RING!!!! And it's officially BLING, BLING....I've never owned anything like this in my life!!!

I love this man, I love this man, I love him, I love him, I love him (as pigeons circle all around us in a town square in some foriegn country). :teeth: :teeth: :teeth:

I'm so excited, can you tell!?!

[BeanoC]

Dana - you GO, girl !! :cool1:

Lemme check that out ... hold on, better put my shades on! :cool2:

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

Woo-hoo!

Steve, you da man! :worship:

See you guys Friday; call us at the Poly if you get in early, otherwise we'll see you at WL !
:wave2:



'Beano' :cool:

[skylynx]

Ah, Pamela, I knew you wouldn't let me down...and thanks again for making nametags for us all!

We have packed one huge duffle, one huge hard-sided suitcase, two carry-on rolling bags and a backpack. Oh, and we packed an empty nylon suitcase in there, too, to fill up with stuff we know we'll accumulate. It is the dress up stuff that takes up the space...all those shoes!

John and I have this Love Boat vision of us climbing back on board after Cozumel with sombreros and a pinata in a shopping bag, just like the Love Boat passengers, but happier. Then we'll wave at total strangers from the gangplank...In fact, we make watching old Love Boat episodes part of our pre-cruise ritual.

Dana...what a lovely surprise! I've got a new ring, too ;-) so we can check out each others' bling bling! Hold on to that man!

Got a million loose ends to tie up before we evacuate drizzly gray Chicagoland, including lesson plans for my college English classes (my Department Chair is subbing for me...yoiks!)

See ya real soon!

[kamgen]

Dana that is awesome! Go Steve...you rule! :cheer2:
Well, Beano and the family be safe on your trip! We will see you on Friday with lots of hugs! :grouphug:

To everyone who is leaving early...be safe and can't wait to meet you all!!

To those of us sticking around....this stinks!:bored: No seriously, time will fly by...I still have to finish packing!!!!

I am so ready to see ::MickeyMo and ::MinnieMo and and bake in the :sunny: !! This trip is going to be so cool::yes::

[pmcougar05]

Steve, you cheating on me again with your wife...thats ok, i got me a ring too...kinda, but it is attached to my nipple...haha. Geesh the board has gotten sss....lll....ooo....www... Down to a day and a half of work...woo hoo. I can't wait to get on that plane and dream about being on the ship...my boss was telling me some good stories about the trip, he has gone down there once or twice. Well back to work, well actually lunch.

patrick:smooth:

[DMoss3377]

Thanks everybody...

My bosses were thoroughly impressed this morning. They said I'd probably have a hard time working today because every time I start to type, I'll get distracted by my new ring. They figure they'll walk in and catch me just zoned out staring at it. LOL

I'm still all giddy over it. :)

Beano & fam - have a safe trip and we'll be seeing you on Friday!

I've still got to pack, which I plan to do tonight, then tie up a few loose ends...try to actually work tomorrow...then, we're outta here!

Can't wait to meet everyone new and see all our old friends. This is going to be one rocking trip! One I'm sure will be hard to top.

Well, got tons to do at work today...you'd think I was going on vacation or something. LOL Oh wait...I AM!!! :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: ::yes:: ::yes:: :hyper:
:wave2: