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mom x4,grandma x4

03-20-2006, 02:07 PM

Howdy everyone, :wave2:
The first day of spring in our area of Florida is suppose to get near 90 degrees today!!! :sunny: If it's 90 on the day of spring, I hate to think what summer will be like this year. :confused3

I am celebrating the first day of spring by doing absolutely nothing I dont have to do. :cloud9: I am pooped from packing to move. So today is a relaxing restful day, :goodvibes maybe I will think about door signs or if there is anything I can add to my pirate outfit before the cruise. pirate:

mom x4,grandma x4
Kathy :wave:

TIGGER41681

03-20-2006, 02:20 PM

Kathy,
Happy Spring!! It's the 1st day of spring in New York at it is 30 degrees some spring weather!!! Enjoy your Florida weather :cool1: !!!
Lynn :cloud9:

TIGGER41681

03-20-2006, 02:33 PM

Wendy,
Happy Spring :sunny: !!! Looking forward to nice spring weather!! It's not Spring weather here in NY. I had a dusting of snow on my car and it's about 30 degrees with the wind chill!!! Some Spring weather!!
The Winnie the Pooh theme is neutral colors. It's called Peek-A-BOO Winnie the Pooh from Babies R US. We know that we are having a little boy but my husband and I love Disney we wanted to do this theme.
Lynn :cloud9:

DutchsMommy

03-20-2006, 02:35 PM

Happy Spring all - and Welcome Lynn!!

It is bright and sunny here in Toronto - but freakin' cold!!

Hope everyone is well. Nothing much to report here - just looking forward to Spring, then Summer, then CRUISE :teeth:

cruisemutt

03-20-2006, 03:09 PM

Happy spring back to everyone... It's still cold in Ohio but at least we're one season closer to some warm weather (and that boat thingee everyone seems to be talkin about). I guess between my wife and I trying to turn the "when you wish upon a star" ships horn wav into a ringtone for a cell phone and me "woohooing" at work because my Disney ties have arrrived---well, its just a lil goofy around here(no pun intended--honest) :goofy: Anyways....stay warm everyone.
Bill aka Mutt...

JanDave

03-20-2006, 08:19 PM

Hello Everyone, especially recent newcomers to our thread.

It's been a cold day in mid-Michigan, but at least we had sun!!! We are almost at the minus 8 month countdown. Our friends, Bob and Gitta, who wil be sailing with us and have never ever cruised are so excited. It's fun to listen to them as well as answering their many questions.

Jan

cody'smom

03-20-2006, 08:27 PM

SPRING...... Not here in Virginia. We are supposed to have 1-3 inches of snow tomorrow AM. The kicker is that 2 weeks ago we had about 4 days of summer temps- one day it got up to 88!!! Of course, all the kids at school got out their tank tops and flip flops those days.... and judging by they way have dressed since, they must have gotten rid of anything warm!!!

As much as I want the time to fly by til November, it makes me sad to think that my DS will be a couple weeks away from turning 10 when we cruise. My baby is growing up!!!!!!

Dixielady908

03-20-2006, 08:55 PM

:cool1: Happy spring to everyone.....yup still cold here in illinois....talking snow fortonight into tomorrow.....yippy!!!!
Plus today is my daughters birthday....26 yrs old today....she say's she's getting old, so she is now officially 25. :rotfl: Shucks.....I was married and had her at her age......

Denise

disneediva

03-20-2006, 09:48 PM

Happy Spring Ya'll
It was a balmy 71 degrees today here in New Orleans Hopefully the weather will stay nice my DS has his school fair this weekend.

favoriteslave

03-21-2006, 10:35 AM

Pam

When is Cody's birthday? Hunter will be turning 10 the first day of our cruise. He thinks it great to have birthday's on the high seas.

cody'smom

03-21-2006, 11:01 AM

Pam

When is Cody's birthday? Hunter will be turning 10 the first day of our cruise. He thinks it great to have birthday's on the high seas.

December 13. So not on the cruise, but right after. I remember last year Hunter's birthday was during the cruise, right? I know that turning 10 is going to be a big milestone for Cody.... At his point he is still into alot of "pretend" play- light saber fights, etc. and doing some silly "cute" things. I just hope it is still a while before he grows out of reading with mom everynight!!!

fourfoxesinpa

03-21-2006, 11:10 AM

My Spencer turns 10 in August and it sounds like he will get along well with Hunter and Cody. He is ALL about light sabers, Star Wars, Bionicles, learning Magic and card tricks, and science stuff. He doesn't have any interest in sports but likes watching ND football with his dad. If you don't mind, maybe he can IM the other 10 yr. old boys and try to make some buds before we sail?

cindalu

03-21-2006, 11:50 AM

Hi four,
I have a daughter who will turn 10 in Sept 3.

She will probably get along with your son.

Can't wait to see you in Nov

favoriteslave

03-21-2006, 12:07 PM

It looks like we will be having a bunch of kids that are around the same age. That's great. My husband will also be getting older on the cruise, but I won't reveal how much older. His birthday is on November 30.

cody'smom

03-21-2006, 12:29 PM

which dinner seating are most people doing? Pam

cindalu

03-21-2006, 12:42 PM

We are early.

What does everyone else have.
I have two other girls who will be 8 and 6.

Lucinda

favoriteslave

03-21-2006, 01:01 PM

We are late. Hoping for A, P, L rotation with 8 pm seating.

cody'smom

03-21-2006, 01:12 PM

We are late. Hoping for A, P, L rotation with 8 pm seating.
That's the same rotation we had last time right? It worked out because we were in Lumieres for formal night.
I missed the change in animator's palate the first night because I was taking COdy up to the kids club while we waited for dessert..... And they don't do it the second night....

favoriteslave

03-21-2006, 01:36 PM

Yes, that is the same rotation as last cruise. I really liked going to a fancy place the nights I was dressed to the 9s.

Hunter also missed the show at Animator's because he was sea sick and had went to the room so that he would not "spoil my night" (exact quote). (Man I have a great kid) Too bad for him, not 2 minutes after he left in came Mickey Mouse. I took pictures, but hopefully this year, we will have NO sea sickness and he will get to see the show.

MamaKate

03-21-2006, 02:05 PM

We have the Early seating for dinner.

My son turns 11 in September and my daughter will be 9 1/2 when we cruise.

:sunny: ,
Katie

cindalu

03-21-2006, 02:37 PM

I was hoping for PLA,
Will this not work on the Eastern.

Any advice, What days are sea days and which night is Pirate night.

TIA

favoriteslave

03-21-2006, 03:19 PM

Cindalu, you are correct.

Per the Passporter 05 version (the Bible for all things Disney)

Day 1 is regular rotation - At Sea
Day 2 is Formal Night - At Sea
Day 3 is regular rotation - At Sea
Day 4 is Pirate Night - St Maarten
Day 5 is Around the World - St Thomas
Day 6 is Semi Formal Night (Capt's Gala) - At Sea
Day 7 is The Best of... - Castaway Cay

Now the Passport will be sending out an update soon, and if it changes I will let you know.

Its P, L, A if you want to be in Lumiere's for Formal Nights.

Does anyone else want to link ressies for late dinning? Let me know if you do. RON this includes you.

Hugs & Kisses

cindalu

03-21-2006, 03:24 PM

Tonya,
Thanks for the information. I appreciate it.

I would love to link resies but I have early dining.
Does anyone else have early seating.

Let me know

Lucinda

Trey

03-21-2006, 03:42 PM

It's ok, I'll be 25 for the 11th time. Some would argue that I will be 16 for the 20th time though.

Trey

03-21-2006, 03:55 PM

Gang,

This is a great way to get all the disboard members together (whether early or late seating). We had such a great time surrounded by everyone.

In order to link reservations, all one must do is contact the disney folks and inform them as to whom you wish to link with. Thats all.

Good luck and I hope we have a big group of diser's for the late setting!

Trey :surfweb:

mom x4,grandma x4

03-21-2006, 05:00 PM

We have early seating too. Dont know what rotation yet.
We always do the early seating, we just like it better. We are use to eating early.
mom x4,grandma x4
kathy

TIGGER41681

03-21-2006, 06:10 PM

Hello Everyone,
Was wondering what seating everybody has?? My and my DH :earsboy: and DS :cloud9: are the 1st seating. We thought it was be easier with the baby.
Lynn princess:

Dixielady908

03-21-2006, 08:58 PM

;) Party of 13 here....from what I understand we have early seating.

Denise

Dixielady908

03-21-2006, 09:01 PM

Hi four,
I have a daughter who will turn 10 in Sept 3.

She will probably get along with your son.

Can't wait to see you in Nov

My greatniece is 10....that is sailing. We will have to see if they can get together.

Denise

disneediva

03-21-2006, 10:57 PM

We have late seating now and would love to link ressies, we were waitlisted for early but may stay with late since the boys are older now. My DH and I are going to do Palo on Wednesday night if anyone wants to join us.
Wendy

mom x4,grandma x4

03-22-2006, 09:01 AM

Hey Bob, :wave2:
Are you still with us? We havnt heard from you for quite awhile. :confused3
Just thought I would check in with you and make sure you and DW are both ok. ;) We miss your input on things. I think there are 3 or 4 guys :groom: so far on this thread, that's all, so we cant afford to loose one of the guys. You are already out numbers 10 to 1 by us ladies!!! :cheer2:
Drop us a quick note when you get the time, although I may not get to read it until a week or longer because we are moving :moped: on friday and I wont have internet after tomarrow, but i will be looking for a note from you when I get back on line. :surfweb:
mom x4,grandma x4
Kathy :yay:

cindalu

03-22-2006, 10:01 AM

Hi early seating people,
We will have to meet so our kids can meet each other.

when is everyone getting down there. We are leaving early Friday. We are staying at SSR for the night. We are taking a limo from the hotel on Sat.

We are not leaving until Sunday.

We are staying at SSR after the cruise too.

Can't wait to see every one.

Hope you have a great day

Lucinda

woogal

03-22-2006, 10:07 AM

Trey

03-22-2006, 10:35 AM

Woogal, your best bet it to have the "Keeper of the List" email you.

For those of you looking to link reservations, (as I was informed by :worship: DW yesterday), you must also have that person's ressie #. (As was also advised by :worship: DW) It would be in your best interest to share this info via email/PM.

I found the picture of Lampie w/ his special tshirt, unfortunately I do not have enough posts under my belt to share it with the rest of the board. I suppose I'll just have to post more and stuff.

Have a great day!
Trey :coffee:

fourfoxesinpa

03-22-2006, 01:25 PM

You are all so organized! All the mutt and I know is that we have late seating, which suits me! No clue on which restaurant when. We're both looking forward to getting to know you here online and meeting you in person!

This may be a pain, but can the list of people in the group be posted on the message board (or maybe it already is somewhere)? It would help me keep track of everyone ... my memory is not what it used to be! (40's a b*tch!)

Where are we ... almost to the 8 month mark in a couple of days? WOOHOO! :banana:

Here are the DIS names of those who have posted at least one message to our board. Some haven't visited in awhile but I'm assuming they're still "onboard."

FourFoxesInPA - Jamie
Mom x4, grandma x4 - Kathy
Feenie - Athene
DutchsMommy - Sarah
Fam4JC - Shellie
favoriteslave -Tonya
LindaBabe - ?
SnoopyMom - ?
needalatte - ?
Kycha - Cheryl
MamaKate - Katie
Tammy1 - Tammy
Cindalu - Lucinda
Disneediva - Wendy
TiggerKing - Bob
JanDave - Jan
grlzmom - Jeanne
Michelle2 - Michelle
DixieLady908 - Denise
Cody's Mom -Pam
Bob and Gitta
DenverVal - ?
Lampskies a/k/a Lampy - Ron
Tigger 41681 - Lynn
Woogal
Cruise mutt - Bill (Woogal's DH)
Trey - Trey (favorite slave's DH)

All those present, say "Here" :wave:

mom x4,grandma x4

03-22-2006, 02:10 PM

WOW!!!
Our Dis family has really grown the past few months. 27 families so far, that's great. :thumbsup2
Woogal, I',m sure we will have a meet time on the ship. We have done this before an it is great fun to meet everyone in person at last. :grouphug:
I know it's a little early to set a day and time for the meet, but I would like to say on our past 2 cruises we met on the first day at 3:00 in the Promenade lounge. it worked great. :goodvibes By that time most people are on board already, have had lunch and put their bags in their room, checked out the kids areas too. Plus it gave us an hour before the safety drill started and the Promenade lounge is big and has plenty of room to accommodate all of us at once without being in anyones way. :banana: :banana:
If anyone else has a better idea, please tell us , so we can start thinking about where and when we will meet as a group. We are all open to suggestions at this point, so please speak up!!! :lmao:
Have a great weekend everyone! We will finally get all moved out and into our new house this weekend. YAHOO!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: I dont think my poor old body could take much more of the work of moving. We are SO ready for a cruise!!! :cloud9:
I will post after we get settled in. :surfweb:
mom x4,grandma x4
Kathy :wave:

woogal

03-22-2006, 02:38 PM

Thank you thank you thank you!

cody'smom

03-22-2006, 03:11 PM

TIGGER41681

03-22-2006, 05:25 PM

Hello Everyone,
Hope all is well with everybody!! Another cold SPRING day here is New York!!
I was wondering has anybody made reservations for Palo's?? I want to eat there one night to celebrate my DH 30th birthday. I tried to book it on-line and it says it has to be 60 days ( Castaway Member) to disembarkment. Did anybody call to make reservations?? Talk to you soon :wave2:
Lynn

fourfoxesinpa

03-22-2006, 06:09 PM

Hi Lynn,

It's still too early. When your time comes (Castaway Club member vs. 1st time passenger vs. Top Categories), you'll be able to do everything on line. Reserve Palo, spa treatments, sign kids up for the club, and take care of your excursions. I remember staying up until midnight EST to do it for our cruise last fall, and was very disappointed that I couldn't get in. I went back to bed for 2 1/2 hours and got through at 3:00 a.m. EST on the dot. I do not know if you can do everything over the phone on that day but you'd still be hours behind any DIS fools who get up at 3:00 a.m. EST

Anybody figure our when our times will be here? Are they 45, 60 and 90 days and do you count the date of departure?

Dixielady908

03-22-2006, 10:39 PM

DutchsMommy

03-23-2006, 09:51 AM

fourfoxesinpa

03-23-2006, 09:57 AM

:confused3 Question: I am sure this has been posted before for so forgive me if it has....can castaway members book for non-members? 2 out of 2 familys are castaway members that I am sailing with....I of course am one of the non-members. So if they make Palo ressie before we leave, can they just say for 8 instead of 4? etc...??

Thanks
Denise

If you are a Castaway member and there are non-Casts on your reservation, my guess is that you could probably book seats for everyone under your ressie. I am also not sure how many spots one person can reserve at Palo...all I know is it is 1 Palo dinner ressie per person and 1 brunch per person. Now, I have read about folks reserving 4 spots when they are just 1 couple and inviting another couple to join them. If the other couple does the same, then each couple gets to visit Palo twice.

I do know that DCL does leave Palo spots open for those guests who do not have internet access. So, when you get onboard (as early as possible) you sprint to wherever they're taking Palo ressies and sign up. Same with the spa.

fourfoxesinpa

03-23-2006, 10:05 AM

Hi all,

Sorry I can't answer the questions about online ressies - they weren't around when we cruised last Feb.

We have early seating and have one DS who will be 4 3/4 when we sail. He is BIG into Dinos, snakes, reptiles, and generally being a typical 4 yo boy. Would love to link ressies with anyone on early.

I booked the Residence Inn in Cocoa Beach for the night before the cruise. Not sure yet if we will rent a car at the airport and rtn it to the Port or just get a towncar. We want to (ok, I want to) go to Ron Jon's and maybe a few other places in Cocoa Beach before boarding. Maybe grab a few adult-bevvies to take onboard with us. I am also thinking of asking Shirley at Perfect Gift for a basket for Dutch - we'll see about that a bit closer to the sail date.

If anyone is interested in renting a car, I was able to get some good deals through Budget which is the closest agency to the port with a free shuttle. I reserved a 4 dr. Ford Focus for the drive out for $28.82 total and a Ford Escape for the ride back to the airport for $44.06. I found the best rates with the following discount codes: For the rental TO the port, I used an American Airlines code U072400. If you're not an American member, it's easy to sign up online. For the way back to the airport, I used a discount code for customers of Shaw's Supermarkets in New England. I don't live in New England but signed up for a Shaw's card online. The discount code is X724300. Now, there is a great website called FlyerTalk.com and, if you scroll down to the rental car section, you can find lots of discount codes that might work better for you. Once you make a reservation, you can keep checking to see if the rate goes down and, if so, just cancel your first one and make a new one. There's no penalty or cost to do that and Budget doesn't even ask for a credit card when you make the reservation. It's a game!

We've done the DCL bus in the past so $73 bucks (plus gas/tolls) is a heck of a lot cheaper. We will fly to Orlando Friday around noon and then we plan on getting a 4* room by the airport through Priceline for Friday night. Last fall, we got the Hyatt for $58! With the rental car, we'll be able to drive around on Friday afternoon/evening and then out to the port when we'll maybe make a grocery stop. Sure is a heck of a lot cheaper than the DCL bus.

TIGGER41681

03-23-2006, 05:55 PM

Hello All,
Thank you for the information on the reservations!!
Lynn princess:

LAMPSKIES

03-23-2006, 06:32 PM

That's right- I forgot that it is a different schedule. And, where is Ron??

Here I am....just been busy!!!!!!!!!
Work is nuts, Jessica turned 16 on the 9th, b-day parties etc....I NEED A VACATION!!!!!!

Hey Trey here is that shirt.....

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/LampyLogo.jpg

And Jessica B-day gift with her "Daddy"...LOL

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/hapybirthdaytome.jpg

DenverVal

03-23-2006, 08:35 PM

Nice gift! Will you adopt me?

disneediva

03-23-2006, 10:55 PM

DutchsMommy

03-24-2006, 09:14 AM

Good morning all. Lampy - sweet prezzie - she must be thrilled. Major Daddy bonus points! :rotfl2:

Jamie - you are obviously the deal-Queen :thumbsup2 and I will likely have to ask you to remind me of all those great codes a little closer to the date. We still havn't finalized flight plans so I want to wait for that before commiting to a car/towncar etc. It's a toss-up right now btwn Westjet out of Pearson (the Int'l airport in Toronto) where we would their get my sis to drive us or park and fly there (doubtful as it is $$) or drive to BUF and fly SWA. Usually we fly out on the early SWA flight and therefore spend the night before in BUF....but I would love to avoid that expense BUT the only non-stops are early am and early pm. If we take the pm that means we lose a day in Cocoa Beach to go shopping. Oh decisions, decisions! Another clincher will be the price. SWA is always WAY cheaper than flying out of Canada, but I am hoping to have sufficient Airmiles to fly down from Toronto for free (well you have to pay the tax so I guess kinda free). I am hoping this will get sorted by the end of summer. :rolleyes:

Some news happening around our house these days. DH has been talking for years about starting his own business. Well, looks like he will be telling his current employer on Monday that he is quitting. He and his business partner will be meeting on Tuesday with the property manager from a really neat studio/retail space downtown Toronto to discuss rental costs etc and when they can move in! In the meantime DH has projects he can complete from home. Man-oh-man I hope this works out!! It will be tough sledding for a while on just my salary, but I can't help support him in this. I figure worst that would happen is it doesn't work and he has to go back and get himself a job 'workin' for the man' as he calls it LOL. But if he doesn't try I think he will always regret it. So - wish us luck over the next few months! :hourglass

PS - Wendy - what's that egg thing? I've seen a bunch of people with them - what's the deal? :confused3

woogal

03-24-2006, 09:15 AM

Nice gift! Will you adopt me?

I was thinking the exact same thing ...

fourfoxesinpa

03-24-2006, 09:58 AM

I like how the "Bug" matches the lime green Mickey Heads from Home Depot and the shirts!

Good luck to Dutch'sDad on his new venture. New things are always exciting yet scary at the same time. If he has passion and enthusiasm, he's sure to succeed.

fourfoxesinpa

03-24-2006, 10:02 AM

OK forgive me all but I must brag for a moment my LSU Tigers :banana: just beat #1 ranked Duke :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: We are on our way to the elite eight :cheer2: (sorry any Duke fans) but we need some cheer down here .
Great gift Lampskie Happy belated birthday to your DD
Wendy

Go LSU...it would be nice to see Louisiana have something good happen and win. Don't tell any of my neighbors that I sent this note. We only live 45 minutes from 'Nova so they are the hometown faves.

disneediva

03-24-2006, 10:45 AM

dutchsmommy,
If you click on the egg it brings you to a graphic website that hatches a new creature each month my DS asked me to do this so he could see what the "baby" would look like. Whynot?
Wendy

fourfoxesinpa

03-24-2006, 11:45 AM

Hey TK...saw your post on another thread. Where have you gone?

Wonder if you and dh work for same consulting firm...he's at Accenture.

DutchsMommy

03-24-2006, 12:22 PM

Hey Jamie - we use Accenture here sometimes - mostly Oracle database work (one of our systems is on a Siebel/Oracle base). I doubt your DH has had to travel all the way up here though!

TiggerKing

03-24-2006, 12:53 PM

Hey Jamie! I sent you a PM. I wasn't sure what you meant when you said ACN, but I am well familiar with Accenture. Don't like those folks too much. Old Anderson people! ;) Just kidding. My old firm actually used ACN's site in Chicago for a lot of our training.

Job took me to Portland this week for a few days, so I haven't spent a lot of time on the computer. Since it was such a short trip, and the client got into the office early, we generally tried to stay on eastern time. Sad thing is that I was asleep before 9:00 almost every night!

I will have to spend some time this weekend getting caught up on posts amongst the group. I am SO looking forward to this cruise and getting to meet everyone, especially now that I know Jamie's husband and I can bore everyone to death with consulting stories. :rolleyes1

fourfoxesinpa

03-24-2006, 01:10 PM

Hey Jamie - we use Accenture here sometimes - mostly Oracle database work (one of our systems is on a Siebel/Oracle base). I doubt your DH has had to travel all the way up here though!

We've been very lucky in that he hasn't had to travel as much as some consultants. He has been placed on many assignments fairly close to home (1 hr. drive or less). Never to Canada. He has, however, been on long-term projects that were out of state and that really stinks. Leaving late on Sunday night and not getting back until Thursday for 8 months straight when I'm home with an infant. :rolleyes2 :crazy2: :eek: .

I have "nothin' but props" and deep respect for single parents. :flower3: :worship:

TiggerKing

03-25-2006, 07:44 AM

We've been very lucky in that he hasn't had to travel as much as some consultants. He has been placed on many assignments fairly close to home (1 hr. drive or less). Never to Canada. He has, however, been on long-term projects that were out of state and that really stinks. Leaving late on Sunday night and not getting back until Thursday for 8 months straight when I'm home with an infant. :rolleyes2 :crazy2: :eek: .

I just changed firms back in September because of this very reason. Last year, I spent three months in Detroit, 6 weeks in Europe, and was slated to spend 6 months in North Carolina (which I love dearly), but I was tired of it. Although DW and I have no children, it was wearing on me just being away from her every week. At the new firm, traveling is the rarity. These two trips to Portland are actually for an Atlanta client. But, I love to get out of the office, and town, every now and then, just not on the long-term assignments.

Well, Atlanta is starting out in the low 30s today and it is going to be a fairly chilly weekend. Hope everyone has a great one!

DenverVal

03-25-2006, 11:13 AM

We're starting out in the mid 30s here in Denver too, but headed for 60 degrees today! Come on spring!

disneediva

03-25-2006, 09:45 PM

Well I am past thrilled today :cool1: :cool1: my fighting tigers of LSU :worship: have advanced to the Final Four :cheer2: :cheer2: I am so happy that they are doing so well, our Lady Tigers are going strong also.

More good news the contractor is coming tomorrow and he will be done our house, finally it only took 7 months post Katrina to get it done but it is soon to be done.
We had great weather here today too it was in the high 60's low 70's and breezy all day. Hope everyone is having a great weekend.
Wendy

DutchsMommy

03-26-2006, 09:19 AM

Hey Wendy - congrats on finally getting your house done!! We have reno'd before and I know what a pain it is living in the house while it is going on!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

TIGGER41681

03-26-2006, 10:00 AM

Hello Wendy,
Congrats, on finishing your house!! Hope everyone had a great weekend :thumbsup2 !! I enjoyed this weekend because here is New York we finally had Spring weather :sunny: !!
Lynn :cloud9:

cruisemutt

03-26-2006, 10:39 AM

Hey folks... I need a lil help here. I'm trying to post a couple of pics on here and am having a bit of trouble with the codes. :confused3 Can someone please walk me throught the process? I thought it would be as simple as attaching a file but it sure seems a lot more complicated than that. I'm new to message boards.
Thanks in advance.
Bill

DenverVal

03-26-2006, 03:54 PM

You need to put the picture on a webpage like webshots, photobucket (both allow you to post up to some specified number of photos for free, but you do have to register), or you own personal webpage. Right click on the photo and choose properties. Somewhere on the properties page is the location of the picture. Copy that url and paste it into your message: your url here and it should work.

Trey

03-27-2006, 11:35 AM

Ya, what she said, plus, as my 'puter :badpc: likes to tell me, I don't have enough posts on the boards (aka permission) to do stuff like that yet. :furious:

Trey :surfweb:

mom x4,grandma x4

03-27-2006, 01:47 PM

Howdy everyone,
well I am back on line already. We lucked out as the technician was in the area so he offered to hook us up a week early.
We are almost all unpacked, so I am feeling pretty good about moving now.
Just need to have my dish washer, washer and dryer delivered today, then I can catch up on the laundry. Then I can concentrate on the cruise!!!!

I did see a scrap booking store yesterday when I was driving and I cant wait to go back and see if they have anything I can use in making my door signs.
I have lots to do so i will post again later, just wanted to let you know I was back online.
Have a great day everyone.
Kathy

fourfoxesinpa

03-27-2006, 06:12 PM

fourfoxesinpa

03-27-2006, 06:15 PM

And we're under 8 months now!

Dixielady908

03-27-2006, 08:51 PM

:) Hey Kathy....glad to here the move and things are getting in order. I hate moving.....way too much work.

Denise

disneediva

03-27-2006, 11:11 PM

Kathy, great news about the move. DH said we moved 4 times this hurricane season, but never left the house :rotfl2:

We decided with all the work that has been going on at the house to go up to the mountains for Easter, we will make a little road trip to Gatlinburg for Easter weekend. We were going to go to WDW but didn't feel like dealing with all the crowds. So instead we will rent a cabin and relax for 4 days.
Hope everyone is having a good week
Wendy

mom x4,grandma x4

03-28-2006, 08:33 AM

Wendy,
Your smart not to go to WDW during spring break. it is really crowded.
My youngest son works at guest relations and he said he's been extrmemly busy and it will stay that way until the end of the first week of April. then it's slower until the first of june.
A nice quiet relaxing cabin sounds great. When we lived in Oregon we went to the mountains all the time and camped, hiked, fished etc...
Hope you have an awesome time.

Well since nobody has volunteered to come and help me finish my unpacking I guess I am back to work again today. But first I have to do a lot of ironing of wrinkled clothes.
Hope everyone has a great day.
kathy

TIGGER41681

03-28-2006, 05:00 PM

Hey Everyone,
Sorry, I didn't get to write this weekend but my Mom surprise we with a Baby Shower that was sooooooooo nice!! So I had a really nice weekend!! How was everybody weekend?? The baby is not here and it has taken over the house with all the stuff !!!! Talk to you soon..
Lynn

Dixielady908

03-28-2006, 09:10 PM

Wendy,

Well since nobody has volunteered to come and help me finish my unpacking I guess I am back to work again today. But first I have to do a lot of ironing of wrinkled clothes.
Hope everyone has a great day.
kathy
:yay: Ok I'll volunteer......anything to get to some nice warm, weather with green lawns and plants and trees. Just say the word and I'm there.

Denise

TiggerKing

03-29-2006, 08:35 AM

We decided with all the work that has been going on at the house to go up to the mountains for Easter, we will make a little road trip to Gatlinburg for Easter weekend. We were going to go to WDW but didn't feel like dealing with all the crowds. So instead we will rent a cabin and relax for 4 days.
Hope everyone is having a good week
Wendy

Ooh..Ooh... :bounce: Take DW and I with you! Gatlinburg is our absolutely our favorite place to go. We had our honeymoon there in 1998 and try to go back at least once a year, if nothing more than a quick weekend trip. We like to rent a cabin up on Ski Mountain so that we can enjoy a good mountain view.

Who are you renting your cabins from?

mom x4,grandma x4

03-29-2006, 11:59 AM

Denise,
Your offer is too late!!! You should of spoke up sooner, maybe you could of tried out the new pool in our 80 degree weather we are having. :rotfl2:
Of course I still have floors to clean and carpet to vacuum. But I thnik I can handle that. :thumbsup2
Hope everyone is having a great week. :teeth:
I have been having trouble with my internet, I spent 2 hours on the phone yesterday with tech support and thought we had it figured out,but today was horrible to get on line again. :guilty: I hope we get it straightened out quickly, I hate being on the phone for that long.
Have a great day everyone. ;)
Kathy :wave:

disneediva

03-29-2006, 07:06 PM

TiggerKing

03-30-2006, 07:41 AM

TiggerKing, We have not booked anything as of yet, we were waiting to see how my sister did, she had surgery on Friday. We plan on booking this weekend. All we know is we want a hottub and a pool table, any suggestions?
Wendy

Wendy, the best company I have found, as far as quality of cabins, is Mountain Laurel Chalets (http://www.mtnlaurelchalets.com/). They have a great web site where you can view the cabins. I will admit that when DW and I went up last September, I tried to use another company for a little bit cheaper price. While the cabin was decent, the savings weren't worth the difference in quality.

I hope that helps. PM me if you have any specific questions.

Dixielady908

03-30-2006, 09:11 PM

:sunny: Hello everyone...just wanted to see how everyones day was today? The weather here was beautiful today the mid-60's and sunny...I was able to get off work early today and enjoy the weather...however, I was home do cleaning :confused3 ...oh well, better than being stuck in an office all day.

Denise

TiggerKing

03-31-2006, 09:32 AM

It has been a BEAUTIFUL week down here in Georgia. We have had highs in the 70s and lows in the high 50s. Supposed to get a little rain overnight, but probably not even enough to knock the pollen down some.

Getting ready to head back to Portland this week. Then, next Friday, I will fly from Portland to Orange County and spend the weekend with my brother and his family. I haven't been to their house since 1994. They have made several trips out here, but my schedule just did not allow DW and I to make it out there. Unfortunately, she doesn't get to do this trip, she has to stay home and take care of puppies.

Well, don't know why I wrote all that :confused3 , probably more than you folks wanted to know about my life. Have a great weekend all!

fourfoxesinpa

03-31-2006, 10:03 AM

Lynn...it sure it exciting getting ready for a new little one. It is amazing just how much stuff one little one needs.

TiggerKing...have a nice visit with your brother.

Everyone else...hope you can all get out and enjoy some lovely weather today. Low to mid 70s up here in PA. I think Spring has sprung.

And don't forget to turn your clocks ahead tomorrow!

cruisemutt

03-31-2006, 11:52 AM

Hi folks....the weathers not quite as nice in ohio, but I didn't have to shovel snow today and thats a sure sign of spring around here. Summer's right around the corner--woohoo. :sunny:

mom x4,grandma x4

03-31-2006, 01:24 PM

Hi everyone, :wave2:
I figured I may as well send a weather report like the rest of you guys.
Sunny, clear blue skies, slight breeze and 84 degrees on my thermometer! :sunny:
I wish the pool was done curing so we could jump in. At least the deck is dry so we can put out the patio furniture and sit out on the evenings and enjoy. :goodvibes Maybe if I try hard enough I will imagine :wizard: we are on the Magic by the pool relaxing in the lounge chairs. :woohoo: I can set out some of my stuffed disney characters around the patio to set the mood. Play some tunes that we hear on the ship too. :rolleyes1 I have the plastic cruise line glasses you can get tropical drinks in the first day, i can fill them with beverages and we are all set. :thumbsup2
Now if I could just find someone to wait on me hand and foot it would be perfect. :cloud9:
Tomarrow is April, another month gone and we are that much closer to the cruise. :banana: :banana: :banana:

We have a celebration in our new town starting tonight. I hope tomarrow to join in the festivities. :rotfl2: They are having a 5k run a fun walk, a hometown parade, a classic car show and lots of arts and craft booths. I think it should be fun and a chance to get to know my new town a little better. But first I have to figure out exactly where it is going to be and where there is parking. I guess there will be lots of live music and dancing for the whole family too. It sounded like a nice break from cleaning around here.
I hope everyone has a great weekend too.
mom x4,grandma x4
kathy :wave:

favoriteslave

03-31-2006, 01:57 PM

Good Morning all:

The weather here is suppose to stay in the middle 70's. Yippee, since my second job is good weather related, that means more money for cruising.

Bring on Summer, and then bring on Fall, I'm ready to be on the boat TODAY.

Have a great weekend all.

disneediva

03-31-2006, 10:06 PM

TiggerKing,
Thanks for the info we just booked One Mountain Draem with them and loved all the cabins it was hard to pick one. They sure did have a better selection than the other places we looked at. So if you and DW wanna drop in I can grill you a burger on my wrap around porch :rotfl2:
Wendy
Oh I FORGOT THE HOUSE IS FINALLY FINISHED :woohoo: :woohoo:

now to work in the garden, Kathy when you are done with your new house maybe you could come help me out please!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes1

mom x4,grandma x4

04-01-2006, 02:43 PM

Howdy everyone,
Anyone get caught on an April's fools day joke??
My DH tired to convence me that he cancelled our DCL cruises and rebooked with RCCL. I DIDN'T see the humor in that !!!
We just got back from an old fashion community festival. it was a lot of fun. We now live in a small town and everyone has been so friendly I can hardly believe it. It reminds me of how it was when I was growing up. We saw a classic car show from local people, about 25 cars, a great parade with cub scouts, youth groups, local police, firemen, lots of people on horse back and tons of kids groups and the Red Hat society had a float and a senior baton twirling group, all local people. All were tossing candy, and pencils and flowers to the kids along the way. the library had a book sale, lots of local arts and craft too. and of course food booths. Some kids who belonged to a native american dance group performed and were in the parade, they were quite good. When they finished some local band played for awhile in a grassy area where you could dance, then arabian horses perfomed in the dance area, then more music. I would be really careful danicng after those horses got through!! I didnt see any pooper scoopers there!! All and all it was great fun and we really enjoyed ourselves.
Now HD is getting ready to install my cabinets in the utility room and I am being a supervisor.
I hope everyone is having a great weekend too!!!
mom x4,grandma x4
kathy :wave:

disneediva

04-01-2006, 02:57 PM

Wow Kathy it sounds like ya'll had a ton of fun. No jokes here, we are getting ready for a big party tonight LSU plays in the final four and we are having about 20 people come watch the game in our now completed house.
Wendy

mom x4,grandma x4

04-01-2006, 03:21 PM

Wendy,
Hope you have a great time tonight!!
watch nobody spills on your new carpet!!!
Hope your team wins.
Kathy

TiggerKing

04-02-2006, 09:05 AM

Wendy, sorry your team didn't win last night. I would have liked to have seen LSU make it. Of course, being an ACC fan, I didn't really want an all SEC final. Then you guys might start thinking you are basketball schools as well as football!

I looked at your cabin last night and that is a pretty one. We have always been pleased when renting from them. Just remember, be careful what you offer. DW and I might just show up on that wrap-around porch hungry and with plates in hand! ;)

I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Just wanted to check in real quick before heading to church.

mom x4,grandma x4

04-03-2006, 08:45 AM

Happy Monday morning everyone!!! :goodvibes

I hope everyone had a great weekend.
Today I am going grocery shopping early as they have said it will hit 89 today. :sunny: I guess our summer is already setting in, just no humidity yet. Thank goodness, I hate the humidity.

Tomarrow I hope to get out to a couple of scrapbooking stores and craft stores I saw so I can check out things for door signs. I need to get going on some cruise stuff now that I am moved in pretty good.

Have a grat monday everyone!! :thumbsup2
Kathy

favoriteslave

04-03-2006, 12:10 PM

Good Morning:

My morning started with the car NOT starting. AGH

:) I WISH I WAS ON THE CRUISE. :)

I hope everyone has a great day.

TiggerKing

04-03-2006, 08:16 PM

Hey Everybody!

Well, my day started out by flying from Georgia to Portland, Oregon. Man, what a long flight, and then I have to work when I get here! Who's idea was that?

I hope everyone had/is having a great Monday!

Dixielady908

04-03-2006, 10:39 PM

:confused3 Well its evening not morning but my day was OK. A typical Monday at work...yuk..I really need to retire. Then I came home cooked dinner and now sitting here at the computer...dont be jealous because I lead such an exciting life.

I have been working on door signs. My son is just finishing his degree for graphic design. So I put him to work yesterday. We are working on signs together. I am soooo happy to see my hard earned college money in action. I have to say, he is very good. Anyhow, after I get them designed, they then to go the rest of the traveling family for proof and then to print....

Glad everyones day was good.

Later
Denise :sunny:

Michelle2

04-04-2006, 02:40 AM

Hi everyone, sorry I haven't checked in for awhile! You know how it goes....

Denise, I think that is a great idea to use your son for your door signs! My sister is a graphic designer too, and that never dawned on me to use her. I am a dummy when it comes to computer stuff like that. Last time I just used a predesigned generic one off of the Dis design board, and they worked fine, but I would love to have something more personalized! :teeth:

mom x4,grandma x4

04-04-2006, 08:06 AM

Howdy everyone,

Tonya, i hope your car started ok this morning for you. We all know how rotton car problems can be. There is no good time to have them.

Tiggerking,
I sympathize with your long flight!!! Our families are in Portland, Milwaukie and Salem Oregon, so we have made the trip many times. Now we pay for others to come out and see us. I figure the kids and grandkids can sit all that way better than I can. But still need to go back to see my mother sometimes as flying is too hard on her anymore. Even though it takes 5 days I often take Amtrak from Florida to Oregon, at least I am comfortable and can enjoy the scenery.

Denise and Michelle,
you guys are so lucky to have graphic designers to help you with ideas for your door signs. Of course you realize the rest of us are going to be sure and check out your signs, so you'd better do an A+ job!!!
Your on the spot now!!!

Well we are one day closer to our cruise, :banana: :banana:

Have a great day everyine,
Kathy

DenverVal

04-04-2006, 09:51 AM

We decided to transfer our ressie for this cruise to the August repositioning cruise, so we won't be sailing with you. I look forward to meeting you on a future cruise, though! One of these days I will get to the eastern Caribbean, but for now...Europe!

mom x4,grandma x4

04-04-2006, 02:22 PM

Denverval,
sorry to hear your leaving us, but i am very happy you still get to do a great cruise!!!
Have a magical cruise!!!!
Kathy

Dixielady908

04-04-2006, 08:32 PM

DenverVal:

Have a great Euro cruise. Sorry to hear that you are leaving ours..

Kathy:
I will try and do a A+ job, however, they are my "designs" he is just taking them and tweaking them...so they may not be overly fancy but at least they will be my creation... :rotfl2: Then again I guess I should let him be artistic and let him design them...hmmm tough decision.

Denise

DenverVal

04-04-2006, 09:53 PM

:goodvibes Thank you for the good wishes! We are really excited about this!

mom x4,grandma x4

04-05-2006, 08:10 AM

Denise,
The doors are large enough for more than one sign. So you can let him be creative and then you can design one yourself. :teeth:
Mine arn't fancy, but they came out kind of cute last time, so this time I am trying to be a little different, but I could use a couple of my old ones. Especially the pirate party one, pirate: but that would be cheating, so I will try to improve on the original. :confused3
We are very foggy this morning, it looks like a horror movie outside. Guess I will stay in this morning, at least until the fog is gone. SPOOKY !
Have a great day,
Kathy

woogal

04-05-2006, 01:30 PM

Hi Everyone! It's been so long since I posted, but I do check the board everyday to keep up on everything! The Mutt and I were UNpleasantly surprised to wake up to SNOW this morning ... thankfully, not a lot, but just enough to put a damper on the day! Yesterday when I got home from work, he met me at the car and said I WANNA GO ON THE CRUISE NOW!!

Thought for the day: How does the guy who drives the snowplow get to work in the mornings?

Have a great day.
Shell

Michelle2

04-06-2006, 02:25 AM

:goodvibes Thank you for the good wishes! We are really excited about this!
I had a feeling that when the Med cruises came out, that this would happen. I know because we were tempted to do it ourselves! :teeth:
But due to a larger family, and the money involved, we decided to experience the wonderful Eastern again, and are really looking forward to it. We are also excited to see familiar faces again from our last cruise, and of course all the new friends on this thread too.

We have done the Europe thing, and although we have not been to Spain, we have been to all the other countries visited, so we feel that besides being on the Magic, we would not be missing much. And after a long trip and flight to Japan and China, I am a little burned out on travelling right now....LOL

Sorry for babbling, just good to reassure myself all the reasons we are reluctantly passing on the Med cruise! And had to bump our thread back up to page 1 :teeth:

disneediva

04-06-2006, 08:34 AM

Does anyone know when the dates for MVMCP will come out? We are planning to attend on the Saturday that we get back from our cruise and want to amke sure it is going on then.
Wendy

mom x4,grandma x4

04-06-2006, 08:35 AM

Howdy everyone,
well it is beautiful here today, suppose to get to the mid 80's this afternoon. :sunny:
Today I have about 12 mini pies to make and freeze. I'd rather be crusin!! :banana:
No news from Florida today, just wanted to check in and say Howdy! :teeth:

Hope everyone has a great day :thumbsup2

Kathy :wave:

mom x4,grandma x4

04-06-2006, 06:33 PM

Hi Wendy,
I asked my son to see if he could find out when they will release the dates for MVMCP. He works at guest relations, so maybe he can find out when for you. I will let you know if he can find out anything.
Kathy

disneediva

04-06-2006, 06:55 PM

Thanks Kathy,
we are really looking forward to going to the party. The last time I went DS was 2 so it should be quite different.
Wendy

mom x4,grandma x4

04-06-2006, 09:00 PM

Hi Wendy,
Peter just sent me an e-mail and he said that his employee calendar only goes to 8/9/06, but as soon as they post it for employees I will let you know what it says for the 30th. You may have to remind me in 30 days to have him check it out again.
Kathy

disneediva

04-06-2006, 11:45 PM

Thanks Kathy, I owe you a cocktail at sailaway!!!
Wendy

MamaKate

04-07-2006, 11:12 AM

Does anyone know when the dates for MVMCP will come out? We are planning to attend on the Saturday that we get back from our cruise and want to amke sure it is going on then.
Wendy

From past years I don't think they ever had MVMCP or MNSSHP on Saturday nights. That's one of MK's busiest evenings so it's a slim chance they will have it on a Saturday. We've been to both every year since 2002 and it has never been on a Saturday that I can remember (maybe someone can prove me wrong??).

They will probably have a party the Friday we are still on the cruise and the Sunday after. I'm making our plans to stay until Monday morning, so we can hit MVMCP on Sunday.

:sunny: ,
Katie

TiggerKing

04-07-2006, 11:36 AM

Happy Friday everybody! I trust that everyone has had a good week.

It has been an okay week for the business trip to Portland. One of my co-workers and I went out to a minor-league baseball game last night just to relax a little bit our last night in town.

The weather here is actually supposed to be pretty decent with a high near 70 and mostly sunny, at least until after we leave today. I am flying down to Orange County this afternoon to spend the weekend with my brother, so this should be fun. It will be a short trip, but it will be good to visit Southern Cal again and see him and his family.

Well, I am suffering from rambelitis as well, so I will hush now! Everyone have a great weekend!

mom x4,grandma x4

04-07-2006, 01:13 PM

Hi everyne,
I just noticed we were at the bottom of page two!!! So i thought I'd bump us up, at least for the moment.
Now I'm off to finish making 12 to 15 mini pies to freeze. Hope to go to WDW tomarrow to renew our passes and mess around at Epcot for awhile, maybe go the AMC theater there and see Ice Age, The Meltdown. Then back home.
we are still having spring breaks around here so WDW will be very busy still.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Kathy

Dixielady908

04-07-2006, 09:04 PM

:wave: Well the weather here today has been blah....it actually was pretty warm earlier this morning when I let my dog out, had a funeral to go to and by the time we left from the funeral home to the cemetary the temp droped..so now its really overcast, windy and cool....looking forward to spring to spring.
Well thats just the fun of living in Illinois....

Denise

mom x4,grandma x4

04-08-2006, 09:26 PM

Howdy,
we just got back from Epcot. it was a great day, but it was hot. It hit 90 today. :sunny: The only down side to the entire day was we saw 6 cruise line buses taking happy people to the port and we wern't among them!!!
That is so depressing!!! :sad2:
Then we went to downtown disney to see Ice Age the Meltdown. It was really a cute show, :goodvibes we both liked it. i think I like the first one best, but I like them both.
I did manage to buy a Mrs. Potato head to add to my collection. Now they have eyes with pirate patches and captain mickey hats too. So I got eyes and captains hats for both mr and mrs potato head. Now they can pretend to have a pirates party like on the ship. pirate: Now I am going to dress up my stuffed characters in tropical and pirate attire for awhile.
Maybe that will help make the cruise seem closer. :hourglass
enjoy your weekend everyone,
Kathy :wave:

Dixielady908

04-08-2006, 11:47 PM

:sunny: Hi Kathy: I dont know, I guess that I'm going to have to make a decision and maybe move to Florida....it sounds like you have too much fun. I did some spring cleaning today yippy...then did some yard work. All I can say is I'm getting to old for all this. :rolleyes2 Oh well, sounds like you had a really nice day today.

Denise

snoopy_mom

04-09-2006, 12:43 PM

Does anyone know when the dates for MVMCP will come out? We are planning to attend on the Saturday that we get back from our cruise and want to amke sure it is going on then.
Wendy

We are planning on going to this on the Sunday after we return. From what I have seen, they don;t usually have it on that Saturday. We planned our return flight home (Monday) around this! I am really looking forward to it.

Michelle2

04-09-2006, 05:55 PM

Hi, everyone!
Wendy---No, they don't have MVMCP on Saturdays (at least in the past) it has always been Friday and Sunday for the weekend.

We went to the Sunday, December 4th MVMCP the day right after the cruise last year, and had a great time! It was early enough in December to make it not so crowded, and being on a Sunday where there was school and work for most people kept things kinda low too. I wish we were going to the parks for a few days after this cruise too, but we have to cut it short due to minimizing costs and kids' missing school days. :teeth:

TiggerKing

04-10-2006, 08:26 AM

Happy Monday Everyone!

Well, I made it home from the west coast Sunday night about 9:00. I am REALLY worn out. Tough transition back to east coast time! But, it was a great weekend with my brother and his family and got to play a little golf on Saturday.

I flew out of San Diego on Sunday and we saw a Carnival cruise ship parked at the port. Made me dream even more about November. I don't want Nov. to get here too early, because that is another candle on the cake. But I do wish the cruise would get here quick! I know, I can't do one without the other.

Well, have a great week everyone!

mom x4,grandma x4

04-10-2006, 09:34 AM

Tiggerking,
Glad you made it back ok I hate the time change from the west to the east coast too. When we fly into Portland to visit our kids and grandkids it is great for the time change, but coming back it is so hard to adjust to a 3 hour change.

We saw so many Disney cruise line buses over the weekend, full of happy cruises!! I wish I was with them :woohoo:

If we didnt move recently we would of been on the Wonder next weekend too! Guess I will feel better once this weekend has passed and I can forget about that and think possitive for November :thumbsup2

Well, another week is gone, so we are that much closer to our cruise!! :banana:

Hope everyone has a great Monday. :bounce: Today is catch up on housework day and then to make a taco pizza for dinner. Hopefully it will be a productive monday around here. :teeth:

Take care everyone,
Kathy :wave:

favoriteslave

04-10-2006, 11:13 AM

This is the first draft of one of the t-shirt designs. I know that it needs to say November 25, 2006, and I will get that changed, but let me know what you think.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/favoriteslave/turkies1.jpg

Happy Monday.

mom x4,grandma x4

04-10-2006, 01:48 PM

Tonya,
I love the design of the shirt, :thumbsup2
Kathy

favoriteslave

04-10-2006, 01:56 PM

All credit must go to Lady Lucia. If we have any other ideas, let me know, and I will let her know.

DutchsMommy

04-10-2006, 04:09 PM

Tonya - I think it's great. Thanks so much for taking the time to do this! :thumbsup2

A suggestion - open for debate:

Maybe the saying could be "Wild Turkies - Taking Over the Magic!" or maybe "Wild Turkies - Bring on the Magic!"

favoriteslave

04-10-2006, 05:11 PM

I like the Taking over the Magic, its like the changing of the guard.

Anyone else?

MamaKate

04-10-2006, 06:01 PM

I agree! I love the graphic, but "Magic" should be on the shirt somewhere.

LOVE IT!!!

Dixielady908

04-10-2006, 08:43 PM

:thumbsup2 I really like it... I also agree tha Magic should be on the shirt also....

Denise :banana:

disneediva

04-10-2006, 10:56 PM

I agree with ya'll to. Magic should be on the shirt somewhere, but they look great :banana:
Wendy

fourfoxesinpa

04-11-2006, 06:49 AM

Great design. I like the idea that Disney Magic should be on there somewhere. And, the spelling of Turkeys instead of Turkies.

I've missed checking up on the board. Now that the kiddies are both "full time" students, I've started a part time job as the Director of a small public library and haven't been online much. I see DenverVal will be off to Europe...have a wonderful trip. With regret, I've taken her name off the "official list."

Isn't it awful that I haven't even taken this cruise and I'm already thinking of when we can go again?!?!?!

TiggerKing

04-11-2006, 10:15 AM

I love the design and will agree with what ever changes are suggested by others. I may have to order a week's worth of them!

Hope everyone is having a great week.

LAMPSKIES

04-11-2006, 11:56 AM

Hey all....been gone a while glad to see the group is growing. Been really busy all around.....here comes spring....got the boat out of storage Sunday and she's all cleaned up and in the water!!!!! 70's here in NW Indiana forcasted thrunext week at least. Sunday we had some skiers out on the lake!!!

Wild Turkeys? Isnt that a Burbon? Tanya....with a shirt like that Saturday will have a lot more questions than....what's with all the green shirts?? :rotfl2:

favoriteslave

04-11-2006, 01:21 PM

Ladies & Gentleman:

I have spoken with the T-shirt company. If we order 101 t-shirts (adult and children sizes) the cost will be as follows:

For adults s-xl - $7.05 a shirt
For Adults xxl-xxxl - $9.05 a shirt

For Children s-xl - $6.55 a shirt

For INFANTS (can you believe it) Colors limited to White, Baby Blue, Pink, Yellow, Navy, Red & Royal Blue.

6m-12m-18m-24m = $6.50 each

I think we had agreed on Lime and they do have it in both Adult and Children sizes. :)

Just let me know what everyone wants to do, Last time I checked we were close to that amount in numbers. :)

DutchsMommy

04-11-2006, 01:56 PM

LAMPSKIES

04-11-2006, 02:28 PM

Lampy - I guess it would be Turkeys not Turkies - DUH!!!!!!!!!!! :crazy:
I knew something looked fishy as I was typing!

Tonya - I would like to please order:

2 x adult M
2 x adult L
2 x child S

Also, because of my remote northern location LOL my shipping may be more. Just let me know whatever the cost.

Do you Paypal? It might be the easiest way to get the $$ to you.

I CAN"T WAIT for this Cruise!!!!!!!!!!

Today is my Birthday and I am wishing for this trip to arrive LOL. I have been talking up DH about the cruise and he is pretty excited too. Now, nobody gets as A-Type planner crazy as I do in the family, but hey - somebody has to do it! My brand-spankin-new Passporter should be coming in the mail soon so I will have that to pour over for the next little while. I have booked out room the night before the cruise - trying the new Residence Inn by the Port. Still havn't gotten flight tickets or figured if we want to rent a car or not....we'll have to see. Finally the weather is feeling positively Spring like - 17 degrees this afternoon. I think that's around 65? Anyway, really nice for us. DH is taking me out for my b'day tonight so that should be fun. DS gave me a great card this morning - I :love: my kiddo sometimes - too cute!

Anyway - hope all is well with everyone. :wave2:

Happy b-day Dutches.....mine is the 20th....the BIG 41. 70's here for at least the next 10 days!!!!

Here is the conversion for those north of the border....

Tc = (5/9)*(Tf-32); Tc = temperature in degrees Celsius, Tf = temperature in degrees Fahrenheit

For example, suppose you have a Fahrenheit temperature of 98.6 degrees and you wanted to convert it into degrees on the Celsius scale. Using the above formula, you would first subtract 32 from the Fahrenheit temperature and get 66.6 as a result. Then you multiply 66.6 by five-ninths and get the converted value of 37 degrees Celsius.

Below is the formula to convert a Celsius scale temperature into degrees on the Fahrenheit scale.

Tf = (9/5)*Tc+32; Tc = temperature in degrees Celsius, Tf = temperature in degrees Fahrenheit

favoriteslave

04-11-2006, 03:17 PM

Happy Birthday - DutchsMommy

We will worry about the money later. I just want to get a count of how many shirts we will need.

Postage is no big thing, I will just add it to what you owe me. My dad works for the post office so he can figure out what I need.

I too am a Type A Planner. Let me know when you get your passporter, as I am also waiting for mine. Its fun to plan and its even funner if our Husband's aren't planners.

Have a great birthday. :)

LAMPSKIES

04-11-2006, 03:56 PM

I too am a Type A Planner. Let me know when you get your passporter, as I am also waiting for mine. Its fun to plan and its even funner if our Husband's aren't planners.

:)

Planning just gets me in trouble!!!! :rotfl2: Speaking of "planning" are there any "volunteers" for a Willie and Andrew replacement? Looks like we are in need of some "hot leggers", "Ron Bon Jovis", Pirate night dancers, we need some 70's Village people (cop, indian etc.) and yes......who's bringing the cheeze wiz???????

favoriteslave

04-11-2006, 04:08 PM

Ah yes the ever important cheese wiz. I will pack some, if other people find out about our secret we may need more that 3 cans each.

mom x4,grandma x4

04-11-2006, 04:27 PM

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g212/sixtoedfrog/Bill___Shell_avatar.jpg

Ok if I did this right there should be apicture of cruise mutt (Bill) and his wife.
I am just learning how to do this, so please be patient with me.

kathy

mom x4,grandma x4

04-11-2006, 04:36 PM

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g212/sixtoedfrog/PICT0180.jpg

Ok everyone I am still learning to do this picture thing. If this worked a picture of cruisemutts pirate dog should be here. I hope.

In case your wondering, crusiemutt asked me to help to post these pictures for him because he has never done it, I have never done it either so I am experimenting. Now i wiil need to figure out how to just have a picture here instead of just a site to click on. If this works ok I will post a picture of myself and Dh too.
mom x4,grandma x4
Kathy

mom x4,grandma x4

04-11-2006, 04:46 PM

Ok, here I go again. I have been trying to post 2 pictures on one reply but it's not working, I have to keep posting individual. so this should be my Dh. Then i will do one of me and will stop til I figure out what I am doing.http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g212/sixtoedfrog/Picture327.jpg

Kathy

mom x4,grandma x4

04-11-2006, 04:51 PM

Ok this is the last time I promise, but I have to say sorry my favorites list seems to of come through with the pictures. Please ignore it!!!
Well here I am, not my best picture because I look like I have no hair. It was just pulled back due to the wind, it was actually down to my waist when this was taken. Maybe I should of posted it as my Halloween Picture (Ha! Ha!)http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g212/sixtoedfrog/Picture327.jpg

Kathy

favoriteslave

04-11-2006, 04:54 PM

Grandma, click on the bottom option under the picture, i think its IMG

But I could be wrong.

Good Luck.

Cruise MUTT - I LOVE the picture of the dog, who takes care of baby when mom and dad are away?

mom x4,grandma x4

04-11-2006, 04:55 PM

wow, that was scary I somehow got my DH again. Hope this works this time.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g212/sixtoedfrog/Picture323.jpg

mom x4,grandma x4

04-11-2006, 05:00 PM

Happy birthday Dutchesmommy!!!!

party:

Kathy

cruisemutt

04-11-2006, 06:26 PM

Hi everyone! Happy Birthday Dutchs (hope its a great one!) Tonya, thanks for the pup compliment...I believe his response was arrrrrr---pretty sure thats a good thing-lol. I'll talk to DW about ordering the shirts (very nice design, btw). I know better than to order clothes without consulting her first.

Kathy.... tysm for your efforts, I really appreciate it and it was finally good to put a pic to your face!

Well, thats it here for now. Enjoy, everyone! :goofy:

LAMPSKIES

04-11-2006, 08:28 PM

Momx4......highlight the bottom IMG in blue then right click "copy", go to your post right click again "paste" and poof, your pic will show.

Michelle2

04-11-2006, 08:33 PM

I love the design too, as well as the suggestions the others have said. Thanks Tonya!

disneediva

04-12-2006, 09:19 AM

Tonya,
I will take
2 Adult M
2 Adult XL
WENDY

mom x4,grandma x4

04-12-2006, 09:44 AM

Howdy,
Thanks everybody for the tips on posting pictures. i will try soon to post a picture on my thread, just need time to deicde which one I want to use.
Have a great day everyone

Thanks,
Kathy

cody'smom

04-12-2006, 09:48 AM

Wild Turkeys? Isnt that a Burbon? Tanya....with a shirt like that Saturday will have a lot more questions than....what's with all the green shirts?? :rotfl2:

Questions that will most likely be answered during the cruise!!! Pam

cody'smom

04-12-2006, 09:52 AM

Happy b-day Dutches.....mine is the 20th....the BIG 41. 70's here for at least the next 10 days!!!!

April 20th??? that would be you, me and hitler.......... Scary!!!!

Tanya, love the design!!! Thanks. Just let me know when you need our orders...

Have we thought about a little "something" we can hide and where for the 12/16 cruisers to find? A big note on the bar would be too obvious........

Pam

disneediva

04-12-2006, 12:37 PM

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g75/wenaust/disneycruiseoct04002.jpg
trying this picture thing its my DH and myself with my niece our DS was in the no photos please stage
wendy

favoriteslave

04-12-2006, 12:37 PM

I would love everyone to tell me how many t-shirts they want now, so we will be able to gauge how many t-shirt orders that we will need to get in the future. Everyone can PM me their home address so when its time to mail the shirts I will have all the information to get them out ASAP. I probably won't order them until we have 101 or the end of September or the first of October.

I also emailed Lady Lucia with our recommended changes. I will let you know when I hear from her. :)

Hugs & Kisses.

disneediva

04-12-2006, 12:38 PM

ok thats big how do you make it smaller???

favoriteslave

04-12-2006, 12:54 PM

Here is my dog, (can't say baby, that's my son) NOTICE what is on his back.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/favoriteslave/DSC01010.jpg

JanDave

04-12-2006, 02:06 PM

Hello Everyone: I have been too busy with not enough time for my multi-daily habit of lurking and posting on the Dis boards. We were in Morgantown, WV last weekend. What beautiful weather. Considering that we live in mid-Michigan, it was great seeing flowers, trees and shrubs in bloom.

Tonya - love the t-shirt design. Thanks for all your hard work.

My order will be for 4 shirts: 1 xxl; 1 xl; 1l; and 1m

I'm ordering two for our friends, Bob and Gitta, who are cruising with us. They are cruise newbies. I am also a Type A planner but I'm not worried at all about their liking or not liking the Magic. I already know that they'll book a cruise on board.

Have a great week everyone.

Jan

P.S. I could sure use a BBC and relaxing on deck 4 this afternoon!

woogal

04-12-2006, 02:26 PM

[QUOTE=favoriteslave]Here is my dog, (can't say baby, that's my son) NOTICE what is on his back.

OMG! That is TOO CUTE!

For those of you that saw my baby (and yes, I can call him my baby) on a previous entry from Kathy (thank you, Kathy), that is my Guido ... 15 years old this summer and still acts like a 4-year-old sometimes, plus stong as an ox! Here's the caption that goes with it:

Mom and Dad went on a Disney Cruise and all I got was to look stupid so they could laugh.

P.S. How many stinkin' posts do I have to have before they let me attach URLs?

disneediva

04-12-2006, 02:35 PM

woogal

04-12-2006, 02:39 PM

Woogal, I just noticed your location and a dear friend of mine from here in new orleans is getting married in May to a man from that town. I had never heard of it before and now I will know 2 more people living there.
Wendy :banana:

No Kidding? Small world! Actually, Cuyahoga Falls is also mentioned in the Pretender's song "My City Was Gone". Chrissie Hynde is from Akron (not that we're proud of that!)

cruisemutt

04-12-2006, 02:40 PM

That is too funny, Tonya....a TRUE disney dog! (cute lil fella too). Too bad they don't allow dogs on the ship--we'll have to take that up with DCL.
Bill

woogal

04-12-2006, 02:50 PM

That is too funny, Tonya....a TRUE disney dog! (cute lil fella too). Too bad they don't allow dogs on the ship--we'll have to take that up with DCL.
Bill

Mutt? We need to paint mouse ears on Guido's back.

favoriteslave

04-12-2006, 03:53 PM

This will make you laugh!! His name? Pike (as in the cruise director from the Magic). My son named him. We didn't know that he had the spots until we got him home from the pound.

Hi Pike, as I know you check in on the boards from time to time.

woogal

04-12-2006, 04:38 PM

When he was smaller did you call him Half-Pike? :o

boooooooooo

favoriteslave

04-12-2006, 05:31 PM

BOOO is right. That was a stinker. Actually is Pike-e. His middle name is bingo. He is half as big as a horse right now.

Dixielady908

04-12-2006, 09:14 PM

Tonya...will give order this weekend...meeting up with the rest of our group and saturday and will have a count as to how may t-shirts will be needed....rough count most likely at least 4 possible more.

Denise :cheer2:

favoriteslave

04-12-2006, 10:32 PM

Here is Lady Lucia's second draft of the t-shirt design. SHE IS WONDERFUL. We both agree that something needs to go on the suitcase, but what should it be?

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/favoriteslave/turkey1.jpg

TiggerKing

04-13-2006, 07:49 AM

I like it! That looks awesome!

As for the suitcase, how about "Property of DCL"?

disneediva

04-13-2006, 08:24 AM

I love it....
Hope everyone has a great Easter, we are leaving today for Gatlinburg so I will be off for a few days. Have a great weekend everyone.
wendy

DutchsMommy

04-13-2006, 09:28 AM

The shirts look great. As for the suitcase - maybe the DCL logo? Not sure how complex it is for such a small space? It would be so cool to be talented like Lady Lucia - the t-shirt designs on her website are SO amazing!

All is well here - weather is finally spring like!

Hope everyone has a great Easter/Passover etc.

Here is a pic of our fam on CC last Feb:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc06b3127cce90214e62505200000016109Aatm7JqzcU

woogal

04-13-2006, 02:00 PM

[QUOTE=favoriteslave]Here is Lady Lucia's second draft of the t-shirt design. SHE IS WONDERFUL. We both agree that something needs to go on the suitcase, but what should it be?

I noticed that St. Martin is spelled wrong ... it should either be St. Maarten or St. Martin.

As far as the suitcase, you may run into copyright problems putting the DCL logo on, but it would be very cute. How about a generic ship with "Magic Bound" underneath?

LindaBabe

04-13-2006, 03:36 PM

favoriteslave

04-13-2006, 04:09 PM

Woogal, you are right about the spelling, I have fat fingers when I type. I will let her know. Is Maarten all right with everyone, a little more exotic than I went to Martin's Island.

I like "Magic Bound", I will suggest it, as far as the disney cruise line logo I will ask about that also.

Michelle2

04-13-2006, 08:51 PM

T-shirts look wonderful. I am getting so excited!!

Dixielady908

04-13-2006, 10:02 PM

:banana: shirt looks great.....ok suggestions for the suitcase....how about something that looks like stickers...years past...with different states on them or....pictures of disney, magic kingdom..castle..epcot..spaceship earth...

Denise

DutchsMommy

04-14-2006, 09:18 AM

Ooooh.............I like that sticker idea!!!!!!!!!!!!!

woogal

04-14-2006, 10:14 AM

LOVE the sticker idea! Nice one!

Trey

04-14-2006, 12:39 PM

Hi All,
Guess I remembered to come back at just the right time -

Tee shirts
1 Large
1 xxxL
and two infants but i've got to figger our what size will fit our Build-a-bears

Also, let us know the best way to pay you - last year our marathon team used cafe press, but the shirts were way more expensive than you posted.

Those of you on the Turkey Cruise last year can attest to this, but we had a DIS Board member who brought a stuffed Goofy w/ him to dinner every night - Goofy had his own highchair (& place setting if I recall correctly). That was humorous, but that's on the funny part.

Tonya & I would catch a glimpse (every so often) of a lady (older - grandmaesque) with a Poohbear. Mind you, it was not just any old Poohbear. She would dress it for the occasion. Yes, it had a tux on for formal night. Beach wear for our day(s) @ CC, etc. I can't recall if we saw her on Pirate Nite, but I'm sure he was dress up for that as well. . . Only on DCL - and that's why we love it! :thumbsup2

We were discussing what size would probably fit a standard Build-a-Bear and are guessing probably an infant - 12 months. DS has one (B-a-B) and it's an "eyeball" guess.

Weather in SW Missouri is trying really hard to hit 90. Now all I need is the ocean and a beach and I'm set! (Ok, an adult bev. would be nice.)

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Passover/Easter - if you're so inclined.

Warm regards,
Trey :surfweb:

JanDave

04-15-2006, 10:58 AM

Happy Weekend Everyone!

It is a beautiful day in mid-Michigan.

Jan

LAMPSKIES

04-15-2006, 02:29 PM

Happy Easter Everyone!!!!

Dixielady908

04-15-2006, 04:13 PM

:sunny: Have a great weekend everyone.....lets all enjoy the great weather....

Denise

Michelle2

04-16-2006, 02:06 AM

Happy Easter to everyone!

I have a question on the t shirt sizes...does anyone have any idea if the sizes run a little smaller or larger than average?? I ask this because if DH usually buys t shirts that are L, and these ones are 100 percent cotton, and shrink, it might be a little snug if they ran a little small to begin with.... Are the sizes pretty liberal? or should I go the next size up for everyone just to play it safe? This confuses me because things can fit so differently...but I guess I would rather go too big, than too small.....
Thanks, have a good weekend everyone! :teeth:

TiggerKing

04-16-2006, 09:23 AM

Happy Easter Everyone!

mom x4,grandma x4

04-16-2006, 09:59 AM

Hi Michelle 2,
I dont know about the sizing for sure either. I asked once myself and decided to go one size larger for us, I can always wash in hot water if they are too big, but if they run small, we will be safe with it one size larger.
Better safe than sorry.

Happy easter everyone!!!!

Kathy

woogal

04-16-2006, 10:29 AM

Good morning everyone and Happy Easter!

Kathy: Bill just told me that you live in Leesburg ... is that correct? My parents just moved from there last year and are now in Mt. Dora. They lived in Royal Highlands, just outside of town.

mom x4,grandma x4

04-16-2006, 11:01 AM

Yep, Woogal that's right.
We moved here about 3 weeks ago.
We are actuallyin Fruitland Park which borders Leesburg on one side. About 1/2 mile from me is the city limits for Leesburg.
We love it here. Everyone is so firendly, it is a whole different atmosphere than in Poinciana where we came from.
from my back porch I can watch 3 moo moo cows and 3 chickens. They are close enough to see, but far enough away I dont get the smell. We also can see myrtle lake from our back yard. It is a 2 minutes walk from our house, but I never go to close because I dont like the gators!!!
We feel very at home here.

Mt. Dora isnt that far away. it is suppose to be a cute little town. I havnt been there yet, but I plan on driving through there some day soon as I start to explore the towns around me.

Hope you and Bill and the priate doggie are having agreat weekend. Do you have bunny ears for the dog for Easter? I always dress up my stuffed animals for the holidays. Of course they dont object like a real dog might.
Your dog was so cute in his picture. I got a real kick out of it.

Have a great day,
Kathy

favoriteslave

04-17-2006, 11:21 AM

I talked to my lady that will be printing the t-shirts. She said they are 100% pre shrunk cotton and they run pretty standard on size.

I hope this helps. I hope everyone had a great Easter Weekend.

Tonya.

mom x4,grandma x4

04-17-2006, 02:38 PM

Howdy everyone,
Hope you all had a great weekend.
We had a nice quiet one for a change. saturday we went out and bought some furniture for the family room. it looks much better now. Until then we had 2 dining room tables and a china closet downstairs, but no other furniture. Everything was upstairs. So this will be nice now, so I can sit downstairs too. Plus DH is happy too, he got his big screen TV for downstairs to go with the new furniture.

Easter we stayed home and relaxed. since we live near the theme parks it can get really busy around the area on holidays, so we just stay home on those days.
Not much else going on in our neck of the woods.
But we are staring a new week, you all know what that means? We are one week closer to the cruise :thumbsup2
Have a great monday everyone :goodvibes

Kathy

Dixielady908

04-17-2006, 03:41 PM

Good Monday afternoon everyone. Well Kathy, your right one week closer and I am sooo excited. We had a "cruise meet" this past weekend with our traveling party....I never laughed so much. This is going to be such a blast. I'm just praying that we dont get kicked out of the dining rooms :rotfl2:
We were trying to decided on certain things for the cruise :confused3 and I'm not really sure if we got anything accomplished. But we all had a good time trying to get things done.
The one thing we did decided on was all of us girls will be ordering the T-shirts...the men? were still not sure about them :lmao: .

Well have a great Monday everyone....

Denise

favoriteslave

04-17-2006, 04:35 PM

Dixielady908 - Tell the men in your party that my Husband loves his shirt from the last cruise (yes, a LIME green shirt). He wears it alot and to just think of the WAVE of green that will up on deck for the sail away party.

DutchsMommy - I got my passporter this Weekend. I must need a life because I have already read it front to back. :)

Dixielady908

04-17-2006, 07:07 PM

[QUOTE=favoriteslave]Dixielady908 - Tell the men in your party that my Husband loves his shirt from the last cruise (yes, a LIME green shirt). He wears it alot and to just think of the WAVE of green that will up on deck for the sail away party.

Tonya: Its not the color of the shirt with the men in our group....they are trying to design their own......something about a penguin waving :confused3 saying goodnight boys????? dont ask not really sure...well see this should be very interesting....

Denise

mom x4,grandma x4

04-18-2006, 08:33 AM

Hi Denise,
Hey, if the men in your group are anything like the guys around my family the shirts could be VERY interesting. :rolleyes1
I am anxious to hear what they come up with and then see them the first day. Thank goodness my DH hasnt thought of designing his own :rotfl2:
Keep us posted on the progress of their shirts. :woohoo:
Suppose to hit 90 again today. Guess I'd better zip out to the store early, :moped:

Have a grea day everyone :thumbsup2

Kathy :wave:

mom x4,grandma x4

04-18-2006, 12:43 PM

Hey everyone,
DH just called and said he booke dus a 3 day Wonder cruise on May 4th. :woohoo:

Just what we needed to keep us going until we cruise with you guys!!! :thumbsup2

party:

Kathy

Dixielady908

04-18-2006, 08:51 PM

:sad2: well that is just wrong......what about the rest of us??????

Just kidding.....such a sweet hubby....mine would never just book something...I'm not sure if he came with the gene that does that kind of stuff??!!!hummmmm No I dont think so......

Have a great time....I'm jealous.....

Denise

feenie

04-19-2006, 07:53 AM

Kathy, you have such a wonderful DH!!!
Have an awesome time.
pirate:

mom x4,grandma x4

04-19-2006, 09:25 AM

Denise,
I promise we will eat extra mickey bars for all of you :rotfl2:
I will try not to rub it in too much the next couple of weeks. :woohoo:
At least I will have the chance to check out the new Navigator papers. I saw them on line, but they were too hard to read.

Athene,
It was great to hear from you. :thumbsup2
I thought maybe you changed your cruises since we hadnt heard from you for so long. I wish we were still doing back to backs with you, but this is going to work out better for us spliting it up.

Have a great day everyone,
Kathy :wave:

Michelle2

04-20-2006, 02:38 PM

Have a great time Kathy! You are so lucky! :teeth:

JanDave

04-20-2006, 08:23 PM

Kathy: Enjoy your Wonder cruise next month. Have a Mickey Bar for Dave. I'm happy because 11/25/06 is about 7 months away! Just bought a casual outfit that I plan to wear on the cruise. I can't wait for Thanksgiving to get here!

Jan

cruisemutt

04-21-2006, 10:33 AM

Had to bring clothes up, Jan?? I just got the thoughts of "suit buying days" outta my head. Its like when I was younger and mom and dad would pack me the car, head to sears and get me those toughskin jeans that were so stiff you couldn't sit down in them. Are we sure formal night can't be changed to "shorts and a panama jack shirt" night? (Not to worry, I won't rob my wife of seeing me dressed to the nines--besides, I already bought Mickey ties).
Enjoy, everyone.... and remember, November is right around the corner. :banana:

PS. Kathy, I talked to Guido, the pirate dog. He's going to bow out of the "duffle bag" thing... He gets a lil claustrophobic and didn't go for the larangitis idea. Hope its a great trip for ya!

mom x4,grandma x4

04-21-2006, 05:49 PM

Hi Bill,
You must be feeling better now? How is woogal, is she feeling better now too? I hope so.

We just got back from Universal Studios. ( Don't tell ::MickeyMo )
My DH had his company picnic there today. It was fun, but very HOT!! :sunny:

I am very excited, we got our documents last night!
:jumping1: :dancer: :jumping1:

Have a great weekend everyone,
Kathy

Dixielady908

04-21-2006, 08:38 PM

:smooth: Very exciting....since this is my first cruise I am very excited to see what all the documents are. Anyway....you have a great cruise.

Denise

mom x4,grandma x4

04-22-2006, 07:02 PM

Howdy everyone,
How was everyones day! I just watched the magic pull out on the web cam.
I told my husband, just a few more months and that will be us :thumbsup2
I got one door sign done today too. :goodvibes
enjoy your weekend everyone,
Kathy :wave:

JanDave

04-22-2006, 10:15 PM

Cruisemutt! Us gals are always looking at clothes. Besides, I need something new for my 7th DCL cruise! BTW, I never realized those Sears Toughskins were so tough! And to think I bought them for my kids 30 some years ago.

Speaking of clothes -- a funny story -- although my DH didn't think so at the time. It was September 2004 (our cruise got caught in Hurricane Jean -- no CC that cruise) and we were on the Magic getting ready to head to dinner. All of a sudden, I heard some unmentionable phrases coming from my husband. He had just realized that he didn't pack any slacks!!! Too funny -- to me it was. So, he went to dinner in shorts -- yes, he was allowed to have dinner at AP that night. Afterwards, we headed to the DCL shops and luckily, the store had 2 pr. of slacks in his size. Whew! He certainly made a lasting impression on our tablemates! By the way, Cruisemutt, my DH also has a Mickey tie he bought on the Magic several cruises ago.

7 months and 3 days until we meet.

Jan

mom x4,grandma x4

04-23-2006, 10:05 AM

Bill and Dave will be in good company, my husband has a mickey tie too!
Wouldnt it be funny if they were all 3 the same tie??? :rotfl2:

Have a good day!
kathy

cruisemutt

04-23-2006, 01:16 PM

Ok....everyone else has mickey ties too....I don't feel like such a dope anymore. And.....thanks for the gentle reminder--I'll make sure that the suitcase has slacks before I leave the house!

Two questions: Kathy, can you send me a link to the port canaveral webcam? I'd like to see that. I zoom into the port with GoogleEarth on occasion but those images are anywhere from 1-2 years old. I'd love to see a real-time image.

#2. This one is for anyone (any DCL staff out there?) Our 1st cruise was Thankgiving 05....and as spectacular as it was I actually have one whine about it. The weather was really nice the whole time--lots of sun, but on many of the days, the water in the pools was just too chilly to swim in for very long. I just wonder why they don't heat the pools for those times of the year? (ok, reading that back to myself it seems a little petty but its just a question thats been bugging me).

Enjoy the spring...summers right around the corner!
I dont want to rob DW of her summer but I'm ready to go anytime now.....
:goofy: :tigger: :mickeyjum :donald:

TIGGER41681

04-24-2006, 08:14 AM

Hi Everyone,
Hope everyone had a nice weekend. It was a very relaxing weekend for me because I did nothing :thumbsup2 !! I figured since it is anyday the baby :cloud9: is arriving that I most take advantage of this now while I can. Sorry I haven't posted in awhile but I am trying to get my house clean and take care of things before the baby comes. Getting to the cruise is everybody going to do Palo's bunch the days at sea?? Did the cost of Palo's go up to $15.00 or is it still $10.00??
Anybody bringing a little one what St. Maarten Shore Excursions and St. Thomas Shore Excursions were you thinking of doing???Any help would be great :tigger:.
Lynn princess:

LindaBabe

04-24-2006, 08:56 AM

mom x4,grandma x4

04-24-2006, 09:07 AM

Hi Bill,
here are the two links I use to see the ships.

local6.com
click on live port canaveral cam.

lately this site sometimes wont move around the entire port area like it should and will stay stuck on something other than the ships, but most of the time you will see them just fine.

also I go to
www.twopalms.com
This will show a beach shot, but the ship will go by it around 20 to 30 minutes after it leaves the port. sometimes it is a little later.

Kathy

mom x4,grandma x4

04-24-2006, 09:13 AM

Hi Linda,
We havnt discussed excursions yet. A little soon for us. Plus we have been on this trip twice before, so we may just walk around on our own.
We will decide about 3 months before we cruise.
How about you? Have you made any decisions about excursions?

Kathy

disneediva

04-24-2006, 09:30 AM

Lynn, we ill be doing Palo's for brunch and dinner. One can never have too much chocolate souffle.If you want we can link ressies and do brunch on the same day. We have not decided on any excursions yet, besides the banana boat ride at CC. Let us know when the baby arrived.
Wendy

MamaKate

04-24-2006, 11:45 AM

Good Morning, All!

Is it time to talk about excursions yet? Will y'all do a Disney excursion at each port . . . or will you stay on the ship . . . or will you get off and grab a cab? Inquiring minds want to know!

Linda

On the St. Maarten day, we just plan on doing a beach day at Great Bay Beach and then do a little shopping.

For St. Thomas, we want to do the Doubloon Snorkel or Captain Nautica and if we have time, we'd like to take the tram up to Paradise Point for the view.

On Castaway Cay, we are thinking of doing the Stingray excursion, but since this is our first cruise, I don't know if it will take up too much time.

TiggerKing

04-24-2006, 03:26 PM

Hello Everyone!

Well, the LPGA tournament is over and I am trying to recuperate today. I have been volunteering at this tournament for 10 years, and about 4 years ago I accepted a position as a committee chair. So, it ends up being the hardest I work throughout the entire year. I put in somewhere around 90 hours in the last 7 days. Doesn't that sound like fun? :crazy: It is one of those events where you can't wait until it gets here, and then you are so happy when it is over!

I would love to hook up with some of you for Palo's brunch on one of the sea days. DW and I will definitely do Palo's one night as well, and would not mind the company then either.

I have requested the PLA rotation for late seating. Hopefully we will get it since that puts us in Lumiere's on formal night and PC on PoC night. Has anyone else requested a specific rotation?

favoriteslave

04-24-2006, 03:45 PM

I will also be requesting that rotation. Does anyone else that is doing late dinning want to link up ressies? Just let me know.

LAMPSKIES

04-24-2006, 03:49 PM

Bill and Dave will be in good company, my husband has a mickey tie too!
Wouldnt it be funny if they were all 3 the same tie??? :rotfl2:

Have a good day!
kathy

I purchaced one each of the last 3 sailings.....Mickey ties that is!!!

And as for as rotations......I have a "friend" at DCL and all 132 of us disers were linked together on the rotation we wanted....Western was APL. Luminares on Thanksgiving and Parrot Cay on Pirate night!!

LAMPSKIES

04-24-2006, 03:51 PM

I will also be requesting that rotation. Does anyone else that is doing late dinning want to link up ressies? Just let me know.

:grouphug: Think we can pull it off again Tanya????????

favoriteslave

04-24-2006, 05:02 PM

Lampy - DANG STRAIGHT.

We need to have PLA, since Formal night is the second night. Work your magic. :)

Just let me know when we need to start linking or you could PM me your ressie number.

*POUT* I don't want to wait for 214 more days. *POUT*

JanDave

04-24-2006, 07:45 PM

Hello Everyone!

Just purchased our airline tickets through AirTran. I wasn't even going to check air fares this morning, and something made me check. Got a great fare - Flint, MI to MCO $228 per person with no stops. We are flying in on the 24th. With airlines increasing fares due to gas prices, we thought this was a bargain.

I think in St. Martin we are just going to walk around Phillipsburg. My DH wants to return to Last Mango in Paradise for yet another tshirt. He tells me men cannot have enough of them.

At St. Thomas, we have booked Sunny Liston for a full day of shopping, sightseeing and beach. This year he's charging $25/person. We toured the island with him last year and had a lot of fun.

The four of us (DH, Bob, Gitta and I) are booked for late seating. If Lampy wants to talk to his DCL friend about connecting all late seating DISers, count us in. That would be fun. We have no preference as to which dining rotation we get. We try to have 2 dinners and at least one brunch at Palo when we're on the Magic. Our goal is to get through dinner so that we don't miss any nighttime activities.

By the way, does anyone know if the crew is still doing their special performance on Friday evenings? Kathy? Lampy?

Jan

TiggerKing

04-24-2006, 08:43 PM

And as for as rotations......I have a "friend" at DCL and all 132 of us disers were linked together on the rotation we wanted....Western was APL. Luminares on Thanksgiving and Parrot Cay on Pirate night!!

Okay Lampy....pull out that magic wand and start working it baby! (Can you believe I just said that to another man) :crazy:

I would love, even though DCL might not, for us to be able to take over the dining room each night! :stir:

LAMPSKIES

04-24-2006, 08:44 PM

LAMPSKIES

04-24-2006, 08:47 PM

Think they will be nice enough to send both ships to CC again this year??????

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/DISNEY05134.jpg

LAMPSKIES

04-24-2006, 08:52 PM

Dixielady908

04-24-2006, 08:55 PM

[QUOTE=JanDave]Hello Everyone!

Just purchased our airline tickets through AirTran. I wasn't even going to check air fares this morning, and something made me check. Got a great fare - Flint, MI to MCO $228 per person with no stops. We are flying in on the 24th. With airlines increasing fares due to gas prices, we thought this was a bargain.

Hi JanDave...

Thanks for the tip on booking airline tickets. I was on all the airline sites last week and the dates were not out yet. So thanks to your tip, I just booked our airline tickets also. On Airtran and leaving the 24th also, out of Chicago Midway. RT for two 403.00...So now I have my cruise booked, hotel and airlines booked..... :cheer2: :woohoo: :bounce: So let the trip begin!!!!!

Thanks
Denise

LAMPSKIES

04-24-2006, 09:55 PM

251.00 out of Indy on 11/23 and returning 12/02 air tran

favoriteslave

04-25-2006, 10:38 AM

We lucked out on Airfair. We used our points with AA and had to purchase a few. Still, A LOT cheaper than last year.

Excursions for us:

St. Maarten - Golden Eagle Catamaran (as per Lampy's recommendation)

We haven't decided about St. Thomas, but definately want to go to St. John to snorkel. We are leaning toward the Doubloon Sail & Snorkel, or the St. John's Barefoot Catamaran Sail and Snorkel. (get the theme here? SNORKEL!) My son is hooked and well Mom is too.

Castaway Cay - Sting Ray excursion, since it was booked up last year and we finally talked our Son into getting into the water. (I swear he'd been watching JAWS or something).

There is something new on Castaway Cay. The "Pirates in the Caribbean Scavenger Hunt", its FREE, but does require some time to complete. It looks as though there might be a prize at the end.

Everyone have a great day.

woogal

04-25-2006, 10:44 AM

Think they will be nice enough to send both ships to CC again this year??????

Ron ... see that ship out there? The Mutt and I were on that looking at YOU from that ship! :cool1: I remember telling Bill, "Wow, that must look really cool from the beach seeing us out here floating around!" And now I know. THANKS!

BTW, thanks everyone for letting me know that Airtran finally has their Nov/Dec schedule up.

Shell

DutchsMommy

04-25-2006, 10:54 AM

Be gentile, those of us getting up there in age want time to slow a little :rotfl2: .......

OK - I'll be gentile if you be jew. Sorry...bad pun! :lmao:

We currently have early seating but I would love to link up with our DISmates and have no problem switching to late. DS is quite flexible and I am hoping he enjoys the clubs this time around so we may be able to enjoy dinner without him - last cruise all he did was eat the butter packets at dinner anyway - much to the horror of our straight-laced tablemates! ;)

As for excursions, we are thinking of doing them on our own: St Maarten Lotterie Farm - I have checked out their website and they have a treetop cable run which looks like fun, and they also have a mini-Tarzan run for the kids which I think DS will enjoy. On St Thomas DH has been eyeing the Sub but it seems really expensive to me - $89 each plus DS and I have read some bad reviews. We may do Coral World (I think that's what it's called - the seaworld/marina type thing) and then go over to the beach next to it (Coki I think?). Anyway - we aren't really shoppers and DH is a redhead so hours lying on the beach aren't his thing - so a few hours of activity/siteseeing are plenty for us.

I do think we will do the Pirate Adventure on CC with DS if he is into it. He enjoys the whole pirate/treaure hunt idea and I think he would get a kick out of it.

Hope all is well with everyone - a cold and rainy day up here, but there are signs of spring everywhere. Ooooh - opportunity to use the dumb 'flower' smiley......... :flower1: :flower1: :daisy: :daisy: :rose: :rose: :flower2: :flower2: :umbrella:

LAMPSKIES

04-25-2006, 11:57 AM

Tanya, We are DEFINATELY doing the golden eagle again. When we were there in 03 the island they take you to still had damage from a previous hurricane....and half the island IS Dutch....you know what that means :earseek:

For St. Thomas the (prevoius owner of our dealership) has a house on the beach in St. Croix and invited us over there to snorkle in his "front yard". Not quite sure if that is what we will do but.....sounds like fun!!

Golden eagle..........

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/03disney125.jpg

favoriteslave

04-25-2006, 01:07 PM

Ok, Im ready to go today. :love: Thanks for posting that picture. At least I now what I am getting in to.

LAMPSKIES

04-25-2006, 01:11 PM

Ok, Im ready to go today. :love: Thanks for posting that picture. At least I now what I am getting in to.

The front of that boat is like a big trampoline....as you go over the waves the water crashes thru....only problem......they don't allow you to drink until you get off the boat and snorkle....... :smooth:

woogal

04-25-2006, 01:19 PM

WOOHOO! Flight reservations made this morning!! Can't be too long now ... :banana:

cruisemutt

04-25-2006, 04:21 PM

Hey DW.... uh, I thought we had that lil discussion about obsessions,... calming down....a long way to go....lets get to this one first....flight reservations indeed! (dont be surprised if the bathtub is filled with salt water and a snorkel is hanging where the towel was---and sand, lots and lots of sand).

Its JUST a cruise, dear.......... :rolleyes1
Mutt pluto:

mom x4,grandma x4

04-25-2006, 04:55 PM

Hey Mutt,
speaking of obsessions, you should check out the thread about it on the forum page. After reading it :surfweb: I have decided I am not as bad as I thought, i am worse!! :rotfl2:
I am totally obsessed with DCL. :woohoo:
Kathy

woogal

04-25-2006, 05:02 PM

Oh Mutt? The first thing I thought of when I read that is: I hope he knows HE'S going to be the one to clean up the sand!

And as far as being obsessed ... it's Tuesday, isn't that MY day to be obsessed? I thought you took Wednesdays and Saturdays... :sail:

(PS I like your little Pluto by your name).

TIGGER41681

04-26-2006, 10:11 AM

Hi Everyone,
DH booked out flight on Nov. 24 and returning Dec. 2 on Continential Airlines out of Newark NJ. The price was $195.60 per person. It was a really good deal!! I can't wait till this cruise!!
Lynn princess:

mom x4,grandma x4

04-26-2006, 10:19 AM

Lynn,
congrats on the price, that is awesome!!! :thumbsup2

Now you will be able to buy a round of Bahama Mama's for everyone :rotfl2:

Amost another month gone!! :woohoo:

mom x4,grandma x4
Kathy

DisneyDarling

04-26-2006, 11:10 AM

Hello, Everyone!

We'll be joining you in November! There will be 8 of us - me, dh, ds (16), dd (6), dd (3), dn (17), & my Mom & Dad. It's the same week we cruised last year.

Thank you, TiggerKing, for inviting me to this site - sorry it's taken me so long to get here! It's my first time on the cruise meets.

We'll be arriving at the resorts on Thanksgiving day, & then staying at the resorts for one additional night after the cruise. We are SO excited! :cheer2:

Have a Disney Day!

MamaKate

04-26-2006, 11:19 AM

Welcome DisneyDarling!!!

Prices for airfare are still a little high from Los Angeles. About $367 and even more for non-stop. We usually only pay $195-$233 (for non-stop) so I'm going wait and see if the prices go down some. I'm going to fly through American Airlines since I have enough miles for a free ticket, but I'm hoping it goes down a little for the kids tickets.

favoriteslave

04-26-2006, 11:49 AM

WELCOME Disney Darling. We look forward to meeting you.

woogal

04-26-2006, 01:39 PM

WELCOME DISNEY DARLING!!! :cheer2:We're so glad to have you join us!

mom x4,grandma x4

04-26-2006, 02:04 PM

:welcome:
Glad to have you and your family with us!!! :thumbsup2

I'm looking forward to getting to know you over the next few months.

We have a great group of :grouphug: on this thread, I think you'll find everyone very nice and willing to help with any questions you may have.

mom x4,grandma x4
kathy :wave:

TiggerKing

04-26-2006, 06:31 PM

Disney Darling, I am so glad to see you made it over here to join us. Don't let anyone scare you away from this group (especially Lampy)!

I am really looking forward to meeting this group on our cruise. As a matter of fact, it turns out that Momx4 has the cabin next to DW and myself (have to remeber that fact once ON the cruise as well ;) ).

cruisemutt

04-26-2006, 08:06 PM

Hi DisneyDarling.... nice to have you with us. DW (woogal) and I are pretty new to this as well but they're a good bunch and we enjoy chit chatting and hanging together with them for what seems to be an eternity until we set sail.

Again. :banana: Welcome! :banana:
Mutt pluto:

JanDave

04-26-2006, 08:46 PM

Welcome Aboard, Disney Darling. Where are you staying pre-cruise? We'll be at SSR the night before the cruise. Anyone have any suggestions for dinner at WDW or outside WDW -- keep in mind that we don't plan to visit the parks. We don't need anything too fancy as we'll be feasting for 7 days on the Magic.

Jan

Dixielady908

04-26-2006, 09:32 PM

:wave2: Welcome Disneydarling:

Looking forward to meeting you and your family...we should all have a great cruise.

Denise

disneediva

04-27-2006, 08:37 AM

Welcome DisneyDarling :wave2:
Hi to the rest of ya'll. I have been off for a while since I got back from Gatlinburg I had a lot of work to make up for. :smooth: And today is DS 12th birthday :cool1: so its dinner with the family tonight and a fear factor party for the friends on Saturday. :banana: :banana:
I think I am in vacation frenzy we decided to take DS and his best friend (the one coming on the cruise with us) to DW the last week of June. DS friend has 2 adopted siblings from Russia and have never been so us two moms thought we would swing it on our own.
Have a great day I am off to work
Wendy

mom x4,grandma x4

04-27-2006, 08:59 AM

Hi Jan,
There are several nice restaurants at downtown Disney . :thumbsup2 It depends on what you want to spend. Fultons crab house is a great place but very spendy. Planet Hollywood has good food and a neat theme to the restaurant too. Rainforest Cafe is a "Wild" place to eat. It is a jungle theme, set inside a smoking volcano. Every few minutes the animals come to life as your eating. Even if you dont eat here you should take the time to walk into the gift shop so you can see the restraurant side to at least see what it looks like. Planet hollywood will also let you walk up the stairs to see the theme in there if you go between rush times. It is fun to see if you've never seen it.
Captain Jack's is there too. Excellant food, awesome service, but big $$.
All of these restaurants post menus on the outside of the buildings so you can read what they have before you go in.
Earl of sandwich is there, McDonalds is there too.
My first choice for dinner is Gheradeli's ice cream place :rotfl2: I figure to start with dessert, because I may be too full after dinner for dessert, so That is the first course for me!!! :woohoo: It is vacation after all.
All of the resorts have restaurants too. If you want a buffet, I would suggest the Contempory resort . They have Chef Mickeys. It is a character dinner which makes it extra fun for everyone. I would call for a reservation for this place if possible. In fact if you eat during the typical dinner hours I would make reservations at any of the restaurants I have mentioned. Not required, but it is advised, just to save you a wait. ;)
If you want an excellant steak dinner and dont mind spending the big bucks you can go to the Yachtsmans steak house at the Yacht and beach club resort. You can pick out your steak you want cooked or order one at a specific thickness since they cut them right there. They melt in your mouth!!
This is a place we have gone to for special occassions. Also there is an ice cream shop there that has a ice cream dish called the Kitchen sink. It is huge ( for several people). That is a great way to top off an evening too!!
I know, my mind is stuck on desserts, :goodvibes but it is vacation time!!! Got to splurge. :teeth:
Anyway, these are some that are very good places to eat that are on property, but not in the parks.
Off property just head for 192 and you will find every restaurant you can think of really close by.
Kathy :wave:

TiggerKing

04-27-2006, 10:30 AM

Hey Wendy! Glad to have you back with us. So, how was the cabin in Gatlinburg, and how was the trip? I hope the cabin didn't disappoint you!

It is a really boring week at work here. I am "on the bench" which means they don't have me assigned to a client, so I come into the office and play on the internet for a few hours and then go home. It sounds like fun, but it really is no fun at all!

I hope everyone's week is going well. I can't wait for this cruise!

New question....How many of you are planning on REALLY dressing up for Pirate night? I am talking going all out with the costumes.

woogal

04-27-2006, 12:22 PM

As a matter of fact, it turns out that Momx4 has the cabin next to DW and myself (have to remeber that fact once ON the cruise as well ;) ).

Which rooms are you both in??

cody'smom

04-27-2006, 01:16 PM

I purchaced one each of the last 3 sailings.....Mickey ties that is!!!

And as for as rotations......I have a "friend" at DCL and all 132 of us disers were linked together on the rotation we wanted....Western was APL. Luminares on Thanksgiving and Parrot Cay on Pirate night!!

Will you be "working your magic" for our rotation this time too?

Did you have a great 29th birthday??? Pam

cody'smom

04-27-2006, 01:19 PM

cody'smom

04-27-2006, 01:26 PM

Hey Tanya, if we are 214 days away from sailing......that means we are 216 days away from me regaining my crown.....you know?????

Monday afternoon "HOT LEGS!!"

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/f1469a63.jpg

The question is..... WILL YOU BE READY??? Maybe you could incorporate some of those other smooth moves the guys had last year.

Warning to the new cruisers ( or those cruising with Lampy for the first time) That Hot Legs show is definitley not for the faint of heart, the modest, or young children..........

feenie

04-27-2006, 01:41 PM

New question....How many of you are planning on REALLY dressing up for Pirate night? I am talking going all out with the costumes.

DH is going to REALLY dress up for Pirate night. Before our last cruise my friend who can sew made him pants, shirt and vest and this year she is making him the jacket. I may have a whole suitcase devoted to pirate night this year!. I don't know if I am going to dress up much. I didn't last time, but DH had so much fun I am thinking of doing something simple...

Work has been nuts, and that is where I can most easily access the internet, (stupid dial up at home!) that's why I haven't posted much lately.
DH and I are very excited!!! 7 more months!!!!!!!!!!
:hourglass
pirate: