Wild Turkeys and Dancing Banana Heads Cruise 11/25/06

[TIGGER41681]

Good Evening All :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Well got my house decorated for Christmas!! It looks so nice :teeth: !! Well DS has been cranky all day all. Well nothing else is new here. Going to make my Chicken Parm for tomorrow. Have a great night everyone...... :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

[firemans wife]

Hi everyone Just checking in. Have not had time to catch up on the posts today. Hopr everyone is having a good Saturday.

My Ladies Night out event went well last night. I even made 150.00 selling Mary Kay :cool1: Yippie!! :thumbsup2 A little extra cash for the cruise.

Spent the day today with DH family. I just got in. I am going to work on my door signs tonight. I plan on starting the packing tomorrow.

Just watched the MAgic sail away. That will be us in a week! :banana: :banana: :banana:

I will try to check in later. Gotta run or I will get nothing done tonight.

Lorna :wave:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Hey everyone,
we just passed the 5500 post mark!!!!! :thumbsup2

Kathy :wave:

[disneediva]

Uhhh Shell, what carry on bag :confused3 I have no idea what you are refering too :lmao:

Did some shopping today and had lots of fun....

Ohhh Lisa come on over to the dark side, its way more fun over here... :rotfl2:

[JanDave]

Hi All Nana Heads!!!

Just got back from Outback -- ordered chicken griller and 2 glasses of Riesling. Jan a/k/a Auntie Jan a/k/a Crazy Grandma a/k/a Silly Grandma is doing fine right now!!!!

Have a great Sunday everyone. When I wake up (sober up) I plan to pack.

Cheers :woohoo: to everyone!

Jan

[Dixielady908]

Evening all: Just finished dinner and dishes...so now its time to relax.....

OK I have a cruise question: Kathy maybe you can help with this as this is your zillioneth cruise...... :teeth: In the packet are the luggage tags..eight of them...I know they go on saturday morning, I will not put them on friday, but my question....4 of them have my name twice on them and 4 have mine and wally's name....with 4 pieces of luggage how does this work? Do I use certain tags?

I am now getting slack from Wally...he thinks this is a very stupid question but what the heck does he know??? He thinks I use the one with both names on them.....and if he is right, I will now go and shoot myself :rotfl: Cuz I will never live this down..... :rolleyes1

Oh well......I just want things to go smooth and not mess anything up... :)

Well I see we made our posts.....Gosh are we good!!!! :thumbsup2

Will be back later...
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[cruisemutt]

Sounds like a legit question to me Denise,...but I let Shell handle all the "travel thinkin"....maybe she knows....

anyways...just wanted to say hi and

OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
#1!!!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Denise,
It is probably just a misprint on the tags with your name twice. As long as the room number is correct your luggage will arrive ok.
So go ahead and use your name first to get the better of Mr. Dreamboat if you want. ;)
They just go by the room number to deliver them, so you are safe either way,

Kathy :wave:

[YippySkippy]

Hi all, I'm home. :wave2:

I finally found an outfit for formal nite ... nothing like pushing it, huh? :rolleyes1

[Dixielady908]

Thanks Kathy for the info and I think I will use the tags with my name on them...... :thumbsup2 your right, lets see how much this with tick him off :teeth:

Later
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[pgfour]

Cheri: Funny to read that you're treking into the Chicago burbs for a haircut. My friend, Sue (who lives in the Detroit area), drove 85 miles today to mid-Michigan for a haircut. Just an excuse to get together and shop and have lunch. We shared the banana chocolate cake at Cheeseburger in Paradise. Delicious.

Jan
It is rather humorous, because I always used to be one of those "walk-in types" when it came to getting my hair done. My current hairdresser actually worked in one of those places in Rockford when my mom & I started going to her over 10 years ago!!!!

In 2000, she started working at a salon in Arlington Heights (one of the western 'burbs). I tried going elsewhere after she left, but no one else was as good. So I've decided to suck it up, deal with the traffic, and keep going to her! I make her earn her money's worth each time because I don't get in there as often as I should! :rotfl: :rotfl: But it's really worth it -- I just walk in and tell her to do whatever she wants! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[pgfour]

OK I have a cruise question: Kathy maybe you can help with this as this is your zillioneth cruise...... :teeth: In the packet are the luggage tags..eight of them...I know they go on saturday morning, I will not put them on friday, but my question....4 of them have my name twice on them and 4 have mine and wally's name....with 4 pieces of luggage how does this work? Do I use certain tags?



I was thinking that since each person is allowed two "checked" bags and one carry-on, the tags were for the checked bags?????? I think we have six tags - 2 per person.

Of course, I did have a glass of wine tonight :drinking1 (Not TWO glasses like Jan!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: )

Cheri

[fourfoxesinpa]

Jamie ... I just sent the updated Cruisemate List the other day, and you should have gotten it! On the 2nd to last page are all the meets. We pushed back the 3:00 on Saturday to 2:45. See you then! Check your e-mail!

Got it! Just have darn dial up and takes so long to load...dh has to get it at work. Thanks to Kathy for clearing it up for me. I told her we'll be at the 2:45 but I think I'd have some explaining to do to dh if I chose to go to the ladies meet on Monday...that's when our rasul is scheduled! :rotfl:

Thanks!!!

[DutchsMommy]

Hi Everyone,

Sorry for not pulling my weight in the post-count category lately! Things have been pretty busy around here. Finally I have some quiet time - DS is asleep (it is 10 to 10 after all LOL) and DH has just headed out for a beer or two with some friends. I pulled babysitting duties (if only those baby monitors had a longer range...just kidding :teeth: ) which I don't really mind as it gives me a bit of down time.

We got DH's pirate outfit from the costume rental place (more $$ than I was expecting, but as another bananahead so aptly put it 'oh well, it's a vacation'). Mine STILL has not come in the mail. Although I did hound the woman and she assured me she express posted it on Tuesday night. That is REALLY pushing it to get up here in time...but I don't know what else I could have done with this lady. Anyway, fingers crossed. Otherwise I will be the grumpy one with the red bandana and jeans on LOL. DH looks great in his get-up - definately more Cpt. Morgan than Jack Sparrow but hey, beggars can't be choosers right :teeth: . And DS's costume is quite cute - and should look even better when we plaster him with the fake tattoos we got. DH and I both have enough real tattoos to go around, so it's only fair DS gets to join in the fun.

Sounds like everybody's moms are holding steady :grouphug: I can imagine it is a tough time. My mom passed away 10 years ago and it was tough, but it was quite quick (pancreatic cancer - 4 months diagnosis to dead) so I suppose it was a little easier in a way (OK, this is something you really have to say in person as it is not coming out very well online). Anyway - I guess what I am trying to say is I am glad everyone's mom seems to be doing well and make sure you hug them and tell them you love them as often as you can :grouphug:

OK - on to lighter stuff - I started packing today. I have been throwing everything into a cabinet downstairs up to this point, but started to get it all organized today. I think we are doing pretty good. I have 2 garment bags - one for all our formal/semi/dressy stuff and the other for Pirate ( pirate: :rolleyes: ). The formal/semi is all packed up and I've also put my shoes in there (at last count I have 8 pairs - ssssh don't tell hubby lol). The pirate has to wait for my darn ebay lady!!! :furious: The medium size suitcase has all DSs stuff (size 5s shorts don't take up too much room LOL) and my stuff that I won't be wearing until we get on the ship. I am thinking the other 1/2 of my stuff and DHs stuff can go into the large case and then we should be done. We usually don't do a big carry-on bag (the facade of luggage free LOL - until you see us at the baggage carousel :rolleyes: ) but because of the whole wait for suitcases on day one and having to put the cases out the night before on the last night I am undecided about bringing it. Although, on the last cruise I saw a lady with the cutest carryon and she got it from Ron Jon - so I might *forget* ours and buy one there ;) . I don't have a ton of booze to bring on board (unlike some board members who shall remain nameless but likely cheer for the Saints) but do seem to have alot of gift exchange/miscellaneous type stuff that can't be packed. If you see a green shirt on what appears to be a bag lady you have found me.

If you are still reading my diatribe - people with kids (or kids at heart) I have been picking up glowsticks from the dollar store like crazy so have lots to share with the kiddos in our group.

I got all the clipart off in an e-mail to a friend at work who is going to help format the layout for the pillowcases. THANK GOD as I was throwing darts at Martha and her damn craft skills before my co-worker came along!!! Anyway, I am going to print the stuff on the paper on MOnday at work (sssh - don't tell the boss....that would be a really lame thing to get fired over!) and hopefully have them all done on Tuesday night.

Zippy - is your DS going to dance in the talent show. I would love to see him strut his stuff. I think it is so great when a kid is so passionate!! It must choke you up to see him performing!

I absolutely cannot wait to meet everyone and am counting down the days. :woohoo: :woohoo: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[YippySkippy]

[QUOTE=DutchsMommy] Hi Everyone,
Zippy - is your DS going to dance in the talent show. I would love to see him strut his stuff. I think it is so great when a kid is so passionate!! It must choke you up to see him performing!
QUOTE]

Yes he is..and he is so looking forward to it. And yes I do get choked up. I will be the one pounding on my DH's leg, I get so excited seeing him do something that brings him such joy!! :love: :love:

A quick little anecdote...the prima ballerina in his dance company came up to me today and told me Patrick asked her if she would "consider" being his girlfriend when he gets older!! :rotfl2:

Thank you for your kind thoughts for all of our moms, and I got the tone of your comment, didn't come across odd to me at all in writing.

(P.S.) love the fact that you used the word "diatribe", I can tell we're going to get along. You're a funky, smart gal, the best kind ;)

can't wait till next week, can't wait until next week, can't wait until next week.

[Dixielady908]

Well guys...I was planning on staying home tomorrow and do some cleaning and finish up some packing....just found out we need to take a ride into Chicago and pick up something from my sis-in-law. So that puts a dent in my day.

Well have a good evening everyone....I just feel very tired and think I'm gonna go to bed.

Dreamboat said hello to everyone and see ya next week....

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[favoriteslave]

Good Evening all. Well the best laid plans of mice ane men. DH and I went to dinnner last night, shopping at Best Buy, got a call to work on Saturday. Saturday came, spent time with Sissy, went to violin recital, then to work. Need to go to store. Still haven't packed. Tried on formal, too big, oh great. So there is my day and a half in a nut shell. But yet I sit here typing to everyone. Still no DOCS for us. Ok so I need to start drinking now. he he K, off to wal-mart.

Have a great evening. :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[YippySkippy]

Tonya,

A formal TOO BIG is always better than a formal TOO SMALL.

At least in my world. :confused3


:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[dkmjgal]

Hi Everyone!

Well we are ready to load stuff into the suitcases. Hopefully by tomorrow night that will be completed. Tonight we started decorating inside the house and DH is putting up the tree right now. We are going to decorate it on Thanksgiving Day. Tomorrow we are going to decorate outside and I may try to go and get my nails done.
DS was running a bit of a fever tonight and coughing :sad2: :sick: . I loaded him up with some motrin and rubbed good old fashioned vicks on his chest...DD decided she wanted some too and now their end of the house smells like a vicks bottle. Remember that smell....I used to hate it as a kid but now I like it...probably because I know there isn't anything that works like it. I keep telling myself that we all came down with a little something this week so that we will be completely fine for the cruise. You should have seen what we bought at Target tonight...2 boxes of cold-eeze...halls vitamin c drops...vicks...mucinex(for DS)...I think that's it :rotfl: We are going to be well...we are going to be well....we are going to be well.....and we aren't going to get anyone else sick either!!!!!
Going to help DH finish putting up the tree.
See you all tomorrow.

Kelly

[dkmjgal]

I forgot...we bought Airborne too! :thumbsup2

Kelly

[TiggerKing]

Good Morning Everyone! I just wanted to wish everyone a happy Sunday before I start getting ready for church. Looks like most everybody has had a good weekend so far!

Only :Pinkbounc :bounce: :Pinkbounc more days of work!

[TIGGER41681]

Good Morning :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
It's a cold and chilly 40 degrees here in NY. Well I have to run to Party City to get DH's balloon and get Itailan bread. Well today we are having my in-laws over for DH's birthday. After they leave DH is going to finish packing. Well I am going to make French Toast for breakfast. I will be back on after my running around! :wave: :wave: Have a great day :woohoo: :woohoo:

5 days till we go to Orlando :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Happy Sunday to all,
I thought I'd better warn everyone that the weather in Florida isnt quite what you want right now :sad2:
The predicitons through Wednesday is highs in the 60's and our lows and in the upper 30's and low 40's. But we will have :sunny:

Now I know we Floridians did say the weather would be warm and sunny, but this is NOT our fault!!! Right Pat?? :confused3

I did write to Santa and asked him to please ask Mother Nature to give us a beautiful warm Saturday next week. So if it's still cold it is Santas fault!
Of course I may be on his naughty list this year, can't say why, but that may have something to do with the weather :rolleyes1

So keep your jackets handy, you may just need them on Saturday morning.

Glad to hear everyone is about ready to go!!


Sarah, here is some pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: so your pirate outfit will arrive in time!!! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Kathy :wave:

[JanDave]

Of course, I did have a glass of wine tonight :drinking1 (Not TWO glasses like Jan!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: )

Cheri

Yep, and proud of it!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

Jan

[JanDave]

Good Morning Nanas soon to be Cruising Nanas!!! :banana: :banana:


I have a question for the females on this thread. This means guys, skip this post!!! I am going to do something tomorrow night that I have never done in my entire life and I am 55+ years old! A pedicure! I need suggestions about nail color. Should I go subtle soft pink, bright red? As an "old lady" trying something new in my life, I need help! Also, how long will the nail color last? Such problems to ponder on a Sunday morning.

Doing the cruise dance :dance3: as I have three days of work left and 5 days until we get on the plane.

Have a great Sunday everyone!

Jan

[TIGGER41681]

Good Morning Nanas soon to be Cruising Nanas!!! :banana: :banana:


I have a question for the females on this thread. This means guys, skip this post!!! I am going to do something tomorrow night that I have never done in my entire life and I am 55+ years old! A pedicure! I need suggestions about nail color. Should I go subtle soft pink, bright red? As an "old lady" trying something new in my life, I need help! Also, how long will the nail color last? Such problems to ponder on a Sunday morning.

Doing the cruise dance :dance3: as I have three days of work left and 5 days until we get on the plane.

Have a great Sunday everyone!

Jan

It depends of your dresses for dinner. I have alot of red so I am getting my nails done red.

[cruisemutt]

Happy Sunday to all,
I thought I'd better warn everyone that the weather in Florida isnt quite what you want right now :sad2:
The predicitons through Wednesday is highs in the 60's and our lows and in the upper 30's and low 40's. But we will have :sunny:

Now I know we Floridians did say the weather would be warm and sunny, but this is NOT our fault!!! Right Pat?? :confused3

I did write to Santa and asked him to please ask Mother Nature to give us a beautiful warm Saturday next week. So if it's still cold it is Santas fault!
Of course I may be on his naughty list this year, can't say why, but that may have something to do with the weather :rolleyes1

So keep your jackets handy, you may just need them on Saturday morning.

Glad to hear everyone is about ready to go!!


Sarah, here is some pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: so your pirate outfit will arrive in time!!! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Kathy :wave:
Kathy...I've been keeping a pretty close eye on the weather on weatherchannel.com...
according to them, (at least today) its going to be 75 and sunny...seems as we get closer, the forcast keeps getting better---lets keep our fingers crossed!!!!
Have a good day everyone...I'm gonna go to the gym and fret about how many days I skipped and how many desserts I'll have to skip....grrrrr.....its hell being Dom Delouises' stand-in.

[Dixielady908]

Morning all: Wow, I just cant believe a week from today will be our first full sea day....... :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc I will be up at sunrise taking pictures of everything......Kathy.....ya better hope Santa listens to ya. At this point 60 degrees is fine as long as there is sun and no rain......I can deal with that.

Well we have decided to hold off on our little drive into chicago for today....which means I can get my cleaning done and finish up some packing. People at work think I'm nuts for packing so early. But when I explain to them that most of it is stuff I am not wearing anyways, then they seem to understand... :rolleyes: The key word there is "seem to" :teeth:

Yup three more working days here also......and they better go darn fast.....

Well just finished up breakfast, now I have to go and finish cleaning up the mess in the kitchen.

I am also thinking may have to take my dog Jack to the vets tomorrow, it looks like he may have an eye infection. I'm telling ya, if it aint one thing with dogs its another. :confused3

Well I will be back later....everyone have a great morning....

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

11,505 :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

as of my post.

we may hit 12.000 by the cruise!!!!

Time to put on the Donald Duck sweatshirt and take Minnie for her walk!!!
Very chilly here!!!
Kathy :wave:

[TIGGER41681]

Hey All :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Well just finished starrting the table and preparing dinner for later. DH was :rolleyes: :rolleyes: rolling his eyes when he saw the tablecloth had Happy 30th Birthday on it. I just said wait till I get the balloons!!! Well I am off to shower and then Party City. I will talk to you after my in-laws leave. Hope everyone has a good day!!

[dkmjgal]

Good Morning Fellow Turkeys and Bananas :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

DS isn't doing so well right now :sick: but hopefully later today things will start improving. If he has the virus that's been flying around that's about the timetable for it..otherwise it's off to the Dr. in the morning.

Well..our tree is up and the lights are on and the house is starting to look festive and clean! We've got some more stuff to do today with the outside decorating but I think by tonight we will be in good shape. I plan to actually put stuff in suitcases and bags today to see where we're at and to go over a checklist at the same time. I think I've been able to keep the shoes to a minimum (yay) and later I will sort thru jewely and extras. Things are coming together nicely. Now if only I could find time to get my nails done!

We've also been watching weather.com and it's looking pretty good for Saturday...let's keep our fingers crossed!

I hope everyone has a great Sunday!

Kelly

[YippySkippy]

Happy Sunday to all,
I thought I'd better warn everyone that the weather in Florida isnt quite what you want right now :sad2:
The predicitons through Wednesday is highs in the 60's and our lows and in the upper 30's and low 40's. But we will have :sunny:

Now I know we Floridians did say the weather would be warm and sunny, but this is NOT our fault!!! Right Pat?? :confused3

I did write to Santa and asked him to please ask Mother Nature to give us a beautiful warm Saturday next week. So if it's still cold it is Santas fault!
Of course I may be on his naughty list this year, can't say why, but that may have something to do with the weather :rolleyes1

So keep your jackets handy, you may just need them on Saturday morning.

Glad to hear everyone is about ready to go!!


Sarah, here is some pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: so your pirate outfit will arrive in time!!! :wizard: :wizard: :wizard:

Kathy :wave:

Kathy - this is totally selfish on my part, but I would LOVE some cold weather right now. We have been bizarrely hot in California. Our thermostat registered 88 degrees in my bedroom LAST NIGHT! Doesn't Arnold know that it's November. Oh...right....it's not his fault. :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[woogal]

Good morning, Banana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana:

It's so weird ... I was expecting so much chaos (I was going to write KAOS but thought it might date me) this weekend in final preparations for the cruise, but honestly I think we have everything under control. Well, everything except Guido. He keeps trying to put toys and treats in the suitcases and we keep trying to explain that when we say "WE'RE going on a cruise" that it doesn't include him. :rotfl:

The forecast right now for here shows Friday to be in the 50s, so my worst fear of not making it to the airport due to a blizzard is slowly dying. Course, in Ohio, that can change in a heartbeat.

11,505 :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
as of my post. we may hit 12.000 by the cruise!!!!
That sounds like a challenge, Kathy! I'm in!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Shell owes Jeff 1 :woohoo: drink (after the Browns lose).
Now Jan ... don't forget ... the Browns ARE the best Division III college team in the NFL! :sad2:

[YippySkippy]

Good Morning Nanas soon to be Cruising Nanas!!! :banana: :banana:


I have a question for the females on this thread. This means guys, skip this post!!! I am going to do something tomorrow night that I have never done in my entire life and I am 55+ years old! A pedicure! I need suggestions about nail color. Should I go subtle soft pink, bright red? As an "old lady" trying something new in my life, I need help! Also, how long will the nail color last? Such problems to ponder on a Sunday morning.

Doing the cruise dance :dance3: as I have three days of work left and 5 days until we get on the plane.

Have a great Sunday everyone!

Jan

Jan, good for you!! I'm a tad flamboyant, so I'm going to have flowers and crystals on my toes. I was going to get a hidden Mickey but my husband would probably never stop rolling his eyes at me.

Since this is your first you probably want to do a nice Coral shade. If you're feeling adventurous you could get a red color. If they put a couple top coats of clear on them, they should last the whole cruise. If you need a touch up you'll have the perfect excuse to go to the spa :cloud9:

Make sure you bring sandals with you to the salon, so you don't smudge them right away.

Have fun! :thumbsup2

[fourfoxesinpa]

5 days until we leave! Woo-Hoo! Everything is officially packed except for the last minute stuff that I will pack on Thursday like the cell phone charger, homework :crazy2: , etc.

My kids have a half day on Wednesday and they've already been "warned" that they will spend that time working on the homework so they don't have to bring so much along.

Now for important stuff...toenail polish color. For this crucial decision, I like to take my swimsuit color into consideration and also weigh outfit shades as well. For me, it will be a reddish-coral.

Next week, we'll be "at sea!" :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Anyone call to find out what movies they're showing onboard? My kids want to see Santa Claus 3 and I'm hoping that Pirates 2 will be playing since it will be coming out on DVD the Tuesday after we get home.

[YippySkippy]

Okay, here are the movies --

Cars
Chicken Little (yay!)
Deja Vu
8 Below
Narnia
Pirates (Dead Man's Chest)
Santa Claus 3
Shaggy Dog
The Guardian
The Prestige
The Wild
Stick it
Step Up
Invincible.

I just :love: the people at the Reservation line. They're so helpful :cheer2:

:banana: :teeth: :banana: :teeth: :banana: :teeth: :banana: :teeth: :banana:

[woogal]

Our Wonderful Disney Cruise: How I See it All Unfolding

An Essay

At 7 a.m., Dad awakes us, saying "WE ONLY HAVE 5 HOURS TO GET YOU THERE! GET UP!" even though it's only a 2-hour drive, tops. Ah, Dad yelling at get me up. Just like the old days. I sure hope he's forgotten about the turn-on-the-lights-in-the-bedroom-that'll-wake-your-a**-up trick.

As we travel towards Port Canaveral with Mom and Dad, we cross over the massive 1A bridge and behold the beauty of the Disney Magic. In the back seat, Bill and I become giddy and giggle like school children, making Dad gun it, just to get us the "heck" of out of the car. Hugs and good-byes, "have a nice trip", and we're off to check in.

As we go into the terminal, the fresh smell of alcohol and dead crawfish lingers. We know that Mike and Wendy have dutifully arrived before us.

So much to look at, so many to see ... we look for green shirts. We see one! We consult the cruisemate list ... is it? Yes! That's her! We grab that person from behind, whip her around, and realize that we have no idea who she is. The front of the shirt says, "Be sure to drink your Ovaltine." Drat! A crummy commercial! We apologize profusely to the frightened unidentified co-cruiser, making note to avoid her throughout the rest of the trip, and head towards the ship.

After the initial running around, eating, etc., we make our way to the Family Meet with regional gift in hand. I wonder how my tiara will look over my tuque? I think it will work.

Every member of the crew knows Kathy and Greg on a first-name basis. Jeff sits at the bar buying drinks for ... just about everyone at this point (Go Browns!). Steve thanks me again for Pat's makeover, Stephen curses me for it. Bob resigns himself to the fact that he cannot get the captain to change the ship's horn to the Dukes of Hazzard theme. From across the room, I see a vision ... yes, it's Dream Boat Wally :love: . I run to get my hug, but find that I have to stand in line for my turn.

And that's just some of how I see it all unfolding.

[pgfour]

Good morning everyone! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

A beautiful :sunny: windy & cold morning here! :sad2: At least the sun is out and I'm not planning to do any outdoor projects.

I'm just taking a break from straightening the house & doing laundry. Going to finish packing everything that can be packed now, and then will throw the rest of the stuff together Thursday night or Friday morning. I'm also going to split up our clothes so we each have a few changes of clothes in each suitcase. We've never ever had lost luggage, so I'm preparing for it!

pixiedust: pixiedust: to anyone who is, was, or is thinking about getting sick! :grouphug: :grouphug: to anyone with loved ones with ailments.

Can you believe we're under a week???? :hourglass Time is flying by!

Talk to everyone later! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Cheri

[pgfour]

Our Wonderful Disney Cruise: How I See it All Unfolding

An Essay

At 7 a.m., Dad awakes us, saying "WE ONLY HAVE 5 HOURS TO GET YOU THERE! GET UP!" even though it's only a 2-hour drive, tops. Ah, Dad yelling at get me up. Just like the old days. I sure hope he's forgotten about the turn-on-the-lights-in-the-bedroom-that'll-wake-your-a**-up trick.

As we travel towards Port Canaveral with Mom and Dad, we cross over the massive 1A bridge and behold the beauty of the Disney Magic. In the back seat, Bill and I become giddy and giggle like school children, making Dad gun it, just to get us the "heck" of out of the car. Hugs and good-byes, "have a nice trip", and we're off to check in.

As we go into the terminal, the fresh smell of alcohol and dead crawfish lingers. We know that Mike and Wendy have dutifully arrived before us.

So much to look at, so many to see ... we look for green shirts. We see one! We consult the cruisemate list ... is it? Yes! That's her! We grab that person from behind, whip her around, and realize that we have no idea who she is. The front of the shirt says, "Be sure to drink your Ovaltine." Drat! A crummy commercial! We apologize profusely to the frightened unidentified co-cruiser, making note to avoid her throughout the rest of the trip, and head towards the ship.

After the initial running around, eating, etc., we make our way to the Family Meet with regional gift in hand. I wonder how my tiara will look over my tuque? I think it will work.

Every member of the crew knows Kathy and Greg on a first-name basis. Jeff sits at the bar buying drinks for ... just about everyone at this point (Go Browns!). Steve thanks me again for Pat's makeover, Stephen curses me for it. Bob resigns himself to the fact that he cannot get the captain to change the ship's horn to the Dukes of Hazzard theme. From across the room, I see a vision ... yes, it's Dream Boat Wally :love: . I run to get my hug, but find that I have to stand in line for my turn.

And that's just some of how I see it all unfolding.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Maybe we can make it into a TV mini-series! :happytv:

Casting could be interesting! :lmao:

[fourfoxesinpa]

Thanks for calling them Lauri! We've never watched a movie onboard and are looking forward to it IN LESS THAN 1 WEEK!!!

[YippySkippy]

Our Wonderful Disney Cruise: How I See it All Unfolding

An Essay

At 7 a.m., Dad awakes us, saying "WE ONLY HAVE 5 HOURS TO GET YOU THERE! GET UP!" even though it's only a 2-hour drive, tops. Ah, Dad yelling at get me up. Just like the old days. I sure hope he's forgotten about the turn-on-the-lights-in-the-bedroom-that'll-wake-your-a**-up trick.

As we travel towards Port Canaveral with Mom and Dad, we cross over the massive 1A bridge and behold the beauty of the Disney Magic. In the back seat, Bill and I become giddy and giggle like school children, making Dad gun it, just to get us the "heck" of out of the car. Hugs and good-byes, "have a nice trip", and we're off to check in.

As we go into the terminal, the fresh smell of alcohol and dead crawfish lingers. We know that Mike and Wendy have dutifully arrived before us.

So much to look at, so many to see ... we look for green shirts. We see one! We consult the cruisemate list ... is it? Yes! That's her! We grab that person from behind, whip her around, and realize that we have no idea who she is. The front of the shirt says, "Be sure to drink your Ovaltine." Drat! A crummy commercial! We apologize profusely to the frightened unidentified co-cruiser, making note to avoid her throughout the rest of the trip, and head towards the ship.

After the initial running around, eating, etc., we make our way to the Family Meet with regional gift in hand. I wonder how my tiara will look over my tuque? I think it will work.

Every member of the crew knows Kathy and Greg on a first-name basis. Jeff sits at the bar buying drinks for ... just about everyone at this point (Go Browns!). Steve thanks me again for Pat's makeover, Stephen curses me for it. Bob resigns himself to the fact that he cannot get the captain to change the ship's horn to the Dukes of Hazzard theme. From across the room, I see a vision ... yes, it's Dream Boat Wally :love: . I run to get my hug, but find that I have to stand in line for my turn.

And that's just some of how I see it all unfolding.

That's awesome Shell
:love: :love: :love: :love: :love:

[fourfoxesinpa]

Family voted against the green shirts but we will be wearing the Home Depot paint samples with our names on them so please keep an eye out for us Foxes!

[Dixielady908]

Our Wonderful Disney Cruise: How I See it All Unfolding

An Essay

At 7 a.m., Dad awakes us, saying "WE ONLY HAVE 5 HOURS TO GET YOU THERE! GET UP!" even though it's only a 2-hour drive, tops. Ah, Dad yelling at get me up. Just like the old days. I sure hope he's forgotten about the turn-on-the-lights-in-the-bedroom-that'll-wake-your-a**-up trick.

As we travel towards Port Canaveral with Mom and Dad, we cross over the massive 1A bridge and behold the beauty of the Disney Magic. In the back seat, Bill and I become giddy and giggle like school children, making Dad gun it, just to get us the "heck" of out of the car. Hugs and good-byes, "have a nice trip", and we're off to check in.

As we go into the terminal, the fresh smell of alcohol and dead crawfish lingers. We know that Mike and Wendy have dutifully arrived before us.

So much to look at, so many to see ... we look for green shirts. We see one! We consult the cruisemate list ... is it? Yes! That's her! We grab that person from behind, whip her around, and realize that we have no idea who she is. The front of the shirt says, "Be sure to drink your Ovaltine." Drat! A crummy commercial! We apologize profusely to the frightened unidentified co-cruiser, making note to avoid her throughout the rest of the trip, and head towards the ship.

After the initial running around, eating, etc., we make our way to the Family Meet with regional gift in hand. I wonder how my tiara will look over my tuque? I think it will work.

Every member of the crew knows Kathy and Greg on a first-name basis. Jeff sits at the bar buying drinks for ... just about everyone at this point (Go Browns!). Steve thanks me again for Pat's makeover, Stephen curses me for it. Bob resigns himself to the fact that he cannot get the captain to change the ship's horn to the Dukes of Hazzard theme. From across the room, I see a vision ... yes, it's Dream Boat Wally :love: . I run to get my hug, but find that I have to stand in line for my turn.

And that's just some of how I see it all unfolding.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: too funny......very good....however, I am soooooo sure that the hug line for DBW will be very very short.....how short you ask........no line at all :rotfl2: :lmao:

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: 15

[Dixielady908]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Maybe we can make it into a TV mini-series! :happytv:

Casting could be interesting! :lmao:


UMMMM very interesting.....who would you cast for "Tiara Bob"? Actually if Seinfield was a series I think that this would make for a good movie....Lets write to Larry David and see what he thinks.....!!!!! :happytv:

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: 15

[YippySkippy]

My personal goal today is to reach 100 posts total (Man I'm such a newbie)

But it won't be this morning. We're off to rehearsal for the Nutcracker! Apparently Patrick is given a headless teddy bear in the ballet, and has to burst into tears. I wouldn't want to be the one to decapitate that poor bear :sad2:

[TIGGER41681]

[QUOTE=woogal]Our Wonderful Disney Cruise: How I See it All Unfolding

An Essay

At 7 a.m., Dad awakes us, saying "WE ONLY HAVE 5 HOURS TO GET YOU THERE! GET UP!" even though it's only a 2-hour drive, tops. Ah, Dad yelling at get me up. Just like the old days. I sure hope he's forgotten about the turn-on-the-lights-in-the-bedroom-that'll-wake-your-a**-up trick.

As we travel towards Port Canaveral with Mom and Dad, we cross over the massive 1A bridge and behold the beauty of the Disney Magic. In the back seat, Bill and I become giddy and giggle like school children, making Dad gun it, just to get us the "heck" of out of the car. Hugs and good-byes, "have a nice trip", and we're off to check in.

As we go into the terminal, the fresh smell of alcohol and dead crawfish lingers. We know that Mike and Wendy have dutifully arrived before us.

So much to look at, so many to see ... we look for green shirts. We see one! We consult the cruisemate list ... is it? Yes! That's her! We grab that person from behind, whip her around, and realize that we have no idea who she is. The front of the shirt says, "Be sure to drink your Ovaltine." Drat! A crummy commercial! We apologize profusely to the frightened unidentified co-cruiser, making note to avoid her throughout the rest of the trip, and head towards the ship.

After the initial running around, eating, etc., we make our way to the Family Meet with regional gift in hand. I wonder how my tiara will look over my tuque? I think it will work.

Every member of the crew knows Kathy and Greg on a first-name basis. Jeff sits at the bar buying drinks for ... just about everyone at this point (Go Browns!). Steve thanks me again for Pat's makeover, Stephen curses me for it. Bob resigns himself to the fact that he cannot get the captain to change the ship's horn to the Dukes of Hazzard theme. From across the room, I see a vision ... yes, it's Dream Boat Wally :love: . I run to get my hug, but find that I have to stand in line for my turn.

And that's just some of how I see it all unfolding


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: That's great!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Afternoon All :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Wow I did all my running around in less then a hour ;) ;) !!!! Well waiting for the in-laws to arrive. We just packed up the carry on bag and the diaper bag too. We are going to such a sight at the airport :rotfl2: :rotfl2: !! Tomorrow I am off to Mall ( shocker for me right) but I haven't been there in 2 weeks to get a few presents that I forgot and my Mani and Pedi. Well let me go because DH just said that his parents are here :teeth: !!!


Did anyone call DCL for the upgrades since they seems to be alot of rooms let??

[joelidol]

Okay, here are the movies --

Cars
Chicken Little (yay!)
Deja Vu
8 Below
Narnia
Pirates (Dead Man's Chest)
Santa Claus 3
Shaggy Dog
The Guardian
The Prestige
The Wild
Stick it
Step Up
Invincible.

I just :love: the people at the Reservation line. They're so helpful :cheer2:

:banana: :teeth: :banana: :teeth: :banana: :teeth: :banana: :teeth: :banana:

I didn't really like chicken little, we saw it on the cruise (what a coincidence!)
Good afternoon all!

- Josh
P.S. Who thinks we can make it to 6000 before we leave? That's really stretching it, but that'd be sweet!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Kelly pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for DS!!

Shell,
love the story, I am waiting to hear about the rest of the week now??

Josh,
If we post as good this week as last week, we night make 6000.
But you and your mom have to post twice a day to help out.
Even if you just say hello, I'm off to school and hello I'm home from school. That will help.

I finished buying what we needed for the cruise today. So we are good to go now.

Keep up all the post guys, Josh has challenged us to hit 6000 :thumbsup2
Plus this is the lat week for Bananas. I will be counting them up to early Friday morning and then I wont be near a computer, so have your :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: all posted by then.

Kathy :wave:
P.S. Am I the only one to think how quiet and boring our lives are gonna be after the cruise?? :sad1: No thread to post on or read for a good laugh each day :sad2:
I think we all need to rebook another cruise on board together :goodvibes
Some how it just wont be the same. :sad:

[woogal]

I have a song request for Tiara Bob and the Dream Boats: Rubberband Man by The Spinners.
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[woogal]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Maybe we can make it into a TV mini-series! :happytv:

Casting could be interesting! :lmao:
I think Catherine Zeta-Jones should play me. Or Kathy Bates. :rotfl2:

[Dixielady908]

I think Catherine Zeta-Jones should play me. Or Kathy Bates. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao:

Shell I was actually thinking for your part Michelle Peiffer...
Tiara Bob: Jim Bulushi
Dreamboat Wally : Toby Keith :love: :love: :love: :love:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[firemans wife]

Good afternoon bannana heads :banana:
We got our door signs done finally. My kids made 3 and I made 1. Today I am going to get some more packing done.

Jan I like tropical nail polish colors when I go on a cruise. I will probably go with bright pink or coral. I go tomorrow and get my pedicure. :)

Lynn :bday: to DH

Kelly you sound like me buying all of those things to try to stay healthy. I bought airborne to. I am going to take it before we fly. My oldest daughter is complaining of a sore throat :scared1: She took 2 vitamins today. I will keep thinking positive thougts. We won't get sick we won't get sick :thumbsup2

Shell Love the story. Can't wait to hear part 2 :rotfl:

Well have to get off this computer in order to get something done. Have a good afternoon.

Lorna :firefight

[woogal]

Jeff ... did you hear that? It was me, screaming in agony on that last play of the game :mad: . Bottoms up! :drinking1

[Dixielady908]

:cheer2: :cheer2: I finished packing....I finished packing.. :woohoo: :woohoo:

Ok all the clothes are done.....all I have left is all the last minue things we will use in the morning before we leave.....Wally cant believe it....he keeps saying..are you sure you have everything? Well if I dont too bad, just have to wear the same clothes a few times...... :teeth:

I had all this stuff in my DD room and what a mess, now the room is semi clean....once I get all the luggage out, I can dust and get the rest of her room in order..... :thumbsup2

I wasnt feeling well friday and yesterday...so I took some of the airborne and actually I feel better today. Now just my back is bothering me, with all the packing, bending and picking up of heavy luggage. :teeth:

Well going to sit and chill for awhile then get dinner or supper started.

Later
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[jd99]

Jeff ... did you hear that? It was me, screaming in agony on that last play of the game :mad: . Bottoms up! :drinking1

Wow the Browns must be bad to resist the karma that got when I bet against em!

[disneediva]

OK today has been a horrible day at work...

Shell, you told me no crawfish so that won't be what you're smelling :rotfl2:

Have to get back to work, I'll check in when I get home :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[ICEMANPAD]

Hey Tonya, Trey and the rest of the bananas... We are on the Magic this week and posting live on the trip reports board. I cannot guarantee that we will disembark on saturday to let ya'all board!!!

Lisa :cheer2:

[dreamboatwally]

Hi all :banana: I ,myself cannot wait to meet you all :hourglass It's a few days away. so my new friends see you soon. Shell, no waiting in line for you, :wave2: just as you see the line to Dreamboat Wally, just walk around it, and come to to the front of the line. You are number ONE. :love:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Lisa,
They will have to let our group on board because we have a new musical group to perform called Tiara Bob and the Dreamboats! :rockband: They are the 8th wonder of the world and a part of our group!!
If y'all dont get off, all the women will riot and cause a scene. They have been promised front row seats at their debut performance, an dyou know how violent women can get about their idols!!

So for your own safety I suggest you disembark on time or you may be hurt in the stampede or blamed for the riot at the terminal.

[TIGGER41681]

Good Evening :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Glad to hear that everyone packing and getting ready for our cruise. I am getting very excited!!! Well DH birthday :bday: :bday: was very nice :teeth: . He liked my huge 30 birthday balloon that I got him. He said wait till you turn. DS is cutting some more teeth and has been a cranky little boy. I am hoping he gets better before the cruise :sad2: :sad2: . Tomorrow I am off to The Children's Place and BabyGap for Christmas gifts for friends' children. Then I am dropping DS at my in-law's so I can have a mani/pedi done. Some me time :teeth: :teeth: !! Well I will talk to you all tomorrow. Good Night :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:

[disneediva]

Lisa,
They will have to let our group on board because we have a new musical group to perform called Tiara Bob and the Dreamboats! :rockband: They are the 8th wonder of the world and a part of our group!!
If y'all dont get off, all the women will riot and cause a scene. They have been promised front row seats at their debut performance, an dyou know how violent women can get about their idols!!

So for your own safety I suggest you disembark on time or you may be hurt in the stampede or blamed for the riot at the terminal.


:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[disneediva]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW party: party: party: :bday: :bday: :cake:

[joelidol]

Kelly you sound like me buying all of those things to try to stay healthy. I bought airborne to. I am going to take it before we fly. My oldest daughter is complaining of a sore throat :scared1: She took 2 vitamins today. I will keep thinking positive thougts. We won't get sick we won't get sick :thumbsup2

Lorna :firefight

Best of luck to all of those whom are ill, may you get better for the best week ever!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Have a nice night all
- Josh

[joelidol]

How cool would it be if a famous person, say Billy Joel :jumping1: , were to show up on the cruise? That'd be sooooooooooo cool!!!!! :cool1: :cool1:

- Josh

[dreamboatwally]

Lisa,
They will have to let our group on board because we have a new musical group to perform called Tiara Bob and the Dreamboats! :rockband: They are the 8th wonder of the world and a part of our group!!
If y'all dont get off, all the women will riot and cause a scene. They have been promised front row seats at their debut performance, an dyou know how violent women can get about their idols!!

So for your own safety I suggest you disembark on time or you may be hurt in the stampede or blamed for the riot at the terminal.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao:

[Dixielady908]

Lisa: you guys have a great time. I hope you have wonderful weather, blue skies and calm water. :) But Kathy is right you need to leave the ship.....
we have a very important date at karaoke night....... :rotfl2:


Denise :banana: :banana:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Josh,
I have read about many different famous people who were on the ships before, so you never know who you might see. :goodvibes

We had Lynn Swan a former football player and sports announcer once. We wern't aware of who he was . :confused3
We were all on an excursion together and my husband pulled on a wet branch to shake water on our grandaughter, of course when he did this a man yelled out too. :lmao:
He soaked Lynn Swan, but didnt know it at the time. DH appologised and we all had a good laugh, finsihed our excursion and went back to the ship. :rolleyes1

While standing near the family pool I saw the man who Greg and drenched with cold water, he was posing for pictures and signing autographs.
I called my husband over and asked, hey isnt that the guy you drenched and he said Ya, i wonder who he is?? T
hen we realized who he was and he had been giving lectures on board that week. Boy was Greg :guilty: and :blush:

He appologised again and then Lynn posed with our grandaughter for pictures. he was a very good sport and a really nice man to talk with. :thumbsup2

So Keep your eyes open at all times, on the islands too, many famous people have homes on the islands too. :rolleyes:

Kathy :wave:

[woogal]

So Keep your eyes open at all times, on the islands too, many famous people have homes on the islands too. :rolleyes:
I'm still crossing my fingers that Naveen Andrews will show up ... and stay in the room next to ours :love: I think Bill would love to see his woman, Anne Curry, or Dave Grohl (who he likes in a MUCH different way) :lmao: .

Kathy, I just saw a special the other day that many stars have homes on St. John because it's so secluded and quiet. Can't remember who off hand. But anyone going there, keep an eye out for celebs. :sail:

Tiara Bob and the Dream Boats are the 8th wonder of the world??? Geez, they haven't even performed a live concert yet! :rotfl2:

DBWally: puckerup: I think that says it all! :love:

[YippySkippy]

Howdy y'all,

Boy am I BUSHED --- I wanted to get so much done tonite, but I'm wiped out. But here's another picture I wanted to share today. Gee, ya think I'm proud of my DS? :rolleyes:

Here he is with his Dance Trophy!

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r163/Laurifitz/100_0161.jpg

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Lauri,
nice picture, you have good reason to be proud!!

Shell,
we are agoing to st. johns, we have been before on an eco hike and at the end of the hike we came across an exclusive resort for the rich and famous. No phones, or TV or radios allowed. It is total seclusion for them. we couldnt see anybody where we walked but that is one place people stay once in awhile.
At Nassau on paradise island there are lots of stars homes, michael jordan, oprah, and a bunch of others I cant remember now but they were pointed out to us on an excursion once.

so star watching on all these islands is a good idea.

night all,
kathy :wave:

[TiggerKing]

Kathy :wave:
P.S. Am I the only one to think how quiet and boring our lives are gonna be after the cruise?? :sad1: No thread to post on or read for a good laugh each day :sad2:
I think we all need to rebook another cruise on board together :goodvibes
Some how it just wont be the same. :sad:
I hope the end of the cruise doesn't mean the end of posting on this thread! I think we can keep it going for QUITE a while.

[TiggerKing]

I have a song request for Tiara Bob and the Dream Boats: Rubberband Man by The Spinners.
Works for me...but you will need to discuss it with my manager (that's your DH BTW)

[TiggerKing]

Tiara Bob: Jim Bulushi
I LIKE him a lot! Love his show! :thumbsup2

[YippySkippy]

I think that I should be played by Christina Aguilera. :thumbsup2

(there, 100 posts, at least I accomplished something today) :teeth:

[Dixielady908]

Well guys....I have had it for tonight..gonna watch brothers and sisters and off to bed.

I would love to post a lot in the next couple of days...however, I will see what I can manage with my boss around. Maybe a moment in the morning. Tuesday, it will be hit or miss...I have my nail appt. after work so I will be home very late.

Either way...talk with ya all tomorrow......

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[JanDave]

Good Morning Nana Heads!!!

Lauri: Love the pic of your son. I know you must be proud of him.

For those of us going on Sunny's tour, maybe he could point out the homes of famous people!

See you later this week!!!

Jan

[TIGGER41681]

Good Morning :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Well this morning we are in the 30's here in NY!!! It's cold and I can't wait till we are on the cruise in the warm weather :sunny: :sunny: !! DS and I :car: are heading out early because I have to drive down to my in-laws and to the Mall by their house. Tonight we are having alittle cake again for DH's Birthday (today's his real birthday). He is working late all week because he wants to finish things before we go on vacation. He really needs this vacation :woohoo: :woohoo: !!!

I have a name for our Cruise Line Meets Thread- Sailing with Tiara Bob and the Dreamboats and the Dancing Bananas :banana:. I will start it just let me know what you guys think!!!

disneediva: DH's Thank you

Kathy: Does the cruise have Santa on it to take pictures with????

4 days till we are in Orlando

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Good morning all,
ok, i got a PM from cody's mom who is on our cruise thread but hasnt posted in awhile, they had to cancel, :sad2: so you can cross thier names off the list you have.
I was sorry to hear that, hopefully they will get to go again soon.

Bob,
I am with you, we need to keep in touch on this thread after the cruise too!! There are a couple of other groups that have done that, just think how many posts we could get here?? Maybe we could break the record, what ever that is?
Lynn,
Santa Goofy is on the ship and sometimes he can be seen riding a jet ski on CC, so keep an eye out. ;)
We should have a tree lighting ceremony the first night, which is fun and he will appear there as well as Pluto with antlers. One lucky family is picked to help light the tree with the characters and when all is done it snows in the atrium!! :rolleyes1 It can be crowded, but well worth going to and they only do this one time per cruise.

We are 39 degrees this morning, gotta love Florida weather, 80 one day 40 the next?? It is suppose to be NO rain and mid 70's by afternoon on saturday. heard the Buffalo area is suppose to get the white stuff today, so hope all of you in those areas have better weather by the time you have to fly!! pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Gotta go out and buy food for Thanksgiving today, and get all our cruise clothes washed and dried. They arnt dirty but they have been hanging in the closet since the last cruise, so we may smell musty if I dont wash them first, of course we OLD people often smell musty anyway. It comes with age :lmao:

Minnie let out a loud yelp last evening from the dining room and was limping badly. we dont know what happened but she actualy had tears from the pain. After a couple of hours she was walking on it again with a limp and this morning she is fine. I guess whe must of jumped or something and twisted her front paw. If it appears to bother her today, I will have to take her in, but so far she seems to be doing ok. Sure wish I knew what happened, no sharp things in the carpet, I checked. Guess we'll never know. :confused3

Well gotta go everyone, lets keep up all the chit chat and we will make 6000 posts before the cruise, remember we will be loosing people as they come to Florida so each day there will be less of us to post. :surfweb:

Kathy :wave:

[cruisemutt]

Morning everyone....

Kathy....sorry to hear about Minnie...sometimes dogs just land wrong jumping or just do something that throws them for a loop...ahhhh...the wonders of dog ownership (btw, they own us, y'know---right, Denise????).

Anyways...sorry about your 39 degrees too. I just got here....(normally a 1/2 hour drive....1 hour---not so bad) but as many northerners will tell you, I saw what most find a really unsettling sight, the first salt trucks of the year... :sad2: I'll bet my wife has a similar story to tell....cars going for a spin literally, wondering if they salted the bridge that you are going over currently, etc...

Anyways....I really really wanna see the ocean blue...anytime soon will be oke- doke...(no, not you okie).

Have a great day, everyone!

[GordonE]

Hello...I want to thank Kathy for pointing out this thread. This is my first time doing this (both threads and cruising on Disney). Sailing with family (in-laws). Hope to meet some of you. Thanks for putting up with a newbie.

[pgfour]

Works for me...but you will need to discuss it with my manager (that's your DW BTW)

:confused3 And all this time I thought Mutt was a guy. . . :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Rubberband Man -- great song! We used to play it in pep band!!! (I can play the air drums if needed on karaoke night! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: )

[dkmjgal]

Good Morning Everyone!

Welcome Gordon - glad you joined us.

I am putting out a desperate plea for all of the well wishes and get well pixie dust this thread can put together...our son still isn't feeling well and is still running a fever with a pretty bad cough. I am taking him to the Dr. as soon as I can get in there this morning...I'm almost hoping it's some sort of sinus infection or something...couging doesn't sound like it's in his chest..more in his throat and stuff. If it's an infection we can get an antibiotic and get him feeling MUCH better in a day or 2. I'm really getting worried that we might have to cancel the trip. I'm fighting back the tears as I type. :sad1:

I'll check back later and let you know what's up.

Thanks-

Kelly

[disneediva]

Cheri, My DH is with you on that one...he offered to play the air guitar :lmao:

Wow only 3 days til we leave and am I ready nope :rotfl:

On my way to get my nails done this morning and run a few errands today is my last day off before we leave on Thursday.

TTYL
Wendy

[disneediva]

Kelly, keep us updated and heres some pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for DS and a :grouphug: for you.

Gordon welcome to the group...

Shell, wheres day to of the cruise as you see it :confused3

[pgfour]

:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: Gordon!! Glad to have you join our humble, quiet little group!!!

Everyone here is very friendly! Just add a couple :banana: :banana: with each post and you'll fit right in!

I'm Cheri, we're from far northern Illinois. DH Bill and DD 5 Jessalyn will be on our 2nd DCL cruise.

I'm sure Kathy and the others will fill you in on DIS meet times and other bits of information.

Welcome aboard!!

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[U2Pixies]

Shell - Help! I wanted to make your pork chop recipe and I didn't write it down. I tried to scan the thread for it but it's taking too long. Would you mind posting it again for me?
OR - anyone who copied it down please send it back out! Thanks

Welcome new family!

Ok, enough sickness for one small group! EVERYONE think good wishes and pixiedust: for all!

Happy Birthday to Lynn's husband! Wow there are a lot of Nov. birthdays!
Kathy - got your e mail - Thanks.

I've got too much to do in a few short days! I'm beginning to feel overwhelmed.
TTFN
Pat

[pgfour]

Good morning!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

:bday: :bday: Andrew!!!

pixiedust: pixiedust: :grouphug: Kelly. Keep us informed!

Lauri -- great picture of DS. :thumbsup2 Lynn -- also loved the newest pic of DS you posted a few days back! :goodvibes

DBW -- I'll also be right up there in line since I guessed the movie quote correctly! :love:

Not much happening here. Went to "the mall" Saturday -- Lynn, you should be proud! :rotfl: -- only went to Sears for vaccuum bags & Disney Store for stuff for DD. Grabbed the rest of the necessaries (like paint chips from Home Depot!) yesterday so hopefully we're all set!

Went to Huntley for the birthday party Friday -- I did see the sign advertising the Turkey Test**** Festival on the 22nd. Since I can't bring any as the regional gift, anyone want to place a special order???? I'm sure we could have them sent straight to the ship as a welcoming gift. :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Going to get ready for work. (my last day in the office till December! :cool1: )

Have a great day! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Cheri

P.S. Kathy (and the rest of you Floridians), let's see what you can do to bump those temps up into the 80s for Saturday!!! :sunny:

[pgfour]

Cheri, My DH is with you on that one...he offered to play the air guitar :lmao:

Wendy

It could become Tiara Bob and The Dreamboats featuring The Fresh-Air Band. :rockband:

[pgfour]

I think Catherine Zeta-Jones should play me. Or Kathy Bates. :rotfl2:
Go with C Z-J! :thumbsup2 Angelina Jolie can be me! puckerup:

[TiggerKing]

Good morning everyone!

35 degrees when I woke up, with a high of 47 today and the mention of s*** flurries tonight! What is up with that? This is Georgia! We don't do that stuff the week of Thanksgiving. Oh well, it just makes me pull out the Buffett and dream of Saturday!

[TiggerKing]

Has anyone else noticed the "Sand Santa" right in front of the Two Palms Cam? Maybe now we can figure out exactly where this camera is located!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Kelly , prayers and pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for DS.
Remember kids are tough, thye bounce back a lot faster than we do!!
You still have a few days :grouphug:

Gordon,
so glad you found us :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:
we are a bit crazy here.
Do you sing??
A group of the men here have formed a group called Taira Bob and the Dreamboats for Karoake night. From what I have read they still need someone who can sing. They are can lip snyc but that is about it. :lmao:

Our family meet is at 2:45 in the Promenade lounge the first day. It will be easy to find the lounge, it is open air and you will walk by it as soon as you walk out of the atrium when you board the ship, they will urge you to go to the left fo rlunch and you will walk right by it on your left.
We will be easy to spot because of all the bright lime green shirts you will see. That is where you want to be.

Plus some of the adults are meeting for a drink at Signals bar by the adult pool the first afternoon at 1:01. If your on the ship by then, please drop by and say hello. :thumbsup2

If it gets confusing, just ask someone where Kathy is and I'll introduce you to some people. I am easy to find, I am the semi old lady with the BIG mouth :rotfl2:
Looking forward to meeting you soon. :goodvibes

gotta zip out to the bank, will check back around noon to see what is happening here today.

Keep those posts coming :woohoo:

Kathy :wave:

[woogal]

Shell - Help! I wanted to make your pork chop recipe and I didn't write it down.
1. Brown pork chops (don't have to be cooked all the way through)
2. Place chops in crockpot
3. Cover chops with 1 box of prepared pork-flavored Stove Top stuffing
4. Cover stuffing with 1 can of apple pie filling
5. Turn on the crockpot; cook on medium for about 4 hours

[DutchsMommy]

Good morning everyone!

Welcome Gordon :wave: We are the official Canadian representatives on this cruise - eh.


Well, there was snow on the cars this morning :scared: I suppose it just makes the cruise look better and better!

I got most of our packing done this weekend. DH has still not given me ANYTHING to pack. So....if you see a missing-link-orangutang type thing running around do not fear, it is only DH.

Re: the pedi discussion - I go for pink - and Lauri, I too have a flower and some 'bling' on my toes. Although my right 'bling' came unglued (tick me off!) so I am kinda mismatched :rolleyes:

So far the family is holding off the sickness. DH was complaining about a bit of a throat tickle this morning so I demanded he dose himself today. Fingers crossed.

I roped a friend of mine into helping with the pillowcase iron-ons and I think they look quite nice. I haven't ironed them on yet, but will hopefully tomorrow. I have to buy one more pillowcase today and then all should be done.

My pirate costume is still MIA - I am PRAYING it shows up tonight. It will be my luck to come home Wed after look and have one of those UPS stickies on my door saying to pick it up, but the store will be closed and won't open in time for me to get there before we have to leave! Anyway, I am trying not to think about it :furious:

Otherwise, things are good here. I think I have all my directions mapquested and all my confirmations printed out.

Bob - what time are we meeting at Grills Friday night??

Only 3 days of work for me - we fly out on Thursday. Hope everyone has a great day!

[jd99]

So Illness has visited the JD99 house once again and this time, it's ME. I am not worried about it as I WILL soldier through and get to this cruise if they have to take me on in a stretcher. What I am worried about is the girls catching anything from me. I'm trying to keep my distance and have washed my hands so many times in 24 hours they are raw. So I could use just a little pixie dust. Send the majority to Kelly - I just need a shot to make sure the kids don't catch whatever I have!

Happy Monday to all. See you all in a few days. (YIKES)

[cindalu]

Hi everyone,
I hope everyone has a great day. I am so excited. We are mostly packed. My 2 DD and I got our hair cut on Friday and we are getting our nails done tomorrow night after work. Wednesday will be a busy day.

Four days and counting. We are leaving early Friday morning.

Have a great day


Lucinda

[TiggerKing]

Bob - what time are we meeting at Grills Friday night??
Sarah, we are meeting at 7:30 at Grills. That will allow Tonya and her family to make it to Cocoa from MCO. I will wear one of my lime green shirts so you can spot me!

Gordon: Welcome aboard. Beware of the ones called Wendy and Shell...they are DANGEROUS! :rotfl2:

Jeff: Fell better, buddy! :sunny: I am going to the doctor to get drugs for a sinus infection either today or tomorrow. Not worried about that, as the salt air will help it. My biggest concern right now is the level of pain in my left knee. I hope it doesn't infringe too much on my ability to snorkel and walk. That would REALLY cause me pain to not be able to do those things! :scared1:

[favoriteslave]

Good Morning all.

Welcome Gordon. When you see the SEA of green coming toward you, you are more than welcome to just join us. Glad to have you aboard. hehe

Well I got some packing done yesterday. Bathing suits, tiara, t-shirts. As if I need anything else. Anywho, Sarah DH has only packed his bathing suits, so I feel your pain.

We cleaned house this weekend, really didn't want to come home to a dirty house. So at least thats one thing off my list.

I hope that Linda is having a great time in FL. But I wish it would be better weather for her. But you take the world anyway you can get it.

GET BETTER to all of those are sick. DS came home with a cough from his fathers, he got double the vitamins this morning, and extra b-12 pill, OJ and some toast. So hopefully we can get this stopped before it starts. I will be praying for all of you that you stay healthy before and during the trip. We don't want to be like that other cruise line and end up with a majority of us sick for the cruise.

Have a great MONDAY, for next MONDAY we will be at sea. arhhh.....

:)

[JanDave]

Welcome Gordon and Family!!!! Cruising will be me and DH Dave (our 7th DCL cruise), and friends, who have never cruised, Bob and Gitta. We live in mid-Michigan. Snow flakes were falling yesterday.

Kelli: pixiedust: to your son, Kelly, for a speedy recovery.

Jeff: Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well. Hopefully, Mina and the girls will stay healthy. So, excessive washing of hands, a little OCD, huh? :rotfl: Just have to get a smile out of you. No excuses in missing this cruise, as you owe me two :woohoo: :woohoo: drinks!!!

Pedicure: Going for my first pedicure tonight. Thanks, ladies, for all the suggestions. Hope the polish doesn't wear off before you meet me at 2:45 pm on Saturday.

Packing: Dave and I finished packing yesterday, except for a few last minute items to pack Thursday afternoon. By the way, Dave does his own packing. Months ago, I mentioned that 2 cruises ago, he was packed a week before the cruise but forgot to pack pants. He wore shorts the first night, then luckily he found a black pair in Treasure Ketch that fit him.

Shell: Thanks for the pork chop recipe. Dave won't like it with apple pie filling -- too sweet for him, but I'm going to make it when we have company sometime.

Any DVCers on our cruise? We signed up with DVC as being interested in the cruise and hope to book the 2007 DVC member cruise on 12/2. I'm going to ask DVC if we get the discount as we would be booking within the 3 day window post-cruise.

Have a great day everyone. See all of you in a few days.

Jan

[YippySkippy]

Okay, that's it!!!! I'm pullin' out full ammo here :wizard: viruses you are on notice :furious: take THAT you infections pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: I'm calling out :tinker: to kick butt and take names!

Now I want to hear that everybody is :drinking1 their airborne (those of you under the weather can lace it with something stronger) :p

NO ONE IS CANCELING THEIR TRIP....I REPEAT NO ONE!! YOU WILL ALL FEEL BETTER. :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

BTW :welcome: Gordon Family!! I will be the weary one with the Mom in a walker and a DS that dances everywhere :dance3: and a DH with his IPOD glued to his ears. :blush:

[woogal]

Good Morning, Banana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana:

WELCOME GORDON!!! :jumping1:

OK, you all are making me paranoid! I just disinfected my entire desk area, washed my hands about 3 times in the last 1.5 hours, and am contemplating which foods to eat from now until Friday that will ward off the evil flu virus! :sick:

Pat, are you going to try that recipe tonight? Let me know how you like it.

Wendy and Lorna (or was it Lauri?) ... no Day 2 versions of my essay coming! But, Geez, Cheri ... I expected at least a C+!!!

Back later

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[woogal]

Shell: Thanks for the pork chop recipe. Dave won't like it with apple pie filling -- too sweet for him, but I'm going to make it when we have company sometime.
Hey Jan ... honestly, you don't taste any sweet in this recipe. The herbs from the stuffing combine with the sweetness of the filling and really diffuse it. I hate super-sweet stuff, too, and worried this would be, but it's not.

[YippySkippy]

Shell, I made your recipe, but forgot the stuffing. Now I have an excuse to try it again! (PS can't wait for a second installment -- I have my Little Orphan Annie decoder ring all set and ready to go!)

[U2Pixies]

1. Brown pork chops (don't have to be cooked all the way through)
2. Place chops in crockpot
3. Cover chops with 1 box of prepared pork-flavored Stove Top stuffing
4. Cover stuffing with 1 can of apple pie filling
5. Turn on the crockpot; cook on medium for about 4 hours


Thank you much appreciated! Tomorrow nights supper!
Pat :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: (5 for ya Kathy if you're still counting) :wave:

[cruisemutt]

Well wishes to Kelly & Family -- Jeff & Family(I know its just you, but lets do the CYA approach,k?).

Wife? It did have a bit of a sweet taste to it....a marvelous sweet taste but thats how I saw it....

Enjoy and may our last three workdays go quickly......................everyone is crabby here but the mutt thats gonna be warm soon!

[U2Pixies]

I'm going to try making the chops with sugar free apple pie filling. Hope that works. My dh has been banned from sugars!

Jeff - this is for you pixiedust: I do hope you're feeling better soon.

Shell - I had to get my looooooooooooong golden locks cut off and my hair colored. The blonde just didn't suit my skin tone. So I hope you all recognize me on Sat morning. I did put on a few extra pounds the past couple of days, those darn snicker bars, so I won't be wearing my tight leather pants either. When I saw my makeover I thought of Ross on Friends when he was wearing his leather pants :rotfl:

I do hope Linda is enjoying her already in motion vacation. It's cold here. I am so hoping for warmer weather for you all.
Have a happy afternoon, and everyone get well! Oh, what is airborne? Is it a pill? I see it advertised on television a lot. Does it work?
I must finish washing that kitchen and laundryroom floor. Gosh I hate that job.
Pat

[dkmjgal]

Hey everyone....:thanks: :thanks: Thanks so much for your well wishes and extra special doses of pixie dust...we just got back from the Dr. and he said...go on your vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1: He says it's a bad cold and just do lots of nose blowing and saline spray over the next few days so that it doesn't develop into an infection. He has called in a prescription for us to take with us "just in case"...he says there's no need to give him anything now. I think he's concerned John may wind up with an ear infection from the plane ride. I feel so much better now...sorry about the momentarily lapse of insanity this morning...I think I was feeling overwhelmed by everything we have been doing around here the last week or so....cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning...decorating for Christmas...final stages of packing...nursing John in the middle of the night....I'M EXHAUSTED but much happier than I was this morning.
Don and I have been taking zinc stuff since Saturday...sucking on vitamin c drops and washing our hands like crazy. I've washed all the sheets in the house...doused everything with lysol multiple times a day and I'm leaving windows open a bit during the day to keep fresh air flowing.

JEFF - here's some pixie dust for you and the family pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: GET WELL SOON!

To everyone else who needs it here's some for you too pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

Have a great day!

Kelly

[favoriteslave]

I wanted to say thank you to all of those who did a quick turn around on payment for the t-shirts. Its been a blessing trying to clear off the Disney card so that we could use it on our trip. For those who haven't paid (and you know who you are), please do so soon or give me a check on the ship. Else it you will have to walk the plank. :(

[woogal]

Thanks again to everyone that has made me paranoid this morning! I just went to the grocery and got Cold-Eeze, Purell, and chicken soup! :rotfl:

[jd99]

Shocking, I know...but I still have questions. I can't remember from our cruise in August how we handled this but does the guest services desk cash traveler's checks if we need some cash? Or do we just use an ATM on one of the islands? And if they will cash em - is there a limit to how much? Thanks in advance. Sorry I forgot about this one!

[GordonE]

Thanks to all of you for welcoming me (and my family). This is our first Disney cruise. We are sailing with my wife's parents, aunt, and siblings (with families). There are about 35 people in all. Hope to meet some of you will on the seas or land.

Gordon

[Dixielady908]

AFTERNOON ALL....JUST A REALLY QUICK HELLO DIDNT HAVE TIME TO READ ANYTHING. WILL BE BACK THIS EVENING


DENISE :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Jeff,
I believe guest services does cash travelers checks but not sure of a limit?Maybe you could post your question on the main forum. I'll bet by evening you'll have your answer.
Hope you feel better soon!!



Tonya,
you can borrow my whip if you want. :rotfl2:

Our post numbers are growing quickly, we may just make that 6000 post before the cruise. :thumbsup2

Kathy :wave:

[dkmjgal]

By the way...I wanted to let you all know that if DS shouldn't be around others for fear of getting them sick...we would not be going. I would not want to be the reason that an entire ship of people gets sick...just not my idea of a good time. Dr. says he's at the tail end of the cold and is actually fine to go to school tomorrow if he doesn't have a fever :thumbsup2

Kelly

[YippySkippy]

Thanks to all of you for welcoming me (and my family). This is our first Disney cruise. We are sailing with my wife's parents, aunt, and siblings (with families). There are about 35 people in all. Hope to meet some of you will on the seas or land.

Gordon

35?!? Holy Moly, you may outnumber us :banana: :banana: :banana:

[woogal]

35?!? Holy Moly, you may outnumber us :banana: :banana: :banana:
I think you mean HOLY SNOW! :rotfl2:

I actually have a cruise question as well ... can we take wrapped gifts onboard, or is it like the airlines and we have to wrap it once we get on?

[U2Pixies]

Shocking, I know...but I still have questions. I can't remember from our cruise in August how we handled this but does the guest services desk cash traveler's checks if we need some cash? Or do we just use an ATM on one of the islands? And if they will cash em - is there a limit to how much? Thanks in advance. Sorry I forgot about this one!


Oh my gosh!!! I was going to ask the same question! I was just getting ready to go to the bank and was wondering if I should just use my ATM and bring a little cash or do the traveler's check.
Pat

[firemans wife]

Welcome Gordon and family :cheer2: :cheer2:

Kelly I am sorry DS is still sick, but glad you will be going with us!! DD is still fight something. She has a cough and a plugged up nose. NO FEVER. She is doubling up on her vitamins. She does't want to try to airborne. I will be taking it though.. Some one asked what it is. You take it at the 1st sign of a cold or when you are going into a crowd like an airplane or a cruise ship. We'll see if it works.

Jeff You'd better get well soon. Here is some pixiedust: pixiedust: for you and the family.

Jan I hope you enjoy your pedicure tonight. I just had mine done. i also got a massage. I had a gift certificate from DH that I needed to use up. I am now nice and relaxed ready to go on vacation. :goodvibes

Lauri My DD is a dancer too. This is her 4th year. She takes ballet and jazz. She too, loves to dance around.

Well off to get a few things done. Talk with you all later.

Lorna :wave2:

[jd99]

Oh my gosh!!! I was going to ask the same question! I was just getting ready to go to the bank and was wondering if I should just use my ATM and bring a little cash or do the traveler's check.
Pat

Just asked on the main board per Kathy's suggestion. When I get an answer, I'll post it here.

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Shell,
everyone I know who ahs brought a gift on board has wrapped it after getting on board. But i do not know what the exact rule is??
I am leaving mine unwrapped, but i measured and cut the paper to fit the box already, so only need to bring scotch tape.

Kathy :wave:

[cmaelltt1]

This may be an oddd question, but does anyone know if they have Splenda on the ship? I don't like the other artificial sweeteners, only Splenda. I will bring my own if they don't have it.

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[DutchsMommy]

OK, so just for fun I called DCL to see if they had any availability on any Suites. They do have a Cat 3 available for the :scared: price of $11 145.85 ffor 2 adults and 1 child. So, if anyone happens to win the lottery in the next day or so - you have a place to spend your winnings! :rolleyes1

[woogal]

OK, so just for fun I called DCL to see if they had any availability on any Suites. They do have a Cat 3 available for the :scared: price of $11 145.85 ffor 2 adults and 1 child. So, if anyone happens to win the lottery in the next day or so - you have a place to spend your winnings! :rolleyes1
So ... wanna go halvsies? :lmao:

[YippySkippy]

Lauri My DD is a dancer too. This is her 4th year. She takes ballet and jazz. She too, loves to dance around.

Well off to get a few things done. Talk with you all later.

Lorna :wave2:


Which DD? I'm guessing the older one? We'll have to get the kids together, it might be a hoot. Is she doing the talent show? My DS takes Russian Ballet, Hip Hop, Tap and Jazz.

[jd99]

Here is the answer I got re traveler's checks...

Last time I was onboard the Purser would cash travelers checks. I have no idea as to a limit or any such thing, I was able to cash $100 at a time easily enough.
__________________

[JanDave]

Jeff: Are your losing bets putting you over your budget??? :rotfl2:

$11,000+ for a Cat. 3!!! Yikes!!! Does that include air, excursions, alcoholic beverages, cappucino, and tips? Or, maybe that means you can cruise a back-to-back....

Lorna: Good for you that you got a massage today. Are you sleeping now? I am looking forward to the pedicure.

Cashing Checks: I remember cashing checks at guest services, but I know it would not have been for over $100.

Shell: Thanks for the updated final revised list of us Nana Heads. Another to-do activity on board is the last night for the cruise talent show at approx. 10:45 pm. Warning, your stomach may hurt a lot from laughing so hard. :thumbsup2

Gotta get back to work.

Jan

[joelidol]

Guys, remember how you all were talking about people getting ill?
What if this happened: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061120/ap_on_re_us/sick_cruise

I hope that doesn't happen to us.

- Josh

[favoriteslave]

Hey everyone I have a question for you. Are we going to flip over the the cruise reports board or we going to keep going on this one during our cruise? Just a question. I know that most of you won't spend anytime on the internet, but just a question for the masses.

[TIGGER41681]

Good Afternoon :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Well I went to the Mall today. I know everyone is shocked :scared1: !! I got jeans for DS in The Children's Place for $7.00 each. Then I got my Mani and Pedi which was very realxing. Going to cook and put in a wash. DH is going to finish packing tonight and then we are all ready!! :woohoo: :woohoo: Talk to you all later!!



Jeff: Hope you and your family feel better soon. This is your family pixiedust: pixiedust:

Kelly: Hope your son feels better soon. This is for your son pixiedust: pixiedust:

Shell: Get list!!! Thank you for hard work putting it together :cheer2: !!

Gordon: Welcome, My name is Lynn and I am traveling with DH and my son ( 6 months old). Welcome aboard and look forward to meeting you on Saturday.

Kathy: Thanks for the info on Santa!! I put my gift in a gift bag so it would be easy for security to look inside. I figured I would not have time to wrap it before the meeting.

Lauri: Get picture of DS. I loved to dance when I was little. I danced for 16 years!!

[YippySkippy]

Guys, remember how you all were talking about people getting ill?
What if this happened: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061120/ap_on_re_us/sick_cruise

I hope that doesn't happen to us.

- Josh


Oh that's just GREAT!! :crazy2: :sick: :headache: :mad: :sad:

[TIGGER41681]

Hey everyone I have a question for you. Are we going to flip over the the cruise reports board or we going to keep going on this one during our cruise? Just a question. I know that most of you won't spend anytime on the internet, but just a question for the masses.

I won't be on the internet on the cruise but we can start a new thread on cruise reports is my suggestion.

I have a name for our Cruise Line Meets Thread- Sailing with Tiara Bob and the Dreamboats and the Dancing Bananas . I will start it just let me know what you guys think!!! :banana:

[LindaBabe]

Skip the d*^) Bananas! It's colder than the hinges on the gates of hell in Orlando. Having an absolutely frigid time. See ya real soon. Fairygodmothers, i'll be calling some of you soon now that I have your numbers.

Hugs.

[favoriteslave]

Linda,

Its great to hear from you. Im sorry that its cold, but its still the WORLD. Looking forward to your call.

[U2Pixies]

Skip the d*^) Bananas! It's colder than the hinges on the gates of hell in Orlando. Having an absolutely frigid time. See ya real soon. Fairygodmothers, i'll be calling some of you soon now that I have your numbers.

Hugs.


You see ladies and gentlemen (terms loosely used!) - I told you it was cold here! Tomorrow is suppose to be down in the low 30's. Forget what the weather channel tells you! I don't know where they get their stats from. I had to put on the heat to warm up the house this a.m. I asked my dh to get us firewood for the fireplace! Now, some encouraging news, on Friday it's suppose to be in the low 70's. Maybe we'll have a warming trend. :confused3
Pat

[YippySkippy]

I'm so sorry but I am DYING for some cold weather. It is currently 87 degrees in my bedroom right now, and will only get hotter as the day goes on. I'm menopausal D&^*#)it, I ALWAYS have my own personal summer going on :sunny: I'M SOOOOOO HOT!!!!

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Carrie,
YES they have splenda on the ship. also equal.


Pat,
we were 39 this a.m. and only got to 53 this afternoon with a very cold wind

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
At least we dont have any rain!!!

Glad you found out about the checks ok.

Kathy :wave:

[woogal]

I talked to Linda on my way home from work, and she said that Dimples is freezing her fuzzy little a** off. :rotfl2:

[pgfour]

OK, you all are making me paranoid! I just disinfected my entire desk area, washed my hands about 3 times in the last 1.5 hours, and am contemplating which foods to eat from now until Friday that will ward off the evil flu virus! :sick:

But, Geez, Cheri ... I expected at least a C+!!!



:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I sprayed Lysol all over our office Friday and wiped down all surfaces with disinfecting wipes. I'm sucking on a Cold-eeze now as a matter of fact!

I thought you'd be hoping for an A+++++++++++++++ and would be excused from theme writing forever! If you send me a fruit basket, I can be persuaded. :lmao:

[pgfour]

Good afternoon everyone! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I finally bought my regional gift today! :woohoo: :woohoo: (And, no, it doesn't involve turkey parts. :crazy: ) If the recipient of my gift doesn't like it, then I'll take it back so I don't have to go buy my own! :rotfl: :rotfl:

pixiedust: pixiedust: to Jeff & family, Kelly & family and everyone else who's feeling a bit :sick: .

Not much else to report on here. :bored:

Oh yeah, DD received her postcard from Shirley a.k.a. Tink & the princesses in the mail today! :yay:

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

P.S. Bob, Shell, any other 80's music gurus -- did you catch the top 100 songs of the 80's on VH-1 over the weekend? There's some good karaoke fodder in there for TB & the DB's!! :rockband:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Evening :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Well just had dinner and cleaned up. Going to give DS a bath and botte. Well going to watch PrisonBreak today. Going to stay in tomorrow. Not going to Mommy and Me because some of the kids were coughing and had a runny nose last week and I don't want DS to get sick. Well talk to you tomorrow ;) !!

Linda: Glad to hear from you!! Stay warm!!! It's alot colder here in NY trust me!!

Get Well of the people sick!! This is for you pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: to get well be Saturday!!

[Dixielady908]

Evening all: Gosh you guys are chatty.....

Happy Birthday Andrew........ :cheer2: :cheer2:

Welcome Gordon and family, glad you joined us. I hope we didnt scare you off.....as Kathy asked....can you sing? We are in desperate need for a male singer..... :teeth:

Lauri great picture of your son...cant wait to see him dance on the ship.

Well I cant belive how close we are. I just called my credit card company to notify them of my travel plans.....The girl on the other end was sooo jealous. :goodvibes

Well glad today is over and only 2 work days left. :cheer2: :woohoo: Well now that I have posted this...I have to go back and finish reading the 3 other pages I havent read yet...

Later
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[firemans wife]

Lauri It is my younest daughter who dances. She is 7. I had not thought about the talent show. My daughter is pretty shy, but she gets up on stage for the recitals.

Linda I hope it warms up for you in Florida!!

Spent the rest of my day doing some laundry and working at the kids school. Not a very exciting afternoon. Off to get a few things done for the cruise.

Have a good night every one.

Lorna :wave:


3 days until we leave for Florida :banana: :banana:

[Dixielady908]

Skip the d*^) Bananas! It's colder than the hinges on the gates of hell in Orlando. Having an absolutely frigid time. See ya real soon. Fairygodmothers, i'll be calling some of you soon now that I have your numbers.

Hugs.

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:



Never heard that term before....well you have 3 1/2 days to warm the hinges up....... :teeth:

See ya satuarday
Denise :banana: :banana:

[JanDave]

Hello Nanas!!!

Just got back from my first ever pedicure. You were right -- it's wonderful. So I'll have to show off my painted toenails.

Hope all who are sick start feeling better soon! We gotta stay healthy.

A few days from now, we'll be at Saratoga Springs anticipating our travel to Cocoa Beach. Just love going over the bridge and seeing the Magic so majestic and so inviting. Our friends, Bob and Gitta, are very excited about their first cruise.

Have a great evening everyone.

Jan

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Just checking in to say good night!!!

Kathy :wave:

[disneediva]

Night All

[Dixielady908]

Hey ya all.....OK Jan what color did you go with for your pedi? I get mine tomorrow after work :thumbsup2 I havent decided on a color yet.

Well fellow nana's talk with ya all later.

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[dkmjgal]

Goodnight Everyone.

The pixie dust seems to have worked :cool1: John is feeling like his old self again :bounce:

See you in the morning!

kelly

[mom x4,grandma x4]

WOW,
I am first today, :banana:
It is 30 outside this morning.

Got to go to the bank and get out the money for the cruise this morning and I am washing DH's shirts this morning for the cruise.

Hope all the sick people are all better today!!!! :woohoo:

will check back soon,
Kathy :wave:

[feenie]

Good morning!!! Today is my last day of work!! We leave right from work to head to the in-laws, then the airport in the morning!

:cool1: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Athene,
Have a safe trip. Greg and I are looking forward to seeing you and your husband again!! :goodvibes

Oh, Lisalisa checked in with me and they are both still coming :thumbsup2 and will try to make the meet. Both ladies will have bright tropical shirts on.

Kathy :wave:

[dkmjgal]

Good Morning Everyone!

I got some door signs made last night :thumbsup2 We may make a few more if we have time...the kids are going to make some.

I've got a ton of running around to do today...Jazzercise class this morning....have to pick up a couple of meals for the next few days...get my pedi and maybe manicure too if I have time...I'll be a busy :banana: today

ATHENE - Have a safe trip! See you in Florida!!!

KATHY - BUNDLE UP...it's COLD outside!

Have a great day everyone!

Kelly

[JanDave]

Hey ya all.....OK Jan what color did you go with for your pedi? I get mine tomorrow after work :thumbsup2 I havent decided on a color yet.


Denise: With the help of the pedicurist (?), I chose a sparkly Christmasy red. It's an OPI brand. Even Dave commented on how nice my toes looked!

Athene: Have a great trip. See you on Saturday.

Believe it or not, it's warming up in Michigan. It will be in the 50s on Thanksgiving day.

One more work wake up!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Jan

[disneediva]

Morning all, heading in to work today, its cool here today too 39 when I woke up..

Athene, have a great trip see ya Saturday

Kelly, glad John is better :thumbsup2

[GordonE]

Hi all.... Yes, I can sing, but only in the shower, so I guess that won't happen. :-) I thought this was for a talent show....which I don't have. Got to get ready for work...I still have today and tomorrow to put in at the salt mines. Take care,

Gordon

[Dixielady908]

Morning all: Just a quick hello before I leave for work.

Athene: Have a safe trip and see ya on saturday.

Gordon: Hey, my husband better known on the boards as Dreamboat Wally cant sing either....so the more the merrier???

Kathy: You better get moving on bring in the warm weather for saturday!!!!

Well I go and get my mani and pedi after work today, so will not be on until later in the evening.

Talk with ya all then
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
only 2 more work days :woohoo: :woohoo:

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[woogal]

Good morning Banana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana:

So, on our fridge, we have a white board that we can write notes and such on. Lately, it has been the official cruise countdown, and since Bill leaves before me in the a.m., he always gets to creatively let me know how many days are left. Here's what was on the board this morning (it gave me a HUGE grin) ... can anyone identify it?

4,4,4,4, Let's sing a song of 4! How many is 4?

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[pgfour]

Good morning everyone! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Kathy, Pat, Steve, etc.: Start doing the :sunny: and WARM dance! :dance3: :dancer: :dancer: :dance3: You've only got a few more days -- we're all counting on you!!!!

Today is DD's last day of school before we leave. Not sure if that will be a help or hindrance as I finish up last minute things Wednesday.

We're going to Bill's sister's for Thanksgiving. Guess what we're supposed to bring?? Yup! Wine & beer! :drinking1 I know that just confirms what some of you think! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Finally made a few door signs. Will make a couple more tonight when DD gets home.

Kelly, glad to hear John is feeling better. Jeff, how's everything in your house?? Another round of pixiedust: pixiedust: and :grouphug: for everyone.

Can't wait to see you all on Saturday! Those of you heading out in the next day or so, have a safe trip! :thumbsup2

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

P.S. Wendy, I see you only need a couple posts to reach another "milestone." Let's go, girl!! Just tell us more about them there crawfish or your carry-on bag! :thumbsup2 :rotfl:

[pgfour]

4,4,4,4, Let's sing a song of 4! How many is 4?



It sounds like something from Sesame Street, but I can't quite identify it. Gimme a few more hours! :surfweb:

Cheri :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[TiggerKing]

P.S. Bob, Shell, any other 80's music gurus -- did you catch the top 100 songs of the 80's on VH-1 over the weekend? There's some good karaoke fodder in there for TB & the DB's!! :rockband:
I didn't catch the show, but there is one problem with 80's music. I am a baritone, and most of the guys in the 80's sang more like women than men. Very few songs that would work on karaoke without causing me MUCH pain! :lmao:

[woogal]

I didn't catch the show, but there is one problem with 80's music. I am a baritone, and most of the guys in the 80's sang more like women than men. Very few songs that would work on karaoke without causing me MUCH pain! :lmao:
Maybe if we tighten up your tiara you'll be able to hit those notes! :lmao:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Morning :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Wow, this is late for me!! DS and I fall asleep on the sofa and got up at 8am!! I was happy :teeth: :teeth: :teeth: :teeth: to go back to sleep!!! Well today I am off to Walmart and the Cleaners. Have to run little errands for things for the cruise. It's cold here today. A high in the low 40's!! Well I have to get the last load of wash in and then DS wash. I Iwll talke to you all later :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: !!!


Jan: Glad you like you 1st Pedicure !! I go all the time in the summer and when we go on vacation. It is a very to pamper myself and time to myself!!!
What color did you get???

Jeff: How are you all feeling??

Kathy: Do your Magic for warm weather in FL!!! I am leaving 20's weather on Friday for warm weather I hope :confused3 !!

Athene: Safe Trip and see you on Saturday!!

Kelly: Glad John is feeling better!!

[TIGGER41681]

4 days to go :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[DutchsMommy]

Speaking of 80's - does anyone remember the band 'Platinum Blonde'? Such hits as 'Standing in the Dark' and 'Doesn't Really Matter'?? Well, Mark Holmes the lead singer was at my wedding :crazy:
http://www.musicbymailcanada.com/PlatinumBlonde/sitdpic.JPG

It is pretty cold up here too - but supposed to be sunny on Thurs when we fly out.....I was worried we would get a blizzard or something!!

Looks like we are pretty much all set. I have to go to the drug store today, hit the bank for some USD $$, and do my iron-ons tonight for the pillowcases (everyone wish me luck on that!!)

Athene - as the official thread starter I give you a big :thumbsup2 for bringing all of these great people together and wish you a safe and painless journey! Can't wait to see you. :banana: :banana: :banana:

For those keeping up - my $%&#@ Pirate outfit has STILL not come. I am pretty much resigned to be pirate-less :guilty: Oh well, can't win em all.

Better get some work done - only today and tomorrow here and then glorious freedom.

Shell - I have no idea on that one?? I even Googled it and no luck. :confused3

TTFN.

[TiggerKing]

Good Morning Everyone:

Well, it was 28 degrees when I left home this morning, and only supposed to get up to 49 degrees today. For me, this is nice weather. Lisa doesn't quite agree!

But, I did look at weather.com yesterday, and it was 85 degrees in St. Thomas with a heat index of 91! :sunny: It is supposed to be just about the same when we arrive next Wednesday!

Have a great day everyone!

[disneediva]

Cheri, after the constant harrasement from someone who SHELL remain nameless, I am only sharing my carry on items with you :rotfl2: \

I am at work and I am pretty sure everyone is tired of hearing me sing I leave on thursday nanananaanna :lmao:

[jd99]

Kelly, glad to hear John is feeling better. Jeff, how's everything in your house?? Another round of pixiedust: pixiedust: and :grouphug: for everyone.
l:

Cheri - thanks for asking. The good news is that I'm feeling better. The bad news is that DD 2 1/2 is coughing at night again. Those who have followed the saga know that she had a bout of pneumonia not long ago so we are on pins and needles. She has not developed a fever and is "acting" relatively normal (whatever that is for a toddler)...so faith...trust and pixie dust...
jeff

[woogal]

Cheri, after the constant harrasement from someone who SHELL remain nameless, I am only sharing my carry on items with you :rotfl2:
Cute ... grrrr ...

[firemans wife]

Athene Have a safe trip! We leave Thursday. :cool1: :cool1:

Jeff I am glad you are feeling better. Here is some pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for DD. My DD has a cold to. She is feeling fine, just blowing her nose constantly. I am hoping my other DD does not get it. My 2 girls are always passing colds back and forth.

Kelly Glad to hear DS is better :thumbsup2

Today I have last minute stuff to pick up at the store. I want to clean my house so its clean when I get home, only to mess it up again. I need to finish up our tshirts for pirate night too.

Have a good day. I will check in later.

Lorna :firefight

2 days from now we will be in Florida :woohoo: :woohoo:

[woogal]

I thought you'd be hoping for an A+++++++++++++++ and would be excused from theme writing forever! If you send me a fruit basket, I can be persuaded. :lmao:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/Wink.jpg
"A little bribe never hurts .."

[favoriteslave]

I feel everyone's pain with sick kids. My DS woke up coughing, sneezing and just a general air of sickness. I was on the phone to the dr. Was at the dr's office by 830. We have allergies, nothing contagious, nothing that requires antibiotics. Just allergy meds. YIPPEEEE. Now if we can just keep his parents healthly, we will be fine.

Sarah, I will say a prayer that your pirate costume comes today. I would hate for your to run around in your skivvies.

Have a great Tuesday, Im off to close files. 2 days until we leave, 3 days until im on the BOAT. :)

:banana:

[woogal]

Shell - I have no idea on that one?? I even Googled it and no luck. :confused3
Cheri got it ... it's a very old Sesame Street reference!

[jd99]

Athene Have a safe trip! We leave Thursday. :cool1: :cool1:

Jeff I am glad you are feeling better. Here is some pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for DD. My DD has a cold to. She is feeling fine, just blowing her nose constantly. I am hoping my other DD does not get it. My 2 girls are always passing colds back and forth.

Kelly Glad to hear DS is better :thumbsup2

Today I have last minute stuff to pick up at the store. I want to clean my house so its clean when I get home, only to mess it up again. I need to finish up our tshirts for pirate night too.

Have a good day. I will check in later.

Lorna :firefight

2 days from now we will be in Florida :woohoo: :woohoo:


Thanks Lorna. I noticed you had a 7 year old DD traveling with you. Mine is 8 and will be checking out the lab. Will your DD be doing any of the clubs? I thought I'd share a thought with you from our last cruise. Our DD was nearly 8 on last cruise but didn't want to bump up to the lab because she didn't want to be the youngest there. She regretted it afterward because the activities were a little too young for her. Just thought I'd let you know that and if your DD is hitting the lab, mine is too as is another young girl with whom my DD has communicated via email. I always think it's nice to have a "friend" going into it...

[jd99]

I know I have posted these before but it's time to get in the MOOD. These are from our August western cruise. :-)
Enjoy.

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k7/jeffd99/CC2.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k7/jeffd99/GC.jpg

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k7/jeffd99/sailaway.jpg

[pgfour]

I didn't catch the show, but there is one problem with 80's music. I am a baritone, and most of the guys in the 80's sang more like women than men. Very few songs that would work on karaoke without causing me MUCH pain! :lmao:

Cheer up -- #2 was Pour Some Sugar On Me (Def Leppard) and #1 was Living on a Prayer (Bon Jovi). At least those guys are "manly" men without the extra makeup! :rotfl: However, #3 was Hungry Like the Wolf (Duran Duran). :rotfl2:

[pgfour]

Cheri, after the constant harrasement from someone who SHELL remain nameless, I am only sharing my carry on items with you :rotfl2: \



Yay!!! :yay: :yay: :yay:

Good thing you're staying in my room!!!!! :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[pgfour]

Cheri got it ... it's a very old Sesame Street reference!
Yippee!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Always trust your first instinct!!! :rotfl:

[YippySkippy]

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r163/Laurifitz/HiddenMickey.jpg

Who can find the hidden Mickey?

[woogal]

Who can find the hidden Mickey?
That is too cool ...

[TiggerKing]

Who can find the hidden Mickey?
Okay, gotta admit, this picture kind of freaked me out when it popped up on my screen! :rotfl2:

[YippySkippy]

Bob, what are you saying? You mean a picture of my oversized foot in your face creeps you out? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[disneediva]

Lauri, cute photo..

I think we should all post pics of our pedis for BOB :rotfl2:

[dkmjgal]

Cheri - thanks for asking. The good news is that I'm feeling better. The bad news is that DD 2 1/2 is coughing at night again. Those who have followed the saga know that she had a bout of pneumonia not long ago so we are on pins and needles. She has not developed a fever and is "acting" relatively normal (whatever that is for a toddler)...so faith...trust and pixie dust...
jeff

OH NO....here...quick...catch the pixie dust pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: I hope she feels better real fast!

Same goes for everyone else...we can't have a bunch of sick :banana: :banana: 's running around on the ship, now can we???

SARAH - I REALLY hope your costume gets to you...I would be so :furious: if I were you. When do you actually leave? Let's hope it surprises you today!

See you all later-

Kelly

[disneediva]

Ya know I read somewhere that alcohol kills germs so we should be one healthy group :lmao: :lmao:

[woogal]

I think we should all post pics of our pedis for BOB :rotfl2:
Yuck! Sorry, ladies ... I'll work on my own feet, but to let someone else touch them?? EWWWWW! :crazy2:

[woogal]

Ya know I read somewhere that alcohol kills germs so we should be one healthy group :lmao: :lmao:
Well heaven knows YOUR room will be downright sterile.

[disneediva]

Now what does that little comment mean????

[woogal]

Now what does that little comment mean????
:rolleyes1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1

[dkmjgal]

I just had a very SCARY thought.........what if when we meet we have nothing to say to each other....












Yeah...like that will happen

:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[Dixielady908]

Hey all: boss stepped out for a few minutes......

Shell: Bob and tiara comment..... :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Just a quick hello and talk with ya all this eveing....


Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Jeff ,
pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for your little one !!!

Ok, I did put in for warm sunny weather twice already, but I guess they wernt listening to me :confused3
Maybe I should do the indain weather dance this afternoon. My mom taught me, she is part Cherokee. However if I get it mixed up we may be rain instead of sun??? Last time I tried it, we got snow :rolleyes1
So I am trying everything I can to bring the :sunny: back.

Pat, what are you and Steve doing to help me???

Yippyskippy,
Loved the picture :thumbsup2


Our :banana: count is up to 11,983. I think we will easily make 12,000.

Doing great today for our thread count too, but we still have a ways to go to make 6000.

Josh,
you made the challenge, we expect to see 3 or 4 posts a day after school from you!! How is grandma doing?? Better I hope!!

Kathy :wave:

[cruisemutt]

Hey gang...if anyones interested in a fairly accurate forcast for Castaway Cay.....I found this on one of our other threads (thanks Dorky Cruisers---)
http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas
See weather on all islands....Abacos
Scroll down to Sandy Point which is close to Castaway Cay...
they don't go out as far as December 1st as far as I could see but it may give us some insight into our forcast...(yeah, I'm still a lil obsessed about this whole darn thing).

Enjoy....

[JanDave]

[QUOTE=dkmjgal]I just had a very SCARY thought.........what if when we meet we have nothing to say to each other....

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Can't imagine that at all, Kelly!!!

Last cruise, the hour us DISers were together flew by and we all had to rush to our staterooms for the drill.

Jan

[TiggerKing]

Well heaven knows YOUR room will be downright sterile.
I'm glad Shell said this, and not me! :lmao:

[TiggerKing]

Bob, what are you saying? You mean a picture of my oversized foot in your face creeps you out? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
It caught me off guard and freaked me out. No comment was ever made on the appearance of said appendage! :rotfl2:

[woogal]

Hey gang...if anyones interested in a fairly accurate forcast for Castaway Cay.....I found this on one of our other threads (thanks Dorky Cruisers---)
http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas
See weather on all islands....Abacos
Scroll down to Sandy Point which is close to Castaway Cay...
they don't go out as far as December 1st as far as I could see but it may give us some insight into our forcast...(yeah, I'm still a lil obsessed about this whole darn thing).

Enjoy....
That's a cool site. Thanks!

[DutchsMommy]

This cracked me up!!!!!!!! :rotfl:

From the local Florida weather website:

A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

It's gotta be what - 40 degrees there - batten down the hatches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[woogal]

This cracked me up!!!!!!!! :rotfl:

From the local Florida weather website:

A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

It's gotta be what - 40 degrees there - batten down the hatches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[TiggerKing]

Hey gang...if anyones interested in a fairly accurate forcast for Castaway Cay.....I found this on one of our other threads (thanks Dorky Cruisers---)
http://www.bahamas.com/bahamas
See weather on all islands....Abacos
Scroll down to Sandy Point which is close to Castaway Cay...
they don't go out as far as December 1st as far as I could see but it may give us some insight into our forcast...(yeah, I'm still a lil obsessed about this whole darn thing).

Enjoy....
Good web site! I think you can also use Weather.com and put in Turtle Cay, Bahamas. I don't believe that Gorda Cay (CC's real name) will pull up at Weather.com.

[QJ411]

Hi everyone!

Just popping in to see how everyone was doing. I thought I was getting sick on Sunday so I took my Airborne and popped my vitamins, and went to bed early! I did not want to be sick! Hopefully it was just the country air (we went to visit my inlaws) that I wasn't used to.

Are we excited?! :teeth: :teeth:

[cindalu]

I am excited. We leave in less than 3 days and I still have so much to do. Tonight the girls and I are getting our nails done. Tomorrow two of my Dd's have dentist and I will pick up some last minute things at the grocery store.


Talk to everyone later


Lucinda

[YippySkippy]

ok ok ok ok ok ok

I'm leaving in 3 hours to go to Embassy Suites by the Airport. We fly out tomorrow am at 7:45.

I'm trying not to hyperventilate.

(my new mantra: If I didn't pack it, I can buy it, If I didn't pack it, I can buy it.)

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Can't wait to meet you all!

[TIGGER41681]

Good Afternoon :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Well got alot done today. Cleaned my bedroom and DS room. Just have to dust when DH comes home. DS will not sit still for me to go it now :teeth: !! Went to ShopRite, the bank and the cleaners. Pack the diaper bag and my carry on bag. Well I am on a roll so I am going to finish cleaning and packing. Getting very excited but stressed at the same time :confused3 :confused3 !!!

Lauri: Safe trip and see you on Saturday!!

YippySkippy: Nice pictures of your toes!! I have the same color on my toes ;) !!

[cindalu]

Lauri
I can't wait to meet you too. I am starting to feel the excitement. It is coming so soon.


Hope you have a great day.


Lucinda

P.S. I am sad. this will be my last post until we come back from the trip.

[DutchsMommy]

Lauri and Lucinda:

SEE YOU IN THE TERMINAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[cindalu]

can't wait. See you then.


Lucinda

[joelidol]

Hey all, today is my last day of school until the cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very much homework to get done, but I got through some of it thus far. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

Seems like everyone's leaving already, so I'd like to say I can't wait to meet you all. Best of luck on your flights.

To those that aren't leaving on the plane yet (and Kathy), talk to you later!
- Josh

[jd99]

Putting in airport codes, here is what I come up with on Weather.Com for our trip.

11-25 MCO - High 77 Low 53 Precip 10 percent
11-28 St. Maarten - High 86 Low 75 Precip 60 percent
11-29 St. Thomas - High 85 Low 77 Precip 60 percent
12-1 Nassau -- High 80 Low 65 Precip 10 percent
(I know this isn't close but it's the only bahamas airport it would do)

[firemans wife]

Lauri Have a safe trip. Nice toes! :thumbsup2 I wish I had a hidden Mickey.

Jeff Both of my girls will be in the Lab club. I know my yongest will want to be with her sister. I would love for Madison to meet your daughter. She is kind of shy. We can introduce them at the meet. My older daughter is 10 and she gets along with everyone.

Checked out the Bahama weather, it looks chilly there too. I think Florida is suppose to start warming up by Thursday. We fly in Thursday and it looks like it is suppose to be 68.

Did not get as much as I wanted done today. I went to see my frined and her new baby. I wanted to get a quick visit in before we leave. Got my baby fix for the week. :cloud9:

Off to clean the bathrooms. Least favorite thing to do. I put it off as long as I could.

Talk to you all later. :wave:

Lorna

[disneediva]

Ok for all you happy/sad people leaving us see you Saturday....

Bob, I know you would never have made such a untrue comment as Woo did and now no tequila for her :lmao: :lmao:

Lauri, remember if you idn't pack it you can buy it, now go have fun see you Saturday :cool1:

Wendy

[U2Pixies]

Okay, gotta admit, this picture kind of freaked me out when it popped up on my screen! :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :lmao: :lmao: Geeze O' Pete me too!!

[woogal]

GOOD BYE EVERYONE LEAVING US!!! See you soon!!! :wave:

[woogal]

Bob, I know you would never have made such a untrue comment as Woo did and now no tequila for her :lmao: :lmao:
Yeah, whatever! Mike says I can ... :rolleyes1

[favoriteslave]

Those of us who are left will have to take up the slack left by all of those getting to leave early. I only have 3 days and 19 hours until im leaving the hotel for the Boat. Is that obsessive? Mutt help me out here, am I getting a little anxious?

Keep posting everyone, we want to get to 6000 by Saturday morning.

ttyl

[disneediva]

Yeah, whatever! Mike says I can ... :rolleyes1


But Mike's not the boss :rotfl2:

[U2Pixies]

It is cold here! Kathy, I'm doing my best trying to warm up the place. I haven't shut my mouth all day today! I've been on the phone, to the bank, out to lunch with my :love: , and even talked to the dog about our up and coming adventure. Everyone around me is sick to death with the words Disney Cruise. I did see on the local channel that on Sat. the weather will be in the mid 70's!

Jeff - how is Emily? Boy I hope she gets better soon.
I'm glad to hear that everyone else is doing/getting better.

Lynn - how are you packing Drew's baby food?

Going out to dinner tonight with my dd and her husband. She isn't going to be here for my b'day so we will celebrate it tonight with her.
Still haven't gotten my door signs completed. Don't know if I'll get to complete them before we leave.
With all this stressing I'm doing I just may join all the elbows at the bar! Just hope someone will be able to walk me back to my room. I don't want to fall off the ship!
See ya
Pat :wave:

[woogal]

But Mike's not the boss :rotfl2:
OUCH! ZING!

[pgfour]

Well heaven knows YOUR room will be downright sterile.
That made me snort out loud! :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[pgfour]

This cracked me up!!!!!!!! :rotfl:

From the local Florida weather website:

A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and strong winds will combine to generate low wind chills. If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and gloves.

It's gotta be what - 40 degrees there - batten down the hatches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[disneediva]

Cheri since I am staying with you I think you need to be offended too :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[pgfour]

Cheri since I am staying with you I think you need to be offended too :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
Nope -- no offense! WE'LL have the last laugh when everyone else is sick from all the germs!!!!
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :drinking1 :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

They're all just jealous! :rolleyes1 :stir:

[pgfour]

Good afternoon everyone! (I guess it's evening for those of you in the East.) :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

:wave2: :wave2: to those of you taking off in the next day. It's gonna start getting very lonely until we all meet up in person on Saturday. I imagine we may have a thing or two to say, but after that. . . :confused3 :rotfl2:

pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: for good health, good weather, and good travels. :grouphug:

I'll check in later! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Cheri :yay:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Hey everyone,
Greg just informed me we can't possibly make it to 6000 posts by cruise time because too many people are leaving early and wont be posting.

I came to our defense, dont make me get out the WHIP!!! :furious:

I will never live it down if he is right, :sad2: you ladies will understand what it is like to have a DH rub it in!!! :crazy2:

kathy :wave:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Have a safe trip y'all and please bring some warm clothes for the first morning. It is suppose to be mid 70's in the afternoon.
Pat and I are trying!!!!

Hi Josh,
Keep up with the homework, you dont want to have to come back to a bunch of homework. That's no fun!!!

kathy :wave:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Evening All :banana: :banana: :banana: ,
Well I am tired!! I did alot and it all caught up to me now!! Well tomorrow I am realxing!! When DH gets home tomorrow we are going out to dinner and then Babies R Us to get the soft Elmo books and a toy for the plane. Well I am heating up leftovers tonight!!! Well DH will be home shortly so let me go make a salad. Talk to you later!! :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:

Have a great and safe trip thoses who are leaving and see you all and Saturday and can't wait to meet you all!!!

Pat: Drew have 2 small suitcases. One is all the formula, diaper, baby food, and stuff like that and the other one is all his little clothes. The baby food that I use for Drew is Gerber Stage # 1 and it comes in 2 packs so that saved us on room and they are also plastic so I don't have to worry about them breaking :teeth: :teeth: :teeth: !!! Are you packing baby food for Laura??

[dkmjgal]

Hey everyone ...ok, just had to say that so I could post something and keep Kathy happy :thumbsup2

Gotta go figure out what we're having for dinner and then run DS to youth group. I'll be back later to say something...I promise Kathy!

kelly

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Thanks Kelly!!

Hey I just read a post where they said due to bad weather the Wonder couldnt dock at CC and had to have a sea day today :sad2:

Hope it clears before our turn!!!

kathy :wave:

[disneediva]

Me too Kathy

[mom x4,grandma x4]

okie,
are you still with us?? we havnt heard form you in a while??? Hope your mom is doing better :goodvibes

Andy and Danielle, where are you two at???
I may need to get after you with the whip!! We need more posts here, come on you can do it. :thumbsup2 Just say HI,

kathy :wave:

[disneediva]

Hi :wave:

[JanDave]

Kathy: I'm checking in again.

Everyone who is leaving today or tomorrow -- have a safe trip; don't get in too much trouble before Saturday! Looking forward to meeting all of you at port or on the ship. By the way, we're planning to have lunch at Parrot Cay after we board and after we attempt to change to main dining.

If it's going to be 55 on Thursday in mid-Michigan, it must be warmer in Orlando. Right???!!!

Have a great evening everyone.

Jan

[TIGGER41681]

Good Night :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: ,

Well going to help DH finish packing. Talk to you tomorrow..... :wave: :wave:

[TIGGER41681]

Good Night :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[andy99]

okie,
are you still with us?? we havnt heard form you in a while??? Hope your mom is doing better :goodvibes

Andy and Danielle, where are you two at???
I may need to get after you with the whip!! We need more posts here, come on you can do it. :thumbsup2 Just say HI,

kathy :wave:

Im scared of the WHIP so.....

Hello

[J&C's Mom]

Hey all, today is my last day of school until the cruise!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Very much homework to get done, but I got through some of it thus far. :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:
- Josh

Just wanted you all to know, My son is senile :lmao: -he has to go to school tomorrow too!!! I called home just to be sure he knew he had to go....I am at work right now reading his post and almost fainted.... :rotfl2:

Kathy-I am still here but had to work many days-12 hour shifts and worried about my mom-she did come home from the hospital yesterday-on home O2-found out while at work today that she fell AGAIN and hit her head AGAIN-I'm thinking about making her wear a bike helmut because everytime she falls she hits her head :confused3

Hey to all of you leaving soon-have a great trip-will see you all on Saturday.. :banana: :banana:

OK all you Floridian's .....Where is the warmth???

I'll keep posting as often as I can to help with the posts to 6000 :thumbsup2

Okie :)

[TiggerKing]

Have a great night everyone! See you in the morning! :sunny:

[woogal]

Good evening Banana Heads :banana: :banana: :banana:

Hey Andy! Good to see ya! Tell Danielle we said HI! (Geez Kathy, you're GOOD!) :lmao:

Bill's packing, I just got done waxing my eyebrows (oh Bob, it's not that creepy!). I'll probably start packing tomorrow. Or Thursday night. Nothing like a last minute job!

TTYL

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Just dropping in to say good night all.
Great job posting tonight!!! :woohoo:

I hope tomarrow is even better since we are loosing a couple of posters tomarrow. I expect a good morning, good afternoon and good evening and a good night as well as chit chat tomarrow!!
I am keeping track!! :rotfl2:

kathy :wave:

[disneediva]

Good Night Nanas :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Dixielady908]

Hi all: I know I am waaayy behind on posting.

Well to everyone leaving.....have a safe trip and see ya saturday.

I just got back from my first pedi and mani.....I loved it....the only things is I am not used to be really carefull with my nails...until they are fully dry.
Well I did red......and thats all I'm saying!!! :teeth:

Nothing really going on here.....One more work day..... :cheer2: :cheer2:
It was really slow at work for me today.....hope tomorrow is just a little busier so time goes faster.

One of the Doc's I work for is off on Wednesdays, so this morning I was talking with him and telling him about the cruise and us (disboard) with our green shirts and tiara's.....he wants pictures.....he thinks that we sound kinda nutty... :confused3 just dont get that....anyway...I also told him about the web cam at two palms....and watching the ship sail away. So he left work early today and then called and left me a voice message....he said he's going to watch the ship saturday....he wants to see the sea of green waving goodbye :rotfl2: if were not two late leaving port....just may have to do that. :rotfl:

Well nothing else going on....I'm thinking right about now that I may have to kill these two dogs.....Ya give them chews and they still whine and fight over the darn things. they drive me crazy :crazy: I think i need a vacation just from them.....

Well talk with ya all later

Denise

[DutchsMommy]

Bill's packing, I just got done waxing my eyebrows (oh Bob, it's not that creepy!). :

Hey - Lauri gave us a giant life size picture of her pedi - why didn't we get one of your newly shorn brows??? :confused3 :rotfl:

[DutchsMommy]

Not sure if anyone has any idea about this - and I did post on the main forum but....

Dh informs me (just now!!!!!!!!!!!!) that he CANNOT go 7 days without e-mail from work. So....does anyone know if a crackberry (Blackberry) will work onboard? What if we buy the wireless package? Any other options you can think of? He just needs to send and receive e-mail.

Thanks!

[dkmjgal]

Not sure if anyone has any idea about this - and I did post on the main forum but....

Dh informs me (just now!!!!!!!!!!!!) that he CANNOT go 7 days without e-mail from work. So....does anyone know if a crackberry (Blackberry) will work onboard? What if we buy the wireless package? Any other options you can think of? He just needs to send and receive e-mail.

Thanks!

LOVE THAT! DH is leaving his home :Pinkbounc ...I was surprised to hear him say that actually. I don't know the answer...maybe you could google it?

Have a good night!

Kelly

[dkmjgal]

Just saying goodnight to everyone else now.

See you in the morning! :wave:

Kelly

[DutchsMommy]

Note how I am adding to the count Kathy!

I finished the girls' pillowcases and I think they turned out quite well if I do say so. Dh just got out of a meeting for work (darn workaholic!) so did not make it to Walmart to get me the one more pillowcase I need for DS. So...I will run there tomorrow morning (gotta love Walmart - it opens at 7am) and finish up his pillowcase tomorrow night. Otherwise I think I am pretty good. I am running all the wash right now and will pack all the remaining items tomorrow. Our taxi comes to the house at 7am on Thursday and we'll be in Orlando by about 1pm. Man - I can't believe it is so close. I alternate between panic that I will forget something and such excitement that my stomach feels funny. I cannot wait to meet you all - I have been trying to memorize names from the cruise list - but if I call you your online name for the first few days do not be offended LOL.

Okie - sorry to hear about your mom - that has gotta be tough! Hang in there. :grouphug:

OK, gotta go and try and solve DHs e-mail crisis. Talk to you all later!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Dixielady908]

Just trying to do my part and add to the post....I will try tomorrow at work, I may be able in the morning and maybe at lunch....I will give it a try.....

Night everyone and talk with ya all in the morning.....


:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: tomorrow is my last work day :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Dixielady908]

Ok just wanted to post....I reached my 800th post :cheer2: :woohoo:


Tomorrow
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[QJ411]

Safe trip to everyone heading out, I can't wait to meet all of you guys!

Lynn:: I caved, I registered Madison for the nursery for 2 hours (1 hour on Thrs. and 1 hour on Friday). When will Drew be there?

I have to repack b/c the luggage is over 50 lbs, but it's crazy, the luggage itself must be like 15 pounds itself! I have to repack everything and distribute them evenly in other luggages so I won't have to pay the over weight charge. :confused3 And the pack rat that I am, I'm having trouble with it.

Ok, have a great night everyone!!!

[JanDave]

Good Morning Nana Heads!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Can't wait to say good morning to you on the ship!!!!

Okie - :grouphug: to you and your mom. Tell Josh he has to go to school today!!!! Last school wake up before we get on the ship.

Up early this morning to prepare for tomorrow's lunch with DD and her family.

Have a great last day of work or last day of school.

Jan