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pgfour

07-01-2006, 02:32 PM

Hi all! Happy Holiday weekend!! :cool1:

Kathy -- Congrats on the new addition! Makes me miss our little beagle, Benny! Now we have 2 cats, Wyatt & Doc, so that's enough for now! Hope Minnie perks up soon!!

Runa -- We're also in "steerage" with you -- 1079 & we actually chose that one! :Pinkbounc It's the same cabin we had on Wonder last year and it worked great! Very quiet -- and we like it really dark when we sleep, so we can put the $$ saved toward drinks & spa! :thumbsup2

Hi Sarah -- We had booked the DCL ground transfer so that's why we ended up with the Hyatt. Guess I should've been checking out DIS before we booked our cruise! We'll just have to get together at the terminal! My DD Jessalyn really loved the Club -- she was a little over 4 at the time. She never wanted to leave -- if she's enjoying it as much this time, we may let her eat with the kids group or feed her from room service or Pluto's. Then, it's adults-only for dinner! :banana: :banana: (DSS 15 will probably be trying to get out of eating with us as well!)

I'll check out the shirts and get our info to 4foxesinPA. . . (I still have so much to catch up on!!) :confused3

Oh Denise -- at least your DH actually sees the toys he's buying ahead of time! My DH has purchased 2 vehicles from E-Bay! :rotfl2: A truck and a Firebird w/ T-Tops (mid-life crisis??) -- he said the moon roof on the other car didn't allow enough sun in on his drive to work!! :lmao: Luckily both vehicles were in excellent condition -- no unpleasant surprises.

Enjoy the weekend! :yay: :yay:

Cheri :wave:

pgfour

07-01-2006, 02:52 PM

HI Tonya!

Please put us down for 3 shirts (1 LG, 1 Med, and 1 kids small - I think (for a 5 YO)). Sounds like they run pretty true to size so hopefully these will work!

Just let me know what you need from me to finalize.

Thanks!
Cheri

TIGGER41681

07-01-2006, 03:08 PM

Happy Saturday to Everyone,
It's a nice hot :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: here in New York. It's great because I was at the pool all day!! I need some kind of tan before the summer is over!!

Shell: Kohls is my favorite store. I can also found what I am looking for there. And the baby outfits are soooooo cute there too. :yay: :yay: !! You are my kind of gal!!! I have a problem I like to shop!!! DH doesn't like that to much!!

Tonya: Put me down for one L and one oneies 6-9 months. Thanks :thumbsup2 !!!

Kathy: Good Luck with your new addition :dogdance: :dogdance: !!!!

Well let me go I have to make a Key Lime Pie for my friend's house. We are going there for a BBQ. Tomorrow my in-laws' house. Busy weekend!!

Happy 4th of July Everybody pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust: !!!

Lynn princess:

pgfour

07-01-2006, 03:45 PM

Kohl's is the best! :thumbsup2 When our bill is large, I just tell DH how much I saved! Gotta spend to money to save money!!!! ;)

TiggerKing

07-02-2006, 08:18 AM

Happy Sunday Morning Everyone!

Cheri: If you can use the logic that you have to spend money to save money, then he can use the logic that the T-roofs allow in more sun than a sunroof (which they really do ;) ).

Another hot weekend in Hotlanta! Hit 100 around our house yesterday. I would not do ANYTHING outside that I didn't have to during the day on Saturday. Today is a church cook-out in the afternoon. Temps should be right around 95 when the grill is fired up!

DW and I went to a party for a friend who was in town last night. Got to see some local fireworks on the way home (one of the advantages of the convertible).

NO WORK TOMORROW! YEAH! Going to relax a little bit. Everyone have a great July 4th!

mom x4,grandma x4

07-02-2006, 09:24 AM

Good morning everyone,
well it is extra humid lately so it feels extra hot. :sunny:
Too hot for me. DH worked all day in the heat putting up the fence. he is 3/4 of the way done. He will finish today and paint in a couple of weeks after he has rested up.
He wants Minnie to be safe :love: so he is really working hard on his days off. He did make one BIG discovery though, he is NOT as young as he use to be :rotfl: When you are 50+ putting up a 6ft wooden fence by yourself is not too smart!
But this isn't the first time he has done this, but it may be the last. :confused3
Minnie is feeling better today, :goodvibes she is actually being playful so the effects of the shots must be wearing off, I hope!! She stays right on my heels all day long. Plus she know what cupboard her treats are in. :cloud9: She stands there with her nose pushed against the door and wimpers. I think things will work out Ok for all of us, we seem to be bonding well. But today we start house breaking her, so the next few days may not be much fun for her. Plus today the harness goes on to get use to.

Well I was all set to watch the shuttle from our back yard yesterday, but no such luck. :guilty: Today will probably be too cloudy to see it. We have seen several from our house and it is fun to watch. I like night launches, they look like a big ball of fire at night, really neat to see.

well have a great day everyone and if you get tomarrow off, enjoy!! DH has to work, but will have tuesday off. He will need it to rest up from putting up the fence.

Kathy :wave:

JanDave

07-02-2006, 10:33 AM

Hi Everyone and Welcome Cheri and her family.

I've been off the Boards for a few days as Dave and I became grandparents again -- Grandchild #6 was born on 6/29. Her name is Samantha Hyatt; 8 lb. 14 oz. Just love my precious new Angel. We had a busy week taking care of big brother, Sean.

Hard to believe that the 2nd of three summer holidays has arrived. Can't wait for Thanksgiving to arrive.

Visited my favorite store yesterday -- Kohls. Got some good buys on toys. I'm an early Christmas shopper. With 6 grandkids to buy for, I shop all year long. I plan to have all Chrsitmas shopping done before our cruise so I don't have to shop and wrap after our wonderful 7 days on the Magic.

We've had beautiful weather in mid-Michigan the past few days. We are taking a mini up north vacation to Mackinac Island in a few weeks. Anyone visited the Island? Great getaway.

Have a fun and safe holiday weekend.

Jan

mom x4,grandma x4

07-02-2006, 02:21 PM

Jan,
Congratulations on #6!!
You are 2 ahead of me, hope someday my sons will marry and I will catch up with you. She was a big girl, that was almost 9 pounds!! I am glad she is healthy and doing well.

Maybe she will love Micky bars like her grandpa!
kathy :wave:

Dixielady908

07-02-2006, 03:32 PM

:) Jan..Congrats on your new granddaughter. Glad mom and baby are doing great.

Kathy: Glad to here things are going well for Minnie...your going to have to post some pictures.

Nothing going on here. Have to work tomorrow and 4th I think we will just hang around the house, if weather permits take a ride on the bike and thats about it. Enjoy the rest of your day.

Denise

mom x4,grandma x4

07-03-2006, 08:33 AM

Good morning everyone,
Just bumping us back to page 1 again!!

No real news from Florida today.
we are :sunny: as usual.

Minnie is getting very playful now, so she must be feeling better.
I will try for a picture in a day or two.

have a great Monday everyone. :cloud9:

Kathy :wave:

favoriteslave

07-03-2006, 10:29 AM

Good Morning All:

I hope that each and every one of you has a great 4th.

Momx4 congrats on Minnie, we are all looking forward to seeing her.

Runa00, PGfour, tigger41681 I put your orders down for shirts. I talked to Lady Lucia this morning and she is finishing up our design. (She's an angel). I will post it as soon as I get it (or get back to the computer).

Have a great holiday.

144 Days. :moped:

woogal

07-03-2006, 11:11 AM

Good morning everyone! Hope you're having a long weekend like Bill and I. We were busy all weekend with Mom & Dad's 50th anniversary celebration, so really today and tomorrow is our "weekend". But then we need 2 days just to catch up on relaxing ... and try to burn off all the food we had over the past couple of days!

Congratulations on your new granddaughter, Jan! And welcome to the DIS/Kohl's Fan Club! :woohoo:

Kathy: I'm (im)patiently waiting for pics of Minnie :love: HURRY! We live across the street from a park, so lots of dog walkers come by every day. On Friday, I looked out and saw a new "furry neighbor" I've never seen before ... I ran over to meet "Mugsy", who, as it turns out, is a 4-month-old Boston terrier! I can hardly remember Guido at 4 months! The lady asked me, "So when do they settle down?" I said, "Well, Guido turns 15 in 8 days and he calmed down about 6 months ago!" I think I scared her!! :scared1:

cruisemutt

07-03-2006, 01:30 PM

Hey Tonya..... 144 days? Thats just gross..... :rotfl2: (oooooohhh, that was a bad one).
I hope everyones 4th of July is better than my joke tellin(only one way to go but up).

Bill :banana:

Dixielady908

07-03-2006, 08:39 PM

:cheer2: 144 days......wow has time gone fast. The last time I counted days it was someting like 245... The only problem is, I want the cruise to last and last and last. But we all know how fast a weeks vacation goes.....

Happy 4th to everyone. Have a safe day.

Denise :dance3:

DutchsMommy

07-04-2006, 09:27 AM

:welcome: Happy 4th of July to all my South of the Border Friends!! :welcome:

Have a fabulous long weekend.

OK - sorry about that - my boss walked by and I had to get out of the DIS quick LOL!

The smilies are the closest I could come to fireworks :teeth:

Hope you all have a great holiday. We had a great long weekend. Went out on a friends boat all day Saturday and then watched the Canada Day fireworks from the harbour - really fun! I told DS we were preparing for the 'Mickey Boat' lol.

Take care everyone, talk to you soon!

TIGGER41681

07-04-2006, 10:09 AM

:welcome: Happy 4th of July :welcome: !!!
How is everybody? I hope everybody has a safe and enjoyable 4th of July :banana: :banana: :banana: . DS went for this 2 month check up yesterday and got his first set of shots. He was really good. I think I was more scared and nervous then him. We went shopping at Woodbury Commons Outlets in Harrriman Ny yesterday and did really good at the Carter's outlet. You think the cruise was for a month the way I bought him clothes!! But they are so cute :cool1: :cool1: !! Well I have to run to Walmart to put up a few things that I forgot for my BBQ. Having my mom and dad and sister over. Happy 4th...

Jan: Congrats on your granddaughter princess: !!

Tonya: Thank you=) :thumbsup2

Kathy: How is Minnie doing :dogdance: ??

Lynn princess:

TiggerKing

07-04-2006, 11:21 AM

Bill: That was just SAAAAAAAAAAAAD!

Everyone, have a great 4th of July!

Bob

Dixielady908

07-04-2006, 05:15 PM

:cheer2: Happy 4th everyone.....Have a safe holiday.

Ok, I have been wanting to know this, but felt too dumb to ask....
How can I get to the second page of the "smiley faces". I click on more and nothing happens....I have tried numerous times, even had DH &DS and they dont know why I cant get there. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Denise

cruisemutt

07-04-2006, 06:27 PM

Denise...do you have any pop up blockers running? I'm not a computer guy by any means but since it is a seperate window....maybe?

Hope everyones having a great 4th of July~

Bob?
3 too many a's in sad, brother.

:banana:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-04-2006, 06:29 PM

Denise,
I just click on" more "and it takes a few seconds to load. I dont know why it isnt working for you.
maybe someone else will have an idea for you.

Hope everyone is having a good 4th. I taught Minnie to play tug o war yesterday. So that is what I have been doing on and off the past 2 days.

Not much lese new here, just keeping us bumped up!

Kathy

mom x4,grandma x4

07-05-2006, 09:11 AM

GOOD MORNING!!!

I hope everyone had a good 4th. :thumbsup2
Ours was different than the usual experiences we have had.
The neighbor behind us had a good size fire in his yard, near his chicken coop. I had just stepped outback to take Minnie out for a potty break and I heard a loud BOOM!! then throught the cracks in the fence I saw lots of flames. So I called my DH and I climbed on the fence boards so I could see over the top of the fence and boy there were lots of huge flames,even burning a couple of trees. It was quite windy out, so it was kinda scary thinking it could blow our way. Soon the fire department came and took care of it. :)
Then of course Minnie didnt like the noises or bright flashes. :guilty: :guilty: She barked for the first time and ran circles around the yard, running into stuff and just as stiff as aboard. I finally got her back into the house and we kept talking to her and petting her to calm her down. My son's dog did the same thing, only he hid in a closet. A full size Lab hiding in a coat closet must of been a site to see. aneyway the fireworks didnt le tup until almost midnight, so i had a very late night last night!! I feel like a new mom for sure!! I need a nap today, accept today is a visit with the vet for a checkup.

Have a great day everyone, hopefully we will get some rain later today.

kathy :wave:

favoriteslave

07-05-2006, 11:09 AM

I finally got the finished design for the t-shirt. Please let me know if you want any? (if I haven't already heard from ya). Notice the design on the suitcase. Happy 5th.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/favoriteslave/turkey3.jpg

Have a great day.

LAMPSKIES

07-05-2006, 11:24 AM

Hey all hope you had a safe 4th......we just had a weekend party....who would have thunk it? :rotfl2:

Close your eyes little ones..............

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/DSC08815.jpg

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/DSC08812.jpg

Then I showed up at the neighbors............

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/DSC08821.jpg

TiggerKing

07-05-2006, 11:43 AM

Ron is away from the thread for weeks, and then this is what he posts? OMG this man is crazy! :crazy: We are going to have a blast on this cruise, though we may have to implement the "What happens here, stays here" rule and all pictures must be approved prior to being posted! :blush:

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. It was pretty much a relaxing 4 day weekend for DW and I! Short work week and that much closer to the cruise.

Do you folks realize that we hit the 90 day mark next month? :banana: :banana: (I'll join Mutt's banana fixation for a day)

LAMPSKIES

07-05-2006, 12:06 PM

favoriteslave

07-05-2006, 12:06 PM

LAMPSKIES

07-05-2006, 12:15 PM

Ron I almost choked upon seeing those pictures. We were in the party store the other night, Trey held the same coconuts and said Lampy. I agreed. Never thought I would see it. Are you wearing those for Pirate Night?

Ya know Tanya.....I think I just might have to bring those with.......the only problem was that we did the boat parade Monday night around the whole lake and the next day I kept hearing "nice coconits"! LOL

woogal

07-05-2006, 03:21 PM

Well, they ARE nice coconits! :upsidedow

Tonya: LOVE the stickers on the suitcase! Beautiful job!:jumping1:

LAMPSKIES

07-05-2006, 03:27 PM

Good news.....we ARE under 120 days......

Bad news......That means summer will be over.....

favoriteslave

07-05-2006, 03:32 PM

Its all Lady Lucia. She is a true artist. So ya like it, eh? I let out a squeal when I saw the suitcase. It couldn't be better.

DutchsMommy

07-05-2006, 03:45 PM

TiggerKing

07-05-2006, 03:51 PM

Love the Turkey t-shirts!!!!!!!! And love the coconuts Ron - very fetching!

We spend our Canada Day out on a boat too - but didn't see anyone resembling Lampy. We did cruise by a nude beach though. It was my luck that when my turn came from the binoculars I managed to focus on some guy just as he bent over to pick up his keys!!!!!!! :scared1: :sad2:

Okay, it was bad enough I had to see Ron's coconuts today, I could have REALLY done without that image! :badpc:

Hey Ron, don't you guys only have 2 weeks of summer anyway?

LAMPSKIES

07-05-2006, 04:12 PM

Okay, it was bad enough I had to see Ron's coconuts today, I could have REALLY done without that image! :badpc:

Hey Ron, don't you guys only have 2 weeks of summer anyway?

It sure seems like that......last night we took a golf cart ride after the fireworks and it was FREEZING!!!!!!!

woogal

07-05-2006, 04:19 PM

We spend our Canada Day out on a boat too - but didn't see anyone resembling Lampy. We did cruise by a nude beach though. It was my luck that when my turn came from the binoculars I managed to focus on some guy just as he bent over to pick up his keys!!!!!!! :scared1: :sad2:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
That'd be just my luck too!

mom x4,grandma x4

07-05-2006, 06:44 PM

tonya,
loved the design. Suitcase was really cute :thumbsup2

Kathy :wave:

cruisemutt

07-05-2006, 07:40 PM

TIGGER41681

07-05-2006, 07:44 PM

TIGGER41681

07-05-2006, 07:52 PM

Happy Wednesday To You All :thumbsup2 ,
Hope you all had a great 4th of July. It was a nice 4th of July had my mom and dad over for a BBQ. DS first 4th of July. He was sleeping much of the day because of his shots the day before. Didn't do much today but clean and sort through all the clothes that my mom bought over for DS. I think he has more clothes and shoes then me and DH :rotfl2: :rotfl2: . Talk to you tomorrow.
Lynn princess:

TiggerKing

07-05-2006, 08:15 PM

Hey gang.... it was a bad day all around for me until I got home and checked the mail. Anyone who got their DCL vacation planner package, raise yer hand (or paw clutching a dancing banana in my case). WOOHOOOO~~~

...on the downside, it said I couldn't do any reservin until Sept 11th...are they just not takin the Castaway Club thing into the equation? I hope thats the case.

Enjoy the rest of the short week, gang....

I can almost see that dang ship....if I can just reach out a litttttle furtherrrrr...... :banana: :banana:

Hey Mutt, I'll grab a banana with you! :banana: Our kit was in our mail today as well. But, our letter did show the CC Club date of 8/27/06 for reservations. Did you go through a travel agent? If so, it sounds like they didn't get your CC number posted on the ressie. I would contact them ASAP and see if they can get it corrected. If not, I would call DCL myself and see if they can fix it. I was thankful to see that ours were correct.

Having that package in the mailbox made the cruise seem a little more real! :woohoo:

cruisemutt

07-05-2006, 08:32 PM

It sure seems like that......last night we took a golf cart ride after the fireworks and it was FREEZING!!!!!!!
I think you sent that cold weather straight to Ohio! I just had to close some windows and put a hoodie on!

(Ah, crap! Bill forgot to logout AGAIN! That was Me/Woo/Shell talking there!)

Dixielady908

07-05-2006, 09:54 PM

:rotfl2: OK Lampy you better bring your outfit for pirate nite. what a hoot...glad to see your back.

Tonya the shirts look great....

Denise

disneediva

07-05-2006, 10:56 PM

Tonya,
love the Tshirts we are gonna be sooooooo cute all those other passengers(there may be a few others right?) will be so jealous.

Wendy :cool1:

DutchsMommy

07-06-2006, 07:29 AM

Good news about the cruise planner pkg.....I figure it should reach me in the Great White North in about 2 weeks LOL. :rolleyes:

Hope everyone has a good Thursday. I did NOT want to get out of bed this morning, so I'm running about 1/2 hour behind - and typing on the DIS instead of getting ready!! :blush:

Well, I better drag my butt off to work - talk to everyone later. :wave:

pgfour

07-06-2006, 08:30 AM

Good morning all! :)

Sounds (and looks) like everyone had a great holiday. Those images will stick with me for a while! :rotfl2: I ran a 2-mile road race on the 4th and then we just hung around home enjoying the :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: !

Tonya, the shirts looks awesome! :thumbsup2

Have a great rest of the week -- can't wait till our DCL packet arrives. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Cheri

TiggerKing

07-06-2006, 11:00 AM

Happy Thursday Everyone! I am so happy to have a short work week!

It has cooled off a little bit here in Georgia with the anticipated high today only going to be 82 with a chance of rain! A good break from the near 100 degree temperatures over the weekend!

I ordered two lanyards from a seller off of ebay. Cost me $4.25 for both, and they are much better quality than the Wal-Mart ones. Here is the link just in case anyone is interested: E-Bay Cruise Lanyard (http://cgi.ebay.com/Cruise-ID-Lanyard-Pouch-Travel-Document-Set_W0QQitemZ280003691930QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1310QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Have an awesome day!

MamaKate

07-06-2006, 11:29 AM

MamaKate

07-06-2006, 11:31 AM

I ordered two lanyards from a seller off of ebay. Cost me $4.25 for both, and they are much better quality than the Wal-Mart ones. Here is the link just in case anyone is interested: E-Bay Cruise Lanyard (http://cgi.ebay.com/Cruise-ID-Lanyard-Pouch-Travel-Document-Set_W0QQitemZ280003691930QQihZ018QQcategoryZ1310QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

Have an awesome day!

Thanks for the link!!! I'm going to order 2 of them today. I've looked for the ones at Wal-Mart, but my location doesn't seem to carry them.

Thanks again!
:thumbsup2 ,
Katie

mom x4,grandma x4

07-06-2006, 01:42 PM

We got good news today!! :goodvibes

Our DS who works at WDW got his vacation approved and he will be joining us on this cruise :woohoo:

He has cruised twice with us a long time ago, we are very excited to have him join us!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Have a great day everyone!!

Kathy :wave:

TIGGER41681

07-06-2006, 01:42 PM

Hello Thursday To Everyone!!!
It's a happy :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: day because we got out cruise package today!! The cruise is not long now :cool1: :cool1: !! Today is a really nice sunny :sunny: day in the 70's and not hot!! Does anybody know where I can get a Kids suitcase with Disney characters ( for a boy). It is sooooooo hard to here. Any help would be great!!
Talk to you tomorrow
Lynn pixiedust:

TiggerKing

07-06-2006, 01:50 PM

Does anybody know where I can get a Kids suitcase with Disney characters ( for a boy). It is sooooooo hard to here. Any help would be great!!

Hey Lynn: Check out e-bay. I did a search on Disney Suitcase and came up with 31 hits. Several of which were The Incredibles and Finding Nemo (all suitable for that boy). Also check out disneydirect.com. They have a big sale going on right now.

Katie: I really like the lanyards and I think you will be pleased as well. I received them yesterday and bought them on Saturday, so a VERY quick turnaround, even with a holiday in the middle.

Bob

woogal

07-06-2006, 01:53 PM

Does anybody know where I can get a Kids suitcase with Disney characters ( for a boy). It is sooooooo hard to here. Any help would be great!!
Here's some, Lynn: http://disneyshopping.go.com/DSSearch.process?restartflow=t&CLK=DS_11776_SEARCH_FRM&Searchstr=luggage

cruisemutt

07-06-2006, 03:07 PM

Hey everyone....Good thursday! (please make it go faster).

Hey wife... you think we could find luggage with :banana: dancing :banana: bananas :banana: on it?....sure would be a cooooooool thing :smokin:
Go ahead BOB....say it....I dare ya....go on now....hehe

Enjoy...Bill

favoriteslave

07-06-2006, 03:31 PM

Unfair, I haven't gotten a packet yet. :sad2: :sad1: Could you all send some pixiedust: my way? For those who have gotten them, congrats and did you use a travel agent?

Anyone going to see Pirates tomorrow?

TiggerKing

07-06-2006, 03:36 PM

Mutt: :sad2:

Tonya: We used DU, and I know that Mutt and Woo used a TA (I know lots of secrets about the two of them...ask me, I dare ya). :rolleyes1

DW and I are going to see Pirates either tomorrow night or Saturday. It all depends on what time I get off work and how quickly I can make it back home!

woogal

07-06-2006, 04:22 PM

Mutt and Woo used a TA (I know lots of secrets about the two of them...ask me, I dare ya). :rolleyes1
Ruh Roh Reorge

mom x4,grandma x4

07-06-2006, 04:23 PM

Howdy,
if i did this correct you will see a picture of Minnie

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g212/sixtoedfrog/Minnie012.jpg

Kathy

TiggerKing

07-06-2006, 04:29 PM

Ruh Roh Reorge
:rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

TiggerKing

07-06-2006, 04:30 PM

Howdy,
if i did this correct you will see a picture of Minnie
Kathy

Kathy, she looks gorgeous! I am sure you will both bring each other much joy! Welcome to the POFC club (Parents of Furry Children). :thumbsup2

woogal

07-06-2006, 04:36 PM

Wow Kathy! What a sweetie! Thank you so much for sharing! She looks very tall for a BT ... how much does she weigh?

favoriteslave

07-06-2006, 06:18 PM

Kathy - The pic of minnie is great, makes me think of my baby at home alone. She a pretty one. I am sure she will be the envy of all the dogs on the block with such good parents.

pgfour

07-06-2006, 07:06 PM

Kathy: Great picture of Minnie! Keep 'em coming! :goodvibes

We got our packet today -- our T/A put it in our drop box at work! :yay: :yay: I only looked at it for a bit before DH Bill had to crack the whip & get me back to work (did I mention we work together??!!) :lmao: Better put 8/27 on the calendar in big red letters. . . :hourglass

I'll be on the lookout for :banana: :banana: :banana: suitcases!!!!

Have a great evening!

Cheri :wave:

Dixielady908

07-06-2006, 08:15 PM

:goodvibes Kathy: AWWWW....she is soooo cute.
That's great news about your son coming along on the cruise. Now if my daughter wasnt going to be in Iraq at that time, I would talk her into coming on the cruise... :lmao: :rotfl2: She tries to avoid traveling with mom and dad at all costs.

Denise

DutchsMommy

07-06-2006, 08:17 PM

Great news Kathy! Now we can all quiz him about what 'really' happens at WDW LOL.

PS - MInnie's a cutie - love how she's smiling with her teeth in the pic :teeth:

DutchsMommy

07-06-2006, 08:27 PM

I need to ask a favour............

Disney Direct won't ship to Canada. If I wanted to buy something (the matching Waikiki outfits for the family that are on sale :thumbsup2 ) would someone be willing to have me ship to their house and either keep it for me until the cruise or mail it up to me? I would pay shipping. No pressure on anyone - just asking. :teeth:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-06-2006, 08:35 PM

Dutchsmommy,
PM me and I will give you my address and you can have stuff sent here if you want. I live near the post office so it would be easy for me to send it to you no problem.

Glad you guys liked the picture.

Shell, she is a breed called Boston Terrier Boxer for the most part, with a little lab. The Vet told me that, I had never heard of it. She has gained a few pounds already and her ribs barely show now. She weighed 42 1/2 pounds yesterday at her check up. She comes about 6 inches above my knee. guess I should measure her and see how tall she is.

Denise, I wish your daughter was along too, although both our kids would probably stop talking to us if they knew what we had plotted together.

Have a great night everyone,
Kathy :wave:

cruisemutt

07-06-2006, 09:23 PM

Wow....these boards are hopping!!

Kathy: In the immortal words of one of my favorite radio personalities (Chick McGee from the Bob and Tom show)...SHE'S JUST A BIG SWEEEEETTIIIEEEE!!

Bob: Lets keep those secrets to ourselves until the cruise....its be kind to mutts week...(Woo is, however, fair game)....oh, and I am gonna have to call the castaway club---I believe we were put on CC after I made reservations online---still not sure whether to call disney or try and get a hold of whatever agent we booked through. It was a Sams Club thing.

Cheri: the :banana: :banana: :banana: suitcases are out there...ty for your concern...we'll find'em!

Tonya: I'm sure the Disney folks will be visiting your mailbox soon...I'll keep my paws crossed.

Enjoy, gang.........

disneediva

07-06-2006, 09:56 PM

Dutchsmommy,
I am also available to have your package shipped here, we order a lot from Disney Direct so fed ex knows the way to our house( shhhh just don't tell DH)

We also got our packet today, but I only had a minute to look over it. DS is busy trying to convice me that I want to stay up and go see the midnight showing of POC, I knew he was up to no good when I walked in from work and he goes wow mo you look greta today hmmmmm :rotfl2: I guess they are never too youg to start.

Wendy

Dixielady908

07-06-2006, 10:22 PM

:rotfl2: Wendy that is too funny...how old is your son?

Denise

TIGGER41681

07-07-2006, 07:04 AM

Happy Friday To All :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: !!!
Thank you all for your help in finding a suitcase for my little DS. Today is another nice sunny :sunny: day but not hot at all!!! I have to run errands if DS lets me. He is very hard to do things with because I have to do them in between feedings. I am all done with all the planning of DS baptism. It's August 6th. Well until tomorrow!! Have a nice day every and a great weekend.
Lynn princess:

TIGGER41681

07-07-2006, 07:06 AM

mom x4,grandma x4

07-07-2006, 08:25 AM

Good morning.

Friday already, another week closer to the cruise :woohoo:

Dutchsmommy, I sent you a PM with my address. If you dont get it, let me know and I'll try again.

We finally got our rain we have been waiting for, it took a long time to get here. Hope to get a little more here today.

Have a great weekend everyone, :goodvibes

Kathy :wave:

pgfour

07-07-2006, 09:05 AM

Happy Friday all! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I tried posting earlier but lost my internet connection. :badpc: So here goes again.

Another nice :sunny: day here in northern IL (makes up for the crummy weather we had over the weekend.). And speaking of wild turkeys, we have several who walk through our yard each day. One group is 2 mommies & about 13 babies - very fascinating!

Have a great day :banana: :banana: :banana: (Just had to throw a few of those dancing bananas in there!)

Cheri :yay:

TiggerKing

07-07-2006, 09:12 AM

Have a great day :banana: :banana: :banana: (Just had to throw a few of those dancing bananas in there!)

Cheri :yay:

Mutt, see what YOU have started now! Those bananas are everywhere! We may have to change our name from the Wild Turkeys to the Dancing Bananas if this madness keeps up!

Have a great Friday everyone and a wonderful weekend. It is supposed to be nice here in Atlanta this weekend...a little cooler than last weekend.

Bob

cruisemutt

07-07-2006, 10:49 AM

Bob....it just warms my heart to see that others have hopped on the "nannEE" express. Thanks Cheri....those posts just seem to....uh.....<wince> ap"peel" to me. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Would you expect any less from me?

Enjoy Friday, kids....no short weeks for awhile now....

woogal

07-07-2006, 01:24 PM

disneediva

07-07-2006, 05:12 PM

Dixielady,
my DS is 12 and when I told my DH what he said, he laughed and said " ahhh young Jedi has learned well from the master" See what I have to live with Woogal, give me those bananas any time :banana: :banana: :banana:

Well since I would not stay up to midnight we are now off to see POC

Wendy

Dixielady908

07-07-2006, 06:54 PM

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

Happy Friday everyone....well from reading the post, I guess that I need to jump on the banana ummmm excuse me band wagon.......
Just planning a quite evening, piazza and watch some tv.

Saturday: Shopping curise stuff..... :cheer2:

Have a great evening everyone....

Denise

woogal

07-07-2006, 06:57 PM

See what I have to live with Woogal, give me those bananas any time :banana: :banana: :banana:
I feel your pain. :sad2:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-08-2006, 08:25 AM

Denise,
I was teasing Peter that he was going to meet his prospective mother in law on the cruise. He thought that was pretty funny. Then he surprised me and asked me to ask you if your daughter would be interested in a pen pal to e-mail while she was away. :confused3
I was surprised, but he is a very friendly guy with dozens of friends, men and women, he just loves meeting people. Guess that is why he has advanced so quickly at WDW. He was serious, so the next time you talk with your DD, would you ask her if she wants a pen pal?? If so, PM me and I will give you his e-mail address.
After all that I sat back and thought, this is kind of spooky :wizard: after all the teasing we did, if they actually became friends. I guess strange thing can happen.

Hope everyone has a great weekend, we are installing doggie doors this weekend if all goes well.

I found all the dancing bananas lately very a-peeling, so here is my contribution to the cause.

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

Kathy :wave:

TIGGER41681

07-08-2006, 09:31 AM

Happy Saturday to Everyone,
It's going to be a cool day in the 70's :sunny: :sunny: here in New York. Last night on the Travel channel me and DH watched the making of the Disney ships. It was pretty neat!! Dh didn't get home from work until 7:30pm because a truck flipped over on Thruway. An hour trip took 3 hours he was not a happy :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: man when he walked in the door. Today we are going to walk around the Bear Mountain State Park and saw DS all the animals in the little zoo.

My parents are 10 days apart in birthdays and they are both turning the big 50 :yay: :yay: . My dad is on the 10th and mom is on the 20th. Does anybody know where I can get funny 50th's gifts?? Party City did not have much. Any ideas or web-sites would be a great help :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: !!
Talk to you all tomorrow
Lynn princess:

runa00

07-08-2006, 12:52 PM

hope everyone has a great weekend!! been sick for a week so haven't kept up with the posts. i need to get on the bandwagon! my DBF informed me that he will be wearing a pirate's costume so i am super excited b/c its is extremely suprising to me! we just can't tell his fam b/c they make fun of him for all the "stuff" i get him to do hehe oh well. can't wait! i have to post pics of our pirate outfits from the last cruise i think they turned out pretty good. DBF says as long as he gets to wear an eye patch hes all for it! have a good one everyone!

TiggerKing

07-08-2006, 02:19 PM

Hmm...I wonder what the group is like on the 12/2/06 Magic? All these people on this cruise are starting to turn into fruits! :rotfl2:

Denise: Your husband's response cracked me up!

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Needed a good laugh (and received it) when I logged on. A young man in our church (college age) was shot to death last night. He had just finished helping a friend do some work on his new house and they were going bowling. Some guy walked up and asked for money. When this young man told him he didn't have any, the guy pulled a gun and shot him. DW and I went down to visit with the family this morning when I got the call. There is a lot of stupid stuff happening in this world these days! :confused3

Sorry for the downer, but I just had to let that out a little bit. DW and I are cleaning up around the house today, and I bought a new battery for the motorcycle. So, hopefully we can go for a ride later today! :moped:

Have a great weekend!

TIGGER41681

07-08-2006, 06:25 PM

Hello,
I know someone gave me the directions on how to post a picture but I can't find them and DH wants to help me. Can someone help me!! Want to post pictures of DS.
THanks
Lynn princess:

TIGGER41681

07-08-2006, 07:26 PM

Trying to [IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/LA41681/IMG_0153.jpg

Finally I figured this picture thing out!!
Here is DS with me on May 2nd, 2006

TIGGER41681

07-08-2006, 07:33 PM

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/LA41681/IMG_0441.jpg

DS now at 2 months!!

TIGGER41681

07-08-2006, 07:34 PM

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/LA41681/th_IMG_0246.jpg (http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/LA41681/IMG_0246.jpg) My Little Pooh Bear!!
Enjoy the pictures and sorry it took so long!!
Lynn princess:

disneediva

07-08-2006, 07:43 PM

Lynn,
its saying your photos are not available to look at.
Wendy

Dixielady908

07-08-2006, 07:45 PM

:sunny: Happy sunny Saturday....

Kathy, I sent you a pm...if you didnt get it let me know.....

Lynn, Your pictures are not here....

Well I went shopping today and picked up a few things for the trip.. just little odds n ends. Which I enjoyed doing. Just planning on spending a quite evening home.

Watched the Magic sail away today....I love watching it leave...I just cant wait to get on that ship.. :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: just makes me want to do that banana dance..... :rolleyes1

Enjoy the rest of your evening everyone...
Denise

cruisemutt

07-08-2006, 08:23 PM

We need dancing coconuts and pineapples now....doesn't a pina coloda sound good about now? Eh, I should give more respect to the lil banana dude....he's doin his best. :banana: :banana: :banana: (didn't bananarama have three members too?)
Btw...I'd like to thank the whole "bunch" of you for your tropical dancing fruit support.
Bill

I love watching that ship too, Denise....just wish I could see it in person a few times more.

TIGGER41681

07-09-2006, 08:24 AM

Good Sunday Morning to Everyone!!
First of all I got to sleep in because DH got up DS 1st feeding :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: !! Okay I hope you can all view the pics now. This digital picture stuff is still all new to me :banana: !! We went to the zoo yesterday and DS slept through the whole thing :thumbsup2 !! It was really nice!! Today we are going to realx by the pool. Talk to you tomorrow. Let me know about the pictures if you can view them :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 ???
Lynn princess:

TiggerKing

07-09-2006, 09:11 AM

Lynn: Great pictures!

Mutt: WHAT am I going to do with you and your fruit?

Beautiful weather here this weekend. Spent a lot of time in the convertible yesterday, and going to go for a ride on the motorcycle today!

Bob

cruisemutt

07-09-2006, 09:22 AM

Mornin Everyone.... The pics finally showed Lynn....cute kid!

Bob, theres actually nothing you can do until I find something else to divert me away from my produce fixation. I'm sure someday I'll see some shiny new bobble and my infatuation with dancing bananas will fade away. But its not today!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: Bad....bad mutt.....

Hey, has anyone here been on an inclusive vacation....starting to look into these things and I'm realizing without someone to point us in the right direction, it could be a really bad thing---I dont need 7 nights in a resort that looked nice to me AND to la cucarachas..... Sandals, Secrets, Breezes? Any help would be appreciated.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, gang!

mom x4,grandma x4

07-09-2006, 09:43 AM

Lynn,
The pictures are so cute :cloud9:

I cant believe he is 2 months already! :confused3

Keep the pictures coming as you get more, they were awesome, plus now I know what you look like, so it will be easier for me to spot you on the ship. :thumbsup2

Have a great Sunday everyone, :goodvibes

Mutt,
We have lots of :banana: trees here in Florida, maybe you should come for a visit?? You'll feel right at home here. If the :banana: trees arnt to your liking we have nut, I mean coconut trees too, maybe that would be a better option?? :rotfl:

kathy :wave:

disneediva

07-09-2006, 11:52 AM

Lynn,
He is so cute :thumbsup2 . I am already laying claim to getting to hold him hey maybe Mutt could feed him some strained :banana: . ( sorry Shell we really don't mean to egg him on) . Hope everyone is having a good weekend, I did some shopping yesterday for our Alaska cruise we are leaving in two weeks.

Wendy

pgfour

07-09-2006, 01:31 PM

[QUOTE=cruisemutt]We need dancing coconuts and pineapples now....doesn't a pina coloda sound good about now?

Maybe a :banana: :banana: daiquiri is in order on such a nice :sunny: day! :thumbsup2

Lynn: The pictures are great! He is soooooo cute! :)

Enjoy the rest of the weekend everyone!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

Cheri :yay:

Dixielady908

07-09-2006, 03:49 PM

:banana: :banana: Lynn the baby is sooo cute...I love the picture of him at two months.

Ok we may have to talk with Tonya and see about changing our tshirts...instead of turkeys....the dancin banana's :banana: :banana: :rotfl: and we can change the color from green to yellow...... :rolleyes1 hummm something to ponder.....

Denise

runa00

07-09-2006, 08:09 PM

has anyone made any door signs yet? i need to get motivated!

cruisemutt

07-09-2006, 08:57 PM

I need to start my 12 step program.... this nana thing is just getting too wild.

This is my first non db(dancin banana) post in a very long time (straightening tie). Time for this mutt to straighten up and fly right.

Happy sunday to everyone.

Bill(recovering nana addict)

Dixielady908

07-09-2006, 10:53 PM

:confused3 Thanks Bill, you get us all addicted to banana's then you leave us all stranded...... :banana: Hmmmm..were going to have to try and get you back in the "dancin nana mode".. :rotfl:

Denise

TIGGER41681

07-10-2006, 07:15 AM

Good Monday Morning to Everyone :banana: !!
Hope everyone had a great weekend. We sat by the pool yesterday for a few hours. It was very realxing. I am glad that you all liked the pictures of DS. As I take them I will post. Today we are going down to my parents house for my 50th Birthday. We are all taking him to Outback for dinner. We will see how DS is going to act because he doesn't let me eat at home so I don't want is going to happen :banana: :banana: !! I like the dancing banana idea for the shirts too :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: !! Talk to you tomorrow.
Lynn princess:

pgfour

07-10-2006, 08:25 AM

Happy Monday everyone!!! :wave2:

Bill, you can run but you can't hide from the :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: !!!! :rotfl2:

I have a feeling you won't find a lot of support in your 12 step program, especially from those of of us who now find :banana: :banana: "a-peeling". :sad2:

:banana: shirts (and door signs, etc. . .) could have some real possibilities! :lmao:

Have a great day!

Cheri :yay: :banana: :yay:

TiggerKing

07-10-2006, 09:26 AM

Okay, my eyes have officially gone haywire with all these dancing bananas!

Mutt: I have a friend who did Sandals in St. Lucia and absolutely loved it!

Well, it is back to the normal grind today. No short work week this week! But, we are one week closer to the cruise!

Bob

mom x4,grandma x4

07-10-2006, 10:03 AM

Runa00,
I am working on my door signs this week. I am doing a pirate theme and maybe one with a big banana on it in honor of our fearless banana leader Bill.
I think all the disers should put a little banana on the corner of their signs so we will know we are from this group. Then put the turkey in the other corner.
That is how we can recoginse each others rooms as we walk down the halls.I usually do 2 or 3 signs, each with a different theme.

well Minnie learned to come in the doggie door, :goodvibes but she is very timid about going out the door. :confused3 Not bad for 24 hours of training. :thumbsup2 Today we will work more on the going out thing. Of course she came back in and snuck upstairs to our room and curled up on the floor next to my side of the bed to sleep. :love:
So I got up and got a nice beach towel for her to lay on. Then she got me up at 3 a.m. :guilty: to help her go out her door to go potty!! I told her to go to daddy, but no such luck!!! At least she could get back in on her own, then zipped back by my bedside to sleep.
Today we get her stitiches out so got to go,

Have a great Monday everyone,
Kathy :yay:

We are starting on another week closer to the cruise :hourglass

TiggerKing

07-10-2006, 01:56 PM

Kathy, it sounds like Minnie is receiving the appropriate amount of spoiling. Of course, you may need to turn it up a notch since she is sleeping beside the bed instead of in it! :thumbsup2

Runa: I haven't started on door signs either. I plan on doing one for each of the them nights (formal, semi-formal, Pirates) as well as one for CC day and a start of cruise sign. Geez, that is 5 signs. I need to get to work! :surfweb:

DutchsMommy

07-10-2006, 03:08 PM

Lynn - he's a keeper! :thumbsup2 Very cute!

I was wondering if everyone was comfortable maybe we could put pics of us here so we see what everyone looks like? Just a thought.

Or am I bananas??????? :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Sorry - couldn't resist :rotfl:

TiggerKing

07-10-2006, 03:39 PM

favoriteslave

07-10-2006, 04:55 PM

You all are :banana: 's. I guess we could have a :banana: chorus line. Its really bad when you open up the pages and all you see are :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: . I guess we could go for yellow shirts? But I know some of us would just look like :banana: with ears (ME).

Lynn - DS is beautiful. We look forward to more pictures.

Who ever mentioned posting pictures of families, I think its a great idea. Now I have to find one, because there is always one person missing from the pictures (usually me).

LAMPSKIES

07-10-2006, 04:56 PM

disneediva

07-10-2006, 05:09 PM

If this works its one of DS, DH and me on formal night
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g75/wenaust/camping-cruise2004049.jpg

woogal

07-10-2006, 05:38 PM

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/BillShell.jpg
Me and the Mutt ... or is it The Mutt and I? 11/23/05 on the Wonder. Notice that there are no dancing bananas in sight! :teeth:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-10-2006, 06:09 PM

Greg and I at Nassau on May 5th 3 day cruise

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g212/sixtoedfrog/Picture1105.jpg

mom x4,grandma x4

07-10-2006, 06:14 PM

Tiggerking,
I noticed you didnt specify WHO on this cruise could make Davy Jones look like a preppy college kid??? :confused3
Good thing or some of us" Oldie but goodies "might have to help you play walk the plank!!! :rotfl2:
With this many women out numbering the men, you'd better be careful what you imply!!! Old women dont get mad, they get even!! :rolleyes1
Just ask my DH. :sad2:

Keep the pictures coming, it is great to have faces to put with some names.

Kathy :wave:

runa00

07-10-2006, 06:26 PM

oh lord all these :banana: 's are making me :banana: 's!!! dont know how to post pics but ill work on it! last year i had a whole bunch of really cute signs made up and then my printer busted i was so upset! i have to start with this years!

DutchsMommy

07-10-2006, 06:47 PM

OK, a few pics:

Me and DS 'hanging out' at AKL:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc38b3127cce900fff495f3600000026109Aatm7JqzcU

DH acting like a dork at MGM:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc38b3127cce900fecaf9e7100000035139Aatm7JqzcU

DS's cool tatty:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc38b3127cce900f0a949e3900000035139Aatm7JqzcU

And finally, the requisite Castle shot:

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc38b3127cce900f1bb35fbe00000045119Aatm7JqzcU

Dixielady908

07-10-2006, 08:50 PM

I dont have any picutres on our digital of DH and myself, I will see if my son can scan and I will try and post a picture. I am so computer illerate.

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana:

cruisemutt

07-10-2006, 09:21 PM

LindaBabe

07-10-2006, 10:20 PM

LOVe the tee shirt design! Love the suitcase, especially.

You'll have to forgive me if I skip the bananas though - I'm allergic to them so they do NOT have happy memories for me.

I haven't got my packet yet :-( waahhhh!

Happy day, All!

DutchsMommy

07-11-2006, 06:54 AM

Hey Linda, don't feel bad - I don't have mine either :sad2:

Mutt - OMG that was a great starter to my morning! :rotfl: :rotfl:

Have a great Tuesday everyone.

TiggerKing

07-11-2006, 09:32 AM

Hey everyone....My goodness, we're gonna be the best lookin' bunch to ever cruise on a disney ship!! (I hope I'm gonna be allowed to go with the rest of ya)

Anyhoo....I have to apologize for a couple of things.
1. For getting everyone hyped up on the banana thing and abandoning my post AND

2. For failing my 12 step program (actually I slipped on a nana peel somewhere around step 3--sorry, kids-I'm back).

For your approval....

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/ronniejamesdionana.gifhttp://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/2791.gifhttp://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/choochookris7fo.gif

Enjoy the show....Bob, was it something I said???

It wasn't bad enough that you were using the dancing banana from here, now you have to go out and find MORE dancing bananas. Woo, can't you control your husband! ;)

But Mutt, I will remind you of one thing. Only quitters enter 12 step programs! :rotfl2:

Have a great Tuesday every wagon.

woogal

07-11-2006, 10:15 AM

Hey Bob? If ya can't beat 'em ... join 'em!
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pgfour

07-11-2006, 10:56 AM

Good morning! Glad to see the :banana: :banana: :banana: are back!! :cool1:

Mutt & Woogal: where did you find the cool "new" bananas?? Is the a site for Banana-lovers Anonymous? :rotfl:

Great pictures, all! :thumbsup2 It's nice to be able to put faces with names. I'm searching for pictures of the fam to post -- so far none of the WDW/DCL pics from 2005 are of all four of us!! I'll keep looking for something. . .

Have a great day! :cheer2:

Cheri

favoriteslave

07-11-2006, 11:35 AM

woogal

07-11-2006, 12:59 PM

LAMPSKIES

07-11-2006, 05:10 PM

Hey, it just occurred to me that we have a guy named BOB on the trip ... does that mean we get to play the "Hi Bob" drinking game?
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/nanadrinkkris.gif http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/DrinkTooMuch.gif
We may be in trouble!

DRINKING GAME??? I'm in!!

Me and Kim with Magic and Wonder in the background!

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

My girls and one of their friends in Costa Maya

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/DSC05510.jpg

Out 4th annual pic on Castaway Cay while it was snowing!! LOL

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y134/lampskies/DSC05612.jpg

runa00

07-11-2006, 05:31 PM

can someone pm directions on how to post pics please? thanks!

DutchsMommy

07-11-2006, 07:19 PM

Kathy - I got a conf. Disney shipped today so you should see it soon - thanks again!

So everyone, I am officially on the waiting for SWA bandwagon. We were going to fly out of Toronto with Airmiles, but they do not have the spots available on the flights we want. So...looks like we are heading over to BUffalo once again to fly SWA. We have always had great experiences with SWA, so hopefully we will experience the same this time. I am fairly flexible on the dates so am hoping for a good DING! once they open up the dates. The only thing I am worried about is driving across the boarder this close to American Thanksgiving - hopefully it won't be too packed!!! :hourglass

TIGGER41681

07-11-2006, 08:28 PM

Happy Tuesday To Everyone,
Today it was sooooooooo hot and humid here in New York that we had the worst thunderstorms. The cable has been out almost all day :sad2: !!! No computer and no phone. I don't know how people did without these things along time ago :bounce: !!! I was going crazy :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: !!! Well I am going to feed the baby and then watch some TV with DH. Talk to you tomorrow :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: .

Lynn princess:

Dixielady908

07-11-2006, 08:41 PM

:banana: Happy Tuesday:

Ron: I almost didnt recognize you without your skirt and coconuts,, :rotfl2:

I need to get my son to work on scanning pictures of me and DH.

Mutt: So glad to see you back on the banana wagon. :banana: :banana:
Hope everyone had a great day.

Denise :banana: :banana:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-12-2006, 07:29 AM

Lyn,
Send some of those thunderstorms my way!!
They say everyday we are going to have them and at my house we have had 0 rain. One of my new palm trees is getting all brown. we have been watering it, but it may be too late to save it. we need more rain. I dont want a $300 water bill to save me new trees either. So send some rain our way!!

All the pictures are great so far, keep'em coming. :woohoo:

Runa, I had to have help with my pictures, I am not good at computer stuff. But I used photobucket site. we downloaded our pictures that site from our computer and then from there you can post them on the thread.
Hopefully someone here can help you. If not put a post for it on the forum page and someone will post and help you. That is how i got started. but then had to have DS help me.

Hope everyone is having a good week.

Hopefully this will help Bill get his daily fix!!
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Kathy :wave:

TiggerKing

07-12-2006, 10:37 AM

I have GOT to go to the eye doctor. I keep seeing these dancing yellow things on my computer screen! Why do you people encourage him? ;)

Middle of the week. Last week the third day of work was the last. Why can't it be that way this week?

Well, we are back in the mid 90s here in Georgia with high humidity. It is so hot that when it is time for the dogs to go to the bathroom, they give me this look of "You want ME to go out THERE?" Did you folks know that we actually have "SMOG Season" in Georgia? It runs from May 1 to the end of August or September. That just stinks (literally)! So, no riding the motorcycle, no outdoor activities, no fun! Maybe I will take the time and start working on my door signs.

Have a MAGICal day everyone!

cruisemutt

07-12-2006, 11:35 AM

TiggerKing

07-12-2006, 12:31 PM

Ok... I've been faking this far too long.... I DONT KNOW ABOUT THESE DOOR SIGNS!!! SOMEONE CLUE ME IN. WHAT ARE THEY FOR?, WHAT DO WE PUT ON THEM? WILL THERE BE A TEST?
The reason I ask is I'm a designer and signmaker by trade and I have a pretty significant arsenal of equipment to work with so I'd like to get busy...

Someone point me in the right direction---I hear everyone talking about them and I wanna hop on the band wagon....

Thanks...and happy Wednesday, everyone!~

Okay Mutt, you need to check out some of the examples in this thread:

Door Signs (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=838817)

Basically, door signs are magnetic paper (in most cases) on which people print Disney clip-art or pictures and cute little sayings. Some do 1 sign for the whole cruise, some will do a sign for every day! It is just a way to personalize the cabin a little more, and it does help recognize your door in a long stretch of similar looking doors!

favoriteslave

07-12-2006, 01:36 PM

I haven't done door signs either. (Something else for me to obsess over). I did put up a Castaway Cay magnet on the door last year, got stolen the first night. So take in what you don't want to loose.

Happy Wednesday, it is Wednesday isn't it?

cruisemutt

07-12-2006, 02:20 PM

Thanks Bob....what would I do without ya....Off to Illustrator!!!

TiggerKing

07-12-2006, 02:25 PM

Tonya brought up a good point. Some people have had their signs disappear on them! The way that some have countered this is to personalize the sign by either putting the cabin number, your names (first, last or both), DIS names and hometown. It appears to primarily be the generic ones that get stolen.

I'll be interested to see what you come up with, Mutt. I am sure there will be at least one with a Dancing Banana icon on it. Though, of course it will be in limbo! :rotfl:

woogal

07-12-2006, 02:44 PM

Well, I broke down and got a MouseHouse ticker! I was getting jealous!

DutchsMommy

07-12-2006, 03:36 PM

OK, so I am craft-illiterate. I am having visions of me slipping Mutt a $20 for Door Signs! ;)

TiggerKing

07-12-2006, 04:35 PM

Well, I broke down and got a MouseHouse ticker! I was getting jealous!

I can't believe you kicked your wonderful little puppy out of your signature to be replaced by those dancing yellow thingies (technical term)! That poor puppy is sitting somewhere crying right now because his owner abandoned him!

disneediva

07-12-2006, 04:47 PM

I'm with you Dutchsmommy,
I can offer some dollars too, if only Mutt would make us some door signs :rolleyes1
maybe if the :banana: asked nicely thast could work :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I just got the mickey computer art CD so I guess I will try that for signs I really do need to get going on this :artist:

Wendy

woogal

07-12-2006, 05:09 PM

I can't believe you kicked your wonderful little puppy out of your signature to be replaced by those dancing yellow thingies (technical term)! That poor puppy is sitting somewhere crying right now because his owner abandoned him!

They're Dancing Mickey Bananas, for pete's sake! There was too much going on with the puppy and the DMBs ... so I downsized! Oh hey, by the way ... why are you leaving the day after the rest of us? (check your ticker!) :rotfl2:

favoriteslave

07-12-2006, 05:19 PM

Woogal, I'm with you, what is with the date on Tiggerking's ticker. I didn't know if he was planning a grand entrance on a helicopter or if they were going to drop him by a cargo plane. Either way we will get a jump start on drinking the boat dry.

TiggerKing

07-12-2006, 05:53 PM

Woogal, I'm with you, what is with the date on Tiggerking's ticker. I didn't know if he was planning a grand enterance on a helicopter or if they were going to drop him by a cargo plane. Either way we will get a jump start on drinking the boat dry.

Well, I will be making a grand entrance regardless!

Apparently all of those dadblame dancing bananas messed up my eyes when I was creating my ticker! It is now corrected!

TiggerKing

07-12-2006, 05:54 PM

They're Dancing Mickey Bananas, for pete's sake! There was too much going on with the puppy and the DMBs ... so I downsized! Oh hey, by the way ... why are you leaving the day after the rest of us? (check your ticker!) :rotfl2:

So, you replaced your precious puppy with fruit! And you call yourself a mother to furry children! :stir:

cruisemutt

07-12-2006, 07:05 PM

What would a mutt do with sign bribes??? Besides, you're all my shipmates...I'll be happy to help any or all of you. (Bob, this is a rare and seldom-seen act of selflessness on the part of the mutt, so don't be mockin it!----uh, unless its funny, then share).

Got my new ticker and new icon below...woohooooooo.....

Humpday is almost over....enjoy it!

PS: Hey Runa, did ya get the info ya needed?

woogal

07-12-2006, 07:08 PM

So, you replaced your precious puppy with fruit! And you call yourself a mother to furry children! :stir:
Oooo ... them's fightin' words, mister!

LindaBabe

07-12-2006, 07:10 PM

I'm happy! Our packet came today :)

What's everyone planning for excursions, anyway?

Dixielady908

07-12-2006, 08:48 PM

:banana: :banana: Happy Wednesday everyone.

Making door signs....I still have some work to do, since I am making them for DH & myself, plus the rest of our party....which is only an additional three doors. Have the rough drafts now to get my "son" to work on them, since he is the graphic artist in the house. :artist: I want to see my hard earned money, that I paid toward his college in good use. :teeth:

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

Denise

disneediva

07-12-2006, 09:15 PM

Mutt,
I loved the new icons :rotfl:
thanks for the giggle...

Wendy :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

pgfour

07-13-2006, 09:10 AM

Good morning everyone! Getting us bumped back up to page one!! :cool1:

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: How are your eyes doin', Tiggerking??!! :rotfl2:

Ok, I'm on Dutchsmommy's "banana-wagon" -- have money (not much!!) - will pay for sign!!!! I actually haven't even looked at any examples yet; like I really need a new obsession! :rolleyes:

I finally have a picture of DH & me suitable for posting. :thumbsup2 Now, how the heck do I do it?? :confused3 :confused3 :confused3 (My posting rules say I can't add attachments -- how do I get this changed?)

HELP! :badpc:

Have a great day!

Cheri :yay:

DutchsMommy

07-13-2006, 09:26 AM

Hey Cheri, I think it might be the # of posts. Not sure what the magic # is before you can post pics but you might be below.

Mutt - LOVE your Tikiticker!!!

We got our package yesterday too. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Hope everyone has a great day. I need a vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pgfour

07-13-2006, 09:35 AM

Thanks DutchsMommy!

I did some reading in the FAQ section -- apparently pictures are "images" and "attachments" are different. Sooooooo, once I figure out how to get picture from point A to point B, we should be in business!! :thumbsup2

In the meantime, I'll just keep adding posts to see if that helps! :lmao:

Have a wonderful day, all! Temps & humidity are on the rise here in IL.

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

woogal

07-13-2006, 10:00 AM

Here is Bill and Cheri's photo (aka pgfour ... with her Bill, not mine!) :teeth:
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/pgfour.jpg

TiggerKing

07-13-2006, 11:05 AM

Oooo ... them's fightin' words, mister!

:rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

Mutt: I have to admit, I love the dog/Dancing Banana icon in your signature. Where did you find one with that much activity going on, and that specific to your style?

We actually had some overnight rain down here in Georgia! My trees and plants were singing!

How are your eyes doin', Tiggerking??!!

And I thought you were going to be the nice one in our group! ;)
Cool picture of you and DH. Where was it taken? I love the mountain backdrop!

mom x4,grandma x4

07-13-2006, 11:56 AM

Dutchsmommy

Sarah, I sent you a PM about the package. Let me know if you dont get it.

Kathy :wave:

runa00

07-13-2006, 12:31 PM

I have been so busy this is the first time im checking the boards in a while. i work in a kids maximum security detention center and things have been pretty hectic there all week. i work a lot of doubles and also am full time in grad school so needless to say i can't wait for vacation!!!! luckily this is my weekend off this month so i will be busy on the boards! next weeek i have an overnight shift so im hoping to work on my signs then. im also working on a picture book from our last cruise for my mom for xmas so im hoping to have that done and then i can share the site with the rest of ya'll so you can check it out! see ya later everyone, have a good weekend!

DutchsMommy

07-13-2006, 01:25 PM

Kathy, got it and pm'd you back. Thanks! :thumbsup2

DutchsMommy

07-13-2006, 01:26 PM

runa - wow! shows you what I know - I didn't realize they even HAD max. security for kids. that's gotta be a bit disheartening at times!

pgfour

07-13-2006, 07:05 PM

:And I thought you were going to be the nice one in our group! ;)
Cool picture of you and DH. Where was it taken? I love the mountain backdrop!

I AM nice -- the :banana: :banana: made me do it!!! :rotfl:

We were in Wailea, Maui in May of this year -- we were on our way back from happy hour! :sad2:

Thanks, Woogal, for putting me out of my misery and posting the picture! Otherwise, I would've had to post non-stop to get to my post quota. :thumbsup2 I'm sure the rest of the group thanks you, too!

Runa -- WOW -- sounds like quite the job. Probably never boring.

Well, off to take DD to swimming lessons. :cool1:

Have a great evening everyone!

Cheri :banana: :yay: :banana:

Dixielady908

07-13-2006, 09:22 PM

:banana: :banana: Happy Thursday everyone:

Well I have been going through some pictures and I found one of DH and I. I am going to have my son scan it and I'm hoping I should be able to post it this weekend.

Has this week seemed extra long or is it me? I kept thinking all day that its Friday...oh well at least tomorrow is Friday. I have to work a couple of hours on Saturday. Today was the last day for one of the girls in our office, so now we all have to rotate and work some evening shifts and more weekend shifts....boy am I gonna miss her. :rolleyes1 She worked the evening shifts and everyother weekend, which took most of the burden off the rest of us. I guess were just spoiled. Have a great evening everyone......

Denise :banana: :banana:

TIGGER41681

07-14-2006, 06:57 AM

Happy Friday to you all!!!
I am sorry that I did not post in afew days but the cable was going on and off for the last 2 days. The weather here has been pretty nasty. Today we finally have sun :sunny: :sunny: and 90 degrees!! Today my in-laws are coming to see the baby because they haven't seen him in 2 or 3 weeks.
This weekend I am going to go shopping DH and DS to the mall to look for a bathing suit :sad2: and clothes for the cruise :cool1: :cool1: . I hate shopping for a bathing suit :sad2: !!! Well the rest of the weekend we are going to spend by the pool because we are going to have a heat wave here in New York for the next five days. Well gotta run to Walmart beofre my in-laws come. Talk to you tomorrow. Have a Great Weekend :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: !!!
Lynn princess:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-14-2006, 08:24 AM

Another week is gone :woohoo:

:hourglass is flying by.
Anybody got any plans this weekend??? :confused3

We know Lynn is going :car: shopping for cruise clothes, how about the rest of you??
I tried looking for some clothes 2 days ago and found ZIP!! So wont look again for a few days. But I need some sooner due to August cruise. You would think that in Florida in the heat of the summer, that cool blouses wouldnt be a problem.
I also need drapes for the sliding door and family room, which need to co-ordinate as they are open together, so both can be seen at once.

We still hope to go to MK to see the new pirates ride and gift shop. I guess they didnt really change a lot of it, just added a few pirates and cleaned up the rest, all new clothes on all of them. DS said Capt. jack Sparrow is awesome looking,and Barbosa was very good too, but Davy Jones isnt very good. So I hope to see for myself soon. I'll let you know what has changed when I get back.

Have a great weekend everyone,
Kathy :wave:

I almost for got to add
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

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

I have to do my part to keep the legacy of the dancing bananas alive!

TiggerKing

07-14-2006, 10:36 AM

TGIF!

It has been a busy week at work, so I am definitely looking forward to the end the day! :bounce:

No real big plans for the weekend. I will be meeting with the "He-Man Woman Hater's Club" for breakfast in the morning. May try and do some motorcycle riding tomorrow if it isn't TOO hot. Heat index today is supposed to be 98 degrees.

Will probably be having dinner with a group of friends tomorrow night. I just don't know if it will be at our house or at a restaurant. Other than that, just a relaxing weeeknd.

Have a great Friday everyone, and keep dreaming of the :beach:

WMILLER86

07-14-2006, 11:04 AM

Here is my Husband (Trey) @ Martini Tasting.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/favoriteslave/DSC00615.jpg

Here is me (Tonya) and DS (Hunter) after a long day in Costa Maya.

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c111/favoriteslave/DSC00721.jpg

Have a Great Tuesday.

Hey Tonya! Why are you misleading all of your new sailing mates?

That pic of Trey makes him look very distinguished and normal. You KNOW that although he may be distinguished, he is FAR from NORMAL!!!!!
You should have posted a pic with him holding a brewski or two, and his favorite cheese wiz.

I just wanted to pop in and say "Hey!" Y'all are gonna have a great cruise!

Good sailing!

Willie

favoriteslave

07-14-2006, 11:22 AM

Willie:

I have actually put Cheeze Wiz on my list for this year.

My Husband is somewhat normal, but that depends upon what you consider normal. But we love him anyway....

Have a great Friday, we are cleaning house this weekend as we have no children and we have been playing too much and forgot to clean the house.

woogal

07-14-2006, 02:21 PM

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/2765.gif ARRRRR! http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/2765.gif

*sigh* ... The things I do when I'm bored ...

TiggerKing

07-14-2006, 03:42 PM

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/2765.gif ARRRRR! http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/2765.gif

*sigh* ... The things I do when I'm bored ...

So, are you and Mutt actually creating all of these different DB icons? Wish I had a job that I could play that much! :teeth:

Well, Friday is always and early day for me, so I am getting ready to head home. Have a great afternoon everybody!

woogal

07-14-2006, 04:05 PM

Well, Friday is always and early day for me, so I am getting ready to head home. Have a great afternoon everybody!

Wish I had a job where I don't have to work on Friday afternoons! :p

Dixielady908

07-14-2006, 06:37 PM

:sunny: :sunny: Happy Hot Friday everyone. Not a lot of plans this weekend. Tonight however is going to be very exciting.....were cutting the lawn. Yippee :cheer2: ....very exciting.

Going to be a hot weekend in the 90's....so may spend most of the weekend in. Well DH just got home, so I have to go out and help with the lawn....

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

JanDave

07-14-2006, 07:54 PM

Wow! I had to read several pages of posts to get caught up! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. I am so looking forward to our next summer holiday, as it'll bring us closer to 11/25.

I just made dinner reservations at the new restaurant at SSR for the night before the cruise. I read a dinner report on the dining board and decided to keep it simple and have dinner Friday evening where we are staying.

Lynn: Your baby is so cute! I loved looking at the pics. I have been frequently visiting our newest grandchild - Samantha. I'll be helping my DD next week with Samantha and 2 year old Sean.

Door signs -- you won't see any decorative door at our stateroom. Even if a book was published called Door Signs for Dummies, I would not be able to follow the directions.

Hopefully, I will post a pic of DH and I. That will be a challenge for me to get it posted.

It is hot, humid and soon to be stormy in mid-Michigan. DH is at a Detroit Tigers game tonight. Can't believe our Tigers are #1 in the league.

Have a great weekend, everyone.

Jan

JanDave

07-14-2006, 08:04 PM

Tonya: I love the Tshirt design! Thanks to you and your friend.

Lampy: After looking at your R rated pics -- you take my breath away!!!!! I may have to order an oxygen tank ASAP!!!!!

Jan

Dixielady908

07-14-2006, 08:38 PM

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c135/jsudeikis/MD2.jpg

Ok, here is me and husband Wally

Denise

pgfour

07-14-2006, 08:50 PM

Hello everyone! Happy Weekend! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

No big plans for us this weekend -- graduation party #2 tomorrow for our niece who graduated from Northwestern University in June. :dance3:

Maybe we'll go bowling, too! :confused3 We bowled last Saturday for the second time in the past 15 months and we were ALL horrible! Perhaps we should've had the beer AFTER we were done! :rotfl: :rotfl:

Denise is right -- gonna be a hot weekend here in IL! DH is out watering the lawn because we didn't get much of the rain that came though earlier today.

Shell - love the DB's!!!

Keep the great pictures coming!

Well, have a great evening! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Cheri :yay:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-14-2006, 09:02 PM

Denise,
That is a good picture.
You look a lot younger than I thought. Not that I thought you were old, but you look 30!! I am so JEALOUS!!!
See ya soon,
Kathy

Dixielady908

07-14-2006, 09:30 PM

Denise,
That is a good picture.
You look a lot younger than I thought. Not that I thought you were old, but you look 30!! I am so JEALOUS!!!
See ya soon,
Kathy

Kathy: your my new bestest friend. However, I do have to say, all the pictures being posted I belive that everyone looks great. Now that we are putting faces to the names...I am really ready to set sail.....

However I have to say the the best looking one so far is Ron (lampy) in his pink tutu... :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

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

disneediva

07-14-2006, 09:42 PM

Hi Happy Friday,
DS is spending the night at grandma's so it gave me some time to do some shopping. I had picked up cruise clothes and had a blonde moment I was buying all sunny outfits and not realizing that I amy need a warm thing or two for our alaska cruise next week. Try finding a sweater in New Orleans in the middle of July :rotfl2: I love the pics we will be one great looking group, hey Shell keep the :banana: :banana: :banana: coming.

Wendy

TIGGER41681

07-15-2006, 07:24 AM

Good Saturday Morning to Everyone,
How are you all ?? I love all the pictures :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 !! Now I will know what you all look like when we are all on the cruise!! Keep the pictures coming :banana: :banana: !! It's going to be another HOT :sunny: :sunny: day in New York. Well I am going today to Party City to buy Over The Hill stuff for my mom 50th birthday on Thursday and then the Mall :yay: :yay: . Well hope everyone has a great weekend!!
Lynn princess:

P.S. I love all the bananas everyone is putting in their posts!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mom x4,grandma x4

07-15-2006, 07:30 AM

Good Morning everyone,

Wendy, please give us a trip report for your Alaskan cruise. My friend has done 2 of them and absolutely loved it!! :cloud9: She advises staying out on deck as much as possible for the best chance to see whales. We have talked of doing an Alaskan cruise in a few years. I an anxious to hear all about it!!!

Cheri, you and I would be good bowling partners. I havnt gone in about 4 years now. But I did see a bowling alley not too far from me that I may check out sometime. Even my 4 year old GS could beat me, without the bumpers up even!! :confused3 I use to bowl with youngest DS but he is grown and working so no time to bowl. He always whooped me!! He bowled leagues since he was 7 and has boxes of trophy's and awards. Mostly first place!!
If I get close to 100 :rolleyes1 I feel I have had a great game.

Well it will be 95 + humidity here today :sunny:

Kathy :wave:
Have a great day everyone!!! :goodvibes

cruisemutt

07-15-2006, 08:47 AM

G'mornin everyone... its supposed to be low to mid 90's and humid here in ohio today (I guess its just gonna keep going up and up according to the local weather folks). :sad:Wahhhh....I don't wanna play hot and sticky, at least not without a nice breeze and a big blue ocean next to me.

I'm workin on our door signs, btw...:artist: as soon as I get the first one done, I'll post it and have you nice folks do the critique--be nice, I'm just a mutt, y'know.

Ok, off for my walk before it gets too blamed hot....have a great weekend everyone

woogal

07-15-2006, 10:49 AM

The obsession is spreading! :crazy: Here is our refrigerator. I drew the DB in the middle a few days ago to greet Bill when he got home from work one day. My niece saw it and said, "Aunt Shell, why did you draw a banana on your fridge?" I said, "Just for fun", so she and her brother (ages 7 and 9) added their versions on the left and right. :rotfl2:

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/DBs.jpg

Stay cool this weekend, everyone! Looks like a hot one for all of us! :sunny:

Dixielady908

07-15-2006, 06:42 PM

:banana: :banana: :banana: Happy saturday everyone.....well I heard from my sister (who will be cruising with us) that some of our documents came in...so DH and I are driving over there after dinner to see.... :cheer2: boy, that makes this really seem close now...

Have to go, and finish getting dinner ready.... :banana: :banana:

Denise

pgfour

07-16-2006, 10:41 AM

Good morning fellow :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: fanatics!

Another hot :sunny: day on tap today.

Kathy, we did go bowling yesterday -- I ALMOST cracked 100!! (98) :cheer2: (At least I beat the kids!!! LOL) Don't think the PBA will be calling anytime soon. :rotfl2: Guess I'll stick with running - one foot in front of the other is MUCH easier!!!! :thumbsup2

Better go get groceries this morning before it gets too hot. :moped: I also just realized that we leave for a week-long trip to Traverse City, MI next Sunday! I suppose I should think about packing! I think the :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: have been distracting me!

Have a great day! Stay cool!

Cheri :yay: :banana: :yay:

TIGGER41681

07-16-2006, 11:11 AM

Good Sunday Morning To You All,
Well went cruise clothes shopping and did not find one thing :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: !!! Well I have to look on-line today. Today we are relaxing because it's going to be at least 95 degrees :sunny: :sunny: way too hot to take the baby anywhere. I am going to assemble the chocolate wrapper I had made for DS baptism. :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc !! Well hope everybody has a great weekend and talk to you tomorrow.
Lynn princess:

Dixielady908

07-16-2006, 12:36 PM

:sunny: :sunny: Good Sunday morning fellow cruisers:

I have a transport question. I have heard some really good things about
FL Tours...(which I have been doing my "homework" and internet checking) I called them Friday evening to book with them for our party of 13. I just did not really like him. When I told him what time I wanted to be at port, and what time we would like to be picked up. He would not listen to me. He kept saying that we could not get into the gate before 11am. He wanted to pick us up at 11 or after. I did talk him into picking us up at 10, but still was not happy. Then what the prices were on the internet, he quoted me 60.00 more. I mentioned that I checked on the net and he said that they charge per person in the van??? So I called Happy Limo, they seemed more accomadating and flexable to work with. Plus they were about 70.00 cheaper.
And they had a van that would fit all of us into plus our luggage.
Now my question...I have heard some not real good reviews about Happy Limo, has anyone had a bad experience? I actually spoke with my neighbor and they used them (happy) about a year ago, and had a very positve expierence plus were surprised when then got picked up to go back to MCO they used their streched hummer and did not charge them extra for that.
Just curious.......
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-16-2006, 06:52 PM

Howdy everyone,
we just got back from MK. It was so hot!!!! :sunny: We did get to see how they changed the pirates ride. It was very good. Capt. Sparrow looked so real it was spooky!!! :scared1:
Then we met our oldest son and had lunch and went to see the new Pirate movie. :woohoo: It was quite good. The special effects were AWESOME!! No details from me. I dont want to spoil it for those who havnt seen it yet.
We got home just in time to see the Wonder pull out on the 2 palms web cam, so it was a very good day.
Kathy :wave:

disneediva

07-16-2006, 08:30 PM

Kathy,
You are sooo lucky we were hoping to get a sneak peak while we were there in June but no luck. I cannot wait to see it.

Wendy

feenie

07-17-2006, 07:28 AM

:sunny: :sunny: Good Sunday morning fellow cruisers:

I have a transport question. I have heard some really good things about
FL Tours...(which I have been doing my "homework" and internet checking) I called them Friday evening to book with them for our party of 13. I just did not really like him. When I told him what time I wanted to be at port, and what time we would like to be picked up. He would not listen to me. He kept saying that we could not get into the gate before 11am. He wanted to pick us up at 11 or after. I did talk him into picking us up at 10, but still was not happy. Then what the prices were on the internet, he quoted me 60.00 more. I mentioned that I checked on the net and he said that they charge per person in the van??? So I called Happy Limo, they seemed more accomadating and flexable to work with. Plus they were about 70.00 cheaper.
And they had a van that would fit all of us into plus our luggage.
Denise :banana: :banana: :banana:

We used FL Tours a couple of years ago, and Probably would not use them again. I found the guy that answered the phone to be somewhat uncooperative. He gave me the same spiel about the arrival time at the port, but I told him that I really wanted to get picked up when I wanted to get picked up. He agreed (but the driver was almost a half hour late picking us up, so he "won" in the long run)
I have not used happy limo, but did use tiffany town car in 2003 with no complaints.
:hourglass

mom x4,grandma x4

07-17-2006, 08:18 AM

Howdy everyone,
hope your Monday is going well.
When we were at MK yesterday I bought myself the new Mickey ears with the gold earring and red pirate bandana on them. It was so cute I couldnt resist it. I will wear them to the pirate party.

Not much else happening here today.

Bill,
I thought about you yesterday, when we found out Minnie likes bananas!!
Your obsession must be contagous, she loves them too. :rotfl2:
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Kathy :wave:

DutchsMommy

07-17-2006, 09:25 AM

We have used FL Tours a number of times with no problem. I have heard from others that the gentleman on the phone can be rather abrupt (we've always booked online). I have not heard bad things about Happy Limo either (and I think Barb (of Barb and Tony fame) recommends Happy Limo. If you have a Passporter, I think they use Tiffany and have a coupon in the back of the Passporter. I think you should just go with whoever you are more comfortable with.

DutchsMommy

07-17-2006, 10:07 AM

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was FANTASTIC! We had great weather - really hot and humid. I went up to visit a friend's place in the country for a 'girls weekend'. We played bacci, poker (where I won $190 :cool1: ) and went swimming in an old quarry. It was so great to just relax and have a little 'me' time!

My home computer has been offline since Friday so I havn't been able to check in. Sounds like everyone is good (and hot!). DH took the CPU in to work today so hopefully he can get it to a computer place to take a look at it. Unfortuntely for me I got a Ding! letting me know SWA was open until Dec and then the stupid computer broke - so when I went in this morning all of the 'cheap' flights were unavailable. But, I am not panicing (yet) as we still have some time and hopefully they will open up as we get closer. I have been spoiled with SWA fares in the past so have a certain expectation. Paying over $79 one way is hard for me now LOL.

As far as the cruise I have done nothing :rolleyes: . We got our package in the mail and I knew more than was in there from the boards - which I suppose is a good thing. Dh thinks I'm crazy, but I'd rather be prepared!

I think I mentioned this earlier, but will ask it again - Has anyone thought abotu their excursions yet? What about dining rotation?

We are planning on doing Lotterie Farm in St Maarten and Coral World/Coki Beach in St Thomas. I am planning on going it on our own for both. That's about it for us for excursions. We will likely just walk around if we have time in both Ports. As far as CC I think we will just play it by ear. I am trying to plan out our rotation vs. Palo bookings etc. If we all link together for late seating does anyone have a guess for our rotation? I would like to try and plan Palo not to miss anything in the dining rooms. The only other 'ressie' type thing I am looking at is a Spa Villa on one of our sea days. We have a shipboard credit from booking on board last time so I can 'kinda' swallow the cost of the Spa Villa. People have had great reviews of it so I am hoping we really love it.

Hope everyone is doing well and as excited as me!!!!!!!!

PS - I don' have the babana on my 'main' smilie page??? Have we been banned?????

TiggerKing

07-17-2006, 10:25 AM

If we all link together for late seating does anyone have a guess for our rotation? I would like to try and plan Palo not to miss anything in the dining rooms.

If Ron is able to work his "Magic" through his connections, our rotation will be PLA. This will put is in Luiere's for Formal Night (Sunday) and in Parrot's Cay for Pirate Night (Tuesday). I think that Thursday is Semi-Formal (Lobster) night. Hope that helps!

As far as excursions go, DW and I have only talked about one and that is one of the Sail & Snorkel excursions on St. Thomas. Ron has a recommendation for that (Golden Eagle I believe) and that is the one we will be booking. On St. Maarten, not sure what we are going to do just yet. I really want to do a beach, but I also want to make it to the French side briefly to look around.

Hope everyone is having a great Monday!

woogal

07-17-2006, 10:31 AM

Good Monday morning, everyone! :)

Bill and I sat down yesterday and made detailed notes of what the schedule is for the entire cruise and what we want to do on which day. Went thru each Navigator we have, plus our DCL info and our Passporter. At this point, we have St. Maarten's down, and considering the Coki Beach/Coral World at St. Thomas. However, I've just spent the past -- HOUR! (yes Bob, I don't have any "work" to do :rolleyes1 ) -- reviewing some other options on St. Thomas. There are a couple of tours that are very highly recommended by others ... a couple of locals named Godfrey and Sunny Liston. I've been looking at their sights and apparently they give really great full-service tours that include shopping, island tour, and beach time at any of the beaches, plus get you back to the ship. Apparently, both Godfrey and Sunny are quite the characters and the tours are fun and interactive. So I'm still investigating those.

woogal

07-17-2006, 10:33 AM

As far as excursions go, DW and I have only talked about one and that is one of the Sail & Snorkel excursions on St. Thomas. Ron has a recommendation for that (Golden Eagle I believe) and that is the one we will be booking. On St. Maarten, not sure what we are going to do just yet. I really want to do a beach, but I also want to make it to the French side briefly to look around

Golden Eagle is on St. Maarten. We are looking at that as well.

Dixielady908

07-17-2006, 10:44 AM

:wave: Good Monday morning: Working tlhe late shift today, I may not get back on the boards...we'll see.

Anyway, there is talk in our group about doing the Coral world/Coki beach. St Maarten, not sure yet. DH is talking about Orient beach, have not made a full commitment yet on that. :confused3

Well I have to start getting ready for work, plus I have a dentist appt. before I get to work...yuk :crazy:

Have a good Monday...and thanks for the feed back on FL tours

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana:

favoriteslave

07-17-2006, 04:27 PM

Dutchsmommy – (You may already know this from the Passporter, but) You don’t want to book Palo the first three nights. When you get to Animator’s the first time they do a show, the second time you go they don’t. You don’t want Dutch to miss out on Sorcerer Mickey.

We have decided to do lunch at Palo. My son really enjoys eating in the Dinning Rooms with us, so if he wants to actually spend time with us boring grown-ups I will let him. He usually spends all day in the pool anyway.

Excursions – in St. Maarten we are hopefully going to go on the Golden Eagle Catamaran at 7:45 a.m. Which will leave us time to look around both sides of the island before we have to get on the boat.

In St. Thomas it is between Maagens Bay Beach Break (probably on our own, I have heard great things about this beach) or Doubloon Sail & Snorkel (we love pirates).

Anywho, I hope everyone has a great Monday.

disneediva

07-17-2006, 05:54 PM

Tonya,
Maagens bay is awesome . my sister was married there last October attached is a photo.
We haven't really looked at excursions in detail yet, DH wants to snorkel but the boys don't so he may do that on his own and I will take the kids. We do plan on going to Palo for dinner and brunch if we can book it.
Wendy
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g75/wenaust/camping-cruise2004055.jpg

cruisemutt

07-17-2006, 06:19 PM

Hey Wendy....THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! :furious:GRRRRRRRRR...... 4 months 12 days...and I just had myself convinced that this is really no big deal....yeah, warm sunny weather, a few days at sea, a few good shows---a drink or two here and there, ...nothin I couldn't do in the veritable "paradise" of Akron Ohio. Now you go and post a pic like that!!! Wahhhh....I wanna go now!!!

ok, all outta my system....
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/bigbunches.gif
enjoy!

favoriteslave

07-17-2006, 06:36 PM

Wendy - What a great picture, sealed the deal for me.

Mutt - Whoa, Down boy with the Bananas.

LAMPSKIES

07-17-2006, 09:23 PM

If Ron is able to work his "Magic" through his connections, our rotation will be PLA. This will put is in Luiere's for Formal Night (Sunday) and in Parrot's Cay for Pirate Night (Tuesday). I think that Thursday is Semi-Formal (Lobster) night. Hope that helps!

As far as excursions go, DW and I have only talked about one and that is one of the Sail & Snorkel excursions on St. Thomas. Ron has a recommendation for that (Golden Eagle I believe) and that is the one we will be booking. On St. Maarten, not sure what we are going to do just yet. I really want to do a beach, but I also want to make it to the French side briefly to look around.

Hope everyone is having a great Monday!

PLA is the rotation of choice on this sailing......once we see how many I'll make a call to my "girlfriend". There is power in numbers.....and yes we DID do the Golden eagle in 03 and loved it. I believe we did the early sailing around 10 a.m. then went walking around by the shopping district.....only bad thing about the Golden Eagle thru DCL.....yes, beer and rum punch IS included.....but, only after you stop at the island!!!! Bummer :sad2: Of all the sailings the girls liked that excursion the best.....the front of the boats are mesh like a prampoline and the water splashes up and thru.....there second favorite was the catamaran beach party at GC on the Western in 04...

mom x4,grandma x4

07-18-2006, 08:13 AM

Good morning everyone,
It is a quiet day around here today.
Lots of heat and still no rain to speak of.

I am hoping to look for a few pieces of cruise clothing later today.
Have a good day everyone,
Kathy

TIGGER41681

07-18-2006, 08:54 AM

Good Morning Everyone,
It is another hot :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: :sunny: day here in NY. You can reach 105 today!! Way to hot to bring the baby out so we are hanging out in the A/C today. I miss winter on days like this :thumbsup2 !!!! Well I am going to do a little things around the house!! Here a few pictures of my DS.

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/LA41681/IMG_0482.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j148/LA41681/IMG_0513.jpg

DS with my cat Minnie :cat: :cat: :cat: !!
Talk to you tomorrow!!
Lynn princess:

TiggerKing

07-18-2006, 10:26 AM

Lynn: Cute pictures!

Okay, looks like DW and I are going to do the Doubloon on St. Maarten. Ron has so highly recommended it that I can't pass up the opportunity. Will do the early one so that we can get back and explore the island some as well!

Well, the heat index in Atlanta will once again top 100 today. Actual high is supposed to be 96 or 97. And, I drive a black car. Don't you know that will be fun this afternoon! :sunny:

Hope everyone is having a great week! :banana: (Hey, where did that come from?)

pgfour

07-18-2006, 11:33 AM

Good morning everyone!

It's "only" supposed to be in the mid-upper 80's here today! :cool1: We had some strong storms last night and we were without power for over 5 hours.

Looks like I have some catching up to do!
1. Excursions -- haven't really planned anything yet. We may try things on our own -- just not sure. One more thing to obsess about! :lmao: Great picture of paradise to further torment me!!
2. Dinner rotation. OK, I think I missed the proverbial boat here -- too many :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :rotfl2: . What exactly does it mean to "link" reservations? I think I was supposed to email someone in our group about this, but I forgot! (Again I plead ":banana: :banana: :banana: -itis!!") We are supposed to have late seating, if that helps. Thanks for clarifying this for me!! :confused3
3. Lynn -- more great pictures! :) Keep 'em coming!
4. Door signs, pirate costumes -- haven't even thought that far ahead yet!!! :rotfl:

Better get to work! Have a great day all! :thumbsup2

Cheri :banana: :banana: :yay: :banana: :banana:

TiggerKing

07-18-2006, 12:11 PM

Good morning everyone!

2. Dinner rotation. OK, I think I missed the proverbial boat here -- too many :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :rotfl2: . What exactly does it mean to "link" reservations? I think I was supposed to email someone in our group about this, but I forgot! (Again I plead ":banana: :banana: :banana: -itis!!") We are supposed to have late seating, if that helps. Thanks for clarifying this for me!! :confused3

Cheri: Those of us who are doing late dining are going to try and link our reservations. What this means is that we will be seated together as much as possible, depending on group size, and that we will have the same dining rotation. Lampskies is going to use his charm to try and get us PLA rotation so that we will be in Lumiere's for Formal Night and Pirate's Cay for Pirate night.

Since Ron can't make the call until late October (I think that is right), it isn't critical that you commit yet. You may want to watch a little more and see if you REALLY want to dine with this group for 7 nights! ;)

Dandy8

07-18-2006, 02:11 PM

Hello Everyone,

Gosh....I've been away from the boards for awhile, I need to catch up. This summer is so hectic between work, BBQs, yard work, birthday parties it's crazy!!! Hope everyone is staying cool. It's a sunny & Humid 94 on Long island. Andy & I feel so much better about the cruise since we were able to secure our air reservations last week since Southwest finally opened their bookings through Dec. 10th. We had free roundtrip tics to use and unfortunately we couldn't get the early flight we wanted so we'll be landing in Orlando 6:30pm on the 24th.....no visit to Kennedy Space Center :guilty: We'll just have to catch that next time.

I have to have Andy post a pic of us (since I'm a little challenged when it comes to that stuff). It's so nice to see all of your pics and to put names with faces.

Happy Tuesday!

Danielle

TIGGER41681

07-18-2006, 03:11 PM

Hello Everyone,
Well Good afternoon everyone :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: !!
I was reading the boards and people were "link" reservations for the late seating. Does anybody want to do that with us for the early seating :thumbsup2 ??? And how do you go about linking the reservations??
Talk to you tomorrow :banana: :banana: !!
Lynn princess:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-18-2006, 08:25 PM

Lynn.
The pictures were great!

Danielle,
glad to hear from you again, hope you can post a picture soon. It has been fun to see everyones pictures.

Lots of thunder right now, but no rain,
Kathy :wave:

Dixielady908

07-18-2006, 09:03 PM

:dance3: Hello fellow Turkey's: How is everyones day going? Well its Tuesday evening another crazy day over. Not much going on here.
Just going to sit and watch some TV :happytv: and chill a little. It was so hectic at work today.

Well have a great evening everyone. :banana: :banana: :banana:

yea :cheer2: one more day closer. :Pinkbounc

LindaBabe

07-18-2006, 09:10 PM

WEll, I wrote a long winded reply and got thrown off line and lost it, so i'll try again tomorrow.

in short - early seating, yes, willing to link (there's just us two, dh & I). hoping for the latest early seating if it's still 'interval' seating. PLA would be great but as long as we get fed, we'll survive.

no excursions chosen yet - i'm some what mobility impaired. We took a taxi to the beach in Cozumel, and I rode the local bus around the island in Grand Cayman. Wonder if it's possible to do something similar on the Eastern?

disneediva

07-18-2006, 10:03 PM

Hi everyone,
Just wanted to say hi and see ya in a week DS and I leave :moped: in the morning for our Alaskan trip. :cool1: Talk to ya'll soon.
Wendy :wave:

PS Mutt here's a few for the road :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-19-2006, 08:06 AM

Wendy,
have a great trip and tell us all about it when you get back. :thumbsup2

Hope everyone is having a good morning.

I was happy to hear that most people seem to be ok on the carnival ship that had problems. That would be so scary to experience. I am surprised that nobody was thrown overboard with as far as it tilted. I guess a guardian angel was watching over those people. Which I am grateful for!

well have a good day everyone,

Kathy :wave:

TiggerKing

07-19-2006, 10:17 AM

Happy Wednesday Everyone!

Wendy: Have a great trip. Looking forward to your report when you return!
Linda: From what I saw on the excursions listing, there are van tours on both St. Maarten and St. Thomas, so you should be able to head out and see plenty of the islands, and get in some great shopping. In addition, there is a "mall" right beside the docks in St. Thomas, and the tram to Paradise Point is very close by as well.

Well, headed to the upper 90s again here today with heat index above 100. I'm really looking forward to fall! :banana: (Dangit, there it goes again)

Dandy8

07-19-2006, 10:37 AM

Wendy,
I was happy to hear that most people seem to be ok on the carnival ship that had problems. That would be so scary to experience. I am surprised that nobody was thrown overboard with as far as it tilted. I guess a guardian angel was watching over those people. Which I am grateful for!

My babysitter was on that Princess ship the week before and they had left NY late. They were told that they received "bad fuel" or at least that is what they told the passengers. Maybe that was a precurser to the problem. We had really nasty storms last night and the temperature has dropped 10 degrees thank god!

Happy Thursday everyone!

woogal

07-19-2006, 11:20 AM

Good morning, everyone:http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/nanerwizard.gif

Miserably hot here again today ... near 90. But oddly the predicted high for Saturday is 71. Welcome to Ohio! :guilty:

Wendy: Have a great trip! Can't wait to hear about it!
Lynn: That first pic of DS with his teddy was TOO cute!
Kathy: Any Minnie updates? How's she doing?

It would seem that the nanas are taking over some of your lives! :crazy: Step AWAY from the bananas!http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/nanerscared.gif

For those who have been to St. Thomas and St. Maarten, are there scooter rentals on either island?

DutchsMommy

07-19-2006, 02:40 PM

I would have had a MAJOR heart attack if I was on that ship. It is a bit of a hidden phobia of mine to be trapped like that - or trapped in a car if it rolls into a pond etc etc. The stuff gives me nightmares. So, that would have been a horrible for me (as I am sure it was for those on board). I wonder if it actual gets leaning far enough whether it could roll?? I suppose so - it must be pretty top heavy?? Anyway, glad to hear most people were OK.

Hope all is well with everyone. Things are really busy at work and I am really looking forward to a vacation. DH is working all hours as there is a big car show this weekend that he is getting ready for....I havn't really seen him since before the weekend! Oh well, hoping for some together time soon!

Talk to you all soon. popcorn::

fourfoxesinpa

07-19-2006, 07:15 PM

Howdy Turkeys!

OHMIGOSH - It's been way too long since I've checked the posts. I had to go back to page 72 to catch up. A big commitment of 1 1/2 hours. (I have dial up!)

But, welcome to our new Turkeys. Runa and PGFour. If you feel comfortable, I am keeping a spreadsheet with everyone's cabin numbers, real names, hometowns, kids' ages, neato facts...that kind of stuff. You can send me a PM if you'd like to be included.

So much in the last 20 page. Cute baby pictures, Coconuts(?), Lots of bananas :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: , a new doggie, I can't remember it all but glad to see everyone is doing well and counting down the days.

We were able to book our flight out on SW but I was really disappointed with the fare. $133 one way! I'm not sure if it's because it's the day after Thanksgiving, gas prices, or they're waiting to release the cheap dates. Anywho...I booked our tix and if the price drops, I'll take the credit and go visit one of my girlfriends for a ladies' weekend.

I think we're going to book our room at the new Residence Inn for the night before. I just need to figure out if we want to spend our Marriott Rewards on that or save them. Anyone else there besides Andy/Dandy?

SO excited to get our packet. Now, if I can get a chance to go through everything. I'm not sure what we're doing for excursions - need to figure that out.

Would LOVE to link ressies with the late diners.

Hope I can check in more often. We're starting to get very excited!

Stay cool!

mom x4,grandma x4

07-19-2006, 08:11 PM

Shell,
We have been on the Eastern three times before and I dont recall seeing scooter rentals. But who knows, I may of missed them :confused3 or perhaps they have them now. :goodvibes

Minnie has taken over the house. She makes her nightly rounds to check that everyone is in their beds, and when they are not she paces until they are where they are suppose to be. Our son often works late and gets home around 1:00 a.m.. She is an unhappy puppy on those days!! It is the same in the mornings. Once DH gets up at 5 a.m. everyone is suppose to get up!!
Plus we have found out she loves plain spaghetti noodles, bananas, watermelon and cherries once the pitts are removed. What a crazy doggie!!!

She did get scolded good the other day when I caught her chewing up a magazine in the loft!! She is very good at looking innocent :cloud9: when she is guilty. :rolleyes1
She is spoiled rotton already!!!
Have a great evening everyone,

Kathy :wave:

Dixielady908

07-19-2006, 08:51 PM

:wave2: Good Wednesday evening everyone...

Lynn, the baby is soooo cute.
Kathy: Jack, my dog loves spaghetti noodles too. Of course he will eat pretty much anything that were eating. And he also loves bananas :banana: :banana: ....
Booked our transportation today. And I'm thinking of just paying off the darn trip in a week or two. :dance3: I want to feel like I have everything under control... :crazy: which I'm sure I dont.

Have a great evening everyone

Denise :wave: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

JanDave

07-19-2006, 09:13 PM

Woogal: We used Sunny Liston last September when we cruised to St. Thomas on the Magic. He is great! We have him booked for our visit in late November. Our cruising friends, Bob and Gitta, have never cruised and never been to St. Thomas. Sunny's day long tour will be a great way for them to see the island.

Fourfoxesinpa: We booked Air Tran out of Flint, MI. Leaving Friday after Thanksgiving and returning December 2. We got a rate of $228 RT. We booked in either Feb. or March. I check fares out of curiousity, and so far, there are no bargains if flying out of Flint or Detroit.

Have a great weekend everyone. Dave and I are heading to Mackinac Island for a little R&R.

Jan

cruisemutt

07-19-2006, 10:12 PM

Hi everyone....hope you're all doin well and standing up to the summer heat and the long (but well-worth-it) wait.

Bob...'preciate the ceremonial banana at the end of your post (think I didn't see that, eh???).

Wendy....have a great trip, if I didn't say so already----

Sarah...to answer your ??? Modern ships, even with malfunctioning stabilizers, according to several tech articles are virtually incapable of listing to the point of rolling. They're designed low and wide to prevent that sort of thing. No worries...

Anyhoo....enjoy the evening, everyone!
Bill

pgfour

07-19-2006, 10:30 PM

Hello everyone! It's "hump day"!!! :cool1:

Jamie, I'll get a PM to you sometime with the specifics of our family.

Wendy -- have a wonderful trip -- let us know details!

Kathy -- glad to hear Minnie is taking over!

Not much going on here -- we got a new air conditioner installed in our office. :thumbsup2 Doesn't take much to excite us insurance people these days!!!! :rotfl2:

Speaking of airfare, I can't even remember what our fare from Chicago is -- I have made it a point NOT to re-check it so I don't feel like I got a bad deal. We wanted to go out of Milwaukee for the convenience, but Midwest Express (who supposedly had great fares) had blocked out those dates for about a week. I had been watching prices out of O'Hare going up all week and finally just decided to get it over with! Plus, if there are weather issues, we have more opportunities to catch another flight. (Milwaukee is pretty limited.)

Who needs Vegas when you can gamble on flight & cruise prices???? :rotfl: :rotfl:

Sure glad I wasn't on that cruise -- what a frightening experience it must've been. Hope everyone mends quickly. My SIL was on an Alaskan cruise a couple years ago and they had to make a "sharp" turn and a lot of the dishes, etc. went crashing -- don't think there were many injuries. Sorry Wendy, I suppose you didn't want to hear that. . .

Have a great night!

May your dreams be filled with :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: !

Cheri :yay:

Dixielady908

07-20-2006, 12:00 AM

TIGGER41681

07-20-2006, 07:12 AM

Good Thursday Morning To You All,
Shell- I think you can rent scooters in St. Maarten right when you get off the ship. :banana: :banana:
Kathy- Sounds like Minnie took over the house :thumbsup2 !!! My Mom's dog Rocky runs her house and eats anything he finds!! Sunday Morning he has Eggs and Bacon :dogdance: :dogdance: :dogdance: !!

Last night my friend called me and was soooo upset :sad2: because she was suppose to board the Crown Princess today. She was going on her Honeymoon. I felt so bad for the people on that boat when I was watching the news. How does a cruise line saw the movie Titanic the night before?? That would not be my choice of movies to see while on a cruise!!!

Today I am off to spend the day with my Mom because it is her 50th birthday. We are going to go shopping and buy DS Baptism outfit and then the family is meeting us for dinner. It going to be a nice day for my Mom :banana: :banana: :banana: !!!

Talk to you all Tomorrow!!
Lynn princess:

mom x4,grandma x4

07-20-2006, 09:48 AM

Howdy everyone,
No real news from Florida today.We are like alot fo you, headed for a HOT day. Wish we would get our normal rain. we are 10 inches below normal where I live. I have to water everything all the time. I am dreading our water bill this month!!
Denise,
Tell your DH to stay away from the movies!!! It can be hazardous to his mental health, just before a cruise :rotfl2:
I cant swim, and I am afraid of small boats, so our first cruise my DH and DS gave me a hard time because from the terminal I wasnt sure if the Wonder was big enough for me to go on out in the ocean??? :confused3
But I loved it, and flet perfectly safe, hated the tender boats though.

Have a great day everyone,
kathy :wave:

cruisemutt

07-20-2006, 10:20 AM

OK....thats enough!!! My boss's son is going on his first cruise in Feburary (I helped talk him into it). He's scared to death that something horrible is going to happen. Denise, your DH is scared....I hear so many people talking about this. I read a lot about cruises these days and have always been interested in the big liners.

Is there risks? It'd be foolish to say cruising is risk-free... it's foolish to say flying is risk-free. The incidents aboard cruise ships vs. the vast number of voyages taken is insanely low. Ever get a new car? A make and model you never had before? Before you buy the thing, you never noticed them on the road and after the purchase, you see them everywhere. We are linked so completely to cruising, we're hyper-sensitive to cruise news so all the incidents are going to be under OUR microscope. Can't we get back to Lampy's coconut hooter covers, dancing nannys, fluffernutters and Minnie, the spoiled dog? (omg, that sounded like a grown up wrote it....what the heck is wrong with me?).

Anyways...have a great Thursday everyone....les' go cruisin!!!

woogal

07-20-2006, 11:30 AM

Wow, amazing! The first time I posted was on 3/16, page 32, and now we're on page 99! Can you imagine what this board will be like in October??? :goodvibes

Jamie: Welcome back! I thought maybe you'd forgotten about us! Here's a nana for you :banana:

Kathy: Minnie has definitely found the right home! And it's obvious she found the right place seeing as how she has a banana fetish :banana:

Jan: Thank you, thank you for the confirmation on Sunny Liston! I'd love more details if you have a moment. PM or post.

Denise: :rotfl2: Don't let him watch POTC either or he'll start worrying about the ship being taken over by pirates on the cruise! http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/2765.gif

Lynn: Thanks for the scooter info ... and as always, have fun shopping :woohoo: !! (wish I had a Kohl's nana ...)

Cheri: My dreams lately have been filled with images of us "missing the boat" ... literally! Watching the Magic sail out without us on it! Gee, think there's some anxiety there??? :confused3

Cruisemutt: Oh, nevermind. I'll see you at home tonight. But here's DB to keep you going till then. http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/ronniejamesdionana.gif

Did I miss anyone?

Have a great Thursday, everyone! :teeth:

TiggerKing

07-20-2006, 12:13 PM

Did I miss anyone?

Have a great Thursday, everyone! :teeth:

Not a SINGLE word about Bob. What about Bob? Huh? :confused3

Well, hopefully today is the last day in the upper 90s for a few days. Next week I begin traveling for work for a couple of weeks. I will still be in Georgia, just down in South Georgia where it gets even hotter! :headache:

Glad to hear that everyone is doing well and having a wonderful week!

favoriteslave

07-20-2006, 12:32 PM

Woogal - I keep having the same dreams. What is up with that? At least its not the one where im naked in front of a crowd.

Happy Thursday.

LAMPSKIES

07-20-2006, 01:01 PM

Woogal - I keep having the same dreams. What is up with that? At least its not the one where im naked in front of a crowd.

Happy Thursday.

You weren't the ones in the hot tub last year.......were ya? :rotfl2: I had my eye surgery last Feb. just so I can get a "good look" this year! :dance3:

LAMPSKIES

07-20-2006, 01:06 PM

:rolleyes1 Ok this is our first cruise. So we are both really excited.

DH works in the City of Chicago. We live about 50 miles SW of Chicago. He starts work at 6am. Takes the train. So he is up at 2am. Goes to bed between 6:30-7pm. :cheer2: (shhh dont tell him I was cheering about that)....So Monday evening I worked the later shift at work. Got home around 8:30pm. As I'm pulling into the garage, he comes out and greets me.
Ummm what are you doing up? I am watching Titanic. (this from a man who would not watch this movie, did not want any part of this movie.) Ummm ok, why? :confused3 I felt like watching it. Is this because were going on a cruise? Yes!
Ok, there are times I worry about him. Now all he has been talking about this evening is about the Carnival cruise ship. He worries that this will happen to us. Of course he was also worried we were going to hit an iceberg. :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Denise

Up at 2 a.m.??? He'd better change his schedule or he'll be getting breakfast as we at "Ron Bon Joni-ing" and YMCA-ing in the bar........LOL

True story.........6 weeks before our 1st sailing (feb 2000) my DDs watched titanic and asked "Dad where is our room" well we, being 1st time cruisers booked a cat. 11....cheepest........when I showed them they said "that is where the people got lcked in when the ship was sinking....at the bottom of the ship". I called DCL explained my situation and the bumped me to a cat. 6 for 50 bucks a person....that's the good news....bad is that we are so spoiled I can't book anything else.........

woogal

07-20-2006, 01:48 PM

Not a SINGLE word about Bob. What about Bob? Huh? :confused3 Bob? Who's Bob? :scratchin

Woogal - I keep having the same dreams. What is up with that? At least its not the one where im naked in front of a crowd. Or that one where you show up for class for the first time in a semester only to find out that it's the day of finals and you've never cracked open a book. That one kills me every time. :crazy2:

You weren't the ones in the hot tub last year.......were ya? :rotfl2: I had my eye surgery last Feb. just so I can get a "good look" this year! :dance3: I don't think it was me. I would've remembered that!! :crazy: Did you have your coconut hooter covers on? :lmao:

DutchsMommy

07-20-2006, 01:57 PM

Jamie: We'll be at the Residence too :thumbsup2

cruisemutt

07-20-2006, 07:06 PM

HI BOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/nanadrinkkris.gif

what? Didn't anyone else play that game in college?

Fridays almost here!!!!
Enjoy!

Dixielady908

07-20-2006, 09:11 PM

:) Happy Thursday everyone...
Nothing going on here tonight. Just hanging out watching some tv and giving all my attention to my dog. I have no choice in that matter, I belive he is the "alpha" in this house. :rolleyes:

Have a good evening everyone...

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

pgfour

07-20-2006, 11:48 PM

HI everyone! :goodvibes Will this be the "Magic"al post to send us to page 100, or do we still have a few more to go??

Not much going on here -- we had some pretty good lightning/thunder/rain last night and into the morning hours. (Sorry we couldn't send some rain your way, Kathy. :sad2: )

I've had several dreams about the cruise -- but I don't think I've missed the boat yet!! :rotfl2:

Have a wonderful evening everyone! The weekend's almost here! :yay: :yay:

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

mom x4,grandma x4

07-21-2006, 08:44 AM

Well Cheri, your post didnt quite make it to page 100, so maybe mine will.
No changes around here, lots of heat and no rain!!!
Lots of stuff to do around here to prepare for company in a week.

Hope everyone has agood weekend. :woohoo:

Anyone have anything special planned???

Kathy :wave:

woogal

07-21-2006, 09:33 AM

Could this be the magical Page 100 post???!!!

TiggerKing

07-21-2006, 09:33 AM

Okay, since Cheri and Kathy didn't make it, here is my attempt to top page 100! (Oh crud, Woo beat me to it!)

TGIF! I am so happy the weekend is here, even though mine will end a little early. I have to drive to SE Georgia on Sunday afternoon to be ready to go to my client's office first thing on Monday morning. But, at least I will have the opportunity over the next two weeks to visit with a lot of family that lives in the area!

Just a few more days until the 4 month mark, and only 5 weeks until the repeaters can make reservations (do you guys realize that is on a Sunday?). I have to get that final payment made soon so that I can make those ressies on 8/27!

Have a great day everyone!

DutchsMommy

07-21-2006, 10:34 AM

Morning all - and woo FYI you forgot me too - I am getting a complex :rolleyes1

So..good news for me....I checked with Airmiles again 'just in case' before I booked with SWA and lo-and-behold they actually had availability out of Toronto for our dates. I am officially flying into Orlando Thursday November 23rd arriving at 1:30pm. We fly out on Sat Dec 2nd at 9:40pm (I'm gonna have to find something to do all day Sat - Typhoon Lagoon anyone :teeth: ) and arrive home just past midnight. That leaves us Sunday to recover and we to do laundry ( :rolleyes: ) before the dreaded 'W' word on Monday. Butt......let's not think about AFTER the cruise....I am focuses on BEFORE and DURING. pirate: And, the last 3 digits of our ressie code for the flight are 'VMK' so I figure we are doing something right.

I need to book another night at the Residence I suppose - we'll have a bit more time to explore Cocoa Beach and surrounding area. Should be fun! I wonder if we'll be able to find somewhere to eat Thurs night as it is your Thanksgiving - Chinese food anyone LOL.

Not too much else new here - I am just glad my plans are taking shape - I love it when things are tied up. Needing the flight, hotel etc makes me a bit nervous so I am happy now. I just have to figure out a rental car and make that ressie for the Thurs night. Other than that I think I am good to go. We managed to pay off our balance so I am just counting down the days to ressie booking time - Spa Villa here we come!!!!!!!!!!

TIGGER41681

07-21-2006, 11:18 AM

Hello Friday Morning to you All,
Today is a nasty humid and rainy day here in New York. It suppose to be a rainy weekend too. Yesterday went to the mall with my mom and got DS baptism outfit. It is sooooooo cute :banana: :banana: :banana: . I will post pics after the baptism. Today I am finally going out with my girlfriends to have a girls night out princess: princess: princess: princess: princess: :banana: :banana: !!! I am sooo looking forawrd to it because I haven't been out since DS was born :banana: :banana: !!! We are going to see the Movie You, Me and Durpree.This weekend we were going to head to the beach but with the weather we are just going to hang-out at home :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: :sad2: !!!! Well everyone have a great weekend and talk to you tomorrow!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Lynn princess:

woogal

07-21-2006, 12:13 PM

:sad2: Morning all - and woo FYI you forgot me too - I am getting a complex :rolleyes1

I DID forget you, didn't I?! Well now I just feel guilty! :guilty: Can't forget our neighbors to the north, eh? :teeth:

Sarah, you'll find plenty of places open on our Thanksgiving to eat ... shouldn't be a problem. Although you're right ... it could be chinese! Also, don't worry about the ship having problems of any kind. I've been working on the rowing machine at the gym over the past couple of days, so if anything happens, I'll be ready (as long as we don't need to go more than 2000 meters or exceed 100 watts of rowing power!). :rotfl2:

TiggerKing

07-21-2006, 01:55 PM

Sarah, you'll find plenty of places open on our Thanksgiving to eat ... shouldn't be a problem. Although you're right ... it could be chinese! Also, don't worry about the ship having problems of any kind. I've been working on the rowing machine at the gym over the past couple of days, so if anything happens, I'll be ready (as long as we don't need to go more than 2000 meters or exceed 100 watts of rowing power!). :rotfl2:

I don't know about the rest of you, but that just puts my mind TOTALLY at ease! :rotfl2:

DutchsMommy

07-21-2006, 03:04 PM

:rotfl: :rotfl: OK....that made me laugh.......
'Wooey Row the Boat Ashore - Hallelujah!!!!" Everybody sing........

There is a BIG sale on at the disneyshopping outlet website....lime green logo shirts for $3.99 and lots of other stuff. I've already placed one order (thanks Kathy!!) so better cool it for now. :rolleyes1

Dixielady908

07-21-2006, 09:29 PM

:) Happy Friday....

We were almost on page two...had to bump us up...

Well its been raining for a few hours now. Good thing I didnt have to cut the lawn tonight :cheer2:. Plus we could use the rain. It has been working wonders for my garden.

Woogal I'm glad that your getting ready for the cruise.... :rotfl2:

Have a great evening everyone...

Denise :banana: :banana: :banana:

DutchsMommy

07-21-2006, 10:42 PM

Found this cool store in Cocoa Beach. If anyone's kids are into Dinos this is the place to be! I know where we will be dropping a pile of greenbacks (is that right? I am Canadian remember, we deal in monopoly money LOL)

http://www.dinosaurstore.com/

mom x4,grandma x4

07-22-2006, 07:47 AM

Happy saturday everyone!!

Sarah,
If my boys were little still they would love that store. Our house was filled with dinosaurs items for years!!!
Did you package arrive yet??? It should be anytime now.

Well today we are just getting ready for company next weekend, then of course i am getting ready for a 7 day DCL cruise on 8/5 :woohoo:

I would rub it in that I get to go and you dont, :rolleyes1 but i do have to face all of you in November, so i will be merciful and wont remind you that on that week while you are all slaving away at work, doing laundry, washing dishes, mowing your lawns I will be getting pampered and spoiled on the Magic for aweek. :rotfl2:

Have a great weekend everyone,
Kathy

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:
Just keepng the tradition alive!

woogal

07-22-2006, 08:41 AM

Sarah: I'm still feeling a little guilty for forgetting you, so here's a little something just for you ...
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/Canada.gif

And this is for everyone:
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/choochookris7fo.gifhttp://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/choochookris7fo.gifhttp://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i2/woogal/choochookris7fo.gif

Have an awesome weekend!

Dixielady908

07-22-2006, 10:34 AM

[QUOTE=mom x4,grandma x4]Happy saturday everyone!!

I would rub it in that I get to go and you dont, :rolleyes1 but i do have to face all of you in November, so i will be merciful and wont remind you that on that week while you are all slaving away at work, doing laundry, washing dishes, mowing your lawns I will be getting pampered and spoiled on the Magic for aweek. :rotfl2:

Have a great weekend everyone,
Kathy

Gee Kathy....I'm glad your not going to rub it in... :rolleyes1 Anyway, we dont want you to worry about us back at home under all this stress and piles of dirty laundry, dirty dishes. :rotfl2: :lmao:

Have a great time and enjoy the cruise with your grandkids.

Denise

TiggerKing

07-22-2006, 12:57 PM

Happy saturday everyone!!
I would rub it in that I get to go and you dont, :rolleyes1 but i do have to face all of you in November, so i will be merciful and wont remind you that on that week while you are all slaving away at work, doing laundry, washing dishes, mowing your lawns I will be getting pampered and spoiled on the Magic for aweek. :rotfl2:

But what about Minnie?

TIGGER41681

07-22-2006, 01:06 PM

Happy Saturday to You All,
Hope everyone has a great weekend!! Today the weather is pretty bad so we are dong things around the house. Tomorrow we are hoping to go to the Beach for alittle bit :banana: :banana: !! I need to get some color this summer :banana: :banana: !!
Kathy: I am very jealous that you are going on a cruise on 8/5 too :sad2: :sad2: !! Have a great time!! How is Minnie doing :dogdance: :dogdance:????
Well I will talk to you tomorrow.. Have a great weekend :wave: !!!

Lynn princess: