May 13.2006 Eastern

[mommom&poppop0304]

Okay Teri & Eric..get the girls ready get michele & greg on the phone, pick up Mom & I and lets get going i can't wait ....ROFL I am serious!

[DrCavin]

Hope your feeling better Nutz.... If had slept at a Holiday Inn Express last night I would give you some advice :lmao:

[nutz4dzny]

Thanks everyone for your kind words and thoughts and prayers. They worked! I am feeling much better and today i just took it easy all day. My DS is having college finals all week. Thursday is his last one and we leave for WDW on Friday morning at 7 am! I can't wait. My DH said the change in weatehr will be good for me and he said I can look forward to relaxing on this cruise. I do have 3 Spa treatments planned. I for just me and 2 couple treatments. I am looking forward to those. All the packing is done. Thank goodness! What a chore that was especially when your not feeling well.

When I spoke to the lady from the DCL she said it was 90 degrees yesterday.

Now all I have to do is last minute banking and bill paying and then vacation time!

See everyone soon,

Nutz4dzny

[Verandah Man]

My vacation officially starts in "24 Hours!!!!!!!!!"

I am soooooooooooooooooooooooo pumped!!!!!

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :cheer2: :banana: :cool1: :thumbsup2 :yay: :woohoo:

[mommom&poppop0304]

My vacation officially starts in "24 Hours!!!!!!!!!"

I am soooooooooooooooooooooooo pumped!!!!!

:Pinkbounc :bounce: :cheer2: :banana: :cool1: :thumbsup2 :yay: :woohoo:

LOL @ V-Man..I'm not pumped..yeah right..ROFL

[Hanover]

We printed off our Southwest boarding passes for tomorrow's flight!

We still need to pack more than half our cruise stuff. We've completed everything else we needed to do though.

[Verandah Man]

I just used the online check-in for the Radisson. I received an e-mail from them earlier today and took advantage of the online check-in. By this time tomorrow, I will also have us checked in with Southwest for our Thursday 5:25pm flight.

I just received an e-mail about the Hockey games, it's not good news I'm afraid, here is the reply:

Andy,

Bad News - No hockey playoffs onboard next week. I've checked with Entertainment and it is not possible due to the limited distribution channels and broadcast licensing requirements.

George

[Verandah Man]

I'm keeping busy this evening.....I just printed off our "thank you" notes for our serving staff and room host, plus I printed a few more for those extra special CM's that go above and beyond the call of duty!!! :goodvibes

[DrCavin]

Looks like NBA all next week... Won't be so interesting once the Cavs get bounced :(

[hooksenemy]

Andy, I am beyond jealous! In approx. 40 hours from now we will be at our hotel, and hopefully sipping a ice cold beer poolside while the kids take a late night swim - We will be off to do WDW - Commando Style Thanks for checking on the hockey.

Stay safe, looking forward to the fun onboard

Carolyn

[Verandah Man]

:bounce: :Pinkbounc Count 'em people, just "3 days" left until we head out to sea!!!!! :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Talk about being too excited to sleep, here it is just after 3:30 in the morning and I'm wide awake. In about 12 hours, my vacation starts, and I for one, can't wait!!! :yay:

[TSirgey]

For everyone leaving today, have a safe trip! See you there! :wave2:

[mommom&poppop0304]

:bounce: :Pinkbounc Count 'em people, just "3 days" left until we head out to sea!!!!! :Pinkbounc :bounce:

Talk about being too excited to sleep, here it is just after 3:30 in the morning and I'm wide awake. In about 12 hours, my vacation starts, and I for one, can't wait!!! :yay:

I think tonight will be me that can't sleep...LOL...as I mentioned before I'll be just like that little boy on that commercial....(I'm to excited to sleep). I couldn't imagine how I'll be on my next 2 week cruise. Oh by the way, we leave tomorrow early I hope...LOL

[Verandah Man]

I think tonight will be me that can't sleep...LOL...as I mentioned before I'll bejust like that little boy on that commercial....(I'm yo excited to sleep). I couldn't imagine how I'll be on my next 2 week cruise. Oh by the way, we leave tomorrow early I hope...LOL



Hey Larry, maybe since Vicki now has Thursday off, maybe you will get on the road before we even leave for the airport!!! :goodvibes

[mommom&poppop0304]

Hey Larry, maybe since Vicki now has Thursday off, maybe you will get on the road before we even leave for the airport!!! :goodvibes

I sure hope so..LOL

[mommom&poppop0304]

Hey Teri, I haven't seen you on here lately I hope you didn't leave without poor old Mom & Dad...LOL...just kidding!

[Verandah Man]

Hey Teri, I haven't seen you on here lately I hope you didn't leave without poor old Mom & Dad...LOL...just kidding!


Hey Larry, you're retired now, what are you doing up so early? Oh yea, that's right, you're too excited to sleep!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:

[mommom&poppop0304]

Hey Larry, you're retired now, what are you doing up so early? Oh yea, that's right, you're too excited to sleep!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl: :lmao:


Yeah retired...LOL...I'm always up with the chickens I have other things to do online and working on my pages.

[hooksenemy]

As I told the kids this morning after today "ONE MORE WAKE UP" :rotfl2: I am going out of my mind - crazy busy - got a couple of shirts done last night for Michelles kids, need to pick up more magnet paper so I can print a couple more door signs -

JODIFLA - where are you? I've seen you out in the general cruise but you disappeared from here.

NUTZ4DIZ - I am glad to hear you are feeling better - back conditions are not easy to live with - your attitude is commendable - have a safe trip, don't forget to get up frequently and stretch to the best of your ability - alright enough nurse chatter - see you onboard

HANOVER - How are you going to get through security with the kids to be dropped off before your DH pick up the inlaws? If I remember correctly, wasn't there a gate that you needed to tell them you were sailing today? That may have been RCCL. Just a thought you may want to have a back up plan so a guard doesn't blow the secret you have amazingly held.

Kids are going to school tomorrow, and we have a driver picking us up at 2:30 to take us to Providence - :woohoo: putting together the final luggage arrangements today - we have more than I expected :sad2:

Well off to get the kids ready for school.

Have a great day.
Carolyn

[Tericplus2]

Give Me A..... T........ :cheer2:
Give Me A....... O....... :cheer2:
Give Me A... M....... :cheer2:
Give Me A.... O...... :cheer2:
Give Me A..... R........ :cheer2:
Give Me A.... R...... :cheer2:
Give Me A....... O...... :cheer2:
Give Me A... W....... :cheer2:

What does that spell? TOMORROW !!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

:cheer2: Hey! Hey! Move out of the way!!
'Cause, we're, about, to sail away!!! :cheer2: RAH-RAH

(sorry....I used to coach Pee Wee cheerleading) I just can't contain the spirit!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

That's it everyone! After tomorrow, you won't hear from Tericplus2, mommom&poppop0304, and (maybe) the Verandahman until we meet at the Radisson (for those who are going to be there) or Saturday. That's our party of 12. (Actually, 17....friends of mine are also coming, but they're reservation information is seperate.)

[mommom&poppop0304]

Give Me A..... T........ :cheer2:
Give Me A....... O....... :cheer2:
Give Me A... M....... :cheer2:
Give Me A.... O...... :cheer2:
Give Me A..... R........ :cheer2:
Give Me A.... R...... :cheer2:
Give Me A....... O...... :cheer2:
Give Me A... W....... :cheer2:

What does that spell? TOMORROW !!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

:cheer2: Hey! Hey! Move out of the way!!
'Cause, we're, about, to sail away!!! :cheer2: RAH-RAH

(sorry....I used to coach Pee Wee cheerleading) I just can't contain the spirit!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

That's it everyone! After tomorrow, you won't hear from Tericplus2, mommom&poppop0304, and (maybe) the Verandahman until we meet at the Radisson (for those who are going to be there) or Saturday. That's our party of 12. (Actually, 17....friends of mine are also coming, but they're reservation information is seperate.)


ROFL....you go teri....where you been hiding?

[Tericplus2]

Hey Teri, I haven't seen you on here lately I hope you didn't leave without poor old Mom & Dad...LOL...just kidding!


Dad,
I'm here. I almost did leave yesterday....LOL....I had to contain myself. If Gabriella didn't have ballet tomorrow at 4:15pm, we'd leave earlier!!!!!! But, she needs all the practice she can get before her recital next month. Until next time.......

[Tericplus2]

HANOVER - How are you going to get through security with the kids to be dropped off before your DH pick up the inlaws? If I remember correctly, wasn't there a gate that you needed to tell them you were sailing today? That may have been RCCL. Just a thought you may want to have a back up plan so a guard doesn't blow the secret you have amazingly held.

Hanover,
Your girls don't know about the cruise? There are so many names and pictures, I can't keep everyone straight!!! LOL..... You have the three girls, right?

That's sooo exciting. I LOVE surprises!! Although, I'm usually the one giving them. The only surprise that was actually a surprise for me was when my co-workers through me a surprise baby shower at work for my second daughter. I HONESTLY had no idea!!!! It was so nice because I usually figure things out. They totally got me!!!! I can't wait until my girls get old enough to understand surprises b/c I will be getting them good!!!! I can't wait to meet you and hear about their reactions.

[mommom&poppop0304]

Give me a....L...... :bounce:
Give me a....E..... :bounce:
Give me a....T.... :bounce:
Give me a....S.... :yay:
Give me a....G.... :yay:
Give me a....O.... :yay:
Give me a....N.... :wave2:
Give me a....O.... :wave2:
Give me a....W... :wave2:

What does that spell? lets go now!!!

LOL...think I'm losing it.

[Can't W8]

Verandah Man, Mommom&Poppop and everyone else leaving today and tomorrow, have a safe trip. We'll see ya down there.

[DrCavin]

So many things to do & no time left... This happened last time too, stress levels will begin rising ;) Softball game tonight, Brownie/Girl Scout event tomorrow night, WORK the nerve of them making me work before vacation :confused3

I second the peeps leaving be safe & see you at Grills/Terminal/SHIP :thumbsup2

Carolyn, Not sure the last time you sailed, but they did change the drop-off area. It is now closer to the street, with a covered area to pull upto. Last cruise they had everyone pull up right next to the terminal, security did not like that so they built this new area.

I don't know if they still check everyone before allowing you to pull-up or not, I will do a search & see if I can get some info/pictures.

[mommom&poppop0304]

Dad,
I'm here. I almost did leave yesterday....LOL....I had to contain myself. If Gabriella didn't have ballet tomorrow at 4:15pm, we'd leave earlier!!!!!! But, she needs all the practice she can get before her recital next month. Until next time.......


Oh yeah...LOL...I forgot about gabriella's ballet tomorrow...DARN!

[mommom&poppop0304]

Verandah Man, Mommom&Poppop and everyone else leaving today and tomorrow, have a safe trip. We'll see ya down there.

You also Can't W8...have a safe trip as well looking forward to meet everyone.

[Verandah Man]

Oh you'll be hearing from me that's for sure. I'm taking my laptop with me. I found out yesterday that my room at the Radisson has wireless service!!! I've got to make a few "LIVE" reports from the Radisson, maybe even load in some pics from the meet at Grills and around the Radisson pool.

I ran and picked up Angelina's formal dress and pirate outfit from Orange Cleaners first thing this morning, I think I was their first customer of the day, LOL!!! :lmao:

I'm reading water meters in my 'hood today, this is the last meter book I have to do, then I'm in vacation mode for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay: :yay: :yay: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[mommom&poppop0304]

Oh you'll be hearing from me that's for sure. I'm taking my laptop with me. I found out yesterday that my room at the Radisson has wireless service!!! I've got to make a few "LIVE" reports from the Radisson, maybe even load in some pics from the meet at Grills and around the Radisson pool.

I ran and picked up Angelina's formal dress and pirate outfit from Orange Cleaners first thing this morning, I think I was their first customer of the day, LOL!!! :lmao:

I'm reading water meters in my 'hood today, this is the last meter book I have to do, then I'm in vacation mode for sure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :yay: :yay: :yay: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Hey Andy?...LOL....I need a break from the computer and your taking a laotop? I need a rest from the internet...LOL

[jodifla]

As I told the kids this morning after today "ONE MORE WAKE UP" :rotfl2: I am going out of my mind - crazy busy - got a couple of shirts done last night for Michelles kids, need to pick up more magnet paper so I can print a couple more door signs -

JODIFLA - where are you? I've seen you out in the general cruise but you disappeared from here.

Kids are going to school tomorrow, and we have a driver picking us up at 2:30 to take us to Providence - :woohoo: putting together the final luggage arrangements today - we have more than I expected :sad2:

Well off to get the kids ready for school.

Have a great day.
Carolyn


Here I am! I have all these last minute details, and a dwindling amount of time, just like everybody. And I keep adding things to my list, like getting a a battery for my Mickey Mouse watch so I can wear that. DH has a big final exam tonight, and two weeks of work to finish in the next two days, so he's a busy guy, too. He asked me last weekend, "Why do vacations have to be so much work?" I told him it would all be worth it when we were actually on the plane!

I'm loving all the pictures of everyone. My scanner is still in the box from our move last year.

Everyone heading out today, have a safe trip, and a few drinks for us until we can get caught up with you!

Look forward to meeting you, and all the DISers!

Jodi

[Hanover]

Hanover,
Your girls don't know about the cruise? There are so many names and pictures, I can't keep everyone straight!!! LOL..... You have the three girls, right?

That's sooo exciting. I LOVE surprises!! Although, I'm usually the one giving them. The only surprise that was actually a surprise for me was when my co-workers through me a surprise baby shower at work for my second daughter. I HONESTLY had no idea!!!! It was so nice because I usually figure things out. They totally got me!!!! I can't wait until my girls get old enough to understand surprises b/c I will be getting them good!!!! I can't wait to meet you and hear about their reactions.


I actually have 2 boys... one that is 5 and one turning 9 on 5/13.

I do think we have to show them some kind of ID/tell them at the port to get in parking. I'm not sure we'll be able to make it that far in the surprise thing myself...they may be listening to their Ipods, or we may say to the gate guard we're off to see the Magic or something. I don't know. We are winging it. Either way they'll be surprised whenever they do find out for sure. I just can't wait to see their expressions. I am not positive DH will be getting my parents anyway. They may take a shuttle or taxi. They'll let us know.

We were woken up at 4:40 AM because DH forgot to put the sleep timer on our tv and someone was banging on a door and yelling on tv. DH thought it was DS8 yelling for us. We were both startled awake. He fell back asleep and I listened to him snore 2 more hours.

I really shouldn't be on this because we still have to pack our clothes. The boys practices went so late last night, they weren't home until 9:00 and by then they got showers and we all went to bed. We know what we are taking...just have to get the luggage down from the attic and pack it up.

We pick up ds8 from school at noon and are heading to the airport.

We should be at Downtown Disney this evening for a late dinner/dessert...we LOVE the volcano at Rainforest Cafe. We also promised our lego loving ds5 he could blow some of his souvenir money at the Lego store.

See you all soon. If I don't log on again before we leave, everyone have a safe journey to the port!

Danielle, Derek, Keegan and Brennan

[Can't W8]

Looking forward to a report from the Radisson. When you are down there let us know what the situation is with the fires, OK? If we get detoured too much we may have to forego our stop at the grocery store for our "cocktail beverages". The rest of us that are still packing will enjoy hearing about everything while we're getting caught up with our packing.

[mommom&poppop0304]

Well Teri & Andy I'm going to go and see you all later I have other things to do on computer making sure my pages are in order...LOL...codes can be a real headache as you both know...Later!

[bpd196]

Never skip the adult beverages, just leave earlier. :drinking1 :rotfl2: Everyone have a safe trip, see you on the magic.

[ragdoll]

Poppop, you are having way too much fun on here. You should have joined long ago. I think you are developing a habit called DISing. Fun, isn't it?

Andy, I am glad you are taking your laptop. Keep us up to date on all the fun you are having. I couldn't sleep last night either. I swear I looked at the clock every 15 minutes.

To everyone who is leaving soon...have a safe, fun trip! Can't wait to meet everyone!

Donna

[littlebunny]

Everyone leaving today and tomorrow have a safe trip.

Teri actually I'm the one with the 3 girls. My daughter takes ballet too and her recital is next month as well. We taped a practice on our video camera so she can practice at home. This is my first time doing this and I can't believe how much makeup they want them to wear for the recital! I'm not a big make up person and half the stuff they want on her face I don't even own!

I'm all packed but I keep feeling like I'm forgetting something! I hate that! Guess I'll go recheck my lists again!

[hooksenemy]

I realized last night that the one thing I forgot well "2" things I forgot were the pirate night outfits for the boys pirate: so off to IPARTY to see what they have - I have an old hook outfit from halloween that is always a good standby but I am sure they would prefer something else

I also have to get them a belt and new shoes for my oldest.

Back to work and list making!

Carolyn

[b&bdiscruisers]

Like everyone else, soooo busy since Thursday last week but I am down to the end, everything is packed for me except last minute items, my husband is another story.....says he can pack in 20 minutes! :rotfl2: He'll be packing tonight & it will take a little longer than that ;) We both work tomorrow but I will be getting off at 12:00 noon, he gets off around 2:00 pm & we will be hopefully on the road by 3:00 to the Radisson(from the west coast) Hope the roads are ok. We'll hopefully see everyone around the pool on Fri. or at the terminal or on the ship! :cool1: Everyone have a safe trip to the port whenever you travel & then we'll be chilling for a week! :cheer2: :cool1: :bounce: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: Remembr we're in 8024 if you want to stop by & I think I might wear my green lei at the terminal! Bye for now & see you all on the east coast! :wave: :wave2:

[Verandah Man]

I'm home for lunch!!! I just finished the last meter book that needed to be done!!! :yay:

This afternoon, I have to clean out my work car and then wash it, as it has to go in and get serviced while I am away. Only a few hours now, and I'll be doing the "I'm on vacation dance!!!" :yay:

I burned a copy of the Conga Beat song, I think I'm driving Hazel nuts with this song. :lmao: I also have this song loaded into my laptop, guess what I will be listening too on our flight to Florida. :rotfl: :banana: :rotfl:

[Tericplus2]

I actually have 2 boys... one that is 5 and one turning 9 on 5/13.

Oh, Oh, that's right. I got you confused with Lee.... :lmao: Sorry.

[Verandah Man]

Like everyone else, soooo busy since Thursday last week but I am down to the end, everything is packed for me except last minute items, my husband is another story.....says he can pack in 20 minutes! :rotfl2: He'll be packing tonight & it will take a little longer than that ;) We both work tomorrow but I will be getting off at 12:00 noon, he gets off around 2:00 pm & we will be hopefully on the road by 3:00 to the Radisson(from the west coast) Hope the roads are ok. We'll hopefully see everyone around the pool on Fri. or at the terminal or on the ship! :cool1: Everyone have a safe trip to the port whenever you travel & then we'll be chilling for a week! :cheer2: :cool1: :bounce: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: Remembr we're in 8024 if you want to stop by & I think I might wear my green lei at the terminal! Bye for now & see you all on the east coast! :wave: :wave2:


Stay safe, and have a nice drive :moped: from Clearwater on Thursday!!! :wave2:

[Tericplus2]

Everyone leaving today and tomorrow have a safe trip.

Teri actually I'm the one with the 3 girls. My daughter takes ballet too and her recital is next month as well. We taped a practice on our video camera so she can practice at home. This is my first time doing this and I can't believe how much makeup they want them to wear for the recital! I'm not a big make up person and half the stuff they want on her face I don't even own!

I'm all packed but I keep feeling like I'm forgetting something! I hate that! Guess I'll go recheck my lists again!

LOL....after Hanover replied, I remembered... :) This is Lella's first time in ballet also. I taped her first class and the other parents didn't like it b/c I was distracting the other kids.....OOOppss!!! :) I was excited. The makeup thing is crazy...remember the post from V-man for Angelina???? Oh well, just think of how cute their going to look in their outfits!!!! My daughter's class is dancing to Bibidi Bopidi Boo!!! How perfect!!! :wizard: Their going to be wearing baby blue/white tutus and they may each have a wand. The teacher isn't sure yet, but I think, as 3/4 year olds....they shouldn't....LOL.....that could get messy.....LOL......

Well, off I go. Gotta get the kids down for a nap. Can't wait to meet everyone. It'll be cool that my Unc will have his laptop, so we can get everyone else even more pumped reading his live posts before they get there!!!

[b&bdiscruisers]

Thanks, Veranda Man, & the same for you & all your family! Since you will have your laptop I guess you'll be capturing the pic of the ship in port & hopefully someone will get the picture of the Magic passing by Two palms web cam? ;) Good pics for scrapbooks :thumbsup2

[Verandah Man]

Thanks, Veranda Man, & the same for you & all your family! Since you will have your laptop I guess you'll be capturing the pic of the ship in port & hopefully someone will get the picture of the Magic passing by Two palms web cam? ;) Good pics for scrapbooks :thumbsup2


I haven't seen the Magic on the port cam the past two weeks, I don't know what is up with that. :confused3 But I will be checking Saturday morning, none the less!!! :lmao:

[bxirishrn]

Hi everyone :thumbsup2

WE FLY THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW !!!!

Everything is on the sofa, washed, but not packed. I just gott start and I'll be ok. It's the starting.

Andy, let us know how the roads in Fla are, especially the B-Line. The Weather Channel has been talking about fires further north now.

I figured out how everyone will know us. We're all dark haired, tall, and my & my 7 yo DD STILL has that loose tooth which is now in the middle of the top of her mouth. Too bad there's no hillbilly night on the cruise :lmao:

See everyone Friday at Grills! I'm making the ressie today. :wave2:

Kathleen
:shamrock:

[DrCavin]

It better be there Saturday morning :rotfl:

Well sad news from here, *our* (another one of those supposed to be the wifes pet, but who takes care of the thing)... cat of 16 years or so had to be put down today. The old gal starting acting very weird on Saturday, then slowly she would not move from room-to-room.. Kidney failure had begun, so she was not long for this World...... :angel:

Two years ago we were getting ready for vacation & my dog suddenly can't walk on one leg... Thought the wife ran over him w/the car while backing out of the garage (she tends to have issues with backing out of the garage :rolleyes1 ) Since we were kenneling him that day, I had to run him to the vet... Bee sting on top of the paw.. HOW THE *ELL does a Wheaten Terrier with all that fur gets a freaking bee sting is beyond me.... :lmao:

[Aquagirl]

pirate: Arrrggg!!! I was almost packed when I noticed that the zipper on my suitcase is starting to detach. Now I can't have my clothes falling out all over Florida, so I now have to go suitcase shopping.

I hope that everyone leaving today and tomorrow have a fun and safe trip. We are not leaving until late Friday. We are flying into Tampa (to save $300) and staying at WDW Friday night so we won't be at the port until Saturday. I hope everyone meeting at Grills has a great time!!!

[Aquagirl]

DrCavin, I am so sorry to hear about your cat!!!

Our dog stepped on a bee a couple of years ago too. He is a chihuahua so his foot swelled up to the size of a golf ball and he fell over on his side immediately. I thought that he was dying. Some people have to carry around epi pens for their kids, I have to carry around pills for my dog.

[DrCavin]

Thanks Aqua, hopefully being away will help the kids deal with it...

I would have never guessed that a dog would be alergic to a bee sting, but it makes sense now that I think about it... sometimes I think pets are more work than the kids.. NO WAIT that can't be true ;)

[Hygiene99]

Hi everyone :thumbsup2

WE FLY THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW !!!!



See everyone Friday at Grills! I'm making the ressie today. :wave2:

Kathleen
:shamrock:


Dont know if you guys have it or not but here is a coupon for Grills :teeth:

Coupon (http://www.visitgrills.com/images/COUPON.jpg)

Andy Hazel & Angelina And All !

Have a great cruise.. :woohoo: :woohoo:

[bxirishrn]

Thanks Hygiene 99! We'll toast you :drinking:


Kathleen
:shamrock:

[Can't W8]

DrCavin, sorry to hear about your cat. Ours got sick this past winter and we thought we would have to go through the same thing, it's hard.

DD and I are busy fighting sinus problems. Supposedly, this is the worst allergy season to hit this area for 6 years, or so it said on the news. Can't wait for me and my sinuses to be out to sea! I hear that there are no pollen issues out there. :)

[bxirishrn]

Well I just called Grills, they apparently do not take ressies after 4p. I told the laughing girl on the other end of the phone that we were a party of 23, and she said all we could do was call an hour before hand and put our name on the wait list. :(

Comments? Suggestions?

Kathleen
:shamrock:

[bpd196]

Everyone leaving today and tomorrow have a safe trip.

Teri actually I'm the one with the 3 girls. My daughter takes ballet too and her recital is next month as well. We taped a practice on our video camera so she can practice at home. This is my first time doing this and I can't believe how much makeup they want them to wear for the recital! I'm not a big make up person and half the stuff they want on her face I don't even own!

I'm all packed but I keep feeling like I'm forgetting something! I hate that! Guess I'll go recheck my lists again!

Lee and Terry
Be Happy the girls' recitals are next month. Our is the Next Sun at 10AM the day after we come back.. I have to have everything ready before we leave on Fri. so I don't forget anything. I know I will still be in vacation mode. Plus after the recital everyone comes back to our house for food and drinks.. Ugh!!!! They will be missing their rehearsals which are the week we are cruising. Oh well.. the makeup is another story,
Everyone have a safe trip and see you all soon
Kerri

[DrCavin]

Well I just called Grills, they apparently do not take ressies after 4p. I told the laughing girl on the other end of the phone that we were a party of 23, and she said all we could do was call an hour before hand and put our name on the wait list. :(

Comments? Suggestions?

Kathleen
:shamrock:

Same story they gave me two years ago...

[ragdoll]

Can't W8, boy do I hear ya about the sinus problems! I'm on antibiotics and fortunately the doctor agreed to prescribe an extra round just in case. At least I can relax knowing that I have enough medicine. Flying always makes it worse. I imagine that is true for you too.

Dr. Cavin, sorry about your cat. Animals really are part of the family.

[Verandah Man]

Steve, so sorry to hear about your cat. We've been down that road recently and we know how you feel.


I am now on VACATION!!! I arrived home a few minutes ago, and boy am I pumped!!! I'll be printing out my boarding passes in about 90 minutes, gotta get that "Group A" boarding pass!!! :goodvibes


I'm still up for meeting at Grills if everyone else still wants to, just let me know. I did invite Shirley and Norm from The Perfect Gift to join us, but I haven't heard back from Shirley whether they are going to be able to make it. My family will be stopping by her shop on Friday to pay her a visit, since we have some cruise business to take care.

Safe travels :moped: to everyone!!!

[mommom&poppop0304]

Steve, so sorry to hear about your cat. We've been down that road recently and we know how you feel.


I am now on VACATION!!! I arrived home a few minutes ago, and boy am I pumped!!! I'll be printing out my boarding passes in about 90 minutes, gotta get that "Group A" boarding pass!!! :goodvibes


I'm still up for meeting at Grills if everyone else still wants to, just let me know. I did invite Shirley and Norm from The Perfect Gift to join us, but I haven't heard back from Shirley whether they are going to be able to make it. My family will be stopping by her shop on Friday to pay her a visit, since we have some cruise business to take care.

Safe travels :moped: to everyone!!!


Well V-Man all you have to do now is count down your retirement...LOL

[littlebunny]

Okay quick reply here, I'm Insane! As if I'm not busy enough, I just ran out and bought this:

http://i2.tinypic.com/xo42oo.jpg

Don't worry I'm not cruel! The breeder is going to hang onto her for us until we get back. It's just that we've been looking for a yorkie (female) and all the females sell first, so I had to grab her when I got the chance. She's so adorable and the kids just love her. We visited her for a while before we had to leave her. She's our "friend" for our miniature schnauzer (female also). Thought I'd share how crazy I am!

Oh Teri by the way our daughter is doing Starry Starry Night by Josh Groban, I love HIM!!!! Well his voice anyway. That reminds me I still need to alter DD's costume before the trip. AAUGH!!!

[ragdoll]

Yes littlebunny, you are insane! :crazy:

[Stuff Survivor]

I actually have 2 boys... one that is 5 and one turning 9 on 5/13.

I do think we have to show them some kind of ID/tell them at the port to get in parking. I'm not sure we'll be able to make it that far in the surprise thing myself...they may be listening to their Ipods, or we may say to the gate guard we're off to see the Magic or something. I don't know. We are winging it.


Why don't you write a short note in bold type that you can hand the guards with the ID's? Something like "Kids think we're just visiting. Please don't spoil the surprise."

Just a thought.

[Tericplus2]

Lee,
She is so cute!! I want a puppy so bad for the girls, but my husband said I have to wait until we get into our house!!! Ah, Man!!!

I thank my lucky stars that her recital isn't that Sunday!! I'll be thinking of you. I'm sure she's going to look beautiful.

It's not long now troops!! Dad, I'll see ya at 3:30pm SHARP!! tomorrow.

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

[Tericplus2]

Why don't you write a short note in bold type that you can hand the guards with the ID's? Something like "Kids think we're just visiting. Please don't spoil the surprise."

Just a thought.


That's a great idea!! I've done that before and it's worked. At first, they look at you like you're crazy, but then it sinks in and they're like, "OOOHH, Okay."

Good Luck!!!

[Verandah Man]

Okay quick reply here, I'm Insane! As if I'm not busy enough, I just ran out and bought this:

http://i2.tinypic.com/xo42oo.jpg

Don't worry I'm not cruel! The breeder is going to hang onto her for us until we get back. It's just that we've been looking for a yorkie (female) and all the females sell first, so I had to grab her when I got the chance. She's so adorable and the kids just love her. We visited her for a while before we had to leave her. She's our "friend" for our miniature schnauzer (female also). Thought I'd share how crazy I am!

Oh Teri by the way our daughter is doing Starry Starry Night by Josh Groban, I love HIM!!!! Well his voice anyway. That reminds me I still need to alter DD's costume before the trip. AAUGH!!!



What a cutie!!!!! Congrats!!!!! :goodvibes

We are one step closer, I printed off our Southwest Boarding Passes a little bit ago, and yes, we have "Group A" for the cattle run!!! :yay:

Tomorrow morning I have to go and get my driver's license renewed, that's always fun, then after that, go to the bank and get some cash out for the trip!!! :woohoo:

Hazel and I will be watching the clock until 11:45, that's when we will sign Angelina out of school, then we will come home and wait for Rapid Rover to pick us up between 2:45 and 3:00 and take us to Philly Airport!!! :banana:

Well, since I have been awake since 3:30 this morning, I'm starting to feel a bit tired, going to try and take a 15-20 minute power nap if I can.

Later All :wave2:

[Verandah Man]

Well V-Man all you have to do now is count down your retirement...LOL


I don't know about that just yet, I might have to add in another cruise or two before then!!!!!!! :rotfl2:


OK, laptop is being turned off right now!!! :lmao:

[mommom&poppop0304]

[QUOTE=Verandah Man]I don't know about that just yet, I might have to add in another cruise or two before then!!!!!!! :rotfl2:


OK, laptop is being turned off right now!!! :lmao:[/QUO


Maybe Vicki & I will go on the 2 week cruise but yeah...time will tell..LOL

[SQUIGGLE]

Everyone leaving today & tomorrow or Saturday - be safe.
See you all on the Magic on Saturday! :bounce: :Pinkbounc

fran

[mommom&poppop0304]

Well I guess V-Man(Brother in-law) & Tericplus2 (my daughter) is calling it a nite and starting to pack. Vicki & I been packed...LOL...Vicki & I know we will never meet all the mothers onboard so...HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO YOU ALL!!!

[bxirishrn]

Lee, your puppy is adorable !! :dog:
Our lab is 9 1/2 but is acting older. He's slowing down, takes a little longer to stand up, stuff like that. My mom lives with us so she'll be caring for him. He's gonna be lost without us tho. He follows me everywhere. Mom keeps saying "I hope nothing happens to him while you're gone".

Andy, what is Group A boarding pass?

So we'll still meet at Grills, I'll take the # with me and call exactly at 4:30 :hourglass. I love to use "The Donner Party" when making reservations, but I think I'll just use my name.

Safe trip to everyone who is traveling tomorrow, and Friday, and Saturday!! :car: :yay:

Kathleen
:shamrock:

[mommom&poppop0304]

Oh by the way V-Man...Teri will be picking Vicki & I up by 3:30pm tomorrow and take Gabriella to her ballet class then we are heading to Florida. (Oh yeah..a quick stop at McDonalds). LOL

[Verandah Man]

Andy, what is Group A boarding pass?

On Southwest Airlines you are given a group boarding pass to enter the plane. There is NO assigned seating, so the sooner you check-in online, the better the group you get, something what like DCL is doing at the terminal now. I checked us in at the 24 hour mark and received the group A boarding pass. On Southwest there are four groups, first to board is Pre-boarding which is people needing help and those traveling with small children. Once they are boarded, then Groups "A" "B" and "C" boards.

The thread was a bit quiet this evening, I guess everyone (like me) has been quite busy doing last minute packing.



Oh by the way V-Man...Teri will be picking Vicki & I up by 3:30pm tomorrow and take Gabriella to her ballet class then we are heading to Florida. (Oh yeah..a quick stop at McDonalds).

Be careful and have a safe trip, we will see you at the Radisson on Friday!!! :thumbsup2

I took a melatonin tablet to help me sleep tonight, guess what, it is kicking in and I'm off to bed, we have a busy day tomorrow!!!

Good Night All :wave2:

[hooksenemy]

I had to do some last minute finagle with the luggage since I couldn't fit it all into 2 with 4 carry ons as I wanted :furious: so I packed 3 pieces of luggage and 4 carry ons we should be all set!

I have to get my shirts done or I am never getting to bed tonight

Andy we got group A as did the fam. we are travelling with. This is our first time on Southwest, should be intersting.


TTFN
Carolyn

[b&bdiscruisers]

Here it is 12:20 am & I'm doing my nails & I have to get up at 5:30 AM to go to work, I think I'm crazy! :rotfl: :rotfl2: I don't think I'm sleepy, but I sure will at 5:30 in the morning! Do you know how difficult it is to type with wet nails? :hyper: :hyper: :jumping1: Boy, I really need to go to bed! See you all on Friday!

[SQUIGGLE]

Good morning all. If I am up this early today; should I bother going to sleep tonight? Last day at work and I will be leaving a bit early. Everything is packed that can be packed. VCR is set up. Guess we are ready to go.
Everyone take care. See ya real soon!

fran

[Verandah Man]

:Pinkbounc Good Morning Fellow Cruisers,

Can you believe it, just "2 days" to go!!! :Pinkbounc

Guess who woke up this morning with a sore throat and earache? I will still be on that plane today if I have to crawl aboard.

See y'all soon!!!

[Verandah Man]

Dont know if you guys have it or not but here is a coupon for Grills :teeth:

Coupon (http://www.visitgrills.com/images/COUPON.jpg)

Andy Hazel & Angelina And All !

Have a great cruise.. :woohoo: :woohoo:



Thanks Pete and Jen, I just printed off a copy for myself as well!!! In a few hours we "WILL" be heading to the airport for our flight to Orlando!!! :yay:
All our bags are packed and sitting by the front door!!! :banana:

[mommom&poppop0304]

Hey V-Man I can believe anything...LOL...and today we leave rigtht after Gabriella's Ballet class.

[DrCavin]

Weather here is terrible, rain, rain, rain... We are still hoping to be at Grills Friday evening, 5:30 pm?? Who all is planning on being there???? Maybe we should make a program so we know everyone ;)

I work until 3:00 today, then pickup the kids from school. Have to pack tonight, most of the kids stuff is packed & really just have to pack some clothes for dinner & such.

Will be doing the Southwest boading pass dance in about 5 minutes, first time for us on this airline as well. Will give us something to compare experiences about. Added - We just got group A boarding :woohoo:

The yorki is adorable... I really don't want any more pets, still have the Wheaten - O'Reilly & my DD's Ragdoll cat - Snowball. Have done the hamsters, hermit crabs, fish and a chinchilla for about 2 days - drove the cats crazy :crazy:

[Tericplus2]

Well, fellow Dis'ers.....we are leaving today for our trip. Everything's packed (has been since last week....I had to clean my suitcases while dusting... :rotfl2: ) and my DD3, my friend, and myself are getting our manicures and pedicures this morning. My DH is finally off after working 14 hour days for the past two weeks!!!!!! :crazy2: I think he's sleeping all day since he's driving tonight. :car: :teeth: I was going to take the car through the carwash, but why....it's going to rain anyway....

Okay....everyone, keep up the spirit until Saturday. My Unc will be giving live posts and hopefully sending some pics to pump you up.... :cheer2: :cheer2:

Can't wait to meet everyone!! Drive and fly safe!!! Until then...........

:tink: :goofy: :mickeyjum :donald: :tigger: :hmghost: :dumbo:

[mommom&poppop0304]

Anymore news on the fires Teri?

[Verandah Man]

My DW and I are on our way out to do last minute errands, got to get my driver's license renewed, go to the bank to get our cash, stop at CVS to pick up some "Earplanes" for the flight, will also be picking up some extra "Airshield."

I'm using the warm salt water gargle for my throat, at least I "DON'T" have a fever, there's always something to be happy about!!! :goodvibes

Later All, we're off!!! :moped:

[Can't W8]

2 more days, I can't believe we are so close. Everyone, pump up on the AirShield/Borne or whatever its called so nobody gets sick for the vacay. We need to be well so we can go out and party at night as well as enjoy the sights during the day.

Safe travels to all that are leaving today, we'll see you in the ship. :boat:

[Tericplus2]

Anymore news on the fires Teri?

I just checked www.fl511.com and it looks good. We'll be fine. I have Unc's cell phone # and gmom's #, so we can call them for detours if we need to. I'm not worried about it.

See ya at 3:30pm!!! :)

[mommom&poppop0304]

See you later Teri... Mom & I will be waiting at the door 3:30 pm...LOL..oh ok..I just saw your reply..Later

[DrCavin]

Andy, can you get some of that cash for the rest of us? ;)

Here are some links to more pics of our last cruise....

First close-up of the Magic:
http://thumb10.webshots.com/t/59/59/8/53/22/2242853220056001270GMkTNM_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2242853220056001270GMkTNM)

Two Princesses:
http://thumb10.webshots.com/t/64/164/7/66/3/2115766030056001270mtwBsx_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2115766030056001270mtwBsx)

Two ______ I will let you fill in the blank ;)
http://thumb10.webshots.com/t/44/45/6/75/70/2994675700056001270yxOEIh_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2994675700056001270yxOEIh)

This one we didn't notice the OJ until that evening when I downloaded them, YES we were experiencing some wave-action :)
http://thumb10.webshots.com/t/59/59/5/64/7/2205564070056001270zpFLIE_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2205564070056001270zpFLIE)

[Tericplus2]

I'm using the warm salt water gargle for my throat, at least I "DON'T" have a fever, there's always something to be happy about!!! :goodvibes

Unc,

This may sound crazy, but your sister does this!!!!! (yes, my mom) :rotfl2:

She gargles with peroxide!!!!!! Her doctor suggested it!!!!!! Not me...no, no, no!! I tried it once....disgusting.....I'd rather spray the heck out of my throat every two minutes than to do that!

Drink plenty of OJ and if you have vitamin C pills, eat them!!! Talk to ya later. Tell Ang, I'm excited to be spending some time with her. :love:

[ragdoll]

Andy, hope you feel better. DH just came down with a cold. Sore throat and earache is exactly how my laryngitis started. Needed antibiotics. Do you think your doctor would prescribe you some just in case you need them? Flying sure isn't going to help anything. I just keep telling myself that the tropics are going to knock whatever is ailing us right out.

Looks like we have picked the perfect week to get out of Northeast Ohio. It is raining now and is supposed to be chilly and rainy for the next ten days.

Well, we finally got out the suitcases. Looks like we will be packing late Friday night like always. I am so behind on everything. Things just keep coming up to slow me down. Like having to keep checking this thread... :teeth:

[DrCavin]

Looks like we have picked the perfect week to get out of Northeast Ohio. It is raining now and is supposed to be chilly and rainy for the next ten days.

YES, isn't it such a great feeling :lmao:

[bpd196]

V Man-- Feel better and
Dr. C- sorry about your cat....It's always sad to lose a pet :sad2:
all those traveling.... Safe trips :wizard:

Lee- the Yorkie is toooo SWEET!!!!

We leave tomorrow.
See everyone on the ship!!! :cool1: :banana:

Kerri and Crew

[DrCavin]

This isn't a good sign, I-95 closed for few days!!!

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/05/11/brush.fires.ap/index.html

[DrCavin]

Thanks to all on the loss of our cat.. She was a great pet & gave us 17+ years of memories

[Verandah Man]

This isn't a good sign, I-95 closed for few days!!!

http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/05/11/brush.fires.ap/index.html



Steve,

Thanks for this link!!! We cross over from the Deland area to the New Smyrna Beach area on SR44, looks like we might be taking a different route this time.

Teri, if you haven't done so already check this link out. You might either have to take Route 1 from the Daytona Beach area down to the port, or you might have to detour and take I-4 west to 528 east to the port. I'm glad you guys are leaving earlier than first planned.

[Verandah Man]

I'd call it:

Two sets of eyes full of mischief!!! LOL!!! :rotfl2:
http://thumb10.webshots.com/t/44/45/6/75/70/2994675700056001270yxOEIh_th.jpg

[Verandah Man]

OK, we're good to go, we just have to wait to pick Angelina up at 11:45, then come home and wait for Rapid Rover to pick us up and take us to the airport this afternoon.

I was shocked, I was in and out of the DMV in less than 15 minutes, I'm good to drive for another 4 years!!!

See everyone in Florida or on the ship!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[jodifla]

Well, today's my birthday, but I plan to hold off the celebrating till I'm onboard the Magic! Today's agenda is packing and errands.


Dr. C, so sorry about your cat! And I had a cocker spaniel who was stung by a bee once. The whole side of his face just blew up. I couldn't figure out what was wrong until the vet told me.


Have safe journeys, everyone who is traveling today!!!!!!!!!!

[DrCavin]

I'd call it:

[b]Two sets of eyes full of mischief!!! LOL!!!

You nailed it!! :thumbsup2

[DrCavin]

Well, today's my birthday, but I plan to hold off the celebrating till I'm onboard the Magic! Today's agenda is packing and errands.


Pretty nice B-Day present :) Your not going to inform your Dis-peeps what birthday you are celebrating??? :rotfl2:

[Verandah Man]

Well, today's my birthday, but I plan to hold off the celebrating till I'm onboard the Magic! Today's agenda is packing and errands.


Dr. C, so sorry about your cat! And I had a cocker spaniel who was stung by a bee once. The whole side of his face just blew up. I couldn't figure out what was wrong until the vet told me.


Have safe journeys, everyone who is traveling today!!!!!!!!!!



:cheer2: party: :cake: :bday: :smickey: :tink:
Have a Happy Birthday, hope it's a good one!!!

[Verandah Man]

I might be jumping the gun a little bit, but I was just too excited and had to get this thread started, LOL!!! Click here and check it out:"Almost" Live from the 5-13-06 Magic (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1109446)

[DrCavin]

I saw that you posted that, :)

[Tericplus2]

Teri, if you haven't done so already check this link out. You might either have to take Route 1 from the Daytona Beach area down to the port, or you might have to detour and take I-4 west to 528 east to the port. I'm glad you guys are leaving earlier than first planned.

Thanks Unc! I am now shutting down the computer. The car is ready, the girls and Eric are sleeping, and when they wake up.......we're outta here!

[Verandah Man]

I just woke up from taking a cat nap, Angelina is still taking her cat nap, Hazel is prancing around the house waiting for the shuttle van to arrive.

These last two hours have been dragging like crazy, and we still have about another hour to wait. I'll be shutting our computer down soon. :wave2:

[Can't W8]

Hang in there V-Man, you could be in work (like some of us,ugh!). :surfweb: I can't wait for my vacation to start, I'm green with envy. . Oh well, gotta go, lunch is over. :wave:

[littlebunny]

Happy birthday!

I can't believe some of us are already leaving for the trip! Our turn tomorrow!

Am I right that since we have a 4 year old we are on pre-boarding with Southwest?

Yes the Yorkie is adorable! The girls finally agreed on a name, Chloe. Me and DH like it too, so unless they find a new name while on the cruise that will be it.

Gotta go, I'll check v-man's other post later.

[Verandah Man]

Happy birthday!

I can't believe some of us are already leaving for the trip! Our turn tomorrow!

Am I right that since we have a 4 year old we are on pre-boarding with Southwest?

Yes the Yorkie is adorable! The girls finally agreed on a name, Chloe. Me and DH like it too, so unless they find a new name while on the cruise that will be it.

Gotta go, I'll check v-man's other post later.


I just took this info off the Southwest website:

Boarding Procedure
Each Customer will be issued a boarding pass grouped by A, B, or C (in that order) based on when the Customer checked in online at southwest.com, at the Skycap Podium, Ticket Counter, Departure Gate, or RAPID CHECK-IN Kiosk (where available).

Prior to general boarding, Customers with disabilities, unaccompanied children between the ages of five and 11, and adults traveling with a child under five years of age will preboard. Customers who choose to preboard cannot sit in an emergency exit seat.

Because Southwest Airlines maintains an open-seating policy, general-boarding Customers may sit in any open or unclaimed seat. Customers holding boarding pass "A" will begin general boarding, followed by Customers with boarding pass "B," and then "C." General-boarding Customers who choose an emergency exit seat must meet all requirements set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration and Southwest Airlines.

[Verandah Man]

OK people, that's it! We're outta here, and the computer is being shut down!!!

I will be checking in either later tonight or early tomorrow morning from Florida!!! :cloud9: :cloud9: :cloud9:

[DrCavin]

I am officially on vacation!!! :woohoo:

[pearlieq]

Hello May 13th cruisers!!!

I'm currently on the May 6th voyage (don't worry, we're taking good care of the ship!). DH and I received a very cute DCL photo storage box from our TA. Unfortunately, we're really not avid picture-takers or scrapbookers, and I'm afraid the book will just collect dust if left with us.

It's about 14" tall by 12" wide and looks like a thick book. Captain Mickey is on the front and there is a slot on the cover for a photo. I haven't removed the plastic yet, but I hear rustling inside so there must be something in there as well.

If anyone here would like it, I would be more than happy to give it away!

I'll give it to the first person to PM me their name and stateroom number for the 5/13/06 sailing. I will take it down to guest services with a note, and I'm sure they'll get it to you.

I will definitely respond to the first person, but if you don't hear back from me, please forgive me and assume it's already been taken. Unfortunately, internet time is limited!

I hope you all have a wonderful voyage!

[DrCavin]

Hello May 13th cruisers!!!

Very nice gesture Pearleiq... Hope you had a great cruise & be sure to check for road closers if your driving from the port, many roads closed due to brush fires...

[mom x4,grandma x4]

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to wish all of you a MAGICAL and safe cruise!!!

I have a favor to ask.
If any of you go to the late night dessert buffet, would you please look and see if they have sugar free desserts? If so, what kind they are. Thankyou so much!! I will be looking for your cruise reports!

mom x4,grandma x4

[DrCavin]

Hi everyone,
I just wanted to wish all of you a MAGICAL and safe cruise!!!

I have a favor to ask.
If any of you go to the late night dessert buffet, would you please look and see if they have sugar free desserts? If so, what kind they are. Thankyou so much!! I will be looking for your cruise reports!

mom x4,grandma x4

Thanks!! We won't be getting much rest tonight, just too excited about the trip.... I will try to remember to look for the sugar-free desserts & post what my findings are... :thumbsup2

[littlebunny]

Thanks for the info V-man. I went ahead and printed our boarding passes, we got B. But since "Adults with children under 5" can go in the pre-board line, I assume they'll let us preboard anyway.

I'm so excited, nervous you name it! I don't know how I'll sleep tonight! We'll see you tomorrow!

[DrCavin]

All the bags are waiting to be loaded into the car in the morning. 3:00 am will come really quickly, then on the road at 4:00, be at airport at 6:00, flight leaves at 8:00...

ORLANDO/PORT CANAVERAL HERE WE COME!!!

[pearlieq]

If any of you go to the late night dessert buffet, would you please look and see if they have sugar free desserts? If so, what kind they are.

I happened to see your question, so I took a quick run up to the dessert buffet.

The line was prohibitively long (still wrapped around from Lumiere's to the Promenade Lounge 20 minutes after opening) but I asked the server at the door and she confirmed that there are several sugar free desserts and they have their own table/section.

[Verandah Man]

:banana: Only "1 Day Left" all you May 13th Cruisers!!! :banana:


Ok, here's the scoop for now. I did write in my journal during the flight, but all that info is in my laptop which has not been plugged in yet. I'm using my mom's computer for the time being. Once I get my laptop hooked up, I will copy and paste my journal entry.

We left Philly nearly 90 minutes late, and arrived in Orlando near 9pm, by the time we got our rental car and left the airport is was 10pm, then we hit HEAVY rains for about 30 minutes on the drive here to my mom's.

Angelina is already in bed, and the rest of us are heading that way very soon.

Safe travels to all who still are on their way, or will be heading out soon. My niece Teri called and said they were just about to enter North Carolina around 11pm.

Good-Night All,

Andy

[DrCavin]

Good Morning Peeps:

Glad to hear you made it Andy... Car is loaded except the one last bag being filled by wifes makeup princess: Kids are slowly getting dressed pirate:

See some of you this evening, remaining gang tomorrow...

Have a fun/safe trip everyone :sunny:

[Verandah Man]

I just wanted to pop on here and say Good Morning to everyone. I'm sitting here in the bedroom watching the run rise, it looks like it is going to be a beautiful :sunny: day here. Don't know when we are going to be headed to the port area, it is only about a 90 minute drive to get there from my mom's, depending if we run intoany detours because of the fires. There were some strong thunderstorms with heavy rain that went through this area last night.

I guess that's it for right now, I have a few more messages to check, then I have to go up to the corner store to get some 2% milk for Hazel.

Be seeing y'all soon!!! :thumbsup2

[TSirgey]

Have a saft trip everyone!!!

We just woke up and we leave at 11am for the airport. We are just soooooo excited!!!

I can't believe it is finally the day! We had a hard time sleeping last night.

See you at the Radisson or on the boat!!!

[Verandah Man]

I've got to make this short. We lost power at my mom's place and I'm working off the battery in my laptop. I just made a post to My Blog (http://www.verandahman.com/myblog.htm?blogentryid=0) on my website. We now have to run out and get some breakfast. Hazel had the eggs all scrambled and ready to cook when the power went out. LOL!!! :rotfl2:

[bpd196]

We are leaving for the airport in 1 hour, everyone have a safe trip and we will see you on the Magic party: party: party:

[Can't W8]

bpd196 & everyone else leaving today, have a safe trip. I'll be thinking of you. I start at 5 tonight and I am so antsy, can you tell? :bounce: See you on the Magic!

[SQUIGGLE]

If anyone is still out there; have a safe trip.
We'll be leaving for the motel around 2 today.

see you TOMORROW! :yay:
fran

[ragdoll]

Well, looks like there are just a few of us still at home anxiously waiting for tomorrow to get here. Just finished packing and realized I could use some new clothes. :eek: Oh well, next time, or I can do some duty free shopping.l :thumbsup2 Still need to get to the bank and go visit my mom in the nursing home. I know that none of us are going to be able to sleep tonight. :hyper: Will be checking back later. :)

[Verandah Man]

Hi All,

We are here checked in at the Radisson. The rest of my group is at the pool, well, the ones who got sleep during their 20 hour drive from New Jersey that is.

I'm in the room because I had to have another precription called in at a CVS here in Cocoa Beach. I was given a prescription for ear drops to help relieve the pain, and I was also given a stronger antibiotic prescription as well. I'm trying to rest up so I can make the meet at Grills at 5:30.

After picking up my meds, we did stop by and see Shirley and Norm for a few minutes, but they were so busy we told them we would stop back next Saturday morning after we get off the ship. Shirley was hoping to meet everyone at Grills later, but they won't be able to get away from the shop. It's been a very busy weekend, with Mother's Day coming up on Sunday.

Tomorrow is the BIG day, the day we sailaway!!!!!!!!! :banana: :cheer2: :banana:

[Verandah Man]

Here is a pic of my niece's daughter Annalyse by the pool at the Radisson taken a few minutes ago. Daddy bought the girls a virgin tropical drink, but I think Annalyse enjoyed the whipped cream more, LOL!!!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/May2006VacationandCruise-1.jpg

[Can't W8]

Cute Picture Verandah-Man. Seeing everyone in bathing suits is killing me.

Yes, Ragdoll, it's just a few of us still around but I'm shutting down at 5 tonight no matter what. My son and his fam are already on there way to my house and I need to beat them home and I need to pick up a few groceries on the way home as well.

To everyone that is traveling tomorrow, "Have a safe trip and I'll see you on the ship." I truly can't w8!

[2angelsinheaven]

Verandah man you out there? I called Grills and the expected wait around 5:30 or later is 2 hours... want me to call and make a ressie or is there a bar area that everyone is planning on meeting at?

[Verandah Man]

Verandah man you out there? I called Grills and the expected wait around 5:30 or later is 2 hours... want me to call and make a ressie or is there a bar area that everyone is planning on meeting at?


Hi There D, yes I'm still here. We do have someone from our group that was going to call Grills at 4:30 and have our name put on the wait list, hopefully, that has already been done by now. We are busy here getting ready, then will be heading over to Grills shortly.

[2angelsinheaven]

We're heading over now. DFiance' is in jeans and grey shirt, I'm in jean capri's and red shirt that says "Besitos". Hope to see you all there, this will be our first try at Grill's. If you see us come over and say "hello".

[Verandah Man]

We're heading over now. DFiance' is in jeans and grey shirt, I'm in jean capri's and red shirt that says "Besitos". Hope to see you all there, this will be our first try at Grill's. If you see us come over and say "hello".

I will have my lime green Verandah Man DISboards t-shirt on, my DW and Dmom will be wearing matching t-shirts like mine. We should be easy to spot!!! LOL!!! :rotfl2:

[Verandah Man]

We're heading over now. DFiance' is in jeans and grey shirt, I'm in jean capri's and red shirt that says "Besitos". Hope to see you all there, this will be our first try at Grill's. If you see us come over and say "hello".


Hi Again D,

It was nice meeting you this evening at Grills, we will be looking for you tomorrow at the teminal. Tomorrow, we actually sail away tomorrow. My mom just gave me our documents, I had better get busy and get them filled so I can get to bed early, yea right, like that is going to happen!!! :lmao:

[Verandah Man]

"DrCavin" with his family along with "arndtge" and her family met my family at Grills for our mini DISmeet this evening. We all had a nice time meeting and sharing our evening meal. Everyone is so excited about the cruise tomorrow. Sorry, but I didn't get any photos this evening.

I've got to crackin' and get our docs filled out, tomorrow morning will be here before we know it. :thumbsup2

[ragdoll]

Well, here I thought I was ahead of the game...laundry done, packing almost done. Then DH starts packing and can't find his good black slacks. Finally found them...still in his suitcase unwashed from our last cruise. :rotfl2: The suitcase is black and he said he couldn't see them because they blended in. I think it's time for someone to get new glasses. ::yes:: So here I am doing one more load of laundry. :teeth:

Can't wait to meet everyone at the Mickey Pool tomorrow! :jumping1:

[2angelsinheaven]

Just wanted to wish you all a magical cruise! Here's to great weather and lots of pixie dust it seems like you have a great group going and some very active DISer's... wow over 1,000 posts in a cruise meets thread that's amazing! Have fun everyone can't wait to hear how it all goes. =o)

And to Andy's Mom and Goddaughter Happy Birthday!!!

[Verandah Man]

:Pinkbounc :cheer2: It's here!!!

The day has arrived!!!

We sail away TODAY!!! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

[ragdoll]

Finally, it's here! :woohoo: Of course I didn't sleep a wink last night and am up super early. Too much excitement and pre travel jitters have set in. DH thinks I'm crazy but I always get nervous before we go on vacation. Once we are in the air I will relax and feel that we are officially on vacation.

Hey Andy, just in case we should be delayed and miss the DIS Meet our room number is 2060. Please give us a call so we can meet you and your family. We should be there but you never know. Our flight may be delayed or the brush fires might delay us.

I am just so happy to be going on my very favorite vacation! :cheer2:

Look forward to meeting everyone. :disrocks:

Donna

[Verandah Man]

My mom and I just returned from watching the Magic sail up the Port Canaveral channel. Here is one pic, of many, that I took this morning. I'm so pumped about getting back on the Magic today, I can't even put it into words!!!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a118/VerandahMan/2006May13thDisneyMagicCruise-10.jpg
Disney Magic Saturday May 13, 2006 5:15am Port Canaveral, Florida

[2angelsinheaven]

http://www.glittermaker.com/created/114752179943200.gif
Have a "Magic"al Cruise!

Andy looking forward to seeing your group again if you get the chance.

[Verandah Man]

Hi D,

It was fun meeting up with you as well!!! I hope we have the pleasure of meeting again on a future cruise with DCL!!! :thumbsup2

My family did have an adventure Saturday morning at the terminal, didn't we??? :rotfl2: I'm just so glad I can laugh about it now!!! :lmao:

Andy

[Verandah Man]

It was nice getting to meet many of you before and during the cruise. We arrived home at 10:15 this morning and are still coming to grips that our evening meal was not delivered to our table, and that our drinks were not waiting for us, what's the deal with that anyway???

We had a great week on the Magic, but it is nice to be back on the old "Home Sweet Home" abode!!!

Incase anyone is interested I entered the last entry into My Blog (http://www.verandahman.com/myblog.htm) this afternoon.

Now it's time for us to get ready to go back to work/school Monday morning.

Andy :wave2:

[ragdoll]

Hi everyone! We got home about 5:00pm yesterday and I have been chomping at the bit to get online. I don't know how every DCL cruise can top the previous one but it always does. Number nine was the best yet! Sure was nice getting to meet the DISer's that we met. What a great group of people! It's fun seeing familiar faces throughout the week. Well, back to reality. Wishing everyone a good week filled with great DCL memories.

Donna

[mommom&poppop0304]

First of all...We would like to thank all the staff onboard for their kindness and help...specially Roberto & Edgar & Danny our housekeeper. (YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!) and you can bet if you two are available we will request you again on the next cruise. I really enjoyed being with my family and specially with our granddaughters. I guess I will come out of retirement and work on the next cruise as I always say..Thats Classified! LOL...also was a pleasure in meeting all those we met. Also want to thank the Captain for the tour of the bridge that was awsome. Take care all and we wish you all the best. :woohoo: :cheer2: :cool1:

[hooksenemy]

Well, we missed most of you on the cruise. We arrived home Sat. at 8:00 PM it was a long day of travel and yesterday celebrated our sons 1st communion :cool1:

We met Hanover, Aquagirl and Jodifla - thats it! Andy, I saw Hazel a couple of times never able to stop and introduce myself always thinking I will see them later somewhere but no luck!

Sarah (Aqualgirl) I think was one of the pictures in the final video! If I am not mistaken she was with her DH! Sarah if you read this was I right?

Its been fun planning with all of you, now off to plan the next trip :Pinkbounc

Carolyn

[Hanover]

We went to MGM after getting off the ship for Star Wars weekend. Us and everyone else! It seemed like a holiday it was so crowded. We ended up going back to the hotel midday for naps and returning for dinner and a cooler evening. We got home yesterday afternoon in time to run and buy cupcakes and head to ds9's elementary school graduation party at the YMCA. Back to the busyness. The boys each have a baseball game tonight so I don't know when we'll get our 11 suitcases unpacked! I think I may just go to a laundramat! I ended up with just over 2,000 digital pictures of our trip (I didn't take any flash pictures during the evening shows....I agree that was annoying Andy).

It was really nice meeting everyone. I can't remember a couple of screen names of some people I met at the Dismeet at the Mickey pool, but I did meet Ragdoll, Verandah Man and Hazel, Cali-mouse, Jodifla, BPD196, Fairy G and another family with 4 kids (sorry I forgot your screen name!). Through out the week we caught up with Hooksenemy, Aquagirl, Littlebunny, Nutz4disney, Dr. Cavin and Huey, Duey and Luey. It was really nice to finally get to put names and faces together. I hope everyone had as good of a time on the cruise as we did. We rebooked for 12/1/2007.

[Verandah Man]

We went to MGM after getting off the ship for Star Wars weekend. Us and everyone else! It seemed like a holiday it was so crowded. We ended up going back to the hotel midday for naps and returning for dinner and a cooler evening. We got home yesterday afternoon in time to run and buy cupcakes and head to ds9's elementary school graduation party at the YMCA. Back to the busyness. The boys each have a baseball game tonight so I don't know when we'll get our 11 suitcases unpacked! I think I may just go to a laundramat! I ended up with just over 2,000 digital pictures of our trip (I didn't take any flash pictures during the evening shows....I agree that was annoying Andy).

It was really nice meeting everyone. I can't remember a couple of screen names of some people I met at the Dismeet at the Mickey pool, but I did meet Ragdoll, Verandah Man and Hazel, Cali-mouse, Jodifla, BPD196, Fairy G and another family with 4 kids (sorry I forgot your screen name!). Through out the week we caught up with Hooksenemy, Aquagirl, Littlebunny, Nutz4disney, Dr. Cavin and Huey, Duey and Luey. It was really nice to finally get to put names and faces together. I hope everyone had as good of a time on the cruise as we did. We rebooked for 12/1/2007.


It was great meeting you and your wonderful family, give a big thanks to your mom and dad for the bottle of wine!!! :goodvibes Somehow, I think it got left behind at my mom's house when we dropped her off on Saturday. I'm sure it will still be there the next time we visit her in a few months!!! :goodvibes

[Aquagirl]

Sarah (Aqualgirl) I think was one of the pictures in the final video! If I am not mistaken she was with her DH! Sarah if you read this was I right?
Carolyn

I missed it!!! We did not go to the final show, but our table mates said that they saw our pic. I wish we saw the show!!! I think that we bought the picture that they had up during the show. Our table mates said that it was a pirate picture. pirate: I will post it later.

It was very nice meeting everyone. I met hooksenemy, hanover, and captain hook. I'm sorry that I missed the dismeet!

[hooksenemy]

Sarah,
I think it was the picture of you in front of the white background? It seems to long ago now but I was pretty sure it was you!

Have a good one.

[mommom&poppop0304]

I think that sitting out on the Verandah for so long I think I will change my name to Verandah Man 2....LOL.... :woohoo: :rotfl2:

[mommom&poppop0304]

Well I'm already looking into the next cruise for next year. :woohoo: First step for me is the passports in which I will get ASAP! Hey Teri...we haven't heard from you yet...LOL...my daughter must be worn out.

[Verandah Man]

Well I'm already looking into the next cruise for next year. :woohoo: First step for me is the passports in which I will get ASAP! Hey Teri...we haven't heard from you yet...LOL...my daughter must be worn out.




:woohoo: Go Larry Go!!! :woohoo:

[mommom&poppop0304]

:woohoo: Go Larry Go!!! :woohoo:


Got that right Andy....GO GO GOOOOOOOOO!!!!! LOL

[TSirgey]

We had the most amazing time!!! Our next cruise is booked for 12/8/07-Eastern. That was our first cruise and we are completely hooked! I heard the lights for the holidays are amazing and I'm glad we booked for that time.

None of us were effected by seasickness, although my stomach felt weird one day which attribute to all the rich food.

We did three excursions that I would recommend to anyone. The Golden Eagle Catamaran took us to the best snorkeling adventure and the beach was beautiful.

I would only recommend the Doubloon Snorkeling Adventure to those who do not get seasick. We were fine, but some of our fellow passengers did not fare well on the boat ride. The pirate theme was great and all the kids (adults too) got tattoos at the end. We saw the most amazing sea turtules and coral reefs. Just spectacular.

The Manta Ray adventure was great too.

I am sorry I did not get to meet all of you. We did not get to Grills Friday night until very late and I did not see any large parties.

Thanks to all of you for your recommendations and advise. We were able to get the most out of our cruise (especially for us first timers).

I do have to say that once you go Verandah, you can never go back. It was awesome to drink our coffee outside in the morning and stare at the crystal clear water. Oh, I wish I was going back tomorrow!!!

[DrCavin]

Well back to reality :( We got home last night & back to normal schedule today, school & work - YUCK....

We were at MK on Sunday, nice balmy 95... Was not as bad as I had imagined when I heard how hot it was going to be...

Was great to meet most of the group, amazing once you meet someone how often you run into them while on-board.

No future cruise booked for us, not sure when we will do another. Earliest will be 2008, Med-Cruise is not in the budget ;)

[Verandah Man]

No future cruise booked for us, not sure when we will do another. Earliest will be 2008, Med-Cruise is not in the budget


Same here Steve, we are looking at Spring 2008 or Summer 2008 as our next 7 day cruise. We will have a lot going on between now and then with Angelina's junior and senior years of high school. It was great meeting your wonderful family, and running into you all over the ship!!! :goodvibes

[TSirgey]

Med-Cruise is not in the budget

I asked for a quote just for fun and almost fainted!!

[jodifla]

Well back to reality :( We got home last night & back to normal schedule today, school & work - YUCK....

We were at MK on Sunday, nice balmy 95... Was not as bad as I had imagined when I heard how hot it was going to be...

Was great to meet most of the group, amazing once you meet someone how often you run into them while on-board.

No future cruise booked for us, not sure when we will do another. Earliest will be 2008, Med-Cruise is not in the budget ;)


Yes, real life is certainly lacking in amenities! Where's my balcony overlooking the ocean? My waiter service at dinner? The cooks to make all that great food? Someone to pick up these rooms, which are still a mess, strewn with luggage?

We booked for the Western on Dec. 1, 2007 in the same room. We may push it to 2008, we'll see.

After we got off the ship, we headed over to the Beach Club Villas to enjoy the pool. We went to the MK too on Saturday, but bailed right after lunch, as it was really heating up. We got there early enough to go on the Grand Prix cars three times though. DS, 4, was in heaven! He was talking about them again this morning. The whole time we were on the shuttle to get our car to go home from the airport, he was talking about Mickey Mouse. He was not at all happy that the vacation ended.

[Hanover]

It sure didn't take long to get used to the good life on the Magic! I miss having my bed turned down with chocolate waiting and the boys guessing what our towel animal would be. For giggles I made a pathetic looking snake for DH but he wasn't impressed. DS5 and DS8 asked for cereal, pancakes, bacon, eggs and toast for breakfast yesterday and I told them unless they found an elevator in the house with a deck 9 button it wasn't going to happen. They've also been expecting dessert with each meal.

Every single one of my nails that grew out over the last week has now broken with having to actually clean and get back to real life. DS9 has 4 baseball games this week and DS5 has 3. Tonight is our one relaxing night of the week.


Tsirgey, thanks for letting us know about the excursions.
We are booked for the 12/1/2007 Western, but may switch to an Eastern again if we can't do Castaway Cay twice. We did the Dolphin Excursion in Anguilla and the 5 Star snorkel and beach day. We had a good time at both.
I'm glad we did the dolphin one, but I wouldn't do it again. It was overpriced for the same exact interaction we did for much less at the Blue Lagoon in Nassau and Chakanaab in Cozumel. The boat ride over and back was also a wrenching experience I would not like to repeat. Once we were in the water at the dolphin excursion, they made everyone swim to the other side of the dolphin area and many of the kids that were there couldn't do it without a lot of help. One poor boy screamed the entire time. I'm not sure how deep it was, but we spent a lot of time treading water during the half hour interaction.

The 5 Star beach and snorkel trip was really great. One of the prettiest places I've ever been. My only complaint was it was way too short of an excursion...an hour and a half there with an hour each way of travel.

DS9 and DH did the banana boats at CC and loved them. DS9 and I did parasailing for the first time ever at CC and really loved it. I'm hoping the pictures we took of CC from the air and the Magic turn out well.

We snorkeled at CC and found some underwater plaques, ship and nautical pieces, and Mickey. I photographed those and hope they come out well enough to see what they were. It was hard to look through such a small eye piece in the camera through a diving mask.

Andy, when you asked for your same servers for your 5/13 cruise that you had on a previous one, did you do that before you boarded or after?
We had Vlado from Croatia and Soumi from India and really liked them alot.

It's going to be a tough 18 months waiting for our next trip on the Magic. DH is trying to talk me into a 3 day on the Wonder minus the boys in December, but I'm not so sure I'd enjoy it without them there to share in it.

Our surprise (the cruise) to the boys went off great at the port. We had ds9 open up his last birthday present, which was our tickets to cruise. He was absolutely stunned and kept asking if we were telling the truth. He was so happy he didn't have to go back to school that Monday! DH video taped him opening up the tickets and us entering the Magic and being welcomed but accidentally taped over it later that day. He did manage to tape the boys getting interviewed at the Golden Mickeys and didn't tape over that one.


DS9 really lucked out with returning to very little make up work. He only has 9 days left of school and it's mostly review so his teacher went light on the make up work. She is giving him to the end of the year to get it done. He has less to make up now than he did for 2 days worth of work he missed on a trip to WDW in January!

I can't believe it was so hot in Florida and on the cruise with the breezy weather we've had here. We are back to long pants, long sleeves and jackets with a chance of getting into the 70's this weekend.

[Verandah Man]

Andy, when you asked for your same servers for your 5/13 cruise that you had on a previous one, did you do that before you boarded or after?

We didn't know Roberto was on the ship until we boarded on Saturday, once we found out, we went straight to Rockin' Bar D and made the request to have him as our server. You can call DCL and request a server before your next cruise, but I would suggest as soon as you get on the ship to check and see if your request was granted.

[DrCavin]

Came home from work & had to mow the yard & cook dinner.. WTH, where is Triffano & Chanda (our server/assit)? :confused3

We did get the luggage unpacked last night, while trying to watch 24 - Missed most of it :sad1: Did see Jack floating away in the cargo ship :lmao:

The man who fell overboard on the RCL ship lived about 20 minutes from us, found out yesterday driving home that he lived in our area. Makes you wonder why other cruise lines are having these problems, I did notice that it looked like you could walk pretty far out onto the bow of the RCL ship. I was actually surprised how far out they allowed guests to walk.

[mommom&poppop0304]

I would like to say it was nice in meeting the people my wife and I met. We wish you all the best and happy sailing on your next cruise. Our next cruise will be in the near future and my own wife won't even know till last minute..LOL...I have my reasons folks!!!... LOL ...Take care all and Bless you all!!! :wave2:

[Cali-Mouse]

Hello Everyone...

What a great cruise! Thank you to all of you for your tips & tricks for us DCL first timers. I will say, the best one...dropping off the t-shirts at Guest Services for autographs. Each signature was original, my kids love them.

A quick small world story...on Tuesday while sitting at the kids pool, my wife and I were talking to a man (Eric) about the cruise, kids etc., and tried to get our two shy daughters to play. On Wednesday night, at the Pirate party I saw Eric. I noticed his shirt matched one worn by a little boy & a dress by a little girl. I asked him if they were twins..he replied "triplets, my other son is over there". He was DIS Board "Huey, Duey & Luey" husband! AND their dinner table was just two tables away from us during dinner! Very nice people...too bad they live all the way in NJ!

They were the only people, besides Hazel (she was everywhere Andy) that I saw on a regular basis!

No plans here for another cruise...2008 at the earliest. We are actually hopeing to fulfill one of my childhood "wish trips" in 2007 and make it to New York during Christmas or around Thanksgiving. I'd love to see the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

Michael

[Verandah Man]

besides Hazel (she was everywhere Andy) that I saw on a regular basis!


Yea, that's my "little hay hay" as we call her, she is "always" on the go!!! :rotfl2:

[huey duey & luey]

hi everyone
we had a great time also. I am having such a tough time catching up this week. My kids are sleeping late. I think they are still tired :teeth: At least we missed all the rain in NJ last week. It was nice to meet some of you. Luckily, my kids wee easy to spot :goodvibes
Mike remember if you come to NY you have an invite for dinner
Hanover sorry we didn't get to talk more, that last night in the Atrium was crazy
Kerri hope your trip back was good
We are scheduled for WDw next March, my husband keeps saying he would rather cruise, so I am not sure what we will do.
Take Care
Tara

[nutz4dzny]

Hello everyone!

Glad to read that a good time was had by all!

Hanover - It was so nice to meet you. I only wish I could have met more DIS people. But we are going again!

Our first choice was the May 5th Western but our son wants to go and he doesn't think he will be out of school by then so we booked for his Spring break which is March 10th 2007 on the Western.

We had a blast for our first cruise and believe me, without these boards, I would not have done half the stuff I did! Thanks to everyone for their help and advice.

Best things we did,

1. Palo's for Mother's Day Brunch and Monday night Dinner for our 22nd Anniversary.

2. Massage's at the Villa's

3. Romance Package was very nice!

4. The other special packages I ordered to be there before we entered our stateroom. Flowers were gorgous and lasted the whole trip. Robes from the Romance pacage were worth it. Champagne was Fairy Tale Curvee, the wine at Palo's we opted for another bottle of Fairy Tale Curvee. We also has a tray of chocolate covered strawberries and petit fores which were wonderful and a fruit platter to die for and a cheese tray. WOW! It was beautiful. I do have pictures and will give you the web site. We also had a Romantic turn down service and a champagne breakfast in bed that was so much food it could have fed 6 people! We aslo ordered several bottles of wine and 2 cases of bottled water. Everything went. On the Romance package we got a free 8 x 10 photo and a brushed silver photo frame. I gave the frame to our steward who was a women and she was so happy to get it. Also the robes and frame came in a Mickey wire rectangular box that I gave to her and the vas that the exoxtic flowers came in was a Shaped Mickey head made of wicker that I gave her also. We got our stateroom number for our next trip and it is the same room so hopefully she will be there, She was great! Although we are waitlisted for a suite. Don't know if it will come through. We can always hope!

5. Castaway Cay! LOVED it! We id the Stingray excursion and Parasailing and Banana Boats and we snorkeled and had a great barbacue at Cookies. Our only complaint.....not enough time there!

6. We did a private excursion on St. John's that was a scuba trip for the guys and us girls went along on the boat to snorkle. They took us 73 miles out into the Carribean and we went to Johnny Depp's private island. That was a highlight. The guys went scuba for an hour under water and then they wanted to take them on to another site but us girls were tired so we opted to go back to shore. We were at Red Hook at the American Yacht Harbor and we ate at Molly Malone's. Good place.

7. Pirate night - What fun! Deck 10 to the right of the Dumbotron. Fantastic seats thanks to my sister! Fireworks went off right behind us!

8. Room service! Gotta love it!

9. Anquilla Dolphin excursion. We had the best Dolphin and trainer. I think a lot depends on that. We bought the CD and it is precious. We also bought the pictures but we did get a good discount. We just told the lady it was too much and we only had this much between us and would she take it? She hesitated and then said yes! Our first deal!

10. Everything else! We did enjoy getting dressed up for Formal night and semi-formal and Palo's. It was nice to see so many others dressed up also!

Here is a link to my pictures. I did not get a chance to do captions. The small boat you see us on is our private excursion on St. John's and the island shot is where we went on Jonny Depps Island. It was beautiful. We had to swim there and I did not have a waterproof camera so I only got shots from a distance.

Warning: LOTS of Pictures! View at your own risk!

share.dell.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=8Bct3DRw2Zshc

[Verandah Man]

Here is a link that will take you to my cruise photos:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=12839850&postcount=269

[nutz4dzny]

Verandah Man - Loved your pictures! Thanks for sharing.