Calling All 8/19/06 Special Western Cruisers! AKA "The Cruisin' Castaways"

[O'BWV]

:sunny: :boat: Check In here for the August 19, 2006
Disney MAGIC
Special Western Itinerary Cruise :sunny: :boat:
:sunny:

:sail: :sunny: Click here for the Cruising Castaways Itinerary Page!!! (http://www.brownfamilyvacations.com/html/CruisingCastaways.htm) :boat: :fish:

:grouphug: ~ Cast of Cruising Castaways ~ :grouphug:
(Format: DIS member, family members {Kids ages at time of cruise}, EARLY or LATE dinner seating, Night before cruise hotel)

O'BWV - Mary Rose, DH John, DD Taryn + 2 Friends (16), DS John (13) (Late, Radisson)
SeaSpray - Terry, DH John, DS Craig (18), DS Robby (15) (Late, Radisson)
Reenieny - Doreen, DH Marty, DD Jaclyn (17), DS Daniel (13) (Late, Radisson)
kap158 - Karen (Doreen's sister! :hug: ) (Late, Radisson)
Lainie - Elaine (Doreen's & Karen's sister! :hug: ) (Late, Radisson)
ElliotFan - Dori, DS Devin (14) (Late)
Caren90 - Caren, DH, DD Taen (14), DS Bailey (11) Also cruising is Caren's DMom and DAunt (Early)
disneycrazzzy - with DH, DS (12), DS (9)
allshookup - Diane, DH Mike, DD Taylor (12), DS Cade (9) (Early)
lwilliam - Lucy with DH Bob DS Tyler (14), DS Bryan (20)? (Early)
PoohJen - with DH, and DS (9), DS (9) and DS (13)
AboutTheMouse - Denise, DH Gregg, DS Aaron (10), DD Brittany (8) turning 8 the day that we sail!
maryisme - with DH, DD (11) DD (2), DISMom, and DISBro, DISBro, DISSIL, DS (17),DS (13),DD (9)
TMTIP - with DH, DD (12), DD (10)
sandygirl - Darlene, DH Stan the man!, DD Sandy (9)turning 9 onboard! (Early)
castoff - Tina, DH Chuck (Late)
SNicksed - Steve, DW Lisa & DS, Ryan (7)
KEH - Karen, DH Mark, DD Emma (18), DS Oliver (16), DS James (16)
RobinMarie - Robin Marie, DD Victoria Rose (9)
Diamond_Girls - with DH, DD (14), DD (12)
mickeymom923 - Bev, DMom Esther, DD Lindsay (18) (Late, Radisson)
Colestat - Sue, with DH, DS (12), DS (10) 12th Birthday Celebration onboard
LIFERBABE - with DH, DS (9), DS (7)
Sawyermaw1 - with DH Doug, DGS Bhrett (13), DGS Aaron (8)
zach&alexmom - Linda, DH Roger, DS Zachary (8) , DD Alexandra (6), MIL Joan (Early)
Andrew DEREK UK - Andrew, DW, DD (9), DS (7)
denise5374 - Denise, DH Rex, DD Brittany (13), DS Collin (9)
Discrazzy - Jennifer, DH Joe, Brett (14), and DS Austin (11) (Early, Radisson)
NYdiscuisers - Linda, DH Paul, DD (12), DD (8)
Ct TiggerFan - Ed, Beth, DD (9) (Early, Radisson)
Aurora's Mommy - Denise, DH Mark, DS Jim (7) and DD Paige (4)
Nittany89 - DH, DW DD(15)
SamRoc - DH, DW, DD(17), DS(21)
Zukeeper - Becky DH(Nick), DS(11,9,3 DD(7)
Canadian Princess Anita - DH, dd Roseanne(8)
Luv2dream - Lynn, DH Pete, DD Mary
DVCMember - Barb, DH David, DD Rachael (9), DD Marissa(5)
Flexismom - Carol, DH Ed, DD Katie (7), DS Tripp (3)
Michele25 - Michelle, DH, DD (11), DD (8)
Rotty - DW, DH, DD(11), DS(6)
Marbo - Mike, DW, DD (7)
alicedisney - Alice, DH Tom, DS Dan (23), DS Sean (15), DD Colleen (13)
msdisney53 - Denise, DH John, DD Nikki (15), DD Gianna (14)
DeniseW, Jazzman, DD, (Early)
DisneyPoly - Maureen, DH Tony, DS Anthony (17), DD Carla (14), DS Nicholas (12), DD Madeline (8) (Late)
Genzie - Gina, DS CJ, DDad Fred (Early, Radisson)
Mark&Sandra - DH & DW, DD (13), DS (11) (Early, Radisson)
Sarah'sMomfrom PA - MaryJo, DH Sam, DD Sarah (16) (Late)
disneyjunkie - and DS (14)
Denvick - Dennis, DW Vicki, DS Steve (15), DS Greg (13)
Princess Aurora45 - Anita (21), DMom Sandi (Late)
Bmwdsny - Melinda, DH Bob, DD Brianne (13), DS Alex (9) (Early, Boardwalk Villas)
dizzyworld - Shirley, DH Ron, DS Alex (12), DD Allison (11), (Early, Swan)
bridgemanva - and DH, DS (16), DMom
Walsh Clan - Moira, DH John, DD Caoimhe (6) (Early, Polynesian)
DMMarla07869 - Marla (18) and DDad
HawkinsCrew - Leslie, DH Bill, DD Abby (10), DS Will (2) (Early, Polynesian)
Famof8 - Joyce, DH Brett, DD Katharine (17), DS Nathan (15), DS TJ (13), DD Megan (9), DS Christian (7), DS Nick (4) (Radisson)
Ski-and-Sea - and DH, DS(11) and DD(10) (Late)
PrincessCrazy - and DH, DD (9)
Princess Rella - Carolyn, DH Todd, DD Abigail (1 1/2) (Early, Radisson)
mad4themouse - Lisa, DH Tom, DD (16) and DS (14) (Early, Polynesian)
Julie - DH Jim DD (7) Kate (Early, Hyatt)
Bambi8893 - Debbie, Matt, Kate (9) and Nate (4) (Late)
carolsherman - Carol, ds (14), ds (11), carols mom (Early, Ron Jon's)
5by5 & beachpal - Tony & Sally, DS Dominic (9 almost), DS Nicholas (6 on the cruise)
Steve's Wife - Lori, DH Steve (Late)
VerandahMan - Andy, DW Hazel, DD Angelina (16), DMom Vi (Late, Radisson)
diznygirrl - Gina, DH Brian, DD 12 Emily, DD 9 Jenny (Late, Radisson)
Michele 25 - Michele, DH, DD 8, DD 11 (Radisson)
PaulaM & Auctiondazeusa - Paula & Bob, DD Shanna (16), DS Evan (14), DD Ally (9)
SnowWhite71 - Johna, James, DD Alyssa (9), DD Adriana (5)
mickeymisfit - Beth, Derek, Tyler 7 (turning 8 on ship 8/24), Keira 3 (almost 4) (Early, Residence Inn)
jweiss - Jennifer, DD Chelsea (15), DD Emilie (2-1/2), DD Liliana (7 months) (Early, Hyatt Airport)
dsnylndlvrs - Kris, DH Ken, DS(13) Taylor, DD(10) Alyssa
jbm02 - Jude, DH, DS (11) and DD (6) (Late, Radisson)



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[SeaSpray]

ROFL! I love the title of this thread!!! :p

Well I know that Sandra from All Seasons told me that she has our cabin on hold, so once I speak to her tomorrow we will officially be booked! :)

[Mjasp]

We're in also. Booked a category 8, no SPR left wahhhhhhhh

Do you think other people that booked this cruise will post here?

Now you can start keeping track of all of us.

It will be me Joanna, DH Mitch and DD Amanda 14 and DD Samantha 10

Kids are getting older as I type LOL

You're in Terry, as long as its on hold you have 10 days to pay your deposit.

Joanna:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

2 bouncie people, one for each year LOL

[winnyis]

Hi guys... for now Im in too. I have an SPR on hold 5022. Not my first choice but I got a good rate and the 10% and $200 so I really couldnt pass it up.

So far its just Bob and I booked so I only have to pay the $500 deposit and I will add the kids later.


Now I just wish It wasnt 2 years away. We need to have some reunions between now and then.

Ginny

[MoranClan]

Hey Everyone..

Called All Seasons today...I couldnt book yet, but they will call me when I can...

We are probably doing a Cat 3 maybe a Cat 2..

Will Be..

Bobby, Cindy, Katie-12, Jessie-11, Bobby Jr.-7

We cant wait...

Even though we hated Cozumel..Oh well..

Bobby

[O'BWV]

Bobby - Maybe we all could do the Fury Catamaran (sp?) Excursion in Cozumel that Ginny and her family did. They really liked it I think!


Ginny - Do you want me to add your kids to the list? If so, do you want me to put their names on the list?


Joanna - Do you think I should change the name of the thread? I will if you think it won't draw new cruisers!


Terry - Is it alright that I included your son's names on the list?




-Mary Rose

[winnyis]

Mary Rose - I sent you a PM

I would definately do Fury Catamaran again - it was a BLAST

[SeaSpray]

I'm kind of looking forward to Cozumel because John and I really didn't get to see it at all this last time because we did the Tulum ruins excursion and went right back to the ship afterwards. The Fury Catamaran sounds like fun.

Mary Rose: You can leave the boys' names on the list for now. I'm going to book with just John and I, and we'll decide later, if the boys want to join us or not. Their ages would be 18 and 15, at cruise time. Yikes! Craig would be 18!!!!!!!!!! :faint: LOL

[O'BWV]

Ginny - I PM'd you back! I really wanted to do the Fury Catamaran in Cozumel and if I knew you guys were doing it I would have joined you (if you would have had me). We went to Paradise Beach instead and that was really great too, but after two stops at CC (yeah!), I'd be looking for something other than just beach at Cozumel. Glad you enjoyed it, it makes my decision easy then!



-Mary Rose

[Mjasp]

Can you believe how many DISers are cruising with us

Take a peek

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=653584&perpage=15&pagenumber=1


I invited them over, hopefully they will join us

[Buddy Bear]

Ya know! We always wondered if DIS had a "Magical Gathering" or DIS members cruise; well, it looks like we have one now!!

We think it is great that this thread has already been started. This going to be a great cruise.

Jeff, Missy, Catherine, & Sarah

[Mjasp]

Buddy Bear...Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!

I love the pics you have in your sig. Your girls are beautiful. I love the one with the hat on the baby. her eyes are beautiful.

Joanna

[O'BWV]

Welcome Jeff & family! I have added you to our cruise list!

Howdy neighbor (we live in Old Bridge)! We had lots of NY/NJ DISers on our 8/28/04!



-Mary Rose

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Buddy Bear
Ya know! We always wondered if DIS had a "Magical Gathering" or DIS members cruise; well, it looks like we have one now!!

We think it is great that this thread has already been started. This going to be a great cruise.

Jeff, Missy, Catherine, & Sarah

Welcome, Jeff!! I've enjoyed your pictures in your signature. It's great to know you'll be cruising with us in 2006 :sunny:

P.S. I grew up in Sayreville! I'm somewhat familiar with NB :)

[disneycrazzzy]

I booked the 8/19 cruise today without telling my husband. Now I just need to hide the $1000 deposit on our credit card bill and the itinerary when it comes in the mail. We've never been on a DCL cruise. I am hoping that my husband and sons will like cruising. We currently have the August 20, 2005 reposition cruise booked and the Thanksgiving 2005 booked. I hope after the first cruise everyone will agree that more cruises are in our future. We are myself (46), DH41, DS12, and DS9 at time of cruise.

The August cruises work out great for us because our kids don't go back to school until after Labor Day out here. I hoping to spend a few days at WDW afterwards.

I couldn't wait until August 2005 to rebook onboard and get the 10% discount. If the prices go up more than 10% + $200, I'll have made the right decision. Otherwise, I'll rebook on board and cancel this reservation. I think that works?

disneycrazzzy

[Mjasp]

Welcome Disneycrazy
We start after Labor Day also in NY.

Dori (Elliottfan) is also from Washington and on this cruise. We sailed with her on the 8/28/04 10 day.

[winnyis]

Disneycrazy... I am also on the 8/20/05 repo cruise... Hopefully we will get to meet on that one.

Ginny

[O'BWV]

Welcome disneycrazzzy!! I have added you and your family to our official list!

Sounds like you have alot of great cruises planned! And lucky you, you'll get to meet Ginny & her family next summer. Ginny's good people!


-Mary Rose

[DARWIN91]

I am booked ! ::yes::

[MECH8T7]

Hi everybody.

I had been waiting for months to book a 7-day cruise for our 2006 March break and, even with early booking, it turned out that it was going to cost an arm and a leg (we'll be five, so we're booking category 4).

So, we've changed our plans to do the 8/19 special itinerary because it was quite a bit cheaper and had the second day at Castaway Cay.

Hopefully, we made the right choice but we will be first time DCL'ers.

Can anyone tell me how hot its going to be down there at that time of year?

Does anyone know anything about Costa Maya (or are most people thinking that the only port of call that matters is Castaway Cay)?

On the days that the ship will be at sea, are there "extra" activities going on aboard the ship to keep passengers entertained?

[O'BWV]

Carol - I added you to the list. May I include any names & DD's age?


MECH8T7 - Welcome to the 8/19! Many of us here were on the 8/28 cruise this year and even though it is hot, it's not unbearable. We had a fabulous time on DCL and this is one fantastic group of people. We had great DIS meets and are all very fond of each other! We enjoyed Costa Maya very much although we didn't do any excursions so others will be able to help you better. We thought there was plenty do to on the ship both on at seas days and port days too! One of the highlights of our trip was CC and to be able to go twice is awesome! Would you like me to include you on the list. If so, need to know your sailing party. DH, DW, DD etc. and include names and ages of kids if you'd like! Welcome again!


-Mary Rose

[Buddy Bear]

Mary Rose:

When I checked the boards this morning I was surprised to see how many posts were complaining about the high rates for 2006.

We were waiting to book a cruise in late August just before Catherine (DSD 11 - Darling Step-Daughter) goes back to school.

Out of curiousity, I wanted to see how bad the rates were. I was very surprised to hear what a difference there was between the 8/12 and the 8/19, which is why I immediately started this thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=653584) to let everyone know how cheap the 8/19 "special" cruise was.

Jeff

[O'BWV]

Jeff - I have to agree about the rates. Usually rates don't drop in Aug until the last week. In 2006, it appears they drop for 8/19. Great news for all of us!!! I guess everyone will catch on soon enough. We already have 50 people on our list and it's only the first day.

Love the pictures of your family!!


-Mary Rose

[disneycrazzzy]

Thanks for the warm welcome. Dori (Elliotfan) works in the same office as my husband and I do. She sits across the aisle from him. She'll have to come over to my desk to talk about this cruise since my husband doesn't know about it yet. It will be interesting trying to keep it quiet until next year. I look forward to meeting you in August, Ginny.

I vicariously "lived" the 8/28 cruise knowing that Dori was on it. I closely watched the itinerary changes and hurricane status. I was jealous when she wasn't back to work as scheduled. Sounds like you had a great time despite the weather. I don't know how I am going to wait for 11 months for my first cruise. This forum has convinced me that we will have a great time.

disneycrazzzy

[allshookup]

Originally posted by O'BWV
Jeff - I have to agree about the rates. Usually rates don't drop in Aug until the last week. In 2006, it appears they drop for 8/19. Great news for all of us!!! I guess everyone will catch on soon enough. We already have 50 people on our list and it's only the first day.

-Mary Rose

I hope you don't mind adding us to that list!!! This is our names & ages at time of cruise. DH: Mike 41, Me: Diane 42, DD: Taylor 12, DS Cade 9.

This will be our second cruise on the Magic. First time on the Western & sooooo excited about 2 stops at Castaway Cay!!!

[SeaSpray]

Good morning! :sunny: And Welcome to all of you!!! :wave2:

I was the official Weekly Countdown person on our Aug 28th cruise, does anyone want the position for this cruise? If not, then I'd be happy to do that again. Let me know! :)

allshookup: Where in MA do you live? We live on the southshore, about a half hour south of Boston.

[Mjasp]

GOOD MORNING ALL and WELCOME to all cruisers that joined this thread since I went to bed last night. Seems like a great group already.

Terry...The job is yours, as far as I'm concerned.

I enjoyed Costa Maya and Cozumel is a favorite of mine also.

CC in my opinion is like I imagine Bermuda to be. You dock by beach and have the ship as your beach hotel. Clear calm waters.

Joanna

[O'BWV]

Welcome Diane & family! I have added you to our cruise list on page 1! I am also very excited about two CC stops. CC always makes me feel like I'm on a private beach with about 2300 of my closest friends LOL!

Terry - I second Joanna! Please be the Weekly Countdown person for this cruise too. Thanks!




-Mary Rose

[kap158]

Good Morning Everybody!!!

Reenieny is out this am so I get the chance to write. I can't believe how many people are going already. What a reunion it will be!!!! I am looking forward to CC and the Cabana Massage!!! It is wonderful an now going there twice I might have to think about getting two massages!!!! I am game for a group catamaran excursion. It should be a blast!!! I hope we can all meet sometime between now and then. How many days is it????
I am still going thru withdrawel!!!(How long will this last) I just may have to book a 3 or 4 nite in January!!!!!:wave2: ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo :Pinkbounc

[Reenieny18]

Terry I 3rd it, the job is yours!:hyper: I am so excited! I told the kids yesterday when they got home from school that it will be 2 days at CC and Costa Maya, they were so happy.
Joanna what room did you get??
Mary Rose are we doing smoothies again?? Ginny and i are on the same floor. HIDE THE ICE!!!

Welcome all you new people. You will have a ball... Allshookup and Disneycrazzy welcome... how can you hide it for 2 yrs??lol BUDDYBEAR your children are beautiful..:goodvibes

You will see we are a bunch of friendly people.. we are planning reunions and will truly have lasting friendships. as you can see since we are rebooking with each other again,,lol
Karen,, I see your game,,lol 2 masages, thats like 2-3 PALOS reservations,,lol(HEHEHE).

Bobby can you make magnets again??

Doreen:wave:

[lwilliam]

We've taken Disney cruises every year since they have started. Looking forward to next year's Mexico cruise and now I'm already getting anxious for 2006!!!!! Two days at CC - yippeee!

We are booked for Cabin 5020, next to someone else who
responded here - tell me, do any of you have boys that will be 14 at the time? We have a very shy boy (until you get to know
him!!!) and would like him to hang out in The Stack during
our 7 days.

We have met very nice people on the DIS boards and then
on the ship - I hope we can keep this thread going, even though it is TWO YEARS away. Let's all keep in touch.
We are from PA, Kutztown, in fact, saw alot of people from NY
(met some great people from Rochester this year).There will be me (if you think I'm going to list MY age, you got another thought coming), DH (he'll kill me if i list his age), our DS will be 14, and
we have another DS who would be 20, not sure that he will travel with us, although he LOVES these cruises.

[kap158]

Good Morning Again Everyone:wave2:

Is anyone from our group going on one of the cruises before Christmas???? I have a favor to ask????:D :) ::MickeyMo ::MinnieMo

[O'BWV]

Welcome lwilliam & family! I have added you to our list and added you DS (20) with a ?. Our DS will be 13 1/2 during of 2006 cruise, Doreen's DS (Reeniey18) will be 13 also and Joanna's (Mjsap) DD will be 14. Maybe they all will go to the stack. My DD age 14 for this past cruise, wasn't all that interested in the Stack, but my DS has a very different disposition then my DD, so I think he's more likely to try the Stack, but honestly, who the heck knows! The one thing I do know is that you can't predict these things! LOL. Since my DD is shy I decided that I'm going to get her more involved in the DIS as this cruise approaches. I see teen threads where the kids starting talking even before their onboard. I think that could help my DD, maybe your DS also.


Karen - Don't I WISH I was going back before Christmas! LOL!



-Mary Rose

[kap158]

Mary Rose:wave2:

Thanks for the reply. I want to purchase something from Treasure Ketch but i can't do it thru Disney Merchandise. They suggested that if I knew someone was going they could purchase for me.
I am still inquiring if someone is going!!!:Pinkbounc

[winnyis]

Hi I am your neighbor. I am in 5022. My kids will only be 8 & 11 when we cruise so that doesnt help with your son.. but trust me.. we had an AWESOME bunch of cruisers on 8/28 and since many are going again.. your son will have no problem finding other kids to hang with.

I wonder who is next to me in 5024....Hopefully another Dis'er.

Ginny

[Caren90]

Hi All,
Ok before I totally freak out, lwilliam, are you sure you have 5020 because I just checked my reservation from DU and it says I have 5020. I just want to be sure before I e-mail them. Please let me know. I almost had a heart attack when I read your message.
Thanks,
Caren

[PoohJen]

Okay, I'm in! But still shaking from the impulsivity of my ressies! It's me, DH, and DSs who will be 9,9 and 13 (almost 14). lwilliam, my oldest would love to email your son about cruising! We're going in Nov, and he wishes he could hang out in the stack (but I know he will love the lab too).

DH was NOT happy with my spontaneous ressie, but after our Nov cruise, I'm sure he'll catch the fever!

With all of us going, we should cancel our ressies and re-book at a group rate!!!::yes::

Can my brain handle two more years of obsessing???:crazy:

[ElliotFan]

Originally posted by disneycrazzzy
I booked the 8/19 cruise today without telling my husband. Now I just need to hide the $1000 deposit on our credit card bill and the itinerary when it comes in the mail.
disneycrazzzy

Hey Anna,

How much are you going to bribe me not to tell Curtis? LOL

Dori :teeth:

[lwilliam]

it is 5024
I totally apologize!
we will be in cabin 5024, not what i said
sorry.:(

[ElliotFan]

My son Devin will be 14 for this cruise. Maybe we can get the boys in touch with each other beforehand. I know that Devin would appreciate making friends with a couple of the other boys before this next cruise. Unfortunately, I joined the DISboard too late for that to occur for this last one.

Dori

[AboutTheMouse]

Hello All!

We're in, too. Our cast of characters is as follows:

Me (Denise)
DH (Gregg)
DS (Aaron, who will be 10 by then)
DD (Brittany, who will turn 8 on the day that we set sail)

We are on deck 2, cat 9. I have 2534 on hold, may change it as it is on Dave's "noisy" list.

This is our second cruise. Hubby thought I was crazy, then saw the price for this date and said "well, OK". OK!?! I can't believe how prices are up up up for 2006! We had a cat 6 for spring break 2004, and could only get a cat 8 for the same price at other times during the summer. And this one is booked wayyyyyy in advance.

Anyway, hoping to get to know all of you!

Denise

[Caren90]

WHEW, thanks for letting me know, any SPH is great I started to freak out as if maybe I booked the wrong date or something, you would not believe all the crazy thoughts I had. Any way I guess we now know who all our neighbors will be. This will be our third time in 5020 and we have 5520 booked for April vacation 2005. My BIlL took his time sending DU his request and unless he got a SPH on the other side I would say he is out of luck, hey, you snooze you lose.;)
This next cruise I will have to make it point to meet up with alll the Dis' crew. I think I really missed out on some crazy fun!
Caren

[maryisme]

I booked the August 19th cruise also!! Ad me and my group to the list please. We have three cabins. Woohooo- DH is really going to kill me..lol

DH and myself, DDs age 11 & 2 (time of sailing). Also coming is my Mom, and single brother - hint..hint..:) (he's a nyc school teacher)..lol..he will kill me for posting that

Last cabin is my brother, wife and 2 boys ages, 17, 13 and DD (9).

I booked this cruise rather impulsively then I roped the rest of the family into it ..lol.

I think i'm in good company on this board :).

Mary

[O'BWV]

WOW! I go to Pathmark for an hour and look at all the people who have joined our group! I now count 75 people in a little over 24 hours!

Welcome PoohJen, AboutTheMouse, & maryisme & families! I've added all of you to the list!




-Mary Rose

[ElliotFan]

Have you guys been watching the news lately?

Up here in Washington, we don't have to worry about hurricanes... just volcanos. It looks like Mount St. Helens is going to blow her top again. The experts expect it to happen within the next week. Fortunately, it won't be nearly as devastating as the 1980 eruption, but they are expecting an ash cloud that could reach a couple thousand feet. The prediction is that the prevailing winds will take the cloud south or southwest of the mountain. I (and disneycrazzzy) live NNW of it - thank goodness. I wouldn't want to get caught in that mess again!

For anyone interested in first-hand stories of the 1980 eruption, corner me sometime. I was in eastern Washington visiting a friend the weekend it erupted and was delayed getting home for several days (sound familiar?) It was a once in a lifetime experience... hopefully.

My friends have been teasing me since I got back from the cruise that I draw natural disasters to myself like a magnet. They claim that they are going to start asking where I'm going on vacation and then they will go somewhere else. (LOL)

Dori

[Reenieny18]

We're having a party!!. Mary Rose I know how you feel about leaving for a bit.. What a great crowd we have so far.
Don't worry about this thread lasting for 2 yrs... IT WILL!! :grouphug:
IWILLIAM my son will be 13 1/2 by this next cruise.. He is looking forward to going to THE STACK. My now 15 yr old daughter did go to the STACK on a daily basis and really enjoyed it. She made some great friends and still talks to them today..
Your son will have no problem meeting people. Although she will be 17, she will still like the STACK. She made many friends with 13 yr olds as well. We would walk the deck and hear "Hi JACKIE",:lovestruc ...Mary Rose,, she looked for your daughter often. Jaclyn is very outgoing (she surprises me sometimes):jester: . she did have fun with her at the cast off party!! Maybe next time!!
So we know who has 5 of the SPO cabins.. who is in 5520???
Joanna where are you?

The prices are better since we go to Castaway Cay twice and no port charges!! WHAOO!! On the cruise we will celebrate my moms 70 bday and that THURSDAY the 24 Marty and I wil celebrate 4 yrs pf marriage(if he survives,,lol)

Will we do RADDISON the day before again???

Doreen

[Reenieny18]

Dori, your always welcome to come cruise with us!! We are the official BLACK CLOUD cruise!! . but we have fun..

DOREEN

PS TERRY,.. did they ever take your credit card number?? Jacyn wants CRAIG to sing for them again....:crazy:

[ElliotFan]

I'm all for going to the Raddison the night before. I learned my lesson this last time. No more 'red-eye' flights to get there. We were so tired that we didn't make it off the boat at Castaway Cay until nearly noon, which really cut down the amount of stuff we got to do. :( The extra day of vacation will be worth it!

Dori

[SeaSpray]

I work one day a week, Thursdays, and I couldn't wait to get back to my computer!! :teeth:

We've got a large group already! I'm so happy and excited that so many of us Aug 28th-ers have rebooked! :sunny:

I got a call from Sandra today and we are all booked!! It's official! We got the 10% discount, the $200 onboard credit, and All Seasons also gave a discount. We are in the same cabin that we were in the last time, #6042. We liked that location.

So far, just DH and I are booked. Not sure which, if either, of the 2 boys will be sailing with us. Craig will be starting college that fall, so we have no idea where he will be mid-August of 2006. After the first couple of days on the cruise, he really ended up liking it and enjoying the Stack. I know he'd like to sail again, we'll just have to wait and see which college he goes to. Robby, on the otherhand, never really liked the Stack. He felt out of place there, he said he was one of the youngest ones in there, it was mostly older teens. The first couple of days he said it was "ok", but by the middle of the cruise he ended up just making friends with kids he met at the arcade. I know with kids it's a hit or miss thing, either they'll meet kids to hang out with, or not, and they'll either enjoy the clubs, or not. Like I told Sandra at All Seasons, I still have a VERY long time to add the kids, if they end up going with us. lol

We'll probably stay at the Radisson again. Flying in the day before worked out very well for us.

[allshookup]

Thanks all for the welcome! Geez I can't believe how many replies since yesterday. I guess this thread will be HUGE by the time 2 yrs is up! We will also most likely be staying at the Raddison again. It worked out perfect for us last time.

Seaspray....we are about 1/2 hr. north of Boston on the Northshore.

Diane

[lwilliam]

the natural disaster thing, kindof scares me!
good luck to all if the volcano erupts!

I feel like all of you know each other - our family will be
a newbie to the group!
Lucy

[winnyis]

Lucy - trust me by the time this cruise happens you will feel like a member of the family.

All the 8.28 cruisers had talked so much online that when we got onboard we felt like we had been friends forever. We had such a nice time with everyone, and everyone was so cool to hang out with.. I just cant imagine not cruising with them again. It was really nice to always see a friendly face wherever you went.

Were a friendly bunch.. we dont leave anyone out!!!

Ginny

[kap158]

Reenieny:wave2:

Will you find out for me if any of your contacts are cruising in the near future. You do know alot of people as I am the shy(peacemaker- HAHA) of the family!!!!:hyper:

[kap158]

winnyis,

Did you get my pm????:)

[Mjasp]

Welcome all new posters since I left for work this morning! Been a very busy DCL day I see.

I have a cat. 8 booked. There weren't any SPR left. If anyone decides not to cruise or to upgrade, can yo please let me know the day before you cancel it? Thanks in Advance. Not that I want anyone to cancel, but it is still 2 years away.

We plan on trying Princess or maybe even Carnival (Thanks to Carol) sending me the prices in 2005.

Joanna

[Reenieny18]

Karen wants something that is available only at DCL on Treasure Ketch only this CHRISTMAS... anyone going this time as well??

Diane, welcome to the family... your one of us now!!! Just look out for room 5022------>>>they hog the ICE!!!,lol ROTFL:hyper: :teeth:
We had smoothie parties on Deck 9, Palos meets and pool Olympics with Terry and Jill Pool side ::yes::

Lucy if history has it.. any DISER involved with us can get through most anything including natural disasters.. I hope you are cvery safe during the VOLCANO problems..

Doreen

[kap158]

Reenieny,

It doesn't have to be before Christmas although I would like it. You know how I am when I want something. I ALWAYS GET IT!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[ElliotFan]

Don't get worried about the volcano, I'm not. All that is expected is an ash plume and some mudslides. They've already set the evacuation zone to 15 miles around the mountain. I live approximately 100 miles NNW of the mountain. I probably won't even be aware of the eruption until I see it on the news that night. At worst, we might have a minor earthquake, but I doubt it. My family tells me that they felt nothing when it erupted in 1980 and that one was a much much larger blast than we're expecting this time.

Dori

:tongue:

[lwilliam]

thank goodness.

[SeaSpray]

Ok...DH has decided that we *should* add the kids NOW to the reservation. He never ceases to surprise me at times. lol So...I'm going to call Sandra at All Seasons back and have her add the boys on right now. At least we can make changes right up until 75 days before the cruise, without penalty. I just hope the new rate doesn't cause me to faint. lol :faint: The prices for 2006 are definitely higher than they were for this year, and even at 2 years in advance!!

[SeaSpray]

I have a question for all of you:

As far as the weekly countdown goes, last time I was posting it each Friday. Should I continue posting it on Fridays or post it on Saturdays?? The reason I was posting it on each Friday was because that was the day that most of us were beginning our vacations, flying into Florida the day before the cruise.

So... Friday countdown or Saturday countdown?? I'll go with the majority vote! :)

[SeaSpray]

Doreen and/or Karen!!!


What cabin # was it that you had that was directly across from us??? We were in 6042.

If it's available, we might put the kids in their own cabin!!! thanks!!!

[kap158]

Terry,

I was in 6043 and Doreen was in 6045!!!:wave2:

[Mjasp]

I vote for Friday countdown, since most will fly down the night before.

Terry...Did you book your RCCL trip through All Seasons also?

[SeaSpray]

Karen thanks for the quick reply! You were right across from us, right?? So 6043 is across from 6042?? I just spoke to Sandra and told her that we definitely want the kids to be directly across from us. I think I'm driving her nuts :o First I was booking just John and I, then I called back to add the kids, then I called back again to ask about a separate cabin for the kids. Yikes. If she can pull this off, I'll have to send her a card or something. lol

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Mjasp
I vote for Friday countdown, since most will fly down the night before.

Terry...Did you book your RCCL trip through All Seasons also?


Ok, 1 vote for Friday so far :)

Joanna: We booked the RCI cruise through a TA in NJ. It's the same company that my brothers and their wives booked through, and they had the best rate. They deal in large volume of RCI cruises, a lot like how All Seasons deals with high volume of DCL cruises. My brothers and SILs have used that company many times before and never had a problem, so we booked our cabin at the same time, with them.

[kap158]

Terry

This room was directly accross from you. This is where Jaclyn and I stayed. I liked the room!!!:wave2:

[ElliotFan]

Gee, so far it looks like Devin and I will be the only ones in the group on deck 7 (7567). :guilty:

At least it's close to the midship stairs, so I'll be able to pop down to deck 6 to visit Terry and Anna (disneycrazzzy) without much problem. :hyper2:

Dori

[SeaSpray]

Thanks Karen! :)


I'm a little worried right now, until Sandra calls me back :( She was talking quickly before, she was in the middle of doing several bookings, plus the changes I keep making to mine, and I *think* she said that if I make a change to the cabin (such as adding the kids, and now taking them off again to put into their own cabin), that we'd lose that 10% discount. Probably the $200 credit too. I really wish I would've just thought to book 2 cabins in the first place! I can blame John. lol He's the one who told me at first to just book the 2 of us, then this afternoon he said to add the kids, then when he got home he said to ask about a separate cabin for them. *sigh* Oh well. All I can do now is wait for Sandra to call me back with the details :(

[kap158]

I was wondering if we could get a group rate discount at the hotel for the night before. Any ideas??????:)

[O'BWV]

Terry - that's what we did with the kids. We are in 6610 and they're right across in 6611.




-Mary Rose

[kap158]

Terry,

I would be persistant but nice. Is this TA booking alot of our group. I would mention Donna who was booking our cruise on the ship. She was working late,late late and we were told about the 10% discount and the $200.00 credit. She couldn't handle all the requests for the rebookings but I would use her name. Let them know that we are giving them alot of repeat business and probably more after this next adventure. You would think they would want to make us all happy and use their services exclusively!!!. Just a thought!!!:)

[lynr]

Ok everyone I am booked cabin 6080.

Here is my long story. DCL emailed me back and said I would not be able to get the discount or shipboard credit.

However; thanks to Ginny's posting I sent in my request to Kelsie at Dreamsunlimited travel and I got both the discount and my shipboard credit.

I think I got a great rate compared to what is listed on the DCL website. DU quoted me $3,095.56 less my DU instant rebate of $100 bringing my total due to $2,995.56 for a category 6 for two people.

Now I am waiting for a quote for my friends.

I am soooo excited to be able to see everyone again.


Now on another note: Travel Insurance, Access America is great I just received a check for $632.00 for our extra days after the cruise and my expenses on the ship after 9/4. They paid for everything that I charged on my ship account after 9/4, I did not bill them for souvineers, and they also paid for everything that we purchased when we got back to Disney. I submitted my bill for park tickets with the thought that they would tell me no way, but they paid everything. A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO TERRY, I think you suggested this company. I am using them again on my upcoming cruises.

Lyn:Pinkbounc :sunny: :bounce: :wave:

[ElliotFan]

It looks like the main party is going to be on decks 5 & 6.
Maybe I should change rooms! :confused:

Dori

[kap158]

Lynn:wave2:

I am so glad you are going to go again. I really enjoyed spending the afternoons at the adult pool in our designated area.!!!!:Pinkbounc

[lynr]

Karen:

I was just thinking about you. My friend and I were thinking about taking a long weekend trip to Disney. I'll let you know if we decide to go so that you can join us.

Lyn

[kap158]

LYNR

Can you send me the info on that insurance you purchased if you don't mind.:wave2:

[Buddy Bear]

Originally posted by lynr
[B]Ok everyone I am booked cabin 6080.

Here is my long story. DCL emailed me back and said I would not be able to get the discount or shipboard credit.

However; thanks to Ginny's posting I sent in my request to Kelsie at Dreamsunlimited travel and I got both the discount and my shipboard credit.

lynr:

I am confused. Are you saying you booked with DCL over the phone, did not get a discount or onboard credit, called DU and got both?

I never heard of anyone getting an onboard credit through a TA. I thought that could only be done through DCL while onboard a cruise.

Jeff

[kap158]

LYNR

Let me know the dates I am an annual passholder. Lets go!!!!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[kap158]

Lynr

Let me know the dates. I get a goodDiscount with being an annual passholder!!! :wave2:

[lynr]

Jeff:

There are special circumstances for this because we were on the 8/28 cruise that had to be extended to 10 nights because of the hurricane. Since the cruise rebooking desk was not open to make reservations on the last nights of the cruise people called the cruiseline immediately when we got home and they allowed it.

When you are on board you get the discount and shipboard credit and they allow you to use your travel agent. As a matter of fact they ask you, "I see you used Dreams Unlimited Travel will you be using them again" and they assign the reservation to them.

Hope this clears it up.

Karen:

It is Access America - www.accessamerica.com

Lyn

[Reenieny18]

I had room 6045 and across from us and up one in 6042 is where you and John were.. So you want the boys to be in 6043. Karen said 6063 that does not EXIST.. Karen you still drinking....????


Doreen

[lynr]

Karen:

We are not sure we are going right now, things are not going well at work. Still waiting to find out how much our quarterly bonuses will be. But I will let you know.

Lyn

[DARWIN91]

Mary Rose - you can put our names on the list

Carol - 41 - when sailing that is:(
DH - Nick 43
DD - Cassandra 9

[O'BWV]

Okay Carol I added your names & Cassandra's age but I didn't put yours & Nick's ages in mainly because I can't stand looking at the number "45" next to my name. 45 - that's just not right - I'm 43 now and I refuse to rush things LOL!

PS - If you want your ages on just let me know. Otherwise I'll add the ages of all the grownups two years from now!


-Mary Rose

[SeaSpray]

Mary Rose:

I am the same age as you. You can leave my age off altogether! LOL We're adults, that's all we need to know. :p

[O'BWV]

Terry - I know what you mean Ugh how can I be 43 when I feel like I'm 18! Okay, no ages for the adults - ever! LOL
Also I vote for a Friday countdown clock. Thanks for being the clock keeper!



-Mary Rose

[kap158]

Lynr
I know exactly what you mean about work. We are going thru the same thing. We lost our salesman who was bringing in alot of sales and now we are starting from scratch. The monies that come in now are strictly from my collection calls to insurance companies and I am sure you know how "FAST" they pay!!!
If you are interested in getting away for a weekend I live in Williamsburg VA and there are plenty of things to do down here and are free. You also will have a place to stay and I love company. The fall is a great time to come and visit!!!! I love showinng my friends around!!! Think about it!!!!:wave2: :wave2:

[lynr]

Karen:

Thanks for the offer that is so nice of you. I can only imagine how beautiful Virginia is this time of year. I will let you know.

Lyn

[TMTIP]

Hi everyone, count us in too! This will be our 4th (maybe 5th) Disney Cruise. We are booked on the Aug repo cruise but have not decided yet. Our gang will include myself, dh, dd 12 and dd 10 (at the time of the cruise). We are looking forward to meeting everyone.

Kap158 - Hi, we are pratically neighbors, we live in Yorktown! I visit Williamsburg about once a week to do some shopping!

[SeaSpray]

Ok then! Tomorrow will be our first official weekly countdown! :sunny: :teeth: WOO HOO!! :hyper:

[Mjasp]

Terry...TIA for all your hard work

Joanna

[winnyis]

Lyn - what a great idea to submit all your onboard expenses after 9/4... I didnt even think of that.. I submitted for my hyatt hotel on 9/7 but thats it...

Hmmm I wonder if they would accept an additional receipt for my claim thats already in process.

Ginny

[sandygirl]

You can add us to the list! Staying positive and planning for the future. We will be the other outcast cabin up on deck 7 (7512). I'm in for a group rate at the Radisson if you can get it. Flying in the day before was certainly the way to go.
Terry, I look forward to the countdown!

Our little, but happy, group will be:
Darlene (me)
Stan (DH)
Sandra (DD) turning 9 (can't be!) onboard. Looks like another birthday cruise.

Welcome to the newbies! And hugs for the vets. You guys are awesome.:thewave:

[winnyis]

YEAH DARLENE - Glad to see that positive attitude. Gosh that will be our third cruise together ...


How is Stan doing today???

Ginny

[Reenieny18]

Hey Kar, there was someone else on a thread that I read today... Dont ask me who,, but they had a YANKEE IN VIRGINIA.. in their side name.
Terry start your COUNTDOWN!!
Yes, Karen loves company. By all means go visit her and see Williamsburg. ANYONE IS WELCOME. To bad she wont invite me again.. Last time we were there.. Marty got hurt....

Doreen

[O'BWV]

22 Families and counting!!!


Welcome TMTIP and family! I've added you guys to the list!


Darlene - I added you guys too! How is Stan doing today? Hope he's resting comfortably!



-Mary Rose

[Reenieny18]

I am so glad Stan is doing better. Everyday will get better and better. What a way to celebrate LIFE!!!
TMTIP--- welcome to our home....
I am going to call DISNEY and see if we as a group can get a better deal or maybe a reception for us all of us DISERS.LOL.... Do you guys want our rooms LINKed together,, Like those that want 1st seeting will sit near by,, and 2nd seating will be near each other too?

we are doing 2nd seating... Maybe we can do a group at PALOs at 5pm one night.. Wouldnt that be a hoot to have a party of 30 at dinner. BOBBY you can be the GODFATHER again..


DOREEN:Pinkbounc

[AboutTheMouse]

I'm telling you, seeing 687 days to go in the countdown is not fun! Toooooo long.

We are also away from all of you, being on deck 2. Oh well, we'll just have to meet up on deck 9.

[Mjasp]

Hmmm...A DIS meet in Williamsburg Va. Do you have enough of cabins oops I mean bedrooms for all of us. Lets see the group I think Mary Rose said is up to 100 now. It can be a reunion and get to know you DIS meet.

Still thinking of Atlantic City for Mitch's 50th.

Darlene...I am so happy to see a positive attitude. How is Stan feeling today? Give our best to him

Joanna

[DARWIN91]

Mary Rose , fine with me - no ages ;)

[O'BWV]

Doreen - I'm with you! We already have 24 cabins booked, maybe something could be done. I also think it's a good idea to link ressie for those interested. Although this time I'm trying the early seating. This past cruise I was ready for bed once dinner was over LOL! But we could all definitely do Palos for dinner & brunch and how about a CC meet. And Magnets too (right Bobby) oh yeah and Tee Shirts too. Definitely Tee Shirts. Remember the Staten Islanders with the Tee Shirts. They looked Cool! Oh and green leis (right Joanna) and glow necklaces (right Terry). And smoothie makers too (right Doreen & Ginny) and hundreds and hundreds of pounds of booze too..... Hey, just a few thoughts LOL!




-Mary Rose

[winnyis]

Smoothie makers are a must... the mental picture of Doreen running around with a smoothie maker looking for somewhere to plug it in always brings a smile to my face.

[SeaSpray]

Good morning everyone! :wave2:

First of all, I STILL can't believe how many of us have booked again for the same week!!! I had read about people cruising together and meeting, then booking the same week again, but I honestly never thought I'd be one of them. Meeting all of you onboard and spending time with you really added something special to the August 28th cruise ::yes:: So many of the best memories of that trip include other DISers! :p The "pool games", the smoothie maker meet, the "wave pool", etc.

Ok...but now, onto the BRAND NEW OFFICIAL WEEKLY COUNTDOWN where we will be counting down each week to our NEW Disney cruise where we will get together again AND with even more, new DIS friends!!! :grouphug:

Drum roll please.......

We have 98 weeks till our cruise!!!!!

[kap158]

Good Morning Everyone:wave2:

I am hooked on this DISBOARD. If anyone is down in the
Williamsburg. VA call me and I would love showing you around. There is alot to do and see down here:Pinkbounc

[O'BWV]

Doing the double digit dance :jumping1:

Oh wait, the double digit dance means days not weeks! LOL!

NINETY-EIGHT weeks - now that's a loooong time!


-Mary Rose

[lwilliam]

Is this cruise really two years away????
This group sounds like so much fun that I'm starting
to forget we are going next summer to California and
sailing on the Magic.
We usually stay in Disney the night before the cruise
and are one of the first ones at the terminal, but now
I feel I want to meet all of you at the Radisson the
night before.
Your groups sounds GREAT!

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by lwilliam
Is this cruise really two years away????
This group sounds like so much fun that I'm starting
to forget we are going next summer to California and
sailing on the Magic.
We usually stay in Disney the night before the cruise
and are one of the first ones at the terminal, but now
I feel I want to meet all of you at the Radisson the
night before.
Your groups sounds GREAT!

I know what you mean! We're sailing on a 9-night cruise next summer, Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas, which is one of the largest ships out there right now. I think only the new QM2 is bigger. And all I can think about is the Magic in 2 years. LOL

It really was very convenient to stay at the Radisson the night before the cruise. I had read a lot of not-so-great reviews about it, but we found the entire resort to be very nice! The front desk staff were great, they seemed very eager to answer any questions we might have, and to help in any way they could. Our room (we had a 2 king beds suite) was in excellent condition, and we enjoyed the jacuzzi tub very much. It was very relaxing, especially since it rained that evening and we couldn't really enjoy the pool.

[Reenieny18]

Yes, we too were strangers not that long ago.. the sad thing is after we met we did get "STRANGER",,lol
Its nice to have you.. what is your name though if I may ask.

TERRY thanks for the count downs..

MaryRose I thought about 1st seating,, but I think I would be too tired to go to the shows. You still have to be awake the same hours..lol With the shows... I can miss a few minutes of them.. DINNER NO WAY<lol i would fall asleep in the theaters,,lol.Full tummy, soft seats,, grreat place for some ZZZZ's.. do you concure KAREN>>lol:rotfl:

Joanna.. road trip to Williamsburg???
Karen will love it. Veterns day sounds nice....Since I can't get a room in NYC....:crazy:

Ginny. those smoothie makers should come battery operated...;)

Doreen

[lwilliam]

remember that, because after you meet me, you won't forget me!
(ha!ha!ha!ha!) - Just remember, "I Love Lucy"
and no I'm Not married to Desi! He's Bob and I have a Bryan and a Tyler but always wanted that little girl! - oh, well, one day with grandchildreen. SO, you know my name, but don't even go there asking my age! (ha!ha!):earsboy:

[winnyis]

Doreen - what a great idea.. battery operated smoothie makers... I will have to look for one of those... I have a feeling we would need to pack lots of spare batteries.

Terry - 98 weeks - WAAAHHHH.. It seems like such a long time. Why do I feel more excited about the 2006 cruise than I am about the repo cruise next august.

Iwilliam - Not only does our group sound GREAT - IT IS GREAT. Welcome to it!!!! We started out at the Radisson on Friday 8/27 as strangers and by the sailaway party on 8/28 we were Friends and at the end of our magical 10 day journey we were like extended family.

Mary Rose... you better get a bigger booze backpack this time.

Ginny

[SeaSpray]

LYN!! I almost just choked on my coffee!! I saw the picture of myself, with my leg hanging over the edge of the adult pool, on the web site Bobby made for the Aug 28th pictures. LOL!!! I had no idea anyone was taking pictures!! I thought I escaped that whole thing without any physical proof, other than my GOLD MEDAL!!!!!!!!! :p

I also love the pictures of Doreen with her blender/smoothie maker in her hand, looking for an outlet!!! :teeth: She was a woman on a mission!! :moped:

[O'BWV]

Lucy - I have to agree with what Ginny wrote. This is such an awesome group of people. Very casual and relaxed. One day onboard Doreen & I happen to run into each other at Topsiders and talked about an impromptu DIS Smoothie meet the next day at the adult pool. We said we'd spread the message by word of mouth. Well the next afternoon there must have been twenty five of us or maybe even more at the pool. That's really how the whole week (I mean 10 days) was. A friendly, familiar face wherever I went. And most importantly I have to tell you that it was very comforting knowing I had a lot of friends onboard when we didn't know what was going to happen next! So welcome to you and would you like me to add your "real" names to the list. Just let me know if you do!



-Mary Rose

[allshookup]

We are also going on another cruise next April...the Norwegian Dawn out of NY, but this group sounds like so much fun all I can think about is our Magical cruise in....98 weeks??? I hope it goes by faster than it sounds!

Diane

[PoohJen]

Doreen and Kar - I'm here in Chesapeake, neighbors!

I definitely think we should see about a group rate. I'm sailing in November after switching my ressie to to group that I met thru these boards!! Saved me tons!! AAA is handling that group - I'll try to get info from the TA that's handling it. Let me know what y'all think.:hyper: :sunny: :Pinkbounc

P.S. LOVE the weekly counter - double digits - yeah!::yes:: :Pinkbounc

[Mjasp]

Oh Boy 98 weeks :(

If someone has the link to the site Bobby set up for the 8/28/04 cruisers, can they post it here so our new friends can see them and us in action LOL
Our action is simple it consists of lifting hand to mouth with alcoholic drink in it. Although Lyn, I must say I was quite wiped out when you and your husband saw me in the restaurant in Riverside. Hadn't eaten and drank about 3 glasses of Bailey's Whew!

Joanna

[kap158]

Joanna,

98 Weeks!!! Is that all? Just think next week it will be 97!!! I am wondering if you can get carpal tunnel from lifting the glasses so many times on our 10 day adventure. No one has been able to gove me an answer on that. My wrists and arms are still aching. But at the time I was feeling no pain! Ask Doreen about my daquiri experience at the Cozumel Beach Break!!! I love the Bailey's I just may need to buy a bottle tonite and toast everyone:hyper: :hyper: ::MickeyMo

[SeaSpray]

I LOVE Bailey's! In fact, just bought a large bottle of it last week. I only sip it though ;) hehehe. But seriously, I love it over ice, sometimes a glass on the weekends. :)

Joanna: Here is a link to Bobby's site with the pictures. There are now 2 pages of pictures, so be sure to check out the second page. :) http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/gallery/

[ElliotFan]

Originally posted by lwilliam
Is this cruise really two years away????
This group sounds like so much fun that I'm starting
to forget we are going next summer to California and
sailing on the Magic.


Lucy,

I've been contemplating hitting Disneyland for a couple days next summer myself. When will you guys be at Disneyland? Maybe we could meet up so your oldest and my son Devin can meet, since they are the same age.

Dori

[lwilliam]

that would be awesome
we will arrive in Disneyland on July 26 from PA,
hopefully staying at the GC, my DH and sons have
never been to Disneyland, and I haven't been there
in over 25 years! and doing Disneyland, maybe
for 2 days and a tour of Hollywood for one day (their
idea). Then on to the Magic on July 30.
OH, how cool that would be (to meet you)!

[Reenieny18]

Joanna you are still a riot... Ok as far as Karen and Marty in COZUMEL beach break... The two of them had 15 yes 1515 mixed FOO FOO drinks.. They poured a 1/4 glass of margaurita mix,, and 3/4 RUM . Needless to say,, when Daniel and I came back from the beach... she was sound asleep at the table.. and Marty was still BABBLING to her as if she could hear him...lol:rotfl:

TERRY> sip,, hmmmm how big is the glass???>

Ok I took POOH JENS suggestion and I called my AAA person to see about a better group rate and told her the situation that we already booked and have cabins,,, what can they give us better with out loosing the $200 room credits. Also, about linking us together for dinners and PALOS and maybe the shore excursions for those that want to be LINKED...

NO COMMITMENTS NOW ... she will call me after 3.. and leave a message. Since it is AUTUMN in NY its APPLE PICKING TIME.. Time for pies and cider. how does BAILEYS taste in APPLE PIE,,hmmmm..


Doreen

[ElliotFan]

Boy Doreen, I can empathize. I spent the entire weekend after we got back from the cruise harvesting my walnuts and getting chewed out by the local wildlife (squirrels and birds). Had a killer crop this year. The nuts are drying at the moment, but will be ready by the holiday baking season.

I'm not doing anything with my apples this year. The trees were neglected so badly by the previous tennents that the crops have been rather poor the last couple of years. I keep debating about calling in a professional to try and prune them back to the point that they would be productive again, but they are old enough (40+ years) that I don't know whether I would be better off to just take them out and replace them with new trees.

I'm also not doing anything with my blackberries this year either. I still have about a dozen jars of jelly and 14 bottles of wine from last year's crop. Hey, maybe I should bring a couple of bottles of my homemade blackberry/raspberry wine on the next cruise. Hmmm, my only dilemma is how to transport it cross-country.

Dori

[Reenieny18]

The Aug 19 cruise is almost sold out per DENNIS at DCL.
Karen talked to him directly about LINKING us together, he said he was familier with the DIS boards and some of us who have made reservations... he said he would need a list of who wants to be linked, and when the time gets closer to call him with that same link of the people who want to do the sxursions together..

I elect KAREN to make these arrangements:crazy: . I made all the last cruise for her.. she can do it this time.

BOBBY and CINDY get your RESSIES in soon PLEASE.. I should be home after 7 pm.. call me,,lol I tried to email you and I got the wrong email.. PM me with it please.

Doreen

[Reenieny18]

Ask Mary Rose who her bottle delivery is,,lol I think its called JANSPORT,,lol
Hmm blackberry wine. that was the wine slushies I was making.. I love walnuts.. or any nuts for that matter.. Maybe thatts my problem...OK NO COMMENTS FROM THE PEANUT GALLERY here..

Doreen

[ElliotFan]

I used a backpack for my carry-on this time, but it was full of stuff to amuse myself for 8 hours of flights and a change of clothes (in case my luggage got lost). Since they only allow one carry-on, maybe I'll have to forgo the change of clothes and amusements for the wine. Hey, enough wine and I won't care if I have any clothes. LOL

Dori

[SeaSpray]

It's almost sold out already?!??! WOW! :earseek: (hey, in all my years on these boards, this is the first time I've used that smiley! LOL)

I am so glad we decided yesterday to book that second cabin for the kids! I still don't know how much we're paying. :confused: I called Sandra a couple of hours ago and she told me that she has it all booked, and would call me back with all of the details. I have no idea if we ended up losing the 10%/$200 thing or not. BLAH.

Dori: That blackberry wine sounds really good! And hey....it's made from fruit...so that's good for you, right?? :teeth:

Doreen: I think tonight I'll take one of our souvenir DCL hurricane glasses, put a couple of ice cubes in it, then pour the Bailey's over the ice. Care to join me?? :drinking1

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by Reenieny18
Joanna you are still a riot... Ok as far as Karen and Marty in COZUMEL beach break... The two of them had 15 yes 1515 mixed FOO FOO drinks.. They poured a 1/4 glass of margaurita mix,, and 3/4 RUM . Needless to say,, when Daniel and I came back from the beach... she was sound asleep at the table.. and Marty was still BABBLING to her as if she could hear him...lol:rotfl:
Doreen


OMG Doreen...I am Laughing MAO reading the above. I can only picture, a drunk woman sleeping with her head on a plastic table on the beach while a man is having a good conversation with her like she can hear him. I am ROTFL even writing this.

