Colorado Cruisers

[DenverVal]

It was YOU! I knew it!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Wow Teresa, nice bike you have!!!!

[Tera]

Okay okay, that wasn't ME on the bike, but really, I was the Easter bunny or at least the one at our school Easter egg hunt ;)

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Okay okay, that wasn't ME on the bike, but really, I was the Easter bunny or at least the one at our school Easter egg hunt ;)
I really think we need to see pictures of that~~~ :teeth:

[jiminyC_fan]

I agree with Heidi. We have to see pictures!

[Tera]

Sorry you guys, I didn't have a camera with me, but I might be able to find a copy from someone who did take pictures :thumbsup2

[cristit14]

Hey guys, were any of you at Texas Roadhouse on Kipling and C470 last night? We saw a truck in the parking lot that had the words Mickey Mouse on the tailgate and a licsence(sp?) plate that said ILVMICKEY (or something close to that) and then had a mickey head antennae topper. I didn't actually get to see the side of the truck though.....

[DenverVal]

We were at the Texas Roadhouse at 104th & Grant on Thursday, does that count? No? Fun license plate though! I have golden mickey ears on my antenna.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Not me, but why didn't you invite me to TR, I love that place. ;)

[jiminyC_fan]

Wow, I was there. That place was a zoo! Wasn't my truck though.

Anyone want to do my spring cleaning for me?? lol

[cristit14]

Not me, but why didn't you invite me to TR, I love that place. ;)


Maybe next time... It was very last minute.... I did get to enjoy a "Cowgirl Quencher", I think that is what they called it. YUMMY!

[jiminyC_fan]

Cowgirl quencher? Anything like a malibu margarita? You know, sweet and girly?

[cristit14]

definately sweet and girly.... I don't know for sure what was in it, but it has cranberry juice and OJ. I am not sure if it was rum or not, but it sure was yummy! :teeth:

[Jrsy Boy]

definately sweet and girly.... I don't know for sure what was in it, but it has cranberry juice and OJ. I am not sure if it was rum or not, but it sure was yummy! :teeth:
If you Google "cowgirl quencher" this same recipe seems to come up on a bunch of different sites:

Drink Ingredients:
1 oz Malibu® coconut rum
1 oz DeKuyper® Peachtree schnapps
orange juice
pineapple juice
1 splash grenadine syrup

Intructions:
Pour the Malibu coconut rum and DeKuyper Peachtree schnapps into a margarita glass filled with crushed ice. Fill the rest of the glass with equal parts of orange and pineapple juice. Add a splash of grenadine, top with an orange slice and a cherry and serve.

Serve:
Margarita Glass


I'm getting hot flashes just thinking about it! :furious:

[cristit14]

:thumbsup2 Thanks for the recipe, Jrsy!

Hey Heidi, I am heading over to Arrow, do you need a ride. :lmao:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

:thumbsup2 Thanks for the recipe, Jrsy!

Hey Heidi, I am heading over to Arrow, do you need a ride. :lmao:
:rotfl2: No, just pick me up the ingredients and drop it off at my house. :thumbsup2

Jrsy - thanks for the recipe, I am definitely going to have to try that one!!! Anyone up for Texas Roadhouse? :cool1: :teeth:

[Jrsy Boy]

:thumbsup2 Thanks for the recipe, Jrsy!
Jrsy - thanks for the recipe, I am definitely going to have to try that one!!!
You know I always take care of my girls! I just haven't gotten past feeling that I need to get them drunk first...

Anyone up for Texas Roadhouse?
For our next meet? I've never been, so I am up for it.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

You know I always take care of my girls! I just haven't gotten past feeling that I need to get them drunk first...
:lmao: :rotfl2: Oh c'mon, you can relax now....we weren't that brutal to you, were we???

For our next meet? I've never been, so I am up for it.
How could you not have been, they have 2fers for $14.99!!!!

[jiminyC_fan]

Name the date and time!!

[DCLcruiser]

Now what you really need is a Pain Killer

Ingredients
1/4 glass Rum (Pusser)
1/4 glass Cream of coconut
1/3 glass Pineapple juice
Healthy splash Orange juice
Sprinkle Nutmeg
1 Maraschino cherry
Lots Ice

Mixing Instruction
Fill cup with ice. Pour Pusser's Rum to fill about 1/4 of the glass. Fill with an equal amount of Cream of Coconut (Coco Lopez is good. Add some pinapple juice and a good splash of orange juice. Shake well. Add cherry and sprinkly nutmeg. Grab a staw and get ready! This was originally made in the Britsh Virgin Islands -- Pussers is the official rum of the Royal British Navy. Alter the amount of rum to your taste. Sorry about the inexact measurements -- that's the way we do it down in de islans mon!

I have noticed it has been a little cool in CO today. 43 and it is already May. Stay Warm!

And see you at the next meet...in August that is :)

[jiminyC_fan]

Well, well, :wave: hi there DCLcruiser! Hmmmmm, back to you and Heidi talking drinks again I see. Yours sounds really good!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

And see you at the next meet...in August that is :)
And hopefully in September. ;) Welcome back, glad you found your way back to this thread. Now you can help Jrsy out since he was the only male posting here and we like to harass him.

[jiminyC_fan]

Ahhhh, quit sticking up for Jrsy. He needs a little harrassment once in a while!! Keeps him on his toes. BUT, that is not giving you permission DCLcruiser for NOT sticking around. We love to hear from you!

[jiminyC_fan]

Anyone ever do the personal watercraft eco tour excursion on CC?

[Jrsy Boy]

:lmao: :rotfl2: Oh c'mon, you can relax now....we weren't that brutal to you, were we???
I don't know what you mean. All I was saying that I generally had more luck with the ladies when they were half-toasted.

How could you not have been, they have 2fers for $14.99!!!!
2fers of what?

[jiminyC_fan]

Jrsy, 2fers are 2 dinners for 14.99 M-F from 4-6pm. They have a select few items to choose from. Sirloin steak, country fried steak, pork chop can't remember what else. They have to die for dinner rolls and it is the kind of place that you eat peanuts in the shell and can throw the shells on the floor. Good food, good prices.

[DenverVal]

You can have all my dinner rolls and that icky sweet honey butter, but hands off my green beans and prime rib!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

You can have all my dinner rolls and that icky sweet honey butter
I will gladly trade you prime rib for those rolls and honey butter!!!! We would get along great, you eat the meat and veggies, while I eat rolls and peanuts and some ribs!!!!! I can't believe you don't like the butter, I could eat that as my meal. :teeth:

[jiminyC_fan]

Oh my Val, what is wrong with you???? THose rolls are soooo yummy and I am not a bread person. You can have my meat but I get to keep the steamed veggies and the salad!

[DenverVal]

I'm all for a meet at Texas Roadhouse then! Name the time and place...

As for the bread, I like the kind at Outback better, and the honey butter is just too sweet for me. My portion is all yours, but you'll have to fight off my kids for it!

[cristit14]

Love the rolls, but keep your hands off my drink... :lmao: Let me know when and we will meet you there..

[jiminyC_fan]

Oh my, should have realized that Cristi would have said that!!

[Tera]

Okay, now I'm hungry :stir:

I don't think I've ever eaten at Texas Roadhouse either and I'd be up for a meet even though you know how much I love Del Taco :thumbsup2

[jiminyC_fan]

Does anyone here watch American Idol? I can't believe that Chris went home tonight. Never saw that one coming!

[cristit14]

I know I never saw it coming. He was my favorite after Paris. :sad2:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I can't believe Chris was eliminated. He was my favorite, I really thought he would win.

[twinmom108]

I can't believe Chris was eliminated. He was my favorite, I really thought he would win.

Our families' thoughts exactly :confused3 We really like Taylor too, but we thought that Chris was so much better that Taylor wouldn't have a chance to win. We really liked Paris and Mandisa too. Those two are so good that if they really want to chase "the dream" it won't be very hard for them to catch it.

[momsully]

Just wanted to let everyone know I just booked Frontier nonstop to Orlando for September for $257 RT. I could do better changing planes but I love Frontier and wanted to let everyone know as the sale ends today!

[twinmom108]

On Ryan Seacrest's radio show there was an announcement that Chris Daughty is now being offered the Lead Singer position for a major band. He did not announce who the band is. Ryan said that EXTRA on NBC at 7:00 p.m. will be announcing who the band is. Looks like Chris may have it better then if he had become the AI winner. :woohoo:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Momsully - thanks for the info. I hope it help someone out. I booked it through AA with 1 stop for $180, but am hoping I can get 2 more cheap tickets on the same flight but right now it is $361!!!!

twinmom - That is great news!! I can't wait to see what band and if he takes the offer.

[jiminyC_fan]

I predict that Chris will go far. He is very talented. I am not surprised that he already got an offer. Thanks for telling us about it, TwinMom.

[DenverVal]

Who was the guy who was eliminated last week? He was being interviewed by Kathy Sabine on the news, and sang a Queen tune. DH says he remembers him performing at Thorntonfest several years back and was impressed even then. (sorry I am not a regular viewer of this show)

[jiminyC_fan]

Val, that was Ace. He was on American Idol this year. He is from Boulder. He did really well in the show. I saw Kathy Sabine's interview, too.

[DenverVal]

Thanks for the info!

I guess everybody is out and about in this beautiful weather! I know we are crazy busy with end-of-the-school-year activities. Just a few more weeks and I can sleep....

[jiminyC_fan]

Val, I remember the end of the school year madness all too well with my girls. It didn't even end with High School. College is just as bad.

[DenverVal]

:rolleyes: I am SO tired. So good to know that it won't end for another eleven years.

[jiminyC_fan]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, Val.

[jiminyC_fan]

It was sad to see who went home yesterday on AI. That person was not my favorite but he/she had a heart of gold. I am not saying who in case someone hasn't watched it yet. It conflicted with Amazing Race so possibly not all got to see it.

[jiminyC_fan]

Looks like a perfect Memorial weekend coming up in CO. We are headed camping tomorrow. Can't wait to sit around and do nothing but swim, sunbathe and hot tub. My idea of a great holiday!

[DenverVal]

Have a great time! We have a birthday party for my DD to celebrate and flowers to plant :banana: Still looking for that High School Musical dvd that I ordered for her...come on mailman!

[jiminyC_fan]

Hey Val, how old is your daughter now?

[DenverVal]

Eleven! :cake: :cool:

[jiminyC_fan]

Val, I thought she was older than that. She carries herself so well. I remember my niece at that age. She definitely was 11. lol

[DenverVal]

I do have one that is older...maybe you are thinking of her? She's 13...definitely a teen :rolleyes:

We celebrated at Adventure Golf with a group of her friends. It was a perfect weather weekend! How was the camping?

[jiminyC_fan]

Now you have me really confused. Maybe it was the 13 year old that I am thinking of. All I know is she was well behaved that is for sure. Camping was PERFECT. Not too hot and not too cold. Even toasted marshmallows.

[DCLcruiser]

Ah....camping...I miss smorés

Closest thing I got to that today was a Panni at Platos :(

Oh...hi again :)

[jiminyC_fan]

Ah....camping...I miss smorés

Closest thing I got to that today was a Panni at Platos :(

Oh...hi again :)
:confused3 Hmmmmm, where are you???? I'll make a smore for you next time if you will have a BBC for me! :lmao: No wait, make that TWO. One for Heidi, too. Oh now wait, have THREE. Ted likes them also. :rotfl2:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Ah....camping...I miss smorés

Closest thing I got to that today was a Panni at Platos :(

Oh...hi again :)
I think I would choose Plutos over camping. :teeth:

[DCLcruiser]

:confused3 Hmmmmm, where are you???? I'll make a smore for you next time if you will have a BBC for me! :lmao: No wait, make that TWO. One for Heidi, too. Oh now wait, have THREE. Ted likes them also. :rotfl2:

Platos is in Atlantis on Paradise Island. It has been there for a long time, but this is the first time I have actually noticed it and went to get a bite from there. Today it was raining cats and dogs in Nassau. You could harldy see the ships some times as the wall of rain was really thick.

BBC...hmm...followed by a bubblegum shot

[DenverVal]

We could use some of that rain here. It was 92 and severe clear. Yesterday was the last day of ski season at Loveland...on the news, they showed skiers hydroplaning across a pond at the bottom.

[jiminyC_fan]

BBC...hmm...followed by a bubblegum shot
Ok, so confess. You've done this before, right? :lmao:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Platos is in Atlantis on Paradise Island. It has been there for a long time, but this is the first time I have actually noticed it and went to get a bite from there. Today it was raining cats and dogs in Nassau. You could harldy see the ships some times as the wall of rain was really thick.

BBC...hmm...followed by a bubblegum shot
Can I be in Nassau too???!!! Good to see you back posting.

[jiminyC_fan]

I want to know more about that bubblegum chaser! Come clean DCLCruiser!

[jiminyC_fan]

Man I am so tired. Been trying off and on all night to reserve our excursions for our next trip. The site is down. What a bummer it has been. I am tired. Going back to bed AGAIN!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

site still down

[jiminyC_fan]

Well after SEVERAL hours we did get everything booked. I was never so frustrated with Disney. I am exhausted and glad it is over. Have a good weekend everyone.

[DCLcruiser]

I want to know more about that bubblegum chaser! Come clean DCLCruiser!

It tastes like bubble gum if made right.
Bailey's, Banana Liquor and Blue Curacao

[jiminyC_fan]

Oh my, that sounds really good!

[jiminyC_fan]

Boy this thread sures slows in the summer time. Too many people enjoying the fresh air, I guess.

[Tera]

Hey guys...

Sorry it's been so long since I posted. School is finally out and we're enjoying our summer so far :cool1: The girls and I have been doing lots of summer clothes shopping and getting ready for our first camping trip next week. We are heading up to Lake Granby and I hope the weather stays this nice.

DV - You have two girls, 11 & 13?? That's how old my girls are too. My oldest starts high school in August :scared1:

Hope everyone is staying cool. We've been spending a lot of time at the pool (or at the mall).

Sandy - When are you guys leaving again? We want to go again so bad, but with the girls school schedule, next summer is out for us. We're hoping maybe the year after that. I have a friend going in Sept for the first time and I've been giving her all my stuff to checkout (passporter, photo albums) I'm so jealous she's going without me :guilty:

[DenverVal]

So, DCLcruiser, I like the new format for the navigators. Do you know if this is this a trial, or have they decided this is the way to go for a while? I like the clutter being gone, I like the TV guide format for activities, I love that the kids' clubs activities are included and I especially love that it's just a single piece of paper!

[DenverVal]

DV - You have two girls, 11 & 13?? That's how old my girls are too. My oldest starts high school in August :scared1: Yes, my oldest starts high school in the fall and the younger starts middle school. They both had continuation ceremonies on the same day, but we managed. One of the parents at the elementary school solicited all the fifth grade parents for pictures of the kids and teachers over the last six years, and put together an awesome slide show that she presented at the ceremony. I was just fine until the end when she put in pictures of the middle school where they will all be moving to...*blinking back tears*. I noticed I wasn't the only one. I can't believe we're done with elementary school!

We are looking forward to a breather over the summer. It has been an insanely busy several months. I am taking my older daughter and going to California to attend my nephew's high school graduation, and will visit Disneyland and several good friends that we made on the last cruise. And we got season passes to Elitch's so we could go to Magic Mountain...our season pass is less than their daily admission! Both are Six Flags, so the passes are good for admission. Looking forward to that. The younger is staying behind because she is enrolled in tennis lessons, and she is very excited about that. Looking forward to lazy weekends at the water park. :)

With both girls starting at new schools this fall, we won't be doing any late summer cruising...but all bets are off the next year! We are going to Spain to sail the Magic back home, and the kids will miss the first week of school again. Hey, they'll get to see Picasso and Gaudi works, Roman ruins, castles, cathedrals, and European culture and food. We did that this year with the Panama Canal cruise and they both still managed to be on honor roll. Even a bonus - when Matt Lauer did his "where in the world" segment on the Today Show, and was standing in front of one of the Gatun Locks, my daughter recognized it instantly, even though they were zoomed way in. "Hey Mommy, he's at the Panama Canal! ... I've been there!"

[jiminyC_fan]

Teresa, we are going on the 10 day Wonder Sept 7-17th. This time Heidi is coming too. It isn't coming soon enough. We contemplated on one of the Med cruises but decided that we would rather spend more time in Europe enabling us to "see" more.

[Tera]

Val - I never realized you have girls the same age. Cool! :thumbsup2 My youngest has one more year before going to middle school, but what a great idea about the slide show. I know several parents that have had kids in the same class since kindergarten and I bet we could get lots of pictures together, plus I work at the school, so I can still get new pictures.

I know what you mean about taking a breather this summer. We've been to the pool about 5 times so far and we're only into our 2nd week :sunny: I have a lot of fun things planned (Heritage Square, Wildlife Experience) so we won't be too bored. Have your girls seen HOOT yet? It's playing at the Aurora Cinema Grill and probably will go see that next week.

How fun will that be to go to Spain and see all those great sights. I'm so jealous :sad: If we had the money, we'd SO be on that. I think the kids learn so much, because they don't realize they are "learning" while on vacation :teacher:

Sandy - I wish I could feel sorry for you, but since your not taking me with you :earboy2: We want to go on one so badly, but think we'll have to wait until 2008 :guilty: I guess I'll have to live through you guys until them :goodvibes

[jiminyC_fan]

Hey Teresa, I can't feel sorry for you. You wouldn't take me on YOUR cruise! If it makes you feel any better, I will have a Bon Voyage drink for you.

[Tera]

Sandy - Well you obviously don't know me very well, because one drink just isn't good enough :drinking: :drinking: :drinking: :drinking:

[jiminyC_fan]

Sandy - Well you obviously don't know me very well, because one drink just isn't good enough :drinking: :drinking: :drinking: :drinking:
:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: Ok, ok, I will have a couple. Sheesh, :rolleyes: :teeth:

[Tera]

Damn well better ;)

Just make sure to take lots of pictures to share with us.

[cristit14]

:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: Ok, ok, I will have a couple. Sheesh, :rolleyes: :teeth:


Aren't you going to have one for me too? Maybe I will ask Heidi to have one for me.... I know she can handle having one for everyone...... ;) :rotfl2:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Aren't you going to have one for me too? Maybe I will ask Heidi to have one for me.... I know she can handle having one for everyone...... ;) :rotfl2:
I'll have 4 for you (one for you, your DH, DD, and DS) plus mine. :teeth: :lmao:

[jiminyC_fan]

Heck, I got the free 500.00 onboard credit so I will have SEVERAL for all of you. I think I am going to have a great time. :teeth:

[Tera]

Heidi - You are such a great friend :yay:

[Jrsy Boy]

Did you guys read today in the RMN that Photobucket was started, is run and all of the photos are stored here in Denver? Apparently their office is over on the 16th Street Mall.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Did you guys read today in the RMN that Photobucket was started, is run and all of the photos are stored here in Denver? Apparently their office is over on the 16th Street Mall.
I didn't know that!!! That's interesting to me, especially since I have a lot of photos stored on photobucket!!

[jiminyC_fan]

Wow, I find that interesting as well.

[jiminyC_fan]

Sure am liking this cooler weather but the bad part is that the fires are, too. Wow, just too many of them are started by lightning.

[Tera]

I can't believe how many fires there are already and it's only June. I hate to see how bad it'll get in July and August. The rain last night was nice, but wish it would have lasted longer.

Well we're off camping at Lake Granby this weekend. I'm just glad we can still have a camp fire. :bitelip:

[jiminyC_fan]

We are off camping too. Are you SURE you can have a fire??

[jiminyC_fan]

Scary dark skies and we are headed out now. Hope there are no hail in those ugly skies. Have a great weekend everyone.

[Tera]

Sandy - Hope you guys had a great time. Weather was perfect and we were able to have a fire, no restrictions, but I think they have had more rain up there than most of the state.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Wow, did we ever have a hail storm on Saturday. That was crazy!!!

[DenverVal]

Up north we just got wind and rain. The grass sure needs it.

[jiminyC_fan]

We had some nasty, nasty lightening and thunder along with rain and hail. What a day it was. That was in Monument.

[jiminyC_fan]

Have a great 4th of July everyone. We are headed off for camping tonight.

[twinmom108]

Has anyone been to the U.S. Toy store in Highlands Ranch recently? I was wondering if they still have alot of pirate supplies left since Pirates of the Carribean - Dead Man's Chest is so popular pirate: I'm thinking of coming up to Denver this weekend and I thought I might just check it out because our first Disney cruise is in October.

[Tera]

Hey guys...

Sorry I've been MIA. After our camping trip, we left town for 10 days for our annual San Francisco/Reno road trip, 3000 miles round trip. I would have loved to have been here for all that rain Denver had.

I only have one more week off and then back to school... I'm not ready to go back yet :guilty:

twinmom - I haven't been to US Toys since they re-opened it, but I'm sure they still have all that pirate stuff they had before. I saw some Pirate's of the Carribean stuff at Party City too, so you might check them out. I ordered pirate tshirts for our cruise on some website that sells all kinds of pirate stuff.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Teresa - What are you talking about starting back to school, that is just crazy!!!!

[cristit14]

twinmom, I don't know about US toys, but they had some stuff at Target the last time I was there.

[Tera]

Heidi - It is crazy :crazy: What happened to those days when you got out before Memorial Day and went back after Labor Day? :confused3 We start Aug 3rd :guilty:

[momsully]

DS7 starts second grade tomorrow! It is only July - way to early to go back to school!!

[DenverVal]

Heidi - It is crazy :crazy: What happened to those days when you got out before Memorial Day and went back after Labor Day? :confused3 We start Aug 3rd :guilty:But do you get more than the standard two weeks at Christmas and one week in spring?

I wish our school district would give working families better flexibility for taking vacations without kids missing school. Who in their right mind wants to go when things are as packed as they can possibly be? (Read Christmas and high summer here) Our stupid school district (Adams 12 in case some administrator happens to read this) starts a week before Labor Day and ends a week and a half after Memorial Day, making it completely impossible to combine a paid holiday with vacation time for those of us who work in the real world. They could combine all those miscellaneous, ridiculous, single days off into a block of usable time, instead of adding to my daycare expenses with these irritating no-school days.

I only get 12 vacation days a year as opposed to our teachers' 12 weeks. My vacation time is precious; I want to take a relaxing, fun, uncrowded vacation when the weather is moderate, and I resent them telling me they reserve the right to not excuse my kids' absences for this reason.

[momsully]

But do you get more than the standard two weeks at Christmas and one week in spring?

We get five weeks at Christmas, three in the fall, three in the spring, and five in the summer. I actually love the schedule for going on vacation as we usually go when the crowds are low. We are Douglas County and about half of the schools are year round like ours and the remainder are more traditional.

[Tera]

momsully - Are you guys year-round?

DV - We actually get 2 weeks for all, 2 weeks for Christmas and 2 weeks in spring, whereas most of the other Douglas Co schools get 1 week fall & spring. I complain about the short summer, but I do like having the longer fall and spring breaks.

I'm with you on the schedules. We use to be on year-round and we use to take our big vacation in May, before all the big crowds. Now that we're traditional, we try and go early June, but everyone and their grandmothers are already on the road. I don't need some teacher and/or administration telling me I can't take my kid on a vacation. When we did our Disney Cruise over a year ago, my girls missed 7 days of school and all their teachers were understanding about how it was a trip of a lifetime. The only thing I hate is the homework they give, like we're going to be doing that while on vacation. I save it for when we get home. ;)

[momsully]

momsully - Are you guys year-round?

We are year round. DS7 is on B track. Our school is considering going to a modified B track schedule next year.

[jiminyC_fan]

So....US Toys "reopened"? Where is it now???

[momsully]

So....US Toys "reopened"? Where is it now???

It is still on Quebec just north of County Line. I am assuming when the poster said reopen it was a reference to when it closed a couple of years ago when we had the big snowstorm. I don't think it has closed since then.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Mom - I think we need to go out there sometime, just to see if there is anything that we *need* out there.

[cristit14]

Hey, has anyone ever stayed out next to the airport the night before a flight and left your car at the hotel? If so, which one and how did it work out? We are leaving for WDW on the 5th really early and I want to spend the night out there Friday night so we have a better chance of not missing our flight. Last time we had an early flight we missed it because someone didn't think we really needed to leave as early as we should have (read DH). :rolleyes:

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Cristi - I have never tried it, but that sounds like a really good idea. I would be interested in doing this as well some time (not this upcoming vacation because I think being gone for 15 days they may tow my car!!!) What time is your flight leaving? Ours leaves at 6:00am, my dad suggested we need to get ready to leave by 3:00am and I told him no way that it was way too early....maybe I should go with what he said instead of argue so we don't miss our plane!!!!!

[momsully]

The airport is really crazy right now. I had a seven am flight Monday to Phoenix and the security line was outrageous. Depending on the airline you are flying the ticket counter may not even open until 5 am for you to check baggage. I usually leave at 4 for a 6 am flight but we live in Highlands Ranch. We also park onsite at the airport in the economy lot so we don't have to worry about a shuttle.

[jiminyC_fan]

Heidi, I just tattled on you and read your post to your dad. You should have heard his laugh!! It made his day!

Guess we should hit up US Toys before our cruise.

[Tera]

I was talking about when US Toys was closed after that big storm. I haven't been there since.

momsully - We use to be year-round too, up until about 3 years ago and now we're on a modified B track now. They call it a modified traditional and I love it.

[cristit14]

Cristi - I have never tried it, but that sounds like a really good idea. I would be interested in doing this as well some time (not this upcoming vacation because I think being gone for 15 days they may tow my car!!!) What time is your flight leaving? Ours leaves at 6:00am, my dad suggested we need to get ready to leave by 3:00am and I told him no way that it was way too early....maybe I should go with what he said instead of argue so we don't miss our plane!!!!!

Our flight is at 7 am and trying to get all four of us there by 5 would be near impossible. The flight that we missed was a little over a year ago. I think it was at 6:50. DH didn't think we needed to be there at 5am. So, we left our house at something like 4:45. Then he thought that maybe we left the garage door open so we had to swing back by. We always park in Pikes Peak so we get there and there is a shuttle right there at the stop. We are grabbing our stuff and DH runs back to the car to get the radio out of it. The shuttle leaves and we have to wait at least 20 minutes for the next one. So, we get up to the counter to check in and it is something like 615 or 620. They wouldn't let us check in. We were lucky we got out that day at all since it was the week of spring break. I was very good though and didn't say anything to DH about it. The whole time I was thinking about how he didn't want to wait there for the 2 hours and we ended up having to wait about 4 1/2 before we left. :rolleyes:

[jiminyC_fan]

Cristi, what a sad story. I know what I would want to say to my husband that is for sure!

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Wow Cristi - I would have been P.O. You were good, if it were me I would have definitely said something. How much does it cost to park at Pikes Peak?

[momsully]

How much does it cost to park at Pikes Peak?

It is only $5 a day but if you just miss a shuttle it can be awhile for the next one which can be really frustrating. If you are going to park there I recommend curb checking your bags then parking. That way the bags are checked in 45 minutes prior to the flight. After that time most airlines will not let you check the bags.

[cristit14]

yeah, I was pretty good. Normally, I would have said something, but I really didn't want any pouting for the time we were waiting there. Normally we don't have to wait that long for a shuttle bus to pick us up. It is usually 15min or so. That is a good idea about curb checking your bags and then parking. I never thought about that.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

I jusst found a coupon for PCA for parking for $4.50/day. I think we will use that. Parking the car for so long the .50/day will really add up!!!!

If anyone is interested in the coupon, you can find it at: http://www.longtermparking.com/COUPONS/cppcadia.htm it expires 9/30/06.

[jiminyC_fan]

We always park at PCA and have NEVER waited for a shuttle. In fact, the shuttle has ALWAYS waited for us to unpack the car. They are perfect. Momsully, I really like the idea of dropping off the luggage first. If we are running ahead of schedule, Heidi, maybe we could do that and not have to lug around the luggage on the shuttle and then off again. Hmmmm.

[DCLcruiser]

Ah...back in CO...man it is cold here...i am wearing long pants and a long sleeve shirt.

The 50 cents a day isn't that bad when you look at the alternatives...like renting or hiring a car. However coupons are always good!

Oh and for those returning from to Denver from Orlando, the airport was extremly smooth. I went through the secruity lines 3 times mainly because I wanted stuff in the main terminal and all 3 times, I walked right up to the x-ray machine...no wait time at all and this was during the mid afternoon

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Welcome back DCLcruiser, you were missed. It is not cold here, you are crazy!!!!! I am glad to hear that security went okay, hopefully next month it will still be smooth because I know I will be screened and have to have a strip search....it happens all the time ;)

[jiminyC_fan]

:wave: Hi DCLCruiser, glad you are home. I was just thinking about you yesterday. Cold, are you crazy???

[Tera]

Welcome Home DCL!!!

The weather has been perfect, minus that weird storm that blew through here yesterday afternoon. We lost two sections of our fence :guilty: At least we got some water :p

Back to school for Katie and myself tomorrow. I can't believe our summer vacation is already over :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

[DenverVal]

Ah...back in CO...man it is cold here...i am wearing long pants and a long sleeve shirt.Well turn the A/C off then, silly!

[jiminyC_fan]

Last night I found out that the internet company that I bought my magnet paper from sent all my private info including my credit card number to a person in her shipment. I only found out because SHE contacted me. I still don't have my shipment and now they aren't answering their phone. That person is worried that HER info was shipped to a different person. She used paypal. I called the bank at 10:30 PM last night and they closed my credit card account and are issuing me a new card. I went to the bank today and they stopped payment to this company. What a horrible feeling. I don't know how many other people got my info. Hopefully just the one. I was soooooo fortunate that she contacted me. DO NOT USE DECALPAPER,COM.

[DenverVal]

Also contact the BBB and file a complaint.

[jiminyC_fan]

I definitely have plans to do that. Heidi chased down some info for me already.

[twinmom108]

Hey, it's been 9 1/2 months since anyone posted is anyone out there?:surfweb:

If so what trips do you have planned?

I'm doing WDW in October 07 with one of my DS's.:cool1:
Also doing Special 5 night Bahamas Cruise September 1, 2008 with DH.:cloud9: :hug:

This is going to be a great cruise. It's on the Magic, not the Wonder (both great ships). This cruise has 2 STOPS at CASTAWAY CAY!!!!!!

Would love to see some fellow Colorado Cruisers on this cruise with us. Check out our thread "Special 5 Night Bahamas Cruise" on the DCL cruise meets board. Our group already has many things planned including a tour of some staterooms including the Roy Disney Suite!:woohoo: What do you say - who is going to join us from Colorado?

Disney Dreamin'

[momsully]

I am still here! No cruises planned right now but we are headed to WDW in October as well. We are planning to do MNSSHP and just hang out while the kids are out of school.

I would love a cruise with 2 stops at Castaway Cay. We are planning to cruise again in 2008 so I will have to be on the lookout for the special itinerary.

[jennat]

Hello Coloradoans!

We also are headed to WDW, but in Sept. We wanted to take advantage of their free dining special. We are cruisin the week prior to that out of FLL on the Carnival Liberty (I got a great rate, 6 nights for $289:yay: :yay: ). We will just get a car and drive up after that. Should be fun! We are also headed to Hawaii in Nov. Should be a great year :banana: :banana:

[twinmom108]

I am still here! No cruises planned right now but we are headed to WDW in October as well. We are planning to do MNSSHP and just hang out while the kids are out of school.

I would love a cruise with 2 stops at Castaway Cay. We are planning to cruise again in 2008 so I will have to be on the lookout for the special itinerary.

WOW, that was fast :thumbsup2 . Please do check out the itinerary it going to be a blast. Besides the double dip at Castaway Cay there's a stop at Nassau and one sea day - yeah:cool1: . It's a surprise for DH (for now anyway)

We surprised our boys last year with a Disney Cruise in October. Twins turned 14 on the cruise and the other was just shy of 13. I had the ruse that we were going onboard to "tour the Magic". It was difficult to keep it going once we were onboard (boarded about noon), but we were able to make it all the way into the stateroom before announcing the surprise that we were really going to stay on the ship. They were stunned - speechless - and that doesn't happen very often.:rotfl: Our youngest said "I'm not going to believe it until this ship sails and I'M STILL ON IT".:rotfl2: We booked this cruise in November 2004 and got connecting secret porthole rooms.

This October I'm just taking one of our twins who will turn 15 during the trip.
We're going during his fall break too. Maybe we'll be there the same time?
We're staying at Boardwalk Villas Oct 4-8 and the new Animal Kingdom Villas Oct 8-15.

Disney Dreamin'
Sharon

[twinmom108]

Hello Coloradoans!

We also are headed to WDW, but in Sept. We wanted to take advantage of their free dining special. We are cruisin the week prior to that out of FLL on the Carnival Liberty (I got a great rate, 6 nights for $289:yay: :yay: ). We will just get a car and drive up after that. Should be fun! We are also headed to Hawaii in Nov. Should be a great year :banana: :banana:

Free Dining! - Good for you. I had wanted to do that too. but since they cut off the free dining a week early on the 22nd instead of the 29th this year, we just couldn't do it.

Sounds like you have some great travel plans this year. ENJOY :cool1:

Disney Dreamin'
Sharon

[DenverVal]

Still here! We're counting the days until we sail the Magic back to Florida from SPAIN! I am soooooooo excited! We're planning 4 days precruise in Barcelona, plus the boarding day and the next day before setting sail. Afterwards, several days at BCV in WDW! Is VAK open for booking in September? When I booked the Beach Club they told me no, but the literature they just sent me says the first phase opens in July.

I looked very seriously at the 5-day special cruise, but I just don't want to send the kids to school for a week and then take them out for a week. They wouldn't miss anything worth talking about the first week, but the second they start getting into stuff. My friend Winotracy will be one of the occupants in the Roy Suite - enjoy the tour!

[twinmom108]

Still here! We're counting the days until we sail the Magic back to Florida from SPAIN! I am soooooooo excited! We're planning 4 days precruise in Barcelona, plus the boarding day and the next day before setting sail. Afterwards, several days at BCV in WDW! Is VAK open for booking in September? When I booked the Beach Club they told me no, but the literature they just sent me says the first phase opens in July.

AKV is availble to book now if you are an AKV owner. July and August are very limited. All other DVC owners can start booking AKV either June 4 or June 6 you'd need to double check with DVC member services.

Wow, Barcelona, repositioning cruise, and WDW that is some dream vacation.:cloud9: ENJOY!

I looked very seriously at the 5-day special cruise, but I just don't want to send the kids to school for a week and then take them out for a week. They wouldn't miss anything worth talking about the first week, but the second they start getting into stuff. My friend Winotracy will be one of the occupants in the Roy Suite - enjoy the tour!

I'm sorry you can't do our cruise especially since Winotracy will be on it too. I can understand why you wouldn't want to take your kids out of school. Our teens will have been in school a couple of weeks and I wouldn't take them out either. That's why it's just DH and me.:hug:

Disney Dreamin'
Sharon

[DenverVal]

She tried to talk me into letting them fend for themselves... uh, NOT! We don't have anyone to leave them with, so they go with us until they turn 18.

[Pooh_Friend#1]

Wow, I just came across this thread and haven't seen it pop up for awhile!!! My family is all doing great. Our next cruise will be the 7 day Eastern in September. My mom is going to WDW the week before and I only get to go the day before but am excited because I get to go to MNSSHP at least!! I have the Eastern Repo booked in August 2008, but will probably cancel it because it looks like our honeymoon will be in Puerto Rico in June.

Good to see this thread revived.