Joanna

[kap158]

Terry,

What time is Bailey's time tonite? I am definitely buying a bottle tonite. I have five hurricane glasses. I Think I will get the BIG bottle!!!!::yes:: ::yes:: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

[ElliotFan]

Check it out...

Mt. Saint Helens blew her stack (only a minor temper tantrum) around noon, pacific time. Here's a website containing a new story with pictures.

About half-way down the story is a small map showing where the mountain is located. For those interested, disneycrazzy and I live on the peninsula about 25 miles directly west of Seattle.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6092368/

Dori

P.S. - Didn't feel a thing!

[lwilliam]

...and everyone else.
Seems like I had more of a "temper tantrum" trying
to get my 12 yr. old DS out of bed for school this
morning :hyper: :hyper: :hyper: :hyper:
Lucy

[SeaSpray]

Dori: Will that be the extent of it? Or will it erupt more? Being way out here on the east coast, I'm not very familiar with volcanic activity, but I think it's very interesting!! We will definitely visit you if/when we get out that way! I've heard that Washington state is beautiful :)

[SeaSpray]

YAY! Finally got the info on our reservations. We are now booked into cabins 6042 (cat. 6) and 6043 (cat 11)!!! :sunny: We did get the 10%/$200 deal for the first cabin, but not the second cabin, but All Seasons gave us additional discounts (compared to what's listed on their site), so I am satisfied with this :) If we would've booked all 4 of us in ONE cabin (cat 6) through DCL (without the 10%/$200), it would've cost us an extra $250! LOL So we've saved money AND the kids get their own cabin :teeth: Even using the discounted prices on All Season's web site, it would've cost us another $185 to have us all in one cabin. So...that discount really helped a lot in bringing the prices down. Not to mention the $200 shipboard discount :)

[ElliotFan]

There could be more steam releases... or not.

Seismology, like weather forecasting, is not an 'exact' science. They weren't expecting the 1980 eruption to be as violent as it ended up being. (I'll have to tell you guys all about that experience over drinks one day.)

Please do come see me. Washington is very pretty and very green. The Puget Sound area has water, mountains and trees everywhere. I love it! If I want to play at the beach all I have to do is go a couple of miles in any direction. (Note - the beaches here are NOTHING like the ones in the caribbean.) If I want to ski, I only need to drive a couple of hours. (I LOVE the ski resort Crystal Mountain, located at Mount Rainier.) If I want to go for a walk or camping in the woods, I can take my pick. We tend to have out best weather from mid-July to mid-September. And yes, the stories about the rainfall the rest of the year are true, but at least we don't have to deal with snow very often. When we do get snow, it generally doesn't stick around for long (Thank goodness). Most people don't realize that we have hills around here that are comparable to San Fransico. (The Puget Sound was carved out by a massive glacier during the last ice age. If fact, the peninsula I live on is the pile of sand and rubble left behind when the glacier receded.)

Dori

[lynr]

Hi Everyone:

I spent the day in the ER with Matt he has a kidney stone again. This is the third time for the poor kid. He had his first one when he was 12.

I have had them 4 times so I know how much pain he is in. Hopefully it will pass on it's own, the first one he had did and the second one he had to have Lithotripsy. The doctor said that this one is pretty big and if it had been 1 mm bigger he would have had to stay in the hospital.

Well the good news of the day is that my friend Mary Ann, her husband Rob, their son Robby and their daughter Emily will be joining us on the cruise.

I had to change my cabin to 6070 so I could be next to her's in 6068.

It will be so much fun to see Emily with the characters she will be 1 in November so she will be almost 3 when we go on the cruise.
Robby will be 15 so he can go to stacks.

Does anyone know anything about the child care program for the 2 year olds? I am not familiar with this program so I can't tell Mary Ann anything about it.

Talk to you soon,

Lyn

[winnyis]

I cant believe that this cruise is almost sold out. I just emailed DU & had them add the kids to my ressie.

Ginny

[lynr]

Ginny:

I wanted to thank you for posting about Kelsie at DU. She was able to secure me a cabin with the 10% and Shipboard credit after Disney had said no.

It seems like DU rates are already cheaper than what Disney has listed on their website, they must be buying rooms in bulk like All Seasons and maybe that is why they are saying they are almost sold out because all these agencies have the rooms.

Thanks again,

Lyn:sunny:

[SeaSpray]

Lyn:

I am so sorry to hear about Matt's kidney stones!! John has had them before and I can't imagine how painful they are :( :( Poor kid! Tell him we are thinking about him.

Glad to hear about your friends booking the cruise! :) Our Robby will be 15 on that cruise, too. Maybe they'll hang out together.

Ginny:

After hearing that the cruise is filling up, I would've added our kids on too, if we didn't decide to already get them their own cabin. DCL limits the number of kids in each age group, we wouldn't want them to fill up on us!

[Buddy Bear]

Originally posted by winnyis
I cant believe that this cruise is almost sold out. I just emailed DU & had them add the kids to my ressie.

Ginny


When I posted the thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=653584) on what a deal I got on the 19th cruise I had know idea it would snowball into this.

I didn't initially leave a deposit, but after all the interest I locked up the reservation last night.

We are in 6548. See you in 98 weeks. ;)

Jeff

[winnyis]

Ok - kids are added - I feel much better now.

Im pretty happy about the price... with the 10% discount and DU rebate.. Im only paying about $50 more than I paid for the 8/28 cruise. plus I still get the $200 on board credit

Im so glad that Kelsie was able to get it for all of us.

Have a great weekend all

Ginny

[O'BWV]

Ginny - That was a good idea to add the kids now just in case it does sell out. It's hard to believe this cruise would be sold out nearly two years in advance but usually prices don't drop til the last week in Aug. and this cruise the 3rd week of August is actually a few $ less than the last week in Aug. - go figure. Anyway, does this mean you can come of this cruise? (sure hope so)



-Mary Rose

[winnyis]

Mary Rose... at this point Bob agrees that we should keep the reservation for now.. especially if its gonna be a sell out.. If we change our mind or he cant get that week off - we can always cancel... He always has a great time on vacation on DCL but likes to try different things... where I am a creature of habit

Trust me... if he can get the week off - we will be there.. he always tells me - "whatever you want dear.. if your happy, im happy"

Were still hoping that he can get the 2 weeks off next year for the repo cruise.

Ginny

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by winnyis
Mary Rose... at this point Bob agrees that we should keep the reservation for now.. especially if its gonna be a sell out.. If we change our mind or he cant get that week off - we can always cancel... He always has a great time on vacation on DCL but likes to try different things... where I am a creature of habit

Trust me... if he can get the week off - we will be there.. he always tells me - "whatever you want dear.. if your happy, im happy"

Were still hoping that he can get the 2 weeks off next year for the repo cruise.

Ginny

OMG Ginny...He doesn't have those weeks for next year off yet? I'm stressing for you, what does he do for a living, can he usually get any week he asks for? I mean I don't have my April vacation in writing yet, but no one but me does my job, when I am on vacation 2 people in my office can book emergencies if needed.

[PoohJen]

Originally posted by Buddy Bear
When I posted the thread (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=653584) on what a deal I got on the 19th cruise I had know idea it would snowball into this.
Jeff

Yup, it's all your fault Jeff! In fact, I think my shocked husband would like a word with you...;) :jester:

[O'BWV]

Ginny - That's a really nice hubby you have there. And first things first, I hope he can have the two weeks off for the repo next year, then we'll keep our fingers crossed for 2006! It wouldn't be the same without you though kiddo!


Joanna - Did you add your kids to your reservations?

Jeff - See, one innocent little post and you sold out a ship nearly two years in advance and PoohJen's DH needs to have a word with you too! LOL!!



-Mary Rose

[Buddy Bear]

Originally posted by PoohJen
Yup, it's all your fault Jeff! In fact, I think my shocked husband would like a word with you...;) :jester:

Ooops! Sorry PoohJen.

Did I say we were in 6548....uh um...no actually we are in 2548. Yeah that's right. Tell your husband 2548. ;)

Jeff

[Mjasp]

Jeff & Jen...You 2 are cracking me up.

Mary Rose...My kids were on the ressie from the beginning.

Jen...Don't you have other cruises booked also?

Joanna

[Mjasp]

I just had to post this here. ENJOY!

There will be no nursing home in my future.........

When I get old and feeble, I am going to get on a Princess Cruise
Ship. The average cost for a nursing home is $200 per day. I have checked
on reservations at Princess and I can get a long term discount and
senior discount price of $135 per day. That leaves $65 a day for:

1. Gratuities which will only be $10 per day.

2. I will have as many as 10 meals a day if I can waddle to the
restaurant, or I can have room service ( which means I can have
breakfast in bed every day of the week).

3. Princess has as many as three swimming pools, a workout room,
free washers and dryers, and shows every night.

4. They have free toothpaste and razors, and free soap and shampoo.

5. They will even treat you like a customer, not a patient. An
extra $5 worth of tips will have the entire staff scrambling to help you.

6. I will get to meet new people every 7or 14 days.

7. T.V. broken? Light bulb need changing? Need to have the mattress
replaced? No problem! They will fix everything and apologize for
your inconvenience.

8. Clean sheets and towels every day, and you don't even have to ask
for them.

9. If you fall in the nursing home and break a hip you are on
Medicare. If you fall and break a hip on the Princess ship
they will upgrade you to a suite for the rest of your life.

Now hold on for the best! Do you want to see South America, the
Panama Canal, Tahiti, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, or name where you want
to go? Princess will have a ship ready to go. So don't look for me in a
nursing home, just call shore to ship.

P.S. And don't forget, when you die, they just dump you over the side at no charge

[winnyis]

Joanna - Bob is Mgmt at UPS and they have to pick their vacations each December based on seniority.. Bob has 18 years in so he "usually" gets what he wants. He has already told the other guys in his operation that pick before him that he needs these two weeks or his wife is going without him.

He really really wants to go on the repo cruise.. he has always wanted to see the panama canal so I know he will do what he has to to get those weeks off.

Ginny

[O'BWV]

Joanna - I PM'd you with Kelsie's email address. I really loved your post, especially the dump me over the side part LOL!


Doreen - Sorry I missed your PM. I have added your kids ages to the list and I PM'd you back also.


-Mary Rose

[winnyis]

Mary Rose... question for you.. Kelsie made my reservation for me but once I made the deposit it got given to Tammy... did they do the same thing to your ressie. just curious... Kelsie told me they give most cruise only ressies to tammy once they are booked.

[Mjasp]

Ginny...He'll get the vacation. Whew. He has seniority, more or less.

Mary Rose...I already e mailed Kelsie. Thanks


Joanna

[O'BWV]

Ginny - Now mind you all of this transpired today. First I had to transfer my 1st cabin and later today transfer the 2nd one. When I received confirmation that the 1st transfer was complete the form did say "if you have any questions contact Tammy@.....". When I later transferred the 2nd one I got the same response about Tammy. And honestly my last email just a few hours ago from Kelsie said something like "your all set now ....yada,yada,yada. It sounded like the end between Kelsie & me, so I'm assuming Tammy will probably take over my two reservations. I hope I answered your question in my very long-winded way. LOL


-Mary Rose

[winnyis]

Yes you did answer my question... I was just wondering ..I thought it was wierd that Kelsie did the booking and then transfers it to someone else. She was great to deal with and I guess I just wanted her to get the credit..

Ginny

[castoff]

Hello all......... I am new to these boards. I hope to get to know all of you. I just booked the Aug.19th cruise. Please add our names on the list. Tina & Chuck. No ages though. The kids aren't coming this time around. We are going on the wonder this Nov.21st. I am getting married and the kids are coming with us. We are spending some time in Orlando afterwards. We are all getting excited. Well just wanted to pop in and say :wave2:

[Buddy Bear]

I was wondering if maybe once a month we could have a group online celebration, perhaps a Baileys or Konk Cooler toast to mark that we are one month closer to the best cruise ever.

Every 19th of the month we could raise our glasses to celebrate and countdown to what is going to be a great time for all.

Jeff

[SeaSpray]

Welcome, Tina & Chuck! I'm glad that you found this website, and this thread!! :sunny: Congrats on your upcoming wedding, too :bride: :groom:



Hi Jeff :wave2:

Every week, on Friday, I will be doing a "weekly countdown". I did this on our last thread, and according to those who commented, they'd like me to continue doing it on this thread. Did you happen to see the one from today?? :) 98 weeks till our cruise! :teeth: Would you like to do one every month, on the 19th of each month?? That would be fun! And a glass of Bailey's to celebrate as each month goes by sounds like a great idea :drinking1 ::yes::

[Mjasp]

Welcome Tina and congrats on your upcoming wedding.

OK so now on the 19th of every month I HAVE to have a drink when Jeff does the monthly countdown. Boy, You people will think of Any reason to drink. COUNT ME IN :Pinkbounc LOL


Joanna

[sandygirl]

Hi! I just subscribed to this thread so I can keep up with you guys. Not a lot of time to post but I jump on to check things out. Mary Rose, thanks for adding us to the list. I laughed when I saw your reference to Stan. He'll chuckle when I tell him. Well, maybe he won't quite chuckle since that will **hurt**, but he will smile.

Well, I'm off. Have a great weekend everyone. Terry and Jeff- keep those countdowns rolling.

Darlene

PS Dori, I have been thinking of you so much with Mt St Helens blowing her top. Glad you are not in her way!

[florida sun]

Hi Guys

Hope you dont mind me joining your thread but I am in the process of changing the 4 day wonder cruise I haved booked for August of next year to the 8/19/06. We really wanted to do a 7 day and with 2 stops at Castaway I have been toying with the idea of changing since they annouced the 2006 dates. Please convince me that I am doing the right thing. I will still have a wonderful holiday to Florida next year staying at the Pop Century Resort, so it is not so bad.

Anyway I will let you know when I have heared back from DCL to confirm that I can change,

There will be 2 of us travelling myself Sue (45) and my dd (16) ages as at cruise time in 2006.

We cruised on the Wonder August 2004 and had a ball, so I am really excited about a 7 day cruise. We are trying to get cat 6.

Speak soon

Sue(uk)

[Buddy Bear]

Okay. The 19th it is. I am actually a fan of Baileys over ice so on the 19th of each month we will celebrate being that much closer to our "Special" cruise. (I have to take a head count and see if I have enough glasses for everybody). :crazy:

[O'BWV]

Welcome to castoff & florida sun & families! I've added you guys to the list.

Tina - Congrats on your upcoming wedding! So I guess in Nov. you'll have a family wedding & honeymoon and then on our 8/19/06 you'll have a solo honeymoon. Well me & my DH highly recommend the Surial Bath! Right guys? :smooth:

Sue - I added you to the list and if you decide not to change then I remove you but I really think you should change. First off, a 7 day cruise is awesome. Secondly, we have a fantastic group of DISers that I feel like I know for years instead of months and you are guaranteed a good time ::yes:: Lastly, I will be 45 when we cruise and my DD will be 16 - instantly something in common!

Jeff - Okay on the 19th of every month we will toast to our cruise. Is it the 19th yet? No you say, well I'll be toasting our cruise tonight anyway LOL!


-Mary Rose

[florida sun]

Mary Rose

Thank you so much for the welcome, we have definatley decided to change to this cruise I am just waiting for DCL to come back and confirm our room to me. It will probably be tomorrow. So keep us on your list unless you hear otherwise. We are so excited and as soon as I have confirmation I will change my countdown timer.

We will be celebrating my daughters 16th birthday as it is on the 17th August 2 days before we leave.. What a way to celebrate.

Thanks once again and really look forward to chatting to you all over the coming months.


Cheers


Sue and Vicki.:wave: :wave2:

[SeaSpray]

Welcome to Sue (florida sun)!!! :sunny: I hope DCL can get your changes made, so you can sail with us! Last year when I was looking at cruises for this year (2004), I originally was going to book a 4-night cruise. But 2 things made me change to the 7-night. #1: DH and I had just taken a 7-night cruise to Bermuda and I knew that 4 nights on a cruise would fly by too quickly. You are just getting to feel comfortable on the ship at that point, and I would hate to have to get off after only 4 nights! #2: When I checked prices, I saw that we could do a 7-night cruise later in August for only a bit more money than the 4-night we were planning for early July. I figured, we have to pay the same airfare whether we cruise for 4 nights or 7 nights, and still pay the same pre-cruise hotel, transportation, etc. So why not make it worth our while and do the 7-night cruise?! When DH and I talked about it, we quickly changed our minds and booked that 7-night cruise for this past Aug. 28th (which turned into the 10-night cruise :teeth:). So there you have it, Sue, you must cruise with us! ::yes:: :p :teeth: :sunny: I'll be 45 when we cruise (I hate that number!), and I have sons who will be 18 and 15 when we cruise.


Hey Doreen: Jackly kind of spilled the beans to Craig about the new cruise! LOL Last night he said to me "Oh, so we're going on another Disney cruise??" Apparently they talk on IM, and she told him that he'd be in her old cabin. LOL I told Craig not to tell John that he knows about it yet, and not to tell Robby! John is big on trying to surprise the kids and I know he'd be disappointed if he knew that Craig found out already. Personally, I was planning on telling Craig soon, anyway. lol He's very good at keeping a surprise. ::yes:: By the way, do you happen to know how many people cabin 6043 sleeps? If it sleeps 4, there's a slim possibility of letting the boys each bring a friend. This cruise is so far away that I would not even bring up the subject until 2006. You never know who they might or might not still be friends with, 2 years from now. I don't think it's likely that we'd bring their friends, but it is something that John and I had talked about at one time.

Well, I am starting to ramble here. lol We're heading to the Cranberry Festival in a little while, then going to Plymouth for dinner. Hey, if any of you ever want to visit Boston, I'd love to be your tour guide! I love Boston, Plymouth, and Cape Cod :sunny: I live only a half hour from Boston and Plymouth (each in opposite directions) and an hour from Cape Cod.

[SeaSpray]

Oops, almost forgot!

Did any of you get your "Shoreside Survival Kit" in the mail today? It included our new Castaway Club cards and a CD that I haven't tried out yet. It said it has pictures and music on it that would remind us of our Disney cruise! But now it's officialy, we are ALL Castaway Club members now! :) (Craig was already a CC member because he was on the Wonder in 2000).

[lynr]

Terry:

Sorry your surprise got out, but I think somehow that always happens, someone doesn't know it's a surprise and then they mention it.

Maybe when you tell your Robby, he and my friends Robby can IM each other since they will be in the same group in Stacks.


Matt is feeling better today the antibotics and pain meds must be working, but there has been no sign of the kidney stone. I prayed last night that he would pass the stone on his own so he didn't have to go through the lithotripsy again. It really beat him up the last time.

I never passed my stones any of my stones I always had to have surgery because the doctor said I am not able to have lithotripsy for some reason.

Have a great time at the Cranberry Festival.

If anyone is interested I saw Ladder 49 last night of course, since Bob is a Volunteer Firefighter we had to go. The movie was VERY sad, there were points that I got upset and wanted to leave the theatre. It really scares me to think about the things than can happen it really hits home. Bob said the movie was great.

Have a great weekend,

Lyn:sunny:

[PoohJen]

Originally posted by Buddy Bear
I was wondering if maybe once a month we could have a group online celebration, perhaps a Baileys or Konk Cooler toast to mark that we are one month closer to the best cruise ever.


Jeff, I'll toast with you EVERY night! :jester:

Sue(UK) - You have made a very wise decision!!! You will be so happy to be sailing for 7 nights! 4 would be too short!::yes::

Joanna - the nursing home narrative cracked me up! and yes, I'm going on the Nov 13 Eastern - this Aug '06 just came up rather suddenly (again, with thanks/blame on BuddyBear!). Btw, where on LI are you from? I'm from Wantagh originally. Trying to convince my Massapequa Park friends to join us in Aug '06!

[Buddy Bear]

Originally posted by SeaSpray
Oops, almost forgot!

Did any of you get your "Shoreside Survival Kit" in the mail today? It included our new Castaway Club cards and a CD that I haven't tried out yet. It said it has pictures and music on it that would remind us of our Disney cruise! But now it's officialy, we are ALL Castaway Club members now! :) (Craig was already a CC member because he was on the Wonder in 2000).

What is a "Shoreside Survival Kit? Do all CC members get new cards?

Jeff

[KEH]

Okay, fingers crossed we will be joining you. I got an e-mail from Allseas today saying that they have 2 category 11's on hold for us. But it's Saturday so they aren't open for me to call and find out the price. Really frustrating but you can bet I will be on the phone on Monday afternoon (our time) to speak to them. Assuming the cost isn't too horrendous, we will be booking on Monday and can then say we will be joining you.

It would be our 6th DCL cruise (number 4 is in 4 weeks and number 5 is the August repositioning next year). There would be me, my DH, my DD who will be 18 when we sail and my 2 DS's who will be 16.

Watch this space for more news on Monday but this looks like a fun group already so I really hope we will be joining you.

[Minnie's Guy]

I'm a newbie also to this group - but they sound fantastic!
I am NOT new to DCL - my family loves this cruise line - we are sailing next summer, in July, from California for 7 days but this
group has made me so anxious for Aug. 2006!
Buddy Bear: your daughter is SO CUTE! I never got to spoil a
little girl (have 2 boys, ages 12 and 18) so if you would allow me to play with her on the cruise I would appreciate it - I LOVE little girls......Lucy

[Minnie's Guy]

don't mean to confuse everyone, I'm "lwilliam!!!"
My husband is Minnie's Guy - I am writing from home today!
My husband is also anxious to meet all of you - he mentioned we
better put more money on our stateroom account with this group! they seem to like to party!!!!!

[lynr]

Minnie's Guy:

Welcome to our group.

You are so right we do like to party. I am going to trying a provide a link below to our cruise we all took on 8/28/04 so you can see what a good time we had. We will all remain friends, everyone is truly special.

Lyn:sunny:

http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/gallery/Matt-Bob-Redles

[Caren90]

SeaSpray,
It sounds like we must really be neighbors, I live on the South Shore too. You are definately right Boston is a great city, I love it.
I am heading in town tomorrow to have tea at the Ritz with my daughter and my mother. The High Tea there is very good but they do not have the incredible eclairs that Palo tea does.

BTW I don't really like Baileys all that much (although my sons name is BAILEY) is that drink mandatory or may we substitute? :cool:
Caren

[castoff]

Thanks seaspray, mjasp, o'Bwv. This really sounds like it's going to be an awesome cruise. Yes a delayed honeymoon. I will check out the spa.::yes::

[winnyis]

Mary Rose... as long as your giving Castoff advice on the sureal bath... dont forget to share all the obscene things you can do with a towel animal - LOL

Ginny

[O'BWV]

Hey Ginny - I would love to post those pics, but I'm afraid I'd be banned. They were funny though! LOL How about your pics, were you able to save them?

Lyn - I sure do hope Matt his feeling better really soon!!


-Mary Rose

[Mjasp]

I get home from work and there are 2 pages to read.

Welcome all new comers

Lyn...I hope Matt is OK, is he in pain?

Terry...I have a friend in Franklin, Is that by you?

Joanna

[winnyis]

Mary Rose... we sent our hard drive away to a data recovery company.. they are currently seeing what they can save.. if they get the files we want.. its gonna cost $900.

Expensive... but at this point I dont care.. you cant put a price on things like that.

Ginny

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Buddy Bear
What is a "Shoreside Survival Kit? Do all CC members get new cards?

Jeff

Jeff: I think it's for new CC members only because they came in my DS13's name, and DH's and my name, not DS16 because he already was a CC member. I played the CD on my computer. It has a few shorts "songs". The first one is the horn from the ship, the last one is sound effects of the ocean and seagulls, then there are 7 others that are 2-3 minutes long and are different "Caribbean" type songs. No words, just the music. But it sounds really nice; DH and I were out all day today and we had it playing over and over again in the truck :teeth: The "Survival Kit" also included our CC cards (again, just the 3 of us got them, since we are new members) and a survey to fill out and mail back in to DCL.

[SeaSpray]

Joanna: According to Mapquest, Franklin is only 31 miles away from me, so that's not far at all :)

Caren: Weymouth is only 15 miles away. We'll have to get together some time!! :)

Ginny: I really hope they are able to get your pictures off your hard drive. ::yes::

Lyn: How is Matt tonight? I hope he's better soon.

Darlene: How is Stan feeling?? Is he still in the hospital??

[kap158]

Good monring everyone!!!:wave2:

Lynr, I am glad Matt is doing well. Thanks for letting us know about the movie. Doreen's and my father was a firefighter for over 30 yrs before he retired.

Terry,

I will make sure Doreen knows about the secret and lets Jaclyn know. Doreen was sick on Friday and yesterday. She has been doing alot of running since our return being SUPERMOM. I thinks she needs another vacation just fir her!!! Maybe a girl's get together in NYC.

What is the Shoreside Survival Kit. I haven't received anything yet. Is there anyone I can call?

Joanna,

I am all for the "cruise ship" nursing home!!! I laughed at it so hard I almost needed my "depends"lol.

I am going to Busch Garden's today with friends for the "Hollowscream" I went last week and it was sooooo crowded we didnt get to see everything. I live 5 minutes from there. They have great rides there. I am still partial to WDW and ti wil alway be my favorite!!

I did do a Bailey's toast to everyone Friday nite and it was soooo good that I had "two". Maybe I should just use a staw abd forget the glass!!

Hoepe everyone is having a great weekend!!:Pinkbounc

[sandygirl]

Terry - Stan is still in the hospital. Or "hosipital" as all Sandy's classmates wrote in their get well cards to her dad. The surgeon was in yesterday and said MAYBE he can come home Monday. We'll see. He's doing pretty good considering. His temp is down and so is the white blood cell count so whatever was going on with infection is resolving. He has some nasty raw areas on his back from the tape they used. Anyone have any suggestions for that? They gave him some cream but he is very sore. The hardest thing for him to do right now is to get back into bed. Getting out is easier. I tried to teach him the "lean, tuck and roll" but he tends to want to go straight back. Ouch!

Joanna - I loved the floating nursing home and plan on placing my name on the waiting list very soon.

Lyn - hope Matt continues to feel better.

Doreen - hope you feel better too.

Jeff - I don't have any Bailey's but I will toast in spirit to the Friday Night Countdown. (Actually, I'm not sure what Bailey's even is.)

Well, I'm getting a late start today so I better get moving. Just couldn't lift my head this morning. Everyone have a wonderful day!

Bobby & Cindy did you get booked?
Darlene

[lynr]

Darlene:

I am glad Stan is doing so well. He just had major surgery and to come home so soon seems like he must be doing very well. That is great.

Stan must be allergic to that tape I have reactions like that to the tape and bandaids, I use only cloth tape. Unfortunately I don't have any answers for a quick cure I wish I did I know it is very painful.

Matt is feeling ok for now still no sign of the stone.

Karen:

Have a great time in Bush Gardens, hope it's not too crowded today. Tell Doreen I hope she feels better soon.

Lyn

[Mjasp]

Good Morning all!

Lyn...I just have to tell you I LOVE the pic of Matt laying on daddy on the plane. It shows no matter how old they are, their parents are a comfort zone.

Darlene...Glad it is getting better. Sorry about the tape situation, it stinks when you have undo pain. Also, I like your new catch phrase by your screen name.

Talk to you all later

Joanna

[florida sun]

Hi all

Just thought I would let you know that DCL have just come back to me and confirmed that they have change my ressie to the August 19th cruise 2006....Yippeeeeee:D

I am so excited so please keep me on your list. We have stateroom number 6580, cat 6, deck 6.

So looking forward to getting to know you all over the coming months.

Time to change my counter...


Sue

[lynr]

Sue:

Welcome to our group we have a bunch of great people here and we had a blast on our last cruise together. I have provided a link below to the site were everyone has posted their pictures from the cruise.


http://www167.pair.com/rjmweb/disney/cruise/gallery/Matt-Bob-Redles

Joanna:

I love that picture also. There are times when I think the boys are all grown up and don't need us anymore and then I catch a moment like this and it brings me back to earth.

Lyn

[florida sun]

Lyn

Thank you so much for welcoming me into your group. Myself and my daughter Vicki are so excited about going on this cruise and it looks like I have picked a great group of people to go with.

I have posted below my thread with my August 04 cruise pics on just so everybody can put a face to my name.

Speak soon

Sue

http://community.webshots.com/user/floridasun103

[kap158]

Lynr,

That picture is priceless(one of those KODAK) moments!!!:D ;)

[kap158]

Lynr,

I was just looking at your pictures from the cruise. THe ones with Doreen walking from the bar with the smoothie maker and then
finding an outlet to plug it in is really funny. I will have to have her show me how to pos my pictures.

You are right this is a great group of people and I hope to get to know more of you before our cruise. I can't believe we already have 13 pages!!!!:Pinkbounc

[Reenieny18]

Thank you for all the get well wishes. I too had a bit of a physical set back. And my kids were very scared. Marty of course was oblivious. I was having symtoms like a stoke with slured speach and bizzare behavior.. while apple picking I tell ya, turning 40 did me in. No more facial droop and speech is better.

Joanna , I may be on that nursing home list sooner than planned..
A very big welcome to all the new comers.
Sue your gonna love it..
Who is celebrating their honeymoon while on board??:cloud9: :groom: :bride: You may want to share the SEREAL Shower with Mary Rose and John,,, rumor has it they were looking for that 3rd person to fill the seat in there,,lol TRUST ME I AM ONLY KIDDING>. if you look at the info about that spa treatment it does include 3 people... Mary Rose and I were trying to think who would have 3 people in there.. And of course the secret cameras that may be there too.. I do love the x rated towel animals though...
:laughing:
Lyn.. so glad to hear MATT is better,, Kidney stones are GODS way of getting men back for us having menstrul cramps and babies..Tell him Jaclyn sends best wishes...
Speaking of JACLYN.... Terry she does apologize so much,. I never new it was a secret.. It was great talking to you on the phone this afternoon too.. Have to do it more often.

DARLENE.. it sounds bad but I use UDDER BALM>. Its Dr's Naylors brand that comes in a square tin in cream and red.. I use it on rashes, cuts, burns... It is not a sterial cream so be careful since I do not know how open STAN's tape burns are... It has lanolin in it..When I was in Nursing school my hands were raw from washing... This healed them over night.. I still use it today for chapped hands and other things.. If you need some, I can mail yo some. You find it in true farm stores not the kind from WALMART though.

ok getting winded.. Welcome to all I missed :grouphug: and I will talk soon..

Doreen
:wave2:

[SNicksed]

Hey, everyone!

I feel like I'm late, LOL! I booked the 8/19/06 cruise the day after the dates were released. DW & DS have NO idea!!!! :teeth: This will be our 3rd Disney cruise, but our first on the Magic. Looks like it's gonna be a great one with all the DISers onboard.

Please add us to the list: Steve, Lisa & DS, Ryan (7). I look forward to getting to know everyone. :wave:

Steve

[Mjasp]

Hi Steve and welcome to the 8/19/06 thread!

Getting to know each other 2 years in advance is going to be wild.

Joanna

[Reenieny18]

Welcome Steve.. and family... :wave: how can you keep it a secret??lol
I have such a big mouth I could never keep quite. I will make sure my daughter doesnt spill the beans,,lol

Doreen

[SeaSpray]

Welcome, Steve! :wave2: What a guy, planning a Disney cruise as a surprise for the family! :teeth:

Sue: I'm glad it's official now! :sunny:

Darlene: I'm glad Stan is doing well :) Sorry to hear about the sores on his back :( :( As for Bailey's, its full name is "Bailey's Irish Cream", and its a cordial. It's a creamy type of drink, think of the consistency of thick chocolate milk :teeth: I like to pour it over ice. It's used in a lot of frozen drinks, kind of similar to Kahlua, but not exactly. lol Tell you what, on our next cruise, John and I will treat you and Stan to a glass of Bailey's!! :)

Doreen: PLEASE tell Jaclyn not to apologise!! It wasn't her fault at all; I should've told you all that we haven't told the kids yet. But I think they kind of know that we have something in the works because I don't have a low voice, so I'm sure they've heard bits of pieces of my planning conversations. lol Also, I can't keep a secret, I know I would've told Craig very soon, anyway :)

Lyn: I'm still thinking of Matt, and hoping he passes that stone soon. :worried:

[castoff]

Welcome Steve:wave: I am still in awe on how many people are going on this cruise. So how long do you plan on keeping this a secret? Tina

[kap158]

Good Morning Everyone:wave2:

How many weeks is it now???

Terry - I had my Bailey's toast to everyone Friday nite!!!. It was SOOOOO Good!!

Lynr- How is Matt doing?

Joanna - I am still laughing about the floating nursing home!!! I will sign up as soon as it is posted!!!!:p

HAPPY MONDAY TO EVERYONE!!!!:)

[O'BWV]

KEH - waiting to hear from you today and I'll add you to the list.

Steve & family welcome to our group!

Doreen - Are you okay? I know you're a medical person but what did the doctor say happened. My sister had a stroke last year at the age of 32! For a week they thought it was a complex migraine, but sure enough a stroke showed up on the MRI. Thank goodness she's come all the way back. Take good care of yourself. Oh yeah, about the surial bath - it turns out we all could have went in there! The chamber is pretty big. I have to tell you I was wigged out in there thinking that there could be cameras LOL! Okay next DIS meet in the Surial Chamber! Now if there are cameras, wouldn't that be a site to behold in the Walt Disney Threatre! And we think the pictures by the pool are horrific, these would be a doozy! :rotfl:

-Mary Rose

[Reenieny18]

A group bath at the suriel chamber,,lol Does it have a power outlet for my smoothie maker???:teeth:

I started with horrific migraines about 2 weeks ago and hands shaking.. I feel ok.. but you know how nurses are. Why go to a doctor:(. I promised my kids I would go this week). I am in the process of getting a new insurance carrier any day now. I feel ok... just a chronic H/A
Karen how was Busch Gardens? Are you taking our nephew there this weekend? Just a heads up.. our nephew is 19 and has never been on a vacation with out mommy and daddy.. He is 2nd yr college and he is going to visit Karen with out our other sister tagging behind. And to boot,, he is taking my moms BUICK, fully loaded of course.. ( what kid wouldnt want to drive that)..lol
Our sister is having a cow because her baby is going to be gone for a few days... :crazy2:

Ok. I read on the AUG 28 board that BOBBY AND CINDY did book.. YIPEEE he can do his naked winnie the pooh dance now:hyper:

have a great day everyone....
Doreen

[O'BWV]

Doreen - As a matter of fact there was an outlet in there! You are too funny LOL! Seriously though, are you taking aspirin until you can see the doctor? Real aspirin that is. Also I have a suggestion for your migraines. It has been a godsend to me and maybe can help you too. There is a strong family history of migraines in my family. My Mom & both sisters suffered but not me, that is, until I turned 30 then I was getting migraines about every 10 days. We get the migraines that also include the visual aura and they were really disturbing. Anyway, after "all" the tests were they determined it was just late onset migraines the neurologist put me on a really strong medicine that made me wish I was dead rather then live like that. My DD was about 18 months old at the time and I was a mess. So I did some research and found a Univ of Wisconsin (I think) study about migraine, woman, and magnesium. The study gave women 250 milligrams of magnesium a day and it helped about 70% of the women who participated. I asked my neurologist who just laughed it off. I decided I had nothing to lose. Well that was 1991 and in the past 13 years I have only had ONE migraine and that was in 1995! Sorry this is so long but magnesium changed my life! Feel better really soon friend!

-Mary Rose

[SNicksed]

Thank you all for the welcome. :wave2: How long am I going to keep this cruise a secret? I don't know... I have a really BIG mouth, also! LOL!

Steve

[KEH]

I just got off the phone with Allseas Travel and we are booked for this cruise. Hooray!!!!!!

:bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc :bounce:

We have two category 11's on deck 6, midships.

There will be myself (Karen), DH (Mark), DD (Emma who will be 18 and so able to go to Palo for the first time; she also posts on the boards as rose_greenthumb) and 2 DS's (Oliver and James who will be 16).

I am so excited even though it is so far off. It means that I now have 3 DCL cruises booked and waiting for me! The first in just over 3 weeks for Halloween.

I'm looking forward to getting to know you all on this thread as we tick down the days.

[AboutTheMouse]

Wow! I can't believe how this group has grown so quickly. How many are going at this point?

I have a smoothie maker - can I join your smoothie group in looking for outlets?

Denise

[lwilliam]

Can't wait to also meet your family!:Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

I'm so anxious to meet the whole group - we also have
a cruise booked NEXT summer with the Magic from
California but this group sounds like so much fun I'm also
counting the days till 2006.
Lucy

[ElliotFan]

Well, Mount St. Helens threw another 'temper tantrum' on Saturday afternoon, almost exactly 24 hours after it's 'tantrum' on Friday. Unlike Friday when the seismic activity dropped off for a couple of hours, it immediately increased and changed. The scientists believe that the change in the type of quake signifies the movement of magma toward the surface. They think that an eruption is imminent and the evacuation zone has been expanded. This next eruption is expected to fall somewhere between the 1980 eruption and the one on Friday. (After living through the fall-out of the 1980 eruption, I just cannot understand all of these idiotic people that spent the weekend traveling down to try and see if they could watch the mountain erupt in person. I'll wait and watch it on the news, thank you very much!)

Lucy,
I'm definitely looking into coming down to Disneyland the last week of July so that Devin can meet your 12 yr old. (Which one is that, Bryan or Tyler?)

Dori

:wave2:

[lwilliam]

it is Tyler....that would be awesome
i have goosebumps!
I'm watching the news closely thinking of you, almost like
I really know you, Dori!
:wave: Lucy

[O'BWV]

KEH - Karen & family, Congrats on booking the cruise, Welcome and I've added you to the list!


Dori - Looks like Mt. St. Helens did something again this afternoon! Stay safe!

Denise - You and your smoothie maker are most certainly welcome to ALL of our DIS meets. We can never have enough smoothie makers! Did you happen to look at our 8/28 pics, we all met by the adult pool with 3 smoothie makers, it was a blast. See the picture of Doreen looking around for an outlet and you'll completely understand our group! As to how many are going, here is my count so far: 26 families, at least 29 cabins, and 94 people!


-Mary Rose

[Mjasp]

Originally posted by AboutTheMouse
Wow! I can't believe how this group has grown so quickly. How many are going at this point?

I have a smoothie maker - can I join your smoothie group in looking for outlets?

Denise

Have smoothie maker will travel. I have to get me one of those, it was great. Did you see the pictures of Doreen looking for an outlet?

Welcome aboard

Joanna

[AboutTheMouse]

I saw your pictures - it looks like you had an awesome time. I must admit, I didn't think of packing the smoothie maker for our last cruise - but the picture of anyone looking for outlets makes me LOL! Me thinks that my family will get along fine with this group!

Now, as someone earlier said ... if only we had battery backup!

P.S. Did anyone map out where the outlets are? Maybe we should provide this info for anyone else in this predicament.

[ElliotFan]

LUCY..... IT"S A GO!!!!

I just got done booking reservations! Devin and I will be in Anaheim on July 23 - 30. (I'll try to keep us from getting worn out before you guys get there. Fortunately, there are a few other things that I want to do down there besides Disneyland.)

Now we need to get Devin and Tyler conversing before this summer. Just out of curiosity, is Tyler in 6th or 7th grade this year?

I haven't been to Disneyland in 6 years (they were still constructing the California Adventures park at the time).

I can't wait!!!!!!

Dori

:jumping1:

[O'BWV]

Denise - You know I actually saw a blender that ran on batteries for campers but I didn't have enough time before our cruise to order it. Well I have two years now. I think I'll look into it. Anyway, Doreen never did find an outlet but instead went to the closest DIS room. but it sure was funny watching here running around looking for one! You know what the funniest thing is, most of the group doesn't even really drink (I can't included myself in that - I do drink LOL) but mostly everyone joined in for a smoothie or two. Well I know Marty and Karen enjoyed a few Jack Daniels & Wild Turkeys along the week - right Karen LOL while I really, really loved the BBC (Baileys Banana Colada)



-Mary Rose

[sugarplumsmom]

Hi All!!

We are also booked on this cruise in a cat 4-8040 but are anxiously waiting for the cat 1,2, and 3's to open up for this cruise. I know some dates are opened for the suites but DU told me that this one isn't opened yet. I faxed inventory control a long time ago and am waiting to hear from DU on that. Depending on what we get, my sister and her 2 DD's might join us.For now at least, it is DH (Tim-48, Myself/Laura-39 and DD- Courtney who will be just shy of 16.

Looking forward to the cruise and meeting you all!!!

Laura

[Mjasp]

Welcome to our thread Laura!

Seems like another east coast cruise.

[winnyis]

Hi Guys.. I cant believe that this ship is sold out already.. Joanna posted that its not even showing up on the DCL site anymore.

Im so glad I added the kids and paid the deposit.

Welcome to all the new members in our group.

Our motto is - The more smoothie makers the merrier!!!

Ginny

[Mjasp]

Ginny...Has that smoothie maker been humming this afternoon, I didn't say it's not showing up on DCL's site. LOL

Gee, give her a smoothie maker and.... :teeth:

Joanna

[O'BWV]

Joanna & Ginny -

It's Terry that's reporting the sell out. I just checked DCL and the 8/19/06 isn't coming up, not even when I put just two adults. Maybe they're trying to fix it (remember it comes up under eastern itinerary) I can't believe it would be totally sold out
already YIKES!


Joanna - Did you tell me how labor intensive the "LIST" was LOL!

Terry -

"You know you had a great Disney Cruise when 36 people who originally were strangers from a message board became GOOD friends during the cruise and ALL have already booked to cruise together again in 2006 HELLO TO ALL OF MY FELLOW AUGUST 28th CRUISERS!!"

I don't know how to quotes anyone so I just copied this from you other thread. Thanks for posting this - I couldn't agree more!!

sugarplumsmom - Laura and family Welcome to our group! I added your family to our list and if you're suite comes through let me know and I'll add you sisters info too! Good luck with that!


-Mary Rose

[O'BWV]

Okay - DCL fixed there website and 8/19/06 is now showing correctly under Western Itinerary. It's not sold out for now.



-Mary Rose

[ElliotFan]

Mary Rose,

I'm starting to look into your suggestion of t-shirts for the "Lost @ Sea Club". I have silk-screening experience. I am currently looking into how much it would cost (t-shirts, ink, etc.) and designs for the shirt that would work for both the Hurricane Frances survivors and the 'new recruits'. I'll let you guys know what I find out.

Dori :teeth:

[kap158]

Hi Everyone!!!

I have a smoothie maker that is still in the box brand new. I can also bring one of those orange industrial strength extension cords along with a surge protector with 8 outlets!!! We wouldn't want blow the circuits on the ship!!!HMMMM another 10 day cruise!!!!LOL This is getting to be bizarre!!! But I am having a good time just thinking of all the things we could do!!! I can't believe we are on page 15 already!!!! How many more weeks!!!!:crazy: :Pinkbounc

[lynr]

Mary Rose:

Can you add my friends to the cruise list?

Mary Ann, DH Robert, DS Robby(15), DD Emily (2)

Thanks,

Lyn

[SeaSpray]

Ok, my mistake! I just assumed, incorrectly, that the cruise was filled, because of the wording on the DCL site when I was checking it before! LOL

Mary Rose: When I saw the thread titled "You know it was a great Disney Cruise when...", I HAD to go and post about OUR cruise!!! :sunny: I'm glad you saw it and posted it here :)

Sandy and Lyn: How are Stan and Matt doing today??? I hope they are both seeing some improvement. Did Stan get to come home today? Did Matt pass the stone yet??

[Mjasp]

I know its a stupid question BUT... Ginny or Doreen, Do you put ice in the smoothie makers? and it comes out thick? like a pina colada, like the berry ones we had on the cruise. So you use it the same as a blender? but it makes it thicker?

Did I say stupid question? I meant stupid questions.

TIA
Joanna

[O'BWV]

Terry - Do you know how to quote a post? That really was nice of you to post about us over there!

Darlene & Lyn - Ditto about Stan & Matt - how are they?

Lyn - I added your friend under your name and guess what - they brought us to over 100 people!


Dori - That would be great about the Tee Shirts! Lets us know what your able to find out and thanks!

Karen - You must bring you smoothie maker! and hmm lets see how many weeks is 683 days..... 683/7 equals 9 carry the 5. 97 weeks! Holy, that's a loooong time!


-Mary Rose

[Mjasp]

Ooops Ginny...It was me who must be drinking, I didn't even see Terry's post about availability LOL SORRY:confused:

[O'BWV]

Joanna - Yes you add ice to make the drink thick. A smoothie maker is just a small, glorified blender. In fact it is a blender only is has a spout to dispense the smoothie. I like the berry one too and I also liked the Amaretto mudslide. It was the first time I had either of those and they were delish!



-Mary Rose

[SeaSpray]

All this talk of smoothies! Now I'm going to HAVE to make John and I some of those TGIF Creamsicle drinks tonight after dinner! And of course, I will use our DCL glasses :teeth:

[Buddy Bear]

Originally posted by ElliotFan
I'm starting to look into your suggestion of t-shirts for the "Lost @ Sea Club".
Dori :teeth:

Sorry to bring up the subject, but the Lost @ Sea Club aspect of this thread kind of takes some of the fun out of this thread for those who weren't on that cruise. :sad2:

Jeff

[O'BWV]

Okay - I must have had too much coffee today, but I have an idea:

Let's guess how many pages of posts we'll have by the time we cruise. I was looking over at the Joanna's original 8/28 thread in just over a year (about 15 months) we reached 200 pages. Well now we all know each better and there are alot of newcomers (HI newcomers) so I going to guess 550 pages. Take a guess and we'll see you comes the closest.


-Mary Rose

[florida sun]

Hi Guys

I'll have a little guess at this, may sound mad but I reakon we will make 860 pages.



Sue

[SeaSpray]

Originally posted by Buddy Bear
Sorry to bring up the subject, but the Lost @ Sea Club aspect of this thread kind of takes some of the fun out of this thread for those who weren't on that cruise. :sad2:

Jeff

Hi Jeff :wave2:

I'm sorry, it must seem like we are excluding all of you from our conversations. The thing is, we just got back from our cruise just a few weeks ago. We all shared a very unique situation together (being onboard for 10 nights and at times not knowing exactly what was going on) and we are still really excited about the fun we had on that cruise, PLUS now knowing that so many of us will be cruising together again! :) Believe me, we were all strangers at first, even when Joanna (mjasp) started the 2004 cruise thread over a year in advance. Please bear with us, as we get to know all of you who we didn't get to meet yet, as we share our excitement over our upcoming cruise :)

It's funny, but immediately before I saw your post, I was thinking that I should change the wording in my signature from "8/28/04 Reunion cruise" to "8/28/04 reunion cruise AND our new DIS friends" :)

As time goes by and we all get to know each other, I'm sure talk will change from being mostly about our "old" cruise, to talk about the "new" cruise :)

Mary Rose: Hmm..I think 550 is a bit high... Let's see... my guess will be 475 pages :)

[ElliotFan]

Originally posted by Buddy Bear
Sorry to bring up the subject, but the Lost @ Sea Club aspect of this thread kind of takes some of the fun out of this thread for those who weren't on that cruise. :sad2:

Jeff

That's why I wasn't going to reference Hurricane Frances. Don't you want to get 'lost @ sea' this time? :teeth:

Dori

[Buddy Bear]

Originally posted by SeaSpray
Hi Jeff :wave2:

I'm sorry, it must seem like we are excluding all of you from our conversations. The thing is, we just got back from our cruise just a few weeks ago. We all shared a very unique situation together (being onboard for 10 nights and at times not knowing exactly what was going on) and we are still really excited about the fun we had on that cruise, PLUS now knowing that so many of us will be cruising together again! :)

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I am with you on the excitment part since ours was the cruise right before yours. It sometimes still seems like yesterday.

Since I posted the thread about the low rate on the Special 8/19 cruise I was surprised that it turned out to be a 8/28 reunion cruise.

I guess what I am saying is that "Official Cruise Meet" threads are started all the time so I didn't expect the 8/28 cruise to take ownership of this thread.

Sorry again for bringing up the subject.



Jeff

[lynr]

Hi Everyone:

Matt is still hanging in there. He will see the specialist on Thursday to see when they will schedule the procedure, if it doesn't pass by then.

Thanks for caring,

Lyn:sunny:

[SeaSpray]

Hey everyone:

I'm taking a break for a while. So don't worry if you don't see me posting! :)

Bye for now.

[lynr]

Terry:

I sent you a PM.

Lyn

[O'BWV]

Jeff - Sorry if you feel excluded. I would just like to say that we didn't take ownership of this thread, we started it over on our 8/28 thread. We knew a few days before that this is the cruise some of us wanted to take as a reunion cruise. We thought maybe we'd take an Eastern, but the two stops at Castaway Cay intrigue some of us. Now having said that we are excited to meet EVERYONE who is going on 8/19/06. Okay, maybe I'm not explaining myself well but we were all so excited to meet such great people while planning our other cruise that we know we will ALL become great friends on this cruise too. Just ask Dori, (ElliotFan) I think she joined our 8/28 thread about a week or two before we cruised and now she's like family.

I think I can speak for all the 8/28/04 cruisers when I say WELCOME EVERYONE!


-Mary Rose

[O'BWV]

Terry - sending you a PM



-Mary Rose

[RobinMarie]

Hello Everyone!

I booked our August 19 '06 cruise this evening with All Seasons Travel. We are in a category 10 in stateroom 2601 on deck 2. I hesitate to book anything that is not on Deck 1 or 2 due to seasickness. I'm looking forward to two days at CC.

It will be me who will be (gulp) 39 then and my dd Victoria Rose who will be 9.

We plan on sailing with the Ship of Fools Panama Canal August 2005, I'm not sure if we have any folks cruising both with us.

Please add us to your lists. I look forward to chatting with all of you for the next couple of years!

TTFN!

[O'BWV]

Hi RobinMarie - Welcome to you and your daughter Victoria Rose (great name)! I added you guys to the list but I just wanted to make sure I have you name right. Is it RobinMarie just like that - one name?


-Mary Rose

[RobinMarie]

It's Robin Marie - two words

Thanks for adding us!

[O'BWV]

Hey, Robin Marie, two words just like Mary Rose LOL! I changed the list! BTW, do you have a smoothie maker? You'll need one with our group!


-Mary Rose

[RobinMarie]

Yes I was thinking Mary Rose is a form of our names! You would definitely fit in our family - everyone has either Rose, Mary or Marie in their names! Stick 'bella' in front of all of those names, a little manicotti, a whole lot of hugging and you're one of us!

I've never had a smoothie to be honest, but I HAVE had a McDonald's milk shake (I'm wild 'eh?)

[O'BWV]

Robin Marie - This is a list on my near-and-dearest friends growing up, I kid you not: Mary Rose, Mary Ann, Mariellen, Mary Lou, Jean Marie, Betty Ann & Debbie. That Debbie sure was an oddball - where was her second name? I imagine you can relate!



-Mary Rose

[winnyis]

Robin Maire.... there are a few of us who will also be on the ship of fools repo cruise with you next year..... My family me, DH, DD (10) and DS (7), Sandy girls family Darlene, Stan and Sandy (8), and disneycrazzzy - with DH, DS (12), DS (9).


Giny

[RobinMarie]

Mary Rose -
I can totally relate to the two names situation - it's always best to have two names so your mother can have more substance when yelling at you!

Giny - it's great we'll all know each other after that 2 weeks on the ship, imagine the same number of stops for a 2 week cruise as our one week one1

[kap158]

Good Morning Everyone!!!

I just wanted to let you know that Doreen was admitted last evening to the hospital. She was complaining of a migraine for the past week and I finally convinced her to go. Marty took her. I haven't talked to her yet this am but I talked to her nurse who said that she did sleep good last night. I know that is what she needed. My mom is taking care of Jaclyn and Daniel, so I know that they are okay. Marty didn't get home until after 12:30am so I am sure he is sleeping now. My other sister is helping out too if needed. Jaclyn has practice tonite and Daniel has Boy Scouts so Grandma and Aunt Lainie will be taking care of them. I will keep you posted.

I hope Everyone has a "Magical" day.:wave2:

[lwilliam]

I come in to work 30 minutes early to catch up on these threads....am I the only one who looks forward to the morning (sorry I AM a morning person) and reading new posts?!!!

Also, add my husband's name as Bob, instead of DH (won't tell 'ya what I really call him somedays! - just kidding - he is great - he is the reason we are taking our cruises!)

# of Pages? I can't imagine

Lucy

[castoff]

My guess for # of pages hmmm is 425. :wave: Tina

[O'BWV]

Lucy & castoff - Good morning guys! I look forward to logging on every morning too! Must be a sickness! I added your name & Bob's name Lucy. Bob is in good company, lots of DH's named Bob LOL! How about DSs want to add their names?

Karen - Please send Doreen our best wishes for a speedy recovery. I figured something must be wrong when she didn't post again yesterday. What's going on - we have two people in the hospital and poor Matt in sickbay :( Please keep us updated often Karen, as we are all concerned! Hugs to Doreen (Marty, Jacklyn & Daniel too) :grouphug:


-Mary Rose

[lwilliam]

you ask why everyone is sick: BECAUSE THEY ARE GETTING
'FIXED UP' for 2006! My thoughts are with all of you.

Mary Rose: I would love to add my boys' names
definitely Tyler will be with us (he will be 14 at the time of
the cruise), Bryan will be 20, so we are not sure he will be
joining us...we do have a cabin for 4 people just in case.

[kap158]

Mary Rose,

Thanks for your concern. I haven't heard anything this am but I know they are testing her Carotid artery. This is scaring me. It is times like this that I wish I were back home. The hospital she is in is the one I worked at before moving down here and I could go to the floor and check her status. At least she put my name down that it was ok to give info to so I am calling every hour and I know I am being a nusience but she is my sister. She is the one we all call upon when we need help and she is always there for us. Now it is our turn to be there for her. My mom is on the way up to the hospital now so hopefully soon I can get an update.

By the way I am an early morning DIS BOARD junkie. I can't wait to sign on and see all the new postings!!!!:wave2:

[allshookup]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by SeaSpray

[It's funny, but immediately before I saw your post, I was thinking that I should change the wording in my signature from "8/28/04 Reunion cruise" to "8/28/04 reunion cruise AND our new DIS friends" :)]

That would be nice if perhaps even the title of this thread were changed to include all of us "new" disers so everyone feels included.

[As time goes by and we all get to know each other, I'm sure talk will change from being mostly about our "old" cruise, to talk about the "new" cruise :)]

I feel as if I am already getting to know some of you by reading this thread everyday.

Kap158: Best wishes for your sister & family!

Diane